Francis Glover - Corrections regarding past documentation

There is a Glover genealogy in the Eva Brooke Donnly Museum in Simcoe. It reports that Francis came from near London and owned an island in the Thames called Glover Island.I have proven that this is correct. 

Birth: 1728 in ENGLAND 

Death: 1 JUN 1796 in Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, USA as per his probated will. Francis finally settled in Sussex Co., NJ, USA where he eventually died. 

Some say name is Jacob. (no proof) 
Married twice (this is correct / 1st wife's name still remains unknown. he married for the 2nd time to Rebekah "Rebecca Green" daughter of Samuel Green and Hannah Wright. 
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Francis Glover owned 2,000 acres of land on the Thames River in London, England. He came to America with his first wife and son Jacob Glover and settled at Hardwick Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, leaving the estate to be run by agents. After Francis' death, the heirs took no action concerning his English estate and it was eventually taken over by the Crown and sold. Francis' widow Rebeka moved to Grimsby, Lincoln Co., Upper Canada now Ontario, Canada to be near her children. 

(CORRECTION) - Francis Glover sailed from England and landed in New York as a wealthy, single man where he spent his time and money for several years until he met his 1st wife UNKNOWN She was from Newtown, Connecticut who later died after giving birth to their only child Jacob Glover in 1763). After her death Francis left his son Jacob with his in-laws and went to New Jersey which at the time would have been impossible for him to take a "new born" into the wilderness. 

Francis Glover met his 2nd wife Rebekah "Rebecca" Green who worked at her uncle Jonathan Pettit's tavern "The Dark Moon" as a "bar keep". Francis and Rebekah wed. A year later after the birth of Francis's 2nd son Samuel Glover he and Rebekah sent for Jacob Glover. 

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"The Genealogy and History of the Glover Family of Saxon Origin Formerly spelled "Golofre" and in the 14th Century "Glove" by D.J. McCall, Simcoe Twp., Ontario, Canada
In Part:

"Morristown, NJ, a very good agricultural district, became one of the chosen locations. Morris Co., NJ, soon began to be settled by Glovers and numerous other families, and from these settlements came many of the first settlers in Norfolk Co.,. These included the Glovers, Culvers, Collvers, Beemers, Smiths, Severeigns, McCalls and others, the descendants of whom remain with us to the present time.

Francis Glover became one of the numerous Glovers who settled in the Morristown district, residing there with other members of the family.

When the war between the Colonies and the Mother Country began, James (sic) the oldest (CORRECTION: JAMES IS THE 3RD SON OF FRANCIS GLOVER AND REBEKAH GREEN)  son of Francis, the oldest Loyalist soldier, came to Upper Canada as a young man. He settled in the vicinity of Grimsby below the mountain, and fought at the battle of Stoney Creek. When the war ended, he returned to Morristown district, and brought his widowed step-mother and the family to Grimsby. (CORRECTION: REBEKAH GREEN CAME TO 'THE FORTY" GRIMSBY ON HER OWN AFTER THE PASSING OF FRANCIS) From here, the Glovers became settlers in various parts of the country. They figured conspicuously in the development of Norfolk County. LOOKING AT LAND GRANTS/PETITIONS OF UPPER CANADA THEY DID INFACT (FIRST BETWEEN NORFOLK AND TOWNSEND / UPPER CANADA LAND GRANT TO JACOB GLOVER CON 3 LOT 2) 

Several of the other men were soldiers, and became half-pay officers with Commissions granted them by Governor Simcoe. They were also given land grants with their Commissions. They became active in community life and were responsible for much of the early enterprise of the district.

Captain (incorrect see UCLP application below) Charles Glover came from Grimsby to the London District in the early part of the 19th Century, and married Charlotte Dietchman. She was the only daughter of Colonel Dietchman, and following the death of her father, she long with her brother John, was adopted by Rev. Jabez Culver of Townsend. Colonel Dietchman was formerly a Colonel in the British Army, later living in Morristown, NJ, and evidently a close friend of Rev. Jabez Culver. Private: 1st Flank of Flanker in the 1st Flank, Norfolk Co., Militia living in Townsend Twp., Nofolk Co., Ontario Canada and UCLP grant was for Charlotteville Twp., Norfolk Co., Ontario Canada. (also son of UEL Jacob Glover) UCLP GRANTED

John Dietchman settled in Boston, Norfolk Co., Townsend Twp.,, and may have given the name Boston to the village, which was located along the Brant Trail in the very early days in Norfolk. (AND HOW IS THIS RELATED ONE ASKS? IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH GLOVERS EXCEPT DISCREDIT THE TRUE FACTS REGARDING UCLP *UPPER CANADA LAND PETITIONS) 

The Boston Baptist Church and the Vittoria Baptist Church were both established in 1804, which made for the new settlements along that route.

Charles Glover settled in Forestville, Charlottesville Twp.,, and James (sic) Glover settled near Round Plains, Windham Twp.,." ------ D.T. McCALL

Sources:
Type: Book
Author: Grimsby Historical Society
Periodical: Annals of the Forty Loyalist and Pioneer Families of West Lincoln 1783 - 1833
Text: Vol. 5
Text: COLE Donna; Thorold, ON flossiecole@gmail.com
Type: Web Site
Author: Whitesell Researchers
Title: Register Report for Samuel Green
URL: http://www.ptbruce.kanservu.ca/Genealogy/Whitesell/Green.htm
Date: 18May2000

FRANCIS Glover AND HIS DESCENDANTS

Francis Glover, born 1729 in England, came to United States. He died on June 1, 1796 in Hardwick Twp.,, Sussex Co., NJ. He married Rebecca (Rebekah) Green, who was born May 7, 1747 in Sussex Co., NJ, in April 17, 1765. Rebecca died April 17, 1820 in Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON in her seventy-third year.

Francis Glover was married twice. First to a woman whose name is unknown. She gave birth to a son Jacob about 1763. Second to Rebekah in April 17, 1765 who gave birth to seven children: Samuel, Hannah, John, Charles, James, Elizabeth and Mary, all born in Hardwick Twp.,, Sussex, NJ.

Samuel Glover, the First Child was born on April 14, 1766 married Mercy McClure in 1784; died February 19, 1824 in NJ. Some of their children came to Canada.
1. Sarah Glover born July 11, 1785
2. Rebecca Glover born February 26, 1787
3. Elizabeth Glover born January 22, 1789
4. Hannah Glover born April 14, 1790
5. Francis Glover born February 21, 1793
6. Margaret Glover born September 19, 1797
7. Charles Glover born June 17, 1799 died 1874 and married Mary Markel
8. John Glover born September 16, 1802 and married Susannah Forsythe July 28, 1858
9. Aaron Glover born February 8, 1805 and married Christine Kern
10. Mary Glover born March 25, 1807 and married George Fonger
11. Samuel Glover born March 6, 1809
12 Mercy Glover born July 1, 1811
13. Adriane Glover born in 1812
14. James Glover born February 15, 1814
15. Joseph Glover born August 5, 1816
16. Nelson Glover born August 9, 1819 in Hardwick, Sussex, NJ died February 6, 1898, and married        Hannah B. Culver August 9, 1853
17. Matilda Glover born March 3, 1821 married David Kern

Hannah Glover, the second child was born February 18, 1769 Hardwick NJ, died October 10, 1793 Sussex, NJ, married 1791 Samuel Kennedy, Senior (1763-1791) married 1791 Hardwick NJ. Husband's other wife Elizabeth Pettit.
1. Samuel Kennedy Junior born July 7, 1792 NJ, died March 7, 1861

John Glover, the third child was born January 31, 1770 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ, died April 6, 1863 (93 year 2months 6 days) Fruitland, Saltfleet, ON, St Andrews Churchyard, Grimsby, ON married about 1795 Hardwick, Sussex, NJ Mary Burge (abt January 24, 1776 Oxford Twp.,, Sussex, NJ, died May 24, 1843 (67yr, 4m) Winona, Wentworth, ON St. Andrews Churchyard, Grimsby, ON) father Peter Burge abt 1750, mother Mary Wright abt 1754.
1. Rebecca Glover born November 7, 1796 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died April 11, 1867, married William        Biggar November 5, 1818
2.       James Glover born June 8, 1799       Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died July 13, 1873 Hannon Wentworth ON        married Eliza Hannon Sep 7, 1824 Glanford, Wentworth, ON
3.        Euphemia Glover born April 22, 1801 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died October 10, 1841 married John Wilcox        Smith Feb 22, 1821
4. Electa Glover born April 8, 1803 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died Sep 6, 1852 married Asa Pettit Sept. 10, 1822
5. Mary Glover born April 7, 1805 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ married Hugh Hunter June 11, 1833
6. Elizabeth Glover born April 7, 1807 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died Dec. 11, 1823 buried beside pts.
7. Peter Birge Glover born 1811, Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died Aug. 20 1881 married Sarah Ann Stewart Apr 18, 1843
8. John Pettit Glover born Jan 31 1812, Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died Mar. 30, 1900 married Jan. 31, 1855 Martha Ann Alway
9. Sarah Glover born Sep 9, 1814, Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died June 7, 1866 married Amos Chambers April 18, 1840
10. George Glover born Aug 10, 1816 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died June 17, 1883 married Abigail Henry Jan 22, 1857
11. Priscilla Glover Nov 25, 1823, Saltfleet, Wentworth, Ont. died Oct. 31, 1882 married James H. INGLEHART Sep 17,1856

Charles Glover, the fourth child was born July 5, 1775 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died after Oct. 5, 1803

James Glover, the fifth child was born Nov 11, 1777 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died 1812 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON married Elizabeth Pettit (born 1788 Saltfleet, Lincoln Co.,) Dec. 17, 1806 Saltfleet, Twp. Lincoln Co., ON, father John Charles Pettit, mother Martha Biggar.
1.        John Glover born 1807 married Susan Dunmedes Dec. 12, 1832
2.        Ann Glover born 1809 married James Allison Nov. 10, 1831

Mary Elizabeth Glover, the sixth child was born August 31, 1787 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died March 9, 1859 Saltfleet, Wentworth, ON married Samuel Green (born 6 May 1791 died August 20, 1866) Dec. 7, 1806 father Adam Green, mother Martha Smith.
1.        Mary Elizabeth Green was born Oct. 2, 1807 Saltfleet, Wentworth Co., ON died June 5, 1882 married Benjamin Soules July 6 1826.
2.        Caroline Green was born Sep 19, 1810 died June 15, 1877 married Francis Teneyck May 31, 1832
3.        Samuel Kennedy Green born July 13, 1817 died January 20, 1908 married Jane Stewart Nov. 23, 1843
4.        Eliza Jane Green born April 18, 1823 died August 16, 1887 married Anthony Teneyck Jan. 25, 1843
5.        Sarah Ann Green born March 1, 1826 died Sep 27, 1887 single

Mary Ann Glover, the seventh child was born April 14, 1791 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ died June 13, 1856 Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ married John Smith Pettit ( born June 24, 1788 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died Sep 10, 1858 Grimsby, ON) Feb. 9, 1809 father Andrew Pettit mother Sarah Smith.
1.       Andrew Pettit born Aug 28, 1810 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died July 26, 1813
2.        John Glover Pettit born Aug 14, 1811 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died July 31, 1813
3.       Jonathan Pettit born Aug 14, 1814 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died April 19, 1822
4.       James Glover Pettit born Jan. 4, 1817 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON married Henrietta Smith April 14, 1840
5.        Francis Pettit born June 5, 1819 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died April 3, 1846 married April 3, 1846
6.       Mary Elizabeth Pettit born March 12, 1824 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died March 29 1829
7.       John Johnson Pettit born Nov. 3, 1826 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died Feb 17, 1898
8.       Sarah Ann Pettit born Dec. 8, 1829 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died Feb. 21, 1862 married James Foster        1860
9.        Eliza Jane Pettit born Aug. 14, 1832 Grimsby, Lincoln Co., ON died April 25, 1864 married John Glover        TenEyck

THIS INFORMATION IS COLLATED BY IDA FLORENCE CROZIER (NEE WRIGHT). SHE PASSED AWAY APRIL 1, 1997 IN HAMILTON, ON. SHE WROTE HER FINDINGS AND PUBLISHED THEM IN HER BOOK CALLED "BUILDING OUR PEDIGREE". THERE ARE NO MORE "BUILDING OUR PEDIGREE" BOOKS LEFT. SHE SUBMITTED HER GENEALOGICAL DATA INTO THE MORMON FAMILYSEARCH.

FURTHER INFO. FROM SANDY Glover
State of NJ Index of Wills, Inventories, Etc

Glover, Francis, 516S. B. 34, p. 172. Wd.
1792. Tr. 1792.
Glover, Francis, 687S. B. 36, p. 375. W. 1796.

Glover, Mary Ann, 4715S. Inv. 1888

Grants for the war of 1812 except from History of Brant Co., Extracted from J D Revilles 1929,1 & 2 vol (unindexed) History of Brant Co., the following received grants of 100A each in Zorra:
Jos Beamer, Martin Boughner, Chas Glover, John Glover, Sam Jay, Peter Lefler, Anthony Sovereen & Conrad Winegarden.

When Francis Glover first arrived in Hardwick, Sussex Co., NJ is not as yet determined.

'Harwick, Sussex Co., NJ was reected by royal patent early in the 18th century, 22 Jan. 1750. Records from 1774 to 1880 list the constables during that time. In 1792 Francis Glover appears as one and in 1798-1799 (Source #1) his son Samuel Glover also was Constable.

In the records of the Co., board of freeholders of old Sussex Co., we are enabled to read th elist of freeholders of Hardwick Twp. in 1754 to 1880 inclusive. In this list the following freeholders are a few that are listed with many others:

1787-88 Isaac Lanning; 1794 Francis Glover; 1802 Levi Howell; 1803 Levi Howell; 1917 Isaac Lanning; 1825 mAYAL O. Howell; etc.

Among the Collectors we read: 1785-87 Francis Glover; 1796 Levi Howell; 1797-00 and 1818-19 Isaac Lanning.

At the town meeting in 1774 a "town committee" was elected to look after and assist the poor. From the list of those elected from 1774 - 1880, the following names appear; 1783 Francis Glover; Isaac Lanning; 1789 Adam Green; 1795-6 Francis Glover; 1811-1813 Levi Howell; 1814-15 John R. Howell; 1824 Myal O. Howell, and William Green; 1827 Isaac Lanning; 1838-41 Sampson G. Howell; etc.

Among the assessors of that time we read: 1819 John R. Howell' 1830-31 Henry Mingle.

Sources:
1) History of Sussex and Warren Counties, NJ by James P. Snell, 1881, UJF142.59S6 1881a V.2 page 619, IV.
2) The Story of NJ's Civil Boundaries 1606-1968.

NOTES FROM PATRICIA:

Have a notation that he did an inventory with Thomas LUNDY on 7 29 1762 for estate of John PRIDDY. L 22 7.6

Listed as fellow bondsman of Hardwick, yeoman of John PRIDDY. 7 31 1762.

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You asked about Glover Island. Yes I know of it. It corresponds to Ethels fortune story . It's located in the Thames River London England . They give walking tours of the Island and I contacted the person who provides this service and he told me that the Island was purchased by a Roger Glover  and used to warehouse trade goods. If you go to the Eva Brock Donnely Museum in Simcoe Ontario there is a book there entitled Tracing our Pedigrees in it you will find Francis Glovers will and a story about how in 1905 representatives of the bank of England came to Ontario looking for the decendents of Francis to settle his estate . A meeting was held in Hamilton at Greens Tavern and the family endevored to get th fortune left in the bank. It went to the court of Chanclery but was left unresolved as the lawyer sent by the family was never heard from again. Supposidly Francis left a fortune in cash. He owned an Island in theThames, Tenements ,and 2000 acres in the heart of London . Another attempt was made but this was also left unresolved as none could prove thier decendency to the satisfaction of the court. Perhaps we could get it. My lawyer is interested in persuing it. He has been in contact with the bank and the legacy is still on account .Supposidly the government took possesion of the land which I believe to be present day Hyde Park. If you look at a map the southern boundry is adjacent to the old Knightbridge Estate. I can't remember which of Roger Glovers son John 's sons married into the Knightbridge familly but one did.The land is in Soho. I strongly beleive Francis is decendent of the the great trading family of Roger Glover Esquire.