William Monmouth Hart, Sr.

He was a descendant of Edward Hart, patentee of Flushing 1654.

Jonathan Hart, in 1685, bought land on the lower part of Budd's Neck, to which he added in 1702. He was chosen one of the townsmen of Rye in 1686. He was called 'senior' in 1702. He married Hannah, daughter of John Budd (2).

II. Monmouth Hart, perhaps a son of the preceding, owned land on Horseneck, probably the same with Jonathan's. In 1712 he bought land at White Plains. In 1740, Monmouth, probably junior, bought Thomas Merritt's farm of ninety-three acres at White Plains. He lived on Rye Neck, and was called 'Captain Hart' in 1746.

James Hart, 1761-1772, owned land on Horseneck, the southeastern extremity of Budd's Neck. This land appears to have been that now (1870) owned by Mr. Brevoort, on Rye Neck.

Will of (William) Monmouth Hart:

I, Monmouth Hart, of the town of Rye, in Westchester County, being of perfect mind. I leave to my wife Sarah the use of the house where I now dwell (except one room for my son James). Also the use of 1/3 of all lands on Budd's Neck, and the profit of my right in Rye Ferry, And 2 beds, and my Great Chair, and 2 cows. I leave to my son Joseph all that parcel of land which I purchased of Thomas Merritt, lying in the White Plains. Also my sword and belt and my ivory headed cane. I leave to my son Monmouth Hart, a certain parcel of land in the White Plains, on theeast and south side of the road and adjoining the lands of Elijah Purdy,Daniel Ferris, and Samuel Haight. Also my right in the Rye Ferry after my wife's death. Also the sword that he commonly wears. I leave to my youngest son, James, all that my lot, dwelling house, and all lands,meadows and sedges thereto belonging, and the use of the room where he now dwells until the death of my wife, and then the said room to go to my eldest daughter Sarah "so long as she pleases to dwell in it". I also leave him my guns. I leave to my daughter Sarah the bond from Mr. John Smith, dated February 14, 1746, also a bed. I leave to my youngest daughter, Anna, wife of John Guion, a bed and furniture. If there is a surplus of movable estate after payment of debts and funeral charges, it is to go to my wife and daughters. And I make my wife and 3 sons executors. Witnesses: Henry Griffin, Joseph Coon. Proved September 26,1761.

Monmouth Hart and Sarah Ogdon had the following children:

+ 14 i. Joseph5 Hart was born 15 Jan 1726.

+ 15 ii. Monmouth Hart was born Abt 1727.

16 iii. Sarah Hart was born Abt 1735.

17 iv. Anna Hart was born in NY Abt 1736. She married John Guion.

18 v. James Hart was born in NY Abt 1740.

From "Wills of Early Residents of Weschester

Co. NY" pg356- " # 668 James Hart, Rye Neck-

Leaves to daughters Lavinia, Charity,Elizabeth, Jean and Hester, 1/3 of estate, and to sons James, Elisha and Jacob the other 2/3. Mentions "brother in law John Guion". Dated May 1, 1781, Proved May 20,1783"

William Monmouth Hart. Source of name from Westchester Co Historical Society,

data from MacKenzie's "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburg

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