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Comegys

LoLLyGIGZ — 2014-07-27 23:49:32Z

Hello there I'm actually writing on this page as i have collected an old bible in my procession which has a obit inside woman by the name of Mrs. Glennie M. Comegys no relation to me also includes hand writing note of bible verses and a cutting of S.S.Leviathan which must of meant somthing would love to hear back from u who has a relationship to this woman. Lollygigz

Re: george comegys

rootchaser1 — 2013-10-31 19:21:08Z

George was born 31 Mar 1906 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa -- son of William Comegys and Martha Almeda Strait

am still seeking definitive marriage record to Beth Ridgeway
(I am kin to Ridgeways through Strains)

Brooks Comegys Family

VeronicaBrown9501 — 2013-08-01 13:31:00Z

I am seeking the family of Brooks Comegys, a chef, who lived in Great Barrington, Mass. from 1940-1953.

I am also seeking the family of Wrightson Hendrix who lived in Pensacola, Fla. in 1950.

Brooks Comegys

VeronicaBrown9501 — 2013-08-01 01:37:03Z

Chef, lived in Great Barrington Mass. 1940-1953, worked at hospital.wife-ann brown, daughter-veronica. possibly from west indies

Jacob Baker and Hannah Smith

HortonLinda46 — 2013-05-31 18:18:05Z

I am beginning to plan a visit to Philadelphia to review the Smyth family files as they relate to Jacob Baker and his wife Hannah Smith Baker and their children (Catharine Baker Comegys and John William Baker). Please let me know if anyone in this community would like me to look for any particular information in these files. My email address is lrhorton@comcast.net

Linda Horton in Maryland (descendant of Catharine Baker Comegys and her husband Cornelius Comegys)

COMEGYS James R 1936-2000

t42Southland — 2013-05-29 13:54:54Z

COMEGYS James R 1936-2000

I photographed this gravestone in the Southland Cemetery, Grand Prairie, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to my pictures for your personal records. This is one of the 231,007 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Bessie bell Comegys

wholden413 — 2013-03-06 20:18:38Z

Hve come to a dead end in finding any information on Bessie Bell Comegys who married a Lewis Ware Holden. She was born in 1882 married around 1900 and live in Barclay, Maryland.If anyone has any information I would appreciate it.
Please e-mail me at wholden453@aol.com. Thank you

Re: Cornelius Comegys

HortonLinda46 — 2012-10-29 02:34:50Z

Dear Manuel,
Yes, let's stay in touch! Thank you for your email address!

I plan a trip to Philadelphia sometime to review the files at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania concerning our ancestors.

best regards,

Cousin Linda

Re: Cornelius Comegys

bequerm — 2012-10-28 22:19:47Z

Dear Ms Linda:
My 6th generation cousin! That I know no body has made this test.
I am in Panama,but we have few family members that are leaving in EEUU, I will send them your e-mail to see if they are interesting to do it, if not I will investigate if I can do it here. I have our family tree, made by my father, from the first Baker that was in Cuba John William Baker, son of Jacob & Hanna
There are some papers in the Historical Society of Pensilvania Collection Number 1725 that could clarify some matters about our family in Cuba and the relation between John and his father Jacob and sister Catherine but I, until now, could not revised them.
You could contact me by my personbal e-mail: bequerm@bequerengineering.com, if any.
Really it has been a pleasure to receive your information.
waiting that we could keep in contact
Best regards
Manuel

Re: Cornelius Comegys

HortonLinda46 — 2012-10-27 18:42:14Z

Manuel, I believe that we are 6th cousins, because our common ancestors, Jacob Baker and Hannah Smith, were my 5th great grandparents. A question: have you or any other male Bakers/Bequers in Cuba done a YDNA test? I am a participant in the FamilyTreeDNA.com's group called BakerAncestors. It would be wonderful if we could figure out which Bakers are our family. The name "Baker" is very common in English-speaking countries! I believe the only way we have a chance to learn the name of the father of Jacob Baker is through a YDNA test of a male who is a direct male descendant of Jacob Baker. From cousin Linda Horton in Maryland

george comegys

rjg761 — 2012-10-10 18:53:38Z

need the parents of george, who married Beth Ridgeway in Polk County abt. 1930 or so

Re: Cornelius Comegys who married Catharine Baker

HortonLinda46 — 2012-06-02 00:33:07Z

I have some interesting new information about our family!
Information on Jacob Baker and his son-in-law Cornelius Comegys (they were business partners and active in the Methodist Church) found by paulabaker69@hotmail.com

Jacob Baker was born 25 Aug. 1731 in Strassburg Germany. [Note: I believe this was Strasbourg, Alsace, France.]

Hannah Schmidt was born 14 July 1750 born in Bucks County , Pennsylvania. She was baptised in the Southampton Baptist Church. The church has a record.

Jacob and Hannah married in Pennsylvania, 8 April 1774.

He died 4 March 1822 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Court record.
http://books.google.com/books?id=zwMcAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA188&a...

Another book http://books.google.com/books?id=RpQOAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA45&am...

Another book.
http://books.google.com/books?id=itw3AQAAIAAJ&pg=PA92&am...

Google book that has Jacob and Cornelius in it. Search Jacob baker in the blank if it doesn't come up on page 327.
http://books.google.com/books?id=EEZ2ODvhbg4C&pg=PA327&a...

Re: comegys- md-- help - missing link

LethaComegys — 2012-01-05 21:55:23Z

Thank you for this information. Although I am not the same person you were responding to, I am looking for the same set of (great)grandparents. My husband's father was Frederick Vansant Comegys, named by his father (Oscar Comegys)for Oscar's cousin, Frederick Vansant, whom Oscar lived with when he moved from Galena to Wilmington in 1900. Oscar's parents were Gorgianna Vansant and John Comegys. I know that Oscar had one brother, John, but did not know he had more siblings until I just read the July, 2000 post you responded to. I will plan a trip to see if who we can find in the cemetaries you mention. Thank you again! P.S. If the previous post's owner, Roxanne, gets this response, I would certainly appreciate getting in touch with you too.

Re: comegys- md-- help - missing link

bluize45_1 — 2012-01-05 00:55:46Z

I realize this post is 12 years old, but I think I have some info for you. I lived in Sassafras when I was small. My great grandmother, Arabelle Price Robinson, who lived to be 96, was interviewed in 1978 for an article about Sassafras. In the article there was an 1877 map of Sassafras where you can see a home owned by Comegys and another home owned by J.D.Vanzant. This map can be found on the Kent County Historical Society website at http://www.kentcountyhistory.org/maps.php

I believe also that I can help you locate the cemetery that you're looking for on the map. There is one cemetery marked that goes with the St. Johns Methodist Church, but there is also a second cemetery next to it, that I know to be there, that is not on the map. If you look at the map, the cemetery should be on the unmarked lot behind the Rehobeth M E Church. I believe it may even be a part of the Vanzant lot now as well. This church was torn down at least 10 years ago. I don't know if the cemetery has ever been mapped. This may help you with your search, especially if you have an opportunity to go to Sassafras.

COMEGYS FACEBOOK PAGE (45 MEMBERS SO FAR)

SHANECOMEGYS — 2011-11-17 00:44:56Z

http://www.facebook.com/groups/50055446676/

Re: Cornelius Comegys

bequerm — 2011-10-14 21:27:35Z

Thank you very much for the information, we are sure to be member of the same family.

Email Address

WJesterJr — 2007-07-23 23:18:14Z

I just tried to post an email to the comegyscousins@yahoo.com and it got bounced. It said the address was blocked or not active.

I have just found my ggg-gf a a member of the Comegys Regiment in the War of 1812. I have a question as to what the "ROLL BOX" and and "ROLL-EXCT" mean on the wesite list

Can anyone help

Thanks

Wes Jester

obit - Nadine Grace COMEGYS ,

LorraineGilmer02 — 2007-08-11 13:47:45Z

not related - for your info only

Comegys, Nadine Grace

In Loving Memory of Nadine Grace Comegys Passed away August 7, 2007, at the age of 65. She was born on September 27, 1942 and grew-up in Pasadena California, attending Mayfield Senior School and Marymount College. Married to C. John Comegys (deceased in 1999) for 36 years, residing in San Marino. Nadine is survived by her two children, John Jr., Ann (Vradenburg) and four grandchildren. In recent years, Nadine enjoyed playing bridge, working at Huntington Pharmacy, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was loved and appreciated by her family and friends, she will be deeply missed. A private family service will be held Thursday, August 16, 2007. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Arcadia Senior Services, c/o the City of Arcadia, PO Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena
Published in the Pasadena Star-News on 8/11/2007.

Re: John C Comegys

Brittrt — 2007-10-04 22:06:18Z

Do you have a copy of this Obituary? I wonder if it states his cause of death. Please contact me with private e-mail if you would like copies of the marriage license and Ethyl's birth certificate with her fathers name on it.

Thank you,
Britt
Brittrt@aol.com

Re: John C Comegys

Brittrt — 2007-10-02 13:53:06Z

Well long story short I had a feeling it was John C. Comegys after seeing the census for 1910 in Church Hill, Queen Ann, MD. Both Lula and he were listed as MARRIED for the same number of years, but put out for work and living in other peoples homes. My mother had sent away to the Maryland archives to see what they could find. She sent them info on my "hunch". It paid out! We have a copy of a couple documents including their marriage. I haven't figured how to scan these documents just yet (they sent gigantic copies) but when I do I will forward you what I know.

In that year I did find Helen Comegys living with her aunt Laura Long (the census has it written "Lang"), but I have been unable to find Ethel. She would have been an infant at this time. My grandmother (Catherine Starkey) does remember visiting with her 1/2 sisters from time to time, so I know she wasn't adopted out with a name change.

I had also suspected a divorce, but no record was found. Lula died just a few years after marrying Issac Starkey so it is possible that he (John C) had Tuberculosis as she did and they didnt have the financial means to deal with it. The old family story says that Issac Starkey met her (Lula) in an Alms House where he was doing repairs.

Anyway, I will be in touch with what information I have.
Brittany Toft

PS. if you send an e-mail address I can send scans directly. Mine is Brittrt@aol.com

John C Comegys

Brittrt — 2007-10-01 15:21:18Z

I am looking for information about John C Comegys who married My Great Grandmother Lula Alice Jester. They had 2 children Ethel (b.1905) and Helen (b.1909). John died in 1910 or shortly after that. I believe. Lula (Jester) Comegys then married Isaac Starkey and had my Grandmother Catherine Starkey. She often spoke of visiting her 1/2 sisters Helen and Ethel, but I have been unable to find any further information on John C or his daughters. I know that in 1910 Lula and John C were both sent out to work as hired hands in the Church Hill, MD area.

Does anyone have information on John C Comegys or his daughters Ethel or Helen?
Thanks,
Brittany

Comegys buried in Ballston Oregon cemetery

midgetmary — 2007-05-29 04:19:20Z

Local Ball Cemetery in Ballston, Oregon has members of Comegys family, also Ottinger and Ball, relatives to the Comegys. If you would like some input for any member of the families that you are researching, I would be happy to help with what I have. E-mail me at: midgetmary@onlinenw.com.

Re: COMEGYS COUSINS website

comegysa — 2009-03-04 15:03:37Z

Long time since I last crossed your name. I was on facebook with my cousin Dee and she noted there are 195 on the site. One commented and we began a coversation. I referred her to the Comegys Cousin website. I would like to be able to access the private website. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Adrienne

Re: Clark connection

deeloudee — 2008-06-30 12:56:47Z

You may have already found this information.
Yes, Thomas Clark was married to Evelina Mitchell Comegys. She was born Aug 1866 MD. Her parents were John P Comegys and Georgianna Mirchell. I began by reseaching the Vance connection which is the maiden name of my husband's mother.

Evelina Mitchell Comegys m: Thomas Clark MD
They had a daughter Sarah Catherine Clark who married Edwin Stuart Vance.
Edwin Stuart Vance and Evelina had children including Doris May Vance. Doris married Banks Daubert. I just confirmed that Evelina is correct when I recently talked with Doris' sister. I have more information but you may have already acquired it.

If you need more information I will try to help.

Re: Cornelius Comegys

rayhound — 2007-06-06 17:39:56Z

If you are Steve Paul Martin, hello 8th cousin.

For more info about "Comegys Cousins" drop me a line at

TheRayHound@yahoo.com or
RayHound@RayHound.com

Ray (Comegys) Burgess aka Plumbober

update on Plumbober

rayhound — 2007-06-06 17:32:43Z

That is an old email address for me.
Please contact me at
TheRayHound@yahoo.com or
RayHound@RayHound.com

We have a "Comegys Cousins" account for all cousins

I have much more information about the Comegys family

Ray (Comegys) Burgess

Delaware Comegys

ladysue118 — 2008-05-23 21:21:34Z

I am looking for information on my Great-Grandfather...Albert M Comegys (1850-1906) as well as information on brothers and sisters of my Grandfather Levi Comegys...the sib's are C Rodney Comegys (Dec 15, 188y-Dec 20, 1959)..Clarence Comegys (Feb 29, 1896 - July 31, 1955)(Delaware PVT 23Co 153 Depot Brig WWI)Dorothy A Comegys x(1911)...Edith M Comeygs (1893-1984)Comegys, Emma (Aug 22, 1879 January 24, 1946)(Comegys, Albert, Emma Administratrix he late of West Dover? Hd. Adm 31 Dec 1907.
Inventory includes farm animals & equipment statement Mary I Comegys widow, Emma Comegys, Levi E Comegys, Albert Comegys, Caesar Rodney Comegys children)
Comegys, John (x1906 x1976)

Thank You for any assistance

Clara Susanne Hurley-Brand
ladysue118@hotmail.com

Re: Query: Dr. Comegys ob/gyn late 1940's - 50' in DE

ladysue118 — 2008-05-23 20:55:34Z

I am proud to say that Dr Richard Comegys delivered me at Kent General Hospital in 1950......my mother Margaret Comegys Hurley was a cousin to him.........

Comegys in Champaign Co. OH and Jefferson Co. IA

nb200505 — 2007-06-21 22:33:16Z

I'm a bit confused and hoping someone can help. I'm looking for the parents of Cornelius Milton Comegys, b. 1833 in Urbana, Champaign, OH and d. 1911 in Bondurant, Polk, IA. He m. Elizabeth Vaught.

So...the 1850 census for Salem, Champaign, OH shows:
William Comegys, b. 1805 VA + Sarah A. b. 1802 VA
ch: Sarah b. 1828 OH, William b. 1831 OH, Cornelius b. 1834 OH, James b. 1836 OH, and David b. 1838 OH.

Next...the 1856 Iowa Census for Liberty, Jefferson, IA shows:
Jacob Comegys b. 1799 VA + Sarah b. 1801 VA
ch: [1] William H. b. 1828 OH m. Eliza b. 1836 IN, their ch: Mary B. b. 1855 IA; [2] David b. 1837 OH, [3] Daniel R. b. 1841 OH

Seems to be two different families, although there are similarities in names and birth years.

Finally...the 1860 census for Fairfield, Jefferson IA shows:
Jacob Comegys b. 1799 VA + Sarah b. 1795 VA
ch: Sarah b. 1830 OH, Cornelius b. 1835 OH, Daniel b. 1842 OH
the next family listed is:
William Comegys b. 1832 OH + Eliza b. 1836 IN
ch: Mary b. 1855 IA, Presley b. 1858 IA

Did these two families somehow merge? Is it even two different families? Cornelius is first listed in 1850 as a child of William and Sarah, isn't on the 1856 census at all, then shows up again in 1860 as a child of Jacob and Sarah.

Help please!

Valerie Bradshaw

Re: Cornelius Comegys

jacquelineschaffer1 — 2009-08-03 14:15:52Z

Hello-

I am working on a project for the hospital I work at. The first Medical Director of the hospital was Cornelius Comegys. I am wondering if he is the same man you wrote about in this posting. If so would you mind giving us information on him. We are actually looking for a picture to go with the rest of the portiats that we having hanging of all medical directors since him. If this is the same person can you please email me at jacqueline.schaffer@thechristhospital.com.

If he is the same person, then he was the first medical director of The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio and renamed the hospital from Christ's Hospital to The Christ Hospital in the early 1900's.
We look for from hearing from you

Re: Comegys in Champaign Co. OH and Jefferson Co. IA

wallisguy — 2008-05-19 20:17:24Z

Valerie,

Concerning your message about the Jacob Comegys family in the 1850 and 1860 census. The William married to Sarah in the 1850 OH census is believed to be Jacob. No one knows why he was listed as William.
The William born c 1832 that you mention is Jacob and Sarah's son.

Guy Wallis

Re: Natalie Comegys

wallisguy — 2010-11-16 20:55:45Z

We don't really know much about these two sisters.
Their Parents were George Spencer Comegys and his wife Elizabeth Naudian Cockren. [Is that the correct spelling of Naudian?]
George and Elizabeth had, I think 5 children although there appears to be a question here.
1) Helen Spencer Comegys b 1895-1989 unmarried
2) Lydia Ann Comegys 1896-?
3) Natalie Wowell Comegys 1899-1991 m Frank Edward Hedger
4) Lydia Naudin Comegys 1899?-1986 m Francis Ernest Bolton. Is this Lydia actually the same person as Lydia Ann?
5) Mary Elizabeth 1909-1977 m Herbert William McNinch.

The parents and children except for Lydia Ann are all buried at Shrewsbury Church Cemetery in Kent County MD.

WE don't know anything od their descendants.

Re: Cornelius Comegys

wallisguy — 2009-08-07 20:50:33Z

The person you are looking for is:

Doctor Cornelius George Washington Comegys born 23 Jul 1816 in DE died 10 Feb 1895. Not sure where he died. His parents were Governor [DE] Cornelius Parsons Comegys and Rubamah Marim.

My information is that he lived his adult life in Cincinnati. Prior to entering medicine he was a school teacher, bank teller, businessman and finally a doctor. He received a Medical Degree in Philadelphia in 1848 and practiced there before returning to Cincinnati where he is said to have founded the Miami Medical College.

Re: John C Comegys

wallisguy — 2007-10-01 20:26:47Z

Yes, We are aware of Lula, her two Comegys children and her re-marriage and her Starkey daughter. What we didn't have information of was the given name of her first husband.

What is you source for his being John C Comegys?

If you will go to; http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=c_comeg...
you will find a likely candidate for the husband. There was nothing in this obituary to link him to Lulu, but their living separately in the 1910 census suggests a divorce.
You might check the Chestertown newspaper for more information. Also the cemetery and Kent County probate records.

in search of family memebers

jlbtcm — 2010-09-28 02:03:14Z

hello i am in search of my mothers family with the surname Comegys her grandfather name was Charles Henry Comegys born january 1,1891 in kent county, maryland if anyone have any info i would greatly appreciate it thank you.

Re: Cornelius Comegys

paulapolywog59 — 2010-08-01 14:30:36Z

My name is Paula ,I am trying to find any info for my son Trevor Comegys...I was married to James Larry Comegys,Son of Cornelius & Willa Mae Comegys All I know is they came from Texas and moved to Ft. Collins CO. I have no contact with them and my son and myself need help finding anything about this family history. James Larry Comegys is still alive and has one brother Bob Comegys and Cornelius is no longer living Willa Mae is 89 years old but never spoke of family history...and her momery is gone...found she is in a nursing home...ANY HELP WOULD BE WONDERFUL...GOD BLESS

Re: Cornelius Comegys

inbetweena7 — 2007-06-06 16:39:33Z

I also came down through the Smyth line via Isaac Scott SMYTH and Catherine Comegys MASON. Would love more info on the smyth line past Isaac Scott SMYTH.

Steve Martin
inbetweena7@sbcglobal.net

Re: Comegys in Champaign Co. OH and Jefferson Co. IA

Pony1957 — 2009-05-12 02:08:13Z

Wm Comegys dies in Champaign Co Ohio 1844, wife Sarah dies May1854,on 9-12-1854 in Champaign Co OHio the children Daniel W., Samuel, Henry and Elizabeth are assigned guardian William Evans of Logan Co Ohio.
Hope this helps someone

Re: Comegys in Champaign Co. OH and Jefferson Co. IA

Pony1957 — 2009-05-09 23:01:53Z

Wm Comager born ca 1805 Va married to Sarah Rollins by 1828
Her father's death record in Scioto Co Oh listed her as Sarah Comager wife of William. I also have them in the 1860 Champaign Co Oh census, but can't find them after.

COMEGYS Elaine E. - Antioch College

Contribution — 2010-02-16 18:44:52Z

Longtime Yellow Springs, Ohio village resident Elaine E. Comegys died Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day,2007 at her home. She had fallen asleep after reading the latest Harry Potter book.

Elaine was born August 8 in a year she would not divulge, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Dr. James P. Solomon and Dr. Effie O. Ellis, and she was raised by Arthur Ellis. Elaine worked for years at Antioch College in the co-op department and finally served as dean of students.

She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Comegys-Pelligrino, and son, Marco Solomon Comegys, and all the beautiful spirits in the world, happy and sad.

A spiritual ceremony in her memory will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 at 2 p.m., in the Glen Helen Building. If you can’t be there, let yourself whisper into the wind and she will know you loved her.

Natalie Comegys

valariearmstrong — 2010-11-14 04:54:43Z

Today my mother-in-law was talking about being at her sisters christening and her mother (Lydia Comegys) had a sister (Natalie Comegys) who was from NY and she was quite the society lady and arrived in her furs and very jeweled. Not much else was known or said about Natalie. My MIL doesn't remember much more than this about Natalie though. Does anyone know of her marriage or descendants?

My descendants are:
Nathaniel Comegys & Helen
George Comegys & Elizabeth Cochran
Lydia Comegys & Frank Bolton
Janet Bolton & Theodore Bacharach
Ellen Bacharach & Harold Armstrong
Gardner Armstrong & Valarie Jasper ...

My search began for names for my daughter but its turned into a passion instead and she's now 4mo old.

Re: Natalie Comegys

valariearmstrong — 2011-03-30 05:10:12Z

So sorry for not responding sooner!

This is my mother-in-laws great aunts (I believe). My MIL said she remembers being at her sister's christening and her grandmother (Lydia Naudain Comegy) had her sister arrive and she remembers her being very "High Society" and having a lot of jewels, etc. That was Natalie she was speaking of. My MIL also shared that was the impression she had and she was a very young girl when she met her. She did say, she didn't remember seeing her again after the christening.

According to grandpa and my MIL, only 4 girls:

Lydia Naudain Comegys
Natalie Worrel Comegys
Helene Spencer Comegys
Mary Elizabeth Comegys

My MIL also shared they used to spend a lot of time at the Spencer Farm and they were cousins. In the family tree I've set up from asking questions from my MIL and her father, it has a branch that's related to the Spencers, another branch which is related to the Worrel's and another branch which is related to the Naudain's.

I don't know who Lydia Ann Comegy's is. I show it as Cochran. I show Naudain as in this spelling.

I know Lydia had 2 daughters: Francis & Janet Elizabeth. Aunt Fran is around to ask questions but Grandma Jan passed in Nov 2004. Jan had 3 daughters, one is my MIL Ellen the other two are Aunt Wendy and Aunt Susan. Each had 2 children.

I think Natalie had one daughter but I'm not positive on that and I think her name is Catherin, I think.

I remember my MIL correcting me that it's not Helen but Helene with an "E" at the end.

I've listened to the stories my MIL has shared about her family, both sides.

I hope that helps. I didn't know the husband for Mary Elizabeth and my MIL did know that Helene died not that long ago. She remembers the funeral or remembers being notified of the funeral.

Regards,

Valarie Armstrong
val-armstrong@hotmail.com

Re: Cornelius Comegys

bequerm — 2011-07-06 21:23:37Z

It is a pleasure to contact other member of the family; We are decendant form Jaboc Esq Baker and Hannath Smith too, the brother of Catherine Baker, John W. Baker went to Trinidad Cuba and changed his family name to Bequer(looking for a similar pronuntiation). My father organized our family tree. I have a translation of a letter of Mr. C. Comegys relating that he married the sister of John Willimas and that he had the documents of the family
I am looking for information about Jacob Esq Baker and Hannath Smith. Do yu have any information about them?.
My father said that Jacob came from Ireland but other members of the family talked about England. About Hannath I found some information in Internet, aditionally I found that there is a bunder of papers of the Smith family in the PHS related to Comegys-Baker " 1725
Smyth family. Papers, 1785-1897.
(1,000 items.)
Correspondence and legal papers on the estate of Jacob Baker, his son-in-law John William Baker, who lived in Cuba, and son-in-law Cornelius Comegys. The responsibility for the estates all eventually devolved to Isaac S. Smyth, Comegys' son-in-law. (John W. Baker's estate was particularly confused by the claims of illegitimate children. There is some family and other personal correspondence, including letters, 1816-1855 of John W. Baker to his sister Catherine Comegys, and business papers of Cornelius Comegys.
Purchased, 1955
Apreciating your comments.
Best regards
Manuel Bequer

Re: Natalie Comegys

guywallis — 2011-04-02 18:14:44Z

I now agree, only four children. In the 1900 census Lydia Naudain was called Lydia Ann.

Re: COMEGYS COUSINS website

lcomegys1 — 2007-02-13 16:18:12Z

Correction, the email address should be

therayhound@yaloo.com

Re: Louis George Washington Comegys

rcomegys2001 — 2011-07-01 17:27:30Z

he is my grandfthers cusin .. my grandfather is Oera Comegys

Re: Cornelius Comegys

HortonLinda46 — 2011-10-14 21:15:04Z

Note to Manuel: Y-DNA-67 testing by FamilyTreeDNA.com would be a good way to learn more about your Baker (Bequer) heritage! It is possible that the entire male line in our part of the Baker (Bequer) family is in Cuba. In his 1818 Will, Jacob Baker mentions only two children, your ancestor John William Baker (changed to Bequer after he moved to Cuba) and his sister, my great great great great grandmother Catherine Baker Comegys. The name Baker is very common in English-speaking countries. Therefore, DNA testing may be the only way to learn more about our Baker ancestry. There are more than 500 people in the Baker family group of familytreedna.com

Here is information on the Internet about the Will of Jacob Baker:

"BAKER, JACOB. Philadelphia. Esq. November 6, 1818. July 6, 1820. 7.165. Friends: Caleb North, Dr. Thomas Sargent, both of said city, in trust for my daughter: Catharine Comegys, wife of Cornelius Comegys, half of my messuage and ground in Philadelphia adjoining land some time in possession of Thomas Smith, ground late of Thomas and Sarah Moore
and of Thomas Leiper. Also my messuage and lot adjoining land, granted by Samuel Emlen to Elizabeth Smith. the other half of said property to son: John W. Baker. Letters to Catharine Comegys. Exec: Daughter: Catharine Comegys. Son: John W. Baker. Witnesses: John P. Little, Peter Thomson."

http://swoodbridge.com/Genealogy/Wills/Baker-PA-Wills.txt

Also, there is on the internet a photograph of a home--still standing today--that once was owned by Cornelius Comegys and Catherine Baker Comegys in about 1804. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~comegys/bi...

Re: Cornelius Comegys

HortonLinda46 — 2011-07-21 00:31:07Z

I share your pleasure, Mr. Bequer. We appear to be distant cousins! I learned recently that I am a descendant of Cornelius Comegys, the immigrant; he is my ggg gggg grandfather, as described below.

I would love to become a participant in the Comegys private website, if it still exists. If Ray Burgess has changed his email address or is no longer serving as administrator and the current administrator would like to speak with me, I will supply my phone numbers.

My mother: Marcia Bryan Horton, 1916-2007
Her mother, my grandmother: Ethel Sprowl Bryan
Her mother, my g grandmother: Sadie Owings Sprowl
Her mother, my gg grandmother, Katherine "Kate" Comegys Sargent
Her mother, my ggg grandmother, Julia Ann Comegys
Her father, my gggg grandfather: Cornelius Comegys b. 1758
His father, my ggggg grandfather: William Comegys II
His father, my gggggg grandfather: William Comgys I
His father, my ggggggg grandfather: Cornelius Comegys, the immigrant
His father, my gggg gggg grandfather, Claes van der Lingen, Jan de Rhee etc.

Thank you in advance for your assistance on this matter.

Linda Horton

Re: COMEGYS COUSINS website

rogerlee39 — 2007-02-13 05:32:02Z

My mother is Ina Mae Comegys. I would like to see and possibly contribute to the private website.
Roger

Re: COMEGYS COUSINS website

lcomegys1 — 2007-02-13 16:15:57Z

I have forwarded your request to Ray Burgess (keeper of the Comegys websites and Comegys "chief historian". If you do not hear from him today (he is trying to reply to this request), please email him at rayhound@yahoo.com. Thank you!

Letha