Ancestors of David Kipp Conover

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John Gregory (M)
b. circa 1585, #104999
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John Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Alice Alton. John Gregory was born circa 1585 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

John Gregory (M)
b. circa 1500, #105005
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Relationship=12th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

John Gregory was the son of William Gregory and Dorothy Parre. John Gregory was born circa 1500 at Highhurst, Lancashire, England.

John Gregory 2nd (M)
b. 26-Jul-1636, d. circa 1720, #104977
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Relationship=7th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

John Gregory 2nd was the son of John Gregory and Sarah Saint John. John Gregory 2nd was born on 26-Jul-1636 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He died circa 1720 at Connecticut.

Joseph Gregory (M)
b. 26-Jul-1646, #104981
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Relationship=7th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Joseph Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Sarah Saint John. Joseph Gregory was baptized on 26-Jul-1646 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut.

Judah Gregory (M)
b. 1644, d. 1733, #104979
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Relationship=7th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Judah Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Sarah Saint John. Judah Gregory was born in 1644 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He married Hannah Hoyt on 20-Oct-1663 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Judah Gregory died in 1733 at Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Judah Gregory (M)
b. circa 1617, #104986
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Relationship=8th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Judah Gregory was the son of Henry Gregory and Mrs. (Unknown) Goody. Judah Gregory was born circa 1617 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He married Sarah Burt, daughter of Henry Burt and Eulalia March, on 20-Jan-1643 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Judah Gregory died at Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Michael Gregory (M)
b. circa 1581, d. 29-Jul-1637, #104996
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Relationship=9th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Michael Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Alice Alton. Michael Gregory was born circa 1581 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He married Margery Marshall on 4-Feb-1603 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Michael Gregory died on 29-Jul-1637 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

Nicholas Gregory (M)
b. circa 1420, #104602
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Relationship=15th great-grandfather of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Nicholas Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Maude Moton. Nicholas Gregory was born circa 1420 at Of, Fresley, Leicester, England.

Child of Nicholas Gregory:: Adam Gregory+ b. circa 1450

Perry Gregory (M)
b. circa 1616, #104985
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Relationship=8th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Perry Gregory was the son of Henry Gregory and Mrs. (Unknown) Goody. Perry Gregory was born circa 1616 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

Phoebe Gregory (F)
b. circa 1650, d. circa 1750, #105029
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Relationship=7th great-grandmother of David Kipp Conover Jr..

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Phoebe Gregory was the daughter of John Gregory and Sarah Saint John. Phoebe Gregory was born circa 1650 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. She married John Benedict, son of Thomas Benedict and Mary Bridgum, on 11-Nov-1676 at Connecticut. Phoebe Gregory died circa 1750 at Connecticut.
She was also known as Phebe Gregory.

Children of Phoebe Gregory and John Benedict:: Jonathan Benedict
Joseph Benedict
Capt. John Benedict   b. 3-Mar-1676, d. 16-Jan-1766
Sarah Benedict   b. 16-Jun-1677, d. 10-May-1743
Benjamin Benedict+   b. 1678, d. 3-Jul-1773
poss Rebecca Benedict   b. circa 1679, d. 20-Mar-1709
poss Elizabeth Benedict+   b. 1678/79
Phoebe Benedict   b. 1682
James Benedict   b. 5-Jan-1685, d. 25-Nov-1762
Mary Benedict   b. circa 1686
John Benedict   b. Oct-1689, d. Feb-1771
Thomas Benedict   b. 9-Nov-1694, d. 4-Jul-1776

Sarah Gregory (F)
#41923

Sarah Gregory married John Seamer, son of Thomas Seamer and Hannah Marvin.

Sarah Gregory (F)
b. 3-Dec-1652, d. 9-Feb-1767, #104547
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Relationship=7th great-grandaunt of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Sarah Gregory was the daughter of John Gregory and Sarah Saint John. Sarah Gregory was born on 3-Dec-1652 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. She married James Benedict, son of Thomas Benedict and Mary Bridgum, on 10-May-1676 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut. Sarah Gregory died on 9-Feb-1767 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 114.

Thomas Gregory (M)
b. circa 1520, #104581
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Relationship=11th great-grandfather of David Kipp Conover Jr..

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Thomas Gregory was the son of Hugh Gregory and Maria (Unknown). Thomas Gregory was born circa 1520 at Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England. He married Dorothy Beeston, daughter of Sir Knight George Beeston and Alice Davenport, on 10-Oct-1547 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. Thomas Gregory died at Over Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England. He died at Possibly, Sulney, England.
He was also known as Thomas William Gregory.

Children of Thomas Gregory and Dorothy Beeston:: John Gregory+ b. 1548, d. 29-Jul-1637
Thomas Gregory b. circa 1554

Thomas Gregory (M)
b. 19-Mar-1649, d. Nov-1693, #104982
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Relationship=7th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Thomas Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Sarah Saint John. Thomas Gregory was baptized on 19-Mar-1649 at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He died in Nov-1693 at Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 44.

Thomas Gregory (M)
b. circa 1554, #105004
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Relationship=10th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Thomas Gregory was the son of Thomas Gregory and Dorothy Beeston. Thomas Gregory was born circa 1554 at Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England.

Triphosa Gregory (F)
b. 23-Sep-1627, #104993
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Relationship=8th great-grandaunt of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Triphosa Gregory was the daughter of Henry Gregory and Mrs. (Unknown) Goody. Triphosa Gregory was baptized on 23-Sep-1627 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. She was buried on 2-Oct-1629 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

William Gregory (M)
b. circa 1470, #104596
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Relationship=13th great-grandfather of David Kipp Conover Jr..

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William Gregory was the son of Adam Gregory and Ada Ormeston. William Gregory was born circa 1470 at Of, Highurst, Lancashire, England. He married Dorothy Parre, daughter of Richard Parre, circa 1495 at England.

Children of William Gregory and Dorothy Parre:: John Gregory b. circa 1500
Hugh Gregory+ b. circa 1502

William Gregory (M)
b. 27-Jan-1630, #104994
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Relationship=8th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

William Gregory was the son of Henry Gregory and Mrs. (Unknown) Goody. William Gregory was baptized on 27-Jan-1630 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He was buried on 6-Aug-1635 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

William Gregory (M)
b. circa 1583, #104998
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Relationship=9th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

William Gregory was the son of John Gregory and Alice Alton. William Gregory was born circa 1583 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. He was buried on 23-Aug-1650 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

William Gregory (M)
b. circa 1521, #114968
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Relationship=11th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

William Gregory was the son of Hugh Gregory and Maria (Unknown). William Gregory was born circa 1521.

Winifred Gregory (F)
b. circa 1592, #105003
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Relationship=9th great-grandaunt of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Winifred Gregory was the daughter of John Gregory and Alice Alton. Winifred Gregory was born circa 1592 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England. She was buried on 20-Dec-1614 at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.

Jane Gresham (F)
b. 1647, #16903

Jane Gresham was born in 1647. She married John Lloyd, son of Supposed Father of Margaret Charles Charles Lloyd and Supposed Mother of Margaret Charles Elizabeth Stanley, in 1668.

Chrystintje Andries Grevenraedt (F)
b. circa 1620, d. after 17-Dec-1662, #148405
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Relationship=8th great-grandaunt of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Chrystintje Andries Grevenraedt was the daughter of Andries Grevenraet and Metje Jans. Chrystintje Andries Grevenraedt was born circa 1620. She died after 17-Dec-1662.

Metje Andries Grevenraedt (F)
b. circa 1630, d. after 1686, #148403
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Relationship=8th great-grandaunt of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Metje Andries Grevenraedt was the daughter of Andries Grevenraet and Metje Jans. Metje Andries Grevenraedt was born circa 1630 at Netherlands. She married Anthony Jansen Van Salee between 1665 and 1670. Metje Andries Grevenraedt died after 1686.

Andries Grevenraet (M)
b. circa 1593, d. before 1652, #100756
Relationship=9th great-grandfather of David Kipp Conover Jr..

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Andries Grevenraet was born circa 1593 at Netherlands. He married Metje Jans at Netherlands. Andries Grevenraet died before 1652 at Netherlands.
He was a cordewainer.

Children of Andries Grevenraet and Metje Jans:: Lysbeth Grevenraet   b. 18-Dec-1616, d. 25-Dec-1687
Chrystintje Andries Grevenraedt   b. circa 1620, d. after 17-Dec-1662
Metje Andries Grevenraedt   b. circa 1630, d. after 1686
Isaac Grevenraet   b. circa 1631, d. 1685
Tryntje Andries Grevenraet+   b. circa 1634, d. 25-Nov-1677

Isaac Grevenraet (M)
b. circa 1631, d. 1685, #148401
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Relationship=8th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Isaac Grevenraet was the son of Andries Grevenraet and Metje Jans. Isaac Grevenraet was born circa 1631 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. He married Elisabeth Jeuriaens on 24-Mar-1651/52 at New Amsterdam, New York County, New York. Isaac Grevenraet married Marritie Jans on 2-Jun-1663 at New Amsterdam, New York County, New York. Isaac Grevenraet died in 1685.

Lysbeth Grevenraet (F)
b. 18-Dec-1616, d. 25-Dec-1687, #148399
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Relationship=8th great-grandaunt of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Lysbeth Grevenraet was the daughter of Andries Grevenraet and Metje Jans. Lysbeth Grevenraet was baptized on 18-Dec-1616 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. She married Isaac De Riemer, son of Pieter Allaertsz De Riemer and Magrietie Jacobs Bastiaens, after 6-Sep-1636 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Lysbeth Grevenraet married Elbert Elbertszen Glasern Sr. before May-1655. Lysbeth Grevenraet married Samuel Drissius on 4-Feb-1658/59 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam, New York County, New York. Lysbeth Grevenraet died on 25-Dec-1687 at New York City, New York County, New York, at age 71.
She was also known as Lysbeth Grevenraedt.

Tryntje Andries Grevenraet (F)
b. circa 1634, d. 25-Nov-1677, #100755
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Tryntje Andries Grevenraet was the daughter of Andries Grevenraet and Metje Jans. Tryntje Andries Grevenraet was born circa 1634 at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. She married Jan Dirckszen Meyer, son of Dirk Meyer, at New Amsterdam, New York County, New York. Tryntje Andries Grevenraet died on 25-Nov-1677. She was buried on 5-Oct-1688 at Dutch Reformed Church Churchyard, Bergen, Hudson County, New Jersey.
She was also known as Catharina Grevenraedt.

Children of Tryntje Andries Grevenraet and Jan Dirckszen Meyer:: Dirckje Meyer+   b. circa 1650, d. Oct-1688
Andries Meyer   b. circa 1650
Johannes Jansen Meyer+   b. 25-Feb-1651/52
Lysbeth Meyer   b. 31-Jan-1654/55
Pieter Meyer   b. 25-Mar-1657
Elsje Meyer   b. 25-Feb-1662/63

John Grey (M)
b. circa 1650, #134440

John Grey was born circa 1650 at Of, Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He married Hannah Mayo, daughter of Capt. Samuel Mayo and Tamsen Lumpkin, circa 1671.

Thomas Gridley (M)
b. 10-Apr-1612, d. 12-Jun-1655, #116985
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Thomas Gridley was the son of Thomas Gridley and Elizabeth Clarke. Thomas Gridley was born on 10-Apr-1612 at Ashen, Essex, England; probable date. He was baptized on 2-Sep-1612. He married Mary D. Seymour, daughter of Robert Seymour and Elizabeth Waller, on 29-Sep-1644 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; "Thomas Gridla was maryed unto Mary Simmor upon Settm the twenty Nine one thousand six hundred forty & fower." Thomas Gridley died on 12-Jun-1655 at Farmington, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 43.
He emigrated in 1633 from Braintree, Essex, England. He immigrated in 1633 to Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; aboard the ship "Griffin." He resided at at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, between 1634 and 1636. He removed to at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, in 1636. He removed to at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut, in 1637. Was sent from Windsor, CT as one of thirty men to the "Pequot fight" (Pequot War) under Capt. John Mason. May of 1637 was a decisive month in this Indian War. He is one of fourteen out of thirty men who can be named as coming from Windsor. His heirs received a grant of 120 acres of land for these services on Oct. 12, 1671. He removed to at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, before 1640. He held the position of Highway Surveyor in 1648 at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. On 3-Oct-1653 He was present at a Proprietors's meeting in Springfield, MA, indicating that he had an interestin property in Northampton. He apparently left Northampton and returned to the Hartford area at Farmington, CT before his death.
The Inventory of Thomas Gridley was taken on 12-Jun-1655. On 12-Dec-1655 James Ensinger indicated his estate ws valued at 282# 12s 06p.

Thomas Gridley (M)
b. 1586, #137227

Thomas Gridley was born in 1586 at Ridgewell, Essex, England. He married Elizabeth Clarke on 20-Oct-1608 at Ashen, Essex, England.
Thomas Gridley resided at at Ashen, Essex, England.

Child of Thomas Gridley and Elizabeth Clarke:: Thomas Gridley b. 10-Apr-1612, d. 12-Jun-1655

Thomas Gridy (M)
b. circa 1585, #71667

Thomas Gridy was born circa 1585. He married Maria Roberts on 9-Aug-1645 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Amsterdam, New York County, New York. His estate was probated on 4-Nov-1658.
Thomas Gridy was also known as Thomas Greedy. He was also known as Thomas Grydy. He left a will on 13-Oct-1658

Thomas Greedy of Gravesend.

Lavina Grimes (F)
#17792

Lavina Grimes married William Reno, son of William Reno and Amanda Catherine Patterson, circa 1825.

Agnes Grimshaw (F)
b. circa 1580, #104095

Agnes Grimshaw was born circa 1580 at Of, Gorton, Lancashire, New England. She married Thomas Gorton, son of Thomas Gorton and Anne (Unknown), on 14-Sep-1612 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.

(Unknown) Grindal (F)
b. 1540, #271221
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Relationship=11th great-grandmother of David Kipp Conover Jr..

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(Unknown) Grindal was the daughter of William Grindal. (Unknown) Grindal was born in 1540 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England. She married John Hooker, son of Robert Hooker and (Unknown) (Unknown).

Child of (Unknown) Grindal and John Hooker:: Mary Hooker+ b. 1570

William Grindal (M)
b. 1494, #271222
Relationship=12th great-grandfather of David Kipp Conover Jr..

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William Grindal was born in 1494 at Bees, England.

Child of William Grindal:: (Unknown) Grindal+ b. 1540

Mary Grinnell (F)
#105868
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Mary Grinnell was the daughter of Matthew Grinnell and Rose (Unknown). Mary Grinnell married John Manchester, son of Thomas Manchester and Margaret Wood, circa 1680.

Matthew Grinnell (M)
#105869

Matthew Grinnell married Rose (Unknown).

Child of Matthew Grinnell and Rose (Unknown):: Mary Grinnell

Joseph Griswold (M)
#124322

Child of Joseph Griswold:: Mary Griswold b. 16-Mar-1670/71, d. 9-Dec-1719

Mary Griswold (F)
b. 16-Mar-1670/71, d. 9-Dec-1719, #124295
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Mary Griswold was the daughter of Joseph Griswold. Mary Griswold was born on 16-Mar-1670/71 at Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut. She married Joseph Gillett Jr., son of Joseph Gillett and Elizabeth Hawkes, on 17-May-1692 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. Mary Griswold died on 9-Dec-1719 at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 48.

Mary Gritt (F)
#41947

Mary Gritt married Zechariah Seamer, son of Richard Seymour and Mercy Ruscoe, on 9-Feb-1687/88 at Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut.

Samuel Groenendyck (M)
#136490

Samuel Groenendyck married Sarah Probasco on 21-Oct-1713. Samuel Groenendyck married Mayke Verkerk, daughter of Roelof Janse Verkerk and Catherine Simons, before 8-Aug-1717; 2nd marriage Mayke. Samuel Groenendyck married Maria Van Vleck, daughter of Isaac Van Vleck and Catalyntje De Lanoy, on 13-May-1732. Samuel Groenendyck was buried on 23-Nov-1753 at Dutch Reformed Church Churchyard, New York City, New York County, New York.

Symon Symonse Groot (M)
b. circa 1620, d. circa 1670, #186216

Symon Symonse Groot was born circa 1620 at Holland, Netherlands. He married Rebecca Du Trieux, daughter of Philippe Antoni du Trieux and Susanna du Chesne, circa 1645 at Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York. Symon Symonse Groot married Rebecca Du Trieux, daughter of Philippe Antoni du Trieux and Susanna du Chesne, in 1653. Symon Symonse Groot died circa 1670 at Schenectady, Schenectady County, New York.
He was also known as Simon Symonse Groot. 1st Settlers of Schenectady. Symon was one of the original settlers of Schenectady.A first settler of Schenectady (Beverwyck). Came to New Netherland
in service to the West India Company, as boatswain of the ship "Prince
Maurice." In 1645 bought a house in New Amsterdam. Came to Beverwyck
(Albany) 1651(?). Was in Schenectady 1662. On February 8, 1690 five of
his sons were taken captive by the French and Indians and carried to
Canada; they were redeemed the next year. He and his wife escaped the
massacre because they were in Albany at a baptism.

Symon and most of his sons were farmers.

Martin Grout (M)
#176197

Martin Grout married Dorothy Rossiter, daughter of Edward Rossiter and Jane Coombe, on 12-Feb-1629/30 at Combe St. Nicholas, Somerset, England.

Abigail Grover (F)
b. circa 1654, d. 8-Jan-1720, #175878
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Abigail Grover was the daughter of James Grover and Rebecca Cheesman. Abigail Grover was born circa 1654 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. She married Benjamin Borden, son of Richard Borden and Joan Fowle, on 22-Sep-1670. Abigail Grover died on 8-Jan-1720 at Evesham, Burlington County, New Jersey.
(1) Paula Evans, Rt. 2, Box 152, Hale Center, TX. Cites: (a) 'Genealogical Dictionary of R hode Island.' (2) Terry Mason, Bountiful, UT. tmason1@uswest.net (1999). Cites: (a) 'Genealogy of Borde n Family of Shrewsbury, NJ, 1370-1868,' typescript of 'Borden Scrapbook' & family papers in p ossession of Charles F. Borden, Shrewsbury, NJ, 1952. FHL film 858,787, item 6, Citing Libe r I, East Jersey Deeds, p.68. (b) Carile Santos, 'Richard Borden of Portsmouth, RI, 1635-1838 ' 'Your Ancestors, a National Magazine of Genealogy and Family History' (Buffalo, NY, Harry F erris Johnston 1947-1959) Part 14. FHL film 1,597,740. Cites Stillwell's Miscellany, Vol. 3 , p.265. (c) Ralph & Mildren Branson Wandling, 'Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas & Rebecc a Borden Branson, 1380-1950,' p.33. FHL film 928,077, item 11. Cites research by John A. Kell y of Haverford College, PA.
Birth: (1,2a,c) d/o James GROVER. (2c) 1654, Gravesend, Long Island, NY. Death: (2b) 8 Jan 1720, Evesham, Burlington Co., NJ.
(2a) 1685, 1 Dec: Will of James GROVER, proved 28 Jan 1685/6, East Jersey, gives one thir d to son-in-law Benjamin BORDEN for sake of his wife, my daughter Abigail.

Hannah Grover (F)
b. circa 1688, d. between 1740 and 1804, #121047
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Hannah Grover was the daughter of Safety Grover and Mercy (Unknown). Hannah Grover was born circa 1688 at Of, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She married William Taylor, son of Edward Taylor and Catherine (Unknown), in 1708 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Hannah Grover died between 1740 and 1804.

Child of Hannah Grover and William Taylor:: Catharine Taylor+ b. circa 1720, d. between 1746 and 1815

James Grover (M)
b. Jul-1611, d. before 28-Dec-1685, #130061

James Grover was born in Jul-1611 at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. James Grover was born circa 1622 at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. He married Rebecca Cheesman circa 1639 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. James Grover died before 28-Dec-1685 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
The information regarding the Grover family was obtained from Hist.and Geneat. Miscellany by Stillwell, pp.246-278, Vol. 4, Grovers ofMonmouth County, N.J. We have been unable to find, with assurance, anyhistory of this family in England, but we are sure that the Groverswere English, and that James Grover, first member of the Grover familyto settle in America, was loyal to the English Crown.

James Grover, the founder of the Monmouth County families was one ofthose brave adventurous spirits, of whose history, prior to coming toGravesend, Long Island, at its first settlement, we know little ornothing. The first positive knowledge of James Grover is the grantingto him, Feb. 20, 1646 (Nov. 12, 1646, says T.G. Bergenm, Esq.) in thefirst division of Gravesend lands, a house, lot and farm of 20 acres.

On March 9, 1655, with James Hubbard and George Baxter, he proclaimedthe republic of England and repudiated the Dutch Government, atGravesend, but managed to escape when they were arrested on a chargeof treason, although his hands hoisted the English flag there. Thatwas an important historical event and was of great value to theColonies later. He went to Boston thence to England, but, in 1657reappeared at Gravesend, bringing with him a letter from the Proctor,Oliver Cromwell, addressed to the English inhabitants of Long Island,which he afterward presented to the Magistrates of Gravesend "to beopened and read"; but the Director Stuyvesant had been informed of it,and he, August 24, 1657, addressed a letter to the "Honorable, DearFaithful, the Schont and Magistrates of the Village of Gravesend"countermanding the substance of said letter and requesting that Groverand his letter to be sent to Peter Stuyvesant, Director and Council ofNew Netherlands. James Grover considered it unwise to appear beforeStuyvesant and prudently made his escape, leaving the letter with theMagistrates.

James Grover's farm was on the S-E portion of the town, and, in 1657,he had six acres under cultivation. He must have been protected by theMagistrates and people of Gravesend, although he was an open enemy tothe Dutch Government.

About this time (1663) some of the people of Gravesend decided toemigrate, and a number of them went in search of a place to settle.Stuyvesant heard of it and sent a vessel in pursuit of the party. Theparty had an eventful trip but was not overtaken.

1666-7 James Grover sold his farm in Gravesend, and went to EastJersey, where he was one of the first settlers in Middletown where,December 30, 1667, he had a town lot assigned to him and was deputedto "survey the land that is to be laid out in lots". 1668, JamesGrover was town clerk of Middletown and December 16, 1668, he made anagreement with the Town to lay out the meadows into town lots for onepound of merchantable blade tobacco for each acre.

Jan. 4, 1669, James Grover recorded his "earmark" for his cattlerunning at large.

Dec. 25, 1669, made an agreement with Town of Middletown, in legalTown Meeting to operate his flour mill in accordance with certainspecifications.

1667-8, he was the first Town Clerk of Middleton.

1668, he was one of the founders of the Baptist Church of Middletown.

1673, he was millwright employed by Governor Lovelace of New York inthe erection of a mill on Staten Island.

1673 (August 8, 1674), he was chosen as the Commissioner to consultupon terms of surrender, with the Dutch at Fort Orange.

1667-8, Feb. 27. James Grover of Middletown subscribed to the "Oath ofAllegeance".

1672. Commission granted to Mr. James Grover to be Lieutenant of afoot company in Middletown.

1675, March 13. A Commission granted for the County Court ofMiddletown and Shrewsbury, at which James Grover was to be anassociate.

1677, March 12. James Grover appointed Justice of the Peace, at Courtheld in Shrewsbury.

LANDS OF JAMES GROVER

The first recorded land transaction in which James Grover took part isdated August 24, 1674, and is to be found on page 68 of Liber 1 st ofEast Jersey Deeds in the Office of the Secretary of State. At thattime Matappeas, Tawapung, and Seapeckne, "Chief Sachems of Toponemese:sold to John Bowne, Richard Hawthorne and James Grover, of "Middletownin After Cull", "In consideration of sundry species of trading goods",a certain tract of land on Navesink River.

On June 30, 1675, Governor Carteret granted to James Grover for ayearly rent of one-half penny per acre a tract of 330 acres called"Grover's Inheritance", on Swimming River, in Middletown; also atriangular tract of 200 acres, also called "Grover's Inheritance", onRamanesse Creek in Middletown; also another triangular tract of 25acres in Middletown on Navesink's Bay, and six acres of swamp land atthe head of Jumping River.

The third recorded grant of land to James Grover is from GovernorCarteret, for 517 acres in Middletown, and is dated June 20, 1677. Itwas known as "Grover's New Invention". (This adds up to 1072 acresowned by James Grover in addition to that tract of unknown acreagepurchased from the Indians).

WILL OF JAMES GROVER.
Ref: Liber I, p. 68, East Jersey Deeds.

"In the name of God AMEN, I James Grover, Senr. of Middletown, Countyof Monmouth, in East Jersey, being sencible of my Mortality and thepresent of perfect and sound mind---Imps. I bequeath my soul toAlmighty God that gave it, and my body to the Earth, etc.--- And asfor my Temporal Estate as it has blessed God to bestow upon me, i doeGive, Order and Dispose of the same in manner and forme following(that is to say)--first- I will that all those debts and Duties as Iowe in Right or conscience to any man whatsoever, shall be well andtruly contented and paid, in convenient time after my Demise, by myExecut(ers) hereinafter named.

Item I give and bequeath and my will is that my Mansion house, my Millwith that belongs thereto, and all my land lying on the N-E side ofMill Creek, together with all my Meadow land adjoining or Elcewhere,shall be divided into three equal parts, one third I give to my sonJames Grover, on third to my son-in-law Benjamin Border, for sake ofhis wife, my daughter Abigail, and the other third part to myson-in-law, Richard Gardiner for the sake of my daughter Hannah, hiswife with all the privilidges & appurtenances thereto belonging, tothem and their Heirs Execut(rs), Administrat(rs), or assignes.

Item all the rest of my Estate, Movable or Imovable, both householdand stuffe, tools, implements--cattle, horses, swine and everythingelce that is mine, my will is that after decease of me and my wife, itshall be equally divided between my five children, James, Joseph,Safety, Abigail and Hannah.

Item My will is that after my decease, all my Estate, both Real andPersonal shall be and Remaine in the possession of my Deare WifeRebecca for her support and Maintenance as long as she shall live orremain a widow, and afterward to be disposed of as specified.

Lastly I doe Ordain and Appoint my son James Grover and my son-in-lawRichard Gardiner to by me Execut(rs), and none other after my decease,to see this Will and Testament performed. In witness whereof I havehereunto set my hadn and fixed my seale, this 1 st day of Dec. in theyear of Our Lord 1685.

This will are proved Jan. 28, 1685/6.
Witnesses: Richard Hartshome and Tho. Webly,
before John Throckmorton.

Note: President Grover Cleveland was a descendant of this line ofGrovers and his Christain name was in honor of the family name broughtdown from the pioneer, James Grover.

Children of James Grover and Rebecca Cheesman:: Abigail Grover b. circa 1654, d. 8-Jan-1720
Safety Grover+ b. 1658

Safety Grover (M)
b. 1658, #130060
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Safety Grover was the son of James Grover and Rebecca Cheesman. Safety Grover was born in 1658 at Gravesend, Kings County, New York. He married Mercy (Unknown) in 1683.

Child of Safety Grover and Mercy (Unknown):: Hannah Grover+ b. circa 1688, d. between 1740 and 1804

Rowland Groves (M)
#32993

Rowland Groves married (Unknown) Hoope, daughter of Robert Howpe and (Unknown) (Unknown).

Curtis Grubb (M)
#44396
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Relationship=5th great-granduncle of David Kipp Conover Jr..

Curtis Grubb was the son of Peter Grubb and Hannah Mendenhall.

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