Sussex Independent, Friday, May 13, 1927: "William Pierson Uptegrove died last thursday at his home in 23 Walkill avenue, Middletown, after an illness of three months. He wa born November 18, 1842. On June 15, 1907, he married Miss Mary E. Smith, who survives him with four children by a former marriage. Mrs. Peter Kaurman, William D. Uptegrove and Mrs. Leonard Teed, of White Plains, NY and Dr. Edward Pierson Uptegrove of Vernon. Mr. Uptegrove was a member of the Jr. O. U. A. M. and was a Civil War veteran, being a member of Company E., 124th New York Volunteers, known as the Orange Blossoms. Captain Jackson, Post, G. A. R., held a service at the funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. R. O. Kirkwood officiated. Burial was in Walkill Cemetery."

In my ENNES research years ago I ran across a William CLARK as the 2nd husband to Elizabeth Ennes b.1791 in Sussex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was the d/o James Ennes& Hannah DeWitt. James Ennes died May 22, 1833 in Huron or Erie Co., OH. This is interesting to me as Huron Co., OH is where in 1850 I find the Courtrights, Westfalls & Deckers. Jacob V. Cortright there in 1850 was the s/o John Courtright & Mary CLARK. Does anyone has further information on this William CLARK? thank you, Cindy Torres Owens cindyo@va.prestige.net http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/index.html

I have extracted the births & baptisms from 1807-1832, the file may be viewed at my FTM site: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/ http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/FILE/0001page.html If you have your own web site feel free to link to this file. thanks, Cindy Cindy Torres Owens cindyo@va.prestige.net http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/w/e/Cindy-L-Owens/index.html

Sussex Independent, Friday, May 13, 1927: "Mrs. Frederick W. CULLMER. An attack of tonsilitis, which did not seem serious, caused the sudden death Monday mroning of Carolyn Little Cullmer, wife of Frederick W. Cullmer, of Upper Montclair. A weakened heart was the direct cause of her death. Mrs. Cullmer was a daughter of Mrs. Hester F. Hoag Little and the late Owen J. Little and was born in Sussex about thirty-five years ago. She was a graduate of Sussex High School. Since her marriage a few years ago, she had resided in Upper Montclair. Besides her mother and husband, she is survived by a half sister, Mrs. John E. Meeker, of Washington, NJ. Last year the family built a cottage at Lake Pochung and spent the season there. Mr. Cullmer was at Lake Pochung Sunday. He reported that his wife was ill of tonsilitis, and the news of her death on Monday morning came as a shock to her many firends and relatives here. Funeral services were held at the home, 570 Upper Mountain avenue, Upper Montclair, Thursday mroning at 11 o'clock and interment was made later in the day in Papakating Cemetery, near Sussex."

Sussex Independent, July 31, 1914: "BUSINESS WORRIES ARE FATAL "James Roof, of Newton, Succumbs to Two Heart Attacks "Two attacks of heart trouble caused, it is believed, by worries over business differences with his partner, Fred R. Snyder, and the loss of nine cows, which were killed by lightning on his farm in Hampton township Tuesday of last week, resulted in the death last Thursday mroning of James Roof, of Newton. Mr. Roof was stricken Wednesday afternoon at his office on Moran street, and again several hours later at his home. Roof & Snyder have been conducting a livery and shoe business in Newton for eleven years, and last week Vice-Chancellor Emery, in Newark, granted the application of Snyder for the appointment of a receiver to close out the business. On the same day the nine cows, in which Mr. Roof hd a half interest, were killed. He was a son of Christopher Roof and was born in Hampton township sixty-three years ago. He was married twenty-nine years ago and is survived by his widow, who was formerly Miss Lillian Griggs; a son, Russell Roof, who was graduated last month from Cornell, and a daughter, Miss Helen Roof, a graduate this year from the Newton High School. There are also two brothers, John Roof, of Claremont, CA., and Peter Roof, of Hampton township, and two sisters, Miss Emily H. Roof of Newton, and Mrs. Anna Harris of Montclair. The funeral, in charge of Rev. C. W. Rouse, pastor of the Newton Presbyterian Church assisted by Rev. M. E. Grant, of the M. E. church, was held at the home Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial was made in Newton Cemetery."

Sussex Independent, Oct. 23, 1903: "Fred Vandruff and Harry Edsall, two progressive Sussex boys, are studying diligently at the Bliss Electrical Institute in Washington, D. C., where they are pleasantly domiciled. They are hard at work, but pleased with their surroundings and prospects in general. We hear only good reports from the boys." "Willard Decker, formerly of Sussex county, is the principal of a school near Mandan, N. D. He has a most excellent position and his prospects are good." "Frank McDeede, son of D. J. McDeede, formerly of Stanhope, is a successful young physician in the city of Paterson. Frank put in the last days of his study in Sussex county while at the home of his uncle, Alonzo Little. He is a careful student and has courage and application, which always count." "Everybody in Sussex knows Moses G. Wright, president of the Harlem Transportation Co. Mr. Wright has passed many summers in Sussex and is fond of the place. On October 7th Mr. Wright and Miss Idah I. Fitzgibbon were married at the home of the bride in New York. Miss Fitzgibbon is also favorably known in Sussex. The kind wishes of their many friends go out to them for a long and happy wedded life."

Sussex Independent, October 23, 1903: "One of the most successful farmers in what is known as the mountain district, at the head waters of the Big Flat Brook, is Alonzo Little. Mr. Little's possessions are just a mile square. A great deal of this has been cleared up by Mr. Little, put into a good state of cultivation and is paid for. He is an extensive sheep breeder, and raises and sells many young cattle, being the largest dealer in the district. He has in contemplation the breeding and raising of Angora goats, and is giving the matter a great deal of study and consideration."

Nancy, I see your BELL family left Sussex Co., NJ & went to Canada. My ancestor was John Courtright who married in 1797 & moved to PA/OH. There were many BELLS there as well. Bell, Aaron PA BEAVER CO. 152 1800 40010-0001000 ** Bell, Esau PA BEAVER CO. 152 1800 00001-0010100 **Ephraim Bell South Beaver 1804 Bell, Hugh PA BEAVER CO. 191 1800 02101-0011100 Bell, Isaac PA BEAVER CO. 169 1800 10111-1000100 *South Beaver w/ John in 1804 Bell, James PA BEAVER CO. 153 1800 10110-3101000 * Bell, John PA BEAVER CO. 175 1800 00100-0010000 ** South Beaver 1804 Bell, Joseph PA BEAVER CO. 169 1800 30010-0201000 **moved to Jefferson Co.,OH Bell, Simon PA BEAVER CO. 176 1800 01010-4001000 Bell, William PA BEAVER CO. 185 1800 11110-1000100 ******** Jefferson Co.,OH Land Deeds BELL, JOSEPH OH 04/01/1837 3644 OH0140__.148 from Beaver Co.,PA

Sussex Independent, Dec. 25, 1903: "Silas Storms, one of the oldest and best known residents of Vernon township died at his home about two miles from Vernon, on the Stockholm road, on Sunday, December 20th. Mr. Storms was in his eighty-fourth year, and is survived by his wife and five children: Jacob J., proprietor of the Union Hotel at Hamburg; Albert, living on the homestead; Susan, wife of James E. Edsall, of McAfee; Emma, wife of Michael Grannard, of Vernon; and Abbie, wife of George Kimble of Paterson. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10:30 at the house. Interment at Warwick.:

Sussex Independent, Dec. 25, 1903: Mrs. Harriet Kishpaugh, widow of Jonas Kishpaugh, and youngest daughter of Christopher Haggerty, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kinney, Friday evening last. The deceased had been an invalid for some time and was in her seventy-eighth year. She was a native of Wantage, having been born at Lewisburg, but had resided most of her life at Frankford Plains and Branchville. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. George Washer, of Michigan, and seven children, Lydia, wife of C. A. Kinney, and Belle, wife of Moses Ackerson, both of Lafayette; Maggie, wife of Samuel Ackerson of Bellville; Mary, wife of Levi Edsall of Pine Island; Libby, wife of Mr. Brown of Slate Hill, and two sons, John and Sharpe, of Newark. The funeral took place on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. F. G. Eland, assisted by Rev. William Burd. The interment was at Branchville."

Sussex Independent, Friday, Dec. 25, 1903: Mrs. George B. Adams died at her home in Newton, on Saturday last, of pneumonia, after a brief illness. Mrs. Adams was a daughter of the late Joseph Little of near Sussex, and was born on the old homestead in Vernon township, now owned and occupied by her brother, Jacob V. Little. She was born March 10, 1836, and was consequently in her sixty-eighth year. She removed from Davenport, Iowa, to Newton, about a year ago. She was married to George B. Adams, December 23, 1874, and spent the greater part of her life in the west. Mr. Adams died in June 1899. She is survived by one son, Claude L. Adams, who resides at the home in Newton. She is also survived by four brothers, Jacob V., of Vernon; William S. and Owen J. of Sussex and Howard of Newton. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Interment in the Papakating cemetery, at Sussex.:

Sussex Independent, May 18, 1900: Mrs. Jennie H. Cox, widow of the late John K. Odell, who formerly lived at the Independent school house in Vernon township, died at the home of her nephew, Herbert L. Cox, at Tri-State ?(ink blurb) on Sunday night, where she had been making her home for the past year. The cause of her death was cancer, from which she had been a sufferer for two years past. The deceased ws a daughter of William and Emeline Cox of Deckertown, and was born in the township, and was in her 60th year. Twenty-four years ago she married John K. Odell, who died about two years ago. No children were born of their union. Early in life Mrs. Odell became a member of the Baptist church,and has always been an active Christian worker. Mrs. Odell was a kind, amiable woman, and beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by her aged parents, one sister, Emma, wife of John O. Havens, of Deckertown, and two brothers, James M., of Tri-States, and Luther, of Deckertown. She is also survived by two step-daughters, Anna, wife of John Decker, of Deckertown, and Elizabeth, wife of Ira VanSickle of Quarryville. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Decker, in this town, on Wednesday afternoon. Interment at Papakating cemetery."

I posted this to the Sussex Co. Obit forum and probably didn't do something just right as I never saw it mentioned on this list. However, it is IN that forum because I just read it from there. John CRABTREE was my great-great-great grandfather. If any of you who read this, connect, please get in touch with me. Mona in Indiana On Friday, January 9, 1991, John CRABTREE departed this life after a short illness in Vernon, aged about 79 years. His wife, Eliza, died about eight years ago. Six children survive him, Christiana M., wife of Abram Bross, Harriet, widow of the late Henry Griggs, of Newton, Catherine, wife of James Sayer, of Newark, Josephine, wife of Ira Drew, of Vernon, John, of Owego, NY and James of Brooklyn, NY. His wife was a member of the M. E. Church over forty years and always manifested great interest in its welfare. She was a genial kind hearted woman and was universally esteemed. His early days were spent on the farm, but later in life he pursued the wagon maker's trade, at which he continued until his death. In politics he was a Democrat, and for fifteen years held the office of constable of Vernon township, spending a great deal of time attending to his official duties which he performed in a very acceptable manner. In his younger days he was a great lover of field sports, and he usually attended the general trainings and horse races. Although he was an eccentric man, he was possessed of a kind and generous heart, and was considered an honest and upright man in his dealings with his neighbors. The family have the sympathies of the whole neighborhood in their sad bereavement. The funeral occured Sunday, 11th instant. Interment at the Vernon Cemetery. >From the NJ Herald, Jan. 22, 1891.

I am new to the list and am posting my BELL family for information, corrections and connections. Thanks to all! Surnames included: Bell, Pettit, Palmer, Beam, Kitchen, Sumner, Lambert, Hull, Gunterman Descendants of Isaac Bell 1 Isaac Bell b: Abt. 1715 in Hardwick, Sussex, NJ d: Aft. 1778 .. +Mrs. Isaac Bell b: Abt. 1719 in NJ d: in NJ . 2 James Bell b: Abt. 1741 in of Upper Hardwic, Sussex, NJ d: 1778 ..... +Deborah . 2 Benjamin Bell b: 1744 in NJ d: June 05, 1820 in Morpeth, Howard Twp, Kent Co, Ontario, Canada ..... +Elizabeth Pettit b: 1753 in Newtown, Sussex, NJ d: September 10, 1835 in Morpeth, Howard Twp, Kent Co, Ontario, Canada ..... 3 Anna Nancy Bell b: 1776 in Roxbury, NJ ......... +David Palmer ..... 3 Jonathan Bell b: September 1775 in Roxbury, NJ d: August 08, 1863 in Howard Twp, Kent Co, Ontario, Canada ......... +Martha Palmer d: December 17, 1859 in Howard Twp, Kent Co, Ontario, Canada ..... 3 Deborah Bell b: 1779 in Roxbury, NJ d: 1852 in Clinton Twp, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada ......... +John Beam b: 1775 d: 1852 in Clinton Twp, Lincoln Co, Ontario, Canada ..... 3 Elizabeth Bell b: 1782 in Roxbury, NJ d: 1864 in Grimsby, Ontario ......... +Samuel Kitchen ..... 3 Mary Bell b: 1784 in Roxbury, NJ d: 1844 in Grimsby, Ontario ......... +Cyrus Sumner b: October 20, 1772 in Lebanon, New London, CT d: 1833 ..... 3 Isaac P Bell b: April 1787 in Roxbury, NJ d: June 02, 1867 in Morpeth, Howard Twp, Kent Co, Ontario, Canada ......... +Ann Kitchen b: 1801 in native of Wentworth Co, Ontario d: May 31, 1881 in Morpeth, Howard Twp, Kent Co, Ontario, Canada ..... 3 Nathaniel Bell b: 1789 in Roxbury, NJ d: in Halton, Ontario ..... 3 Sarah Bell b: 1791 in Roxbury, NJ d: Aft. 1871 ......... +Thomas Lambert b: Abt. 1787 in Roxbury, NJ or Welland Co, Ontario d: Bet. 1861 - 1871 ..... 3 Benjamin Bell b: 1795 in Grimsby, Ontario . 2 Peter Bell b: Abt. 1745 in of Stillwater, Sussex, NJ d: February 06, 1835 ..... +Nancy Hull . 2 Henry Bell b: Abt. 1750 in of Newton, Sussex, NJ d: April 18, 1783 ..... +Elizabeth . 2 John Bell b: Abt. 1752 in of Newton, Sussex, NJ . 2 George Bell b: Abt. 1754 in of Hardwick, Sussex, NJ d: February 15, 1791 . 2 Zephaniah Bell b: Abt. 1765 in of Newton, Sussex, NJ d: Abt. 1813 in Green Co, KY ..... +Sophia Gunterman ..... 3 Sophia Bell

Sussex Independent, July 13, 1900: "From our Beemerville Correspondent: "Mrs. Christian Medaugh, an aged resident of Beemerville, died on July 7, aged 87 years. She had always lived in this township, her maiden name been Van Sickle. She was the last of the family and is survived by one son, William, of this place, and three daughters, Phebe, wife of Edward Dunning; Mary, wife of G. L. Beemer, and Anna, at home, who mourn her loss, though thankful for the graciousness of her ripe old age."

Sussex Independent, July 13, 1900: Horace S. Storms, an aged and highly respected citizen of Vernon township, was found dead in bed on Monday morning at about 6 o'clock. Heart failure, resulting from general debility and decrepitude of age, were assigned as the cause. Mr. Storms was 78 years of age. His wife died just six years previously. He is survived by two children, Bradner, at home and Mary, wife of Mr. John Giveans of New York City."

Sussex Independent, Friday, July 13, 1900: "Jacob Sharp Hiles, one of the best known farmers in Sussex County, died at his home near Beaver Run, on Wednesday night of this week, after a long illness, from a complication of diseases. Mr. Hiles has been in ill health for nearly a year, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Hiles was a son of William and Mary (Banghart) Hiles, and was born in the vicinity of Beaver Run, near where he has always resided. He was aged 63 years and 23 days. He was a conscientious, upright citizen, and has always held the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He followed the vocation of a farmer and was successful. Mr. Hiles was twice married. His first wife was Bulah, daughter of the late Hosea J. Harden. His second wife was Amelia Dennis, daughter of the late Joseph Dennis. He is survived by his last wife and one daughter, May B., the latter being by his first marriage. The funeral will be held at the house on Saturday at 11 o'clock a.m. Interment at Frankford Plains."

Sussex Independent, Friday, August 4, 1905: "Mary, wife of the late John Gallagher, died suddenly at her farm home, near Johnsons, Orange county, on Saturday last. Mrs. Gallagher, with her children and grandchildren, was in the habit of passing the summer months at the old homestead, returning to her home in Paterson for the winter. She was aged about 70 years. Her husband died about three years ago. Shei is survived by four children, all grown. Mrs. Gallagher was a lady highly esteemed and respected by all who knew her, and her death is greatly regretted. The funeral was held at her home at 174 Sixteenth avenue, Paterson, on Tuesday, from St. Joseph's R. C. Church at 9:30 o'clock, where a requiem mass was celebrated. Interment at Holy Sepulchre, near Paterson."

Sussex Independent, Friday, August 4, 1905: "Miss Beulah May, daughter of the late Jacob S., and Beulah (Harden) Hiles,died at her home in this town about noon, Tueday. She had been cleaning around the yard and started for the well, when she was seen to fall. Friends immediately carried her into the house, where she expired almost instantly, death being due to heart failure, from which she had been suffering some time. Miss Hiles was born on the Hiles farm, at Beaver Run, April 30th, 1865, where she resided until the death of her father, about five years ago. Her mother has been dead forty years. The deceased is survived by her stepmother, Mrs. Amelia (Dennis) Hiles. She was of a quiet disposition and a devout christian, having been a member of the Lafayette M.E. church a number of years before coming to this town. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church today (Thursday) at one o'clock. Interment at Frankford Plains."

Found the following land deeds in Beaver Co., PA while searching for my John Courtright. All land involved was located in Beaver Co., PA, although the involved parties might have been from other location : Apr. 13, 1787 George NORRIS of Middlesex Co., NJ to Ralph PHILLIPS of Hunterdon Co., NJ, also involved land in Westmoreland Co., PA 10/1803 George CONAWAY to Alexander CHAMBERS of Mercer Co., PA. Also involved land in Allegheny Co., PA 1804 Nathan LUFFBOROUGH of Pittsburgh, PA to John CLARK of Beaver Co., PA (There were numerous deeds involving Nathan Luffborough) 8/14/1804 Andrew MONRO & wife Judith of Washington Co., PA to William CLARKE of Beaver Co., PA, William CLARKE & wife Nancy to Jacob DOUTHERT 9/1804 Abraham CUYKENDALL & wife Anglicia to Thomas BAIRD (several deeds involving Cuykendall) 1804 John CLARKE & wife Sarah to Thomas MCNAY 1804 Joseph BELL & wife Betsey/Elizabeth to Matthew NEILSON, original land patent was granted to Henry KUYKENDALL 12/3/1798 1805 John & wife Jane CLARKE to Jennet WELLS wife of Benjamin Wells, both of Beaver Co., PA. (this appears to be the land bough of Nathan LUFFBOROUGH) 6/25/1805 Thomas & Esther FOWLER of Columbiana Co., OH to Benjamin DAWSON (land bought of the heirs , some minors not listed, of Jacob CLARKE deceased, land opposite Georgetown on the Ohio River) 6/25/1805 Isaac & Mary CLARKE to Benjamin DAWSON Jeremiah CLARKE to Benjamin Dawson 1806 Many deeds 3-4 pages long pertaining to the division of the Beaver Co., PA land of Nathan KUYKENDALL deceased in Washington Co., PA. Jacob & Isaac KUYKENDALL listed as heirs, Isaac's wife was Jane. Witnesses include: John DECKER & Joseph CUNNINGHAM of Hampshire Co., VA (Now WV). Isaac & Jane KUYKENDALL of Hampshire Co., VA sold their share to John RAINEY & Samuel GOE. 1806 John ELMENDORF of Somerset Co., NJ to John NEILSON, Physician from New York City, wit: James SCHEMERMAN Mayor of New Brunswick, NJ, Jacob HARDENBURGH, John Van DYKE. 1807 Mark & Mary WILCOX of Delaware Co., PA from Benjamin WYNKOOP, Gent. of Philadelphia, PA. Also land in Westmoreland Co., PA : 224 acres & 117 peaches. 1807 Benjamin WYNKOOP, Gent. from Phoebe VINING, widow of Wilmington, Delaware. ***************** Hope this helps someone, let me know if you know these people! Cindy