Hi Jan, Do you have any West families in the Old Hunterdon Co. list. Thank you Don Robinson drobinson41@sc.rr.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <JanAlpert@aol.com> To: <NJHUNTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [NJHUNTER] birth records >I have Some Records of Old Hunterdon Co. 1701-1838 by Phyllis B. D'Autrechy > which has some baptism records. I see no Dailey at all in the index.

The question was: "Does any one know if the birth records for 1810-1815 are available for Hunterdon and Sussex counties. I am looking for one George Dailey born abt Sept 1812, possibly in Sussex county." A general answer to this question is "NO". Birth records were not required by any governmental authority at this early date. I am not sure when they were required, but it must not have been until the late 1800s. The Hunterdon Gazette did not list any births during its existence from 1825 through 1866 and I am not sure when the Hunterdon Democrat started their listing. Most birth records were kept by local churches and so you must determine which one the person in whom you are interested might have been a member and then hopefully those records are still extant. Regards, Bill

No Hess but some Haas. Could the name have changed? What first name are you looking for? Several Martins p. 14 of the book, p. 75 of Record Book A Hunterdon Co. Power of attorney dated 18 Jul 1731...Francis Moore of Amwell, yeoman, to "my trusty and well beloved wife" Sarah Moore...especially regarding his 100 a. plantation in Amwell bounded by Wm. Lumase and Philip Peters. Wit: William Lamax, Catherine Lumax, Hugh Martin and Henry Martin. 9 Oct 1731. In the section under the Parish Register of the German Reformed Church of Alexandria, Hunterdon Co., NJ 1763-1802 p. 114 in the book "The old log Church stood about fifty yards from the site of the grist-mill on the road leading to the 'Barrens," and near where Sylvester Martin's house stands. There was a graveyard near it, but no memorial stones remain...." In the baptismal records that follow p. 128 of the book "#293. Susanna, b. 1 Sept. 1781, ba. 6 Apr 1782, d/o Casper & (Susannah) Schmid. Wit: Joh. Martin & Susanna, his wife."

Dear Jan, How about a Hess or Martin family in Bethlehem Twp. ? Thank you ! Melva Hess Calaman ----- Original Message ----- From: <JanAlpert@aol.com> To: <NJHUNTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [NJHUNTER] birth records > I have Some Records of Old Hunterdon Co. 1701-1838 by Phyllis B. D'Autrechy > which has some baptism records. I see no Dailey at all in the index. > > > ==== NJHUNTER Mailing List ==== > Visit the Updated Hunterdon County GenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njhunter > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

I have Some Records of Old Hunterdon Co. 1701-1838 by Phyllis B. D'Autrechy which has some baptism records. I see no Dailey at all in the index.

Searching for Frederick Cool born, April 08, 1770 or any birth records for the Cool family in the index. Thanks Bob and Annie Johnson

Does any one know if the birth records for 1810-1815 are available for Hunterdon and Sussex counties. I am looking for one George Dailey born abt Sept 1812, possibly in Sussex county. Jim D

Dear NJ Genealogical Community: The Genealogical Society of New Jersey is seeking volunteers to assist in placing our Collections' Finding Aids online on GSNJ's website. [More info on our collections: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/collectionguide.html] The original finding aid booklets have been scanned and the text has been copied to MSWord. Volunteers would reformat (copy & paste) text into formatted templates provided by GSNJ using text files and as well as the copies of the original pages. Most of the finding aids are 3-8 pages in length. If you are interested in this project, please reply to famhist@comcast.net. Thank you in advance for your assistance!! -- Michelle Tucker Chubenko GSNJ Trustee & Webmaster http://www.gsnj.org

For those interested in the surname NEVIUS, there are dozens of references in the Hunterdon Gazette, one for Cornelius. Also for those who lived in Flemington in years gone by, there was a clothing store which I believe was called 'Nevius Brothers' on Main Street next to the Union Hotel and opposite the junction of Court Street with Main. The same Nevius family also had a store in Trenton at this time. It was common practice to use a surname [generally from the female line] as a first name for males. Thus if you check the Gazette Index, you will find this practice quite prevelant during the period covered [1825-1856 so far]! I also noted that the surname of "respectable" or otherwise "esteemed" people [perhaps neighbors, friends or employers] not necessarily related was sometimes used as a first and sometimes second name for males. Be diligent in your research and turn every stone and look at all the possibilities. The study of our ancestry is very interesting and will give you a better understanding of how our ancestors lived and interacted which each other. Happy hunting you'all! From sunny and warm Florida - Regards, Mr. Bill PS: Don't forget to check out the Hunterdon County Web Site, it is a beauty and our thanks to Al Sinclair for his contributions to our research.

I have a Jane Nevius born abt 1722 d abt 1783 in Somerset, NJ, buried in Nevius cemtery. She was the daughter of Peter Nevius ( have no info on him), she married Fredrick Blue. Linda

Interestingly enough, my GG-grandfather, Eli M. CONNER, had a brother with the first name of Nevius. I've always wondered where they came up with that name. Could there be a connection? My CONNER's were from Kingwood Twp. Dan Conner Nebraska ----- Original Message ----- From: <galahadrg@adelphia.net> To: <NJHUNTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 10:34 PM Subject: [NJHUNTER] Cornelius Nevius > If you know of anyone who is interested in a Cornelius Nevius of Hunterdon, New Jersey, please contact me at Galahadrg@Adelphia.net. > > I have a letter dated March 16, 1867 that was sent to Mr. Nevius by his sister (or sister-in-law?), Sarah Wait (sic). Sarah addresses the letter as "Dear Brother & Sister," and mentions "Palmer, " "the Dutch Man," "Schenk," and "sister Mary." The envelope indicates it was posted from Galway, N.Y. > > I am not interested in selling the hand-written letter and envelope but would be willing to send copies in exchange for information about this family. > > Ron Gorrell > > > ==== NJHUNTER Mailing List ==== > Visit the Updated Hunterdon County GenWeb page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~njhunter > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

If you know of anyone who is interested in a Cornelius Nevius of Hunterdon, New Jersey, please contact me at Galahadrg@Adelphia.net. I have a letter dated March 16, 1867 that was sent to Mr. Nevius by his sister (or sister-in-law?), Sarah Wait (sic). Sarah addresses the letter as "Dear Brother & Sister," and mentions "Palmer, " "the Dutch Man," "Schenk," and "sister Mary." The envelope indicates it was posted from Galway, N.Y. I am not interested in selling the hand-written letter and envelope but would be willing to send copies in exchange for information about this family. Ron Gorrell

I'm searching for West families in the Hunterdon area 1775 and earlier ( pre American Revolution). Can anyone help? Looking for William West, Israel West and James West, were likely born before 1758. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Don Robinson drobinson41@sc.rr.com South Carolina

Calendar of New Jersey Wills: 1757, November 22, ABBOTT, James, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Cathrine, 1-3 of movable estate, while my widow. Son, James, and my youngest son, William, my lands upon which I dwell; and they are to pay to my son, Benjamin, 50 lbs, and 50 lbs yearly, till 150 lbs are paid. To son, Joseph Abbot, 30 lbs. To Martha Skyort, 15 ils, when she is 18; but if she die, then her leacy to be divided between Ellen Robins' children when they come of age. My daughter, Cathrine, rest of movable estate. If any of my daughter Ellen's children, by her former husband, die before they come of age, their part shall be divided among the other two. To my son Job's child, named Job, 10 lbs when he is 21. Proved May 14, 1765 Witnesses: Thomas Sutton, Samuel Bean, Henry Whitson. From Genealogy of NJ Families, Vol II: James Abbit, described as "Jeams Abbett Tanner of Fosters Meddo now resident within ye providence of New York", bought 100 acres in Hempstead, LI from John Jackson, esq under ther date of May 10, 1701. His name appears on Hempstead records up to 1718.The will of Wouter Brown of Hempstead, NY, Jan 20, 1724, names daughter Katherine wife of James Ablit. He was presumably the James Abit of Amwell, Hunterdon Co. , whose will November 22, 1757 - May 14, 1765 names wife Catherine and seven children. Children: 1. James. Probably married Mary Maddock of Hunterdon Co. by license of November 15, 1749. 2. Job . Had son Job. 3. Benjamin. Married Mary, daughter of William and Catherine Schnuck (Snook) prior to 1760. 4. Ellen married a ______ Robins. 5. Joseph 6. Catherine 7. William From Genealogy of New Jersey Families, Vol II. James Abit, born about 166_, in Somersetshire, England.Acording to statement by his ggson, John Abbitt, died after 1754 in Huntington, LI, married about 1690 to Martha _____., Decemer 14, 1693, as a resident of Newtown, LI................... . 1. Son James Abbitt, born about 169_, probably at Newtown and died 1765 at Amwell, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Married by 1724 to Cathrine Brown, daughter of Wouter Brown of Hempstead, LI. He sold his Hempstead farm in 1744 and moved to Hunterdon Co., N J. The only Robins that remotely matches the husband of Ellen is as follows: Calendar of New Jersey Wills: 1775, June 29. Robins, John, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co.: will of. Wife Elenor Robins, while my widow, the profits of the plantation I live on, and after her death, to mjy son John, he paying to my son, Cornelius, 50 lbs, and to my son Job, 100 lbs, when 21; but if Job do not live, then to my daughters, Anna Robins, Mary Robins, Elizabeth Woolverton, Hannah Robin s, Jane Kitchen, Rachel Reily, Lydia Parlee and Catherine Robins....etc... Proved September 16, 1777.

Calendar of New Jersey Wills: 1757, November 22, ABBOTT, James, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co., yeoman; will of. Wife, Cathrine, 1-3 of movable estate, while my widow. Son, James, and my youngest son, William, my lands upon which I dwell; and they are to pay to my son, Benjamin, 50 lbs, and 50 lbs yearly, till 150 lbs are paid. To son, Joseph Abbot, 30 lbs. To Martha Skyort, 15 ils, when she is 18; but if she die, then her leacy to be divided between Ellen Robins' children when they come of age. My daughter, Cathrine, rest of movable estate. If any of my daughter Ellen's children, by her former husband, die before they come of age, their part shall be divided among the other two. To my son Job's child, named Job, 10 lbs when he is 21. Proved May 14, 1765 Witnesses: Thomas Sutton, Samuel Bean, Henry Whitson. From Genealogy of NJ Families, Vol II: James Abbit, described as "Jeams Abbett Tanner of Fosters Meddo now resident within ye providence of New York", bought 100 acres in Hempstead, LI from John Jackson, esq under ther date of May 10, 1701. His name appears on Hempstead records up to 1718.The will of Wouter Brown of Hempstead, NY, Jan 20, 1724, names daughter Katherine wife of James Ablit. He was presumably the James Abit of Amwell, Hunterdon Co. , whose will November 22, 1757 - May 14, 1765 names wife Catherine and seven children. Children: 1. James. Probably married Mary Maddock of Hunterdon Co. by license of November 15, 1749. 2. Job . Had son Job. 3. Benjamin. Married Mary, daughter of William and Catherine Schnuck (Snook) prior to 1760. 4. Ellen married a ______ Robins. 5. Joseph 6. Catherine 7. William From Genealogy of New Jersey Families, Vol II. James Abit, born about 166_, in Somersetshire, England.Acording to statement by his ggson, John Abbitt, died after 1754 in Huntington, LI, married about 1690 to Martha _____., Decemer 14, 1693, as a resident of Newtown, LI................... . 1. Son James Abbitt, born about 169_, probably at Newtown and died 1765 at Amwell, Hunterdon Co., NJ. Married by 1724 to Cathrine Brown, daughter of Wouter Brown of Hempstead, LI. He sold his Hempstead farm in 1744 and moved to Hunterdon Co., N J. The only Robins that remotely matches the husband of Ellen is as follows: Calendar of New Jersey Wills: 1775, June 29. Robins, John, of Amwell, Hunterdon Co.: will of. Wife Elenor Robins, while my widow, the profits of the plantation I live on, and after her death, to mjy son John, he paying to my son, Cornelius, 50 lbs, and to my son Job, 100 lbs, when 21; but if Job do not live, then to my daughters, Anna Robins, Mary Robins, Elizabeth Woolverton, Hannah Robin s, Jane Kitchen, Rachel Reily, Lydia Parlee and Catherine Robins....etc... Proved September 16, 1777.

> With all this talk of Robins/Robbins, perhaps someone knows the first > name or anything else of the Robins (b about 1721 and d before 1765 in > Amwell Twp). This Robins married Ellen Abbott about 1753. She was the > daughter of James Abbott and Catherine Brown. Ellen was apparently born > in Long Island, but she and her family moved to Hunterdon County about > 1743. I have quite a bit of info on ROBINS but I'm afraid I can't find anything to fit with what you're looking for. May I ask how you come to know Ellen ABBOTT was married to a ROBINS ? -- Marshall Lake -- mlake@mlake.net -- http://mlake.net

With all this talk of Robins/Robbins, perhaps someone knows the first name or anything else of the Robins (b about 1721 and d before 1765 in Amwell Twp). This Robins married Ellen Abbott about 1753. She was the daughter of James Abbott and Catherine Brown. Ellen was apparently born in Long Island, but she and her family moved to Hunterdon County about 1743. Thanks, Dorothy Abbott Kraemer

> My interest in Catherine ? Pegg, and family, and any > Robins/Tharp/Thorp... info. Catherine, m. 1st one Daniel Pegg, John > Robbins, first wife is unknown to me. I don't have any info on PEGG but I do have quite a bit of info concerning ROBINS & THARP (much of which was supplied to me by other researchers). The oldest ROBINS/THARP marriage I have follows. If you (or anyone) would like further info about the children or parents let me know. 17.14 Elizabeth Ann Robins Father - 30.1 Jonathan Robins Mother - Charity Lomping 17.15 Jonas Jarrard Tharp Father - Ephraim Tharp Mother - 17.17 Susannah Jarrard Elizabeth was born on October 24, 1840 in Union Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey and died on July 5, 1932 in Union Township. She married Reuben Runyon Wright on January 19, 1860. Reuben was born on January 12, 1839 and died on March 25, 1871 in Union Township. In the 1860 census and the 1870 census Elizabeth's father, Jonathan Robins, was living with Elizabeth and Reuben (or maybe they were living with Jonathan ?). After Reuben died Elizabeth married Jonas Jarrard Tharp on February 28, 1874. Jonas was born on September 5 (or December 6), 1848 in Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon County and died in 1917 in Hunterdon County. Elizabeth and Jonas lived in Union Township on land adjoining the original Robins homestead. Elizabeth and Reuben are buried in the Robins Family Cemetery. Jonas is buried in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Quakertown, New Jersey. Children by Elizabeth and Reuben: i. William, born 1861 in Union Township. 9.110 ii. Mary E. iii. Calvin, born in 1864 or 1865 in Union Township, died November 4, 1877, buried in the Robins Family Cemetery. 9.111 iv. Harmon K. (or middle initial H.). Children by Elizabeth and Jonas: 9.124 v. Roger Sherman. 9.152 vi. Charles Dickens. -- Marshall Lake -- mlake@mlake.net -- http://mlake.net

Hello, It's been a long time since I have posted to either list, so I'll try again to get over one of my stumbling blocks. I am trying to find the birth records of the children of John Middleswarth, in the years and counties above. In particular, Ner B. Middleswarth, b. 12/12/1783. His birth record is for Jan Van Middleswaert, to Abraham and Matte, at First Reformed Church of Raritan, Somerset Co, NJ on 4/12/1745. John Middleswarth, along with his father, Abraham, was listed as a member during the formation of the Presbyterian Church in Red Hill, Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA in 1768. He took the Oath of Allegiance in Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA on 9/16/1777, along with his brothers, Moses and Henry. The three brothers, and their father, Abraham, were wagon masters. John served in the Revolutionary War in the Morris County militia, as a Quartermaster Sergeant under Colonel Sylvanus Seeley. John Middleswarth married Martha Reed, date unknown. In 1780, John paid taxes in Kingwood Twp, Hunterdon Co, NJ.. In 1785, 1786, 1789, and 1790, John paid taxes in Bethlehem Twp, Hunterdon Co, NJ. In 1789, John is listed in the Index of Mortgages for Hunterdon Co, NJ. He was listed, in one reference, as the head of one of the leading families in Pleasant Grove, Morris Co., NJ. I have searched for church records, but I'm told that there are not many of those are still in existence. If anyone can help me to find records of Presbyterian churches in the counties, townships and years mentioned above, I would be grateful. Some locations mentioned as possibilities are Pleasant Grove, Schooley's Mountain, German Valley, and Long Valley. I'll also look at churches of other denominations in these locales, since John may have attended the church of his wife's Reed family. In addition to churches, there might be local historical societies or libraries in these locales, near the border between the counties, that might have records of the activities of this family. We would appreciate any suggestions as to online links, email addresses, or snail mail addresses of churches, historical societies, or libraries you can provide. Bruce Fosnocht

> > Is anyone here familar with a Jane ROBINS who married Amos SUTTON or > > an Elizabeth ROBINS who married Nathan SUTTON ? > > > > Both couples would have been married before 1803, and probably living > > in Hunterdon County, possibly Amwell Township. > In Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey 1795-1875 by Hiram > E. Deats, there is a marriage by Nathan Sutton to a Catherine Lake on > 29 May 1819. Could this be a second marriage or perhaps a son's > marriage. I wish I knew. The family names SUTTON, LAKE, ROBINS as well as CASE/KAES and COOL/KUHL seemed to be fairly closely tied together in old Hunterdon. -- Marshall Lake -- mlake@mlake.net -- http://mlake.net