Judge William Green

William Green was a Colonial Judge, having arrived in America circa 1691 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and settling in New Jersey

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"I am Judge William Green , writing to you from the grave. I died in the year of our Lord 1722. I am buried in First Presbyterian Church of Ewing cemetery , near Scotch Road. I came from England, arriving in Philadelphia where I stayed a short time, then traveled to New York. There I met the Reeder family who had settled in the village of New Town, Long Island , and married Joanna Reeder. We came to Ewing about 1700 or a short time before.

"I purchased 350 acres of land from the Severns and Brearly families and we moved into the Severns wooden farmhouse. It has been family tradition that the first brick portion was constructed in 1717, but this was probably not so. My son William Jr. probably built the first brick portion. We later moved to Birmingham, known today as West Trenton, near the Delaware River. Joanna and I reared a family of seven sons and four daughters. I died 16 June 1722.

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Judge William Green was a yeoman and an early Hunterdon County judge of New Jersey. His home is Ewing is on the list of historical places.

William Green left England, his native land, at the age of twenty, and landed at the port of Philadelphia. Soon after, wanting to return to England, and finding no vessel about to sail from Philadelphia, he went to New York. Not finding a ship immediately, he visited Long Island, where he met the family of John Reeder, recently arrived from England. William eventually married Joanna Reeder, who was either John Reeder’s sister or daughter, and moved to Ewing Township about 1700.

He and his wife, Joanna Reeder, came to Ewing from Newtown, NY around 1700. The offspring of their 11 children were prominent farmers and citizens in the Ewing, Trenton, and Lawrence area.

William purchased three hundred and forty-five acres from Col. Daniel Coxe, with a deed dated 1712, and on it built the first brick house in the township, which is still standing. (Eli Cooley, Early Settlers in Trenton and Ewing, p 78).

In fact, the land was purchased not from Coxe, but from Severns and Brearley, from the Daniel Coxe and Mahlon Stacey tracts respectively, the latter being the portion of the farm lying in what was then Maidenhead. This is the farm the Vernons later owned.

William Green was appointed to serve as a judge in Hunterdon County, and from the frequent mention of his name in public affairs and important business transactions, he was evidently a prominent and useful citizen.

He died in 1772 according to his tombstone in the Ewing church-yard.

William Green was a wealthy English colonist, son of a yeoman, who bought 345 acres in New Jersey and built the first brick house in the township. The home still stands, but in disrepair. There is an organization that has raised money to repair it.

Friends of the William Green Farmhouse:

VIDEO of WILLIAM GREEN HOUSE: http://www.williamgreenhouse.org/video/videos/thegreenfarm/Default....

WEBSITE: http://www.williamgreenhouse.org/

We are a group of citizens who are deeply concerned about the current state of the William Green House, located on The College of New Jersey campus in Ewing, NJ. The house is listed on the state and national registers.

The William Green House, listed on the state and national Registers of historic places, is a significant example of colonial farmhouse architecture. This historic treasure, dating from ca. 1730, is located on the campus of The College of New Jersey in Ewing Township, NJ. An earlier house, to which the current house was attached, stood on the site circa 1700. Its roofline is preserved and visible from the 1830 portion of the house.

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William Green I is one of Ewing’s earliest and most prominent settlers. Many Ewing citizens are familiar with his home, the William Green Farmhouse, listed on The National Registers of Historic Places, located on The College of New Jersey campus. Descendants of William Green are scattered throughout the United States. A recent question received by the Friends of the William Green Farmhouse inspired this article. A descendant of William Green I’s youngest son, Jeremiah, contacted the Friends and arranged a visit to his ancestor’s home. Jeremiah had moved to Tennessee in the 18th century and his descendant now lives in Alabama. When he visited, the Friends arranged a driving tour to view the outside of buildings associated with William Green and his descendants. Jeremiah’s descendant was impressed with how many historic treasures associated with his ancestors still survive. The Friends want to share with you information about sites related to the Green family still standing in Ewing. Enjoy a physical tour of these Ewing Township sites! None of the houses are open to the public but may be viewed from the exterior. If you or your friends have additional records about the Green family or their properties, please contact the author.

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Judge William2 Green (11919) (Richard1) was born circa 1671 at Wiltshire, England.2 He immigrated, departing from England, arriving circa 1691 in Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania.3 He married Joanna Reeder (11920), daughter of John Reeder (11937) and Joanna Burroughs (11938), before 1696 at Newtown, Province of New York.4 He died on 16 June 1722 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.4 He was buried in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Ewing, New Jersey, now Mercer County.2

The area where William Green settled was originally called Hopewell Township. It was originally Burlington County, then became part of Hunterdon County in 1713. 125 years later, it was made part of Mercer County. In 1834, Ewing Township was separated from Trenton.3

Joanna Reeder (11920) was born in 1669 at Newtown, Province of New York, now Suffolk County.5 She died in 1723.6 Children of Judge William2 Green (11919) and Joanna Reeder (11920) were as follows:

1. Richard 3 was born in 1696 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 He married Mary Ely, b. c 1710.2 He died after 18 June 1741 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2

2. Joseph was born in 1698 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 He married Elizabeth Mershon (11924) circa 1735 estimated.2 He died on 12 March 1784.2 Elizabeth Mershon (11924) was born in 1714.2 She died on 12 March 1775.2

3. Sarah was born circa 1701 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 She married as her first husband Benjamin Severns (11927) on 28 May 1730 at Province of New Jersey.2 She married as her second husband Thomas Smith (11926).2 Her death date has not been found. Benjamin Severns (11927) was born in 1704.2 His death date has not been found. Thomas Smith (11926). Thomas' (11926) birth date is unknown. Thomas (11926) was born in Province of New Jersey, now Hunterdon County.2 His death date has not been found.

4. Joanna was born in 1702 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 Her death date has not been found.

5. William was born in 1702 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 He married Lydia Armitage (11929) circa 1732.2 He died in February 1785 at Prince Edward County, Virginia.2 Lydia Armitage (11929) was born in 1706 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Mercer County, daughter of Enoch Armitage.2 Her death date has not been found.

6. Benjamin was born in 1706 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 He married Martha Deen.2 His death date has not been found.

7. John was born in 1708 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 His death date has not been found.

8. Isaac was born circa 1709 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 He married Margaret.2 His death date has not been found.

9. Jeremiah was born on 15 February 1710 at Trenton, Province of West Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County. He married Joanna Hunt (11900), daughter of John Hunt (11935) and Margaret Moore (11936), in 1738 at Province of New Jersey.

10. Esther was born in 1712 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 Her death date has not been found.

11. Mary was born in 1714 at Trenton, Province of New Jersey, now Ewing, Mercer County.2 Her death date has not been found.

"I am Judge William Green , writing to you from the grave. I died in the year of our Lord 1722. I am buried in First Presbyterian Church of Ewing cemetery , near Scotch Road. I came from England, arriving in Philadelphia where I stayed a short time, then traveled to New York. There I met the Reeder family who had settled in the village of New Town, Long Island , and married Joanna Reeder. We came to Ewing about 1700 or a short time before.

"I purchased 350 acres of land from the Severns and Brearly families and we moved into the Severns wooden farmhouse. It has been family tradition that the first brick portion was constructed in 1717, but this was probably not so. My son William Jr. probably built the first brick portion. We later moved to Birmingham, known today as West Trenton, near the Delaware River. Joanna and I reared a family of seven sons and four daughters. I died 16 June 1722.

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Judge William Green was a yeoman and an early Hunterdon County judge of New Jersey. His home is Ewing is on the list of historical places.

William Green left England, his native land, at the age of twenty, and landed at the port of Philadelphia. Soon after, wanting to return to England, and finding no vessel about to sail from Philadelphia, he went to New York. Not finding a ship immediately, he visited Long Island, where he met the family of John Reeder, recently arrived from England. William eventually married Joanna Reeder, who was either John Reeder’s sister or daughter, and moved to Ewing Township about 1700.

He and his wife, Joanna Reeder, came to Ewing from Newtown, NY around 1700. The offspring of their 11 children were prominent farmers and citizens in the Ewing, Trenton, and Lawrence area.

William purchased three hundred and forty-five acres from Col. Daniel Coxe, with a deed dated 1712, and on it built the first brick house in the township, which is still standing. (Eli Cooley, Early Settlers in Trenton and Ewing, p 78).

In fact, the land was purchased not from Coxe, but from Severns and Brearley, from the Daniel Coxe and Mahlon Stacey tracts respectively, the latter being the portion of the farm lying in what was then Maidenhead. This is the farm the Vernons later owned.

William Green was appointed to serve as a judge in Hunterdon County, and from the frequent mention of his name in public affairs and important business transactions, he was evidently a prominent and useful citizen.

He died in 1772 according to his tombstone in the Ewing church-yard.

William Green was a wealthy English colonist, son of a yeoman, who bought 345 acres in New Jersey and built the first brick house in the township. The home still stands, but in disrepair. There is an organization that has raised money to repair it.

"I purchased 350 acres of land from the Severns and Brearly families and we moved into the Severns wooden farmhouse. It has been family tradition that the first brick portion was constructed in 1717, but this was probably not so. My son William Jr. probably built the first brick portion. We later moved to Birmingham, known today as West Trenton, near the Delaware River. Joanna and I reared a family of seven sons and four daughters. I died 16 June 1722.

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Judge William Green

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Christened 7/21/1672 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.

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