Hi Listers, I have batted my head against the wall for four years trying to find out where in Germany my Great Grandfather came from. I have taken all the usual steps including getting a copy of his Naturalization application and final papers but it only lists Germany as his place of origin! This is the last piece of my puzzle and I would appreciate any guidance that someone might have. By the way I reviewed all of the ship records from 1881, 1882 and 1883, that I could obtain with no results, other than I have had to have my prescription eye glasses upgraded! Please e-mail me directly with any suggestions. Thanks, Tom Ramsberger TRF649@aol.com

No, it's not soundexed. It's available through the FHC and it doesn't contain much info but better than no record. Don Lutz Virginia Beach ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tommi R. Gatlin" <tgatlin@TechLine.com> To: <NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 8:26 PM Subject: [NJUnion] Where do we get them??? Hi Listers, Are the New Jersey censuses for 1855, 1885, 1895, 1905 and 1915 for everyonein the entire state? If so, where do we get them?? Can they be ordered through the Family History Centers??? Wow, I thought there would be no census I could find my great-grandfather on. Martin Martin (creative name ...), who immigrated from Norway about 1890 and died in December of 1899 in Elisabeth, Union County. I would do (almost) anything to get his information from the 1895 NJ census! Is it Soundexed? I have his address at the time of his death, but I'm not sure if he was living at the same address four years earlier -- but I would search EVERY name in Elizabeth if I could find out how to view the census!!! Thanks, Tom ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi List, Wondering if someone could lookup William and Mary (Marie) Horky living in Elizabeth, NJ in 1901. Their daughter, Olga was born Feb. 7, 1901 in Elizabeth. Could SKS check the 1905 census for the Horky's? Thanks. Bob Phillips

Hi Listers, Are the New Jersey censuses for 1855, 1885, 1895, 1905 and 1915 for everyonein the entire state? If so, where do we get them?? Can they be ordered through the Family History Centers??? Wow, I thought there would be no census I could find my great-grandfather on. Martin Martin (creative name ...), who immigrated from Norway about 1890 and died in December of 1899 in Elisabeth, Union County. I would do (almost) anything to get his information from the 1895 NJ census! Is it Soundexed? I have his address at the time of his death, but I'm not sure if he was living at the same address four years earlier -- but I would search EVERY name in Elizabeth if I could find out how to view the census!!! Thanks, Tom

Hello, As far as I know there is no 1890 Census of all of the residents of New Jersey. However, in 1890 there was a Federal census of Civil War veterans (and their widows) which may be helpful. I'm not sure if it is complete for Union County, but it is well worth checking. It often listed their units, dates of service, and wounds. Good luck! David Kane www.westfieldnj.com/firstfamilies

In a message dated 2/26/2002 9:57:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, mb329@msn.com writes: > Subj:[NJUnion] Seeking Help > Date:2/26/2002 9:57:11 AM Eastern Standard Time > From:<A HREF="mailto:mb329@msn.com">mb329@msn.com</A> > To:<A HREF="mailto:NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com">NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com</A> > Sent from the Internet > > > > I am requesting SKS for a look up on the 1890 Union County Census. > > I am searching Ernst A. Heller who lived in Elizabeth with his first wife > (name unknown) and child Jennie. > > If additional info is needed, please let me know. I'll give all I can > although not much is known. > > Any help is appreciated. > > Margaret/Colorado > mb329@msn.comGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : > http://explorer.msn.com > I would be happy if someone told me there is a Census in Union County from 1890. Please, someone, tell me. Dave from Long Island

Wow! If someone has access to the 1905 and 1915 census, I would appreciate help with a look-up, please? Thanks! Julia Washington State . ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck & Louise Williams Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 1:23 PM To: NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NJUnion] Seeking Help The New Jersey census years are 1855, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915 ----- Original Message ----- From: <DMS59Dart@aol.com> To: <NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [NJUnion] Seeking Help In a message dated 2/26/2002 9:57:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, mb329@msn.com writes: > Subj:[NJUnion] Seeking Help > Date:2/26/2002 9:57:11 AM Eastern Standard Time > From:<A HREF="mailto:mb329@msn.com">mb329@msn.com</A> > To:<A HREF="mailto:NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com">NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com</A> > Sent from the Internet > > > > I am requesting SKS for a look up on the 1890 Union County Census. > > I am searching Ernst A. Heller who lived in Elizabeth with his first wife > (name unknown) and child Jennie. > > If additional info is needed, please let me know. I'll give all I can > although not much is known. > > Any help is appreciated. > > Margaret/Colorado > mb329@msn.comGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : > http://explorer.msn.com > I would be happy if someone told me there is a Census in Union County from 1890. Please, someone, tell me. Dave from Long Island ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Could some kind soul do a lookup for Albert Sedrick in the 1900 census for Union county? Am looking for information on Albert Sedrick and any connected family. Any and all help greatly appreciated. Glen A. Sedrick http://www.sedricks.com http://www.butlercogenealogy.com http://basicgenealogy.com

The New Jersey census years are 1855, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915 ----- Original Message ----- From: <DMS59Dart@aol.com> To: <NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 12:17 PM Subject: Re: [NJUnion] Seeking Help In a message dated 2/26/2002 9:57:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, mb329@msn.com writes: > Subj:[NJUnion] Seeking Help > Date:2/26/2002 9:57:11 AM Eastern Standard Time > From:<A HREF="mailto:mb329@msn.com">mb329@msn.com</A> > To:<A HREF="mailto:NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com">NJUNION-L@rootsweb.com</A> > Sent from the Internet > > > > I am requesting SKS for a look up on the 1890 Union County Census. > > I am searching Ernst A. Heller who lived in Elizabeth with his first wife > (name unknown) and child Jennie. > > If additional info is needed, please let me know. I'll give all I can > although not much is known. > > Any help is appreciated. > > Margaret/Colorado > mb329@msn.comGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : > http://explorer.msn.com > I would be happy if someone told me there is a Census in Union County from 1890. Please, someone, tell me. Dave from Long Island ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I am requesting SKS for a look up on the 1890 Union County Census. I am searching Ernst A. Heller who lived in Elizabeth with his first wife (name unknown) and child Jennie. If additional info is needed, please let me know. I'll give all I can although not much is known. Any help is appreciated. Margaret/Colorado mb329@msn.comGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

This is my Henry family. They came from Elizabethport NU. Does anyone connect to them? Susan Marshall Formerly from Westfield Descendants of Isaac or William Henry 1 ? HENRY, b: in b.1775 or 1799 in PA or NJ, d: in Savannah GA .. +Grace ? b: Abt 1805 in NJ ..... 2 Rhoda HENRY, b: Abt 1827 in Elizabethport, NJ, d: 1915 in Savannah, Chatham Co, GA ......... +Alfonso CHASE, b: Abt 1811 in MA, d: February 6, 1848 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA ............ 3 Josifida C. CHASE b: Abt 1846 ............ 3 Alphonsa CHASE b: Abt 1848 ..... *2nd Husband of Rhoda Henry: ......... +Joseph M. HARGROVE b: in England, m: February 26, 1862 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA ............ 3 Lillie Rhoda HARGROVE, b: 1863 in SC, d: 1916 ............ 3 Francis HARGROVE, b: 1855 in AL ..... 2 Isaac HENRY, b: Abt 1831 in NJ, d: 1902 in Savannah, Chatham Co, GA ......... +Cecelia Louisa CAESAR, b: November 9, 1834 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, d: 1872 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, m: October 1, 1853 in Savannah GA, by the Rev Mr. Crumley src: Savannah Newspaper Digest Jan 1 - Dec 31st, 1853, Father: Hosea B. CAESAR, Mother: Mary LYON ............ 3 Alice Emma HENRY b: July 16, 1854 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA src: 1860 Census-Chaham Co. GA, d: May 14, 1931 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA src: Death Certificate ............ 3 Wessley William HENRY b: 1856 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA src: 1860 Census-Chaham Co. GA d: 1917 ................. +Minnie Susan RUTH b: 1859 d: 1934 m: April 24, 1878 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA Father: Elisha Joseph RUTH, Mother: Martha Josephine TROWELL .................... 4 William Wesley HENRY, Jr., b: 1898, d: 1962 .................... 4 Ila Josephine HENRY, b: 1879, d: 1881 .................... 4 Theodore Clyde HENRY, b: 1885--Lived in Plainfield NJ .................... 4 Margaret Elizabeth HENRY, b: 1886, d: 1975 ........................ +Ewald P. WALDECK, b: 1888 in Germany, d: 1975 .................... 4 Arthur HENRY, b: 1890 ............ 3 Margaret HENRY, b: 1848 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA src: 1860 Census-Chaham Co. GA ............ 3 Isaac HENRY, b: 1850 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, src: 1860 Census-Chaham Co. GA ............ 3 Mary Anne HENRY ................. +Wesley Dickinson CLAIBORNE, m: April 12, 1894 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA .................... 4 Celia CLAIBORNE, b: 1898 ........................ +Seaborn JONES ............ 3 Rhoda C. HENRY, b: Abt 1871 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, d: August 7, 1894 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA ................. +William James BARRETT, Jr., b: November 1, 1862 in Yazoo City, MS, m: October 27, 1892 in Savannah, Chatham Co., GA .................... 4 William Henry BARRETT, b: July 29, 1894 ........................ +Mamie Lou MCCLELLAN

Thanks to all who have replied to my query about places to visit in Elizabeth and surrounding areas. Jim

I am going to be in the Elizabeth area in the next few weeks and hope to do some research as well as visit some of the places where my Bunnell/Bonnell, Hendrick, Clarke and Jones ancestors lived. I am particularly interested in the Bonnell House at 1045 E. Jersey St. and the Elizabeth Heritage Society at 500 N. Broad St. in Elizabeth, the Bonnell House at 32 Wachtung St. and the Historical Society of Chatham Twp. at 22 Paper Mill Rd. in Chatham, and the New Providence Historical Society at 1350 Springfield Ave in New Providence. Does anyone know the hours that these places are open to the public? Also does anyone who is familiar with the area have any suggestion about where I could best spent my limited time on research - which of the various libraries or societies would be most fruitful. I have never been in that area before and want to make the best use of my time. Specifically I am descended from Nathaniel Bonnell (ca 1640-1711), Jabez Hendrick (1651-1694), Jeffrey Jones (ca 1643-ca 1717), Richard Clarke (ca 1662-ca 1742), and Isaac Whitehead (1624-1660). All of these persons lived in Elizabeth and were members of the Elizabeth-Town Associates. I will appreciate any suggestions. Jim Barbee Reynoldsburg OH

I am searching for the husband and family of Hannah HAZLETT, who was born in 1849 in Hunterdon County, NJ. She married a THOMPSON. She lived in Plainfield Madge HAZLETT Johns

Hi Lynn and welcome! Union Co. was formed from Essex Co. in 1857. Before that, Elizabeth was in Essex Co. Can't help you with Chester, though. Good luck! Gary On Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:03:29 -0700 NJUNION-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: >I am just beginning to search in this area and had a few questions that I >would truly appreciate some help with. Was there a Union County in 1870? What >county was Elizabeth, New Jersey in the 1800s? I am at a brick wall with a >Sarah Williams (who married Leonard Chester) I cannot locate her mother's >name and her siblings. If anyone is working on the surname Chester I would >love to hear from you. Thank you so very much for any help or suggestions! - >Lynn in California ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

I am just beginning to search in this area and had a few questions that I would truly appreciate some help with. Was there a Union County in 1870? What county was Elizabeth, New Jersey in the 1800s? I am at a brick wall with a Sarah Williams (who married Leonard Chester) I cannot locate her mother's name and her siblings. If anyone is working on the surname Chester I would love to hear from you. Thank you so very much for any help or suggestions! - Lynn in California

Hi, Have you tried Classmates.com? There are alot of people registered with different hight schools. Pat

I am looking for the yearbooks of Linden High School for the years 1935-1940. Does anyone know if they are on line anywhere ?? I am looking for a particular person and live out of the state so most of my searching has been on line. Trisha Hamilton-Leo Hamilton Shirlaw Jurgens Knapp McGrath Brennan Winston Killian

I am looking for any information on John J Shirlaw of Elizabeth, and his wife Mary Jurgens of Linden. John was KIA in 1945 while Mary was living with her parents at 929 Hussa St, Linden. The trail for Mary seems to stop in 1945 so any information would be appreciated !! Trisha Hamilton-Leo

I am searching for the parents of my gr.grandfather, Edward Ten Eyck. He was born in 1829 in either NY or NJ. there is a church record in Ny that has an Edward Ten Eyck from Elizabeth, NJ. would SKS that has access to any census or chruch records look up any Ten eycks who could be parents in 1829. I would appreciate any help, since his death certificate is not available. Loraine Magee