James Robinson English was also known as John Robinson English. James Robinson English was born on 21. Feb. 1763 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of
David English and
Jane Robinson. James Robinson English married
Alice Conover, daughter of
William Covenhoven and
Altie Jewell, in 1791 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. James Robinson English left a will on 4. Apr. 1815 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Wife, Alice, use of all real and personal estate (with exceptions), during widowhood in lieu of dower, she to maintain my family.
Son, David, $250, also my clock and largest Bible.
Son, William C. English, $250, when 21, also my silver watch.
Son, James T. English, gold sleeve button,
Son, J. Smith English, $25, when 21.
Tavern house and lot adjoining same in Englishtown to be sold, together with appurtenances in the tavern; also 40 acres of woodland on Pine Brook adjoining Dr. James English, and others, and debts to be paid thereout..
At death or marriage of my wife, residue of the estate to be divided between my children, equally:
David, Jane Hedges, William Conover English, Jeremiah Smith English, Caroline English, John Craig English, George Henry English, Mary English, James Theodore English, as tenants in common.
My slave, Dinah, to serve her mistress until April 1, 1816, when she shall be free.
Executors, wife, Alice, son, David, and friend, Dr. John Tennet Woodhull.
Witnessses, Thomas Thompson, Jr., Samuel Conover, Caleb LLoyd.
He was buried a 14. Apr. 1815 at Old Tennent Church Cemetery, Tennent, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He died on 14. May. 1815 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 52. His estate was proved on 27. May. 1815. The Inventory of James Robinson English was taken $3,736.14; made by John I. Reed, John McChesney, includes stock in store. On 29. May. 1815.