The Headstone, placed in the early 20th century, has an error on the death date. Jethro New's Will was recorded on 20 Nov 1824 and was proven on 16 Feb 1825 which means he died sometime during that time gap.
Jethro New's Will
In the name of God Amen. I, Jethro New, of the County of Jennings and State of Indiana considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same Do make and publish this my testament To Viz 1st that all my just debts after my decease be paid out of my personal Estate 2nd I do give to my wife Agness the sum of fifty cents to be paid in money and no more
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
Additional Information:
Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughter of the American Revolution;
New, Jethro, b. 20 Sept 1757, Kent Co., Delaware, d. July 1825-27, nr. Vernon, Ind., m. 1781, Sarah Bowman, b 25 May 1764 d. 16 June 1813.
SERVICE; Pvt., Delaware. 1778 served under Capt. Rhodes. He witnessed the execution of Major Andre. He fought in the battle of the "Cow Pens" and was at the siege of Yorktown, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis.
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
DAR # A082570
Jethro New's Will
In the name of God Amen. I, Jethro New, of the County of Jennings and State of Indiana considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same Do make and publish this my testament To Viz 1st that all my just debts after my decease be paid out of my personal Estate 2nd I do give to my wife Agness the sum of fifty cents to be paid in money and no more
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
Additional Information:
Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughter of the American Revolution;
New, Jethro, b. 20 Sept 1757, Kent Co., Delaware, d. July 1825-27, nr. Vernon, Ind., m. 1781, Sarah Bowman, b 25 May 1764 d. 16 June 1813.
SERVICE; Pvt., Delaware. 1778 served under Capt. Rhodes. He witnessed the execution of Major Andre. He fought in the battle of the "Cow Pens" and was at the siege of Yorktown, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis.
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
DAR # A082570
The Headstone, placed in the early 20th century, has an error on the death date. Jethro New's Will was recorded on 20 Nov 1824 and was proven on 16 Feb 1825 which means he died sometime during that time gap.
Jethro New's Will
In the name of God Amen. I, Jethro New, of the County of Jennings and State of Indiana considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same Do make and publish this my testament To Viz 1st that all my just debts after my decease be paid out of my personal Estate 2nd I do give to my wife Agness the sum of fifty cents to be paid in money and no more
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
Additional Information:
Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughter of the American Revolution;
New, Jethro, b. 20 Sept 1757, Kent Co., Delaware, d. July 1825-27, nr. Vernon, Ind., m. 1781, Sarah Bowman, b 25 May 1764 d. 16 June 1813.
SERVICE; Pvt., Delaware. 1778 served under Capt. Rhodes. He witnessed the execution of Major Andre. He fought in the battle of the "Cow Pens" and was at the siege of Yorktown, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis.
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
DAR # A082570
Jethro New's Will
In the name of God Amen. I, Jethro New, of the County of Jennings and State of Indiana considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of sound mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same Do make and publish this my testament To Viz 1st that all my just debts after my decease be paid out of my personal Estate 2nd I do give to my wife Agness the sum of fifty cents to be paid in money and no more
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
Additional Information:
Revolutionary ancestors of the Indiana Daughter of the American Revolution;
New, Jethro, b. 20 Sept 1757, Kent Co., Delaware, d. July 1825-27, nr. Vernon, Ind., m. 1781, Sarah Bowman, b 25 May 1764 d. 16 June 1813.
SERVICE; Pvt., Delaware. 1778 served under Capt. Rhodes. He witnessed the execution of Major Andre. He fought in the battle of the "Cow Pens" and was at the siege of Yorktown, and witnessed the surrender of Cornwallis.
Contributor: Vivian (48366212) • [email protected]
DAR # A082570
Inscription
A Soldier of the Revolution
2nd DEL. REGT.
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