All this is according to Ellen Coffman : ISRAEL was born October 07, 1700, and died July 05, 1735. He married MARY ------. Israel is mentioned in William Thorpe's will as "my youngest son, deceased." Charles Gardiner, in his "New Jersey Families 1600-1900," lists Israel's children, but not his spouse. He also lists the following: May 1728: Acct. of Admrs. of Wm. Elston, Woodbridge, shows payt of 5 sh. to Isrel Tharp. (NJW:645/647L. 1735, July 5. Tharp, Israel, of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., yeoman, will of. Children - Jonathan, Thomas, Lydia, and Anna. (MY note: Gardiner has listed Israel Jr. as a son of this Israel and Mary (Thorpe), but there is no mention of a son named Israel in this will), all under age. Lands brought of John Beal, Shobal Smith, William Bingle and Edward Crowell. Executrix - wife, Mary. Witnesses - John Bilyou, Moses Freeman, Jonathan Shepard. Proved Feb 13, 1735. (Lib C., p. 68) 1736, May 31. Tharpe (Thorpe) Mary, of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., widow, and executrix of last will of Israel Tharpe,. Int. (intestate??) Adm'rs Thomas Thorpe and Jonathan Shepherd, both of Woodbridge, Joe Leigit, fellow bondsman. Witnesses, James Smyth, Lawrence Smyth. (Lib C. p. 161). I believe the Thomas Thorpe who appears as admin. of Israel's will is his brother, Thomas (1695). Both are sons of William and Lydia (Robbins) Thorpe. Here's where the confusion comes in: 1766, June 2, Thorp, Israel, of Woodbridge, Middlesex Co. Account by Thomas Thorp, of estate of Mary Thorp, who was widow and sole executrix of Israel Thorp. To boarding and clothing Israel Thorp, son of said Israel, 12 years, $120, schooling said Israel, 4 years, $4; boarding for other son, Thomas, 4 years and one-half, $45; to necessaries for Israel after he was bound and apprenticed, and ran away from his master. File No. 4371 (Lib C. p. 68). Israel appears to be the son of Israel who died 1735 (but is not mentioned in his will??). Also, did Israel II also marry a woman named Mary? Israel II appears to have two sons, Thomas and Israel III. Will is witnessed by his brother, Thomas? Children: Thomas, b. Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Israel. Annae. Lydia. Jonathan.