Nancy, Thanks for the very nice offer. I might be contacting you after I receive more clues. Joan in NJ

I am putting this on -line before I delete it. > Subject: JONATHAN ELMER > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 9:14 PM > > > > > Dr.Jonathan Ellmer was the son of Daniel Elmer second: was born 1745 and > died in 1817. He was one of the first graduates of the Medical Department > of the University of Pennsylvania, receiving the degree of M.B. ( Bachelor > of Medicine) in 1768 and of M.D. in 1771. In 1772 he was elected a member > of the American Philosophical Society, of which Dr. Franklin was the > President, and was considered the equal in medical knnowledge of any > physician in the United States. > His health being infirm, he turned his attention more to politics, and was > much more in office until the change of parties in 1800. With all the > family he was an ardent Whig, and entered earnestly into the measures of > opposition to the encroachments of the British Government on the rights of > the people of America. > > Although not a military man, he took a commission as commander of a > company of militia, and was active in organizing measures of defence. He > was one of the Committee of Vigilance, which, in fact was for some time the > governing power of the county; and in 1776 was a member of the Provincial > Congress, and a member of the committee which framed the first constitution > of the State. During most of the time the war lasted he was a member of > Congress, and afterward one of the first Senators. For many years he ws > presiding judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the county, and was in > fact, a well read lawyer. He became an elder of the Presbyterian Church in > Bridgeton. His decendants in the city are still numerous and highly > repectable. > > Dr. Jonathan Elmer commenced practice in 1768. He was probably the first > regularly educated > physician in the county. He built, in 1772 a dwelling on the site of > Charles E. Elmers's house; but being of feeble health and not able to > endure the long horseback journeys to which a physician was then exposed, > he turned his attention to political life, received the appoint of sheriff > and was a member of Congress and afterward of the State. > > In 1783 and for a few succeeding years he was in full practice in > Bridgeton and the neighborhood; but soon became engaged in public life, > and was afterwards only consulted in special cases and as a surgeon. > > ELMER'S HISTORY of CUMBERLAND COUNTY NEW JERSEY page 64-65 > > Mart > mararm@phoenixat.com > > > > > > > > > >

Are you looking for Dr. Jonathan Elmer born 1745 mart mararm@phoenixat.com ---------- > From: Harold A. Scott <HAScott@worldnet.att.net> > To: NJCUMBER-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NJCUMBER-L] Bateman, Earle, Husted, Elmer > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 7:33 PM > > In need of information for: > Lamuel L. BATEMAN (1836-1886) > Harvey BATEMAN (b abt 1805) married Jane DIAMENT Jan 4 1828 > Eli EARLE (b abt 1795) married Matilda BURKE Mar 25 1828 > Rhoda HUSTED (b abt 1750) > Johnathan ELMER > > All lived in the Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton Area. > > Cany anyone help me. > > Many thanks > > Harold A. Scott >

In need of information for: Lamuel L. BATEMAN (1836-1886) Harvey BATEMAN (b abt 1805) married Jane DIAMENT Jan 4 1828 Eli EARLE (b abt 1795) married Matilda BURKE Mar 25 1828 Rhoda HUSTED (b abt 1750) Johnathan ELMER All lived in the Vineland, Millville, Bridgeton Area. Cany anyone help me. Many thanks Harold A. Scott

Hey, Ya'll..... I just received the marriage certificate for my great grandparents, and the bride's parents were listed.....so ....I'm looking for help. George Link married Jennie Bone before 1873. They were living in Bridgeton (37 East Ave to be exact). Can anyone help? Thanks, Barbara

I'm looking for info or links to my great-grandparents, William French Lacy married Sarah Mood from the Mullica Hill area. They had 7 children. The Mood ancestors come from Wurttemberg Germany. Their oldest child was my grandfather, Charles French Lacy b. Sept 14, 1882 d. May 15, 1960. He married Lillian Stevens Scudder,b.Sept.21,1883 d. ?, married 1909? They moved from Camden to Park Ave. in Pennsauken and had one child, my father, Wilmer French Lacy,b.April27, 1910 d. Jan. 5, 1998. He married Grace Ladd Brooks b. Oct 28, 1910, d. Jan. 14 1999.--married June 20, 1936. in Pennsauken UMC. I have additional names of Lacy family I can share if someone thinks there is a connection. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks, Joan in NJ

Hi, I' m trying to find info on my great-grandfather, John Wortle Brooks,b.Dec.1845,d. unk. immigrated from England. He lived in Elmer, running a shoe manufacturing company with his brother, Thomas W. Brooks b.1848,d.1910.--Thomas is buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. John also lived in Camden when he was younger and became a naturalized citizen Jan. 1874 in Camden Co.,residing at 339 Mechanic St. then.(recorded March,1874). He married Louisa Hose,b.May 4,1845.d. unk. They had 9 children. John W. eventually moved to Merchantville in Camden Co. Any info or poss. links would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joan in NJ

Nancy, Thank you for your help, I appreciate it Frederick and Ida "Jane" are my greatgranparents. They use to own a laundry in Clayton and all the family worked very hard there. They also use to have a farm in Newfield but I don't know where. I've established a connection with "Jane" Crane Ladd's, ancestors on the Crane side with her name (1862 1914). She had a sister named Emma Crane who married Ralph Mote. I'm trying to locate links to Ladd or Crane names previous to Fred and "Jane." Thanks for your help. Joan in NJ

Susan, Thanks for the Ladd name. At this point I'm holding on to a few names until I can substantiate a connection to Frederick G. Ladd (1857-1918), Newfield, NJ, near Clayton. Talk to you soon. Joan in NJ

Hello I am trying to obtain addition information on the Abner SMITH'S listed: Abner SMITH b abt 1715 Salem Co. married Sarah RAMSEY abt 1735 Abner SMITH b abt 1750 Deerfield , Cumberland Co. m Jemima GARRISON abt 1775 Abner SMITH b abt 1776 Deerfield, Cumberland Co. m Jane ELMER Dec. 31,1807 in Fairfield, Cumberland Co. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated. John

I just read the excerpt on Ladds in the South and Calif. Where would I find info. on Ladd ancestors who settled in New England or specifically NJ? My ggrandfather was Frederick George Ladd,b.1857 d. 1918. He had a brother, Thomas J.b.1850-1919, who came from England. Thanks, Joan in NJ

In a message dated 3/23/1999 8:18:54 AM, lanew1@wesnet.com writes: << I am trying to obtain addition information on the Abner SMITH'S listed: Abner SMITH b abt 1715 Salem Co. >> I seem to recall seeing an Abner Smith's tombstones at Canton Baptist cemetery when I was looking for my Smith's there. If I remember correctly, they were early dates. PAT

Looking for any connections to Frederick George Ladd, Sr., England, married to Ida "Jane" Crane from Clayton area. They had a farm in Newfield in 1880s, and owned a laundry in Clayton for a number of years. Their children were Theodore (died in infancy), William,Fred,Jr., Peter Cartwright(adopted), Ida Frances (my grandmother), Selina, and Ethel Jane. I would appreciate any possible connections. Thanks so much, Joan in NJ

Bill, thank you for your reply. My ggrandfather was John Wortle Brooks,b.Dec 23,1845, m.Louisa Hose ?, b.May 4,1845. John and his brother Thomas came from England --not sure of L.Hose's origin. They had 9 children and lived in Elmer. John Wortle Brooks eventually moved to Merchantville/Pennsauken in Camden Co. where my grandfather John Henry Brooks settled. The 9 children were Mary Ann"Mame" b.April 26,1868, Thomas Edward Brooks, b.May27,1870,Wm. Frederick b.Aug. 6,1872, Sarah Elizabeth,b. Feb 4, 1875, Louisa Alice b. Dec.22,1878, John Henry b.Feb.15,1881, James Arthur b. March 13, 1883, Robert Benjamin b. Oct. 21,1885, and Laura May b.Dec. 5, 1887. I believe Laura died as a small child. John Wortle became a naturalized citizen in Jan.,1874 in Camden Co.,residing at 339 Mechanic St. at that time. This was registered March, 1874. John Henry married my grandmother, Ida Frances Ladd,from Haleyville and Clayton on Dec.25, 1909. They had 2 daughters, my mother, Grace Ladd b. Oct. 28, 1910,d.Jan.14, 1999, and Ruth Evelyn b.April 26, 1914,d.Sept27, 1979. Hoping this connects with some of your Brooks. Let me know. Joan in NJ

Descendants of Samuel BARKER First Generation 1. Samuel BARKER- was born 1750 in ENG. He died 1777. Samuel married (MRIN:9) Mary FITHIAN- 177 about 1764. Mary was born about 1750. They had the following children: 2 M i. John BARKER- was born 28 Feb 1774 in NJ. He died 30 Jul 1853 and was buried in Rehobeth Cem. John married (MRIN:7) Mary CHAMBERLAIN- 89, daughter of John CHAMBERLAIN- and Sophia MULFORD- (MRIN:611),. Mary was born 20 Sep 1784 in NJ. She died 31 Mar 1857 in Perry Co, OH. Norm Sechrest 2814 Carlaris Road San Marino, CA 91108 BARKER, MUSGRAVE, CREED, too

Looking for information on James Bowen,son of John and Rachel.His son James and that James son David.All in the Stow Creek-Canton area during the 1700s. Thanx, Harry Chambers Pitman,NJ

I will do look ups from the book: THE COLONIAL CLERGY OF THE MIDDLE COLONIES, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania 1628-1776 by Frederick Lewis Weis Most entries tell where they were from, parents names, dates and all church/town affiliations. Susan

Might anyone have a listing for an Arethenia Shaw in Broad Street Presby Church cemetery in Bridgeton? She is the daughter of James and Mary Bowen. The spelling of her first name is in question; I've seen loads of variations: Aritha, Arathene, Catherine. She might be buried very near James and Mary. Any help appreciated. Bob Howey robert.howey@reedtech.com Researching in Southern New Jersey: HOWEY, VENABLE, BOWEN, WOODLIN, HARRIS, SHAW, HAHN, VEAL, SHRINER, McCORMICK. Researching in Philadelphia, PA: WEBB, McDANIELS

I am descended through James B. Bowen b. 1803-1804, and recently found that he was born in Greenwich to Dan and Letitia Bowen. James is buried with his wife Mary in Broad St. Presby in Bridgeton. Any information on Dan and Letitia appreciated. Bob Howey robert.howey@reedtech.com Researching in Southern New Jersey: HOWEY, VENABLE, BOWEN, WOODLIN, HARRIS, SHAW, HAHN, VEAL, SHRINER, McCORMICK. Researching in Philadelphia, PA: WEBB, McDANIELS _____________________________

In a message dated 3/19/1999 12:13:26 PM, robert.howey@reedtech.com writes: << I am descended through James B. Bowen b. 1803-1804, and recently found that he was born in Greenwich to Dan and Letitia Bowen. James is buried with his wife Mary in Broad St. Presby in Bridgeton. Any information on Dan and Letitia appreciated. >> Bob: I can help you with Letitia. She was a Bennett. I won't be able to be online for a few days but will gladly send you what I have if you're interested. Pat Bennett Springer