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- bapt., probably in Bucks Co., PA, in 1742 (Metzgar); however, by some sources, he was born in 1752 (CFA); d. Turbet Township, Northumberland Co., PA between 23 Aug 1796 when he made his will and 17 Oct 1796 when his will was proved; m. JANNTJE "JANE" CORSEN (Metzgar); ancestors of WarrenD.Cruise. Whether born in 1742 or 1752, his birth occurred well in advance of 1758 clearly indicating that he was the son of Maria Vliet, rather than of Maria (Van Horn) Bennett. Assuming John was born in 1742, and given that he was the first son named in his father's will, he was probably the eldest son. This is consistent with Dutch naming practices; John was named after his maternal, rather than his paternal, grandfather, Jan Jansen "John" Van der Vliet, because Jan Jansen had already died about 1737.
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