Research by J. Kelsey Jones in 1988:
Francis Price b. 13 Sept 1741 m. Esther Dunn b. 19 Dec 1743 Enfield, Connecticut daughter of William and Esther Dunn who settled in Sussex County, New Jersey. Esther's family was involved in the Wyoming massacre in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution and she had brothers who died in the massacre. Francis acquired 48.87 acres (S6:118) in 1770 from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey. He was taxed in Newton, Sussex County in 1773 with 50 acres and 9 horses/cattle. In Sept 1774, same acreage and 11 horses/cattle. Esther d. 12 July 1774 aged 30 years. Francis served in the American Revolution in the capacity of captain. After the war Francis was a justice of the peace and became a prominent figure in the county when appointed County judge, 20 Nov 1789 and 26 Nov 1794. In 1790 he acquired 33.93 acres (S8:433) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey and in 1795 he acquired 19.87 acres (S10:403) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey.
Francis m. (2)Anna _________ of or related to the DeWitt family. They were married before 28 Apr 1778 when her name appears on a deed. She is perhaps the Anna Price who recorded the birth of a child to a slave owned by her, which New Jersey law required, "Tamir, female child, b. 31 May 1807 to negro woman, slave, owned by Anna Price." Anna signed by mark.
Will of Francis Price of Frankford township, Sussex County, New Jersey, late Justice of the Peace and Judge of the Court, dated 3 June 1802. Wife, Anna, profits from homestead place during her life. Also, clock, yoke of oxen, riding mare, two cows, chest and table she brought me, £200 and the service of my colored boy, Ambrose Shureman, until he is 21, when he is to be set free. To John Lesh, profit from 15 acres of meadow bought of John Price, during his life. Grandchildren, Francis Gustin, son of John Gustin and my daughter, Ester, dec'd; Francis Hamilton, son of James Hamilton and my daughter, Sarah; Francis Stull, son of daughter, Elizabeth; Francis Goble, son of daughter, Azubah; also to Francis Price, son of Zachariah Price; Francis Southwort, son of William Southwort; and Francis Ackers, son of Albert Ackers, each a quarto family bible at $3 a piece. Remainder of estate to my daughters and grandchildren. Daughter, Sarah Hamilton, wife of James Hamilton, 1/4 of real and personal estate; daughter, Elizabeth Bowman, 3/4 of 1/4 part of real estate and 1/4 of personal estate; daughter Azubah Goble, 1/4 part of real and personal estate; my three grandsons, Francis Gustin, Thomas Gustin, and John Gustin, Jr., sons of daughter, Esther, dec'd, had by John Gustin, 1/4 part of lands. To John Stull and Abraham Stull, sons of daughter, Elizabeth, residue of lands to be divided between them. One acre of ground to be laid off homestead as a burying ground. Homestead after wife's decease and the 15 acres of meadow, after decease of John Lesh, to be divided in 1/4 parts as above between my daughters and grandchildren. Executors, friends, William A. Ryerson and Peter DeWitt and brother, Zachariah Price. Witnesses, George Gustin, Esther Stull, Isaac Price. Codicil named sister Jerusha DeWitt, wife of Isaac DeWitt, income of house and garden where William Booth now lives; also profits from 10 acres of land on south side of road leading from James Hamilton's to Zachariah Price, during her life, then same to several heirs. Witnesses, Ebenezer Jayne, William Chardavoyne, and Henry Price. Proved 28 Apr 1804.
Will of Anna Price, widow, dated 26 July 1821 Frankford township. Sister, Cathrine Hermmer(sp?), $100. Cousin, Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes, $100. Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, daughters of cousin Mary, each $20. Catherine and Anna, deceased daughters of cousin Mary, both died each leaving two children, $10 each. John Lest, whom I raised and is now living with me, one feather bed and bedding. Joanna Price, sister of Henry Price, eight day clock. Stepdaughter, Azuba, wife of Nathan Goble, milch cow. Ambrose Scurman, freeman of color who I raised from infancy and residing with me, two horses, wagon harness, one cow, two calves, grain and potatoes. Sarah, wife of Ambrose Scurman, butter. Residue to cousin Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes. Executors, Henry Price and William A. Ryerson. Witnesses, Nathan Goble, William Cox, John Hoppough. Proved 20 Apr 1822.
Estate of Francis Price (County Clerk CA 65)
Location: Frankford and Wantage townships
Sarah Hamilton - lot 1, adjoining John Price, Peter DeWitt et al, where Jacob Compton now lives, 34 acres, deed from Martin Ryerson to Francis Price, 1801; also land on south side of Sarah Road from Peppocolten Road, conrer of lot sold by Francis Price to Henry Snook.
Azubah Goble - lot 2, all that farm where Gershom Bowman now lives in Wantage township, 130 acres, deed from Joseph Gaston, 1790, agent of forfeited estates.
Elizabeth Bowman and her sons by Stoll - lot 3, farm where John Boss now lives in Frankford, known as Spandenberg Farm.
Esther, sons by John Gustin, Esq. - Lot 4, farm where Richard Dillison lives in Frankford, deeded from Fred Spandenberg and Susannah his wife to Francis Price, 1788 and from Martin Ryerson, 1793.
Sarah Price b. 18 Mar 1762.
Hannah Price b. 17 Sept 1763.
Elizabeth Price b. 17 Nov 1764.
Esther Price b. 10 Sept 1766.
Zachariah Price b. 3 Aug 1768.
Azubah Price b. 15 May 1770.
Francis Price b. 15 Apr 1772 d. 18 Dec 1785 Frankford Plains Cemetery.
Francis Price b. 13 Sept 1741 m. Esther Dunn b. 19 Dec 1743 Enfield, Connecticut daughter of William and Esther Dunn who settled in Sussex County, New Jersey. Esther's family was involved in the Wyoming massacre in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution and she had brothers who died in the massacre. Francis acquired 48.87 acres (S6:118) in 1770 from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey. He was taxed in Newton, Sussex County in 1773 with 50 acres and 9 horses/cattle. In Sept 1774, same acreage and 11 horses/cattle. Esther d. 12 July 1774 aged 30 years. Francis served in the American Revolution in the capacity of captain. After the war Francis was a justice of the peace and became a prominent figure in the county when appointed County judge, 20 Nov 1789 and 26 Nov 1794. In 1790 he acquired 33.93 acres (S8:433) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey and in 1795 he acquired 19.87 acres (S10:403) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey.
Francis m. (2)Anna _________ of or related to the DeWitt family. They were married before 28 Apr 1778 when her name appears on a deed. She is perhaps the Anna Price who recorded the birth of a child to a slave owned by her, which New Jersey law required, "Tamir, female child, b. 31 May 1807 to negro woman, slave, owned by Anna Price." Anna signed by mark.
Will of Francis Price of Frankford township, Sussex County, New Jersey, late Justice of the Peace and Judge of the Court, dated 3 June 1802. Wife, Anna, profits from homestead place during her life. Also, clock, yoke of oxen, riding mare, two cows, chest and table she brought me, £200 and the service of my colored boy, Ambrose Shureman, until he is 21, when he is to be set free. To John Lesh, profit from 15 acres of meadow bought of John Price, during his life. Grandchildren, Francis Gustin, son of John Gustin and my daughter, Ester, dec'd; Francis Hamilton, son of James Hamilton and my daughter, Sarah; Francis Stull, son of daughter, Elizabeth; Francis Goble, son of daughter, Azubah; also to Francis Price, son of Zachariah Price; Francis Southwort, son of William Southwort; and Francis Ackers, son of Albert Ackers, each a quarto family bible at $3 a piece. Remainder of estate to my daughters and grandchildren. Daughter, Sarah Hamilton, wife of James Hamilton, 1/4 of real and personal estate; daughter, Elizabeth Bowman, 3/4 of 1/4 part of real estate and 1/4 of personal estate; daughter Azubah Goble, 1/4 part of real and personal estate; my three grandsons, Francis Gustin, Thomas Gustin, and John Gustin, Jr., sons of daughter, Esther, dec'd, had by John Gustin, 1/4 part of lands. To John Stull and Abraham Stull, sons of daughter, Elizabeth, residue of lands to be divided between them. One acre of ground to be laid off homestead as a burying ground. Homestead after wife's decease and the 15 acres of meadow, after decease of John Lesh, to be divided in 1/4 parts as above between my daughters and grandchildren. Executors, friends, William A. Ryerson and Peter DeWitt and brother, Zachariah Price. Witnesses, George Gustin, Esther Stull, Isaac Price. Codicil named sister Jerusha DeWitt, wife of Isaac DeWitt, income of house and garden where William Booth now lives; also profits from 10 acres of land on south side of road leading from James Hamilton's to Zachariah Price, during her life, then same to several heirs. Witnesses, Ebenezer Jayne, William Chardavoyne, and Henry Price. Proved 28 Apr 1804.
Will of Anna Price, widow, dated 26 July 1821 Frankford township. Sister, Cathrine Hermmer(sp?), $100. Cousin, Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes, $100. Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, daughters of cousin Mary, each $20. Catherine and Anna, deceased daughters of cousin Mary, both died each leaving two children, $10 each. John Lest, whom I raised and is now living with me, one feather bed and bedding. Joanna Price, sister of Henry Price, eight day clock. Stepdaughter, Azuba, wife of Nathan Goble, milch cow. Ambrose Scurman, freeman of color who I raised from infancy and residing with me, two horses, wagon harness, one cow, two calves, grain and potatoes. Sarah, wife of Ambrose Scurman, butter. Residue to cousin Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes. Executors, Henry Price and William A. Ryerson. Witnesses, Nathan Goble, William Cox, John Hoppough. Proved 20 Apr 1822.
Estate of Francis Price (County Clerk CA 65)
Location: Frankford and Wantage townships
Sarah Hamilton - lot 1, adjoining John Price, Peter DeWitt et al, where Jacob Compton now lives, 34 acres, deed from Martin Ryerson to Francis Price, 1801; also land on south side of Sarah Road from Peppocolten Road, conrer of lot sold by Francis Price to Henry Snook.
Azubah Goble - lot 2, all that farm where Gershom Bowman now lives in Wantage township, 130 acres, deed from Joseph Gaston, 1790, agent of forfeited estates.
Elizabeth Bowman and her sons by Stoll - lot 3, farm where John Boss now lives in Frankford, known as Spandenberg Farm.
Esther, sons by John Gustin, Esq. - Lot 4, farm where Richard Dillison lives in Frankford, deeded from Fred Spandenberg and Susannah his wife to Francis Price, 1788 and from Martin Ryerson, 1793.
Sarah Price b. 18 Mar 1762.
Hannah Price b. 17 Sept 1763.
Elizabeth Price b. 17 Nov 1764.
Esther Price b. 10 Sept 1766.
Zachariah Price b. 3 Aug 1768.
Azubah Price b. 15 May 1770.
Francis Price b. 15 Apr 1772 d. 18 Dec 1785 Frankford Plains Cemetery.
Research by J. Kelsey Jones in 1988:
Francis Price b. 13 Sept 1741 m. Esther Dunn b. 19 Dec 1743 Enfield, Connecticut daughter of William and Esther Dunn who settled in Sussex County, New Jersey. Esther's family was involved in the Wyoming massacre in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution and she had brothers who died in the massacre. Francis acquired 48.87 acres (S6:118) in 1770 from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey. He was taxed in Newton, Sussex County in 1773 with 50 acres and 9 horses/cattle. In Sept 1774, same acreage and 11 horses/cattle. Esther d. 12 July 1774 aged 30 years. Francis served in the American Revolution in the capacity of captain. After the war Francis was a justice of the peace and became a prominent figure in the county when appointed County judge, 20 Nov 1789 and 26 Nov 1794. In 1790 he acquired 33.93 acres (S8:433) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey and in 1795 he acquired 19.87 acres (S10:403) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey.
Francis m. (2)Anna _________ of or related to the DeWitt family. They were married before 28 Apr 1778 when her name appears on a deed. She is perhaps the Anna Price who recorded the birth of a child to a slave owned by her, which New Jersey law required, "Tamir, female child, b. 31 May 1807 to negro woman, slave, owned by Anna Price." Anna signed by mark.
Will of Francis Price of Frankford township, Sussex County, New Jersey, late Justice of the Peace and Judge of the Court, dated 3 June 1802. Wife, Anna, profits from homestead place during her life. Also, clock, yoke of oxen, riding mare, two cows, chest and table she brought me, £200 and the service of my colored boy, Ambrose Shureman, until he is 21, when he is to be set free. To John Lesh, profit from 15 acres of meadow bought of John Price, during his life. Grandchildren, Francis Gustin, son of John Gustin and my daughter, Ester, dec'd; Francis Hamilton, son of James Hamilton and my daughter, Sarah; Francis Stull, son of daughter, Elizabeth; Francis Goble, son of daughter, Azubah; also to Francis Price, son of Zachariah Price; Francis Southwort, son of William Southwort; and Francis Ackers, son of Albert Ackers, each a quarto family bible at $3 a piece. Remainder of estate to my daughters and grandchildren. Daughter, Sarah Hamilton, wife of James Hamilton, 1/4 of real and personal estate; daughter, Elizabeth Bowman, 3/4 of 1/4 part of real estate and 1/4 of personal estate; daughter Azubah Goble, 1/4 part of real and personal estate; my three grandsons, Francis Gustin, Thomas Gustin, and John Gustin, Jr., sons of daughter, Esther, dec'd, had by John Gustin, 1/4 part of lands. To John Stull and Abraham Stull, sons of daughter, Elizabeth, residue of lands to be divided between them. One acre of ground to be laid off homestead as a burying ground. Homestead after wife's decease and the 15 acres of meadow, after decease of John Lesh, to be divided in 1/4 parts as above between my daughters and grandchildren. Executors, friends, William A. Ryerson and Peter DeWitt and brother, Zachariah Price. Witnesses, George Gustin, Esther Stull, Isaac Price. Codicil named sister Jerusha DeWitt, wife of Isaac DeWitt, income of house and garden where William Booth now lives; also profits from 10 acres of land on south side of road leading from James Hamilton's to Zachariah Price, during her life, then same to several heirs. Witnesses, Ebenezer Jayne, William Chardavoyne, and Henry Price. Proved 28 Apr 1804.
Will of Anna Price, widow, dated 26 July 1821 Frankford township. Sister, Cathrine Hermmer(sp?), $100. Cousin, Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes, $100. Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, daughters of cousin Mary, each $20. Catherine and Anna, deceased daughters of cousin Mary, both died each leaving two children, $10 each. John Lest, whom I raised and is now living with me, one feather bed and bedding. Joanna Price, sister of Henry Price, eight day clock. Stepdaughter, Azuba, wife of Nathan Goble, milch cow. Ambrose Scurman, freeman of color who I raised from infancy and residing with me, two horses, wagon harness, one cow, two calves, grain and potatoes. Sarah, wife of Ambrose Scurman, butter. Residue to cousin Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes. Executors, Henry Price and William A. Ryerson. Witnesses, Nathan Goble, William Cox, John Hoppough. Proved 20 Apr 1822.
Estate of Francis Price (County Clerk CA 65)
Location: Frankford and Wantage townships
Sarah Hamilton - lot 1, adjoining John Price, Peter DeWitt et al, where Jacob Compton now lives, 34 acres, deed from Martin Ryerson to Francis Price, 1801; also land on south side of Sarah Road from Peppocolten Road, conrer of lot sold by Francis Price to Henry Snook.
Azubah Goble - lot 2, all that farm where Gershom Bowman now lives in Wantage township, 130 acres, deed from Joseph Gaston, 1790, agent of forfeited estates.
Elizabeth Bowman and her sons by Stoll - lot 3, farm where John Boss now lives in Frankford, known as Spandenberg Farm.
Esther, sons by John Gustin, Esq. - Lot 4, farm where Richard Dillison lives in Frankford, deeded from Fred Spandenberg and Susannah his wife to Francis Price, 1788 and from Martin Ryerson, 1793.
Sarah Price b. 18 Mar 1762.
Hannah Price b. 17 Sept 1763.
Elizabeth Price b. 17 Nov 1764.
Esther Price b. 10 Sept 1766.
Zachariah Price b. 3 Aug 1768.
Azubah Price b. 15 May 1770.
Francis Price b. 15 Apr 1772 d. 18 Dec 1785 Frankford Plains Cemetery.
Francis Price b. 13 Sept 1741 m. Esther Dunn b. 19 Dec 1743 Enfield, Connecticut daughter of William and Esther Dunn who settled in Sussex County, New Jersey. Esther's family was involved in the Wyoming massacre in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution and she had brothers who died in the massacre. Francis acquired 48.87 acres (S6:118) in 1770 from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey. He was taxed in Newton, Sussex County in 1773 with 50 acres and 9 horses/cattle. In Sept 1774, same acreage and 11 horses/cattle. Esther d. 12 July 1774 aged 30 years. Francis served in the American Revolution in the capacity of captain. After the war Francis was a justice of the peace and became a prominent figure in the county when appointed County judge, 20 Nov 1789 and 26 Nov 1794. In 1790 he acquired 33.93 acres (S8:433) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey and in 1795 he acquired 19.87 acres (S10:403) from the Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey.
Francis m. (2)Anna _________ of or related to the DeWitt family. They were married before 28 Apr 1778 when her name appears on a deed. She is perhaps the Anna Price who recorded the birth of a child to a slave owned by her, which New Jersey law required, "Tamir, female child, b. 31 May 1807 to negro woman, slave, owned by Anna Price." Anna signed by mark.
Will of Francis Price of Frankford township, Sussex County, New Jersey, late Justice of the Peace and Judge of the Court, dated 3 June 1802. Wife, Anna, profits from homestead place during her life. Also, clock, yoke of oxen, riding mare, two cows, chest and table she brought me, £200 and the service of my colored boy, Ambrose Shureman, until he is 21, when he is to be set free. To John Lesh, profit from 15 acres of meadow bought of John Price, during his life. Grandchildren, Francis Gustin, son of John Gustin and my daughter, Ester, dec'd; Francis Hamilton, son of James Hamilton and my daughter, Sarah; Francis Stull, son of daughter, Elizabeth; Francis Goble, son of daughter, Azubah; also to Francis Price, son of Zachariah Price; Francis Southwort, son of William Southwort; and Francis Ackers, son of Albert Ackers, each a quarto family bible at $3 a piece. Remainder of estate to my daughters and grandchildren. Daughter, Sarah Hamilton, wife of James Hamilton, 1/4 of real and personal estate; daughter, Elizabeth Bowman, 3/4 of 1/4 part of real estate and 1/4 of personal estate; daughter Azubah Goble, 1/4 part of real and personal estate; my three grandsons, Francis Gustin, Thomas Gustin, and John Gustin, Jr., sons of daughter, Esther, dec'd, had by John Gustin, 1/4 part of lands. To John Stull and Abraham Stull, sons of daughter, Elizabeth, residue of lands to be divided between them. One acre of ground to be laid off homestead as a burying ground. Homestead after wife's decease and the 15 acres of meadow, after decease of John Lesh, to be divided in 1/4 parts as above between my daughters and grandchildren. Executors, friends, William A. Ryerson and Peter DeWitt and brother, Zachariah Price. Witnesses, George Gustin, Esther Stull, Isaac Price. Codicil named sister Jerusha DeWitt, wife of Isaac DeWitt, income of house and garden where William Booth now lives; also profits from 10 acres of land on south side of road leading from James Hamilton's to Zachariah Price, during her life, then same to several heirs. Witnesses, Ebenezer Jayne, William Chardavoyne, and Henry Price. Proved 28 Apr 1804.
Will of Anna Price, widow, dated 26 July 1821 Frankford township. Sister, Cathrine Hermmer(sp?), $100. Cousin, Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes, $100. Mary, Elizabeth, and Sarah, daughters of cousin Mary, each $20. Catherine and Anna, deceased daughters of cousin Mary, both died each leaving two children, $10 each. John Lest, whom I raised and is now living with me, one feather bed and bedding. Joanna Price, sister of Henry Price, eight day clock. Stepdaughter, Azuba, wife of Nathan Goble, milch cow. Ambrose Scurman, freeman of color who I raised from infancy and residing with me, two horses, wagon harness, one cow, two calves, grain and potatoes. Sarah, wife of Ambrose Scurman, butter. Residue to cousin Mary, wife of Ebenezer Janes. Executors, Henry Price and William A. Ryerson. Witnesses, Nathan Goble, William Cox, John Hoppough. Proved 20 Apr 1822.
Estate of Francis Price (County Clerk CA 65)
Location: Frankford and Wantage townships
Sarah Hamilton - lot 1, adjoining John Price, Peter DeWitt et al, where Jacob Compton now lives, 34 acres, deed from Martin Ryerson to Francis Price, 1801; also land on south side of Sarah Road from Peppocolten Road, conrer of lot sold by Francis Price to Henry Snook.
Azubah Goble - lot 2, all that farm where Gershom Bowman now lives in Wantage township, 130 acres, deed from Joseph Gaston, 1790, agent of forfeited estates.
Elizabeth Bowman and her sons by Stoll - lot 3, farm where John Boss now lives in Frankford, known as Spandenberg Farm.
Esther, sons by John Gustin, Esq. - Lot 4, farm where Richard Dillison lives in Frankford, deeded from Fred Spandenberg and Susannah his wife to Francis Price, 1788 and from Martin Ryerson, 1793.
Sarah Price b. 18 Mar 1762.
Hannah Price b. 17 Sept 1763.
Elizabeth Price b. 17 Nov 1764.
Esther Price b. 10 Sept 1766.
Zachariah Price b. 3 Aug 1768.
Azubah Price b. 15 May 1770.
Francis Price b. 15 Apr 1772 d. 18 Dec 1785 Frankford Plains Cemetery.
Inscription
In
Memory of
FRANCIS PRICE Esq.
A Judge and Justice
upward of 20 years
a friend to the poor the
widows comfort. He depar-
ted this life the 8th day of
April 1804 aged 62 years
6 months & 26 days.
My time on earth is done you see,
For the Great Judge hath sent for me,
Whose call I'm ready to obey,
And launch into eternal day.
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