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257. Thomas[10] Antram Sr. (John, 312) (A968). Born, 30 Sep 1686, in

Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ[199]. Died, 1739 in Burlington, NJ.

Birth(2): 30 Nov 1686, in Northampton, Burlington Co., NJ[104]. Death(2): circa

1732[104]. Prob of Est: 5 Jan 1732/3 (??) in Springfield Twp, Burlington Co.,

NJ[104].

According to E. Acklin, Thomas received 371 acres from his father 7 Apr 1718. He was constable for Springfield 1718, Freeholder 1723-1729, Overseer of Highways 1724, and a commissioner who laid out the road from Mt. Holly to Mansfield, N.J. 1726-1727.

From Records of the Burlington Monthly Meeting of Friends: "Thomas ye sonn of John & frances Antram was Borne 3th ninth mo of yeare 1686 witness Ann Bankhus, Lisea Hornor, Ann Butcher."

Thomas, of Springfield, Burlington County, New Jersey, left a will dated 24 Nov. 1732. To Isaac-At 21, 150 acres of land from Thomas' plantation that he purchased from his father, John Antram, when he reaches 21. Isaac to pay brother John £15, half when he reaches 21 and the rest in two years. This land had a new brick house on it and adjoined land of his brother Isaac, and Nathan Folwell. His wife- rooms in the brick house "to enjoy." Daniel- 8 acres purchased from Daniel Smith, and 81 acres of Thomas' plantation, known as "Barkers land" and adjoining Nathan Folwell's. Daniel also to pay John as above. Thomas-8 acres of meadow purchased from Josiah Smith and remainder of plantation including buildings thereon where Thomas now dwells. Also to pay John in the same manner. Martha- £10, Mary and Rachel- £10 apiece at 21. If any of three sons above dies before 21, portion to go to youngest son John, if daughters do not reach 21, money shared equally among survivors. Wife- use of land until sons severally reach 21. Sarah and Isaac Antram, executors.

He married Sarah Zelley (258) (A969), 2 Mar 1714/5 in Phila. Mon.

Mtg., PA. Marriage(2): 2 May 1715, in Philadelphia, PA[104]. Children:

i. Martha[9] Antram. Born, 16 Jan 1715/6 (??). Birth(2): 1718, in

Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ. She married, first, John

Osborn, 16 Jan 1735/6[104]. She married, second, John Day

Branson, 6 Dec 1748, in NJ. Marriage(2): 6 Feb 1748/9, in

Burlington Co., NJ[104].

ii. Mary Antram. Born, circa 1718, in Burlington, NJ. Died, before

1782. Birth(2): 1720, in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co.,

NJ[104]. She married Solomon Shinn, 1732.

iii. Isaac Antram. Born, circa 1719, in Burlington, NJ. Died, 18 May

1760, in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co., NJ[104]. Birth(2):

1716[104]. He married Ann Crosher, 1742, in Burlington M.M., NJ,

9mo. 24[209].

iv. Daniel Antram. Born, 6 Aug 1721. Died, 3 May 1819, in VA[104].

Birth(2): 6 Oct 1721, in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co.,

NJ[104]. He married Susanna Weaver, 30 Jan 1758, in Burlington,

NJ.

v. John Antram. Born, 1722. Died, 25 Oct 1826. He married Elizabeth

Foster, 10 Jan 1753, in Burlington, NJ.

211 vi. Thomas Antram.

vii. Rachel Antram. Born, 1724, in Springfield Twp., Burlington Co.,

NJ[104]. She married John Crosher, 1742, in Burlington M.M., NJ,

4 mo. 2[209].