"78. Elnathan4 Steevens (Josiah3, William2, John1) was born in Killingworth 13 April 1703 and died there 21 December 1776 (age 74 Esq., Clinton CR, in 74th year Clinton GS). He married in Killingworth 15 February 1728 Mary Hull, born there 22 August 1709, died 6 February 1787 age 77 (Clinton CR), daughter of John and Mary (Osborn) Hull. Probate in Guilford district has a distribution dated 6 May 1777 and completed 20 January 1778 to sons Elnathan, Orsburn, Hubbell, Hiel, Jared, Jonas, Jeremiah, and daughter Mary, with reference to varying sums already advanced to all of the sons except Jonas, and to daughter Lydia £50, which was apparently her full share. This list of seven surviving sons and two daughters is very helpful in the light of some confusing entries in the birth records."