Hi Is anyone doing research on the Gordon name in the New Brunswick are.? My Isabella Holmes' sister Henrietta m Edward Gordon. Isabella died in CA but her Mother & Father & husband are buried in the Gordon plot in Elmwood Cemetery with large tombstone with 3 families listed - one on each side. shirley

Does anybody know if there is a list(s) of the early marriages in Middlesex Co.? I'm researching the SILVER family, and I have found a lot of info. on their marriages, etc. in Burlington, Monmouth, and Salem Counties, but I can't find anything on the marriages of my branch, who settled in Windsor, Middlesex County. I've tried looking under Mercer County, and I haven't been able to find anything there either. Does anyone know if there's a reason for that? I'm looking in particular for Nathan SILVER, (born 1749) the son of John and Isabella HAWKINS SILVER, who lived Middlesex County. Any suggestions? I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

I have just found out that a relative died in Plainsboro...... The Middlsex County site does not list any cemeteries in Plainsboro. Does anyone know of any back in 1879, or where people would have gone to be buried? Lisa Babyboymax@aol.com

I have been trying to find where my gr-grandfather is buried. Don't know date of death either. I know he died in South Amboy. I have located cemeteries in South Amboy, and have sent correspondence on whether he is buried there.....no luck. Does anyone have any ideas on where to turn now? His name is James Henry Smith, had daughter Anna Marie Smith on 7-19-1899. Thanks! Lisa Babyboymax

Are there any cemetery records online for Middlesex County? Thanks. Lisa Babyboymax

Hello, In reply to listowner Glenn Geisheimer's request for info from members: Can anyone tell me where this courthouse is located and if there is a statue of a fireman in front? My grandfather, Grove Porter Hinman of Plainfield, NJ created a memorial to exempt fireman located in front of the courthouse. What is an 'exempt' fireman? If there, I'd be interested in the address and also a photo. Thanks, Barbara H. Benjamin

Hi. I have been researching my ancestors in NJ. The main names are SILVER and BENHAM, and NUTT. I've noticed several connections to the ARCHER family, and I'm trying to figure these connections out. I've noticed that many of the families I'm researching started out in northern NJ (Middlesex and Monmouth Counties), then travedled to KY, then OH, IN, then finally settled in IL. There must be a reason, and I'm trying to determine what the connection was between these families. If you have any any information about that, or if you recognize any of the following names, will you contact me? Thanks. 1. Benjamin ARCHER married Melleson Allyn. Their daughter Millicent married Gershom SILVER (born abt. 1724); 2. Joseph ARCHER married Sarah Unknown. Their daughter Mary (born 1756) married Aaron NUTT; 3. Mary Ann ARCHER, born 1813, married Aaron BENHAM. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

Howdy from Texas, I'm looking for any information on Elizabeth GROVER , lived on farm Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury, N.J. Elizabeth GROVER married James MacKenzie, who lived in Monmouth Junction, N.J. They lived in Plainsboro, N.J. Elizabeth died in May 1938. Thanks to all who have E-mail me earlier, this list is filled with many caring people. I love my "Yankee" family! (South families too, can not forget my friends from Texas) "Peace be with you." Dorothy Thornton MacKenzie Popham cpopham@sage.net

I don't want to offend the person who suggested Monnette's "First Settlers", but I have to warn you about his books. They are very unreliable and often (if not usually) lead down the wrong path. Personally I would not even use him for clues. Harman Clark -----Original Message----- From: sallee <sallee@redshift.com> To: NJMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com <NJMIDDLE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, September 16, 1998 8:38 PM Subject: Look up >I was wondering if anyone "out there" had access to Monnett's "First >Families of Piscataway and Woodbridge New Jersey" - it was suggested to >me as a source for info on the Joseph GRAY family who lived in >Woodbridge - there was a son, Joseph GRAY born in 1700 that I am >interested in finding out about. >Thanks so much! >Denise Sallee >

Looking for family info on the JOSEPH GRAY family who lived in Woodbridge. They had a son also named Joseph Gray who was born in 1700. Is anyone else working on this line - I really no nothing but I am trying to find the parents of my Joseph Gray who died in Hopewell, (then) Mercer Co NJ in 1754. Thanks for your help, Denise Sallee

I was wondering if anyone "out there" had access to Monnett's "First Families of Piscataway and Woodbridge New Jersey" - it was suggested to me as a source for info on the Joseph GRAY family who lived in Woodbridge - there was a son, Joseph GRAY born in 1700 that I am interested in finding out about. Thanks so much! Denise Sallee

Hi Glenn Thanks for posting the e-mail addresses for research facilities. Shirley

I am looking for information on the Abraham and Mary (Van Nortwick) Smalley family. Abraham was born on June 5, 1789, Piscataway Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey and died on September 28, 1868. He is descended from John and Ann (Walden) Smalley. Abraham and Mary had the following children: John (born September 18, 1813) Ambrose (born January 24, 1815) Mary Ann (born April 4?, 1817) Elizabeth (born April 14?, 1817) Catharine Margaret (born October 26, 1820 or 1810) Jane Isaac (born August 7, 1820) Abraham (born 1823) Ira Ira is the one I am interested in. Supposedly he moved to Ohio. He is mentioned in his father's will: "I give devise and bequeath to my son Ira Smalley the sum of $600, I having heretofore paid money for him". Does anyone have any information on Ira? Did he move to Ohio by himself or with relatives? -- Linda Cullip lcullip@radonc.unc.edu

Hello Beth and other Middlesex County Researchers, These are the three main research facilities in New Jersey: The NJ State Archives are in Trenton: <http://www.state.nj.us/state/darm/archives.html> The Special Collections and University Archives are at the Rutgers Library in New Brunswick: <http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rulib/spcol/spcol.htm> The NJ Historical Society is in Newark: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex/towns/newark/njhsgc.htm> Good Luck Glenn G. Geisheimer: glenng@castle.net Owner: NJMiddle,NJEssex & Co-Sysop: Baden-Wuerttemberg Mailing Lists Essex County, NJ Genealogy: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njessex/ Middlesex County, NJ Genealogy: http://www.rootsweb.com/~njmiddle/ Personal Web Site: http://www.castle.net/~glenng/index.html Virtual Newark, NJ: http://www.castle.net/~glenng/newark/newark.htm

The question was asked about the archives--whether it was worth it to go. I try to go at least once a month, it has been invaluable to my research. Just a few resources they have include--all NJ wills on film up to 1900, death records July 1848-1940, birth and marriage records July 1848-I believe 1924, Grantor-Grantee records, NJ census records and soundex plus many other records. Copies are 50 cents each. Their web site should give you hours and other information. The library upstairs from the archives also has books dealing with genealogy from all over the US and other countries, city directories on film and fiche and early census records for the whole US to 1820, some PA census records and book indexes to the various state censuses up to 1850. Hope this is helpful! Kathy

In a message dated 98-09-15 23:36:57 EDT, you write: << What names are you researching? >> Thanks for the info. I have the address of the NJ State Archives as being Trenton. Is that correct? My names are SILVER(S), BENHAM, and NUTT. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

Hi The NJ State Archives in Rutgers has lots of info and a good place to start. There are several historical societies in Middlesex & Monmouth Co that have info also. Also the local libraries. What names are you researching? Shirley

Hi From book on cemeteries found Christ Church Cemetery, 5 Pine Avenue, South Amboy, NJ 08879 908, 721-3642 1856 - Present Christ Episcopal Church This is the only one listed in South Ambory but not all cemeteries are listed in book. Shirley

Hello. Thanks to everyone on the list who responded to my questions about Windsor, NJ. Many people told me that it was in Middlesex Co. which later became Mercer Co. I have another question which I hope I can get help on. I would like to do some research in NJ. I have ancestors in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Burlington Counties. Where would the best place(s) to go? What about the NJ State Archives? Has anyone been there? I will be grateful for any advice/suggestions you can give. Thanks. Beth BSmith7439@aol.com

I am seeking more information on the siblings & ancestry of James GROENENDYKE & Joannah ANTONIDAS of Middlesex Co.NJ. Particularly seeking information on earlier marriage of Joannah Antonidas, and the marriage record of James & Joannah. Travis LeMaster Descendants of James Groenendyke Generation No. 1 1. JAMES4 GROENENDYKE (NICHOLAS3, SAMUEL2, PIETER1) was born 1770 in Middlesex Co., NJ, and died September 1836 in Fayette Co., IN. He married (1) JOANNAH ANTONIDES June 04, 1797, daughter of PIETER ANTONIDES and CATHERINE VANDERVEER. He married (2) BARBARA BUCK June 03, 1826 in Fayette Co., IN. Notes for JAMES GROENENDYKE: Land Records Fayette Co., IN Book A, pg 356 Book E, pg 385 Check Butler Co., OH records circa 1812-1814, then to Dearborn Co. IN in 1814 and Fayette Co. IN in 1819. 1820 Census Fayette Co., IN pg. 29 Groendyke, James 311201 01010 1830 Census Fayette Co., IN, pg 34. From: Estray Book 1823-1833 Fayette Co., IN p. 57 As I directed I have this 20 day of February 1828 viewed and examined a stray Heifer shown to me by James Groenendyke and do find the same to be a white Heifer red ears marked with a crop and slit in the left ear and a half crop in the right ear suppossed to be three years old no other marks perceivable I do appraise said Heifer to be worth four Dollars. Given under my hand the day and year above mentioned. John Wilson. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book A., p. 69. Eli Wright filed a report as the guardian of Jacob, Reed, Abel, Abram, William, Thomas, Jane and Nancy Wilson (the youngest c. 6) minor heirs of Jacob Wilson deceased. The entry states that Jacob left a son Isaac who is 21. Eli petitioned the court to sell Jacob's real esate and James Groenendike, Samuel Moffitt and Jacob Troxell were appointed appraisers of the real estate, which was purchased by Robert Beatty. At the time of the sale Nancy one of the wards had reached 21 and had disposed of her interest in this real estate. The guardian also states that he has learned that Thomas was a post humous child of Jacob and not mentioned in his will. The ward Jane was later listed as the wife of Nathan Macy. The court asked Eli to invest the money of five of his wards in 80 acres each of Congress Land and he reported that he bought land for them in sections 19 and 20, township 20, range 8, at $100. for each 80 acres. May 1835 Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book A., p. 181. In a chancery suit was entered the will of Jacob Wilson who died August 12, 1823. The will was dated August 9, 1823 and witnessed by James Groenendyke & William Wilson. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 284. Benjamin Beeson was appointed administrator of the estate of James Groenendyke dec. with Nimrod Furgason and John Groenendyke as his surities. The widow Barbara declined to act as admx. of her husband's estate. September 8, 1836. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., p. 332. Benjamin Beeson was appointed administrator September 8, 1836 of the estate of James Groenendyke deceases with Nimrod Ferguson and John Groenendyke as his securities. Barbara relinquished her right to act as administrix. Nimrod F. and Jeremiah A. Wilson appraised the personal property which included a fair amount of farm and household items, including a windmill and washing machine. The heirs were; the widow Barbara and 15 children: Catherine Montgomery, Thomas, James Jr., and Michael Groenendyke all adults and Elias, Johanna F., Montgomery, Monroe, Susannah, Oliver, David and Elizabeth all minors with John Groenendyke as their guardian. Final settlement made May 10, 1839. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 452. Benjamin Beeson made final settlement as adm. of the estate of James Groenendyke dec. and stated that the widow had received one third of the residue of the estate and that the adult heirs Nicholas, Peter, Catherine, Thomas, James and Michael had received their shares as advancements and the balance of the residue went to John Groenendyke the gdn. of the minor heirs not here named. May 15, 1839. From: Heiss, Willard, Indiana Source Book II Fayette Co., IN Taxpayers 1829 Groenendyke, James Groenendyke, Thomas Groenendyke, John Notes for BARBARA BUCK: 1850 Census, Henry Co., IN Liberty Twp., p. 173 Barbara Groenendyke, 55, F, b. NC Montgomery Groenendyke, 22, M, b. IN Monroe Groenendyke, 19, M, b. IN Susanna Groenendyke, 18, F, b. IN Oliver Groenendyke, 17, M, b. IN David Groenendyke, 15, M, b. IN Elizabeth Groenendyke, 13, F, b. IN Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 321. The widow and heirs of James Groenendyke dec. petitioned the court to set off the widow's dower and partition the balance of James' real estate into two parts of 7/15 for the adult heirs and Elias a minor and 8/15 as the share of the other minor heirs. A commission of William W. Thomas, Nathaniel McClure and Ebeneezer Heaton was appointed to make this partition. This was done and when presented was accepted by the court. Feb. 16, 1837. Children of JAMES GROENENDYKE and JOANNAH ANTONIDES are: i. NICHOLAS5 GROENENDYKE, b. 1798, New Jersey; d. Bef. 1846, probably Decatur Co., IN; m. LYDIA ???. Notes for NICHOLAS GROENENDYKE: Land Records Fayette Co., IN Book A, pg 145 Dearborn Co., IN Book E, pg 106 Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, pg. 358. The guardian made settlement with James and Catherine Groenendyke minor heirs of Nicholas Groenendyke deceased and grandchildren of James Groenendyke deceased. The other heirs of Nicholas listed as Mary Jane, Enoch and Amos Groenendyke. February 27, 1846. Notes for LYDIA ???: Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, pg. 39 Lydia Groenendyke the widow of Nicholas Groenendyke deceased who was an heir of James Groenendyke deceased was to receive the rents from the real estate of Nicholas' minor heirs for their maintenance. July 28, 1846. 1840 Census Decatur Co., IN p. 409 Is this Lydia? ii. PETER GROENENDYKE, b. May 02, 1800, New Jersey; d. August 24, 1854, Montgomery Co., IN; m. HANNAH BEARD, June 28, 1821, Wayne Co., IN. Notes for PETER GROENENDYKE: 1850 Census Montgomery Co. IN p. 417 Union Twp. 1840 Census Montgomery Co., IN p. 669 Montgomery Co., IN Original Entry Book Township 19, Range 5 E 1/2 NE 1/4 80 acres June 5, 1828 Peter Groendyke Montgomery Co., IN Will Book 5, pg. 497. Peter Gronendike executor of the will of Solomon Monroe 14 June 1851. iii. JOHN GROENENDYKE, b. October 18, 1802, New Jersey; d. January 19, 1886; m. ELIZABETH SMELSER, December 13, 1826, Fayette Co., IN1. Notes for JOHN GROENENDYKE: Will filed Book D, pg 190-191 in Fayette Co., IN 1830 Census Fayette Co., IN p. 35 1840 Census Fayette Co., IN p. 80 1850 Census Fayette Co., IN p. 200 Harrison Twp. Tract Book Blackford Co., IN John Groenendyke October 27, 1836 Tract Book of Land Grants, Madison Co., IN Township 20, Range 8 (now Richland Twp.) John Groendyke April 1, 1833 NE Sec 14 80 acres Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., p. 302 John Groenendyke, their brother, was appointed the guardian of: Elias H., Johanna, Montgomery, Monroe, Susannah, Oliver, and David Groenendyke, minor heirs of James Groenendyke dec. These minor heirs were the heirs of Nicholas Groenendyke a son of James dec. The gdn. now petitioned the court to sell his ward's interest in James' real estate and the court appointed a commission to appraise it. November 17, 1836. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 500 The gdn. made final settlement with Elias Groenendyke, minor heir of James Groenendyke dec. as he was twenty one. Feb. 12, 1840 Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 44 John Groenendyke the guardian of the minor heirs of James Groenendyke deceased petitioned the court to invest his ward's funds in real estate, which the court allowed. November 16, 1841. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 81 The court granted permission to John Groenendyke the guardian of the minor heirs of James Groenendyke deceased to sell 200 acres James owned in Blackford Co. to his wards. This land was in township 23. July 26, 1842. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 172 John Groenendyke now petitioned the court to sell the real estate owned by the minor heirs of William Denman deceased. February 27, 1844. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 244 The guardian of the minor heirs of James Groenendyke made settlement with James and Catherine who were of full age (21). February 25, 1845. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 358 The guardian made settlement with James and Catherine Groenendyke minor heirs of Nicholas Groenendyke deceased and grandchildren of James Groenendyke deceased. The other heirs of Nicholas listed as Mary Jane, Enoch and Amos Groenendyke. February 27, 1846. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 520 The guardian made settlement with Joannah an heir of James Groenendyke deceased as she was now married to Isaac Ware. February 22, 1848. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 610 In the petition of Mary Moffitt to set off her dower were listed: Elizabeth M. Boone and her husband George, John F. Moffitt and Samuel C. Moffitt, Mary E. Morris and husband Samuel, Jane Banks and husband Thomas, Lambert Moffitt, Nancy Groenendyke and husband Thomas all adults and these minors: Mary E., William P., John W., Martha, Minerva and Samuel C. Knott with Elisha Vance as their guardian. Robert Baty, John Groenendyke and William Ervin were appointed to make a partition. Whose estate was not stated. February 21, 1849. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book C., p. 225 John Groenendyke was appointed the guardian November 14, 1836 of Elias H., Johanna, Montgomery, Monroe, Susannah, Oliver and David Groenendyke children of James Groenendyke deceased. He was also appointed guardian of James, Catherine, Mary Jane, Enoch and Amos Groenendyke grandchildren of James and children of Nicholas Groenendyke deceased a son of James. The guardian petitioned the court to sell his ward's eight fourteenth interest in James' real estate. Their interest was appraised by Jeremiah A. Wilson, Benjamin Beeson and A.B. Conwell. Elizabeth was mentioned as a posthumous child of James and John was also appointed her guardian. The guardian John, and Michael and Thomas Groenendyke were listed as the adult heirs and Barbara as his widow. Before the real estate was put up for sale it was partitioned into three parts one for the widow, one for the adult heirs and one for the minor heirs. Elias then twenty one received his share of the guardian's funds February 1840. Apparently the real estate of the minors was not sold and the guardian having accumulated some money of theirs petittioned the court to buy some new land for them in the counties to the north. He later reported that he looked in Delaware and Madison counties for land and found none suitable, but was willing to transfer two hundred acres he owned in Blackford Co. to his wards for six hundred dollars. The guardian settled with James and Catherine February 1845 as they then were twenty one, with Mary Jane July 1846 and with Johanna February 22, 1848 who was then married to Isaac Ware and nearly of full age. This guardianship was continued. From: Heiss, Willard, Indiana Source Book II Fayette Co., IN Taxpayers 1829 Groenendyke, James Groenendyke, Thomas Groenendyke, John iv. CATHERINE GROENENDYKE, b. 1805, Marlboro, Monmouth Co., NJ; d. 1876; m. JAMES LINDSEY MONTGOMERY, Abt. 1823, Fayette Co., IN. Notes for CATHERINE GROENENDYKE: Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 244 The guardian of the minor heirs of James Groenendyke made settlement with James and Catherine who were of full age (21). February 25, 1845. v. THOMAS HAGERMAN GROENENDYKE, b. January 18, 1808, New Jersey; d. September 24, 1875; m. NANCY MOFFETT, November 29, 1827, Fayette Co., IN2. Notes for THOMAS HAGERMAN GROENENDYKE: 1830 Census Fayette Co., IN p. 34 1840 Census Delaware Co. IN p. 563 From: Heiss, Willard, Indiana Source Book II Fayette Co., IN Taxpayers 1829 Groenendyke, James Groenendyke, Thomas Groenendyke, John Notes for NANCY MOFFETT: Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 610 In the petition of Mary Moffitt to set off her dower were listed: Elizabeth M. Boone and her husband George, John F. Moffitt and Samuel C. Moffitt, Mary E. Morris and husband Samuel, Jane Banks and husband Thomas, Lambert Moffitt, Nancy Groenendyke and husband Thomas all adults and these minors: Mary E., William P., John W., Martha, Minerva and Samuel C. Knott with Elisha Vance as their guardian. Robert Baty, John Groenendyke and William Ervin were appointed to make a partition. Whose estate was not stated. February 21, 1849. vi. JAMES GROENENDYKE, b. August 12, 1812, New Jersey; d. October 03, 1878, Delaware Co., IN; m. CHARITY DURMAN, September 06, 1834, Fayette Co., IN3. Notes for JAMES GROENENDYKE: 1840 Census Delaware Co., IN p 533 1850 Census Delaware Co., IN p. 366 Mt. Pleasant Twp. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 244 The guardian of the minor heirs of James Groenendyke made settlement with James and Catherine who were of full age (21). February 25, 1845. vii. MICHAEL GROENENDYKE, b. May 25, 1815, Dearborn Co., IN; d. February 05, 1899; m. ANNA HANKINS, February 26, 1837, Fayette Co., IN4. Notes for MICHAEL GROENENDYKE: 1840 Census Fayette Co., IN p 80 1850 Census Henry Co., Jefferson Twp., p. 391 Michael Groenendyke, 35, M, b. OH Property $2500 Anna Groenendyke, 25, F, b. PA James Groenedyke, 12, M, b. MD Amos Groenendyke 10, M, b. IN Lucinda Groenendyke, 2, F, b. IN From: History of Henry County, Indiana, 1884, Inter-State Publishing, Chicago James Groenendyke was a native of New Jersey, born in 1770, and died in Fayette County, Ind., in 1836. He married Johannah Hagerman, also of New Jersey, born in 1780, died in 1825. They had a family of eight children; three are living---John, Michael and Elias. The deceased are---Nicholas, Peter, Thomas, James and Catherine. In 1819 they settled in Fayette County, Ind. They are members of the Presbyterian church. Michael, their sixth child, was born in Dearborn County, Ind., March 25, 1815, and was reared and educated in Fayette County. In 1843 he came to Henry County, and located in Jefferson Township, where he has since resided. He bought 160 acres which was literally in the woods and has made of it one of the finest homes in the country. He was married in 1837 to Anna Hankins, a native of Pennsylvania, born December 16, 1815, a daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Hankins. They are the parents of three children---James, Amos and Josephine. Amos enlisted in 1864 as First Lieutenant of Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Indiana Infantry. He was wounded at Franklin and died at Nashville, December 27, 1864. He was brave, modest and vigilant in the performance of every duty. Mr. and Mrs. Groenendyke are members of the United Brethren church. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B, p. 504 In a report by the adm. of the estate of Isaac Hankins dec. the residue of the estate was to be distributed equally to: Reuben Hankins, Thomas Williams, Dickerson Hurst the gdn. of the heirs of Joseph Hankins dec., Elizabeth Ronk, Michael Groenendyke and Isaac Hankins. May 11, 1840 Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book C., p. 5 Amos Chapman was appointed administrator of the estate of Isaac Hankins who died July 29, 1837 leaving no widow nor a will. Joseph Flint and William Roysdon were appraisers of the personal property which was the usual household and farm items and a few promissory notes. The residue of the estate was distributed equally to: Reuben Hanks, Thomas Williams, Dickerson Hurst as guardian of Joseph Hankins, deceased, George Hankins, Elizabeth Ronk, Michael Groenendyke and Isaac Hankins. In final entry Elizabeth Ronk was listed as Elizabeth Jones. November 9, 1840. viii. ELIAS GROENENDYKE, b. May 20, 1818, Fayette Co., IN; d. May 23, 1906, Darke Co., OH; m. (1) NANCY JENKINS, July 28, 1839, Fayette Co., IN5; m. (2) HESTER TEAFORD, October 21, 1857. Notes for ELIAS GROENENDYKE: 1840 Census Fayette Co., IN p. 80 1842 Tax List, Madison Co., IN Elias Groenendike, $ 450, Pipe Creek Twp. 1850 Census Madison Co., IN Pipe Creek Twp. Elias Groanendike, 40, Farmer, b. OH Nancy Groanendike, 38, b. NC Andrew Groanendike, 10, b. IN Catherine Groanendike, 6, b. IN Sarah Groanendike, 5, b. IN Charity Groanendike, 4, b. IN John Groanendike, 1, b. IN 1870 Census Darke Co., OH German Twp. Gronendyke, Elias, 53, b. IN Gronendyke, Hester, 41, b. OH Gronendyke, Thomas, 15, b. IN Gronendyke, Perry O., 11, b. IN Gronendyke, Nancy E., 9, b. IN Gronendyke, Sarah J., 4, b. OH Gronendyke, Victoria, 3, b. OH 1880 Census Darke Co., OH p. 121A Will or Estate---No will or estate found in Darke Co., OH. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 500 The gdn. made final settlement with Elias Groenendyke, minor heir of James Groenendyke dec. as he was twenty one. Feb. 12, 1840 Children of JAMES GROENENDYKE and BARBARA BUCK are: ix. JOHANNAH5 GROENENDYKE, b. April 07, 1827, Indiana; d. September 18, 1856; m. ISAAC N. WARE, Bef. February 22, 1848, Fayette Co., IN. Notes for JOHANNAH GROENENDYKE: Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B 1, p. 520 The guardian made settlement with Joannah an heir of James Groenendyke deceased as she was now married to Isaac Ware. February 22, 1848. x. MONTGOMERY GROENENDYKE, b. July 18, 1828, Indiana; d. July 04, 1920, Marion, Grant Co., IN; m. MALINDA SEYMOUR. xi. MONROE G. GROENENDYKE, b. November 14, 1830, Indiana; d. November 14, 1890; m. ELIZABETH PRESSELL. xii. SUSANNAH GROENENDYKE, b. January 01, 1832, Indiana; d. June 05, 1867; m. JAMES ALLEN, 1856. xiii. OLIVER G. GROENENDYKE, b. April 17, 1833, Indiana; d. 1911; m. ELIZABETH HARTMAN, November 18, 1858, Blackford Co., IN6. xiv. DAVID G. GROENENDYKE, b. December 03, 1835, Indiana; d. 1923, Meridian, KS; m. PHOEBE ELLEN HUDDLETON, June 15, 1862. xv. ELIZABETH GROENENDYKE, b. November 28, 1836, Indiana; d. January 09, 1920, Oklahoma; m. (1) JOSEPHUS LUCY; m. (2) DAVID SCHNELL. Endnotes 1. Fayette Co., IN Marriage Records Book, B., p. 17. 2. Fayette Co., IN Marriage Records Book B., pg. 54. 3. Fayette Co., IN Marriage Records, Book C, pg 153 4. Fayette Co., IN Marriage Records, Book D, pg. 12. 5. Fayette Co., IN Marriage Records, Book D, pg. 272 6. Blackford Co., IN Marriage Records Book B., pg. 3.