Descendants of Robert HIGGINS-567 First Generation 1. Robert HIGGINS-567 was born 1584 in ENGLAND. BIOGRAPHY: In the Apprentice book v.9 folio 276 of the Honorable Co. of Merchant Taylors of London there is a listing for an apprenticeship of a Richard Higgins, son of Robert Higgins of Leominster, Hereford, ENGLAND, on 23 Apr 1627 for 7 yrs to Philip Ruddock of St. Clements Lane. Richard would have been about 14 yrs old in 1627. Richard Higgins did not apply for freemanship in London or Hereford. !BIOGRAPHY: Robert Higgins (mercer) is mentioned in the will of Christopher Higgins, verger to the Dean and Chapter of Hereford as are Robert's children. Robert is probably Christopher's nephew. Robert married (1-MRIN:188) Mrs. Robert Higgins-277 about 1602 in ENGLAND. Mrs. Robert was born about 1588 in ENGLAND. They had the following children: + 2 M i. Richard HIGGINS-550 was born 1613 and died 21 Jun 1675. Second Generation 2. Richard HIGGINS-550 was born 1613 in Leominster, Hereford, ENGLAND. He died 21 Jun 1675 in Plymouth, MA. BIOGRAPHY: In the Apprentice book v.9 folio 276 of the Honorable Co. of Merchant Taylors of London there is a listing for an apprenticeship of a Richard Higgins, son of Robert Higgins of Leominster, Hereford, ENGLAND, on 23 Apr 1627 for 7 yrs to Philip Ruddock of St. Clements Lane. Richard would have been about 14 yrs old in 1627. Richard Higgins did not apply for freemanship in London or Hereford. !BIOGRAPHY: Robert Higgins (mercer) is mentioned in the will of Christopher Higgins, verger to the Dean and Chapter of Hereford as are Robert's children. Robert is probably Christopher's nephew. BIOGRAPHY: Moved to Plymouth, MA prob. between 1629 and 1632. Moved to Nauset (later named Eastham) in 1645 as one of the 6 original settlers. He moved to Piscataway in about 1669 BIRTH: 1 Aug 1603 from decendent of Ruth Smith Cast IMMIGRATION: probably not the right Richard unless he went to England for something --- 2 Apr 1640-42 May 1640, Richard Higgons aboard the ST. John. Bound from London to New England carrying passengers and planters. Richard married (1-MRIN:183) Mary Yates Mrs. Higgins-551 on Oct 1851 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Mary was born about 1630. She died after 1702. MARRIAGE: #1 John Yates of Duxbury. They had one son, John Yates Jr born 15 Aug 1650, soon moved to Eastham where John Sr. died before 8 Jun 1651. John Jr. m Deborah and had a child John Yates III MARRIAGE: #3 m. after 1684 Isaac Whitehead son of John Whitehead of Newhaven, Conn. Isaac died in 1691. Richard and Mary had the following children: 3 F i. Mary HIGGINS-568 was born 27 Sep 1652 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. BIRTH: IGI extraction MARRIAGE: one says abt 1685 in Elizabethtown, Union, NJ and the other says abt 1676 of Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA Mary married (1-MRIN:189) Samuel OLIVER-569 about 1676 in of Cape Cod, Barnstable, MA. Samuel was born about 1650. 4 M ii. Eliakim HIGGINS-570 was born 20 Oct 1654 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. He died before Jun 1698. Eliakim married (1-MRIN:190) Alice NEWBOLD-572 on 15 May 1684 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Alice was born about 1656 in Barnstable, MA. 5 M iii. William HIGGINS-571 was born 15 Dec 1654/1655 in Plymouth, Plymouth, MA. BIRTH: family historian do not think this was on of Richard's sons + 6 M iv. Jediah HIGGINS-534 was born 5 Mar 1656 and died 23 Apr 1715. 7 M v. Zerah or Ezra HIGGINS-573 was born Jun 1658 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. BIRTH: IGI extraction Zerah married (1-MRIN:192) Elizabeth OLIVER-576 about 1684 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Elizabeth was born about 1660. 8 M vi. Thomas HIGGINS-574 was born Jan 1661/1662 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Thomas married (1-MRIN:191) Elizabeth HULL-575 about 1685 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Elizabeth was born about 1660. 9 M vii. Lydia HIGGINS-577 was born Jul 1664 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. DEATH: probably young or unmarried+ 10 F viii. Rebecca HIGGINS-578 was born about 1666 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. Rebecca married (1-MRIN:193) Thomas MARTIN-579 on 28 Apr 1683 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. Thomas was born about 1670. 11 F ix. Ruth HIGGINS-580 was born about 1668 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. BIRTH: Eastham or Piscataway Ruth married (1-MRIN:194) Isaac Friz RANDOLPH-581 on 26 May 1692 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. Isaac was born about 1670. Ruth also married (2-MRIN:195) Stephen TUTTLE-582 on 12 Sep 1695 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. Stephen was born about 1675. 12 F x. Sarah HIGGINS-583 was born about 1670 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. Sarah married (1-MRIN:196) Samuel MOORE II-584 on 26 Oct 1693 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. Samuel was born about 1670. Richard also married (2-MRIN:186) Lydia CHANDLER-565 on 11 Dec 1634 in Doxbury, Plymouth, MA. Lydia was born 1613 in of England. She died 1651 in Eastham, MA. MARRIAGE: 23 Nov 1634 according to Eastham Records or 11 Dec 1634 BIOGRAPHY: Mayflower descendents names Lydia's parents as Edmund Chandler m.bef 2 Jul 1711 d. 1715/1717 and Elizabeth Alden b. aft 1672 d. 1738-1757. Elizabeth's parents were Jonathan Alden b. abt 1632 m. 10 Dec 1672 d. 14 Feb 1696/97 and Abigail Hallett b. abt 1645 d.17 Aug 1725. Jonathan's parents were John Alden b.abt 1599 m.bef 1623 d.12 Sep 1687 and Pricilla Molens Mullins b. abt 1602 d. 1680/87 John & Pricilla came on the Mayflower. MAJOR PROBLEM: Lydia was probably born before the Mayflower sailed or she married by age 14. Third Generation 6. Jediah HIGGINS-534 was born 5 Mar 1656 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA and was christened Mar 1656 in Eastham, Barnstable, MA. He died 23 Apr 1715 in Somerset, NJ. FAMILY: Library call number for Christening Records 974.841 D2M pts 1,2 IGI lists 2 additional children than Family Records, Rachel 16 Jul 1692 and Benjamin 19 Apr 1691 Jediah married (1-MRIN:175) Mary NEWBOLD-535, daughter of Michael NEWBOLD-552 and Anne Mrs. Newbold-553 (MRIN:184) on 12 May 1684 in Burlington, Burlington, NJ. Mary was born 23 May 1661 in Eckington, Yorkshire, ENGLAND. She died after Apr 1715. They had the following children: 13 F i. Anne HIGGINS-554 was born 8 Mar 1684 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. She died 1702. BIRTH: 1,036,677 item 1 - born 8 Mar 1684-5 died 1702 IGI: C505961 born 8 Mar 1864 Piscataway 14 F ii. Rose HIGGINS-555 was born 6 Nov 1686 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. She died before 23 Apr 1715. DEATH: not mentioned in father's will dated 23 Apr 1715 MARRIAGE: 1,036,677 item 1 and IGI !CHILDREN: listed in IGI , _________ list does not include Timothy Richard b.4 Jan 1707/1708 d. May 1758 m. Sarah ________ children: Phoebe, Elias, and Richard Rebecca b. 3 Jun 1709 Sarah b. 19 Aug 1710 *mentioned in granfather's will Timothy b. 1729 Rose married (1-MRIN:185) Timothy BLOOMFIELD-556 on 2 Apr 1707 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. Timothy was born 11 Feb 1681 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ. MARRIAGE: 1,036,677 item 1 - Timothy son of Ezekiel Bloomfield and Hope FitzRandolph of Woodbridge 15 F iii. Mary HIGGINS-557 was born 25 Oct 1688 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. She died before 1699. DEATH: probably died as an infant as there is an younger sister born 1699 named Mary. 16 M iv. Thomas HIGGINS-558 was born before 19 May 1690 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. He died about Apr 1715. BIRTH: maternal grandfather's will dated 19 May 1690 states that his daughter Mary had 4 grandchildren. 1,036,677 item 1 DEATH: mentioned in father's will dated 3 Apr 1715 as receiving half of the remaining land not already given to his brothers. 1,036,677 item 1 + 17 M v. Jediah HIGGINS-530 was born 11 Apr 1691 and died 19 Jan 1772. 18 M vi. Benjamin HIGGINS-721 was born 19 Apr 1691 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. 19 F vii. Rachel HIGGINS-720 was born 16 Jul 1692 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. IGI: this child was found in IGI 20 M viii. James HIGGINS-559 was born 7 Aug 1692/1693 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. He died about 10 May 1718 in Somerset, NJ. IGI: C505961 - 7 Aug 1692 Piscataway BIOGRAPHY: 1,036,677 item 1 - died between 10 and 11 May 1718, unmarried, died intestate, Jediah administrator of estate, heirs were 5 surviving brothers and sisters. probably resided in Somerset Co. at time of death MILLITARY: surved under Thomas Farmers as a Private in 1715 21 M ix. Joshua HIGGINS-560 was born 1 Oct 1694 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. He died before 23 Apr 1715. BIRTH: IGI - C505961 DEATH: probably died before 23 Apr 1715 as he is not mentioned in his father's will 22 F x. Phoebe HIGGINS-561 was born 11 Oct 1696 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. She died before 23 Apr 1715. DEATH: probably died before 23 Apr 1715 as she is not mentioned in his father's will BIRTH: IGI - C505961 23 M xi. Michael HIGGINS-562 was born 23 Jul 1698 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. BIRTH: IGI - C505961 Michael married (1-MRIN:353) Anne BRYANT-1070 about 1720 in NJ. Anne was born about 1702 in of Newton, Catawba, NC. + 24 F xii. Mary HIGGINS-563 was born 24 Jan 1699/1700. 25 M xiii. Joseph HIGGINS-564 was born about 1702. BIRTH: 1,036,677 item 1 - born abt 1702, from father's will received 80 lbs when he turned 21 yrs old. !WILL: dated 17 May 1782 probated 13 Jun 1782 mentions sons: Jediah, Joshua, Azariah & daughters: Ruth Carle, Hannah Rittenhouse, Elizabeth Holliday. Daughters in FGS not in will: Rachel, Nanne. Fourth Generation 17. Jediah HIGGINS-530 was born 11 Apr 1691 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. He died 19 Jan 1772 in Kingston, New Brunswick, Middlesex, NJ. MILLITARY: 1715 served as sergeant under Thomas Farmer 1,036,677 item 1 BIRTH: 1,036,677 item 1 - 11 Apr 1691 IGI: C505961 - 11 Apr 1691 Piscataway MARRIAGE: 1,036,677 item 1 - abt 1715 to Hannah Stout DEATH: 1,036,677 item 1 - 19 Jan 1772 !WILL: 1,036,677 item 1 - dated 22 Apr 1765, probated 7 Apr 1772 Hannah (wife) - 3 slaves and part of plantation Joshua - 5lbs and 383 acre farm sold at less than cost Ann and her daughters, Ann and Rachel - 1 slave Rachel - 1 slave Hannah - 2 slaves Jediah married (1-MRIN:173) Hannah STOUT-531, daughter of Jonathan STOUT-532 and Anne or Hannah Throckmorton BOLLEN Boliven?-533 (MRIN:174) about 1715 in Middletown, Monmouth, NJ. Hannah was born 29 Mar 1694 in Middletown, Middlesex, NJ. She died 14 Jul 1779 in Kingston, New Brunswick, Middlesex, NJ. BIRTH: from Ancestrial File Jediah and Hannah had the following children: + 26 M i. Joseph HIGGINS-513 was born 7 Oct 1716 and died 9 Jun 1790. 27 F ii. Anna HIGGINS-536 was born about 1722/1728 in NJ. She died before 23 Jun 1768. Anna married (1-MRIN:176) Robert DAVISON-537 on 25 Jan 1742 in Monmouth, NJ. Robert was born about 1720. 28 F iii. Mary HIGGINS-544 was born about 1717/1724 in Middleton, Somerset, NJ. Mary married (1-MRIN:180) Benjamin STOUT-545, son of David STOUT-713 and Rebecca ASHTON-714 (MRIN:249) about 1751 in of MD. Benjamin was born 1706 in Middletown, Monmouth, NJ. He died 23 May 1789. 29 M iv. Jonathan HIGGINS-538 was born 1 Apr 1725 in Kingston, Somerset, NJ. Jonathan married (1-MRIN:177) Ann BRITTON-539 about 1750 in Amwell, Hunterdon, NJ. Ann was born 26 Mar 1730 in of Amwell, Hunterdon, NJ. BIRTH: IGI gives father as Isaac Britton 30 M v. Joshua HIGGINS-540 was born about 1732 in Kingston, Somerset, NJ. Joshua married (1-MRIN:178) Mary QUICK-541 about 1752 in Amwell, Hunterdon, NJ. Mary was born about 1726 in of Amwell, Hunterdon, NJ. BIRTH: made assumption daughter of Tunis or Thunis & Catherine Quick of Hunterdon, NJ was same Mary Quick as Joshua Higgin's wife. 31 M vi. James HIGGINS-542 was born about 1733 in Middleton, Somerset, NJ. James married (1-MRIN:179) Sarah STOUT-543 about 1759 in of Kingston, Middlesex, NJ. Sarah was born about 1730 in Amwell, Hunterdon, NJ. BIRTH: IGI gives as daughter of Benjamin Stout & Hannah Bonham abt 1730 in NJ however that Sarah Stout married a David Wray? 32 F vii. Rachel HIGGINS-546 was born about 1736 in Middleton, Somerset, NJ. DEATH: The IGI lists a James Stout marrying Lydia Manners about 1753. Did Rachel die? Rachel married (1-MRIN:181) James STOUT-547, son of Freegift STOUT-1032 and Mary HIGGINS-563 (MRIN:345) about 1761 in Kingston, Middlesex, NJ. James was born about 1728 in Dover Hill, Hunterdon, NJ. 33 F viii. Hannah HIGGINS-548 was born about 1740 in Middleton, Somerset, NJ. Hannah married (1-MRIN:182) Henry GULICK-549 about 1765 in of Kingston, Middlesex, NJ. Henry was born about 1740. 24. Mary HIGGINS-563 was born 24 Jan 1699/1700 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. BIOGRAPHY: 1,036.677 item 1 - born 24 Jan 1699/1700, married Freegift(b.1693) son of David Stout and Rebecca Ashton of Middletown, NJ. They lived at Clover Hill, Hunterdon, NJ !CHILDREN: Jedidah b. 1720 m. Philena Chamberlan 13 Jan 1744/45 Freegift Jr. b.1724 m. Elizabeth Stout James b. 1728 m. daugter of Jacob Mattison m. Rachel Higgins Joshua b. 1730 m. Miss Haines Obadiah b.1734 m. Mary McBride Isaac b. 1740 m. Mary Quimby 30 Sep 1765 Sarah b.1742 m. Ephriam Oliphant Mary b.1726 m. Richard Chamberlain Rebecca b. 1724 m. Edward Taylor Rachel b.1744 m. Richard Rounswell Mary married (1-MRIN:345) Freegift STOUT-1032, son of David STOUT-713 and Rebecca ASHTON-714 (MRIN:249) on 1720 in Hunterdon, NJ. Freegift was born about 1693 in Amwell Twp, Hunterdon, NJ. MARRIAGE: #2 to Elizabeth Stout 1753 ss.12 feb 1993 Provo Freegift and Mary had the following children: 34 M i. James STOUT-547 was born about 1728 in Dover Hill, Hunterdon, NJ. James married (1-MRIN:181) Rachel HIGGINS-546, daughter of Jediah HIGGINS-530 and Hannah STOUT-531 (MRIN:173) about 1761 in Kingston, Middlesex, NJ. Rachel was born about 1736 in Middleton, Somerset, NJ. DEATH: The IGI lists a James Stout marrying Lydia Manners about 1753. Did Rachel die? Fifth Generation 26. Joseph HIGGINS-513 was born 7 Oct 1716 in Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ. He died 9 Jun 1790 in Amwell Twsp, NJ and was buried in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. MARRIAGE: another marriage to an Elizabeth Joseph married (1-MRIN:162) Mary PHILLIPS-514 about 1738/1739 in Mt.Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Mary was born 7 Feb 1717 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon, NJ. She died 29 Oct 1778. BIRTH: IGI gives a father's name as Phillip Phillips and another birthdate of 9 Jul 1716 Joseph and Mary had the following children: + 35 M i. Michael HIGGINS-415 was born 5 Dec 1739 and died 26 Jun 1818. Sixth Generation 35. Michael HIGGINS-415 was born 5 Dec 1739 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 26 Jun 1818. MILLITARY: soldier in the patriot army from NJ in the Revolutionary War. Served in the campaign against the Six Nations in 1779. BIOGRAPHY: Inherited the mills at Mt. Airy which his father had built and had operated for many years. He also has some shares in shad fisheries. DEATH: accidentally drowned in the brook by the mill and at the foot of Mt. Airy hill between Flemington and Lambertion. !SOURCES: IGI 8601703-91 call no. 1396144 Ephriam Smith and His Literal Descendents call no. 928066 item 17 Brief Account of Higgins Family of Hunterdon call no. 1036528 item 15 Richard Higgins and His Descendents call no. 929.273 H5347h MILLITARY: Revolutionary War: DAR Patriot Index Vol 1 p327 - MM NJ b 12-5-1739 d 6-20-1818 m. (1) Mary _____ (2) Ruth Brush Michael married (1-MRIN:128) Ruth BRUSH-416, daughter of Israel BRUSH-511 and Taphath SEXTON-512 (MRIN:161) about 1778/1785 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Ruth was born 28 Feb 1757 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, New Jersey. She died 30 Nov 1843. They had the following children: + 36 F i. Sarah HIGGINS-368 was born 23 Mar 1786 and died 4 Jul 1825. 37 M ii. Jonathan M. or R. HIGGINS-516 was born 26 Sep 1787 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 2 Nov 1861 and was buried in Doylestown, PN. DEATH: no children are listed living in 1861. Family burials in Doylestown, PN MARRIAGE: #2 Mary Austin on 15 Dec 1855 Jonathan married (1-MRIN:164) Eliza Ann HOWELL-517 on 23 Oct 1841. Eliza was born about 1820. She died 28 Feb 1854. DEATH: records say 29 Feb 1854 - assuming the date is wrong 38 F iii. Elizabeth HIGGINS-519 was born 23 Jul 1789 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. She died 2 Sep 1842 in OH. Elizabeth married (1-MRIN:166) Daniel A. KERSHAW-520 on 16 Feb 1811 in Flemington, Hunterdon, NJ. Daniel was born about 1790. 39 M iv. Michael HIGGINS-521 was born 14 Nov 1791 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 14 Sep 1851. MARRIAGE: another marriage to Dorthea White Michael married (1-MRIN:167) Ann BERCAW OR BROKAW-522 on 26 Oct 1811 in Flemington, Hunterdon, NJ. Ann was born about 1790. 40 M v. Israel HIGGINS-524 was born 17 Apr 1794 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 20 May 1865 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. MARRIAGE: #1 family records say Mary Holcombe, IGI says Polly Holcombe MARRIAGE: #2 Rebecca Taylor MARRIAGE: #3 Martha Hagaman Israel married (1-MRIN:169) Polly or Mary HOLCOMBE-525 on 31 Dec 1818 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Polly was born about 1800. 41 F vi. Ruth HIGGINS-528 was born 19 Dec 1797 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. She died 24 Mar 1876. Ruth married (1-MRIN:172) Nathaniel Lanning FURMAN-529 on 25 Jan 1832 in Flemington, Huntington, NJ. Nathaniel was born about 1795. Michael also married (2-MRIN:156) Mary Mrs.M.Higgins-499 about 1760 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Mary was born about 1725. She died 27 Aug 1770/1779. DEATH: 929.273 A1 no. 5333 died between 27 Aug 1770 and 1779 Michael and Mary had the following children: 42 M vii. Andrew HIGGINS-500 was born 6 May 1761 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 26 Dec 1811. RESIDENCE: moved to Ohio? Andrew married (1-MRIN:157) Lois Mrs. Higgins-501 about 1786 in of Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Lois was born about 1760. 43 F viii. Keziah HIGGINS-502 was born 25 Mar 1763 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. She died 3 Apr 1811. BIRTH: in 1761 or 1763 Keziah married (1-MRIN:158) Robert SNELDRUM-503 about 1787 in of Mt Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Robert was born about 1762 in Mt Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. 44 F ix. Mary HIGGINS-504 was born 10 Mar 1765 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Mary married (1-MRIN:159) Henry BLAKE-505 on 5 Jul 1787 in of Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Henry was born 26 Feb 1860 in Bellows Falls, Windham, VT. BIRTH: IGI listed several Henry Blakes but this Henry Lincoln Blake was the most PROBABLE with parents Seth Marshall Blake and Martha Jane Glover 45 M x. Joseph HIGGINS-506 was born 19 Dec 1767 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 26 Feb 1856 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Joseph married (1-MRIN:160) Sarah CORNELL-507 about 1790. Sarah was born about 1770. 46 F xi. Zelotes HIGGINS-508 was born 17 Jun 1770 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. DEATH: not mentioned in her father's will 47 M xii. Job HIGGINS-510 was born 26 May 1774 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. DEATH: not mentioned in his father's will 48 M xiii. Aaron HIGGINS-509 was born 23 Nov 1771/1779 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. BIRTH: 929.273 A1 no. 5333 born 23 Nov 1779, IGI says 23 Nov 1771 Seventh Generation 36. Sarah HIGGINS-368 was born 23 Mar 1786 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. She died 4 Jul 1825 in Vernon Twsp, Clinton, OH and was buried in Baptist Cemetery, E.of Clarksville, Clinton, OH. DEATH: died in childbirth, the child, Pricilla, died 1 month later Sarah married (1-MRIN:110) Ephriam SMITH-367, son of Simeon SMITH-388 and Catherine SERVIS-389 (MRIN:119) on 18 Mar 1804 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. Ephriam was born 7 Apr 1778 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 14 Oct 1838 in Vernon Twsp, Clinton, OH. !BIOGRAPHY: Ephriam Smith and His Literal Descendents 928,066 item 17 apprenticed as a wagon maker In the autumn of 1815, ES with his wife, Sarah (Higgins) Smith, and six children, migrated from Hunterdon Co, NJ to Clinton Co, OH. This formidable journey was made in a covered wagon over the rough roads opened up by earlier adventurers. They were 6 weeks on the way, the last night being spent at Snow Hill at a country in kept by Charles Cline. Before deciding upon a location for his future home he seems to have visited his sister, Hannah Williamson, near Cincinnati. The idea of inn-keeping had take possession of his mind. With this object in mind, on Oct 23, 1815, he purchased of Oliver Whitaker, Sr., 80 acres of land in Vernon Twsp, Clinton Co, for $400 and 80 more in 1819. (See Book B, p54, Recorder's office and Book C, p 51) On this farm was a cabin which the family occupied for a year or more, when a substantial two-story frame and brick house was built on the north side of the road opposite the cabin. It was the direct route from Cincinnati to Chillicothe. In time numerous one-story additons were made to the back extending it to about 40ft. The house was opened to travelers under the name "Union Inn". It stood a few rods east of the present sight of Villars' Chapel. He also built a wagon sop near the inn and pursued his trade in connection with inn-keeping. Henry Clay and his family stopped there on their way to Washington DC, his wife and family staying for several days as on of the children were sick. After ES death his second wife, Rebecca, continued to receive guests until the rough nature of the guests forced her to take down the inn sign. In 1865 she moved in with her daughter, Lois and sold the farm. The tavern was used as a private residence until 1897. The two-story part was moved accross the road and convered into a barn. It was still standing in 1981 DEATH: 14 Oct 1838 in the Tavern of dropsy WILL: 24 Aug 1838 Clinton, OH probated 29 Oct 1838 (copy) Ephriam and Sarah had the following children: 49 M i. Abner SMITH-369 was born 1 Dec 1805 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. He died 29 Jun 1880. 50 F ii. Sarah SMITH-370 was born 17 Sep 1807 in Mt. Airy, Hunterdon, NJ. She died 4 Oct 1830. BIOGRAPHY: Ephiram Smith and his Descendents 928,066 item 17 Ephriam's will lists 2 children born to Sarah - George W. and Sarah L. Biggs Sarah married (1-MRIN:113) Uriah BIGGS-375 on 8 May 1824 in Clinton, OH. Uriah was born 1804 in West Amwell, Hunterdon, NJ. BIRTH: from IGI 51 M iii. Joseph SMITH-372 was born 3 Feb 1809 in Hunterdon, Mt Airy, NJ. He died 3 Oct 1813 in Clinton, OH. 52 F iv. Elizabeth SMITH-195 was born 4 Oct 1810 in Hunterdon, Mt Airy, NJ. She died 13 Feb 1885 in Metamora, Vanderburgh, IN and was buried in Stipps Hill, Franklin, IN. MARRIAGE: #1 William Cast died 1831 MARRIAGE: #2 John Batson Elizabeth married (1-MRIN:57) John BATSON-194, son of Nathaniel BATSON Jr-196 (MRIN:58) on 25 Aug 1838 in Clinton, OH. John was born 20 Feb 1805 in Green, PA. He died 18 Jan 1882 in near Metamora, Franklin, IN. CENSUS: 1830 Clinton, OH p.246 Vernon Twp !CENSUS: 1830 Clinton, OH UNION Twsp (lookup) John Batson 10101-1111 1 m <5 1 f <5 1 m 10-15 1 f 5-10 1 m 20-30 John 1 f 10-15 1 f 20-30 Elizabeth (1st wife) !CENSUS: 1840 Clinton, OH Vernon Twsp (lookup) John Batson 001001-12001 1 m 10-15 son from 1st wife? 1 f <5 Sarah 1 m 30-40 John 2 f 5-10 Jane, Mary? from 1st wife 1 f 20-30 Elizabeth (2nd wife) !CENSUS: 1850 Clinton, OH (photocopy) John Batson 45 Farmer $400 PN Elizabeth 41 NJ Sarah B. 10 OH Amos W. 8 " Ashel F. 5 " Silas E. 3 " Lois V. 2 " MARRIAGE: #1 Elizabeth Garrison 8 Feb 1827, there is also another John Batson who marries a Mary Garrison on 26 Aug 1840. He has the legal consent of his father - must be younger than 21, and she has consent of W.or N. Batson who raised her from infancy. MARRIAGE: #2 Elizabeth Smith Cast (her second marriage) on 25 Aug 1838 in Clinton, OH by Firman Castro, J.P. !BIOGRAPHY: Ephriam Smith & his Descendents 428,066 item 17 moved from OH to IN in 1854 farmer, carpenter, & preacher in Methodist Episcopal Church RESEARCH: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Census records OH or IN, check PA for Batsons before 1830. Elizabeth also married (2-MRIN:112) William CAST-374 on 4 Jan 1927 in Clinton, OH. William was born 23 Jan 1808 in Christian, KY. BIRTH: IGI says 23 Jan 1808 in Christian Co., KY or Clinton Co., OH 53 M v. Ephriam SMITH-373 was born 29 Sep 1812 in Hunterdon, Mt Airy, NJ. He died 14 Oct 1844. 54 F vi. Hannah SMITH-376 was born 3 Apr 1814 in Hunterdon, Mt Airy, NJ. She died 1844/1845. MARRIAGE: Mr. Fordyce 55 M vii. Jonathan SMITH-377 was born 25 Jun 1816 in Clinton, OH. He died 14 Aug 1862 in Iroquois, IL. BIOGRAPHY: History of Clinton Co, well-known farmer in the county Jonathan married (1-MRIN:114) Sarah BIGGS-378 on 17 Nov 1842 in Cuba, Clinton, OH. Sarah was born 12 Feb 1820 in Cuba, Clinton, OH. PARENTS: IGI gives parents as William Biggs and Rhoda Whitaker 56 F viii. Ruth SMITH-379 was born 17 Mar 1818 in Clinton, OH. She died 14 Aug 1862 in Gilman, Iroquois, IL. MARRIAGE: #2 Henry Alexander 20 Apr 1842 Danville, Vermillion, IL sealed 10 Jul 1974 OGDEN CONTACT: Virginia L. Cast R#2 Box 952 Spencer, IN 47460 1-812-829-6475 Ruth married (1-MRIN:115) Hiram Villars CAST-380 on 29 Apr 1836 in Vernon, Clinton, OH. Hiram was born 24 Oct 1818 in Clinton, OH. 57 F ix. Catherine SMITH-381 was born 29 Feb 1820 in Clinton, OH. She died 24 Sep 1854. Catherine married (1-MRIN:118) Clark SKIFF-387 on 14 Sep 1843 in Willmington, Clinton, OH. Clark was born 16 Jan 1826 in Clinton, OH. Parents: John Skiff and Lucretia Kerley 58 F x. Mary SMITH-382 was born 3 Dec 1821 in Clinton, OH. She died 12 Dec 1901. Mary married (1-MRIN:116) Benjamin N. AUSTIN-383 on 30 Oct 1853 in Clinton, OH. Benjamin was born about 1820. 59 M xi. Amos SMITH-384 was born 28 Jun 1823 in Vernon Twsp, Clinton, OH. He died 13 Apr 1879 in Willetsville, Highland, OH and was buried in New vienna, Clinton, OH. IGI: m514472-1348 !BIOGRAPHY: History of Clinton Co born on the old Smith homested in apr 1824 married Hester A. Morris born 1822 in Huntsville, AL to William Morris(VA) and Dephsey Bales(AL). Farmer, ran a store during Civil War, ardent Whig and Republican Children: Samantha abt 1844/44 m. S.J. Brown Simeon G. 13 Aug 1846 m. Althea B. Moore 27 Aug 1879 Mary E. abt 1851 d. 1868 age 17 Hiram P. Sophronia m. Judge Savage Almeda Amos married (1-MRIN:117) Hester Ann MORRIS-385 on 1 Feb 1844 in Willetsville, Highland, OH. Hester was born about 1820. 60 F xii. Pricilla SMITH-386 was born 4 Jul 1825 in Clinton, OH. She died 3 Aug 1825 in Clinton, OH. Index Name ID Generation , Lois Mrs. Higgins 42S 7 , Mary Mrs.M.Higgins 35S 6 , Mary Yates Mrs. Higgins 2S 2 , Mrs. Robert Higgins 1S 1 AUSTIN, Benjamin N. 58S 8 BATSON, John 52S 8 BERCAW OR BROKAW, Ann 39S 7 BIGGS, Sarah 55S 8 BIGGS, Uriah 50S 8 BLAKE, Henry 44S 7 BLOOMFIELD, Timothy 14S 4 BRITTON, Ann 29S 5 BRUSH, Ruth 35S 6 BRYANT, Anne 23S 4 CAST, Hiram Villars 56S 8 CAST, William 52S 8 CHANDLER, Lydia 2S 2 CORNELL, Sarah 45S 7 DAVISON, Robert 27S 5 FURMAN, Nathaniel Lanning 41S 7 GULICK, Henry 33S 5 HIGGINS, Aaron 48 7 HIGGINS, Andrew 42 7 HIGGINS, Anna 27 5 HIGGINS, Anne 13 4 HIGGINS, Benjamin 18 4 HIGGINS, Eliakim 4 3 HIGGINS, Elizabeth 38 7 HIGGINS, Hannah 33 5 HIGGINS, Israel 40 7 HIGGINS, James 31 5 HIGGINS, James 20 4 HIGGINS, Jediah 17 4 HIGGINS, Jediah 6 3 HIGGINS, Job 47 7 HIGGINS, Jonathan 29 5 HIGGINS, Jonathan M. or R. 37 7 HIGGINS, Joseph 45 7 HIGGINS, Joseph 26 5 HIGGINS, Joseph 25 4 HIGGINS, Joshua 30 5 HIGGINS, Joshua 21 4 HIGGINS, Keziah 43 7 HIGGINS, Lydia 9 3 HIGGINS, Mary 44 7 HIGGINS, Mary 28 5 HIGGINS, Mary 15 4 HIGGINS, Mary 24 4 HIGGINS, Mary 3 3 HIGGINS, Michael 35 6 HIGGINS, Michael 39 7 HIGGINS, Michael 23 4 HIGGINS, Phoebe 22 4 HIGGINS, Rachel 32 5 34S 5 HIGGINS, Rachel 19 4 HIGGINS, Rebecca 10 3 HIGGINS, Richard 2 2 HIGGINS, Robert 1 1 HIGGINS, Rose 14 4 HIGGINS, Ruth 41 7 HIGGINS, Ruth 11 3 HIGGINS, Sarah 36 7 HIGGINS, Sarah 12 3 HIGGINS, Thomas 16 4 HIGGINS, Thomas 8 3 HIGGINS, William 5 3 HIGGINS, Zelotes 46 7 HIGGINS, Zerah or Ezra 7 3 HOLCOMBE, Polly or Mary 40S 7 HOWELL, Eliza Ann 37S 7 HULL, Elizabeth 8S 3 KERSHAW, Daniel A. 38S 7 MARTIN, Thomas 10S 3 MOORE, Samuel II 12S 3 MORRIS, Hester Ann 59S 8 NEWBOLD, Alice 4S 3 NEWBOLD, Mary 6S 3 OLIVER, Elizabeth 7S 3 OLIVER, Samuel 3S 3 PHILLIPS, Mary 26S 5 QUICK, Mary 30S 5 RANDOLPH, Isaac Friz 11S 3 SKIFF, Clark 57S 8 SMITH, Abner 49 8 SMITH, Amos 59 8 SMITH, Catherine 57 8 SMITH, Elizabeth 52 8 SMITH, Ephriam 36S 7 SMITH, Ephriam 53 8 SMITH, Hannah 54 8 SMITH, Jonathan 55 8 SMITH, Joseph 51 8 SMITH, Mary 58 8 SMITH, Pricilla 60 8 SMITH, Ruth 56 8 SMITH, Sarah 50 8 SNELDRUM, Robert 43S 7 STOUT, Benjamin 28S 5 STOUT, Freegift 24S 4 STOUT, Hannah 17S 4 STOUT, James 32S 5 34 5 STOUT, Sarah 31S 5 TUTTLE, Stephen 11S 3