Historic References to Fulkard Fulkerson

Based on his name, age and family location, he is probably the "Folkert Folkerson" who lived in the Peapack Patent area of New Jersey and was mentioned in the journals of Andrew Johnston:

June 12, 1753 - "Henry Sloan came to me about buying the lot formerly leased by Leslie to Vosler, now in possession of Folkert Folkerson."

October 11, 1754 - "Mrs. Willet of Middletown ... purchased a lot in Peapack Patent, joining to the widow Graham's, on which Folkert Folkerts lives."

"Agreed with Mrs. Willet and her son for the lot at £3 per acre. ... I wrote by them to Folkers, acquainting him I had Sold the lott; also desired him soone to pay his rent."

"Peapack Patent, Tenants whose leases expire 25 Mar 1773: Lot #23 (part of) - Philip Fulkerson, £8; Lot #30 - Fulkert Fulkerson, £10."

April 1, 1755 - "Met Folker Folkerson at Brunswick, who lives on lott I agreed to sell to Mrs. Willet."

April 9, 1755 - "Eli'thtown. Yesterday Folker Folker came to me, says Sutton's keeping the place is a great disappointment to him, offers to buy it. I promised to sell it to him at £3 per acre in 3 pay'ts, provided he could make the first pay't. or give sufficient security for it."

"Went to Folker Folkerson on one of Leslie's lotts - he is to speak with his father living at Middlebush & let me know whether they will purchase or not."

(Note: Basic life info from this source includes some slightly different data: b. January 16, 1726/27 in Brunswick, Middlesex Co., New Jersey, Dutch Reformed Church, m. Maria BOGART by 1750, d. 1797 in Kentucky.)

2012-07-17 21:46:36 RBaxter

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