Robert Willson

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Burial: Chesterfield Friends Burial Grounds

Robert and Ann were married in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England May 9 1672 (old

style). They were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and remained in

that faith to the end of their lives. The Society at Scarborough dismissed

them Mar 2, 1682 to the care of their friend's in New Jersey and Penn . He came

to America with Ann and four children in 1682 and landed at Philadelphia and

settled in Chesterfield Township, Burlington co., New Jersey. They arrived on

the ship "Welcome" in the Spring of 1682. (William Penn arrived in the fall).

Eight days before their marriage, they signed a bond concerning Ann' s child by

her marriage to Robert Witham. The bond is listed on page 28 of Extracts from

Whitby Register at Friends House, London, England. It states that "Thos.

Staindridge, deceased bro." of Ann, left ten pounds to Ann's child by her

marriage to Witham. The name of Ann's child is not known. The marriage of

Robert and Ann is recorded in the Register of Yorkshire, England Quarterly

Meeting of the Society of Friends and it is stated that the marriage took place

in Ann's house in Scarborough. It also states that Robert was a bachelor and

Ann a widow. Although Ann's brother's surname was Staindridge, Ann is listed

as Hoag or Hogg as her maiden name. Maybe she was not a full sister?

In 1685 Robert was appointed as one of the trustees of the Friends Burial

Grounds at Crosswicks, Burlington Co., N.J.He was selected in 1688 as constable

for Chesterfield Township. He was a member of the Grand Jury, which met at

Burlington, N.J. in Feb of 1688. The cataloged cattle markings for Robert

Willson were "Ear marks: Robert Willson: Right ear, two slits, ye left

under-cut next ye head." Robert was also a member of the General Assembly in

1697 and his name appears among the Quaker members of the House of

Representatives of West Jersey, to uphold the interests of the King in 1696-97.

(N.J. archives, 1st series, vol. 2, pg. 147=8 for 1687-1703) Consequently, the

descendents of Robert Willson are eligible for membership in the Society of

Colonial Wars, due to his legislative service. He owned land in Burlington and

Crosswicks Creek. His death was recorded in the Friends Meeting on Feb 2,

1709 and was listed as an overseer. The inventory of his will covered also the

personal estate of Both Robert and Ann, so it is likely that she died before

December of 1709.[Willson.ged]

From "Willson and Hull" compiled by Maxine Crowell Leonard, (of Janesville ,

IA) 1984:

ROBERT WILLSON, b. abt 1650, md Ann Hoag abt. 1671, and lvd at Scarborough ,York, England. They came to America in 1682 with William Penn, and landed at Philadephia. They settled at Chesterfield Twp, Burlington Co., NJ.

Robert was a member of the Grand Jury which met at Burlington NJ in Feb 1685

(Smith History of New Jersey, pg. 579). Ch:

Sarah Willson md. Cornelius Empson

Deborah Willson

Rebecca Willson

Samuel Willson md. Hester Overton

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The following was taken from Bonnie K Gorman's GEDCOM file, available on line. It's effectively a biography of Ann's second husband, Robert Wilson. It states that Ann had one daughter, Susannah, with her first husband, Richard Witham. In 1702, Robert purchased 260 acres from Susannah and her husband, Richard Stockton.

Chesterfield Township Heritage Burlington County, New Jersey, 1964

Published By Chesterfield Township Tercentenary Committee

   Robert Willson married to Ann Hoag, arrived from Scarborough Yorkshire, England in 1682. In 1688 he was Constable of Chesterfield Township. Robert was a member of the Grand Jury which met at Burlington, New Jersey, in Feb 1685. The Feb. 11, 1709/10 inventory indicates both are deceased. His only son, ll Samuel, married Hester Overton and moved to Quakertown, Hunterdon County. (Smith History of New Jersey, pg. 579).

   Today we find the name Robert Willson, a member of the Chesterfield Township Committee living in one of the earliest homes.

   Robert brought a Breeches Bible to America with him. It is at the Quaker Library at Swarthmore. It is considered quite rare. It has the signature of Robert & of our ancestors, Samuel & Rebecca - surname written as Willson. It is leather bound & was printed in 2 parts, 1606 & 1618 & then bound together as 1 book. It has the inscription "John Willson -- His Book". No one has ever discovered the relationship between Robert & John, It does have other information written inside, some written in the early 1600's. It seems significant that a person of that time period was literate, as lots of folks weren't in that time period.

   In the early 1800's, several descendants of Robert, through his son Samuel 1, came to live in Ontario, Canada. Fifteen years after they arrived, there was only 1 Crown Lot, that was not settled in their area & it became available for lease. At this time, a Joshua Willson came from New Brunswick, where he had migrated after the Revolution, to settle on the vacant Lot. This Joshua was a descendant of Stephen Willson & Sarah Baker. It would seem that Joshua had prior knowledge of the availability of the land.

   Robert immigrated to Philadelphia 1682. He made a will Mar. 27, 1709. Robert's will was probated Mar 27, 1709/1710 in Burlington, NJ, USA. The original immigrant ancestors of this Willson line were Robert and Ann Willson. The spelling of their last name is confirmed by the personal signatures of Robert and children, Samuel & Rebecca in the family bible brought over from England during immigration. The Bible is inscribed with, "John Willson, his book." and the inside cover has the inscription:"Robert Barker-London-1606." (C-915) We are not sure if this indicates Robert's father and a second relative or not. The Bible is currently in the care of the Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. (C-865)

   This family line is again of the Quaker faith. "Robert (was) dismissed from Scarborough (ENGLAND) March 2 - 1682 to the care of their friend's in New Jersey and Penna." Robert, his wife and all four children supposedly came over on the ship, "Welcome" during the spring of 1682. They landed at Philadelphia and proceeded to Chesterfield Twp., Burlington Co., New Jersey. Knowing the tragic loss of life on the Welcome to scarlet fever, this family was very lucky to all make it across.

   Ann had been married previously and had Susannah. Recorded in the extracts from Whitby Register at the Friends House, London, England is a bond concerning her previous child. "Thos. Staindridge, deceased bro." of Ann, left 10 pounds to her and husband, Robert Witham's child. This is not proof that Ann's maiden name was Staindridge as two major sources, Armstrong and Shotwell, state her name to be Hoag or Hogg. Perhaps Thos. Staindridge was a half brother. This discrepancy has not been proven either way.

   Ann, "widow", and Robert, "bachelor", were married at her home in Scarborough, England, within the Pickering Monthly Meeting district. After arriving in America, Robert can be found owning 2 adjoining properties on the south side of Crosswicks Creek, New Jersey. Deeds do not seem to be available though he is mentioned in a survey of his neighbor, Thomas Wood's land. The land was originally a parcel of the15,000 acres owned by Thomas Budd referred to in the General Assemby on May 12, 1687.

   Robert is mentioned often in the Friends Records. He was appointed a trustee of the Friends Burial Grounds at Crosswicks in 1685.

   He was also active in local government. In 1688, he was a constable for Chesterfield Twp. In February, 1688 he was a member of the Grand Jury meeting in Burlington, New Jersey. He was a member of the General Assembly in 1697 in the House of Representatives. Family members are entitled to membership in the Society of Colonial Wars because of his legislative services.

   "In 1702, Robert purchased 260 acres of land from Richard and Susanna Stockton, bordering on Crosswicks Creek, and probably adjoining lands already owned by him. This land descended to his son, Samuel I, who sold it in 1733 to Henry Coate," (Esther Willson's husband).

   His death occurred February 12, 1709. The New Jersey Abstracts of Wills list Robert Willson of Chesterfield, Burlington Co., on March 27,1708, as making a nuncupative will, or a verbal will to his wife, Ann and son, Samuel. He mentioned his daughter, Rebecca, son-in-law, Cornelius Empson, granddaughter, Mary Empson and grandson, Robert Willson. Executors were his wife and son, Samuel. An inventory of his estate was submitted the 10th month of 1709 for a total of 181 pounds, 6 and a half shillings. This inventory covered the personal estate for both Robert and Ann as Ann had also died before December of 1709 when it was taken.

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1. ID: I28251
2. Name: Robert WILLSON 1 2 3 4
3. Sex: M
4. Name: ROBERT WILLSON 5
5. Name: Robert Willson 6 7 8
6. Birth: ABT 1650 in Of Scarborough, Yorkshire, England 2 4
7. Birth: 1650 in Scarborough, Yorkshire Co., England, UK 6 7
8. Birth: 1650 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England 8
9. Birth: 1652 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England 5
10. Death: 10 FEB 1708/09 in Chesterfield, Burlington, NJ 2
11. Death: 2 FEB 1708/09 in Chesterfield Twp, Burlington Co, NJ 5
12. Death: 10 FEB 1708/09 8
13. Death: 10 FEB 1708/09 in Chesterfield, Burlington, Nj 4
14. Death: 10 DEC 1709 in Chesterfield, Burlington Co., NJ., USA 6 7
15. Event: Ancestral File Number HX7P-17 2 4
16. LDS Baptism: 24 SEP 1932 2
17. Endowment: 29 DEC 1932 2
18. Immigration: 1682 Burlington Co, NJ 5
19. Event: Will proved 27 MAR 1709 5
20. Note:

   [Willson II.ged]

   Source: FGRA

   History of Willson Family by Richard E. Willson

   research by Richard Hirst

   Robert and Ann were married in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England Ma y 9 16 72 (old

   style). They were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and re main ed in

   that faith to the end of their lives. The Society at Scarborough dis miss ed

   them Mar 2, 1682 to the care of their friend's in New Jersey and Pe nn . He came

   to America with Ann and four children in 1682 and landed at Philadelp h ia and

   settled in Chesterfield Township, Burlington co., New Jersey. They ar riv ed on

   the ship "Welcome" in the Spring of 1682. (William Penn arrived in th e fa ll).

   Eight days before their marriage, they signed a bond concerning Ann' s chi ld by

   her marriage to Robert Witham. The bond is listed on page 28 of Extr ac ts from

   Whitby Register at Friends House, London, England. It states that "Th os.

   Staindridge, deceased bro." of Ann, left ten pounds to Ann's child b y her

   marriage to Witham. The name of Ann's child is not known. The marria ge o f

   Robert and Ann is recorded in the Register of Yorkshire, England Quar terl y

   Meeting of the Society of Friends and it is stated that the marriag e to ok place

   in Ann's house in Scarborough. It also states that Robert was a bache l or and

   Ann a widow. Although Ann's brother's surname was Staindridge, Ann i s li sted

   as Hoag or Hogg as her maiden name. Maybe she was not a full sister?

   In 1685 Robert was appointed as one of the trustees of the Friends Bu rial

   Grounds at Crosswicks, Burlington Co., N.J.He was selected in 1688 a s con stable

   for Chesterfield Township. He was a member of the Grand Jury, which m et a t

   Burlington, N.J. in Feb of 1688. The cataloged cattle markings for R ober t

   Willson were "Ear marks: Robert Willson: Right ear, two slits, ye left

   under-cut next ye head." Robert was also a member of the General Asse mb ly in

   1697 and his name appears among the Quaker members of the House of

   Representatives of West Jersey, to uphold the interests of the King i n 16 96-97.

   (N.J. archives, 1st series, vol. 2, pg. 147=8 for 1687-1703) Consequ entl y, the

   descendents of Robert Willson are eligible for membership in the Soci e ty of

   Colonial Wars, due to his legislative service. He owned land in Burl ingt on and

   Crosswicks Creek. His death was recorded in the jFriends Meeting o n F eb 2,

   1709 and was listed as an overseer. The inventory of his will covere d al so the

   personal estate of Both Robert and Ann, so it is likely that she die d bef ore

   December of 1709.[Willson.ged]

   From "Willson and Hull" compiled by Maxine Crowell Leonard, (of Janesville ,

   IA) 1984:

   ROBERT WILLSON, b. abt 1650, md Ann Hoag abt. 1671, and lvd at Scarborough ,York, England. They came to America in 1682 with William Penn, and land ed at Philadephia. They settled at Chesterfield Twp, Burlington Co., NJ.

   Robert was a member of the Grand Jury which met at Burlington NJ in Feb 16 85

   (Smith History of New Jersey, pg. 579). Ch:

   Sarah Willson md. Cornelius Empson

   Deborah Willson

   Rebecca Willson

   Samuel Willson md. Hester Overton

Father: STEPHEN WILLSON b: ABT 1630 in England

Mother: SARAH BAKER b: ABT 1635 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

Marriage 1 Anna HOAG b: 1652 in Scarborough, Yorkshire Co., England, UK

   * Married: 9 MAY 1672 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England 2 4

   * Married: in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England 5

   * Married: 9 MAY 1672 in Scarborough, England 8

   * Married: 9 MAY 1672 in Scarborough, Yorkshire Co., England, UK 6

   * Sealing Spouse: 6 DEC 1957 in SGEOR 2

Children

  1. Has No Children Sarah Willson b: 14 FEB 1672/73 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

  2. Has No Children Deborah Willson b: 21 SEP 1674 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

  3. Has Children Rebecca Willson b: 14 FEB 1676/77 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

  4. Has No Children Ann Willson b: 1679 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

  5. Has Children Samuel Willson b: 1 MAY 1681 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England

  6. Has No Children WILSON b: ABT 1683 in

  7. Has No Children WILSON b: ABT 1685 in

  8. Has No Children Suzannah WILLSON b: ABT 1687

  9. Has No Children WILSON b: ABT 1689 in

 10. Has No Children WILSON b: ABT 1691 in

 11. Has No Children Robert WILSON b: ABT 1716 in Exeter, , New Hampshire

Sources:

  1. Title: Ancestral File (TM)

     Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

     Publication: June 1998 (c), data as of 5 JAN 1998

     Repository:

     Family History Library

     35 N West Temple Street

     Salt Lake City, UT 84150 USA

     Note: ABBR Ancestral File (TM)

     Repository:

     Note:

     NAME Family History Library

     ADDR 35 N West Temple Street

     CONT Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA

  2. Title: Hoag.ged

     Repository:

     Media: Other

     Text: Date of Import: Dec 6, 2002

  3. Title: Ancestral File (R)

     Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

     Publication: Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998

     Repository:

     Note:

     NAME Family History Library

     ADDR 35 N West Temple Street

     CONT Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA

  4. Title: WILSON i.ged

     Repository:

     Media: Other

     Text: Date of Import: Dec 16, 2002

  5. Title: Willson II.ged

     Repository:

     Media: Other

     Text: Date of Import: Dec 9, 2002

  6. Title: Esther Lundy.ged

     Repository:

     Media: Other

     Text: Date of Import: Dec 6, 2002

  7. Title: Willson Descendants.ged

     Repository:

     Media: Other

     Text: Date of Import: Dec 9, 2002

  8. Title: Willson.ged

     Repository:

     Media: Other

     Text: Date of Import: Dec 9, 2002 

From Pioneer Families of Northwestern New Jersey by William C. Armstrong (pg. 81-84) (with edits by me):

Robert Willson and his good wife, Ann Hoag, lived at Scarborough in the County of York, England. They were members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). They came to America in 1682 with William Penn and three young daughters and an only son (Samuel), a babe in arms. They landed at Philadelphia, Pa., and settled in the township of Chesterfield, Burlington, N. J. Robert was a member of the Grand Jury which met at Burlington, N.J., in February 1688.

Four children of Robert and Ann Willson (Hoag), all born in England:

I. Sarah Willson, born 1673, died 1700, married in 1693 Cornelius Empson.

II. Deborah Willson, born 1674, died 1687, aged thirteen years.

III. Rebecca Willson, bom 1677, died 1760, married Sam­uel Large, settled in Hunterdon County, N. J., and had at least one son, Jacob, who married Ann Lundy, daughter of Isaac Lundy.

IV. Samuel Willson I, born 1681, brought to America when he was one year old, died 1761 in the 8lst year of his age; married Hester Overton, born 1682, daughter of Samuel and Hannah Overton. They settled in Chesterfield township where eight children were born to them: in 1730 they removed to Franklin township in Hunterdon County, N. J.

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Robert Willson (abt. 1650 - abt. 1709)
Privacy Level: Open (White) Robert [uncertain] Willson [uncertain] Born about 1650 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, Englandmap [uncertain] Son of Stephen Willson and Sarah Baker Brother of Christiana Wilson [half] Husband of Ann (Hoag) Willson — married 9 May 1672 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, , Englandmap Descendants descendants Father of Sarah (Willson) Empson, Debrah Willson, Rebecka (Willson) Large and Samuel Willson I Died about 10 Feb 1709 in Chesterfield Twp, Burlington Co., New Jerseymap [uncertain] Profile managers: Jim Berry private message [send private message] and David Wilson private message [send private message] Profile last modified 2 Jan 2018 | Created 3 Apr 2011 This page has been accessed 4,142 times.

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   1 Biography

   2 Birth

   3 Marriage

   4 Ship

   5 Death

   6 Merge Notes

   7 Sources

Biography

The ancestral lineage of the Willson family begins with Robert and Ann Willson, who were married in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England on the 9th day of the 3rd (May) month of 1672, (Old Style). They were members of the Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers and remained in that faith to the end of their lives. Research done by Mary C. (Willson) Vail states that "Robert (was) dismissed from Scarborough March 2 - 1682 to the care of their friend's in New Jersey and Penna.". He with Ann and their four children came to America in 1682, landed at Philadelphia, and settled in Chesterfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. According to family tradition, Robert and his wife and family came on the "Welcome" in the Spring of 1682, whereas William Penn came in the Fall.

Eight days before their marriage, they signed a bond concerning Ann's child by her marriage to Robert Witham. The bond was dated the 1st of the 3rd month of 1672, and is listed on page 28 of the Extracts from Whitby Register at Friends House, London, England. The bond states that, "Thos. Staindridge, deceased bro." of Ann, left ten pounds to Ann's child by her marriage to Robert Witham. One of the witnesses to the bond was Peter Hodgson, who also witnessed their marriage certificate. The name of Ann's child is not known.

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Robert and Ann's marriage certificate is recorded in the Register of Yorkshire, England Quarterly Meeting of the Society of Friends and states that the marriage was held in Ann's house in Scarborough, within the limits of the Pickering Monthly Meeting of Friends. The certificate also states that Robert was a bachelor and Ann the widow of Robert Witham. Twenty-one Friends signed the certificate as witnesses and among them was a Danill Wilson.

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In view of Vail's, Armstrong's and Shotwell's research and the statements in the bond and marriage certificate, more recently obtained by Albert S. Wilson Sr. in England, it is difficult to determine the maiden name of Ann, unless she was not a full sister of Thos. Staindridge. Both Armstrong and Shotwell state that Ann's maiden name was Hoag or Hogg; that she and Robert Willson were married in 1672; and lived in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, before coming to America in 1682.

Robert and Ann brought with them to America a "Breeches Bible", printed in 1606 and 1618, bearing the inscription, "John Willson his book". Whether John was Robert's father has not been ascertained. This rare Bible has been entrusted to the Friends Historical Society Library at Swarthmore College, PA. Robert's autograph appears on one page of the Bible and those of his son Samuel and daughter Rebecca on another. These original signatures show the surname spelled as: WILLSON.

Another interesting object brought to America by Robert and Ann is a large cupboard, which was recently refinished and is owned by Mrs. William Ewing Jr. (Florence W. Green) of West Grove, Chester Co., Pa. The cupboard has always been owned by a Willson descendent.

The first legal record found of Robert and Ann Willson in the new world is from The Survey Book, Volume 21, First Series, page 356, New Jersey Archives, 1st month, 1684. Robert is found in the report of a survey made for Thomas Woods of 300 acres of land on the south side's Crosswicks Creek, N. J. on lands adjoining those of Robert Willson. Since the lands purchased were adjacent to those already owned by Robert prior to March (1st month), 1684, it folr lows that proof of his residence is rather definitely established. No record of a deed for Robert's property has been located, although the above reference is made on page 49, Revels Book of Surveys of West Jersey, Liber A, (Testimony of Thomas Revel, 1687).

Robert is mentioned many times in the records of the Chesterfield Monthly Meeting, New Jersey Society of Friends, which was established in 1684. The first reference is as follows: "At ye monthly meeting ye 8th of ye 12th month (February), 1684, at ye place aforesaid, (Francis Davenport's house, near Crosswicks Creek, now called Chesterfield in West Jersey), Robert Murflin did signefyeyt there was a difference betwist him and William Black and he desired that it might be ended." It was ordered that Thomas Farnsworth and Robert Willson should speak to William Black concerning it and to give an account to the next monthly meeting.

In 1685, Robert Willson was appointed as one of the trustees of the Friends Burial Grounds at Crosswicks, according to page 290 of Woodward and Hagerman's The History of Burlington County (New Jersey). On page 17, R. S. of the 98 minutes for Chesterfield Meeting, "Ye 7th day of ye 12th month 1638," Robert was selected by the meeting as a representative to the Quarterly Meeting. Other references to him are on pages 5, 17, 34, 36, 52, 66, and 83 and refer to his activities within the Society cf Friends.

Robert Willson's name, including many others, was recorded as a proprietory of several undivided shares of West Jersey, and from study, it seems that these shares were to Thomas Budd for 15,000 acres, and was referred to the General Assembly on May 12, 1687. For more information and source, see page 427 of West Jersey Records, 1664 - 1707, Volume 21, Liber B, Part I. According to page 277 of Woodman and Hagerman's History of Burlington County (New Jersey), he was selected in 1688, as constable for Chesterfield Township, which indicates that he must have been a resident for sometime to have been chosen. Smith's History of New Jersey states that Robert Willson was a member of the Grand Jury, which meet at Burlington, NJ. in .February of 1688. The Burlington Co., NJ. Records, Volume II, page 10, gives the cataloged cattle markings for Robert Willson as: "Ear marks: Robert Willson: Right ear, two slits, ye left under-cut next ye head." Robert was also a member of the General Assembly in 1697 and his name appears among the Quaker, members of the House of Representatives of West Jersey, to uphold the interests of the King, in 1696 - 1697. For source, see New Jersey Archives, 1st series, Volume 2, page 147-8, for 1687 - 1703. Consequently, the descendents of Robert Willson are eligible for membership in the Society of Colonial Wars, due to his legislative service.

A tract of land, "the thirtieth part of a property", lying in and near the town of Burlington, N. J., was bought on Jan. 12, 1695, by Robert Willson from John Hutchinson. From this tract, he sold to Daniel Smith, merchant of Burlington, "a water lot, house lots, and town bound lots in the town cf and town bounds of Burlington in 1698 and is styled in the deed as, Robert Willson, yeoman of Crosswicks Creek, Burlington Co." For source, see New Jersey Records, Liber B, Part II, page 532 and 723. In 1702, Robert purchased 260 acres of land from Richard and Susanna Stockton, bordering on Crosswicks Creek, and probably adjoining lands already owned by him. This land descended to his son, Samuel I, who sold it in 1733 to Henry Coate.

The last notice of Robert Willson in the minute books of the Chesterfield Monthly Meeting of Friends, occurred on the 2nd day of the 12th month (February), 1709, when his death was recorded as an overseer and the meeting appointed John Bunting to fill his office. The New Jersey Abstracts of Wills list Robert Willson of Chesterfield, Burlington Co., on March 27, 1708, as making a nonculpative will, in which he spoke to his wife, Ann, and son, Samuel. He mentioned his daughter, Rebecca; son-in-law, Cornelius Empson; his granddaughter, Mary Empson; and grandson, Robert Willson. His wife and son were made executors. An inventory of the personal estate of Robert and Ann Willson, both deceased, was made the 10th month of 1709. It amounted to 18l pounds and 6% shillings, and was conducted by Anthony Woodward, Thomas Foulkes, and John Thorn. No death date of Ann has been preserved. Since the inventory covered the personal estate of both Robert and Ann, it is likely that she died before December of 1709.

Robert and Ann Willson's four children were all born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Their names and birth dates were reported by the Pickering Monthly Meeting of Friends to the Yorkshire Quarterly Meeting and are recorded in its register of births, marriages and burials. (Willson 1-4)

Birth

   1650 

   Scarborough, Yorkshire, England[1] 

Marriage

   Ann Hoag 

   9 May 1672 

   Scarborough, Yorkshire, England[2] 

Ship

   Immigrant Ship[3] 

Death

   Date: 10 FEB 1708/09 

   Place: Chesterfield Twp, Burlington Co., New Jersey 

Merge Notes

An alternative DOB of 1652 was noted on the previously merged profile. This could use further research for verification. Sources

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   Willson, Richard Eugene. comp. The Willson Family 1672-1979 Ottawa, IL:[s.n.],1979. Print. This edition incorporates 2 previous volumes which are available from Hathi Trust online. 

   Gedcom File Title: 22 Sept 2001.GED Date: 23 Sep 2001 Submitter: Ruth Brown Blankenbaker E-Mail Address: rblanken@visionathena.org 

   Family History Author: Scott Wayne Coleman E-Mail Address: scott@thecolemans.net 

   Ancestry Family Trees 

   US. and International Mariage Records, 1560-1900 

   Quaker Records of Burlington, New Jersey 

   EARLY CHURCH RECORDS OF BURLINGTON COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, VOLUME 2, by Charlotte D. Meldrum 

page 35 Chesterfield Monthly Meeting - Births and Deaths

Children of Robert and Ann Wilson: Sarah Wilson, b. 14th day, 12th mo, 1663 (14 Feb 1664), d. 30th da, 9th mo, 1700 (30 Nov 1700); Deborah Wilson, b. 21st da, 9th mo, 1674 (21 Nov 1674), d. 18th da, 6th mo, 1687 (18 Aug 1687); Rebecca Wilson, b. 14th da, 2nd mo, 1677 (14 Apr 1677); Samuel Wilson, b. 1st da, 5th mo, 1681 (1 Jul 1681).NOTE: dates in parentheses are added by Linda DeFrees Franks.

Father of Sarah, 3rd wife of Cornelius Empson.

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