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James Monroe OLIPHANT

James Monroe OLIPHANT

Male 1774 - 1849  (75 years)

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  1. 1.  James Monroe OLIPHANTJames Monroe OLIPHANT was born in 1774 in Rowan County, North Carolina (son of Robert OLIPHANT and Rebecca CLAYTON); died in Feb 1849 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.

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    • FamilySearch ID: GQP1-ZGD
    • Occupation: Tennessee; wheelwright, carpenter
    • Residence: Rutherford, Tennessee; District #3 Hart Springs
    • Residence: Rutherford, Tennessee; Hart's Spring and LaVergne
    • _UID: 669A4F3D2AEB42B58F954DB28F940EDECA98
    • 157 acres: 20 Jul 1804, Rutherford, Tennessee; Bought From Samuel oliphant
    • Residence: 1810, Old Jefferson, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1820, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Residence: 1840, Rutherford, Tennessee
    • Will written: 1 Jan 1849
    • Will Proved: 9 Mar 1849, Rutherford, Tennessee

    Notes:

    James Oliphant/Oliphint was born in about 1774 in North Carolina. He was married in Davidson Co Tennessee to Polly Compton on 1 Sep 1797. In 1804, he purchased 157 acres from Samuel Oliphant for $314 which was a part of Samuel's 1801 purchase listed above. James appears in the 1810, 1820, and 1840 censuses of Rutherford County, and his will was written and proved in Rutherford County in 1849.

    Incorrect assumptions and connections primarily made in the 1980's by other researchers confuse this James Oliphant with another who married Jane Rankin. It is clear through Census records and other facts, that there were TWO lines, distinct and seperate.

    James Oliphant of Rutherford County and Mary Polly Compton had ten children, viz.: Samuel, Amelia, Harriet, Presley Ward who married Mary Leanne Fitzhugh and from whom I descend, Isaac, Andrew, William, James, Franklin, and Martha. The following will and add-ons apply:

    Will of James Oliphant
    The will, taken from the Rutherford County, Tennessee Court Records, Book 15, reads as follows:
    I James Oliphint of the county of Rutherford and State of Tennessee do make and
    publish this my will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made. First, I direct that my body be decently intered in a manner suitable to my condition in life in the burying ground on my own plantation by the side of my beloved wife; As to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with; I dispose of the same as follows. First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my disease as possible out of any monies that may come into the hands of my Executor; Second, I direct that all my property both real and personal not otherwise disposed in this will be sold at public sale by my Executor, the land all together or in lots as may be thought most advisable by my Executor; Third I give and bequeath to my daughter Harriet N. Oliphint one good bed and furniture, one cow & calf this she never recd & my other children have; Fourth, I give to my Grand children Harriet Smelage, Frances Smelage & William Smelage fifty dollars each; Sixth, I reserve one half acre of ground including the burial ground, and I direct that fifty dollars out of any monies that may come into the hands of my Executor be appropriated to puting a good inclosure around the graves; Seventh, all the balance of my estate I give and direct
    to be equally divided among my children I.E. Samuel H. Oliphint, Prestley W. Oliphint,
    Isaac N. Oliphint, Hariet N. Oliphint, Andrew J. Oliphint, James M. Oliphint, Franklin
    M. Oliphint and William C. Oliphint; Not considering my daughter Harriet N. Oliphint in a situation suitable to transail her own business I wish and direct that Prestley W. Oliphint be appointed her Guardian and that he take charge of her & her estate. And I do hereby make ordain and appoint my neighbor & friend John F. Blair Executor to this my last will and testament written on one sheet of paper, in witness whereof I James Oliphint the said testator have to this my last will set my hand and seal in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and forty nine and January the first day.
    Signed sealed & published
    in presence of us
    I. N. Oliphint James Oliphint (Seal)
    A. J. Oliphint
    James W Blair
    J. C. Gooch

    The will was recorded 9 Mar 1849 by witnesses Blair and Gooch
    John F. Blair notified that James Oliphint was deceased and he was appointed Executor,
    dated 10 Mar 1849.
    An inventory of the property of James Oliphint sold was dated 20 Mar 1849, and recorded 18 Jul 1849.
    An additional return of the property of James Oliphint was recorded on 7 Mar 1851.
    Final settlement recorded 26 Jun 1851.

    GOOD INFO Found at http://www.jsscott.com/tennesseeheritage/html/I1383.html to help clarify false assumptions.

    Summary of events:
    1783 - Davidson County formed
    1796 - Tennessee becomes state
    1797 - James marries Polly
    1803 - Rutherford County formed from Davidson County
    1804 - James named in first meeting of the court of Rutherford Co to the first grand jury.
    1804 - James purchases 157 acres in Rutherford County from Samuel Oliphant.
    1810 - James in 1810 census for Rutherford Co.
    1820 - James in 1820 census for Rutherford Co. as James Olivent
    1840 - James in 1840 census for Rutherford Co. as Jas. Oliphint
    1849 - James' will written in Jan, proved in March

    James married Mary "Polly" COMPTON on 1 Sep 1797 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. Mary (daughter of William COMPTON and Charity LEIPER) was born on 1 Sep 1776 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died about 1845 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Amelia E. OLIPHANT was born about 1805; and died.
    2. Presley Ward OLIPHANT was born in 1810 in Rutherford County, Tennessee; died in Jun 1884 in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    3. Isaac Newton OLIPHANT was born in 1812; and died.
    4. Samuel Roberts OLIPHANT was born on 28 Feb 1812 in Greene County, Tennessee; died on 23 Nov 1893 in Smeadly, Johnson Co. AR.
    5. Dr. James Madison OLIPHANT was born on 30 Apr 1816 in Greene County, Tennessee; died in 1901 in Greene County, Tennessee; was buried in Mt. Hebron E.U.B. Church Cemetery, Greene Co. TN.
    6. Andrew Issac OLIPHANT was born about 1818; and died.
    7. Martha A. OLIPHANT was born in 1820; and died.
    8. Harriet N. OLIPHANT was born on 16 Dec 1821 in Greene, Tennessee; died in 1908.
    9. Franklin M. OLIPHANT was born in 1825; and died.
    10. William Smith OLIPHANT was born on 3 Oct 1828 in Greene, Tennessee; died on 9 Mar 1911 in Barnesville, Lamar, Georgia.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert OLIPHANTRobert OLIPHANT was born in 1755 in Rowan County, North Carolina (son of Jonathan OLIPHANT and Mary Jean STEWART); died in 1785 in Rowan County, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: KC6Z-DFS
    • _UID: 44C9817C9518400AA98DC6481D3E1217C9D7

    Notes:

    English colonial settlement of North Carolina came to the Carolinas, starting in the coastal areas, where settlers migrated south from Virginia. Explorers and fur traders were the first to reach the Piedmont, paving the way for eventual settlers. Rowan County was formed in 1753 from the northern part of Anson County. It was named for Matthew Rowan, acting governor of North Carolina from 1753 to 1754. It was intended to incorporate all of the lands of the Granville District that had previously been included in Anson County.

    A house several miles west of present-day Salisbury in "the Irish settlement" served as the first courthouse starting June 15, 1753. Daniel Boone's father Squire Boone served as one of the first magistrates. By mid-1754 a new courthouse site was selected near "the place where the Old Waggon Road (crosses) over Grant's Creek."

    We don't know why or how Robert Oliphant died so young two years (1785) after his young wife died (1783 - probably in childbirth).

    A firm connection to the Robert Oliphant fromm the Carolinas who served in the light dragoons under Samuel Martin, Lt COl. Polk, and General Sumter during 1781 cannot be established at this time.

    Robert married Rebecca CLAYTON on 7 Feb 1770 in Rowan County, North Carolina. Rebecca (daughter of George CLAYTON and Sara Ann DODSON) was born in 1747 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in 1783 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rebecca CLAYTON was born in 1747 in Rowan County, North Carolina (daughter of George CLAYTON and Sara Ann DODSON); died in 1783 in North Carolina.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LVFW-YMD
    • _UID: 9CBCAEBA67584D25B1A514EA440E68706F34

    Notes:

    May have died in child birth with Lambert.

    Children:
    1. Samuel OLIPHANT was born about 1770 in Virginia; died in Jun 1842 in Maury, Tennessee.
    2. Robert OLIPHANT was born in 1773 in Massachusetts; died in in Massachusetts.
    3. 1. James Monroe OLIPHANT was born in 1774 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in Feb 1849 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
    4. Mary Louisa OLIPHANT was born in 1779 in North Carolina; and died.
    5. Lambert Clayton OLIPHANT was born in 1783 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in in Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jonathan OLIPHANTJonathan OLIPHANT was born in 1715 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York (son of Duncan OLIPHANT and Mary GARRISON); died in 1784 in Rowan County, North Carolina.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LXSQ-WYN
    • _UID: 7DFB6C63553D4E14B2622FAF107B1EEBC16A

    Notes:

    Born on Staten Island. Moved to Hunterdon Co NJ betw 1722-24.Appears again as early settler in Rowan Co NC. John received a land warrant for 640 acres on both sides of Fourth Creek below MacIlwain'splace. Oliphant sold his land on Buffalo Brach to Fergus Sloan several years later. IN 1755 James Lambert sold his land on the Catawba River to John Oliphant of Amwell Township Hunterdon Co NJ,where John built a mill. John Oliphant, William Ireland, and Andrew Morrison were among settlers forced from their lands due to Cherokee attacks

    U.S. Sons of the American Revolution Membership:
    NameJohn Oliphant
    SAR Membership30035
    RoleAncestor
    Application Date12 Apr 1920
    FatherDuncan Oliphant
    MotherMary Garrison Oliphant
    SpouseMary Oliphant
    ChildrenAndrew Oliphant

    View record page for additional details, certificate

    Jonathan married Mary Jean STEWART. Mary was born in 1719 in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; died in 1765 in Rowan County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Jean STEWART was born in 1719 in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; died in 1765 in Rowan County, North Carolina.

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    • FamilySearch ID: L5NV-ZRL
    • _UID: D6B71CA2D895497281727E0E0E6DEF7DD978
    • Alt. Birth: 1719, Amwell, Hunterdon, Colony of New Jersey, British Colonial America

    Children:
    1. Capt Jonathan OLIPHANT was born about 1735 in Woodbridge Township, Middlesex, New Jersey, British Colonial America; and died.
    2. Andrew Stewart OLIPHANT was born in 1736 in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; died on 19 Sep 1790 in Merrittstown, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
    3. Rebecca OLIPHANT was born about 1737 in Middlesex, New Jersey; and died.
    4. David OLIPHANT was born in 1738 in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; and died.
    5. John OLIPHANT was born in 1740 in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; died on 12 Feb 1783 in Rowan County, North Carolina.
    6. William OLIPHANT was born in 1742; and died.
    7. James OLIPHANT was born about 1745 in Rowan, North Carolina; and died.
    8. Elizabeth OLIPHANT was born in 1746 in Rowan County, North Carolina; and died.
    9. Matthew OLIPHANT was born in 1748 in Rowan County, North Carolina; and died.
    10. 2. Robert OLIPHANT was born in 1755 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in 1785 in Rowan County, North Carolina.

  3. 6.  George CLAYTON was born in 1723 in King & Queen, Virginia (son of George CLAYTON and Ann READ); died in 1786 in Iredell County, North Carolina.

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    • FamilySearch ID: L876-9GG
    • LifeSketch: ; Re: George Clayton (1723 -1786) NC
    • _UID: 2FB30AE8D6B1488A8809F53D5856602A28C8
    • MilitaryService: 31 May 1777, Virginia

    Notes:

    Re: George Clayton (1723 -1786) NC

    George Clayton's Will
    In the name of God Amen I George Clayton of Rowan County, State of North Carolina being in a sick and low condition but thanks be to God being in perfect mind and memory do make this my last will and Testament. And first of all I recommend my body to the dust and thee to be buried in a Christian manner at the descretion of my Executors; and my soul I recommend to God who gave it me nothing doubting but they shall unite again by the almighty power of God and as touching such worldly substance as it has please God to bless me with in this world, I leave and bequeath as follows (viz);
    Item:I leave and bequeath to my beloved wife Sarah_____all my movable property except what I may here after bequeath during her widowhood, also her living of one third of my land during her life or widowhood.-
    Item:I leave and bequeath to my beloved son George all my land on the north side of the Creek (viz) Lambeth's Creek.
    Item:I leave and bequeath to my beloved son Lambird all my land on the south side of said Creek, the Creek to be the line betwixt them.
    Item:I leave to my beloved Daughter Rachel five shillings
    Item:I leave to my beloved Daughter Hannah five shillings
    Item:I leave to my beloved daughter Henrietta five shillings
    Item:I leave to my beloved daughter Anna five shillings
    Item:I leave and bequeath to my beloved daughter Margaret five shillings
    And lastly I institute and appoint my beloved wife Sarah Clayton and my beloved son in law Alexander Davison to be executors of this my last will and Testament.
    Signed and Sealed in presence of us
    J S KerrGeorge (His)
    Lambert Clayton Clayton (Mark)

    [Appreciation is expressed to Mrs. H. M. Harper who was able to interpret some words and letters that I had had misread.]

    The Will of Sarah Clayton
    30th October 1800 Iredell County, NC
    In the name of God Amen
    I Sarah Clayton of Iredell County in the State of North Carolina being in a bad state of health but thanks to God Amen sound mind and memory do make this my last will and testment first I resign my soul unto God who gavest to me and my Body I recommend to the dust there to be buried on a Christian and Decemberent Manner at the descretion of my Exr .
    And as touching my worldly estate I gave and Bequeath as follows vs.
    I leave and bequeath unto my son George Clayton one armd Chair
    I Leave to my son Lambert Clayton one pare stelyards
    I leave to my daughter Henrietta Davidson one spice mortor
    I leave to my daughter Hannah Neill one coffey pot,
    I leave to my daughter Ann Cook one pewter Dish I leave to my Daughter Margaret Neill one set silver tea spoons
    I leave to my grand son Lambert Oliphant one bed stopel home spun tick with the fturniture Belonging to it
    I leave to my grand Daughter Ann and Betsey Neill all my (grey) gees.
    I leave to my grand daughter Sarah Scott Neill one feather bed and furniture likewise five pounds in cash
    I leave to my grand Daughter Sarah Clayton half Dozen Delf plates.
    The remainder of my estate I leave to my daughter Margaret Neill after paying all my just Debts and funeral charges. And I likewise constitute my son-in-law Alexander Davidson and Win. Falls Exr of this my Last will and Testament Hereby publishing this and no other to be any last will and Testament in witness where of the said Sarah Clayton hath hereunto set her hand and seal this 30th day of October 1800.
    Sarah (her Mark) Clayton
    Witness present:
    James Orton
    Anguish Melnus Jurat

    George married Sara Ann DODSON about 1746 in Rowan County, North Carolina. Sara (daughter of Rev. Thomas DODSON and Elizabeth Good ROSE) was born on 27 May 1732 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in 1783 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Sara Ann DODSON was born on 27 May 1732 in Rowan County, North Carolina (daughter of Rev. Thomas DODSON and Elizabeth Good ROSE); died in 1783 in North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: GQBQ-6S5
    • _UID: 32893921220443C5A1617BF25B6BA4536FD4

    Children:
    1. Rachel CLAYTON was born on 20 Apr 1746 in Brunswick, Brunswick, Virginia, British Colonial America; died before 1785 in Lincoln, North Carolina; was buried about 1777 in [alternate death dates].
    2. 3. Rebecca CLAYTON was born in 1747 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in 1783 in North Carolina.
    3. Sarah CLAYTON was born in 1749 in Statesville, Iredell, North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 1833 in Wilson, Tennessee.
    4. Jane Henrietta CLAYTON was born on 22 Jun 1750 in Rowan, North Carolina; died about 1816 in Belfast, Marshall, Tennessee; was buried in Round Hill Cemetery, Belfast, Marshall, Tennessee.
    5. George N CLAYTON was born in 1751 in Rowan, Bladen, North Carolina; died in 1814 in Iredell, Brunswick, North Carolina.
    6. David CLAYTON was born in 1752 in Virginia; died in 1810 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
    7. Margaret CLAYTON was born about 1753 in Rowan, North Carolina; died about 1797 in North Carolina.
    8. Lambert CLAYTON was born on 22 Jun 1755 in Rising Sun, Kent, Delaware; died on 12 Jul 1828 in Buncombe, North Carolina; was buried in Jul 1828 in Pisgah Forest, Transylvania, North Carolina.
    9. Anne CLAYTON was born about 1757 in , Iredell Co., North Carolina; died between 1800 and 1803 in , Wilkes, North Carolina.
    10. Hannah CLAYTON was born about 1762 in Rowan, Bladen, North Carolina; died about 1840 in Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Duncan OLIPHANT was born in 1682 in Perthshire, Scotland (son of David OLIPHANT and Janet BARTON); died on 7 Aug 1734 in Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey; was buried in 1734 in Saint Andrews Episcopal Churchyard, Ringoes, Hunterdon, New Jersey.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LYCS-S5Z
    • Occupation: Farmer
    • _UID: 4E222F0BF1D443D9B644CF09C3587C5A4E9F

    Notes:

    The dates and associations listed are the 'most likely' although not all proven, as data is collected from many conflicting sources. Doug Goodman lists birthplace as Pentcaitland, Lothian, Scotland and date as either 1682 or 1685. James A. Willhite lists birth as 1668 in Perthsire. Willhite also lists marriage in about 1690 and immigration to US in about 1700. Gail Budda lists birth date in 1682 in Perthshire and immigration via Staten Island in about 1706.
    Listed in census of Staten Island NY in 1706, Stillwell's vol. no. 1, aged 24 yrs. Will dated Feb. 12, 1732, proved Aug. 7th, 1734 (Sect. of States Office, Trenton N.J., xxxt104 Book H.H. Page 34.
    Per: http://terisha4.tripod.com/kingreed/id9.html Duncan Oliphant was a member of the Anglican Church, and an active supporter of it even after he came to this country. He was well thought of enough to be appointed Constable of Staten Island. This indicates he was not in the same dire straits as John and Janet Gilchrist Oliphant (unproven and unlikely parents as speculated by some). He had the money to buy the property in New Jersey, though admittedly this could have come from the dowry of his wife. He named his eldest son David. Naming patterns followed in Scotland in that time period dictated that the eldest son be named after the father's father. This supports the other prevalent theory that he was the son of David Oliphant, born abt 1648 in Perthshire, Scotland, son of Sir Laurence Oliphant and his wife, Lillias Oliphant. Sir Laurence and his cousin, Lillias, married in 1634. She was the daughter of Patrick Oliphant his wife, Elizabeth. David died in 02 Feb 1717 in Edinburgh and is buried at Greyfriars Abby. I have been unable to find the name of his wife or any record of his children.
    Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Vol. II 1730-1750, Part II: Abstract of the Will of Duncan Oliphant - Written 12 Feb 1732 Proved August 7, 1734 -Amwell Township, Hunterdon Co. NJ Eldest son, David, the long gun, large Bible, and a book called the Conductor Generalis. Wife, Mary, entire estate to bring up children. Four sons--David, John, Ephraim and James. Three daughters--Margaret (wife of Thomas Gordon), Mary and Ann, the plantation where William Allen lived, when youngest daughter is aged 18. Executors - son, David, brother-in-law John Garrison,and friend Peter Praul. Friend, John Reading, trustee. Witnesses - Thomas Lake, William Job, Jacob Reeder.
    e-mail from Evylene A. Canup, 15 Dec 2001; Descendants of Walter Oliphant ; The Oliphant family can be traced back to David Oliford who came to England with his brother Stephen. He was a good son of King David I of Scotland and Secretary to the King after the rout of the forces of Matilda at Winchester in 1141. He became the earliest Judge of record in Scotland. David Oliford, died between 1190 and 1200, whose son Sir Walter Oliphant (changed spelling of name) was Lord Justice General of Scotland and Justice of Lothian, died in 1249. He married a daughter of the Earl of Strathorn, etc. etc.
    The first Oliphant I have a record of who came to the Colonies was William Oliphant who was a passenger on the "Henry & Francis" in 1685. It is generally believed that he was Duncan's brother. The "Henry & Francis" was a prison ship from Scotland. Our Colonial ancestor, Duncan Oliphant who was born 1682 in Perthshire, Scotland, the son of David Oliphant. Duncan came to New York around 1695 to 1700 and married in 1705; to Mary Garrison who was born 1686 in Scotland, the daughter of Lambert Garrison. They worshiped at the Old Dutch Church on Staten Island and the church records show that some of their children were baptized at this church. In the Census of Staten Island, New York, 1706, Stilwell's Vol. I list, Duncan Oliphant named as age 24 years. He was constable for the North Precinct, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York in 1709. Duncan moved his family in 1721-24 to East Amwell, New Jersey, where he had purchased a large tract of land in Hopewell Township, Burlington County, New Jersey (now Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey) where he was chosen Freeholder of Amwell Township. Until 1725 the Anglicans had heard services in their own houses. Then on January 22, 1725 William Lummox granted eleven acres of land to John Knowles and Duncan Oliphant in trust for an Anglican Church. Organized under Crown Charter as St. Andrew's the first church on this site was built. Today nothing remains of the original St. Andrew's but a fragment of the graveyard that may be seen next to the Old Yorke Inn in the village of Ringoes. It is said that Duncan Oliphant was buried in this graveyard.

    DNA Testing Yields More Garrison Descendants in New Jersey & New York; with further records of Johannes3 Gerritsen (Jan2 Gerrits, Gerrit1 Jansen) of Staten Island & Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey as the heretofore unknown father of John4 Garrison (say 1701? 1774) of Amwell Township, New Jersey & Staten Island, New York and the ancestor of the Garrison family of Amwell and Bethlehem Townships in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, probably including Jane (Garrison) Krusen, wife of Derrick/Richard6 Krusen (Francis5, Derrick4, Francis3, Derrick2, Garret1 Croesen) of Greenwood, NY and with insights on the brother-in-law of Johannes3 Gerritsen, Duncan Oliphant (ca. 1682? 1734) of Staten Island & Amwell Township, New Jersey," (January, February, March 2010; Volume 15, Number 1 and April, May, June 2010; Volume 15; Number 2).
    http://www.perrystreeter.com/garrison.pdf

    Entry #2
    In (Duncan Oliphant's) will? witnessed by Thomas Lake, William Job and Jacob Reeder? Duncan
    Oliphant explicitly identified John Garrison as his brother-in-law:
    I, Duncan Oliphant of the Township of Amwell? yeoman? give to my oldest son, David? in right of his primogeniture or
    birthright. My loving wife, Mary, shall have the use and sole management of all my estate, both real and personal? during her
    widowhood for the maintenance of my family and the bringing up of my children in their minority, and at her marriage or death,
    which happens first to be, my will is that the tract of land, farm or plantation where I now dwell be equally divided amongst my
    four sons, namely David, John Ephraim and James....I give and bequeath unto my three daughters, namely Margaret,10 the
    wife of Thomas Gordon, Mary and Ann, the plantation or farm wherein William Allen now dwells, to be sold when youngest
    daughter is 18, and price equally divided? As soon after decease as possible a true inventory to be taken, and the sum thereof on
    my wife's decease or marriage equally divided among my sons as above. My son, David, my brother-in-law John Garrison and
    my loving friend Peter Praull [Prall] executors, and my loving friend John Reading Trustee....in Testimony whereof I have
    hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of February 1732.11

    Taken from: http://www.perrystreeter.com/garrison.pdf (Page 3)

    The Oliphant family can be traced back back to David Oliford who came to England with his brother Stephen. He was a good son of King David I of Scotland and Secretary to the King after the rout of the forces of Matilda at Winchester in 1141. He became the earliest Judge of record in Scotland. David Oliford, died between 1190 and 1200, whose son Sir Walter Oliphant (changed spelling of name) was Lord Justice General of Scotland and Justice of Lothian, died in 1249. He married a daughter of the Earl of Strathorn, etc. etc.

    Our Colonial ancestor, Duncan Oliphant who was born 1682 in Perthshire, Scotland. They worshiped at the Old Dutch Church on Staten Island and the church records show that some of their children were baptized at this church.
    In the Census of Staten Island, New York, 1706, Stilwell's Vol. I list, Duncan Oliphant named as age 24 years. He was constable for the North Precinct, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York in 1709.
    Duncan moved his family in 1721-24 to East Amwell, New Jersey, where he had purchased a large tract of land in Hopewell Township, Burlington County, New Jersey (now Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey) where he was chosen Freeholder of Amwell Township.
    Until 1725 the Anglicans had heard services in their own houses. Then on January 22, 1725 William Lummox granted eleven acres of land to John Knowles and Duncan Oliphant in trust for an Anglican Church. Organized under Crown Charter as St. Andrew's the first church on this site was built . Today nothing remains of the original St. Andrew's but a fragment of the graveyard which may be seen next to the Old Yorke Inn in the village of Ringoes. It is said that Duncan Oliphant was buried in this graveyard.
    Duncan Oliphant made his will February 12, 1732 and is found in New Jersey Colonial Documents, Calender of Wills 1730-1750, pp. 360-361. The Will Abstract of Duncan Oliphant states:
    1732, Feb 12. OLIPHANT DUNCAN, of Amwell Township, Hunterdon Co.: will of. Wife, Mary. Eldest son, David, the long gun, large Bible and a book called the Conductor Generalis. Wife, entire estate to bring up children. Four sons-David, John, Ephraim and James. Three daughters-Margaret (wife of Thomas Gordon), Mary and Ann, the plantation where William Allen lived, when youngest daughter is aged 18.
    Executors-son, David, brother-in-law John Garrison, and friend Peter Praul. Friend, John Reading, trustee. Witnesses-Thomas Lake, William Job, Jacob Reeder. Proved August 7, 1734. Lib 3, p.425.
    Inventory (L152.14.0) included gun, books, Bibles and Testaments. Made by Thomas Lake and Daniel Seaburn. New Jersey Abstract of Wills, v. II 1730-1750, pp. 360.1.
    The old Bible he speaks of in his will was presented to the Colonial Dames Chapter in 1936 and is found in vault of New Jersey Historical Society Library, in Newark, New Jersey.
    (Records of Richmond County, NY; "A History of East Amwell, 1700-1800" pg 187-8;
    Will found Calender of Wills 1730-1750, pp.360-1; Deeds of Amwell Twp., Hunterton
    County, New Jersey and Vault of NJ History Society Library, Newark, New Jersey.)
    Children of DUNCAN OLIPHANT and MARY are:
    13.i.MARGARET13 OLIPHANT, b. April 19, 1709, Staten Island, Richmond County, New York.
    14.ii.DAVID OLIPHANT, b. March 01, 1712/13, STATEN ISLAND, RICHMOND, NEW YORK; d. September 03, 1774, OLIPHANT MILLS, BURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY.
    15.iii.JOHN OLIPHANT, b. 1715, Staten Island, New York; d. Aft. 1765, Rowan County, North Carolina.
    16.iv.EPHRIAM OLIPHANT, b. 1717, STATEN ISLAND, RICHMOND, NEW YORK; d. 1794, LOUDON COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
    17.v.JAMES OLIPHANT, b. Bet. 1719 - 1724; d. June 17, 1816.
    vi.MARY OLIPHANT, b. 1721.
    vii.ANN OLIPHANT, b. 1723.

    July 13, 2014 by Kathy Michaels Peterson

    Duncan married Mary GARRISON in Mar 1707 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York. Mary (daughter of Lambert GARRISON and Susanna MORGAN) was born in 1686 in Perthshire, Scotland; died on 7 Aug 1734 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary GARRISON was born in 1686 in Perthshire, Scotland (daughter of Lambert GARRISON and Susanna MORGAN); died on 7 Aug 1734 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LXSQ-769
    • _UID: E6E50621CB354933BFC8A123E642EDFECC57

    Notes:

    From: [email protected] Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 18:00:06 EST Duncan and Mary Garrison were married no later than 1705. They are reported in a 1706 census with a child, David. This David probably died in infancy and another David was born in 1712. Mary was not named in the will of Lambert Garrison, but probably is related, since he was a leader on Staten Island and probably got Duncan the job as constable in 1709. Supposedly David, Duncan's oldest son married an Ann Lee, daughter of William Lee.

    Children:
    1. Margaret OLIPHANT was born in 1709 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; and died.
    2. David OLIPHANT was born on 1 Mar 1712 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; died on 3 Sep 1774 in Oliphant Mills, Burlington Co., New Jersey.
    3. 4. Jonathan OLIPHANT was born in 1715 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; died in 1784 in Rowan County, North Carolina.
    4. Ephraim OLIPHANT was born in 1717 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; died in 1795 in Loudon County, Virginia.
    5. James OLIPHANT was born in 1719 in Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York; died on 17 Jun 1816 in Loudon County, Virginia.
    6. Mary OLIPHANT was born in 1721; and died.
    7. Ann OLIPHANT was born in 1723; died after 1797.
    8. Jonathan OLIPHANT was born in 1726 in Lived in Territory of New York; and died.
    9. Samuel OLIPHANT was born on 28 Jul 1728 in Glenbucket, Aberdeen, Scotland; and died.

  3. 12.  George CLAYTON was born on 6 Mar 1701 in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottingham, England; was christened on 6 Mar 1701 in Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom (son of John CLAYTON, III and Mary WOOD); died in 1767 in Brunswick, Virginia.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LDTW-RRM
    • Baptism: 6 Mar 1701, Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire, England

    George married Ann READ in King & Queen County, Virginia, British Colony. Ann (daughter of Col. Thomas READ) was born in 1708 in King Queen, Virginia; died in 1763 in Brunswick, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Ann READ was born in 1708 in King Queen, Virginia (daughter of Col. Thomas READ); died in 1763 in Brunswick, Virginia.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LZ2P-MFG

    Children:
    1. 6. George CLAYTON was born in 1723 in King & Queen, Virginia; died in 1786 in Iredell County, North Carolina.

  5. 14.  Rev. Thomas DODSON was born in 1707 in Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America (son of Thomas DODSON, Sr and Mary DURHAM); died on 21 Oct 1783 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LTX1-XJZ
    • MilitaryService: Virginia; Revolutionary War Service, Patriotic Service DAR Ancestor No. A032939
    • Occupation: ; Tobacco planter
    • _UID: 9B26CCFCA6E1405EB5C51180F2EB655651B9
    • Will: 21 Oct 1783, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Will Proved

    Notes:

    Children:

    Jane Henrietta Clayton
    1745? 1789

    Rebecca Clayton
    1747? 1783

    George III Clayton
    1751? 1814

    Rachel Clayton
    1751? 1785

    Margaret Clayton
    1753? 1797

    Lambert Clayton
    1755? 1828

    Anna Clayton

    Thomas married Elizabeth Good ROSE before 1725 in Virginia, British Colonial America. Elizabeth (daughter of John ROSE and Mary Rose BLACKERBY) was born in 1706 in Richmond, Virginia; died after 1766 in Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  Elizabeth Good ROSE was born in 1706 in Richmond, Virginia (daughter of John ROSE and Mary Rose BLACKERBY); died after 1766 in Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia.

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    • FamilySearch ID: LDY6-FCX
    • _UID: 68800B4E607D4618A2A96FC2448800B67A74

    Children:
    1. Joseph DODSON SR was born on 21 Feb 1725 in Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America; was christened on 21 Feb 1725 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America; died on 18 Nov 1773 in Halifax, Virginia, British Colonial America.
    2. Thomas DODSON was born on 3 Oct 1728 in Famham, Richmond, Virginia; was christened on 3 Oct 1728 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America; died before Mar 1816 in Hawkins, Tennessee; was buried in County Line Church Cemetery, Hawkins, Tennessee.
    3. Mary DODSON was born on 16 Jun 1730 in Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America; and died.
    4. 7. Sara Ann DODSON was born on 27 May 1732 in Rowan County, North Carolina; died in 1783 in North Carolina.
    5. Elizabeth DODSON was born on 27 May 1732 in North Farnham Parish Richmond, Virginia, British Colonial America; was christened on 27 May 1732 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia; died on 21 Jul 1794 in North Farnham, Virginia.
    6. Alice DODSON was born about 1734 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, British Colonial America; died on 16 Sep 1792 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; was buried in Virginia.
    7. Rev William DODSON was born about 1737 in Prince William, Virginia, British Colonial America; died in Apr 1832 in Iredell, North Carolina; was buried in Apr 1832 in Three Forks Baptist Church Cemetery, Wautagua, Taylorsville, North Carolina.
    8. George DODSON was born in 1740 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, British Colonial America; died about 1816 in Pittsylvania, Virginia.
    9. Rosanna Rhoda DODSON was born about 1744 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; died in 1821 in Pittsylvania, Virginia.
    10. Jesse DODSON was born on 22 Nov 1752 in Halifax, Virginia, British Colonial America; died on 22 Nov 1843 in Riceville, McMinn, Tennessee; was buried in Nov 1843 in Matlock Cemetery, Athens, McMinn, Tennessee.