1666 Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of John Curtis, was born on 12 of month 12 [February], 1665/66, based on records of the Chesterfield Monthly Meeting in Derbyshire, England. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
1665 Thomas, son of Thomas Fouke was born on 7 of month 7 [September], as registered at the Chesterfield [Quaker] Meeting in Derbyshire, England. [7] [8]
1684 Samuel Bunting and Mary Foulke, daughter of Thomas Foulke, both of Chesterfield, were married on 18 of month 9 [November], at the house of Francis Davenport. Witnessed by Thomas Foulkes, father, Thomas Foulkes, brother, Elizabeth Curtis, and others [9]
1687 Anthony Woodward, late of Long Island, now of West New Jersey, and Hannah Folkes, daughter of Thomas, were married on 14 of month 12 [February], 1686/87. Witnessed by Thomas Foulks Jun, Elizabeth Curtis and others. [10]
Both this Thomas Foulke Jr and his father, Thomas Foulke Sr, who died in 1714, lived in New Jersey during overlapping times, so records through 1714 naming Thomas Foulke could refer to either one. By 1718, Thomas, the son of this Thomas Foulke Jr was of age, contributing to continued ambiguity about which Thomas Foulke is referred to by a document.
1687 Thomas Foulks, perhaps this one or his father, served as constable and in different township offices for five years in Bordentown Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. [11]
1688 Thomas Foulke Jr and Elizabeth Curtis declared their intention to marry, to the Chesterfield meeting, on 6 of month 5. Francis Davenport and Thomas Gilberthorpe were appointed to inquire concerning their clearness to marry. [12] They were found clear to marry. [13]
1689 Thomas Foulke Jr and Elizabeth Curtis made their second declaration of intention to marry, on February 7, 1688/89, as recorded in the Chesterfield, Burlington County, monthly meeting minutes. [14] [15]
1689 Thomas Foulke, the younger son of Thomas Foulke the Elder, of Chesterfield, married Elizabeth Curtis, daughter of John Curtis, of Ogston, at Chesterfield on the 21st day, 12th month [February], 1688/89, with witnesses: Thomas Folkes Sr., Samuel Bunting, Thomas Curtis, John Bunting, Peter Fretwell, Thomas Douglass, Robert Chapman, William Watson, Francis Davenport, John Bunting and others. [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]
Thomas Foulke, along with Samuel Taylor and others, was named as a leader who "instead of going west, as most did, came east and took up the rich lands along Crosswicks Creek", in Chesterfield Twp. [21]
1690 Elizabeth Foulke was a witness to the will of Thomas Farnsworth, of Chesterfield, Burlington County. [22]
1691 June 3. Bond of the widow Susanna Robinson as executrix of the will of Thomas Robinson. Robert Wilson and Thomas Folke junior, both of Burlington County, yeomen, fellow bondsmen. [23]
The birthdates of 8 children of Thomas and Elizabeth Folke were recorded in the Chesterfield Quaker meeting records, New Jersey. [24] [25]
1695 The will of the father of Elizabeth Curtis; John Curtis of Mansfield Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey; named daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Folke and reported that she had two children. [26]
1692 Thomas Foulke Jr was named constable in Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County. [27]
1694 On the 2d day of ye first month 1693/4, Thomas Folke, perhaps this Thomas or his father, was named as one of the assessors for Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County. [28]
1694 Thomas Curtis married Elizabeth Ellis on November 21, in Burlington County, New Jersey. Witnessed by Thomas and Elizabeth Folke and others. [29]
1695 On December 9, Thomas Folke junior sold, to John Bunting, both of Chesterfield, Burlington County, 6 acres of meadow at the S. E. corner of John Thake, part of 320 acres surveyed to Thomas Folke senior in Chesterfield Township. [30]
1696 On 15th day of ye 11th month 1695/96, the inhabitants of Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County agreed to lay out a new road between the Falls and Burlington and chose men to do it, including Thomas Folke. [31]
Wharas thar has ben severall debats Conserning the working Att the highway itt is muttuly agred that evrey person that hath nottis given by the oversear … forr Every days neglect wee doo promise to pay 3 shillings per day … fixed by us Att our towns meting.
1696 "The will of John Curtis of Mansfield Township, Burlington County, proved on February 21, 1695/6, bequeathed: ... To daughter Elizabeth Folke, ye wife of Thomas Folke, two cows, and to my son-in-law Thomas Folke the increase of my breeding mare that shall come on her next year, and a two years old mare in ye woods tht came of my aforesaid mare; also, to ye two children of my said daughter ten shilling each." [32]
1696 Thomas Foulke served on the grand jury of Burlington County, New Jersey. [33]
1698 Indian sacamachas and owners of Maticonko sold, to Anthony Woodward, land along Crosswick's Creek and the Burlington old road. Witnessed by Thomas Foulckes, Junr and others. On November 18, 1704, Thomas Foulkes appeared before Jeremiah Bass, Secretary, and named others who signed and sealed the document. [34]
1698 On April 20, Indian sacamachas and owners of Cockwake sold, to George Willocks, land where Crosswick's Creek crosses the Burlington-Shrewsbury path. Witnessed and paid for by Thomas Folkes, Junr. [35]
1700 In May, Thomas Foulke Jr. was appointed tax assessor for Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. [36]
1700 On November 16, Thomas Folke Jr. and Benjamin Field were appointed tax assessor and collector for Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. [37]
1701 On October 11, Indian owners sold to David Lyell, goldsmith, land at Milstone River, by the purchase of Thomas Budd, and Assanpink Creek. Witnessed by Francis Parker, William Taylor, and Thomas Folkes. Acknowledged on January 23, 1703, Thomas Folkes appeared before And. Hamilton. [38]
c1701 Thomas Foulke Jr and Benjamin Field were appointed tax assessors and collectors for Burlington County. These appointments were reportedly made to correct existing problems with tax collection [fraud]. [39]
1701 Thomas Foulk Jr registered the mark for his swine at the Burlington Court. [40]
1702 Richard French and Mary King were married on January 13, 1701/02, at the house of Harmenus King, Nottingham Twp, Burlington County, New Jersey. Witnessed by Thomas Folkes Junior and Elizabeth Folkes and others. [41]
1705 On August 18, a survey was made for Thomas Foulkes of 1191 acres in Amwell Township, in West Jersey [Burlington County; later Hunterdon County (1714)]; Rarington River [Raritan River][42]
1706 John King and Elizabeth Woodward were married on November 13, at Chesterfield. Witnessed by Thomas Folkes (not senior) and others. [43]
1709 An Indian sachem sold land on Crosswicks Creek to John Johnson and other merchants of New York. Witnessed by Thomas Folkes and Margaret Nicholson. Acknowledged on June 2, 1709 by Thomas Folkes, one of the people called Quakers, and being interpreter between the parties, appeared before Thomas Gordon. [44]
1710 On February 14, Thomas Foukes was commissioned as justice of the peace and as coroner in Burlington County, New Jersey. [45]
1711 On December 20, Thomas Foulkes Jr was commissioned as high sheriff in Burlington County, New Jersey. [46]
1712 On February 14, Thomas Foulkes, gent., was commissioned as coroner in Burlington County, New Jersey. [47]
1713 Thomas Foulks purchased the old Farnsworth homestead at Farnsworth Landing from widow Susanna Farnsworth. Thomas Foulke was listed as a resident of the area. [48]
1717 Thomas Foulke was appointed an assessor to collect taxes in Chesterfield. [49]
1717 On November 15, Thomas Foulks sold the old Farnsworth homestead of 50 acres to Joseph Borden for 141 pounds. [50]
1719 Thomas Foulke, perhaps this one or his son, was a member of a survey expedition to establish a point (41 degrees, forty minutes) on the upper Delaware River defining both the boundary between New Jersey and New York and the boundary between East and West Jersey. The expedition was documented in the entertaining journal written by a member of the team. [51]
[Photocopy] Historic 1700 New Jersey map with survey lines
[Photocopy] Historic 1784 New Jersey map with survey lines
1731 The family bible of Thomas and his father reported that "Elizabeth Foulks Daughter of John & Anne Curtis dyed April 21st: 1731 aged 60 years & 2 months & 5 days." [52]
1739 The family bible of Thomas and his father reported that "Thomas Foulks son of Thomas Foulks Senor dyed August the 24th; 1739. Aged 75 years." [53]
Research Notes:
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