I need the exact date of the marriage of Abraham HARRIS (son of James and Eveline HARRIS) and Sarah E. GARDNER (daughter of Harriet CRABTREE and Charles GARDNER). The record I have from Trenton is ink smeared but the year of 1869 is legible--I just don't know the month or the day. It took place in Newton, Sussex Co., NJ. Any help here would be appreciated. Perhaps a newspaper article of the marriage? Thank you. Mona in Richmond, IN

From Chambers "Early Germans of New Jersey", page 186 - 187 Conrad Honness, Janes Hance, and Lawrence Hann, of Pleasant Grove, Peter LANCE, and his son John, o f Little Brook, and Samuel Stephens, his son Robert, and William Hance, of Stephensburgh, wwere all conspicuous members of the congreagateon of that day> Conrad Honnes, of Pleasant Grove, Peter Lance of Little Brook, and Samuel Steward, were probably chosen member of the first session. James Hance was elected elder about 181; JOHN LANCE was a member of session in 1826 and John LINDABERRY in 1827. If anyone knows any more on who the LANCE people were I would be very helpful. I think I do but i need more poof to pin them down. Laurence

On page 171 of Marriage Records of Hunterdon Co. 1800- 1870 Deats, there is a listing of approximately 33 marriages to my LANCE line. So far I have identified the parents of 11 of these people,which means I have yet to identify 22 marriages and famalies. If anyone recognizes the following marriages and names I would very much like to share what I have. 1. Andrew Lance m Mary Wardrick, June 22, 1825 2. Alfred Lance m Amanda Butler, Aug 14, 1852 3. Amy Lance m Jesse Castner, Sept 27, 1845 4. Catherine Lance m James Nutter, Geb 9, 1847 5. Catherine Lance m Thomas Wagner, July 1, 1837 6. Elizabeth Ann Lance m William Reaves, Oct 6, 1852 7. Elisabeth Lance m Charles Covert, July 27, 1864 8. Elizabeth Lance m Nieam Covert, July 27, 1861 9. Evaboth Lance m John Walton, Oct 21, 1810 10. Hannah Lance m George Creveling, Oct 14, 1843 11. Isaac Lance m Anna Rockafellow, Dec 29, 1800 12. Jacob Lance m Susan Garrison, Aug 12, 1846 13. Joanna Lance m Jacob Bryant, Feb 3, 1838 14. John B. Lance m Susan A. Smith, Aug 2, 1848 15. Margaret J. Lance m George Adir, May 26, 1866 16. Matilda Lance m Henry S. Beeman, March 8, 1860 17 Morris Lance m Nancy Cook, Sept 9, 1843 18. Peter Lance m Margaret Ann Hoffman, Nov 17, 1866 19. Sarah Lance m Thomas Fritts, Nov 24, 1842 20.Sarah Lance m William R. Prall, July 1, 1837 21.Sarah Lance m Abraham Vansicle, Aig 7, 1814 22.Susan Lance m William A. Jones, March 2, 1854 23. William Lance m Sarah Taylor, Jan 17, 1822 Many of my early LANCE people settled in German Valley, about 1739 and then to Scott's Mountain. At least part of the family then moved to the Blairstown and Walnut Valley. areas. Thank you. Laurence Lance Seattle Any help find marriages for these areas is very much appreciated.

Looking for Rebecca Prosser b. NJ 1771 and who married unkn Peter Lefler b. NJ 1774. They removed to Elmira,NY. Bob Lefler

On 19 August 1778 the Council of Safety of the State of New Jersey charged John Woortman (Wortman) with high treason, but I don't know which county he came from. There were about 5 men named John Wortman in New Jersey at that time. "My" John Wortman was charged with being the head of a party of Tories who had agreed to waylay and capture a party of men and carry them to Col. Butler and the Indians. That seems like a long way to take prisoners unless they went by boat. Bergen County, Sussex or Hunterdon seem the most likely. I've looked various places but have found nothing. Does anyone have any ideas? Charlene in Oregon

Try http://www.rootsweb.com/~canon/archives/misc-pettit.txt Good Luck! -----Original Message----- From: Marilyn Current [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 7:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Help sorting Pettits Maybe some can help me-- I have several Pettits in my database. Need help sortint them out, connecting them, and/or merging any duplicate ones: Jonathan Pettit, Sr. (b. 1721, Hunterdon, Sussex Co., NJ, d. bet. Oct 20, 1768-Feb 4, 1769, brother Nathan), m. Deborah Robins (brother William); I have 8 children for them, but the exact year of birth for only one- Isaac, b. 1753. Do you have these with more info?: Nathaniel, Jonathan Jr., Andrew, John, Isaac, Dinah, Elizabeth, William Was Jonathan a brother of Charles Pettit, (b. 1730 Hunterdon Co., NJ)? Charles m. Mary Smith, and was parent of Jemima Pettit (b. feb. 17, 1761, wife of John Biggar) Was Rachel Pettit (b. 1779, m. William Biggar)a daughter of Jonathan or Charles Pettit? Was John Pettit, who m. Catherine Buchner (b. abt. 1772, d/o Henry and Anna Buchner) a brother or cousin of Jemima and/or Rachel Pettit? Who were the parents of John Pettit, h/o Catherine Wilson (b. abt. 1782, d/o Jacob Willson & Margaret Buchner)? Alche Pettit, b. abt. 1787 in US, wife of Henry Dell, Sr. of Willoughby, Welland, Ont. - who were her parents and siblings? Who were the parents and siblings of Deborah Pettit, wife of Martin Buchner (he was b. abt 1785, Sussex Co., NJ)? Were Alche and Deborah sisters of Isaac Pettit, h/o Hannah Green (d/o Reuben Green)? Who were the parents of Elijah Pettit, (b. 1821, d. 1861), that m. Margaret Ann Vincent (b. 1821) (d/o Chloe Dell and Thomas Cummings Vincent)? Do you know the name of the Pettit who married Mary Jane Teal, b. June 8, 1829 in Ridgeway, Welland Co., Ont. Was he a brother of Elijah Pettit? thank you Marilyn Current

From "Old Sussex County Families" by Stickney. "Among the Huguenots who exiled themselves to America in 1660, were members of a family called Pettit. They originally settled near Newtown, LI. About 1742, six brothers; Jonathan, Amos, John Nathaniel, Isaac and Charles came to Sussex County, NJ. Jonathan Pettit settled in Hardwick; Amos in Brighton; John in Newton; Nathaniel in Newton; and Isaac and Charles in Newton. Isaac and Charles during the Revolutionary War were Royalist and moved to Canada." There are several pages of information. I do believe that the Sussex County Historical Society sells this book. Best, Bob Smith Port Murray, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Current" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 7:51 PM Subject: Help sorting Pettits > Maybe some can help me-- I have several Pettits in my database. > Need help sortint them out, connecting them, and/or merging any > duplicate ones: > > Jonathan Pettit, Sr. (b. 1721, Hunterdon, Sussex Co., NJ, d. bet. Oct 20, > 1768-Feb 4, 1769, brother Nathan), m. Deborah Robins (brother William); I > have 8 children for them, but the exact year of birth for only one- Isaac, > b. 1753. Do you have these with more info?: Nathaniel, Jonathan Jr., > Andrew, John, Isaac, Dinah, Elizabeth, William > > Was Jonathan a brother of Charles Pettit, (b. 1730 Hunterdon Co., NJ)? > Charles m. Mary Smith, and was parent of Jemima Pettit (b. feb. 17, 1761, > wife of John Biggar) > > Was Rachel Pettit (b. 1779, m. William Biggar)a daughter of Jonathan or > Charles Pettit? > > Was John Pettit, who m. Catherine Buchner (b. abt. 1772, d/o Henry and Anna > Buchner) a brother or cousin of Jemima and/or Rachel Pettit? > > Who were the parents of John Pettit, h/o Catherine Wilson (b. abt. 1782, d/o > Jacob Willson & Margaret Buchner)? > > Alche Pettit, b. abt. 1787 in US, wife of Henry Dell, Sr. of Willoughby, > Welland, Ont. - who were her parents and siblings? > > Who were the parents and siblings of Deborah Pettit, wife of Martin Buchner > (he was b. abt 1785, Sussex Co., NJ)? > > Were Alche and Deborah sisters of Isaac Pettit, h/o Hannah Green (d/o Reuben > Green)? > > Who were the parents of Elijah Pettit, (b. 1821, d. 1861), that m. Margaret > Ann Vincent (b. 1821) (d/o Chloe Dell and Thomas Cummings Vincent)? > > Do you know the name of the Pettit who married Mary Jane Teal, b. June 8, > 1829 in Ridgeway, Welland Co., Ont. Was he a brother of Elijah Pettit? > > > thank you > > Marilyn Current > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.716 / Virus Database: 472 - Release Date: 7/5/2004 >

Maybe some can help me-- I have several Pettits in my database. Need help sortint them out, connecting them, and/or merging any duplicate ones: Jonathan Pettit, Sr. (b. 1721, Hunterdon, Sussex Co., NJ, d. bet. Oct 20, 1768-Feb 4, 1769, brother Nathan), m. Deborah Robins (brother William); I have 8 children for them, but the exact year of birth for only one- Isaac, b. 1753. Do you have these with more info?: Nathaniel, Jonathan Jr., Andrew, John, Isaac, Dinah, Elizabeth, William Was Jonathan a brother of Charles Pettit, (b. 1730 Hunterdon Co., NJ)? Charles m. Mary Smith, and was parent of Jemima Pettit (b. feb. 17, 1761, wife of John Biggar) Was Rachel Pettit (b. 1779, m. William Biggar)a daughter of Jonathan or Charles Pettit? Was John Pettit, who m. Catherine Buchner (b. abt. 1772, d/o Henry and Anna Buchner) a brother or cousin of Jemima and/or Rachel Pettit? Who were the parents of John Pettit, h/o Catherine Wilson (b. abt. 1782, d/o Jacob Willson & Margaret Buchner)? Alche Pettit, b. abt. 1787 in US, wife of Henry Dell, Sr. of Willoughby, Welland, Ont. - who were her parents and siblings? Who were the parents and siblings of Deborah Pettit, wife of Martin Buchner (he was b. abt 1785, Sussex Co., NJ)? Were Alche and Deborah sisters of Isaac Pettit, h/o Hannah Green (d/o Reuben Green)? Who were the parents of Elijah Pettit, (b. 1821, d. 1861), that m. Margaret Ann Vincent (b. 1821) (d/o Chloe Dell and Thomas Cummings Vincent)? Do you know the name of the Pettit who married Mary Jane Teal, b. June 8, 1829 in Ridgeway, Welland Co., Ont. Was he a brother of Elijah Pettit? thank you Marilyn Current --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.716 / Virus Database: 472 - Release Date: 7/5/2004

Seek information about the life and ancestry of my great-great-grandmother Jane Todd Wilgus (1789-1851). In about 1822, she married Isaac Decker (1785/86-1836). By this marriage, she had six children, born between 1823 and 1832. Isaac Decker was previously married (in 1809 in Sussex County) to Hannah McCollum (1790-1820), and there were four children by that marriage, born between 1811 and 1819. Isaac and Hannah Decker and the first two of their children moved to Island Creek Township, Jefferson County, OH, where two more children were born and where Hannah died in 1820. The use of the name "Jane Todd Wilgus" implies that she may have had a marriage before her marriage to Isaac Decker. It is possible that this woman named Jane was born in Sussex County, NJ, Orange County, NY or Pike County, PA, near where Isaac Decker may have been born and/or raised, and it is possible that Isaac Decker returned to NJ, NY or PA to marry her. It is also possible that this woman named Jane was living in Jefferson, Harrison, or Guernsey County, OH when Isaac Decker met and married her. Recent research at the Harrison County Courthouse in Cadiz, OH lists two marriages of persons with names of interest to this query: Aug 5, 1831: James Todd and Mary Smith married. Nov. 15, 1827: George Todd and Jane Williamson married. Does anyone have information about this Jane Todd Wilgus or members of any Todd or Wilgus/Willgus family that might be related to her? Ronald Overton Decker, Chicago, IL

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 July 18, 1929 SPARTA Mr. and Mrs. Theodore ROOF have had a new Electric Frigidaire installed in their home. Miss Roberta LANTZ spent Friday and Saturday in Newton with her friend, Francs Ribble. Mr. and Mrs. John MASKER entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester KINNEY, of Sparta Junction last week. Miss Helen SMITH of Bergenfield, is spending the summer vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene SMITH. Mr. and Mrs. Henry REDNER have been spending a week at Bradley Beach with Mrs. Redner's grandmother, Mrs. A. MORTON. Mrs. Arthur EMERSON, of Lake Mohawk, is entertaining Mrs. Henry EMERSON, and daughter, of Park Avenue, New York City. Eugene HAMERIA, of West New York, spent Sunday with his wife and children who are summering at Forest cottage, Sparta Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. George GEBHARDT, and son, George, Jr., are spending the summer at Lake Mohawk and have their winter home in New York City. Ross WASHER has had a new Pyrofax gas stove installed in his home. Ross still continues to make improvements and will soon have everything complete from an automobile to a Frigidaire. He is sure a hustler. 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.

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 July 14, 1904 SPARTA Henry RICHARDS has painted the tenant house occupied by Amos BONKER near the depot. James B. TITMAN, who has been confined to the house by a long illness, is again able to be out, we are pleased to note. Malta, Samuel KAY's cat, whose abiding place is at the depot, is the mother of five kittens which are being admired by many people. Mrs. James BAYLES has added a large porch on two sides of her house near Mahola, and has named the place Fair View cottage. Thelda FOLK, the little daughter of Mrs. Bell FOLK, who has been an invalid a long time, has improved enough to walk about the village. Southerland MILLER, who has taken the position of organist at the Presbyterian Church for several summers, is at the Everett House for a short vacation. The steamer Alametcong now makes three trips between Woodport and Hopatcong station, thus people leaving Sparta at six o'clock in the morning can reach New York at nine o'clock. Sparta is short on borders at least one half this summer. It is believed the deficiency is caused by the attraction of the St. Louis Exposition. This time last year every hotel in the village was full. George WILLIAMS , who has been right-hand man for Dr. ANDRES for several years, has gone in business for himself. George runs a hack from the depot, and delivers goods for the National express company. ANDOVER G.Greer YOUNG is not spending part of his vacation with his father, Lewis S. YOUNG, who is superintendent of a large farm situated near the city of Boston. John R. SEELY, who for several years was the efficient station agent at the L & H depot, has secured a like position with a railroad company at Pen Argyl., Pa. He has not fully decided as to the time of the removal of his family to the place of his new field of labor. A pleasant party of about thirty friends and neighbors were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. G.S. JACOBSON on the spacious lawn of their country residence Tedmont, on the evening of July 4th . A select display of fireworks were witnessed, together with the ascension of some fine balloons. Before separating, the company grouped themselves about the porch with Mr. JACOBSON, who is an accomplished pianist, at the piano, rendered some national airs. All agreed to having spent a very pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson are entertaining friends from New York City and elsewhere. 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.

Posted to the Wayne roots board thought it needed to be passed on We received the following email today at the Wayne County Historical > Society. We've informed Julie that we don't know any present-day > descendants of any of these people but promised her that we'd pass it along > to the list. If you have a link to the album, contact Julie directly. > > > > From: "Julie Hancock" <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 1:26 PM > > Subject: Photograph Album > > > > > > > Hello: > > > > > > I have a photograph album containing photographs primarily taken in > > > Honesdale PA studios from 1865 to about 1900. It is a family album > > > featuring the John M. Wood,Hettie Wood, Fred Whitney and Family, > McKelvey > > , > > > Spencer Bullis family, and several others in which the handwriting is > such > > > that I cannot make out exactly who they are (one name stars with what > > > appears to be "Jodiere"? or something along those lines. Quite > > interesting > > > - I would like to find the families involved in case they would be > > > interested in reclaiming these photos. (roughly 60 it total) > > > > > > If you know of any listing of folks in Honesdale from 1860 to 1900 that > I > > > could reference - to figure out the other names - I would be grateful. > > > > > > The album was found in an antique store in Virginia and appears to have > > > belonged to a Alice Palmer Wood. > > > > > > Many thanks for any help you could provide. > > > > > > Julie Hancock > > > Vice President, Floyd County Virginia Historical Society > > > (540) 745-3648 > > Learn about Pike Co., Pa. http://pages.ivillage.com/lilykintner/

The Bell School a historical school house from the mid-1800s is now open every Sunday during July & August 1 to 4 pm.The structure was built in 1895 was purchased by Monroe Co. Historical Association 4 Apr 1964. The school is located in Stormville, Hamilton Twp. on Lower Cherry Valley Road. Admission is free, donations to the association are always welcome. Have fun Lily Learn about Pike Co., Pa. http://pages.ivillage.com/lilykintner/

MINISINK FORD, NY - The Upper Delaware Heritage Alliance (UDHA) will sponsor a picnic open to the public on Sunday, July 18, to conclude the annual Battle of Minisink commemoration at Sullivan County's Minisink Battleground Park on County Road 168 in Minisink Ford, NY. This year marks the 225th anniversary of the July 22, 1779 deadly skirmish between Mohawk warrior Joseph Brant's band of Loyalists and the local militias. The Navasing Long Rifles re-enactors welcome people to visit their encampment at the park all weekend to get a glimpse at the frontier lifestyle in the Upper Delaware Valley. Sunday's activities begin at 3 p.m. under the park pavilion with a historical presentation by Peter Osborne and Mary Curtis. At 4 p.m., the Sullivan County Historical Society and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host their traditional memorial service at the battle site's hilltop monument. George J. Fluhr, official historian for Pike County and Shohola Township, Pa., will deliver the keynote address. A picnic for participants will begin at approximately 5 p.m. at the pavilion. The UDHA will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, and beverages. Guests are asked to please bring side dishes and desserts to share. No reservations are needed. For further details on the Battle of Minisink program, call Allan Dampman at(845) 292-6609. For information on the UDHA picnic, call Edward Boyer at (845) 252-7224. Learn about Pike Co., Pa. http://pages.ivillage.com/lilykintner/

J.H. Sutton, of Monroe Corners, N.J., died Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock, at the age of 79 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by one brother, Dayton C. Sutton of Slate Hill, and one sister, Mrs. Anna L. Tibbits of Newark, N.J. The funeral will be held at his late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Source: The Middletown Times Press, November 28, 1917.

DECKERTOWN'S FIRST ELECTION A Republican is Elected President of the Village -- The Other Officers. The election in Deckertown yesterday, the first under its new charter, was quite an animated one. There were three tickets in the field. Theodore Margarum, a Republican, who headed the [unclear] ticket, was elected by 60 majority over Chas. E. Stickney. The councilmen will stand a tie. John W. Decker, Dem., was elected Collector, and William J. Seeley (on both tickets), Assessor. The town of Wantage election was also held, but the villagers were not allowed to vote. The polling place was changed to Colesville, six miles from Deckertown. Middletown (NY) Daily Times, March 9, 1892

The congregation of The Bushkill Reformed Church said their farewells to the church that has been their home for 132 years. The building leased to them by the National Park service has stood since 1737 and has with stood fires, floods and a rapidly changing community.The church members will be moving 2 miles down the road to a new facility. more about the church http://www.bushkillchurch.org/ read the article http://www.poconorecord.com/2004/lifestyl/mxh23094.htm Thanks Lily Learn about Pike Co., Pa. http://pages.ivillage.com/lilykintner/

An ancestor of mine, Abraham Harris was a Methodist Clergyman in Asbury, Warren Co., NJ, 1880 census. He was married to Sarah Gardner possibly of Sussex Co. (Sarah was daughter of Harriet CRABTREE of Sussex County and Charles GARDNER.) In the 1900 census, Abraham HARRIS is listed as "clergyman" in New Providence, Union Co., NJ. He died before 1910. What Methodist Church might have been active in New Providence in 1900? Is it still active? Address? Abraham may have died here and buried in New Providence? Abraham's widow, Sarah is listed in 1910 and 1920 censuses, residing in Dover, Morris Co., NJ. They had one daughter, Harriet ("Hattie") who married a HUNTER and they were divorced after the birth of three children. If anyone has any information about Abraham and his work, or his family,etc., I would appreciate it. TIA Mona, Richmond, IN

Interesting about the "train wreck" re-enactment. Reading through the Sussex Register and Sussex Independent newspapers from the late 1800's, I had recently been noting all the "railroad accidents" that seemed part of the 1800's New Jerseyian's life. I recently was sent a portion of a front-page news article regarding an inquest that my family was involved with in Sussex County because of "train travel." In January of 1880 my G-Aunt Elmira Hamler was called to the witness stand because her toddler had been placed in the care of the older children and, when the toddler walked off, he was struck dead by a Sussex County train. I must say that, though by today's standards she might have been taken to jail for being "delinquent" in the care of her child (she was visiting a neighbor), the newspaper story about the inquest showed only great sympathy for her as a mother, never a shred of blame for her child-care capabilities. My Dad's older half-sibling who he had never met, was also mentioned in a news story because the small child had wandered off from the mother's care and drowned in a Sussex County river, near some falls. Even my Uncle, who I never met because he died 2 years before I was born, met his death in 1948 when he tried to outrun the night train as was his habit when he drove to his job on an Indian reservation in Morris County. Lots of tragedies with this advancement in travel technology. Kathleen Hamler Purchase Phoenix, AZ. [email protected]

Shohola Rail-road and Historical Society will host a civil war Train wreck commemoration ceremony at the former Barryville congregational Church, Rt 97, just west of Rt 55 intersection, Barryville NY at 1 pm on Sat. July 17, 2004. Park at McKean Gibson Real Estate and follow signs to the church on the hill. At 2:30 following the ceremony, meet at the Caboose Shohola Twp. Museum on Rt 434 Pa. Hear the song by Mickey Barnett entitled The Great Shohola train wreck featured on the All aboard Cd. The Cd will be available for purchase. A walk to the train wreck site lead by township historian George J. Fluhr will follow. July 15, 1864 a Erie train taking prisoners to Elmira prison camp in NY crashed with a coal train just west of Shohola. Both Confederate and Union soldiers are buried at the church yard. Have fun Lily Learn about Pike Co., Pa. http://pages.ivillage.com/lilykintner/