WashingtonCounty, Pennsylvania, was created from Westmoreland and Fayette Counties in 1781. Originally it was a part of Virginia. Washington County split into Allegheny, Greene and Beaver Counties.
Most Americans were farmers in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Amariah Bonham born in 1709 in Maidenhead, Hunterdon County (now Lawrenceville, Mercer County), New Jersey. He was the son of Hezekiah Bonham and his second wife.
Amariah's wife is not known for sure. It could have been Mary Drake, Eunice King or Elizabeth Addy. His will mentions his wife Elizabeth. His life with his wife and children are described in the section on the Amariah Bonham Family.
John King died in 1747 and Amariah Bonham was identified as a debtor to the estate.
Amariah's will was dated January 27, 1802 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. In it he left his wife, Elizabeth, the house, garden and all the profits of the plantation and premises. The real estate was to be sold and divided among his children at her death. He named his sons Jacob, Jeriah, Peter and his daughters Christian Fox, Rebecca Johnston, and Sarah Batey. The executors were Peter Bonham of Allegheny County and Philip Llewellyn of Washington County. The witnesses were Jonathan, Isaac and Rebecca Leet.
Phillip Luellen refused to act as the adminstrator.
He died in 1803 in Middle Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania. His will was proved on April 22, 1803. Peter Bonham settled the estate in 1805. The total value was $317.26 with debts of $253.51 leaving a balance of $63.75.
Hunterdon County was originally part of Burlington County, West Jersey. It was set off from Burlington County on March 11, 1714. It included Amwell, Hopewell, and Maidenhead Townships.
Lawrenceville, Mercer County, New Jersey was founded as Maidenhead in 1697, as part of Burlington County in the colony of West Jersey. In 1714, the village became a part of Hunterdon County.
Most Americans were farmers in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
