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.