Hello, I am trying to make sense out of this. I just got back my applications for vital records from Dept. of Health & Senior Services CN 370, Trenton NJ. The only other thing in there was a slip of paper saying the records have now been moved to CN 307 Trenton NJ. Is this a typo or should I resend them to 307? Thanks for any advice. Suzie salash@aol.com Bierfreund, Lash, Lee, Lis, Lund, Mester, Rennebaum, Winfield, Wisinski

Any Ellwell's out there? I have William Elwell unknown birthdate died April 14, 1788; married Rachel Van Nieukirk born August 04, 1759 Pittsgrove Twsp ,Salem, NJ died 1829 married October 24, 1778 in Salem, NJ child Samuel Elwell born April 03, 1781 married Rachel Murphy born December 23, 1778 died September 29, 1848 buried Friendship ME Cem.; children Jane Elwell born February 14, 1804; Rhoda Lee Elwell born February 01, 1814 died September 14, 1836 buried Friendship ME Cem. Pittsgrove Twsp, Monroeville, NJ. Jane married Samuel Lishman Pancoast born November 29, 1800, died November 01, 1865, buried in Old Woodstown ME Church Cemetery ; Rhoda Lee married Samuel Lishman Pancoast child William Elwell Pancoast who married my great grandmother Josephine T. Horner. That's all I have for Ellwell's any one know this ellwell family?

I have been hot on the trail of Jonas Cattell for many years. I have all the > lines of decedents in order but now I have TO GET THE DOCUMENTATION to prove > the lineage. I am trying to apply for the DAR and SAR for my family members. > If there is any one out there that can share their documentation with me. I > would be heartily appreciative. My line of lineage runs from Helen Chew > Cattell. She was married to Ellis Walker and had a daughter Clementine > Walker-Pezzuto. This of course was my grandmother. Thanks to all and Good > Day! > > Regards, > Jim Pezzuto > JIMPEZ3537@aol.com

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --part0_911912883_boundary Content-ID: <0_911912883@inet_out.mail.aol.com.1> Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Thought I'd post this in here and see if anyone needs a look up...... Sue --part0_911912883_boundary Content-ID: <0_911912883@inet_out.mail.aol.com.2> Content-type: message/rfc822 Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Content-disposition: inline From: SQuinn9807@aol.com Return-path: <SQuinn9807@aol.com> To: njgf@egroups.com Subject: [njgf] S & Clothier/Merchantville High Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 06:47:05 EST Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit Hi everyone.....thanks for all your suggestions on organizing and preserving my genealogy files... Wanted to let you all know I have the following, which may be of interest to you; Strawbridge and Clothier "Store Chat" 1950, 1966 These are hard back books that were given to employees that include such information as birthdays, marriages, deaths, promotions, etc. They include stores in Phila, Cherry Hill, Ardmore, and Jenkintown Merchantville High School Yearbook 1949 graduating class Merchantville High Newsletters 1948-49 If you'd like a look up in any of these, let me know. Sue PS ....... I'm up for that Reeves challenge....... --part0_911912883_boundary--

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I have been hot on the trail of Jonas Cattell for many years. I have all the lines of decedents in order but now I have TO GET THE DOCUMENTATION to prove the lineage. I am trying to apply for the DAR and SAR for my family members. If there is any one out there that can share their documentation with me. I would be heartily appreciative. My line of lineage runs from Helen Chew Cattell. She was married to Ellis Walker and had a daughter Clementine Walker-Pezzuto. This of course was my grandmother. Thanks to all and Good Day! Regards, Jim Pezzuto JIMPEZ3537@aol.com

Hi, I am looking for any links to a Job Thomas born around 1795 in Haddonfield, NJ. He was the son of Job Thomas and Hannah Bennett he married Ann Fortiner and had several children Eli, Rebecca, Jervis, Elizabeth and George. I am looking for a connection on this Thomas line but have yet to make one. I know Thomas is common name but Job seems not to be. If anyone has any connection please contact me at CRUS58@aol.com Thanks for your time Harry Thomas

Folks, a Bill Colehour contacted me from out of the blue, and just the other day, laid before me the prospect of the entire Colhouer/Kohlhauer/ etc., group in one fell swoop. In short, from Germany to my Joanna married to Wilson. It is incredible. Apparently he is excited, because my input will help him fill in a gap. But I had the gap and no file! I had speculated that a Zachariah C. Colhouer was connected in some way. After someone discovered this name in Camden, NJ in the 1860 census. It was him and, apparently, his mom (28 and 56 respectively) and his brother (15). The file I was given had him married in 1863 to Susannah J. Flatter. Does anyone have any info, such as an 1870 census (if that covered this info), that would help me here? With verification, dates, etc.? Also, does anyone have an 1850 MARYLAND Census? Here is what I was given: More possible Colhouer Family...1830 MD Census... Elizabeth Colhour BALT 215 7th COLL Elizabeth Colhour BALT 215 7th COLL John C. Colhour BALT 215 7th COLL Zachariah's father was named John C. Colhouer. Thanks for any clarifications. Anyone wanting a gedcom file of the data in its entirety, let me know and I will send a copy to you personally (not the group, obviously). Vince

Someone pointed out that I may be confusing people so this message is to clarify. I thought when I posted my messages I mentioned either City or County so it would be clear. Gloucester County Historical Society charges $ 15.00 for their dues. Gloucester City Historical Society charges $ 5.00 for their dues. These are two fine organizations that need our support. I belong to both organizations. Did not mean to confuse people. Carol (Bishop) Holt Middle Tennessee Carolh@infoave.net

I have recently joined Gloucester City Historical Society and membership is $ 5.00. They recently had an event that helped them increase their membership. I found out about it today and also this page on the Internet. <http://community.nj.com/cc/gloucesterCITY> The Gloucester City Historical Society was established for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and displaying documents, photographs, artifacts, etc. that detail the long, rich history of what is now Gloucester City, N.J. Another long term goal is for the establishment of a permanent museum. Fort Nassau was established here in 1623 by the Dutch. This fort was eventually abandoned and English Quakers settled Gloucester Point in the 1670s. Gloucester Town achieved some prominence in 1686 when it was made the County Seat of Old Gloucester County. This position was maintained until 1786 when the County Seat was moved to Woodbury. Gloucester Town was at first a part of Gloucester Township and known as the Irish Tenth. later it was called Union Township. In 1844 Camden County was created from the northern portion of Old Gloucester County. Within a few years the town was changed forever by the arrival of David S. Brown and the industry he brought to the town. Gloucester City was incorporated in 1868, and in the late 19th century became Philadelphia's playground under the reign of William J. Thompson, who was known as the "Duke of Gloucester." Gloucester City thrived as an industrial center until the early 1980s. After a decline of some 15 years, Gloucester is seeing some development along its waterfront. A Historic Preservation District was set up in 1985. The Gloucester City Historical Society remains devoted to its cause and invites you to join us. Dave Townsend glaucaer1998@hotmail.com Those of us that belong to Historical Societies in the area, need to spread the word. There are still a lot of people, even those living afar that are interested in this area, that don't live nearby. Camden County was part of Gloucester County until 1844. PRESERVE HISTORY IS IMPORTANT! Carol (Bishop) (Ruebeck) Holt Middle Tennessee Carolh@infoave.net

Hello, I'm new to the list and am posting my Camden County research interests. My 7-great-grandmother, Elizabeth JOHNSON, wed William LEFUSE in 1775, in Burlington County, New Jersey. After his death a year later, she married Daniel WETSEL, and with him resided in Camden County, New Jersey, before moving to Fayette County, Pennsylvania in the late 1780s. Any help on finding further information on these families? Thank you very much, Lorin Snyder lasst125+@pitt.edu OR lgs50@usaor.net

Hi. I have three members of a family who I would say would straighten out a lot of details, if, individually, I could find out much about them. Henry AYRES Lizzie W. (HICKS) Ayres Wayne Egbert Ayres There is a name in Prowell's History of Camden County W.D. Hicks, who was a city councilman in 1850, and City Recorder 1853. Henry AYRES was the son of George Ralston Ayres of Pennsylvania. He was a printer who lived, at least part of his life at N 21st c Mt. Vernon. The company was Wright, Ayres & Co. Charles A. Wright lived in NJ. Henry married Lizzie W. Hicks November 2, 1885. Issue was my grandfather, Edward Clifford Ayres, Sr., and Wayne Egbert Ayres. Of this latter granduncle, I know essentially nothing. Oh, yes. Henry AYRES had been born August 6, 1856, and his place of business was located at 108 N. 5th & 527 Arch and he did gold leaf work. (oddly, I have worked with gold all my life!) My questions are, combined with suppositious statements meant only as open thoughts... Was Lizzie W. Hicks related to Wm. D. Hicks? Any more info on WM. D. Hicks? Is the W in Lizzie's name, Wayne? Hence, perhaps, Elizabeth Wayne Hicks? Did Henry Ayres ever settle in NJ, as his child Edward did? If not, did he visit Wright on occasion, meet Lizzie W. Hicks, fall enamoured, and marry this girl, perhaps from NJ, especially if related to Camden resident Wm D. Hicks? If anyone can give me even one iota of info on this (mess) I will appreciate it! Vince -- *===========================================================================* *Vincent E. Summers, Chemist E-Mail: vsummers@nrao.edu * *National Radio Astronomy Observatory Phone: (804)-296-0210 * *2015 Ivy Road FAX: (804)-296-0324 * *Charlottesville, VA 22903 http://www.cv.nrao.edu/~vsummers * *===========================================================================*

Camden County Historical Society Several people were interested in knowing about CCHS. Their web page is at: <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/cchs/> THE CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY was founded in 1899 and is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the collection, preservation and dissemination of Camden County and regional history. This is accomplished by maintaining a research library and museum at its headquarters. The society also operates and maintains Pomona Hall, the 1788 home of Marmaduke Cooper. This beautiful South Jersey plantation house has been described as "the finest example of Georgian-style architecture extant in New Jersey today." The Camden County Historical Society is located at the corner of Park Boulevard and Euclid Avenue in the attractive and quiet residential section of Camden called Parkside. It is very close to the Airport Circle and is readily approachable by automobile from any direction. The library holdings exceed 19,000 volumes and is dedicated to the history and genealogy of Camden City, Camden County and the Delaware Valley. Vertical files covering a wide range of subjects compliment the books and manuscript items available for research. Manuscript materials range from individual family files to business records. This is rounded out by a large collection of wills and deeds, both recorded and unrecorded. Other features of the library are an outstanding map collection, the most complete grouping of historical Camden County newspapers on microfilm and a fine set of city directories for both Camden and Philadelphia. The museum features a variety of displays to properly interpret Camden County life in yesteryear. Both farming and industry are prominent in the exhibits, which also feature vignettes of various crafts such as surveying, blacksmithing, coopering, textile work and harnessmaking. Also to be viewed are special exhibits on the cultural and religious diversity that can be found in Camden County even today. Pomona Hall, the one-time home of various members of the Cooper family since 1726, has been totally restored to its 1788 appearance and is primarily interpreted for that era. Period furnishings are on display in each room and the house also features a fully-furnished late nineteenth-century parlor. Open-hearth cooking demonstrations are held on a regular basis for visiting school groups and occasionally for the public. Visiting Hours: Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday: 12:30 - 4:30 P.M. Closed during August Call (609) 964-3333 for any time changes Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. GROUP TOURS BY APPOINTMENT A small fee is charged for group and non-members adult tours; also non-members use of the library. There is a photo tour of the museum on the web page. <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/cchs/photos.html> Directions to the Camden County Historical Society: <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/cchs/cchsmaps.html> I hope this helps you know what is available. Carol (Bishop) Holt Carolh@infoave.net

Marries Adele Annie KITE. He, at time of death, lived at 312 State St, Camden New Jersey. Here is interment data... According to the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA: Permit for an interment in North Laurel Hill. No. 15997 Philadelphia, Jan'y 25th 1888 The Superintendent of NORTH LAUREL HILL will please prepare a grave for John L. Fitzgerald 312 State St, Camden New Jersey Row South 4th East. Age 29 Years, Months, in Lot No. 281 & E 1/2 of 283 Section W F.S. Simmons Camden, New Jersey Undertaker. Interment to take place on Thursday the 26th of January at 3 o'clock, PM. Jos Drinnan Jno J Righter for Superintendent Treasurer He was born October 16, 1858. Can anybody tell me about my unknown Annie? Her first name appears in my family clear down to my daughter. Her last name seems to be the middle name of my grandmother. Yet I know NOTHING about her! She may have derived from PA, or Gloucester or Camden Counties, perhaps even Cape May. Vince

Hi all......does anyone know if the Camden County Historical Socity carries FEDERAL census records? I visited the local FHC today, but came away with nothing.....the records they had were not Federal census, meaning they were not indexed......took alot of time to go through ........ hard to read, etc........ Time schedule makes it hard to go to Phila Archives...... Any ideas, suggestions........ Can I request CCHS to do census lookups for a fee? Or phila archives? Sue

The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania will hold an Intermediate Genealogy Class on Saturday, 5 December from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., at its headquarters, 1305 Locust Street. SPEAKERS AND TOPICS ARE: �Research Made Easier: Common Sense for the Genealogist�, given by Kay Haviland Freilich, CGRS, genealogist for the Welcome Society, Secretary of GSP, and book review editor for the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine. �Government Publications and Laws�, by Walter Stock, CGRS, Reference Librarian, Philadelphia Free Library, and Vice President of GSP. "Get your Feet Wet and Take the Plunge! Clues to Help Locate Your Ancestral Roots in Europe�, by Jane Adams Clarke, FGSP, Past President and Executive Director of GSP, Editor of Penn in Hand, the GSP newsletter. The price for members of GSP is $25.00 and $30.00 for non-members. This popular class is limited to 40 persons, so make your reservation early! To register, mail your check to: GSP 1305 Locust Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA. 19107-5405 215-545-0391

Have publication sent out by Strawbridge and Clothier for employees, called Store Chat, dated May-June 1966........ If you have any family that used tto work there, let me know and I'll see if theey are listed n there.......they list things like promotions, marriages, birthdays, deaths, etc. Sue

Hi all........been going through my mom's old stuff.......pack rat, like myself......anyway, I will be posting so some here that you may find interesting.. MERCHANT NEWS Publication from Merchantville, NJ 1948 and 1949 This newspaper was printed by the high school If you have any family that attended the Merchantville school then, let me know and I'll see if they are listed in any of these publications.

On Sun, 15 Nov 1998 METHUMPER2@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone know who is now handling the records and up-keep of the Evergreen > Cemetary on Mt. Ephraim Avenue in Camden. I found that I have many family > members buried there and I'm very intersted in information about them, plus > the condition of the cemetary is terrible. I've tried to straighten up the > grave sites of my loved ones & ancestors but it seems like a lost cause, there > has to be more that can be done to the entire cemetary. > > Check with Camden County Historical Society. They are closely following those records. Also, some of the info you need on those buried at Evergreen may already be in the card files in their library. Just a suggestion. Frank

Does anyone know who is now handling the records and up-keep of the Evergreen Cemetary on Mt. Ephraim Avenue in Camden. I found that I have many family members buried there and I'm very intersted in information about them, plus the condition of the cemetary is terrible. I've tried to straighten up the grave sites of my loved ones & ancestors but it seems like a lost cause, there has to be more that can be done to the entire cemetary.