Rivington's New York Gazetteer - 12 May 1774
LOOKING GLASSES
A very elegant assortment of both oval and square, of various sizes, and Scotch
carpets and carpeting, to be sold very low, by
JOHN STITES
New York Journal - 13 Jul 1775
we the subscribers, sensible of the advantages derived from the trade of the
colony of Connecticut, and desirous of giving their bills of credit, a currency
equal to those of the other neighbouring provinces, do promise and oblige
ourselves to receive the same in all payments whatsoever.
New York July 10, 1775.
(thereon appears a long list of names including the
following).
John Stites,
(and his daughter Cornelia's future father-in-law)
Thomas Galbreath.
New York Gazette - 29 Apr 1776
JOHN STITES requests all persons indebted to him, to make immediate payment
to himself at Elizabeth-town, or to Stockholm and Dixon, next door to where he
kept his store in New-York, as all accounts that remain unsettled the first of
May, will be given to an attorney to collect.
New York Gazette - 15 Dec 1777
Barbados Rum
A quantity of the best Barbados RUM, to be sold by JOHN STITES : Esquire for him
at Capt. Hervey's, in Smith-Street, next door to Mr. Debloys's.
New Jersey Gazette - 16 Dec 1778
New Jersey, Essex County,
At an Inferior court of Common Please held for the county of Essex, on the 15th
day of September last, were returned inquisitions for joining the army of the
King of Great Britain, and other treasonable practices found against ...... (amongst
a list of names).. John Stites, jun............ of which proclamation
was made at said Court, that if they, or any on their behalf, or any persons
interested, would appear and traverse, a trial should be awarded; but no
traverses were offered : Therefore NOTICE is hereby given, That if neither they,
nor any in their behalf, nor any interested, shall appear and traverse at the
next Court to be held for the said county, the inquisitions will then be taken
to be true, and final judgment entered thereon in favour of the state.
John Clawson, Commissioner. Elizabeth town, Nov 14, 1778.
New Jersey Gazette - 19 May 1779
New-Jersey, Essex county, fs.
At an Inferior Court of Common Pleas held in and for said county, on the
nineteenth day of April last, were returned inquisitions for joining the army of
the king of Great-Britain, and other treasonable practices found against John
Stites, jun. Isaac Mills, George Marshall, John Lee, jun. Francis Frazee, jun.
Ichabod Oliver, John Slone, Robert Gault, Oliver Delancey, Thomas Bradbury
Chandler, Cornelius Hetfield, jun. John Acley and John Marsh, of which
proclamation was made in said court, that if they, or any in their behalf, or
any person who thought himself interested, should appear and traverse the same,
a trial should be awarded, but no traverses were offered : Therefore notice is
hereby given, that if neither they, or any in their behalf, nor any interested,
shall appear at the next court to be held in said county, and traverse the same,
the said inquisitions will be taken to be true, and final judgment entered
thereon, in favour of the State.
John Clawson, Daniel Marsh } Commissioners. Elizabeth-Town, May 10th, 1779.
[N.B. An identical advert appeared some 6 months earlier on the
16 Dec 1778]
New Jersey Gazette - 28 July 1779
New-Jersey, Essex county, fs.
Whereas inquisitions have been found and final judgment entered in favour of the
State against the following fugitives and offenders, viz. Isaac Mills, John
Stites, jun. George Marshall, Francis Frazee, jun. Ichabod Oliver, Thomas
Bradbury Chandler, John Slone, Robert Gault, Joseph Marsh, John Acley,
Cornelius Hetfield, jun. Oliver Delancey, John Lee, jun. in the county of Essex,
and William Dumayn in the County of Morris : NOTICE is hereby given that all the
real estate that lately belonged to the above-named fugitives, within the bounds
of Elizabeth-town, will be sold at public vendue on Monday the 16th day of
August next, at the house of Samuel Smith, innkeeper, in Elizabeth-town
aforesaid, or on the premises; also that part of the estate late the property of
Cavilear Jewitt, that was sold to a certain Nathaniel Hubbell, unless the said
Hubbell appears and pays the purchase money for the same before the day of sale;
the vendue to begin at ten o'clock on said day, and continued by adjournments
till the whole be sold. Particular descriptions and attendance will be given at
the time and place of sale by
John Clawson, Daniel Marsh } Commissioners. Elizabeth-Town, July 6, 1779.
Royal Gazette (New York) - 5 Feb 1780
To Be SOLD,
And entered upon the first day of May next
A large convenient dwelling house, three stories high, facing the Fly-Market;
also the houses in the rear of the lot, all which are in the possession of Mr.
John Stites. It being one of the most noted and best stands for business,
nothing more need be said of the premises. For particulars, enquire of John
Rapalje, esq., Brooklyn, who will give an indisputable title.
New York Gazette - 22 May 1780
Richard Townsend, who formerly lived at the north side of Hempstead Plains,
is now removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. John Stites, opposite the
Fly-Market, where he keeps a general assortment of Dry Goods, which he will sell
cheap, wholesale and retail. Also rum, sugar, molasses, wine, brandy, &c.
&c.
New York Gazette - 22 May 1780
David Flynn, begs leave to inform his acquaintance that he has moved from
Water Street, to the house lately occupied by Mr. John Stites, at the Fly-Market
Royal Gazette (New York) - 31 May 1780
The partnership of Stites and Field dissolved the first of May inst. All
persons indebted to said Partnership, are requested to settle their accounts as
speedily as possible with John Stites, No. 15, Queen-street, next door to the
corner of the Fly Market; who has the remaining stock of groceries on hand,
which he will sell low on cash, viz.
Old Madeira, Teneriffe and Lisbon. Wines in Pipes or Quarter Casks. Old Spirits
and Rum by the Hhd, Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea Teas, Loaf Sugar, Spices,
Mustard, Castile Soap, and Candles, by the Box, &c. &c.
With a reasonable assortment of dry goods as usual.
Royal Gazette (New York) - 8 Nov 1780
A TRUNK.
Whereas a Trunk containing patterns for suits of cloth, pieces of Linen, silk
and thread Stockings, Handkerchiefs and sundry little articles were shipped on
board the Hannah, Capt. Watson, lately arrived with the fleet from London, by
Messrs. Birchback and Blake, Brokers in London, and consigned to order, which
said trunk was marked with the letters C C, and whereas the said trunk was in
the course of last week taken by a Carman from on board the sail ship Hannah,
then lying at Watson's wharf, and conveyed by mistake to some merchant in this
city : Any person being in possession of the above described Trunk, and will
give information thereof to Mr. John Stites No. 15, Queen Street, will be
thankfully acknowledged.
New Jersey Gazette - 24 May 1784
These are to give Notice,
To all those that have demands against the estates of the following persons,
fugitives and offenders against the state of New-Jersey, to lay such demand or
demands, or other voucher, before such persons as are appointed to ascertain the
value of such demands, agreeably to the directions of the act, intitled, 'An act
for ascertaining the value of debts due from the estates of certain fugitives
and offenders, and for directing the payment of the same,' passed at Trenton the
23rd day of December, 1783. ....(amongst a list of names)...John Stites,
jun....
Notice is hereby given to all persons that are indebted to any of the
above-mentioned persons, and have not paid the same to some or more of the
commissioners of the county of Essex, to make immediate payment to the
subscriber, or they may depend on being prosecuted as the law directs, both as
to fine and for the amount of what may be due.
Samuel Hayes, Agent for the County of Essex. April 26, 1784.
New York Packet and the American Advertiser - 24 Jun 1784
JOHN STITES, No. 178, Queen Street,
Has received by the last vessels from London and Bristol, a large assortment
of Ironmongry and cutlery, which he will sell, wholesale at the lowest prices,
for Cash, Bank Bills, Morris's Notes, New York New Emisson Bills, and
Depreciation Certificates, and all kinds of Country Produce, Viz.
Spades and shovels, nails from 4d. to 24d, Knives and forks, penknives, cutteaux
and scissors, a large assortment; mill, pitt, crosseur, tenant, turning, sash
and hand saws, files, brass and leather inkpots, locks, screws and hinges, a
great variety, brass candlesticks, sash fastners, cabinet makers and
upholsterers brass furniture, carpenters, coopers, blacksmiths and shoemakers
tools, with a variety of Dry Goods as usual.
Independent Journal (New York) - 26 June 1784
TO BE LET And immediate possession given.
A very convenient STORE, situated in Queen-Street, nearly opposite Burling Slip,
next door to Messrs. Lyde and Rogers. For particulars enquire of JOHN STITES,
No. 178 Queen-Street.
The Political Intelligencer and New Jersey Advertiser - 25 May 1785
On Tuesday the 31st of this instant, if not disposed of before,
On the Premises for ready cash only,
That extraordinary well known farm, at the property of John Stites, Esq;
deceased, for which will be given an indisputable title, lying within five miles
of the Landing at Elizabeth Town, and from four of that at Rahway, and on the
public road from both those places to Morris Town. Containing nearly 300 acres
of excellent tillage, wood and mowing lands, well proportioned; with Rahway
River running through it, and otherwise well watered in every part : There are
on it a large orchard, farm house, barn and garden, with a choice well of water
which never fails. The whole in good repair.
New York, May 10, 1785.
Independent Journal (New York) - 11 Feb 1786.
TO BE LET,
The house, No. 231, Queen-Street, at present in the possession of J. M'Lean, and
Co. For terms apply to Mr. John Stites, Merchant, Queen-Street.
2 June 1787 - Independent Journal (New York) - Issue 366, pg4.
TO BE SOLD
The house No. 180, corner of Queen and Beekman Streets, one of the
best stands for business in this City, is 25 feet in front in
Queen-street, and 100 feet deep along Beekman-Street.
ALSO
A lot in Beekman-Street, adjoining the above, and on which a Store
House and Stable now stands; which is 25 feet front, in Beekman-Street,
and 75 feet deep.
Both the above will be sold together or separate - For price, and
other particulars, apply to Mr. David Galbreath, Merchant, No. 224
Queen-Street.
Note : This property can be identified from deeds
as being owned by John Stites, David Galbreath’s father-in-law.
David obviously being the selling agent. The purchase & sale by
John Stites are recorded in New York Conveyances - Deeds Books 41 pgs
133 & Book 45 pgs, 321 & 433.
New Jersey Journal - 27 Apr 1791
PUBLIC VENDUE
On Monday the 2d May, at 1 o'clock, at the plantation late of John Stites, esq,
deceased, in Connecticut Farms, will be sold, a valuable stock of cattle,
consisting of five yoke oxen, an number of milch-cows and young cattle, a good
horse, three carts, a waggon, sleds, and a variety of farming implements - The
conditions will be made known at the day of sale, by JOHN STITES
Who has for sale, a valuable NEGRO WOMAN, of about 23 years of age, who
understands all kinds of country work, and a healthy strong woman with a male
child of five years old, a female child of four years old, and a male child of 6
years, she is for sale on account of breeding too fast. Elizabeth-Town, April
26, 1791.
New Jersey Journal - 19 Oct 1791
List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Elizabeth-Town, October 10,
1791.
(amongst others)... John Stites....
Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia) - 24 Jun 1793
Married, a few days since, Mr. Archibald M'Lean, Printer and Publisher of the
New-York Daily Gazette, to Miss Mary Stites, daughter of John Stites, Esq. of
Elizabeth-Town.
New Jersey Journal - 24 Feb 1796
For Sale at Public Vendue.
On Thursday the 25th Feb. inst. at 12 o'clock, at the house of the subscriber,
will begin the sale of all the stock on hand of store goods, and some household
and farming utensils; at which place and time conditions will be made known, by
JOHN STITES. Elizabeth Town, Feb 16, 1796.
New Jersey Journal - 9 Mar 1796
To LET
That valuable FERRY-HOUSE, farm, stables, and out-buildings, at Elizabeth Point,
where Col. Crane now lives. _ It being so well known for its valuable situation,
as a public house, it needs no recommendation. Possession will be given the
first day of April. - For terms apply to Gozen Ryers, Esquire, on Staten-Island,
or John Stites, at Elizabeth-Town. None need apply but persons of approved
character.
March 9, 1796.
New Jersey Journal - 25 Jan 1797
Wanted Immediately,
A person who can be well recommended, to take care of the Grist-Mill, in the
neighbourhood of Elizabeth-Town. - For further particulars, apply to Dr. John
Stites, of Prospect Point. January 24, 1797.
The Minerva & Mercantile Evening Advertiser (New York) - 26 July 1797
THE PUBLIC
Are hereby informed that the Bond and Mortgage given by John Stites to Jonas
Stanbery, were given on a covenant that hath not been complied with on the part
of the said Jonas, and will shortly be legally terminated.
July 4, '97. JOHN STITES
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Whereas, John Stites, of the State of New Jersey, merchant, being
indebted to the subscriber, Jonas Stanbery, by bond bearing date the twenty
eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and
ninety-six, in the penal sum of five thousand six hundred dollars, conditioned
for the payment of two thousand eight hundred dollars, with interest in manner
and at the time therein mentioned, the said John Stites did, by Indenture,
bearing date the same day and year aforesaid, to secure the payment thereof,
mortgage to the said Jonas Stanbery, all that certain lot of ground and
premises, situate, lying and being within the city of New York in the third ward
of the said city, on the north side of Pearl street, bounded west by the house
and ground of Joseph Totten, on the north by the ground of Jacob Price or his
assigns, east by the house and ground of John Burling, and south by Pearl street
aforesaid - containing in breadth in front and rear, twenty five feet, and in
length on each side one hundred feet, which said lot of ground distinguished in
a chart or draft of the land of William Beekman, Esq. deceased, by lot no. 12;
together with all and singular the kitchens, buildings, ways, passages, yards,
gardens, waters, privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever to the
same belonging or in any way appertaining (subject however to a mortgage in
favor of Thomas Gardner, for six hundred pounds, with the interest from the
twenty fifth day of November 1795) - and whereas the condition of te said bond
not having been performed, NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all whom it may
concern, that by virtue of a power contained in the said mortgage and pursuant
to the act in such case made and provided, the said above described premises
will be sold (subject to the aforesaid incumbrance) at the Tontine Coffee House
in the city of New York, on the first day of January next at twelve o'clock in
the forenoon of that day.
Dated this 21st day of June 1797.
JONAS STANBERY.
New Jersey Journal - 7 May 1799
Stolen or Strayed,
A SORRELL HORSE,
With a light mixture of grey, and a white blaze in his face, about fifteen hands
and a half high, .... much saddle marked; was missed the 6th of April. Whoever
will deliver the said Horse to the subscriber, or discover where he may be
found, shall receive a handsome reward and all reasonable charges.
JOHN STITES. Elizabeth-Town Point, May 6, 1799.
New Jersey Journal - 11 June 1799
A Handsome bay Horse, rising six years old, and about fifteen hands high :
also four other horses, viz. two bay colts, not more than four years old, and
about fourteen hands and a half high; a sorrell horse 9 years of age, upwards of
fifteen hands high, and an old sorrel mare, together with an excellent pair of
working oxen rising five years old. The above are for sale by :
JOHN STITES. Elizabeth-Town Point, May 24, 1799.
New Jersey Journal - 9 July 1799
ADVERTISMENT
By virtue of a certain mortgage from Mr. John Stites of Elizabeth Town, to the
subscriber, bearing date the 1st day of April 1796, for securing payment of his
bond of same date, for three thousand two hundred and fifty pounds, with lawfull
interest; in which said mortgage there is a special power and authority given to
me, to make sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue, and to make a title
therefor, in case default should happen to be made in payment of all or any part
of the money with the interest, which said default has happened - I shall
therefore expose to sale, at public vendue, on Monday the 15th day of July inst.
at the house of Joseph Crane, innkeeper, at Eliz Town Point, the right and title
..? the said John Stites to one equal undivided moiety of the farm and ferry
boats, commonly called and known by the name of Crane's or the New-Point ferry,
in the borough of Elizabeth, containing about ninety acres. - Also, one equal
and undivided half part of three pieces of upland and salt meadow, including the
point or ferry commonly called and known by the name of De Hart's point or
ferry, near the said farm - And also, one equal undivided half part of a lot of
land, formerly owned by Arent Schuyler, (excepting and reserving thereout such
parts or proportion as had been before sold to Lawrence, Dayton and Co.) being
the premises contained in the said mortgage. At which time and place the
articles of the vendue will be made known.
Gozen Ryers. July 8, 1799.
New Jersey Journal - 5 Oct 1802
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On Tuesday the twelfth day of October next, between the hours of three and five
in the afternoon, at the Court House in Elizabeth Town, in the County of Essex
and state of New Jersey, a certain tract of LAND estimated to contain four
thousand acres being the third quarter of the second township in the seventeenth
range of the tract appropriated for satisfying warrants for military services;
which land was formerly granted to John Stites, by letters patent under the hand
and seal of John Adams, President of the U. States, bearing date the seventh day
of May 1800, in pursuance of the acts of Congress for that purpose passed; which
said tract of land was surveyed and located in pursuance of said acts.
Matthias Williamson. Eliz. Town, Sept 27, 1802.
New Jersey Journal - 5 June 1804
Elizabeth Town, August 29, 1803.
In Chancery of New Jersey.
May 8, 1804.
John De Hart, Esq. complainant, against John Stites, defendant } On bill to
foreclose, &c.
The complainant in this cause having filed his bill of complaint against the
defendant, and subpoena to appear having issued thereon, and it sufficiently
appearing to the Court by affidavit, that the said defendant has removed, and
resides out of the state, and that process of subpoena cannot be served on him.
It is therefore ordered by the Chancellor, on motion of William Chetwood, of
counsel with the complainant, that the said defendant cause his appearance to be
entered in this cause on or before the first day of September term next, or that
the complainant's bill be taken pro confess, to the end that a decree for
a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof, as the Court may
think proper to direct, may be made in the said cause, pursuant to the statute
of N. Jersey in such case made and provided.
Joseph Bloomfield, Chancellor.
I certify the aforesaid to be a true copy of a rule entered said in cause.
James Linn, Clerk.
New Jersey Journal - 9 Oct 1804
A list of Letters remaining in the Post-Office, Elizabeth-Town, (N.J.) Sept
31, 1804.
........... (list included) ............ Dr. Stites, [2]
Elizabeth-Town; ............
New Jersey Journal - 21 Jan 1812
Elizabeth-Town, January 12, 1812.
DIED
In Kentucky, Dr. John Stites, a gentleman of high respectability, and formerly
of this town - also his son, Mr. John Stites.
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