Henry Clay HUNT was born April 1856 and was a lawyer as stated in the 1900 US Census. He married Marietta McCOY, the daughter of Samuel H. McCOY and Sarah Gertrude VANDERHOOF. Marietta was born Oct. 1861. They had eight children. According to the 1910 U S Census, Henry C HUNT was a Judge in the Sussex County Court and resided with his large family in Sussex Boro on Unionville Ave. 1920 U S Census, they were living in East Orange, Essex Co., NJ with six of their children: ages 16 years to 27 years. Daughter Mary was a Librarian in public library. Son, Samuel was a Lieutenant in the US Navy. Son, Henry, JR. was a apprentice in a chemical lab and two daughters, Margaret and Frances were teachers in City school. Son Marshall, 30 years of age was a lawyer in geneal practice and boarded in Sussex Boro, Sussex Co., NJ. I need help with this family. Did Marshall marry? Can anyone provide information on the other children as to whom married, when marrie dand when and where died and where buried? Any help most appreciated. Thank you. Mona in Richmond, IN

Hello List, I have seen reference several times in various family trees to a letter from a “John L. Griggs” dated “26 Oct 1942” concerning the family of Benjamin Griggs and Eleanor Lane of Sussex County, New Jersey. However people that have made reference to this letter, that I have contacted, don’t seem to have a copy. Does anyone on this list happen to have a copy of this letter or know where I might obtain one? Thanks so much for any help, Frank

In a message dated 12/26/2004 10:54:15 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Thank you and have a great genealogy year, Cathy DiPietro Cathy: Thank you for all the great work and support that you provide. May the new year bring you and your family continued success in all you endeavors. Peace be with you Keith W Brown

Holiday Greetings and Best Wishes for a Smashing 2005, Twas the day after Christmas and all through the place A confused family historian was scanning the space Looking for wires and manuals and books and things To activate the new computer or modem that Santa did bring Although they've been researching for many a year They've waited until now to conquer the fear Of all electronic programs and finally get Ready to leap into the great unknown, the Internet Although they still cannot program the VCR clock On the World Wide Web they are hoping to unlock More genealogy connections and cousins to meet Braving virus and worm and spam that's not meat So remember, gentle veteran, of that long ago day When Santa gave you a computer on which to play And be kind, gentle, patient and clear With each newbie cry for help you are bound to hear Your new cousin is on hold with the software company For an explanation of the function key they cannot even see They have stories to tell of your relatives long ago So recall your roots, share your data and together we will grow. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or problems with the list whether it be duplicate copies, how to post, searching the list archives, whatever. Thank you and have a great genealogy year, Cathy DiPietro List Admin --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.818 / Virus Database: 556 - Release Date: 12/17/2004

I am looking for information on Hannah Margaret TOMPKINS, b. abt. 1825, daughter of Isaac TOMPKINS and Malinda GIVEANS. Hannah died 27 May 1863. She married John SHARPE. I cannot find them in any census records for Sussex Co., NJ. Hannah is buried in Vernon ME Cemetery, Sussex Co. I need dates of birth, marriage, death and parentage for John SHARPE. Also children, if there were any. Any information will be welcome. Thank you. Mona, Richmond, IN

There is a Samuel Green who died in Hardwick in 1760. Wonder if he could be related? The only Benjamin I find is the one below. Dates may be way off, only based on death date. Descendants of Benjamin Green 1 Benjamin Green d: Bef. September 01, 1806 . +Martha ... 2 John Green b: Bef. 1780 ... 2 Benjamin Green b: Bef. 1780 ... 2 William Green b: Bef. 1780 ... 2 Female Green b: Bef. 1780 ....... +_______________ Meeker ........ 3 Peggy Meeker ........ 3 Sally Meeker Nancy Pascal [email protected] > [Original Message] > From: Branches & Lil' Twigs <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 12/24/2004 3:35:52 AM > Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] GREEN(E), RI, NJ, VA, PA, MD, OH > > If anyone has connected to the following, I would be tremendously grateful for any help you can offer. > > Benjamin GREENE, b. 10 Sep 1721, Warwick, Providence Co, RI (now Kent Co), d. ?, OH.m. Freelove TILLINGHAST, Abt 1731, Warwick, Providence Co, RI (now Kent Co), d. Abt 1817, OH. > > Parents of Benjamin: John GREENE, b. 30 Sep 1685, Warwick, Providence Co, RI (now Kent Co), d. 3 Dec 1757, Warwick, Kent Co, RI.Mary Increase ALLEN, b. 29 May 1688, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, d. 10 Apr 1731 > > Parents of Freelove: Samuel TILLINGHAST, b. 5 Nov 1711, RI, d. 28 Jun 1787, RI.Deborah GREENE, b. Abt 1712, Newport, Rhode Island Co, RI (now Newport Co), d. 25 Dec 1756, East Greenwich, Kent Co, RI. > > Benjamin is believed to have migrated from Rhode Island, to Sussex Co, NJ, then into Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and into Ohio. > > Thank you. > > Ken

If anyone has connected to the following, I would be tremendously grateful for any help you can offer. Benjamin GREENE, b. 10 Sep 1721, Warwick, Providence Co, RI (now Kent Co), d. ?, OH.m. Freelove TILLINGHAST, Abt 1731, Warwick, Providence Co, RI (now Kent Co), d. Abt 1817, OH. Parents of Benjamin: John GREENE, b. 30 Sep 1685, Warwick, Providence Co, RI (now Kent Co), d. 3 Dec 1757, Warwick, Kent Co, RI.Mary Increase ALLEN, b. 29 May 1688, Dartmouth, Bristol Co, MA, d. 10 Apr 1731 Parents of Freelove: Samuel TILLINGHAST, b. 5 Nov 1711, RI, d. 28 Jun 1787, RI.Deborah GREENE, b. Abt 1712, Newport, Rhode Island Co, RI (now Newport Co), d. 25 Dec 1756, East Greenwich, Kent Co, RI. Benjamin is believed to have migrated from Rhode Island, to Sussex Co, NJ, then into Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and into Ohio. Thank you. Ken

Does anyone have information on Courtright's Fort in Montague. I have found reference to this fort in various Revolutionary Pension Records and was wondering how it got its name. Thank you for your time. Patrice Houck Schadt

Joe Klett ([email protected]) writes: Dear List Members: We have recently posted a large number of finding aids to the State Archives' website. In addition to guides linked from our catalog pages (see below), we have also posted our guide "Using the Records of the East and West Jersey Proprietors." The direct link to this pdf is: http://www.njarchives.org/links/pdf/proprietors.pdf Selected collection guides are now available online for seven catalog query pages listed below. Finding aids range from simple box or reels lists to detailed guides containing content notes, institutional histories and item-level inventories. Direct links to several guides of particular genealogical value (i.e., containing name lists and/or item-level descriptions) are included at the end. Please feel free to forward or post this information to any relevant historical or genealogical lists or sites. Special thanks to Veronica Calder and Lois Bredlow of the State Archives staff for their continued work on html mark-up. With best wishes for a joyous holiday season, Joseph R. Klett Chief of Archives Non-Governmental Records - Railroad Company Records: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/prailroa.html Department of Agriculture and related agencies: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/seagricu.html Department of Defense - Adjutant General's Office and related agencies: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/sedefen1.html Department of Defense - Colonial Wars and Revolutionary War: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/sedefen2.html Department of Defense - Twentieth-Century Conflicts: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/sedefen6.html Department of Defense - New Jersey Militia and New Jersey Rifle Corps: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/sedefen7.html Department of Defense - New Jersey National Guard: http://www.njarchives.org/links/webcat/queries/sedefen8.html Guides containing name lists and/or item-level descriptions include: Manuscripts and Correspondence Relating to Colonial Wars, 1639-1903: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea0001.html Commission and Appointment Certificates, 1745-1901: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea0002.html New Jersey Home for Disabled Soldiers / Case Files [Incomplete], ca. 1866-1920s: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sinsh001.html Revolutionary War / Records of Commissioners of Forfeited Estates, 1777-1795: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea1006.html Revolutionary War / Loyalist Manuscripts, 1776-1783: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea1009.html Revolutionary War / Loyalist Muster Rolls, ca. 1777-1783: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea1011.html Spanish-American War / Pension Claim Files, 1916-1930: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea5010.html World War I / Information Cards and Photographs of New Jersey Men Who Died in Service, 1917-1918: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea7002.html Soldiers' Bonus Correspondence [incomplete], ca. 1921-1938: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdea7003.html New Jersey National Guard / Officers' Descriptive Cards, 1909-1917: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdeng006.html New Jersey National Guard / Records Relating to Distinguished Service Medal and Medal of Honor Recipients, 1925-1939: http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sdeng015.html --- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.818 / Virus Database: 556 - Release Date: 12/17/2004

I would like to thank everyone who responded to my query on the “Educational Requirements for a Doctor in the 1800's.” Everyone that responded was extremely helpful. Thank you, it is very much appreciated, Frank

I show that Mary Spangenburg married Henry BEEMER. Perhaps it was John Henry BEEMER. I list my source as: Obit -Henry Beemer, Newton Twp., Luzerne Co., PA (Vol. C p. 549) I only show his father as John b circa 1750. Nancy Pascal [email protected] > [Original Message] > From: Elinor Perlich <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 12/17/2004 2:32:28 AM > Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Beemer data > > Has anyone succeeded in finding data to fill in some of there blanks? > There are several of us searching for the father of John Beemer who married > Mary Spangenburg.. > Elinor Perlich > > X-Message: #2 > Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:51:26 -0700 > From: Leslie Post <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [ Beemer family ] > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed > > The following is from the BEEMER family 1690 --1976 compiled 1936 > by William C. Beemer , 1863 --1954 > with additions by his grandson , William C. Beemer ( my copy of 64 > pages come the Sussex Co. Library , NJ ) > > " On the original John we said he had five sons and we could account > for only three , we now beleive the above Peter > was one of the missing two because we discover that a Peter Beemerwas > one of the early settlers in the Coleville > neighborhood . This Petermarried Fannie ( surname unknown ) and they > had a family of twelve children . One of the > descendants of this Peter was D. Cortright Beemer , who married > Hannah Rolison and died Feb 2 , 1894. And , > among the descendants we believethere were also , Amos , John , > Peter Jr. , and Evi . William D. Beemer who > we believe married ---- Rutan and ---- Beemer who married ---- > Carpentier and among the children of this latter > union is : > > Warren Beemer > Living in Unionville , NY " > > The above is quoted from page # 10 of the above Beemer Family > 1690 -- 1976 ........ > > The original settler as belived to be William Beemer , who came to > Sussex Co. ( NJ ) in about 1690 with two sons > John and Henry -------- John Beemer had five sons , names of > three of which are as per the following -- > William 2nd > Henry married Sarah ---- > John a Revolutionary War soldier ( this last > from page # 1 ) > [and also Peter from page # 10 as a fourth son ] > > I hope this of some help to you ----- regards -- Leslie >

There is a book titled, "The Sussex County Alms House" compiled by Phyllis M & R. John Stanaback, 1990. It records that in March of 1832 a house and land were purchased from John D. and Mary Struble in Frankford Township at a cost of $30.00 an acre for a total amount of $10,017.80. The stone farmhouse on the property was built by an Augusta tavern keeper, Abram Bray. The Almshouse was occupied in the spring of 1833, and the Freeholders announced in the newspapers that the paupers of Walpeck, Sandyston and Montague would be admitted April 15, those of Stillwater and Wantage on the 16th, Green and Hardyston on the 17th, Byram and Newton on the 18th, Vernon and Frankford on the 19th, and the announcement added, "All must be thoroughly washed and cleansed from dirt, filth and vermin." Records indicate that for more than a century entire families, women with one or more children, along with elderly men and women were housed at the Poor House - in some instances for a few days, while many stayed for years. Separate quarters were provided for men and women. They received plain but wholesome food, sufficient clothing and clean sleeping accommodations. In return they were required to do such work as they were physically able to do, which could include farm work, working in the slate quarry, or saw mill. At the turn of the century school was held on the top floor. From 1833 until 1900 the dead were either taken by their families or buried in the "cemetery attached to the Institution," which is a potters field with unmarked graves. From 1900 until 1955 they were buried in the cemetery across the street with graves. The book shows admissions, births, deaths, etc at the Alms House. It can be found at the Sussex County Historical Society Library in Newton and likely other libraries in the area. Annette Ely Schaumann

From my research, people who provided "medical care" in the losest form could be called "Doctors" or "Doc" in the 1700's and 1800's. "In 1796, Dr. Hahnemann founded the first homeopathic school of medicine, which was located in Philadelphia. During the 1800's, homeopathic physicians, as well as allopaths and many other types of healers, flourished in many countries including the United States." _http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/15_1.html#3_ (http://www.naturalhealthschool.com/15_1.html#3) According to modern homeopathic testimony, when as a group the homeopathic doctors submitted themselves to the American Medical Association for guidance, homeopaths went into disrepute except for chiropractors. From the AMA: "In the early 1840s most doctors learned through apprenticeships, and many did not attend medical school. Anyone could work as a doctor, with or without a medical license. In 1845 New York physician Nathan Davis introduced a resolution to the New York Medical Society calling for American physicians to establish a nationwide professional association to help regulate the practice of medicine. In May 1847 about 250 delegates from across the country gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and created the American Medical Association. The organization’s primary tasks were to raise ethical standards in the medical field, establish ways to disseminate information to members and the public, and create national standards for medical education. In 1858 the AMA created the Committee on Ethics, now called the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs, to write and implement an ethics code for American medical professionals. Davis served as president of the AMA from 1864 to 1865 and became the first editor of JAMA in 1883. The AMA incorporated in 1897." _http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761567010/American_Medical_Association.html_ (http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761567010/American_Medical_Association.html) Frank's question puts me in mind of a couple memories that I have related to health-care in the very early 1900's, especially regarding females in the medical field. My Dad's aunt--my G-Aunt-- was a nurse and midwife who after being born and raised in the Andover Mine area of Sussex County, became well-known for her maternity home in the Wharton, New Jersey area from 1907-1940. Her maternity home on S. Main Street was well known locally for it's advanced approach to taking care of new mothers and their babies. So it would be no surprise that when my Dad had his head gashed in, his mother, the midwife's sister, took him to a female doctor. This would have been ca. 1912. Many years later, in telling me and my brother the story, Dad said that after the female doctor had stitched up his head-wound, he started feeling sicker to his stomach than he had ever felt in his life. He related how he sat down on a curb, feeling nauseated and dizzy, holding his hand to his head-wound. His mother took him to a local male doctor who told her that if she had waited, Dad would have died. Dad vividly remembered the male doctor splitting open the stitches and stuffing cotton gauze into the wound to soak up the puss. He was relating this story to his young children in the 1950's, and it was very obviously a vivid memory to him. Our family, obviously, never lost faith in the efficacy of females in the medical profesion; not only did Mama Linnie Carpenter provide a thriving midwife service (with a local doctor brought in for more serious cases) but but her niece would have three daughters who would in one way or another work in the medical field, one of whom is a Master-degreed nurse. Relative to female doctors at least, when I was a young adolescent I read the story about Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor in America. Her dates of birth and death were 1821-1910. She was born and died in England. But in 1847 or 1848--when she was 27 years old-- Elizabeth Blackwell was accepted at only one medical school: Medical Institution of Geneva College, New York . She was the sister of Emily Blackwell (also one of the first women doctors). Elizabeth Backwell: · 1849 Granted medical degree; entered La Maternite in Paris, France · 1850 Studied at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London · 1854 Founded New York Dispensary for Poor Women and Children · 1857 Founded New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children · 1861 Organized U.S. Sanitary Aid Commission · 1868 Founded Women's Medical College · 1910 Died in England _http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/whm/bio/blackwell_e.htm_ (http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/whm/bio/blackwell_e.htm) This confirms my G-Aunt's experience as well as the experience of other women involved in medicine: because of choice or necessity, they were vastly involved in medicine for the benefit of indigent families, especially women and children. A contemporary of Elizabeth Blackwell was Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), a English hospital reformer. Elizabeth Blackwell's father was "Samuel Blackwell, an abolitionist and a vociferous dissenter from the Church of England, believed that the future duties of all his children included the reform of society." _http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/whm/bio/blackwell_e.htm_ (http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/whm/bio/blackwell_e.htm) Not amazing, even after receiving her medical degree in America, when attempting to practice medicine in American hospitals, she not only met with suspicion of male doctors but found that the male doctors' wives thought that she was either morally loose or insane. Though hospitals largely came and went, the hospital she founded is now vastly enlarged and renamed New York Infirmary-Strang Clinic, still operating on East 15th Street. By the time of her death in 1910, the number of female doctors in the United States had risen to over 7,000. At the time of Elizabeth Blackwell's death in 1910, Medical Education in the United States and Canada showed that three-fourths of North American medical schools were "inadequate." Kathleen >>Hello List, Could anyone tell me what the educational requirements were to become a doctor in the early 1800’s? I have an ancestor who was born in Sussex County, NJ in 1782 and did not leave there until sometime after 1830. Based on the 1850 census, this ancestor resided in Missouri where he identified himself as a “Doctor”. He did not leave New Jersey until after 1830, thus whatever education was required he most likely would have received in New Jersey. Does anyone know what schools were in existence in that area at that time and how one would go about obtaining any records that may still be available? Thanks so much for any help, Frank<<

Are there any officianados of this part of the County ??? I am seeking someone who can tell me what records might be available ??? ca. 1800 Jack Hanover,Pa

Has anyone succeeded in finding data to fill in some of there blanks? There are several of us searching for the father of John Beemer who married Mary Spangenburg.. Elinor Perlich X-Message: #2 Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 12:51:26 -0700 From: Leslie Post <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [ Beemer family ] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed The following is from the BEEMER family 1690 --1976 compiled 1936 by William C. Beemer , 1863 --1954 with additions by his grandson , William C. Beemer ( my copy of 64 pages come the Sussex Co. Library , NJ ) " On the original John we said he had five sons and we could account for only three , we now beleive the above Peter was one of the missing two because we discover that a Peter Beemerwas one of the early settlers in the Coleville neighborhood . This Petermarried Fannie ( surname unknown ) and they had a family of twelve children . One of the descendants of this Peter was D. Cortright Beemer , who married Hannah Rolison and died Feb 2 , 1894. And , among the descendants we believethere were also , Amos , John , Peter Jr. , and Evi . William D. Beemer who we believe married ---- Rutan and ---- Beemer who married ---- Carpentier and among the children of this latter union is : Warren Beemer Living in Unionville , NY " The above is quoted from page # 10 of the above Beemer Family 1690 -- 1976 ........ The original settler as belived to be William Beemer , who came to Sussex Co. ( NJ ) in about 1690 with two sons John and Henry -------- John Beemer had five sons , names of three of which are as per the following -- William 2nd Henry married Sarah ---- John a Revolutionary War soldier ( this last from page # 1 ) [and also Peter from page # 10 as a fourth son ] I hope this of some help to you ----- regards -- Leslie

Enter Sussex N.J. Poorhouse in your browser or go to www.poorhousestory.com Phyllis ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 1:20 PM Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Sussex County Poorhouse > In the 1840 census, one of my ancestors has "county poorhouse" next to his name (which goes a long way toward explaining why he has over 70 people in his household). Does anyone have any information on the poorhouse? > > Carol Ann >

In the 1840 census, one of my ancestors has "county poorhouse" next to his name (which goes a long way toward explaining why he has over 70 people in his household). Does anyone have any information on the poorhouse? Carol Ann

Hello List, Could anyone tell me what the educational requirements were to become a doctor in the early 1800’s? I have an ancestor who was born in Sussex County, NJ in 1782 and did not leave there until sometime after 1830. Based on the 1850 census, this ancestor resided in Missouri where he identified himself as a “Doctor”. He did not leave New Jersey until after 1830, thus whatever education was required he most likely would have received in New Jersey. Does anyone know what schools were in existence in that area at that time and how one would go about obtaining any records that may still be available? Thanks so much for any help, Frank

Friends, family, fellow travelers...... With the hopes and wishes of the holiday season upon us I pause and reflect on the joys that our searches have brought upon us all. While some have had their heartstrings pulled with the closing of a chapter to our family trees, and others have had the joy of announcing a new chapter starting. We all find heartfelt joy in the myriad of ways that we support each other in our endeavors to fill in the blanks. With each page we turn we not only are reporting our info but remember to also glean anything else off the pages of history that will be a help. At times reading the lists I never see something about my branch then, in the words of Emeril "Bam!" a date, a place, a book appears. Thanks to all of you who enjoy the hunt and share with the rest of us. And know that as I continue to search I will do the same. May this time of spiritual renewal bring you the wishes you so richly deserve, May you find that missing picture with names and dates, may you find that long sought after document. May the politicians realize we are just trying to find our roots and not trying to steal identities. May that little bit of extra info be the piece that mends fences and that someone is there to enjoy and read your tome and go WOW we really were a cool family. So with what ever religion you follow or don't, may you find inner peace and joy in this time of reflection on the coming of the new year. Respectfully Keith W Brown

Can anyone shed some light on the family of Barton BLOOM and wife, Rachel? Barton was born April 1837; Rachel was born Jan. 1839. In the 1900 census, they were residing in Vernon Twp. and son, Clark BLOOM was living with them. Barton died in 1905 and was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Orange Co., NY. Can anyone help with parentage of both Barton and wife, Rachel? Marriage date? Names of their other children? When did Rachel die? Where is she buried? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks. Mona, Richmond, IN