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Theunis Anthony Merrion in Revolutionary War?

JoMac53 — 15 May 2007 4:55:54 GMT

I read on another forum that Theunis Anthony Merrion served in Capt. Robert Erskine's Company of New Jersey Militia during the Revolutionary War.

Does anyone know where I can find his name listed with this company or his military record? I have been unable to find it no matter how I spell it.

Thanks.
Jo

John Gaston Jr born 1752

cskten — 2 Mar 2008 10:44:04 GMT

I'm trying to find revolutionary war proof on John Gaston Jr born 1752. I know he served in Capt. John Covenhoven's Company, and Col Samuel Forman's 2nd Regiment. Monmouth Co., NJ Militia

The article stated the Dept. of Def. shows him as a Sergeant as of July 1780 Where could I find the article----
He was born 16 Sept 1752

any help appreciated.
Kind regards,
Celeste Kvetensky

NJ RevoWar expert to speak in Dover Del. Monday

DelawareDolores — 11 Feb 2008 3:51:20 GMT

On Monday, February 18, the Central Delmarva Revolutionary Round Table welcomes Dr. Jude M. Pfister at Sorrentino’s Restaurant. This is at 518 South Bay Shore Road, Dover (on the west side of 113, where it divides from route 13).

At 6:00 p.m. is a self-treat, optional dinner. Dr. Pfister will speak about 7:00 on History, Myth, Memory, and the Pennsylvania Line. The Continental Army spent the winters of 1776-1777 and 1779-1780 around Morristown, New Jersey. The first mass immunization against smallpox was there in 1777, and the 1779-1780 winter was the severest of the 18th century. These two facts sharply contrast with the almost limitless myths and lore that permeate the Morristown story. Dr. Pfister wrote:

"I am particularly interested in how memory played a part in the development of the Morristown National Historical Park. Morristown was the first historical park in the National Park system and on March 2, 2008, the park will celebrate its 75th anniversary . . . I will provide a brief overview of the two (actually three) encampments and then talk about the problems with folklore in the context of the PA line placement. Early in 2007 we completed work on an extensive archaeological assessment of the PA line area and found that the site was not where the legend had placed it. "

After graduating from Delaware State University with a B.A. in History (1991), Jude earned his M.A. from Washington College (1993) and his Ph.D. from Drew University (2007). He has worked as a curator and historian for the National Park Service since 1993. He currently is Chief of Cultural Resources at the Morristown National Historical Park where he oversees the museum, library, and archival programs.

Thanks to Dr. Jack Gardner for the above description. If readers can come to Dover earlier, and want to research at the Del. Archives, I could meet you there.

Richard Livings, Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia

MaryBoudreau51 — 17 Aug 2007 6:18:01 GMT

We are hoping that someone has access to the Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia records.

We have a newspaper article about Richard Livings and his family. In this article, it said that Richard Livings served as a private in the Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia, and these are records which indicate that he died in the service of his adopted county.

Richard Livings, was born about 1750, in England and he married Rachael (?), there. About 1770,, they came to America, bringing their sons, Joseph, Richard, Johnthan. Another son Daniel was born in New Jersey.

We are hoping, that someone can find Richard Livings listed in the New Jersey Militia.

Thank you,

Samuel Demaray

DFantana — 14 Jul 2007 3:21:37 GMT

Samuel Demaray dob 1754 , I think he was born in Bergen County,New Jersey. His parents were Niclas and Saurine Demaray.
I have he was in the Revolution, he was in 6th and 14th Regis, Albany Militia.
I wonder is there any thing more about him being in that war.
He died in 1819 in Canada

RevWar unit in nearby Salem NJ - Abbott Langley Brown Steel(e) & more

DelawareDolores — 9 Jan 2005 5:28:41 GMT

The below list of the CAPT. JACOB DuBOIS' COMPANY, 2d BATTALION (Revolutionary War) is from an Ancestry.com database. I believe the men are mostly of Salem County, NJ, but I see some overlaps with Delaware names. Although any details about this unit would be welcome, I would especially like to hear from those charting Abbott (aka Abit); Brown; Steel (Steele); and Langley, even if only as in-laws. –-- Dolores

Abdon Abbott. Joseph Abbott. Aaron Brown. Cornelius Burroughs. James Burroughs. John Burroughs. William Conkling. John Craig, jr. John Crum. John Dindlespike. John DuBois. Samuel DuBois. Israel Elwell. Henry Hewitt. Benjamin Hughes. Henry Johnson. James Johnson. John Johnson. Alex Jones, Joseph Jones. Reuben Langley. William McClung. John Miller. James Murphy. John Nealy. Joseph Nealy. William Nealy. Cornelius Newkirk, jr. Isaac Newkirk. Moses Nichols. Robert Patterson. Ezekiel Rose. Thomas Rose. Alexander Steel ((aka Steele?)) Jacob Steelman. James Stratton. Samuel Swing. Joseph Thompson. William Thompson. Francis Tullis. Jacob Tullis. Robert Tullis, jr. William Murphy. Newcomb Thompson. Isaac VanMeter. Jacob VanMeter. David Weeks. ((aka Wicks?)) Ezekiel White. Cornelius Woolsey.

graves bergen and hudson

GMozas — 8 Jun 2007 8:45:04 GMT

I have added many cemetery photos. Some are of Rev War period.

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/cemeteryshotsnj/albums/

Allen, George

Karen Elder — 4 Jul 2006 7:08:15 GMT

Seeking George Allen, a wagonmaster who was captain and conductor of a team brigade under James Thompson, Wagonmaster General in the New Jersey Militia. The team brigades hauled cannon balls and supplies for troops in the Rev. War. My ancestor, William Roark, said that an uncle had "got him off from further service" as a soldier to work as a teamster. I'm trying to find out if George Allen was that uncle. Any help or clues appreciated.

MARTIN, David, 1766-1808

sun101 — 9 May 2007 12:54:33 GMT

David was born in Rahway, Middlesex Co, NJ, son of Wm Marsh Martin and Sarah Moore, he died 18 Nov 1808 in Rahway / Piscataway, Middlesex Co, NJ. I am looking for help to confirm David's Continental Army service. I have old family notes that say he was a private in Capt. John Shether's Troop of Col Elisha Sheldon's 2nd Regiment of Light Dragoons CT Line, and enlisted 5 Jan 1777. He may have also served with the 8th Regiment, CT Line from Colchester Conn on April 1775 in defense of Boston. He may have also enlisted in the 3rd Batallion, 2nd Establishment, 3rd Regiment of the NJ Line, Capt Asher F Randolph's company. I think more than one David Martin was found in the records many years ago and I'm requesting help from DAR volunteers who may be able to shed some light on which soldier David Martin, is my 5x great grandfather.
Thank you for any assistance.

Need help w/ Samuel White (ggrandson of Peregrine White)

genseeker43 — 3 Jul 2005 11:52:23 GMT

Supposedly Samuel White (March 16, 1758-October 21, 1841) served in the American Revolution at the Battle of Stoney Point on July 16, 1779 in New York.

He was possibly born in New Jersey?
Then he moved onto Farifield, Fairfiled County, Ohio

I did find a Samuel White in the Ancestry database for
"American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions"
It stated
Samuel WHite
State of OHio
Rejected Reason
Not on the New Jersey rolls-no proof of service- note j must be carried out

I think this is him and his pension was rejected.
Now though how can I find in the records of the Revolutionary War or did he possibly not really serve?

Thanks in advance
Nevada Boslet
:)

Peter Emery/Amery/Emmerie/Emry - German Regiment - 1776-79

Charles Lowe — 24 Jul 2006 4:40:54 GMT

Look for info on birth and parents of Peter born circa 1755 in Maryland

Dee---Ballitiger

dadralphg — 10 Sep 2006 5:36:01 GMT

Please contact me. Thanks

Col. Joseph Wood, 3rd / 4th PA, in New Jersey, spring 1777

steve smith — 12 Aug 2005 9:35:54 GMT

Looking for anyone with a muster roll of this regiment under Colonel Joseph Wood - probably in the battles of Short Hills and/or Bound Brook early 1777 in NJ. Want to look up pension statements to see what happened to this regiment, but need a list of soldiers, sergeant and below.

Men With War Disability's Claims-New Jersey-1777-1782

dsegelquist — 13 Dec 2005 4:06:32 GMT

If you see a name let me know. The info well cover , Rank, Regiment, what the Disability was, When and where Disabled, Residence, Pension entitled, Remarks and Remarks on the evidence.

Isaac Bennet-1777
John Copper-1776
Thomas Carhart-1778
Elijah Kanpp-1781
John McComb-1777
Joel Phelps-1778
Powles Hopseker-1782
Daniel Barhyt-1776
William Crane-1775

Abraham Terriell

Perry — 24 Apr 2005 4:02:25 GMT

I am looking for a Revolutionary War service record for:

Abraham Terrilll
b. 1-30-1735 NJ
d. 4-7-1791 NJ
m. Mary Dunham
Private, Rahway, NJ

for a descendant who wishes to join the Daughters of the American Revolution organization.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide me!

-Perry-

Uselton, Urselton

Kay — 7 Feb 2005 6:23:32 GMT

I am looking for any Usselton who served in the Rev. War from New Jersey. also any Uselton family living in New Jersey on 1785, Thanks Kay

Newton,Houk,Frew

@@DadRalph@msn.com — 6 Jan 2004 11:16:08 GMT

Any info on these names would be very much appreciated.

Western Company New Jersey State Artillery

Wayne R. Pfaff — 8 Oct 2004 12:13:24 GMT

I am searching for information about Jedediah Haines, listed as a matross in the Western Company New Jersey State Artillery. I may have a connection to this individual, so any further information would be greatly appreciated.

McAROY death, Rev. War Veteran, 1810 death notice online

distractable — 21 Aug 2004 6:33:49 GMT

Hi,

I just posted an old death notice for Capt. George McAROY of New Jersey. It states that he was one of the first commanders of a Continental vessel. This was scanned from an original issue (NOT microfilm!) of the Boston Patriot (MA) newspaper dated May 5, 1810, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/georgemcaroy10nj.html

I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com/old_news_nj.html
http://theoldentimes.com/deaths.htm
http://theoldentimes.com

John Pitts--fife & drum corps New Jersey

Vicki Embrey — 13 Jun 2004 2:28:58 GMT

I am looking for information on John Pitts and Thomas Pitts who served New Jersey in the Revolution. Where can I find their places of residence and ages?

DUGAN / DUGGAN Rev War

JHedberg9635 — 5 Aug 2003 5:45:58 GMT

Anyone researching the DUGAN / DUGGAN name during the Rev War?.......Joan

Searching for John (Jack) Harper WW2 1943 Mighty Eighth Air force, United States Army

lynngardener — 4 May 2004 1:23:38 GMT

Hello,

My name is Lynn Gardener & Iam looking for my Biological Grandad John (Jack) Harper. He was in Liverpool, Cheshire, England 1943. He met & had a brief affair with my Grandmother Dorothy Harper (no relation). My Grandmother conceived a child through this who was born on the 14th February 1944 (my Dad). The information I have is that John (Jack) Harper was stationed at Burtonwood Airbase, Warrington, Cheshire, England. I think he was one of the Mighty Eighth. I think he was possibly from Westfield, New Jersey, New York. My Grandmother was from Garston Liverpool-England. If there is anyone out there who knows of this man's whereabouts, living or deceased or familiar with any of this story. Please can you contact me. Many thanks.

Belleville Reformed Church

Emil — 9 Aug 2002 3:45:22 GMT

Can anyone help? I have been told that the cemetery behind the church in Bellville, NJ has the most amount of Revolutionary War veterans (65) buried than anywhere else in NJ.
Is this true? Does anyone know of a location that has more burials?

Gloucester NJ Substitutes

Gayle — 10 Mar 2004 7:51:25 GMT

http://www.distantcousin.com/Military/AMRev/NJ/Gloucester/Su... Perhaps this site might help someone.

Seeking living AVERRE in New Jersey

Carol Harwell — 15 Jan 2004 10:36:03 GMT

I am a descendant of the Averre family who migrated from England and settled in Essex, New Jersey mainly Clinton Township, Irvington. They were William and Hannah Averre, Edward, Wilson, John, James to mention a few Averre names.
Wilson and Thomas moved down to Evergreen, Louisana. Thomas' descendants moved to Beaumont, Texas
Want to connect with "lost" cousins.

Joseph Holmes

orchidbug — 12 Jul 2003 4:04:04 GMT

Am seeking help with the family tree of Joseph Holmes, he was with the Prince of Wale American Volunteers- Hoyt's Co.He was discharged on February 1 1783 and shortly after went to Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. He had at least 2 children - a boy and girl. I would greatly appreciate any information someone might be able to share.

DANIEL BERTRON-REVOL. FIFER

CHRISTOPHER J HOBSON — 25 Sep 2002 1:35:13 GMT

NEED INFO ON DANIEL BERTRON WHO WAS A REVOLUTIONARY FIFER ACCORDING TO PENSION FILES.HAVE FILE # BUT NEED FACTS TO TIE TO A DANIEL BERTRON BORN 1809 IN NEW JERSEY DIED 1876 CANISTEO N.Y..........WOULD ANYONE HAVE WHERE DANIEL WAS FROM OR BORN AND HIS FAMILY??

Rev. War Service Record

lemmonjj — 12 Nov 2002 12:32:42 GMT

I have received the following reference on my ancestor's service in the Revolutionary War from another researcher, but the source of the reference is not known. Does anyone know where it came from? I am trying to document his service as part of an application to the DAR. (He is not listed in their Patriot Index.)

The listing is as follows:

LANCE, CHRISTOPHER
Teamster, Baggage Wagon, two-horse team, Captain Coonrad Gontterman's Company; had service in Pennsylvania under the command of General Forman, in 1777; and a wagon with a four-horse team under orders of Captain Philip Dodders, in service carting baggage and sick men from Amboy to Sussex. (Militia Pay, Morris, Sussex and Bergen Counties, page 14)

I believe the correct name of the captain is Conrad Gutterman. According to the book, Official Register of the Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War, by William S. Stryker, Gutterman's regiment was the 2nd regiment.

The only other information I have on this reference is the following:

WSP:RJH
4-5-32

Any ideas on where this came from??

ROBBINS/ROBINS LINE TO WESTERN PA

BRIAN ROBBINS — 12 Jun 2002 6:41:06 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH ANY NEW FOUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROBBINS' WHO WENT TO REDSTONE COUNTRY, SPECIFICALLY A A ARON ROBINS, ARRIVED THERE CIR 1806, WITH OR WITHOUT BROTHERS JOHN AND JAMES. JOHN WAS IN WAR OF 1812. AARON DIED IN CONNELLSVILLE, PA 1/1874 AT A RIPE AGE OF 93. SO HES FROM A 1780'S BIRTHDATE. NOT A DIRECT DESCENDANT OF RANDALL ROBINS OF MONMOUTH, NJ. PERHAPS MOTHER WAS A 2ND/3RD WIFE OF A ROBBINS; SOME REASON WHY THIS IS SO OBSCURE. ANY HELP MOST APPRECIATED!

Major John Smith

judiesmom — 22 Nov 2002 2:35:14 GMT

I can not get my ancestors military record.
He served 4 different times during the revolution.
While living in Sussex Co., previous to the revolution, was a acting magistrate, and a Major of militia.
He was sued by a neighbor after the war.
He produced a written order form General Washington, & it was dismissed.
In his will he left the lands due him by NJ for service in the war to his son.
His DOD May 3, 1818 7 he is buried in Barton, NY.
He lived in Nichols, NY after the war.
I can find no record of a pension.
His wife Elizabeth Odgen DOD Feb. 19, 1821 she is also buried in Barton.
I would appreciate more info on him.
thanks

look-up JOHN LANDERS served REV WAR possibly NJ or PA

Jacqueline4242 — 12 Nov 2004 7:12:45 GMT

HERE IS WHAT I HAVE:

JOHN LANDERS b. ENGLAND. Served in Rev War.
Married to MARY LUPTON born Maryland

their child: KEZIAH LANDERS b. 1801 New Jersey (possibly Camden area)

DAR doesn't have anything on him.

Thanks for help here.

1837 BURNET Death, Rev. War Vet, NJ

theoldentimes — 30 Apr 2003 3:23:12 GMT

Hi,

I just posted an old death notice for Aaron BURNET of Livingston, Essex Co. This was scanned from an original issue of the Newark Daily Advertiser dated January 7, 1837, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/aaronburnet37nj.html

I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com

Bairds's of Revoluntion

vgrey_1 — 4 Oct 2002 11:11:14 GMT

There was a Baird family that were involved in the Revolution. One of the men had a daughter that was born in NC in 1801. Have no idea who her parents were but I do know they were from NJ

James Sherry, PA Insurrection

Sandy — 20 Apr 2002 7:33:51 GMT

Searching for information on my 4th great grandfather, James Sherry. I believe I have found him in "The Records of Officers and Men of NJ in Wars 1791-1815", pg 43. Does anyone have this book? Is there a website where I can get information on the men from NJ in the PA Insurrection? Any and all help would be appreciated.

Sandy
smdc@earthlink.net

DAR PATRIOTIC INDEX-Free look-up

Carolyn — 25 Jun 2002 4:01:03 GMT

If you have a Rev. War ancestor, a mutual ancestor may have joined the DAR through him [or her] Please don't e-mail me with queries. I can't help you. Use the URL.
http://www.dar.org/cgi-bin/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm

7th N J Inf Reg. Civil War

Robert Williams — 18 Feb 2002 1:58:54 GMT

Looking for information on the 7th NJ Inf. On May 3d 1863 the unit captured the flag of the 21st Virginia Inf. My Grand father was in the 21st. Would like to know more about the 7th.

Revolutionary Monmouth County New Jersey- Book

Karl Swartzel — 13 Jan 2002 6:00:59 GMT

Hello
Roster of the People of Revolutionary Monmouth County
New Jersey.

Michael Adelberg did a great job making this book.
I need to do the same with my Dennis Family History in the near future.

Enjoy
Karl
"Dennis Family of the Eastern Shore"
http//www.abraxis.com/swartzel
Hudson River Families and the Jersey Shore
Families that came form Mass, NY, RI and LI

COLONIAL Census Link

Karl Swartzel — 13 Jan 2002 5:34:23 GMT

http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/colonial/census/1840/1840n...

Just surfed on this web page a second time researching my Ancestors and Cousins.

Enjoy
Karl

Battle of Trenton

Karl Swartzel — 4 Jan 2002 3:48:02 GMT

Hello
I enjoyed the Battle of Trenton and Princeton this past weekend. Found a great new magazine about New Jersey's History re:
NEW JERSEY HERITAGE Magazine
Winter 2002, Vol. 1, No. 1

I'm glad I didn't miss this re-inactments and my first visit to Washington's Crossing.

Lazarus Pine a Captain in the Revolutionary War

tanmoe — 4 Jul 2005 3:46:20 GMT

I am also researching the Pines. Many of them were born in or around Blackwood, NJ. Lazarus Pine was one of the founders of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Blackwood, he was also a Captain in the Revolutionary War, he and many other Pine's are in the Churchyard Cemetery. My Great Grandfather was William Lazarus Pine and His father was Henry S. Pine. I am now in the process of trying to obtain records on Henry. There were many many Pine's in this area and I'm trying to sort them all out. If you would like anymore information email me at emb1237@prodigy.net.
Evelyn