Dear Friends and Colleagues, In the next two months, Governor Pataki of New York, will decide on the image to go on a special United States Mint quarter that will commemorate New York State history. The State of New Jersey recently had the image of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" on their commemorative quarter. The image of Henry Hudson's 1609 Dutch ship, de Halve Maen (HALF MOON) is one of three finalists for the honor to appear on New York States' quarter. The other two contestants are the Statue of Liberty and the Battle of Saratoga. I am writing to ask that you send a letter or e-mail of support to Governor Pataki for the HALF MOON's image to appear on New York States' commemorative quarter. As a token of appreciation for your writing the Governor, our museum will send you an 8 1/2" x 11" color glossy photograph of the HALF MOON under full sail. Governor George E. Pataki State Capitol Albany, NY 12224 or e-mail [email protected] Some of the things you might mention in your letter are: (1) The voyage of the HALF MOON led to the founding of New York State. As a result of this voyage, the Dutch established the first European settlements in the State of New York with a trading post built near Albany in 1614 and settlements in Albany and New York City in 1624. (2) New York States' colors, orange and blue, derive from the Dutch colors flown on the HALF MOON. (3) New York States great sports teams, the New York Yankees and the New York Knickerbockers, derive their names from the Dutch influence brought by the voyage of the HALF MOON. (4) In contrast to the English colonies of New England and Virginia, New York was founded by the Dutch on the principles of religious and cultural toleration. There were over 20 foreign languages being spoken on the streets of New Amsterdam, now New York City, in 1628. The HALF MOON had a multicultural crew. (4) The first public school was founded in Dutch New Amsterdam in 1628. It still survives as the Collegiate School in New York City. In contrast, many European countries discouraged public schools, restricting schooling to the aristocracy. (5) Under Dutch law, women often retained their maiden names and were allowed to own property, run businesses, and administer estates. Women lost many of these rights under English law. (6) Many towns, cities, rivers, and geographical names in New York State derive from the early Dutch influence begun by the HALF MOON, including Staten Island, Long Island, Brooklyn, Nassau County, Orange County, Batavia, Flatbush, Kinderhook, Yonkers, Schuyler Falls, Guilderland, Watervliet, Wallkill, Poestenkill, Rensselaer, Claverack, Catskill, New Utrecht, Coney Island, Buswick, Bowery, Wall Street to name a few. (7) Our currency, the "dollar", derives its name from the Dutch coin, the "daalder", used onboard the HALF MOON. (8) Our national nickname "Yankee" originates from the Dutch word meaning "Johnny" used in New York State. Thank you for anything you can do on behalf of the HALF MOON. With regards, Andy Andrew Hendricks, M. D. Chairman, New Netherland Museum ==== Dutch-Colonies Mailing List ==== Have you visited the Rootsweb Genealogy Data Cooperative Website? Visit website: http://www.rootsweb.com/ To find a county for a known city and state go to; http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html

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Looking for info on an Albert Burger born in 1921 and died in 1997 in Linden, NJ. Possibility that his grandfather and my g grandfather were brothers. Contact Judy in NC and respond to list also. My email is [email protected] Thanks. Judy

Ann -- I have sent you separate file on what I have on Joseph Frazee. I don't have a daughter Martha for him in my database. That doesn't mean he didn't have one, I just don't have it, and am curious as to your source for that and her marriage to Bonnell/Bunnell. Thanks, Harman Clark -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, October 31, 1999 11:15 PM Subject: [NJUNION] Joseph FRAZEE >Looking for information about Joseph FRAZEE d 1714 m Mary Osborne. >Their daughter, Martha Frazee m Joseph Bonnell 1712. She d 1759 and >is buried in CT Farms, NJ > >Thanks for the help. >Ann > > >==== NJUNION Mailing List ==== >Visit the New Jersey USGenWeb pages at www.cyberenet.net/~gsteiner/njgenweb >

Hello, I am the gal looking for info on WILLARD VAN PELT. The only info I have on him as of now is that he married Stella Havelka and they had 2 sons named Willard and David. I would love to share info, maybe together we can help each other. My e-mail is [email protected] My name is Debbie Price ----- Original Message ----- From: Alice & Gary Caggiano <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 01, 1999 4:55 AM Subject: Re: [NJUNION] VAN PELT > Good morning John, > I see your request for info about Edward VanPelt of S.I. Have you asked > on the Richmond County list for New York...It is part of Rootsweb. I belong > to the NY City list, for my father's family) and see a couple of people > referring to it all the time. If you haven't and would like the subscription > email addie, let me know and I will get it for you. > Did you ever get in touch with the gal looking for Willard VanPelt? My > cousin Claudia has a friend who knew him and if you couldn't help, I will > ask Claud to pursue it for her. > Cousin Alice > > > ==== NJUNION Mailing List ==== > Check out the official State of New Jersey web site at www.state.nj.us/index >

Good morning John, I see your request for info about Edward VanPelt of S.I. Have you asked on the Richmond County list for New York...It is part of Rootsweb. I belong to the NY City list, for my father's family) and see a couple of people referring to it all the time. If you haven't and would like the subscription email addie, let me know and I will get it for you. Did you ever get in touch with the gal looking for Willard VanPelt? My cousin Claudia has a friend who knew him and if you couldn't help, I will ask Claud to pursue it for her. Cousin Alice

Sorry, I don't have a Willard Van Pelt in my computer. If you supply dates and places, maybe I can be of some help. -Cousin John

Looking for information about Joseph FRAZEE d 1714 m Mary Osborne. Their daughter, Martha Frazee m Joseph Bonnell 1712. She d 1759 and is buried in CT Farms, NJ Thanks for the help. Ann

Dear friends, I'm still looking for any information on EDWARD VAN PELT of Staten Island, his wife SUSAN, his sons Edward, John, George, and Phillip. Also looking for any information on JEREMIAH VAN PELT, also known as JERRY VAN PELT of Staten Island. These were boatmen & oystermen who moved to Elizabeth, NJ around 1865. Any help will be appreciated. -John

thanks but I'm just beginning to get into the Coddington line. He would have married around 1890 or so. still researching a connection between Coddington and Hazelton. Paul

Regarding Lillian NISSEL (nee ZIEGLER) from Scott dePass from Oct. 21, 1999: I was in the Somerset County NJ library which had a few Plainfield City Directories on its shelves. This is what they contained on any NISSEL entries: 1924. Nissel, Henry M., toolmaker, h. 1020 Arlington Ave. 1927. Nissel, Henry M. (Lillian) mach. h. 1020 Arlington Ave. 1953. Nissel, Andrew (Marie) mach. h. 814 Monroe Ave. Nissel, Frank R. (Betty) sls mgr h. 969 Fernwood Ave. Nissel, Henry M. (Lillie A.), h. 1020 Arlington Ave. 1957. Same as 1953 1969. Nissel, Margaret H., supervisor PTSN Bank, res 81 Mountain Ave. 1971-1975 Nothing on this surname. In the current Plainfield/Somerville Telephone directory are: Nissel, David, 2039 Bleeker, So Plainfield, NJ 07080 Nissel, Michael, 916 Delmore Ave., So. Plainfield, NJ 07080. Sorry there isn't more information for you. Pam Bush >Subject: [NJUNION] Lillian NISSEL (nee ZIEGLER) >Hi there! > > I am trying to find SKS from the Plainfield, Union, New Jersey area to >find information on my great-grand aunt Lillian NISSEL (nee ZIEGLER). She >was living in Plainfield, Union, NJ in 1969 when her sister (my >great-grandmother) passed away. I hope someone can help me find this >elusive family member. I believe that they may have had children, but am >honestly not sure. Thanks and I look forward to >hearing from you. Take care. > >Scott dePass >Hamilton, Ontario >CANADA >[email protected]

I knew a Coddington in Belle Mead NJ, active in the Harlingen Reformed Church, Harlingen NJ. This was around 1970. -John

Greetings!! Would anyone be able to provide a lookup in the 1910 and 1915 Elizabeth directories for John and Honora (Nora) Sullivan? They lived at either 224 Ripley Place or 1009 Anna Ave., but I don't know which one. I'd also like to know the info each listing has. Thanks in advance. Lois [email protected]

Hello, list: New to this list and representing several family members in search of information about Harmon J. Van Riper b. 1813-1815, possibly in Saddle River, NJ, who married Catharine Wynyall, possibly of NJ or Michigan. Couple lived in Newark, NJ in 1851 when dau. Catharine Amelia VanRiper was born. Dau. Kate m. Charles Lang Cobb in Phila. and lived in NY. Harmon and Catharine are said to be of Dutch ancestry. They left NJ for Delaware County, PA about 1860. Guidance will be much appreciated. Thank you. Marj in NC

Researching the above listed names. My ggrandfather John T. Hazelton lived in Somerset, then moved to Plainfield in the early 1900's. Would love to hear from anyone connected to those names. Paul

Marjorie, I have a site for Essex County for 1700s with VANRIPER on it.. has several..do you want the link? It is a "QUIT RENT"..oath of allegiange..sort of a census.. Would be glad to send it. Only will when you say yes..if you do..please remind me..it is the Colonial Essex..Morris County site.I send many..and hard to remember them all. You might also check out the Dutch Reform Churches..they are Dutch, right? Regards, Grace

Susan, Thanks so much for the offer! I do have relatives who were in Union Co during the late 1800's, but unfortunately they were not Day's. If you should come across a George Cannon of Suffolk Co during the late 1700's, or any other Cannon for that matter, I would appreciate it if you could let me know and I will do the same here in New Brunswick. It is strange where you find relatives. My Newton Cannon was in DE in early 1700's and then later turns up in Newbury MA to get married. Like the lady said, "Leave no stone unturned". Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 1999 1:07 AM Subject: Re: [NJUNION] Willing to trade research > I am writing in reference to Dennis Day's offer to trade research for > information in Union County. I would like to add my offer to his. I live in > Boston and I have access to the NEHGS Library, MA Vital Statistics and Obits > from all over the state of MA. If someone in Union Co could help Dennis and > me I would be glad to see what I could do in my area. I am also interested > in the "Declaration of Intention" information at the County Cerks Office. > > Susan Hovencamp > [email protected] > > > ==== NJUNION Mailing List ==== > Visit the Union county, New Jersey, USGenWeb pages at www.rootsweb.com/~njunion. > >

I am writing in reference to Dennis Day's offer to trade research for information in Union County. I would like to add my offer to his. I live in Boston and I have access to the NEHGS Library, MA Vital Statistics and Obits from all over the state of MA. If someone in Union Co could help Dennis and me I would be glad to see what I could do in my area. I am also interested in the "Declaration of Intention" information at the County Cerks Office. Susan Hovencamp [email protected]

I am new to this list but will jump right in. I have access to a very good research library for genealogy, especially for information about midwest states (IA,WI,IL,MI,MN). I would like to "trade" research with someone from Union County. I understand that there is a listing in the County Clerk Office "Declaration of Intention" (to become citizens) August 4, 1857-February 16, 1895, as well as an index to this volume arranged by first letter of surname and date of declaration. I am seeking information on: James Walsh, born February 5, 1838 in County Tipperary. Immigrated 1865. Married to Catherine Morris November 8, 1868 in Rayway, NJ. Catherine Morris, born May 18, 1844 in County Kilkenny. Immigrated 1862. James and Catherine had their first child Lawrence about 1869. By 1870, they had moved to Iowa. I would appreciate a look to see if there are any naturalization records for either of these people, as well as any record of death of the infant Lawrence. Thank you. Dennis Day [email protected] http://www.uftree.com/UFT/WebPages/DennisMDay/DMDAY/index.htm

Hi to all! IŽm looking for any information considering William Stolpe, who died in Cranford, NJ in January 1968. William was born 7. Feb. 1887, Mustasaari, Vikby village, Finland. HeŽs wife was a lost relative of mine. Any information is highly respected. Mrs. Reija Marjoluoto [email protected] - --------------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through NIC WebMail (http://webmail.nic.fi/)