Looking for information on Wm. A. Baker who married Madeline Waldmann and ran theaters in Newark that had been managed by Friedrich Waldmann. @ 1888-1911. Looking to determine who were Waldmann children which this couple provided guardianship. Appreciate any thoughts.... Dave Waldmann Dhwaldmann@aol.com
Searching for the parents of 4 Mitchell brothers.They are John,b 1757,m Sarah Bennett,James,b 1757/58,m Lydia Westbrook,Richard,b 1769,m Mercy Keeney, Robert,b 1779,m Abigail Ives.John & James enlisted in the Momouth N J Light Horse Division.Family removed to Orange CO. NY,then later to Chemung Co. N Y,Tioga PA. and Schuyler CO. N Y. Father possibilities are, Robert, James or Nathaniel,depending on one's source. any help is greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have any knowledge of William (1859-1933) and Margaret Whisker (1858-1928), who lived at 507 Valley Road in West Orange? There were three daughters: Sarah b. 1881, Florence and Ethel.
Looking for information on an Adam STUTZMANN who married 1850 in Essex Co., NJ. Thanks for any contributions! Elida Researching: STUTZMAN, SCHNEIDER, SNYDER, WEARY, WEHRY, GERHARD, HOWERTER, STAUFFER.
Hi, Does anyone know if there was a hospital at 16 William St. Newark in 1901. That is the place of death listed on a death certificate and it is not the home address. If it wasn't a hospital I can only guess that he was hurt in an accident at that site. Thank you, Rita
The Battle of Wilson Creek occurred in Springfield, MO...
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Can someone tell me if a city directory exists for 1865 through 1875 and if there is a listing for George B Lovelace/Loveless in Newark in any of that time frame. Thanks Doris Mayer Reece
As part of a local history project in Caldwell, NJ I have been reviewing microfilm of the local newspaper. Recently I came upon the following article originally printed in the Caldwell Progress on July 26, 1913: "Finds Records of Old Volunteers Muster Roll of Company Organized in Caldwell One Hundred Years Ago "Charles T. Smith, who lives over Meyer's store on Bloomfield avenue, came across an old set of records while rummaging around in the attic of that building during the week. The find turned out to be a set of muster rolls of a company known as the Columbian Volunteers, which was organized in Caldwell in 1814, almost one hundred years ago. "According to the records, which are considerably worn by age, Rufus Harrison was captain, Joseph C. Cook, lieutenant; Jonathan Squier, ensign; Jared F. Harrison, Matthias Morehouse, Elias Williams, and Abraham Cook, sergeants; John Morehouse, Jr., Elijah Pierson, Henry Davidson and Ezra B. Morehouse, corporals; William D. Beach, fife; Israel Beach, drummer. "Among the names of privates are: Richard Harrison, Wells Wade, William Warren, David W. Morehouse, Joseph Wade, Ezra Beach, Daniel Markets, Aaron Easton, James Morehouse, Cyrus Harrison, Jesse Morehouse, Ashbel Harrison, Isaac Tompkins, Nathaniel Beach, Abner Kent, William McChesney, Aaron Morehouse, Hervey Harrison, Josiah B. Wilkinson, Josiah Williams, Israel Williams, Reuben Brundage, Aaron R, Harrison, Calvin Kent, Timothy Osborn, Ebenezer Teed, Allen Smith, Nathaniel Taylor, Garrett Van Emburgh, Samuel Beach, Joseph Stephen, Thomas C. Wright, Joseph Kent, Pell Teed, Jr., Smith Lyn, Joseph Harrison, Jr., Samuel Pickens, Bern B. Poster, Usual Harrison, Isaac Baldwin, Zenus Harrison. "There are some other names not very intelligible, and there are also records of Rufus Harrison, as justice of the peace, and Parker Teed, an overseer of the poor. "The New Jersey Historical Society at Newark, have no official records of this company of volunteers, but agrees that the company was organized in 1814, The records found by Mr. Smith are dated 1815." Today I spoke with the NJ State Library and learned that these militia records were apparently not transmitted to the Adjutant General in 1898, therefore these men aren't be listed in the usual records for NJ state militias (and the Librarian checked to make sure there was no mention of them.) Since this militia company apparently isn't documented other than in this obscure article, I think it is useful to post the entire article on this list. In addition, there were many familiar names in the group, so I decided to see if I could figure out who they were. I think I have identified a number of them and I wonder if some of you who are tracking Essex County families can confirm my guesses and add some of your own. The question marks below indicate my uncertainty as to whether the data I have actually belong to any of these specific individuals. All the birth, death and marriage data were obtained from a variety of sources. I've alphabetized the names for convenience. Pvt. Isaac Baldwin Pvt. Ezra Beach Drummer: Israel Beach Pvt. Nathaniel Beach Pvt. Samuel Beach Fife: William D. Beach Pvt. Reuben Brundage Sgt. Abraham Cook Lt. Joseph C. Cook Cpl. Henry Davidson Pvt. Aaron Easton Pvt. Aaron R. Harrison 1778-1856, son of Richard Harrison (1743-1822) and Elizabeth Baldwin, grandson of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? Pvt. Ashbel Harrison: I have an Ashbel G. Harrison, grandson of Uzal Harrison (below), born before 1835 in Caldwell; maybe he was named after an uncle I haven't yet found! Pvt. Cyrus Harrison: bapt 1797 at Caldwell, son of Zenas Harrison (1768-1831) and Phebe Williams (see below)? Pvt. Hervey Harrison: (1798-1869) bapt at Caldwell; son of Joseph Harrison (1747-1837) and Phebe Tompkins, grandson of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? Sgt. Jared F. Harrison: (1790-1862) son of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? Pvt. Joseph Harrison, Jr.: (1793-1878) son of Joseph Harrison (1747-1837) and Phebe Tompkins, grandson of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? [Although his father was also known as Joseph Jr., it seems unlikely that a 70+ year old was serving in the militia] Pvt. Richard Harrison: (1786-1829) son of Richard Harrison (1743-1822) and Elizabeth Baldwin, grandson of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? [Although his father was alive, it seems unlikely that a 70+ year old was serving in the militia] Capt. Rufus Harrison: (1778-1848) son of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? Pvt. Usual Harrison: (1771-?) son of Richard Harrison (1743-1822) and Elizabeth Baldwin, grandson of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins?; he married Hamutal Wade, sister of Wells Wade (see below) Pvt. Zenus Harrison: (1768-1831) son of Richard Harrison and Elizabeth Baldwin, grandson of Judge Joseph Harrison (1697-1779) and Mary Tompkins? Pvt. Abner Kent Pvt. Calvin Kent: (1800-1839) son of Samuel Kent and Jane --?--; he was married and buried at Caldwell? Pvt. Joseph Kent Pvt. Smith Lyn Pvt. Daniel Markets Pvt. William McChesney: there was a family of that surname in Essex County at that time Pvt. Aaron Morehouse: a man of this name married Elizabeth Gould who was baptized at Caldwell in 1819 Pvt. David W. Morehouse Cpl. Ezra B. Morehouse Pvt. James Morehouse Pvt. Jesse Morehouse Cpl. John Morehouse, Jr. Sgt. Matthias Morehouse Pvt. Timothy Osborn Pvt. Samuel Pickens Cpl. Elijah Pierson: possibly the Elijah who was son of Caleb Pierson and Joanna Baldwin and married Martha Williams at Essex County 26 Feb 1805? Pvt. Bern B. Poster Pvt. Allen Smith: married Mary --?--; father of Margaret Smith (1826-1892)- she was born at Livingston (which was then still part of Caldwell Township) Document Finder: Charles T. Smith Ensign Jonathan Squier Pvt. Joseph Stephen Pvt. Nathaniel Taylor: second husband (in 1801) of Mary Ball (1761-1813); she was born at Newark Pvt. Ebenezer Teed: This family intermarried with the Harrisons of Roseland in the latter part of the 1800's- maybe earlier too? Overseer of the Poor: Parker Teed Pvt. Pell Teed, Jr. Pvt. Isaac Tompkins: married Nancy Condit (b 1798 at Orange) 7 Apr 1822? Pvt. Garrett Van Emburgh: This was the surname of another husband of Mary Kirk (1762-1840), third wife of Joseph Harrison (1747-1837) (see above); it is not known if she had children in the Van Emburgh marriage Pvt. Joseph Wade Wells Wade (1780-1858) had 12(!) sisters including Hamutal who married Uzal Harrison (see above)? Pvt. William Warren Pvt. Josiah B. Wilkinson Sgt. Elias Williams: married Sarah Tompkins (dau of Amos Tompkins and Nancy Dodd) at Caldwell 3 Dec 1797? Pvt. Israel Williams: born 1789 at Caldwell; Married Elizabeth Williams at Caldwell in 1816; son of Simeon Williams (1758-1826) and Mary Smith? Pvt. Josiah Williams: brother of Israel; married Phebe Wade, first cousin once removed of Wells Wade (see above)? Pvt. Thomas C. Wright I think I probably am correct with the Harrisons, Wades and Morehouse; the closeness of fit is pretty compelling- and tempting! Of course the newspaper article provides no real proof of any relationships, so all of this is speculative. Any additional ideas on this data would be welcomed. Regards- Bev
Hello ECRs, I've sent a few emails out to the various Lutheran Archives and one has come back. I've updated the Lutheran Churches on Virtual Newark. The following is the information contained in the email: The records for the current St. John's Lutheran Church are held at the church with the older ones being held in Philadelphia. The records for the Second St. John's Lutheran Church and St. Paul's Lutheran Church are at the congregation that they merged with, Redeemer in Irvington, NJ. The archives in Philadelphia claim to have records for the elusive German Evangelical Church on Mulberry Street. I am sending a follow up email to see what years they have. This is the address for the Lutheran Archives in NY: The Rev. Paul Britton, Synod Archivist Metropolitan NY Synod, ELCA Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 22 E. 18th Street Huntington Station, NY 11746 Phone: 516-271-2466 Unfortunately, the Rev. Paul Britton has recently broke his leg so all requests will probably be delayed until that heals. The Archives in Philadelphia are open to visitors on Tuesdays and Fridays by Appointment only. They charge a fee of $5 per day and .15¢ a copy. They also do mail research for $20 per hour with a maximum of 3 hours. Unfortunately, they are currently swamped with requests so they are not taking any. I believe I've covered everything. Good Luck, ------ Glenn G. Geisheimer glenng@castle.net
Hi, Just received an Obit that contains all sorts of great info... Just want to encourage all who share and do look ups to continue...... it sure is appreciated. Does anyone know of the Battle of Wilson Creek? @1856, guess it was part of Civil war??? In the obit it states: "enlisted with one of his brothers, the latter being killed at the battle of Wilson Creek. Mr. Waldmann was also wounded and upon recovering return to Newark. Can anyone tell me if this is NJ ? Details??? Thanks, Dave Dhwaldmann
Magdaline Hemmendinger married Friedrich Waldmann @ 1883 He was a widower with seven children! But wealthy... had $150,000 in 1865!!!!! Friedrich dies in 1888 and Magdaline marries Wm A. Baker. Would like to share with anyone who might have info on these families... Dave Waldmann Dhwaldmann@aol.com
Readin an old obit and find that relative moved to Detroit, later St Louis, I do not know if these are streets in Newark... could someone let me know please. Dave Dhwaldmann@aol.com
Several of my ancestors were carpenters , including James Riley of Belleville . Would anyone know of any sites that deal with turn of the century (1900)techniques and tools ? I always wondered how they did things without electricity . Also , has anyone found any Labor Union archives ? Possibly he joined the Carpenter's Union . Mahalo , Kevin
Descendants of Edward Baker NOCK 1-Edward Baker NOCK (Jul 1842-) sp: Annie Mary COOPER (Jun 1845-) 2-Edith NOCK (11 Nov 1874-) sp: Alfred SHIRLEY (-) 2-Alice Lawson NOCK (2 Sep 1872-21 Apr 1942) sp: Charles Poole MARSDEN (bet Apr 1861 and 1867-Apr 1946) 3-Edward C. MARSDEN (Sep 1896-) 3-Charles Poole MARSDEN (31 Mar 1901-16 May 1986) 2-Bernard NOCK (Jan 1869-) sp: Loretta A. (1880-) 3-Gordon F. C. NOCK (-as infant) Edward NOCK brought his family to Essex Co., New Jersey from England about 1870. Patti Marsden PLMRoots@aol.com Check out my New Web site: <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Zurella/PLM/plm.htm">PLM Roots</A> Here are my surnames: New Jersey: COOPER, CORBY, COX, MAYFIELD, NOCK, SELLEY, SKINNER New York: DEVOE, MARSDEN Virginia/West Virginia: BRIAN, COTTLE, DOSS, DUDLEY , DUNAGAN, GARRETSON/GARRISON, JONES , JORDAN, KEY, MARTAIN, MAYBERRY, SOBLET/SUBLET/SUBLOT, THOMPSON, WRIGHT
New to this list and I was wondering if someone could check sources for the following persons: William KNIERING, died Nov 1965, NJ; Julia KNIERING, died ? NJ; Delwin E. KNIERING, died Mar 1977, NJ; Daniel KNIERING, died Aug 1962, NJ Trying to find any data relating to the KNIERING family. I know they lived in Newark. Julia was a CODDINGTON, before she married. She was the daughter of Cyrus H. CODDINGTON and Roselvena (HOWELL) CODDINGTON. Daniel and William are brothers. William had TWO sons name Delwin and William. Nether son married. Does anyone know of this family or relative of this family. Would like to correspond with anyone that has knowledge of this family. If someone could check for their obituaries, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you kindly for your assistance on this matter. If you find data please send to me at: 3719 North Huson, Tacoma, WA 98407-4121. Thank You, Sincerely, Justin L. Dingman
I saw the previous post on the First German Dutch Reformed and was wondering if anyone has found a source for records from the Second German Presbyterian Church (1880-1920) in Newark. Also if some kind soul could explain the differences between German Presbyterian, Dutch Reformed and Evang. Lutheran. Mike Summerer
Hello ECRs, This past Monday I paid a visit to the Essex County Hall of Records. The building is easy to get to with parking next to the building ($). I visited the vault on the second floor which houses incorporation papers. The staff there is very helpful. I was able to find the incorporation papers for the German Evangelical Protestant Church on Mulberry Street. Unfortunately they were of no help other than to solidify my thoughts on the separation of the various stages of the church. (German Reformed, German E. P., and Lutheran) I then went to the vault on the first floor where all the deeds and mortgages are kept. They have them (in this room) from 1666 to 1929. The problem there for first time users is to find your way around. The staff was not to be found but there were at least 50 title searchers there so I was able to get a quick understanding of the room. This search was fruitful for my personal research, having found at least 10 deeds from my ancestors. Copy machines are available but sometimes the deeds are larger than the machine and hand written. Next, I searched for voter registration cards and was pointed to the building at 33 Washington Street. After inquiring about these cards at their "archives", I was told that they destroy them after 5 years. Another lead shot. : ( While I was in the area and paying the parking fee, I decided to have a quick look into the Newark Public Library. It is a beautifully kept building with the New Jersey Room on the third floor. Since time was running out I was only able to view a very detailed 1872 map of Newark and record some "new" cemeteries. Burial Ground 89-93 Plane Street (now University) Third Presbyterian Graveyard 905-917 Broad Street Burial Grounds of the Franklin St. M.E. Church This was located on a triangle boarded by Ticheners' Lane, Parkhurst Street and NJ RR Ave. (now route 21, McCarter Hwy) Colored Graveyard 20-26 Wall Street (between Paterson & Ferry) Good Luck in your research, Glenn G. Geisheimer, Iselin, New Jersey: glenng@castle.net NJEssex Mailing List Administrator Essex County, NJ Genealogy: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex/ Virtual Newark, NJ: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~geishome/ Essex County Query Forum: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NJ/Essex
Hello Judy and ECRs, As far as I know the records for this church haven't been found. I have been searching along with other researchers but everything has come up blank. If anyone knows where these records are please post it to the list. I get at least one request a week via my private email address for the whereabouts of these records. And as everyone knows this is a major roadblock in my personal research. It's almost like I'm being haunted by this church. : ) >Can someone out there please tell me where the records for the above church >which was located on Mulberry St., Newark in 1860 are located? Glenn G. Geisheimer glenng@castle.net