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

DeanR53 — 12 Feb 2007 5:17:06 GMT

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.

Looking for my biological father(Johnnie W Williams)

Hereiaminny — 11 Mar 2008 5:10:54 GMT

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 — 11 Mar 2008 5:08:15 GMT

Looking for my biological father(Johnnie W Williams)

Hereiaminny — 11 Mar 2008 5:05:22 GMT

Researching: Bessie Lou Neal-Harris

researcher2008 — 18 Feb 2006 11:42:16 GMT

Looking for information on Bessie Lou Neal. She married Willie Lee Harris. She was listed in her parents obituary. Parents: Hassie Caldwell and Horace Neal. Hassie died in 1989 and Horace died in 1990. Both died in Trenton, NJ.

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

Sandra — 1 Apr 2006 1:43:08 GMT

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

doris k. perkins — 18 Feb 2006 11:42:56 GMT

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

degroat

jevettemburciaga — 7 Oct 2007 6:10:30 GMT

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

Johnnie W Williams

Hereiaminny — 20 Sep 2007 3:19:07 GMT

African American Gaines

rosiegaines — 7 Jul 2001 8:03:27 GMT

Seeking information on African American Surname Gaines. Specifically, I am looking for Cornelius Gaines m to Celia Boyd. Children include: Celia, Dorothy, Herbert, John and Bessye. I know that a couple of the children were born in Jersey City, New Jersey. This family later moved to New York City.

RoZ

Looking for Motens

Valansiar Key — 5 Jan 2006 5:40:00 GMT

I'm looking for African Americans with the last name of MOTEN or maybe related to that last name. Please contact me at vak1227@yahoo.com asap. thanks

Harris, Dotson, Burton VA, PA and NJ

Mara806 — 25 Mar 2007 8:34:10 GMT

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

Ariantie Sloove/Joost Degroat

alicelyons50 — 7 Aug 2006 4:53:19 GMT

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

Jackson families in Livingston, Essex Co, NJ 1840s

winspeare — 23 Oct 2006 1:22:17 GMT

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.

Migrations - VA to Essex County - burials question

deoliver47 — 10 Feb 2006 12:28:02 GMT

Hi folks,

Have traced numerous branches of my family who originated in two VA counties - Loudoun and Mecklenberg - to Essex County NJ - Newark and Montclair.

Most of the moves took place in the late 1800's - and some around 1910. Have located all of them in census records, (and the males in WWI draft registrations) up through 1930 in Newark and Montclair, and am now attempting to find death dates and burial information. My oldest living relative who is interested in my search is 94 and no longer remembers what cemeteries family members were buried in. She does not live in NJ any longer.

None of these family members are listed in SSDI. I don't have dates of death - and am avoiding making a long trip to the Trenton archives - since I don't live in NJ. I can however drive from upstate NY to Montclair/Newark in about 2 hours.

I have several questions:

What local newspapers would have had African-American death notices/obits?

Where is the best place to review microfilm of Montclair/Newark obits (1930 - 1950)?

Were cemeteries segregated? If not, what would be the major cemeteries for AA burials (non-Catholic) near Newark and Montclair?

Thanks in advance,

Denise

Reeves in Monmouth County

yreeves43 — 14 Sep 2005 10:53:57 GMT

I am researching Charles Reeves (1823-1900) who lived in the Lincroft area of Middletown in Monmouth County NJ.

As a slave he was owned by David Williamson of Shrewbury.

Looking for his descendents.

He married Hannah Van Cleaf and they had the following children:

Isaiah
Mary Susan - mar David Miles
James - had son James
Alfred - mar Martha
Sarah E. - mar Levi Holmes
Hannah J. - mar George McGuire
Jane E. - mar Henry Munford and had daughter Louisa
Anna M. - mar Charles Dean
Adelaide
Charles -
Amanda - mar John Norman and lived in Philadelphia

Searching for Henry's in New Jersey...Oceanside or Ocean County?

lisa — 25 Dec 2005 10:51:57 GMT

Peace,

I am searching for my grandfather Carl Hank Henry (hopefully he's still living) or other members of the Henry family in New Jersey. I was told he used to work as an officer of some sort during his twenties. Any information will be greatly appreciated, trying to reconnect my roots and put all the pieces in place for my children.

AMBROCIO RIVERA ORTIZ FAMILY.

RIVERA — 27 Nov 2005 3:46:51 GMT

HI ALL ;IF ANYONE KNOWS OR IS THE FAMILY OF AMBROCIO RIVERA ORTIZ FAMILY,PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.IM YOUR COUSIN .THANK YOU ALL.P.S. boricua19552003@yahoo.com

Davistown, Hickstown, Davis or Hicks Families

Viola Johnson — 7 Dec 2002 9:07:38 GMT

My name is Viola Johnson. I am hoping to make contact with anyone who has information on the areas of Gloucester Township, Camden County known as Davistown or Hickstown. They were small all Black villages in New Jersey in the 1800's. Both are now incorporated into the surrounding areas. I would appreciate any information on either the towns or the Davis and Hicks families.
Thank you,
Viola Johnson

African American Schanck's or Schenck's

chill830 — 29 Jun 2001 6:41:16 GMT

Monmouth County - - I'm trying to find information about my gr/gr-gr grandparents who's last names were Schanck/Schenck and lived in the town of Tennent in Monmouth County. My gr-gr grandfather "Clark or Clarkson Schanck" was born around 1850, he married a woman named Ellen Wilson from Burlington County, and they had about 12 children. One of these children, Mary Hanna, was born in 1875 in Tennent and is my gr-grandmother. This family may have been classified as either Negro/Black or Mulatto. I know some slavery existed in that area and I've searched the Black Slave birth book and Manumission information but can't find any information on Clark or his parents. If anyone is also searching this name and you've uncovered slave information, or information on African-American Schanck's, I would really like appreciate if you could share it with me. I'm not here to judge, I just want to find out as much as I can about my ancestors.
Thanks,

Researching Thomas Eccles

andyshilson28 — 18 Feb 2006 11:44:03 GMT

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.

Researching: Francis Whitaker/Frye

francedora — 18 Feb 2006 11:43:24 GMT

1928-1953 Newark, NJ. Any info.

Looking For Evelyn Walker

Pat — 30 Aug 2004 7:21:31 GMT

I am looking for Evelyn Walker, daughter of Trustee Walker, she graduated from Saints College in 1975. Last known to have lived in Newark, NJ. Please email me at SaintsAlumni@aol.com.
Thank you and God Bless you!
Pat

DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOU THE DEATH OF "LITE" GREGORY MELVIN

Michele — 17 May 2004 12:46:38 GMT

This is the story behind my friend Gregory Melvin, better know to all as "Lite"

I met Lite when I lived in Harlem. He lived in NYC, was from Raleigh North Carolina and had ties to NJ and Florida. I had moved from NYC and just discovered on Mother's Day that Lite has been dead for 2 years. He was only 26 when he died on Oct 16, 2002. The only things that I have been able to find out is that he died in Essex county NJ and was buried in Raleigh, but I can't find anything on why or how he died at the age of 26.

I have attached a picture of him.

If anyone knows anything please post here or if you prefer to be private, please feel free to email me at jasmaniandevil522@hotmail.com.

Motely in Newark

lsbeal — 22 Jun 2004 4:33:22 GMT

I'm searching for any information on a Carey Motley, he lived in Newark (Washington Street) in 1908 and appears in city directories for the next 30 years or so.

Any help would be appreciated. I'm trying to idnetify when he arrived in NJ and what happened to his wife - he's from NC and has a daughter, Sophi.

Searching for McGREGOR family of ......

tayleo53 — 12 Feb 2005 5:14:06 GMT

Searching for Thomas (Tom) Mcgregor or any relatives of Tom. He is my birth father. All the info I have is that he was born in GA around 1945. Has 3 daughters in NJ. He also lived in upstate NY at one time with his brother. He is missing some very important parts of my life. I would like very much to see him or talk to him. Or to my half sisters again. Any response is welcome

SMALLS FAMILY

ABBY — 21 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

DEAR SMALLS FAMILY MEMBER OF NEW JERSEY, ANY COUNTY

I AM WORKING ON MY FAMILY HISTORY AND NEED A BIT OF HELP.

MY GRANDMOTHER WAS .ABBY SMALLS-LAYFIELDSHE DIED IN NEW ROCHELLE,NY IN 1946BURIED SOMEWHERE IN NJ .I WAS TOLD AT A YOUNG AGE..SHE HAD 3 CHILDREN.A SET OF TWINS A BOY AND A GIRLAND ANOTHER SON , ALL UNDER THE AGE OF THREE WHEN SHE DIED
I THINK THAT MY GREATGRAND MOTHERS NAME WAS ANNIE MEA SMALLS

IF ANY OF THESE NAMES SOUND FAMILIAR , OR IF YOU SHOULD COME ACROSS THEM IN YOUR REASEARCH, PLEASE LET ME KNOW

I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION
THE TIME FRAME MAY BE FURTHER BACK THAN YOU MAY KNOW OR REMEMBER, YET IF YOU CAN ASK SOME OF THE OLDER MEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILIY IF ANY OF THIS INFO SOUND FAMILIAR I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT.

.OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS ARE A GREAT SOURCH OF HISTORY AND BETTER THAN ANY DATABASE THAT THE COMPUTER PROVIDESIF YOU HAVE ANY INFO PLS LET ME KNOW
.MY E MAIL ADRESS IS..COCCINELLA777@AOL.COM.

.THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.ABBY.(I AM NAMED AFTER MY GRANDMOTHER)

The USF Africana Heritage Project: New Jersey

Toni O. Carrier — 25 Sep 2003 4:06:23 GMT

Hello,
My name is Toni Carrier. I am the founding director of the University of South Florida Africana Heritage Project. Our mission is to rediscover precious records documenting former slaves and to make those records available on a free, public access internet site. Our researchers travel far and wide to transcribe records from archives, libraries and county records, before these are lost to history.
Our largest focus, however, is within the genealogical community. We recognize that the majority of the records that mention slaves have actually been discovered by folks researching their own ancestry. So many folks have these records, and wish to share them, and that is where our Africana Heritage Project comes in. Our goal is to be a central home on the internet for any and all records that document slaves.
Our website, which will be hosted by Rootsweb (God Love ‘Em), is now under construction, and we are accepting submissions from the genealogical community. We cherish our contributors. Please let us hear from you at toniheadr@aol.com. God Bless!

Newspaper Clipping

Cathy — 26 Nov 2002 11:23:35 GMT

I was wondering how can I get access to old news from news sources. I had a group of relatives to die in a apartment fire about 10 years or more in New York. I am not sure of the county. It made news in Georgia where I am from so it was pretty big. I need the newspaper clipping to help piece together some history. My Aunt was living in Brooklin at the time but was so distrant she can't remember much about it.
The family was the Cousins Family. What can I do?

Thanks,
Cathy

Searching for Biracial family of 5 children

Lolita Bennett — 4 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for relatives. There were four boys and one girl. Possibly the county of Camden, but unsure.

Researching Rosemarie Graves-Chu of Atlantic City

Joi_Dickerson — 18 Feb 2006 11:48:08 GMT

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

CRAMPTON - Bloomfield, Essex County

CFKVL — 3 Dec 2002 2:03:40 GMT

To all:
Searching for any descendents or relatives of a William CRAMPTON born about 1870 in Alabama and Margaret GARVEY born about 1875 in Ireland married about 1890 in NYC. Known children: William Crampton, Jr., Ruth Crampton, Rose Crampton. All born in NYC. William Sr. was a clerical worker as well as a Baptist minister somewhere in Bloomfield, Essex County, NJ between 1920-1940 until his death. Any information on this family or potential African-American Baptist parishes William may have ministered from around that time would be greatly appreciated.

Princeton Vicinity Families

Terri Nelson — 25 Feb 2002 12:52:39 GMT

If you have ancestors from Princeton (and sometimes Kingston, Rocky Hill, etc.), please check out the new African American History Web pages from Princeton Public Library. They contain transcriptions of marriage, death and family information from nineteenth-century newspapers. More information will be added every week or two.

http://princeton.lib.nj.us/history/

Photos of Graves, Johnson, Dickersons of Atlantic City, NJ

Joi_Dickerson — 30 Apr 2005 10:59:57 GMT

my family members from Atlantic City, NJ

Johnson Family
Jerry Esais Graves
Rosemarie Graves Chu
Owen and George Gibson Dickerson circa 1910

African-Am. TRUAXs, Morris Co., NJ

RUNESMITH — 27 Feb 2002 8:49:29 GMT

I am researching the TRUAX family, and I am looking for any descendants or further information on a family of black Truaxs in Morris Co., NJ:

James TRUAX, born abt.1800, mar. Rachel; children: George W. (may be brother - b.1818, mar. Harriet), Mary (b.1823), James Theodore (b.15 Oct 1826, served in U.S. Colored Troops) Rachel Felona (twin to James), Jacob S. (b.May 1836, mar. Margaret A.), Stephen (b.1837), and possibly Nelson (b.Oct 1830, served U.S. Colored Troops).

The earliest record I have found is for James, listed in the 1840 census as a 'free colored person' with 3 sons and 3 daughters. If anyone has any information about these or other African-American Truax family members, please contact me at runesmith@ica.net.

Esters/Cornelius/Valentino Family

Carrie Bowles Jones — 8 Sep 2001 1:24:52 GMT

I am looking for information about my mother's family. She was born in 1928 in Atlantic City NJ. Her mother died shortly thereafter and I am told her mothers name was Gertrude Cornelius and that there were 9 siblings in Gertrude's family. My mothers name at birth was Valentino and we have been told that her father was an Italian immigrant from New York but thats all we know. At age three my mother was taken in and later adopted by Carrie and Edward Esters. Any information would be very helpful.

Baugh Ancestry

NormzRib — 16 Jul 2001 6:31:44 GMT

researching Baugh Hair Salon (E. Orange? Essex) - about the owners Samuel Sr. and Julia - their parents, siblings, ancestry? Help me out. Thanks.

Trying to trace family members

Albert Still — 11 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My Grandfather was Harry Still. He was born, I believe, in New Jersey between 1880 & 1890. He came to England at the beginning of the 20th century.

A K Still

LAYFIELD-ARN-AMR

ABBY — 21 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

DEAR LAYFIELD FAMILY MEMBER OF NEW JERSEY

I AM WORKING ON MY FAMILY HISTORY AND IF YOU CAN GIVE ME A BIT OF HELP.

MY FATHER WAS- MAURICE LAYFIELD B.1943 - D1985
LAST LIVING IN NEW ROCHELLE, NY.

HIS PARENTS WHERE NOT ORIGINALLY FROM THE AREA .

I HAVE A UNIQUE, YET COMMON SITUATION. MY FAMILY IS AFRICAN AMERICAN.

I HAVE GOTTEN ALOT OF HELP AND REASEARCH INFO FROM THE LAYFIELDs, VIA THE INTERNET, A GREAT GROUP ,THAT HAVE LINKED UP ALL OVER THE CONTRY, YET THEY ARE ALL WHITE.

I HAVE FOUND 3 OTHER AFRICAN AMERICANS SO FAR, AND THEY ALL LIVE IN OTHER STATES, YET HAVE VERY LITTLE INFO ABOUT THEIR FAMILY ROOTS.

AT THIS POINT I AM LOOKING FOR A POSSIBLRE POINT OF ORIGIN. A PLACE WHERE THERE MAY BE A LARGE NUMBER

IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND AS TO PROVIDE ME WITH SOME BASIC INFORMATION , I WOULD BE VERY GREATFUL.

ARE YOU AFRICAN AMERICAN?--------------

*if not you can find some layfield family history at.myfamily.com.the site is called layfield lane.a great group with lots of info and pictures..get in touch

WHAT STATE IS YOUR FAMILY FROM?-----------

DO MANY STILL RESIDE THERE?----------------

ANY OTHER INFO YOU WISH TO GIVE ME WILL BE HELPFUL.

I AM LOOKING AT THE TIME PERIOD OF THE 1940S AT THIS POINT, SO IF YOU HAVE ANY OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS THAT CAN PROVIDE ME WITH INFO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
THEY ARE A GREAT SOURCE OF FAMILY HISTORY AND BETTER THAN ANY COMPUTER DATABASE CAN PROVIDE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
PLS E-MAIL ME BACK AT COCCINELLA777@AOL.COM

Samuel Nelson Huggs, Mt. Holly, New Jersey

NJNUNEZ — 31 Dec 2001 6:54:10 GMT

Seeking information on a Samuel Nelson Huggs, born abt. 1816 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. Samuel Nelson Huggs died August 1, 1884 in Rhode Island. He had what appears to be 2 known marriages in Rhode Island.

I have received a certfied death certificate from the State of Rhode Island Archives Office, on this death certificate for Samuel Nelson Huggs, his birthplace is given as Mt. Holly, New Jersey.

His first wife, Maria Warmsley, born to Samuel Judson Warmsley and Dolly E. on abt 1818. They married July 13, 1845 in Uxbridge, MA. She, Maria died April 29, 1879 in Providence, Rhode Island. They had two children known to date: Smith P. Huggs and Susan Lettice Huggs.

Samuel at the time of his marriage to Maria Warmsley was a widow, his first wife according to the records at the Uxbridge Town Clerk's office was a Maria Robinson.

In 1868 Samuel married a 3rd time, to Henrietta Mars. Henrietta was born about 1849 and she died in Rhode Island September 27, 1872. They had one child, named William who died at age 2.

Any information known about this particular Samuel Nelson Huggs, or where I can write in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, please post or send me an email, thank you. Email to: NJNUNEZ@aol.com.

Sincerely,
N.J. Nunez

Asher Hagerman Civil War veteran buried on the Batchellor Farm?

bmacavoy — 28 Jun 2001 2:17:23 GMT

Asher Hagerman died 4/19/1888 and was supposedly buried on the Batchellor Farm in Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ. He served in the 127th USCT. I am trying to locate this cemetery if it exists anymore. If not, then I want to know where he is buried now.

John L. Allegar Civil War veteran buried on the Old Higgins Farm?

bmacavoy — 28 Jun 2001 2:17:23 GMT

John L. Allegar died in 1906 and was supposedly buried on the Old Higgins Farm in Stanton (South Readington), Hunterdon County, NJ. He served in the 3rd US Colored Cavalry. I am trying to locate this cemetery if it exists anymore. If not, then I want to know where he is buried now.