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The following data is extracted from Herbert Family Papers.
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Thomas Morford.” (See N. J. Archives First series, vo1, XXI, p. 26.) This tract he later sold to Robert Hamilton, (Ibid. p. 296.) This was subject to quit rents from Mar. 35, 1670.
1688, May 10, Patent to Thomas Harbur at Middletown for 140 acres there; S. E. Benjamin Devell, S. John Job, S. W. Ashtone, W. unsurveyed land and James Grover, N .E. James Ashtone, Richard Davis, John Jobs and the Bay. (Ibid. p. 140.) d. 1690, May 6. Deed from Themes Herbert to John Throckmorton, both Middletown, a portion of land bought of Stephen Arnold of Rhode Island. (Ibid. p. 177.) 1698. Nov. 11. He was made overseer to the poor according to the Old Town Book Of Middletown. See Stillwe1l’s Hist. & Gen, Misc. V. 2, p. 189.
In 1685 he owed 10s. quit rents, according to Gawin Lewries account (Ibid. p. 419. ) No excuses offered. Both he and his brother Francis seem to have been “conscientious objectors” to paying quit-rents. In fact, most of the inhabitants of Middletown were, and there is much to be said on their side. From all accounts a great deal was said, and done, at the time and in a very turbulent manner. However, the Herberts seem to have taken things with aristocratic calm. I have been unable to find a record of any one of them being put in “jail” or even fined for rioting. They simply ignored quit rents.
Thomas Herbert died Dec. 4, 1721. No will on record.
Thomas Herbert’s Children
5. Thomas Herbert b. Oct. 27, 1694
6. Mary Herbert b. Jan. 30, 1697; No further trace.
7. Richard Herbert b, Jan. 22, 1698;
8. Jonathan Herbert b. Nov.1699; No further trace.
9. Daniel Herbert b. April 3, 1701
This is not a copy of a Bible record, but of notes scattered through an account book which apparently belonged to Jonathan Herbert of Middletown, a grandson of Thomas, and probably the one who made the earlier entries. The copy was made by Mr. Herbert D. Lloyd, Feb. 13 893, and he furnished my mother with a copy. The book was then in the possession of Mr. W. J. Corlies, at Red Bank.
Source: Herbert Family Papers
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