> Hi Jack, > I don't have the answers to your migration of families from DE to > western states but I do know that my great grandfather was born in DE c > 1820. He had two other brothers that I know of. I can find a Brown family > in 1830 census that has the right number of little boys but then can't find > them afterwards. > Our family story is William Brown b DE c1820. He was in CA by 1850. > Then went back to Ohio to get his young 16 year old bride. She came from > Bavaria in 1850 at age 14. Her obit says she settled with her family in > Missouri between 1850 and 1852 when William came and picked her up. > Now somewhere these two met while William was on his way to gold fields in > CA. Did his family move to Ohio? Is this where they met? I know there are > a lot of Moore families like there are Brown families but in the 1880 census > there is a Moore living with my William Brown and family in Nevada City, CA. > What are the names of your Moore family in 1830? If we could match up > Browns and Moores and Powders in Ohio we might have piece of the puzzle. > Just a thought. > I have just had a great breakthrough in Wales and Cornwall back to mid > 1700's for two sets of my family and now am about to start in on Ohio and > Bavaria to see if I can find these two ancestors of mine. > Marilyn (Brown) Cathers > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jack Gracey" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 7:04 AM > Subject: [DESUSSEX] Migrations from Sussex County DE in the 1830s > > > > I am interested in learning whether there is any established pattern of > migration for families from Sussex County, DE to western states. My MOORE > and POWDERS ancestors essentially disappeared from Delaware after the 1830 > Census leaving me to believe that they may have left the area for more > fertile faming land in the developing mid-West. My ggg-grandfather, Jesse > MOORE, and his family had resided in the Broadcreek Hundred area of Sussex, > while the POWDERS were found further East in the Blackwater area. While > some of them might have died between 1830 and 1840, the complete absence of > any identifiable members of either family have led me to postulate that they > went West in search of better farm land. I would welcome any advice on how > I might most efficiently explore this theory. > > Jack Gracey > > > > > > ==== DESUSSEX Mailing List ==== > > Questions about posting guidelines? > > The Sussex County Delaware Mailing List FAQ: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~desussex/listfaq.htm > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >

Many of the Ellingsworths I have read about also moved westward to OH, IN, Il, MO. I do not know the motivations, but am also interested in theories/explanations. Thanks, John Ellingsworth Project Leader Virtual Curriculum PGP Public Keyring: http://ellingsworth.org/pubring.pkr http://ellingsworth.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack Gracey" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: December 07, 2002 10:04 AM Subject: [DESUSSEX] Migrations from Sussex County DE in the 1830s > I am interested in learning whether there is any established pattern of migration for families from Sussex County, DE to western states. My MOORE and POWDERS ancestors essentially disappeared from Delaware after the 1830 Census leaving me to believe that they may have left the area for more fertile faming land in the developing mid-West. My ggg-grandfather, Jesse MOORE, and his family had resided in the Broadcreek Hundred area of Sussex, while the POWDERS were found further East in the Blackwater area. While some of them might have died between 1830 and 1840, the complete absence of any identifiable members of either family have led me to postulate that they went West in search of better farm land. I would welcome any advice on how I might most efficiently explore this theory. > Jack Gracey > > > ==== DESUSSEX Mailing List ==== > Questions about posting guidelines? > The Sussex County Delaware Mailing List FAQ: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~desussex/listfaq.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1105.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you very much. My information on Esker must be wrong. H's supposed to have come over from England by way of Holland with two brothers. I greatly appreciate your time and effort.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fleetwood, Collins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3Y.2ADI/1484 Message Board Post: Not related - just hope someone finds this helpful. The Denton Journal Saturday, Nov. 22, 1873, pg. 3 Denton, Maryland BURNED TO DEATH—Mrs. Elizabeth Fleetwood, aged 74 years, was burned to death at Milford, Del., last week, by her clothes taking fire. When discovered she was lying upon the floor near the fire with her clothes entirely burned off, and a large portion of the body charred to a crisp. Mrs. Fleetwood was a widow, and daughter of Rev. Charles Collins, deceased, who was a former resident of Milford, and a member of the Philadelphia conference.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cannon Prettyman Adams Manlove Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1483 Message Board Post: Greetings! I am researching Cannon family in the northwest fork hundred of western Sussex County, DE and the eastern part of Dorchester County, MD.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schoolfields, Evans, Wharton Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1105.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The book is by F. Edward Wright and cost about $16. It is published by Family Line Publications, and they give a phone number in the book that you can call and recieve a free catalog. This Vital Records book can then be found in the catalog. The number is:1-800-876-6103 I quickly checked the book's index for the names you listed and Watson Wharton was the only one listed. On 27 June 1778, he subscribed some money to a ministerof Blackwater Presbyterian Church, near Frankford, Delaware. There is also a David Wharton listed that subscribed in 78 and 79. And there are James and Matthew Wharton who subscribed in 1780. Also listed on that list is Benjamin Schofield (another spelling of your Schoolfield) who subscribed in 78. There is also Ebenezer, Eli, Elijah, many Johns, William, and Lemuel Evans listed on the same list. I'm not sure if you are aware of the book "A Somerset Sampler: Families of Old Somerset County, Maryland 1700-1776" book. Old Somerset and much of Sussex, DE cover the same land, and families. In this book, there is a history of how the Schoolfield family started out in the Somerset/ Sussex area of Delaware, though I did not find your Esker listed. There are also a ton of Evans listed in the book, but no Angeletta. The Wharton family is also in the book, with ties to the Evans family, but Watson is not listed. The book is publisehd by Lower Delmarva Genealogical Society, PO Box 3602, Salisbury, MD 21802-3602. Library of Congress Catalog Card number: 94-78825 I did find a bit of info that you might find useful in the book: "Calendar of Sussex County Delaware Probate Records 1680-1800" Compiles by Leon deValinger, Jr. I do not believe the book is printed anymore, though I have seen it in some college Libraries. In this book, Angeleta Scholfield is listed twice. Directly from the book: Probate record of: "Schofield, Joseph. Yeoman. Admin. of, to Angeleta Schofield. Granted 3 Nov 1779. Arch. vol. A98, page 33. [Note:--Arch. vol. A98, page 33 shows that Angeleta Schofield later married Watson Wharton]." Also the probate record of: "Schoolfield, Benjamin, Sr. Worcester County, MD. Will. Made May 1, 1774. Heris: wife Bridgett Schoolfield; sons Joseph, Benjamin, William, John, and Henry Schoolfield; daus. Mary, Diligance and Bridgett Schoolfield, Sarah Wharton and Rhoda Powell. Exec'rs, wife Bridgett Schoolfield and son Joseph Schoolfield. Wits., W[illia]m Tingle, Beavins Morris, Jerusha Morris. Prob. May 29 1776. Arch. vol. A98, page 30. Reg. of wills, Liber C, folios 44-45. [Note:--Arch. vol. A98, page 30 shows the estate was settled Sept 15, 1778 by Angelitta Schoolfield, admr'x of Joseph Schoolfield, one of the exec'rs.]" So, possibly the Esker Schoolfield you mentioned might be this Joseph Schoolfield, son of Benjamin and Bridgette. Bridgette is listed also: "Schofield (Schoolfield), Bridget. Will (copy) made July 8, 1776. Heirs: sons Joseph, Benjamin, William, John and Henry Schofield. Daus. Diligence and Bridget Schofield, Rhoda Powell, Sarah Wharton and Mary Smith. Exec'r, son Benjamin Schofield. Wits., W[illia]m Tingle, W[illia]m Evans, Zipporaw Crapper. [No.prob.] Arch. vol. A98, page 32. {note:--Arch vol. A98, pg. 32 shows the estate was settled by William Tingle, adm'r of Benjamin Schofield; also mentions Francis Wharton and wife, and Rebecca Schofield]." I am a descendent of William Tingle. Off the top of my head, I believe his wife was a Powell, thus Ben & Bridgette's daughter Rhoda, is probably a sister-in-law. I have found him connected to the family thoughout my research. Watson Wharton is listed on page 122, probate of: "Wharton, Hinman, Sr., Will. Made Dec 19, 1775. Heirs: wife Mary Wharton; sons David, Watson and Hinman Wharton; daus. Mary Barker, Elizabeth Smith, Cathrine Evans, Rhoda Aydelott. Exec'rs, sons David, Watson and Hinman Wharton and daus. Elizabeth Smith, Cathrine Evans and Rhoda Aydelott. Wits., William Tunnell, Elizabeth Tunnell, John Evans,. Prob. May 4, 1778. Arch. vol. A107. page 18. Reg. of Wils, Liber C, folios 146-148. {note--Arch. vol. A107, page 18 shows the estate was settled March 8, 1786 by Watson Wharton, acting exec'r]." After finding this info, I went back to the "Somerset Sampler book" and this is a summary of the info I found on Joseph Schoolfield, husband of Angeletta: Starts out with (and goes into much more detail, but I'm just listing the basics, I also put stars by the names that are your Joseph is descended from: "*Joseph Schoolfield (d. 1744), cooper, son of _______ and *Margaret Schoolfield, m. *Sarah perhaps Hudson? Joseph and Sarah had issue: John (d. 1772) m. Katerine Givens and Mary Richardson *Benjamin (d. 1776) m. Bridget _______ Joseph (d. 1767) m. Mary ______ Alice m. _____ Lindall Lydia m. _______ Hudson" Children for all of Joseph's kids is also listed. Family info on Benjamin d. 1776: "Benjamin (d. 1776), of Sussex Co., Del., mr. Bridget _____ (d. c1776) and had issue: 1) Joseph (d. by 1778) m. Angelitta (Angeleta) _____ and died without issue in Sussex Co., DE 2) Benjamin (d. 1782) m. Anne 3) William 4) John 5) Henry 6) Mary m. Smith 7) Diligance 8) Bridget 9) Sarah m. Francis? Wharton 10) Rhoda, m. ___Powell" the book was published by researchers, and thus does have room for errors. The book stated Joseph and Angeletta Schoolfield did not have any children, but maybe they had children and the researchers just did not know about it. Anyway, I hope some of this has helped you in your research. Good luck!

My Sussex ancestors went to SE Ohio, why I have no idea as the land is NOT good for farming. It was cheap tho' In the 1850 census of Monroe County, OH, there are quite a few people who say 'born in Delaware" Checking them out, they are all interrelated families from Sussex. Okey, Prettyman, Hazzard, Stockley, etc. To get some ideas on where people went after the Revolutionary Way you can try reading Rev War pension applications. They have been abstracted and published - larger libraries usually have copies as the set is rather expensive. Some LDS Family History Centers also have copies. Forget the given name and just read the surnames. The applicants list all the places they have lived since the end of the war - LOTS of good clues about migrations. (There is a master index to this set - don't forget to check it too.) Sorry, I can not remember the author, maybe Cyndi's List would have it or a search on the NSDAR Library site.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/910.912 Message Board Post: I'm looking for info on Angeletta Evans. Mother of John and Elizabeth Schoolfield. Possibly married to Esker Schoolfield. Later married to Watson Wharton and moved to N. C.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1105.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Where can one get a copy of that book? I'm looking for information on Schoolfields. Possibly Esker who died in Sussex county. Supposedly he was married to Angeletta Evans. She later married Watson Wharton and moved to Guilford Co. N. C. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I am interested in learning whether there is any established pattern of migration for families from Sussex County, DE to western states. My MOORE and POWDERS ancestors essentially disappeared from Delaware after the 1830 Census leaving me to believe that they may have left the area for more fertile faming land in the developing mid-West. My ggg-grandfather, Jesse MOORE, and his family had resided in the Broadcreek Hundred area of Sussex, while the POWDERS were found further East in the Blackwater area. While some of them might have died between 1830 and 1840, the complete absence of any identifiable members of either family have led me to postulate that they went West in search of better farm land. I would welcome any advice on how I might most efficiently explore this theory. Jack Gracey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3Y.2ADI/1482 Message Board Post: Looking for anyone connected to the "Milby" surname.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/174.840.847.849.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes Jarrod, same Art. You have so much more than I but I will tell you what I have......"Jan Janse (son of Jan) Van Kirk emigrated in 1663 from Buurmelzen near Buren with wife and five children as per recorded of his daughter Geertje, and settled in New Utrecht, where he owned large tracts." John Van Kirk d.1688, m. Mayke Gisberts and had the following children: Roeloff b. 1654, m. Catherine Simons; Cornelius b.1661 d. before 1689(?);Geortje(?)m/2 Jan D. Van Vliet; Barrndje m. Nicholas (? can't read); Hendrick m. Geortje;Barend (?) m. Rachael Van Der Gritz 1679;Art Johnson b. 1655 d.1742-3. Art Johnson Van Kirk m. Grace Buncock July 25,1681 and at his death his wife was Anne. Art and Grace had the following children:Grace, who married William Lofland(my line);John b. 168?;Mayke m. Jan Lambertse; Art; Syke m. Johan Traeus(???). IN the 1693 Sussex Co., Del.Tax Records 7th month is the following valuation Art Johnson Ver Kirk 150 ...0lbs:12sshillings:6pence. According to! will of Art VanKirk dated 20 Nov, 1742 he left wife Anne, son George, daughter Dorothy, daughter Margaret Clendaniel, and Grace Loffley which is Lofland. This is all I have and the top portion came from a hand written chart I got years ago and some of it is incorrect, so I don't know if the listing of the children of Aert and Mayke is accurate. Unfortunately I know nothing of Art's 2nd wife Anne.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Van Kirk / Vankirk / Clendaniel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3Y.2ADI/174.840.847.849.1 Message Board Post: Do you know if this Art Van Kirk was Aert Van Kirk, son of Jan Janse Verkerck?. Aert Van Kirk, son of Jan, was born circa 1655 in the Netherlands and immigrated to the colonies in 1663 with his parents and siblings. What I know of Aert is the following: Name: Aert "Arthur" Janse Van Kirk Birth: 1655 in Buren, Gelderland, Netherlands Father: Jan Janse Verkerck b: 1628 in Beusichem or Buren, Guelderland, Netherlands Mother: Mayke or Marijke Gijsberts b: ABT 1631 in Buren, Guelderland, Netherlands Marriage: Gratioser "Grace" Bundock Married: 17 JUL 1681 in Sussex Co, Del./King's Co., NY Children: Jan "John" Van Kirk b: ABT 1682 Mayke "Mary" Van Kirk Hendrick "Henry" Van Kirk b: ABT 1690 Gerrit Van Kirk Sytje or Syke Van Kirk He could have married again or had more children. I don't know. What can you tell me about your Art and his wife Anne? Thanks, Jarrod

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1460.2 Message Board Post: I am joe wilson lingo's grandaughter.He pasted away in 1987. He was the father of sarah lingo,mary lingo,bill lingo,and delbert lingo. I would love to talk more. Please get back to me as soon as posible.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MORRIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1481 Message Board Post: Unidentified Newsclipping - 1877 Heavelo MORRIS, of Milton, Sussex County, Delaware, died April 18, 1877, aged seventy-one. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for more than fifty years. His life was quiet and unobtrusive, but he was generally esteemed as a good citizen and sincere Christian. The poor, whom he befriended, will not forget his acts of kindness. T.

There is an Edward Page in the 1820 census of Sussex Co, DE. I'm working on a theory that the "P" in the name of my gg-grandfather, Edward P. Dazey, could stand for Page. This name appears in my family two generations later in my grandfather's brother, Raymond Page Daisey. Edward P. Dazey was born about 1821 in Sussex Co, DE, and I have completely failed so far in finding the identity of his parents. I'm looking for a possible daughter of Edward Page, who could have married a Dazey and/or given birth to Edward P. Dazey. In 1820, Edward Page was between the ages of 26 and 45, and he had 2 daughters between the ages of 10 and 16, so my theory is possible. I have found Edward Page only in the 1820 census, and have found Edward P. Dazey only in the 1850 census, both in Sussex Co, DE. Does anyone on this list have any information that might help me in this quest? I would surely appreciate any assistance you might be able to give. Janet T. Smith Gloucester City, NJ [email protected] Torpey/Tarpy, Flannery* Riley, Wallace* Dazey/Daisey, McComrick, Handcock/Hancock (in DE)* Tonkin, Miller, Rambo* Hughes, Sithens, Nieukirk, TenEyck* Wilson, Andrews, Clare, Kurtz*

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/99.209.1225 Message Board Post: Sharon, the William Hughey you spoke to me about died about 2-3 years ago in Platka, Fl. Harry Hughey who is the father of my Larns J. Hughey died in 1944 in De. His mother Virginia Clark married Harry's brother George and raised the children.This George died in 1978. Larns and we call him Jim, said he is a cuz to the William you was asking about.Now George and Virginia had children Mitzie, and George Preston, still living. Nathaniel Hughey and wife Della , had children: Harry, William that lived in Platka Fl that died, Lillian, Mae, George, andrew and Margaret. Andrew also had a son named William. Andrews children are: Nathaniel, William, Kathrine, Rhonda, Elizabeth and Andrew. Lillian married a Thomas Dirks, called Tom now their children, Rena, Isibelle, Tommy, Clara Hugho, Pete, Timmothy, June, Larry and Michel. Maybe you can help me on this one. Seems there is no dates for me to get. My Uncle Jim (Larns ) was 5 when his father died, they have not found a stone for him. Thanks Elaine in Florida

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1480 Message Board Post: Am hoping to get in touch with the gentleman who lives in Seaford, Del. Want to ask for some info on John W. Gordy, married to Mary E. Pusey. Farmed in Laurel-Seaford area. Time frame would be 1890. D.Gordy Grim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3Y.2ADI/1122.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information about this Thomas Clifton before he immigrated to America?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3Y.2ADI/1122.1.2 Message Board Post: In early deed records is the following: Deed 21 May 1730. From William Manlove,Esqr.of Kent Co.,De. and Daniel Clifton and Tabitha,his wife, of Dorchester Co.,MD to Abraham Wynkoop,merchant of Sussex Co.,De It states the land is in Cedar Creek Hund. It was part of a tract known as Cedar Town and was surveyed and laid out for Willliam Carter who sold to Willliam Clark who sold to James Brown who sold this part(365acres) of the tract to Richard Manlove,dec's. Richard Manlove at his death left one son and 2 daus. The son died in his minority and without issue;the 2 daus. inheirited the land. Elizabeth Manlove married Evan Morgan and they gave right to son William Manlove,Esqr.Tabitha Manlove married Daniel Clifton. one part of the land was reserved by request by William Manlove as a burying ground for himself and his heirs. Deed 1728/9 from George Clifton ,house carpenter of Sumerset Co.,MD to Wm Samples, Land was in Cedar Creek Hund.Names Thomas Clifton as George's father.