It is my humble opinion that I believe I've cracked the code to sorting out the Haycock/Haycocks/Haykok/Haycook brethren of the era before 1830. All it took was getting snowed in and my computer being on the blink, which forced me to review the files the hard way --- manually and with no marshmallows in my hot chocolate! I have been able to link at least 14 pre-1830 families to two brothers - Daniel (born before 1757) and Thomas Haycock (born about 1743) of the Pompton area. Once I figured out that they were brothers and not father/son, the puzzle began to take shape very fast. With the help of some previously unknown death certificate info that a kind member sent to me about two months ago and some VR info that I collected months ago and never bothered to post, the later generations began to fall into place. It is not done yet, there are still several who are not atttached yet. However once I start looking at them as closely as I did the others I think they, too, will slide into place. If ANYONE is researching this line, or has any daughters who married into it, or sons who married the daughters (they are sparse in the pre-1815 years) - Please give me a nudge. This goes double if you and I haven't compared notes before. Primary area of residence for these families were Morris and Passaic Counties. A few were in Sussex, Bergen, and Essex Counties Some of the Haycocks are not related, but that's OK --- I can tell you if they are or not. Pressing onward ---- I need another good snowstorm I think. Many thanks and have a great weekend --- Rich in NH

I am searching for information on the old Oxford Meeting House which was in existence during the 1700's. Does anyone know the location or any other information on this place? Thanks, Barbara

I just joined the NJ SUSSEX group. I am a direct descendant of Paul DeGarmo and would appreciate a copy of the papers or the e-mail concerning them. Thank, Mickey

Muriel, You mentioned in your posting that within the last week or so someone sent in a message that included a copy of Pension papers for Paul DeGarmo of New Jersey. That is my GGGG grandfather that I am trying to find out more about. If anyone on this list has information on Paul DeGarmo please get in touch with me. My personal e-mail address is billde@kcisp.net. Thanks. Bill DeGarmo

Hi all, I wondered if anyone was researching Moores , am looking for a connection to John (possibly W. or H.) Moore, b. Hancock, Delaware Co, NY, 15 July 1863, s/o George H. Moore and Hannah S. Smith. His wife's name was Mary ? and he may have been in Lafayette as early as 1897 and as late as 1934. Thank you, Marla Kaste

Hi, Within the last week or so someone sent in a message that included a copy of Pension papers for Paul GeGARMO of New Jersey. I thought I had made a copy but somehow I must have deleted it. Is there anyone out there who still has it and could forward it on to me. It would be much appreciated. Thanks, Muriel

Greetings from Snowy (20" yesterday) Sussex County, While the kids are busy watching cartoons, I thought I'd type up this interesting page I found in the NJ Herald dated Weds. 13 Apr 1899.... Joseph BOSS, editor of the "Washington Tidings" was married at the Methodist parsonage in Washington (Warren Co.) to Miss Lizzie KENNEY by Rev. C. R. Barnes April Term of Court The jury in the case of Noah H. MARGARUM vs. the Inhabitants of the Township of Vernon, returned a verdict Tues. evening in favor of the plantiff for $577.67. The case of Edward D. NAGLE vs. Vernon for work on highways was given to the jury on Weds. The claim of the plantiff was for $23 and the jury returned a verdict of $13.50 in his favor. The last case tried was that of the Township of Hardyston vs. Sidney M. CARD, and resulted in a verdict of $32.50 in favor of the plaintiffs. Thos. HEFNER, a prisoner in jail, was indicted for assault on a woman in Sandyston township last winter. He plead not guilty and his trial was set down for today. Two bills were found against Clarence VANORDEN for breaking and entering the stores of John LINN, at Hamburg, and Morris DAVIS, at Deckertown. Vanorden is the young man who was an accomplice of "Mickey" HAGAN, who was arrested near Deckertown several weeks ago and escaped from the officers. Vanorden was arrested at Plainfield on the 10th of Feb. last by Sherrif ANDRESS and has since been confined to jail. He entered a plea of not guilty, and his trial is set down for Thursday. Joseph DECKER, indicted for larceny, plead not guilty and trial was set down for today. Stephen MUNN and Homer DURLING, of Sparta, were indicted for an assault on Mrs. Emily DURLING on the 22nd of Feb. last. They were arraigned on Fri., both enter a plea of not guilty, and were bailed for their appearance in court yesterday. Andrew KISHPAUGH, of Newton, was indicted for assault in Sept. last on Hannah E. BENSON, the thirteen year old daughter of James BENSON, who then resided in Newton, His plea was that of not guilty and his trial is set down for Friday. A bill was also found agaianst Mfs. Alice BENSON, wife of James Benson, charging her with being equally guilty with Kishpaugh of the crime committed on her daughter, Hannah E. Benson. She entered a plea of not guilty, and her trial was set down for Friday. The license applications of Calvin CRAWN, of Flatbrookville, Frank CHARDAVOYNE, of Lafayette, and Elmer ATNO, of Brooklyn, Byram Township, all new applicants to the court, were heard on Thursday and granted. The applications of D. S. GOBLE, of Deckertown, Henry E. MONTROSS, of Laytons and Shay VANNESS, of Hainesville, against whom the court stated complaint has been made of violations of the license laws, set down for Friday, were postponed until Saturday, when all three were granted. We understand that no remonstrations were presented against these landlords, all of whom have excellent reputations of conducting first class public houses. LAFAYETTE The death of "Squire" William A. BUNTING occurred very suddenly at the residence of John M. HULL, where he had made his home for a number of years, on Friday evening last. He was around in seemingly good spirits in the afternoon and even at about 4 o'clock he went out and chopped a little wood. Returning to the house, he went up stairs to his room, and when about to be called for supper, he was found dead in bed. Mr. Bunting was well along in years, being about 77 years of age. He was one of the oldest residents of our town and held numerous township offices, being for a number of years postmaster at this place. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon. BRANCHVILLE Again was our town summoned to witness the passing of the pall, bearing to his last resting place the remains of one of our most aged citizens, Gabriel S. ADAMS. Mr. Adams died on Tues. evening, April 5, in the seventy-sixth year of his age. He was born in Frankford Plains at the old homestead farm, now owned by and where he resides with his only brother, Robert ADAMS. The deceased lived all his married life on his farm, located near Harmony school house, until eleven years ago when he became a resident of this town, living these few years retired from active labor. Mr. Adams was twice married. His first wife was Mary E. HOWELL, who died forty-five years ago. His second wife was Mrs. Harriet B. CRANE, who still survives him. The children to mourn the loss of their father are two daughters: Mrs. Mary A. CANFIELD and Mrs. George W. ROE, of Newark. He is also survived by five grandchildren. In the death of Mr. Adams, Branchville loses one of its most estimable and respected citizens, always ready to perform and promote the many causes of righteousness, and that which he deemed best for the good of mankind. He did this with alacrity, although quiet in manner, as one having passed the allotted milestone in life of three score years and ten. In the Presbyterian church will be found a vacant sitting, which was always occupied by him when his health would permit his presence. A large congregation assembled in the above named church Saturday morning to pay their respects to the departed, when a most impressive sermon was delivered by Rev. G. W. LLOYD. The burial was in the cemetery at Frankford Plains. Jacob VAN WHY,a soldier belonging to a Pennsylvania regiment, died in Branchville April 2nd, in the fifty-fifth year of his age. Mr. VanWhy was born in Stroudsburg, Pa. He was a resident of his native place until five years ago, when he came to Newton. Following this, two years ago, he came to Branchville where he followed his trade, that of a mason, until he was striken with pneumonia, which resulted in death. Mr. VanWhy was one of a family of sixteen children, thirteen of whom are living, one sister being Mrs Peter GARIS, of this borough. He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nettie GOBLE, of Newton. The funeral occurred Weds. last at the home of his brother, Calvin VANWHY, in Stroudsburg, the G.A.R. post having charge of the services. Interment was in the cemetery, at that place by the side of his wife, who died ten years ago. Hope this was of interest, Cathy DiPietro vdpcom@warwick.net

Hi, folks.... I've added 1853 items from the Warren Journal to my web site. http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journalindex.html Jan Reuther

Friends: Here is a meeting pamphlet for Order of the Eastern Star Martha Washington Chapter # 6 that met at Hawthorne Masonic Temple on Lafayette Ave.,Hawthorne New Jersey Below will be some names and dates from the fold up sheet maybe 4½ " high X 11" long folded in ¼'s Worthy Matron...............Gail B Comstock Worthy Patron...............Louis Cozic Secretary......................Doris Murray Past Grand Matron........Margaret Magee IN MEMORIAM Sister Elsa H Flower, P.G.O. Initiated Nov.22,1917 Called Home Apr.22,1981 Sister Margaret Varner Initiated Oct.18,1936 Called Home Apr.24,1981 Sister Carmela Pelosi Initiated Mar.25,1932 Called Home May 1,1981 Dates to be Remembered June 8 Sister Betty Young worthy district Deputy will be received for the first time in Peace Chapter 7:30 PM June 17 Top 3 Clifton Chapter- Sister Mae L. Blackinger Will be received for the 1st time as R.W.G. Conductress Social Affairs ( Names only ) Sister Louisa Cozic Sister Joyce Valente Sister Lorraine Seifert,Jr. P. M. Sister Irene Samson Sister Helene Janus Sister Connie Hayunga Offices Committees Sister Eleanor Wiegand Sister Joan Bell Sister Carolyn Castaldo, P.M. Auditing Sister Irene Samson, P.M. Sister Connie Hayunga, P.G.O. Sister Ginger Culnen Trustees Sister Janet Brizzi, P.M. Sister Helene Janus, P.M. Sister Lorraine Seifert, Jr. P.M. Delegate to the Eastern Ster Home Sister Janet Brizzi, P.M. Sister Debby Dempsey, P.M. 1st alt Sister Margaret Holly Murray, 2nd alt Social Chairpersons May.........Sister Louisa Cozic Sister Joyve Valente June.......Sister Connie Hayunga, P.G.O. Sister Lorraine Seifert, Jr. P.M. Grand Officers of the 1st District Mae L Blackinger........R.W.G.A. Conductress Louise E. Kern............Secretary to M.W.G.M. Betty Whritenour........Worthy District Deputy Grand Representatives Irene Cartwright.......................Illinois Mary K. Fox................................Texas Joan Weiskopf.........................Ontario Patricia Lee......................Washington Audrey Nicol...........................Kansas Newly selected Grand Officers...1981-82 Mae L Blackinger & Betty Young. OFFICERS Worthy Matron Mrs. Gail Comstock of Oakland NJ Worthy Parton Mr. Louis Cozic of Wyckoff NJ Secretary Mrs. Doris Murray of Fair Lawn NJ Treasurer Mrs. Bobbie Torasso of Haledon NJ Conductress Mrs. Louisa Cozic Assoc Conductress Mrs. Joyce Valente Chaplain Mrs. Cornelia Cooper Marshal Mrs. Lorraine Seifert,Jr. P.M. Adah Mrs. Ginger Culnen Ruth Mrs. Nancy Kinch Esther Miss Susan Hook Martha Mrs. Ronnie Moeller Electra Mrs.Mary-Jane Hensley Color Bearer Miss Elanor Wiegand Christian Flag Bearer Mrs. Joan Bell Organist Mrs. Janet Dewes P.M. Warder Mrs. Bernice Hook Sentinel Mrs. Debby Dempsey, P.M. Soloist Mrs. Jacqueline Carlisle Prompter Mrs Irene Sampson, P.M. Hostess Mrs. Carolyn Castaldo, P.M. My Grandmother was a member of this chapter and was "Called Home" in December of 1982 She was made a Life Member on Feb.22.1957 Dorthy Siegfried W. M. Margaret Magee, P.M. Sec'y If you are interested I can Scan the pamphlet and send as a picture . enjoy Respectfully Keith W Brown Indianapolis, IN http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/r/o/Keith-W-Brown

Hi, folks.... I've added the Johnsonburg Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery to my web site. It can be found at http://RAUB-and-more.com/johnsonburgmecem.html. There's also a partial update of this transcription on "READ FAMILY CONNECTIONS" at http://www.charm.net/~edrtjd/readgen/johnsme.htm. Jan Reuther

Someone recently was asking about a White Cemetery in Belvidere. I found that I had a list from a very small "White Cemetery" near Belvidere in my "hopper" waiting to be typed; I've now posted it on my site at http://raub-and-more.com/whitecemroxburg.html. Jan Reuther

The Tribune - Sunday, Feb 4, 2001 Port St. Lucie, FL Barry L. COURSEN, 53, died Feb. 3, 2001. He was a native of Newton, NJ and a resident of Port St. Lucie for 25 years, coming from Fond du Lac, Wisc. He was an employee of Publix supermarkets for 22 years, working in the baker. Mr. Coursen was a member of Port St. Lucie Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Linda Coursen of Port St. Lucie; father, Bertram Couresen of State Line, Nev; daughter Michelle Ann Coursen of Ft. Pier; brother, James Coursen of State Line, Nev.; and three grandchildren.

Hi, Folks.... I've made a couple more additions to my web site. First, I've added 1852 items from the Warren Journal; the index is at http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journalindex.html. I've also added Hainesburg Cemetery, which is at http://raub-and-more.com/hainesburgcem.html. Jan Reuther

Hi, folks... I've added just a few items to the marriages and deaths in the Warren Journal in 1850. The following were added: Marriages-http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journalmarriages5051.html March 14, 1850, Matthias Chamberlin/Mary A. Martin; John Molatt/Elizabeth Mowder; Hezekiah Swayze/Ann McCormick; Ruben Paxon/Catharine Ruple. April 25, Philip Cyphers/Hannah Smith May 2, R. W. Barnes/Bolinda Stephens; R. H. Ross/Abi Green December 12, Asher Brakely/Elizabeth Heckman; John Surles/Sarah Henry; Morris Jones/Rachel Egbert December 19, John Park/Catharine Hilbert; Isaac Lithee(?)/Elizabeth Smith; Andrew Skinner/Matilda Coursen; William Ramsay/FrancisDewitt; John Albertson/Matilda Jacobi Deaths-http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journaldeaths5051.html March 14, 1850, James I. Browne, Esq. April 25, Susan Warne May 2, George Rewalt December 19, son of Mahlon Fisher Jan Reuther

I am searching for any reference to the surnames of Colt or Covalt in Sussex Co. I am also interested in the John Gustin family that lived in or near Frankford, I believe. Their daughter Elizabeth married Abraham Colt 14 DEC 1736. By 1767 they were in PA. Nancy Ranck

Martha, I have information that was in a family history on my Joshua Harden family that was compiled by Fred Harden. Not all of his information is correct on my Harden people and I have not looked about the Rodgers as I was not going that far back on that line so you will have to prove it. Here is what I have. Cornelius Rodgers b. Sept 1754. d. June 8, 1892 Married: Mary Devoe b. Aug 1760 d. Feb 18, 1851 Children: 1. Jeremiah R. no birth date d. Jan 6, 1847. 2. Hannah R b. July 30, 1784 (confirmed by bible Records) d. Oct 30, 1857 Married Joshua Harden on 23 Feb 1802 son of Thomas Harden and Janett __. 3. Susannah b. Dec 23 1786 d. Apr 15, 1853 4. Matthias b. Mar 2, 1774 d. Nov 8, 1823 5. Peter b. Apr 20, 1797 d. Mar 7, 1892 Married Sally Skidmore b. 1800 d. 1869 Had twelve children. 6. Abraham b. July 11, 1800 d. Feb 23, 1814 Hope this helps. Connie Sorensen

Hi, folks... I've added samplings from another two years of the Warren Journal to my web site. I've also added an index to the transcriptions. The index is at http://RAUB-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journalindex.html. Right now, my introduction is longer than the index...but I'm working on it! Jan Reuther http://RAUB-and-more.com

On January 25. 01 TY posted a list of births and burials in Town of Minisink, Orange co., NJ. Does anyone have any further information about Peter and Sarah ROGERS whose daughter Mahala CASTERLIN was buried 26 Dec 1899 at Unionville, NY? I am searching for information about the family of Cornelius RODGERS who lived in Sussex Co., Wantage Twp., NJ in 1790. Martha Rogers Barnard FL

I am researching the following families that moved to Ontario County, NY between 1790-1800: LAFLER or LAFFLER, TICHENOR, LACY or LACEY. My cousin is researching FULKERSON and TRAPHAGEN. Annie

Hi, folks.... I'm sorry to do this to those of you who have already printed out the pages of the Warren Journal, but I went back to the library armed with a magnifying glass, and I've added more marriages http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journalmarriages4849.html, deaths http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journaldeaths4849.html and odds and ends http://raub-and-more.com/warrenjournal/journaloddsandends.html from this time period to my web site. The additions begin in April of 1848, and are mostly in the summer months, when Cholera was taking so many folks. Jan Reuther