Barzillai Newbold was born November 13, 1710 at Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey to Michael and Rachel Clayton Newbold. November 29, 1721, his father left him 600 acres in Upper Springfield Township, 400 acres in Hunterdon County, one Negro man and one colt. May 18, 1736, he bought 105 acres from his brother Thomas in Mansfield Township. Barzillai became a blacksmith by trade. He married Sarah Core January 3, 1734 in Chesterfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey and their children were: Thomas, Sarah, Margaret, Rachael (155378752), Hannah, Enoch and Joshua. In 1740, he built a substantial brick home which is on the left side of the road from Columbus to Freehold at the corner of the road to Georgetown. January 11, 1740 he was chosen Collector of the Township and was reappointed the following year. March 9, 1742 he was chosen Overseer of the Poor and was re-elected the following year. From 1744 until 1750, he was one of the freeholders of the township. Forty six year old Barzillai died July 15, 1757 in Mansfield Township and is buried there.
Bio by John E. Sherman
Bio by John E. Sherman
Barzillai Newbold was born November 13, 1710 at Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey to Michael and Rachel Clayton Newbold. November 29, 1721, his father left him 600 acres in Upper Springfield Township, 400 acres in Hunterdon County, one Negro man and one colt. May 18, 1736, he bought 105 acres from his brother Thomas in Mansfield Township. Barzillai became a blacksmith by trade. He married Sarah Core January 3, 1734 in Chesterfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey and their children were: Thomas, Sarah, Margaret, Rachael (155378752), Hannah, Enoch and Joshua. In 1740, he built a substantial brick home which is on the left side of the road from Columbus to Freehold at the corner of the road to Georgetown. January 11, 1740 he was chosen Collector of the Township and was reappointed the following year. March 9, 1742 he was chosen Overseer of the Poor and was re-elected the following year. From 1744 until 1750, he was one of the freeholders of the township. Forty six year old Barzillai died July 15, 1757 in Mansfield Township and is buried there.
Bio by John E. Sherman
Bio by John E. Sherman
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