- Aft 1749
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
2. | Benjamin Hull was born 1680, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey (son of Benjamin Hull and Rachel York); died 8 Jun 1731 - 3 Jan 1733, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey. Other Events:
- Probate: 4 Jan 1733, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Will: 7 Jun 1731, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Sons Benjamin, Trustram, Jacob, Reuben, Meshach, Joseph. Real and personal estate. Executors wife Sarah, Joseph FitzRandolph, John Skillman
Notes:
Benjamin Hull was commissioned Ensign of the Piscataway Military Company No. 4, of Col. Thomas Farmer's Regt. of N. J., in 1713. By his will, date June 5, 1731 and probated Jan. 4, 1733, he conveys to his wife Sarah the benefit of his home lot and one third of his movable estate; to his oldest son Joseph, ten shillings, and each of the remaining sons a one-fifth interest in certain real estate. No mention is made of any one of his five daughters. This would indicate that those of the number who had not married and received marriage dowers had died unmarried previous to the making of said will.
Benjamin married Sarah Drake 1704. Sarah (daughter of John Drake and Rebecca Trotter) was born 1686; died 3 May 1749 - 18 May 1749. [Group Sheet]
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3. | Sarah Drake was born 1686 (daughter of John Drake and Rebecca Trotter); died 3 May 1749 - 18 May 1749. Other Events:
- Will: 2 May 1749, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Children Joseph and Trustrum Hull, Anne (wife of John Skilinan), Elizabeth (wife of John Clawson), Eunice (wife of Phineas Dunn). Grandsons Moses (son of Moses FitzRandolph), Benjamin (son of Jeremiah Dunn), Meshack (son of Benjamin Hull), Benjamin (son of Jacob Hull). Granddaughter Zerviah (daughter of Mulford Martin). Executor, son-in-law Jeremiah Dunn.
Notes:
Will:
Most likely the "son-in-law" Jeremiah Dunn was what today would be called a "step-son" resulting from her second marriage
Notes:
Birth order of children shown here is likely not quite correct; it is given as in the source
Children:
- Rachel Hull was born 30 Apr 1705.
- Joseph Hull was born Abt 1706, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey; died Bef 1 Sep 1768, Sussex Co., New Jersey.
- Benjamin Hull was born Abt 1708, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey; died 2 Jan 1747/8 - 15 Feb 1747/8, Peapack, Somerset, New Jersey.
- Trustrum Hull died Aft 2 May 1749.
- Jacob Hull died Bef 8 Feb 1747/8.
- Reuben Hull died Aft 8 Jun 1731.
- Meshach Hull died Aft 8 Jun 1731.
- Anne Hull died Aft 2 May 1749.
- 1. Elizabeth Hull died Aft 2 May 1749.
- Zeruah Hull
- Eunice Hull was born 9 Apr 1722; died Aft 2 May 1749.
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Generation: 3
4. | Benjamin Hull was christened 22 Mar 1639, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts (son of Joseph Hull and Agnes); died 1713, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey. Notes:
He was baptized at Hingham, Mass., Mar. 22, 1639, by Rev. Mr. Hobert. In 1659 he had a grant for a considerable tract of land southwest of Lamphrey Falls, and from 1659 to 1669 paid taxes at Oyster River. At the commencement of the Indian wars he was a member of Capt. Robert Mason's troop of horse, and was subsequently commissioned Captain. For several years previous to 1676 he lived at or near Cocheco (Dover), in the heart of the Piscataqua country. On Mar. 22 1678, he deeded his land at Dover to one John Rand, and removed to Piscataqua, Middlesex Co., N. J., where he had previously purchased 498 acres of land. In the year last named he was granted a license to keep a tavern in said New Piscataqua. It is said that the business of hotel keeping then established by him was carried on continuously under the Hull name for nearly 200 years. The records show numerous transfers of land to and from him.
Benjamin married Rachel York Abt 1668. Rachel (daughter of Richard York and Elizabeth) was born Bef 1656; died Aft 1689. [Group Sheet]
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6. | John Drake was born 6 Jul 1655, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire (son of Francis Drake and Mary); died 8 Apr 1740 -29 Sep 1741; was buried Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1689 - 1739, Edison Twp., Middlesex, New Jersey; Pastor, First Baptist Church of Piscataway
- Probate: 29 Sep 1741, Essex Co., New Jersey; Will proved
- Will: 8 Apr 1740, Essex Co., New Jersey; Children: Benjamin, Isaac, Abraham, Samuel, and Sarah Fulsom. Grandchilren: Abraham, John, Philip, and Gershom Drake; Samuel, Thomas, and Mary Davis; children of daughter Mary, deceased. Daughter-in-law Patience Drake. Edward Slater, Allizhaih Skebbo, Elizabeth (wife of Benjamin Hull, Esq.), Filiratea (wife of Benjamin Martin), Moses FitzRandolph, Christian Rebout, the poor of Piscataqua. Executors: grandsons Samuel and Jonas Drake, and their mother, Hannah Drake.
Notes:
Buried:
Stelton Baptist Church Cemetery
John married Rebecca Trotter 1677. Rebecca (daughter of William Trotter and Cutbury Gibbs) was born 5 Jul 1655. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
8. | Joseph Hull was born 1595, Crewkerne, Somersetshire, England (son of Thomas Hull and Joane Peson); died 19 Nov 1665, Accomenticus, York, Maine. Other Events:
- Ordained: 14 Apr 1621; Church of England
- Residence: 11 Dec 1639, Barnstable, Barnstable, Massachusetts; On this date a day of Thanksgiving was celebrated as his home, "for Gods exceeding Mercye in bringing us hither Safely keeping us healthy & well in our weake beginnings...."
Joseph married Agnes Bef 1635, England. Agnes was born 1610, England; died Aft 1644. [Group Sheet]
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9. | Agnes was born 1610, England; died Aft 1644. Children:
- Hopewell Hull was born Abt 1636; died 3 Apr 1693.
- 4. Benjamin Hull was christened 22 Mar 1639, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts; died 1713, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey.
- Naomi Hull was christened 23 Mar 1639/40, Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
- Ruth Hull was born Yarmouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts; was christened 9 May 1641, Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
- Reuben Hull was born Abt 1644; died 03 Dec 1689.
- Sarah Hull died 1647.
- Samuel Hull
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10. | Richard York was born Bef 1622; died 29 Apr 1672 - 29 Jun 1674, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire. Other Events:
- Probate: 27 Mar 1674, Strafford Co., New Hampshire; Estate inventory; value 264 pounds 13 shillings
- Probate: 30 Jun 1674, Strafford Co., New Hampshire; Will is declared "imperfect"--perhaps because no executor is named; widow Elizabeth York and John York named to administer the estate according to the will
- Will: 28 Apr 1672, Strafford Co., New Hampshire; To son John York: the residential farm; to son John York, daughters Elizabeth (torn) and Grace York: residue of estate after other bequests are settled; to wife (torn) York: life tenancy in one third of the estate, plus one "cowe"; to son Samuel York, daughter Rachel Hull: five pounds each; to son Benjamin York: land, oxen; to daughter Grace York: ten pounds at marriage or age 18; to grandchildren Richard York and Benjamin York: fifteen shillings each
Notes:
Said to have been in New Hampshire in 1635; not yet able to find on ship's passenger lists, though he is said to have been on at least two... (29 Apr 2016)
Birth:
Probably before 1620; he appears as a grand juror in a court of 1643. Some researchers give a year of 1617, some a year of 1602 but sources are lacking
Richard married Elizabeth Bef 1653. Elizabeth died Aft 7 Jun 1681. [Group Sheet]
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11. | Elizabeth died Aft 7 Jun 1681. Notes:
Died:
On this date she and second husband William Graves sign over her life tenancy in her first husband Richard York's estate to son John York
Notes:
Birth order of children unknown; listed here as ordered in father Richard York's will
Married:
Positively before 7 Aug 1661, when both Richard and Elizabeth deeded land to a Joseph Austin
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12. | Francis Drake was born Bef 1630 (son of Robert Drake); died Bef 29 Sep 1687. Other Events:
- Probate: 29 Sep 1687, Middlesex Co., New Jersey; Estate inventory (£67.7.0) by Benia: Hull and Edward Slater
- Residence: 29 Sep 1687, Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey
Francis married Mary Bef 1650. Mary was born Bef 1638; died Aft 27 Feb 1692/3. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Mary was born Bef 1638; died Aft 27 Feb 1692/3. Notes:
Died:
On this date she received a payment from her husband's estate
Children:
- George Drake was born 1650; died Aft 8 Nov 1709.
- 6. John Drake was born 6 Jul 1655, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire; died 8 Apr 1740 -29 Sep 1741; was buried Edison, Middlesex, New Jersey.
- Elizabeth Drake died Aft 24 Jan 1694/5.
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15. | Cutbury Gibbs was born Bef 1640. Notes:
Name:
Many family histories give her name as "Catherine" but the only official contemporary record gives Cutbury
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