Bio of Joseph-4 Conkling (1709-1792) LI
Joseph Conkling (Ananias-3 Jeremiah-2 Ananias-1) was born in Sag Harbor, East Hampton Township, Suffolk County, New York.He was the son of Ananias Conkling and Martha Stratton, and was baptized on 13 November 1709.
He married ESTHER-4 JONES, daughter of Edward Jones and Hannah Talmage, on 14 January 1730/1, in East Hampton.Esther was born sometime between 1709 and 1720, probably also in East Hampton.They had six children:
He married ESTHER-4 JONES, daughter of Edward Jones and Hannah Talmage, on 14 January 1730/1, in East Hampton.Esther was born sometime between 1709 and 1720, probably also in East Hampton.They had six children: i Hannahbpt. 24 October 1731m.
ii Elizabethbpt. 28 January 1732/3m.
iii Estherbpt. 14 September 1735m.
+ iv Ananiasbpt. 24 July 1737m. Alice Leek
v Joseph Stratton bpt. 6 May 1739m.
vi Edwardbpt. 29 September 1745m.
ii Elizabethbpt. 28 January 1732/3m.
iii Estherbpt. 14 September 1735m.
+ iv Ananiasbpt. 24 July 1737m. Alice Leek
v Joseph Stratton bpt. 6 May 1739m.
vi Edwardbpt. 29 September 1745m.
He owned a large amount of land around Sag Harbor, which he farmed.Local records show that in 1730, there were only three small hut-like structures built on Turkey Hill in what is now known as Sag Harbor; Joseph occupied one of them.His name appears on a list of Suffolk County freeholders dated 27 February 1737 and in the 1775 Sag Harbor Village census.There are only a few mentions of him in local records.One notes that in 1775 he conveyed twelve acres of land to "his son Edward, mariner."
He owned a large amount of land around Sag Harbor, which he farmed.Local records show that in 1730, there were only three small hut-like structures built on Turkey Hill in what is now known as Sag Harbor; Joseph occupied one of them.His name appears on a list of Suffolk County freeholders dated 27 February 1737 and in the 1775 Sag Harbor Village census.There are only a few mentions of him in local records.One notes that in 1775 he conveyed twelve acres of land to "his son Edward, mariner."One source notes that he fought in the Revolutionary War, but fails to provide concrete proof; he would have been a little old.It is known though that in May 1775, in response to British attacks in Boston, he signed the Suffolk Association.The following is the text of that document:
One source notes that he fought in the Revolutionary War, but fails to provide concrete proof; he would have been a little old.It is known though that in May 1775, in response to British attacks in Boston, he signed the Suffolk Association.The following is the text of that document:"A General Association, agreed to, and subscribed by the
Freeholders and Inhabitants of Suffolk County.
Freeholders and Inhabitants of Suffolk County.
Persuaded that the Salvation of the Rights and Liberties of America, depends, under GOD, on the firm Union of its Inhabitants, in a vigorous Prosecution of the Measures necessary for its Safety; and convinced of the Necessity of preventing the Anarchy and Confusion, which attend a Dissolution of the Powers of Government; We, the Freeholders, and Inhabitants, of Suffolk County, being greatly alarmed at the avowed Design of the Ministry, to raise a Revenue in America; and shocked, by the bloody Scene, now acting in the Massachusetts Bay, DO, in the most solemn Manner, resolve, never to become Slaves; and do Associate under all the Ties of Religion, Honour, and Love to our Country, to adopt and endevour to carry into Execution, whatever Measures may be recommended by the Continental Congress; or resolved upon by our Provincial Convention, for the Purpose of preserving our Constitution, and opposing the Execution of the several arbitrary, and opressive Acts of the British Parliament; until a Reconciliation between Great-Britain and America, on Constitutional Principles, (which we most ardently Desire) can be obtained; And that we will, in all Things follow the Advice of our General Committee, respecting the purposes aforesaid, the Preservation of Peace and good Order, and the Safety of Individuals, and private Property."
Persuaded that the Salvation of the Rights and Liberties of America, depends, under GOD, on the firm Union of its Inhabitants, in a vigorous Prosecution of the Measures necessary for its Safety; and convinced of the Necessity of preventing the Anarchy and Confusion, which attend a Dissolution of the Powers of Government; We, the Freeholders, and Inhabitants, of Suffolk County, being greatly alarmed at the avowed Design of the Ministry, to raise a Revenue in America; and shocked, by the bloody Scene, now acting in the Massachusetts Bay, DO, in the most solemn Manner, resolve, never to become Slaves; and do Associate under all the Ties of Religion, Honour, and Love to our Country, to adopt and endevour to carry into Execution, whatever Measures may be recommended by the Continental Congress; or resolved upon by our Provincial Convention, for the Purpose of preserving our Constitution, and opposing the Execution of the several arbitrary, and opressive Acts of the British Parliament; until a Reconciliation between Great-Britain and America, on Constitutional Principles, (which we most ardently Desire) can be obtained; And that we will, in all Things follow the Advice of our General Committee, respecting the purposes aforesaid, the Preservation of Peace and good Order, and the Safety of Individuals, and private Property."This sort of opposition to the British status quo was not without its possible repurcussions; Sag Harbor, where Joseph and his family resided, is at the far eastern end of Long Island, and was especially vulnerable to British foraging and attack.The British took advantage of that vulnerability in 1776, forcing most of the residents to flee en masse to Connecticut.Joseph may have fled to Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, with the rest of his family in 1776.He was still an absentee at the end of 1778, when colony records show that he had left "2 houses, 50 acres improved land and 140 acres dormant and woodland, all occupied by [his] Negro servant Old Harry."
This sort of opposition to the British status quo was not without its possible repurcussions; Sag Harbor, where Joseph and his family resided, is at the far eastern end of Long Island, and was especially vulnerable to British foraging and attack.The British took advantage of that vulnerability in 1776, forcing most of the residents to flee en masse to Connecticut.Joseph may have fled to Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, with the rest of his family in 1776.He was still an absentee at the end of 1778, when colony records show that he had left "2 houses, 50 acres improved land and 140 acres dormant and woodland, all occupied by [his] Negro servant Old Harry."He later returned to Sag Harbor, and died there on 13 February 1792, at the age of eighty-three.He died intestate, and his son Joseph was appointed administrator on 13 August that year.His estate, inventoried on 16 February,listed the following items:
He later returned to Sag Harbor, and died there on 13 February 1792, at the age of eighty-three.He died intestate, and his son Joseph was appointed administrator on 13 August that year.His estate, inventoried on 16 February,listed the following items:" 1 yellow Cow, 1 Red Bob Tail Cow, 1 2 yr old Bull, 1 3 yr old Bull, 1 Red white Backd Cow, 1 yellow yearling Heffer, 1 Dark Colord Heffer, 1 Red Calf, 1 Horse, 1 Dark Brown Cow, 1 Bed Blankets, 1 Iron Chain, 1 pitch fork old Shovel and hoes, 1 Iron Chain, 5 Iron cart wheel [?], 1 Spade 1 ax and 1 Saddle, 1 [great/quart?] Iron Kettel frying pan and tongs, 2 Tramels, 2 [Hows?] and 2 [Chaines?], 2 puter platers 2 Basons 1 plate, 1 old [Dish?], 2½ Bushels Rye 1 Bushl Corn, 1 old Bedsted, 2 [?] [?] [?]."
" 1 yellow Cow, 1 Red Bob Tail Cow, 1 2 yr old Bull, 1 3 yr old Bull, 1 Red white Backd Cow, 1 yellow yearling Heffer, 1 Dark Colord Heffer, 1 Red Calf, 1 Horse, 1 Dark Brown Cow, 1 Bed Blankets, 1 Iron Chain, 1 pitch fork old Shovel and hoes, 1 Iron Chain, 5 Iron cart wheel [?], 1 Spade 1 ax and 1 Saddle, 1 [great/quart?] Iron Kettel frying pan and tongs, 2 Tramels, 2 [Hows?] and 2 [Chaines?], 2 puter platers 2 Basons 1 plate, 1 old [Dish?], 2½ Bushels Rye 1 Bushl Corn, 1 old Bedsted, 2 [?] [?] [?]."The total value is listed as £42.16.00.An accounting of the estate dated 27 December showed total assets of £569.15.10.A list of debts against the estate dated at Sag Harbor on 1 January 1793 showed the following:
The total value is listed as £42.16.00.An accounting of the estate dated 27 December showed total assets of £569.15.10.A list of debts against the estate dated at Sag Harbor on 1 January 1793 showed the following: Joseph Conklingnoats Bonds &tc£425.04.08
John Hathawaynoat£ 32.00.06
Noah BarnsBond£100.04.00
John GermainBill£1.08.00
John Parsonsnoat£ 10.18.03
John Hathawaynoat£ 32.00.06
Noah BarnsBond£100.04.00
John GermainBill£1.08.00
John Parsonsnoat£ 10.18.03
The total in debts was £569.15.10.
The total in debts was £569.15.10.The date and location of Esther's death are unknown, although the latter can be assumed to be East Hampton.She may well have died before her husband, since no mention is made of her in his probate documents.