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Re: CRAMPTON - Bloomfield, Essex County

rosaleengarvey — 2009-10-29 22:09:44Z

read you query - would like to know if you have any details on Margaret Garvey - where in Ireland was she born and parents names I am doing a family tree and am trying to find my great gran aunts one i know was Margaret born 1874 she had about 7 sisters in total found some GARVEY GIRLS in New Jersey hoping to tie it all together

would appreciate any information
Rosaleen

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

sweethoneyakaj — 2009-10-12 06:08:25Z

Then again, most of my NJ family would have been James and/or Haley women who got married thus having different last names now. :(

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

AliInCali — 2009-10-11 23:48:07Z

I am drawing a blank here on those families. But we have had a great time discussing the events that led to the settlement of blacks in Essex County, haven't we? You can email me anytime at alicelatouche@yahoo.com

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

sweethoneyakaj — 2009-10-09 02:06:28Z

I don't think I've ever met any of my NJ family but their last names should include James and/or Haley.

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

AliInCali — 2009-10-08 05:36:56Z

I forget to ask - who are your Montclair ancestors?

Re: CRAMPTON - Bloomfield, Essex County

AliInCali — 2009-10-08 05:12:13Z

Hi. I knew William Jr and his wife Margaret, two daughters, Peggy and Pat, who were my childhood friends. Have you had any luck in your search? (You are Kim, right?) Alice Mcghee

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

AliInCali — 2009-10-08 04:58:05Z

The history of Montclair, NJis that it was where many wealthy people moved who were employed by New York companies, and wanted to raise their families in the "country". It was said that after visiting New Jersey, many virginians went back to VA and packed up everything, including servants, and moved north. Afterward, they were called upon by others to send back home to VA for relatives who could also come north to work and would feel more inclined if they already had kinfolk working in the town already. There was a famous slave whose owner grant deeded him some property, the Howe House, which is a national treasure in Montclair today. Alice

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

sweethoneyakaj — 2009-10-08 04:39:20Z

Any reason why they migrated? I mean, I know in those times the closer you were to the north the better. I probably am related to Sharpe James but after doing a Google search, I would only be partially proud to be related to him.

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

AliInCali — 2009-10-07 05:24:26Z

Yes, TONS of families from VA migrate to my home town of Montclair, NJ.
BTW, the previous mayor of Newark was Sharpe James. any relation?

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

sweethoneyakaj — 2009-10-07 05:01:24Z

Some of my Haley/James family members migrated from the Fauquier County, VA area and ended up in the Newark, NJ area. I know my great-grandmother still has family out there but I've never met them. Feel free to check my tree for connections. Anyone know why a lot of families in VA migrated to NJ in the first place??

George Michael Troupe

eneryc — 2009-09-12 22:47:01Z

Looking for any information regarding my biological father George Michael Troupe. DOB 9/11/1952 or 1953 in Saint Louis, MO. DOD 1998 Newark,NJ. He was at one point enlisted in the service. I do possess photos of him to verify.

Re: Researching: Francis Whitaker/Frye

francedora — 2009-08-30 23:14:37Z

Thank you for the information but I don't think I have an Oliver in NY unless he can be linked to Parthenia,Evelyn,Elenore,James, Fry/Frye

Re: Researching: Francis Whitaker/Frye

cdm1944 — 2009-07-01 01:32:55Z

I was scrolling through posts from all states and ran across yours. I am not sure if this will help you but two of my sisters father's last name was either Frye, Fry, or Fryer. He lived in New York back in the 1950's-1970's. His name was Oliver. This man may not be related to you, but I just thought I would offer this information.

Beatrice Blanks Brewton & David Brewton

GaToye — 2009-02-28 02:27:14Z

Beatrice was married to David Brewton in 1920 and had a son named Charles or Chester. They were in Woodbridge,NJ. 1930 cenuses has a Charles in the household listed as brother to David. And the son name was change to Chester. And Beatrice was not listed. Can anyone help.

Re: Esters/Cornelius/Valentino Family

Joi_Dickerson — 2009-01-07 16:43:39Z

these are the names mentioned in the 1925 Diary
Edith H. Holland Dickerson’s Friends and Family
(Alphabetized via first name)

A. Land
Alice
Archie Thomas
Austin
Badie
Bernard
Miss Blanche Roy
Brownie
Burnsid
Calvin
Carroll at the garage
Charlie Johnson
Charlotte
Chick
Aunt Cornelia (Baltimore)
Courtney McBeth
Daisy
Dicky’s
Dilsworth
Dorothy MCRAE
Dorothy RICE (SEWELL)
Dorothy Walton
Dorothy VENABLE
Douglas Doir
Dudley Smith
Earle
Miss Edna
Edna Coles
Edna Green
Edna PILGRIM
Ellen (Grace’s friend from Harrisburg)
Elsie (and Maurice)
Fayerman
Mom Smith
Eliza Egan
Emily SMITH
Emmett
Evelyn Holland JENKINS (Edith’s Sister)
Fat Kid
F. BROOKS
Florence HALL
Florence ROGERS
Floretta MCRAE
FLOSS
Miss Flossie
Frances Bynum
Frank Johnson
Mr. F.J.
Fred (The Barber at Brooks)
Fred
Freda
Mr. G
Gordon
Miss G. Jordan
Grace LEWIS -904 Lawnhurst
Hally
Hattie
Uncle Henry (husband of Aunt Cornelia)
Howard Poole
Gerald Sins
George Wood
Mr. Grant (From Syracuse University)
Harry LARK
Harold
Harold Tinsley
Harry (of Harry and Carroll at the garage from March 8)
Howard JENKINS
James Branch
Joe GAINES
John HOLLAND
Uncle John & Aunt Kate
Julene
Joseph James McRae
J.R. WILLIAMS
Mrs. JS SIMMS
Aunt Kate married to Uncle John (Baltimore)
Kate BAILEY
Knox
Capt. Knox
Lee’s Cousin
Leonard
Leroy Bourne
Lily May SIMMS
Lloyd BROWN
L.B.G
Aunt Lizzie (possibly Eliza Egan in AC)
Lonnie
Louise Preston
Lucille (Baltimore)
Luscious
Lydia John (son Warren)
Aunt Maria
Marie
Mary Henry
Mary Sullivan
Mary S.
Maurice
Maurice Green
Maurice Hayes
Mazie
Maud Rounds married to Joseph Rounds
Muff
Miss Blanche
Mr. Cain (From the school)
Mrs. Carter (at the school)
Miss Currey
Dr. Evelyn (Baltimore)
Dr. & Mrs. Gloster (Baltimore)
Mr. Grant
Mrs. F. WILLIAMS
Mrs. Hall
Mr. Hill
Mr. Jamison
Mr. Johnson
Mrs. Page
Mrs. Per
Miss Pilgrim
Mrs. Poole
Mr. Scarborough
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Williams
Oscar
Queen (Baltimore)
P. Matthew
Paul E. BROWN-Philadelphia, PA
Pearless
Rachel
Ranie (Baltimore)
Ray BEAMAN (female)
R. Noble
Roscoe
Renda
Ruth Satchell
Sadie
Samie
Scales
Smallwood
Smith baby
Snooky
Steven
Stephen
Sunny
Teddy SPRIGGS
T. Stewarts
Ted
Theresa (at drugstore in Baltimore, MD)
Todd
Thomas Preston
Viola S. TAYLOR
Viola THOMAS
Vi
West
Willam John Lee
William Franklin Lee
Wingey
Winifred
Winnie
Yvonne Gregory

Re: Esters/Cornelius/Valentino Family

Sendtocjones — 2009-01-07 07:02:03Z

In your research have you found any reference to Carrie and Edward Esters, who had a boarding house on Indiana Ave in Atlantic City? Rose Valentine (nee: Valentino) Esters was thier adopted daughter and the one I am seeking information about?

Re: Esters/Cornelius/Valentino Family

Joi_Dickerson — 2008-11-21 22:00:22Z

I recently found my step-grandmothers 1925 and 1927 diaries and the accompanying pictures. She lived in Atlantic City, NJ and wrote in great detail about her life and the lives of those in her elite circle. I have scanned all of the photos and am in the process of typing her diaries.

Her diary reveals that she worked for Mr. Montgomery Gregory
http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/2045/Thom...

While esraching I came across AC historians.

Joi Dickerson-Neal

1925 and 1927 diaries in Atlantic City African-American history

Joi_Dickerson — 2008-11-21 21:57:58Z

I recently found my Edith Dickerson's 1925 and 1927 diaries and the accompanying pictures. She lived in Atlantic City, NJ and wrote in great detail about her life and the lives of those in her elite circle. I have scanned all of the photos and am in the process of typing her diaries.

Her diary reveals that she worked for Mr. Montgomery Gregory
http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/2045/Thom...

Joi Dickerson-Neal
Tel 310-621-6379

Re: Jackson families in Livingston, Essex Co, NJ 1840s

2006-10-25 23:36:24Z

I can't add anything about the Jackson families but I can confirm that the 1840 Anthony A. Jacobus was the grandfather of the 1850 AA Jacobus. Henry Jacobus (b. 1815) was the son and only living child of Anthony A. Jacobus by his first wife Annetje Van Blarcom who died around the time of Henry's birth. Anthony died in 1850 I believe. He has a recorded will. His widow was a Mary Van Houten. Henry had several sons and I am descended from one.

Helen Boyden

Re: Jackson families in Livingston, Essex Co, NJ 1840s

2006-10-25 19:36:31Z

Hi Elizabeth-
You have posed an interesting query. You have probably already checked the 1840 Census Index and seen that there aren't any people with the Jackson surname (white or black) listed as living at Livingston.

I found only one black household at Livingston in the 1840 Census- the head of household was Cornelus Blanchard; there were three boys and three girls all under age ten and a man and woman both aged 36-55. I couldn't find a black Cornelus Blanchard in any later census in NJ.

There were other free blacks (a total of 7 including the Blanchard household) at Livingston in 1840 living in the households of the following individuals:

Anthony A. Jacobus
Joseph Wilson
Jeromiah Mitchell
Davia Burnit
Parker Teed
John Roe
John Ely

There was a black Jackson family living at Livingston in 1850- Henry (30, farmer) and Clarisse (29) Jackson and children: Watson (4), Charlotte (1) and George L. (14), all born at NJ. They are living on the farm of Henry and Mary Ann Jacobus. Henry and Clarisse Jackson might be the family you seek. In the 1850 Census Henry and Mary Ann have a son, Anthony A. Jacobus; in the 1840 Census there was a free black woman listed with the Anthony A. Jacobus household and one of the white men was elderly. Perhaps young Anthony was named for a grandfather who died by 1850? Not proof, of course, but suggestive. I only took a limited look at the available census data, but it seems that it would be worthwhile to look further.

I do not know if there was ever a quarry at Livingston, but there were active quarries in two neighboring places: the Oranges and North Caldwell. There was also a quarry at nearby Little Falls (Passaic County) and there might have been others.

I hope this helps. Regards- Bev Crifasi

Re: Ariantie Sloove/Joost Degroat

2006-11-17 19:53:22Z

Hi Alice, are you the same person that posted all the names for John and Margaret Piggery De Groat's children. If so, Dewitt Clinton is my great grandfather, and all the names you posted are his brothers and sister. Please contact me. Thanks Carol

Re: Looking for Motens

2006-05-11 13:24:00Z

My father was a Moton from South Carolina, his father Henry Moton was a slave until he was 12 years old, on Seigler's plantation in South Carolina. Henry Moton had 2 sisters one brother. Henry's father's name was Chester and his mother's name was Susanne. I am searching also for more information. I know their are some Moton's from Germany, who own a racing car shop, I also know that the word Moton derived from possibly Morton from Italy, France and England. Our relatives migrated north also. Some Pittsburgh, New York and Connecticut. Thanks for you help.

BANKS family moved to Morristown, NJ, from VA after 1880

2006-04-01 01:43:08Z

The family of Willis and Eliza (maiden name unknown) BANKS moved from Lunenburg County, VA, to Morris County, NJ, before the turn of the 20th century. They had 11+ children, most of whom were sons. Are there any descendants of these BANKS looking for information, willing to share information, or seeking cousins? :)

Regards,
Sandra

Researching Joost DeGroot n& wife Ariantie Sloove

2006-02-18 11:42:56Z

hi, i am looking for my family of DeGroot, later changed to DeGroat, Joost married Ariantie Sloove in Bergen Co. New Jersey, he was born in 1720 and she in 1741, children were ; Sarah, Joost, Jacobus, Syntye, David, Francyntje, maria, Richard, And Ariaentye, i know they were from Dutch slaves, marrying Afro Americans. some settleing in new jersey and some came to new york. my g.grandmother is Frances DeGroat, first married to Mr. Harring and then to Andrew Jackson Whitman Sr. can anyone help me, thanks , doris k. perkins, please email me direct at perkinsturf@cs.com

Re: Jackson families in HACKENSACK, BERGEN Co, NJ 1840s

winspeare — 2006-10-28 20:22:44Z

Bev, thank you for your fast and accurate response. My
brain must be mush. The man I am tracking was in Livingston
in 1836, but by 1840 he was in HACKENSACK, BERGEN Co.
I am hoping you are as knowledgeable about that area since
NJ is a small place (I grew up there). I am looking at Thomas
Jackson, 24-36, free male of color with seven other people
living in his household. On the same page are a William,
another Thomas, and a Tine/Fine/Pine (not clear) Jackson,
all people of color. Still interested if there would be a quarry
in the area that 20 years later would have Irish and German
quarrymen. I am wondering if that was the occupation of the
free people of color in 1840.

Jackson families in Livingston, Essex Co, NJ 1840s

winspeare — 2006-10-23 01:22:17Z

Looking for information on free people of color with surname
of Jackson living in this area ca 1840. There may have been
a quarry there. I do not know about any other Jacksons
anywhere else. Thanks.

Re: Looking for Motens

JAY6525 — 2007-04-30 20:45:30Z

HOW ARE YOU? IM ALSO LOOKIN FOR MY GRANDMOTHER ON MY FATHERS SIDE... HER NAME WAS SARAH MOTON OR MORTON CANT REALLY READ THE STATE INFORMATION.. SHE MARRIED A HENY ROBINSON SHE WAS FROM VIRGINIA OR NC OR SC.. IF U HAVE ANY MORE INFO LETS KEEP IN TOUCH...

Re: Joost DeGroot, married to Ariantie Sloove

alicelyons50 — 2008-02-03 15:19:24Z

I am also looking for a connection with the Sloove name. As these other people I am a decendant of Jooste Degroat & Arianti Sloove who were born in Bergen, NJ. Apparently their parents were brought to this country as Dutch slaves and are listed as Mulotto in our censuss.

Ariantie Sloove/Joost Degroat

alicelyons50 — 2006-08-07 16:53:19Z

I've been going thru all these messages but coming up blank, Did anyone ever find and information on Ariantie & Joost's parents?

Re: Researching Joost DeGroot n& wife Ariantie Sloove

alicelyons50 — 2006-05-03 20:36:36Z

If you are looking thru the census, beginning with 1850 it is explicit all the decendants are listed as mulatto.

Re: BANKS family moved to Morristown, NJ, from VA after 1880

krspinner — 2008-02-17 17:11:15Z

Greetings, I understand looking for distant cousins. Let buddy shall we, I am KSpinner; granddaughter of Roland Banks & Audrey Ricketts, NJ. Additionally, family historian of Ricketts and Stills of New Jersey.
krspinner@cox.net

Mr. Piggery of sussex county NJ: 19th century: long article

seascape73 — 2007-02-12 17:17:06Z

I thought I saved the paper, New Jersey Herald, (Sussex County, NJ after Jan 27-before Feb 9 2007). the article focused in great length about this man, his business, his success, his family, in the earlier to mid 19th century.
I wanted to make sure if there are any of his descendants about, they might want to read about him. sorry, I don't recall his first name. I am not related at all, just wanted to put this on a post.

Re: African American Gaines

AliInCali — 2007-08-20 21:22:56Z

I know a Houston Texas gaines who is now in So California
Alice

Re: Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

AliInCali — 2006-05-24 05:05:24Z

Hello. I grew up in Montclair. The newspapers were not segregated, and the local undertakers would have posted obituaries. The Newark Evening News was the newspaper of choice until the mid-fifties when it went out of business, the Newark Star Ledger is in existence, has good archives. It's predecessor was the Star-Eagle (My mom used to slip up and call the star ledger the Star Eagle all the time.). The Baskerville twins are still active in Jersey, Google the name. The Tates have all moved except for one older lady whose mother was a Tate. My Godmother was married to a tate and was quite famous in Montclair, but alas has passed on. I can hook you up with the one remaining Tate I have data on. The Cemetary would be Rosedale, on the border of Orange and Montclair. The Montclair Historical Society would be a good bet. The Montclair Library has stuff also. Hope this helps. I'm in CA now but you can e-mail me at alicelatouche@yahoo.com.
Regards, Alice

Johnnie W Williams

Hereiaminny — 2007-09-20 03:19:07Z

Greetings everyone,
Im updating my search as well as my e-mail address from Aug 2000.Im looking for my biological father that I have not seen in 43 yrs.I don't have much info,but this is all I have for now.His name is Johnnie W Williams.His birthplace is Rochester NY I've was told.In the 1960's he had a black Lincoln Contenital with the license plate JWW at that time,possible from NY,NJ,PA or the Delaware area.I list these states,
because at that time those states had the same color tags.So
I narrowed it down.Also in the 1960's he use to work at the Dawn Hotel/Motel in Harlem NY on 145 & St.Nicholas Ave.Also he knew some of my family members in Harlem, NY on 135 & Madison Ave,By the names of Liza & Thelma Larkins.My mother said he has alot of sons,one which have his name as well.Not sure if he have any daughter(s) besides me.I have enclosed a picture of him in my search for him. Click on the link below to see If you recognize this person in this picture PLEASE e-mail me ASAP.
My e-mail adress is-->Hereiaminny@aol.com
I'd like to thank you in advance!

Looking for my biological father(Johnnie W Williams)

Hereiaminny — 2008-03-11 05:10:54Z

Looking for my biological father (Johnnie W Williams)

Hereiaminny — 2008-03-11 05:08:15Z

Looking for my biological father(Johnnie W Williams)

Hereiaminny — 2008-03-11 05:05:22Z

Patrick (Paddy) Coll of Elizabeth City New Jersey born in Ireland

jtcglass — 2008-11-11 19:29:42Z

Patrick (Paddy) Coll born 1905 in Castlerea, Roscommon.
Death Date: Jul 1972
Death Residence Localitie
ZIP Code: 07201 City Name: Elizabeth
Localitie: Betsytown, Union, New Jersey
Any information on the above or his descendants welcome.
THAN YOU.

JOHN COLL & BRIDGET BYRNE New Jersey

jtcglass — 2008-11-11 19:21:49Z

Any information regarding the descendants of:

JOHN COLL Castlerea Roscommon Ireland
Marriage: 13 MAY 1894 Immaculate Conception-Catholic, Montclair, Essex, New Jersey
Father: BERNARD COLL
Mother: WINFRIED CORNEY Carney
Wife
BRIDGET BYRNE Birth:05 JAN 1867 Pequannock, Morris, New Jersey.
Marriage: 13 MAY 1894 Immaculate Conception-Catholic, Montclair, Essex, New Jersey
Father: JOHN BYRNE Family
Mother: CATH. F. CANIGAN

Re: Researching: Bessie Lou Neal-Harris

ru003 — 2008-02-22 11:29:24Z

This is 3 years later but I'm a relative of Bessie Lou-Harris. May I ask, why are looking for information on Bessie Lou ?

Re: Reeves in Monmouth County

yreeves43 — 2006-04-12 03:34:25Z

I don't have any information for you. If I ever run across anything I will share it.

Researching: Francis Whitaker/Frye

francedora — 2006-02-18 11:43:24Z

1928-1953 Newark, NJ. Any info.

degroat

jevettemburciaga — 2007-10-07 18:10:30Z

any one know anything on raymon r. degroat born nj 1929 died in co. 1998? had 3 sons raymon 1959 rusty 1959 and roger 1960

Re: Mr. Piggery of sussex county NJ: 19th century: long article

sarahducksworth — 2008-06-25 14:02:47Z

I am researching the colored community of sussex co. nj and would love to read the long article you have saved. Please send it. Thnaks, Sarah Ducksworth

Re: African American Gaines

jessssieeth — 2007-08-20 21:41:04Z

The GAINES THAT I WAS HELPING OUT IS ALSO IN Harden COUNTY NAME Ida Thanks

Re: African American Gaines

jessssieeth — 2007-01-19 16:09:38Z

If you are still online,some of the Gaines moved to Texas,try posting in Houston,County,Harden,County,and Jasper county.

Researching Thomas Eccles

andyshilson28 — 2006-02-18 11:44:03Z

Trying to find / contact Thomas eccles whose Great Grandfather Joseph Eccles moved to New Jersey with his sister Mary and brother in law(warnock) around 1900.

Harris, Dotson, Burton VA, PA and NJ

Mara806 — 2007-03-25 08:34:10Z

I am going a couple of different directions on this one. I am looking for the family of Albert HARRIS b. c1863 VA d. bef. 1910 His wife Mattie and children Otto, George and Myrtle settled in New Jersey. Several of the children were born in PA. Mattie's surname is unknown. Her name changes slightly with each census. This family is listed as black on the 1880 PA, 1890 PA, 1900 PA, 1910 NJ, 1920 NJ and 1930 NJ Census. However, by 1930 they are passing as White.

Otto married Gladys M. DOTSON daughter of Mr. Dotson and Emily A. BURTON. Emily A. Burton was the daughter of Moses BURTON of NJ. Emily is listed as Mulatto on one census an Black on the next. Mulatto was not listed as a choice for race on the next census. Emily A. Burton had three children with Mr. Dotson: Gladys, Howard and John. Emily A. Burton remarried a John L. Hicks. I don't know of any children with him.

I know this family must be light skinned and perhaps even today not know they are of African American descent. I only made the discovery six months ago by census records.
I would love to find related individuals. I think descendants my still reside in NJ, NY, PA or even WV.
Thanks Mara
mbruce9681@aol.com

Researching Rosemarie Graves-Chu of Atlantic City

Joi_Dickerson — 2006-02-18 11:48:08Z

Does anyone have any information about Rosemarie Graves of Atlantic City, NJ? Her picture is included here. Please have a look.