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Note for: Erick Steelman, 1681 - 10 MAY 1731 Index

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He bought land in Greenwich Township, Gloucester Co., of Justa Lock 9 July 1715. He married Britta or Bridget. Letters of Administration on his estate were granted to Bridget Steelman and Tobias Bright 12 May 1731. From documents relating to the estate, we learn that he had at least four children.

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Note for: Charles Steelman, - BET 1688 AND 1697 Index

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Charles Steelman is called in a deed eldes son and heir. He is mentioned several times in township records. He served as Overseer of Highways.

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Note for: Ella Olofsdotter Stille, 1634 - 22 JAN 1717/18 Index

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Upon the death of Hans Mansson, his wife Ella & her children changed their name to Stillman. Some of their descendants retained Stillman, others changed to Steelman. Thes records were obtained from the Atlantic County Historical Society, NJ and were compiled by James & Georgene L. Steelman March 1993. The records were obtained for my by a professional geneologist, Suzanne Nurnberg who found on researching the Turner family that we were related to the Steelmans. Sarah Dilkes Turner, Merialls wife was daughter of Alice Steelman & Abraham Dilkes.

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Note for: Benjamin Clark, 15 OCT 1744 - 2 AUG 1830 Index

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Indictment against Benjamin Clark & others issued by the King of England's representatives, Gloucester Co, October, 1778. Warrant for arrest issued. Also includes Josiah Clarke. Order issued for the execution of the sale of property of those accused. (copies in Clark Family book)

Benj. Clark inherited 150 acres from his father. He and his family lived about 2 miles north of the Flaninghams. The home he built in 1750 is stil standing and was owned by GCC until after 1989. (See photos & articles in "The Clark Family" book.)

Clark's exploits during the Revolutionary War are legendary. Because of the size of his plantation and his status as a rebel soldier, his home was often raided by British and Tories stationed at Billingsport. One tale tells how, during the brutal winter of 1777-78, Clark was returning to his home after delivering a load of grain to Valley Forge, when British Troops confiscated his horses. Undaunted, the patriot stole back his horses during the night and hid them on an island in Mantua Creek. When the troops returned to Clark's barn looking for the horses all they found was a gaunt old cow he had left in the barn. Disgusted, the troops left.

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Note for: Richard Clark, 1701 - 8 FEB 1783 Index

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Richard Clark & Elizabeth Flaningham's marriage was accomplished in Evesham Friends Meeting on August 14, 1752. Their marriage intentions and the orderly carrying out of the marriage were also noted in Haddonfield Friends Minutes, in both the men's and women's meetings.
In his will, Richard left his son Benjamin 150 acres "where he lives."

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Note for: Richard Heritage, - Index

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Colonial Service: NJ Legislative Manuel 1922, page 152
Members of Assembly -
Richard Heritage 1697

NJ Colonial Dames Register, 1892- 1928, page 395
Richard Heritage - 1702
Member of West Jersey Assembly 1697

Richard Heritage of Sutton-Under-Brailes, Warwickshire, England, secured
in 1684 a grant from "Edward Byllynge of London, Gentman" for 100 acres
of land within the Province of West New Jersey (Gloucester Book of Deeds,
No. 2, page 60)

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Note for: Jonathan Chew, 1733 - Index

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Jonathan Chew and his wife Mary sold to Abraham Dilks land 1 November 1762 and the fifth day of June 1769 being known by the name of" Dilkes Mill."

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Note for: Catherine McNamara, ABT 1885 - Index

Alias: /Kitty/

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Note for: Bridget McNamara, ABT 1887 - Index

Alias: Sr. /Davidica/

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Bridget McNamara immigrated to Philadelphia and entered a religious order becoming a nun; her name was then Sr. Davidica, IHM

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Note for: Eleanor McNamara, ABT 1891 - 1 OCT 1964 Index

Alias: /Ellie/

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Ellen (Ellie) was the last of the siblings to immigrate. She stayed at home and took care of her parents. After they died she moved to Philadelphia. There she worked as a nanny for a rich family named Ryan. Apparently the Ryans thought of her almost like a daughter. She owned a home in Philadelphia, but when the neighborhood became bad, the Ryans pursuaed her to sell the house and move in with them, which she did.

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Note for: Elizabeth McNamara, ABT 1897 - Index

Alias: /Lilly/

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Note for: Anna McNamara, 1873 - Index

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According to Hubert McNamara, his Aunt "Annie" spent years searching for Samuel Turner and his children. It was as "if they disappeared from the face of the earth," said Hugh. Annie advertised in newspapers and received many replies including one from a nut in prison claiming to be a relative. As Sam had moved his family back to NJ and died only a few years later, there would have been no way for the McNamaras to learn where the children were.
Anna helped raise Peter's children when his wife died.

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Note for: Shamus Brett, - Index

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Shamus is a music writer and travels frequently to the United States. He has composed music for Riverdance.

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Note for: Catherine Peavoy, - Index

Alias: /Kathleen/

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Note for: Bridget Delia Daw, 12 MAR 1862 - 15 MAR 1862 Index

Burial:
Place: Holden MA