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I have just learned that several of my ancestors may have been in Warren County in circa 1765 or sooner, and possibly later. I need some kind of proof of the marriage of the parents, and the birth of their first child/daughter for DAR application. If anyone can be of help on this brick-wall line, your help is sincerely appreciated. Daniel MOORE, Jr. married Elsie/Elsye LUCAS before 1765, possibly in Knowlton, Warren Co, NJ. Their first child, a daughter, Eunice MOORE, was born January or June 22, 1765, possibly in Knowlton. Eventually, Eunice Moore married Obadiah BEARDSLEY, Jr. on Nov 10, 1784 (place not known) There were reportedly a total of 12 children born to Daniel Moore Jr and Elsie/Elsye Lucas, including a son named Nathaniel Lucas Moore who was born June 5, 1782, although his place of birth is not known either. Other children were: Hannah Moore marr James Rattray Polly Moore marr James Cox Fanny Moore marr Mr. Gilbert Parmelia Moore daughter Moore who marr Mr. Beckwith daughter Moore who marr Ebenezer Russell Joseph W. Moore b 1784, became a Baptist minister Margaret Moore, youngest child, marr Asa Bingham The Lucas family were members of the Dutch Reformed Church in Raritan, but research of the church records has not given me any clues. It is not known when any of them moved from Raritan to Knowlton appreciatively, Virginia (ginny) Gandrup descendant of Moore & Lucas

>Does anyone have suggestions on Dutch diminutives or nicknames or variations on the name MARY (first name). Not being able to locate any marriage or other records for Mary PRALL (late 18th/early 19th century) of NJ, it was suggested that I start looking for her with a variation. Hi Ruth in GA, and List: WOW !! several PRALL researchers in only one day! This is a red-letter day. I have the Mary Magdalen PRALL mentioned, also the Mary QUICK who married Peter PRALL. Since I have a total of 31 Mary PRALLs in the data-base, I would need some additional information....married name, sibling names, parents names, any children, place of residence, or any information that could help identify this particular Mary PRALL. If you have any other information, just let me know. Perhaps there are more PRALL researchers out there than any of us are aware of. If so, a PRALL mailing list might be a good idea if there is support for such a list. Is anyone interested? Evelyn

What year was your Jesse? Jesse is a biblical name, although not one of the more common ones. It is not a nickname for another given name. First references I've seen to its usage are ca 1750, have never seen it before then. Guess that is when the name first started to become popular, but at that time the name Jesse was extremely rare. After 1800 the name became more common. Actually having a Jesse in those early days is a "good thing" :) the name runs in my Hunterdon Co NJ DALRYMPLE line, and the unusual given name Jesse appeared for several generations, which sure made it much easier to sort out relationships! Hope this helps! Alison ----- Original Message ----- From: "catwoman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 9:50 AM Subject: [NJWARREN] Possible Nickname > Hi, > I was just wondering if Jesse could be short or a nickname for another name. Thanks! > > Wendy > > > ==== NJWARREN Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! > http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > >

----- Original Message ----- From: Catherine R. Buck To: NJ Camden Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 12:25 PM Subject: Dutch variations for MARY Does anyone have suggestions on Dutch diminutives or nicknames or variations on the name MARY (first name). Not being able to locate any marriage or other records for Mary PRALL (late 18th/early 19th century) of NJ, it was suggested that I start looking for her with a variation. My imagaination isn't all that creative, and suggestions are welcome. Ruth in GA

Listmembers, I am involved in a 12+ years project to locate and document all Civil War soldiers buried in New Jersey cemeteries. The following list of "mystery" soldiers were affiliated in some way with this county and whose burial places I am trying to find. They may or may not be buried in this county, but I'd like to know where they are buried regardless, so I can remove them from my lists. The dates of death and the name spellings are as found. I've also included any aliases if known. Please contact me if you know where any of these soldiers are buried. "Unk means unknown DoD. Bob MacAvoy WARREN --------------- Anderson, James 3-14-1910 Case, John R. 12-5-1906 Drake, Richard T. 1898 Koher, Israel 7-10-1918 aka: Kohler, Israel Lanning, John Unk Lauer, Joseph S. 9-6-1901 Roman, G. 2-17-1930 Royster, Thomas 8-13-1913 Wilkin, Henry A. 6-20-1912 Worman, William 1918 aka: Yornan, William Wright, James E. Unk

Catherine R. Buck wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Catherine R. Buck > To: NJ Camden > Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 12:25 PM > Subject: Dutch variations for MARY > > Does anyone have suggestions on Dutch diminutives or nicknames or > variations on the name MARY (first name). Not being able to locate > any marriage or other rec > > My imagaination isn't all that creative, and suggestions are welcome. > > Ruth in GA Try Maria or Mariah to name two. There are others. John

Hi, I was just wondering if Jesse could be short or a nickname for another name. Thanks! Wendy

Hello, I am new to this list. I am researching the VANSYCKLE family from Warren County. Samuel VANSYCKLE married Mary DECUE on June 10, 1801. Their son (another) Samuel was born January 6, 1834 also in Warren County. Is anyone else researching this line? Jodi in Seattle

Hello list!!! A few sites to keep us busy while we wait!!!! Yours in genealogy Joanne http://members.tripod.com/~khuish/ships.htm http://members.tripod.com/~Data_Mate/irish/Irish.htm http://members.tripod.com/~westland/index.htm http://www.netmender.net/genelogy/passlist.html

Married MAJOR, CONRAD STUTE, ELIZABETH 6 Sep 1828 Warren NJ Married MAJOR, CONRAD MILLER, ELIZABETH 21 Oct 1843 Warren NJ Below is from Abraham Willever-Woolever Bible below could be connected to Elizabeth Death Thomas M Miller Oct 9,1859 Edward Miller 1875 Looking for input,Conrad should also be a brother inlaw to Osea her husband could of been Wm Edward Major listed as Edward Major Major, Osee, w. of Edward, b. Jun 24, 1801, d. Jul 23, 1857 Much Thanks Stewart

Do you know the surname of this Osee? It might make her the earliest I've heard of yet (with a birthdate plus or minus 1760). I still have hopes of finding the "first cause" on this name, some NJ woman of sterling reputation who inspired generations of girls to be named for her. Marilyn On Sat, 21 Apr 2001 13:16:16 -0400 (EDT) [email protected] writes: > I have been interested in the name of Osee or Osa (?) since my > 3GGrandfather, Reuben Searles, married her in 1779 and lived in > Oxford > Twp. and I believe Belvidere. Any info would be greatly appreciated. > Jean > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ 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/tagj.

1945 VINTAGE PHOTO ALBUM, 120+ PIX Item #1134953074 Hi all. I was doing an eBay search for NJ photos and came across this family photo album. If anybody is researching the surname CHRISTIAN in NJ, you might be interested in this. Hope these wonderful photos find their way home to their loved ones! Best wishes, Liz France Searching in NJ for ROBBINS, WASHER, WINFIELD, KIMBLE, JARVIS, WOODBURN, TITUS, BERRY in Sussex & Warren Cos. NJ, and JACOB in Hudson & Essex Cos. NJ; VANAUKEN, SMITH in Monroe/Northampton Cos. PA

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This one has been tied in to Henry C Notes for REUBEN SPEER: "My grandfather, Reuben Speer married Sara Elizabeth Major....[children] William and Sara Alice"...letter from Elizabeth Kleinfelder to Daisy Speer Kent 1961 Notes for SARA ELIZABETH MAJOR: "Her father was a minister, Rev Henry Major"...letter from Elizabeth Kleinfelder to Daisy Speer Kent 1961 1. REUBEN3 SPEER (JACOB JOHANNAS2, ??1) was born Abt. 1820, and died Bef. 1883 (Source: Marriages & Deaths. Northampton County. 1871-84. Newspaper Extracts, John Speer's death notice 1883 lists 5 sons. Reuben not included.). He married SARA ELIZABETH MAJOR (Source: Mrs C. H. [Elizabeth] Kleinfelder, Letters 1961: Elizabeth Stubblebine Kleinfelder to Daisy Speer Kent 1961, (1961), "My grandfather, Reuben Speer, married Sara Elizabeth Major...her father was a minister, Rev. Henry Major."), daughter of HENRY MAJOR. Buttsville Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Warren County, NJ Speer, Reuben, d. June 6, 1861, Aged 31-9-0. Info from Pamela K.Proctor My N.J.-Willever-Woolever-Roots & P.A.Kin Nolan,Fogle,Vogel,Johnson,Hill,Alexander,Major,Crotsley, Lee,Gerard,Handler,Tims,Miller,Dalley,Benward,Houston Dalton,Wainwright,Caskey,Taylor,Speer, http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/o/o/Stewart-J-Woolever-jr/index.html

I sent for her death cert Sarah A in Nov still nothing have been trying to get a OBIT Hackettstown Lib viewer is out of order tried Warren County Lib, Janet Davis,no luck so I just keep pushing also tried same for Henry C Stew ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 1:03 PM Subject: [NJWARREN] Death certificates & Osee > With regard to Stewart Willever's search for the maiden name of Sarah who > died in 1888...have you tried sending to Trenton (Health Dept aft 1878; > Archives bef 1878, I think.) for her death certificate? The forms had a > space for Mother's maiden name, not always filled out. I have had about > 50-50 luck with this, but for finding info about people born early in the > 1800's, this has been one of my best sources (if you can stand the 4-5 > month wait). > And more on Osee, yes, I've encountered (Latin for Hosea) this standard > definition in name dictionaries. But, in general, the women I've found > in NJ are not Catholic and, as you point out, not male. My hunch is that > it may have it's roots in a Dutch or French name or nickname. > > Here are the other times I've found it: > 2. Osee Ann Homadiew, 35, born in NJ, m. to Joseph L., in Frelinghuisen > Twp. > > 3. Osee Lanie, 35, born in NJ, m. to James W., in Frelinghuisen Twp. > > 4. Osea Shackleton, 15, born in NJ, d. of Benjamin, 48, and Ellen, 40, > in Belvidere. p. 393A > > 5. Osee Ann Tillman, 9, born in NJ, living w. Josiah Vandroof, 25, and > Charlotte Vandroof, 40, in Hardwick. p. 500A > > 6. From the web site detailing the descendancy of Simon Hibler of > Greenwich Township, Sussex County: > *2nd Wife of Samuel Hibler: .....+Osee Pratt Abt 1770 - 1852. > > 7. From Stephen Emery's web site which has a lot of Warren and Sussex > families: > Osie Van Ness(3819) was born in Standing Stone Twp., Bradford Co, PA > abt 1826.(3820) She married Alanson Taylor. Alanson was born in PA abt > 1826.(3821) > > The motivation for collecting this in the first place is that I find a > baptism at the Straw Church (St. James Lutheran, near Phillipsburg) > > Michael Sauder and wife Rebecca - child b. March 18, 1777, bapt. May 21, > 1781 - named Ose - Sponsors Simon Hibler, wife Elizabeth." > [The transcriber of these records writes "child" rather than the usual > "son" or "daughter," indicating the gender of the child is unknown from > the name. Ose was baptized the same day as her sister Elizabeth.] > She was female as her later marriage record proved. At least two nieces > were named for her as well: > !In the 1850 census, Franklin Township, Warren County, p. 458, is the > name > Osea SOUDERS 22 (giving a birthdate of 1828] Female [born in] NJ. > > In the 1850 census record for John and Elizabeth Bellis in Northampton > County, PA, is a 50 year-old female named Ozee Bellis > > None of these Osees is my direct ancestor, but as I'm researching the > Souders families in these counties, I've been intrigued on its origin. > Marilyn > ________________________________________________________________ > 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/tagj. > > > ==== NJWARREN Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library >

With regard to Stewart Willever's search for the maiden name of Sarah who died in 1888...have you tried sending to Trenton (Health Dept aft 1878; Archives bef 1878, I think.) for her death certificate? The forms had a space for Mother's maiden name, not always filled out. I have had about 50-50 luck with this, but for finding info about people born early in the 1800's, this has been one of my best sources (if you can stand the 4-5 month wait). And more on Osee, yes, I've encountered (Latin for Hosea) this standard definition in name dictionaries. But, in general, the women I've found in NJ are not Catholic and, as you point out, not male. My hunch is that it may have it's roots in a Dutch or French name or nickname. Here are the other times I've found it: 2. Osee Ann Homadiew, 35, born in NJ, m. to Joseph L., in Frelinghuisen Twp. 3. Osee Lanie, 35, born in NJ, m. to James W., in Frelinghuisen Twp. 4. Osea Shackleton, 15, born in NJ, d. of Benjamin, 48, and Ellen, 40, in Belvidere. p. 393A 5. Osee Ann Tillman, 9, born in NJ, living w. Josiah Vandroof, 25, and Charlotte Vandroof, 40, in Hardwick. p. 500A 6. From the web site detailing the descendancy of Simon Hibler of Greenwich Township, Sussex County: *2nd Wife of Samuel Hibler: .....+Osee Pratt Abt 1770 - 1852. 7. From Stephen Emery's web site which has a lot of Warren and Sussex families: Osie Van Ness(3819) was born in Standing Stone Twp., Bradford Co, PA abt 1826.(3820) She married Alanson Taylor. Alanson was born in PA abt 1826.(3821) The motivation for collecting this in the first place is that I find a baptism at the Straw Church (St. James Lutheran, near Phillipsburg) Michael Sauder and wife Rebecca - child b. March 18, 1777, bapt. May 21, 1781 - named Ose - Sponsors Simon Hibler, wife Elizabeth." [The transcriber of these records writes "child" rather than the usual "son" or "daughter," indicating the gender of the child is unknown from the name. Ose was baptized the same day as her sister Elizabeth.] She was female as her later marriage record proved. At least two nieces were named for her as well: !In the 1850 census, Franklin Township, Warren County, p. 458, is the name Osea SOUDERS 22 (giving a birthdate of 1828] Female [born in] NJ. In the 1850 census record for John and Elizabeth Bellis in Northampton County, PA, is a 50 year-old female named Ozee Bellis None of these Osees is my direct ancestor, but as I'm researching the Souders families in these counties, I've been intrigued on its origin. Marilyn ________________________________________________________________ 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/tagj.

This is what I'm trying to put together,and will say I need help feel Conrad,Henry,Edward,Elizabeth Snyder Major are sister and brother,Henry was A/KA Rev Henry C So far I have there parents as Wm Major and Nancy Runyon these are my direct blood line Summerfield Cemetery Methodist Episcopal Church Oxford Township Rte. 626 Summerfield Rd., on the corner of Buckhorn Rd. South Part of Township, Warren County, NJ Major, Conrad, 1806-1855. Major, Elizabeth, wife of Conrad, 1812-1890. Major, Thomas, son of Conrad and Eliz. MARRIAGES (1825-1829), WARREN, NEW JERSEY Book 1, Folio 23; Sept 8, 1828 Conrod MAJOR and Elizabeth STATE was lawfully married by me, 6 Sept 1828, at Belvider, Oxford Township... [signed] Geo. R. KING, Justice of the Peace Death Cert # M78-94858:Application info # 78515 Henry C.Major,age 76yrs 11mo-Occupation-Farmer-Married-Birthplace Mansfield N.J. Last place of Res-Buttzville Oxford Township,Warren Co.N.J. How long Res 76yrs Place of death Buttzville.NJ Father Wm Major country of b-USA-Mother Annie Major country of b-USA I hereby certify that I viewed the body after death in my opinion he died on 25th day of May 1885 Cause Valcular disease of the heart.Lenth of illness 4yrs Geo S.Dearborn Medical Attendant[not sure of first name] Res-Oxford N.J. Undertaker J.Fitts & Son Warren Journal Belvidere, Warren County, NJ 1854 September 9, 1854 DEDICATION: The New Meeting House of the Evangelical Association, near the Clinton Bridge of the C. R. Road of N. J. by Divine permission, will be dedicated to the worship of Almighty God on Saturday the 23d of September. Service will commence at 10 o'clock a.m. Several ministers are expected to attend. H. C. MAJOR L.KELLY Buttsville Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Warren County, NJ (About 2 miles east of Belvidere Name: Henry C. Major, aged 78 years and 10 months Died: 25 May 1885, Buttzville, Warren County Birthplace: Mansfield, NJ Parents: William and Annie Major Occupation: farmer Date of Death 25 May 1885 30-day-fixed month 25 Aug 1808 Real-month-length 25 Aug 1808 Major, William H., b. Oct. 23, 1852, d. Aug. 19, 1933. Major, Emma G., Wife of William H. Major, b. May 22, 1856, d. ----. Major, Martin L., b. Oct. 19, 1889, d. Jan. 24, 1905. Major, Florence Major, ----, ---- of Wm. H. and Emma Major, d. Sept. 12, 1826, aged 9 mos. and 5 das. Major, William Henry, Son of Rev. H. C. and Sara Major, d. May 5, 1846, aged 6-10-25. Major, Rev. Henry C., d. May 25, 1885, aged 76-9-0. Major, Sarah A., Wife of Rev. H. C. Major, d. Feb. 12, 1887, aged 76-9-0. This one is not connected No Connection: In 1880 Henry C. age 27 from ireland Oxford Warren ED#28 s.11 l.4 Sarah A - 26 - NY William - 6 - NY Sarah - 4 - NY Gracie - 1 - NY Mamie - 5/12 - NY Sarah - mother - 65 - Ireland

Trying to find maiden name of Sarah,so far have Ackerman,Appleman Sarah and Henry are my gggrandparents Probate Pk #3373U Inventory Of William H.Major Administrator OF Sarah A.Major Deceased Proved March 17,1888 and recorded in Warren Co Surrogates's office,New Jersey,in Book of Inventories No.14 Folio 253,Wm.O'--Surregate. A true and perfect inventory,and appraisement,of all and singular the goods,chattels rights,credits and affects of Sarah A.Major,late of the County of Warren,deceased,made by Wm H.Major,Administrator and David Anderson and B.O.Allen two discrett and ----- appraisers. Amount of money in hand $55.00 Cubbard & Contents $.400 2 Beadsteads .25 1 Stove & Fixtures $50.00 1 Dining Table $80.00 1 Washbole & Pitcher .50 1 Clock $10.00 2 Lamps .50 1 Burearo $10.00 1Lot of Carpet .50 25-Yds at-10cts per yrds $2.50 1Dead feather Bead $2.00 1Live feather Bead -[ looks like $8.50 1Lounge $5.00 1Stand .25 7Chairs at 10cts a piece .70 6Chairs at 25cts apeice $1.50 1 Barrell & tub.10 Crockery & tin ware $2.00 1--- &--- basket .50 2Tables.60 1Cooking glass.40 4Picture frames.40 2Keggs $1.00 1Chest .50 6Beadquilts & 2 Blankets&2.00 The half interest of 15 acres of rye with the one half seed$10.00 WARREN COUNTY,SS. William H.Major,Administrator of the Estate of Sarah A.Major deceased, being duly sworn on his oath did------------despose and say that the within writing contains a true ane perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods,chattels and credits of the said Sarah A.Major deceased,as far as have coming to his knowledge or possession of any other person or persons for his use. Sworn and subscribed at Belvidere this Seventeenth day of March A.D.1888 before me William O-------Surrogate Signed William H.Major WARREN COUNTY,SS. Benjaimen O.Allen one of the Appraisers of the within Inventory,on his oath did-------depose and say that the goods,chattels and credits in the said inventory set down and specified were by--- appraised according to there just and true respective rates and values after the best of his judgment and understanding,that David Anderson the other appraiser whose name is thereunto subscribed was present at the same time and consented in all things to the doing thereof;amd that they appraised all things that were brought to their view for appraisement, Sworn and subscribed at Belvidere,this Seventeenth day of March A.D.1888 William O.----Surrogate Signed B.O.Allen MY NOTES:Sarah A. Was the Mother of Wm H.Major and wife of Rev Henry C.Major of Buttzville Warren Co N.J. My N.J.-Willever-Woolever-Roots & P.A.Kin Nolan,Fogle,Vogel,Johnson,Hill,Alexander,Major,Crotsley, Lee,Gerard,Handler,Tims,Miller,Dalley,Benward,Houston Dalton,Wainwright,Caskey,Taylor,Speer, http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/o/o/Stewart-J-Woolever-jr/index.html Woolever Kinship http://www.expage.com/page/wooleverkinship

Regarding Stewart's query on the Majors, I'm curious if anyone recognizes the origin of this name "Osee" - sometimes spelled "Ose" or "Ocey" or "Ozea" too? There were a number of females with this name in Warren County in 1850, a larger cluster than I've found anywhere else. This has been one of my side obsessions for a few years and will welcome any insight. Marilyn On Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:59:53 -0400 "Stewart J.A.Woolever Jr" <[email protected]> writes: > Looking for any info on Edward or Osea beleive they are connected to > Rev Henry C.Major whos father was William mother Annie > they might also be connected to the Runyan-Mickel family > My Thanks > Stewart > > Census_Year 1850Microfilm # M432-465State NJCounty > Warren > CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE or TERRITORY: NJ COUNTY: Warren > DIVISION: > Harmony REEL NO: 465 PAGE NO: 375B > REFERENCE: 3 August 1850 R. Y. Kennedy 749 > 14 282 282 Major Osea 46 F > Harmony Presbyterian Church Yard > Major, Edward; w. Osee, b. June 24, 1801, d. July 23, 1857. > Upper Harmony (Presbyterian) Graveyard > Harmony, Warren County, NJ > Major, Osee, w. of Edward, b. Jun 24, 1801, d. Jul 23, 1857 > > > > > > ==== NJWARREN Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > ________________________________________________________________ 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/tagj.