All this is according to Ellen Coffman : Much of the information I have on this branch comes from the notes of Charles Gardiner, "New Jersey Families, 1600-1900," found in the Rutgers University Library, New Jersey. 1770, Feb. 14: Thorp, Thomas, of Woodbridge, Middlesex County; will of. Being old. Grandson, Thomas Thorp, son of Solomon Thorp, deceased, 10 shillings. Daughter, Sarah Runyon, 6 pounds and apparel. Sons, Jonathan and David, to pay my debts. To my sons, Jonathan and David, and grandchildren, the 4 sons and daughter of my son, Elisha Thorp, the land I purchased of Robert Hude, of 212 acres, the said grandchildren being Thomas Thorp, Campble Thorp, Edward Thorp, Enoch Thorp and Dorcus Thorp. Jean Thorp, the widow of Elisha Thorp, is to have the use of the land given to the grandchildren. My 8 acres of land in said Township, laid out for Zebulon Thorp, and the 8 acres laid out to William Thorp, to be sold by my friend, Robert Clarkson. Executors - Robert Clarkson and my sons, Jonathan and David. Witnesses - Jacob Frazee, Ebenezer Bishop, David Crow. Proved May 20, 1778. Oct 16, 1750: Thomas Thorp of Woodbridge was bondsman for Hannah Thorp (the widow) and William Moore as admrs. of estate of Solomon Thorp, dec'd int., all of Woodbridge (NJA 32:325).