1700 - 1761 (61 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Richard Masters was born in 1700 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey; died in 1761 in Newton Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. Notes:
From Footprints:
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=garlandlively&id=I083374
Circumstantial evidence leads me to believe that Richard Masters was the son of Clement Masters. Richard named a son Clement. Francis and his son Clement lived across the state from Sussex County in Monmouth County, but that does not negate the feeling that Richard was Clement's son and moved to Sussex County.
CHILDREN OF RICHARD MASTERS
William Masters, Sr., is the only documented son. There is no doubt in my mind that the others listed were also his sons. They and/or their sons lived in Sussex Co. during the Revolutionary War and migrated to Bedford and Washington Counties in Pennsylvania together. Some went to Ohio while the others went to New Madrid, MO (Louisiana Territory). Two remained in Orange Co., NY.
RICHARD MASTERS OCCUPATION
Richard Masters was a yeoman at Newton, NJ when he died intestate (without a Will) in 1761. His son, William Masters Sr., was appointed to inventory and dispose of the estate on 3 March 1762 (WILLS OF SUSSEX CO, NJ). His wife had apparently preceded him in death, since she was not involved in settling the estate. None of the other sons were named in the estate settlement.
RICHARD MASTERS' ESTATE (WILLS OF SUSSEX CO, NJ #563826, 64S)
William Masters posted bond and made the following statement. The writing is in English Script and is not very clear; therefore, difficult to read.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT WE William Masters and George (Havens) of Newton, in the county of Sussex and Province of New Jersey, Yeoman are held firmly bound unto ..(name can't be read).. for the sum of three hundred pounds.... this third day of March 1762.......
INVENTORY OF RICHARD MASTERS ESTATE (PARTIAL LIST LEAVING OFF THE VALUE WHICH WAS GIVEN IN POUNDS) The document was faded & difficult to read; therefore, several items are left out. (The spelling has not been changed.)
Nothing is mentioned, that could be read, of his owning land. I thought he was the second owner of a part of a Waywanda Land Patent, which was first deeded in 1704 to a Mr. Rokeby, but it appears that Richard may not have owned the land, but that his son William, Sr., did. It is almost impossible to document property ownership during colonial days because many deeds were never recorded. Land was sold and a bill of sale rendered, but never recorded. The document was lost or destroyed from age after a few generations.
Cows (2), calf, goose, sythe, sythe & cradle, 3 oxen, plow, 2 mares, 2 stubing how (hoe), bette & 2 wedges, smoothing iron, candle stick, 3 augers, 2 chizels, square, compass, coopers tools, broad ax, hand saw, drawing knofe, sadle, slow? Making tools, 2 washing tubs, barrel, power tub and 7 guns
Barel & anker, 2 trammel tongs, shoves, bridle & sickle & bond, 2 crittes and a pot, lantern, buter mold, 2 hatchets, tape line, goate cart, coat and briches, pair of priches, 2 coats and vests, churn & butter mold, milk things, table, grate wheel, little wheal, 5 cups & sausers, 7 bottles, barel, chamber pot, 6 knives & 8 forks, half bushel, crobar, 2 hogs.
More About RICHARD MASTERS:
Census: Died without a will.
Marriage Record: Wills of Sussex Co., NJ
Occupation: Yeoman
Pension: Son, William, appointed to adminster estate 3 Mar 1762
Residence: Newton, Sussex Co., NJ
1810 Penn Census; Bedford County; Londonderry Township
WILLIAM MASTERS
1 male 10-16
1 male 45 plus
3 females 10-16
1 female 16-26
1 female 45 plus
Richard, William, and John Masters were located in Peters Township, Washington County, Pa. from 1781 to 1790 according to tax and census records. In the 1790 census Richard and John were in Peters Township and William had moved to Amwell Township. William moved to Mason County Ky. in 1792 and Richard moved to Mason Coutny in 1794. Richard served in The Washington County Militia 2nd Battalion. He served in Captain James Munn's company and in captain John Harris' company. Richard moved to Clermont County Ohio in 1829 and died there in 1842. According to Mason County deed records Richard's wife name was Mary.
Birth:
bef 1700 nj
1700 Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Richard married Mary Harlan about 1720 in Newton Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. Mary was born about 1720 in Sussex County, New Jersey; died before 1761. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
3. | Clement Masters (1.Richard1) was born on 02 Feb 1753 in Sussex, Sussex County, New Jersey; died in 1833. Other Events:
- Military: Between 1775 and 1783, New Jersey; Private
Notes:
Military:
U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 about Clement Masters
Name:´tabªClement Masters
Rank - Induction:´tabªPrivate
Roll Box:´tabª63
Roll State:´tabªNJ
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10. | Stephen Masters (1.Richard1) was born on 01 May 1754 in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey; died on 03 Jan 1835 in Nimishillen Township, Stark County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Military: 23 Nov 1775, Sussex County, New Jersey; 2nd Regt from Sussex County
- Pension: 22 Jul 1818, Sussex County, New Jersey
Notes:
From: "Diane"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 11:58 AM
Subject: RE: [MASTERS] James MASTERS born 9 Aug 1824, Ohio, USA
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> Do either of you know if this Wm. Masters is a son of Stephen and Judith
> (SLOAT) Masters?? I have a Wm. b 07 October 1792 (prob. Green Co., NY) d
> 1837. Stephen's family came from NJ then on to NY then finally to Ohio
> between 1800/1820. I have only a name Mary as Wm.'s spouse.
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http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thompsongenealogy/p4.htm#i370
Stephen enlisted 23 Nov 1775 for the duration of the war and served in the 2nd Regt from Sussex Co. as a Pvt. in Capt. Maxwell's and Capt. Scott's Companies. He was approved for $8.00 per month to begin 22 July 1818. Stephen was age 65 when he made the application. Judith, his widow, was approved to receive $80 a year to begin 4 Mar 1848 (Application #8516) after Stephen died. She also received 100 acres of bounty land in Wood Co., Ohio on 6 Apr 1853 (Warrant #8516).
More About STEPHEN MASTERS:
Census: Family Record from Bible was submitted with pension application.
Military service: Revolutionary War
Military Unit: Sussex Co., NJ Militia
Residence: Sussex Co., NJ ; Allegheny., PA ; Stark Co., OH
Birth:
Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey
Military:
Stephen enlisted 23 Nov 1775 for the duration of the war and served in the 2nd Regt from Sussex Co. as a Pvt. in Capt. Maxwell's and Capt. Scott's Companies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2nd_New_Jersey_Regiment
Pension:
He was approved for $8.00 per month to begin 22 July 1818
Stephen married Judith Sloat on 16 Sep 1783 in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey. Judith was born on 06 Apr 1764 in Sussex County, New Jersey; died on 31 Mar 1856 in Wood County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Lyvia Masters was born on 27 Aug 1785; and died.
- 12. Sally Masters was born on 14 Mar 1797 in Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 13. Elias Masters was born on 08 Apr 1799 in Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 14. John Masters was born on 12 May 1802 in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 15. William Masters was born on 07 Oct 1791 in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 16. Joseph Masters was born on 11 Oct 1794 in Sussex County, New Jersey; died on 26 Jan 1879 in Noble County, Indiana; was buried in Cosperville Cemetery, Sec 22, Elkhart Twp.
- 17. Abraham Masters was born on 12 Dec 1786 in Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 18. Stephen Masters was born on 02 Nov 1788 in Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 19. Elizabeth Masters was born on 25 Oct 1790 in Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
- 20. Charles Masters was born on 01 Jul 1784 in Sussex County, New Jersey; and died.
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Generation: 3
14. | John Masters (10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born on 12 May 1802 in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey; and died. Notes:
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=garlandlively&id=I091530
kids and parents
Birth:
Hardiston, Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey
John married Mary Polly Lewis on 10 Jun 1828 in Stark County, Ohio. Mary was born in 1811 in Pennsylvania; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | William Masters (10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born on 07 Oct 1791 in Hardyston, Sussex County, New Jersey; and died. Notes:
Diane I looked in the book of "Foot Prints West " Second Edition, 1998, by
Doyle Fenn. It gives children and has William born 7, Oct. (1791--not
clear), but does not give a wife for him or death date. Inf. from Family
bible- included with pension application. # 5340, on microfilm M-805; Roll
#558
Hopee this helps, Erma Lee Masters
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~thompsongenealogy/p5.htm#i377
Birth:
Hardiston, Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County, New Jersey
Family/Spouse: M. Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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16. | Joseph Masters (10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born on 11 Oct 1794 in Sussex County, New Jersey; died on 26 Jan 1879 in Noble County, Indiana; was buried in Cosperville Cemetery, Sec 22, Elkhart Twp. Other Events:
- Census: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1850 Federal Census
- Occupation: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; Farmer
Notes:
Birth:
Abt 1795 New York
- 1850 census
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Masters
Name: ´tabªJoseph Masters
Age: ´tabª55
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1795
Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Gender: ´tabªMale
Home in 1850(City,County,State): ´tabªYork, Noble, Indiana
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Joseph Masters ´tabª55
Mary Masters ´tabª53
Jefferson Masters ´tabª21
John Masters ´tabª16
Joseph Masters ´tabª16
Philip Masters ´tabª14
Nancy Masters ´tabª12
Joseph married Mary Ann Stokes on 18 Apr 1820. Mary (daughter of L. Stokes and C.) was born in 1800 in Pennsylvania; died on 17 Sep 1877 in Noble County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Phillip Masters was born in 1836 in Stark County, Ohio; and died.
- 29. Sarah Masters was born in 1824 in Stark County, Ohio; and died.
- 30. Stephen Masters was born in 1828 in Stark County, Ohio; and died.
- 31. William Jefferson Masters was born about 1829 in Ohio; and died.
- 32. Mary Masters was born on 15 Jun 1820 in Stark County, Ohio; died on 01 Nov 1910 in Wawaka Township, Noble County, Indiana; was buried in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell Township, Noble County, Indiana.
- 33. Catherine Masters was born on 08 Apr 1822 in Maryland; died on 31 May 1909 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana; was buried on 31 May 1909 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana.
- 34. Nancy Masters was born in 1838 in Stark County, Ohio; died in 1922 in Noble County, Indiana.
- 35. John Masters was born about 1834 in Stark County, Ohio; and died.
- 36. Joseph Masters was born in 1835 in Stark County, Ohio; and died.
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Generation: 4
22. | William T Masters (15.William3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born on 30 Oct 1828 in Butler, Richland County, Ohio; died between 1864 and 1880. Other Events:
Notes:
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/MASTERS/2004-12/1104267787
William MASTERS and Mary JOHNSON 6th child William born 30 Oct 1828, ___, Butler, Ohio, USA. He might have died in 1846. I will keep your information as I have no source for when he died, nor do I have any idea where he died. I do not know if he married.
John MASTERS, the 7th child of William and Mary, came to Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, USA. Teresa
From: "Teresa Strahm"
Just wondering... would the children of your William Masters / Mary Johnson
include a son, William, who went on to marry an Elizabeth Burton (Elizabeth
born 1824 - 1825, OH--quite possibly Guernsey Co.)? At this time, I don't have
any other info on William other than the fact that he and Elizabeth had at least
one child, David, who was born in 1856, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL.
In the 1880 Knox Co., IL Census, I find Elizabeth listed as the head of her
household, which consisted of her son, David, and her mother, Jane Burton.
Elizabeth is reported to be a widow, so obviously William died sometime before
that.
Any leads would truly be appreciated.
Lundi
From: Cleonard12@aol.com
Birth:
Ohio
30 Oct 1828 Butler, Ohio
http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/MASTERS/2004-12/1104267787
1828 Wills, Guernsey, Ohio, USA
- klont family tree
Died:
before 1880 (wife listed as widowed in 1880 census)
Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Burton. Elizabeth (daughter of . Burton and Jane) was born on 1824 or 1825 in Ohio; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. David Dana Masters was born on 20 Apr 1855 in Brookston, Prairie Township, White County, Indiana; died on 24 Oct 1950 in Pleasantville, Marion County, Iowa; was buried in Kirkville, Wapello County, Iowa.
- 38. Carrie Emma Masters was born on 11 Jun 1864 in Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois; died on 29 Jan 1922 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana; was buried in Grand View Cemetery, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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28. | Phillip Masters (16.Joseph3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1836 in Stark County, Ohio; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1850 Federal Census
Notes:
Birth:
abt 1836 ohio
- 1850 census
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Philip Masters
Name: ´tabªPhilip Masters
Age: ´tabª14
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1836
Birth Place: ´tabªOhio
Gender: ´tabªMale
Home in 1850(City,County,State): ´tabªYork, Noble, Indiana
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Joseph Masters ´tabª55
Mary Masters ´tabª53
Jefferson Masters ´tabª21
John Masters ´tabª16
Joseph Masters ´tabª16
Philip Masters ´tabª14
Nancy Masters ´tabª12
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31. | William Jefferson Masters (16.Joseph3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1829 in Ohio; and died. Other Events:
- Name: Jefferson Masters
- Name: William Masters
- Census: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1850 Federal Census
- Census: 07 Jun 1880, Wayne Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1880 Federal Census
- Occupation: 07 Jun 1880, Wayne Township, Noble County, Indiana; Farmer
Notes:
Birth:
abt 1831 ohio
- 1880 census
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Jefferson Masters
Name: ´tabªJefferson Masters
Age: ´tabª21
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1829
Birth Place: ´tabªOhio
Gender: ´tabªMale
Home in 1850(City,County,State): ´tabªYork, Noble, Indiana
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Joseph Masters ´tabª55
Mary Masters ´tabª53
Jefferson Masters ´tabª21
John Masters ´tabª16
Joseph Masters ´tabª16
Philip Masters ´tabª14
Nancy Masters ´tabª12
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about William Masters
Name: ´tabªWilliam Masters
Home in 1880: ´tabªWayne, Noble, Indiana
Age: ´tabª49
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1831
Birthplace: ´tabªOhio
Relation to Head of Household: ´tabªSelf (Head)
Spouse's Name: ´tabªSynthia
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªDelaware
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Occupation: ´tabªFarmer
Marital Status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
´tabª
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Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William Masters ´tabª49
Synthia Masters ´tabª41
Joseph Masters ´tabª19
Ruth Ann Masters ´tabª20
Anna Masters ´tabª17
William married Cynthia Vanoman on 02 Oct 1851 in Elkhart, Indiana. Cynthia (daughter of . Vanoman and U.) was born about 1839 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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33. | Catherine Masters (16.Joseph3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born on 08 Apr 1822 in Maryland; died on 31 May 1909 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana; was buried on 31 May 1909 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana. Catherine married Benjamin Franklin Shew on 19 Oct 1840. Benjamin was born on 22 Jun 1813 in Ohio; died on 02 Jun 1878 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana; was buried in Jun 1878 in Orange Township, Noble County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Almira L Shew was born on 22 Aug 1846 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio; died on 22 Aug 1919 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried on 24 Aug 1919 in Sifton Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
- 40. Francis A. (Fannie) Shew was born on 08 Mar 1851 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana; died on 21 Dec 1915 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Sifton Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
- 41. Joseph Milton Shew was born on 21 May 1841 in Ohio; died on 01 Nov 1910.
- 42. Benjamin Franklin Shew was born in 1844 in Stark, Canton County, Ohio; died on 28 Nov 1914 in Fairland, Ottowa County, Oklahoma.
- 43. George Milo Shew was born on 15 Oct 1856 in Indiana; died on 25 May 1942.
- 44. John Shew was born in 1859 in Indiana; died in 1860.
- 45. William Wallace Shew was born on 19 Oct 1861 in Indiana; died in 1944 in Albion, Noble County, Indiana.
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34. | Nancy Masters (16.Joseph3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1838 in Stark County, Ohio; died in 1922 in Noble County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Census: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1850 Federal Census
Notes:
Birth:
abt 1838 ohio
- 1850 census
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Nancy Masters
Name: ´tabªNancy Masters
Age: ´tabª12
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1838
Birth Place: ´tabªOhio
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Home in 1850(City,County,State): ´tabªYork, Noble, Indiana
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Joseph Masters ´tabª55
Mary Masters ´tabª53
Jefferson Masters ´tabª21
John Masters ´tabª16
Joseph Masters ´tabª16
Philip Masters ´tabª14
Nancy Masters ´tabª12
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35. | John Masters (16.Joseph3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1834 in Stark County, Ohio; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1850 Federal Census
Notes:
Birth:
abt 1834 ohio
- 1850 census
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about John Masters
Name: ´tabªJohn Masters
Age: ´tabª16
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1834
Birth Place: ´tabªOhio
Gender: ´tabªMale
Home in 1850(City,County,State): ´tabªYork, Noble, Indiana
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Joseph Masters ´tabª55
Mary Masters ´tabª53
Jefferson Masters ´tabª21
John Masters ´tabª16
Joseph Masters ´tabª16
Philip Masters ´tabª14
Nancy Masters ´tabª12
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36. | Joseph Masters (16.Joseph3, 10.Stephen2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1835 in Stark County, Ohio; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 25 Aug 1850, York Township, Noble County, Indiana; 1850 Federal Census
Notes:
Birth:
abt 1834 ohio
- 1850 census
Census:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Joseph Masters
Name: ´tabªJoseph Masters
Age: ´tabª16
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1834
Birth Place: ´tabªOhio
Gender: ´tabªMale
Home in 1850(City,County,State): ´tabªYork, Noble, Indiana
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Joseph Masters ´tabª55
Mary Masters ´tabª53
Jefferson Masters ´tabª21
John Masters ´tabª16
Joseph Masters ´tabª16
Philip Masters ´tabª14
Nancy Masters ´tabª12
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