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Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift3,1,2 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth3,1,2 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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30 Jun 2021

Christening*	Christoffel was christened on 6 August 1681 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.4,2,1,5
Marriage*	He married Sarah Druith, daughter of Morgan Druith and Cassandra Lnu, on 7 April 1704 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England.6,5,2,7,8
Death*	Christoffel died before 21 February 1743. Based on New Castle Co, DE, Orphan Court records this date mentioning his younger "orphan" children.5

Children with Sarah Druith:

Leonard Vandegrift+2,5,7 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750 Jacob Vandegrift5 b. c 1712 Abraham Vandegrift5 b. c 1725/26 John Vandegrift5 b. 1729

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Rebecca Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift3,1,4 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth3,1,5 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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8 Mar 2025

Christening*	Rebecca was christened on 15 December 1683 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.6,7,1
Marriage*	She married Albertus Gerritz "Albert" Van Sandt from 8 September 1704 to 8 November 1704 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Find A Grave claims 08 Nov 1704 citing Barbara A. Barth, "The Van Sant Family of New Utrecht and Bucks Co., Pennsylvania", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol.127, no. 3, p. 129 (1996): 127:136. The Davis History of Bucks County also says 08 Nov. But Historical Society and Compiiled Marriages say 08 Sep.      FamilySearch (MKXM-RVC) claims Garret Stoffelse Vanzant Sr was a son of Albert & Rebecca but the baptismal sources cited shows Garret's father's name as Jacob, not Albert.8,9,10,11
Death*	Rebecca died before 16 December 1751. Her husband Albert named a wife Sarah in his will of this date.2

Children with Albertus Gerritz "Albert" Van Sandt:

Elizabeth Van Sandt+2 b. 3 Oct 1705, d. a 10 Dec 1751 Leonard Van Sandt2 b. 5 Sep 1707, d. b 10 Dec 1751 Harmanus Van Sandt2 d. a 10 Dec 1751 James Van Sandt2 d. b 10 Dec 1751 John Van Sandt12 d. a 10 Dec 1751 Garret Stoffelse Van Sandt Sr13 Christian "Christina" Van Sandt12 d. b 10 Dec 1751 Rebecca Van Sandt12 d. a 10 Dec 1751 Ann Van Sandt12 d. a 10 Dec 1751

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Abraham Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift3,1 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth3,1 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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4 May 2023

Christening*	Abraham was christened on 4 July 1686 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.3,4,1
Death*	Abraham died before 18 December 1691. King says he died young, "probably prior to the birth of his brother Abram who apparently was a namesake".2

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Anneken Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift3,1,4 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth3,1,4 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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27 Apr 2024

Christening*	Anneken was christened on 7 April 1689 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.5,1
Death*	Anneken died before 12 June 1695. King writes, "d. young probably prior to the birth of her sister Annetje who apparently was a namesake." Streeter's analysis of probable husband, if true, obviously contradicts King. See ResearchNote below.2,6
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 5 April 2020 re Rootsweb's VANDERGRIFT-L Archives. That website no longer exists. In it, Streeter writes, "probably m. Jacob Hagwot. Jacob and Hannah Haughhead of Makefield, Bucks Co., PA are included in the 1743 deed of Leonard-2 Van der Grift".      Cox claims she married Andrew Duow but King responds, "Davis's 1905 article cited earlier stated that Anneken married Andrew Douw but this was disputed by Lewis Cook in "The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record," Vol. 64, pp. 410-12 (year 1933.)"

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Abram "Abraham" Vandegrift¹

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift1 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth2 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

Last Edited

5 May 2023

Birth*	Abram, son of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, was born before 18 December 1691.1
Baptism	Abram was baptized on 18 December 1691 at Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, New England. Bicking's date is 04 Jul 1686. Cox gives a baptism date for Abram (whom he calls Abraham) same as King gives for Abraham (who Cox doesn't list at all). Randolph's date is 18 October, citing "Brkn:163". He says "this child omitted in original article".1,3,4,5
Marriage*	He married Maritje Tryntje "Mary" Van Sandt on 17 October 1716 at Presbyterian Church in Abington, Philadelphia (now Montgomery) Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. US & Int'l provides only year 1716 and state of PA. Two other children alleged by Bicking were Christina and Mary.6,3,1,5
Estate-Probate	Abram "Abraham" Vandegrift was the administrator of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift's estate at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, on 10 February 1725; The date is 18 Feb according to Cox. Abram was also an heir having "inherited Bucks Co., Pa. lands" from Leendert.7,4
Estate-Probate*	Abram's will was probated at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, on 13 March 1748. Randolph writes, "Administration...was granted to Mary and Leonard Vandegrift with Folkert Vandegrift, as surety", citing "Bucks Co. Adm. Bk. A. p. 22". It's unclear which Mary, Leonard, and Folkert he's referring to. King's date is 16 March. PA Wills provides year only.8,5,1
Death*	Abram died in March 1748 in Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Cox writes that Abram "inherited Bucks Co., Pa., lands, and d. there Feb. 20, 1781".3,1,4

Children with Maritje Tryntje "Mary" Van Sandt:

Abraham Vandegrift+9 b. 1720 Jemima Vandegrift9 b. b 1728 Leonard Vandegrift+9 b. 1726, d. b 20 May 1788 Garret Vandegrift9 b. b 1728, d. b 3 Sep 1806

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Annetje "Anna" Vandegrift¹

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift2,1,3 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth2,1,4 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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6 May 2023

Christening*	Annetje was christened on 12 June 1695 at Reformed Dutch Church in Brooklyn, New York, New England.5,1
Marriage*	She married Cornelius King, son of Pieter de Coninck II and Anna Calet, on 22 October 1715 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Issue: Cornelius Jr., Catherine, and Christian King; Cox has pencilled in margin a date of 22 Dec 1715.6,7,8
Death*	Annetje died before 11 March 1739/40. King writes, "she subsequently died prior to 11 March 1739/40 when Cornelius King was listed on a deed of that date as having a (presumably second) wife named Mary"; on p. 1515 King writes, "d. apparently prior to 7 Dec 1743 whe she was not mentioned in a Bucks Co., Pa. deed of that date in which the heirs of her father were involved in settling part of his property".9

Children with Cornelius King:

Cornelius King Jr.10 b. b 1727 Catherine King11 b. b 7 Dec 1743 Christian King+12 b. b 1730, d. a 17 Nov 1786

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Elizabeth Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift3,2 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth3 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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8 May 2023

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, was born circa 1696. No record of her baptism according to Randolph and King; Cox says she was born 8 Oct 1691 in Brooklyn, as does the Doramus tree at Ancestry, without citation naturally.4,1
Marriage*	She married Francis Kroesen on 23 March 1716 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Issue per King, citing baptismal records at Abington and Bensalem-Neshaminy in Bucks Co.: Elizabeth, Derrick, Leonard, Jacob, and Francis Kroesen; Cox gives marriage date of 23 May 1711.1,4,2
Estate-Will	Elizabeth was named executrix and an heir in the will of Francis Kroesen, her husband, dated 1 May 1756 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England.5
Death*	Elizabeth died before 3 July 1756. She apparently not named in husband's will probated 3 Jul 1756. The Doramus tree at Ancestry claims without citation 1789 in New Castle.1

Children with Francis Kroesen:

Elizabeth Kroesen+6 b. 13 Aug 1717 Derrick Kroesen6 b. b 5 Feb 1718, d. b 2 Nov 1805 Leonard Kroesen6 b. 4 Sep 1720 Jacob Kroesen6 b. 4 Sep 1722 Francis Kroesen II6 b. 9 Aug 1724 Abraham Kroesen6 Garret Kroesen6 Benjamin Kroesen6 Johannus Kroesen7,6 b. 17 Dec 1738

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Christian Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift3,4 b. 19 Dec 1655, d. 1725
Mother	Styntje (Christina) Elsworth3,5 b. 11 Feb 1657, d. b 6 Oct 1721

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8 May 2023

Birth*	Christian, daughter of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, was born circa 1697. Based on marriage possibly as early as 1710s; there is no record of her baptism.2
Marriage*	She married Francois "Francis" King Sr., son of Pieter de Coninck II and Anna Calet, circa 1710.6,7
Estate-Will	Christian was named an executrix in the will of Francois "Francis" King Sr., as wife, dated 31 August 1745 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.8,7,9
Residence*	Christian resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 16 August 1765.10
Estate-Will*	Christian Vandegrift left a will dated 16 August 1765 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, sons Francis and Leonard being named executors. Daughters Ann and Christian were also named.10
Death*	Christian died before 24 December 1778 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England.10
Burial	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware.11
Estate-Probate*	Christian's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, on 24 December 1778.10

Children with Francois "Francis" King Sr.:

Catherine King+12 b. bt 1720 - 1740, d. b 22 May 1799 Francis King II+13 b. c 1720, d. b 9 Dec 1794 Leonard King10,14 b. c 1720, d. b 13 Nov 1786 Peter King+14 b. c 1720, d. fr 24 Feb 1801 - 21 May 1805 Christian King+10,15 b. c 1725, d. b 27 Apr 1776 Ann King+10,16 b. bt 1737 - 1742, d. 20 May 1793 Rebecca King+17 b. c 1738, d. 17 Aug 1803

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Rebecca Lnu^1,2

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21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Rebecca was born circa 1687, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married Jacob Vandegrift Sr., son of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, in 1707. King says Jacob m2 Sarah Lnu and son Leonard's christening record supports that. Cox says Rebecca survived him; this may not be a contradiction, but divorce would be unlikely. FSTrees lists 14 children of Jacob & Sarah but provides citation only for Leonard, so I'm sticking w/ King's list.1,2
Death*	Rebecca died after 1754. Although she was not mentioned in Jacob's will dated 12 Apr 1750, Cox says she survived him and m2 Jacobus Van Zandt.2

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Sarah Druith^1,2,3

Father	Morgan Druith3 b. c 1655
Mother	Cassandra Lnu3 b. c 1660

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8 Apr 2020

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Morgan Druith and Cassandra Lnu, was born circa 1684, date estimated.2
Marriage*	She married Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift, son of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, on 7 April 1704 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England.4,2,1,3,5

Children with Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift:

Leonard Vandegrift+1,2 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750 Jacob Vandegrift2 b. c 1712 Abraham Vandegrift2 b. c 1725/26 John Vandegrift2 b. 1729

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Albertus Gerritz "Albert" Van Sandt^1,2

Last Edited

3 May 2023

Baptism*	Albertus was baptized from 13 March 1681 to 13 May 1681 in Midwoud (aka Flatbush), Long Island, New York, New England, son of Garret Van Sandt & his wife Lisbet Cornelius (King), aka Gerrit Stoffelszen and Lysbeth Cornelis (Find A Grave ). King gives the location as Flatbush, Find A Grave as Midwoud. Same place according to Theodora.com. Also variously known as Midwout and Medwoud.      The sources can't agree on 13 March or 13 May. The relatively more primary sources favor 13 May.1,2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Rebecca Vandegrift, daughter of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, from 8 September 1704 to 8 November 1704 at First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Find A Grave claims 08 Nov 1704 citing Barbara A. Barth, "The Van Sant Family of New Utrecht and Bucks Co., Pennsylvania", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol.127, no. 3, p. 129 (1996): 127:136. The Davis History of Bucks County also says 08 Nov. But Historical Society and Compiiled Marriages say 08 Sep.      FamilySearch (MKXM-RVC) claims Garret Stoffelse Vanzant Sr was a son of Albert & Rebecca but the baptismal sources cited shows Garret's father's name as Jacob, not Albert.3,4,5,1
LandDeal	They and Jacob purchased 500 acres of land and 100 acres of marsh "if to be had", from Commissioners of Property, by grant, in New Castle County on 16 March 1708.6,7
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Sarah Lnu between 1743 and 1751. Find A Grave cites Barbara A. Barth, "The Van Sant Family of New Utrecht and Bucks Co., Pennsylvania", New York Genealogical & Biographical Record Vol.127, no. 3, p. 129 (1996): 127:136.8,9,1,2
Estate-Will*	Albertus Gerritz "Albert" Van Sandt left a will dated 10 December 1751 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, naming his wife Sarah and son Harmanus heirs and co-executors. Other heirs included sons Garret and John, daughters Christian Dushane, Rebekah Marteen, Elizabeth Louden and Ann Borom.8,10
Death*	Albertus died from 10 December 1751 to 11 January 1753, date range bracketed by his will and probate.10,1
Burial	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides some bio information but no headstone photo.11
Estate-Probate*	Albertus's will was proved and probate started at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), on 11 January 1753.8,10

Children with Rebecca Vandegrift:

Elizabeth Van Sandt+8,2 b. 3 Oct 1705, d. a 10 Dec 1751 Leonard Van Sandt8,2 b. 5 Sep 1707, d. b 10 Dec 1751 Harmanus Van Sandt8,2 d. a 10 Dec 1751 James Van Sandt8,2 d. b 10 Dec 1751 John Van Sandt8,12 d. a 10 Dec 1751 Garret Stoffelse Van Sandt Sr8 Christian "Christina" Van Sandt8,12 d. b 10 Dec 1751 Rebecca Van Sandt8,12 d. a 10 Dec 1751 Ann Van Sandt8,12 d. a 10 Dec 1751

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Maritje Tryntje "Mary" Van Sandt¹

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5 May 2023

Birth*	Maritje was born circa 1696, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married Abram "Abraham" Vandegrift, son of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, on 17 October 1716 at Presbyterian Church in Abington, Philadelphia (now Montgomery) Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. US & Int'l provides only year 1716 and state of PA. Two other children alleged by Bicking were Christina and Mary.2,3,1,4
Estate-Will*	Maritje Tryntje "Mary" Van Sandt left a will dated 12 February 1749 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, naming her eldest son Leonard as executor and mentioning her sons Abraham and Garret and daughter Jemima.5
Death*	Maritje died before 3 March 1749.1
Estate-Probate*	Maritje's will was proved at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, on 3 March 1749.5,1

Children with Abram "Abraham" Vandegrift:

Abraham Vandegrift+5 b. 1720 Jemima Vandegrift5 b. b 1728 Leonard Vandegrift+5 b. 1726, d. b 20 May 1788 Garret Vandegrift5 b. b 1728, d. b 3 Sep 1806

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Capt. David Stewart Craven^1,2

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21 Apr 2023

Birth*	David was born on 28 July 1802, s/o Thomas & Mary (Aspril) Craven.1,2
Marr-Bond	Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 28 February 1831 at New Castle Co., Delaware.3,4
Marriage*	He married Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, daughter of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, on 1 March 1831. Susannah Vandegrift mentions only three children - Mary J, Thos J and John Craven.5,2
Census1850*	David and Rebecca appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 27 July 1850, as 48 yo farmer David S & 38 yo R J Craven. Their children Mary Jane, Thomas Jenkins and John Vandegrift were listed as living with them, along with two black persons.6
Census1860	David and Rebecca appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 15 June 1860, as 57 yo David S & 43 yo Rebecca J Craven. Their children Mary Jane and John Vandegrift were listed as living with them, as well as two servants.7
Death*	David died on 17 February 1862 at age 59. David apparently died intestate. The inventory of his assets is recorded in Delaware Wills & Probate Records, 1676-1971.2,8
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside his wife. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1,2

Children with Rebecca Jane Vandegrift:

Mary Jane Craven9,2 b. 4 Dec 1831, d. 17 Feb 1878 John Edwin Craven2 b. c 1835, d. c 1835 Thomas Jenkins Craven+2 b. 29 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1922 John Vandegrift Craven10,11 b. 18 Jun 1840, d. 2 Nov 1919

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Francis Kroesen^1,2,3

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7 May 2023

Baptism*	Francis was baptized on 11 September 1689 in New York City, New York, New England.1
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Vandegrift, daughter of Leendert Jacobse "Leonard" Vandegrift and Styntje (Christina) Elsworth, on 23 March 1716 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. Issue per King, citing baptismal records at Abington and Bensalem-Neshaminy in Bucks Co.: Elizabeth, Derrick, Leonard, Jacob, and Francis Kroesen; Cox gives marriage date of 23 May 1711.1,4,2
Estate-Will*	Francis Kroesen left a will dated 1 May 1756 at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, appointing his wife and sons as executors. Named persons in the will included wife Elizabeth, children Elizabeth (Slaght), Leonard and Derrick, grandchildren John, Christian and Catherine Slaght.5
Death*	Francis died in 1756.1
Estate-Probate*	Francis's will was probated at Bucks Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, on 3 July 1756.5,1

Children with Elizabeth Vandegrift:

Elizabeth Kroesen+6 b. 13 Aug 1717 Derrick Kroesen6 b. b 5 Feb 1718, d. b 2 Nov 1805 Leonard Kroesen6 b. 4 Sep 1720 Jacob Kroesen6 b. 4 Sep 1722 Francis Kroesen II6 b. 9 Aug 1724 Abraham Kroesen6 Garret Kroesen6 Benjamin Kroesen6 Johannus Kroesen7,6 b. 17 Dec 1738

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Marinus King¹

Father	Francois "Francis" King Sr.1 b. 18 Nov 1676, d. b 7 May 1753
Mother	Fnu Ford-Vandegrift1

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8 Sep 2021

Birth*	Marinus, son of Francois "Francis" King Sr. and Fnu Ford-Vandegrift, was born before 24 January 1716 in Odessa, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. Marinus was mentioned in the will of Charles Ford dated 24 Jan 1716. It's odd that Find A Grave claims his birthdate was 24 Jan 1715.2,3
Marriage*	He married Lydia Williams circa 1733. Issue: John, Lydia, and William King.2
Death*	Marinus died between 26 December 1742 and 18 November 1747. Earlier date is when his son William was born; the latter when son John was said to be an orphan; Dames gives a date of before 31 Aug 1745; Find A Grave's date is 18 Nov 1747.2,4,3
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware.3

Children with Lydia Williams:

John King5 b. 24 Mar 1734, d. b 21 Jan 1772 Lydia King5 b. c 1735, d. a 27 Apr 1776 William King5 b. 26 Dec 1742, d. 22 Dec 1811

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Leonard Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift2,1,4 b. 6 Aug 1681, d. b 21 Feb 1743
Mother	Sarah Druith2,1 b. c 1684

Last Edited

30 Apr 2023

Baptism*	Leonard was baptized in 1709 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. DAR claims Bucks Co.1,2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary Jeton, daughter of Lewis Geton, circa 1729. King specifically says Christopher Sr (52) was son of Leonard & Mary on pg. 1356 in the chapter on Rebecca (King) Vandegrift. Then, on pg. 1431 in the chapter on Ann (King) Vandegrift, he says that Lewis was son of Christopher and Mary Jeton. It stands to reason that any children with birthdates between Christopher and Lewis were also Mary Jeton's.5,6,4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Sarah Lnu between 1735 and 1750. DE Bible Records shows Sarah as mother of all seven of Leonard's children. King clearly states that Mary was mother of the first four (Christopher, Abraham, Leonard & Isaac) but is non-commital as to which of Leonard's wives was mother to the last three children (Lewis, Sarah and Mary). Cox also disagrees with the 'all Sarah' claim of DE Bible.7,1,2,3,4
Residence*	Leonard resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 16 October 1750.3
Estate-Will*	Leonard Vandegrift left a will dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, naming wife Sarah and eldest son Christopher as co-executors. Sons Leonard, Lewis, Abraham and Isaac and daughters Mary and Sarah were also named.      DE Bible, King & DE Wills all give date as 16 Oct, but it's clearly 19 Oct in the actual will.7,3,2,1
Death*	Leonard died before 3 November 1750 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.7
Estate-Probate*	Leonard's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 3 November 1750. King claims date was 9 November.3,2,1

Children with Mary Jeton:

Christopher Vandegrift Sr.+7,2,3,1 b. 8 Jun 1731, d. 8 Jun 1816 Abraham Vandegrift+7,2,3,1 b. c 1733, d. b 22 Jul 1780 Leonard Vandegrift II+7,2,3,1 d. fr 29 Aug 1769 - 2 Oct 1769 Isaac Vandegrift+7,2,3,1 b. c 1735, d. bt 1785 - 22 Jun 1799 Lewis Vandegrift+7,2,3,1 b. 1740, d. 1 Feb 1805

Children with an unknown spouse:

Sarah Vandegrift7,2,3,1 b. c 1741, d. a 19 Oct 1750 Mary Vandegrift7,2,3,1 b. c 1742, d. a 10 Jun 1782

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Eli Biddle¹

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20 Apr 2023

Birth*	Eli was born on 6 October 1784 in Delaware. Headstone reads 1784, Vandegrift & King say 1794.2,3,4,1
Marr-Bond	Eli Biddle and Ann Eliza Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 14 June 1826 at New Castle Co., Delaware.5,6
Marriage*	He married Ann Eliza Vandegrift, daughter of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, on 15 June 1826. King claims issue Anne E. Biddle, Vandegrift says 'no children'.3,7
Census1850*	Eli and Ann appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 27 July 1850, as 56 yo farmer Elsi (Eli) & 42 yo Anne E Biddle. Their daughter Anne E. was listed as living with them, along with 9 others, all unknown.2
Census1860	Eli and Ann appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 24 July 1860, as 65 yo retiree Eli & 51 yo Anna E Biddle.8
Census1880*	Eli appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 85 yo widower Eli Biddle in the household of 26 yo Albert & 20 yo Maggie Davis, relationship unknown.9
Estate-Will*	Eli Biddle left a will dated 14 June 1880 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his wife's nephew Thomas J Craven an heir and sole executor. Other named heirs included his brothers Alexander and Samuel Biddle, his sister Rosalinda Cooper and several persons currently unknown to me. One implication is that Eli's daughter Anne E Biddle has already died.10
Death*	Eli died on 9 September 1887 at at the residence of Thos. J. Craven in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 102.11,3
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone available at Find A Grave.4

Child with Ann Eliza Vandegrift:

Anne E. Biddle1 b. c 1828, d. b 14 Jun 1880

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Abraham Vandegrift¹

Father	Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift1 b. 6 Aug 1681, d. b 21 Feb 1743
Mother	Sarah Druith1 b. c 1684

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30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Abraham, son of Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift and Sarah Druith, was born circa 1725/26.1

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John Vandegrift¹

Father	Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift1 b. 6 Aug 1681, d. b 21 Feb 1743
Mother	Sarah Druith1 b. c 1684

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30 Jun 2021

Birth*

John, son of Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift and Sarah Druith, was born in 1729.1

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Lewis Geton^1,2

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6 Oct 2022

Occupation*	Lewis was a yeoman circa 1709 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.3
Residence*	Lewis resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 18 February 1732.1
Name Variation	- As of 18 February 1732, Lewis Geton was also known as Lewis Goton.1
Estate-Will*	Lewis Geton left a will dated 18 February 1732 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, naming sons Lewis and Peter as executors. Daughters Jean, Mary and Sary were also named.1,4,3
Death*	Lewis died before 12 April 1748.1
Estate-Probate*	Lewis's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 12 April 1748.1,4

Children with an unknown spouse:

Lewis Jeton1 d. a 18 Feb 1732 Peter Jeton1 d. a 12 Apr 1748 Sary Jeton1 d. a 18 Feb 1732 Mary Jeton+1,2,3 b. c 1709, d. a 18 Feb 1732 Jean Jeton1 b. b 1712, d. a 18 Feb 1732

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Mary Jeton^1,2,3

Father

Lewis Geton1,2,4 d. b 12 Apr 1748

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 15 September 2009 re Mary's name. Cox gives her name as Jane Johonnis, but clearly the same person as he also mentions a son by this marriage, Christopher.3
Birth*	Mary, daughter of Lewis Geton, was born circa 1709, date estimated.2
Marriage*	She married Leonard Vandegrift, son of Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift and Sarah Druith, circa 1729. King specifically says Christopher Sr (52) was son of Leonard & Mary on pg. 1356 in the chapter on Rebecca (King) Vandegrift. Then, on pg. 1431 in the chapter on Ann (King) Vandegrift, he says that Lewis was son of Christopher and Mary Jeton. It stands to reason that any children with birthdates between Christopher and Lewis were also Mary Jeton's.5,1,3
Estate-Will	Mary was mentioned in the will of Lewis Geton dated 18 February 1732 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,6,4
Death*	Mary died after 18 February 1732. She is mentioned in her father's will of this date as Mary Vandegrift. The will was administered in 1748 but no mention is made if she was still alive at that time.7

Children with Leonard Vandegrift:

Christopher Vandegrift Sr.+8 b. 8 Jun 1731, d. 8 Jun 1816 Abraham Vandegrift+5 b. c 1733, d. b 22 Jul 1780 Leonard Vandegrift II+5 d. fr 29 Aug 1769 - 2 Oct 1769 Isaac Vandegrift+5 b. c 1735, d. bt 1785 - 22 Jun 1799 Lewis Vandegrift+9,10 b. 1740, d. 1 Feb 1805

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Christopher Vandegrift Sr.^1,2,3,4

Father	Leonard Vandegrift1,3,2,5 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750
Mother	Mary Jeton4 b. c 1709, d. a 18 Feb 1732

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Christopher, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, was born on 8 June 1731. Tatnall & Scharf record death at age 85 years; the date of 8 June for both birth and death looks suspicious. DE Bible lists Sarah Lnu as his mother, not Mary Jeton; that is unlikely since Mary is clearly alive on 18 Feb 1732 when she is called Mary Vandegrift in her father's will. Find A Grave claims 8 June 1732.3,6,7,8,9
Estate-Will	Christopher was named an executor in the will of Leonard Vandegrift dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,2,3,5
Marriage*	He married Rebecca King, daughter of Francois "Francis" King Sr. and Christian Vandegrift, on 4 June 1756. Christopher and Rebecca were 1st cousins, once removed.10,3,6,7,4
BioNote*	Biography Note of 1777: King writes, 'in 1777 during the Revolutionary War, British soldiers damaged or confiscated proterty on their farm with Christopher later filing a damage claim for 100 pounds with the state (noted in "Delaware Archives" Vol. III, p. 1196)'. The story of Christopher's loss during the Revolutionary War is confirmed on p. 272 of Henry C. Peden, Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1768, (Westminister, MD:Family Line Publications, 1996.)4
CensusNF2*	Christopher appeared on the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 202-002. See Research Note for analysis of who the extra female >18 might be.11
ResearchNote*	Research Note re 1782 census. Analysis of the second female over 18 yo in the 1782 census and conclusion that it is Lydia 2240. The prime candidates are daughters, mothers, sisters, and sisters-in-law of Christopher and Rebecca. * Christopher & Rebecca's daughters. No. There are none. * Christopher's mother, Mary Jeton. No. She prob. died bef. 1741 based on estimated m2 year of his father's marriage to Sarah Lnu. * Rebecca's mother, Christian Vandegrift King. No. She died bef. 1778. * Christopher's sister Sarah (57), w/o Garret Krueson. Unlikely. There's a Garret Cruson in the tax assessment for Appoq. * Christopher's sister Mary (58), w/o Titus Van Hicklen. Unlikely. She's likely a widow as there's a tax assessment for Mary VanHeekel in StGeo. * Rebecca's sister Johannah (78), w/o Robt Haughey (85). Unlikely. A Robt. Haughey is in the tax assessment & census for StGeo. * Rebecca's sister Catherine (83), w/o John Hyatt (90).Unlikely. A John Hyatt is in the tax assessment & census for StGeo. * Rebecca's sister Christian (82), w/o Evan Evans (89). Unlikely. An Evan Evans is in the tax assessment for Mill Creek. * Rebecca's sister Ann (62), w/o Lewis vdG (55). No. We know Lewis is alive and in the tax assessment for Red Lion. That census is lost. * Christopher's sister-in-law Lydia (2240), widow of his brother Leonard II (56). Maybe. We don't know if she's still alive. There's no Lydia or Leonard estate in the listings. * Christopher's sister-in-law Elizabeth King (60), widow of his brother Abraham (53). No. She's in the tax assessment of Red Lion as Abraham estate. * Rebecca's sister-in-law Fnu 84(), w/o Marinus (45). No. She is believed to have died 1742-1747. Her husband has definitely died. * Rebecca's sister-in-law Ann (86), w/o Francis II (79). No. Francis is in the tax assessment & census. * Rebecca's sister-in-law Catherine (87), w/o Leonard (80). No. Leonard is in the tax assessment & census. * Rebecca's sister-in-law Elizabeth (88), w/o Peter (81). No. Peter is in the tax assessment & census.12
TaxList*	Christopher Vandegrift Sr. appeared on a tax assessment of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, enumerated on 27 November 1782, enumerated Christopher VanDegrift with an assessment of £55.13
Census1800*	Christopher appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00101-01101-0-8 as >45 yo Christopher Vandegrift. Only Christopher & Rebecca are perfect matches; Chris J. is 7 yo older than the third position male, and we've no one to account for the two young females. Since none of Christopher & Rebecca's four sons is dead yet I don't see these three as grandchildren. Most of Christopher's siblings, and all of Rebecca's, are dead so they could be nieces & nephews from either side. Christopher's brother Lewis is living next door.14,15
Marr-Bond	Christopher provided surety for the marriage bond of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford on 10 March 1803 at New Castle Co., Delaware.16,17
Estate-Will*	Christopher Vandegrift Sr. left a will dated 3 March 1807 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his son Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. executor & heir. Other heirs included his sons Leonard, Jacob and William and graddaughter Rebecca Vandegrift.18
Estate-Codicil*	He made a codicil on 7 November 1810 at New Castle Co., Delaware. In this codicil Christopher gave 14 acres of woodland to his son Christopher Jr.19
Death*	Christopher died on 8 June 1816 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 85, aged 75 years.20,21,3,7
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.9,3,7
Estate-Probate*	Christopher's will was probated at New Castle Co., Delaware, on 14 June 1816.22,6

Children with Rebecca King:

Capt. Leonard Vandegrift+18,10,3 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821 Jacob Vandegrift+18,10,4,23,24 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845 Lt. William Vandegrift+18,10,25 b. 1765, d. 5 Jun 1833 Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.+26,10,27,28 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818

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Abraham Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Leonard Vandegrift2,3,5,6 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750
Mother	Mary Jeton7 b. c 1709, d. a 18 Feb 1732

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4 May 2023

Birth*	Abraham, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, was born circa 1733. Date estimated based on birthorder of siblings as listed in King; Abraham was mentioned in his father's will of 19 Oct 1750. King explicitly states that Mary, not Sarah, was the mother of Abraham.2,6
Estate-Will	Abraham was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift, as son, dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.2,5,3,6
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth King, daughter of Francis King II, circa 1778. Elizabeth was Abraham's second cousin.8,1,3
Residence*	Abraham resided in Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, on 18 June 1780.4
Estate-Will*	Abraham Vandegrift left a will dated 18 June 1780 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, naming Francis King II as executor. Other named persons included wife Elizabeth, only son Abraham, brother Christopher Vandegrift's youngest son Christopher and brother Lewis Vandegrift's son Leonard.1,9,4
Death*	Abraham died before 22 July 1780.4,6
Estate-Probate*	Abraham's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, on 22 July 1780.4

Child with Elizabeth King:

Abraham Vandegrift II1,3,4,8 b. b 18 Jun 1780, d. a 22 Aug 1811

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Isaac Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Leonard Vandegrift1,2,4,5 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750
Mother	Mary Jeton6 b. c 1709, d. a 18 Feb 1732

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Birth*	Isaac, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, was born circa 1735. Date estimated based on birthorder of siblings as listed in King; Isaac was mentioned in his father's will of 19 Oct 1750. King explicitly states that Mary, not Sarah, was the mother of Isaac.1,7
Estate-Will	Isaac was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift, as son, dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,4,2,5
Marriage*	He married Johannah Hyatt, daughter of John Hyatt and Catherine King, before 1765. Johanna was Isaac's second cousin.8,3
CensusNF2*	Isaac appeared on the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 002-301, enumerated as Isaac VanDegrift.8
TaxList*	Isaac Vandegrift appeared on a tax assessment of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated on 27 November 1782, as Isaac Vandegrift with an assessment of £7.9
Death*	Isaac died between 1785 and 22 June 1799.3
Estate-Probate*	Isaac's estate was granted letters of administration at New Castle Co., Delaware, on 22 June 1799.3

Children with Johannah Hyatt:

Jacob Vandegrift3 b. b 1765, d. a 1810 Johannah Vandegrift3 b. b 10 Jun 1782, d. a 1 Jun 1850 Anne Vandegrift3 b. b 10 Jun 1782, d. a 1810 Polly Vandegrift3 b. b 10 Jun 1782, d. a 1810

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Lewis Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leonard Vandegrift1,2,3,4 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750
Mother	Mary Jeton5,2 b. c 1709, d. a 18 Feb 1732

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30 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lewis, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, was born in 1740. Tombstone records death at age 65 years. King explicitly states that Mary, not Sarah, was the mother of Lewis.6,2,7
Estate-Will	Lewis was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift, as son, dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,3,2,4
Marriage*	He married Ann King, daughter of Francois "Francis" King Sr. and Christian Vandegrift, before 1770. Their headstones are adjacent at Saint Georges Cemetery.8,7
TaxList*	Lewis Vandegrift appeared on a tax assessment of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, enumerated on 30 October 1782, enumerated Lewis Vendegrift with an assessment of £8. Lewis is enumerated adjacent to his brother Abraham, deceased. There is no 1782 Census entry for Lewis because the Red Lion records have been lost.9
Census1800*	Lewis appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00101-01001-0-4 as >45 yo Lewis Vandegrift. Who is the female over 45 yo if not Lewis's wife Ann King? She died in 1793. Lewis's brother Christopher is living next door.10
Death*	Lewis died on 1 February 1805 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. DE Bible provides year only.2,7,4
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside his wife.8,7,5
Estate-Inventory	His estate was inventoried on 22 February 1805 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. The estate sale was held 26 Feb 1805. Son Leonard K Vandegrift signed the appraisal which suggests he was the executor or administrator of his father's will.11,12

Children with Ann King:

Christiana Vandegrift+13 b. 1770, d. 12 Sep 1821 Leonard K. Vandegrift+14,5 b. b 18 Jun 1780, d. 27 Jun 1807 Lewis Vandegrift II5 b. 1782, d. 19 Oct 1857

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Leonard Vandegrift II^1,2,3

Father	Leonard Vandegrift1,3,4,2 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750
Mother	Mary Jeton5 b. c 1709, d. a 18 Feb 1732

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 22 April 2023 re Bible records. Old Bible Records Copied From Bibles Owned by Delaware Families, aka BibDAR, vol. 4, pp. 239-40, doesn't give a birthdate for Leonard but places his birth between brothers Christopher (b1732) and Lewis (b1740). BibDAR says his parents were Leonard (1709-1750) and Sarah (n.d.) but the dates suggest he was son of Leonard's m1 Mary Jeton.      FamilySearch (KTZL-6SZ) has it all wrong. They show this Leonard as married to Ruth Sankey. Ruth in fact was Leonard King Vandegrift's m2. King has nothing on Leonard II except his name.6,2
Birth*	Leonard, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, was born.6,2,1
Marriage*	He married Lydia Lnu.3,7,8
Estate-Will	Leonard was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift, as son, dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,4,3,2
Estate-Will*	Leonard Vandegrift II left a will dated 29 August 1769 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, naming his wife Lydia and son Jacob as executors and heirs. Other heirs were daughters Lydia, Susannah, Phoebe, sons Jesse and Ebenezer.9,10,11
Death*	Leonard died from 29 August 1769 to 2 October 1769.9,7
Estate-Probate*	Leonard's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 2 October 1769.7,11

Children with Lydia Lnu:

Lydia Vandegrift3,7 b. b 29 Aug 1769, d. a 29 Aug 1769 Susannah Vandegrift3,7 b. b 29 Aug 1769, d. a 29 Aug 1769 Phoebe Vandegrift3,7 b. b 29 Aug 1769, d. a 29 Aug 1769 Jacob Vandegrift3,7,8 b. b 1751 Jesse Vandegrift3,7 b. b 29 Aug 1769, d. a 29 Aug 1769 Ebenezer Vandegrift3,7 b. b 29 Aug 1769, d. a 29 Aug 1769

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Sarah Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father

Leonard Vandegrift1,2,4,3 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Leonard Vandegrift, was born circa 1741. Date estimated based on birthorder of siblings as listed in King. DE Bible lists Sarah Lnu as her mother, not Mary Jeton; King is non-committal.1
Estate-Will	Sarah was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift, as daughter, dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,4,2,3
Marriage*	She married Garret Krueson circa 1764, date estimated.3
Death*	Sarah died after 19 October 1750. Mentioned in her father's will of this date.1

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Mary Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father

Leonard Vandegrift1,2,4,3 b. 1709, d. b 3 Nov 1750

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7 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Leonard Vandegrift, was born circa 1742. Date estimated based on birthorder of children in King.3
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift, as daughter, dated 19 October 1750 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,4,2,3
Marr-Bond	Mary Vandegrift and Titus Van Hicklen posted a marriage bond on 2 January 1755 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.5
Marriage*	She married Titus Van Hicklen after 2 January 1755. She is mentioned in her father's will without married surname on 19 Oct 1750.1,3
CensusNF2*	Mary appeared on the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 000-201, enumerated as Mary VanHeekel. The only other V524 Soundex name in the census is John Vinhazle.6
Death*	Mary died after 10 June 1782.6

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Rebecca King^1,2,3

Father	Francois "Francis" King Sr.1,4 b. 18 Nov 1676, d. b 7 May 1753
Mother	Christian Vandegrift1 b. c 1697, d. b 24 Dec 1778

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Rebecca, daughter of Francois "Francis" King Sr. and Christian Vandegrift, was born circa 1738 at Sackford Hall in McDonough, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. Tatnall records death at age 65 yrs.5,6,1
Marriage*	She married Christopher Vandegrift Sr., son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, on 4 June 1756. Christopher and Rebecca were 1st cousins, once removed.7,3,5,6,1
CensusNF2	Rebecca is probably one of the two females over age 18 listed in the household of her husband, Christopher Vandegrift Sr., in the 1782 Delaware Census Lists of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1800	Rebecca is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Christopher Vandegrift Sr., in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9,10
Death*	Rebecca died on 17 August 1803 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, aged 65 years.7,11,6
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside her husband.12,6,1

Children with Christopher Vandegrift Sr.:

Capt. Leonard Vandegrift+3,7,1 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821 Jacob Vandegrift+7,1,13 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845 Lt. William Vandegrift+7,1,14 b. 1765, d. 5 Jun 1833 Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.+7,15,16 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818

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Elizabeth King^1,2,3

Father

Francis King II4 b. c 1720, d. b 9 Dec 1794

Last Edited

3 Mar 2025

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of Francis King II, was born circa 1755.1
Marriage*	She married Abraham Vandegrift, son of Leonard Vandegrift and Mary Jeton, circa 1778. Elizabeth was Abraham's second cousin.1,5,3
Estate-Will	Elizabeth was named an heir in the will of Abraham Vandegrift dated 18 June 1780 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England.5,6,2
CensusNF2	Elizabeth is probably one of the two females over age 18 listed in the household of her father, Francis King II, in the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
TaxList*	Elizabeth King appeared on a tax assessment of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, enumerated on 30 October 1782, with an assessment of £5. In the 1782 Delaware Tax Lists we find "Vandegrift, Abraham - Est.", meaning Abraham was deceased. Widow's names were not listed. This head of household could be someone other than Elizabeth, but she's the best bet.8
Death*	Elizabeth died between 18 June 1780 and 3 January 1794. Elizabeth died after 18 Jun 1780 when she was listed in her husband's will, and before 3 Jan 1794 whe she was not mentioned in her father's will.1

Child with Abraham Vandegrift:

Abraham Vandegrift II3,1 b. b 18 Jun 1780, d. a 22 Aug 1811

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