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