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From: "Sharilyn Whitaker" <>
Subject: Robert Esmay re John Holcombe of Amwell
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:39:10 -0700


Greetings from a list "Newbie",

I know nothing about New Jersey resources, and would very much appreciate the help of those experienced in researching Hunterdon
records.

John Holcombe md Elizabeth Woolrich. This was a Quaker couple. John Holcombe died in Amwell in August of 1743, leaving a will for which I have the following abstract:

His will was proved 31 Aug 1745 (Liber 4:371). The New Jersey Colonial Documents, Calendary of Wills 1730 -1750, gives a summary: "1743, 17th of 6 mo. (August). Holcombe, John, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Elizabeth. Son, Samuel, place said son lives on, described in testator's deed for same. Grandson, John Holcombe, son of Samuel, the place called Hoppers, as by deed for same to him. Son, Richard, the plantation bought of John Way, when he is of age. Place (John Comfort's adjoining land) to grandson John. Jacob, son of son Samuel. Daughters - Grace Calvin (wife of Philip Calvin), Mary Holcombe, Julian Holcombe ....... To the poor of Buckingham Meeting. ..... Proved August 31, 1745. (Executors Quakers)."

Now then, there is evidently another document relating to the disposition of John Holcombe's estate, in 1747.

"New Jersey Archives, First Series Vol. XXX, Abstracts of Wills, Vol. II 1730-1750, p. 240, is the source of information that on Sep. 13, 1747, monies from the estate of John Holcombe were paid to Robert Esmey among many other persons. "

I need to locate this September 13, 1747 document so that I can see the exact wording of the bequest to Robert Esmay, and to see if there is any indication of where this man lived at the time, and the reason he was owed money from this estate.

Can anyone tell me where this source:

New Jersey Archives, First Series Vol. XXX, Abstracts of Wills, Vol. II 1730-1750, p. 240

can be accessed?

Also, what other resources might be checked for infomation on residents of Amwell in that period, looking for any other mention of Robert Esmey/Esmay/Ismay?

Sincere thanks,

Sharilyn Whitaker



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