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From the Herald and Gloucester Farmer, Woodbury, N.J.: Will John Tatum, Woodbury Wills, Liber. B. Folio 364-5; N. J. Archives - Marriages, 1665-1800, Vol XXII.)
From the Second Generation in Province of West New Jersey of The Tatum Narrative, compiled by Richard D. Tatum, published 1925 the following: John Tatem(Tathum) of Gloucester County, N.J. was son of John Tatem of the same place and Elizabeth his first wife. He was born before 1709, which is the baptismal date of his half-brother William Tatem, Esq., who was Sheriff of Gloucester Co. in 1739. He was by trade a tailor, although in his marriage license he is styled yeoman. He was also an Inn Keeper, receiving a license in March Term of Court, 1747/8, to keep Publick House of Entertainment. At the same time Daniel Cooper, Benjamin Cooper, William Hugy, Margery Webb, Michael Fisher, and Nehemiah Cowgill were granted a like permission.
John Tatem, the second of the name in the Province of West New Jersey having died without leaving a will, his wife Sarah Tatem was appointed administratrix. His remains probably rest near his father's in the Presbyterian Burial Ground by the side of the King's Highway. Unfortunately, the account of his wife shows his effects at the time of his death were insufficient to meet his indebtedness; and as acoomptant she charged herself with a balance due of 22.1 pounds, 5 Shillings, in the settlement of his affairs." (Extracted from The Tatum Narrative)