Howey and Mrak Genealogy - Person Page 443

Twin of Leroy Shaw Shaw1

M, b. 1 August 1895
Last Edited2 Mar 2013
Birth*1 August 1895Twin of Leroy Shaw Shaw was born on 1 August 1895 at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Samuel C. Shaw and Abigail Burnight.1 

Citations

  1. [S547] FamilySearch Record Search, online www.familysearch.com, Twin males children born to Samuel Shaw and Abbie Burns[sic]
    Presumably Lawnside is mis-trasncription of Lawrence Twp.
    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FCB5-TF8
    name: Shaw
    gender: Male
    christening date:
    christening place:
    birth date: 01 Aug 1895
    birthplace: Lawnside, Cumberland, New Jersey
    death date:
    name note: Twin
    race:
    father's name: Samuel Shaw
    father's birthplace: U.S.
    father's age: 40y
    mother's name: Abbie Burns
    mother's birthplace: U.S.
    mother's age: 35y
    indexing project (batch) number: C05298-3
    system origin: New Jersey-EASy
    gs film number: 494231
    reference id: v 49 p 242
    Collection: Shaw, "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980"

    https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FCB5-TFX
    name: Shaw
    gender: Male
    christening date:
    christening place:
    birth date: 01 Aug 1895
    birthplace: Lawnside, Cumberland, New Jersey
    death date:
    name note: Twin
    race:
    father's name: Samuel Shaw
    father's birthplace: U.S.
    father's age: 40y
    mother's name: Abbie Burns
    mother's birthplace: U.S.
    mother's age: 35y
    indexing project (batch) number: C05298-3
    system origin: New Jersey-EASy
    gs film number: 494231
    reference id: v 49 p 242
    Collection: Shaw, "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980."

Violet Shaw1

F, b. 19 January 1928, d. 23 January 2010
Last Edited2 Mar 2013
Marriage*Violet Shaw married Cosey L. Creighton Jr.1 
Birth*19 January 1928Violet Shaw was born on 19 January 1928 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2,3 
She was the daughter of Leroy Shaw and Bertha Fithian.1 
Death*23 January 2010Violet Shaw died on 23 January 2010 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey, at age 82; Violet Creighton, age 81, of Cedarville, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Vivian, where she had been staying during her recent illness. She was surrounded by loved ones and was under the care of hospice.

A lifetime Cedarville resident, she was born on Jan. 23, 1928, to the late Leroy Shaw and Bertha Fithian Shaw and was the wife of the late Cosey L. Creighton Jr.

Before her retirement 26 years ago, Mrs. Creighton had been employed at the Wheaton Glass Company, in Millville, for 28 years.

She was a member of the Cedarville Baptist Church and was recognized by the church for having the most years of membership of the congregation.

She enjoyed her pets and landscaping around her home.

Surviving are four daughters, Vivian Cavaliero, of Cedarville, Nancy Molette, of Millville, Margie Graves, of Hopewell Township, and Christina VanBreeman, of Bridgeton; one sister, Thelma Dunkel, of Cedarville; a brother, Robert Shaw, of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Alisa Werner, James Molette III, John Molette (Danielle), Stephanie Graves, Michele Matish (Harry), Shannon Crescenzo (Christian) and Melanie Graves; and five grandchildren, Abigail and Chase Mattish, Alyssa and Addison Molette and Christian Crescenzo Jr. She was predeceased by a son, William James Creighton; and a brother, Leroy Shaw Jr.

Funeral services will be held at the Padgett Funeral Home, 160 Main St., Cedarville, on Monday, Jan. 25, at noon.

Burial will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Cedarville.
Published in The Bridgeton News on January 22, 2010.3 
Burial*25 January 2010She was buried on 25 January 2010 at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.3 
Married NameHer married name was Creighton.1 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1940Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New JerseyViolet Shaw appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Leroy Shaw at Cedarville, Lawrence Twp., New Jersey.2

Family

Cosey L. Creighton Jr.
Marriage*Violet Shaw married Cosey L. Creighton Jr.1 

Citations

  1. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20130220/OBITUARIES/… on 28 Feb 2013
    Thelma Dunkel, 81, of Cedarville died Monday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2013, at her home under the care of hospice.

    A lifetime Cedarville resident, Thelma was born in Bridgeton on April 9, 1931, to the late Leroy Shaw and Bertha Fithian Shaw. She was the wife of the late Everett S. Dunkel. She had worked as a former police dispatcher in Lawrence Township for nine years. Mrs. Dunkel also was a member for the Lawrence Township Historical Society.

    Surviving are two sons, Nick Dunkel of Millville and Jim Dunkel of Newport; two daughters, Betty Sutherland of Millville and Violet Calvert of Cedarville; grand pup, Hunter; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Neiswenter and Debbie Mazza; two brothers, Leroy Shaw Jr. and Robert Shaw; and a sister, Violet Creighton.

    Funeral services will be held at the Padgett Funeral Home, 160 Main St., Cedarville, on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cedarville. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the services.

    In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in Mrs. Dunkel’s memory to South Jersey Healthcare HospiceCare, P.O. Box 160, Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

    Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.
  2. [S570] 1940 United States Federal Census, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K45K-9GN
    name: Leroy Shaw
    titles & terms:
    event: Census
    event year: 1940
    event place: Lawrence Township, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States
    gender: Male
    age: 45
    marital status: Married
    race (original):
    race (standardized): White
    relationship to head of household (original):
    relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
    birthplace: New Jersey
    estimated birth year: 1895
    residence in 1935: Same House
    enumeration district number: 6-49
    family number: 25
    sheet number and letter: 2A
    line number: 25
    nara publication number: T627
    nara roll number: 2326
    digital folder number: 005461984
    image number: 00523
    Collection: Leroy Shaw, "United States Census, 1940"

    Household     Gender     Age     Birthplace
    head      Leroy Shaw     M     45      New Jersey
    wife     Bertha Shaw     F     33      New Jersey
    son     Leroy Shaw     M     13      New Jersey
    daughter     Violet Shaw     F     12      New Jersey
    daughter     Thelma Shaw     F     9      New Jersey
    aunt     Mary Shaw     F     78      New Jersey.
  3. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 92476301.

William H. Shaw1

M, b. 28 February 1851
Last Edited23 Nov 2007
Marriage*William H. Shaw married Catherine E. (?).2 
Birth*28 February 1851William H. Shaw was born on 28 February 1851 at Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey; two sons named William.1,3 
He was the son of Jonathan Shaw and Harriet Bailey.1 
Name Variation17 July 1860 As of 17 July 1860, William H. Shaw was also known as Miller Shaw.3 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
17 July 1860Fairfield Twp., New JerseyWilliam H. Shaw appeared on the census of 17 July 1860 in the household of Jonathan Shaw and Harriet Bailey at Fairfield Twp., New Jersey.3
30 August 1870Fairfield Twp., New JerseyWilliam H. Shaw appeared on the census of 30 August 1870 in the household of Jonathan Shaw at Fairfield Twp., New Jersey.4
June 1895Landis Twp., New JerseyWilliam H. Shaw appeared on the census of June 1895 at Landis Twp., New Jersey.2

Family

Catherine E. (?)
Marriage*He married Catherine E. (?).2 
Child 1.Lydia C. Shaw2

Citations

  1. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, 16DL-D07.
  2. [S112] Unknown record type, unknown location, unknown record info, William H. Shaw household, 1895 NJ State Census, Landis, Cumberland County, Roll V227_63, page 73, family 498. William H. Shaw, Catherine E. Shaw, Lydia C. Shaw, Edward L. Howey.
  3. [S40] 1860 US Federal Census, Census microfilm CD M653-687. Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co., p. 3701-371. Jon. Shaw, 45, oysterman, $200/ $ 50, Harriet, 40, James, 19, Elizth. 14, Hannah, 13, John, 12, Miller (William?), 10, Samuel, 7, George, 5, Ceila, 1 female.
  4. [S52] 1870 US Federal Census Record, Jonathan Shaw household, 1870 Federal census, population schedule, Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co, NJ, pages 41-42, dwelling 313, family 330. 30 Aug 1870.
    Jonathan Shaw, 53 M W, laborer, real estate 300, personal estate 200, Harriet, 48 F W, keeping house, cannot read or write, James 28 M W oysterman, Elizabeth 25 F W, Al.? Service, William, 20 M W Basket maker, cannot read or write, Samuel 17 M W, labourer, cannot read or write, George 14 M W, Ceola 12 F W, Charles 8 M W, Adeline 6 F W, Hattie 1 F W. All born NJ.

William M. Shaw

M, b. 28 February 1850, d. before 1851
Last Edited20 Oct 1999
Birth1848William M. Shaw was born in 1848 at Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
Birth*28 February 1850He was born on 28 February 1850.2 
He was the son of Jonathan Shaw and Harriet Bailey
Death*before 1851William M. Shaw died before 1851 at Fairfield Twp., Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org, 16DL-CZ2.
  2. [S42] Bessie Lou Beal Boylan, "Beal Family History."

William R. Shaw1

M, b. 15 March 1860
Last Edited20 Aug 2014
Birth*15 March 1860William R. Shaw was born on 15 March 1860 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Thomas B. Shaw and Amanda J. Bradford.1 
Event-Misc*10 January 1908William R. Shaw and Arathiene Hancock Bowen were William R. Shaw signs affidavit for Arathene's widow's pension attesting she was married to Thomas B. Shaw. on 10 January 1908 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 

Census Data

DateLocationDetail
1880Bridgeton, New JerseyWilliam R. Shaw appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Thomas B. Shaw and Amanda J. Bradford at Bridgeton, New Jersey.3

Citations

  1. [S347] Civil War Pension File, Thomas B. Shaw and Arathene H. Shaw, widow, Civil War Pension Application File WC825,943; Records of the Veterans Administration, Record Group 15; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
  2. [S347] Civil War Pension File, Thomas B. Shaw and Arathene H. Shaw, widow, Civil War Pension Application File WC828,943; Records of the Veterans Administration, Record Group 15; National Archives, Washington, D.C.
  3. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, Thomas Shaw Household, 1880 US Census, population schedule, 2nd Ward, Precinct 1, Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey, Family History Library Film 1254775, NA Film Number T9-0775, Page Number 134B
    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    Thomas SHAW Self M Male W 40 NJ Pudler NJ NJ
    Amanda SHAW Wife M Female W 36 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ
    William R. SHAW Son M Male W 21 NJ Stone Cutter NJ NJ
    Laura F. SHAW Dau S Female W 18 NJ Works Woolen Mill NJ NJ
    Sarah J. SHAW Dau M Female W 21 NJ NJ NJ
    Oscar SHAW Son S Male W 4M NJ NJ NJ.

Mary Sheaff1

F, b. circa 1624, d. 21 August 1706
Last Edited12 Apr 2003
Birth*circa 1624Mary Sheaff was born circa 1624.1 
Marriage*24 July 1645She married Thomas Diament, son of Thomas Diamond, on 24 July 1645.1 
Death*21 August 1706Mary Sheaff died on 21 August 1706.1 
Married NameHer married name was Diament. 

Family

Thomas Diament b. circa 1619, d. circa 1682
Child 1.James Diament+ b. 1646, d. 13 Dec 1721

Citations

  1. [S78] Unknown author, Ancestral File (LDS). Manual or via familysearch.org.

Louisa Shearer1

F, b. circa 1785
Last Edited13 Jun 1999
Birth*circa 1785Louisa Shearer was born circa 1785.1 
Marriage*circa 1823She married Nicholas Harris Jr., son of Nicholas Harris and Sarah Sheppard, circa 1823.1 
Married Namecirca 1823 As of circa 1823,her married name was Harris.1 

Citations

  1. [S147] Benjamin Harris, A History of the Harris Family.

John Shenfield

M, b. WFT Est. 1740-1780, d. WFT Est. 1781-1862
Last Edited4 May 1998
Birth*WFT Est. 1740-1780John Shenfield was born WFT Est. 1740-1780.1 
Death*WFT Est. 1781-1862He died WFT Est. 1781-1862.1 

Family

Sarah Morrell b. WFT Est. 1747-1783, d. WFT Est. 1781-1868
Child 1.Sarah Shenfield+ b. WFT Est. 1781-1806, d. WFT Est. 1829-1895

Citations

  1. [S53] Unknown subject, WFT Vol#2 Tree#2815, Tree #2899.

Sarah Shenfield

F, b. WFT Est. 1781-1806, d. WFT Est. 1829-1895
Last Edited27 Dec 1998
Birth*WFT Est. 1781-1806Sarah Shenfield was born WFT Est. 1781-1806.1 
She was the daughter of John Shenfield and Sarah Morrell
Death*WFT Est. 1829-1895Sarah Shenfield died WFT Est. 1829-1895.1 
Marriage*20 November 1821She married William Sadd on 20 November 1821 at Norwich, St. Giles.1 
Married Name20 November 1821 As of 20 November 1821,her married name was Sadd. 

Family

William Sadd b. WFT Est. 1773-1803, d. WFT Est. 1829-1889
Child 1.John C. Sadd+ b. c 1826, d. 13 Nov 1903

Citations

  1. [S53] Unknown subject, WFT Vol#2 Tree#2815, Tree #2899.

Joseph Shepherd1

M
Last Edited6 Jan 2008
Will*7 December 1756Joseph Shepherd left a will on 7 December 1756 at Cumberland Co., New Jersey.2 

Citations

  1. [S156] Unknown author, NJ Archives Calendar of Wills, Vol. 3, p. 288. Job Shepherd, 09 Feb 1757, Salem, Salem Co., will of. mentions brother Joseph, deceased.
  2. [S156] Unknown author, NJ Archives Calendar of Wills, Vol. 3, p. 289. Joseph Shepherd, 07 Dec 1756, Cumberland Co., Lib 8. p. 347.
    Int. Inventory, £236.0.3, incl. books; bonds and debts, £186.11.3; made by Benjamin Mulford and Jonathan Bowen.
    1756, Dec. 7. Bond of Job Shepherd, of Salem Co., clerk, as Adm'r; Benjamin Mulford and Jonathan Bowen, both of Cumberland Co., yeoman, fellowbondsmen.

(?) Sheppard1

M, b. circa 1915
Last Edited9 Mar 2010
Marriage*(?) Sheppard married Dora B. Woodlin, daughter of Howard A. Woodlin and Bertha A. Burnight.1 
Birth*circa 1915(?) Sheppard was born circa 1915.1 

Family

Dora B. Woodlin b. 17 March 1915, d. 2 March 2010

Citations

  1. [S61] Newspaper notice, Dora Woodlin Sheppard
    Dora Woodlin Sheppard, 94, of Hopewell Township, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening, March 2, 2010, at the Cumberland Manor, in Hopewell Township, where she had been a resident for the last three years.

    Born in Cedarville, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bertha (nee Burns) Woodlin. A lifetime resident of Bridgeton, Mrs. Sheppard lived on Cottage Avenue for more than 50 years. She was a graduate of Bridgeton High School, Class of 1933.

    For over 50 years, beginning in 1938, she was the secretary and office manager for the E.M. Maxwell Real Estate Agency in Bridgeton. In addition, she served for many years as a director and secretary for Cumberland Savings and Loan and a secretary and trustee for Laurel Lawn Cemetery. Ms. Sheppard was ahead of her time, becoming one of Bridgeton's first licensed real estate agents when she earned her license in 1955.

    Ms. Sheppard was a devoted member of the Berean Baptist Temple and was a longtime church trustee.

    She is survived by one daughter, Joan Getsinger and her husband, Roy, of Bridgeton; one granddaughter, Susan C. Cline and her husband, Dale, of Elmer; one great-granddaughter, Katie Lynn Cline; and two nieces, Madeline Kay Bedwell and her husband, Doug, of Virginia, and Miriam Ruth Barton, of Delaware. She was preceded in death by a sister, Madeline Page Barton, in 1957.

    Friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Saturday afternoon, March 6 at 4 p.m. at the Freitag Funeral Home, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton.

    The interment will take place at Laurel Lawn Cemetery, in Upper Deerfield Township.

    Friends will be received at the funeral home from 3 until 4 p.m.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dora's memory to the Berean Baptist Temple, 68 Vine St., Bridgeton, NJ 08302.

    Written condolences and tributes may be offered to the family via the funeral home Web site, freitagfuneralhome.com.
    Published in The Bridgeton News on March 4, 2010.

Abel Sheppard1

M, b. 10 December 1758, d. 27 October 1812
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Abel Sheppard married Eunice Ayars, daughter of Jonathan Ayars and Phebe Bowen.1 
Birth*10 December 1758Abel Sheppard was born on 10 December 1758.1 
Death*27 October 1812He died on 27 October 1812 at age 53.1 
Note*REF: WFT Vol 7, #143.1 
NoteAm assuming this is correct Abel, no parents listed above, dates fit.1 

Family

Eunice Ayars b. 17 October 1765, d. 4 January 1805
Child 1.Abigail Sheppard1

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Abigail Sheppard1

F, b. circa 1784, d. 2 January 1824
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Marriage*Abigail Sheppard married Clayton Ayars, son of Elijah Ayars and Ann Davis.1 
Birth*circa 1784Abigail Sheppard was born circa 1784.1 
Death*2 January 1824She died on 2 January 1824.1 
Married NameHer married name was Ayars.1 

Family

Clayton Ayars b. 1782, d. 20 May 1867
Children 1.Eunice Ann Ayars1 b. 11 May 1807, d. 29 Dec 1904
 2.Morgan Ayars1 b. c 1808
 3.Phebe S. Ayars1 b. c 1810, d. 15 Oct 1845
 4.Isabel Jane Ayars1 b. 16 Jul 1814, d. 12 Oct 1885
 5.Sarah T. Ayars1 b. 20 Jan 1817, d. 10 Jul 1902

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Abigail Sheppard1

F
Last Edited23 Oct 1999
Abigail Sheppard was the daughter of Abel Sheppard and Eunice Ayars.1 

Citations

  1. [S19] e-mail address.

Abner Sheppard1

M
Last Edited15 Jul 1999
Marriage*10 August 1774Abner Sheppard married Ruth Paullin, daughter of Henry Paullin and Temperance Ayers, on 10 August 1774 at Pittsgrove Twp., Salem County, New Jersey.1 

Family

Ruth Paullin b. 1748

Citations

  1. [S149] Carol Gromer (e-mail address), 15 Jul 1999.

Alexander Hirst Sheppard

M
Last Edited16 Feb 2014
Alexander Hirst Sheppard is the son of Thomas Lawrence Sheppard and Patricia Hirst

Annah Sheppard1

F
Last Edited15 Jul 1999
Annah Sheppard was the daughter of Jonadab Sheppard , Sr. and Phebe Paullin.1 

Citations

  1. [S149] Carol Gromer (e-mail address), 15 Jul 1999.

Barbara Ann Sheppard

F
Last Edited15 Feb 2014
Barbara Ann Sheppard is the daughter of Howard M. Sheppard and Mildred Bateman
Marriage*14 July 1951Barbara Ann Sheppard married Carl S. Bailey on 14 July 1951. 

Belbe Sheppard1

M, b. 1737
Last Edited20 Aug 2014
Birth*1737Belbe Sheppard was born in 1737 at New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Job Sheppard and Catherine Bowen.2 
Marriage*3 April 1764Belbe Sheppard married Lydia Patrick on 3 April 1764 at Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
Name Variation Belbe Sheppard was also known as Beelbe Shepherd.2 
Event-Misc*circa 1758He was was a tailor circa 1758 at New Jersey.1 
Residence*circa 1763He lived circa 1763 at Lower Alloways Creek, Salem Co., New Jersey.1 

Family

Lydia Patrick b. circa 1740

Citations

  1. [S397] James, John, and Thomas Sheppard, p.3.
  2. [S156] Unknown author, NJ Archives Calendar of Wills, Vol. 3, p. 288. Job Shepherd, 09 Feb 1757, Salem, Salem Co., will of. Wife, Kathrine. Children--Elnathan, Job, Beelbe, Daniel, Cumberland, Rebeca, Cathrine, Martha, Kezlah and Ruth, the last six under age. Old farm in Cumberland Co.; land there adjoining Seth Brooks, inherited from brother, Joseph Shepherd; another lot in the same Co., on the North side of the main road to Cohansey Bridge, adjoining Ephraim Shepherd. Personal property. Executors--the wife and brother, Captain Benoni Dare. Witnesses--John Holme, William Crow and Agnes Gray. Proved May 14, 1757. Lib. 8, p.450.

Bilbe Sheppard1

M, b. circa 1760
Last Edited15 Jan 2006
Birth*circa 1760Bilbe Sheppard was born circa 1760 at Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co., New Jersey.1 
He was the son of Charlton Sheppard and Hannah (?).2,1 

Citations

  1. [S156] Unknown author, NJ Archives Calendar of Wills, Vol. VI, p. 347. 1785, Feb.9. Shepard, Charlton, of Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co.; will of. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Ephraim Sayre, 20 dollars over what she had. Daughter, Sarah, wife of Nicholas Harris, 20 dollars over what she had. Daughter Kerenhappuck, £15. Daughter, Hannah, £15. Daughter, Mary, £15. Sons Bilbe and Job, the amount due on my warrant. Wife, Hannahrest of personal estate. Eldest son, Bilbe, my house and lot. Son, Job, £30. Executrix - wife, Hannah. Witnesses--Andrew York, James Tuft, Hugh Peddrick. Proved March 10, 1785.
    1785, March 9. Inventory, £637.7.3, made by Edward Bradway and James Stretch. Lib. 17, p. 511.
  2. [S156] Unknown author, NJ Archives Calendar of Wills, Vol. VI, p. 347. 1785, Feb.9. Shepard, Charlton, of Upper Alloways Creek Twp., Salem Co.; will of. Daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Ephraim Sayre, 20 dollars over what she had. Daughter, Sarah, wife of Nicholas Harris, 20 dollars over what she had. Daughter Kerenhappuck, £15. Daughter, Hannah, £15. Daughter, Mary, £15. Sons Bilbe and Job, the amount due on my warrant. Wife, Hannah rest of personal estate. Eldest son, Bilbe, my house and lot. Son, Job, £30. Executrix - wife, Hannah. Witnesses--Andrew York, James Tuft, Hugh Peddrick. Proved March 10, 1785.
    1785, March 9. Inventory, £637.7.3, made by Edward Bradway and James Stretch. Lib. 17, p. 511.