Wantage Recorder, Friday, May 24, 1912: "Mr. and Mrs. Hosea J. HARDEN and family, of Quarryville, were going through Chester, N. Y., with their auto on Sunday when they met a New York party in an auto near the fountain in the village, it is at a street corner and neither of them saw the other until they appeared by the fountain. Before the autos could be stopped they collided nearly head to head. The New York man's machine was the heaviest and Mr. HARDEN's sustained the damage of a broken wheel and a number of bent rods. Luckily the speed had been cut down so that no one was hurt. A garage received Mr. HARDEN's machine for repairs and he and his family were taken to Middletown by the other party when they took the evening train for Quarryville."

Hope this helps someone. Wantage Recorder, Friday, May 12, 1911: "J. Case COLE died on Monday at his home in the upper Clove valley of apoplexy aged 74 years, 3 months and 5 days. He was born in Wantage and resided there all his life in that township and vicinity. His wife died over 16 years ago. One son, Floyd W., of Bayonne, survives him, also one sister, Mrs. Fred Fuller, of Ridgeberry, N. Y. The funeral takes place this Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mt. Salem Church, and interment in the near cemetery."

Thought this interesting--one of my family members. Maybe will help someone else, too. Wantage Records, Friday May 12, 1911: "Harry HARDEN, son of Arthur HARDEN, has for some time been a valued assistant to Agent Roome of the N. Y. S. & W. R. R., about the depot and delivering express packages. He has been in the habit of jumping on the caboose of the way freight as it passed the passenger station and riding toward the freight depot, but now says he will do so no more. The reason is that when he caught hold of an iron handle of the caboose on Saturday, he found it was moving faster than he thought. He was thrown off his feet, thrown down, dragged a short distance and badly mussed up. Luckily he was at the rear of the car, otherwise he might have fared worse. When a physician was called to dress his wounds the main injury was found to be a fracture of the bones in his left hand. It should be a warning to many others." Mona Bross Hylton, Indiana

>From The Wantage Recorder, Friday, December 13, 1912: "Job WOODRUFF died suddenly at his home in Jersey City on Saturday aged seventy-seven years. He was a veteran of the Civil War and a member of Lafayette Post 140D, NYGAR of New York City. He visited in Sussex borough only about three weeks previous to his death. He was a former resident of Newton. He was twice married and is survived by two children, and by two sisters: Mrs. Emma LEPORT of this borough; and Mrs. Mary CHAMBERLAIN of Mendham. A widow (formerly Jane EMMONS) survives him and is now a resident of Newton. The children are: Miss Minnie WOODRUFF of Jersey City; and Mrs. Ida GILLCHRIST of Pennsylvania. The funeral was held on Monday evening in Merritt & Co's. undertaking parlors 740 eighth avenue, New York. Interment in Newton." "Mrs. Angie (Strait) HARDEN died at her home near Quarryville on Wednesday after a brief illness, aged 41 years. Her death evoked universal surprise by its suddenness more especially from the fact that she was one of the healthiest appearing persons in the community. She ws sick but a few days from pleurisy and heart disease. Her husband, Hosea J. HARDEN, and a son, Churchill, at home survive her; and she is also survived by one brother, Floyd STRAIT, of Unionville, NY and two sisters: Minnie, wife of George L. WOLFF of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; Dora, wife of Clifford GRAY, of Elmira, NY." I hope this next one helps someone. She is not a part of "my" family: Same paper; same date as above: "Mrs. Martha BOCKOVER, widow of Sanford BOCKOVER, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank GOBLE, in Greenville, last week Thursday of injuries received in a fall, was born in the town of Greenville and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson BAIRD. She was fifty-eight years of age. The deceased had resided in Port Jervis the greater part of her life. She was held in high esteem by a host of friends. About thirty-seven years ago she was united in marriage with Sanford BOCKOVER, who died September 12, 1911. She is survived by one son, Fred BOCKOVER, of Port Jervis, one sister, Miss Amanda BAIRD, of Port Jervis, and two brothers, Floyd BAIRD, of Westtown; and Charles BAIRD of Greenville. The funeral was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank GOBLE at Greenville, Saturday moring at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. William H. Evans, of Westtown, officiated. The interment was in Laurel Grove Cemetery."

Hi Cathy, I really appreciate the way you show listings with the Surname CAPITALIZED! Sure makes for easy reading. Best, Bob Smith ----- Original Message ----- From: Catherine Di Pietro <vdpcom@warwick.net> To: <NJSUSSEX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 10:48 AM Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] MERING Family Reunion > New Jersey Herald newspaper dated 31 July 1924 > > More than 90 people attended the second annual reunion of the > Mering family, July 27th on the old homestead near Tuttles Corner > which has been in the family nearly 200 years. Mr Isaac STOLL, the > oldest member at the reunion owns the farm. The first reunion > was held on Mr Frank MARVIN's farm at Bartonsville, PA, there > were 53 present. > Baskert dinner was served in the old apple orchard after which > a meeting was held, and it was decided to have the 3rd reunion > at Mr & Mrs Warren MERING's at Frankford Plains next year. > All had their pictures taken before returning home. Four > generations being present. Among those being Mr & Mrs Henry > MERING of Cameron Mills, Mr & Mrs (M&M) W. E. CHURCH > of Corning, and Miss Nellie STROUD of Buffalo, all of New York. Mr. > Guy MERING and sons Will, and Fred of Corteg; M&M Wilson > MERING, Mr Frank MARVIN and daughters Ethel & Doris and Mrs > FELTHAM, of Bartonsville; M&M Levi MERING, Mrs Ann RIKER, > M&M Frank MERING of Stroudsburg; Mr Manning MERING, of Kingston, > all of Pennsylvania. M&M Isreal MERING, M&M Warren MERING, > M&M Ford MERING and daughter Marge;M&M Frank MERING; Mr > Isaac STOLL, Mrs Bertha SCHOOLEY, M&M C. BROWN and son Frank, > M&M Andrew M. STEWART; M&M Reeves TOOKER and sons George, > and Reeves; M&M John TOOKER and daughter Ruth; Mrs Bertha > CONOVER, son Morris and daughter Ethel; M&M George RYERSON, > son Warren and daughter Dorothy; M&M Dewey GARRIS and daughter > Margery; Mrs Lizzie FULLER; M&M Will VANSICKLE, M&M > Dennis PHILIPS and son Harold; Mrs Charles BERMER, son Roy; > Mr Henry AYERS; M&M Alfred STRUBLE son Everitt and grandson > Everitt BAIRD; M&M Linford (nee AYERS) KINNEY, daughter Daisy; > M&M Andrew SHERRED, M&M Andrew MORRIS; M&M Lewis IKE; > M&M Herbert MORRIS, and two sons; Mrs James VAN CAMP, Mrs > Mary MAJOR, Mrs Margaret WILLIS and son Sherred; M&M Seth SHAY > and two children; Mrs George TURNER, all of New Jersey. > Miss Mathie OWENS and Miss Meriel FOSTER of Port Jervis, NY. > > Hope this helps someone, > Cathy DiPietro, listowner NJSussex > > ______________________________

>From WANTAGE RECORDER, Friday, May 17, 1912: Mrs. Susan E. Dikeman died at the home of her son, Edwin kJ., in kGoshen, NY on Thursday last week of heart trouble, aged 69 years 7 months and 16 days. She was a daughter of the late Jackson D. and Sarah (Martin) Jay, and was born in Deckertown this county. She married Edwin Dikeman, of Goshen, November 18th, 1875 and they resided in that place. He died seven years ago. One son named above survives them. The funeral took place at her son's on Sunday at 3:45 p.m., Rev. F. S. Haines officiating. Interment in St. James Cemetery. This is another member in my family line. Mona Bross Hylton, INdiana Researching BROSS, VANDERHUFF, DUNN, CRABTREE, GIVEANS, McCONNELL, LITTLE, among others.

Hello I am hoping you can help me out,,,,I am looking for info on: 1)William Munson B. abt 1831,,,Sussex Co New Jersey Married Sarah Ann Ayers (about 1856),,,child of David Russell and Mary Ann Phillips-Ayers of Sussex Co NJ 2)Samantha Munson B. abt 1818,,,Sussex Co NJ Married Denton Ayers abt.1839,,,child of Israel Ayers and Kate Haggerty-Ayers of Sussex co NJ,,,brother of David 3)Rebecca Ogden Decker (2nd wife of David Russell Ayers),,,they had a son named Munson Decker Ayers,,,Sussex Co NJ can any help me out with these names ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Wantage Recorder, Friday, June 10, 1910: Death of Jacob V. Little One of the Foremost Farmers in Sussex County--A man of Mark, Religiously and Socially. Friday last week Jacob Vanderhuff Little passed away at his home in Vernon township, at the ripe old age of 80 years, 1 month and 22 days. Mr. Little had been an invalid several months and gradually sank to rest--a rest that was not entirely unexpected, owing to his enfeebled condition from age. He was born in that township, April 11, 1830 a son of Joseph S. Rachel (Vanderhuff) LIttle, and was one of thirteen children, of whom two survive him: Owen J. LIttle of this borough, and William S. Little, of near town. Three children survive him: Joseph S. Little, of the homestead farm; Frank H. Little, of New York, and Mrs. Lewis Van Sickle of Van Sickle's Station in Wantage. His widow, surviving him, was formerly Miss Sarah M. Demarest, daughter of Samuel Demarest of New Milford. The deceased was a very active man and a hard-worker until the infirmities of advancing age compelled him to lay aside the active duties of life. Throughout his life he adhered to the business of a farmer. He is reported to have left a very comfortable fortune. He was one of the very faithful members of the Wantage First Baptist Church, and he and Mrs. Little, while his health permitted, were invariably in attendance at all the functions of the church, no matter what the weather might be. He will be much missed. The funeral was held at the Baptist Church in town on Tuesday at 11 a.m., Rev. E. E. Loux officiating. Interment in the Deckertown Union Cemetery. The pall bearers were Evi Vandruff, George Shepherd, Levi Hall, George Dymock, W. Scott Martin and J. Anson McBride. Rev. Mr. Loux, in his sermon, told of the deceased's long connection with the church, more than sixty years, in which he had officiated as deacon so long and faithfully. He also spoke very earnestly of his study of the Bible and his manner of thinking upon it. The columns of the local newspapers add to the force of the reverend gentleman's sermon, for the deceased was a liberal contributor for many years to probably all the papers of this county and to religious journals abroad. His topics embraced religious thoughts, and showed a broad scope of inquiry and sincerity; also current matters, upon which he argued forcibly." If you can connect with this family, please make contact with me. Mona Bross Hylton in Indiana

>From NJ Herald, July 26, 1906: Calvin Case, the well known Newton horseman, died at his home on Trinity street July 19 aged 68 years. The primary cause of his death was paralysis. Two days previous he had visited the business part of town and to all appearances was enjoying his usual health, which, however, had been far from robust for two years. He was born in frankford Township and in 1861 was married to Sarah A. Bross, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr. Love. For the past twenty-two years they have resided in Newton. Mr. Case took an active interest in the Newton Mission and attirubuted his conversion to the Christian relgion directly to that worthy organization He is survived by Mrs. Case, and their three children, Mrs. H. A. Montross, the well known musician, Hosea W., franklin Furnace, and Miss Kittie, at home. The funeral services were observed on Saturday at the home of the deceased and were in charge of Rev. M. T. Shelford. The interment was in the family plot in the Newton cemetery. At the request of the family we extend thanks to their many firends for kindly coutesies and appreciated attentions shown during and after the illness of the deceased." The daughter in law of Calvin Case: >From the Wantage Recorder, Friday, December 21, 1900: Mrs. Hosea Case (nee Miss Ward) died in Morris Plains Asylum on Wednesday. Her remains were brought to Franklin Furnace, and funeral services were held at the church there on Saturday at 1 o'clock p.m. She is survived by her husband, agent at Lehigh Junction of L. & H. R. R. and one young child. Rev. J. K. Freed officiated. Mrs. Hosea Case was Mrs. Ida (Ward) Case. She left a young daughter, Irene Case. Mona Bross Hylton, Indiana

>From Wantage Recorder, Friday, February 12, 1915: Simeon M. Garrison, died of the infirmities of age on Tuesday at the home of his son, John G., in this borough, aged 94 years and 19 days. He was born in Vernon township, a son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Stanaback) Garrison, and married December 29, 1853, Martha E. Roe, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John J. Roe, who then lived on the farm near town, now owned by J. Edward Layton. She died thirteen years ago. For some time, Mr. Garrison carried on farming for the late Dennis Cochran the founder of the Cochran House of (?-can't read) and later moved to Wantage township where he followed farming until he retired a few years ago and came to Sussex borough. It was his proud boast that he never borrowed a dollar in his life. Two children survive him, John G., above mentioned and Laura E., wife of R. Emmet Wilson, of Sussex borough. The funeral takes place at his late home this Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. J. K. Easley officiating, interment in Deckertown Union cemetery." Parents of his wife, Martha E. Roe were John Jacob Roe and Sarah Bross. Mona Bross Hylton, Indiana

Friday, August 28, 1903: "Death took away from earth this Thursday morning, Richard Bloom, of near Quarryville. He was a farmer, and one of the honest toilers whom it was an honor to call a friend. Born in Vernon, a son of John Bloom, he took up farm labor as a profession and worked for 30 years for Lewis Dunn, of Vernon. He also worked for others and always saved his wages yet through loans he lost large sums. He is survived by a widow and one son, Abram, at home. He leaves a fiar competency. The funeral will be held on Saturday forenoon at 11 o'clock in Wantage church. Interment in Fairview." Can someone help with the name of his wife, some of his siblings as I am trying to place him in my BLOOM family. Mona in Indiana

>From the NJ Herald, August 1, 1912: Martin Bross Cox, a highly respected resident of Vernon township, died at his home in Vernon on Monday last after an illness of a month, at the age of 78 years. Mr. Cox was born at Monroe, this county, January 24, 1834. In the early sixties he moved to Middletown and engaged actively in business as a carpenter and builder, and constructed a large number of the prominent buildings in that city. About fifteen years ago he returned to his native county and had since resided at Vernon. He is survived by his widow, who was Mary C. Winans, of Vernon, also two sons, one Mayor R. M. Cox, of Middletown, one daughter and two brothers. The funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church, Vernon this Thursday afternoon." >From the Wantage Recorder, Friday, August 2, 1912: Martin B. Cox died at his home in Vernon township on Monday, aged 78 years, 6 months and 5 days. He was a son of James M. and Phebe (Bross) Cox, and was born in Monroe, N. J. He was a farmer during his early career, but later removed to Middletown where he carried on a business as a building contractor. Later he removed to the farm in Vernon where he died. He married first Miss Sophia Penny, of Mount Hope, N. Y., and after her death he married for his second wife, Mary C. Winans, of Vernon. She survives him with three children of his first marriage: Mayor Roslyn M. Cox, and Franklin P., of Middletown city; and Mrs. Maurice H. Small of Oshkosh, Wis., where her husband is a Professor of the University of Wisconsin. The funeral takes place this Thursday at 2 p.m. in Vernon Episcopal Church. Interment in the cemetery near there." If this helps someone, I would be glad to have you make contact with me. Mona Bross Hylton, Indiana

Marion, Is your John C. French, actually John Congleton French? If so, do you know where he got the name John Congleton? Marleen Van Horne

Anyone with an interest in Moses Shoemaker please contact me. I have a lovely article regarding him that my great grandfather, John C. French wrote in the book "Rafting Days in Pennsyvlania". Marion

>From the Wantage Recorder newspaper dated Friday 28 Sep 1894 NOAH BROSS Mr. Noah BROSS, an aged and much respected citizen, and a verteran of teh late war, died very suddenly about 2:00 Sunday morning at his residence, No. 43 Kingston avenue, of heart disease. About two years ago he had an attack of the grip which left him with a heart affection, from which he suffered at times. Mr. Bross was apparently well last Sat. and worked all day, retiring as usual. About 2:00 on Sunday morning, his wife was awakened by a slight noise and found her husband unconscious. She went to the window and alarmed the neighbors, but on their arrival, Mr. Bross was dead. His age was 73 years. Mr. Bross was born Sept. 12th, 1821 near Colesville in the town of Wantage, Sussex county, NJ on the farm of his father. He was the son of Abraham Bross (brother of Moses Bross, father of Gov. Bross of Illinois) and Sarah EVERITT. In 1846 he was united in marriage to Miss Esther WICKHAM, daughter of John WICKHAM of Wantage, NJ. He followed the occupation of farmer and, at the breaking out of the late war, enlisted in Co. H, 27th Regiment, NJ Volunteers, which was commanded by Captain Samuel DENNIS. In 1872, Mr. Bross and family removed to Port Jervis, NY where he secured employment in the Erie car shops until 1875. At the time of his death, his occupation was shoemaker, his shop \being on Kingston ave. Mr. Bross was a man of integrity and industrious habits, kind hearted, and beloved as a neighbor and friend. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of this place, having united with it about 15 years ago. He was also a member of the Deerpark Council No. 56 R. T. of T. The deceased is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter, namely: Jansen Bross, Wickham Bross and Mrs. Almeda VAN SICKLE, all of Port Jervis. His son Webster died in 1887 and another son, Edward, met with a fatal accident in Florida two or three years ago. Mr. Bross was one of a family of six brothers and one sister, only two of whom survive - Benjamin Bross, of Coleville and Levison Bross, who resides near Colesville. MOSES SHOEMAKER Moses Van Campen SHOEMAKER died at his home near Dingman's Ferry, Pike Co, PA on Tues. morning Sep 18th aged 76 years, of general debility. He was born in Walpack township, Sussex co, NJ but removed to Pike county in middle life and lived there for some 10 years until he died. He was the son of Daniel Shoemaker, who married a VAN CAMPEN of Wallpack. The deceased was twice married, his first wife being the daughter of Jessie BELL and a sister of Benton BELL, who lives in Sandyston township, and his second wife being Sarah HURSH, sister of the late Benjamin HURSH of Sandyston. Mr. Shoemaker leaves fours sons and seven daughters, all of whom survive him, viz.; Daniel, now living in Dakota; Jesse of Strousdburg, PA; Edward of Passaic, NJ; George of southern NJ; Patience, wife of John LAMB of Portland, PA; Mary, wife of George DECKER of Stroudsburg, PA; Jane,w ife of Isaac WESTBROOK, of Sandyston; Ida, wife of Harry BENSLEY, residing at the homestead; and Zera, Emma and Edna. Mr. Shoemaker was an upright man and a good citizen and was highly esteemed by a large number of friends besides relatives and family connections. His death will be regretted by all who knew him. MRS MARY SNOOK Mrs. Mary SNOOK, widow of the late Samuel SNOOK, died at 5:00 Weds. evening at the home of her son, John N. SNOOK, in this village. Death was caused by a general debility. Mrs. Snook was born in Clove Valley, near Deckertown, Jan 11th, 1815, and was a daughter of John and Hannah MIDDAUGH. In the year 1838, she was untied in marriage to Samuel Snook. The fruits of this marriage was a family of nine children, the only one surviving being John M.(sic) Snook, with whom she resided at her death. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs George SWARTS, Horse Heads, NY; Mrs Clarissa ADAMS, Middletown, NY; Mrs James NORTHRUP, Mt Salem, NJ; Mrs William EVERITT, Clove Valley, Wantage; and Milton MIDDAUGH of Waverly, NY. Mrs Snook was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church of Mt. Salem, NJ where she passed a major part of her life. Her funeral took place at Mt Salem on Saturday last. JAMES A. WILLSON James A. Willson, son of the late Robert and Julia WILLSON, of the Clove, died of typhoid fever, on Saturday last, at Mason City, Iowa. He had been visiting this summer with his family about Deckertown, with friends and relatives. His wife and sister-in-law, Miss Cora WILLSON, returned home some two months ago. Miss Willson caught the fever upon her return home and was ill with it when John reached there about five weeks since. He caught the fever and on Saturday last, his brother, Frank, of this town, got the telegram saying that the doctors said he could not live. This was followed on Sunday by one saying he was dead and that the funeral would take place on Monday. Happy Hunting, Cathy DiPietro listowner NJSussex-L

New Jersey Herald newspaper dated 31 July 1924 More than 90 people attended the second annual reunion of the Mering family, July 27th on the old homestead near Tuttles Corner which has been in the family nearly 200 years. Mr Isaac STOLL, the oldest member at the reunion owns the farm. The first reunion was held on Mr Frank MARVIN's farm at Bartonsville, PA, there were 53 present. Baskert dinner was served in the old apple orchard after which a meeting was held, and it was decided to have the 3rd reunion at Mr & Mrs Warren MERING's at Frankford Plains next year. All had their pictures taken before returning home. Four generations being present. Among those being Mr & Mrs Henry MERING of Cameron Mills, Mr & Mrs (M&M) W. E. CHURCH of Corning, and Miss Nellie STROUD of Buffalo, all of New York. Mr. Guy MERING and sons Will, and Fred of Corteg; M&M Wilson MERING, Mr Frank MARVIN and daughters Ethel & Doris and Mrs FELTHAM, of Bartonsville; M&M Levi MERING, Mrs Ann RIKER, M&M Frank MERING of Stroudsburg; Mr Manning MERING, of Kingston, all of Pennsylvania. M&M Isreal MERING, M&M Warren MERING, M&M Ford MERING and daughter Marge;M&M Frank MERING; Mr Isaac STOLL, Mrs Bertha SCHOOLEY, M&M C. BROWN and son Frank, M&M Andrew M. STEWART; M&M Reeves TOOKER and sons George, and Reeves; M&M John TOOKER and daughter Ruth; Mrs Bertha CONOVER, son Morris and daughter Ethel; M&M George RYERSON, son Warren and daughter Dorothy; M&M Dewey GARRIS and daughter Margery; Mrs Lizzie FULLER; M&M Will VANSICKLE, M&M Dennis PHILIPS and son Harold; Mrs Charles BERMER, son Roy; Mr Henry AYERS; M&M Alfred STRUBLE son Everitt and grandson Everitt BAIRD; M&M Linford (nee AYERS) KINNEY, daughter Daisy; M&M Andrew SHERRED, M&M Andrew MORRIS; M&M Lewis IKE; M&M Herbert MORRIS, and two sons; Mrs James VAN CAMP, Mrs Mary MAJOR, Mrs Margaret WILLIS and son Sherred; M&M Seth SHAY and two children; Mrs George TURNER, all of New Jersey. Miss Mathie OWENS and Miss Meriel FOSTER of Port Jervis, NY. Hope this helps someone, Cathy DiPietro, listowner NJSussex

Hi Folks, This is an extract from an extensive obituary of Charles A. WILSON which appears in the Sussex Independent newspapers dated 11 Oct 1907. He died in Souix City, Iowa but was a resident of Sussex, NJ born 20 Oct 1840, married first to Mrs Emma GIBBS JONES, dau. of Solomon G. & Mary GIBBS of Oswego, NY on 10 Jul 1872. She died 19 Aug 1880. He married secondly to Miss Emma, dau. of Richard W. & Margaret PELLET of Pellettown who survives him along with two children from the first marriage: Clara A., wife of Dr. Robert M. CURTS, of Paterson and Charles G., cashier at the First National Bank of Butler. <snip> The Wilson family is of Scottish extraction and has been identified from the earliest years with the settlement and development of Wantage and contiguous townships in Sussex county. Andrew WILSON, the pioneer of this branch of the family, was born in Scotland, Nov. 30, 1726, and emigrated to this country from Ireland in ealry life. He was of good family and a commissioned officer under George III, serving during the French and Indian wars. He was badly wounded and granted a patent of land by the government. He first located in Wantage township, near the Wallkill River, and finally established himself on the farm, near Sussex borough, now owned by Mr. Wilson (the deceased) He married Martha FERGUSON, August 29, 1750, and among the children born to the union was Abiah, grandfather of the deceased, who was born on the homestead, March 9, 1773. He was occupied, throughout life, a large and productive tract of land in Wantage, and became known as a successful and representative agriculturist. His wife was Mary LOBDEN, and to them a large family was born, among them being Philetus, on March 11, 1808. He also passed a long and useful life as a tiller of the soil, and took a prominent part in the prganization and control of the old county fairs. The mother of the deceased was Clarissa, dau. of Andrew and Miriam (DEWITT) WILSON and she was united in marriage with Philetus WILSON on December 25, 1835, and of this union was born an only child, Charles A., on Oct. 20, 1840. <the article continues with Charles A. Wilson's lifetime accomplishments> Hope this was of interest, Cathy DiPietro - listowner NJSussex

Ah yesss! I can see how Derrick and Rick/Dick could be mushed together. Thanks for the info .... Will file it away in case I run across it again. Rich in NH Judy Pisano wrote: > > Richard: > Since the Deckers were Dutch, the Dutch form of > Richard is Derrick; this may have been written as Rick > or Dick by English authorities. I have come across > many instances in my Bird research of the same man > being called Derrick in one document and Richard in > another.

I'm Curious about this article that Nancy sent to the Sussex Group. I'm sending it also to the Morris group because there are several DECKER researchers there as well. Sorry if it's a duplicate is someone already did same. Although the newspaper article is from 1890, the actual document and description pertains to about 1720ish and a few generations beyond. Notice the use of the names "Rick" and "Dick". These are of course well known nicknames for "Richard". It seems unusual that such nicknames were used in that time period. What makes it especially interesting is that they are used in place of the more common formal name. Even today, we use the given name instead of nicknames on official/formal documents. This shows a degree of informality very rarely seen for the time, even until well into the 20th century. Any one have some insight on this? Were those actually been their given names? Although I have a mild interest in the Deckers, I have no info on them and this is well before their possible connection to any of my lines. This is one of those "just wondering" issues. Thanks Rich in NH Nancy Pascal wrote: > > Just received a photocopy of this article from Janet Bornhoeft. It > appeared in the Port Jervis newspaper (name not known) on 25 July 1890. > It did not include a name of the writer. > > Port Jervis, NY, Friday, July 25, 1890 > Re: Deed, Sept. 22, 1720 > > AN OLD PARCHMENT DEED > Sketch of the Early Decker Family and Their Descendants > > Among the documents which have been presented to the Minisink > Valley Historical Society is an ancient parchment deed of lands in the > present village of Port Jervis. It is dated September 23(?), 1720, and > is a conveyance of "ones thousand acres of land to be surveyed, laid out > and taken up in any piece within ye Western Division of the province of > New Jersey afores'd where legally purchased of ye Indians." The > consideration was L100 current money of New York. The grantors were > Sarah Stevensen, widow of Thomas Stevensen and Joseph Kirkride, both of > the county of Burke, Province of Pennsylvania. The grantee was Heleke > Decker of "Minisink, within the count ot Hunterdon and Western Division > of the province of New Jersey, being ye widdow & relict of John Decker, > Deceased." > The deed is in an excellant state of preservation. It was > presented to the Histoical Society by Mr. Josiah Wickham, accompanied by > a sketch of the descendants of Heleke Decker, Mr. Wickham being one of > them. The paper was read before a meeting of the Historical Society and > is as follows: > The son of the widow, Heleke DECKER, described in the deed, was > Peter Decker who settled in Deckertown, NJ. He had five sons and two > daughters. They were Samuel, Josiah, Martinus, Jope and Rick. > The FIRST grandson, SAMUEL settled in Deckertown and had fours sons > and three daughters. Their names were, Peter, Samuel, Stephen and > Dick. Of this family, Peter, a great-grandson of the widow mentioned in > the deed was the father of our townsman, Mark Decker, and was the first > man to propose to have the Dutch Reformed Church changed to > Presbyterian, which he accomplished and it was the first churh built in > Dectertown. Afterwards he moved west; Samuel and Stephen settled at > Deckertown and died there, and Dick went west. > The SECOND grandson, JOSIAH, settled in the Clove on lands where > Jacob Swartout now lives and which he owns. He built the first > grist-mill and saw-mill near him four miles north of Deckertown; and at > this age there were a few Indians on that side of our mountain and near > Coleville, where he received a bullet wound which he carried to his > grave. This happened a few days before the Minisink battle. He had > four sons and three daughters: Bowdewine, Abraham, William and Simon > all farmers who settled in the Clove on their father's land, except > Simon, who settled at Beemerville. Bowdewine had three sons and two > daughters; Josiah, Frederick and John B., the latter whom the Port > Jervis people will remember, once owned the Delaware House. The > daughters were Mary and Sarah. Abraham had only one daughter. William > had four sons and five daughters: John D., Richard, Alanson and Oscar, > Maria, Sarah, Emeline, Ellen and Eliza. Simon had four sons and one > daughter: Henry, John, Simon and Sidney. Josiah's three daughters were > Famachy (sic), Margaret and Leuchey. Famachy married a Kilpatrick, a > grandmother of our late Gen. Kilpatrick. Margaret married Seth Wickham, > mother of Josiah D. Whikham, our townsman. Leuchey married Robert Evens > and settled in Deckertown. > The THIRD grandson, MARTINUS, settled on the flat lands of Port > Jervis and lived there where the old stone house stands at Germantown. > He had two sons,; John who was called Hans, and Dick who went west. > John or Hans was at this time 15 years old and lay on the mountain side > with his father when Brant and his Indians were going through this > valley. He saw them burn his father's barn and the grain that was > shucked in the fields. When the men came on from Goshen, Martinus > joined them and followed Brant to Lackawaxen where the battle occurred. > He, after this bloody fight, with a few others, swam the river with his > rifle and escaped without a wound. John who was called Hans, (Martinus > son) settled one mile east from the Clove on the road leading to the > Drowned Lands, now owned by Abraham J. Decker, his son, who is living on > it at this date. > The FOURTH grandson, YOPE, settled on the farm now known as the > Amos Munson farm, near Deckertown, NJ. > The FIFTH grandson, RICK, lived and died in Deckertown.

> Notice the use of the names "Rick" and "Dick". These > are of course well > known nicknames for "Richard". It seems unusual that > such nicknames were > used in that time period. What makes it especially > interesting is that > they are used in place of the more common formal > name. Even today, we > use the given name instead of nicknames on > official/formal documents. > This shows a degree of informality very rarely > seen for the time, even > until well into the 20th century. Any one have some > insight on this? Richard: Since the Deckers were Dutch, the Dutch form of Richard is Derrick; this may have been written as Rick or Dick by English authorities. I have come across many instances in my Bird research of the same man being called Derrick in one document and Richard in another. Judy ===== Judy Jamieson Pisano jupisano@yahoo.com "The Bird Families of New Jersey" <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~birdnj> __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/