Cape May County Queries
2003
WALES
Would like to contact anyone who knew or has recollections of ORILLA AYRES EDMUNDS WALES of West Cape May, d. 1947., the widow of Dr. Westley Rogers Wales, of Cape May, d. 1914. She lived on Grand Avenue. Her great-grandson, whom she raised, is compiling a family album/history
06 JAN 2003, Bill Cooper, bcooper@freemansauction.com
NEWSPAPERS
What Newspaper would have been around Sea Isle City in 1941, and where would l look.
06 JAN 2003, Eleanor Lovett, Eleanor115@aol.com
BOARDMAN/EDMUNDS
Mother and father for Georgianna Hand Edmunds (or Edmonds). Looking for
connection to J. Henry Edmonds. She married Horace Boardman the son of
Alexander. Looking for Alexander's wife (wives).
07 JAN 2003, T Reeser, treeser@comcast.net
MCCARTY/BRAMEL
I am searching for details of George McCarty, born 1870 in Cape May, and died in 1936, possibly in Staten Is, NY while visiting his son, Harrison, but he and his wife Annie Bramell McCarty (1864-1943) lie together in the Dennisville ME Cemetary, South Dennis.According to the 930 census he was employed as a janitor by Ocean City, which my mother could confirm.
They are the parents of Clara and Harrison. I know nothing of Harrison but the mention in family of his living in NY, but of Clara I know this: she was born in Dennis NJ, 1892, married Maurice Gandy (?date), and had one child, my mother, Margaret G. Gandy who is still living. Clara died in the influenza epidemic (1919)
I've been searching for information about the McCarty family without luck so far. On the Bramells and Gandys I have been making progress.
Both Clara and Maurice lie in the Tuckahoe ME Cemetary. Thank you for any assistance.
12 JAN 2003, Susan Miles, suesmiles44@hotmail.com
VANAMAN
DAVID COURTLAND VANAMAN
He was principal of West Cape May public School at the time of his death April 5, 1900.
He was my GreatGrand Father.
I would like any information or pictures of when he was a teacher or principal at West Cape May public School.
20 JAN 2003, Joyce Gallagher, waddles@pro-usa.net
CALDWELL/TEDFORD
I am researching my TEDFORD side of the family, my g grandmother was margaret jane tedford according to her death certificate she was born in cape may nj in 1861, only her father's name was listed as JOHN TEDFORD, i cannot locate one single record on john tedford , i appreciate any help in finding some Tedford records from cape may, many thanks
09 FEB 2003, Teresa Caldwell, teresaz06@aol.com
BARR/MCCAFFERTY
CORNELIUS AND MARTHA (BARR) MCCAFFERTY, my maternal grandparents, are buried in a Catholic cemetery somewhere in C.M. County. The family sure would like to find out where. Cornelius is buried in the "good" part of the cemetery, and his wife is in the "bad" section, having displeased the church for some reason. I would guess they died between 1927 and 1940. Thank you!
14 FEB 2003, Dorothy Euchler, darthyjane@aol.com
WASHBURN/LEIBY
I am looking for information on the Washburn/Leiby line in Wildwood,before and after 1938 Wilbu H. Washburn 3rd fire chief of Wildwood. .His wife roseanna Mole daughters Lena and Rosalie.Anything you my have on these people,will be appreciated very much.
17 FEB 2003, Beverly Martin, Ourdreamaker@msn.com
BACONS
I am searching for the father of Nathan Bacon jr b. 1762 in Cape May. m. Prudence ? in 1795 d. Ohio 1817. Fathered 5 children. Prudence, James E, Nathan, Jacob and Sarah. Would love to share with someone.
21 FEB 2003, Joan Fulpen, pineshadow1@chartermi.net
TAYLOR/LAW/WRIGHT/GARRISON/HENNDERSON/WILLIAMS/CLARK/GARTON
Seeking any relatives or info on these family's.Harry Law who married Bellverda"Verdie"Verda".Who's home list William Taylor among those in the home during census in Wildwood..William is my Gr.Gr.Gr. Grandfather.Trying to find out who and what is parenst were also who is wife or wives were..Looking for a Catherine or Katherine(first name spelling unknown) Williams AKA Clark,Taylor,Garton and any of her children all from the 1800's.Catherine suppose to have married Jacob akaJacca Taylor Mayville 1842 .Seeking info for Daniel Taylor from 1800's also. Thank You
03 MAR 2003, Juanita Taylor, ZIPNAILS@AOL.COM
HAND/ELDREDGE/ELDRIDGE/HILL
My father, Daniel ELDREDGE Moore (b 1921) who's grandmother was (first name unknown) HAND HILL and somehow related to the ELDREDGES (and/or ELDRIDGES) spent summers with his grandmother and his granduncle ABE HAND, her brother. I am named after ROXANA HAND (a great-grand aunt) and would like an information about her or the HAND family.
Thank you,
07 MAR 2003, Roxanna Hand Moore, RMOORE@STATEINDUSTRIAL.COM
LAW
I am looking for information on a woman named ELNORA H. LAW. Specifically, I need her birth date, date of death [late 1960's, early 1970's] , and any other information I can find. A copy of her obituary would be great. Thank you for your help.
17 MAR 2003, Shirley Warnet, warnetfl@aol.com
BOYD
I am looking for great grandchildren of Fannie Tilbury Gotwols (Boyd) and James A. Boyd. They ran a boarding house in Anglesea. I have two letters from "Aunt Fannie", sent to my grandfather, Charles Frederick Phy, while he was a patient in Ft. McHenry Army Hospital in 1921. Fannie was a sister to his mother Martha Louisa Gotwols (Phy). Martha died in 1911, and Fannie kept in contact with him after he was gassed with Mustard Gas in 1918, and hospitalized often. I am looking for old letters and photos, and will gladly exchange what I have. My mother was Jennie Stella Phy (Poirier), Charles oldest daughter.
24 MAR 2003, Ingrid Briles, sammyb555@wv-cis.net
FRITZINGER
I am looking for info on my GGGrandfather, Charles FRITZINGER born September 22, 1833. Thanks
02 APR 2003, Jim Standerfer, jnsbls@aol.com
HEATONS
I am researching family history and would like information on the Heaton family in Cape May county. Especially the ancestry of James Heaton who married Sara Garrison around 1875 in Dennisville, NJ
05 APR 2003, Russ Heaton, lobsterbait90@aol.com
BABCOCK/BADCOCK, SMITH, BARRETT, JOHNSON
Seeking information on John Babcock/Badcock born about
1803 in NJ and died between 1850-1880 in NJ. He lived
in Cape May Co., NJ and was a farmer. John married
Martha (nee Smith?). The children living in the
household in the 1850 Middle Township, Cape May census
include Thomas, Emelina, George, Nathaniel, Theodore,
Marietta, Joseph H., James, Morley/Manley, and Judia.
Theodore is whom I am a descendant of and was born in
Goshen, Cape May Co, in 1837. He went on to marry
Caroline Barrett. Theodore was a seaman and resided in
Atlantic County. I can't find John in any census
following the 1850 census report, but have found
Martha in the 1880 census living with her son James in
the Cumberland Co. Her marital status was widow. I am
suspicious that John of Cape May Co. is the same as
John Babcock, Jr. born in Atlantic County, son of John
Babcock and Amy (nee Johnson). Siblings would be
Joseph, Beasley, Sarah?,and another daughter?. I think
this because he appears in the 1830 census as John
Babcock Jr. near two Babcock's being Joseph, and John.
This census was taken in Egg Harbor Twsp., Gloucester
County, NJ. In the 1840 census he disappears from
that area and is now in Mullica Township, Atlantic
County as John Jr. (the number of children matches
up). He then is missing from this area in the 1850
census and the only John Babcock/Badcock with son
Theodore is located in Cape May Co. I do have
additional information on descendants in this line.
If you can offer any information about John and Martha
Babcock/Badcock it would be greatly appreciated.
14 APR 2003, Dana Chaika, dchaika@yahoo.com
SPRINGER, FOSTER, LUDLAM, CHESTER, RITCHIE, ROBINSON, McKAIG, FOWLER, CORSON, HAND
Those are some of the Cape May surnames connected with the line of Samuel
Robinson SPRINGER June 09, 1789 - January 25, 1872. Looking to add info to
what I already have.
Immediate question is: I'm looking for the parents of Burton Davidson
Corson who married Lyda (not Lydia) Springer in 4/1909. Lyda is presumed to
be the daughter of James Ludlam Springer and Mary Eldredge Broderick. Lyda
is b.4/3/1890, d.1958. I saw on ancestry.com a 'Lydia' Springer who married
a Burton D. Corson but the dates are all wrong for Lyda, daughter of James
and Mary.
Please email me with any SPRINGER info/questions that might connect to mine
for Cape May County, not that I will have the answers ;). Also, I am open
to suggestions as to who is the Benjamin, d.1803, father of Samuel Robinson
Springer. AND who is the Benjamin, father of Dennis Springer, both
mentioned on a land transaction involving a Robinson family. And finally,
maybe, how are the following related: The Dennis Springer who bought land
from Abraham Jones and then sold it to Joseph Springer AND the Benjamin who
witnessed the will of Abraham Jones. Too many Benjamins and Dennises!
01 MAY 2003, Melissa Springer Robards, pezealogy@charter.net
BOYD
I am searching for ancesters of James A. and Fannie T. BOYD, who lived in Angelsea in the 1920's. Fannie was Fannie Tilbury (Gotwols) and was my great grandmother's sister. This BOYD family operated a boarding house and a charter boat, the Steamer Angler. I have copies of letters that Aunt Fannie and Uncle Jim wrote to my grandfather after WWI, when he was hospitalized from Mustard Gas poisening. I am hoping that someone in this family has copies of letters that he wrote to them. Thank you.
23 MAY 2003, Ingrid Briles, sammyb555@wv-cis.net
CRAWFORD
Searching for ancestors, descendents of Benjamin CRAWFORD of Cape May
County, NJ. I believe Benjamin died there in 1746. He had a daughter
Sararh CRAWFORD, born there about 1724 or1725.
24 MAY 2003, Karl Danneil, kdanneil@capital.net
NOTTINGHAM
Johnatan NOTTINGHAM is my ancestor. My information shows him born in
Cape May in 1776,died in 1834. Wife - Zibiah Eldridge. Also any info on his Father. Any
information on him is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
18 JUN 2003, Ellen R. Hines, jeherh@attglobal.net
LAW, TAYLOR, & KIRK
I am trying to locate any info or any living Law family who were once in the South Jersey.Two Law men might have been brothersor same man known as diffrent first names(Joseph"Harry" Law,Jim Law) married two Taylor women both may have had previous marriages.Also Seeking the Law family that once lived in Herford Inlet or anyone who is related to anyone who lived on that street or section of the Wildwoods.I have copy of old picture of who I think is "Verdie"Bellverda Taylor Law and most likely her husband and children all dreesed in black with black hats cool picture look like gangsters.Any info or help would be a God send.Thank You
01 JUL 2003, Juanita Taylor, zipnails@aol.com
SHELDON, ATKINSON
Looking for information on ANNA ATKINSON, who lived with RICHARD SHELDON , from 1850 to about 1872. She was the widow of Issac Atkinson. I believe her to be related to the Sheldon family , as her name was Ann Alloway prior to her marriage to Issac Atkinson in 1820.Anna Atkinson lived at East Creek with Richard Sheldon. Wanting to locate grave site of Sheldon and Atkinson, which may lead to grave of Issac Atkinson who fought in the Rev War.
02 JUL 2003, Paul Atkinson, patkinson@cfl.rr.com
WHILDEN
I am seeking any info re: JOHN WHILDEN, Negro, who is listed in the 1930 census for Maurice River, Cumberland, NJ. At the time, he was 24 yrs. of age, and was probably born 1879 in Maryland.
12 JUL 2003, carol wheeldin warren, nonni2@allera.net
SCOTT, SMITH, CRESON, KINKEAD
1. I am looking for ancestors of Enoch SMITH 1767-1840 of Cape May, m. Sarah CRESON.
2. I am looking for perhaps a neighbor or otherwise acquaintance relationship between Enoch SMITH's family and a family named KINKEAD with a son, Joseph b.1793 in NJ.
21 JUL 2003, Richard Kinkead, rkinkead1@earthlink.net
COLLINS
Researching John & William COLLINS. Believed to be brothers. Both appear in the 1830 Dennis Twnsp. census. Relocated to Athens Co., Ohio by the 1840 census. Any info would be appreciated
02 AUG 2003, Paul Sward, wikblom@foxberry.net
HAND
JOHN HAND, son of JONATHAN & RACHEL HAND was my great grandfather. He was born March 1846 and I believe in Cape May, N.J. He moved to Southampton Co., Va. Any information on this family would be appreciated.
03 AUG 2003, Gloria Hand Burns, glo3burns@aol.com
MITNICK/PERETZMAN/KRAVITZ/LIEBERMAN/LINTNER/MOSS/CASTEN
I'm looking for any information on the Mitnick, Peretzman, Kravitz,
Lieberman, Lintner, Moss and Casten families from Woodbine, NJ.
04 AUG 2003, Steven E. Mitnick, stmitnick@aol.com
WEATHERBY
I am looking for a William Weatherby & Elizabeth Weatherby died 1800-1815 Elizabeth was a Mathis,Nehimah from Little Egg Harbor. Been unsuccessful in locating the graves.. William Weatherby grave if found will become a Revolutionary Veteran Gravesite
11 AUG 2003, Yale Weatherby, yale.weatherby@verizon.net
KRAUSS
I am also looking for the Krauss family that lived in Ocean City and in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey in
the late 1800's and the early 1900's.
14 AUG 2003, Ruth Rocco, Rrocco170@aol.com
HUGHES
My Great Grandfather was Charles Henry HUGHES. He was born in Delaware in 1855 to John and Margaret HUGHES. He Married Mahaley HOFFMAN. They had 9 children. William, Raliegh, Mary, Cora, Clarence (My Grandfather), Charles, Daniel, Walter, & Lydia. He died 28 DEC 1918 of influenza. I got his parents name from his death certiicate. I would Love to have more information on John & Margaret HUGHES. Thank You.
15 AUG 2003, Sue Loder, gennut@mchsi.com
HUGHES, WHILDIN
I'm researching the Hughes line from Gwynedd, PA (originally from Wales).
The given name of Ellis is scattered throughout the line. I'm almost
convinced that an Ellis Hughes, born in Cape May, NJ, IS NOT in my line.
Any information on his parentage would be appreciated. This particular
Ellis, along with two of mine, settled in Catawissa, Columbia, PA. I have
a copy of a page from "Wills and Administrations of Northumberland County,
Pennsylvania", which shows Ellis leaving property to his children, Uriah,
Issacher, Theopolis, Ellis, Judith (Foster) Philadelphia (Lount) and Mary
(Cleaver). I can scan and send as an EMail attachment to anyone that wants
it.
16 AUG 2003, Ron Hughes, rondh@cox.net
SATINOFF
Can someone please guide me to a list of Jewish cemeteries in the
Wildwood area of New Jersey? I am looking for the burial place of Abraham
SATINOFF who died between 1920-30. His 1920 address was 3807 Pacific Ave.
in Wildwood New Jersey.
20 AUG 2003, Brian Amelkin, fatibri@juno.com
HAND, SHAW
I know that my great grandfather was Jeriamiah Hand Shaw. I don't know his date of birth (or death) but he was probably born sometime in the early 1800's in Cape May County. I believe he married a woman named Anna Virginia Streeper who died in 1910.
I am looking for any information regarding the Shaw family and the Streeper family.
I am very interested in examining documentation and visiting grave sites.
I live in Kutztown, PA, so traveling to Cape May is possible.
24 AUG 2003, Michael Shaw, michael@shawcreative.com
BACON
I am searching for Nathan Bacon b. 1762 M. Prudence Eldredge 1795 d. 1817.Nathan was born in Cumberland, married in Cape May then moved to Stow Creek. In about 1810 moved to Ohio where he died.Will gladly share any information I have.
15 SEP 2003, Joan Van Fulpen, pineshadow1@chartermi.net
SAYRES, SAYRE
Hi am researching the SAYRE / SAYRES surname. Cape May County New Jersey. Is anybody else?
16 SEP 2003, Jeanine Downer, JL42000@aol.com
TAYLOR
Would appreciate any infor re Taylor family of Cape May, N. J. Begins with George Taylor who came to Camp May Co., N. J. by 1675. Have his descendants down to Matthias 1795-1845 in a straight line of descent to present-day Port Norris, N. J. Taylor's, but would like sibblings in each generation.
9 OCT 2003, Emma Muldoon, emmamuldoon1@aol.com
SHAMBO
Looking for obituary/death record for Elizabeth SHAMBO who died May 12, 1990
at her home, 211 East 23rd St. in N. Wildwood, NJ. Also how can I obtain a Death
Certificate? SHAMBO is her married name. I do not know her mained name. Her husband was
Theodore SHAMBO. They are both buried in Cape May County Veterans Cemetery, Section
A, Path 4, Graves 208 A & B.
16 OCT 2003, Greg Monette, gmonett1@twcny.rr.com
APPEL / ROBERTSON / ALEXANDER
My grandparents had a family home,build by my gr grandfather Appel.
Later my uncle Bill build his home on east lake dr
and my grandfather did also,there was an gr aunt there too.
Looking for any and all information on these people.
20 OCT 2003, Judith Robertson, jadbemom@webtv.net
BOYD
l am looking for information on James A. BOYD, and Fannie T. (Gotwols) BOYD. Fannie was a sister of my great grandmother, Martha Louisa (Gotwols) PHY. They had a boarding house in Angelsea and a charter boat called the Steamer Angler in the 1920's. My grandfather was gassed in WWI. Fannie and James sort of adopted him as his parents were dead by then. I have letters that Fannie wrote to him with family genealogy information, and I am hoping that members of the family may have letters that he wrote to them. I will gladly share the information with this Boyd family.
25 OCT 2003, Ingred Briles, sammyb555@wv-cis.net
MATHIS - ERRICKSON - BOICE
I have traced most of the MATHIS family, except a JOHN (Jack) MATHIS and his
first wife, ANNA, and their children who lived in Green Creek, NJ during the
years of 1950 through the 1960s (that I know of). JOHN/JACK was a brother
of my grandmother, OLIVE ERRICKSON 1897-1979 (who married ALDEN T. ERRICKSON
1895-1976 of Green Creek, NJ). Uncle JACK, (as he was known to me) and his
wife, Anna had a large family and I would like to make contact with any of
them to help in this Genealogy search. I would appreciate anyone being part
of or knowing this family to please contact me as I am in Florida and don't
have any of their children's names. I do know most of the children were
girls and that they have married and their names have changed.
JOHN MATHIS and OLIVE MATHIS (ERRICKSON) parents were: JOHN WESLEY MATHIS
1869-1950 and ELMIRA BOICE 1872-1928.
I am also searching my grandfather's ancestors, PETER(S) ERRICKSON, b. Jan.
8, 1789, d. Jan. 25, 1842 at age 53 yrs. PETER married RUTH (TABITHA) ????.
Not sure if this is a last name or maiden name or even spelled correctly..
Their children were:
1. WILLIAM, b. 1813, d. 1897, m. CLARESSA DOUGLAS.
2. PETERS, b. Feb.13, 1817, d. Nov. 30, 1901, m. ELIZA NEWTON
3. JOHN, b. 1822. m. JANE CORSON
4. GEORGE, b. 1825, d. 1869, m. LAVINA BECKWORTH
5. BARCLAY C., b. 1830, d. 1858 (drowned at sea at age 28).
Seems I have really hit a brick wall on these two families, so any help
anyone could give on this would be very much appreciated. I am also
willing to share any information I have to date with those who can connect
to these families.
25 OCT 2003, Shelli L. (Weatherby) Miles, nikilobo@aol.com
HANKE
I am looking for any information about Peter Hanke. I have a post card in old German so I can't read it but it is addressed to him in Dennisville, NJ in 1932.I believe he ran a small business of some kind. He owned the property so there should be some record. I believe he moved there in 1931-1932. He had an elderly woman living with him. He donated some items to the Cape May Museum. They were listed as donated by him. I would like to know if there are any records that list his age, place of birth, parents, anything.
6 DEC 2003, Judy Hanke, Pjhanke@valleytel.net
THOMAS
Would appreciate more information on THOMAS family of Cape May Co., N. J. Trying to find a connection between THOMAS's of Burlington, Cumberland and Cape May Co., N. J.
Direct descendant of EDWARD THOMAS of Millville, N. J. who has ties to Cape May Co. and descends from SAMUEL THOMAS of Burlington Co., N. J. (EDWARD THOMAS born 1832 died July 9, 1858 in Millville, N. J. married CHARLOTTE NELSON born Jan. 1845 died May 8, 1908 Millville, N. J.)
15 DEC 2003, Emma Muldoon, emmamuldoon@aol.com
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