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I have a Hamler family member who married a "Leffler" and I wondered if there could be a relationship. My G-Grandfather Wm. H. Hamler's brother was David Hamler (1809 - 1886, Sussex Co., NJ); David's wife being Amy (Drake) Hamler of Morris County. One of their many children was Abner B. Hamler 11 Nov 1843 - 02 Apr 1884, married to North Carolinian Mary Jane Willoughby with child Nancy Roxanne Willoughby. Her husband, a Confederate serviceman, abandoned Mary Jane and daughter during the Civil War. On his way back from the war, Abner stopped in North Carolina and married Mary Jane, bringing Mary Jane and daughter Nancy back to Sussex Co., NJ with him. Abner and Mary Jane had one son who lived: David B. Hamler who married Cora B. Dilley and had a son called Arthur David Hamler of Sussex Co., NJ. Arthur and his wife Nellie Hamler had a daughter called Marian Hamler, b. abt. 1915, who married... Walter Leffler, on 07 Feb 1937, Trinity Reformed Church, Newark [Source: The Sussex Independent Newspaper, 25 Feb 1937]. Could there be a connection with your Leffler? Marian Hamler's father Arthur Hamler was a Tax Collector in Sussex Co., NJ and later the county Surrogate. Kathleen Hamler Purchase [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])

Ken- your ancestor's movement from Philidelphia area to NJ and thence to this "Jesey Settlement " area is of great interest to me. Some of my Lefler/Loeffler family followed those paths as well. Can you tell me more about the Jesey Settlement--Where ,When,Who?? Good luck on your Wass family in this difficult area where records were lost during the Rev. Bob Lefler-desc of John Lefler b. 1758,Greenwich,NJ, and pos of Jacob and Ann Barbara Loeffler of Williams Lutheran Church south of Easton,Pa, abt 1740. Bob Lefler ----- Original Message ----- From: "Branches & Lil' Twigs" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:31 AM Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] WASS, George - Sussex Co, NJ, Somerset Co, PA & beyond... > Is anyone researching the WASS family who settled in and around the Addison Twp, Somerset County Pennsylvania area? > > I am looking for information pertaining to George WASS, b. 5 Oct. 1775, and/or his parents, siblings or other connecting family lines. > > George is believed to have come from Philadelphia, the 1790 census for Philadelphia, PA has a George WASS as head of household, not John Adam WASS, who is thought to have been the father of George. With the family members and wife at the time the head of household person referred to in the census would not have been son George, b. 5 Oct. 1775. As son George would have only been 15 at the time of the 1790 census. If the George referred to in the census is father of George, b. 5 Oct. 1775, where does John Adam WASS come in? > > 1 male 16 and up including head of household > 2 males under 16 > 2 females including wife > > Recently information has come to my attention that a number of George's children from his second marriage said their father was born in New Jersey, their mother Pennsylvania. Which I find holds a number of possibilities...namely, based on the fact that George settled along with migrating families from New Jersey that were part of the "Jersey Settlement" into the Addison Twp, Somerset Co, PA area. Many, if not most of these "Jersey Settlement" families intermarried. > > There seems to be various opinions as to the surname, WASS, being German or English...can anyone help with this? I have found the name written using the German umlaut Waß. > > Thank you for any help offered. > > Ken > >

Is anyone researching the WASS family who settled in and around the Addison Twp, Somerset County Pennsylvania area? I am looking for information pertaining to George WASS, b. 5 Oct. 1775, and/or his parents, siblings or other connecting family lines. George is believed to have come from Philadelphia, the 1790 census for Philadelphia, PA has a George WASS as head of household, not John Adam WASS, who is thought to have been the father of George. With the family members and wife at the time the head of household person referred to in the census would not have been son George, b. 5 Oct. 1775. As son George would have only been 15 at the time of the 1790 census. If the George referred to in the census is father of George, b. 5 Oct. 1775, where does John Adam WASS come in? 1 male 16 and up including head of household 2 males under 16 2 females including wife Recently information has come to my attention that a number of George's children from his second marriage said their father was born in New Jersey, their mother Pennsylvania. Which I find holds a number of possibilities...namely, based on the fact that George settled along with migrating families from New Jersey that were part of the "Jersey Settlement" into the Addison Twp, Somerset Co, PA area. Many, if not most of these "Jersey Settlement" families intermarried. There seems to be various opinions as to the surname, WASS, being German or English...can anyone help with this? I have found the name written using the German umlaut Waß. Thank you for any help offered. Ken

I spent the morning in the new Seattle Public Library today. I cam away with a number of new bits of data that need further work and some massaging but the short of it is I did learn a few things. John Paul Lantz, son of Hans Peter LANTZ, was born 1733 in Winsberg in what is now Germany, and arrived in America in October of 1738. John Paul married Anna Margaret UNKNOWN and had six children we know of. There has been for some time speculation as to his date of death. Some have listed it as 1771 and others contend that was a date of death for his father. Today I found an abstract of wills that gives the location of Lebanon twp, Hunterdon Co, and a date of the will as Dec 8, 1770 and that the will was proved Feb 6, 1771. An inventory was made Jan 14, 1771 so it looks like the date of death was after Dec 8, 1770 and before Jan 14, 1771. If the will names the children in order of their birth, and it does name JOHN PETER as John Paul's first born, we then see William , Haman, Peter, Anthony and Mary Magdelana. So, Hans Peter has John Paul who has Anthony who has only two recorded children, John and Jacob, but Anthony has no fixed date of birth or death. But something curious happened today. Looking through the NJ veterans records I find a listing for the War With Great Britain 1812 - 1815. Now I know John is buried in Hainsburg Cemetery and that at least while his stone was ledgable it read that he was a soldier of the war of 1812. Now find in the records that under Capt William Swayze's Company of Infantry, Second Regt: Jacob, John and William all join on the same day, are listed on the roster as #s 23, 24 and 25. This suggexts to me they were related. I'm now thinking that John and Jacob were the known children of ANTHONY and that the last to sign, WILLIAM is the unknown third male of the line!! Curious too is that amoung the other soldier we find many of the names who married into my LANTZ - LANCE line and people we know were neighbors - such as James and John Blair, presumably of "Blairstown". Under Capt. Teasdale we find Abraham and Moses Decker as Lt and Sgt. We find further, Moon, Beemer, Decker, two DeWitt men, Hann, two Potter men, and a Reed. William Vliet's company has, and I've only part of this, Joseph Deats, a drummer and George Beatya fifer.

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The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 75 YEARS AGO June 19, 1930 ANDOVER Mrs. May PRICE of Verona, spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher AYRES. Preston DURHAM, of Philadelphia is spending a few weeks at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth CLARK Mr. and Mrs. Clarence HAM and Mr. Walter HANN, of Chatham, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood DRAKE on Sunday Crawford GOELLER, of East Orange, spent the week end at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. MCDAVIT. Mrs. Mabel DEHART and daughters, Betty and Jeanette of Orange, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. DRAKE recently. Winifred CLARK, a student at the C.C.I. of Hackettstown, is ath the home of her mother, Mrs. D.L. CLARK, for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred CULVER and daughter, of Phillipsburg, visited Mrs. Culver's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John KYMER recently. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. DOBBINS entertained at dinner Saturday, Mr. ORKED of Lyndhurst and Mr. Albert MCNORMEE. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 75 YEARS AGO June 19, 1930 FRANKLIN Mrs. Emma PRISK spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward SEALS of Main st. Mr. and Mrs. Paul MELCHER are the proud parents of a son born Friday of last week. Mrs. Edward SEALS who was injured in an automobile accident last week is greatly improved. Mrs. Cora B. MORRISON who was injured by a fall on Tuesday of last week is getting along nicely. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. MADDEN, of Fowler St. , were Mr. and Mrs. John BALSTON and family, of Middletown. The firs scarlet fever case for several weeks developed this week when William DEVINE was found to have contracted the fever. The Isolation Hospital on North Street has been closed. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 100 YEARS AGO June 15, 1905 Local Affairs Mrs. Carrie DECKER, of Hampton, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson ANGLE, on Cedar street. Mrs. Charles ALLEN and son were guests at the home of Mrs. Lydia HART, on Main street , over Sunday. Mrs. Ellen CRAWN has returned to Newton after a pleasant visit with her uncle, Peter LYNCH, at Stanhope. James B. TONKLING, the superintendent of the N.J.Z. Company, with his son, Bryant, sailed today for Europe, to be absent two months. Richard CHRISTIE, who lives near Sparta, will sell his personal property and household goods at public auction on Saturday, June 24th. Harold SIMPSON and his college chum, Louis CUMMINS, of Brooklyn, are enjoying a well earned vacation at the home of the County Clerk SIMPSON, on Halsted street. Martha FITZGERALD has received the contract for the plumbing, heating and sanitary work for the new building of Donato CONSILLO on Spring street. The material will be of the Standard goods. Floyd W. HARDING has the agency for the Cadillac and Orient automobiles, two of the most popular makes in the country, for the counties of Sussex, Warren, and part of Morris. These machines are of high grade, great hill climbers and are specially adapted for pleasure riding as well as touring. Thomas SWEENEY, who for many years has been a worthy and industrious citizen of Newton, will sell his personal property at public sale on Saturday afternoon of this week and will remove to the city of Newark, where he will make his future home. His dwelling will be offered for sale at the same time. Theodore CROSS, of Augusta, exhibited in this office last week some rare old coins, three of which were dated respectively 1600, 1723, and 1745. These coins are well preserved and are highly valued as keepsakes by Mr. CROSS. Of all the ancient coins exhibited in this office during the past few months we believe these the most valuable. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 125 YEARS AGO June 16, 1880 LOCAL AFFAIRS HOME ITEMS The EMMANS Bros. , near Middleville, are doing an extensive business in hard lumber, which is sawed to order. The Rev. J.J. CRANE, the retiring pastor of the Stanhope Presbyterian church, was surprised by a visit from his many friends a week ago last Friday evening, who presented him with a purse of nearly one hundred dollars. The presentation speech was made by Rev. George MILLER, of the M.E. church and Mr. CRANE replied very feelingly. It is reported that an attempt was made a few nights ago to burn the house and barn of James BENNETT, near Libertyville, by saturating two pieces of saltsack with kerosene oil, and after placing them on the house and barn firing them. The work of the villain or villains was promptly discovered, and the flames extinguished before any damage had been done. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

Greetings fellow researchers. I am in hopes someone can point me in the right direction as I'm stalled. So far in my quest to understand and trace my LANCE - LANTZ line I have found my people in the Blairstown area of New Jersey. I know three brothers, at least one wife with children arrived in Philadelphia October of 1738. Not long after they made their way north to the Water Gap area where they settled. I know the names of many of these early LANTZ people and that, usually after the Revolution, for various reasons some members of the family changed the spelling of the name to LANCE. Now here are the parts I need help with: JOHN LANCE, born October 7, 1780 was the son of ANTHONY LANTZ who may have later changed the spelling of his name to "LANCE". This ANTHONY LANCE was born about 1750 - 1759 and married to a "MARY" born about 1755 and of unknown last name. ANTHONY and MARY had only two children we know of; JOHN and JACOB, though certainly there were more, and we know that at least at least JOHN was born in Walnut Valley or Blairstown, which means ANTHONY and his family were living there circa 1780. ANTHONY is said to have passed between 1835 and 1838 but so far I can find no records of his death not any idea when he passed nor where he or his wife are buried. I do know the only traceable child, JOHN LANCE is buried in Hainsburg Cemetery,and I know JOHN was the son of ANTHONY as it states so on his death record. So, does anyone have any idea on how to find more on ANTHONY and MARY? I'd like very much to find more exact dates for them, where they are buried, as well as any other children they had. I know that ANTHONY's parents were JOHN PAUL LANTZ born 1733 in Winsburg or Winspreg or Windsberg...I found the place on a map and I also have the names of at least six of their children. I also know that JOHN PAUL married an "Anna Margaret" of unknown last name but here too I don't know where they lived nor when they died or are buried. Thanks all. Laurence Lance Seattle

The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 100 YEARS AGO June 8, 1905 County Correspondence Lafayette The Misses STRUBLE, of Newark , visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. J.C. LOCKBURNER. Miss Mary COUSE, of Halsey, visited with friends here on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Mr. Sylvester SLATER is somewhat improved in health, being able to be out every pleasant day. Mr. Raymond SNYDER has lately improved the appearance of his dwelling house, by having it repainted. Philip and Charlie RUDE have become owners of a new bicycle which was lately presented by their father. Rev. and Mrs. LAKE, with their son, Foster, were entertained on Friday last at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brice STANTON. Miss Jennie E. MACKERLEY was appointed by the Presbyterian Church to solicit funds for the County Bible Society. BRANCHVILLE AND VICINITY The marriage of Miss Harriet B. PRICE to Mr. Harry Austin GROVE will take place at the home of her father, Robert A. PRICE, at No. 1 King Place, Morristown, on Wednesday evening, June 14th. Mrs. A. AUCHMOODY, who has been staying a couple of years with her daughter, Mrs. Edward EELLS, returned to her home at Falls Church, Virginia, last Thursday, accompanied as far as New York by Mr. EELLS and daughter, Truth. Miss Olive STRUBLE and Miss Anna PRICE, of this village , will graduate from the English and Classical School of Newton, Friday, June 9th. In the fall, Miss STRUBLE will enter Smith College, while Miss PRICE will enter Miss Hunter's Kindergarten Training. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 125 YEARS AGO June 9, 1880 David B. HETZEL, of Newton, has been appointed a Master in Chancery. Every school in Montague township, with the exception of one, is closed on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever among the scholars. We have received a letter from E.A. MAXWELL, of San Bonaventura, Ventura Co.,California, who desires to learn the whereabouts of his brothers Nelson, John and Simon MAXWELL. He says it is twenty-two years since he heard from them, and that they were in this county. If either of the brothers are still living in this county, and will give us their address, we will forward it to the brother in California, or if any person can give us any information concerning either one of the brothers we will be pleased to receive it. Tuesday morning of this week, Mr. Charles S. OSBORNE, Master Mechanic of the Sussex railroad company, met with a painful accident. He had the locomotive in the machine shop that he desired removed to the yard, and had ordered a locomotive to back up and pull it out, at the same time stepping between the tenders to make the coupling , when his left hand was caught between the bumpers. The hand was lacerated in a frightful manner, the flesh being torn loose, and some of the muscles cut. The wound is a painful one, and will lay Mr. OSBORNE up for some time. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

Greetings NJSussex List Members, The New Jersey Herald, published in Newton, NJ and covering Sussex County, has a new onlive version at http://www.njherald.com For a limited time, they are offering free full access to the site including full text obituaries and archives. Maybe we can offer our opinions for future free death notice access for out-of-state readers?? Happy Ancestor Hunting, Cathy DiPietro List Admin NJSussex

Elenor (CUDDEBACK) SHELLEY died in Dec 1860, but I cannot find her in the 1860 census in Sussex Co., nor can I find her eldest daughter, Mariah, at her home in Niagara Co., NY in the 1860 census. I figure the mother may have been very ill at the time and perhaps gone to stay at a health-care facility with her daughter there to care for her. My question is, is anyone aware of a facility in 1860 where they may have gone? Was there such a place in Sussex Co. at the time, and, if so, would they be a part of the census? I know that mental facilities and orphanages were part of the census, but these were long-term care facilities, and I don't know what sort of place Elenor may have gone. Any thoughts would be appreciated. __________________________________ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/

Glad you enjoyed that. All my Irish ancestors are dead ends. However, there were a lot of McPeek's in Newton, NJ in the early 1900's- Here are the ones listed in the Telephone book for 1904. McPeek, Eli, baggagemaster, h 10 Woodside av McPeek, Ezra, lab, h 47 Woodside av McPeek, George, engine hostler, h 7 Sussex McPeek, John R. fireman, h 10 Park pl McPeek, Roswell, shoe cutter, h 22 Church McPeek, William, h 47 Woodside av Hope one of them is yours. Linda -----Original Message----- From: tricia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2005 12:47 PM To: Linda Cammaroto Subject: Re: [NJSUSSEX-L] 100 years ago Runaway meant something very different than it does today, 1905, Muir, Bell, Rosenkrans, Rose, Earl > I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is > to have Irish ancestors! > > Avalon Lawler AMEN!!! Is anyone else here searching McPeek?

The articles in “From the Archives” are reprinted from previous editions of The New Jersey Herald, which began publication in 1829; the Sussex Register, which began in 1814; and the Sussex Independent, which began in 1871. The stories appear in their original form, although some have been edited for length. 100 YEARS AGO June 1, 1905 TWO RUNAWAYS IN TOWN Plate Glass Window Broken-One Man Injured by Runaway Horses Last Friday was an unfortunate day for runaways, resulting in the large double plate glass show window in E.A. MUIR's store being smashed to smithereens and injuries to Charles BELL while attempting to stop a runaway team near the freight depot. Friday afternoon the team attached to W.H. EARL's bottling wagon was standing on Trinity street, while the driver was absent for a minute. During this time an automobile passed, at which the horses became frightened and ran at a wild pace through Trinity street to Spring, and thence to the freight yard, where they were secured by parties at work at the depot. In the attempt to stop the horses in the yard, Charles BELL was knocked down, receiving several cuts and bruises. About nine o'clock the same evening Mr. and Mrs. George F. ROSE returned to their home on High street, after a drive with a rig from F.H. ROSENKRANS' livery stable. Mrs. ROSE had alighted from the carriage, and Mr. ROSE, after removing some articles from the rear of the vehicle, raised the top to its place when the horse became frightened from the noise, and ran down High street at full speed. Reaching the court house hill it continued down to Sprint street, reaching such a rate of speed as it descended the hill that the animal was unable to turn into Sprint street, dashing across the thoroughfare on the the granolithic pavement and colliding sideways with the large, double show window at the lower side of Mr. MUIR's store, smashing the two plate glass windows into hundreds of pieces and partly tearing away the corner woodwork. The horse was stunned by the sudden contact with the heavy glass and fell to the sidewalk. when released from the wreck the horse was found not to be seriously injured, although it had received no less than a dozen cuts about the body from the falling glass. The carriage was quite badly wrecked. Linda's family genealogy: http://www.poundscammarotofamilygenealogy.1afm.com/Index.htm Researching the following surnames: Cammaroto,Caminiti, DeFeo,Ferriolo, Gaspardino, Giraulo, Meinardi, Briggs, Christie, Demarest, DeGroot, Cressor, Pounds, Lawler, Mc Auslin Cressor and Sohier. I have long since decided that the worst fate of any budding genealogist is to have Irish ancestors! Avalon Lawler

Hi Folks There is still time to register for the all day genealogy conference in Gloucester County on June 11. (See all the program details below.) Two bonus features have been added!! Gloucester County Historical Society will open their library on Friday evening, June 10, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm for program attendees who would like to do research. and Rooms are available at the Best Western West Deptford Inn, Thorofare, at a extra-low conference rate of $66.00 per night. The Best Western is very close to the West Deptford Middle School. (Telephone for Best Western: 856-848-4111, mention Gloucester County Historical Society to get the $66 rate) So - come on down (over? up?) early, get in some research time, and join us for what promises to be a most interesting set of lectures! Please send an email mailto:[email protected] or phone 856-845-7881 to make a reservation for the program. We look forward to meeting everyone there! Regards, Joan Joan M. Lowry, President Genealogical Society of New Jersey mailto:[email protected] website: www.gsnj.org > > Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak and Other Speakers in NJ June 11 > > June 11 -- West Deptford, New Jersey: The Genealogical Society of New > Jersey and the Gloucester County Historical Society will co-sponsor an > all day Genealogical Conference featuring Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, an > entertaining and nationally recognized speaker, in two lectures -- "Find > That Obituary! Online Newspaper Research" and "Remembering Our Ancestors". > > Three other speakers will discuss the methodology to use probate > records, 20th Century military records, East & West Jersey Proprietors > records, and evaluation of sources -- Charles S. Mason, CGRS, > professional genealogist; Joseph Klett, Chief, New Jersey State > Archives; Karen Lamberton, genealogical lecturer. > > The conference will be held at the West Deptford Middle School, with > ample parking and easy access from major highways. More information and > a registration form, are available on the GSNJ website: www.gsnj.org; > direct link to the Conference brochure: > www.rootsweb.com/~njgsnj/events.html. >

Thanks to everyone that sent suggestions about "Centreville". My 3rd great grandparents both died in Passaic, Passaic Co. NJ and their death certificates list the following for place of burial. Andrew Sargent d. 2/20/1881 Burial-Passaic, NJ Susan Sargent d. 4/9/1883 Burial-Centreville, NJ I have learned that Centreville was/is a section of Clifton, NJ. There is a cemetery named "Centreville" in this area and I am wondering if Susan may have been Jewish and buried there. According to the records that I found, the Barnert Memorial Temple may have reocrds of this cemetery if they exist. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Also, I learned from her death certificate that Susan's maiden name was Riker. I have also found this name spelled "Ryker". Does anyone know if this is a Jewish surname? With a listing of Passaic as his burial place, what cemeteries would you suggest I check for the location of Andrew Sargent? I am not familiar with this county at all and have found a lot of cemeteries (some quite small) listed on the internet. Thanks again for all the responses. Alice

There's a Centerville Methodist Church in Sandyston, Sussex County. Otherwise, there are Centervilles in Monmouth, Mercer, and Hunterdon counties. I think that there are some Riker researchers on this list who may chime in later. Carol Ann >From: Alice Nykaza <[email protected]> >Date: Mon May 23 10:33:00 CDT 2005 >To: [email protected] >Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Centreville NJ >Hi Everyone, > >I am new to the list and I have a few quick questions. I just spent three days at the Archives in Trenton and learned that my 4th gr. grandparents were from Sussex Co. I have never searched this area and am not at all familiar with the names so please bear with me. > >1. Does anyone know where Centreville is located? It is listed as the place of burial for Susan Riker Sargent. > >2. Susan's parents are listed as Abraham and Susan Riker. Is anyone researching this family? > >3. I am only assuming Susan is from here because she was brought back here for burial, and her husband's family was also from this area. > >4. Her husband was Andrew Sargent and I have found him on the 1830 Sussex Census. > >Any help or suggestions are very welcome. Thank you in advance. > >Allice