Corey, Ashbel W. (Ashbel Wheelock), 1798-1839

Daniel Tichenor (1748-1831), a farmer of Newark, New Jersey, was the son of Daniel Tichenor (1704-1776) and Susanna Guerin (1714-1778). He married Abigail Coe (1742-1826), with whom he had seven children. Daniel Tichenor served in the Revolutionary War as a lieutenant in Captain Elephalet Johnson's regiment, and fought in the battles of Monmouth and Connecticut Farms.

From the description of Estate of Daniel Tichenor vendue book, 1831-1832. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 53015978

Ashbel Wheelock Corey was a prominent Newark lawyer and entrepreneur. Although Corey was actively involved in overseeing construction of the New Jersey Railroad, he still practiced law and participated in a cargo shipping business conducted by Caleb W. Bruen (1768-1846), the father of his wife, Anna Elizabeth, whom he married in 1827. Ashbel and Anna Corey had four children: Anna Elizabeth (later Baldwin), Sophia, Henry, and Andrew.

From the description of Ashbel W. Corey and Anna E. Corey papers, 1790-1904. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 54092727