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Woodrow Wilson Howett

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Woodrow Wilson Howett||p155.htm#i3024|Joseph Howett||p154.htm#i3026|Elsie M. Steiner||p272.htm#i3025|||||||||||||

Father Joseph Howett
Mother Elsie M. Steiner

Woodrow Wilson Howett is the son of Joseph Howett and Elsie M. Steiner. 

(?) Howey

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(?) Howey||p155.htm#i2267|Jacob Howey|b. 9 Oct 1758|p165.htm#i2262|Sarah Dobson|b. 15 Mar 1763|p89.htm#i2264|John Howey|b. c 1715\nd. c 1782|p167.htm#i2243|Jane Morrison||p222.htm#i5043|||||||

Father Jacob Howey b. 9 Oct 1758
Mother Sarah Dobson b. 15 Mar 1763

(?) Howey was the daughter of Jacob Howey and Sarah Dobson. 
Married NameHer married name was (?) McCauslin. 

(?) Howey

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Note* (an unknown value).1 

Family

 
Child 1.Thomas Howey b. 16 Dec 1821

Citations

  1. [S101] Unknown author, International Genealogical Index.

(?) Howey

M, b. 20 September 1867
(?) Howey|b. 20 Sep 1867|p155.htm#i3020|Thomas Howey||p177.htm#i3021||||||||||||||||

Father Thomas Howey

Birth*20 September 1867(?) Howey was born on 20 September 1867 at Wayne, Ohio. 
He was the son of Thomas Howey. 
Note* (an unknown value).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S101] Unknown author, International Genealogical Index.
  2. [S99] Unknown author, Extracted birth and/or christening record for: , D, Batch #: C514206, Source Call #: 475466.

(?) Howey

M, b. 9 March 1863
(?) Howey|b. 9 Mar 1863|p155.htm#i3022|Edward Howey||p160.htm#i3023||||||||||||||||

Father Edward Howey

Birth*9 March 1863(?) Howey was born on 9 March 1863 at Deptford Twp, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. 
He was the son of Edward Howey. 
Note* (an unknown value).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S101] Unknown author, International Genealogical Index.
  2. [S99] Unknown author, Extracted birth and/or christening record for: , D, Batch #: C508891, Source Call #.

(?) Howey

M, b. circa 1685

Birth*circa 1685(?) Howey was born circa 1685. 
Note*Elizabeth deposition establishes that Robert, Isaac, Daniel, William, and Jonah were brothers.1 

Family

 
Children 1.Daniel Howey2 d. a 1773
 2.William Howey+2 d. a 1773
 3.Isaac Howey+3
 4.Robert Howey+ b. c 1710, d. c 18 May 1782
 5.Jonah Howey+4 b. c 1725

Citations

  1. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey In the case of Abraham Howey vs. Frederick Searle 1804 New Jersey Supreme Court Papers Case # 17921. But said Howey three had four Brothers to wit Isaac, Daniel, William,
    and Jonas. Isaac Howey was the next oldest Brother to the said Robert Howey.
  2. [S159] Unknown author, Will of Robert Howey, Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ. 6 May, 1773, proved 18 May, 1782., Lib. 25, p.253.
  3. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell
    to
    William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey
    In the case of Abraham Howey vs.
    Frederick Searle
    1804
    New Jersey Supreme Court Papers
    Case # 17921

    John Den ex dem (?)
    Abraham Howey In Ejectment for Lands in Sussex County
         vs      Sussex County /Personally appears
    Frederick Searle before me, William Kennedy, one of the
    Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County
    of Sussex, Elizabeth McConnell Who being duly sworn a-
    ccording to Law Deposeth and Saith that She was well
    acquainted with Robert Howey from She was a child
    until She arrived to the age of twenty years at Least.
    Said Howey formerly lived in the township of Hard
    wick in said County and she thinks in the year one
    thousand seven hundred and seventy seven six or
    seven he departed this life in said township___
    She remembers well of said Robert Howey being
    the owner of the Land in which the Defendant in
    the above cause now lives and said Howey lived
    on it when she first knew him Further says that said
    Howey never had any children but one Daughter
    and that died when it was a child. But said
    Howey three had four Brothers to wit Isaac, Daniel, William,
    and Jonas. Isaac Howey was the next oldest Brother to the said
    Robert Howey. The said Isaac Howey had a son called
    Abraham who came into this country from Ireland
    with the said Robert Howey, his uncle , which this
    Deponent has often heard the said Robert Howey ackn
    -oledge. The said Abraham Howey had two sons, Isaac
    and Abraham which were twins. Isaac got Drowned
    at a place called Duck (Dutch?) Creek in Virginney in and
    the said Abraham is the father of Abraham Howey
    who is the plaintif in this suit in the above suit and the only son of his father now living. her
    Sworn and Subscribed Elizabeth X McConnell
    At the House of James mark
    McConnell in the town
    Ship of Oxford in said
    County on the 26th
    Day of March 1816(?)
    Before Wm Kennedy                                        

    The said Elizabeth in further Examination
    States that the said Robert Howey was a very
    Saving close man and she thinks he was
    Not any in debt and that he was possessed
    Of a considerable personal property which
    Mathew Lowrey she thinks made a _____(?) and
    ______(?) of as he was the Executor after the Death of
    the said Robert Howey - and further this Depon(ent?)
    says not.                her
    Elizabeth X McConnell
    mark
    Sworn and subscribed
    As before stated Before
                   Wm Kennedy
    Adjournd until 10 a.m. tomorrow morning at same pl(ace?)

    27th March 1816(?) The aforesaid witness, Elizabeth McConnell
    being further examined on the above cause says that
    Abraham Howey the nephew of Robert Howey who came to this
    country with (Unreadable strike through)said Robert Howey his uncle, as Stated and Deposeth before written, was the father of this Deponent and the said Abraham Howey Departed this life in the year Seventeen
    Hundred and Seventy eight and left a son called
    Abraham Howey who died in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Four who left a son Abraham Howey who is the
    plaintif in the aforesaid suit and further says that
    the said plaintif (unreadable strike through) Witness thinks to the best of her
    Knowledge was born in the year Seventeen hundred and
    Seventy four _ and further says not.
    Her
    Elizabeth X McConnell
    mark
    Before Wm Kennedy Judge of
    The Court of Common
    Pleas.
  4. [S364] Opal Howey, "Opal Howey Family History."

(?) Howey1

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(?) Howey||p155.htm#i5717|Robert Howey|b. c 1710\nd. c 18 May 1782|p174.htm#i4478|Martha (?)|b. c 1715\nd. c 1785|p6.htm#i4479|(?) Howey|b. c 1685|p155.htm#i4480||||||||||

Father Robert Howey1 b. c 1710, d. c 18 May 1782
Mother Martha (?)1 b. c 1715, d. c 1785

(?) Howey was the daughter of Robert Howey and Martha (?).1 
Death*(?) Howey died; as child.1 

Citations

  1. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey In the case of Abraham Howey vs. Frederick Searle 1804 New Jersey Supreme Court Papers Case # 17921
    She remembers well of said Robert Howey being the owner of the Land in which the Defendant in the above cause now lives and said Howey lived on it when she first knew him Further says that said Howey never had any children but one Daughter and that died when it was a child.

(?) Howey1

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Family

 
Children 1.Jacob Howey1 d. c 7 Dec 1759
 2.William Howey1
 3.Martha Howey2
 4.Joseph Howey+1 b. c 1710, d. bt 13 Feb 1748/49 - 5 Apr 1749
 5.John Howey+1 b. c 1715, d. c 1782

Citations

  1. [S192] Unknown compiler, Philadelphia Wills (online), Decedent: Jacob Hoey, Residence: Abington, Philadelphia Co., PA, Title: Laborer, Remarks: Jacob Hoey. Abington, Co. of Philadelphia. Labourer. Nov. 21 1749. Dec. 7, 1759. L. 358. Brother William in Ireland and John. Sister:Elizabeth. Sisters-in-Law: Eleanor Hoey, Martha Scott. Nephews and nieces: Children of brother Joseph decd., children of sister Elizabeth, viz., Samuel and Marion Patten and two others, no names. Exec: John Hoey.
  2. [S192] Unknown compiler, Philadelphia Wills (online), Decedent: Jacob Hoey, Residence: Abington, Philadelphia Co., PA, Title: Laborer, Remarks: Jacob Hoey. Abington, Co. of Philadelphia. Labourer. Nov. 21 1749. Dec. 7, 1759. L. 358. Brother William in Ireland and John. Sister: Elizabeth. Sisters-in-Law: Eleanor Hoey, Martha Scott. Nephews and nieces: Children of brother Joseph decd., children of sister Elizabeth, viz., Samuel and Marion Patten and two others, no names. Exec: John Hoey.

(?) Howey1

?, b. 10 September 1823, d. 10 September 1823
(?) Howey|b. 10 Sep 1823\nd. 10 Sep 1823|p155.htm#i8251|Moses E. Howey|b. c 1797\nd. bt 28 Jun 1860 - 1870|p172.htm#i1605|(?) Unknown|d. 15 Sep 1823|p294.htm#i8252|William Howey|b. c 1752\nd. 12 Nov 1822|p178.htm#i1886|Anne Hewit|b. c 1756\nd. 16 Jul 1850|p146.htm#i1889|||||||

Father Moses E. Howey1 b. c 1797, d. bt 28 Jun 1860 - 1870
Mother (?) Unknown2 d. 15 Sep 1823

Death*10 September 1823(?) Howey died on 10 September 1823 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey.1,3 
Birth*10 September 1823(?) Howey was born on 10 September 1823 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey.1 
(?) Howey was the child of Moses E. Howey and (?) Unknown.1,2 
Burial*circa 13 September 1823(?) Howey was buried circa 13 September 1823 at Woodbury Friends Burying Ground, Woodbury, Gloucester Co., New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S235] Unknown author, Gloucester County Historical Society Web site marriage records database, File Number: #37119 Person : Howey (H000) Birth Date : Death Date : 9/10/1823 Inscription : Moses' stillborn child Location : Woodbury, NJ Cemetery : Friends Burying Ground Source : Gloucester County Cemeteries Vol. 8 Notes : LL-65.
  2. [S235] Unknown author, Gloucester County Historical Society Web site marriage records database, File Number: #37120 Person : Howey (H000) Birth Date : Death Date : 9/15/1823 Inscription : Moses' wife Location : Woodbury, NJ Cemetery : Friends Burying Ground Source : Gloucester County Cemeteries Vol. 8 Notes : LL-66.
  3. [S251] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Notes on old Gloucester County, New Jersey : historical records published by the New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania. Morticians records beginning page 163.
    Page 170
    1824 9-10 Moses Howey, child
    1824 9-15 Moses Howey, wife.

Aaron Howey

M, b. circa 1787
Aaron Howey|b. c 1787|p155.htm#i2321|Joseph Howey|b. c 1760\nd. Jan 1821|p168.htm#i2163|Lydia Montague||p219.htm#i2164|John Howey|b. c 1715\nd. c 1782|p167.htm#i2243|Jane Morrison||p222.htm#i5043|James Montague||p219.htm#i2314|Margaret (?)||p6.htm#i2315|

Father Joseph Howey b. c 1760, d. Jan 1821
Mother Lydia Montague

Birth*circa 1787Aaron Howey was born circa 1787. 
He was the son of Joseph Howey and Lydia Montague. 
Marriage*27 August 1806Aaron Howey married Prescella Mccantire on 27 August 1806 at Washington, Kentucky.1 

Family

 Prescella Mccantire b. circa 1785

Citations

  1. [S105] Kentucky Marriages to 1850.

Aaron Howey

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Aaron Howey||p155.htm#i2328|James S. Howey|b. 11 Jul 1790\nd. 9 May 1860|p166.htm#i2322|Keziah Crume|b. 17 Feb 1795\nd. 19 Dec 1866|p80.htm#i2324|Joseph Howey|b. c 1760\nd. Jan 1821|p168.htm#i2163|Lydia Montague||p219.htm#i2164|Phillip D. Crume||p80.htm#i2325|Anna Barrett||p34.htm#i2326|

Father James S. Howey b. 11 Jul 1790, d. 9 May 1860
Mother Keziah Crume b. 17 Feb 1795, d. 19 Dec 1866

Aaron Howey was the son of James S. Howey and Keziah Crume. 

Aaron Howey

M, b. circa 1798
Aaron Howey|b. c 1798|p155.htm#i3019|Thomas Howey|b. 11 Jun 1763\nd. 27 May 1836|p177.htm#i2435|Lodema Harris||p139.htm#i2434|||||||||||||

Father Thomas Howey b. 11 Jun 1763, d. 27 May 1836
Mother Lodema Harris

Birth*circa 1798Aaron Howey was born circa 1798 at at Tioga, Tioga, New York. 
He was the son of Thomas Howey and Lodema Harris. 
Note* (an unknown value).1,2 

Citations

  1. [S101] Unknown author, International Genealogical Index.
  2. [S93] Unknown author, Temple records of proxy baptisms, endowments, or s, Film #: 170876, Page #: 797, Ordinance #: 26718.

Abigail Howey

F, b. 7 April 1796, d. 13 July 1798
Abigail Howey|b. 7 Apr 1796\nd. 13 Jul 1798|p155.htm#i2097|Isaac Howey|b. 8 Aug 1766\nd. 24 Sep 1806|p164.htm#i1843|Abigail Matlack|b. 1771\nd. 13 Jul 1826|p212.htm#i1844|Robert Howey|b. c 1727\nd. c Apr 1793|p174.htm#i2085|Mary Troth (Trough)|b. May 1731\nd. 7 Mar 1819|p291.htm#i2086|Thomas Matlack||p212.htm#i1839|Abigail Heuling||p146.htm#i1840|

Father Isaac Howey b. 8 Aug 1766, d. 24 Sep 1806
Mother Abigail Matlack b. 1771, d. 13 Jul 1826

Birth*7 April 1796Abigail Howey was born on 7 April 1796.1,2 
She was the daughter of Isaac Howey and Abigail Matlack. 
Death*13 July 1798Abigail Howey died on 13 July 1798 at age 2.1 
Death30 July 1798She died on 30 July 1798 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey, at age 2; aged 2 ys 3 mo. 23 days.2 

Citations

  1. [S54] Howey Family Bible.
  2. [S334] Benjamin M. Howey Bible.

Abigail M. Howey

F, b. circa 1785
Abigail M. Howey|b. c 1785|p155.htm#i1891|William Howey|b. c 1752\nd. 12 Nov 1822|p178.htm#i1886|Anne Hewit|b. c 1756\nd. 16 Jul 1850|p146.htm#i1889|Robert Howey|b. c 1727\nd. c Apr 1793|p174.htm#i2085|Mary Troth (Trough)|b. May 1731\nd. 7 Mar 1819|p291.htm#i2086|||||||

Father William Howey b. c 1752, d. 12 Nov 1822
Mother Anne Hewit b. c 1756, d. 16 Jul 1850

Birthcirca 1775Abigail M. Howey was born circa 1775 at Woodstown, Salem, New Jersey. 
Birth*circa 1785She was born circa 1785 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey. 
She was the daughter of William Howey and Anne Hewit. 
Marriage*22 January 1818Abigail M. Howey married William Tatum Ward on 22 January 1818 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey.1,2 
Note (an unknown value).3,4 
Note*Is listed as child Abigail Ward on the will of William Howey. Her middle initial is from the marriage record. 
Married Name22 January 1818 As of 22 January 1818,her married name was Ward.1 
(Witness) Will5 November 1822Abigail M. Howey is mentioned as a child in the will of William Howey on 5 November 1822 at Deptford Twp., Gloucester Co., New Jersey.5 

Family

 William Tatum Ward
Marriage*22 January 1818Abigail M. Howey married William Tatum Ward on 22 January 1818 at Gloucester Co., New Jersey.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S50] Gloucester Co. JOP Docket Records, Howe, Abbigaile M. of Deptford Twp. married Ward, William of Deptford Twp. Performed by William Zane.
  2. [S128] Unknown author, CD#240: NJ Marriages, Gloucester Co. Court records, microfilm number: 0850324.
  3. [S101] Unknown author, International Genealogical Index.
  4. [S93] Unknown author, Temple records of proxy baptisms, endowments, or s, Film #: 183508, Page #: 46, Ordinance #: 1618.
  5. [S49] Will of William Howey: Gloucester Co., NJ Wills microfilm 3372H. Book (liber) B, folio 402.
    I, William Howey of the Township of Deptford County of Gloucester and State of New Jersey being weak in body but of sound disposing mind & memory; and calling to mind the uncertainty of life, do this fifth day of the eleventh month in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two make and ordain this my last Will and Testament as follows, to wit

    1. I desire that my Executors herein after named pay all my just debts and funeral charges and that they may be enabled so to do, my Will is that they make sale to the best advantage they can for my whole Estate real and personal; The remainder or residue thereof to be disposed of in the manner as follows viz.

    2. To Ann my Wife I devise the whole of the residue or remainder of my Estate after my debts are paid, during her natural life, (?) at her decease my will is that what may then remain shall go to my children viz. Mary Ann Miller, Moses Howey, Abigail Ward, and Rebecca Hewitt Howey to be equally divided among them share and share alike.

    3. To my daughter Rebecca Hewitt Howey I give a Bed and Bedding equal in value as near as may be to those heretofore given to my children to be taken out of my Estate before any sale thereof is made.

    4. To my other children viz. Joseph Howey, Hope Huston, William Howey & Robert Howey, I give five Dollars each.

    5. And lastly I constitute my beloved Wife Ann, my son Moses Howey and William Ward Executors of this my last Will and Testament.

    Signed Sealed pronounced and declared by the said William Howey to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of

    (signed)
    Saml. Webster
    Joseph Eastlack
    Joshua Nicholson

    (signed) William Howey (very shaky scrawl)

    Proven November 22 1822.

Abigail M. Howey

F, b. 1 March 1830, d. 15 December 1832
Abigail M. Howey|b. 1 Mar 1830\nd. 15 Dec 1832|p155.htm#i2118|Benjamin Matlack Howey|b. 18 Jan 1792\nd. 4 Jul 1840|p157.htm#i2093|Isabella S. Stratton|b. 10 Jul 1799\nd. 1 Jul 1847|p279.htm#i2111|Isaac Howey|b. 8 Aug 1766\nd. 24 Sep 1806|p164.htm#i1843|Abigail Matlack|b. 1771\nd. 13 Jul 1826|p212.htm#i1844|Dr. James Stratton||p280.htm#i2161|Mary Creighton||p79.htm#i2162|

Father Benjamin Matlack Howey b. 18 Jan 1792, d. 4 Jul 1840
Mother Isabella S. Stratton b. 10 Jul 1799, d. 1 Jul 1847

Birth*1 March 1830Abigail M. Howey was born on 1 March 1830.1,2 
She was the daughter of Benjamin Matlack Howey and Isabella S. Stratton. 
Death*15 December 1832Abigail M. Howey died on 15 December 1832 at Swedesboro, Swedesboro Boro., Gloucester Co., New Jersey, at age 2.1 
Burial*circa 18 December 1832She was buried circa 18 December 1832 at Swedesboro, Gloucester Co., New Jersey. 

Citations

  1. [S54] Howey Family Bible.
  2. [S334] Benjamin M. Howey Bible.

Abraham Howey

M, b. circa 1721, d. circa August 1778
Abraham Howey|b. c 1721\nd. c Aug 1778|p155.htm#i1868|Isaac Howey||p164.htm#i5714||||(?) Howey|b. c 1685|p155.htm#i4480||||||||||

Father Isaac Howey1

Birth*circa 1721Abraham Howey was born circa 1721 at Ireland.1 
He was the son of Isaac Howey.1 
Marriage*27 March 1746Abraham Howey married Elizabeth (?) on 27 March 1746 at Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; I figure there is a reasonable probability that this is the same couple as the Abraham and Elizabeth of Oxford, Sussex, NJ.2,3,4 
Death*circa August 1778Abraham Howey died circa August 1778 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.5,6 
Probate*31 August 1778His estate was probated on 31 August 1778 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.2 
Note*It is not clear if this Abraham Howey of Abington is the same Abraham Howey who came to America from Ireland with his uncle Robert and later died in Oxford NJ. 
Immigration*circa 1730?He and Robert Howey immigrated circa 1730? To Ireland; from Ireland to Philadelphia?7 
Name Variation27 March 1746 As of 27 March 1746, Abraham Howey was also known as Abraham Honey.3 
NoteFebruary 1755Constables were called by Grand Jury.8 
Note11 July 1763 (an unknown value).9 
Note4 November 1763Petition of Residents of Sussex County to Governor William Franklin, Council and
Assembly for Defense (1763); Sussex Co., NJ

Contributed to the USGenWeb Archives by Michelle Tucker Chubenko
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http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
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To His Excellency William Franklin, Esqr, Capt Generale and Goverennor in Cheff
in and over His Majestys Province of New Jersey -- Chansellor and Vice Admarale
in the Same--

And to the Honnorable His Majestys Councile -- And Gentlemen the Representatives
of the Said province --

We the subscribers in Habatants of Greenwich Oxfprd Mansfield Wood-House &
Knowlton Townships in the Lower part of the County of Sussex Below the blew
monton being now left exposed to the leag of assuall And Seveq (?) Enemy from
Cornele Vancampens all most to Estown which is ni thortey miles which is becom
fronters as the Inhabetors is Drove off in Pencelveney Sid of the Rover Dawleyer
and our men being all most war out by freccount Alerems from the Enemy as they
Have Done constently mordors ajoyning us and alsow his Killed Two femles on Our
County fronters and being Dayly Seen or herd by Our Scoting Partes of men Wee
think Our Selves and femles for Amedent Denshor of falling in to the hand of Our
Enemys without wee geet Som Relive to Enebell Us to mack Astand Agenst the
Enemey ---

Therefore wee Your Honners petishoners Hombly biges Your Releve by Reinforsing
Us from C-- with men --
And Your petishnors as for Duty Cownd will Ever Pray --

November 4th, 1763 Abraham McMURRIE
John AXFORD Thomson SMITH
James STINSON Jacob SMITH
Robert McMURTRIES Gleason SMITH
Robt PATERSON William BELLY
Henry BANTA Junr Cornelius VANOVER
Richard GREEN John MORE
John LOWRY David SH--S/SEY
David CAMP Andraw Phillip HOUSE
John HOLDEN
Henry BOSMAN James HENDERSON
George WALKER Johannes? SZIDY?
John SMITH Richard HUNT
Thomas KELSO Piter HOLTZ
Thomas JEWEL Thomas EVERITT
-e----st STINSON James EDINGTON
William SHIPLEY
Abra AXFORD Banjamon PAD---
John WERNEKER John WHICKOFF
Ouen PHILLIPS Jonathan AXFORD
Abraham HOOEY
David PEHIL Jacob ROSE
Soloman LYON Clark LOWRY
George McMARTRY John LADDOR
William BELLOS James LADDOR
Merton SHIPLEY
Henery BYGENER Robert SIMANTON
John HOLLEBORD Joseph CORWIN
Larance BRAN Godfree MOLUK/MOLEEK?
David LINCH John O DAVIS
Moses EVERITT Henery BRAKEFIELD
Ephraim HOPKINS Robert CRAIG
Robert MILLS
Joseph DAWSON John GOODING
Michael HENDERSHEET
Robert McMURTRIE


Source: Governor's Papers (SEDSL-006), 1749-1785, Box 1-01, Item #32 [NJ State Archives]
Petition of Residents of Sussex County to Governor William Franklin, Council and
Assembly for Defense
4 November 1763.10 
(Witness) Will16 September 1772He was named executor the will of John McKee on 16 September 1772 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey; McKee calls Abraham Howey his trusty friend.11 
Property1773Abraham Howey was assessed taxes on 460 acres on 1773.12 
Name Variation1773 As of 1773, Abraham Howey was also known as Abraham Hooey.2 
Name Variation1773 As of 1773, Abraham Howey was also known as Abraham Hovey.2 
(Witness) Probate25 March 1773He renounced as executor of the estate of John McKee on 25 March 1773 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.11 
(Witness) Will6 May 1773Abraham Howey witnessed the will of Robert Howey on 6 May 1773 at Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey; Will of Robert Howey of Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co., 6 May 1773. Wife, Martha, 1/2 of movable estate, Brother Daniel, 20 shillings, Brother William 10 pounds. Nephew Abraham, 5 pounds. To Joseph, son of my nephew Abraham Howey, 5 pounds. Brother Jonah 5 pounds. To Robert Howey, son of my brother Jonah, 5 pounds. To Robert Howey, son of my brother William, 10 pounds. Also bequeasts to John Lowrey, Matthew Lowrey, Clark Lowrey, Martha Beer (daughter of William and Mary Beer). Wife Martha to have use of the land and after her death the use of the land to go to Jane Beer, daughter of William and Mary Beer and if she die, then to William Beer, son of William and Mary Beer. Executors friends Thomas Vanhorn and Matthew Lowrey. Witnesses George Allan, Andrew McLaney, Richard Shackleton. Proved May 18, 1782.13 
Will*2 September 1773Abraham Howey left a will on 2 September 1773 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.14,15 
Property*2 September 1773Abraham Howey refers to property in Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey in his will on 2 September 1773; Property adjoined Mr. Cocks property where Jacob Albright now lives. Adjoins a spring run where William Baily now lives. Also described is an orchard on the south side of the road leading from Oxford Furnace to to the river.2 
Property30 August 1775Abraham Howey sold property in Mount-no-more, Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., West Jersey to an unknown person on 30 August 1775; William Hewlings advertises for sale 400 acres in Mount-no-more, Oxford Twp, Sussex Co., West Jersey. Land adjoins land of Dr. William Shippen, land surveyed to John Reading and Joseph Hollingshead, Esquires, and land of Abraham Hoowy. Also for sale is land in Waterford Twp., Gloucester Co., and Northampton, Burlington Co.16 

Family

 Elizabeth (?) b. circa 1720, d. between 2 September 1773 and 31 August 1778
Marriage*27 March 1746He married Elizabeth (?) on 27 March 1746 at Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; I figure there is a reasonable probability that this is the same couple as the Abraham and Elizabeth of Oxford, Sussex, NJ.2,3,4 
Children 1.Isaac Howey+2 b. c 1747
 2.Mary Howey+ b. c 1750
 3.Jesse Howey b. c 1750, d. b 29 Oct 1829
 4.Joseph Howey+2 b. c 1750
 5.Elizabeth Howey2 b. c 1750
 6.Abraham Howey+17 b. c 1750, d. 1784

Citations

  1. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey
    In the case of Abraham Howey vs.
    Frederick Searle
    1804
    New Jersey Supreme Court Papers
    Case # 17921

    John Den ex dem (?)
    Abraham Howey In Ejectment for Lands in Sussex County
         vs      Sussex County /Personally appears
    Frederick Searle before me, William Kennedy, one of the
    Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County
    of Sussex, Elizabeth McConnell Who being duly sworn a-
    ccording to Law Deposeth and Saith that She was well
    acquainted with Robert Howey from She was a child
    until She arrived to the age of twenty years at Least.
    Said Howey formerly lived in the township of Hard
    wick in said County and she thinks in the year one
    thousand seven hundred and seventy seven six or
    seven he departed this life in said township___
    She remembers well of said Robert Howey being
    the owner of the Land in which the Defendant in
    the above cause now lives and said Howey lived
    on it when she first knew him Further says that said
    Howey never had any children but one Daughter
    and that died when it was a child. But said
    Howey three had four Brothers to wit Isaac, Daniel, William,
    and Jonas. Isaac Howey was the next oldest Brother to the said
    Robert Howey. The said Isaac Howey had a son called
    Abraham who came into this country from Ireland
    with the said Robert Howey, his uncle , which this
    Deponent has often heard the said Robert Howey ackn
    -oledge. The said Abraham Howey had two sons, Isaac
    and Abraham which were twins. Isaac got Drowned
    at a place called Duck (Dutch?) Creek in Virginney in and
    the said Abraham is the father of Abraham Howey
    who is the plaintif in this suit in the above suit and the only son of his father now living. her
    Sworn and Subscribed Elizabeth X McConnell
    At the House of James mark
    McConnell in the town
    Ship of Oxford in said
    County on the 26th
    Day of March 1816(?)
    Before Wm Kennedy                                        

    The said Elizabeth in further Examination
    States that the said Robert Howey was a very
    Saving close man and she thinks he was
    Not any in debt and that he was possessed
    Of a considerable personal property which
    Mathew Lowrey she thinks made a _____(?) and
    ______(?) of as he was the Executor after the Death of
    the said Robert Howey - and further this Depon(ent?)
    says not.                her
    Elizabeth X McConnell
    mark
    Sworn and subscribed
    As before stated Before
                   Wm Kennedy
    Adjournd until 10 a.m. tomorrow morning at same pl(ace?)

    27th March 1816(?) The aforesaid witness, Elizabeth McConnell
    being further examined on the above cause says that
    Abraham Howey the nephew of Robert Howey who came to this
    country with (Unreadable strike through)said Robert Howey his uncle, as Stated and Deposeth before written, was the father of this Deponent and the said Abraham Howey Departed this life in the year Seventeen
    Hundred and Seventy eight and left a son called
    Abraham Howey who died in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Four who left a son Abraham Howey who is the
    plaintif in the aforesaid suit and further says that
    the said plaintif (unreadable strike through) Witness thinks to the best of her
    Knowledge was born in the year Seventeen hundred and
    Seventy four _ and further says not.
    Her
    Elizabeth X McConnell
    mark
    Before Wm Kennedy Judge of
    The Court of Common
    Pleas.
  2. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S.
  3. [S214] Charlotte Meldrum, Marriages and Deaths of Montgomery Co, PA 1685-1800, p. 70, Presbyterian Church, Abington - Marriages. 1746, Mar 27, Honey, Abraham and Elizabeth Patten.
  4. [S221] Unknown author, Abington Presbyterian Church Records, Page 104. Abraham Howey and Elizabeth married 3-27-1746.
  5. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, based on date of will probate.
  6. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey In the case of Abraham Howey vs. Frederick Searle 1804 New Jersey Supreme Court Papers Case # 17921
    27th March 1816(?) The aforesaid witness, Elizabeth McConnell being further examined on the above cause says that Abraham Howey the nephew of Robert Howey who came to this country with (Unreadable strike through)said Robert Howey his uncle, as Stated and Deposeth before written, was the father of this Deponent and the said Abraham Howey Departed this life in the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy eight...
  7. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey In the case of Abraham Howey vs. Frederick Searle 1804 New Jersey Supreme Court Papers Case # 17921
    The said Isaac Howey had a son called Abraham who came into this country from Ireland with the said Robert Howey, his uncle.
  8. [S363] Sussex Co. Court Minutes 1753-1764, Feb 1755 Abraham Howey among those called by Grand Jury as qualified for constable.
  9. [S362] Sussex Co. Freeholder Minutes 1753-1863: Vol. 1, page 35. Abraham Howey listed as Freeholder.
  10. [S162] Unknown author, Web Page, http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nj/sussex/history/…
    Contributed to the USGenWeb Archives by Michelle Tucker Chubenko <e-mail address>.
    Source: Governor's Papers (SEDSL-006), 1749-1785, Box 1-01, Item #32 [NJ State Archives]
    Petition of Residents of Sussex County to Governor William Franklin, Council and
    Assembly for Defense
    4 November 1763.
  11. [S160] Unknown author, Will of John McKee of Oxford, Sussex Co., 16 Sep 1772, proved 25 Mar 1773, Lib. 14, p. 244.
  12. [S168] Oxford Sussex 1773 Tax List.
  13. [S159] Unknown author, Will of Robert Howey, Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ. 6 May, 1773, proved 18 May, 1782., Lib. 25, p.253, Will of Robert HOWEY (HOUEY) (1782): Sussex Co., NJ

    Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Barbara Howey Parks
    <e-mail address>.

    Copyright 2004. All Rights Reserved.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nj/njfiles.htm
    *********************************************************

    Will of Robert Howey
    Of Sussex 1782

    In the Name of God Amen, I Robert Howey in the Township of Hardwick, County of
    Sussex and in the West Division of the Province of New Jersey, being weak of
    body but of perfect mind and memory Thanks be to Almighty God, And knowing the
    uncertainty of this mortal life do make this my Last Will and Testament,
    Imprimis, I resign my soul into the hands of my Heavenly Father that gave it me,
    as for my body I do order and request my Executors hereafter named to bury it in
    a Christian Like manner, and as it Pleased Almighty God to bestow on me some of
    the good things of this life, after my just debts and funeral charges be paid---
    Item I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Martha Howey all her apparel
    and ________?________horse and side saddle and a cow and furniture for a room,
    and one half of the remaining part of my moveable estate, Item I give and
    bequeath unto my brother Daniel Howey the sum of twenty shillings, Item I give
    and bequeath unto my brother William Howey the sum of ten pounds, Item I give
    and bequeath unto my nephew, Abraham Howey the sum of five pounds, Item I give
    and bequeath unto Joseph Howey (son of my nephew Abraham Howey) the sum of five
    pounds,. Item I give and bequeath unto my brother Jonah Howey the sum of five
    pounds and suit of white clothes, Item I give and bequeath unto Robert Howey
    (the son of my brother Jonah Howey) the sum of five pounds, Item I give and
    bequeath unto Robert Howey (the son of my brother William Howey) the sum of ten
    pounds and my brown suit of cloths, Item I give and bequeath unto John Lowrey
    the sum of ten pounds, Item I give and bequeath unto Matthew Lowrey the sum of
    ten pounds and also four acres of bogg meadow that lays in my plantation in
    Hardwick, Item I give and bequeath unto Clark Lowrey the sum of ten pounds, Item
    I give and bequeath unto Martha Beer (the daughter of William & Mary Beer) the
    sum of five pounds, Item I give and bequeath unto my dearly beloved wife Martha
    Howey (the use and benefit of the Plantation we now live on as long as she
    lives) and after her decease, I give and bequeath the same benefit of said
    Plantation unto Martha Beer (the daughter of William and Mary Beer) as long as
    she lives, but if she should have any children the said Plantation is to be for
    the use and benefit of said children but if she should die without issue then
    William Beer the son of William and Mary Beer shall have the benefit of said
    Plantation to him and his heirs forever, Item I do constitute and appoint my
    trusty friends Thomas Vanhorn Esq. And Matthew Lowrey my Executors to see this
    my last Will and Testament be duly executed, and I do revoke and disannul all
    other Wills or former Testaments by me made to be void and of no effect and this
    only is my last Will and Testament As witness my hand and seal this sixth day of
    May one thousand seven hundred and seventy three…________________1773
                                       Robert Houey (his signature) & Seal

    (along the edge is written)

    Signed Sealed Pronounced and Declared in the presence of us to be his last Will
    and Testament and we each of us set our hands as endorsed and in the presence of
    one the other… A Shackleton
    George Allen )

    Andrew W Laney) their signatures
    On this 18 day of May AD 1782 Richard Shackleton one of the Witnesses to the
    within Will being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God did depose
    and say that he saw Robert Houey the Testator therein named sign and seal the
    same and hear him publish pronounce and declare this within writing to be his
    last Will and Testament, and that at the hour thereof the said Testator of sound
    and deposing mind and memory as far as this deponent knows and as he truly
    believes and that George Allen and Andrew Laney the other subscribing ____?___
    were present at the same time and signed their names as witnesses to the said
    Will together with the Deponent in the presence of the said Testator
                                            A Shackleton
    Taken before me
    The date above at Greenwich Forge
    H W Hughes Surrogate


    Matthew Lowery surviving Executor in the written Testament named being truly
    sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God did depose and say that the Will
    and Testament contains the true last Will and Testament of Robert Houey the
    Testator therein named so far as he knows and as he verily believes, that he
    will well and truly perform the same by paying for the debts of the said
    deceased and then the legacies in the said Testament specified so far as the
    goods chattels and credits of the said deceased can thereunto extend, and that
    he will make and ___?___ into the Prerogative Office at Burlington a true and
    perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said
    deceased that have or shall come to his knowledge or ___?___ or into the ___?___
    of any other person or persons for his use and render a just and true account
    when thereunto lawfully required…                         Mathew Lowery
    Sworn at Greenwich Forge
    The 18th May 1782
    Before me
    H W Hughes Surrogate.
  14. [S38] Individual contact, Bill Butz (e-mail address) 11/1997
    He say he got info from:
    Virginia Brown
    1614 Riverside Drive
    Trenton, NJ
    Says source is a will of Abraham Howey. drawn 2 Sep 1773.
  15. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, Will of Abraham Howey (Hovey/Hooey) of Oxford, Sussex Co., 2 Sept. 1773. Grandson, Abraham Howey, the only son of my eldest son Isaac, five pounds when he reaches the age of 21. Son Abraham 5 pounds. My youngest children, Joseph, Jesse, Mary (now Mary Butts), and Elizabeth Howey, all real estate (about 500 acres). Joseph's present wife, Lydia McConnell (now Lydia Howey) to have no dowry in his share. Wife, Elizabeth, household goods. Grandson Abraham Howey 5 pounds. Executors- wife Elizabeth and John Axford. Witnesses - Stephen Jervis, John Howey, Tomezin Jervis, Daniel Jervis. Proved Aug. 31, 1778. 31 Aug. 1778 Adm'r Joseph Howey. Fellow bondsmen William Loder; both of Oxford, said. Co. The wife died before the proving of the will and the other Executor renounced. Inventory by William Loder and John Kinney 29 Aug. 1778 - value in pounds 584.9.6.
  16. [S61] Newspaper notice, Pennsylvania Gazette, No. 2436, Aug. 30, 1775.
  17. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, son Abraham, 5 pounds.

Abraham Howey1

M, b. after September 1752
Abraham Howey|b. a Sep 1752|p155.htm#i4465|Isaac Howey|b. c 1747|p164.htm#i4464||||Abraham Howey|b. c 1721\nd. c Aug 1778|p155.htm#i1868|Elizabeth (?)|b. c 1720\nd. bt 2 Sep 1773 - 31 Aug 1778|p4.htm#i4463|||||||

Father Isaac Howey1 b. c 1747

Birth*after September 1752Abraham Howey was born after September 1752 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.2 
He was the son of Isaac Howey.1 
Birthafter 1767Abraham Howey was born after 1767 at Sussex Co., New Jersey; based on father being at least age 20 at his birth. 
(Witness) Will2 September 1773He is mentioned in the will of Abraham Howey on 2 September 1773 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, his grandfather's will.
  2. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, He is mentioned as under 21 in the will date 2 Sep 1773.
  3. [S38] Individual contact, Bill Butz (e-mail address) 11/1997
    He say he got info from:
    Virginia Brown
    1614 Riverside Drive
    Trenton, NJ
    Says source is a will of Abraham Howey. drawn 2 Sep 1773.
  4. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, Will of Abraham Howey (Hovey/Hooey) of Oxford, Sussex Co., 2 Sept. 1773. Grandson, Abraham Howey, the only son of my eldest son Isaac, five pounds when he reaches the age of 21. Son Abraham 5 pounds. My youngest children, Joseph, Jesse, Mary (now Mary Butts), and Elizabeth Howey, all real estate (about 500 acres). Joseph's present wife, Lydia McConnell (now Lydia Howey) to have no dowry in his share. Wife, Elizabeth, household goods. Grandson Abraham Howey 5 pounds. Executors- wife Elizabeth and John Axford. Witnesses - Stephen Jervis, John Howey, Tomezin Jervis, Daniel Jervis. Proved Aug. 31, 1778. 31 Aug. 1778 Adm'r Joseph Howey. Fellow bondsmen William Loder; both of Oxford, said. Co. The wife died before the proving of the will and the other Executor renounced. Inventory by William Loder and John Kinney 29 Aug. 1778 - value in pounds 584.9.6.

Abraham Howey1

M, b. circa 1750, d. 1784
Abraham Howey|b. c 1750\nd. 1784|p155.htm#i4715|Abraham Howey|b. c 1721\nd. c Aug 1778|p155.htm#i1868|Elizabeth (?)|b. c 1720\nd. bt 2 Sep 1773 - 31 Aug 1778|p4.htm#i4463|Isaac Howey||p164.htm#i5714||||||||||

Father Abraham Howey1 b. c 1721, d. c Aug 1778
Mother Elizabeth (?)1 b. c 1720, d. bt 2 Sep 1773 - 31 Aug 1778

Birth*circa 1750Abraham Howey was born circa 1750. 
He was the son of Abraham Howey and Elizabeth (?).1 
Death*1784Abraham Howey died in 1784 at Sussex, New Jersey.2 
(Witness) Will2 September 1773He is mentioned in the will of Abraham Howey on 2 September 1773 at Oxford, Sussex Co., New Jersey.3,4 

Family

 
Children 1.Joseph Howey5 b. b 1773
 2.Abraham Howey2 b. 1774, d. a 1801

Citations

  1. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, son Abraham, 5 pounds.
  2. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey In the case of Abraham Howey vs. Frederick Searle 1804 New Jersey Supreme Court Papers Case # 17921. 27th March 1816(?) The aforesaid witness, Elizabeth McConnell
    being further examined on the above cause says that Abraham Howey the nephew of Robert Howey who came to this country with (Unreadable strike through)said Robert Howey his uncle, as Stated and Deposeth before written, was the father of this Deponent and the said Abraham Howey Departed this life in the year Seventeen
    Hundred and Seventy eight and left a son called Abraham Howey who died in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Four who left a son Abraham Howey who is the plaintif in the aforesaid suit.
  3. [S38] Individual contact, Bill Butz (e-mail address) 11/1997
    He say he got info from:
    Virginia Brown
    1614 Riverside Drive
    Trenton, NJ
    Says source is a will of Abraham Howey. drawn 2 Sep 1773.
  4. [S158] Unknown author, Will of Abraham Howey, Lib. 20, p. 292. Will 262S, Will of Abraham Howey (Hovey/Hooey) of Oxford, Sussex Co., 2 Sept. 1773. Grandson, Abraham Howey, the only son of my eldest son Isaac, five pounds when he reaches the age of 21. Son Abraham 5 pounds. My youngest children, Joseph, Jesse, Mary (now Mary Butts), and Elizabeth Howey, all real estate (about 500 acres). Joseph's present wife, Lydia McConnell (now Lydia Howey) to have no dowry in his share. Wife, Elizabeth, household goods. Grandson Abraham Howey 5 pounds. Executors- wife Elizabeth and John Axford. Witnesses - Stephen Jervis, John Howey, Tomezin Jervis, Daniel Jervis. Proved Aug. 31, 1778. 31 Aug. 1778 Adm'r Joseph Howey. Fellow bondsmen William Loder; both of Oxford, said. Co. The wife died before the proving of the will and the other Executor renounced. Inventory by William Loder and John Kinney 29 Aug. 1778 - value in pounds 584.9.6.
  5. [S159] Unknown author, Will of Robert Howey, Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ. 6 May, 1773, proved 18 May, 1782., Lib. 25, p.253, endows Joseph Howey, son of my nephew Abraham Howey, 5 pounds.

Abraham Howey1

M, b. 1774, d. after 1801
Abraham Howey|b. 1774\nd. a 1801|p155.htm#i5725|Abraham Howey|b. c 1750\nd. 1784|p155.htm#i4715||||Abraham Howey|b. c 1721\nd. c Aug 1778|p155.htm#i1868|Elizabeth (?)|b. c 1720\nd. bt 2 Sep 1773 - 31 Aug 1778|p4.htm#i4463|||||||

Father Abraham Howey1 b. c 1750, d. 1784

Birth*1774Abraham Howey was born in 1774.1 
He was the son of Abraham Howey.1 
Death*after 1801Abraham Howey died after 1801.1 
Property*10 April 1800Abraham Howey sold property in Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey to an unknown person on 10 April 1800; 10 Apr 1800 Abraham Howey of Mount Bethel Twp., Northampton Co., PA grants power of attorney to John Vanaustin? of Oxford, Sussex, NJ
Grants right to sue for land in Oxford adjoining land of Charles Croxall and the Delaware River containing 230 acres, and another tract in Hardwick Twp. adjoining land of George Allen containing 60 acres and to sue for and recover personal estate late the property of Robert Howey of Hardwick…being my property by inheritance… Recorded 21 May 1801.2 
Residence*10 April 1800He lived on 10 April 1800 at Mount Bethel Twp., Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.2 
Property12 April 1804Abraham Howey sold property in 300 acres bounding the Delaware River, Oxford Twp., Sussex Co., New Jersey to an unknown person on 12 April 1804; 12 Apr 1804. Indenture. Abraham Howey now of Philadelphia. Robert Howey, uncle of said Abraham Howey, and brother to Abraham Howey hereinafter mentioned died seized of lands. Said Robert Howey died without issue* and without disposing of his lands by his will dated 6 May 1773. The land descended to Abraham Howey, father of the aforesaid Abraham Howey afterwards died intestate**, whereby the lands descended to Abraham Howey, his son and heir-at-law. Land sold , 300 acres, to Charles Croxall for $500. Land bounds Delaware River. *One of our theories was that Robert died without issue since no children were mentioned in his will. This clears this up. ** Abraham did have a will (Sept 1773) but Robert died afterward and left Abraham his land. Abraham therefore, didn't include Robert's land in his will. There was no directive on this land.3 
Residence12 April 1804He lived on 12 April 1804 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; 12 Apr 1804. Indenture. Abraham Howey now of Philadelphia. Robert Howey, uncle of said Abraham Howey, and brother to Abraham Howey hereinafter mentioned died seized of lands. Said Robert Howey died without issue* and without disposing of his lands by his will dated 6 May 1773. The land descended to Abraham Howey, father of the aforesaid Abraham Howey afterwards died intestate**, whereby the lands descended to Abraham Howey, his son and heir-at-law. Land sold , 300 acres, to Charles Croxall for $500. Land bounds Delaware River. *One of our theories was that Robert died without issue since no children were mentioned in his will. This clears this up. ** Abraham did have a will (Sept 1773) but Robert died afterward and left Abraham his land. Abraham therefore, didn't include Robert's land in his will. There was no directive on this land.3 

Citations

  1. [S268] Unknown author, New Jersey Supreme Court Case, Deposition of Elizabeth Howey McConnell to William Kennedy, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas,
    Sussex County, New Jersey In the case of Abraham Howey vs. Frederick Searle 1804 New Jersey Supreme Court Papers Case # 17921. 27th March 1816(?) The aforesaid witness, Elizabeth McConnell
    being further examined on the above cause says that Abraham Howey the nephew of Robert Howey who came to this country with (Unreadable strike through)said Robert Howey his uncle, as Stated and Deposeth before written, was the father of this Deponent and the said Abraham Howey Departed this life in the year Seventeen
    Hundred and Seventy eight and left a son called Abraham Howey who died in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Four who left a son Abraham Howey who is the plaintif in the aforesaid suit.
  2. [S167] Unknown short title: Book E, p. 41-42, unknown repository.
  3. [S167] Unknown short title: Book L, p. 146-148, unknown repository.

Abraham Howey1

M, b. 1849
Abraham Howey|b. 1849|p155.htm#i9681|James Howey|b. 1821|p165.htm#i9613|Hannah Cortright|b. 1829|p77.htm#i9652|John o. L. Howey|b. 1778\nd. 1869|p168.htm#i9593|Mary (Polly) VanWhy|b. 1777\nd. 1869|p296.htm#i9591|||||||

Father James Howey1 b. 1821
Mother Hannah Cortright1 b. 1829

Birth*1849Abraham Howey was born in 1849 at Lehman Twp, Pike, Pennsylvania.1 
He was the son of James Howey and Hannah Cortright.1 

Citations

  1. [S546] Edward J. Howey, 20 Apr 2008.

Abraham P. Howey1

M
Abraham P. Howey||p155.htm#i9337|William M. Howey|b. Apr 1865\nd. 1948|p179.htm#i9330|Lillian M. (?)|b. Nov 1876\nd. 1958|p5.htm#i9331|Samuel D. Howey|b. 1825\nd. 27 Jan 1896|p176.htm#i2232|Margretta (?)|b. 1830\nd. 11 May 1900|p6.htm#i5753|||||||

Father William M. Howey1 b. Apr 1865, d. 1948
Mother Lillian M. (?)1 b. Nov 1876, d. 1958

Abraham P. Howey is the son of William M. Howey and Lillian M. (?).1 

Citations

  1. [S44] 1920 United States Federal Census, William Howey household, 1920 United States Federal Census. Deptford, Gloucester, New Jersey
    Age: 52 years
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868
    Birthplace: Maryland
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Lillian M
    Father's Birth Place: New Jersey
    Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
    Marital Status: Married
    Race: White
    Sex: Male
    Home owned: Own
    Able to read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members: Name Age
    William M Howey 52 MD NJ PA Farmer Fruit farm
    Lillian M Howey 43 NJ PA NJ
    William M Howey 21 NJ MD NJ Trunk rapper Trunk factory
    Arabram P Howey 7 NJ MD NJ
    Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Deptford, Gloucester, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1027; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 207.

Adele Howey1

F, b. 1878
Adele Howey|b. 1878|p155.htm#i5882|George W. Howey|b. 1857|p163.htm#i5880|Annie (?)|b. 1860|p2.htm#i5881|Benjamin D. Howey Sr.|b. 1821\nd. 27 Apr 1897|p157.htm#i5879||||||||||

Father George W. Howey1 b. 1857
Mother Annie (?)1 b. 1860

Birth*1878Adele Howey was born in 1878 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.1 
She was the daughter of George W. Howey and Annie (?).1 
(Witness) Census1880Adele Howey appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of George W. Howey and Annie (?) at Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania.1 

Citations

  1. [S43] 1880 US Federal Census Record, George Howey Household, 1880 Census, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, FHL Library Film 1255167, NA Film Number T9-1167, Page 394C
    Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
    George HOWEY Self M Male W 23 PHIL Conducter PHIL PHIL
    Annie HOWEY Wife M Female W 20 PHIL Keeping House PHIL PHIL
    Adele HOWEY Dau S Female W 2 PHIL PHIL PHIL
    Mary HOWEY Dau S Female W 1 PHIL PHIL PHIL
    Benjamin HOWEY Father W Male W 59 PHIL Engineer PHIL PHIL.

Agnes Howey1

F, b. circa 1745
Agnes Howey|b. c 1745|p155.htm#i4873|Joseph Howey|b. c 1710\nd. bt 13 Feb 1748/49 - 5 Apr 1749|p168.htm#i2255|Eleanor Charleton|b. c 1719\nd. c Oct 1772|p70.htm#i2256|(?) Howey||p155.htm#i5718||||||||||

Father Joseph Howey1 b. c 1710, d. bt 13 Feb 1748/49 - 5 Apr 1749
Mother Eleanor Charleton1 b. c 1719, d. c Oct 1772

Birth*circa 1745Agnes Howey was born circa 1745 at Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. 
She was the daughter of Joseph Howey and Eleanor Charleton.1 
(Witness) Will13 February 1748/49Agnes Howey witnessed the will of Joseph Howey on 13 February 1748/49 at Abington, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Notes from Susan Koelble research are:
Joseph Hovey
13 February 1748
Will #61
of Abington
Wife; Eleanor
Daughter: Rachel - all her mother's cloths
4s being a legacy of my father intrusted with me for her…
               land at the forks of Delaware
Children: Rachel, Maryann, Samuel, Agnes and Margaret
Brother: John Howy
Wife and Brother Executors
Account
     Joshua Thomas & Eleanor, his wife, formerly Eleanor Hovey, widow of Joseph
Payments:
     Daniel Thomas
     Benjamin Thomas
     Joshua Thomas
Jacob Hovey
     Philip Wynkoop
     Richard Treat
     Joshua Morris
Words in ford of paper- hard to read
     …deceased former wife to Rachel.1,2 
(Witness) Will28 August 1770Agnes Howey witnessed the will of Eleanor Charleton on 28 August 1770 at Lower Dublin, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania; Notes from Susan Koelble: Eleanor Thomas, 28 August 1770, Will #217, of Lower Dublin, widow, Daughters: Maryann, Agnes and Margaret Howey, Real estate or Plantation in Lower Dublin purchased of Issac Child. Probated November 4, 1772.3 

Citations

  1. [S192] Unknown compiler, Philadelphia Wills (online), Book J, Page 98, date 13 2 1748 Proven 5 4 1749. Hovey [Houey], Joseph. Abington, Co. of Philadelphia. Feb. 13, 1748/9, April 5, 1749. Wife: Eleanor. Children: Rachel, Morgan, Samuel, Agnes and Margaret. Brother: John. Exec: Eleanor and John Hovey.
  2. [S232] Unknown author, Will of Joseph Hovey, Scanned copy provided to me by Barbara Howey Parks via email 8/15/2001. Image files and printed copies in my collection. Also transcribed by me.
    Will of Joseph Howey of Abington. Transcription by Robert T. Howey 8/15/2001


    In the name of God Amen this ____teenth Day of February An. Dom. 1748/9. I Joseph Hovey of the Township of Abington & County of Philadelphia being sick and weak in Body but of sound Mind & memory and ____________ do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament. First of all I _____ and recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it humbly beseeching & hopeing for the most Gracious acceptance of it through the mediation of the Lord Jesus Christ my only Saviour & my body I commend to the Earth to be decently Buried at the Discretion of my Executors hereafter to be named. And as for my Worldly Goods which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me in this life, I give and dispose of them in the following manner viz.
    Imp. (Latin for First, I believe - RTH) my will is that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be duly paid.
    Then, I give and bequeath unto Eleanor, my beloved wife one Feather Bed, with its Furniture, one cow which she shall choose and all the (flax?). Item, I give and bequeath unto my Daughter, Rachel all her mothers Cloathes and Forty Shillings in Money to bear Interest from the Date hereof till she arrive (?) of age to receive it It being a Legacy of my Father intrusted with me for her. Item my will is that my Land within the Forks of the Delaware be sold by my Executor as soon as may be and to best advantage for the use of my beloved wife and Children and I do hereby give my Executors presently to be named full power and authority to sell and dispose of said Land and make and Execute such Deed or instrument of conveyance as shall be needfull & requisite for that purpose. Item I give and bequeath the money _____ from the Sale of my Land aforesaid Together all my Estate in Good (line missing here?)Chattels not before bequeathed unto Eleanor my beloved wife and unto my beloved children Rachel, Maryan (now I see why this was transcribed as Morgan---RTH) , Samuel, Agnes & Margaret to be equally divided Between them save to my said wife two Shares which I hereby Bequeath, unto her with the use, Interest and profit arising or accruing from the whole to assist her in the Education of sd. Children till they are Capable of being put out to Service after which my Will is that the Interest & profit belonging to said share be applied for the benefit of sd. Children respectfully.
    Lastly, I do hereby Constitute & appoint Eleanor my beloved wife and my beloved Brother John Hovey to be my Executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal the Day and Year above written Joseph Hovey (could be Houey-RTH) (seal), Signed, Sealed, pronounced and Declared by the said Joseph Hovey to be his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us the Subscribers, Richard Treat, William Gibb, Simon Thomas Philada. 5th April 1749 _______appeared Richard Treat & Simon Thomas two of the witnesses to the _______ and on oath did declare they saw & heard Joseph Hovey the _____ therein named Sign Seal Publish & declare the same Will ______
    Line missing?
    Will and Testament and that at the doing thereof he was of sound Mind Memory & understanding to the best of their knowledge and that Wm. Gibb the other Witness thereto did also Subscribe his name as a Witness in the presence of & at the request of the Testator Together with them the Deponents Loram?
    Wm Plumsted Reg. Genl.

    Beit Remembered that on the 5th day of April 1749 the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Hovey decd. was proved in due form of Law and Probate Pres? Testamentary were granted to the Exec. therein named they being first Legally sworn well and truly to Administer ye said Decd. Estate and to bring inventory thereof into the Reg. Gen. Office at Philada. At or before the 5th day of May next and render a true accot. When thereunto Lawfully required Given under the Seal of the said office. Wm. Plumsted Reg. Genl.
  3. [S192] Unknown compiler, Philadelphia Wills (online), Book P, Page 326. Thomas, Eleanor, Lower Dublin, Co. of Philadelphia, widow. 28 Aug 1770. 4 Nov 1772. Children: Mary Ann, Agness, and Margaret Howey. Exec: Mary Ann and Margaret Howey.

Albert F. Howey

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Albert F. Howey||p155.htm#i2341|Van Buren Howey||p178.htm#i2334||||James S. Howey|b. 11 Jul 1790\nd. 9 May 1860|p166.htm#i2322|Keziah Crume|b. 17 Feb 1795\nd. 19 Dec 1866|p80.htm#i2324|||||||

Father Van Buren Howey

Albert F. Howey was the son of Van Buren Howey. 

Reverend Alexander Howey

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Note* (an unknown value).1 
(Witness) Will8 January 1732/33Reverend Alexander Howey is listed a minister in will of William Lane on 8 January 1732/33 at Providence, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; LANE, WILLIAM. Providence, Co. of Philadelphia. Yeoman.
January 8, 1732/3. January 31, 1732. E.216.
Child: Edward. Brothers: James, Samuel, Minister of St. James
Church.
Minister: Alexander Howey.
Nephews and Nieces: Christian and Hannah Lane. Friends: Samuel Robeson, Richard and Mary Adams.
Trustees and Guardians: Dr. John Kearsley, James Bingham.
Exec: Samuel Lane, Henry Pawling.
Witnesses: John Lewis, Abraham Adams, Robt. Jones.2 
(Witness) Willbetween 5 September 1734 and 29 October 1735Reverend Alexander Howey listed as a friend in the will of Thomas Morrey between 5 September 1734 and 29 October 1735 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; MORREY, THOMAS. Cheltenham, Co. of Philadelphia. Gentleman.
September 5, 1735/6. October 29, 1735. E.347.
Father: Richard. Mother: Ann.
St. Thomas Church at Whitemarsh.
Poor at Philadelphia.
Sisters: Mattilda Kimbal, Mary Kimbal (alias Hicks).
Cousins: John Morreys. Children (in Cheshier, Old England).
Nephews and Nieces: Children of Sister Mattilda.
Friends: Christopher Witt. Rev. Mr. Howey, Jane Laurance, Richard Morrey's
Servants and Negros.
Exec: Christopher Witt, Ann Morrey, Job Goodson.
Witnesses: Alexr. Hourie, Thomas Carrell, Ann Nash (her mark).2,3 

Citations

  1. [S193] Barbara Howey Parks, "Barbara Howey Parks e-mail," e-mail to Robert Thomas Howey, 20 jun 2000, cites her source as "Bean's History of Montgomery Co., PA."
  2. [S80] Unknown author, Philadephia Will Abstracts, 1726-1747 Volume.
  3. [S192] Unknown compiler, Philadelphia Wills (online), source of exact probate date.

Alexander Robert Howey

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Alexander Robert Howey||p155.htm#i1543|Robert Thomas Howey||p175.htm#i1541|Carole Antonia Mrak||p223.htm#i1542|Robert J. Howey|b. 12 Jul 1929\nd. 1 Jul 1998|p175.htm#i1545|Elizabeth H. Bowen||p45.htm#i1546|Angelo F. Mrak|b. 19 Feb 1923\nd. 2 Mar 2005|p223.htm#i1577|Gloria F. Mahnich|b. Oct 1925\nd. 23 Aug 2004|p210.htm#i1578|

Father Robert Thomas Howey1
Mother Carole Antonia Mrak

Alexander Robert Howey is the son of Robert Thomas Howey and Carole Antonia Mrak.1 

Citations

  1. [S145] Robert Thomas Howey, Personal knowledge of Robert Thomas Howey.

Alfred Howey

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Alfred Howey

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Alfred Howey|b. 14 May 1841\nd. 25 Jul 1914|p155.htm#i2217|Jacob Howey|b. 3 Dec 1790\nd. 7 Mar 1857|p165.htm#i2157|Elizabeth Tatum Ogden|b. 2 Jul 1807\nd. 27 Jul 1888|p228.htm#i2212|John Howey|b. c 1754\nd. 1 Aug 1826|p167.htm#i9364|Hannah Heulings|b. c 1768\nd. 5 Jan 1833|p146.htm#i2155|Joseph Ogden||p229.htm#i2213|Sibyl Tatum|b. 20 Aug 1781\nd. 1 Dec 1821|p286.htm#i2214|

Father Jacob Howey b. 3 Dec 1790, d. 7 Mar 1857
Mother Elizabeth Tatum Ogden b. 2 Jul 1807, d. 27 Jul 1888

Birth14 May 1841Alfred Howey was born on 14 May 1841.1 
Birth*14 May 1841He was born on 14 May 1841.2 
He was the son of Jacob Howey and Elizabeth Tatum Ogden. 
Death*25 July 1914Alfred Howey died on 25 July 1914 at age 73.3 
Name Variation Alfred Howey was also known as Alfred Howey. 
OccupationHe was hardware merchant.4 
ResidenceHe lived at New York City, New York.4 

Citations

  1. [S412] The Quaker Ogdens in America.
  2. [S400] Google Books, online http://books.google.com, The Quaker Ogdens in America: David Ogden of Ye Goode Ship "Welcome" and His ... By Charles Burr Ogden, Published 1898, Printed by J.B. Lippincott company, Ogden family (David Ogden, 1655-1705), 245 pages, Original from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Digitized Jul 17, 2007. p.99.
  3. [S74] Unknown author, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 3, page 173., Alfred, s Jacob & Eliz. T. (Ogden), b. Swedesboro, N.J. 5-14-1841 d 7-25-1914; cf Woodbury 4-6-1870 (H).
  4. [S412] The Quaker Ogdens in America, page 99.

Allyn Antonia Howey

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Allyn Antonia Howey||p155.htm#i1544|Robert Thomas Howey||p175.htm#i1541|Carole Antonia Mrak||p223.htm#i1542|Robert J. Howey|b. 12 Jul 1929\nd. 1 Jul 1998|p175.htm#i1545|Elizabeth H. Bowen||p45.htm#i1546|Angelo F. Mrak|b. 19 Feb 1923\nd. 2 Mar 2005|p223.htm#i1577|Gloria F. Mahnich|b. Oct 1925\nd. 23 Aug 2004|p210.htm#i1578|

Father Robert Thomas Howey1
Mother Carole Antonia Mrak

Allyn Antonia Howey is the daughter of Robert Thomas Howey and Carole Antonia Mrak.1 

Citations

  1. [S145] Robert Thomas Howey, Personal knowledge of Robert Thomas Howey.

Amanda Howey1

F, b. 1850
Amanda Howey|b. 1850|p155.htm#i9644|James Howey|b. 1821|p165.htm#i9613|Hannah Cortright|b. 1829|p77.htm#i9652|John o. L. Howey|b. 1778\nd. 1869|p168.htm#i9593|Mary (Polly) VanWhy|b. 1777\nd. 1869|p296.htm#i9591|||||||

Father James Howey1 b. 1821
Mother Hannah Cortright1 b. 1829

Birth*1850Amanda Howey was born in 1850 at Lehman Twp, Pike, Pennsylvania.1 
She was the daughter of James Howey and Hannah Cortright.1 

Citations

  1. [S546] Edward J. Howey, 20 Apr 2008.