Storky did take over Gertie's. He then expanded. He moved into the five and dime store called Smith's. Of the candy store, I remember the owner on Halloween, he would film (8mm) of the kids coming into their place, to trick or treat. I wonder if the daughter still has the films? Russ0888@aol.com

Several Questions: 1. Does anyone know about a Quaker meeting in Trenton as of the 1870's at the NW corner of Hanover and Montgomery streets? Which meeting was this (sect)? Does it still exist? Do the streets exist? Where can I find records about the meeting? My understanding is that I need to consult Swarthmore College in Philadelphia for Quaker records, but perhaps the NJ archives has records from this meeting as well? 2. Researching the following families with possible ties to this Quaker meeting: A. 1877 will of Margaretta Closson, widow of William Closson,lists a $500 amount for the Preparative Meeting of the Society of Friends (called Quakers) at the above address; the interest of the above sum to be used in keeping said property in repair. Margaretta Closson is of interest to me due to her listing her nephew, Cortland Wilson (or Courtland), in her will. I am a direct descendant of him. B. Vansant Family- she lists her brother as Cornelius Vansant, so I assume that her maiden name is Margaretta Vansant. C. She also lists relatives: Mary Ann Baker and Sarah Kulp- nieces, James Windsor-nephew, and her late husband's niece Jane McGarvey. Also her cousin Fannie Walker, wife of Benjamin Walker of Philadelphia. >From the above information in the will I assume that she was Margaretta Vansant who married William Closson. Also, she had one brother named Cornelius Vansant and a number of sisters, one who married a Wilson, one who married a Baker, one who married a Kulp, and one who married a Windsor. *** I am particularly interested in finding out about the Vansant sister who married a Wilson, as I do not know who Courtland Wilsons' parents were. Any help or ideas on any of this?? Dova Wilson Communications Officer IREX dwilson@irex.org 202-628-8188 x544

About a month ago I inquired about the turn around time for a death certificate from New Jersey. The response was overwhelming. I thought you would all want to know that the certificate arrived today, November 3 - it had been ordered August 12. The good news is that it IS the correct person! My thanks to all who took the time to reply. Anne

Hello. I am looking for the ancestry of Thomas Bartlett who lived in the Bordentown and Trenton areas. He had a son Harry P. Bartlett (1885-1953) who married Ida May Fowler (1886-1977). Thank you for any information. Stephanie

In a message dated 11/2/2000 12:08:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, Thistledew@BelleMeadInternet.com writes: << There were Thorntons who lived on Alden Avenue, next to my grandmother. I think his name was Bill and he worked for the bus company as a driver. Do you have any other hints? Sharon Moore Colquhoun Belle Mead NJ >> Hi Sharon, I also knew a Bill Thornton who drove a bus for Trenton Transit for years. He was also President of the Trenton Transit Bowling League I bowled with Bill for years. He was a great guy. He quite driving a bus and went into dispatching, then in the late fifty's he took the job of managing the Bowling Alley that was on Rt. 206 at the Broad Street Circle. I believe there might have been another Thornton who worked for the same bus company. The other Thornton also drove a bus, and he was in charge of the Trenton Transit Credit Union for years, and he lived on Olden Ave near Jr. #2. I'm not sure if they were related. There were a few years between these two Thornton's, Bill the youngest. Sorry I can't be of more help, it's been a long time ago. Walt

I went to Jr #2 with a David Thornton -this was yrs -1941-1944---------Marie G

In the early 1970's there was a Thornton Family that lived on Finderne Rd. in Ewing. The parents names were Lynn & David Thornton. their had 2 girls and a boy. They moved to FLA. Bertha Hall Plainfield, CT. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon / Harry Colquhoun <Thistledew@BelleMeadInternet.com> To: <NJMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 9:08 AM Subject: Re: Thornton > There were Thorntons who lived on Alden Avenue, next to my grandmother. > I think his name was Bill and he worked for the bus company as a > driver. Do you have any other hints? > > Sharon Moore Colquhoun > Belle Mead NJ > > saare@banet.net wrote: > > > Hi, > > I'm new to the list. Is anyone familiar with a Thornton family > > buried in Pennington Presbyterian Cemetery? There is a James > > (1860-____) and Mary (1860-1914) Thornton, with daughter Bertha > > (1890-1891) who I am interested in, maybe a connection to our James > > Thornton (1820-1874?). I'd appreciate any info. Thank you and happy > > hunting! > > Elsie > > > > -- > > Elsie Saar > > saare@banet.net > > West Hurley and Austerlitz, NY > >

Hi Listmembers Looking for information on William Coates Smith b abt 24 Sep 1804 and Sarah Jane (Lemon) Smith b. abt 12 Dec 1803, Possibly Dau. of William Lemon of Columbia Co, PA. Thought that William was son of Daniel and Hannah Coats Smith of Burlington Co. NJ but that doesn't seem to be true. I'm checking surrounding counties to see if I can get a new lead. Children Of William & Sarah John B. b1834 NJ d. 1863 Andersonville GA Charles b. 1836 Ohio d.? IL William F. b 1840 Ohio d. 1918, IL Emily b. 1842 OH Martha b? Louise b.? Thomas b.? Any help would be appreciated Steve P

There were Thorntons who lived on Alden Avenue, next to my grandmother. I think his name was Bill and he worked for the bus company as a driver. Do you have any other hints? Sharon Moore Colquhoun Belle Mead NJ saare@banet.net wrote: > Hi, > I'm new to the list. Is anyone familiar with a Thornton family > buried in Pennington Presbyterian Cemetery? There is a James > (1860-____) and Mary (1860-1914) Thornton, with daughter Bertha > (1890-1891) who I am interested in, maybe a connection to our James > Thornton (1820-1874?). I'd appreciate any info. Thank you and happy > hunting! > Elsie > > -- > Elsie Saar > saare@banet.net > West Hurley and Austerlitz, NY

Hi, I'm new to the list. Is anyone familiar with a Thornton family buried in Pennington Presbyterian Cemetery? There is a James (1860-____) and Mary (1860-1914) Thornton, with daughter Bertha (1890-1891) who I am interested in, maybe a connection to our James Thornton (1820-1874?). I'd appreciate any info. Thank you and happy hunting! Elsie -- Elsie Saar saare@banet.net West Hurley and Austerlitz, NY

No town called Bethel but there are two towns named Mount Bethel, one in Somerset County and one in Warren County. Deb ------Original Message------ From: NJMERCER-D-request@rootsweb.com To: NJMERCER-D@rootsweb.com Sent: October 31, 2000 5:00:51 PM GMT Subject: NJMERCER-D Digest V00 #176 Content-Type: text/plain NJMERCER-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 176 Today's Topics: #1 Re: NJMERCER-D Digest V00 #175 [OLSMARIE1@aol.com] #2 Re: NJMERCER-D Digest V00 #175 [OLSMARIE1@aol.com] #3 Bethel, NJ [Mpkndl@aol.com] Administrivia: To unsubscribe from NJMERCER-D, send a message to NJMERCER-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. ______________________________ - ------------------------------

Hi, Can anyone tell me where was/is Bethel, NJ. My husband's G-grandfather's death certificate says he was buried there. Thanks, Madeline

Russ - I never heard of Gertie's store - would that store be where Storky's store is now -Marie G

Russ - Oh yes - I remember that ice cream as if it was yesterday- I remember my mom going to get it for me for I had a pink eye and the ice cream matched my sore eye - the year was 1936 - after we moved for 2 yrs we moved back to that street - was Hanford Place -we would go to get ice cream there -they packed it in little white boxes with thin metal handles on it to carry it --Marie G

In a message dated 10/27/00 6:56:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, OLSMARIE1@aol.com writes: << Shirley Ann candys used to be on Hamilton and Anderson Sts -I loved that store - they also had the best strawberry ice cream -I still can taste it ------Marie G >> Are you sure this place sold ice cream? I recall "Gertie's" a few doors away selling Ice cream, not the candy store. Russ0888@aol.com

Thank you!!! Jean Hehn

In a message dated 10/28/00 10:03:35 PM Central Standard Time, Jean Hehn ( LolaGF)@aol.com wrote: > Could someone tell me the url for the Archives web page? > The following is a new site for me. I obtained it by typing "NJ State Archives website" onto my Search browser. It is the State Archives Referral List website put on the net by Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox. Check it out. http://www.sos.state.ga.us/archives/rs/sarl.htm Hope this helps you and others! Esther Wright San Antonio TX ewright210@aol.com Researching: CONOVER HALL HOFMANN KENNARD ROLLER STILLWELL in NJ (Mercer & Monmouth counties)

Hello, Could someone tell me the url for the Archives web page? Thank you Jean Hehn http://freepages.family.rootsweb.com/~gen2/stout.htm

If anyone is interested, I found this on E-Bay This rare Real Photo postcard is of the "Polski Store", owned by A. Piotrowski in Trenton, NJ. Mr. Piotrowski poses proudly, smoking a cigar in front of his storefront windows, which feature calendars, floral arrangements, a miniature house, Murad Cigarette (and other) signs, a small banner with a cross on it, and a sign reading "Park Floral Co, Broad St. Park, Orders Taken Here". Research in Trenton City Directories shows that Alexander Piotrowski owned the Polski Store at 534 North Clinton Avenue in Trenton. The number "534' is on the transom in the photograph, along with "A. Piotrowski" and "Polski Store". He apparently was an agent for the Park Floral Company in Broad Street Park (in Hamilton Township, south of Trenton), and apparently dealt in Polish goods. From E-Bay ( Trenton). Item number 481764346

General Greene Ave is a small street that runs between West State St. & Riverside Ave. It is one block East of Hermitage Ave. Colonial Ave. is 2 blocks from Hermitage Ave. Bertha Hall Plainfield, CT. ----- Original Message ----- From: <OLSMARIE1@aol.com> To: <NJMERCER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 27, 2000 11:53 PM Subject: Re: NJMERCER-D Digest V00 #172 > General Greene Ave is not near the NJ State Museum - this is a different > street -more near Colonial Ave ------Marie G > >