I think we're going to change things up a bit. Surname postings for the last few weeks have been down since the beginning of the Alphabet. So, let's post the next three letters: R - S -T. Please start posting your 'R', 'S' and 'T' surnames. RULES: ======================================= 1. Your subject line: [NJESSEX] [R] SURNAME - city So if you are researching the surname RYAN in Newark your subject line should read [NJESSEX] [R] RYAN - Newark or if you have a timeframe it could also be [NJESSEX] [R] RYAN - Newark (1880-1900) 2. Maximum time devoted to a single letter with be 1 week 3. Minimum time will be 48-hours if there's not a lot of activity or response 4. Surnames should be all CAPS to stand out 5. If you have a long surname then keep the subject line short. Long subject lines will get cut-off by your email program. Reserve important details for the text in the body. 6. Body - be precise. List pertinent names, dates, events, questions in the body text. 7. Important: list dates/years if known. Your John Anderson born in 1900 will not be the same as someone elses John Anderson born in 1875. But without any dates noone will know. 8. When replying about any NAME asked for, reply to the LIST, not just to the sender. Members who may have ancillary connections, will get the benefit. And we'll make new friends as well! 9. Finally, close your email with your name and your email address. 10. HAVE FUN !!!!!! If you have any questions, PLEASE, don't hesitate to contact me. Have fun posting! Shawn Dempsey Essex County Email List Moderator, NJGenWeb County Coordinator, Essex County NJ http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex

I am looking for any peripheral lines for any of the Theberaths who were in Newark for a number of years as minister of the German Presbyterian Church of Newark, local politicians, and jewelers: Charles Henry, Charles M., and Jacob. I am particularly interested in finding the wife of Jacob H. Theberath, born September 1840 in Koblenz, Germany, and died February 22, 1907 in Newark. He was a jeweler. There appears to be some relationship with this family and the Dobra or Schaefer families who were also in Newark, with it being most likely the wife of Jacob. Charlotte Kaufman