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Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

RobDaley42 — 2009-11-12 00:51:11Z

Bill

Thank you for your informative posts
When you feel free please E me
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TIA
Rob

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

wfolkins — 2009-11-11 23:39:36Z

I just noticed, Rob, that I didn't send the family of John Van Buskirk as it appeared in the 1930 census (he used the name Franklin in that census). The family is still in Malden and Helen is still his wife. Franklin is listed as the proprietor of a bicycle shop. Children are;
Pearl age 17 (she was Helen P) in the 1920 census
Franklin Jr age 15
Leslie age 11 (he was Albert L) in the 1920 census
Mabel age 8
Howard age 7
Raymond age 3 and 11 mo.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

wfolkins — 2009-11-07 01:50:10Z

As a follow up regarding this family line, I've found conflicting information regarding Lawrence Van Buskirk (born about 1724, the son of John and Geesje Van Buskirk)from several sources. The following is an attempt to sort out the family.

Lawrence was a son of John and Geeseje (Westervelt) Van Buskirk according to the Westervelt genealogy by Walter Westervelt. He died at Aylesford, Nova Scotia in April 1812 at the age of 88 according to an article appearing in the newspaper, Acadian Recorder. The following marriages were attributed to Lawrence;

Elizabeth Demerest married Lourens Van Buskirk 25 August 1742 at New York according to the Demarest genealogy by Voorhis Demerest. Information that identifies this Lawrence as the probable groom is added. One child, Maria, is born of this marriage. She was baptized in June 1748. Elizabeth was not alive when her father made his will in 1766 but her date of death was not found.

A Halenbeck family article by Robert Anderson that appeared in Vol 65 the National Genealogical Society Quarterly includes the marriage of Dorothy Halenbeck (daughter of Garret) to "Laurens Jansen Van Boskerk", both of Hackensack, on 16 Nov 1743.

Lawrence's will dated 7 April 1803 mentions wife Catherine. According to an article in the Acadian Recorder she died 11 March 1818 at Aylesford, age 92.

In an abstract of Lawrence's will that was probated 21 April 1812, the following children were named;
eldest son John Van Buskirk
son Henry Van Buskirk
daughter Tammeseyn, wife of George Riason of N.J.
daughter Jeesye, wife of Douglas Civirns of N.J.
son Abraham of N.Y.
son Garret Van Buskirk
daughter Theodocia, wife of James Harris

Lawrence was born at Hackensack, N.J. according to the Chute genealogy by William Chute. Lawrence's claim to the British government for loss of property he owned in New Jersey and had to abandon during the Revolutionary War due his embracing of the British cause, was dated 12 March 1787 at Saint John, N.B. In it he stated that he was a resident of Bergen County but when the war broke out he was settled at Morris County, N.J. He arrived in Canada in 1783 and spent the winter at Maugerville (New Brunswick). When bringing documentation, which would prove his claim, to Saint John, he was shipwrecked on the Bay of fundy and the documentation was lost (Lawrence was residing in Nova Scotia at the time). He stated that he had joined the British Army in 1776 and had acted as a guide. His son, John, also submitted a claim for losses he sustained.
The Chute genealogy confused Lawrence with the Captain Lawrence Van Buskirk of the King's Orange Rangers who was actually a son of James Van Buskirk. Also the Chute genealogy's un-named daughter of Lawrence would be Tammeseyn, Raison and Ryerson being attempts to spell the same name.

According to information from Early Loyalist Saint John by D.G. Bell, Lawrence and family were transported by the British from New York to the area that is currently Saint John, New Brunswick in 1783 in what was known as the Spring Fleet. What ship the family arrived on was not recorded but his sons Abraham, Garret, Hendrick, and John were listed separately as New York refugees being carried by the Spring Fleet. They all may have been aboard the same vessel. Lawrence was living at Maugerville in 1784 according to the testimony he provided in his claim for losses.
A letter of August 1785 from the Surveyor-General (Mr Morris?) to Joseph Ruggles, one of his deputies, is as follows;
"I have the Governor's Warrent to lay out unto Laurens Van Buskirk, Garret Van Buskirk, Abraham Van Buskirk, Henry Van Buskirk, John Van Buskirk and Garret Ackerson, each a plantation containing 200 acres--1200 acres in the whole--which you will lay out for them on Wilmott mountains adjoining the lands granted to the sons of General Ruggles provided the land is not laid out to others---."

Questions;
Is there proof available to include Thomas And Dorothy as children of Lawrence?
Was it this Lawrence Van Buskirk that married Elizabeth Demerest? If so, did she die soon after the marriage? I wonder why she wasn't baptized until 1748 or why she wasn't mentioned in Lawrence's will.
When did Lawrence's wife Dorothy Halenbeck die and was she the mother of all the children mentioned in Lawrence's will?
What was the maiden name of Lawrence's wife Catherine and when were they married?

Does anything in your file of material, Walter, or in Irene Shoemaker's books add light to this info?

And Mary, does your Van Buskirk file of material contain any answers?

HELP!

Bill

Re: Vanbuskirk/buskirk etc. Nova Scotia, Canada

wfolkins — 2009-11-06 18:50:47Z

Greetings Joanne,
I'm putting together some ancestry for some friends. I've collected info for their ancestor, Mary E who married Franklin Hall. And in the process I've also picked up the marriages of Mary's sisters. They all had marriages in Massachusetts and their mother also re-married there. I notice that you have had some responses and may already have what you need but if not I can provide some info for you. I've found nothing regarding their brother Garret.
Bill

Laurens Jan Van Buskirk

wfolkins — 2009-11-06 02:22:15Z

Information regarding this Lawrence Van Buskirk from several sources is conflicting. The following is an attempt to sort out the family.

Lawrence was a son of John and Geesje (Westervelt) Van Buskirk according to the Westervelt genealogy by Walter Westervelt. He died at Aylesford, Nova Scotia in April 1812 at the age of 88 according to an article appearing in the newspaper Acadian Recorder. The following marriages were attributed to Lawrence.
Elizabeth Demerest married Lourens Van Buskirk 25 August 1742 at New York according to the Demarest genealogy. It goes on to identify this Lawrence as the probable groom. One child, Maria, was born of this marriage and she was baptized in June 1748. Elizabeth was not living when her father made his will in 1766 but her date of death was not found.
A Halenbeck Family genealogy by Robert Anderson that appeared in Vol 65 of The National Genealogy Society Quarterly includes the marriage of Dorothy Halenbeck (daughter of Garret) to "Laurens Jansen Van Boskerk" both of Hackensack on 16 Nov 1743.
Lawrence's will dated 7 Apr 1803 mentions his wife Catherine. According to an article in the Acadian Recorder she died 11 Mar 1818 at Aylesford, age 92.

In an abstract of Lawrence's will that was probated 21 Apr 1812, the following children were named.
eldest son John Van Buskirk
son Henry Van Buskirk
daughter Tammeseyn, wife of George Riason of N.J.
daughter Jeesye, wife of Douglas Covirns of N.J.
son Abraham of N.Y.
son Garret Van Buskirk
daughter Theodocia, wife of James Harris

Lawrence was born at Hackensack, N.J. according to the Chute Genealogy by William Chute. Lawrence's claim to the British government, for loss of the property he owned in New Jersey and had to abandon during the Revolutionary War due to his embracing the British cause, was dated 12 March 1787 at Saint John, N.B. In it he stated that he was a resident of Bergen, Co, N.J. but when the war broke out he was settled at Morris County. He arrived in Canada in 1783 and spent the winter at Maugerville,(New Brunswick). When bringing documentation, which would prove his claim, to Saint John he was shipwrecked on the Bay of Fundy and the documentation was lost. (Lawrence was residing in Nova Scotia at the time). He stated that he had joined the British Army in 1776 and had acted as a guide.
Lawrence's son John also submitted a claim for losses.
The Chute genealogy confused Lawrence with a Captain Lawrence Van Buskirk of the King's Orange Rangers who was actually a son of James Van Buskirk. Also the Chute genealogy's un-named daughter who married a Ryerson was probably Tammeseyn, Raison and Ryerson being attempts to spell the same name.

According to information from Early Loyalist Saint John by D.G. Bell, Lawrence and family were transported by the British to the area that is currently Saint John, New Brunswick in 1783 in what was known as the Spring Fleet. What ship the family was on was not recorded but his sons Abraham, Garret Hendrick, and John were listed separately as New York refugees being carried by the Spring Fleet. They may have been aboard the same vessel. Lawrence was living at Maugerville in 1784 according to the testimony he provided in his claim for losses.
A letter of August 1785 from the Surveyor-General (Mr Morris?) to Joseph Ruggles, one of his deputies, is as follows; "I have the Governor's Warrant to lay out unto Laurens Van Buskirk, Garret Van Buskirk, Abraham Van Buskirk, Henry Van Buskirk, John Van Buskirk and Garret Ackerson, each a plantation containing 200 acres-- 1200 acres in the whole--which you will lay out for them on Wilmott mountains adjoining the lands granted the sons of General Ruggles provided the land is not laid out to others---"

Questions:
Is there any proof available to include Thomas as son of Lawrence as done in the Chute genealogy? There is no mention of him as a passenger on the Spring Fleet with the rest of the family. Also he was not one of the family applying for the land at Wilmott mountains nor was he mentioned in Lawrence's will.
Was it this Laurens Jans Van Buskirk that married Elizabeth Demerest and if so, did she die soon after the marriage, before Lawrence married Dorothy Halenbeck? I wonder why daughter Maria of this marriage wasn't baptized until 1748 or why she wasn't mentioned in Lawrence's will.
What was the maiden name of Lawrence's last wife, Catherine, and when and where were they married?
Is Dorothy Holenbeck the mother of all the children mentioned in Lawrence's will

Does anything in your file of material, Walter, or in Irene Shoemaker's books add light to this info?

And Mary, does your Buskirk file of material contain any answers?

HELP, ANYONE!
Bill

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

maryvb1 — 2009-10-29 16:49:54Z

Ah, yes, now I see him. I have him as Obediah P. VanB. with wife Julia Banks and 4 children. Can you supply all the children with dates etc? I guess you and I must be about 6th cousins, then.

Reply directly to maryvb48@gmail.com if you like.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

walter_van — 2009-10-28 12:05:48Z

Obed was the son of Charles whose father was Garrett. Obed born 1842 died 1881. Charles was married to Rebecca Congdon and they had eight children.

Walter

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

maryvb1 — 2009-10-28 11:51:09Z

Thanks, Bill, for all this info. It tallies pretty much with what I have, but does add some ideas on how/why Jemima Potts and her daughter arrived in Nova Scotia.

I'm not sure how Obed and his family tie in with Garret, however. I have 12 children for Garret VanB and Elizabeth Potts, but none of them is Obed.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

wfolkins — 2009-10-28 05:45:56Z

Am not sure just what info you need regarding John Van Buskirk. i don't see any connection with him in the families I'm trying to trace but a check made this afternoon provided the following;
The 1900 census lists John's mother "Lizzie" with son George H Van Buskirk at Malden. Lizzie is a widow running a boarding house. She immigrated in 1886 and provides her birthplace and that of her parents as Newfoundland.
The 1920 US census lists John and wife Helen at Malden with children Helen, Franklin, George and Albert ages 6,5,4and 1 respectively. John is 35 and said he was born in Massachusetts but I doubt it. Neither his birth nor his father's death are included in the Massachusetts vital records although they could have taken place in another state. I would bet that Lizzie was still a widow with two boys when she came to the US.
John was not with his widowed mother and brother when the 1900 US census was taken. Info on the 1930 US census shows he was in the army---in the Phillipines. This was during the Spanish American War.
John's mother, Lizzie (Elizabeth) died at Malden 3 Jan 1904 aged 49 years and 11 months. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Servier, born on Prince Edward Island, daughter of Thomas and Catherine (French) Servier, both born in Newfoundland. Note that the 1900 census gave Elizabeth's birthplace as Newfoundland.
John Van Buskirk married Helen F Noonan 30 Oct 1912 at Malden. Her parents were listed as Edward and Honoria (Lavanway) Noonan. The 1910 US census of Boston Ward 13 provides info that they both were born in Ireland. This census listd their children as Margaret, Mary, Ellen (should be Helen, I believe), Anna, Cecilia, Elizabeth, Agnes and Francis. Their ages were given as 22,19,17,15,14,13,10 and 6 respectively. Edward's age was listed as 55 and Honoria's as 45.
I can run copies of some of this source stuff for you if you are interested.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

RobDaley42 — 2009-10-27 20:32:12Z

Bill,

Do you have any info on John Franklin Van Buskirk b MA c1885? In Malden, MA 1915 married with children
Rob

Making up names

janetb — 2009-10-27 14:33:07Z

That is creative!

IIRC...

I don't believe Laurens ever referred to himself as Van Buskirk, so no Dutch pleasing going on by him. He was Laurens Andreassen and the family soon after adopted the surname. The name Beskerch means "church in the woods."

Awaiting a more researched response! This is from memory!
Janet
Descendant of Laurens via Pieter

Re: to donna

DanaSharp48 — 2009-10-27 13:52:16Z

I believe Laurens made up the name Van Buskirk to please the Dutch family he wished to marry into as there are no Van Buskirks in Europe. My ancestors are Marinus and Rhoda Van Buskirk.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

walter_van — 2009-10-26 17:27:34Z

Bill your information is much appreciated. I am collecting information on the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Van Buskirks' and related families. I would appreciate any information on them. You can email me at walter@lightfootfarms.com .

Thank you

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

wfolkins — 2009-10-25 08:11:47Z

While attempting to put together some ancestry of some friends who are g-g-grandchildren of Obed Van Buskirk and Julia Banks, I ran across your message while searching the web. The info in Clarence Torrey's Gates article in vol 121 of the N.E. Register provides info that Jemima Potts was in Nova Scotia when she supposedly married Oldham Gates about 16 years after he died. The info that she was in the area and married him, however, is helpful. The Ryerson Genealogy by Albert Ryerson and Alfred Holman contains info that Garret Van Buskirk's wife, Elizabeth Potts, was a step-daughter of Oldham so Jemima can be established as the mother of Elizabeth. As to your question as to how Jemima, whose family you feel was from the New York area but wound up in Nova Scotia, here is a possibility for you to consider.
When the loyalists were being evacuated in 1783 from New York and removed by ships to the area which is currently Saint John, New Brunswick (but was part of Nova Scotia until 1784) the British created ship passenger lists. These lists are included in Early Loyalist Saint John by D.G.Bell. Garrett Van Buswick and family are listed as passengers in what was known as the spring fleet. The family prior to boarding in New York consisted of 1 adult male, 2 adult females, two children under 10 and 2 servants. The content of the family upon arrival at the Saint John area in the spring of 1783 was the same except for one less servant who apparently didn't make the trip. The name of the ship on which each refugee family was carried was not included in the spring fleet passenger lists although was included in the lists for the subsequent two trips that the fleet made in the summer and the fall of 1783. The spring fleet passenger list also includes a Lawrence Van Buskirk who was probably Garret's father plus a John and a Hendrick Van Buskirk who were no doubt Garret's brothers.
One of the two adult females that were with Garrett when he made the trip was, no doubt, Garrett's wife. The other could have been his mother-in-law, Jemima. The family of Garret's father, Lawrence, contained 2 adult females so the second female in Garret's family probably wasn't his mother.
Garret's family didn't remain at Saint John since it didn't appear in the victualling lists of 1874 which also are included in the Early Loyalist Saint John book. Esther Wright's book, The Loyalists of New Brunswick, lists Garrett's family in Kings County, which is adjacent to Saint John County, New Brunswick. No date is given for them being in Kings Co but we know that some time later the family wound up in Aylesford, Nova Scotia.
You mentioned that you had info regarding Garrett's descendants. If you are collecting such info, and are interested, I can provide some info regarding the daughters and wife of Obed Van Buskirk. After Obed died they all wound up in New England and ultimately in Massachusetts. Obed's wife remarried in Massachusetts.
Bill

Re: Michael VB-husband of Mary VanDeventer-VA >KY>IND

gene1403 — 2009-09-18 15:49:03Z

Yes they had a son named Isaac born 1760 and he married Jerusha Littell/Little, they migrated to IN and settled in Monroe Co., IN. His brother John married Mary Littell/Little (sister to Jerusha) and they settled in Greene Co., IN. Abram Buskirk, judge in Monroe Co. is the oldest son of John and Mary. Lots of information in Monroe County about them at the Historical Society, online and at the Public Library.

VANBUSKIRK-BANTA-BOGGS 1600-1700 N.J.

versed — 2009-08-15 13:51:09Z

Catherine VanBuskirk daughter of Abraham VB and Racheal Banta she was bc.1740 , she married Thomas Boggs prior to 1767. There children where.

William bc.1767 dc.1808
Elizabeth bc.1775 dc.1778
another daughter named
Elizabeth bc.1780 dc.1843

there is said to have been 3 other children unconfirmed at this time.
Racheal bc.1769
twins Jinny and F_____ bc.1772 both died circa 1784.

VanBuskirk

tungate1 — 2009-08-15 13:47:55Z

Found James, age 39 in 1850, Anne age 38, Jane age 15, Rebecca age 14, Mary age 12, Priscila age 11, and Isabella in the 1850 Adams Co., IN census. Can anyone help me connect this Jame to Samuel T. Rice.
I can be reached at tungate1@gte.net
Don Tungate

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

deidrestevens181 — 2009-07-20 04:04:51Z

I don't know if this is of any interest to anyone? I'm related to The Van Buskirk's through The Bingay's in Nova Scotia. There were several times the Van Buskirk's and the Bingay's married. John Bingay Son of Thomas 4 gr grf b.1786, married Sarah Van Buskirk, Robert Bingay b.1793 his brother, married Maria Van Buskirk. Thomas S Bingay b 1845 son of James, son of 4 gr grf Thomas, married Eliza Van Buskirk daughter of Capt. Andrew Van Buskirk.

Re: Luena Sturcken VanBuskirk/Illinois

nobrickwalls08 — 2008-04-25 01:16:35Z

I have her md. to Leroy H. Van Buskirk b. 21 Jan 1893
Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., Illinois
two sons Carroll Fay and Harold

Leroy is son of Francis Frank and Cora Kate (Coleman)Van Buskirk

Re: John S. VanBuskirk

nobrickwalls08 — 2008-04-25 00:49:47Z

John Strawn Van Buskirk md. Nancy Ellen Brady

John dies 1920 and Nancy is found with some of her children
in Oregon

John S. Vanbuskirk 30 1850 Painter all PA and all following all PA
Nancy E. Vanbuskirk 27 1853
Blanch A. Vanbuskirk 7 1873
Edwin O. Vanbuskirk 5 1875
Fred W. Vanbuskirk 3 1877
Lida M. Vanbuskirk 2 1878
Lillian H. Vanbuskirk 5M 1880
1880 United States Federal Census > Pennsylvania > Jefferson > Brookville > District 186

Reynolds, Fred W. 44 MI NY NY Common Laborer
Lillie E. 39 all PA
Edwin O. 20 OR MI PA laborer bridge carpenter
Willie F. 17 OR MI PA Common Laborer
Pearl E. 7 OR MI PA
Van Buskirk, Ellen Mo in law 57 Wd all PA
1920 United States Federal Census > Oregon > Josephine > Dimmick > District 208

Re: Lloyd VanBuskirk

PAULSTUDLY — 2008-06-01 23:34:40Z

I believe I have had previous contact in Oct 2003 with VanNostrand, Anna M. SWEET (6.452). If you are who I think you areyou were born 22 Aug 1965 and your father is Clark Eugene (6.450) Sweet and Anna Mae is your aunt.

You are eligible for DAR membership because of heritage fom Philip BURBACH a Rev War Patriot. Much of your heritage is set out in
The Burbach-Poorbaugh-Purbaugh Family in America 1771-1974" , compiled by Treva E. Calder (1976) "The Burbach-Poorbaugh-Purbaugh Family History 1771-1974", 539 pp.The Poorbaugh-Purbaugh Association, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania 1976. updated 1988.
documented repositories
California State Library --Sutro; call no. CSL Sutro CS71 B96 1976
New York State Library -call no. R; 929.2 qB946 78-28173; R-REF
The State Historical Society of Wisconsin -call no. CS71 P824 1976 Hist Soc Lib
other known repositories include
Somerset County & Bedford County Historical Societies
Meyersdale Public Lib (Meyersdale, PA)
Allen County Public Lib (Ft Wayne, IN)
DAR Lib Washington, D.C.

PHILIPP BURBACH (c 1750-1812)
Palatine Settler, Lancaster County, PA
Soldier, American Revolution

CATHERINE ELIZABETH BLICKENSDERFER, nee ILGENFRITZ (1755-1842)
Daughter of Palatine Settlers, York County, PA

The Poorbaugh-Purbaugh Association, 1675 Poorbaugh Road, Fairhope, PA 15538
There is a family reunion 2nd Sunday in July every year in Somerset County, PA Mt. Olivet Church Grove
9 miles south of Berlin, PA off Rt. 160 on Legislative Rt. 2020, the Glencoe Road
FMI, call 814-267-5943
Visit the family website at
http://www.poorbaughfamily.org/poorbaughweb/Early-Family-His...

Paul Studly
12911 Lynn Dr, Chesterland, OH 44026
paulstudly@studly.net

Re: ISO: Laverne VanBuskirk

cathygowdy — 2008-09-17 13:52:41Z

My list of the burials in Owl Creek Cemetery show a Lawrence VB, not a Laverne.

Cathy

Frances E. VanBuskirk obit - 2009

cathygowdy — 2009-04-27 15:32:22Z

Kitsap Sun
Bremerton, WA
Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Frances Earl VanBuskirk, 79
Veteran

Wasilla, Alaska resident Frances Earl VanBuskirk, 79, died April 20, 2009, at home of natural causes.

Mr. VanBuskirk was born July 2, 1929, in Ponca Nebraska. He was one of nine children. He was an Army veteran, enlisting when he was 17.

He had lived in Belfair, Washington, for 30 years. While there he worked as a pipefitter in Shop 56 of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard retiring in 1977. He moved to Alaska permanently in 1995.

Mr. VanBuskirk was preceded in death by his wife for fifty years Lorrine, his brothers, Lyle, Bruce and Wendall; sisters Mary, Emily, and Elsie.

Surviving are two sisters, Violet Morrison and Pearl McGill; children and their spouses, Kenneth and Peggy VanBuskirk of Belfair ,Washington; Michael and Annelies VanBuskirk of Sydney Australia; Barbara and Gary Humphreys and Bill and Toni VanBuskirk of Wasilla Alaska; grandchildren, Stephanie, Earl, Lucas, Wiley, Megan, Haley, and Kale; and great-grandsons Peyton, Liam, and Palmer.

The family asks that memorial donations be made to the senior program at the Mary E. Theler Community Center in Belfair.

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1930 census Dixon Co., Nebraska; Ponca, district 17
Earl E. Van Buskirk, head, 38, marr. @ age 34, Iowa, MD-Iowa, farmer
Mary C., wife, 21, marr. @ 17, South Dakota, Canada-Iowa
Mary Laure, dau., 3, Iowa, Iowa- South Dakota
Emily Ann, dau., 2, Iowa, Iowa-South Dakota
Francis E., son, 6 mo., South Dakota, Iowa-South Dakota

Wayne E. VanBuskirk obit - 2009

cathygowdy — 2009-04-01 12:44:40Z

Daily Press
Victorville, CA
March 15, 2009

WAYNE E. VanBUSKIRK

Wayne E. VanBuskirk, age 67, passed away Feb. 25, 2009.

He was born Oct. 8, 1941, in Iowa to Dwain and Katherine VanBuskirk, and lived in Hesperia, Calif., for 12 years.

He is survived by two sons, John Welsh of Victorville and Patrick Welsh (and his wife Debbie) of Whittier; two daughters, Donna Forestel and Richard McGill of Lucerne Valley, and Sandi and Bob Gilbert of Wagoner, Okla.; one sister, Connie and Marion Judd of Whittier; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, his parents and two brothers.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, at Desert View Memorial Park, 11500 Amargosa Road in Victorville.

Desert View Funeral Home, 11478 Amargosa Road, Victorville, CA 92392 is handling arrangements for the family.

Is this the Luzerne Co., PA line?

cathygowdy — 2009-03-28 12:05:03Z

Mail Tribune
Medford, Oregon
Saturday, February 28, 2009

George John Van Buskirk

George John Van Buskirk, 94, passed away at his home in Crescent City, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. George was born on July 19, 1914, in Los Gatos, Calif. As a child, he lived in Josephine and Klamath Counties of Southern Oregon and Siskiyou County California, working along side his parents and siblings to make it through the Depression. He graduated Klamath Union High School in 1932. After high school, he served in the Oregon National Guard at Fort Stevens with D Battery, 249th Coastal Artillery.

In 1935, he married Greta Ruth Lange and they had two sons. Prior to the outbreak of WWII, he worked as a Pioneer Cat operator, building roads in Northern California and Southern Oregon. During WWII, George served in the U.S. Navy SeaBees in the South Pacific, with the First Marine Raiders, where he was seriously wounded in the Solomon Islands campaign. After the war, George returned to Siskiyou County, where he worked for the Manpower Commission, helping to find employment for the returning soldiers, ultimately becoming the Northern California District Manager of the California State Employment Office. He was a life member of the VFW Post 3813 in Yreka, and the DAV, where he served as an NSO assisting veterans to obtain their veteran's benefits. He retired in 1972.

George loved fishing, hunting, rock hounding, and gardening.

George was preceded in death by his wife, Greta, in 1992; and eldest son, Harlan, in 2008. He is survived by his sister, Ellen Hegler, of Ashland, Ore.; brother, Carl Van Buskirk and wife, Marge, of Medford, Ore.; son, L. Roger Van Buskirk and wife, Deanna, of Central Point, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Blanche Van Buskirk, of Yreka, Calif.; sister-in-law, Lilo Lange, of Yreka, Calif.; first cousin, Vivien Henderson, of Crescent City; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

At George's request, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local VFW. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier's Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City, CA.

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1930 census Klamath Co., OR; Klamath Falls, ward 3
GEORGE W. VANBUSKIRK, 44, marr. at age 23, PA, PA-PA; tailor, cleaner, own establishment
Marie F., wife, 36, CA, Italy-Italy
Wesley, son, 20, CA, PA-CA; clerk, electic company
GEORGE, son, 15, CA, PA-CA
Ellen, dau., 13, OR, PA-CA
Allen, son, 4, CA, PA-CA

1920 census Santa Clara Co., CA; Redwood Twp.
G. MINO, 68, imm. 1872, NA, na 1873, Italy, Italy-Italy; farmer, fruit farm
Josephine, wife, 58, imm. 1879, na, Italy, Italy-Italy
GEORGE W. VANBUSKIRK, son-in-law, 35, PA, PA-PA; farmer, general farm
Marie F., wife, 28, CA, Italy-Italy
Westley J., son, 10, CA, PA-CA
George Jr., son, 5, CA, PA-CA
Marie E., dau., 3, CA, PA-CA

1910 census Santa Clara Co., CA; San Jose, ward 1
GEORGE W. Van Buskirk, 25, PA, PA-PA; cleaning establishment, own place
Marie F., wife, 20, CA, Italy-Italy
Wesley J., son, 6m, CA, PA-CA

Nikki VanBuskirk obit - 2008

cathygowdy — 2008-03-21 14:07:46Z

Indianapolis Star and News
February 23, 2008
Vanbuskirk, Mary N.

Mary Nicole "Nikki" Vanbuskirk age 18, beloved daughter of Johnna and Rick Vanbuskirk and mother of Nicolis Vanbuskirk, passed away Friday, February 15th at Methodist Hospital. She is survived by her sisters Ashley Owens and Josie Stanifer, her brother Zachary Martin, her fiancé Max Pera and grandparents Wendell and Donna Vanbuskirk from Indianapolis, Jean Chandler-Robledo and Arturo Robledo from Chula Vista, California and Paul Crider. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Mary R. Loman. Memorial services were Monday, February 18th at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg, Indiana at 2pm. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations are made to the trust fund for Nicolis Vanbuskirk, her son, at Chase Bank.

Re: Kathryn VanBuskirk obit - 2008

cathygowdy — 2008-01-22 17:18:14Z

This is interesting! I haven't, I don't think, heard this story about Daniel. I am familiar with the George and Sarah Susanna (probably Ashton) family. Although I have collected data over the years, this isn't a line on which I have concentrated.

I'll try to look back in my records, but I don't think I can help you. I'm glad you made the post. Perhaps others will know something.

Kathryn VanBuskirk obit - 2008

cathygowdy — 2008-01-13 21:48:24Z

VANBUSKIRK-Kathryn E. 84, a resident of National Lutheran Home, Rockville, MD , formerly of East Aurora and Glenwood, NY died on Christmas Eve 2007. She was the wife of the late Ramon A. VanBuskirk. Born on June 29, 1923 in Erie, PA. She was the daughter of the late Chester C. and Florence Gronnett Loudon. Surviving are two children, son Scott G. VanBuskirk and Margaret Rucinski of West Valley, NY, and daughter Beth and Fred Harris of Wheaton, MD; grandchildren Hadley, Heather and Anne; great-grandchildren RJ, Craig, Brian, and Christian. She was preceded in death by her daughter Barbara G. VanBuskirk and a sister Martha Sutley. Memorial Services will be held on January 12th, 2008 at 12:00 PM at the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, Center and Main Streets, East Aurora, NY 14052. The Reverend David Derk will officiate. Inurnment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, East Aurora. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions should be made to the National Lutheran Home, 9701 Viers Drive, Rockville, MD 20850. Online condolences may be expressed to the VanBuskirk family at www.staufferfuneral home.com

Published in the Buffalo News on 1/3/2008.

Elsie VanBuskirk obit - 2007

cathygowdy — 2007-11-18 14:22:20Z

The Morning Sun
Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
July 20, 2007

ELSIE VanBUSKIRK
Apr. 9, 1921 - July 18, 2007

Elsie VanBuskirk, age 86, of Farwell, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in St. Louis. Elsie was born the daughter of Don and Bessie (Agle) Barringer on April 9, 1921 in Ann Arbor. She was united in marriage to Percy H. VanBuskirk in 1940, and he predeceased her. Elsie had spent most of her life raising her family and helping her husband on their farm. She had for a time worked at the Ardis Nursing home and also the Bungalow Restaurant, both in Farwell. Elsie was remembered by her children as always being thoughtful towards others. She was always looking out for everyone else's needs and wants. she will be remembered by those that knew her as being loving and caring. Elsie enjoyed Canning, Sewing and Needlepoint. She also loved to drive, having driven herself until just last January. Elsie is survived by her children, Madelyn (Jeff) Arnold and Bonnie Nowlen both of Farwell, Larry (Doris) VanBuskirk of Weidman, Don (Deanna) VanBuskirk of Shepherd, Gary (Rose) VanBuskirk of Blanchard, Mary (Gary) Farnham and Billy (Kathy) VanBuskirk both of Farwell, 22 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren. Elsie is also survived by her companion of the past 27 years LeRoy Dangler.

Services for Elsie will take place at the Farwell Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home on Monday, July 23 at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in th e Gilmore Twp. Cemetery. Friends may meet -(missing line of print)- day from 206 P.M. Memorials may be made tot he Family of Elsie VanBuskirk. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Re: Laurens Vanbuskirk

billnrae711_1 — 2007-08-22 17:41:48Z

Thanks. I am having such a hard time finding the Neipert's. I have no family to ask since I don't speak to my father or his side of the family.
Thanks again,
Raemarie

Re: Kathryn VanBuskirk obit - 2008

sdhenry1 — 2008-01-22 04:19:29Z

Good Evening
You seem to have the pulse on the Van Buskirk Family Tree. I am looking for information about a break in the family line. According to my information; Joseph Van Buskirk b.1751 Bucks Co., PA, son of George(Joris)VB and Sarah.
Married Mary Lever b.1821 Hamilton Twp Monroe Co., Pa
Joseph was also married to Mary Strawn
They had several children, but as the story goes, Daniel Van Buskirk was a boy that was taken in by Joseph. This was by arrangement of the boy's parents, or in payment of a debt. I recall seeing Joseph's will, and the bulk of his belongings he willed to Daniel in appreciation of his devotion. Daniel died in 1846 and is buried in Scott Co Indiana. Daniel and his wife Hannah Jones had 12 children, his son Joseph Van Buskirk born 1822 and buried in Gypsum, Ks is my great grandfather. Since Daniel was "adopted", our line does not appear in Ms. Shoemaker's book. What we would love to know, is who were Daniel's parents. Have you heard of this story? There is some indication the boy's last name was Titus, but not sure. Thanks!

Jacob Vanbuskirk

donnagoble49 — 2007-12-16 23:42:34Z

Looking for information on Jacob Vanbuskirk born c. 1769, possibly in New York and died 1858. His daughter, Eliza married David Twichell/Twitchell in 1842. Eliza and David lived in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio in 1843. Any help on these families would be appreciated.

John S. VanBuskirk

bobeh911 — 2008-04-10 22:16:18Z

Does anyone have any information on a "John VanBuskirk", born about 1850 in Pennsylvania? He would be the one
who married Nancy Essie O'Brady or she may have been
known as Nancy Essie "Brady". They later lived in Oregon.
Thank you in advance for any information on these.

Re: Lloyd VanBuskirk

Kim_Sweet — 2008-06-01 21:39:12Z

I am the great granddaughter of Lloyd VanBuskirk
and am looking for others who might be related to him or Kathryn Blanche Busta (his wife)
She re-married and I wonder if her other descendants are out there interested in talking
Also the VanBuskirk clan I am fascinated with since my g-grandfather was murdered and it appears his killer never paid for his crime
I wonder what others may know

Carroll County - William m Clara

abbey01 — 2008-05-15 21:44:00Z

I am looking for William VanBuskirk who married Clara or Claira Owens or Owings in Carroll County Illinois. Any information is appreciated.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

walter_van — 2009-03-27 14:17:08Z

Mary i would like to email you re your Van Buskirk side. Would you please contact me: walter@lightfootfarms.com

Thanks

Michael VB-husband of Mary VanDeventer-VA>KY>IND

psptx153 — 2009-02-28 19:40:38Z

Michael VanBuskirk, son of Thomas VanBuskirk, m. 1748/45, Hunterdon Co., NJ to Maria/Mary Vandeventer.

Michael was born 6 Mar 1721; Hackensack, NJ; d. > 1837; Monroe Co., IND.

Tax List-16 May 1789-Michael Vanlaskirk-Moved to Shelby Co., KY.

His sons went down the Ohio (River) on their own flatboats in 1806 (to Shelby Co., KY). After one generation, they moved to Monroe Co., IND. Wynant Vandeventer went with them and joined them in Shelby Co., KY. (Bible Records.)

Any information appreciated. Would like to know if he had a son Isaac.

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

BarryGates1 — 2009-03-27 06:22:29Z

Hi Mary, I'm very interested. COntact me at arkaig1@aol.com.
Barry

Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

BarryGates1 — 2009-03-06 19:36:56Z

Are there any descendants of Garret & Eliza/Elizabeth (Potts) van Buskirk of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia? And if so, are you actively researching this family line? I'm specifically trying to resolve when she or her mother came to NS Canada, when and where her mother remarried, to Oldham Gates Sr., and where her father passed on, or who were his parents.

Feel free to contact me. I have all the usual information to share, but perhaps a smidge more. Any other branches with info on this branch are welcome, too.

Re: Van Buskirk, Civil War

cflame1 — 2008-05-21 21:06:54Z

Philancy I Buskirk born Sept 5, 1855 died March 4, 1936 married on Oct 4, 1871 to John Douglass born June 16, 1846 died Feb 9, 1927

Witnesses at the wedding Geo Buskirk and Mary J Buskirk

This info comes from a family Bible.

These are my great grandparents... they had a daughter Hazel who married Donald Smith.

Town should be Vulcan, Alberta, Canada... NOT Ulcan.

Vanbuskirk/buskirk etc. Nova Scotia, Canada

JoanneJones36 — 2009-02-27 01:00:09Z

Looking for family connections for

Garrett Vansbuskirk b. 20 Oct 1861 in NS
Sarah " b. abt. 1866 in Aylesford, NS
(she married Archibald Reddy s/o Isaac Reddy and Caroline
on Nov. 16 1881 he was b. abt 1860 in New Ross, NS
Amelia b. 16 Apr 1869, Aylesford, NS
Elizabeth (Ella)b. 18 June 1870, Aylesford, NS
Mary E. b. about 1873, Nicholsville, NS
(she married Franklin E. Hall s/o Eben Hall and Sarah on
14 May 1890 in Alylesford, NS) he was b. about 1842 in Frankford, Waldo, ME.

Any help appreciated. Joanne

Re: Nova Scotia VanBuskirks, of the Potts variety?

maryvb1 — 2009-03-08 01:22:01Z

Hi Barry

I am a direct descendent of Garret and Eliza, and am more or less actively searching, though with frequent lapses.

I have not been able to find out much about Eliza (or Betsy) Potts, apart from what I'm guessing you know judging from the list of surnames (Alberti, Burtis, etc) you provide.

I noted this down at one time from Genforum (Susan):
"Who was Jemima Potts? This might be worth a look. 'The Annals of Newtown in Queens County, New York and also Long Island Families' by D. Fanshaw in 1852, page 397 says that Samuel Alburtis m. June 1, 1724 Elizabeth VanDerVoort and had a daughter named Jemima Alburtis (no date of birth given) who married John Potts. On FamilySearch, I found that someone had entered this information, giving the date of Jemima's marriage to John Potts as August 15, 1761 at the Presbyterian Church of Newtown, NY. This was not a vital record and there was no citation given. Another entry at FamilySearch lists the Elizabeth Potts who married Garrett van Buskirk of Aylesford, Nova Scotia as being the child of this couple."

I do not know anything about John Potts (one of my brick walls), nor do I know when Jemima and Eliza came to Canada (or even whether they came with or without John). I have a note that Oldham Gates came to Canada in 1760, so he and Jemima must have married in Nova Scotia. But I have no idea what brought her there.

I have also run into a lot of confusion about Oldham Gates's wives (perhaps you can clarify). I have written this note to myself: [Oldham Gates] "married Jemima Potts before 1779 [Jemima's daugher Elizabeth is referred to at her marriage in 1779 as a step-daughter of Capt. Gates].; she died 1816; however, Oldham Gates's will in 1797 names his wife as Jennie..." [Did he mean Jemima? or Jennie Dow?]

I have a death date for Samuel Alburtis of 14 Oct 1776, in Jamaica, Long Island, NY, probably from Rootsweb.

So, I actually have more questions for you than answers. Sorry.

Mary VanBuskirk
(Garret VB -> Henry VB -> William C VB -> William F VB -> William F.W. VB -> me [I can give you tons of info on Garret's and Elizas's desceendents, if you need/want that.]

ISO: Laverne VanBuskirk

cheezz1 — 2008-09-17 04:13:04Z

There is mention of a Laverne VanBuskirk buried in the Owl Creek-North Fork Cemetery, Knox Co, Ohio, where some of my relatives are buried. I have not been able to identify who this person is, so if anyone knows, could you please post it?
Thanks!!
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http://letterboxing.org/BoxView.php?boxnum=29301&boxname...

Immediately after the War of 1812, “Ohio Fever” spread to thousands of emigrants, mostly from Pennsylvania, as they flocked to this part of Central Ohio in search of cheap and fertile land. John Ogle, who came to Ohio along with the Blair family, was the first known white man to build a cabin in the Morrow County area of Perry Township. He was soon followed by Benjamin Hart, John Ackerman, and William Levering. Here, the new settlers found water supplied by the North Fork of Owl Creek and its tributaries, good soil for growing wheat, corn and oats, and several different varieties of trees including walnut, oak, hickory, elm, ash, sugar maple, cherry, and beech.
One of the earliest settlers to this area in 1812 was a preacher from the old-school Baptist church by the name of John Cook. Soon after his arrival to this area, Cook, along with twenty other local settlers, formed the Owl Creek Baptist Church, North Branch. In 1815, on two acres at the site of the present day church building, Cook erected a log meetinghouse and started a cemetery. Despite the presence of this meetinghouse, its crude construction and lack of warmth and furnishings forced Cook to hold most of the church’s meetings in the members’ homes or at the nearby schoolhouse until 1833. At this time, church members began constructing a framed meetinghouse, but their efforts were soon halted by a fire shortly before its completion. Once again, church members resorted to building another log meetinghouse and meeting in the cabins of neighborhood church members until another framed building, named Harmony Baptist Church, was constructed in 1874.
This letterbox is located in North Fork Cemetery next to Owl Creek Harmony Primitive Baptist Church found in Troy Township. The cemetery can be reached from the west by taking State Route 19 until it turns into County Road 22. Continue on County Road 22 until you go .8 mi. east of State Route 314. Just before reaching the Morrow/Knox County line, you will notice the plain, white church and a small cemetery on your left. From the east, take State Route 13 to Waterford Road. Turn west on Waterford Road and continue past Kokosing plant, through the town of Waterford, and about ¼ mi. past the Morrow/Knox County Line. Waterford Road eventually turns into County Road 22 at the county line. Shortly after crossing the line, you will notice the church on your right. But be careful when traveling in both directions! Amish settlements are in this area. Watch out for many of the Amish buggies and pedestrians that you may pass along the way!
Once in the cemetery, take time to read many of the tombstones. Although some of the tombstones have been knocked over, moved, or are no longer readable, you will notice the surnames of many of the early settlers of this area. In the “fenced area” of the cemetery, beside the church and almost even with the front door of the church, you will notice a tall, unusual tombstone in the shape of a tree trunk which bears the name “Amos Hart.” Find the last two digits of the year he was born and walk that many degrees toward the tallest monument in the cemetery. Find the name Laverne VanBuskirk. From this monument, walk 90 degrees due east for 55-65 steps until you come a rotten stump. Leaning against the stump is the blackened tombstone of Margaret C. wife of C Finnell. Look behind the tombstone and inside of the stump to find “Old Church Cemetery.” Please cover carefully when finished and avoid letterboxing when church is in session. Also, do not allow young children to climb on the tombstones because they are no longer stable. A warning sign is located on the fence just outside of the cemetery.

Re: ISO: Laverne VanBuskirk

cheezz1 — 2008-09-19 03:55:44Z

If you'll look at the last paragraph I posted, it says "...Find the name Laverne VanBuskirk. From this monument, walk 90 degrees due east..."

Yes, there is a Lawrence there also. It doesn't have Laverne listed in the transcribed burials there, just this one brief bit in the directions...

Thanks!

Re: Sarah VanBuskirk obit - 2005

lsahof64 — 2009-05-24 01:43:57Z

This was my Great Aunt Susie, a wonderful lady. Deeply missed.

Re: Vanbuskirk/buskirk etc. Nova Scotia, Canada

rhmillar — 2009-05-21 10:56:38Z

The VanBuskirks you list are the children of Obediah VB and Julia Banks, who married in 1863 in Aylesford.

Obediah died before 1881, when the Census shows Julia ('Buskirk') and the children living in Aylesford South.

Garret's Late Application birth certificate has an affidavit signed by his 'cousin' Elijah, who I think was the son of Henry VB and Rebecca Parish, so Henry and Obediah could be brothers? I have yet to link these two any further back.....

Garret died in December 1938 in Kings County Home, Berwick

Re: Vanbuskirk/buskirk etc. Nova Scotia, Canada

rhmillar — 2009-03-13 16:21:05Z

By the way, Joanne, Garret made a Birth Cert Late Application on 22 Dec 1938
The affidavit was signed by his 'cousin' Elijah, b. 5 April 1958, who was the son of Henry VB and Rebecca Parish. He died in 1940.

Garret died of coronary thrombosis in Kings Co. Home 1952. He is buried at Berwick.

I can't trace this 'Henry' or Rebecca back any further either.

All at NS Vital Statistics...

Re: Vanbuskirk/buskirk etc. Nova Scotia, Canada

rhmillar — 2009-03-13 16:09:55Z

I can only take you back one generation of VanBuskirks, I'm afraid. You list the children of OBEDIAH VB and JULIA BANKS. I have no dates for them, I'm sorry...

Good hunting. Please let me know if you find any further information, as this is one of my loose ends in my tree.

Michael VanBuskirk, b.VA, d.IN, Gravestone Repair

Cemetery_Girl — 2009-02-16 22:20:39Z

I am not related but am currently repairing a badly broken gravestone for Michael (Van)Buskirk and am hoping for some help. This stone and two others were shattered when a car drove through the cemetery. I tried to find every piece but there are still some fragments missing which is making the detailed epitaph difficult to decipher. I will be filling the missing areas and sculpting in the missing letters, so I want to be sure of what I put in stone!

Michael appears to have been an important person from the research I have done so far. This is the inscription of the gravestone: Michael Buskirk/ BORN IN VIA./ Jan, 28, 1782/ DIED/ July 16, 1856/ AGED 74Y. 5M. & 10D/ He emigrated west in early/ life; was a soldier in the war/ of 1811&12; was one of the/ first settlers of Monroe Co./ Ind: was one of its first Co./ Commissioners; Helped to ???/ ???ise the Co. and locate ????/ Co. sea????s afterwards ass???/ inte?????udge for ?????n years.

As you can see it gets pretty iffy at the end due to missing pieces and general wear. I figure if anyone knows his accomplishments they may help me fill in the blanks. I also have photos of the gravestone if that would help.

Michael was the son on Isaac and Jerusha (Littell) Van Buskirk and is buried in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Thank you for your help!

Re: Nikki VanBuskirk obit - 2008

Kelyjeanfloyd — 2009-05-09 18:09:08Z

are you related? I am