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I am looking for a photo of an airport that was located in Oakland during the 30s and 40s. It was near Colonial Road and Franklin Lakes Road. It may have been associated at the Nelson Airport. a family member learned to fly there. If no photo of the place exists any information about it would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mcteer Surnames: LIPPS, GLICKMAN, GLICKSMAN Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3336/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone do obit lookups? I am seeking an obit for a Minnie (GLICKMAN/GLICKSMAN) LIPPS. She was in NY since at least 1972 when a sister died in Chicago, IL and deceased before 1983 when a brother passed away. I found one Minnie on the SSAN death index, however only the month and not day is provided. MINNIE LIPPS 20 Nov 1893 Apr 1980 07022 (Fairview, Bergen, NJ) (none specified) 139-54-1810 New Jersey I am not on the mailing listing. Thanks, Michael McTeer 29 Palms, CA michael_mcteer@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lnjack15 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3334.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, go to her page at: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=malone&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=33&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=28702525& If you click on my initials, LMJ, you will see my 'stats'. Click on Photo Requests and you will see the ones I have outstanding. When the request is completed, the photo will be posted on her page. If you have a plot/location of her grave, that will help the volunteer. I would suggest searching Find A Grave for other family members. I have relatives in St Joseph's and other locations in Bergen County, all from the same family. If you have information about her, I will be happy to add it. If you have pictures, you can add them to her page yourself. If you are a Find A Gtave contributor, let me know and I will see about transfering her page to you. Feel free to contact me off list at lmjack15@aol.com. Regards, Linda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdhobgen1 Surnames: Elms, Larsen, Thomason, Lewis Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3335/mb.ashx Message Board Post: From The Record Hackensack, New Jersey (Bergen County) Monday, April 25, 1988 COL. GEORGE G. ELMS, 90, of Allendale, formerly of El Paso, Texas, died Friday. Before retiring in 1954, he was an Army Colonel for 36 years and most recently had been commander of Fort Riley (Kan.) Training School. He was a 1919 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Croix de Guerre. Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth J. Larsen of Allendale; two sisters, Anna Thomason of Yarmouth, Mass., and Alice Elms of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. His wife, Bessie Lewis Elms, died in 1966. A full military funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Fort Myer (Va.) Chapel, with burial in Arlington (Va.) National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Louis Suburban Chapel, Fair Lawn. Donations to the Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wycliff, N.J. 07481, would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PWhipple5001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3334.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank You Linda! Is the findagrave website where I go to follow this request? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lnjack15 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3334.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I added your Malone name to Find A Grave (www.findagrave.com) and requested a photo. You can check the progress of the request. Find A Grave is a totally free website and the photo request is also totally free. Once the request is claimed, the person claiming it will have approx 7 days to complete it. Hope this helps you. Linda Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PWhipple5001 Surnames: Malone Classification: cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3334/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for a cemetery photo on a Georgiana Malone, buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hackensack, New Jersey. Burial was Aug. 8, 1922. Is there any one out there who would do this look-up for me? Sincere Appreciation in advance!! Patricia Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DFantana Surnames: Demaray Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3331.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Norm, I don't have the information with me about Saurine,but Len seems to know a lot about the history of the Demaray Family. Deborah Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi: Rachel's parents were: Cornelius Doremus, b. 11 Feb 1720, Acquackanonk, New Jersey and Elsie Egbertse b. 1722, Acquackanonk, New Jersey. They were married: 21 Dec 1743 at Dutch Reformed Church of Acquackanonk. As far as I know their children were: Catrina Doremus (no birth date) Rachel b. 28 February 1745 Cornelis b. 4 October 1747 Feytie b. 1748 Egbert b. 21 December 1749 Pieter b. 7 April 1754 dy Johannis b. 6 May 1757 Gerrett b. 3 September 1762 Pieter b. 30 March 1768 Donna Ristenbatt's site may be of some help to you: _http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/html/index/ind0242.htm_ (http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/html/index/ind0242.htm) Hope this helps. Regards, Jean In a message dated 7/27/2008 12:49:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jerseypeer@msn.com writes: In regards to the Rachel Doremus, who are her parents? I am researching Doremus as my Spier line married into the Doremus line. Thanks for any info. _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger 2_072008 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NJBERGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)

Hi Karen -- I believe that Rachel Doremus, who married Capt. John Willis, was the daughter of Cornelius Doremus & Elsie Egberts. I think Rachel was b. 28 Feb 1745. Pat On Jul 27, 2008, at 12:49 PM, karen peer-terry wrote: > > In regards to the Rachel Doremus, who are her parents? I am > researching Doremus as my Spier line married into the Doremus line. > Thanks for any info. > _________________________________________________________________ > Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. > http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger2_072008 > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NJBERGEN-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Regarding Capt. John Willis, here's a reference to him in the Rev. War pension application filed by Peter Tise -- Peter Tise, in his Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application File (NARA M804, Peter Tise, p. 11), it is recited that he “then Served two months as a Volunteer [ant?] of Capt. John Willis Company in the months of August, Sept & October in the year 1782 Stationed at Log Jaiole (Gaol/Jail?) [Oakland] -- their duty was guarding the Refugees and tory prisoners confined there....” Here's what I have for the family of his son, John -- John Willis, son of (Capt.) John Willis & Rachel Doremus, m. (1) Margaret Packer, dau. of -?-. John Willias was b. 29 Dec 1774; d. 29 July 1847. ae 72.7.-; buried Ref Chyd, Wyckoff, NJ Margaret Packer was b. 3 Nov 1781; d. 31 Mar 1815, ae 33.4.28; buried Ref Chyd, Wyckoff, NJ John Willis m. (2) Dorcas Ackerman Dorcas Ackerman was b. about 1776; d. 19 March 1841, ae 65.7.27; buried Ref Chyd, Wyckoff, NJ John Willis was a farmer at Wyckoff, Bergen County, NJ. On 8 May 1804 (recorded 12 May 1804, Bergen Co. S:157) Abraham J. Van Vorhase of the Township of Franklin, and his wife Nancy, conveyed to John Willis of same place, for $1175, two parcels: (1) in Franklin Township at a place called Wicough beginning SE corner of land of Abraham Van Vorhaze, formerly the property of William Van Vorhaze, and (2) wood land in the same place, beginning line of Abraham Brower, in all 49 acres more or less, excepting 60/100 acre of last mentioned lot which was sold to Abraham Van Vorhaze by said Abraham J. Van Vorhaze. Signed Abraham J. Van Vorhase, Nancy Van Vorhase (her mark). No witnessed listed. ---children of John Willis & (1) Margaret Packer: • Rachel Willis, b. 25 Nov 1801; d. 24 Nov 1870; m. (1) Abraham Romaine, son of Ralph Romaine of the High Mountain; m. (2) 15 July 1837 Fairfield, Cornelius Dey • John Willis, d.y. • (poss) Frances Willis, m. John I. Debaun • Catharine Willis • Elizabeth Willis (Eliza), m. (1) 9 Nov 1822 Jacob Berdan; m. (2) William McKee • Sophia Willis; m. (prob) 16 Apr 1829 John J. Westervelt • Christina Willis • William Willis, b. 1814; m. Dorcas Ackerman, dau. of Cornelius J. Ackerman & Elizabeth Yeoman. Dorcas m. (2) 1878 Paterson, Stephen Bartholf. She m. (3) -?- Staples. ---Sources: Tobey, Barbara W., The Ackerman Family, 1988, vol. II, p. 17; Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, 1687-1987, 1990, p. 61, 65, 95; Westervelt, Bergen County Marriages, p. 107; Ackerman, Herbert S. and Arthur J. Goff, Records of the Wyckoff Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, including gravestone Inscriptions from the Chyd (Wyckoff, Bergen County, NJ) January 1945; Martha Ann Zabriskie Memorandum Book (Typescript at Bergen County Historical Society Library), p. 36; Bergen County Deeds (Hackensack, NJ) The property described in the deed abstract cited above sounds like the Spring Lake property to me. Maybe Braun, in her book, missed the mark by one generation and it was the John Willis above who lived on the Spring Lake property. Just a thought. Pat On Jul 27, 2008, at 12:20 PM, RMorris216@aol.com wrote: > Hi Pat: > > I was quite surprised when I found the entry in the book as well. > Although > from looking at a Google map, I did notice that there is a close > proximity > between Spring Lake and Crescent Ave - where Adam Folley had his > property > (which I'm proud to say is still standing as is the home where > Jannetje Blauvelt > Folley lived after Adam passed away!) Nice to see that some of the > old homes > haven't been turned into McMansions! > > The connection between John Willis/Rachel Doremus, would be that their > daughter Maria married Johnnes Storms, and Johannes' grandson, David > Storms > married Hannah Folley, daughter of Adam and Jane. Guess I'm just > trying to make > pieces of the puzzle fit. Wondering how all of these people wound > up together! > > I am assuming and only assuming that if John Willis and Rachel > Doremus lived > in Spring Lake Farm, they eventually moved to the area near > Hopper's Crooked > Pond. (mentioned in the 1806 deed). If I'm correct, the area is near > Franklin Lakes Road/Colonial Road in Franklin Lakes in the area of the > Ackerman/Boyd house. However, since it was 80 acres, it may have > extended down to Ewing > Ave. This book also mentions James I. Ackerman Franklin Lakes Road > corner of > Ewing Ave, where the Roehr Farms used to be. That expanse would > probably be > double the 80 acres, but I don't know how far James Ackerman's land > extended > or which way. > > Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. > > Regards, > > Jean > > > In a message dated 7/27/2008 11:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > the.wardells@gte.net writes: > > Hi Jean -- > > Here is the family group, as I have it -- > > -------------------------------- > children of John Willis & Rachel Doremus: > • Abraham Willes, b. 7 Sep 1762; bp. 3 Oct 1762 Acquackanonk Ref Ch > (wit: Isaac Bruyn, Fytje Willes); m. Catrina Post > • Elizabeth Willis, bp. 10 Feb 1765 Second River Ref Ch (wit: Peter & > Rachel Doremus); m. Michael Moore > • Maria Willis, b. about 1772; m. Johannes Storms > • John Willis, b. 29 Dec 1774; m. (1) Margaret Packer; m. (2) Dorcas > Ackerman > • (prob) Sophia Willis, m. Cornelius Demarest > • (prob) Rachel Willis, m. Ryer Demarest > • Peter Willis, m. Elizabeth -?- > ---Sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, > 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River > (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical > Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital > Records > of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 > (reprinted 1992) > ----------------------------------- > > Their surviving children and their spouses sold property in Franklin > Township in 1806, as mentioned in the following deed abstract, but > this appears to be a different piece of property near Crooked Pond. > > On 20 May 1806 (recorded 21 May 1806, Bergen Co. W:403) Abraham > Willis of the Town of Paterson in County of Essex and Caty, his wife, > John Willis and Mary [Pegge], his wife, Michael Moore and Elizabeth, > his wife, John Storms and Mary, his wife, Cornelius Demarest and > Sophia, his wife, all of the County of Bergen, Ryer Demarest and > Rachel, his wife, and Peter Willis and Elizabeth, his wife, of the > City of New York, conveyed to John Waggoner of the Township of > Franklin, for $2000, 80 acres more or less in the Township of > Franklin, the property of the late John Willis, where John Waggoner > now dwelleth; whereas John Willis late of the Township of Franklin > (at > the Ponds), deceased, was possessed of a certain farm by deed of > conveyance from Abraham Van Houten and Sophia, his wife, Nelly Van > Houten and Cornelius Van Houten on 15 July 1801; at SE side Crooked > Pond at line of James A. Ackerman. Bounded SE by Benjamin Bartolf and > Roeleff Van Houten; SW by Patent line of Johnson and Willix tract; W > and NW by said Benjamin Bartolf and Garret Van Blarcom; N by said > pond > and James A. Ackerman. Signed by Abraham Willis, Caty Willis, John > Willis, Pegge Willis, Michael Moore, Elisabeth Moore (her mark), John > Storms, Mary Storms (her mark), Cornelius Demarest, Sophia Demarest, > Ryer Demarest, Rachel Demarest, Peter Willis, Elizabeth Willis. > Witnessed by John Campbell, Wm. Stewart (his mark). > ---Source: Bergen County Deed W:403, abstracted by Pat Wardell > > I don't know where you could find the De Boer book on the Storm > Family > in America (I just checked Google books, and it's not listed there > that I could see). > > I don't know if Capt. John Willis had a brother with a given name > beginning with "S." I really don't know much about the family -- it's > not in my personal line. I have gathered some information because of > my interest in early Bergen County families. I would love to have > anything you or anyone else could add to my sketchy notes on the > family (above). I had no idea they were connected to the Spring Lake > farm property. > > Regards, > > Pat > > On Jul 27, 2008, at 10:39 AM, RMorris216@aol.com wrote: > >> One correction, the John Willis that is mentioned in 1811, must have >> been >> John Willis and Rachel Doremus' son, as Captain John Willis died in >> 1804. >> >> >> >> >> In a message dated 7/27/2008 10:16:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> RMorris216@aol.com writes: >> >> Hi Pat: >> >> I believe this is the same John Willis. There is another section >> in the >> book that mentions that, "in Franklin Lakes, concern with religion >> went >> along >> with concern for education. Those who served the church came from >> many >> walks >> of life and their contributions to church activities took many >> forms." >> >> "On the property of Spring Lake Farm is a one and a half story >> building >> with >> dates on the exterior denoting the locust years. The earliest date >> is >> 1771. >> This frame house was built by two brothers, S. and J. Willis. >> John Willis >> was a Church Master in 1811. Samuel Demarest held this same >> position. >> Cornelius Staff, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, >> served as a >> Ponds >> elder in 1781." >> >> It then goes on to say, "De Yoe, Historian February 22, 1961." >> >> Serving with Washington's forces was John Van Blarcom of Franklin >> Township >> who was a distinguished officer in the Continental Army. Spring >> Lake Farm >> in >> Wyckoff was the home of Captain John Willis. >> >> Do you happen to know if John had a brother with the first initial >> "S". >> >> If you would like to post the family group again, that would be >> wonderful. >> Thank you! >> >> Also, would you happen to know where I can find a copy of "The >> Storm Family >> >> in America", by De Boer? I've checked Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes >> library >> and neither have it. I understand that there is more information >> on the >> "Jersey" side of the Storms family. >> >> Regards, >> >> Jean >> >> >> >> In a message dated 7/26/2008 9:43:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, >> the.wardells@gte.net writes: >> >> Was this the John Willis who was married to Rachel Doremus? Was >> he a >> Capt. in the Revolution? If so, I have his family, from the >> following >> sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, >> 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River >> (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical >> Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital >> Records >> of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 >> (reprinted 1992). >> >> I would be happy to post the family group I have, if anyone is >> interested. >> >> Pat >> >> On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Liz Haren wrote: >> >>> Funny enough I received snail mail today from the YMCA in >>> Wyckoff. >>> In it >>> they mention they have a new "powerpack membership" which >>> includes >>> access to >>> Spring Lake for the summer of 2009. I believe this is a large >>> lake next >>> to the YMCA but I would have to check. Here's what they >>> mention on >>> their >>> website: >>> >>> Here's the website for the Y : >> http://www.wyckoffymca.org/about/about.html >>> >>> This is the address ---> 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. >>> Here's a >>> link to >>> the aerial view of the place from Google Map. You can see the >>> lake >>> on the >>> right side. >>> >>> >> > http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=691+wyckoff+avenue,+wyckoff,+ >> n >> &sll >> = >> 37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.014453,76.640625&ie=UTF8&ll=41.015158,-74. >> 175069&spn=0.002631,0.004678&t=h&z=18 >>> Summer >>> Spring Lake >>> >>> Your family can enjoy Spring Lake beginning Saturday, June 7th* >>> for >>> a summer >>> of sun and fun. Lake is open from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm on weekends >>> beginning >>> June 7, and daily beginning June 23. >>> >>> Krafty Klams >>> >>> A fun way to spend your afternoon at Spring Lake. Storytime and >>> "arts and >>> crafts" for 3-5 year olds. 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Hi Pat: I was quite surprised when I found the entry in the book as well. Although from looking at a Google map, I did notice that there is a close proximity between Spring Lake and Crescent Ave - where Adam Folley had his property (which I'm proud to say is still standing as is the home where Jannetje Blauvelt Folley lived after Adam passed away!) Nice to see that some of the old homes haven't been turned into McMansions! The connection between John Willis/Rachel Doremus, would be that their daughter Maria married Johnnes Storms, and Johannes' grandson, David Storms married Hannah Folley, daughter of Adam and Jane. Guess I'm just trying to make pieces of the puzzle fit. Wondering how all of these people wound up together! I am assuming and only assuming that if John Willis and Rachel Doremus lived in Spring Lake Farm, they eventually moved to the area near Hopper's Crooked Pond. (mentioned in the 1806 deed). If I'm correct, the area is near Franklin Lakes Road/Colonial Road in Franklin Lakes in the area of the Ackerman/Boyd house. However, since it was 80 acres, it may have extended down to Ewing Ave. This book also mentions James I. Ackerman Franklin Lakes Road corner of Ewing Ave, where the Roehr Farms used to be. That expanse would probably be double the 80 acres, but I don't know how far James Ackerman's land extended or which way. Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated. Regards, Jean In a message dated 7/27/2008 11:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, the.wardells@gte.net writes: Hi Jean -- Here is the family group, as I have it -- -------------------------------- children of John Willis & Rachel Doremus: • Abraham Willes, b. 7 Sep 1762; bp. 3 Oct 1762 Acquackanonk Ref Ch (wit: Isaac Bruyn, Fytje Willes); m. Catrina Post • Elizabeth Willis, bp. 10 Feb 1765 Second River Ref Ch (wit: Peter & Rachel Doremus); m. Michael Moore • Maria Willis, b. about 1772; m. Johannes Storms • John Willis, b. 29 Dec 1774; m. (1) Margaret Packer; m. (2) Dorcas Ackerman • (prob) Sophia Willis, m. Cornelius Demarest • (prob) Rachel Willis, m. Ryer Demarest • Peter Willis, m. Elizabeth -?- ---Sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 (reprinted 1992) ----------------------------------- Their surviving children and their spouses sold property in Franklin Township in 1806, as mentioned in the following deed abstract, but this appears to be a different piece of property near Crooked Pond. On 20 May 1806 (recorded 21 May 1806, Bergen Co. W:403) Abraham Willis of the Town of Paterson in County of Essex and Caty, his wife, John Willis and Mary [Pegge], his wife, Michael Moore and Elizabeth, his wife, John Storms and Mary, his wife, Cornelius Demarest and Sophia, his wife, all of the County of Bergen, Ryer Demarest and Rachel, his wife, and Peter Willis and Elizabeth, his wife, of the City of New York, conveyed to John Waggoner of the Township of Franklin, for $2000, 80 acres more or less in the Township of Franklin, the property of the late John Willis, where John Waggoner now dwelleth; whereas John Willis late of the Township of Franklin (at the Ponds), deceased, was possessed of a certain farm by deed of conveyance from Abraham Van Houten and Sophia, his wife, Nelly Van Houten and Cornelius Van Houten on 15 July 1801; at SE side Crooked Pond at line of James A. Ackerman. Bounded SE by Benjamin Bartolf and Roeleff Van Houten; SW by Patent line of Johnson and Willix tract; W and NW by said Benjamin Bartolf and Garret Van Blarcom; N by said pond and James A. Ackerman. Signed by Abraham Willis, Caty Willis, John Willis, Pegge Willis, Michael Moore, Elisabeth Moore (her mark), John Storms, Mary Storms (her mark), Cornelius Demarest, Sophia Demarest, Ryer Demarest, Rachel Demarest, Peter Willis, Elizabeth Willis. Witnessed by John Campbell, Wm. Stewart (his mark). ---Source: Bergen County Deed W:403, abstracted by Pat Wardell I don't know where you could find the De Boer book on the Storm Family in America (I just checked Google books, and it's not listed there that I could see). I don't know if Capt. John Willis had a brother with a given name beginning with "S." I really don't know much about the family -- it's not in my personal line. I have gathered some information because of my interest in early Bergen County families. I would love to have anything you or anyone else could add to my sketchy notes on the family (above). I had no idea they were connected to the Spring Lake farm property. Regards, Pat On Jul 27, 2008, at 10:39 AM, RMorris216@aol.com wrote: > One correction, the John Willis that is mentioned in 1811, must have > been > John Willis and Rachel Doremus' son, as Captain John Willis died in > 1804. > > > > > In a message dated 7/27/2008 10:16:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > RMorris216@aol.com writes: > > Hi Pat: > > I believe this is the same John Willis. There is another section > in the > book that mentions that, "in Franklin Lakes, concern with religion > went > along > with concern for education. Those who served the church came from > many > walks > of life and their contributions to church activities took many > forms." > > "On the property of Spring Lake Farm is a one and a half story > building > with > dates on the exterior denoting the locust years. The earliest date > is > 1771. > This frame house was built by two brothers, S. and J. Willis. > John Willis > was a Church Master in 1811. Samuel Demarest held this same > position. > Cornelius Staff, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, > served as a > Ponds > elder in 1781." > > It then goes on to say, "De Yoe, Historian February 22, 1961." > > Serving with Washington's forces was John Van Blarcom of Franklin > Township > who was a distinguished officer in the Continental Army. Spring > Lake Farm > in > Wyckoff was the home of Captain John Willis. > > Do you happen to know if John had a brother with the first initial > "S". > > If you would like to post the family group again, that would be > wonderful. > Thank you! > > Also, would you happen to know where I can find a copy of "The > Storm Family > > in America", by De Boer? I've checked Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes > library > and neither have it. I understand that there is more information > on the > "Jersey" side of the Storms family. > > Regards, > > Jean > > > > In a message dated 7/26/2008 9:43:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > the.wardells@gte.net writes: > > Was this the John Willis who was married to Rachel Doremus? Was he a > Capt. in the Revolution? If so, I have his family, from the > following > sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, > 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River > (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical > Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital > Records > of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 > (reprinted 1992). > > I would be happy to post the family group I have, if anyone is > interested. > > Pat > > On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Liz Haren wrote: > >> Funny enough I received snail mail today from the YMCA in Wyckoff. >> In it >> they mention they have a new "powerpack membership" which includes >> access to >> Spring Lake for the summer of 2009. I believe this is a large >> lake next >> to the YMCA but I would have to check. Here's what they mention on >> their >> website: >> >> Here's the website for the Y : > http://www.wyckoffymca.org/about/about.html >> >> This is the address ---> 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Here's a >> link to >> the aerial view of the place from Google Map. You can see the lake >> on the >> right side. >> >> > http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=691+wyckoff+avenue,+wyckoff,+ > n > &sll > =37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.014453,76.640625&ie=UTF8&ll=41.015158,-74. > 175069&spn=0.002631,0.004678&t=h&z=18 >> Summer >> Spring Lake >> >> Your family can enjoy Spring Lake beginning Saturday, June 7th* for >> a summer >> of sun and fun. Lake is open from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm on weekends >> beginning >> June 7, and daily beginning June 23. >> >> Krafty Klams >> >> A fun way to spend your afternoon at Spring Lake. Storytime and >> "arts and >> crafts" for 3-5 year olds. Parent must be on premises. >> *Monday-Friday 2-3:30pm* >> Lake Members Only - FREE >> >> Join the Stingrays Swim Team >> >> Swim laps daily, learn the strokes and turns necessar y for summer >> league >> competition. Swim meets scheduled twice a week. Prizes, trophies >> and >> ribbons >> awarded. >> *Tryouts—June 14, 2-4pm.* >> Must have current Spring Lake membership. >> >> Funky Fish Days at Spring Lake Lagoon >> >> Ideal for children aged 6-9 not enrolled in our Camp. A day of arts >> and >> crafts, supervised swimming, and fun! >> *Six Wednesdays - $35 per day. >> Spring Lake Members - $25 per day. >> 10 am - 2 pm* >> Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied at all times >> by an >> adult lake member. >> >> Hope this helps! >> Liz >> On Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM, <RMorris216@aol.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> I've just read "Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage" by >>> Maria Braun. >>> In it she mentions that Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home >>> of >>> Captain >>> John Willis. Does anyone know if this farm still exists? >>> >>> Or where it would have been located? >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Jean >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. 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Hi Jean -- Here is the family group, as I have it -- -------------------------------- children of John Willis & Rachel Doremus: • Abraham Willes, b. 7 Sep 1762; bp. 3 Oct 1762 Acquackanonk Ref Ch (wit: Isaac Bruyn, Fytje Willes); m. Catrina Post • Elizabeth Willis, bp. 10 Feb 1765 Second River Ref Ch (wit: Peter & Rachel Doremus); m. Michael Moore • Maria Willis, b. about 1772; m. Johannes Storms • John Willis, b. 29 Dec 1774; m. (1) Margaret Packer; m. (2) Dorcas Ackerman • (prob) Sophia Willis, m. Cornelius Demarest • (prob) Rachel Willis, m. Ryer Demarest • Peter Willis, m. Elizabeth -?- ---Sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 (reprinted 1992) ----------------------------------- Their surviving children and their spouses sold property in Franklin Township in 1806, as mentioned in the following deed abstract, but this appears to be a different piece of property near Crooked Pond. On 20 May 1806 (recorded 21 May 1806, Bergen Co. W:403) Abraham Willis of the Town of Paterson in County of Essex and Caty, his wife, John Willis and Mary [Pegge], his wife, Michael Moore and Elizabeth, his wife, John Storms and Mary, his wife, Cornelius Demarest and Sophia, his wife, all of the County of Bergen, Ryer Demarest and Rachel, his wife, and Peter Willis and Elizabeth, his wife, of the City of New York, conveyed to John Waggoner of the Township of Franklin, for $2000, 80 acres more or less in the Township of Franklin, the property of the late John Willis, where John Waggoner now dwelleth; whereas John Willis late of the Township of Franklin (at the Ponds), deceased, was possessed of a certain farm by deed of conveyance from Abraham Van Houten and Sophia, his wife, Nelly Van Houten and Cornelius Van Houten on 15 July 1801; at SE side Crooked Pond at line of James A. Ackerman. Bounded SE by Benjamin Bartolf and Roeleff Van Houten; SW by Patent line of Johnson and Willix tract; W and NW by said Benjamin Bartolf and Garret Van Blarcom; N by said pond and James A. Ackerman. Signed by Abraham Willis, Caty Willis, John Willis, Pegge Willis, Michael Moore, Elisabeth Moore (her mark), John Storms, Mary Storms (her mark), Cornelius Demarest, Sophia Demarest, Ryer Demarest, Rachel Demarest, Peter Willis, Elizabeth Willis. Witnessed by John Campbell, Wm. Stewart (his mark). ---Source: Bergen County Deed W:403, abstracted by Pat Wardell I don't know where you could find the De Boer book on the Storm Family in America (I just checked Google books, and it's not listed there that I could see). I don't know if Capt. John Willis had a brother with a given name beginning with "S." I really don't know much about the family -- it's not in my personal line. I have gathered some information because of my interest in early Bergen County families. I would love to have anything you or anyone else could add to my sketchy notes on the family (above). I had no idea they were connected to the Spring Lake farm property. Regards, Pat On Jul 27, 2008, at 10:39 AM, RMorris216@aol.com wrote: > One correction, the John Willis that is mentioned in 1811, must have > been > John Willis and Rachel Doremus' son, as Captain John Willis died in > 1804. > > > > > In a message dated 7/27/2008 10:16:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > RMorris216@aol.com writes: > > Hi Pat: > > I believe this is the same John Willis. There is another section > in the > book that mentions that, "in Franklin Lakes, concern with religion > went > along > with concern for education. Those who served the church came from > many > walks > of life and their contributions to church activities took many > forms." > > "On the property of Spring Lake Farm is a one and a half story > building > with > dates on the exterior denoting the locust years. The earliest date > is > 1771. > This frame house was built by two brothers, S. and J. Willis. > John Willis > was a Church Master in 1811. Samuel Demarest held this same > position. > Cornelius Staff, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, > served as a > Ponds > elder in 1781." > > It then goes on to say, "De Yoe, Historian February 22, 1961." > > Serving with Washington's forces was John Van Blarcom of Franklin > Township > who was a distinguished officer in the Continental Army. Spring > Lake Farm > in > Wyckoff was the home of Captain John Willis. > > Do you happen to know if John had a brother with the first initial > "S". > > If you would like to post the family group again, that would be > wonderful. > Thank you! > > Also, would you happen to know where I can find a copy of "The > Storm Family > > in America", by De Boer? I've checked Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes > library > and neither have it. I understand that there is more information > on the > "Jersey" side of the Storms family. > > Regards, > > Jean > > > > In a message dated 7/26/2008 9:43:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > the.wardells@gte.net writes: > > Was this the John Willis who was married to Rachel Doremus? Was he a > Capt. in the Revolution? If so, I have his family, from the > following > sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, > 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River > (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical > Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital > Records > of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 > (reprinted 1992). > > I would be happy to post the family group I have, if anyone is > interested. > > Pat > > On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Liz Haren wrote: > >> Funny enough I received snail mail today from the YMCA in Wyckoff. >> In it >> they mention they have a new "powerpack membership" which includes >> access to >> Spring Lake for the summer of 2009. I believe this is a large >> lake next >> to the YMCA but I would have to check. Here's what they mention on >> their >> website: >> >> Here's the website for the Y : > http://www.wyckoffymca.org/about/about.html >> >> This is the address ---> 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Here's a >> link to >> the aerial view of the place from Google Map. You can see the lake >> on the >> right side. >> >> > http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=691+wyckoff+avenue,+wyckoff,+ > n > &sll > =37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.014453,76.640625&ie=UTF8&ll=41.015158,-74. > 175069&spn=0.002631,0.004678&t=h&z=18 >> Summer >> Spring Lake >> >> Your family can enjoy Spring Lake beginning Saturday, June 7th* for >> a summer >> of sun and fun. Lake is open from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm on weekends >> beginning >> June 7, and daily beginning June 23. >> >> Krafty Klams >> >> A fun way to spend your afternoon at Spring Lake. Storytime and >> "arts and >> crafts" for 3-5 year olds. Parent must be on premises. >> *Monday-Friday 2-3:30pm* >> Lake Members Only - FREE >> >> Join the Stingrays Swim Team >> >> Swim laps daily, learn the strokes and turns necessar y for summer >> league >> competition. Swim meets scheduled twice a week. Prizes, trophies >> and >> ribbons >> awarded. >> *Tryouts—June 14, 2-4pm.* >> Must have current Spring Lake membership. >> >> Funky Fish Days at Spring Lake Lagoon >> >> Ideal for children aged 6-9 not enrolled in our Camp. A day of arts >> and >> crafts, supervised swimming, and fun! >> *Six Wednesdays - $35 per day. >> Spring Lake Members - $25 per day. >> 10 am - 2 pm* >> Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied at all times >> by an >> adult lake member. >> >> Hope this helps! >> Liz >> On Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM, <RMorris216@aol.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> I've just read "Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage" by >>> Maria Braun. >>> In it she mentions that Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home >>> of >>> Captain >>> John Willis. Does anyone know if this farm still exists? >>> >>> Or where it would have been located? >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Jean >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. 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One correction, the John Willis that is mentioned in 1811, must have been John Willis and Rachel Doremus' son, as Captain John Willis died in 1804. In a message dated 7/27/2008 10:16:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, RMorris216@aol.com writes: Hi Pat: I believe this is the same John Willis. There is another section in the book that mentions that, "in Franklin Lakes, concern with religion went along with concern for education. Those who served the church came from many walks of life and their contributions to church activities took many forms." "On the property of Spring Lake Farm is a one and a half story building with dates on the exterior denoting the locust years. The earliest date is 1771. This frame house was built by two brothers, S. and J. Willis. John Willis was a Church Master in 1811. Samuel Demarest held this same position. Cornelius Staff, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, served as a Ponds elder in 1781." It then goes on to say, "De Yoe, Historian February 22, 1961." Serving with Washington's forces was John Van Blarcom of Franklin Township who was a distinguished officer in the Continental Army. Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home of Captain John Willis. Do you happen to know if John had a brother with the first initial "S". If you would like to post the family group again, that would be wonderful. Thank you! Also, would you happen to know where I can find a copy of "The Storm Family in America", by De Boer? I've checked Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes library and neither have it. I understand that there is more information on the "Jersey" side of the Storms family. Regards, Jean In a message dated 7/26/2008 9:43:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, the.wardells@gte.net writes: Was this the John Willis who was married to Rachel Doremus? Was he a Capt. in the Revolution? If so, I have his family, from the following sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 (reprinted 1992). I would be happy to post the family group I have, if anyone is interested. Pat On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Liz Haren wrote: > Funny enough I received snail mail today from the YMCA in Wyckoff. > In it > they mention they have a new "powerpack membership" which includes > access to > Spring Lake for the summer of 2009. I believe this is a large > lake next > to the YMCA but I would have to check. Here's what they mention on > their > website: > > Here's the website for the Y : http://www.wyckoffymca.org/about/about.html > > This is the address ---> 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Here's a > link to > the aerial view of the place from Google Map. You can see the lake > on the > right side. > > http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=691+wyckoff+avenue,+wyckoff,+ n&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.014453,76.640625&ie=UTF8&ll=41.015158,-74. 175069&spn=0.002631,0.004678&t=h&z=18 > Summer > Spring Lake > > Your family can enjoy Spring Lake beginning Saturday, June 7th* for > a summer > of sun and fun. Lake is open from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm on weekends > beginning > June 7, and daily beginning June 23. > > Krafty Klams > > A fun way to spend your afternoon at Spring Lake. Storytime and > "arts and > crafts" for 3-5 year olds. Parent must be on premises. > *Monday-Friday 2-3:30pm* > Lake Members Only - FREE > > Join the Stingrays Swim Team > > Swim laps daily, learn the strokes and turns necessar y for summer > league > competition. Swim meets scheduled twice a week. Prizes, trophies and > ribbons > awarded. > *Tryouts—June 14, 2-4pm.* > Must have current Spring Lake membership. > > Funky Fish Days at Spring Lake Lagoon > > Ideal for children aged 6-9 not enrolled in our Camp. A day of arts > and > crafts, supervised swimming, and fun! > *Six Wednesdays - $35 per day. > Spring Lake Members - $25 per day. > 10 am - 2 pm* > Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an > adult lake member. > > Hope this helps! > Liz > On Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM, <RMorris216@aol.com> wrote: > >> >> I've just read "Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage" by >> Maria Braun. >> In it she mentions that Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home of >> Captain >> John Willis. Does anyone know if this farm still exists? >> >> Or where it would have been located? >> >> Regards, >> >> Jean >> >> >> >> >> **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. 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Hi Pat: I believe this is the same John Willis. There is another section in the book that mentions that, "in Franklin Lakes, concern with religion went along with concern for education. Those who served the church came from many walks of life and their contributions to church activities took many forms." "On the property of Spring Lake Farm is a one and a half story building with dates on the exterior denoting the locust years. The earliest date is 1771. This frame house was built by two brothers, S. and J. Willis. John Willis was a Church Master in 1811. Samuel Demarest held this same position. Cornelius Staff, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, served as a Ponds elder in 1781." It then goes on to say, "De Yoe, Historian February 22, 1961." Serving with Washington's forces was John Van Blarcom of Franklin Township who was a distinguished officer in the Continental Army. Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home of Captain John Willis. Do you happen to know if John had a brother with the first initial "S". If you would like to post the family group again, that would be wonderful. Thank you! Also, would you happen to know where I can find a copy of "The Storm Family in America", by De Boer? I've checked Ridgewood and Franklin Lakes library and neither have it. I understand that there is more information on the "Jersey" side of the Storms family. Regards, Jean In a message dated 7/26/2008 9:43:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, the.wardells@gte.net writes: Was this the John Willis who was married to Rachel Doremus? Was he a Capt. in the Revolution? If so, I have his family, from the following sources: Eberhart, Edith Whitcraft, The Doremus Family in America, 1687-1987, 1990, p. 41; “Baptismal Register of Second River (Belleville) Dutch Reformed Church, 1727-1794” in Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, Jan 1928, p. 128; Kelly, Arthur, Vital Records of the Protestant Dutch Reformed Church at Acquackanonk, 1977 (reprinted 1992). I would be happy to post the family group I have, if anyone is interested. Pat On Jul 26, 2008, at 9:22 PM, Liz Haren wrote: > Funny enough I received snail mail today from the YMCA in Wyckoff. > In it > they mention they have a new "powerpack membership" which includes > access to > Spring Lake for the summer of 2009. I believe this is a large > lake next > to the YMCA but I would have to check. Here's what they mention on > their > website: > > Here's the website for the Y : http://www.wyckoffymca.org/about/about.html > > This is the address ---> 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Here's a > link to > the aerial view of the place from Google Map. You can see the lake > on the > right side. > > http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=691+wyckoff+avenue,+wyckoff,+n&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.014453,76.640625&ie=UTF8&ll=41.015158,-74. 175069&spn=0.002631,0.004678&t=h&z=18 > Summer > Spring Lake > > Your family can enjoy Spring Lake beginning Saturday, June 7th* for > a summer > of sun and fun. Lake is open from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm on weekends > beginning > June 7, and daily beginning June 23. > > Krafty Klams > > A fun way to spend your afternoon at Spring Lake. Storytime and > "arts and > crafts" for 3-5 year olds. Parent must be on premises. > *Monday-Friday 2-3:30pm* > Lake Members Only - FREE > > Join the Stingrays Swim Team > > Swim laps daily, learn the strokes and turns necessar y for summer > league > competition. Swim meets scheduled twice a week. Prizes, trophies and > ribbons > awarded. > *Tryouts—June 14, 2-4pm.* > Must have current Spring Lake membership. > > Funky Fish Days at Spring Lake Lagoon > > Ideal for children aged 6-9 not enrolled in our Camp. A day of arts > and > crafts, supervised swimming, and fun! > *Six Wednesdays - $35 per day. > Spring Lake Members - $25 per day. > 10 am - 2 pm* > Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an > adult lake member. > > Hope this helps! > Liz > On Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM, <RMorris216@aol.com> wrote: > >> >> I've just read "Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage" by >> Maria Braun. >> In it she mentions that Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home of >> Captain >> John Willis. Does anyone know if this farm still exists? >> >> Or where it would have been located? >> >> Regards, >> >> Jean >> >> >> >> >> **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. 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Hi Liz: Thanks very much! Guess I need to take a ride down to Spring Lake! I doubt if any of the old houses remain but it would be interesting to see. Odd that the YMCA brochure came today and mentions Spring Lake. Strange coincidence, but, I'm finding that things go that way sometimes in my search for my family! Again, thank you for the information; at least I know the lake still exists and will now see if I can find out more information if John Willis lived there at one time. Regards, Jean In a message dated 7/26/2008 9:23:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, lizharen@gmail.com writes: Funny enough I received snail mail today from the YMCA in Wyckoff. In it they mention they have a new "powerpack membership" which includes access to Spring Lake for the summer of 2009. I believe this is a large lake next to the YMCA but I would have to check. Here's what they mention on their website: Here's the website for the Y : http://www.wyckoffymca.org/about/about.html This is the address ---> 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Here's a link to the aerial view of the place from Google Map. You can see the lake on the right side. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=691+wyckoff+avenue,+wyckoff,+ n&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.014453,76.640625&ie=UTF8&ll=41.015158,-74.175 069&spn=0.002631,0.004678&t=h&z=18 Summer Spring Lake Your family can enjoy Spring Lake beginning Saturday, June 7th* for a summer of sun and fun. Lake is open from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm on weekends beginning June 7, and daily beginning June 23. Krafty Klams A fun way to spend your afternoon at Spring Lake. Storytime and "arts and crafts" for 3-5 year olds. Parent must be on premises. *Monday-Friday 2-3:30pm* Lake Members Only - FREE Join the Stingrays Swim Team Swim laps daily, learn the strokes and turns necessar y for summer league competition. Swim meets scheduled twice a week. Prizes, trophies and ribbons awarded. *Tryouts—June 14, 2-4pm.* Must have current Spring Lake membership. Funky Fish Days at Spring Lake Lagoon Ideal for children aged 6-9 not enrolled in our Camp. A day of arts and crafts, supervised swimming, and fun! *Six Wednesdays - $35 per day. Spring Lake Members - $25 per day. 10 am - 2 pm* Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied at all times by an adult lake member. Hope this helps! Liz On Sat, Jul 26, 2008 at 7:39 PM, <RMorris216@aol.com> wrote: > > I've just read "Franklin Lakes: Its History and Heritage" by Maria Braun. > In it she mentions that Spring Lake Farm in Wyckoff was the home of > Captain > John Willis. Does anyone know if this farm still exists? > > Or where it would have been located? > > Regards, > > Jean > > > > > **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for > FanHouse Fantasy Football today. > (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NJBERGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- "The U.S. Navy stands for Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of All Who Threaten it" - Admiral Clark ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NJBERGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)

In regards to the Rachel Doremus, who are her parents? I am researching Doremus as my Spier line married into the Doremus line. Thanks for any info. _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger2_072008