Greetings, all: I am hoping to find a person who has researched the arrival and early generations of the Van Metre (Van Meter, Van Matre) family - likely NY>NJ. Looking for the first families, dates of arrival, possible starting point, at least, a little information from someone who has looked into the family? There were many established in NJ Somerset county early 1700's I am hoping to find their progenitors and when they got into NJ. Found a few names (Jan Jooste, etc.) but not able to find more than the name, etc. Any clues? Cheryl L. Higgins eryl L. Higgins