Private Revolutionary War. Married, first, Rachel Willets, and had Amos and Anthea; second marriage, Roxanna Griffing Benezet and had Albert and Griffing; married third, Rachel Corson.∼On of three sons of Joseph and Rachel Corson.
[Joseph, son of Christian, son of Peter Corson]
Flag holder is Revolutionary War.
"These are to certifie that on the 16th day of April, 1777, the 2nd Company of ye Cape May Batallion of Militia in the State of New Jersey being met, did nominate, choose and appoint James Willits, Junr., Captain, David Edwards, First and Joseph Wheaton Second Lieutenants; Henry Young, Ensign. In witness whereof the majority of the company have hereunto set their hands." Among the 24 members were 8 Corsons, including Parmenas Corson.
He was a member of the Governor's Council (1796-99) and (1801-05); Justice of the Peace (1796-1801); Freeholder (1829-32 and 1834).
He had three marriages:
1. Rachel Willits
2. Roxanna (Griffing) Benezatt (1774-1806)
3. Rachel Corson (1778-1872)
He had three children:
1. Amos Corson(1779-1848)
2. Althea Corson (1784- ) married Zebulon Townsend
3. Albert Griffing Corson
[Joseph, son of Christian, son of Peter Corson]
Flag holder is Revolutionary War.
"These are to certifie that on the 16th day of April, 1777, the 2nd Company of ye Cape May Batallion of Militia in the State of New Jersey being met, did nominate, choose and appoint James Willits, Junr., Captain, David Edwards, First and Joseph Wheaton Second Lieutenants; Henry Young, Ensign. In witness whereof the majority of the company have hereunto set their hands." Among the 24 members were 8 Corsons, including Parmenas Corson.
He was a member of the Governor's Council (1796-99) and (1801-05); Justice of the Peace (1796-1801); Freeholder (1829-32 and 1834).
He had three marriages:
1. Rachel Willits
2. Roxanna (Griffing) Benezatt (1774-1806)
3. Rachel Corson (1778-1872)
He had three children:
1. Amos Corson(1779-1848)
2. Althea Corson (1784- ) married Zebulon Townsend
3. Albert Griffing Corson
Private Revolutionary War. Married, first, Rachel Willets, and had Amos and Anthea; second marriage, Roxanna Griffing Benezet and had Albert and Griffing; married third, Rachel Corson.∼On of three sons of Joseph and Rachel Corson.
[Joseph, son of Christian, son of Peter Corson]
Flag holder is Revolutionary War.
"These are to certifie that on the 16th day of April, 1777, the 2nd Company of ye Cape May Batallion of Militia in the State of New Jersey being met, did nominate, choose and appoint James Willits, Junr., Captain, David Edwards, First and Joseph Wheaton Second Lieutenants; Henry Young, Ensign. In witness whereof the majority of the company have hereunto set their hands." Among the 24 members were 8 Corsons, including Parmenas Corson.
He was a member of the Governor's Council (1796-99) and (1801-05); Justice of the Peace (1796-1801); Freeholder (1829-32 and 1834).
He had three marriages:
1. Rachel Willits
2. Roxanna (Griffing) Benezatt (1774-1806)
3. Rachel Corson (1778-1872)
He had three children:
1. Amos Corson(1779-1848)
2. Althea Corson (1784- ) married Zebulon Townsend
3. Albert Griffing Corson
[Joseph, son of Christian, son of Peter Corson]
Flag holder is Revolutionary War.
"These are to certifie that on the 16th day of April, 1777, the 2nd Company of ye Cape May Batallion of Militia in the State of New Jersey being met, did nominate, choose and appoint James Willits, Junr., Captain, David Edwards, First and Joseph Wheaton Second Lieutenants; Henry Young, Ensign. In witness whereof the majority of the company have hereunto set their hands." Among the 24 members were 8 Corsons, including Parmenas Corson.
He was a member of the Governor's Council (1796-99) and (1801-05); Justice of the Peace (1796-1801); Freeholder (1829-32 and 1834).
He had three marriages:
1. Rachel Willits
2. Roxanna (Griffing) Benezatt (1774-1806)
3. Rachel Corson (1778-1872)
He had three children:
1. Amos Corson(1779-1848)
2. Althea Corson (1784- ) married Zebulon Townsend
3. Albert Griffing Corson
Family Members
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