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Re: Voorhes & Smith

roofbolt — 2009-03-16 20:50:11Z

Correction: Sarah was married to a Hawkins first.

Re: Voorhes & Smith

roofbolt — 2009-03-16 20:48:53Z

Sarah Ann Voorhes, d. of Cornilius Chapman Voorhes, was married to a Hopkins before she married Charles Smith. She signed a document for a civil war pension that she was married to Charles Smith. Her declaration was verified by her brother and sign in law. I have Charles' father and sibblings if anyone is interested. I can be contacted at roofbolt@hotmail.com.

Hugh Smith
Raccoon, Ky

Sarah Ann Voorhes & Charles Smith

roofbolt — 2009-03-16 00:55:31Z

Charles Smith and Sarah Ann Voorhes were my great grand parents. Charles father was Joseph Smith and mother Catherine ?. I found the Hawkins marriage to Sarah was probably a first marriage. Sarah signed a civil war pension affidavit that she was married to Charles, never devorced from him. Witnesses swore the same. Also I have the connection of Sarah's parents all the way back to when they came over from Holland. That info was provided by the Van Voorhes Association and is a recent discovery. Here is what I know about Joseph and Charles:

JOSEPH H. SMITH b. abt 1803. Married to CATHARINE ? b. abt 1806. Found in and around Ohio Valley area (Pa., WV., Ohio) Found in Monroe Co., Salam Twp, Ohio in 1850 census. Joseph born in VA and Catherine born in OH., children born in VA probably present day WVA. 1870 Census, Wetzel Co., WV lists Francis Catherine as head of household. Francis found in home of Lee Jackson and Mary in the Wetzel Co. 1880 census so probably died bet. 1880-1890.. Joseph died bet. 1870-1880.

Children: SARAH b. 1-18-1827 m. William Cain
CHARLES b. abt 1831 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH m. SARAH ANN VOORHES
MARY b.
KINSEY b. abt 1837
MARGARET b. abt 1840
JOHN b. abt 1842
CATHARINE b. abt 1846
CHARLES SMITH b. abt 1831 in Clarington, Ohio and SARAH ANN VOORHES b. Nov. 28, 1831. Charles served in Civil War ( Company A 25th Ohio IV). Found in and around Ohio Valley area. Died December 02, 1910, Borland, Pleasants Co., WV or might have died in Eureka. Mentioned not only in Monroe Co. Ohio also in Wetzel, Woods, Jackson Pleasant Co.’s WV. 1870 census finds them living in Magnolia Township, Wetzel Co. 1880 census finds them living in Jackson Co., Grant District, WV. Children:
JOSEPH SMITH b. 7-7-1853 d. 6-21-1930 m. Marty Atkins
ABIGAIL SMITH b. 9-15-1855 m. Henry Hubbs b. 8-1854 d. 4-18-1911
CORNELIUS CHAPMAN SMITH b. Wood Co., WV 11-28-1856 m. EMMA JANE COFFMAN
MARY b. 1861
CATHORINE b. 1864
JOHN C H. b. 1865
WILLIAM HARVEY b. Jan. 10, 1867 m. MARY ELLEN YOHO (maybe)
S. Smith b. Jan. 4, 1881
R.A. Smith b. June 10, 1882
Charles b. Dec. 3, 1896
Mary Smith b. Sept, 1898
BERIAH b. 1870
WINFIELD SCOTT b. 3-22-1873 m. OCENA MAY LEMASTERS
JAMES Kinzie. b. March 11,1875
CORA b. 1870

Winfield Scott was my grandfather. Anyone who would like to exchange information on these families can reach me at roofbolt@hotmail.com.

Hugh Smith
Raccoon, Ky

Re: Voorhes & Smith

kellydavrob — 2009-03-15 16:11:08Z

Ann,
I'll be glad to let you know what I find. Is there antything special you would like me to look for?

I do have the will of Albert Voorhes. Dated 24 Sept 1867. His estate is left to his wife Catherine during her lifetime along with one hundred dollars each to his son John and daughter Sarah Ann Hawkins. After Catherine's death, half of the estate is left to his grandson Mariam Bramhall (Not positive on the spelling of his first name, writing is hard to read. He is the son of John P. Bramhall & Eliza Jane Voorhes) and the other half divided between Albert's children. Sarah Hawkins is executor, James & Christoper Sutton are witnesses. Will went to probate 26 July 1877.

Albert & Catherine are buried in Elizabethtown Cemetery, Guernsey Co., OH

Kelly

Re: Voorhes & Smith

grannieannie70 — 2009-03-14 22:23:15Z

Kelly, when you get to the Guernsey County Library, would you please let me know what you find, so that we at the Van Voorhees Assn. can be sure that we have this Voorhes lineage straight. We had some correspondence last year with the genealogy librarian there, but I now forget how that went.

Ann
VoorhiesAnn@AOL.com

Re: Voorhes & Smith

kellydavrob — 2009-03-11 21:42:14Z

Hi Kim,
I am also researching the Voorhees /Hawkins line.
I looked up your Mary Rebecca Walters on the Family Search Labs Site and located her death certificate. It states her parents are Lasha Hawkins & Catherine Waddel. The informant is John Walters. I think that the mother may be incorrect since Elisha Hawkins & Catherine Waddel didn't marry until 1868. I believe your Mary is actually the daughter of Elisha Hawkins & Sarah Voorhes. Sarah is the daughter of Albert & Catherine Holtz Voorhes. In the 1870 Census Elisha Hawkins & Catherine Waddel have no children listed, but there is a Mary age 13 living with Albert Voorhes and his daughter Sarah. They all have the last name, Voorhes. Sarah also has a son named John Wesley, b. 1848 and another, Charles b 1860. John's death certificate states his parents are Elahiu Hawkins & Sarrah A. Voorhiss. I also believe Elisha & Sarah have another daughter, Harriet Frances Hawkins Figley(my second great-grandmother) Her name was Hawkins on her marriage certificate, but she is listed as Voorhes on the 1860 census and on a couple of her daughters death certificates. I have also seen her listed as Hawkins on other family records. It could be a possibility that Elisha & Sarah were divorced. I am hoping to make a trip to the Guernsey County Courthouse in the near future. I'll let you know if something turns up.

Kelly

Re: Voorhes & Smith

roofbolt — 2008-03-03 12:53:22Z

Thanks so much for the Hawkins info. I've tried finding that for years. Sarah married Charles Smith Dec. 30, 1851. So she must have devorced Hawkins before that. In an affidavit filed in 1912 she swears a continuous marriage to Charles from when they were married. She was filing for a civil war widow's pension. Three other affidavits swear to the same. I hope that helps. You can contact me directly at roofbolt@hotmail.com.

Re: Voorhes & Smith

KimDavis903 — 2008-03-02 14:27:11Z

I'm seeking clarification on Sarah Ann VOORHES.

FamilySearch IGI Individual Record (Batch No.: M514322)
Elisha HAWKINS m. Sarah Anne VOORHES, 15 Jan 1846, Guernsey, Ohio.

Another FamilySearch.org , IGI Individual Record, (Batch No.: M514323) shows Elisha HAWKINS m. Catherine R. WADDELL, 09 Dec 1868, Guernsey, Ohio.

I found another posting on the Ancestry's Guernsey County, Ohio forum -
"Rus Elisha HAWKINS - indicated to be married to Sarah Ann VOORHES and she is the daughter of Cornelius Chapman VOORHES / VORCE and Grace LINDER. Sarah's 1st husband was Charles SMITH (married in Bellville, Logan County, OH." (Posted by Hugh Smith 10 Feb 2002)

I'm trying to determine who would be my gg-grandmother, either Sarah Ann VOORHES or Catharine R. WADDELL. The daughter is Mary Rebecca HAWKINS (b. 25 May 1856 Guernsey County, OH / d. 22 Jan 1952 Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio / buried: 25 Jan 1952 Buffalo Cemetery; Buffalo, Guernsey County, Ohio). Mary R HAWKINS married Isiah WALTERS abt. 1894 in Guernsey County, OH.

I'm not sure if Elisha/Lasha/Elahiu HAWKINS is the same person with these named above females.

Thanks!

Kim

Re: Voorhes & Smith

grams1943 — 2008-02-12 15:47:41Z

GoodMorning
I have a Cornelius Chapman Voorhees in my linage. Married Rachel Grisilida Linder May 8 1826 in Belmont Co. Ohio. Father was Joseph Linder, Mother Abigail Hayden. Sarah Ann Voorhees is listed as one of their children born Nov, 28, 1831 in Belmont County, Ohio.
May want to check this info out
Good Luck
Mary Voorhies

Re: Voorhes & Smith

grannieannie70 — 2007-02-12 09:11:12Z

Sarah Ann Voorhees or Voorhes born 28 Nov 1831 OH, married Charles Smith on 30 Dec 1851 in OH.

Sarah was the daughter of Cornelius Chapman Voorhees (or Voorhes) and Rachel Griselda "Grace" Linder and that family appears in the 1850 census of Belmont Co., OH.

Cornelius Chapman Voorhees born c1800 NJ or WV was the third known son of a C. VanVoorhees of NJ and an unknown spouse most probably surnamed Chapman; to my knowledge we are still seeking that ancestry, but there has been recent research activity by a group of descendants. The Linder ancestry is fairly well documented and is, I believe, online.

If you have Smith children for Sarah Ann Voorhes, I would be very happy to have that information. And thank you for the information on the parentage of Charles Smith!

Ann
VoorhiesAnn@AOL.com

Voorhes & Smith

roofbolt — 2007-02-04 20:26:09Z

Looking for informaton on father of Sarah Ann Voorhes who's name was Corniluis Chapman Voorhes. Also, info on father of Charles Smith who married Sarah. Here is what I have:

JOSEPH SMITH b. abt 1803. Married to CATHARINE ? b. abt 1806. Found in and around Ohio Valley area (Pa., WV., Ohio) Found in Monroe Co., Salam Twp, Ohio in 1850 census. Joseph and Francis born in PA., children born in VA probably present day WVA. 1870 Census, Wetzel Co., lists Francis Catherine as head of household. Francis found in home of Lee Jackson and Mary in the Wetzel Co. 1880 census.

Children: SARAH b. 1-18-1827 m. William Cain
CHARLES b. abt 1831 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH m. SARAH ANN VOORHES
MARY b.
KINSEY b. abt 1837
MARGARET b. abt 1840
JOHN b. abt 1842
CATHARINE b. abt 1846

Keziah Voorhees in the family book

LaVoorhies — 2006-07-04 06:05:27Z

Keziah Voorhees, born about 1793 in NY; married to Jacob S. Pulver. She is listed in the book The Van Voorhees Family in America, the first six generations, on page 397. Her ancestry is traced there back to the original immigrant. The next volume, for generations seven and eight, is now in progress and will include her children. Good hunting!

the family book

LaVoorhies — 2006-07-04 06:05:27Z

The family book THE VAN VOORHEES FAMILY IN AMERICA, the first six generations, can be easily purchased.

Go to www.vanvoorhees.org and click on publications.

Ann

George W. Voorhes married Rebecca Nash - and family, Ohio

2006-03-04 02:11:37Z

George W. Voorhes married Rebecca Nash, 31 Dec 1877, in Coshocton County, Ohio. Their son George Henry Voorhes was born 7 Dec 1878 in Salem Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio (the next door county). The family appeared in the 1880 census in Bedford, Coshocton County, but I have not found them in any later census. Rebecca Nash's family (James and Lydia Nash and 10 children) lived in Coshocton County, but I have not been able to trace the ancestry of this George W. Voorhes.

VoorhiesAnn@AOL.com

Re: Elizabeth Josephine Voorhes

Gayle_McCotter — 2005-07-21 22:02:06Z

Do you have approx. year she was born? Married?

Re: Elizabeth Josephine Voorhes

Gayle_McCotter — 2005-07-21 22:02:06Z

I've checked my info and I'm afraid I can't find her. I have a lot of Elizabeth's with no middle name and I didn't find a husband with that name. There are a few Elizabeth's in that time frame but with other husbands. Sorry, hope someone else can help.

Re: Thanks for info - Keziah in the family book

Karentally — 2005-06-30 01:30:03Z

I have received other sources that say Keziah was married to Jacob S. Pulver. I will look for this book, The Voorhees Family in America. My aunt has a few Voorhees books and newsletters. I will see if we can find that page with our family's information. If I needed the 6 generations - do you have those names and dates? Thanks for your help. Karen

Keziah Voorhes

Karentally — 2005-06-30 01:28:38Z

I am looking for Keziah Voorhes b. 1792 and married Jacob Smith Pulver, Sr.

Thanks, Karen

Roy Voorhees in MI

2005-06-30 01:27:56Z

Would like to find information on Roy Voorhees who married Irene Lee on Nov.30,1939 in Ferndale, Mi.He was a policeman in Highland Park, Mi.I am particularly interested in Irene, who was born in Bay City, Mi.July 1,1913.

Re: Elizabeth Josephine Voorhes

2001-08-29 23:39:49Z

Thanks so much for trying.I appreciate your answer.

Voorhess family tree: Juanita Jean Voorhess and Gerold Richard Castro

felici_m — 2005-06-30 01:25:58Z

I am looking for Juanita Jean Voorhess and gerold Richard Castro. She came from Margettuille New York. In 1974 she possibly was arround 20 years old. She worked in the Showtown Bar as a barmaid.

Re: Elizabeth Josephine Voorhes in WI

dshep51chev — 2005-06-30 01:27:21Z

Alls I have on Elizabeth is she was married to John Thomas Yeo on 12-21-1871 in Caznovia, Wisc. Their children were, Laura b. 1871; George E. b. 1889; Charles E. b. 1883;Jessie b. 1890; Edward A. b. 1875. Is this any help?

Elizabeth Josephine Voorhes

dshep51chev — 2005-06-30 01:26:32Z

would like to find info on elizabeth josephine voorhes who married john thomas yeo.

Looking for family of George Voorhes, Buffalo NY

conrobi — 2005-06-30 01:24:42Z

I am looking for any family memebers of George William Voorhes who graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1924, age 21 yrs.
In 1925, his address was:
George W. Voorhes
2462 Main Street
Buffalo, N.Y.
He was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Fraternity.

Voorhes, Voorhees, VanVoorhees, Voorhies, Voris, etc.

VoorhiesAnn — 2004-08-14 17:35:49Z

However it is spelled, I have tons of info on the Voorhees families. Go to message board Voorhees or email VoorhiesAnn@AOL.com.

Also see www.vanvoorhees.org

Ann