JACKSON- Francis Jackson, carpenter, bought, in 1675, Hugh Dikeman's share of land. He was attorney for Christopher Allmy 1684. In 1686 a warrant for land was granted by Proprietors to Francis Jackson; also January, 1687, for 179 acres and March, 1687, for 100 acres. In 1694 he bought land of Hannaniah Gifford. He was court crier 1683-4. In 1696, he was witness to a deed between Thomas Cook and Thomas Webley. He d. about 1698, as in that year Samuel Leonard was administrator to his estate. He left children William, Mary, Elizabeth aged 12 years and Francis Jackson, Jr., aged 13 months. It is probable that his wife died shortly before he did as the last named child was given to the care of Francis Borden and Jane his wife, and the administrator was directed to pay for its care; the dau. Elizabeth was also given in care of Francis Borden, who may have been related. The son William was placed with George Allen to learn the weaver's trade; the dau. Mary was placed with John Worthly and Elizabeth his wife. Francis had bequest in will of Francis Borden, 1703. In old Shrewsbury township, among taxpayers in 1764 were Benjamin Jackson, William Jackson and son, and William Jackson, Jr. In 1776 Henry and Richard Jackson lived in Freehold. Edwin Jackson, an aged citizen of Toms River, who lived at one time on the Salter place on the bay, d. Oct. 30, 1883, a. 93 years. In 1815, March 21, Joseph Salter and w. Rachel deeded this land to Nathaniel Jackson, Edwin Jackson and Joseph Jackson for $6,500, beginning at mouth of Dillon's Island Creek, along Toms River 65 chains, refers to Ezekiel's Creek; one thousand acres; also one-third of a swamp; refers to house where one Stout lives, formerly James Mott's. In Massachusetts there was and is a Jackson family of considerable prominence. The history and genealogy of the family which has been published and the name Francis occurs in this family in almost every generation. On Long Island a Jackson family, of which Robert Jackson of Southold, 1643, was the founder, has been quite noted. A sketch of this family is given in Thompson's History of Long Island, vol. 2, p. 37. William Jackson is named in Court records 1716 to 1718 and thereabouts. His eldest dau. is referred to in John Hulett's will 1736. In 1698 a Jackson came into court and chose George Curlies his guardian; his first name is not clearly written in court records, but it was probably Hugh, and the date being the same year that Francis Jackson d., leads to the inference that he was the eldest son of the last named. In 1719 Hugh Jackson bought land from Nicholas Brown, of Burlington county, "his loving brother-in-law," land in Monmouth, then occupied by said Jackson. Brown had formerly lived in Monmouth. He is also called brother-in-law by Nicholas Potter in a deed 1729. Another Hugh Jackson of a succeeding generation, and w. Mary, had children: Hugh, b. March 25, 1754, d. Feb. 12, 1834; William, Peter, Isaac, Joseph, Mary and Mercy. This line has been preserved.

JACOB- Thomas Jacob and w. had patent for 120 acres from Proprietors in 1676 in Shrewsbury. Jacob Jacobs had a sawmill and owned land about 1760 near Toms River. Jacob's Branch may have derived its name from him. In 1764 Honce Jacobs was taxed in old Shrewsbury township. Jacob Jacobs was an overseer of Speedwill sawmill on East Branch of Wading River. Jacob Jacobs in 1761, bought land in Toms River on east side of Doctors Long Swamp, "which vents into Toms River at west end of Dillon's Island." Jacobs' saw-mill is named about same time. His line of land and mill are frequently referred to. In 1764, Honce Jacobs was taxed in old Shrewsbury township. Jacob Jacobs probably went to Wading River, as in 1779, one Jacob Jacob was overseer of Speedwell sawmill, owned by Benjamin Randolph. Jake's branch is named in surveys 1761, and frequently thereafter, and is called Jacobs' branch in a survey 1815. The first mentioned of the name Jacobs was Thomas and wife who had from proprietors one hundred and twenty acres in 1676. The founder of the Falkinburg family, Henry Jacobs Falkinburg, was sometimes called Henry Jacobs and in some ancient records Jacobs was given as his surname.

JAMES- William James was one of the original purchasers of the lands in Monmouth of the Indians. In December, 1667, he sold to William Reape his half share for twenty pounds sheeps' wool and 35s. in other pay equal to pork and beef at current prices. He was of Portsmouth, R.I.. where he was a freeman 1655. He was a son of Thomas James, one of the founders of the first baptist Society in America; the one at Providence, 1638, and was called "loving friend and brother" by Roger Williams; it is said he became an ordained preacher. His son William, named above, did not come to Monmouth. The first of this name who settled in Monmouth county was Richard James, who is named 1690 as a witness to a deed. In 1696 and 1701 he bought land of Thomas Hilborne and w. In 1701 he bought land of John Bowde. In 1717 he sold land to John Taylor. The deeds show that he lived in Freehold. Robert James is named 1700. The name Robert was handed down in this family for several generations. In 1776 Robert James was a large property holder in Freehold, taxed for 318 acres of land and sixty-four horses and cattle, and a Robert was a sergeant in the Revolution. In 1800 Robert James of Monmouth bought land of Lydia Laird. The same year Robert James of West Winsor, Middlesex county, bought land of Lewis Robins and w. Sarah. In 1796 John and Joseph James were executors of Richard James. Robert James was deceased in 1800, and his executor was Benjamin Jackson. In 1800 Robert James and w. May, sold land to David Brotherton, of "Winsor, Middlesex county." Members of this family left the county shortly after the Revolution, The History of Washington county, Pa., says (p. 961) "Richard James, of Upper Freehold, N.J., purchased of Gabriel Cox, April 20, 1786, 505 acres of land," etc.

JEFFREY- Francis Jeffrey and Thorlough Swiney, in 1676, bought land at Deale in Monmouth county, of Thomas Potter, which they shortly after sold back to Potter. In 1679 Francis Jeffrey had a warrant for 120 acres of land at Deale from Proprietors. In 1681 he received another patent and in 1685 he bought land of Robert Turner, a Proprietor. In 1688 in a deed his residence is given as in Shrewsbury township. Francis Jeffrey was married to Ann Worth, 2d of 12th month, 1680, at house of Eliakim Wardell in Shrewsbury by Friends' ceremony. Among marriages recorded at Freehold are the following: Deborah Jeffrey. m. Samuel Reynolds, Jr., Nov. 4, 1799; Jesse Jeffrey was m. to Alice Rogers April 30, 1800. The late Judge Job F. Randolph m. Margaret, dau. of William Jeffrey, of Potter's Creek, now Bayville. This William Jeffrey m. Margaret Child. Jeffrey is a Rhode Island name. Robert Jeffreys was one of the original settlers of that province 1638 and was treasurer 1640. He may be the same Robert Jeffries who with w. Elizabeth, came to this country in May 1635, in the ship Elizabeth and Ann, at which time Robert was 30 years old and his w. 27 years. About the first Jeffrey or Jeffries who came to this country was William, who was at Salem, Mass., 1628. He lived at Jeffries' Creek, now called Manchester, near Salem. A notice of him is given in Collections of Essex County, Mass., Historical Collections, vol. 1, p. 196. The name, Wm. Jeffrey or Jeffries, subsequently, in 1664, is found among members of Rhode Island Legislature. The name is variously given as Jeffrey, Jeffries, Jefferay and Jeoffreys. Among taxpayers in Shrewsbury 1764, were Daniel, Francis, John, Lewis, Richard and Thomas Jeffrey.

JERNEY, JORNEY- John Jerney of Manasquan, Shrewsbury township, made will dated Dec. 6, 1731, proved Dec. 5, 1738. He named w. Elizabeth and three sons. In 1764 he was taxed in old Shrewsbury township.

JERSON- John Jerson had a warrant for land 1679 and in 1681.

JENKINS- John Jenkins of Sandwich, in Plymouth Colony, was among those who contributed to buy the land of the Indians, 1667, and he was awarded a share. He was an active Quaker and in 1659, was, among others, frequently fined for adherence to his faith and had property levied on and sold to pay fines. His name is frequently mentioned in New England local histories. Job Jenkins, in 1687, had 100 acres of land in Monmouth of Proprietors. He had w. Hannah and a dau. Susanna, b. in Shrewsbury 15th of 9th month, 1684. He d. 11th of 7th month, 1637.

JENNINGS- John Jennings is named in court records June, 1689. The first of this name in New England was John Jennings who came in ship Ann to Plymouth in 1623 and had lot number five among original settlers in that historic place. The first of the Jennings family was Henry, who came to this country in 1677, in the ship Kent, and was one of the original settlers of Burlington. This Henry Jennings left five children. The descendants of Henry and Thomas are quite numerous in New Jersey and elsewhere.

JEWELL, JUEL- William Juel was a grand juror 1715. John Jewell was taxed for 169 acres in Freehold, 1776.

JONES- Robert Jones is the first of this name in Monmouth records. He was assigned town lot number thirty-three at Middletown in Dec. 1670. It would seem that he was of New York. Thomas Jones was a taxpayer 1731, in Upper Freehold, and Christopher Jones in Shrewsbury, 1764. John Jones was m. to Elizabeth Ferguson, July 10th, 1803, by Amos Pharo of Stafford.

JOB, JOBS- The first Job in Monmouth was John, named Sept. 1670, in court proceedings. The constable, Edward Smith, complained that John Job refused to aid him in watching drunken Indians and that the said Job said "What a divell have I to do with you or his majesty either?" and when others laid hold of him at the constable's command, he said "A plague confound you all." To which Job pleaded he knew not that Smith was constable. He was himself appointed constable 1675. In 1676 he had a patent for 120 acres of land from Proprietors, and George Job had also a patent for 120 acres. In records at Trenton it is said that John Jobs had in 1685, servants imported, viz: Archibald Campbell, John Moore and E. Danboro. John Job, probably second of the name, m. Rachel, dau. of Peter Wilson, who refers to her in his will. In July, 1720, letters of administration on the estate of James Jobs were granted to William Jobs, of Middletown. Richard Jobs (second?) of Freehold, in will dated March 10, 1726, proved Oct. 5, 1727, named w. Catharine; sons George, John, Samuel and William; daughters Mary, Rachel and Catharine. Executors, w. Catharine and brother Samuel. In 1721 William Job sold land to John Mott, carpenter.

JOHNSTONE, JOHNSTON, JOHNSON- James Johnstone and John Johnstone brothers, are frequently named in Freehold records. John was president of the court at Shrewsbury 1691; the next year he deeded land to Thomas Wainright. It is supposed that James and John Johnstone were sons of John Johnstone of Ochiltree, Scotland; James was denounced May, 1684, for aiding in a rebellion and he escaped to this country. He first settled near Spotswood, to which it is presumed he gave the name as he had resided in Spotswoode, in Scotland. He d. about 1698. Dr. Johnstone and descendants are noticed in Whitehead's History of Perth Amboy. In 1687, August 4th, John Johnston, of Middletown, was appointed Chief Ranger of Monmouth county and his appointment was recorded at Perth Amboy. Benjamin Johnson was one of the earliest settlers at Toms River whose name has been preserved. His residence is referred to in old surveys about 1741. In old Shrewsbury township among taxyayers in 1764 were: Benjamin, James, Hendrick, Elisha, David, Ezekiel, Luke and Joseph Johnson or Johnston. In Middletown, 1761, among taxpayers were: Harman, Garret, John, Jacob, Lambert, Matthias and Skilton Johnson. David Johnson of Stafford, sold land in 1800 to Luke Courtenay.

JOLLY, JOLLEY- William Jolly m. Jean, dau. of Richard Watson and both are named in Watson's will 1736. Another William Jolley of a succeeding generation, and w. Hannah had dau. Sarah, born about 1780, who d. Feb. 10, 1806.

JUDAH- Samuel Judah is named in a deed of Catharine Huddy 1774; he was then of New York. He had children, eldest Benjamin S., merchant of New York; Cary, late of New York, but settled in Freehold, 1789, as a merchant, Amelia, Sarah and Rebecca.