I have recently starting researching the Crate family that lived in Hunterdon Co., NY and Will Co., IL. I have a Samuel Crate, b. 28 Feb 1793 in Hunterdon Co. He married Rachel Van Sickle 1813 in Hunterdon Co. Their children were: Lena Ann, Rachel Elizabeth, Joseph, John, James V.S.(he married Sarah maiden name unknown and moved to Will Co., IL) Ellen, Susan, Harriet, David Van Camp, Andrew V.S., Catherine Sophia & Aaron G. The names of the children and other information is found in the Van Sickle (various spellings) genealogy.