In 1748 he purchased part of the Miles Forester tract which was part of the original land grants from the Board of Proprietors. He is considered to be the patriarch of the Toms River and Ocean County Applegates. He as well as several of his sons served the patriot cause during the revolutionary war. Jacob lived to be 95 years of age and is interred in the Cedar Grove Cemetery where his grave carries a revolutionary war marker. He named his sons after himself and his six brothers (sometimes referred to as the seven uncles and seven cousins). Jacob provided the land for the Cedar Grove Cemetery. It is interesting to note that six of his seven sons are also interred in the Cedar Grove Cemetery; the exception being William, who is interred in the Old Methodist Cemetery, downtown Toms River.
Jacob was listed in [DB] as Overseer of the Poor for 1783, 1785, 1794, and 1797; as Overseer of the Highways for 1785 and 1786; and as Constable for 1788, 1790, and 1791.
On June 23, 1975, Jacob registered the ear mark for his stock. The mark was described as follows: a hole in the near ear with a half penny in the underside of same ear and a slit in the off ear [DB].
Jacob was listed in the tax ratable for Dover Township as follows: 1773 - 46 acres, 17 horses and cattle; 1779 - 69 acres, 8 improved acres, 17 horses and cattle; 1783 - 60 acres, 7 improved acres, 3 horses, 17 cattle; 1786 - 115 acres, 8 improved acres, 3 horses, 18 cattle; 1789 - 70 acres , 8 improved acres, 3 horses, 16 cattle; 1796 - 210 acres, 8 improved acres, 3 horses, 16 cattle; and 1797 - 210 acres, 8 improved acres, 3 horses, 16 cattle
Jacob's wife, Esther Irons, was the daughter of James Irons (b. ca. 1690, d. 1761, in. Shrewsbury Township) and Martha Birdsall (b. ?, d. ca. 1733) Martha Birdsall was the daughter of Stephen and Mary Birdsall, Quakers, who settled in Little Egg Harbor ca. 1716.
The following events have been recorded: Jacob d. Oct 6, 1818 aged 95 years [Ts]; Esther d. Apr 18, 1803 aged 71 years [Ts].
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1D3B1 Bartholomew (1757-1846) m. Mary Miller
1D3B2 Daniel (1759-1836) m. Elizabeth Parent
1D3B3 Hester (1761-1847) m. Garret Irons
1D3B4 William (1763-1835) m. Hannah Warner
1D3B5 Joseph (1765-1845) m. (1) Catharine Tilton (2) Mary Tilton (3) Rebecah ?
1D3B6 John A. (1768-1830) m. Sarah Hudson
1D3B7 Jacob Jr. (1767-1851) m. (1) Mary ?, (2) Margaret Luker
1D3B8 Ebenezer (1770-1857) m. Sarah Byrd
Bartholomew apparently died intestate. However, the administration of his estate was recorded in Monmouth County ref. LA: B-128 and OCM: L-259. An abstract of the administration indicates that Aaron B. Irons was Administrator and the order for division of real estate lists the following children: John B., Jacob, Hester (wife of Cornelius Thompson), Mehala (wife of Solomon Warner), Mary (wife of Issac Woodmansee), Charity (wife of John Williams), Catherine Hogan (wife of John Hogan), Sarah Fifer (wife of John Fifer), Harriet (wife of Edward Wainwright), Margaret (wife of Joseph Applegate), and Alice L. (wife of Gilbert B. Lawrence). It also lists the following grandchildren: Samuel Bowker - son of Lucretia Bowker a deceased daughter and John and Mary Ann Applegate - children of Bartholomew a deceased son [DTA].
Bartholomew was enumerated in the tax ratable for Dover Township as follows: 1779 - singleman; 1783 - singleman; 1786 - 2 horses, 1 cow, householder; 1789 - 72 acres, 7 improved acres, 2 horses, 2 cows; 1796 - 70 acres, 7 improved acres, 6 cattle; and 1797 - 70 acres, 7 improved acres, 8 cattle.
Bartholomew was enumerated in the 1830 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:5 (John Hogan - son of Bartholomew Jr.), 1:15-20 (?), male 1:20-30 (Bartholomew Jr.), male 1:60-70 (Bartholomew), female 1:15-20 (?), females 2:20-30 (Lucretia - wife of Bartholomew Jr., ?), and female 1:60-70 (Mary). It seems likely that the household consisted of an unmarried youngest daughter, a married daughter and her husband, Bartholomew Jr. and his wife Lucretia Applegate and a young child, John Hogan.
Bartholomew was enumerated in the 1840 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:80-90 (Bartholomew) and female 1:70-80 (Mary). Bartholomew was also listed as a pensioner for military service.
Bartholomew was listed in [DB] as Overseer for the Highways for 1793, 1806, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1819, 1826; and as Overseer for the Poor in 1819 and 1823.
The following events have been recorded: Bartholomew, d. May 20, 1846, aged 89.0.15, [Ts]; wife Mary, d. Mar 15, 1849, aged 82.4.5, [Ts].
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1D3B1A Hester (1784-1862) m. Cornelius Thompson
1D3B1B John B.(1785-1849) m. Nancy Anderson
1D3B1C Lucreta(1788-?) m. Michael Bowher
1D3B1D Mahala (1790-1876) m. Marcus Parker Jr.
1D3B1E Jacob M. (1792-1856) m. Martha Smith
1D3B1F Mary (1794-?) m. Issac Woodmansee
1D3B1G Charity (1796-1872) m. John William
1D3B1H Catherine (1798-1879) m. John Hogan
1D3B1I Bartholomew Jr. (1800-1838) m. Lucretia Applegate
1D3B1J Sarah (1802-1893) m. John Phifer
1D3B1K Harriet (1804-1886) m. (1) Edward Wainwright (2) Joseph B. Applegate
1D3B1L Alice L. (1806-?) m. Gilbert Lawrence
1D3B1M Margaret (1808-1869) m. Joseph B. Applegate
1D3B2 Daniel6 was a son of Jacob Applegate and Esther Irons.
A will for Daniel Applegate was probated in Monmouth County, ref. WB:D-85. An abstract lists Elizabeth a widow and enumerates children as follows: Jacob P, Reuben, Samuel, John P., William P., Mary Haines, Lucretia James, Ester Stillwell, Rachel Clayton, Susan Poinsett, and Elizabeth Cook [DTA]. The validity of the will was contested on 10-20-1836; but was approved by the court on 4-6-1837 [DTA].
The estate of Elizabeth was administered through the Ocean County probate Office ref. OCM:1-35. The documents lists the heirs-at-law as Samuel (son), John (son), Mary Harris (dau), Lucy Ann Poinsett (dau), Hester Stillwell (dau), Rachel Clayton (dau), Elizabeth (dau), Lucretia James (dau), Jacob P. (son); and children of dec’d son Reuben -- Henry, Mary E., Daniel, Sarah, Reuben, and Ellena S.
Daniel was enumerated in the tax ratable for Dover Township as follows: 1783 - singleman; 1786; 1789 - singleman; 1796 - 30 acres, 15 improved, 5 cattle; 1797 - 40 acres; and 15 improved, 7 cattle.
Daniel was enumerated in the 1830 census as residing in Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:5-10 (?), male 1:10-15 (?), males 3:20-30 (Samuel, Jacob P, Reuben), male 1:50-60 (Daniel), females 2:15-30 (?, ?), and female 1:50-60 (Elizabeth).
Daniel was listed in [DB] as Overseer of the Highways or 1795, 1803, 1807, 1808, and 1809. In 1805 Daniel was selected as Constable; he refused to serve and then agreed to pay his fine when John Polhemus was chosen in his place.
On September 26, 1822, Daniel recorded the ear mark for his stock. The mark was described as follows: a crop off the near ear and a slit in the same and a hole in the same ear [DB].
The following events have been recorded: Daniel, d. May 20, 1836, aged 77.1.3, [Ts]; Jacob P., d. 6-20-1864, Kettle Creek, [DT]; Samuel, d. 10-14-1864, age 68, Toms River, [DT].
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1D3B2A Mary (1792-1860) m. Reuben Haines
1D3B2B Elizabeth (1794-1886) m. Joseph Cook
1D3B2C Samuel P. (1796-1864) m. Lydia Ann Tilton
1D3B2D Jacob P. (1799-1864) m. (1) C. Halsey (2) Alice VanNote
1D3B2E Lucretia (1800-?) m. Lewis James
1D3B2F John P.(1802-1864) m. Margaret Stout
1D3B2G William P. (1804-1841)
1D3B2H Esther (1807-1893) m. Reuben Stillwell
1D3B2I Ruben (1808-1851) m. Mary Painter
1D3B2J Rachel (1810-1901) m. David Clayton
1D3B2K Lucy Ann (1813-1890) m. Hiram Poinsett
William was enumerated in the 1830 census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:5 (?), male 1:10-15 (?), male 1:15-20 (?), males 2:20-30 (son William, Joseph C.), male 1:60-70 (William), female 1:10-15 (?), female 1:20-30 (?), female 1:30-40 (?), and female 1:50-60 (Hannah).
Hannah was enumerated in the household of her son, William, in the 1850 Census. The listing indicated she was 70 years old at the time.
William was listed in [DB] as Overseer of the Highways for 1796, 1800, 1803, 1808, 1809, 1810, and 1823. He was also listed as Constable for 1804.
On July 23, 1976, William registered the ear mark for his stock. The mark was described as follows: a hole in the near ear [DB].
The following events have been recorded: William, d. May 7, 1835, aged 72.1.21 (G.A. marker), [Ts]; wife Hannah, d. July 7, 1860, aged 89.10.24, [Ts]; Jacob I., b. ca. 1795, d. 2-1-1875, Toms River, [DT].
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1D3B4A Sarah A. (1791-1857) m. Joseph C. Williams
1D3B4B Bartholomew (1793-1854) m. Elizabeth Drake
1D3B4C Jacob I. (1795-1875) m. Rebecca Page
1D3B4D John Warner (1798-1880) m. Eliza Robinson
1D3B4E Susan (1804-1881) single
1D3B4F William (1805-1871) m. Hannah Johnson
1D3B4G Joseph C. (1808-1893) m. Silvia Ann Potter
1D3B4H Charles (1815-1860+) m. Mary Howe
1D3B4I Hannah m. Capt. Abner Gulick
1D3B4J Charlotte m. Azariah Ford
1D3B4K Ann m. Reuben Potter
A will for Joseph Applegate was probated in Monmouth County ref. Doc E-69. An abstract of the will lists Benjamin L. Irons and William LeCompte as executors. It enumerates Rebecca as widow and children as follows: Lewis, Thomas S., Catharine (wife of James Carter), Elizabeth (wife of William LeCompte), and Mary (wife of James D. Wilbur). It also mentions "children of my daughter, Rachel Parent, deceased": Thomas Parent, Mary Conover (wife of Peter Conover), Joseph Parent, George Parent, Elizabeth Parent, and Henry P. Parent [DTA].
Joseph is enumerated in the 1830 Census as residing in Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:15-20 (?), male 1:20-30 (?), males 2:50-60 (Joseph, ?), and female 1:50-60 (Catherine) Both of Joseph's sons were enumerated in separate households in the Census of 1830. The males appear to be a father (age 50-60) and two sons (15-20 and 20-30).
Joseph was enumerated in the 1840 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:70-80 (Joseph) and female 1:50-60.
Joseph was listed in [DB] as Overseer for the Highways for 1794, 1798, 1804, 1811, 1812, 1820, 1826, 1827, and 1828.
On June 13, 1796, Joseph registered the ear mark for his stock. The mark was describe as follows: a slit in the near ear and a hole in the off ear [DB].
The following events have been recorded: Joseph, d. Feb 26, 1845, aged 79.8.3, [Ts]; wife Catharine Tilton, d. Aug 18, 1838, aged 69.11.24, [Ts]; wife Mary, d. Sept 28, 1813, aged 52 years, [Ts].
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1D3B5A Rachel (?-?) m. Henry Parent
1D3B5B Elizabeth (1787-1854) m. William LeCompte
1D3B5C Lewis J. (1794-1873) m. Rebecca Wilbur
1D3B5D Catherine (1797-1875) m. James L. Carter
1D3B5E Thomas Seabrook (1799-1879) m. Mariah A. Lewker (Luker)
1D3B5F Mary (1803-1883) m. James D. Wilbert
A will (dated 3-7-1831) for John was probated in Monmouth County, ref. Doc. WB: C-195. An abstract of the will lists Sarah Applegate and Corlies Applegate as executrix/executor. It enumerates the children as follows: Corlies, John, Jacob, Hester Irons, Lucretia Applegate -- wife of Barthomew Jr., Sarah, and Elizabeth Ann [DTA].
John was enumerated in the 1830 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:15-20 (?), males 2:20-30 (Corlies, ?), male 1:50-60 (John), female 1:10-15 (Elizabeth), female 1:15-20 (?), and female 1:40-50 (Sarah).
The following events have been recorded: John, d. Mar 14, 1830, aged 44 years (sic) & 10 mos., [Ts]; wife Sarah, d. Feb 28, 1846, aged 66.7.19, [Ts]; Samuel C., d. 12-21-1867, age 65, Toms River, [DT]; John married Sarah Hudson on 1-19-1799 [MoC].
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1D3B6A Hester (1801-1885) m. (1) John W. Irons Jr. 2) James Giberson
1D3B6B Samuel Corlies (1804-1867) m. Mary Vaughn
1D3B6C Lucretia (1806-1863) m. Bartholomew Applegate Jr.
1D3B6D John B. (1808-1831+)
1D3B6E Sarah (1811-1871) m. George Zabriskie
1D3B6F Jacob (1814-1882) m. Elizabeth Reynolds
1D3B6G Elizabeth Ann (1817-1865) m. Jefferson Wilber
Some accounts indicate that Jacob and Margaret lived for a short period of time in Wellsburg, Va. (now West Va.)
Jacob Jr. was enumerated in the 1830 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:5-10 (?), male 1:10-15 (?), male 1:50-60 (Jacob), male 1:60-70 (?), female 1:20-30 (?), and female 1:50-60 (Margaret).
Jacob Jr. was enumerated in the 1840 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:60-70 (Jacob), female 1:15-20, and female 1:60-70 (Margaret).
Jacob was enumerated in the 1850 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of Jacob (age 83), Margaret (age 82), Sarah Jane (age 15), and Hendrick (age 30).
Jacob was listed in [DB] as Overseer of the Highways in 1806.
On December 8, 1803, Jacob Jr. registered the ear mark for his stock. The mark was described as follows: a slit in each ear with a half penny in the off ear [DB].
The following events have been recorded: Jacob, d. Aug 28, 1851, in 84th yr. [Ts]; wife Margaret, d. Mar 19, 1854, aged 84.9.24, [Ts]; dau. Mary, d. Aug 18, 1838, aged 42.3.29, [Ts]; Jacob Jr. married Margaret Luker on 7-20-1796 [MC].
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1D3B7A David 1791-1878) m. Alice Hendrickson
1D3B7B John D. (1793-1873) m. Mary Grover
1D3B7C Mary (1796-1838)in. Cedar Grove Cemetery
1D3B7D William
1D3B7E Bartholomew
1D3B7F Joseph
1D3B7G Margaret
1D3B7H Sarah
1D3B7I Laura
1D3B7J Samuel
1D3B7K Hendrick (1820-?) m. Sarah A. ?
A will for Ebenezer Applegate was probated in Ocean County ref. Doc WB: 1-113. An abstract of the will listed Sarah as widow and enumerated the following children: Joseph B., John James, Apollo, Salem, Ebenezer, Moses, Angeline (wife of Samuel C. Dunham), Sarah (wife of James Robinson), Amanda (wife of William I. James), and Helena (widow of Isaac Smalley) [DTA].
The information below was taken from the Family Bible of Elijah Robins as recorded in [JES].
Ebenezer is enumerated in the 1830 Census as residing in Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:10-15 (James), male 1:20-30 (Moses), male 1:50-60 (Ebenezer), female 1:5-10 (Helen), female 1:10-15 (Armanda), female 1:15-20 (Sarah), and female 1:50-60 (Sarah).
Ebenezer was enumerated in the 1840 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of male 1:10-15, male 1:20-30, male 1:60-70 (Ebenezer), female 1:15-20, and female 1:60-70 (Sarah).
Ebenezer was enumerated in the 1850 Census as a resident of Dover Township. The listing indicated a household consisting of Ebenezer (age 77), wife Sarah (age 74), and son James (age 34).
Sarah was enumerated in the household of here son James J. in the Census of 1860 (age 86) as a resident of Plumsted Township.
Ebenezer was listed in [DB] as Overseer of the Highways in 1802, as Overseer of the Poor in 1818, and Overseer of Appeals in 1827. He was listed as a member of the Township Committee in 1823.
On June 27, 1818, Ebenezer registered the ear mark for his stock. The mark was described as follows: a crop of the near ear and a slit in the end of the off ear [DB].
The following events have been recorded: Ebenezer, d. Oct 3, 1857, aged 87 yrs. & 9 mos., [Ts]; wife Sarah, d. Apr 24, 1861, aged 87 yrs. & 3 mos., [Ts]; Ebenezer d. 10-7-1857, [NJVS:AA-293].
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1D3B8A Apollo (1798-?) m. Marcy Phillips
1D3B8B Salem (1800-?)
1D3B8C Angeline (1802-?) m. Clayton Robbins
1D3B8D Ebenezer Jr. (1805-1851)
1D3B8E Joseph B. (1808-1885) m. (1) Margaret Applegate (2) Harriet Applegate
1D3B8F Moses (1810-1895) m. Euphemia Hyers
1D3B8G Sarah (1813-1861) m. James Robinson
1D3B8H James (1815-1864) m. Mary Wilbur
1D3B8I Armanda (1818-?) m. Judge William James
1D3B8J Helen (1821-?)