Hi George, Sorry that I didn't reply sooner, but my grandmother Tillie Vreeland lived was born in NJ and lived in Paterson. I haven't verified yet if it was Paterson, NJ where she was born. I just have the 1900 Census and the 1920 Census showing them living in Passaic Co. Her family is as follows according to both Census. I haven't gotten any further back on the line except for what I have. 1900 Census of the United States, Passaic Co., Paterson City, Jefferson Street. Vreeland, Elias born Apr. 1875, age 24, married 4 years, born in NJ, father born NJ, mother born NJ, he was a painter. Vreeland, Lizzie (Elizabeth Jane Peterson), born Sept. 1876, age 23, married 4 years, born in NJ, father born in NJ, mother born in NJ (wife of Elias). Vreeland, Tillie (my grandmother), born Nov. 1897, age 2, born in NJ, father born in NJ, mother born in NJ (daughter). Vreeland, Elias, born Nov. 1899, age 6 mos., born in NJ, father born in NJ, mother born in NJ (son). 1920 Census of the United States, Passaic Co., Paterson, Belmont Ave. Vreeland, Elias, age 44, born NJ, father- NJ, mother- NJ, house painter. Vreeland, Elizie, age 44, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ. Vreeland, Tillie, age 24, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ, winder?, worked in silk mill. Vreeland, Alice, age 17, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ, winder?, worked in silk mill. Vreeland, Roy or Ray, age 15, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ, house painter. Vreeland, Kathrine, age 13, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ. Vreeland, (unreadable)daughter, age 11, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ. Vreeland, John, age 8, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ. Vreeland, Elizabeth, age 5, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ. Vreeland, Ruth, age 3, born NJ, father-NJ, mother-NJ. Possibly a connection? >From Jeff Van Schaik. > -----Original Message----- > From: George Van Riper [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, April 29, 1999 9:21 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [NJPASSAI-L] German Vreelands > > > People from Florida looking for there German Vreeland ancestors that > settled in Paterson NJ in the 1800's. According to death certificate > Andrew Vreeland was born in Germany. Anyone know this family or of any > Vreelands coming over here from Germany. > Thanks > George Van Riper > Fair Lawn NJ > >