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DeFreese Family Tree

nubianking313 — 2011-04-24 00:14:40Z

Okay I have new information on my family tree different than what I posted before. I understand that my family was brought in by slavery to a place called FRIESLAND in the Netherlands. So the story is that my ancestors were brought over most the common names were used so the names the after this town in the Netherlands but thru time the name was changed to DEFREESE. It was said at first the land was dropped from the end of Friesland and the name was Friese after that I am not to sure how the current spelling become to pass. So if this sound sort of familiar or any one out there know a Joe/Joseph Defreese from the NJ area who hand a son Jerome Defreese and a daughter Starayne please reply to tyrone.defreese@gmail.com

DeFreese Family Tree

nubianking313 — 2011-04-24 00:14:39Z

Re: Samuel Catherine Defreese

jwmoore_51 — 2011-02-20 23:24:01Z

yes it does thank you.Catherine Margaret is my gr.gr.grandmother.She and William Smith had a son named Albert.Albert Smith married Minnie Degroat.they had around 9 or 10 children.these are the ones I know Andrew,Albert jr,Pauline,Esther or Easter,Minnie,Spencer Herbert.Minnie was my grandmother. Spencer died at a young age.Aunt Pauline married Elton West Aunt Easter married John Jackson and my grand mother Minnie married George Williams.My dad's name is Henry.this is all I have at this time

Janie DeFreese Hazlewood

jhaz1 — 2010-03-02 19:33:50Z

Looking for genealogy of Janie Defreese who married Arthur John Hazlewood. Arthur was born 18May1884

Re: Mark Defreese Brothers

kejoharris — 2010-01-09 20:36:11Z

According to my information, it was Samuel Joseph Defreese who married Annie Belle Harris, and he was born on 26 August 1859 in New Salem, Rush Co., TX. I got some information from his daughter, Lydia Effie. I have some hard copy materials on this family, if your interested. Contact me at kejoharris@msn.com.
Ken Harris

Re: Illinois/Nebraska deFreese Family

lesechtenkamp — 2009-06-05 23:07:43Z

Looking to contact Mary deFreese Brooks who used to live in Wayne, Nebrasks

Re: Margaret Defreeze

tpsgbl — 2009-05-02 20:01:00Z

Margaret Defreeze Eckerson was my grandmother, i cannot find anything about her father abraham defreeze/Defries being native american, anybody have any facts. thank you. tom

Need info on Elbert Rankin Defreese and wife Etta S ?

smbp — 2008-09-23 13:43:05Z

Does anyone know who the parents of Elbert Rankin Defreese are? He was born 20 Feb. 1881 in VA. He married Etta S ? in 1899. He is in Sullivan Co, TN in the censuses and draft registration following that date. I am trying to see if he fits somewhere in my defreese (defriece, defries
) family from Grayson Co, VA

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

Judith_VanAlstine — 2008-05-20 16:23:52Z

Not knowing your dates for your Catherine DeFreese...I have a Catharene DeFreese b. 1835 in N.Y. (twin sister; Eliza m.Johnson Taylor; 12 Oct.1854). Catharene m.Edward J. Sheldon; 29 Jul. 1852. (There were 4 brothers and 3 sisters to these twins.)

Judith (VanAlstine) Morcom
Michigan

Re: MARY DEFREESE

constanillid — 2008-03-08 03:26:20Z

Im the great-granddaughter of Mary DeFreese and John DeGroat. My Grandparents were John Henry DeGroat and Sylvia DeGroat and I would like to hear from you. Thanks.

C. Illidge

Defreece

dodaansh — 2007-08-21 20:27:13Z

Does anyone have any information about Phillip DeFreece b. 16 Jan 1825 in TN. d. 10 Nov. 1904 in WA. He married Eliza A. Waits b. 12 Apr. 1828 in OH, d. 15 Feb. 1906 in OR. They married in MO on 8 May 1853.

ssteinbock@quicktel. com

Re: Dora Defreese Daniel of Alabam

leatherwoodhs — 2006-12-16 19:02:30Z

I am searching for the family tree for William A. Defreese. He was married to Eula Belle Leatherwood. They resided in Anniston, Alabama. William worked at the Anniston Foundry. They had four children: Mary Lucille Defreese, infant daughter Defreese (died in birth), William A. Defreese (Jr.), an Clyde Defreese.

I believe he ties into your Defreese family tree. William (Sr) was born 11 Jan 1875 and died 21 Jun 1939.

William (Jr) was KIA during WW-II. He was a highly decorated Airman - receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a Staff Sgt dying on a mission over the oil fields of Plesoti, Rumania.

Clyde Defreese moved to Peoria, Illinois and worked at the Catipillar Plant there until he retired years ago. I would like to make contact with Clyde and his family.

Mary Lucille Defreese - I have no information on her at all.

Appreciate any information or leads.

Re: DeFreese

jeanne518 — 2006-11-26 23:39:17Z

I would love to swap Defrees info, I am also related thru the Joseph Defrees'. Jeanne

wives

jjilcd — 2006-10-06 19:18:14Z

I am interested in finding out what happened to the wives of Joseph (in Alabama) and John.

DeFreese

jmoore1267 — 2005-12-14 17:32:17Z

Your Joseph seems to be the son of my ggg grandfather Joseph, youngest brother to my gg grandfather William. Your Joseph was born around 1825 in South Carolina and died at Spottsylvania Courthouse as a result of wounds in May 1864. When my Joseph died a few years later he left part of his estate to 5 of your Joseph's children. E-mail me with your address, I have more info on my Joseph and his ancestors ... jean@latech.edu.

Joseph DeFreese

jmoore1267 — 2005-12-14 17:32:17Z

e-mail me with your address, I have info.

Re: Della Defreese

2005-09-19 15:13:02Z

I'm the founder of the Ramapough Family Genalogical Society. I have alot of genealogical info on The Defreese line you are refering to. I also have many photos, Inc. William Defreese aka Huckleberry Bill, his brother Thomas married a Margsret Degroat daughter of John R. Degroat and MAry Defreese I ahve photos of both of the also. I'm looking for photos of Thomas Defreese b. 1850 and his wife Margaret. my gggggrandparents. I have alot of info! I will gladly share with those interested. Help Keep Ramapoughs history Alive!

Archer Defreese md Elizabeth Paul in 1796 in Botetourt, VA

2005-09-07 23:57:10Z

am looking for an Archer Defreese. He married Elizabeth Paul who was a daughter of Audley, whose grandmother was Betsy Ann Archer born 1714 in Ireland and died in Augusta, VA. Need help. Karen

Re: MARY DEFREESE

slopitch31 — 2005-08-18 01:43:12Z

Hello! I'm sure you've found your answers by now, but John DeGroat and Mary DeFreese were my great-great-grandparents. I'm also researching the family history ... I hope to see you at the powwow next month!

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

@@mayob139@cs.com — 2005-03-06 02:10:56Z

Dhines
Samuel DeFreese Sr. was the son of john and Margaret Mann DeVries the son of John DeFries who, I believe joined the Orange County Malitia and listed his race as Indian. In all the census' he spelt his name DeFriece. They had 10 children.: John whio died in infancy, Harriet, Emiline, Alpheus, Catherine Margaret, Eliza or elizabeth, Samuel Jr., Nelson Budd, Abraham, and Jesse Franklyn. He had one sister, Catherine and 5 brothers: Peter, John, Elias, James, and Thomas. My family came from Catherine's daughter, Mary Emaline Smith.
Hope this info is helpful.
Myrtle

defreese

DORSEY1492 — 2005-03-03 04:06:39Z

if you have interest in surname, please purchace book -THE RAMAPO MOUNTAIN PEOPLE,you can order the book from AMAZON.COM

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

@@mayob139@cs.com — 2005-02-22 03:31:57Z

We have a cousin in Hillburn who has a family chart. She is sending me a copy and I should get it by the end of this week or early next. She said right noew they have about 8" fo snow so she can't get out to mail it right now. I think she said his Father was John DeFreese. She began with John DeFries in 1735. As soon as i get the copies i can send them to you. Are you also related to the Halseys and Fishers? You can email me at mayob139@cs.com.

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

2005-02-20 19:31:33Z

Yes! I did know that but I didn't see any pictures of the church.Do you know who his mother was and did he have any brothers?

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

@@mayob139@cs.com — 2005-02-20 08:42:38Z

DHines:
E-Mail me at mayob139@cs.com. Did you know that Samuel DeFreese built the first black church of logs back in the 1870's in Hillburn? I have pics I got from some of our relatives back there.

Re: DeFreese Family

@@mayob139@cs.com — 2005-02-20 08:24:23Z

Catherine Margaret DeFreese was my GGGGreat Grandmother and I would trade info with you. Email me at mayob139@cs.com

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

2005-02-13 00:14:37Z

I am responding to your e-mail. My grandmother was one of Catherines daughters children. I would be interested in hearing about her as I know very little about her.

Re: Defreese, NY or NJ

@@mayob139@cs.com — 2005-02-10 08:09:15Z

Catherine Margaret DeFreese was my ggggrandmother. I have info on her I would like to trade info with you.

Re: me too

2005-02-03 13:47:18Z

You wouldn't happen to be the William Maxwell DeFreese that went to Irmo High School? If you are I would love to talk to you.

Re: Margaret Defreeze

chrissyd8 — 2004-10-26 15:52:21Z

I think that its actually Defries. Yes she was married to Elmer Eckerson He was my great grandfather if you have any info that would help please let me know. I can also give you some info.

Re: Dora Defreese Daniel of Alabam

2004-05-02 12:40:36Z

Hi Mary
I am Dora Defreese Daniel's grandaughter. I am the 'eldest' daughter of her youngest son also an Asa Wesley Daniel. I was a war baby conceived when Dad was stationed in the U.K. and consequently adopted. However I searched for my birth family and was able to meet Dad before he died but have very little information on my cousins etc so would be very glad to hear from you.
Warm regards Anne
P.S. I am just getting used to the net so bear with me as I have never used a message board before but I am more used to e-mail.

Illinois/Nebraska deFreese Family

2003-11-03 03:48:40Z

Greetings! I would be interested in feedback regarding the deFreese's who traveled from Illinois to Nebraska. My great grand father was Lubbert deFreese, who traveled from Illinois to Glenvil, Nebraska. Thanks...

Nataniel Grigsby Defreese

gracewoods44 — 2003-07-15 02:14:52Z

Nate Grigsby Defreese was brother of my great grandfather
Samuel Joseph Defreese. I have 2 pictures of Nate I thought
you might be interested in. One is tin type and the other a regular
both in excellent condition. What a small world we live in. I had
heard something about Nate but it was so long ago. I know that Nate's
parents were Mark Defreese and Rebecca Grigbsy Defreese. My grandmother
was named after Rebecca her name being Tacy Rebecca Defreese.
Well would like to talk more soon. Let me know if you are interested in
pitures. I'd sure be interested in reading that book.
Grace Woods

Nate Defreese

gracewoods44 — 2003-07-15 02:14:52Z

Hi, I am so glad that the info I had was a match.
I also have pictures for the following family members:
Mark Defreese - Father to Nathaniel Defreese
Rebecca Grigsby Defreese - Wife of Mark Defreese
Polly Grigsby - Sister to Samuel
Edly Defreese - Brother to Samuel
Lena Defreese - Sister to Samuel
Nathaniel Defreese - Brother to Samuel (2 Pictures)
Miranda Defreese - Sister to Samuel
I came by these pictures from my Grandmother Tacy
Rebecca Defreese Vanderpool. Her father was Samuel
Defreese brother of Nathaniel. I only have birth,
marriage and death info for Mark and Rebecca and Samuel
Defreese, but I am happy to share what I have with you.
I do know that Samuel and Nathaniel received land grants in
Humboldt Co. California in 1881.
My scanner does not seem to be working, I was having some
hardware problems, but I will try to fix it today so
I can scan and send you copies. I well do photo quality
pictures and send them to you. Where do you live? My mother
who is a descendent of Samuel Defreese is living with me and
is interested in our search. I would be very interested to
to hear what else you have and your relation to the Defreese line.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Grace
I live in Phoenix, AZ. My email address is GraceWoods@hotmail.com

Nate Defreese

gracewoods44 — 2003-07-15 02:14:52Z

Hi Perry, Just and added note, your email address
did not show up on message. Maybe you could send
again. You know I remember my grandmother talking
about a Sims, I just can't remember all the details
well hopefully it will come to me.
Thanks, Grace

Nate Defreese

gracewoods44 — 2003-07-15 02:14:52Z

Hi Perry, I have sent 3 emails to addressed
you gave me, one on 1/25 and two more on 1/29
let me know if you received them. I don't want
to lose touch.
Grace

Re: Defreese

tima37 — 2003-07-13 01:07:32Z

Hello...my great grandmothers name was Mary Jane Defreese Hall married to John D Hall...They are buried at Rabbittown Al near Anniston...Let me know if there is a connection....Thanks Tim

Re: Dora Defreese Daniel of Alabam

tima37 — 2003-07-13 01:01:36Z

Hello.....Not sure this will help...my great grandmothers name was Mary Jane Defreese Hall...She was born 5-20-1843 died 4-20-1905...lived near Anniston AL...SHe married John D. Hall...buried in Rabbit Town AL..let me know if there is a connection....Tim

Re: Family History

charley52 — 2003-07-03 16:59:34Z

I am also checking into the family tree...my mother was Muriel B. Defreese and her mother was Mary Adelia Van Dunk...am trying to find out more information for the genealogical committee....my late sister Lynn brought me to Hillburn years ago but I've lost touch with the tribal members since she died...I have been attending the powwows for the last few years except last year...my nephew died last year and I just couldn't return...plan to attend this year though...please keep in touch as we all need to keep in touch with one another

Re: DeFreese?

2002-10-20 19:18:23Z

Are you by any chance related to the DeFreese family who moved from Michigan to Port Lavaca, Texas and lived there during 1963-64? If it rings a bell, please let me know. Thank you.

Spelling of De Fries

bert_defriestmacnamara — 2002-04-28 17:37:41Z

Unfortunately this surname can be spelt in various different ways. The most common are De Vries and De Fries, but also De Frees, De Vriese and De Freese.

DeFriest

bert_defriestmacnamara — 2002-04-28 17:37:41Z

My greatgrandmother was Emma DeFriest born in Dec 1859 in Michigan. Her parents were John DeFriest (b. 1825) and Mary Jane Schoonmaker, both of New York. John's parents were Jacob DeFriest and Ester Heit of New York. Does anyone know anything further back? I believe that Jacob's father was Jacob M. Defreest of Greenbush, New York, but I am not sure. Does anyone out there know anything more. By the way, most names De Vries, De Fries, De Freese, De Freeze, etc. without the final "t" are not derived from "De Forest" but are a separate surname meaning "the Frisian", i.e., "inhabitant of Friesland, a province of the Netherlands". The surname De Vries and its variants is the second most common in the Netherlands today.

De Friest/De Freest

bert_defriestmacnamara — 2002-04-28 17:37:41Z

Thanks, Sam! In the meantime I have become convinced that the DeFreest family on-line is my kin and have been able to link up my data with theirs. Jacob DeFreest and his (presumibly) second wife Ester Heit were my ancestors. Thanks for your suggestions. Bert

Re: Mark Defreese Brothers

2002-02-15 15:47:22Z

Hi!. I have two Mark Defreese's listed in my research. #1 was born Apr 30, 1823 and died Feb 4 1904 at Sumner, in Coos County Oregon. His son Samuel Edward DeFreese (no known b/d dates,) married Annie Bell(e) HARRIS in 1884, and purchased land in Humboldt Co in 1892. They had the following children that I am aware of, all born in California: Mark DeFreese (#2), Silas Jay, Samuel Everett, Thomas E., Charles D., Emily Belle, Tacy, Lydia, and Miranda
I believe that HARRIS, California is connected to Annie's family, although I haven't had time to prove it yet. There is also a HARRIS Quadrangle.
If you are interested in more, or have information that you are willing to share, please email me directly at laurieundis@hotmail.com
thanks.

Re: Mark Defreese Brothers

2002-02-15 08:30:24Z

Laurie: In my history research, I have a Mark Defreese who was father to Nathaniel, Thomas, Samuel, and lived in the 1880's in a place now called Harris! In California, I've got a feeling there is some connection. Tell me more of what you know please?

Re: Family History

DeGroat — 2001-12-31 10:00:45Z

Welcome to the family Tyrone!! Mary DeFreese married my GGGGFather March 31,1843. His name is John DeGroat. He was born, July 27, 1821. My Aunt Eileen told me that they had William and( Lloyd?) DeGroat. It will noy be totally clear until I get the Family Tree from her, sometime after the New Year. However, I WILL try to keep you busy until then: William married Jane___? They had; Theodore, Hanna, Elias, John, Catherine, Henry and Vivan, as far as I know to date. Vivan is my Grandfather. He married Minnie__? They had Wallace (my father), Eileen, Dorothy, Ronnie, Betty, Joan, Bert, Carlton, Marilyn, Kathlyn, Elain and Vivan Jr. I do not have all of the husbands yet, but I did meet them all in NY and NJ, back in 1962 and again in 1969. I have six children, Michelle, Alondra, Arianna, Michael Ryan, Lisa, Michael Jr., and Shelly. My sister Adriene married Tommy Edwards. they have three children: Alayna, Le Shaun and Elia. The children (in order) Alayna has 2, I forgot names. LeShaun has Sage and Mason. Elia has a boy named Ray. I have 9-11 Grandchildren.I lost Michelle in California and have not been able to find her yet. Alondra has a girl, Kiarie. Arianna has a girl,DeJae and Lisa has a boy, Ramone. E-mail me in the future and we can figure out where you fit in this HUGE family. When I get the FT from my Aunt it will be easier. The tribe is Ramapough Mountain Indians. Fax this for more info: http://Ramapoughmountainindians.com/about.html. Read the page called "About Us". pg.!, last paragraph,(note) as well as pg.3, 8th paragraph. Again, Welcome and Peace.

Benjamen DeFreese-Born in 1700's

2001-10-24 00:58:00Z

Have little on DeFreese ancestors. Grandfather John Henry DeFreese b. 16 May 1888 wife; Elizabeth YERIAN, Gt. Grandfather: John DeFreese Jr. b. 1823-1829 wife; Mary Jane WHITMAN Grt. Grt. Grandfather; John DeFreese b. 1796 wife; Mary Ann CASLER Grt. Grt. Grt. Grandfather Benjamen DeFreese b. ? wife: ? Does anyone have anymore info? Please email me.

B.L. Defreese

Sanfordeth — 2001-10-03 14:52:34Z

Looking for descendants, direct or collateral, of Bagwell Lunsford Defreese, b. 1814 NC, d. 1877 TX. Married Mary Lynn McElroy in Bibb Co AL in 1833. Lawyer, AL State Legislator, moved to LA 1850, was State Treasurer of LA under the Confederacy. After the War, moved to Grimes Co TX, where he died. First wife died during the War, second wife was Isa Runnels Bates, daughter of Gov. Hiram Runnels of MS and cousin of Gov. Hardin Runnels of TX.
San

Mark Defreese Brothers

lau123 — 2001-08-05 18:18:37Z

Mark Defreese b.Jan 16 1887 in CA,, mother Harris, brothers Silas, Samuel, Thomas &Charles..... anyone have anything on these folks?

Re: William J. Defreese

2001-07-20 01:10:52Z

Hi Lynn. Thanks for the response.

Yes, the William and Mary you mention are the same ones. Since my original post, I had learned of, and visited, their burial site. Daughter Leona, and son Martin are buried there also.

I want to eventually identify all descendants of Wm and Mary. The family moved from Carroll Co. GA to unknown locations. Some descendants live in Carroll Co. now.

Thanks again. Happy searching!

MARY DEFREESE

lil_eagle — 2001-07-11 10:28:07Z

I'm searching for information on Mary DeFreese b.Jun 17,1826 in ny or nj area.She married John DeGroat b.Jul 27,1821, on Mar 31,1843.They had 11 children-William,Hannah,Elias,John,Catherine,Henry,Emily(not Emma)who was my greatgrandmother,Susan,Richard,Jennie and MaryEllen.I'm looking for her parents and siblings and any other info you may have regarding my family tree.thanks in advance. I can be contacted at jconnor402@aol.com