Standing outside of Raglan Castle - ancestral home of the Herbert Family in Monmouthshire, Wales - May 2014
Interesting - no??? - that our branch of the Harbert/Herbert Family settled in NJ in the late 1660's in Monmouth County? While it could be mere coincidence, it's more likely that the early settlers named it after their land of origin.
Where did the HARBERT Family of Harrison County, West Virginia originate? In his book "History of the Descendants of Noah J. Harbert," my grandfather stated emphatically that the HARBERT family moved to Harrison County, (West) Virginia from Perrington, (Pennington???) New Jersey and that the HARBERT family was Irish and came to this country from Ireland. In the preface, he stated his book was: “mostly a collection of dates and events that I have got from those who were older folks.” (1) This view had been handed down to him as an oral family tradition. I have only been able to validate some of this tradition. Thomas Harbert did emigrate to Harrison County, West Virginia in 1775. Although there is an Irish line of the family, the surname HARBERT/HERBERT is of Anglo-Welsh origin. As of this time I have been unable to definitively connect our New Jersey branch to any Herbert line in Wales or Ireland, although most researchers agree that the early Herbert family of Monmouth County, New Jersey emigrated to this country from England/Wales.
RAGLAN CASTLE
Home of William ap Thomas - [knighted by Henry VI & called "The Blue Knight of Gwent"]
and his son William HERBERT - 1st Earl of Pembroke
The First HERBERT - William Herbert
1st Earl of Pembroke
The first HERBERT was the Welshman "Gwilym ap Gwilym" (English translation: "William, son of William") the son of "William ap Thomas." William ap Thomas was the chief steward of the Duke of York's estates in Wales, and for his devoted service he was knighted. William ap Thomas married two wealthy heiresses and eventually acquired Raglan Castle. William ap Thomas' first marriage was childless. His second marriage was to Gwladys Gam - daughter of Dafydd Gam, a famous Welsh knight "the star of Abergavenny." William ap Thomas' first son of this second marriage was our William ap William. In the year 1445, upon his father's death in London, William ap William - as eldest son - inherited the family estate - Raglan Castle. William ap William continued in his support and loyalty to the House of York in the War of the Roses which began in 1455. On February 21, 1461 William was in command of the left flank of (future) Edward IV's army at the battle of Mortimer's Cross, which defeated the Lancastrian army and resulted in Edward IV's asention to the English throne. As a result, King Edward appointed William Chief Justice and Chamberlain of South Wales and made him a baron in July 1461. With this promotion in status to English peerage, William was encouraged to forego the Welsh patronymics and adopt an English surname. William took the name HERBERT. William rose in prominence as King Edward IV's chief agent in Wales, charged with ensuring loyalty to the Yorkist Crown. The link between William Herbert and King Edward IV was strengthened by the marriage of William Herbert's oldest son and heir - William, to Mary Woodville who was sister to King Edward IV's wife Elizabeth Woodville. William's life ended with that of his brother, Sir Richard Herbert of Coldbrook, on July 27, 1469 by beheading at Northampton, England after being outnumbered at the battle of Edgecote Moor defending King Edward IV's title in an attempted coup by Edward's brother George. (2) While many extol the character and accomplishments of individuals without revealing their shortcomings, I wish to bring a little balance to the history of our ancestor William Herbert by saying he was apparently not well thought of by everybody. The following is quoted from: "William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke... The remarkable William Herbert" (2)
William was one of the most remarkable men of his age who succeeded in transforming himself from the son of a minor Welsh knight into one of the leading peers of the realm. The Welsh however called him 'Gwilym Ddu,' or 'Black William' on account of his long criminal career. The annalist of Gloucester Abbey called him "a cruel man prepared for every crime," and the Brief Latin Chronicle described him as "a very grave oppressor and despoiler of priests and many others for many years," which is to say that he lost no opportunity to enrich himself at the expense of others. He was an entirely self serving, two faced individual with no sense of morality whatsoever. He was the first native Welshman to gain an earldom (Neither of the Tudors count, they were half French and born in England) and is probably best remembered as the founder of a remarkably diverse and persistent family dynasty. To this day his descendants continue to be Earls of Pembroke, whilst other Herberts were to win recognition as Earls of Powis and Earls of Carnarvon. Indeed the subsequent history of Wales is full of damned Herberts, frequently popping up on opposite sides of whatever conflict was going on at the time. (2)
William was one of the most remarkable men of his age who succeeded in transforming himself from the son of a minor Welsh knight into one of the leading peers of the realm. The Welsh however called him 'Gwilym Ddu,' or 'Black William' on account of his long criminal career. The annalist of Gloucester Abbey called him "a cruel man prepared for every crime," and the Brief Latin Chronicle described him as "a very grave oppressor and despoiler of priests and many others for many years," which is to say that he lost no opportunity to enrich himself at the expense of others. He was an entirely self serving, two faced individual with no sense of morality whatsoever. He was the first native Welshman to gain an earldom (Neither of the Tudors count, they were half French and born in England) and is probably best remembered as the founder of a remarkably diverse and persistent family dynasty. To this day his descendants continue to be Earls of Pembroke, whilst other Herberts were to win recognition as Earls of Powis and Earls of Carnarvon. Indeed the subsequent history of Wales is full of damned Herberts, frequently popping up on opposite sides of whatever conflict was going on at the time. (2)
Captain Richard
HARBERT/HERBERT
of Devonshire, Bermuda
According to the most recent information from a distant cousin and genealogical researcher Brett Burrowes, our Thomas HARBERT [SR] was great-grandson of Bridget Cooke-HARBERT & Captain Richard HARBERT, who emigrated to the Somers Islands (now Bermuda) apparently from Great Britain. Richard HARBERT was a member of the Virginia Company of London. (3) On the 12th of January 1637, Richard HARBERT rented land in Devonshire, Bermuda from attorney Richard Palmer acting on behalf of a George Fletcher for a period of 3 years. (4) He was a Councillor for the Parish of Devonshire, Bermuda (Somers Islands) in 1638. (5) As a Royalist, in 1650 he authors a petition to Governor Josiah Forster, requesting aid and ammunition in defending the Island's peace from what he considers radical Puritan element of the Islands. (6) He died in Devonshire, Bermuda in August 1664 and an inventory of his estate taken on August 25, 1664 is listed below: (7)
Following the death of her husband Richard, the "Widow Bridget Harbert" moves her family for a short period of time, first to Gravesend, Long Island - and then by January 1668 to Middletown, New Jersey...
The HERBERT's of Gravesend, NY
& Monmouth County, New Jersey
Widow Bridget Herbert of Gravesend, NY
and Monmouth County, New Jersey
Perhaps the best research documenting this branch of the HERBERT family's early history in America was located at: Herbert Family of Middletown Township, Monmouth Co, New Jersey "http://www.spaldinggenealogy.com/jherbert.htm"(no longer there) which documented the HERBERT family’s residence first in Gravesend, Long Island, and then later in Middletown & Shrewsbury Townships of Monmouth County, New Jersey in the mid-1600’s. According to the information I was able to glean from there, all Herbert descendants agree that: "the Monmouth Co NJ Herberts were founded by a widow, Bridgett Herbert-Harbert-Harbour of Gravesend, Long Island, New Amsterdam. (8) Bridgett Herbert had been a resident of Gravesend, Long Island, New Amsterdam (now New York), was widowed and later moved her family to Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey by 25th of March, 1671. (8)
GRAVESEND, Long Island - Founded as a Haven of Religious Freedom by Lady Deborah Moody
Gravesend, Long Island was founded by an English woman - Lady Deborah Moody of Wiltshire, England. Moody was a convert to the Anabaptist sect which held the religious belief that water baptism should be withheld from infants and only administered to adults who understood its significance. About 10 years after her husband's death (1639), Lady Deborah left the intolerant religious climate of England and sailed for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She was met there with similar resistance and intolerance of her religious beliefs. Governor John Winthrop of Massachusetts Bay Colony wrote of Lady Moody in his diary in July 1643...
"The lady Moodye, a wise and anciently religious woman, being taken with the error of denying baptism to infants, was dealt withal by many of the elders and others, and admonished by the Church of Salem (whereof she was a member), but persisting still, and to avoid further trouble, etc., she removed to the Dutch against the advice of her friends. Many others, infected with anabaptism, removed thither also. She was after excommunicated."
Although we tend to romanticize the "religious freedoms" afforded the pilgrims in America, it was often little different from the persecution experienced in England for "non-conformist" groups such as the Baptists or Quakers. Infant baptism was required in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1662 and one could be fined 2000 pounds of tobacco for breaking it. Quakers were often put to death; Catholic priests - banned - threatened by penalty of death; Denying the scriptures also held a penalty of death; Law in Virginia for missing a Sunday Service might range from losing one's allowance to harsher punishments such as whipping and even death! (9)
It was in this environment and context that Lady Moody founded the town of Gravesend, Long Island. After being labeled a "dangerous woman" and excommunicated by the Church of Salem, she left Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642 and after a short time in Providence, Rhode Island (a Baptist safe haven where a man named Roger Williams had founded a community of like-minded dissenters) eventually moved to Gravesend, Long Island - having received permission from the Dutch to settle there about 1644. (10) In their patent, the Dutch West Indian Company granted Lady Moody the unusual right of Gravesend citizens to worship any faith in their own homes. Lady Moody's intent for the founding of Gravesend was clear as evidenced in the content of its Charter signed December 19, 1645 by governor William Kjeft. It stated: “There shall be complete social, political, and religious freedom. In agricultural and cultural development, we shall open the door to wayfarers of whatever creed.” This development was unprecedented, as it was illegal in the remainder of the Dutch territory of New Netherlands to practice any faith other than the Dutch Reformed! Gravesend became a magnet for those fleeing religious persecution in the colonies. In 1652 war erupted between the Dutch and English which had a direct effect on this English settlement governed by its Dutch governors. The relationship was tenuous at best. Lady Moody didn't make things any better when the first Quakers arrived on Long Island and she invited them to Gravesend. The first Quaker meeting in the colonies was held in her home! (11) The persecuted dissident settlers of Gravesend didn't remain there long. In an ongoing search for a place of religious refuge, several families from Gravesend later moved to and settled the town of Middletown, New Jersey.
The MONMOUTH PATENT - "Free Liberty of Conscience without Molestation or Disturbance... in the way of Worship"
According to historian Edwin Salter in his "A History of Monmouth and Ocean Counties" ...
"The Principal reasons that caused the founding of the settlements of Monmouth may be summed up in the following extracts:
'This is a very good land to fall in with and a pleasant land to see.' - Sir Henry Hudson’s Log-Book, 1609
' Free liberty of conscience without any molestation or disturbance whatsoever in the way of worship.' - Monmouth Patent, 1665." (12)
Thus it is clear the founders of the Monmouth Patent were religious individuals seeking freedom of worship. The town of Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey had its beginnings on January 25, 1664 when: "Richard Stout, John Bowne, John Tilton Jr., James Hubbard, William Goulding and Samuel Spicer, all of Gravesend, made the first purchase of land in what is now Monmouth County, New Jersey, from the Indians." (13) Formal records for Middletown began in 1667 with "The First Town Book in Middletown." The Baptist Church in New Jersey was founded in Middletown in 1688. According to its church records, Christ Church (Episcopal) began as a joint congregation in 1702. The church later evolved into two separate congregations in 1754 after two new churches were constructed in Shrewsbury in 1732 and in Middletown in 1746. (14) As Bridget Herbert and her family were residents of both Gravesend and Middletown, it is probable they were of like religious persuasion and emigrated to this country for religious reasons.
GRAVESEND, Long Island - Founded as a Haven of Religious Freedom by Lady Deborah Moody
Gravesend, Long Island was founded by an English woman - Lady Deborah Moody of Wiltshire, England. Moody was a convert to the Anabaptist sect which held the religious belief that water baptism should be withheld from infants and only administered to adults who understood its significance. About 10 years after her husband's death (1639), Lady Deborah left the intolerant religious climate of England and sailed for the Massachusetts Bay Colony. She was met there with similar resistance and intolerance of her religious beliefs. Governor John Winthrop of Massachusetts Bay Colony wrote of Lady Moody in his diary in July 1643...
"The lady Moodye, a wise and anciently religious woman, being taken with the error of denying baptism to infants, was dealt withal by many of the elders and others, and admonished by the Church of Salem (whereof she was a member), but persisting still, and to avoid further trouble, etc., she removed to the Dutch against the advice of her friends. Many others, infected with anabaptism, removed thither also. She was after excommunicated."
Although we tend to romanticize the "religious freedoms" afforded the pilgrims in America, it was often little different from the persecution experienced in England for "non-conformist" groups such as the Baptists or Quakers. Infant baptism was required in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1662 and one could be fined 2000 pounds of tobacco for breaking it. Quakers were often put to death; Catholic priests - banned - threatened by penalty of death; Denying the scriptures also held a penalty of death; Law in Virginia for missing a Sunday Service might range from losing one's allowance to harsher punishments such as whipping and even death! (9)
It was in this environment and context that Lady Moody founded the town of Gravesend, Long Island. After being labeled a "dangerous woman" and excommunicated by the Church of Salem, she left Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1642 and after a short time in Providence, Rhode Island (a Baptist safe haven where a man named Roger Williams had founded a community of like-minded dissenters) eventually moved to Gravesend, Long Island - having received permission from the Dutch to settle there about 1644. (10) In their patent, the Dutch West Indian Company granted Lady Moody the unusual right of Gravesend citizens to worship any faith in their own homes. Lady Moody's intent for the founding of Gravesend was clear as evidenced in the content of its Charter signed December 19, 1645 by governor William Kjeft. It stated: “There shall be complete social, political, and religious freedom. In agricultural and cultural development, we shall open the door to wayfarers of whatever creed.” This development was unprecedented, as it was illegal in the remainder of the Dutch territory of New Netherlands to practice any faith other than the Dutch Reformed! Gravesend became a magnet for those fleeing religious persecution in the colonies. In 1652 war erupted between the Dutch and English which had a direct effect on this English settlement governed by its Dutch governors. The relationship was tenuous at best. Lady Moody didn't make things any better when the first Quakers arrived on Long Island and she invited them to Gravesend. The first Quaker meeting in the colonies was held in her home! (11) The persecuted dissident settlers of Gravesend didn't remain there long. In an ongoing search for a place of religious refuge, several families from Gravesend later moved to and settled the town of Middletown, New Jersey.
The MONMOUTH PATENT - "Free Liberty of Conscience without Molestation or Disturbance... in the way of Worship"
According to historian Edwin Salter in his "A History of Monmouth and Ocean Counties" ...
"The Principal reasons that caused the founding of the settlements of Monmouth may be summed up in the following extracts:
'This is a very good land to fall in with and a pleasant land to see.' - Sir Henry Hudson’s Log-Book, 1609
' Free liberty of conscience without any molestation or disturbance whatsoever in the way of worship.' - Monmouth Patent, 1665." (12)
Thus it is clear the founders of the Monmouth Patent were religious individuals seeking freedom of worship. The town of Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey had its beginnings on January 25, 1664 when: "Richard Stout, John Bowne, John Tilton Jr., James Hubbard, William Goulding and Samuel Spicer, all of Gravesend, made the first purchase of land in what is now Monmouth County, New Jersey, from the Indians." (13) Formal records for Middletown began in 1667 with "The First Town Book in Middletown." The Baptist Church in New Jersey was founded in Middletown in 1688. According to its church records, Christ Church (Episcopal) began as a joint congregation in 1702. The church later evolved into two separate congregations in 1754 after two new churches were constructed in Shrewsbury in 1732 and in Middletown in 1746. (14) As Bridget Herbert and her family were residents of both Gravesend and Middletown, it is probable they were of like religious persuasion and emigrated to this country for religious reasons.
Thomas HARBERT & Family leave New Jersey and head West for Virginia
Although not recorded as original patentees of the Monmouth Patent, the widow Bridget Herbert and family were among the earliest inhabitants of Middletown township and Monmouth County, New Jersey. Early documents verify four HERBERT's lived in Monmouth County in the 1600's. Brothers, Walter and Henry Herbert of Shrewsbury; and Thomas and Francis Herbert - sons of widow Bridget Herbert. Bridget Herbert first appears on Middletown town records on March 25, 1671 in a rental agreement between she and an Edward Smith. The entry from the old Town Book of Middletown reads:
November 8th 1673
“Bridget Herbert and Edward Smith came this days declaring their consent: to have this following putt to record Marsh, 25, 1671 Articles of agreement made between Edward Smith of the one party: and Bridget Herbert of the other party a (s) followeth: both of them inhabitants of Middletown: which is to say that the said Edw doth lett unto the said Bridget a purchase share of land with all the privileges thereunto belonging for the space of five years after the date hereof: it is further agreed upon that for the use of the house the said Bridgett is to pay twelve pence a year: it is agreed upon that when the five years above said is expired: That the lott is be bee left in good sufficient fence as shall bee judged of: and likewise the orchard is to bee fenced in: and whatt fencing is made abroad is to remaine: it is further agreed upon: that the said Bridgett is to make a chimney to the dwelling houses and likewise a floore to the loft it is further agreed upon that what out buildings the sayd Bridgett shall build: that shee bee paid according to valuation to wch agreement both parties have hereunto sett their bands the day and year above written.”
Testis James Dorsett Edward Smith
Thos: To Cockes Bridgett Hearbertt
Signua talis
Thomas, son of Bridget was in Middletown by June 4th, 1677 when he patented 131 acres he purchased from Robert Hamilton and William Lawrence on Horse Neck. Thomas and his wife Mary had seven children: Thomas, Mary, Richard, Johnathan, Daniel, David and James. Thomas Herbert died December 4, 1721. Their son Daniel is the father of our Thomas Harbert (Sr) who emigrated to Harrison County, (West) Virginia. Daniel was born April 8, 1701 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Daniel and wife Susannah (? surname) had children: Mary, Thomas, Anne, and Johnathan. Daniel died at 46 years of age in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey before September 23, 1747 (date his will was proved). Daniel's son Thomas Herbert (Sr) was born July 4th, 1734 in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and was baptized August 11, 1734 at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thomas married Isabelle Wright August 6, 1758 at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
[NOTE: Although Thomas was baptized at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, and was married to Isabelle Wright there on August 6th, 1758 it does not necessarily indicate the family was of the Anglican/Episcopal faith. It was common practice at that time for parents to have their children baptized in the Anglican Church as children born to Baptist or Quaker dissenters were not legitimate, nor were marriages performed outside the "established" church. In fact, Thomas Harbert may very well have been of the Baptist faith as was his uncle Thomas Herbert who was reported to have been a devout Baptist] (13)
Thomas & Isabelle Harbert & family moved 1st to Winchester, Virginia about 1765 - then to Decker’s Creek, Monongalia County, (West) Virginia about 1771, before finally settling in Harrison County (West) Virginia about 1775. Thomas & Isabelle had seven children: Celia, Isabel, Samuel, Edward, William, Thomas and John. Thomas was killed at the HARBERT Fort/Blockhouse on Jones Run, Harrison County, (West) Virginia on March 3rd, 1778 while defending it from Indian attack.
November 8th 1673
“Bridget Herbert and Edward Smith came this days declaring their consent: to have this following putt to record Marsh, 25, 1671 Articles of agreement made between Edward Smith of the one party: and Bridget Herbert of the other party a (s) followeth: both of them inhabitants of Middletown: which is to say that the said Edw doth lett unto the said Bridget a purchase share of land with all the privileges thereunto belonging for the space of five years after the date hereof: it is further agreed upon that for the use of the house the said Bridgett is to pay twelve pence a year: it is agreed upon that when the five years above said is expired: That the lott is be bee left in good sufficient fence as shall bee judged of: and likewise the orchard is to bee fenced in: and whatt fencing is made abroad is to remaine: it is further agreed upon: that the said Bridgett is to make a chimney to the dwelling houses and likewise a floore to the loft it is further agreed upon that what out buildings the sayd Bridgett shall build: that shee bee paid according to valuation to wch agreement both parties have hereunto sett their bands the day and year above written.”
Testis James Dorsett Edward Smith
Thos: To Cockes Bridgett Hearbertt
Signua talis
Thomas, son of Bridget was in Middletown by June 4th, 1677 when he patented 131 acres he purchased from Robert Hamilton and William Lawrence on Horse Neck. Thomas and his wife Mary had seven children: Thomas, Mary, Richard, Johnathan, Daniel, David and James. Thomas Herbert died December 4, 1721. Their son Daniel is the father of our Thomas Harbert (Sr) who emigrated to Harrison County, (West) Virginia. Daniel was born April 8, 1701 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Daniel and wife Susannah (? surname) had children: Mary, Thomas, Anne, and Johnathan. Daniel died at 46 years of age in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey before September 23, 1747 (date his will was proved). Daniel's son Thomas Herbert (Sr) was born July 4th, 1734 in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and was baptized August 11, 1734 at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thomas married Isabelle Wright August 6, 1758 at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
[NOTE: Although Thomas was baptized at Christ Church, Shrewsbury, and was married to Isabelle Wright there on August 6th, 1758 it does not necessarily indicate the family was of the Anglican/Episcopal faith. It was common practice at that time for parents to have their children baptized in the Anglican Church as children born to Baptist or Quaker dissenters were not legitimate, nor were marriages performed outside the "established" church. In fact, Thomas Harbert may very well have been of the Baptist faith as was his uncle Thomas Herbert who was reported to have been a devout Baptist] (13)
Thomas & Isabelle Harbert & family moved 1st to Winchester, Virginia about 1765 - then to Decker’s Creek, Monongalia County, (West) Virginia about 1771, before finally settling in Harrison County (West) Virginia about 1775. Thomas & Isabelle had seven children: Celia, Isabel, Samuel, Edward, William, Thomas and John. Thomas was killed at the HARBERT Fort/Blockhouse on Jones Run, Harrison County, (West) Virginia on March 3rd, 1778 while defending it from Indian attack.
REFERENCES:
1) Harbert, Hallie Lafayette, "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Descendants of Noah J. Harbert." December 1962, Page 1
2) "William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke," by 'aneurin.,' "http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1679342"
3) "Records of the Virginia Company of London" (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906-1933.), Vol. 4, Page 363.
4) Hollis Hallett, Archibold Cameron, "Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684", Civil Records (Juniperhill Press, 2005), Vol 3, Page 79; (see also page 430). 12 Jan 1637
5) Wilkinson, Henry Campbell, "The Adventurers of Bermuda; A History of the Island from its discovery until the dissolution of the Somers Island Company in 1684," London: Oxford University Press, H. Milford, 1933. Call Number: Call Number: OCLC: 1384459, Repository: Google Book Search
6) Lefroy, John Henry, "Memorials of the Discovery and Early Settlement of the Bermudas or Somers Islands," London: Longmans, Green & Co, 1879. Repository: Google Book Search
7) Mercer, Julia E., "Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century: Genealogical Notes from Bermuda” Genealogical Publishing Company, 1982. [Notes: "Originally published serially in Tyler's quarterly historical and genealogical magazine as 'Genealogical notes from Bermuda,' volumes xxiii-xxix (1942-1947). Excerpted and reprinted, with added preface and index"--T.p. verso.] Repository: Google Book Search
8) "Herbert Family of Middletown Township of Monmouth Co, New Jersey." "http://www.spaldinggenealogy.com/jherbert.htm" 20 January 2007
9) Walker, Al, "A 4th of July Reflection of American History Featuring the Story of Lady Deborah Moody" http://www.stodghillsarfregistry.com/deborah_moody.htm 20 January 2000
10) New England Historical Society: “Lady Deborah Moody, A Dangerous Woman, Comes to New England”;
“https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/lady-deborah-moody-a-dangerous-woman-comes-to-new-england/“ 2014-2020
11) “Colonial Women, First Women-Lady Deborah Moody”; “https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2007/11/lady-deborah-moody.html”
12) Salter, Edwin, "A History of Monmouth and Ocean Counties," Bayonne, NJ: E. Gardner & Sons, Publishers. 1890. P. 11.
13) Mayes, D., "Richard Stout and Penelope Taylor Van Taylor Princes." "http://horsethief.info/stout/stout4.htm"
14) Gabrelian, Randall, "Middletown Township: A Brief History," Middletown Township Historical Society. "http://www.middletownnj.org" 22 January 2007.
1) Harbert, Hallie Lafayette, "A Genealogical and Biographical History of the Descendants of Noah J. Harbert." December 1962, Page 1
2) "William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke," by 'aneurin.,' "http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=1679342"
3) "Records of the Virginia Company of London" (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1906-1933.), Vol. 4, Page 363.
4) Hollis Hallett, Archibold Cameron, "Bermuda under the Sommer Islands Company: 1612-1684", Civil Records (Juniperhill Press, 2005), Vol 3, Page 79; (see also page 430). 12 Jan 1637
5) Wilkinson, Henry Campbell, "The Adventurers of Bermuda; A History of the Island from its discovery until the dissolution of the Somers Island Company in 1684," London: Oxford University Press, H. Milford, 1933. Call Number: Call Number: OCLC: 1384459, Repository: Google Book Search
6) Lefroy, John Henry, "Memorials of the Discovery and Early Settlement of the Bermudas or Somers Islands," London: Longmans, Green & Co, 1879. Repository: Google Book Search
7) Mercer, Julia E., "Bermuda Settlers of the 17th Century: Genealogical Notes from Bermuda” Genealogical Publishing Company, 1982. [Notes: "Originally published serially in Tyler's quarterly historical and genealogical magazine as 'Genealogical notes from Bermuda,' volumes xxiii-xxix (1942-1947). Excerpted and reprinted, with added preface and index"--T.p. verso.] Repository: Google Book Search
8) "Herbert Family of Middletown Township of Monmouth Co, New Jersey." "http://www.spaldinggenealogy.com/jherbert.htm" 20 January 2007
9) Walker, Al, "A 4th of July Reflection of American History Featuring the Story of Lady Deborah Moody" http://www.stodghillsarfregistry.com/deborah_moody.htm 20 January 2000
10) New England Historical Society: “Lady Deborah Moody, A Dangerous Woman, Comes to New England”;
“https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/lady-deborah-moody-a-dangerous-woman-comes-to-new-england/“ 2014-2020
11) “Colonial Women, First Women-Lady Deborah Moody”; “https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2007/11/lady-deborah-moody.html”
12) Salter, Edwin, "A History of Monmouth and Ocean Counties," Bayonne, NJ: E. Gardner & Sons, Publishers. 1890. P. 11.
13) Mayes, D., "Richard Stout and Penelope Taylor Van Taylor Princes." "http://horsethief.info/stout/stout4.htm"
14) Gabrelian, Randall, "Middletown Township: A Brief History," Middletown Township Historical Society. "http://www.middletownnj.org" 22 January 2007.