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John was the son of John Burroughs, of what was then Newtown, now Elmhurst, Queens Co., New York, and his wife, Margaret Woodward Burroughs.
He married twice, to Elizabeth Unknown and Mary possibly Jennings. John-3 Burroughs, born March 18, 1694/95 in Long Island, NY; died Abt. 1772 in Trenton, Hunterdon, NJ; married (1) Mary Burroughs Jennings Abt. 1714.
John had children: Jeremiah about 1709 d 1746 Benjamin m Mary Van Horn Elizabeth m Samuel Baker and Silas Rose Hannah m Benjamin Abbott Isaac m Patience Unknown John b 1718 d 1806 m Lydia Baker Martha Mary m Matthew Baker and Henry Baker Philip b 1711 d March 09 1745 m Mary Unknown Sarah m Unknown Moore Jemima (twin b 1725) d 1825 m Wm Barber and Joseph Howell Joseph (twin b 1725) d October 29 1798 m Martha Willetts James b 1735 d March 01 1784 m Mary Jones[1]
John migrated from Long Island, New York to Ewing Twp., Hunterdon (now Mercer) Co., New Jersey about 1705, along with many of the other pioneer families.
John's will is dated 1768, Oct. 22[2]. Bequests are made to
The executors are sons, Joseph and James, and witnesses are Silas Rose, Daniel Laning, Abigail Howell. The will was proved March 9, 1774.
It is assumed, but not confirmed, that John was buried in First Presbyterian Church of Ewing Cemetery. He was a founder of the church, being listed along with 16 others in 1709 as receiving the deed transfer, and lived nearby for the rest of his life.[3]
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