Estelle, I don't think anyone automatically becomes a citizen. Being married to a citizen gives one the right to stay in this country but citizenship is another process! Happy Familying Laura Irby in VA

Would anyone have access to the Montclair city director(ies?) for 1900-1910? I am desperately looking for Henry W. A. and Jeanne PAGE, who lived on Valley Road when their third (and last) child was b. in 1904. I understand that by 1916 there were no residences on Valley Road, but that is the address on the birth certificate, and that is what family history says - Any assistance would be much appreciated!! Carol C-H <cch@netdoor.com> http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/

In a message dated 10/01/1999 9:53:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Estelledar@aol.com writes: << Subj: [NJESSEX] Finding Naturalization papers- Newark Date: 10/01/1999 9:53:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: Estelledar@aol.com To: NJESSEX-L@rootsweb.com Hello List: I need some advice on how I start finding Naturalization papers or declaration of Intent, manifests etc. Not too familiar with the research part of this, I would like some advice on how one starts this research. My grandfather Frank ZELEVITCH came over Fr Poland (as stated on 1910 census) 1906. Just says Aus/Poland. He lived in Newark, NJ at the taken of the 1910 census. Where and who do I write to in Newark to obtain these papers. Also never requesting this before, what should I include in my request (what info do they need in order to search). I was told that my grandmother would become a citizen automatically once he became one. If this is true how can I get information on her then. Like where she was born, parents etc. Does anyone know approx. what time the 1910 census were taken? I was also that depending on this, I may have to write to the Archives. Sorry for all the questions. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :) Estelle Florida looking for ZELEVITCH ZELEWICZ LYNCH FISCHER BAEBI SEDLAK, Essex County >> My father arrived from Scotland in 1914 and I found his Declaration of Intent, his Arrival Certificate and his Naturalization Papers, all original, in the NARA (National Archives and Records Administration) in New York City, even though he was Naturalized in Federal Court in Newark, NJ. Dave from Long Island

For Lynne K. Ranieri: Hiya Lynne, I just read an e-mail posted about a Directory lookup in South Orange and saw you mentioned the Millburn-Short Hills Histroical Society. Perhaps you can help me also. My Great Grandfather, John LEBER, was from Millburn in 1860. After 30 years of searching I found a marriage record for him and my Great Grandmother, Sarah Ann DUNHAM. They were married in Newark, NJ and she was from Westfield. I did some research in Westfield and came up with bushels and bushels of ancestors, graves and family history to back before the Mayflower. I have not however done anything on John LEBER. I know that just after their wedding they lived in Millburn as the 1860 census indicates he was a harness maker and the census is in fact rather odd. Since the information recorded was suppose to be as of a certain date, and they were not married yet, and the data was taken after their marriage, she is listed as living with him, but unmarried. (I have the marriage record and dates so I know that is not true, at least for that time. LOL). I would appreciate any help in that direction. TIA Dave from Long Island

Hello List: I need some advice on how I start finding Naturalization papers or declaration of Intent, manifests etc. Not too familiar with the research part of this, I would like some advice on how one starts this research. My grandfather Frank ZELEVITCH came over Fr Poland (as stated on 1910 census) 1906. Just says Aus/Poland. He lived in Newark, NJ at the taken of the 1910 census. Where and who do I write to in Newark to obtain these papers. Also never requesting this before, what should I include in my request (what info do they need in order to search). I was told that my grandmother would become a citizen automatically once he became one. If this is true how can I get information on her then. Like where she was born, parents etc. Does anyone know approx. what time the 1910 census were taken? I was also that depending on this, I may have to write to the Archives. Sorry for all the questions. Any suggestions would be appreciated. :) Estelle Florida looking for ZELEVITCH ZELEWICZ LYNCH FISCHER BAEBI SEDLAK, Essex County

Hello, Summit is in Union County, but is just on the other side of the road that separates it from Short Hills and Millburn in Essex County. For many years Overlook Hospital has also serviced residents of Millburn and Short Hills. I will try to find information for you about James Ryan of Short Hills, when I am next at the museum. Lynne Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society Pilgrimpjm@aol.com wrote: > > Hi, > I am new to the NJ list scene and am posting to multiple lists in hopes > someone may be able to help me! > I am searching for information regarding my great-great grandparents, > Patrick CLARK & his wife Bridget SULLIVAN who lived in Branch Mills, NJ where > their daughter, Mary Elizabeth CLARK (my great-grandmother) was born Oct. 6, > 1870. Family stories claim this family is of "the Virginia CLARKs" -- > whatever that means. I have no clue! If anyone out there understands this > cryptic message, please advise! > The only info I have regarding this couple is from the death certificate > of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth CLARK, who died in 1938 at Overlook > Hospital in Summit. Is Summit in Essex or Union County? Mary was married > twice: first in Milburn (Essex Co.) to my great-grandfather, James Alfred > Ryan of Short Hills, NJ; and next to Frederick V. Hall of Springfield, NJ. > Does anyone know of these people? Did Patrick & Bridget have any other > children? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I would love to find some > relatives. Here's hoping... > > Thanks, > Pamela Rhett Molzan > Charleston, SC > Pilgrimpjm@aol.com > > ==== NJESSEX Mailing List ==== > For a complete listing of NJGenWeb County sites, visit: > <http://www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/njgenweb/>

I might have that city included in our directories at the historical society museum. I know the earliest one we have is 1898. I will check it tomorrow for you. Lynne Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society NJBIRD1197@aol.com wrote: > > Hello, > > Does anyone have access to any 1896-1900 South Orange, New Jersey city > directories ? I am specifically looking for my great grandfather, William P. Kane. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have limited access. > > Thanks! > David Kane > San Leandro CA > > ==== NJESSEX Mailing List ==== > Support the people who support you. Join Rootsweb at: > <http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html/>

In a message dated 09/30/1999 9:47:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Pilgrimpjm@aol.com writes: << Subj: [NJESSEX] Patrick CLARK & Bridget SULLIVAN Date: 09/30/1999 9:47:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: Pilgrimpjm@aol.com To: NJESSEX-L@rootsweb.com Hi, I am new to the NJ list scene and am posting to multiple lists in hopes someone may be able to help me! I am searching for information regarding my great-great grandparents, Patrick CLARK & his wife Bridget SULLIVAN who lived in Branch Mills, NJ where their daughter, Mary Elizabeth CLARK (my great-grandmother) was born Oct. 6, 1870. Family stories claim this family is of "the Virginia CLARKs" -- whatever that means. I have no clue! If anyone out there understands this cryptic message, please advise! The only info I have regarding this couple is from the death certificate of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth CLARK, who died in 1938 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Is Summit in Essex or Union County? Mary was married twice: first in Milburn (Essex Co.) to my great-grandfather, James Alfred Ryan of Short Hills, NJ; and next to Frederick V. Hall of Springfield, NJ. Does anyone know of these people? Did Patrick & Bridget have any other children? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I would love to find some relatives. Here's hoping... Thanks, Pamela Rhett Molzan Charleston, SC Pilgrimpjm@aol.com >> Hiya Pam, there are a ton of CLARK's buried in the Westfield Presbyterian Cemetery, just down the road from the former Branch Mills. And for later burials and closer to Branch Mills you may want to check the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. It's worth a try. I have some indirect CLARK's in my line: John B. CLARK m. Almira C. ROLL in Rahway around 1830; Susan Marih CLARK m. Brooks ROLL in Scotch Plains in 1845 ; Good luck with your search, Dave from Long Island

Hello, Does anyone have access to any 1896-1900 South Orange, New Jersey city directories ? I am specifically looking for my great grandfather, William P. Kane. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have limited access. Thanks! David Kane San Leandro CA

Hi, I am new to the NJ list scene and am posting to multiple lists in hopes someone may be able to help me! I am searching for information regarding my great-great grandparents, Patrick CLARK & his wife Bridget SULLIVAN who lived in Branch Mills, NJ where their daughter, Mary Elizabeth CLARK (my great-grandmother) was born Oct. 6, 1870. Family stories claim this family is of "the Virginia CLARKs" -- whatever that means. I have no clue! If anyone out there understands this cryptic message, please advise! The only info I have regarding this couple is from the death certificate of their daughter, Mary Elizabeth CLARK, who died in 1938 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Is Summit in Essex or Union County? Mary was married twice: first in Milburn (Essex Co.) to my great-grandfather, James Alfred Ryan of Short Hills, NJ; and next to Frederick V. Hall of Springfield, NJ. Does anyone know of these people? Did Patrick & Bridget have any other children? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I would love to find some relatives. Here's hoping... Thanks, Pamela Rhett Molzan Charleston, SC Pilgrimpjm@aol.com

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Hello ECR's The following films that I ordered have now arrived at my local LDS library. If anyone wants me to do a lookup on any of these films, just send me an email and let me know which films you want me to lookup. The films are : 1562125 - United States. District Court (New York : Eastern District) ;;;Alphabetical index to petitions for naturalization : ;;; Covers the following surname range only - 1865-1906 Taaffee, (Frank) - Weinstein, (Wolf) 1002413 - New York. Court of Common Pleas (New York County);; Index covering surnames Treu - Vogeding;; 1792 - 1906 0953860 - Declarations of intentions, Germany, 1870 - 1871 Authors: New York. Court of Common Pleas (New York County) (Main Author) NB This film covers a very specific date range, so no wild goose chases on this one please. 1311318 - New Jersey Court of Common Pleas (Essex county) Naturalization papers 1874 NB This film covers just one year, so no wild goose chases on this one either please. If you want further details about these films, go to http://www.familysearch.com/Search/searchcatalog.asp then click on All Searches then click on Film search. Regards, Steve Way (Australia)

Do you have Bush ancestors in Caldwell Twsp/Fairfield in the 1800s. Can you help with these two families? Both families lived in Clinton Rd. area of Caldwell Twsp. Judith Courter Ullman Descendants of Henry P. Bush - 29 Sep 1999 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 1-Henry P. Bush (1798-27 Apr 1864) sp: Sarah Doremus (1812-) 2-Sarah Ann L. Bush (Dec 1836-) sp: Mahlon W. Mowerson (1827-18 Oct 1879) 3-Merven E. Mowerson (26 May 1859-aft 26 May 1859) 3-Clarence Mowerson (1863-1863) 3-Harriet S. Hattie Mowerson (26 Sep 1864-abt 1891) 3-Sarah E. Mowerson (1868-) 3-Carrie Amelia Mowerson (30 Oct 1873-29 Dec 1936) 3-Cora Mowerson (abt 20 Oct 1876-) sp: George Riker (1825-) 2-Catherine I. Bush (1842-) 2-Ellen Rachel Bush (1848-) 2-Harriett Bush (Jan 1851-) Descendants of John Bush - 29 Sep 1999 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 1-John Bush (1805-) sp: Nancy Masker (abt 1817-) 2-Sarah Catherine Bush (30 Mar 1834-24 Apr 1915) sp: John Doremus (8 Jan 1827-2 Sep 1862) 3-Josephine Doremus (Oct 1854-) 3-Adaline Doremus (17 Sep 1857-) 3-Ida Doremus (1862-) 3-Ella Doremus (1866-) sp: John Ward (27 Jun 1832-13 Nov 1920) 3-Smith B. Ward (18 Nov 1868-bef 7 Jul 1915) 3-Emma Rebecca Mae Ward (2 Apr 1870-21 Jan 1954) 3-Cora Ward (1871-bef 1880) 3-Fanny Ward (30 Apr 1873-) 2-Mary Ann Bush (1838-) 2-Jemima Bush (1841-) 2-Joseph Bush (1844-) 2-Elizabeth Bush (1846-) 2-Ralph Bush (26 Nov 1848-) 2-Harriet Bush (Jan 1851-) 2-George Bush (8 Sep 1854-) 2-Alfred Bush (10 Apr 1857-) 2----- Bush (18 Mar 1858-)

It sounds like a settlement for an old Mason propietor right when Westfield residents got NH land. It is complicated but Captain John Mason and others received a huge grant in NH in 1622. He abandoned it in 1633 and left unpaid bills and people living there who had not been paid wages. The latter when they claimed it got land for their wage settlements from the widow Mason. Francis Drake left NH and transferred such land on Auguts 5, 1665. He settled in Piscataway, NJ. The NH land was not recorded sold until 1712. I would guess that when nearby Westfield folk heard of the recogition of the right of Francis Drake that they(descendents) sued NH in a class action suit for similiar past deprivation of land rights. Albert Drake

I found the following article in the Vermont Historical Gazetteer, vol. 4, part 2, pp. 883-884. Many of the names of the original patentees of the town of Worcester, NH (now VT) in 1763 are found in the history of Westfield, NJ, and the surrounding area. Does anyone have an idea of why there would have been a grant of land to residents of NJ to found a town in NH, and what might have transpired to prevent the settling of the town until about 1803? Wilson DeCamp Vienna, VA WORCESTER. BY CHARLES C. ABBOTT. This town in the N. W. of Washington Co., lat. 44 24', long. 4 25', is bounded N. and W. by Elmore and Stowe, in Lamoille Co., S. by Middlesex, and E. by Calais. Who were the first white men that visited the town is unknown. The French and Indians passing from Canada to the older settlements on the Connecticut river, are said to have had their trail through this town, but have left no record of their names or of the place where. The town, with its present name and limits, was chartered June 8, 1763, by Gov. Wentworth of N. H., to grantees: Joshua Mason, Thomas Burgee, Robert Burgee, John Davidson, Robert Davidson, Samuel Halstead, Joshua Halstead, Wm. Davidson, Benjamin Betts, Samuel Betts, Abraham Betts, Ichabod Betts, John Betts, Grant Striker, Henry Dickinson, Anthony Baker, Joshua Hutchins, Samuel Dodge, Job Bacon, Wm. Gibbons, Wm. Pusey, James Gibbons, Wm. Ashbridge, David Bacon, Manning Bull, Thomas Shroves, Joseph De Camp, Lambert DeCamp, John Hand, Robert Stanbury, Joshua Underhill, Samuel De Camp, John Nefus, Josiah Stanbury, Moses Little, Wm. Trundenborough, Ephraim Cutler, John DeCamp, Ebenezer Cutler, Joseph Young, David Cutler, David DeCamp, Daniel Marsh, Isaac Burger, Jacob Noe, Isaac Noe, Jr., John Turner, George Woods, John Gifford, Benjamin Ogden, Crowley Barrow, Thomas Young, Wm. Mitchel, Charles Wiggins, John Hofnall, John Cockle, Henry Franklin, Hon. James Nevin, Nathaniel Barrell, Esq., Joseph Newmarsh, Esq., Col. Samuel Barr, and Maj. Joseph Blanchard. The charter was for 6 miles square, to be divided into 69 rights, or lots of 4 divisions each. The 1st division 1 acre, the 2d div. 3 acres, the 3d div. 38 acres, the 4th 7 acres. The 1 acre lots were laid out in the center of the town and are comprised in the farm now owned b Wm. H. Kellogg; the 7 acre lots, around this one, mostly on the west; the 38 acre lots on the west side of the town, adjoining Stowe. The Governor's right in the S. W. corner, and the 300 acre lots comprised the rest of the town. There is now no record of any meeting of the original grantees to be found, nor any conveyances from them; and there was much litigation in regard to land titles in the early history of the town. Much of the land is now held under titles from "tax collectors," having been sold for taxes.

In a message dated 09/24/1999 8:12:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time, allrichart@email.msn.com writes: << Subj: [NJESSEX] Obituary in 1941 Date: 09/24/1999 8:12:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: allrichart@email.msn.com (Louise Barco Allrich) To: NJESSEX-L@rootsweb.com Can any one tell me what the likely paper would be for an obituary in 1941 for someone living in either South Orange or Newark. I have found one short one in the New York times, but wanted to look at the local papers. Thank you. >> I believe the following: Newark Star Ledger Newark Evening News Newark Sunday News Newark Evening Call

Can any one tell me what the likely paper would be for an obituary in 1941 for someone living in either South Orange or Newark. I have found one short one in the New York times, but wanted to look at the local papers. Thank you.

Hello ECRs, For those of you who saw yesterday's Newark Edition of the Star-Ledger, there were a few inaccuracies in the article on myself and Virtual Newark. Also, one of my co-workers said that the picture of me, made me look like the Gatekeeper to Hades. On another note, anyone that wishes to visit one of the Newark Cemeteries should read the information printed by Fairmount Cemetery on the following page (middle of page): <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~geishome/cemeteries/fairmount.htm> One last hint. When purchasing a book, I have found that the best copies are originals that are found at used book stores. Newer, reprinted, books usually have pictures that look like photocopies. These pictures are basically useless to look at. Thanks, ------------ Glenn G. Geisheimer, Iselin, New Jersey: germanic42@home.com NJESSEX Mailing List Administrator Essex County, NJ Genealogy: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex/ Virtual Newark, NJ: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~geishome/ Essex Co Resources: http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/NJ/Essex/

Hello ECRs, I have started a new mailing list, GERMAN-LIFE. It is designed for discussions on life in Germany through the ages. This information should help in understanding your ancestors life. Topics for discussion include, but are not limited to, local customs, naming patterns, migration, foods, clothing, weather, city and rural life, housing, professions, emigration, changing borders, books, religion, government, etc. The mailing list is not for personal genealogical posts or queries. Use this address to subscribe and unsubscribe: <GERMAN-LIFE-L-request@cultures.rootsweb.com> Use this address to send your email to the list: <GERMAN-LIFE-L@cultures.rootsweb.com> Thank You Glenn G. Geisheimer - List Administrator - <germanic42@home.com)

I descend from Samuel HINK, supposedly the son of Johann Matthias HINK (German). Samuel was born in Essex County, New Jersey about 1796. Are there any christening records in Essex County on which Samuel HINK (spellings vary) may appear ? THANK YOU ! Miss Désirée de Nantes <Texzilla2@aol.com>