Canfield family (Newark, N. J.)

Dates:
Active 1750
Active 1832

Biographical notes:

Thomas Canfield (ca. 1717-1791), was a farmer and, in the family tradition, a tanner. He married Elizabeth Baldwin, with whom he had nine children: Loes, Joseph (ca. 1750-1829), Nathaniel (1752-1808), Abigail, David, Elizabeth, Phebe, Hannah, and Sarah. Nathaniel Canfield was a private in the state militia during the Revolution. James Canfield (1786-1841), the son of David Canfield resided in Newark, New Jersey and married Elizabeth Bigelow, with whom he had eight children.

From the description of Canfield family papers, 1750-1832. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 54091697

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Subjects:

  • Land tenure

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Places:

  • New Jersey (as recorded)
  • Newark (N.J.) (as recorded)