John Curtis

Born [date unknown] in England

Descendants

Died before 11 Feb 1696 in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey

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Biography

John Curtis was the son of ____Curtis. ^[1]

He is evidently the brother of Thomas Curtis d. before 1688.^[1]

in 1692, John was the Constable of Mansfield, Burlington County, New Jersey. ^[1]

He bought 247 acres of land in Mt. Pleasant in 1694. His name appears frequently in land transaction as late as 1691. ^[1]

John married Anne ____.^[1]

John and Anne had the following children:

1. Thomas Curtis b 9 mo., 7, 1659 (OS) m 1694, Elizabeth Ellis, only child of Thomas Ellis^[1]
2. John Curtis b 6 mo. 9, 1661^[1]
3. David Curtis b 2 mo. 5 1663; m 1697 Rachel Wright^[1]
4. Jonathan Curtis b 4 mo. 7, 1665^[1] lived in England^[2]
5. Elizabeth Curtis b 12 Mo., 1666; m 1685 Thomas Folkes, Jr. ^[1]
6. Son Curtis b 8 mo., 10, 1667^[1]
7. Daughter Curtis b 8 mo. 10, 1667^[1]

John Curtis passed away in 1695-6, leaving a will. ^[1]

It is assumed that John passed away in Mansfield, Burlington, New jersey, where he wrote his will.^[2]

1695-6 Jan. 29. Curtis, John, of Mansfield Township, Burlington Co., yeoman; will of. Children: David, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas ffolke (and her two children), son Jonathan Curtis in England., Thomas; legacy to servant Ann Hartley. Real and personal property. Executor--son Thomas. Witnesses -- Francis Davenport, Edward Rockhill, John Brown. Tho. Revell. Proved February 21, 1695-6.

1695-6 Feb. 11 Inventory of estate (£118.10.__); made by Tho. Revell, John Brown and Michael Newbould.

1695-6 Feb. 21 Bond of Thomas Curtis, of Mount Pleasant, Mansfield Township, as executor, John Brown and Michael Newbould fellowbondsmen.

1695-6 Feb 21. Will proved by his son and executor Thomas Curtis. Burlington Records, p. 26^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12} John E. Stillwell, Historical and genealogical miscellany; data relating to the settlement and settlers of New York and New Jersey (1903 New York) Volume 3, page 200
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Documents Relating Colonial History New Jersey: Vol. 23, Pages 123-124

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