I am tearing my hair out trying to find information about Hannah/Annie Morgan, b. 1853 whose parents were Jacob & Sarah Morgan. I have this from the marriage record of Hannah Morgan and Cornelius Hamler who were married in Starport, Sussex Co., NJ in 1872. The Morgan family is who I am interested in right now. (I am always interested in the Hamler family!) Jacob and Sarah were married in 1850 in Somerset Co., NJ. In the Census of 1860, I can not find "the right" Jacob, Sarah or Hannah living together or apart (if one or both parents were deceased by then). Sarah might be living with a lady called Caroline Bullock, first with George Bullock, Caroline's husband in 1860, and then in 1880, it's Caroline and Sarah living together without anyone else. This is in Burlington Co., NJ Census. I am still not sure if this is the right widowed Sarah Morgan even though her age is very close to the right age (b. 1825-1832). If this is the right Sarah Morgan, then why isn't Hannah/Annie Morgan living with them??? In 1860, Annie would be only 7 years old. Any hints to find the right Hannah/Annie Morgan and parents Jacob and Sarah Morgan? I am really thinking that Jacob was deceased by the Census of 1860 but all these "Morgans" are just too much to deal with! Thanks a lot! Kathleen

Amanda SHIMER (1828-1912) is noted in 1910 census as a resident of 3-WD Middletown, Orange Co., NY. Born in Wantage Twp., Sussex Co., NJ, she was the daughter of Isaac TOMPKINS and Malinda GIVEANS. She first married Coe DECKER (1827-1871). At some point in time she married Mr. SHIMER. She was widowed again by 1910. And died 3 May 1912 in Wantage Twp., Sussex Co., NJ. I do not know the given name of Mr. SHIMER. Can someone help me? She had three children but by 1910, none were living. I cannot find her in the 1900 Census. In the 1910 census, her given name is "Manda." I would appreciate any information that is available. Thank you. Mona Hylton, Richmond, IN

"Harvey Snover was released from jail on Friday after one day's tenancy, on conditions imposed by Police Justice Hallock. If Harvey stay on the water wagon he stays out of jail; if he does not stay on the wagon punishment is certain." "Mrs. Frank M. Avery and daughter Marion have returned to their winter home in Brooklyn, after spending the full season at their summer home in Sparta. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Avery will occupy the Sparta home during the winter months." "Monday morning masons began laying the foundation for a barn on the farm of Levi H. Morris, in Hampton township to replace one burned on October 10. John Thompson and Son, of Tranquility, are the contractors, and the new structure will cost about $7,000. The main building will be 34 X 144 feet, with a horse barn 34 X 48 feet." "The human economy is not to be trifled with. Persons have died from paring corns too closely, wearing tight shoes, ingrowing nails, and other minor troubles. The latest, however, is the death of Benjamin F. Christie, aged 54, of Hackensack, NJ, from blood poisoning, caused by pulling a hair out of his nose, which caused blood to flow and a scab formed. He picked the scab, and was dead in less than a week, despite efforts of physicians to save his life." A special meeting of Presbytery is called for November 4, at Belvidere, to dismiss Rev. Mr. Merrit from the pastorate of the Oxford Church and receive Re. M. Welter, of Portland, to the Delaware and Knowlton Church. Also to dismiss Rev. Mr. Robinson from the pastorate of the Hazen Church." " 'Joe' Long, an employee of Snyder & Co., contractors for the Stanhope Newton macadam road, stabbed 'Mike' Norris, a fellow countryman, during an encounter Saturday night, and is in the county jail. The wound is in the back and not serious. It is generally believe that Long acted in self-defense, when Norris tried to choke him, and officers are seeking the wounded man, who was the aggressor." "Abram Skinner, over three score and ten in the matter of years, and a farmer at Kenvil, Morris County, sustained a stroke of paralysis, on October 28, while working in the field. He left his home at 3 p.m. and not returning at sunset was sought by his family, who took him to the dwelling where he died at 6:30 o'clock. He leaves a widow and two sons, Charles Skinner, of Kenvil, and Frank Skinner, of Branchville."

"The promise of another bridge controversy was ended on Monday, when Owen J. Little was awarded the contract to build a bridge at Franklin Furnace. At the sale, on October 23, the contract was given to L. S. Colby & Co., who bid $1,150, while Mr. Little's bid was $779. The difference in prices was given a newspaper airing, and as a result, Colby & Co., refused to sign the contract. Hence Mr. Little was called upon by the committee to make good on his letter and bid. Mr. Little has built several bridges in the county, but the committee thought his bid was too low to furnish proper material." Mona

DIED "BROSS--Sept. 23, at the home of his son, George W. Bross, in Middletown, Oliver L. Bross, aged 82 years, 9 months and 6 days; formerly of Coleville. Veteran First N. J. Cavalry." "HEDDEN--Sept. 23, in Andover Township, Clarence W., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hedden, aged 3 months. This little one, so young and fair, Called hence to early doom. Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise could bloom." Mona

"Francis Walling, a well known farmer, died at his residence near Vernon, Thursday, November 17. He had been sick with pneumonia for three weeks and was seventy-five years of age at the time of his death. He married some years ago Maggie Peacock, formerly of Hardyston township, who survives him. He is also survived by two sisters and one aunt. Mrs. Margaret Slaughter, of Goshen, NY, Mrs. Mary Wyatt, of Jersey City, and Mrs. Amanda Shymer, of Middletown, NY. He was the son of the late Vincent Perry and Christian Walling. He had lived on his farm all his life and was an upright and conscientious citizen. The funeral services were held Monday at his late residence at 11 o'clock. The clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Vernon officiated at the ceremony. Interment at Warwick cemetery.

LAFAYETTE "Miss Abbie Giveans, who left her home in Sussex and came to that of her sister, Mrs. R. J. Blauvelt, in September last, owing to her failing health, passed away on Friday last. Miss Giveans has been a life long resident of the county and one of a large family of brothers and sisters, eight of whom survive, four brothers and four sisters. A private funeral service was held at the home on Monday noon, conducted by Rev. E. E. Loux, of the Sussex Baptist Church. The remains were then taken to the Papakating cemetery at Sussex for burial." Same issue: "After several months illness, following an attack of paralysis, Miss Abigail Giveans, of Sussex, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Richard J. Blauvelt, at Lafayette, on Friday of last week, aged about fifty years. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Samuel S., of Bay St. Louis; Miss Christopher of Amity, NY; Bowdewine, of Port Jervis; Isadore, of Newton; Mrs. Hannah Couse, of Hamburg; Mrs. Margaret Potter of Branchville; Mrs. Emba Fisher of Pittsburg, Pa. and Mrs. Blauvelt. Funeral services were held on Monday from the Blauvelt home, interment being made in the Deckertown Union Cemetery of Sussex." Hope this is helpful to someone. Mona

Thanks, Mona, for the great obituaries! I always keep my eyes peeled for Sussex & Morris County Obits. You are doing such a great service! My Grandfather, Cornelius Hamler, had "mystery children" by his first wife Hannah ("Annie") (Morgan) Hamler. She was deceased by the 1900 Census and when her child, Harry, died in 1888--information given me by a Rooter-- the newspaper article said that relatives feared for her life, so desperate was her grief. There is a family story that when the mother died, the remaining children went to live with relatives in Pennsylvania. I have no other names but the deceased Harry. And I am not too sure whose relatives the children went to live with, Cornelius's or Hannah's (Anna's). It seems like Cornelius spent some times in a New Jersey prison for a felony between the Census of 1880 and when he publically had his citizenship as a citizen of New Jersey restored to him in 1889. In the Census of 1900 (Sussex Co.), Cornelius was listed as "living alone, a widower." In 1902 he married my Grandmother Augusta ("Gussie") Carpenter who was from Morris County. My deceased father (John) Kenneth Hamler was born in 1908 Morris County. Five years later, the 63 year old Cornelius died in Newton, Sussex Co. Does anyone have any ideas about how to pursue these mysteries? Hannah Morgan was born in 1853 in NJ. Her parents were married in Somerset Co., NJ in 1850. Couldn't find her father Jacob Morgan at all by 1860. I am not sure about her mother, Sarah Reed Morgan; there was a Sarah Morgan in a New York Census who was born around the time that Sarah was born (1832) but her name is a common name. How do I make sense of this family??? How do I find my father's step-siblings in Pennsylvania? Where is Hannah buried? She is not buried next to her husband in Newton Cemetery. Many thanks, and thanks again for the person who found my Dad's step-brother Harry Hamler in an obituary, dying at the age of five. Just keep pouring on those obituaries! What a blessing! Kathleen

DIED.--"Suddenly, at his residence in Stillwater Twp. on the 11th inst., Crinis Bloom, aged 65 years, 4 months and 27 days. Mr. Bloom arose on the morning of his death in usual health. In the early part of the day while sitting in his house, no one being present but his wife, he was seized with coughing, fell from his chair and expired. 'What is your life? it is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.'" If anyone connects with this family, I would enjoy sharing information. Thanks Mona, Richmond, IN

Amen & Amen. Thanks for the great news! Kathleen In a message dated 9/23/04 4:12:11 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Many THANKS to everyone for their prayers. We survived hurricane Frances. Life was finally getting back to normal. I just got my phone and email back last night. Now, here we go again. But, God is good! Ken & Nancy Pascal [email protected]

Many THANKS to everyone for their prayers. We survived hurricane Frances. Life was finally getting back to normal. I just got my phone and email back last night. Now, here we go again. But, God is good! Ken & Nancy Pascal [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: To: [email protected] Sent: 9/10/2004 1:28:12 PM Subject: Re: [NJSUSSEX-L] Prayers Nancy, Have been thinking about you since your email and am wondering if you are okay? Power yet? Nancy Parr in NJ

Thank you , Mona, for these wonderful posts. Linda -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 9:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Interest: Newton Cemetery, from Sussex Register, 20 June 1872 issue "The NEWTON CEMETERY--One of the most attractive resorts in this vicinity on Sundays appears to be the Newton Cemetery. This is not to be wondered at, for under the careful superintendence of Mr. Charles Stickles, the grounds are kept in an extremely neat condition, and with the care and taste bestowed on individual lots, the place is a perfect scene of beauty. A number of handsome monuments are in position, and others are being added. It was not until after a long and tedious delay that this much needed want of the community was supplied. For a number of years it was conceded by every body that the old Cemetery was full, and that a new burial place must be obtained; but the result, like a great many others things, was only talk. Finally a Company was organized, a tract of land purchased of the late Capt. Aaron Peck, and laid out into drives, walks, lots, etc. At first it seemed as if the enterprise would be a failure, but time has proved otherwise. Some of the stockholders, feeling a little shy of it, let their stock pass into the hands of Dr. Franklin Smith, who, we believe, now owns the great part of it. The Cemetery contains 20 acres of land, admirably adapted to the purpose--being within the limits of the town, and yet sufficiently retired for its purposes. The entrance is through a fine grove of forest trees, and the part laid out is ornamented with thrifty evergreens, maples, willows,etc. The first interment was made in August, 1867--the remains of Joseph Linn. The Cemetery is not yet five years old, and the number of interments is about 340--a large majority of which were re-interments from other places. The town may well be proud of its Cemetery, and we doubt if there is as fine a one in any place of its size in the United States. From present appearances it will not be many years before the grounds will have to be enlarged, as the lots are being rapidly disposed of to those who desire a permanent resting-place for deceased friends." Mona, Richmond, IN

"Thomas R. Stanton died on Sunday night from dropsy of the heart. Mr. Stanton kept a store in the building adjoining this office, and though totally blind, walked about town as safely and almost as briskly as persons with good eyesight. He was of a sociable disposition, and had a goodly circle of friendly associates. He leaves a widow and infant son." Mona, Richmond, IN

"Henry Griggs died suddenly, on Saturday, at his home in Hampton township, after a week's illness. Mrs. Griggs was an enterprising, hard-working farmer; a gentleman of intelligence and force, who formed his own opinions, and was not afraid to act upon them. The Golden Rule seemed to be the motto of his life, and he was governed by it, even when to his own apparent disadvantage. The world is the better for having such men live in it. The deceased leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter, the latter the wife of James Roof."

"LILLIAN E. ROOF Following a prolonged illness of many months, during which every attention was given by her affectionate children, medical attendance and graduate nurse service both day and night, Mrs. Lillian E. Roof departed this life July 29th, 1931, at her home 14 Halsted Street, Newton, in the 69th year of her age. She was a daughter of Henry and Harriet Crabtree Griggs, who was a brother of the late Governor John W. Griggs, and was born in Hampton township. She was an attendant of the Newton High School of which she was a graduate. 1886 she was wedded to James Roof. The wedding ceremony was performed at the home of her parents and was largely attended, being recognized as one of the more important social events of the year of that community. At the time of the marriage, James Roof was a member of the firm of Messrs. Roof Brothers, leading merchants of Newton, the senior member being Mr. John N. Roof, for a long term of years and still a resident of California. During all their wedded life Mr. and Mrs. Roof resided in their well appointed home on Halsted Street, where Mr. Roof died after a brief illness a number of years ago. Mrs. Roof was a member of the Newton Presbyterian church, of which her son, Mr. J. Russell is a member of the Board of Trustees and also of the choir. Mrs. Roof is survived by hr son, J. Russell, her daughter, Miss Helen Griggs Roof, and her brother, Mr. Harry E. Griggs, cashier of the Netcong National Bank. The funeral services were observed at her late home Saturday afternoon, and in the absence of her pastor, Rev. C. W. Rouse, D. D., were conducted by Rev. E. E. Hoffman, of Baleville, a dear friend of the family. The attendance was very large, including many friends from Florida, N. Y., where Miss Helen Roof was for a period a successful teacher in the Florida High School. There was a wonderful display of rare and beautiful flowers. 'Some Day the Silver Chord will Break' was touchingly, rendered by Mrs. Millard Goldsmith. The bearers were nephews of Mrs. Roof: John W. Griggs, Leavitt Griggs, Paul Griggs and Clinton Griggs. The interment was in the Roof burial plot in the Newton Cemetery." Mona

"The NEWTON CEMETERY--One of the most attractive resorts in this vicinity on Sundays appears to be the Newton Cemetery. This is not to be wondered at, for under the careful superintendence of Mr. Charles Stickles, the grounds are kept in an extremely neat condition, and with the care and taste bestowed on individual lots, the place is a perfect scene of beauty. A number of handsome monuments are in position, and others are being added. It was not until after a long and tedious delay that this much needed want of the community was supplied. For a number of years it was conceded by every body that the old Cemetery was full, and that a new burial place must be obtained; but the result, like a great many others things, was only talk. Finally a Company was organized, a tract of land purchased of the late Capt. Aaron Peck, and laid out into drives, walks, lots, etc. At first it seemed as if the enterprise would be a failure, but time has proved otherwise. Some of the stockholders, feeling a little shy of it, let their stock pass into the hands of Dr. Franklin Smith, who, we believe, now owns the great part of it. The Cemetery contains 20 acres of land, admirably adapted to the purpose--being within the limits of the town, and yet sufficiently retired for its purposes. The entrance is through a fine grove of forest trees, and the part laid out is ornamented with thrifty evergreens, maples, willows,etc. The first interment was made in August, 1867--the remains of Joseph Linn. The Cemetery is not yet five years old, and the number of interments is about 340--a large majority of which were re-interments from other places. The town may well be proud of its Cemetery, and we doubt if there is as fine a one in any place of its size in the United States. From present appearances it will not be many years before the grounds will have to be enlarged, as the lots are being rapidly disposed of to those who desire a permanent resting-place for deceased friends." Mona, Richmond, IN

"Little Emma, daughter of Howard Little, wrote a childlike note to President Cleveland a few days ago, asking for his autograph, and by return mail received a letter from the Executive Mansion, enclosing a handsome card being the genuine signature of his Excellency. The card is highly prized by the little girl, and is shown with much pride to her companions." Mona, Richmond, IN

"Death of Rev. A. M. Harris. Rev. Abram M. Harris, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Port Morris died there Tuesday, January 19, aged 69 years. He had been a member of the Newark Conference for many years, having entered the ministry in 1866, his first appointment being at Stockholm, and he had served other pastorates in this county. He was closing his fourth year at Port Morris. Mr. Harris had been continuously in ministerial work since his first pastorate, excepting during the Civil War, when he was at the front serving his country. Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter and one brother. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Rockaway." NOTE: His wife was Sarah E. GARDNER (1846-1931), daughter of Charles R. GARDNER and Harriet CRABTREE. Mona, Richmond, IN

"WARREN TRUSDELL DIES. Native of Vernon Who Reached Position of Affluence Passes Away in Newark. (Vernon correspondence.) Warren N. Trusdell, a native of Vernon Township, and owner of the beautiful country estate, 'Willow Tree Farm,' in Vernon, died at his home in Newark last Friday. His death was due to infirmities of age. He had been in poor health for a considerable period. He had accumulated a large fortune and was noted for his many (can't read the word.) He delighted most in being at his country home in Vernon. He remodeled and beautified it about ten years ago to enjoy as a resting place in his advanced age, it having been the family homestead and his birthplace." Hope someone finds this helpful. Mona, Richmond, IN

"Jesse TRUSDELL, a well-known resident of this county, died at his home in Stockholm, on April 10th, at the age of nearly 90 years. He was born in Vernon township, July 13, 1804, where he grew to manhood and followed the occupation of farming until 1860, when he moved to Stockholm. His later days have been spent in peaceful retirement. He was married three times. His first wife was Miss Jane Giveans, of Vernon, who died March 17th, 1856, and was buried at Vernon. By his marriage with Miss Giveans he had thirteen children, eleven of whom grew to manhood and are still living: viz, John G., a lawyer and District Judge in Newark; Barnard H., a retired lawyer of Amboy, Ill., who now resides at Warwick, NY; Samuel G., a wholesale dealer in teas, coffees and spices, in New York City; Abram K., a practicing lawyer, at Dixon, Ill; Warren N., a real estate agent of Newark, NJ; George R., a dentist at Hancock, NY; Christiana J., wife of Harrison DeKay, of Denver, Col.; Elizabeth, wife of James T. Wisner, of Warwick, NY; Lucretia, wife of George Brink of Warwick, NY; Amanda H., wife of John Sayer, of Warwick, NY: and Lawrence, wife of W. H. DeGraw, of Union Hill, NJ. He had no children by his second and third marriages. His last wife survives him. For seventy years he had been a devoted member of the M. E. Church. His remains were to have been taken to Vernon for interment on Thursday, but the impassable condition of the roads required a postponement of the funeral until Saturday." I hope that this helps someone. And I would be interested in exchanging info with them as I am related to the GIVEANS family. Mona, Richmond, IN