Y-DNA proves that he is a descendant of John of Rye and his wife Elinor.
Joseph Conkling was born in, 1729, probably in New York or in the Elizabethtown area of New Jersey. Conklin Mann states that Joseph lived in an area called West Farms. Other records show that this family may have lived at Williams Farms. Names like Williams Farms or West Farms generally referred to an area of farms, located perhaps near one large farm. These names functioned much as our neighborhood names do today. It is quite possible that Williams Farms and West Farms were nearby or adjacent areas. Williams Farms was located between Elizabeth and Westfield, three miles east of Westfield.
Joseph married Mary Cory, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Meeker) Cory. Joseph is listed on the 1755 Elizabeth Town Freeholder List along with David and Joshua Conkling. Joshua is believed to be the brother of Joseph. The relationship with David is undetermined. This is probably the Joseph Conkling who witnessed the 1758 will of Joshua Clark of Elizabeth. Joseph’s tombstone inscription states that he died on 24 February 1779 in the fiftieth year of his age. His death is also recorded in the Sexton’s book of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Considering his date of death, he may have died as a result of disease or injury caused by military involvement.
An index of New Jersey Revolutionary War soldiers shows that Joshua Conkling of Essex County, Joseph Conkling, and Joseph Conklin of Gloucester County all took part in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Conkling’s county is not listed. A certificate for depreciation of his Continental pay in the Essex County Militia was issued to Joseph Conklin of Essex County on 5 October 1784. This is probably Joseph Conklin, husband of Mary Cory. Joseph Conkling (b. 1729 d. 2-24-1779 m. Mary Cory, Pvt. NJ) is listed in the Centennial Edition of the DAR Patriot Index. In the New Jersey state archives, there is a receipt certifying that Joseph Concklin furnished the States with Twenty Hundred -- of good hay for the use of the army. Joseph Concklin, private appears on the Muster Roll of the 2nd Battalion of Captain William Shute’s Company, Second New Jersey Troops, commanded by Colonel William Maxwell for the month of 17 January, 1776. Joseph enlisted on 9 November 1775.
Joseph’s will was dated 22 February 1779 and was proved on 1 January 1784. His will identifies him as Joseph Conkling of Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey. He names Isaac, Moses, and Benjamin as his three eldest sons and leaves them land which he purchased from Elihu Spencer, John Clawson, and Abraham Clark. This land, he states was bound by the land of Jonathan Williams, John Spinning, deceased, John Miller, Joseph Cory, and Samuel Winans. To sons Joseph and Stephen, he leaves, “ the plantation where I live and the salt meadow when they are of age.” This land was sold by Joseph, Jr. to Stephen on 24 May 1791. On 6 April 1802 Stephen sold this same land to his brother-in-law, Peter Martin. The land was described as bound by lands of Isaac Wickham(?), David Williams, and Samuel Halse, deceased. The land was also described as running along the High Road to Halsey’s Lane. Sale of Joseph’s estate lands shows that he owned property in Elizabeth town ward, Westfield, and Rahway Meadow. At the time of the Revolutionary War, the borough of Elizabeth included both Westfield and Rahway.
Joseph’s will also provides 100 pounds each for daughters Mary, Phebe, and Sarah. Executors of his estate were his wife, Mary, son Isaac, and friend, Abraham Clark. Witnesses included Samuel Williams, Robart Clark, Joshua Conkling, and Abraham Clark.
No. 982 "Here lies the body of Joseph Conkling who departed this life Febry ye 24th ano Domini 1779. In the fiftieth year of his age "The Grave in Silence teach More than Divine can preach"
The families of three of the sons of Joseph and Mary (Cory) Conklin; Stephen, Joseph, and Isaac moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1800's. Stephen's family was there by December, 1804 as his son, Amos was born in Cincinnati in that month. Joseph's family followed closely as Joseph purchased land in Cincinnati in April, 1806 and his son, Aaron was born in Cincinnati in December, 1806. Both Stephen and Joseph are listed as Hamilton County taxpayers in 1810, but Isaac's name does not yet appear.
Joseph Conkling was born in, 1729, probably in New York or in the Elizabethtown area of New Jersey. Conklin Mann states that Joseph lived in an area called West Farms. Other records show that this family may have lived at Williams Farms. Names like Williams Farms or West Farms generally referred to an area of farms, located perhaps near one large farm. These names functioned much as our neighborhood names do today. It is quite possible that Williams Farms and West Farms were nearby or adjacent areas. Williams Farms was located between Elizabeth and Westfield, three miles east of Westfield.
Joseph married Mary Cory, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Meeker) Cory. Joseph is listed on the 1755 Elizabeth Town Freeholder List along with David and Joshua Conkling. Joshua is believed to be the brother of Joseph. The relationship with David is undetermined. This is probably the Joseph Conkling who witnessed the 1758 will of Joshua Clark of Elizabeth. Joseph’s tombstone inscription states that he died on 24 February 1779 in the fiftieth year of his age. His death is also recorded in the Sexton’s book of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Considering his date of death, he may have died as a result of disease or injury caused by military involvement.
An index of New Jersey Revolutionary War soldiers shows that Joshua Conkling of Essex County, Joseph Conkling, and Joseph Conklin of Gloucester County all took part in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Conkling’s county is not listed. A certificate for depreciation of his Continental pay in the Essex County Militia was issued to Joseph Conklin of Essex County on 5 October 1784. This is probably Joseph Conklin, husband of Mary Cory. Joseph Conkling (b. 1729 d. 2-24-1779 m. Mary Cory, Pvt. NJ) is listed in the Centennial Edition of the DAR Patriot Index. In the New Jersey state archives, there is a receipt certifying that Joseph Concklin furnished the States with Twenty Hundred -- of good hay for the use of the army. Joseph Concklin, private appears on the Muster Roll of the 2nd Battalion of Captain William Shute’s Company, Second New Jersey Troops, commanded by Colonel William Maxwell for the month of 17 January, 1776. Joseph enlisted on 9 November 1775.
Joseph’s will was dated 22 February 1779 and was proved on 1 January 1784. His will identifies him as Joseph Conkling of Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey. He names Isaac, Moses, and Benjamin as his three eldest sons and leaves them land which he purchased from Elihu Spencer, John Clawson, and Abraham Clark. This land, he states was bound by the land of Jonathan Williams, John Spinning, deceased, John Miller, Joseph Cory, and Samuel Winans. To sons Joseph and Stephen, he leaves, “ the plantation where I live and the salt meadow when they are of age.” This land was sold by Joseph, Jr. to Stephen on 24 May 1791. On 6 April 1802 Stephen sold this same land to his brother-in-law, Peter Martin. The land was described as bound by lands of Isaac Wickham(?), David Williams, and Samuel Halse, deceased. The land was also described as running along the High Road to Halsey’s Lane. Sale of Joseph’s estate lands shows that he owned property in Elizabeth town ward, Westfield, and Rahway Meadow. At the time of the Revolutionary War, the borough of Elizabeth included both Westfield and Rahway.
Joseph’s will also provides 100 pounds each for daughters Mary, Phebe, and Sarah. Executors of his estate were his wife, Mary, son Isaac, and friend, Abraham Clark. Witnesses included Samuel Williams, Robart Clark, Joshua Conkling, and Abraham Clark.
No. 982 "Here lies the body of Joseph Conkling who departed this life Febry ye 24th ano Domini 1779. In the fiftieth year of his age "The Grave in Silence teach More than Divine can preach"
The families of three of the sons of Joseph and Mary (Cory) Conklin; Stephen, Joseph, and Isaac moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1800's. Stephen's family was there by December, 1804 as his son, Amos was born in Cincinnati in that month. Joseph's family followed closely as Joseph purchased land in Cincinnati in April, 1806 and his son, Aaron was born in Cincinnati in December, 1806. Both Stephen and Joseph are listed as Hamilton County taxpayers in 1810, but Isaac's name does not yet appear.
Y-DNA proves that he is a descendant of John of Rye and his wife Elinor.
Joseph Conkling was born in, 1729, probably in New York or in the Elizabethtown area of New Jersey. Conklin Mann states that Joseph lived in an area called West Farms. Other records show that this family may have lived at Williams Farms. Names like Williams Farms or West Farms generally referred to an area of farms, located perhaps near one large farm. These names functioned much as our neighborhood names do today. It is quite possible that Williams Farms and West Farms were nearby or adjacent areas. Williams Farms was located between Elizabeth and Westfield, three miles east of Westfield.
Joseph married Mary Cory, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Meeker) Cory. Joseph is listed on the 1755 Elizabeth Town Freeholder List along with David and Joshua Conkling. Joshua is believed to be the brother of Joseph. The relationship with David is undetermined. This is probably the Joseph Conkling who witnessed the 1758 will of Joshua Clark of Elizabeth. Joseph’s tombstone inscription states that he died on 24 February 1779 in the fiftieth year of his age. His death is also recorded in the Sexton’s book of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Considering his date of death, he may have died as a result of disease or injury caused by military involvement.
An index of New Jersey Revolutionary War soldiers shows that Joshua Conkling of Essex County, Joseph Conkling, and Joseph Conklin of Gloucester County all took part in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Conkling’s county is not listed. A certificate for depreciation of his Continental pay in the Essex County Militia was issued to Joseph Conklin of Essex County on 5 October 1784. This is probably Joseph Conklin, husband of Mary Cory. Joseph Conkling (b. 1729 d. 2-24-1779 m. Mary Cory, Pvt. NJ) is listed in the Centennial Edition of the DAR Patriot Index. In the New Jersey state archives, there is a receipt certifying that Joseph Concklin furnished the States with Twenty Hundred -- of good hay for the use of the army. Joseph Concklin, private appears on the Muster Roll of the 2nd Battalion of Captain William Shute’s Company, Second New Jersey Troops, commanded by Colonel William Maxwell for the month of 17 January, 1776. Joseph enlisted on 9 November 1775.
Joseph’s will was dated 22 February 1779 and was proved on 1 January 1784. His will identifies him as Joseph Conkling of Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey. He names Isaac, Moses, and Benjamin as his three eldest sons and leaves them land which he purchased from Elihu Spencer, John Clawson, and Abraham Clark. This land, he states was bound by the land of Jonathan Williams, John Spinning, deceased, John Miller, Joseph Cory, and Samuel Winans. To sons Joseph and Stephen, he leaves, “ the plantation where I live and the salt meadow when they are of age.” This land was sold by Joseph, Jr. to Stephen on 24 May 1791. On 6 April 1802 Stephen sold this same land to his brother-in-law, Peter Martin. The land was described as bound by lands of Isaac Wickham(?), David Williams, and Samuel Halse, deceased. The land was also described as running along the High Road to Halsey’s Lane. Sale of Joseph’s estate lands shows that he owned property in Elizabeth town ward, Westfield, and Rahway Meadow. At the time of the Revolutionary War, the borough of Elizabeth included both Westfield and Rahway.
Joseph’s will also provides 100 pounds each for daughters Mary, Phebe, and Sarah. Executors of his estate were his wife, Mary, son Isaac, and friend, Abraham Clark. Witnesses included Samuel Williams, Robart Clark, Joshua Conkling, and Abraham Clark.
No. 982 "Here lies the body of Joseph Conkling who departed this life Febry ye 24th ano Domini 1779. In the fiftieth year of his age "The Grave in Silence teach More than Divine can preach"
The families of three of the sons of Joseph and Mary (Cory) Conklin; Stephen, Joseph, and Isaac moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1800's. Stephen's family was there by December, 1804 as his son, Amos was born in Cincinnati in that month. Joseph's family followed closely as Joseph purchased land in Cincinnati in April, 1806 and his son, Aaron was born in Cincinnati in December, 1806. Both Stephen and Joseph are listed as Hamilton County taxpayers in 1810, but Isaac's name does not yet appear.
Joseph Conkling was born in, 1729, probably in New York or in the Elizabethtown area of New Jersey. Conklin Mann states that Joseph lived in an area called West Farms. Other records show that this family may have lived at Williams Farms. Names like Williams Farms or West Farms generally referred to an area of farms, located perhaps near one large farm. These names functioned much as our neighborhood names do today. It is quite possible that Williams Farms and West Farms were nearby or adjacent areas. Williams Farms was located between Elizabeth and Westfield, three miles east of Westfield.
Joseph married Mary Cory, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Meeker) Cory. Joseph is listed on the 1755 Elizabeth Town Freeholder List along with David and Joshua Conkling. Joshua is believed to be the brother of Joseph. The relationship with David is undetermined. This is probably the Joseph Conkling who witnessed the 1758 will of Joshua Clark of Elizabeth. Joseph’s tombstone inscription states that he died on 24 February 1779 in the fiftieth year of his age. His death is also recorded in the Sexton’s book of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Considering his date of death, he may have died as a result of disease or injury caused by military involvement.
An index of New Jersey Revolutionary War soldiers shows that Joshua Conkling of Essex County, Joseph Conkling, and Joseph Conklin of Gloucester County all took part in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Conkling’s county is not listed. A certificate for depreciation of his Continental pay in the Essex County Militia was issued to Joseph Conklin of Essex County on 5 October 1784. This is probably Joseph Conklin, husband of Mary Cory. Joseph Conkling (b. 1729 d. 2-24-1779 m. Mary Cory, Pvt. NJ) is listed in the Centennial Edition of the DAR Patriot Index. In the New Jersey state archives, there is a receipt certifying that Joseph Concklin furnished the States with Twenty Hundred -- of good hay for the use of the army. Joseph Concklin, private appears on the Muster Roll of the 2nd Battalion of Captain William Shute’s Company, Second New Jersey Troops, commanded by Colonel William Maxwell for the month of 17 January, 1776. Joseph enlisted on 9 November 1775.
Joseph’s will was dated 22 February 1779 and was proved on 1 January 1784. His will identifies him as Joseph Conkling of Elizabeth Town, Essex County, New Jersey. He names Isaac, Moses, and Benjamin as his three eldest sons and leaves them land which he purchased from Elihu Spencer, John Clawson, and Abraham Clark. This land, he states was bound by the land of Jonathan Williams, John Spinning, deceased, John Miller, Joseph Cory, and Samuel Winans. To sons Joseph and Stephen, he leaves, “ the plantation where I live and the salt meadow when they are of age.” This land was sold by Joseph, Jr. to Stephen on 24 May 1791. On 6 April 1802 Stephen sold this same land to his brother-in-law, Peter Martin. The land was described as bound by lands of Isaac Wickham(?), David Williams, and Samuel Halse, deceased. The land was also described as running along the High Road to Halsey’s Lane. Sale of Joseph’s estate lands shows that he owned property in Elizabeth town ward, Westfield, and Rahway Meadow. At the time of the Revolutionary War, the borough of Elizabeth included both Westfield and Rahway.
Joseph’s will also provides 100 pounds each for daughters Mary, Phebe, and Sarah. Executors of his estate were his wife, Mary, son Isaac, and friend, Abraham Clark. Witnesses included Samuel Williams, Robart Clark, Joshua Conkling, and Abraham Clark.
No. 982 "Here lies the body of Joseph Conkling who departed this life Febry ye 24th ano Domini 1779. In the fiftieth year of his age "The Grave in Silence teach More than Divine can preach"
The families of three of the sons of Joseph and Mary (Cory) Conklin; Stephen, Joseph, and Isaac moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in the early 1800's. Stephen's family was there by December, 1804 as his son, Amos was born in Cincinnati in that month. Joseph's family followed closely as Joseph purchased land in Cincinnati in April, 1806 and his son, Aaron was born in Cincinnati in December, 1806. Both Stephen and Joseph are listed as Hamilton County taxpayers in 1810, but Isaac's name does not yet appear.
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