An American Family History

Henry Oxley, Jr. was born November 24, 1736 in Hopewell, Mercer (formerly Hunterdon) County, New Jersey. His parents were Henry Oxley and Mary Everett. He was a blacksmith.

His wife, who was named in his land transaction, was named Johanna. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Henry and Johanna Oxley.

On December 13, 1762 Henry's father gave him 188 acres adjacent to Edward Harden and John Oxley and also 100 acres adjacent to John Oxley, and Everitt Oxley.

In 1763 Henry testified for Giles Stephens in a fraud case in Loudoun County.

In 1767 he blazed a road from Jacob Everheart's Mill to Roach's Mill.

On August 25, 1772 Henry and his wife Johanna sold his brother Everett 100 acres.

On August 19, 1773 Henry leased 188 acres to Farlin Ball for 15 years. After that he moved to Leesburg. He was paid six pounds a year.

In 1774 he signed a petition to request a road from Mahlon Janneys Mill through his settlement.

In 1777 according to his father's will he inherited a feather bed and pillows.

Henry died on April 4, 1789

Children of Henry Oxley and Mary Everett Everit Oxley Mary Oxley Howell Elizabeth Oxley Hannah Oxley Stephens Henry Oxley Rachel Oxley Clare Oxley John Oxley

Hopewell is currently in Mercer (formerly Hunterdon) County, New Jersey. Mercer County was formed in 1838 from portions of other counties including Hunterdon. Early settlers found that their deeds were worthless and they were forced to repurchase their land or relocate. On April 23, 1715 the settlers who stayed organized Hopewell Baptist Church.

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.