 Job Mathis, son of John "The Great" Mathis and Alice (Higbee) Andrews.Born 13 May 1719, died Aug 1771, 52 years http://www.genealogy.com/users/k/i/n/Joyce-A-Kintzel/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0447.html John Leeds of Leeds Point, NJ Bible confirms the birth date of Job and that he m Phoebe S. Leek.Job received from his father by deed the original island homestead upon his marrriage to Phoebe and for many years this Biddle's Island became Dan's Island for Job's son Daniel, who became owner. It later became known as Oak Island is part of the federal Forsythe Wildlife Refuge.Will of Job Mathis dated Dec. 8, 1770 of Little Egg Harbor Twp., Burlington Co. yeoman. Wife Phebe 200 pounds. Son Daniel Mathis that land on the east side of Bass River and my cedar swamp, except a small piece that joins my brother Eli Mathis. son Enoch the land on west side of Bass River, also salt march I bought of Stephen Cramer. Daughters Phebe and Mary Mathis a lot of salt marsh at west meadow of 92 acres and 100 pounds each when 18. Wife Phebe the use of the Plantation I bought of Stephen Cramer.Executors: Brother Eli Mathis and Robert Smith of Great Egg Harbor and John Leek. Wits: Stephen Cramer, Joseph Adams, Charles Loveland.Codicil dated 3/14/1771. Some years ago I sold to Robert Smith 100 acres of land up Mullicans River and 40 acres of salt marsh for what I desire my executors to give a good deed. Wits. Stephen Cramer, Joseph Adams, Andrew connaroe, Jr.Codicil dated 6/3/1771. If there is enough money I desire a house be built for my son Enoch Mathis. Wits: Joseph Sooy, Jr., Leonard Lott, Mary Lott. Proved 8/5/1771.8/1/1771. Renunciation by Eli Mathis and Robert Smith. Wits. Jonathan Pettit, John Ridgway, Jeremiah Counover.8/1/1771. Inventory 690.14.3 pounds by Jonathan Pettit and John Ridgeway. Lib. 14, p 386. Married 15 May 1760 New Jersey (11 years married) to:  Phoebe S LeekMarried name: Mathis Children: 1. Daniel MathisBorn 21 Jul 1761, died 10 Mar 1836, 74 years Daniel Mathis inherited the island farm from his father, and like him, he spent his days on the island. "Daniel Mathis was one of the principle men of his time and place. He carried on his farm and also received considerable sums of money from his valuable fisheries, and also from the rent of his extensive meadows. He had the reputation of being an honest man, and one who was a stranger to deceit."[12] 1795 Tax List, Little Egg Harbor Township: Daniel was taxed for 100 improved and 400 unimproved acres, 2 horses and 9 cattle. | |||