Anthony Nelson, Esq.

Anthony was, by nature, a superior man. He represented his native county at three or four different period in the State Legislature, and was one of the Judges of Salem Courts fo a numbe of years - at least from 1809 - 1831.

"His pleasing address and correct language were far above the generality of mankind" (s 430; C&S 351, 352).

JO. ANTHONY NELSON (5) 1782 - 1834 I Anthony Nelson, born January 15, 1782, died August 11, 1834, at his residence in Lower AllowaysiCreek Township, wed Sarah Ward, born 1783, died December 1, 1842,idaughter of Samuel Ward. Anthony was, by nature, a ~uperior man. He represented his native county at three or four different periods in the State Legislature, and was one of the Judgf s of Salem Courts for a number of years - at least from 1809 to 1 31. "His pleasing address and correct language were far above the generality of mankind" (S 430; C&S 351, 352). On February 7, 1804, Anthory Nelson, and Sarah, his wife, of 25 Elsinborough, sold to David Bradway a half acre of land in the Township of Lower Alloways Creek, Sarah being the heir of her father, Samuel Ward, deceased (SC G:21)}. Anthonr was appraiser in the estate of John Ward, March 28, 1809 (NJA 40:363) • On April 27, 1811, Anthony officiated at the marriage of his brother, Jonathan. On October 25, 1813, Anthony was appraiser in the estate of David Maul of Elsingboro (NJA 42:271); and administrator of the estate of Daniel Maul, Nov. 4, 1814 (NJA 42:280). As such administrator, he sold land to Samuel Curlis, March 4, 1816 (SC U:l20). On March 4, 1814, Anthony, Davis, and Frances Nelson were witnesses to the will of Joseph Keasbey (NJA 42:237). In 1815, 1820, and 1829, Anthony acted as Commissioner in the Division of lands in various estates in Salem County (C:l67; D:30,376). On January 12, 1807, he was a subscriber to a fund to provide uniforms for men enrolled in the company of militia commanded by Captain J. Harrison (SCHS). Anthony Nelson took a mortgage from Wm. Nixon and wife, Nov. 7, 1819 (SC D:9), and a mortgage from Wm. Carll and wife, May 11, 1833 (SC.F:238). Anthony left no will; and letters of administration we~e granted upon his estate, on Sept. 1, 1834 to David S. English (SS D:l7). An inventory was filed March 5, 1836 (SS D:562). Sarah (Ward) Nelson left a will dated July 11, 1836, probated February 2, 1843, naming her daughter, Sarah Ann English, and a grandson, Anthony N. English, a·minor; and designating as executor and trustee, Wm. H. Nelson (SS D:379). Anthony and Sarah had one child, a daughter Sarah Ann, who wed (Sheriff) David s. English. David and Sarah Ann had seven children: Joseph, Southard, Timothy, Jael, Mary, who married George Stretch, a daughter, Sarah H., who wed James T. Robinson, and a son, Anthony N. English, who married, Hannahs. or Mary, daughter of Wm. and Rebecca Finlaw Smith (s:54,261,300; FCD 226).