Yesterday I received some very interesting news. Marney Gilroy has been going through papers donated to the CCGS by the late Susan Hill and discovered a map of Amherst Township that shows the lots and lot numbers. This map will likely prove useful in determining where Robert Ripley and Isabella Beane lived. In 1767, 1000 acres in Amherst Township were granted to Henry Denny Denson Esquire. The grant included 5 lots of upland numbered 70-75 and bordered by the Nappan River, 5 lots of marshland numbered the same, and a piece called the Limestone Marsh. Denson's daughter Lucy married a fellow named Robert Fletcher and when Denson died, Lucy inherited the 1000 acres. In 1782, Robert Ripley, who was already living on the property, formally leased the 1000 acres from Robert Fletcher. Both sets of lots are marked on the 1761 map Marney discovered. Marney is having the map copied and we will be comparing it with other early maps to determine where those lots would be situated in today's Cumberland County. At first glance it appears they are at the eastern end of the township and possibly even east of Fenwick. As we learn more, I will make updates to the Fletcher Lease page on this website where you can read the details of the grant and lease. Imagine…Susan Hill still helping.
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AuthorHi there! My name is Mallory Burton and I started researching the Ripley family in 2011. I'd describe myself as a careful amateur who's more interested in story than names and dates. I hope you enjoy my website and blog. I also have a public Mallory/Ripley tree on Ancestry with over 4,000 names. To contact me, please comment on any one of my blog posts. Archives
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