Looking for a family of Simon Van Arsdale born just after 1800 in NYC, I think. His wife is named Elizabeth and they supposedly had a son named Williah H. Van Arsdale. In 1850 Simon was deceased and widow Elizabeth was living in same household as William. He was a police officer. Anyone recognize this family?> -- Alvie L. Davidson Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.concentric.net/~tracer/detective.html ==== VanArsdale Mailing List ==== VanArsdale. A mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the VanArsdale surname and variations (e.g., VanArsdalen) in any place and at any time.

Seeking information prior to 1837 on William Samuel BROWN, b Mar 1810 in Ohio, county unknown, parents unknown. Wife #1 unknown, had son Robert, b Oct 1832 in Delaware Co, Indiana. William purchased land in Monroe Twp, Delaware Co, Indiana in Sept 1834, married #2 wife, Mary Vanarsdol, in Jan 1837. William and Mary spent rest of life in Monroe Twp. William d. 1868; Mary d. 1909. Children: Jane, Martha, John, Samuel, Thomas H, Rachel, Christopher and James.

Alvie & Cousins, Just got this address that MIGHT help re your Dr. Van ARSDALE. Will just stick the address & letter on bottom of this--hope it helps! Becky in WA [email protected] > The following address is wonderful to use if you have a descendant who is > listed as a physician: > > Department of Health and Human Services > National Institutes of Health > National Library of Medicine > Bethesda, Maryland 20894 > > I used this address very recently and received a response within a month. Be > sure to send a self-address stamped envelope. > > Linda Orr Crook > [email protected] ==== VanArsdale Mailing List ==== The December 1997 Roots Surname List, including 351,475 surnames submitted by 48,637 researchers, can now be searched at RootsWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/ There are 20,776 new surnames in this release. *** Besides the search engine for the RSL, RootsWeb now has an online form so you can easily SUBMIT your surnames for inclusion in the RSL. ***

Dear Friends, I have several probate files from Kings County NY on VanArsdales which are not connect to mine. If anyone would like to have a copy of one or all, please let me know! 1. Charles E. VansArsdale, died 18 Apr 1915, wife Irene. 2. Elizabeth Van Arsdale, guardianship on 23 Sept 1904, mother Eliz. 3. Eugene Van Arsdale, died 11 Feb 1934, wife not shown, dau. Cora 4. Elizabeth Van Arsdale, died 4 May 1945, dau. Elizabeth Massarene. -- Alvie L. Davidson Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.concentric.net/~tracer/detective.html

I'm a descendant of Symon Jansen VanAersdale and Pieterje Claesen Wyckoff, residents of the Flatlands, Long Island in the late 1600's. I suppose they are the earliest members of the clan in this country. I haven't done much research on this couple, and was wondering if anyone has any good biographical data on them. Anything would be appreciated! [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------ Irene S. Kauffmann [email protected]

Dear Friends, Some additional information which might help you help me. Dr. Peter VanArsdale was a physician in NYC until he died about 1858-9 while living in NY County. His widow was still living there in 1860 Census in NYC with a personal worth of $40,000. Along with her was an apparent son Peter B. VanArsdale, age 23 and they had a servant and coachman in the household. Seems they were not among the poorer folks of the neighborhood. Also they had a son William H. VanArsdale who was born about 1815 and he moved away after he married in 1858. Looking for something to tell me about Dr. Peter VanArsdale the physician. Any help is appreciated. -- Alvie L. Davidson Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.concentric.net/~tracer/detective.html

Does anyone have any info on the following family? I am trying to connect them into the rest of our VanA's: John W. VanOsdol b: Jan 20, 1844 in Benton twp, Des Moines Co., IA , m: 1868 to Lydia Poole, d/o Robert and Lydia (Saddler) Poole. John's parents: William (b: 1816, d: 1868) and Hannah (Banta) (d: 1892) VanOsdol. They were natives of KY, then migrated to Switzerland County IN. William and Hannah were married in Switzerland Co IN; then they migrated to IA. I have quite a bit of information on John W. and Lydia (Poole) VanOsdol and their children, I just need to know how they fit into the rest of the VanA picture! Sharon Kelley/Omaha NE

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Thanks to all of you who responded to my original question about interest in the variant spelling - VANARTSDALEN. I have one definite connection, through the husbands, with this surname (Mary), and another possible connection (Cornelia), as shown below. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who can add to my information. I'm especially looking for the baptismal or birthdate information for Cornelia's son Joseph and all ancestors of Simon and Elce. Mary VANARTSDALEN - baptised - 18 Jun 1775 married Joseph Fenton - 25 May 1795 died - 29 Apr 1861 Cornelia VANARTSDALEN - born c. 1750 married Jacob Vandegrift - 27 Dec 1775 died - 31 Jan 1831 Both Mary and Cornelia were daughters of Simon and Elce VANARTSDALEN and were baptised in the North and Southampton Reformed Church in Bucks County, PA, USA. Howard

I understand that this is a newly-formed (or -forming) group, so I will repeat this message periodically. I'm hoping that some of you may be most interested, as I am, in a variant spelling for the surname, specifically "VANARTSDALEN". If anyone has ancestors with this surname from Bucks County, PA, USA, please contact me. Howard Speck