Somerset - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Miller Somerset County

Decorum620 — 2013-05-20 07:48:22Z

Hi, I've been working on Leonard and Anna's line for many years and have not been able to flesh out your branch of the family. I would be interested in sharing information with you.

Lookups: Will for James Hanville 1839 and or John Breese 1803

JulieMiller80 — 2013-05-17 15:00:10Z

Looking for someone to help with my DAR Applications for James Hanville and John Breese. I need proof that James Hanville's son, John, is married to John Breese's daughter Esther. Both Hanville and Breese were Rev. War Soldiers and I am looking for a will for both men.

John Breese died March 1803 in Somerset County and James Hanville died 29 Apr 1839 Somerset County.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Julie

Re: Bimble family

Perrochino — 2013-05-16 01:02:15Z

I know this family. These girls were my grandfather's cousins. I can help you if you are still interested.

I actually have pictures of these girls.

Re: Hall family of Basking Ridge

robertahall — 2013-05-12 00:44:16Z

Scott,
I didn't want you to think I have forgotten about you....I have had a super busy few months and now with school winding down I'm being bomb barded with all sorts of extra duties....

William H. Gartz b.1845 in New York City, d.1/8/1910 in Bernardsville, NJ

Bob_MacAvoy — 2013-05-11 13:27:28Z

William H Gartz, son of Frederick and Louise, born in 1845 in NYC, died 1/8/1910 in Bernardsville, NJ.

Moved to Elizabeth, NJ in 1847. served in the US Navy during the Civil War aboard the USS Otsego. He moved to Bernardsville in 1894 and was in the building business and left a wife and two children when he died. His death certificate states "buried in Bernardsville", but does not list the cemetery.

Anyone know which cemetery in Bernardsville he's in?

Bob

Re: Halcovage, Halkowicz, Halkovich, etc

litehouse222 — 2013-04-10 02:11:02Z

Also bayone nj

Re: Halcovage, Halkowicz, Halkovich, etc

litehouse222 — 2013-04-10 02:10:16Z

Louis halkovits or halkovits
My grandfather married to Josephine Siikora
Four children
Irene matida Joseph and Edward my father
Lived in anyone no and Yonkers ny
My name is pat Morgan

Re: Rockafellow

bhurst1948 — 2013-04-02 12:13:39Z

Please contact me directly at bhurst1948@aol.com with what you might be interested in and I will respond.

Barb

Re: Charles Jefferson SMITH

maurasmith61 — 2013-03-18 22:30:22Z

i am also looking for a charles smith who lived in newark. his parents were both irish i dont suppose yocan help me at all

Re: Rockafellow

ndceleste — 2013-03-15 12:45:50Z

Hi,
Yes, Anna Diem is a relative, and yes, she was married to Ferdinand Rockafellow, although I have his name written down as Rockerfeller, but you're probably right. Anna would have been my great-grandfather,Frederick's sister. My grandfather and my father were also Frederick. I would love more information, sincerely,
Nancy Diem Celeste

Re: John Wortman/Workman & Munson

matthewsart — 2013-02-26 00:05:05Z

I am also researching John Wortman aka Workman b. abt 1750? m.1 Esther Unknown and had 5 children.Esther d. 6-23-1783 in Eastport, Maine. John was early resident of perhaps New Brunswick, Canada? and of Eastport, Maine. John Wortman is in Eastport 1800 and 1810 Census. John m.2 Wife Unknown and had 14 more children. I believe he was the father of my ancestor, Caroline C. Wortman b.9-23- 1802 in Eastport or, Maine. Caroline married Adonijah Munson from Machias, Calias and Princeton, Maine.
Please contact me at matthewsart@mchsi.com to share info. Thanks, Pauline

Re: Printed Presbyterian Church records Basking Ridge, NJ

MCQUEEN327 — 2013-02-25 20:46:46Z

I'm working on Peter McQueen who arrived in Basking Ridge, NJ with William Reid. William Reid was hired by Lord Stirling to build mills for him on the East Coast. Peter McQueen was a millwright and came from Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland. They both moved to the town of Salem, Washington County, New York and built/ran a mill on Fitch's Point. I believe Peter brought his wife Catherine Gault with him and his two sons: John Jr. and Alexander (I believe Peter's full name was John "Peter" McQueen, since his son is called John Jr.). Peter also had a son Daniel born in the USA and another son Peter. Daniel married Catherine Lambertson, whose family resided in Raritan, Somerset, County, NJ and Peter married Betsey Bowman whose family had lived early on in New Jersey. Any Presbyterian Church records of the McQueens in Basking Ridge, NJ? Anybody? Anybody? P.S. some of the Lowe family members of Basking Ridge, NJ married into the Lambertson family . . .

Re: Obituaries for Somerset Co?

gigikelly10 — 2013-02-21 23:56:43Z

Yes, all of the above.

Re: Obituaries for Somerset Co?

dmcwho2 — 2013-02-21 23:08:48Z

What information are you looking for? Name, location, date of death, known relatives, etc.

Re: Hall family of Basking Ridge

seh0872 — 2013-02-17 22:02:40Z

I can connect you to this family. This post is quite old. If you're still out there, contact me at seh0872@gmail.com.

Regards,
Scott

Re: Theodore Jorgensen - did he live in Somerset?

cattlu1 — 2013-02-16 23:27:34Z

Thank you so much for the clarification.

That give me a insight to this.

Are there any resources that can help me see where he lived at the time of his death?

Re: Theodore Jorgensen - did he live in Somerset?

pampearson1 — 2013-02-16 22:44:49Z

Here's something to consider. My mother's listing shows her last residence as NJ, which is where I live. She never left Tulsa, Oklahoma. She moved into a nursing home in Tulsa, and I had her SS address changed so her checks would come to my house in NJ. This was back before all the checks were automatically deposited. I'm not sure about the "last benefit." The SSDI on Ancestry doesn't include that column. The same thing will happen when my brother dies in Arkansas. He became disabled and his Social Security address is here in NJ.

Theodore Jorgensen - did he live in Somerset?

cattlu1 — 2013-02-16 21:13:04Z

Hello,

I have found Theodore Jorgensen in SSDI:
THEODORE JORGENSEN
Born: 28 Apr 1910
Dead: Jan 1981 11367
Last Residence (Flushing, Queens, NY)
Last Benefit 08880 (South Bound Brook, Somerset, NJ)
SSN:063-09-6855
Issued: New York

What does it mean that his last residence is in Flushing, Queens, but that his las benefit was issued in Somerset?

Can anyone help me out?

Alfred A Teeple Obit

jlleffler — 2013-02-11 17:13:24Z

Seeking obit for Alfred A Teeple, died 10-6-1972 in Bound Brook, NJ. Hoping to find clues. Many thanks!

Joni

jolylefgon@yahoo.com

Re: Aaron Austin 1778 m. H. Doty

MaryJoHutchens — 2013-02-09 18:13:36Z

Aaron Austin , sister b 1773 Mary, sis b bat 1780 Hilley, sister born 1786 Charlotte. All mentioned in fathers will. Father Moses Austin and wife Sarah last name unknown. Moses born 1744 New Jersey, 1790census as Moses Oston in Fairfield twp, Westmoreland Co., Pa., they moved before 1800to venango co. pa. Moses dies 13Sept 1806. Also there 1810, Aaron. And family. Have fun, hope this helps. Aaron and Hannah move to Oxford, Butler, Ohio with family.

Re: Looking for Kiwanis "A Peek at Your Past"

wegobishy — 2013-02-09 02:05:01Z

I don't have the specific information you seek, but Ias a child, I was your grandfather's next door neighbor in. Peapack Gladstone in the 1950s. My dad worked across the street at Hills Chevrolet, and Ithough I am a few years younger, I has a bit of a crush. On Sabine. My dad passed away 10 years ago, but my mom, who knew your grandmother well, is still alive and living in Florida. She, and I. Would love to hear from you. You can contact me at bishopenv@aol.com.

Rim Bishop

Van Nest / Cubberley /Wycoff / Dey/ Morris

JRVN1949 — 2013-02-07 00:45:39Z

I am James Russell Van Nest Sr. My family had a farm on Cranbury Rd in Grovers Mills N.J. there is a Park named after my family (Van Nest Park)that is right across the road from where our homestead was. I am very proud of my heritage and if anyone needs any help?
ASK
Also feel free to add :-)

Maria Wykoff (Cummins) Rape

johnfwhitejr — 2013-02-03 17:50:55Z

I am looking for information about Maria Wykoff Cummins who married (1) Lewis Rape in 1835 in Preble County, Ohio and (2) Jacob Bender. She survived both husbands and can be found with her son Lafayette Rape in the 1880 census in Adams County, Indiana. The census information says she was born in 1808 in New Jersey (probably Somerset). Her father was born in New Jersey and her mother was born in New York. In the household also is Jane Commings and her child Thadeus. Jane is listed as a half sister. Family tradition says that Maria's father was William Cummins, but no documentation. There were William Cummins listed in censuses for Warren, Miami and Hamilton County OH in 1820 and 1830. Can anyone help me connect the dots?

John White

Re: Joseph Dunlap-Elizabeth Arbuthnot

wtpackard2 — 2013-01-31 18:05:19Z

I have some information that inidcates Joseph Dunlap and Elizabeth Arbuthnot were from Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland. They married there and then moved to Sourland, Somerset, NJ in 1790. Is this what you have found?

John Colaw

PatriciaSaletore — 2013-01-25 23:27:55Z

I am looking for a Colaw family that at least at some point was in PA, then VA after the Revolutionary War. It is a very uncommon name, we are presuming because that is not the original form. But there is a John Colaw, spelled just like that in 1781, in Bridgewater Twp, Somerset Co., NJ paying taxes. I am thinking there must be other references to him. If he was paying taxes, he must have owned land, right? Where can I try to find out more?

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

mgleone64 — 2013-01-25 20:45:39Z

Thank you so much!!

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

DonnaMilano — 2013-01-25 20:24:30Z

The Readington Reformed Church is in Hunterdon County on Readington Road in Readington (Readington is on the border of Somerset County and the mailing address is Whitehouse Station).

http://www.readingtonreformed.org/

Stephanie Stevens is the official Historian for the County of Hunterdon. She may be able to guide you in the right direction: http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/c&h/memberbios.htm

The North Branch Reformed Church is in North Branch on Rt 28, Somerset County, but the mailing address is Bridgewater:

http://www.nbrc.com/

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

pampearson1 — 2013-01-20 22:42:41Z

No one knew how to spelled their names. The priests (and census takers, etc) just spelled everything phonetically. You may say Fisk today, but who know what it sounded like in German, which is likely the language being used. The DAR people who work with the applications understand this.

The church is the same, although the reference to simply "Reformed Dutch Church" has little meaning. There are scads of those in NJ. I'm sure it's the same person. I misread your first message and thought you were saying James was the father of John. That's what made me ask for the name of the church.

I checked another source I have and Peter Fisk had two more children baptized after John in another church - Harlingen Reformed Dutch Church, Montgomery Twp - which is also in Somerset Co. You will find these records abstracted in the Genealogical Magazine of NJ, vol. 16 & 17.

Ragel bp. 6 May 1760; parents Pieter Lisk and Catryna.
Marya bp. 25 Jan 1761; parents Peterrus Lisk and Marya.
Peter apparently had a 2nd wife.
Montgomery Twp is some distance from the first church, suggesting they may have moved. The Harlingen church borders Mercer Co, while the first church is closer to Hunterdon Co.

Regarding contacting the churches, they are likely to tell you the records have been abstracted and are available. I looked through the 1791 records for both churches and don't find any entries resembling your James Lisk.

I did a quick google search and found an e-book showing John Lisk died in 1823 and was buried in Monmouth Co. He apparently moved around a lot.

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

mgleone64 — 2013-01-20 21:38:05Z

Would you happen to now how I could contact the Hunterdon Co Church for records? I am outside of NJ. Thank you so much, I really appreciate your responses!

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

mgleone64 — 2013-01-20 21:30:52Z

Wow...very interesting. John's parents names were Peter and Catherine, however, Liest? The name is definitely Lisk. I have his baptismal date as 3/21/1756. The church info:

Readington Reformed Church, formerly known as the Reformed Dutch Church

Now I am curious if this is in fact the same person. Also, his son James B. Lisk was born 4/21/1791 also in Somerset County from what I understand. This is the first time I've seen the name not spelled Lisk. Now I am also wondering how DAR would perceive this information. Thank you!

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

pampearson1 — 2013-01-20 19:37:18Z

The only other Lisk entries in Ed's book are for the children of Abraham Lisk and Jane Thomson (1790s) and for David Lisk and Mary Van Derhoof (1790s). It's possible you will find records for them in Hunterdon Co church records. If not, you will need to look at wills, probate records, and deeds to prove the linkages. Good luck. (I am the former Registrar for the Somerset/Hunterdon Co DAR chapter)

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

pampearson1 — 2013-01-20 19:10:33Z

The following baptism record is found in "Early Church Records of Somerset Co, NJ" by F. Edward Wright.

From Readington Reformed Church Baptistms (also called North Branch Reformed Dutch Church):
21 Mar 1756. Liest, Pieter and Catherina - Johannes. Wits. Coenradus Vander Beek and Annetje.

All other Lisk baptisms in Ed's book are from the 1790s. Do you know which Dutch Reformed Church John was supposedly baptized in?

Re: Wishop/Hunter Families

DWishop — 2013-01-20 18:21:26Z

Eight years for you to reply to me.. Four years for me to reply to you.. At this rate this might take awhile.. :)

Anyways I haven't been on ancestry.com in a long while, but I'm back..

If their is any information you need I would be happy to help..

Dale Wishop

Lisk's of New Jersey

mgleone64 — 2013-01-19 22:31:46Z

Seeking information about John Lisk born 2/15/1756 Somerset County. Need more information on wife Mary Brown and their son James Lisk born 4/21/1791. Trying to document John 1756 to son James 1791 who married Eleanor Brands and had a son James born Dec 3 1819 who was married to Susan Ann Thornton. Can trace/document myself up thru Charles Lisk born 3/27/1856 (son of James born 1819) but need Charles' link to James 1819 -> James 1791 -> John 1756 for DAR app. This line seems elusive and I come up with nothing. Any suggestions on where I can find birth/marriage/baptismal info? John (1756) is believed to have been baptized at the Dutch Reformed Church in NJ. Anyone come from this line or have suggestions on where to get info in NJ? Any help appreciated.

James and John Lisk - New Jersey

mgleone64 — 2013-01-19 22:20:38Z

Re: Lisk's of New Jersey

willj1111 — 2013-01-19 16:47:54Z

Go to the Familysearch.org website. There is a listing for John and Mary and the children Willet, James, Henry, Peter, Harriet, Margaret and Catherine. Hope this helps!

Re: Austin

LittleAngelsx3 — 2013-01-12 23:55:42Z

Do you have a copy of the actual will?

This is an interesting web link:

http://familypedia.wikia.com/wiki/Aaron_Austin_(c1777-1860)

I would love to see a copy of this will that you mentioned!

Re: Austin

MaryJoHutchens — 2013-01-12 22:34:07Z

Will of Moses Austin lists wife, Sarah, dau mary Davidson, born 1773, son Aaron born 1778, dau Haley Leonard, dau Charlotte Austin., this from LDS and the only time I saw the actual will.

John Holder and Anna Kershow

ElizHarris — 2013-01-08 18:59:02Z

I would like to correspond with descendants of John C. Holder (1836-1906) and his wife Anna Kershow, who were living in Somerset Co. in 1880 and 1900:

1880 United States Federal Census > New Jersey > Somerset > Other Townships > District 153
John C. Holder 45
Anna 33
Evira D. 10 [actually Elvira or Alvira]
Hubert N.? 8
Martha 6
Abraham 5
Laura A. 3
John I. 1

Please contact me by e-mail at ncgen@mindspring.com

Re: Obituaries for Somerset Co?

VogelDescendant — 2012-12-30 17:44:26Z

That is when copywrite laws applied. You have to go to the local libraries in Somerset Cty and read the microfiche....

Re: Aaron Austin 1778 m. H. Doty

RuthElise86 — 2012-12-17 18:52:52Z

I just found this on a website researching the same person.

The Austin name is given many different spellings and I encourage researchers to check all variations.
Subject: Moses Austin (Osten, Austen)has been this families brick wall and there is much to be thankful for as this year new pieces were placed in this puzzle.
Westmoreland Co. Fairfield Twp. census 1790 lists Moses Osten (114)and Venango Co. Irwin Twp. census 1800 lists Moses Austen (1111). Then we hit paydirt! LDS has WILL of Moses Austin 13 sep 1806 Venango Co. Scrubgrass Twp. Listing his wife, Sarah and children: Mary Davison, Aaron Austin, Hiley Leonard, Charlotte Austin.
This man loved his wife and family but left life in 1806 at an early age. abt 56 yrs old. We find all of our surnames in Fairfield and Derry Twp. and again in Venango Co. Irwin and Scrubgrass Twp. For those searching this family the following will hopfully assist your search.
Moses Austin and Samuel Doty (of Mayflower Edward Doty)are tied together in 1801 When Aaron Austin marries Hannah Doty. The oldest daughter of Samuel Doty 1755 NJ - 1828 OH and wife Mary Brown. Hannah 1783 NJ - 1865 OH and Aaron 1778 NJ - 1860 OH sell a farm to Moses and Sarah in 1804, lands cleared previous to marriage to lands, this sounds like Samuel gifted his dau. and new son-in-law with a farm. in Venango Co. Scrubgrass Twp. Aaron purchased 400 acre plantation from John Leonard and Alexander Brown and developed the farm and a Mill. This farm was sold to James Hughes for $2,000 in 1813. As Aaron and Hannah were headed to Ohio on a flatboat.
They had 3 sons and 2 daughters on the 1810 census Venango Co. PA. 1802 Moses, ?, 1810 Samuel whose Obit states he was born in Westmoreland Co. PA. Hetty, Mary. The Dotys were well established in Westmoreland Co. and common to the times it seems they were back and forth with seasons or life situations between Westmoreland and Venango.
Mary Davison is the oldest Child of Moses and Sarah and the name is too common for current success in tracking her and her family. What has been found: Mary Ann Austin married Thomas Davison in 1806 Venango Co. PA. I know Samuel and Mary Doty also have a daughter Mary who marries a Moses Davison and they are found on the 1810 census Venango Co. Scrubgrass Twp. beside Samuel Doty, Moses Davison, Sarah Austin. (Moses has passed in 1806).

Re: GG Grandfather's family

rbaker1224 — 2012-11-28 02:21:41Z

This is a relation of mine. My grandfather was Raymond Spiecker. His parents were Julius and Agnes (Kuntne)Spiecker.

Raymond's brother was Ernest (he changed his name to Frank).

My mother believes you were at a funeral with her when she was a teenager and said she almost fell over when you walked in because you were the spitting image of her grandmother, Agnes.

I don't know much about Mary aside for the fact that she was a lovely person. She would bring hot cross buns to my Grandparents house on Good Friday.

Re: Rueben Cain

RobertScottDavis — 2012-11-17 02:47:27Z

I am doing historical research on James George Brown, Civil War spy and the ancestor of Reuben E., Joseph Green, and Leticia Cain. I would very much like to contact the descendents. Robert S. Davis, POB 687, Hanceville, AL 35077-0687.

Re: John Stuart

PaulStuart64 — 2012-10-29 04:01:19Z

I have some info on John Stuart, Sr. If you are still looking please contact me (faithalone@daktel.com).

Paul Stuart

BURNETT - Somerville

elizabeee — 2012-10-21 14:50:21Z

Seeking any information about the family of Arthur Harold BURNETT.

Arthur was born about Oct 1856 in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Mary Cox in Massachusetts in 1883. The couple had two children: Loula Ethelyn Burnett, born 1885 in Massachusetts, and Harold Burnett, born 1893 in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey.

This Arthur is believed to have been the same one that was born William Arthur Bullard. That individual had his name changed legally to Arthur Harold Burnett in 1883 at Brockton, Massachusetts.

The family was last known to reside in Somerville (1900 and 1910 U.S. censuses).

Specifically, I am seeking death and burial information for Arthur. Also, death and burial information for Lizzie.

Any information about Loula (sometimes spelled Lula) and Harold would be helpful, as well.

Re: Off/Eoff Gravesites

onehappypasture — 2012-10-12 23:11:06Z

Jacob Eoff was my 6th great grandfather. I have some information on the family, ie such as immigration dates, marriages and that they built a church in Somerent County PA and settleed in Schoharie County New York. Would love to know more,

Re: Obituaries for Somerset Co?

iplayhockey — 2012-10-10 17:59:06Z

Hello,

The Somerset County library system may be able to help.

http://catalog.somerset.lib.nj.us/search/h?newspapers

I don't know if they have microfilmed records, but they do seem to have online access to old newspapers, which may have the obituary.

Re: Lechleitner of Austria

rallech — 2012-10-03 23:12:40Z

DEAR WALTER: i WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS YOUR INFORMATION ABOUT THE MATHIASS LECHLEITNER WHO CAME FROM INSBRUK, AUSTRIA IN 1852. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON MY GGGRANDFATHER IN YOUR BOOKOF LECHLEITNERS? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. RICHARD LECHLEITNER (RALLECH@AOL.COM).

Re: Death records from 1995?

DonnaMilano — 2012-10-01 16:22:52Z

The only record you'll find online for that time period is in the Social Security Death Index. You may be able to find an obituary.

Death records from 1995?

erabilodeau — 2012-09-11 13:56:39Z

I'm searching for a relative that died in New Brunswick in 1995. Any help with finding the records online?