Cape May County Queries
2001
SMITH
Does anyone have any idea who the wives of WILLIAM SMITH and JOHN SMITH
would be? William died in 1744, and John, probable son, died in 1752. John
had a son, Carman, who had a wife, Lydia, but I don't know her last name.
11 Jan 2001, Peggy Shock,
pgshock@mindsping.com
SLEESMAN/SCHLESSMAN
Christopher SLEESMAN/SCHLESSMAN died intestate Cape May NJ in 1776. He had
arrived in America 1751 and married 1756 in Philadelphia, wife was Catherine
ARS, who re-married a Michael BOWERS in Cumberland Co NJ. I am looking for
info about any issue of the SLEESMAN-ARS marriage. No info was in Orphan's
Court that I am aware of. I have seen name as
SLIZMAN/SLEASMAN/SLEAZMAN/SLEAMAN/SLEEMAN as well as the above. Thanks!
17 Jan 2001, Carol Stevens, timsteve@aol.com
SMITH
Looking for information on Mary Smith from Cape May County who married and
Oliver H. Perry son of Godrey(Godfree) Perry from Tiverton Rhode Island. Was
married in Cape May County. The moved to the Pine Barrens (Iron Boggs)
records from that area either not available, or destroyed. They had a son
Hector Smith Perry who moved to Luzerne County, PA in his late teens.
Wedding date for Mary and Oliver is I believe 1811.
23 Jan 2001, Rise Marie Perry, RPerry1945@aol.com
FISHER, HOOWE, FORBES, THOMPSON, STEWART, SHAW, MCDOWELL
Searching for info on Abel FISHER m. to Rachel HOOWE. They would have
arrived from Ireland in the mid 1750's. Their children (all born in
Cape May) were:
Henry Fisher, b. 25 Mar 1751
Elizabeth Fisher, b. 3 Dec 1756
Abel Fisher, b. 19 Apr 1756, m. Rachel FORBES
Mathias Fisher, b. 12 Feb 1758, m. Martha THOMPSON
Elizabeth Fisher (2nd), b. 20 Apr 1760
Rachel Fisher, b. 12 Aug 1762, m. Jacob STEWART
Thomas Fisher, b. 29 Oct 1764, m. Prudence SHAW
Hannah Fisher, b. 11 Feb 1767, m. Samuel McDOWELL (my direct line!!)
John Fisher, b. 22 Sept 1769, never married
Rachel Hoowe Fisher was a Quaker from Edenderry, Ireland. Were there
Quaker churches in Cape May for that time period? Abel Fisher was from
Mountmellick, Ireland.
Sometime in 1763 the entire family packed up and moved to Ligonier,
Westmoreland County, PA.
ANY informatin on this family would be most appreciated. Thank you
24 Jan 2001, Nora Patton Taylor, norap@topekachamber.org
CHAMBERS, BADCOCK
Looking for information on JESSE1 CHAMBERS, SR. was born WFT Est. 1745-1782, and died WFT Est. 1777-1860. He married RACHEL BADCOCK WFT Est. 1771-1817, daughter of DAVID BADCOCK and (BADCOCK) HANNAH. She was born WFT Est. 1755-1784, and died WFT Est. 1777-1866.
31 Jan 2001, Blache Connolly, Geraldine20@earthlink.net
CAMP
Ihave been trying to find out info on a JOSEPH CAMP of Cape May Co. He
married an ELIZA CRESSE of Goshen.
01 Feb 2001, Joyce White, Jwht120@cs.com
MOORE
Am looking for the parents and siblings of John MOORE, born 1793, NJ.
John Moore was born in NJ and moved to Violet Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, where he married Elizabeth from Kentucky before Sep. 1817. Eight of John and Elizabeth's children were born in Violet Twp, Ohio, including Barzilla F. Moore, born Sep. 8, 1817, and also Harmon, Curtin, Wesley, John, Fletcher, Castilla and Reazen.
If you have any records of male Moore marriages in NJ pre-1793, or Moore baptisms circa 1783-1803, please contact me. Thank you.
06 Feb 2001, George Joynson, gj@atlanticmedical.net
HILDRETH,PEACOCK,JEFFERIES
Looking for imformation on John & Mary HILDRETH,parents of Aley HILDRETH
born 1843 in So. Seville,CAPE MAY COUNTY.
06 Feb 2001, Samuel Hildreth Jeffers, jeffer2@atlantic.net
GOLDEN
I am looking for any info. on John GOLDEN, b. abt. 1720 in Cape May, NJ; died
12/28/1766 in Maurice River, Cumberland Co., NJ. Possibly his wife's name
was Rebecca. Thank you !
07 Feb 2001, Elizabeth Launer, Lizlauner@cs.com
HUGHET
My great great grandfather REUBEN HUGHET, was born in Cape May County,
NJ,24 April 1794. He married a Margaret (no last name). I am looking
for the parents of my great great grandfather. Hope to get past this
brick wall.
07 Feb 2001, Virginia Hughet Woodfin, ginny@pacifier.com
BLEVIN
Searching for Richard Elton BLEVIN born Cape May, NJ 13 June 1928 or 1930.
He was 1 of 13 children. Little is known of Richard as he died in Kansas
City, KS in Sept 1964 when his son Richard Jr. was 4 yrs. old. Am seeking
any information on this family.
12 Feb 2001, Barbara Lasky, barblasky@yahoo.com
TOWSER, WICKS
Does anyone have any information on HANNAH TOWSER,born around 1855 to
1860, her parents name, siblings, etc. What nationality is the TOWSER surname and
what country did they come from? She married JAMES WICKS and lived in the Cape May or Cumberland counties around Millville, NJ. They are my great grandparents. Any
information would be appreciated.
17Mar 2001, Walt Duffield, woodwunner@juno.com
TOWSER, WICKS
I am looking for JAMES WICKS, born around 1855 to 1860. He was an
oystermen. He married HANNAH TOWSER. They had at least five children, one
of which is FRANK WICKS who is my grandfather born in Sept 1881 and died
in March 1943. Any information about JAMES WICKS or HANNAH TOWSER (my
grandparents), or FRANK WICKS (my grandfather), would be greated
appreciated. They lived in Cape May or Cumberland counties around
Millville, NJ.
17Mar 2001, Walt Duffield, woodwunner@juno.com
WHITAKER
Will share 1916 snapshot of Sarah WHITAKER as a child of about 8 years taken
in Wildwood, Cape May County, New Jersey.
07 Apr 2001, Penny Stewart, penkap1@home.com
LUPTON
Christopher LUPTON, Marcy ________? I have done research in Cape May Court House and have found that even though the Grantee Indexes and Grants do not show land into Christopher, in the will of Benjamin Crawford, some of his land is described as being next to Christopher
Luptons. Christopher was a deacon at Cold Spring Church, and might have been one of the founders. Crawford did not have a grant either. I learned though, that a preacher who was at Cold Spring gave land to several named individuals, and to "eighteen other men who were yeoman whalers". I suspect strongly that both my Christopher and Crawford must have been among the whalers or descendants. Would like to know Marcy's maiden name and parentage; and if anyone knows who the eighteen whalers were?
07 Apr 2001, Robert Joseph combs, w2b2i4nb@coastalnet.com
HANCOCK
I am trying to locate Joy Bright Hancock's estate. We are interested in
re-publishing her biography, LADY IN THE NAVY: A PERSONAL REMINISCENCE. She
was from Wildwood. She passed away in 1986. She didn't have any children.
She may have neices and nephews in the area. Any assistance you are able to
provide is greatly appreciated.Susan Todd Brook, Paperback Editor, Naval Institute Press,
US Naval Academy, 291 Wood Road Annapolis, Maryland 21402 Tel 410-295-1037
19 Apr 2001, Susan Tood Brook, SBook@usni.org
DIAS CREEK
Can anyone tell me the orgin and history of DIAS CREEK, CAPE MAY, NJ
09 May 2001, Janice Dias, jdias@netcommander.com
BRAITHWOOD
I am looking for a man by the name of George Braithwood or any relatives who
may know his whereabouts.
17 May 2001, DaBug49@aol.com
CORSON, TOMLIN
Who were the parents of Richard Corson, born 1815, in
Cape May County? Mr. Corson moved to Illinois in 1845 and worked for Mr.
Tomlin. He married Mrs. Corson, 16 Oct 1835, in Cape May, what was her
name?
24 May 2001, Cheryl Huff, cheryl@fiber.net
PESSOLANO, DELNEGRO, DESANTIS
I am looking for any information about these three surnames. They resided in Sea Isle City and Millville, NJ. I am trying to find out when they came to the US.
26 May 2001, Susan Cordeiro, Sue2u@msn.com
JOHNSON
JOHNSON, RICHARD H.
Lived in Ocean City in 1920, was 32 years old, worked as an plumbing
contractor and lived at 717 Wesley Avenue with his three children Richard
jr.; Edmund T.; and Lois G. He lived with in-laws Harriet and William
GARWOOD.
I am searching for any information regarding the JOHNSON family and there
descendants to the present.
02 Jun 2001, Daniel Cotton, 103657.1171@compuserve.com
COTTON
COTTON, Alonzo
Alonzo lived in Ocean City until his death in March 1927 at 617 Asbury
Avenue. He worked in Real Estate for many years. He was married to Elmira
WOOD who died August 1934. A sister to Elmira Virginia DOWNS lived next
door. Other related families living in the same area are William and
Harriett GARWOOD, Lillie ANSTEY, Mary VAN KIRK, Elizabeth and Warren
RISNER.
Any information regarding there families or descendants would be
appreciated. Thank you
02 Jun 2001, Daniel Cotton, 103657.1171@compuserve.com
SCULL
Need parents of JOHN SCULL b. @1783 prob. Cape May Co..married HANNAH
COLEMAN b.1787 ? in Cape May Co. Sept. 18,1805..On marriage cert. it was
listed as JOHN SCULL Jr. Then John and Hannah bought land in April 1808
from JEDIAH TOMLIN & wife ELIZABETH and sold there land in Sept .1808 to
Ebber Shaw.. On the deeds he was listed as JOHN SCULL JR..The witness on
the selling of the deed was SHAMGAN HEWIT AND JOSEPH SCULL..Who was
JOSEPH SCULL.?. JOHN AND HANNAH left Cape May and moved south to Ohio and
died in Shelby Co.Indiana.
03 Jun 2001, Wilma Hill, wilmadon@juno.com
SCULL
Need parents and info on JOHN SCULL b. @1750+ and married SARAH SMITH on
Nov. 22, 1776 in Cape May County, N.J....Told they moved south to
Hamilton County, Ohio
03 Jun 2001, Wilma Hill, wilmadon@juno.com
LAMEY, PRITCHETT
WILLIAM AND LYDIA LAMEY (Maiden name PRITCHETT) lived on Second Street
or Avenue (we have a picture of the house) about 3 blocks from Beach
Drive in Cape May. They lived there during the l930 and l940's. They
had two sons William and ? who were life guards at the Cape May beach.
Lydia's maiden name was PRITCHETT. This was my father in laws aunt.
Ralph Pritchett was his name. Anyone doing genealogy about them. I
think they were from Philadelphia.
04 Jun 2001, Chris Galipeau Pritchett, cgalipeau@rcn.com
LUDLAM, LOVETT
Looking for info on Charles LUDLAM who m. Mabel Marie LOVETT around 1920, in
or near Cape May County.
12 Jun 2001, Debbie Shields, ds@debbieshields.com
RAUSCH, MARSHALL, LOTZ
I am looking for information on Ruth (MARSHALL) RAUSCH born 1/16/19114 dies January 1994. The Social Security Death Index show her last residence as Wildwood Cape May New Jersey. Ruth was married William Andrew RAUSCH born 9/7/1915 died Nov. 1976. They had 2 chidren Barbara Lee and William Andrew RAUSH Jr.. Both of these peoeple would be adults. Any information on Ruth or the RAUSCH family would be appreciated.
21 Jun 2001, Susan Walters, ruffin413@cs.com
MAGIS
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO LOCATE ANN, ANNE, OR ANNIE SANTA MAGIS OR HER SON ERSTON MAGIS WHO ARE FROM THE CAPE MAY COUNTY AREA SHE WOULD BE 95 IF STILL ALIVE THEY ARE NOT LISTED ANYWHERE I HAVE FOUND
21 Jun 2001, Kay Santa, CSANTA1111@aol.com
JOHNSON, GARWOOD, COTTON
Looking for descendants of Richard Johnson who in 1920 lived with in laws Harriett and William GARWOOD in Ocean City. Richard was a plumbing contractor and had three children, Richard Johnson jr., Edmund Johnson and daughter Lois. Harriett was the daughter of Alonzo and Emma COTTON who also lived in Ocean City but were formerly from Philadelphia. Other COTTON family members were Warren RISNER, Mary VANKIRK
01 Jul 2001, Daniel Cotton, 103657.1171@compuserve.com
SMITH
Is anyone but me researching the family of William Smith? He is supposed to have married Phebe Garlick, daughter of Hannah Leaming, a Mayflower descendant.
01Jul 2001, Peggy Shock, pgshock@mindspring.com
LEAMING, DECASTILE, MCDERMOTTLENNY, SCHLUTZ
I am looking for any information on my Great Grandmother Marie (or Maria) Magdalena DeCastile G. Leaming. She was born in 1879 and reportedly came from a well known family from Spain. She was engaged to be married. She came to the US to collect her trousseau and according to family tradition, she decided to not go back and get married to the person they arranged for her. Her family basically disowned her. Marie DeCastile became a ward of the court and was adopted by the Leaming family of Cape May New Jersey. She was baptized on April 16, 1898. Marie had a brother named Valentine who died of TB. She also had a sister (we don't know her name) that married a Merchant Marine Captain named P.J. Schultz (they had 3 children). Marie had another brother named John Paul Leaming who was an artisan that worked with a stained and leaded glass company (Binswinger or Bertswinger)in Richmond. She ended up marrying my Great Grandfather Dennis John McDermott. Dennis John McDermott also had an Aunt and Uncle named Cecilia and John J. Lenny. Cecilia (who most likely was a Leaming) owned property in New Jersey and Baltimore. She died in the 1940's. Marie and Dennis were married in Pennsylvania. From what I understand there are Leamings in PA as well. Dennis and Marie had 7 children. Marie Eleanor born August 10, 1901, Elizabeth Celestine born May 19, 1903, John Dennis (also known as Jack) born Dec 23, 1908, Cecelia Gertrude born September 7, 1912, Charles Peter born August 30, 1918, Hugh Vincent born December 11, 1913 and Marguerite born Oct 27, 1905 (My Grandmother). Marie Magdalena DeCastile G. Leaming (McDermott) died on March 4, 1932 in Norfolk Virginia. I am especially interested in information on her adoption by the Leaming family along with any Leaming connections.
03 Jul 2001, jynx7@hotmail.com
SNYDER
Looking for a long lost relative named Mauris Wendell or Wendell Mauris. I am searching for a Marcia Snyder now married I am sure who had a son Wendell Mauris or Mauris Wendell in 1947. Her father owned a bar. His name was Wendell. She knew my Dad as a young sailor of 17 when he was on board the USS Midway at the end of World War II.
27Aug 2001, Kaye Sass rksass@tampabay.rr.com
ROBINSON
I am looking for info regarding Ida mae Robinson. She passed in a cape may
county nursing home. Married to ? Robinson, lived on delsea drive in New
Jersey. Husband died in accident by horseback riding. This was Ida mae second
marriage, had two childred from first marriage, daughter Helen damon and son
? damon. Originally from Pa. Believe they may have lived in various counties
of new jersey. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
28 Aug 2001, Marinia Lee, marinia12@aol.com
BAILEY, RICHARDSON, HILDRETH
I'm looking for any information on Phoebe Richardson b. 10-9-1791 Cape May NJ, d 10-27-1870, Ohio Married Daniel Bailey 1816, (possibly Cape May NJ) Daniel was born 7-29-1782, PA died 9-27-1824, North Bend Ohio.
Phoebe later married Rev. George Hildreth who allso lived in Cape May at some point.
Specifically, I'm looking for information on Daniel's service in the War of 1812, for information on a possible previous marriage that resulted in the birth of:
Eliza Bailey abt 1811
Samuel Bailey abt 1813
02 Sep 2001, Mary Jo Bailey, irshgypsy@hotmail.com
MARCY
My grandfather was Virgil MARCY born 17 Jan 1895, he had a sister - Sarah
and brother - William who I had met at their homestead near a magnesium
plant in the area. He died in 1975 is and buried at Cold Spring Cemetery.
I believe Virgil's father was Alvin MARCY. I am not sure of anything else,
but would be interested in knowing more about the family.
08 Sep 2001, William L. Freeman, wfreeman@tnumc.org
SWAIN
Richard Swain Jr. was born in Nantucket Jan.13 1659/60. His father (Sr.) came to America in 1635 with his wife and family, on seperate ships, and were one of the several families to first purchase Nantucket Is. Richard Sr. lost his first wife and married Jane Godfrey. There first son was Richard Jr. Jr. moved to Cape May NJ and had seven children, Ruben, Abigail, Jonathon Sr., Ebenezer, Lamuel Judah and Zebulon. I do not know the name of Richard Jr.'s wife (Help). I come through Jonathon Sr. who married Ruth Jacocks and son Levi Sr. etc. Richard Jr. and his father were whalers. Richard Jr. died in Cape May on Oct. 21, 1706. Does anyone know of this family?
28 Sep 2001, Darryl Roberson, droberson50@home.com
HATCH
I wondering if you may have any information on a Herman Hatch of Piscatoway,
Middlesex, NJ? Herman was in the Rev. War from 1812-1815. There is also a
Hugh Hatch in Newton Twp. Gloucester County NJ, from 1722-1822. There is a
James Hatch in Cape May NJ about this time. Does anyone know anything about
The Hatch Family in New Jersey. Thank you.
10 Oct 2001, Cheryl C. Huff, Cheryl@fiber.net
BOND, STORM, KOONS
I am looking for information on William Horace BOND, born Aug. 7, 1872
either in Chambersburg, PA or Frankford, Phila., PA to Anna Amelia STORM and
Charles Thomas Bond. William H. Bond was killed by a train at a grade
crossing in Tuckahoe, NJ sometime after 1920. He was married at least twice.
By his first wife (prob. Lydia) he had a son, Horace (July 31, 1899 - abt.
1966). By his second wife (Lillian A. KOONS) he had at least three children:
Harvey, Ellwood and Bertha. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
15 Oct 2001, Jonathan D. Schau, Ue7Tr8@cs.com
DANIELS, MILLER
Am looking for info on Stacy DANIELS (DANNELS, DANNALS) and his wife
Jemima MILLER. Daughter Delilah was born Nov. 23, 1800. Stacy fought
in Revolutionary War. Stacy is listed in 1802 and 1805 census in Upper
Township (I don't have the info listed in these censuses). Was in Beaver
County, Pa. by 1810. Would appreciate any info (birth, marriage,etc.).
23 Oct 2001, Marjean Stephenson, MSteph21@home.com
MEGILL/MAGILL/MCGILL
I am looking for any information on this family line. My MEGILL'S seemed to be all over south Jersey. I had someone send me a e-mail with this info in it;
1870 Lower Township, Cape May County, NJ
William MEGILL, 33, blacksmith born NJ
Hannah, 32, PA
Samuel E. 4
Ada E, 1
And I just moved to Cape May County, actually in Lower Township, and I dug out my OSBORN/E genealogy and came across that e-mail. So my new search is on for MEGILL/MAGILL/MCGILL lines. Can anyone help?
26 Oct 2001, Debbie Orner, debbieo@dandy.net
SOMERS
Looking for Mary (born about 1792) who married (about 1808) David SOMERS.
They both died in Beaver County, PA. The history of Beaver Co., PA, says
Mary was from Cape May County, NJ. Who were her parents? Who were David's
parents. Thank you.
02 Nov 2001, Danna Koelling, dannakoelling@msn.com
HARDY
I am looking for an obit for A. Elisa Hardy. She died Feb 11, 1955 in Cape May County, NJ (Middle Township). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
26 Nov 2001, Valerie J Murray, murrayc1@mindspring.com
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