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Abraham Hatfield, Jr [B124]
b.1695 ca - Essex Co, NJ
d.1745 14 May - NJ
----- Parents -----
Abraham Hatfield [B113]
Phoebe Ogden [B114]
----- Siblings -----
Matthaias Hatfield [B115]
Joseph Hatfield [B116]
Abraham Hatfield, Jr [B124]
Jacob Hatfield [B700]
Elias Hatfield [B703]
Susannah Hatfield [B704]
Mary Hatfield [B706]
Isaac Hatfield [B708]
----- Marriages -----
m01. 1739 ca - Elizabethtown, NJ/Union, NJ + Margaret Winons/Winans (9 Children)
----- Children -----
Abraham Hatfield [B126]
John Hatfield [B127]
David Hatfield [B131]
Sarah Hatfield [B353]
Samuel Hatfield [B354]
Jacob Hatfield [B355]
Phebe Hatfield [B356]
Elias (Rev War) Hatfield [B357]
William Hatfield [B358]
From: Leslie McConachie
Subject: [HATFIELD] Documentation on Matthias Hatfield,plus wills of
Abraham Hatifeld & wife Margaret Winans
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:35:21 -0800 (PST)
To my knowledge, there is not a living, breathing Hatfield genealogist
who has copies of all the original documents on which the Matthias
Hatfield family is constructed, but much of this can actually be found by
today's researchers, thanks to a pretty decent book from which the
information on his line comes. I do have a copy, and our own Bill
Whitlock has gone to the trouble of entering this book into his genealogy
software and has entered newer research on the line of Matthias as well.
Since he won't trumpet his own horn, I'll do it for him. Bill has
uploaded his mighty Matthias Hatfield file to WorldConnect. You can
access it at this URL:
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2911
692&id=I564528210
Here's the citation to the book:
THE DESCENDANTS OF MATTHIAS HATFIELD. By Abraham Hatfield (also listed as
compiler of THE HATFIELDS OF WESTCHESTER and CAPTAIN JOHN HATFIELD,
LOYALIST). 1954. Pub. by the New York Genealogical and Biographical
Society. Family History Library 929.273 H286a (and in many other
libraries as well)
Unlike many other published Hatfield genealogies, this book actually
refers to records and quotes some of them. This is very much a good
thing, for any genealogist who claims a lineage must base it on something
other than wishful thinking.
Don't bother to believe a book that doesn't tell you about its sources
... and I do mean with some specificity on each ancestor covered.
At the bottom of this message, I will transcribe the book's entry on
Abraham Hatfield/Margaret Winans so that you can see what a published
genealogy based on records might look like. This includes the wills of
both Abraham Hatfield and his wife Margaret Winans.
There is NO MENTION of the line of Virginia's George Hatfield, Joseph
Hatfield, or Mansfield Hatfield in this book, or therefore in Bill's
online database.
Within a couple of weeks, we will finally know if the Virginia Hatfields
might be related, no matter how distantly, to Matthias Hatfield ... for
DNA will tell us if there's a match or not.
At least we'll know for the participants who are in our DNA project's
Hatfield Lineage 1. We won't know for Mansfield Hatfield, for no one from
his line has stepped forward to be tested.
Leslie
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Here's the transcription of pages 26-30 from THE DESCENDANTS OF MATTHIAS
HATFIELD. This covers the family of Abraham Hatfield and wife Margaret
Winans.
p. 26
"15. Abraham3 Hetfield (Hatfield) (Abraham 2, Matthias1) ws born in
Elizabeth town; the date of his birth is unknown. The old documents style
him as "tanner:. He inherited the homestead property of his father and
was an extensive land owner as is shown by his will, dated October 16,
1742. His wife was Margaret _____.
p. 27
"In the Name of God, Amen.
"I, Abraham Hetfield of the Borough of Elizabeth, tanner, being of
perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God Almighty therefor
calling to mnd the mortality of my Body and knowing that it is appointed
for all ment once to die Do make and ordain this my last will and
Testament. Principally and first of all I give and Recommend my Soul into
the hands of God that gave it and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be
buryed in a Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my
executors, hereinafter named, nothing doubting but that at the General
Resurrection I shall receive the same by the mighty power of God. And as
touching such world estate wherewith-it hath pleased God to bless me in
this life I Give, Devise and dispose of the same in the following manner
and form.
"It is my will and I do hereby order that all such just Debts that I
shall owe at the time of my Decease shall be truly paid.
"I give, Devise and bequeath unto my Eldest son, Abraham Hetfield forever
20 acres of upland, being part of the land I purchased of Baker
Hendrick's son and heir of John Hendricks deceased, which said 20 acres
is to be taken of the land joyning John Ross, Esq. and the highway. Also
I give and bequeath to my said son, Abraham Hetfield, 3 acres of salt
meadow joyning Samuel Winans as by deed may appear. Also one equal part
of my half of the Tan yard and one equal of all the land meadows
belonging to the same and the utensils of what kind soever thereunto
belonging to have and to hold unto him the said Abraham Hetfield his
heirs and assigns forever. I give unto my son, John Hetfield all that
tract of land or House and Lott scituate, lying and being in
Elizabethtown which was of Isaac Hetfield, containing 6 acres, also the
tract of salt meadow lying upon Elizabeth Town which I bought of Stephen
Meeker also one half part of the Tan yard and one equal half of the land
and
meadow's belonging to the same and the utensils of what kind soever
thereunto belonging to have and to hold unto him the said John Hetfield
his heirs and assigns forever.
"I give unto my son, David Hetfield L100 at 8 shilling the ounce to be
paid unto him when he shall arrive at 21, by my eldest son, Abraham
Hetfield, in consideration of the Lands and Tenements given unto my son,
Abraham.
"I give and devise and bequesth unto my son, Samuel Hetfield, all that
Tract scituate and being in Elizabeth Town at a place called the Calf
pasture which I bought of Johannes Winans containing 15 acres.
"I give devise and bequeath unto my son, Charles Hetfield all that tract
of about 16 acres scituate and being in Elizabeth Town at a place called
the Blind Ridge which I bought of Cornelius Hetfield, also 3 acres of
salt meadow.
"I give devise and bequeath unto my son, Jacob Hetfield, all that Tract
of land scituate and being in Elizabeth Town at a place called the Blind
Ridge which I purchased of Johannes Winans, also one piece of salt meadow
which I purchased of Ephraim Sale lying by Woodruff's Creek.
"I give devise and bequeath unto my son, William Hetfield, all my house
lot and Homestead which was given unto me by my Father's last will and
Testament also the remaining part of that Tract of and which I purchased
of Baker Hendricks whereof I have give my son, Abraham Hetfield, 20 acres.
"I further give devise and bequeath unto my two sons, David and Samuel
Hetfield L10. To my daughter, Sarah Hetfield, L40 from my moveable Estate
when she shall arrrive at 18. To my daughter Phebe Hetfield, L40 when she
shall arrive at 18.
"I give devise and bequeath to my two sons, Elias and Jacob Hetfiled, all
my share of a piece of salt meadow which I hold in partnership with my
three brothers, Matthias Hetfield, Joseph Hetifled and Jacob Hetfield,
also my share by virtue of a town Right.
"I give devise and bequeath unto my well beloved wife, Margaret Hetfield
L25. I further give unto my loving wife, the profits of the Homestead
given and bequeathed to my son, William, for her care and trouble of
bringing him up till he shall arrive at 21 years.
"I further will and bequeath to my said loving wife, Margaret, after all
just debts and Legacies are paid all the remainder of my moveable estate
for to better Enable her to provide and bring up my younger chldren.
"I appoint my loving friend, William Winans and Robert Ogden executors.
Signed Abraham Hetfield (L.S.)
Witnesses:
Cornelius Hetfield
p. 28
Jacob Hetfield
Thos. Jackman
Proved 14 May 1745.
"The name of Abraham3 Hatfield's wife was Margaret, but her identity has
not been determined.
"Her will dated July 4, 1745, with a codicil dated July 26, 1745, follows:
"In the Name of God, Amen. I Margrot Hetfield, widow, of the Borough of
Elizabeth, being sickly and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory
thanks be given unto God. Calling unto mind the mortality of my Body Do
make and ordain this my last will and Testament, that is to say
Principally and first of all I give and recommend my Soul unto God, who
gave it and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in a decent and
Christian manner nothing doubting but at the Great Resurrection I shall
receive the same again by the mighty power of God.
"I will and order all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid. I give
and bequeath to my Daughter, Sarah Hetfield, the one equal half of all my
linnen, a bed, bedstead and all furniture thereunto also all the
furniture thereunto also all the furniture which now stands in the lower
Room, a copper kettle, one half of all my pewter L10 in cash and a large
cupboard. I give grant and bequeath unto my daughter, Phebe Hetfield, the
other one half of all my linnen, all my cloakes and wearing apparel, my
wearing linnen and L20 in cash, the bed, bedstead and bedding with all
furniture standing in the upper room having callico curtains, two chests
also in the same room, a pair of Gold buttons and two Gold rings.
"Unto my son, Elias Hetfield L20, unto my son Jacob Hetfield, L20, unto
my son William Hetfield, L30 to be kept at interest until he is 21 years
of age and said interest is to be applied for his schooling also a pair
of Gold Buttons. To each of my sons, Abraham Hetfield, John Hetfield,
David Hetfield, Samuel Hetfield, Eliase Hetfield, Jacob Hetfield
andWilliam Hetfield L8 to buy mourning cloathes. To Samuel Hetfield an
additional L10. All the rest of my estate is to be divided among all my
sons, share and share alike.
"My beloved son, Abraham Hetfield, and Matthias Hetfield, Esq. executors.
signed Margrot Hetfield
Witnesses:
Benjamin Spinning
Abraham Woodruff
John Ross
"Codicil 26 July 1745. I, Margrot Hetfield regarding and concerning my
will and Testament, I give and bequeath to my two daughters Sarah
Hetfield and Phebe Hetfield all my pewter to be equally divided between
them. To Phebe my largest trunk and six high backed chairs, one cow, one
brass kettle being the largest one and one equal half of all my bedding
not before disposed of. I give and bequeath to my daughter, Sarah, one
ovil table, a tea kettle, four silver Teaspoons and one half of all my
bedding not before disposed of also two Gold Rings and one cow as she
shall chuse.
"I give and bequeath to my son, Jacob Hetfield L10 besides what I have
given him.
Signed Margrot Hetfield
Witnesses:
William Winans
Philip Blackledge
John Ross
"proved 7 September 1745.
"4 April 1726-John Winans, carpenter, of Elizabeth, to Abraham Hatifeld,
cordwainer, land in Elizabeth, beginning at a highway & leading to a
landing commonly called Clark's Landing, bounded by William Winans,
Junr., Samuel Winans & lands formerly belonging to Cornelius Hatfield,
late of Elizabeth, deceased & now in the possession of his heir.
John Winans (Seal)
Matthias Hatfield
William Winans
Recorded 25 April 1730.
p. 29
"Children of Abrahm 3 Hetfield, by his wife, Margaret (_____): 9
(Hetfield), 7 sons and 2 daughters:
+30. i. Abraham4, b. 1718, d. 1759; m. Sept. 17, 1746, Eleanor Blackledge.
+31. ii. John4, b. 1722; d. Apr., 1777; m. Deborah Smith in 1744 (or 1745)
32. iii. Susan4, b. ___; d. ___; m. John Lyon, son of Joseph and Rebecca
(Littell) Lyon.
33. iv. David4, b. ___; d. before 1802; m. Susanna Clar, dau. of Joseph
Clark.
34. v. Samuel4 b. ___; d. Feb. 11, 1779; prob. unm. Named in the will of
his brother, John Hetfield.
35. vi. Elias4, b. ___; d. 1789-90. Served in the Revolution (see
Jerseymen in Revolution, p. 622)
+36. vii. Jacob4, b. 1730-31; d. Aug 23, 1774; m. April 1st, 1753, Mary
Lyon.
37. viii. Phebe4, b. 1831; d. Jan 9, 1776, "in the 44th year of her age";
m. about Jan. 1st, 1760, Baker Hendrick, son of John and Hannah
(Harriman) Hendrick, b. 1720, dl Jan 9, 1776, aged 56. They are interred
in St. Johbn's Churchyard, Elizabeth, NJ, their graves marked by a
massive double stone.
"Among the most active on the American side was Captain Baker Hendricks,
a cousin of the noted John Smith Hatfield, on the other side. Washington
had employed him at an early period as a spy, in which capacity he had
been allowed to trade with the enemy on Staten Island. Governor
Livingston commissioned him, September 19, 1780, to fit out two whale
boats, the "Flying Squirrel" and the Charming Betsey," as privateers to
prey on the enemy's vessels. He was at this time about 24 years of age.
"From the "New Jersey Gazette' of May 9, 1781:
"On Saturday, the 21st ult. a party of about seventy of the enemy came
over to Elizabeth Town from Staten Island. They landed at Halstead's
Point and were discovered between that place and the town by Captain
Hendricks, who was patroling with about ten or twelve men and though so
much inferior in number he kept up a smart fire on them which prevented
them from penetrating farther into town than Doctor Winans. After
collecting a few horses etc. and firing through windows in the room where
Mrs. Winans was sitting, wounding a boy in the arm, they burned the house
of Mr. Ephraim Marsh and went off to their boats.
"A New York paper says that the party was a detatchment of General
Skinner's Corps, under his commnand accompanied, as usual, by Captain
Cornelius Hatfield with some of his Refugees as guides.
"Captain McMichael of the Refugee Post as Bergen Point has been taken out
of a flag (boat) by the rebels and is held in irons. We have only to
regret the loss of Mr. Elias Mann, who has ever distinguished himself on
all occasions' as a brave and active Loyalist. He was killed by a shot
from a skulking party as the troops were reembarking, Captain Hatifeld
and one private were slightly wounded.
"Children of Baker andPHebe (Hatfield) Hendricks: 7 (Hendrick), 3 sons
and 4 daughters:
1. Margaret, bp Oct 23, 1759; died young.
2. Hannah, bp. May 24, 1752; d. Aug 27, 1827; m. Aug 1768, Abraham
Hatfield, b. May 18, 1745; d. July 22, 1807.
3. John, bp. Feb. 24, 1754; d. July 5, 1811; m. Feb 24, 1783, Mary
Woodruff, who d. Sept. 26, 1817, in the 62nd year of her age.
4. Phebe, bp. Dec. 7, 1755;m. Job Smith of Bergen, N.J.
5. Baker, bp.Sept. 29, 1757; d. Jan 29, 1789, in 33rd yr.' m. Hannah
Baldwin, dau. of Elijah Baldwin. He was an ardent partiot.
6. Margaret, bp. Oct 28, 1759.
7. Abraham, bp. April, 1764.
+38. ix. William4, b. December 28, 1735;d. Sept. 6, 1797; m. May 29, 1757
(1) Anne Wright; m. (2) 1762, Sarah Kimball, b. Apr 11" 1743, d. Sept.
18" 1799.
"Authorities:
Calendar of N.J. Wills (1730-1750), pp. 233, 234.
Hatfield Mss. filed N.Y. Historical Society.
p. 30
Lyon Genealogy, p. 101.
N.J. Genealogical Magazine, Vol. X, p. 179.
St. John's Cemetery Inscriptions, #260.
Hendricks Genealogy (1923), by Charles T. Hendrick, pp. 87, 115-120.
History of Elizabeth, N.J., pp. 502-4.
Yarmouth, N.S., by George S. Brown, p. 244."
[NOTE: The sons of Abraham Hatfield/Margaret Winans who are marked by the
author with a "+" are further followed in this book, for they left
records and descendants and have their own entries. All except Jacob
remained in the Elizabeth, N.J., area for their entire lives. Son Jacob
was a Loyalist during the Revolution and moved to Nova Scotia. None went
to Virginia.]
http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/HATFIELD/2007-02/1170441321
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