Hello Philip and others on list, I don't have anything on the specific family (GARNIER) you asked about, but I do have a French connection to one of my Irish families in Paterson. I traced a family by the name of MOLLE, but failed to find any connection to my family. Perhaps this will be helpful to someone else on the list. William HARROLD (b. abt 1859 NJ, d. 22 Nov 1881 Paterson) was the son of William HARROLD and Judith/Julia FARRELL, both born Ireland. The younger William married Sarah __?__, who was born in France abt 1860. I'm still not sure what Sarah's last name was. I have never located a marriage record for them, but they must have married abt 1878. I have found Sarah's last name on only 2 records - the birth certs of her 2 children, both of whom died as infants. On one record, her surname is MOILY and on the other, MORTY. The only similar French name I could find in Paterson was MOLLE, so I traced the family of Joseph MOLLE. He first appeared in the Paterson City Directory in 1868 and Joseph Moll, silk weaver, h 62 Spring. In 1870, he was listed as Joseph Molle, saloon and weaver, 97 Slater, h do. and appeared in the 1870 census with his family on p.86/492, lines 27-30, 5th Ward Paterson (house #421, family #736): MOLLE Joseph, 40, M, Silk Weaver, personal estate $100, b. France; --- Mary, 32, F, Keeps House, b. France; --- Blanche, 4, F, at Home, b. NY; --- Camilla, 3, F, at Home, b. NJ. Sarah is obviously not with them. She would have been abt 10 years old in 1870. In the 1870s, Joseph also ran a boarding house called Molle House at 13 Green in Paterson. I followed this name in Paterson city directories and censuses til 1899. Joseph must have died abt 1887, then his wife appeared in late 1880s and early 1890s: Marie(or Mary) MOLLE, widow Joseph, h 128 5th ave. In 1895: Camille Molle, dyer, h 128 5th ave; in 1899: Charles Molle, helper, h 66 Market. Don't know if/how Charles was related to Joseph. If anyone is tracing this family or recognizes the Sarah who married William HARROLD, I'd like to hear from you. I have more on the MOLLE family... but could find no connection to Sarah. I also don't know exactly when Joseph MOLLE left France or where in France he came from, but his family was definitely French and associated with the silk industry in Paterson. Geralyn Barry [email protected]

Is anyone familiar with the immigration from Lyon, France to Paterson as a result of problems with silk manufacturing in Lyon? My great-grandfather, Francois Garnier, emigrated from Lyon ostensibly to work in Paterson's silk factories, although I believe he may never have. This was in the late 1800s. He died in 1958 or so in the area. Is anyone familiar with the name Garnier in Passaic County and surrounds? My grandfather, Frank Bogart Garnier, my father, Frank James Garnier, and myself, Philip C. Garnier, were all born in Paterson. I am trying to find information on the family, other French who might have immigrated as some kind of contigent, and the reasons they came to the US. Thank you in advance, Philip Garnier Champaign, IL

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Hello all, This post concerns the CONDON family of Paterson, NJ. Related surnames mentioned: AHEARN, BOYLE, BRAZIL, CAVANAGH, DUNPHY, FITZPATRICK, HOLDEN, KEHOE, LAGGAN, MAHER, McMULLEN, O'TOOLE, SISCO (CISCO?), THOMPSON. Is anyone tracing these families? More info: Patrick CONDON (b. abt 1827 Ireland, d. aft 1880) and wife Margaret [maiden name possibly AHEARN] (b. abt 1827 Ireland, d. 5 Jan 1899 Paterson NJ) were married in Ireland. They lived in England before immigrating to the US, where they settled in Paterson abt 1857. Known children: 1. Michael H. CONDON (b. abt 1851 Ireland), married Jane/Jennie DUNPHY (b. 1855 England, d. 1913) on 12 Jun 1875 in Paterson NJ. Nine known children (may not be in correct order): 1) Catherine L. CONDON (b. 1877*, d. 1905) m. __?__ FITZPATRICK 2) Joseph M. CONDON (b. abt 1879) married twice, 2nd marriage on 22 Aug 1917 to Kathryn M. BOYLE 3) William H. or D. CONDON? 4) Frank A. CONDON 5) Elizabeth CONDON (b. 1883, d. 1913) 6) Mary CONDON 7) Lillian F. CONDON 8) Harry George CONDON (b. abt 1897) m. 6 Dec 1920 in Trenton, NJ to Gertrude J. LAGGAN 9) Helen CONDON (b. abt Oct 1898, d. 29Jul1898) died young 2. Hannah CONDON (b. abt 1853 England, d. 16 Apr 1883) m. Samuel McMULLEN (b. abt 1852, d. bef 1880) on 26 Nov 1875 Paterson Two known children: 1) Margaret McMULLEN (b. abt 1876 NJ) 2) Annie McMULLEN (b. abt 1877 NJ, d. 23 Sep 1887) 3. Thomas CONDON(b. abt 1856 England, d. ? ), married Ellen/Lena CAVANAGH abt 1879). Ten known children: 1) John CONDON (b. 20 Nov 1880 Paterson NJ) 2) Thomas CONDON (b. abt Oct 1882) 3) William CONDON (b. 17 Nov 1884 Paterson NJ) 4) Joseph CONDON (b. abt Mar 1887 Paterson NJ) 5) Margaret CONDON (b. abt Jun 1889) m. Jimmy O'TOOLE 6) Mary/Mamie/Mae CONDON (b. abt Jan 1891?) m1. _?_ BRAZIL m2. William KEHOE 7) Nora CONDON (b. abt Jun 1893) m. Andrew? SISCO or CISCO 8) Charles CONDON (b. abt May 1894) 9) Frank CONDON (b. abt Dec 1897?) 10) Robert CONDON (b. abt Feb 1899) 4. Ellen CONDON (b. abt 1857 NJ) 5. Margaret CONDON (b. abt 1858 NJ) 6. Mary (b. abt 1859 NJ) 7. John J. (b. abt 1864) married twice, 2nd marriage on 17 Apr 1912 to widow Sarah THOMPSON MAHER 8. William Patrick CONDON (b. abt 1867 NJ, d. 6 Dec 1892 Paterson NJ) never married 9. Josephine CONDON (b. March 1870 NJ, d. 12 Feb 1909) m. __?__ HOLDEN There may have been other children who died young. My information comes from NJ Vital Records, censuses, gravestones and (limited) oral history. Many of these people are buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Paterson/Totowa NJ. I would love to hear from anyone tracing any of these families. They are related to me on my mother's side, but are not direct ancestors. Geralyn Wood Barry Corvallis OR

Am looking for information on the family of Alexander and Mary/Margaret (Risk) Russell who resided in Paterson abt. 1834-1839. Three children born there; Sarah Ann b. 1834 m. Mr. Morris (unknown first name) George Alexander b. 1836 died 1843 Francis Grier b. Feb. 15, 1839 m. Rev. Lewis Bond, minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Plainfield. Other children, born in NY were Thomas 1833, Cornelia 1840 and George II b. 1845. Thank you, Barbara Benjamin

<A HREF="http://www.bergen.com/region/sunnylh199901221.htm">Click here: Author's legacy lives on in park</A> Thought someone might be interested in this story about Albert Payson Terhune and his home, Sunnybank. Jean

My name is Barbara Pierce. I have taken over the USGenWeb Archives for NJ. Also, Joe Patterson has volunteered to maintain 3 NJ county archive pages...Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. I will be maintaining the balance of the counties. The NJ Archives could use a little boost. In comparison to other states, we rank very low. There are some counties that do not have any archive files at all. The USGenWeb Archives Digital Library was implemented in July 1996, and files are being added everyday. If you have any resources you would like to submit to the NJ Archives, please contact Barbara Pierce [email protected] or Joe Patterson [email protected] (for Mercer, Monmouth & Ocean Counties only). Why not share this valuable information with your fellow researchers and submit transcriptions to the NJ Archives. For more information on the project, go to the USGenWeb Archives Project Guidelines http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/timetodo.htm Included on this page are types of files that are submitted. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards.... Barbara Pierce Bergen County NJGenWeb host Renville County MNGenWeb host USGenWeb NJ Archives coordinator

For Arthur E. Hillier - [email protected] I have tried several times to send you the information you requested from ENVIRONS but it keeps bouncing back. I am posting it now to this list with the message received from aol each time it bounced. Myra Lane <snip> Your e-mail is being returned to you because there was a problem with its delivery. The AOL address which was undeliverable is listed in the section labeled: "----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----". The reason your mail is being returned to you is listed in the section labeled: "----- Transcript of Session Follows -----". Please direct further questions regarding this message to your e-mail administrator. --AOL Postmaster ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors -----<[email protected]> ----- Transcript of session follows ----- ... while talking to air-zb04.mail.aol.com.: >>> RCPT To:<[email protected]> <<< 550 MAILBOX NOT FOUND 550 <[email protected]>... User unknown ----- Original message follows -----<snip> Source: History of Paterson and Its Environs, William Nelson and Charles A. Shriner. NY & Chicago: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. 1920. Vol. III, page 459. HENRY C. SPEER-The Speer Press, Incorporated, which owes its existence to Henry C. Speer, is one of the most up-to-date printing establishments in New Jersey, and commands a very exclusive patronage. The individuality of Mr. Speer is the force which has made this business what it is. Mr. Speer comes of a very old family, resident in New Jersey since early Colonial times. His grandfather, Henry Speer, was born in Little Falls, N.J., and was a boiler maker by trade, in the employ of the Rogers Locomotive Works for many years. He served for four years in the Civil War, was wounded in an arm, was captured by the Confederate side, and confined in Andersonville Prison. He lived beyond the age of eighty years, and died in Paterson in 1918. Henry (I) Speer, was a lifelong resident of Paterson, and was a steam-fitter and plumber by trade, but is long since deceased. He married Anna Crouse, and his widow is now the wife of John Knaus. The three children of Henry and Anna (Crouse) Speer are: William H., of Clifton, N.J.; Herbert E., who is in the army service detachment at West Point; and Henry C., of further mention. Henry C. Speer was born in Paterson, Aug. 3, 1889. He received his formal education in Public School No. 4, of this city, then entered the work in which many a young man has won a liberal education in the mere performance of his daily duties, and became a "printer's devil." He began at the printing office of the Blauvelt Brothers. Here he learned the trade, and became proficient in the work of a job printing office. He next became connected with the "Sunday Chronicle," where he remained for one year, then returned to Blauvelt's. Mr. Speer continued with this firm, with the exception of three years, until going into business for himself. During this period of three years he was in the employ of the Gibbs & Van Vleck Company, New York City. The comprehensive preparation which this outline briefly covers gave the young man an excellent equipment with which to build a successful future for himself. On Jan. 25, 1919, Mr. Speer embarked upon the printing business. On Oct. 25, 1919, Mr. Speer purchased ground for a new building, and the present company was formed, under the name of the Speer Press, Incorporated. The personnel of the company is as follows: Henry C. Speer, president and treasurer; E. G. Dumont, vice-president; Edna Miller Speer, secretary. At the head and moving Spirit of this able, executive force, Henry C. Speer is putting individuality and character in to the work which he is doing. In the commercialization of the art of printing he is holding fast to artistic ideals, and featuring the refinement of quality. As a business policy he is finding these lines of advance the avenues to quick and sure success, and has already taken a leading place in the trade. Mr. Speer is keenly alive to the public interests of the day, and politically upholds the Republican party. His fraternal connections include membership in Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 88, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons; and William Parker Council, No. 185, Junior Order of United American Mechanics. Mr. Speer married, in Paterson, April 3 1907, Edna, daughter of Richard H. and Annie (Terhune) Miller, and they have two children: Donald Henry, twelve years of age, and Harriet Frances, three. Mr. and Mrs. Speer claim membership with no church, but are regular attendants upon the services of the Broadway Baptist Church, of Paterson. Mr. Speer is very active in the Baraca class of that church, the largest class in New Jersey.

For all those who requested specific info from Paterson and Its Environs in the past two days, please repost your request. My file with all your requests was picked up in error by my son and is now on its way out of the state in his suitcase. I have tried to respond as promptly as possible although some have been quite lengthy and take time to scan, OCR, and edit. Please be patient. Thanks. Myra E. VREELAND Lane

I have just posted MOURISON/ MORRISON/ MOWERSON and KEEHNER/ KECHNER City Directory Listings from Newark, NJ. Years from 1850-1925. I am related to numerous folks from both listings but I have been unable to find any current day "cousins." Would really love to find some family members. Sandy Hart, RootsWeb Donor http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5372/

If you are unable to find anyone to do lookups in the Paterson papers, I have had great success with a man in NJ. who does this for a fee. Dennis Piccirillo EMAIL: [email protected] 11 Normandy Road Flanders, NJ 07836 He's come up with more than I asked for several times. He's fast, accurate and reasonable. $7.00 for one and $5.00 for 6 or more including copies. His ad can be found in Everton's Gen. Helper. I'm also in Texas with the same distance problems and am happy to find people like him who don't gouge. Claire

Is there anyone that can help me research these surnames in Passaic co. What type of information are you looking for? and what era?. I see 5 or 6 of each of these surnames in the Passaic County Phone book. Mary

Is there anyone that can help me research these surnames in Passaic co.

Hi, The Passaic County Historical Society will do this for a fee. I do not have the details on this right at hand but will send an email to someone who will know and I will get him to answer to the list. Diane Ward Sives listowner

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------174FDFEC81ABE248FB6127C6 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I remember being told that there was a "professional" baseball team in Paterson that members of my family played for. They were called the Paterson Silk Socks. Does anyone share this recollection or have any additional information on it. Cathy Larson --------------174FDFEC81ABE248FB6127C6 Content-Type: text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii; name="vcard.vcf" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Description: Card for Cathleen Larson Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="vcard.vcf" begin: vcard fn: Cathleen Larson n: Larson;Cathleen adr;dom: ;;;Sarasota;Florida;34243; email;internet: [email protected] note: ICQ#19987958 x-mozilla-cpt: ;0 x-mozilla-html: TRUE version: 2.1 end: vcard --------------174FDFEC81ABE248FB6127C6--

Thank you Myra for the P & E index, I am sure we all appreciate it. Ree Hopper Montvale, NJ 07645

Hi, Would anyone know if the Paterson Newspaper would have any volunteers to make copies of old obituaries from their files. Or is there someone on this list who could do that? I have 5 ancestors that died in Paterson and hope I can find more roots. I would pay for the cost and your time. Please let me know, Thanks, Marge- now living in Texas.

My grandfather lived in Clifton and became a citizen around 1931. Would his records be located at the Paterson Courthouse? Or should I request them from the archives? Thanks, Sandy [email protected]

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------6F9019581226E2D881EB5E00 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I saw Myra's response to Marian. I don't know if this is related but I have a photo of my grandmother's confirmation at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Paterson. The photo was taken in the early 1920's. The photo includes other young girls and their Godmothers. They are: Elsie Naples, Dorothy Mitchell, a sister of Dorothy's (name not remembered) and Dorothy Mitchell's mother, along with an Isma, Clara and Olga Feragelli(spelling?) I can scan for anyone interested. Cathy Larson --------------6F9019581226E2D881EB5E00 Content-Type: text/x-vcard; charset=us-ascii; name="vcard.vcf" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Description: Card for Cathleen Larson Content-Disposition: attachment; filename="vcard.vcf" begin: vcard fn: Cathleen Larson n: Larson;Cathleen adr;dom: ;;;Sarasota;Florida;34243; email;internet: [email protected] note: ICQ#19987958 x-mozilla-cpt: ;0 x-mozilla-html: TRUE version: 2.1 end: vcard --------------6F9019581226E2D881EB5E00--

If interested in any of these families, please contact me directly listing only the names without including my entire transcript. This helps me to expedite your response. Thanks. Myra VREELAND Lane Index, History of Paterson & Its Environs, Nelson & Shriner, Pub. 1920 N-O-P Nayer, David, Lena J, Louis Nazzaro, Amelia, Henry, Rocco Nebel, Bertha, Carl E, E. Albin, Julia K, William Neer, Charles, David, David Dr, Elizabeth A, Frank Y, Hulda I, Julia L, Rush Dr, Rush Jr, Samuel Nelson, Martha, Salome W, Thomas, William, William. Jr. Nerney, Elizabeth, Michael Newman, Alvin M, Clifford L, Corinne, Florence, Isaac B, Raymond J. Nixon, Eva, Joseph, Philip T. Noonburg, Isaac, Louisa, William Norwood, Ida, John, Willlam G, Nowakowski, Stephen Rev. O'Rourke, John, John J, Mary E. Oliver, Kate, Samuel Rev, Samuel Jr, William M. Palleria, Anita, Francesco, Joseph Parke, Anna, Edwin, Henry Dr. Passage, George, George Jr, George G. Patmos, Adrian, Catherine, Cecelia, Krine, Louis, Martin Paton, Kate, Thomas L. Dr, William K, William R. Pattberg, Bertha, Charles, Charles E, Otto C, William Patterson, Alexander, Alexander J, Joseph, Mary A. Pearlman, Mayer, S. R. Pellett, Burnham K, Edmund B, Elizabeth, Emma, Gurdon E. Pendlebury, Ann, Joseph, Richard Penney, Anna, Lucy A, Samuel, Walter W. , William J. Pepling, Abram, Bernard, Cornelia M, Joseph H. Pepper, Anthony, Henry, Mary Perey, Edna, Frank J, Herbert Peters, Abel, Carolyn, Franklin, Franklin A. Pierpoint, Anna, Beresford B, Bradford Piller, Jacob Dr, Miriam, Samuel Plumb, Clara L, John, William D, William H. Pomfret, Evelyn, John, John Jr. Pope, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Samuel Porzig, Emil, Hermann, Heswig Post Anc, Adrian C, Alfred H, Alfred H. Jr. Dr, Alice, Edward, Eleanor C, Elizabeth, Frank A, George A, Irving, Henrietta R, Henry H, Irving C, Jacob Z, Jennie C, John J, Mary T, Pearl E, William Prell, Herman R, Simon Prescott, Cora E, John, Margaret, Thomas Probert, Arthur C, Clara, John T, Katheryne, Marion T, Sidney W, ll Pruden, John J, Margaret, William H. Dr. Puglia, Annie, Conchetto, Frank, Michael Putaturo, Eutimio, Laura, Nicola Dr.