John W. Estell of Freehold died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dewitt Emmons, on Thursday, February 14th. He was a farmer and spent most of his life near Jerseyville. About two years ago he moved to Freehold. His wife was Miss Anna M. Reid, to whom he was married in 1850. She died last April. His only living child was the daughter with whom he lived. Death was caused by paralysis . He was 76 years old.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, Feb 27, 1901

Some additional excellent resources for your research are:

• New Jersey Census, 1772-1890 - Ancestry.com

• Calendar of New Jersey Wills, 1670-1760 - Ancestry.com

• Interment.net - NJ ~ New Jersey Cemetery Transcriptions on the net.

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