The Ayres-Knuth Farm in Denville
Daniel Ayers' family emigrated from county Antrim in Ireland sometime prior to 1738, the year his father Robert was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey. His mother, Anna Jackson, was the daughter of Colonel Joseph Jackson of Rockaway, whose home was used as headquarters for George Washington one day in 1781.
On December 14, 1800, David's daughter, Hannah Garrigus married Daniel Ayers. The first deed specifically pertaining to the area of the Knuth Farm can be found on May 10, 1803, when David Garrigus conveyed the then 105 acre farm to his son-in-law Daniel Ayers.
The Ayres-Knuth Farm in Denville
Daniel Ayers' family emigrated from county Antrim in Ireland sometime prior to 1738, the year his father Robert was born in Woodbridge, New Jersey. His mother, Anna Jackson, was the daughter of Colonel Joseph Jackson of Rockaway, whose home was used as headquarters for George Washington one day in 1781.
On December 14, 1800, David's daughter, Hannah Garrigus married Daniel Ayers. The first deed specifically pertaining to the area of the Knuth Farm can be found on May 10, 1803, when David Garrigus conveyed the then 105 acre farm to his son-in-law Daniel Ayers.