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Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

WOLAWOL_1 — 2009-12-31 00:32:11Z

Rebecca,

Just got back from Florida. Maybe you should e-mail Heidi (Aelfwyn) further up this list and compare notes. Meanwhile, I would like to know what you have on David D.Day.

I will make a note to copy you on anything I find out on Jehiel Day and Sarah Perry.

Valerie

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

wantplum — 2009-12-30 02:49:37Z

hi just read your post. and today found info on names Jehiel Day and Sarah Perry; came up in my tree but would be very distant relitives. But i do have some info. On their son David D Day and his family.

All i have are the Names Sarah Perry and Jehiel Day so any info you could give me on them would be great too.

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-12-30 00:48:07Z

You're welcome. My Sussex County ancestors are the Simcock family. Are they listed in your book?

Regards,

Randy

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

ABCRAIG — 2009-12-30 00:42:52Z

Thank you so very much. Will be waiting for them to get here.

Do you happen to have "The First Settlers of Passaic Valley", if not and you would like for me to do a llok up, let me know.

Beth

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-12-29 23:41:45Z

Hello. I mailed the four pages today. I hope you find the information very useful.

Randy
Webster, Texas

Re: Need Help to IdentifyTown Name From 1765-- Please Help!

moses77 — 2009-12-29 00:33:42Z

Thank you Sharon,you've just answered several questions for me! I had thought it sounded like "Greenwich" or something very close, but didn't see any towns by that name on my maps
Again thanks so much!! Lori

Re: Need Help to IdentifyTown Name From 1765-- Please Help!

meekernj — 2009-12-28 23:08:12Z

Greenwich!

Township in Sussex County in 1765. Now in Warren County.

The original "Grinnige" Township was huge, encompassing a substantial portion of what is now Warren County.

Prior to 1753, all of what is now Sussex and Warren County was part of Morris County. Greenwich Township was part of Morris County when it was formed in 1738. Prior to that the area was in Hunterdon Co. Prior to 1714 it was in Burlington Co. So keep all this in mind when looking for your family.

Sharon Meeker

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

freeunion — 2009-12-28 14:12:00Z

Looking for any information on Harmon and Anna Kimble, probably died between 1830-1840.

Need Help to IdentifyTown Name From 1765-- Please Help!

moses77 — 2009-12-28 04:33:17Z

Hello I have in front of me a copy of the will of my GGGGGG Grandfather,Johan Paulus Platz (his will is signed Paul Plotts) He says he is of the town of "GRINNIGE" county of Sussex.I know the town or township is mis-spelled but does anyone have any idea what town this might actually be? Thanks so much for any help!! Lori

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

ptpfab — 2009-12-28 01:25:50Z

Bud -

I only have access to Sussex County records. I found marriages for Martha Gouger to Jacob Penee Oct 27, 1807; Samuel Gouger to Mary Kimble Mar 4, 1815; Mrs Mary J Gouger to John Stephenfield Nov 5l, 1868 (cert #305); Shelton T Gouger of Hardyston to Susanna Smith Dec 21, 1836 (cert #233). [From Sussex County New Jersey Marriages by Howard E Case.]

Deaths - Elizabeth Gouger, Mar 24, 1865, age 74 of Franklin Furnace; Elizabeth Gouger, May 5, 1881, age 74 of Blairstown; John Gouger, Dec 26, 1901, age 60 of Blairstown; Nancy Gouger, May 24, 1903, age 63 of Blairstown. [from Sussex County New Jersey Marriage and Obituary Dates (1814-1903) by Deborah L Mole.]

Blairstown is in Sussex County - on the border of Warren County.

Terri

Terri

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

ClarenceGouger — 2009-12-27 22:54:47Z

interested in anything you could find on GOUGER in both sussex and warren. am related to the gouger line starting in Blairstown, Warren, NJ. Please e-mail me at: budgouger@cox.net

Thanks for all your efforts it makes researching easier when you live half way across the country.

Bud Gouger

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

ptpfab — 2009-12-27 16:54:55Z

Midge -

I did not get this request - it was posted to someone else's post.

I did not find any of those spellings but I do have Winans and Wyans. Could this be the same?

Terri

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

ptpfab — 2009-12-27 16:50:33Z

Randy -

I just saw this request - it was replied to someone else's post so I didn't get the request when you posted it.

I did not find any entries for Simcock in the two books that I have.

Terri

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

ptpfab — 2009-12-27 16:47:07Z

Laurae -

I didn't find an entry for those names in the two books that I have. I searched the NJ State Archives online database for the two marriages and only found the following - James Heldebrant to Abby E. R. Dennis in Newton in Jan 1863. The entry is in book AF, page 489.

The library has a few other books that I will check. I'll let you know if I find anything.

Terri

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

ABCRAIG — 2009-12-27 08:29:41Z

Thank you so very much.

It is A. B. C.
P. O. Box 2014
Concrete, Wa. 98237

I'm not able to get to the copy of the family page of the family Bible but will get a copy made and send it if you are interested in these Maxwell family.

Thank you.

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-12-27 03:13:47Z

Hello Beth,

There are several pages related to the Maxwell family. Please send me your mailing address off-line and I would be glad to send you copies from the book.

Randy
Webster, Texas

spacegeezer@msn.com

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

ABCRAIG — 2009-12-27 02:56:57Z

Do you just happen to have any information on the Maxwell family that moved from Morris Co. to Sussex Co. sometime in the late 1700's. Capt. John Maxwell married Eunice Osborn. One of their daughters was Elizabeth Maxwell who married Luke Van Buskirk. Luke Van Buskirk and Elizabeth Maxwell had a daughter Eunice Phebe who married Horace S. Cooper somewhere in N. J. @ 1825 time frame. This line migrated to La Grange Co., Ind. The basic source of our information came from the book "The First Settlers of Passaic Valley" by John Littell. Does the book mentions any information on these family lines?

Thank you very much for your time and effort.

Beth

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-12-26 21:58:10Z

Good afternoon Laurae,

Here is what I found in the book:

1. Ezekiel Dennis, of Sussex County, bought 182 acres of land from Elizabeth Sharpe on March 20, 1775

2. Samuel Dennis, Jr. owned the Pepo-Cotton lands, near Roy's Station on the PP&B Railroad. [The PP&B Railroad appears to be the Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad]

Good luck with your research!

Randy
Webster, Texas

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-12-26 21:48:48Z

Good afternoon Margaret,

Here is what I found in the book:

1. Johannis Westphael, baptised June 21, 1711, married Apollonia Kortrecht

2. Margaret Decker married Hendrick Hendrickson Kortrecht. [No date was given but likely this would have been in the mid-1700s]

3. John (or Jan) Cortright was one of the six settlers of the old Minisink village. The Cortright name was derived from the low Dutch word Kort (short) and recht (right). He erected a stone house about one mile below the "present" Montague Church in which his son, Hendrick, lived. During the Revolutionary War Hendrick Kortrecht kept hotel there. It had been "recently" torn down. The descendants of his family are very numerous in Sussex

4. On January 30, 1772, Johannes Cortrecht, along with five other surveyors of highways, met at the house of Peter Decker to lay out a road

5. Jan Cortright owned at least one lot of land on Big Minisink Island, which was surveyed in April, 1725

6. Hendrick Johnson Cartright was a Captain in the Minisink Miltia in 1789

Hope this is useful. Good luck with your research!

Randy
Webster, Texas

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

RandallMcDaniel44 — 2009-12-26 21:18:32Z

Good afternoon,

Here is what I found in the book:

1. Alice Ann Roy, born in 1819, married William Pittenger

2. George Maxwell, who lived at Pittstown and kept a hotel 1823-1835 married Rachel Pettinger, of Hopewell. Rachel was his second wife

Good luck!

Randy
Webster, Texas

Re: Willing to do lookups - "Old Sussex County Families"

lraths50 — 2009-12-26 19:37:16Z

I need help on Clorinda (Cora)Dennis born 1846 family I think her parents are Robert and Elizabeth Dennis and Clorinda husband, George Hildebrandt born 1839-1843, Children are John born 1861, George born 1865, Frederick born 1868, Alice born 1870. Any information will be helpful.
Laurae

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

lraths50 — 2009-12-26 19:28:10Z

I am looking for a marriage date for George Hildebrandt and Sarah. they would have been married about 1860 in Sussex Co. NJ. I would also like to find Sarah Hildebrandt death record. She die before 1865. George Hildebrandt married clorinda Dennis in 1865. I would like to know any parents if listed.
Thank you
Laurae

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

rdwlfswmn — 2009-12-22 16:58:19Z

Ok, I'm searching for any information on the Leepers of Sussex county going back to the civil war. My great grandfather's father & mother, (how's that, ha) were William Leeper b 1798? & Elizabeth Dickson, born & died in Warwick, Ny. They had 13 children, one of whom was Samuel W Leeper, b 1834, Vernon, Sussex,died 1918 Boonton NJ & is buried in Fairview Cemetary, Hamburg, Sussex, NJ. I wish I could find out if there is an actual gravestone for him there, perhaps with his first wife's name. He had 4 sons, only found 3 with first wife, then married Jeannette Scott & had a son Fred Martin & a daughter, Bessie. Fred is my grandfather. ANYHOW, what I would REALLY like to find out is more information on the civil war records of Samuel & his brothers, Robert, John & Daniel who also went to war with him. & what has happened to all the descendents since then. They joined the civil war out of Warwick, NY, that much I know. I guess they went back & forth between NJ & Ny. please email me rdwlfswmn@aol.com if you find out anything. thank you so much! Kathy

Adam Eshback Book

Michael_Gesner — 2009-12-20 03:34:38Z

There is a new book on this family and available on www.lulu.com.

Re: Sussex/Hunterdon Whites & Brittains

vorgsoc65 — 2009-12-17 02:33:38Z

im curious if there were any orphaned children with them named bggs

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

nrwr33941 — 2009-12-16 01:42:31Z

Hi, I could use your help on my Rutan family from Syussex Cty , please E mail me at nrwr3394@comcast.net, thk you norman Rutan

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

WOLAWOL_1 — 2009-12-15 16:38:09Z

Thanks, S_Bennett!

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

S_BennettPerkowski — 2009-12-15 16:19:50Z

NJ Index to Marriages, August 7, 1815
Johiel Day to Sally Perry.

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

WOLAWOL_1 — 2009-12-15 04:14:51Z

Aelfwyn,

I was at the Morristown Library today in the North New Jersey Genealogy Ctr. They have a big fat file on Day but I can't find a connection with your Hamburg/Hardyston/Paradise Days. Can I ask you, what proof do you have that Jehiel Day married Sarah Perry? I know there is a Family Tree on Ancesty that shows that, but it is unsourced. I know also that it looks as if they are married on the 1850 Census. However, that year census did not specify relationships to the Head of the Household and you cannot be sure that they were married. They could be a widower and widow living together, for one thing. I found a letter from someone written in 1983 that said Sarah Perry was married to JOHN Day, both born in Stockholm (another place very near to those I mentioned above). She cited no source...but just wondering.
Please e-mail me at Wolawol@gmail.com.

Valerie

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

ptpfab — 2009-12-14 02:19:04Z

Listed in Sussex County, New Jersey Marriages by Howard E Case and in Sussex County New Jersey Marriage and Obituary Dates (1814-1903) compiled by Deborah L. Mole:

4 Jan 1844 - Straway, Abigal (Morris Ct) to Joseph Plumstead.

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

WOLAWOL_1 — 2009-12-13 16:54:52Z

I am working on a couple of other peoples' families right now and the holidays are coming up. However, if you tell me specifically what you are looking to find, I can do some side research when I am at the right facilities. I can look for deeds from 1810 and marriages from 1790. I also see that the Sussex county Historical Society has a "flat file" on the name Perry. They are only open two mornings a week but I may possibly be able to go next Friday and see what they have. Not making any promises until January, though, as I am going away for a week at Christmas!

Valerie

Valerie

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

Aelfwyn_1 — 2009-12-13 14:34:24Z

Hi! If you are still in need of practice, I'd be most grateful for family info (particularly anything beyond simple birth and death dates). Most of the basics have been posted online here in Ancestry for the descendents of Jehile (Jehiel) P DAY born about 1798 and married Sarah PERRY on 7 Aug 1815 in Sussex. She was also born about 1798. While a group of us have pieced together the bare facts on their descendents, we have no real clues on the familes either of these ancestors came from. If you are interested, I'd be happy to answer any questions I can to help in your research. Many thanks from Maine!
Aelfwyn

Re: Daniel GUNDERMAN and Betsy CLARK - Sussex Co to MI

wgunderm — 2009-12-13 11:31:35Z

I do have some information. Please contact me wgunderm@chartermi.net

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

foredsemail — 2009-12-12 04:03:33Z

Hi,

If you still need a project, I have family who lived in Sussex Co. right after the revolution, a soldier in the revolution captured at Ft Washington, the family owned a few Sussex properties, some famous, the first Delaware bridge property?, a possible existing house on the defunct dam property?. In-laws were Cole, Westbrook, Depue, Sly and Dennis. There are recorded events in the Dutch Reformed Church, a will in 1815 Sussex Co, land deeds at the court house. Not recorded in any history written about Sussex Co. Family lived nearby in Orange Co and Bucks Co. Port Jervis and Milford. In later years some family moved to Michigan territory, Iowa (territory?), Nebraska (territory?), Oregon (territory?) Missing much. We live in Missouri via NJ.

Let me know Ed foredsemaiL123@yahoo.com

Re: Do you need help in Sussex Co.?

RBarr6396 — 2009-12-10 17:13:22Z

My gggg-grandfather, Samuel Mattix, lived in Sussex County. He left a Will dated July 14, 1807 which was proved in Sussex County on September 28, 1807. He names each of his children in his Will. His wife's name was Mary, last name unknown but, perhaps, Schouwers. After Samuel's death, his children and widow went to Butler County, Ohio. Samuel's father's name was, allegedly, Giles Mattix who came from Holland - I have no proof of this. I would be most grateful for a report on Samuel and his ancestors, siblings (if any), etc. The surname "Mattix" is found spelled in many different ways.

I live in Illinois, and it would be difficult for me to get to New Jersey to do my own research. Your help would be most appreciated, and I would enjoy working with you.

Bob Barr
barrbob@comcast.net

Re: Will Do Lookups - Marriage and Obituary Index 1814-1903 Sussex Cty

treatst — 2009-12-09 21:31:11Z

Abigal Straway To Joseph Plumstead is what his name was. I believe she was a daughter to Henry and also had a brother Henry. Abby & Joseph are my ggg grandparents. P.J. Treat

Re: Vanzile Family

treatst — 2009-12-09 19:58:06Z

Issac VanZile Married Lavina H. Bates Tioga County Pa.

Re: Reuben Kemp

meekernj — 2009-12-09 01:36:40Z

Perhaps you could clarify this man's connection to Sussex County?

Reuben Kemp

julie_hanson — 2009-12-08 19:07:10Z

I am seeking information on Reuben Kemp b.abt 1740 in Passaic,NJ married to Jane Stewart.Also am seeking the parents of Reuben.Any help is appreciated.Julie

Paul Richard Kinney Sr Obit

mabeone — 2009-12-08 17:18:07Z

Mr. Paul Richard Kinney, Sr., age 71 of Woolwine, Va passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Newton, New Jersey on July 18, 1938 to the late Wilburt E. and Grace Lemmons Kinney.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Kinney was preceded in death by one brother, Harvey Austin “Pete” Kinney and an infant sister.

He had served in the United States Navy and had been an auto technician for many years prior to opening his own lawn service.

Mr. Kinney is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole Kinney, of the home; two sons, Paul Kinney, Jr. of Patrick Springs and David Kinney of Stuart; one daughter, Brenda Hall of Stuart; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Moody Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Martinsville Bulletin 8 Dec 2009

Re: Samuel and Maria DeRuin DeMarest Family

msdargo100 — 2009-11-30 17:19:01Z

Jacomina De Ruine m. Jean Davidse Demarest in 09 Sep 1668
Marie De Ruine m. Samuel Davidse Demarest in 11 Aug 1678 they are brothers.

Re: Samuel and Maria DeRuin DeMarest Family

DFantana — 2009-11-30 17:09:02Z

Hi,
Didn't Marie and Jannetje married brothers Jean and Samuel DeMarest?
I think Obama comes from your line.
Deborah

Re: Samuel and Maria DeRuin DeMarest Family

msdargo100 — 2009-11-29 05:29:00Z

Marie De Ruine is my 11th gr Aunt. My line is her sister
Jannetje DeRuine and husband Jean De Pre.

Re: Obits for Burrini, Marie, Foxson and Sisco, Jr.

paintwright — 2009-11-29 03:17:55Z

Some incorrect info on Irving A. Sisco jr. He had one child: Jeffrey Sisco.
He leaves 3 sisters: Linda L. Dean(deceased),
Sheryl Abdullah, Cristall Kleinlauth.
One brother: Kenneth K.Sisco

Re: Mrs. Alice DeWitt Fleming

ssandrew_1 — 2009-11-28 09:28:55Z

I'm interested in contacting "Diane" who posted my great-grandmother's obituary- Alice Bertha Dewitt Fleming. Are you a relative? I'm curious how she showed up on this message, and more curious how I got it, since I haven't signed up for Ancestry as yet and was just browsing through some Dewitt names. Amazing what I found tonight. I've been reading for 2 1/2 hours! Looking forward to your response.

Re: elias conklin

MAlvarado6011 — 2009-11-27 20:11:26Z

We are lucky that there aren’t more than 2 Andrew J Conklin’s and I have no idea what the J stands for in either case, but Andrew Jackson was a common name then. It is pretty obvious from the censuses that we are talking about 2 different families

This is Elias and Martha in Stillwater. (Note the name is Conkelton in these early censuses and Conklin in the later ones.) I am actually thinking that Andrew may not have survived infancy because he is not in any census.

1860 > NEW JERSEY > SUSSEX > STILLWATER TWP
Series: M653 Roll: 709 Page: 279
67 73 CONKELTON, Elias 25 m Farm laborer
Metilda M. 27 f
Elias J. 3 m
Chancis A. 2 m
Margaret O. 3/12f 50
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1870 > NEW JERSEY > SUSSEX > STILLWATER TWP
Series: M593 Roll: 889 Page: 207
CONKLETON ELIAS 36 M W NJ NJ SUSSEX STILLWATER TWP 1870
Martha 37 keeping house
Series: M593 Roll: 889 Page: 208
CONKLETON CHAUNCEY 12 M W NJ NJ SUSSEX STILLWATER TWP 1870
Margaret 10
Sarah E. 8
Emma D. 4
John W. 1
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1880

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Elias CONELETON Self M Male W 46 NJ Laborer NJ NJ
Matilda CONELETON Wife M Female W 48 NJ Keeping House NJ NJ
Delphina CONELETON Dau S Female W 14 NJ At School NJ NJ
Lillie A. CONELETON Dau S Female W 9 NJ NJ NJ
Tibbe I. CONELETON Dau S Female W 6 NJ NJ NJ

Source Information:
Census Place Stillwater, Sussex, New Jersey 1880
Family History Library Film 1254799
NA Film Number T9-0799
Page Number 176C
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And here is Samuel
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1860 > NEW JERSEY > SUSSEX > VERNON TWP
Series: M653 Roll: 709 Page: 541
Samuel Conklin 39
Catherine 21
Andrew J 2
Margaret A 3/12
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1870 > NEW JERSEY > SUSSEX > MONTAGUE TWP
Series: M593 Roll: 889 Page: 119
Conklin Marg 10
farther down the page
Conklin Saml 51
Catharine 35
Andrew 12
Saml ? 7
Sarah 5
Series: M593 Roll: 889 Page: 120
Conklin Anna 3
Rosella 1
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Also here are the birth dates from Nancy Pascal’s web site

16 Jul 1856 Newton (no name) M Elias Conklin & Martha A. Slack
17 Apr 1858 Stillwater Andrew J. M Elias & Matilda Conklin
04 Feb 1860 Stillwater Margaret Catherine F Elias Conkleton
25 Jan 1862 Stillwater Sarah E. A. F Elias Conkelton

31 Dec 1859 Vernon F Margarett Ann Conklin Samuel & Catharine

Re: elias conklin

msdargo100 — 2009-11-27 18:43:27Z

I have a Andrew J. Conklin 17 Apr 1858 parents Elias & Martha and a Andrew J. Conklin b. c1857 to Samuel & Catherine. The Andrew (father Samuel) marries Clara Courtright.

Re: elias conklin

S_BennettPerkowski — 2009-11-27 15:56:09Z

So there were 2 Andrew J Conklins both born about 1858?

I am guessing one was Andrew Jackson. I think the other was Andrew John going by the 1920 Census.

1920 United States Federal Census
Home in 1920: East Main St., Sussex, Sussex, New Jersey
Image: 1045
Household Members: Name Age
John Conklin 64 head
Clarette Conklin 57 wife
Clarette Conklin 11 grandaughter
Rottelwin R Gunderman 73 step father

I am throwing this out because now I am lost as to who is who!

Re: elias conklin

MAlvarado6011 — 2009-11-26 17:28:42Z

I am saying that the Margaret Conklin who married Jacob Talmadge is not the daughter of Elias and Martha. She, and the other Conklins listed as brother and sister in law, are the children of Samuel Conklin.

Re: elias conklin

wantplum — 2009-11-25 19:58:17Z

so your elias are the same people but this cencus does't have to do with them? Or are you saying that we are not talking about the same people?