Cape May County Queries
2004
WOOLEY/WOOLLEY
I'm seeking any info about WILLIAM WOOLEY (WOOLLEY) and wife LORETTA BROUWER married in 1746 in or near Tuckerton. issue; William b. 1754, Stephen b. 1757, John b. 1760. If anyone has info on the parents of William Sr
2 JAN 2004, Phillip Parratt, seabee68@monmouth.com
HANKE
I have been able to find Peter Hanke in the 1910, 1920, 1930 census, so he must have moved to Cape May Co., before 1910. He owned property free and clear on Dennis Road and was listed as a blacksmith. The elderly woman is listed as his Aunt. I would like to have any information given on property purchase or on Naturalization application or on items given to museum. Any help appreciated.
12 JAN 2004, JudyHanke, pjhanke@valleytel.net
FOSTER
I am looking for the family of Charles Foster who was living in Cape May in 1778 and 1780. I believe he later moved to Maryland. Any information on this family would be appreciated. I would like to know the names of his wife and children.
14 JAN 2004, Judy Brown, katanna@iglide.net
CHESTER
Seeking info on Joseph CHESTER, Sr. m. 30 June 1773 (Cape May, NJ) to Mary (Mercy) Riggins/Regains. Joseph was born New Jersey 13 May,1752/3 Dennis Twp., NJ; d. 18 July 1818/08) Mary (Mercy) was born New Jersey 13 July, 1752/53 NJ; d. ???) . Joseph and Mary were my g-g-g-g-grandparents.
Joseph and Mary were parents of Thomas CHESTER who married Ruth PETERSON.
They had son, Samuel CHESTER, Sr., who married 1st Elizabeth CASTLE.
They had son Samuel CHESTER, Jr. who married Mahala Anna GAY.
They had daughter Mary Helen CHESTER who married Charles ENGELMANN.
They had daughter (my grandmother) Edna Ellen ENGLEMANN who married Jesse Wilson FINNEY.
They had daughter (my mother) Edna Mae FINNEY who married Charles Albert BROWN (my father).
They had son Jack Eugene BROWN (me) who married JoAnne SARACINO.
We have three children:
Jessica Anne Brown who married Andrew Ronald PLUMRIDGE.
They have one daughter, Zoë Ruth Plumridge born 12 Dec., 2003, London, Eng.
David Aaron BROWN
Matthew Charles BROWN
22 JAN 2004, Jack E. Brown, jbrown0614@aol.com
GOGGIN/DANIELS
I am looking for information on John Gogin (Goggin) my 4 G Grandfather.
He was married to Mary Danalds(Daniels) in Cape May County, 17 December, 1771 and had a son Thomas and 2 sisters, Mary and Rachel.
I am trying to find information about his Revolutionary War service as a "Minute Man" Volunteer from Cape May.
John Gogin (Goggin) b. 8 April 1749 Cape May NJ
d. 14 February 1777 aboard a sloop off the Coast of Cape May while guarding against an attack by the British against Philadelphia. Burial at Sea.
This information was written by his Grandson Oliver Gogin December, 1892.
The Spelling could vary quite a bit on the Gogin.
27 FEB 2004, Arlene Wilson, arw@frsb.net
TEDFORD
I AM SEEKING INFORMATION ON JOHN TEDFORD, HE HAD A DAUGHTER BORN IN CAPE MAY IN NOVEMBER 1860
16 MAR 2004, Teresa Caldwell, teresaz06@aol.com
WOOLSON, RAYMOND, KELLY, GRANT
I am seeking information for the following families who resided in cape May
in the 1700's to the 1800's, JOHN WOOLSON, NATHAN RAYMOND, ANNA RAYMOND,
ESTHER RAYMOND, JOHN KELLEY, AND MARY GRANT. They were all connected to the
Methodist Church as family of or they were Methodist Circuit Riders.
18 MAR 2004, Elizabeth Campbell, ecampbell@phila.k12.pa.us
HAND
I am seeking information on JESSE HAND of Cape May. Birth date 1/15/1737 or 1738. He was a patriot in the Rev. War. Any info would be appreciated.
21 MAR 2004, Joyce Cooper, knotquite@comcast.net
STANFORD
Looking for any information about THOMAS STANFORD. Arrived in Cape May before 1695 Appointed to look after weigts and measures in Cape May County in 1698. Left Cape May County for Salem County about 1703, BUT was sued in Cape May county in 1707/08/09. Any information will be appreciated
25 MAR 2004, Harry S. Mayhew, hmayhew@pa.net
PRESTON
Query is about Ebenezer PRESTON, male born 3 July 1786 in Middle Twp., Cape May Co. New Jersey. Have family genealogy from present back to Ebenezer, and a guess that his father was also Ebenezer born about 1751 and died in 1833 also in Cape May Co.
16 APR 2004, Tom Preston, tomp13@earthlink.net
COLWELL
Looking for any info on COLWELL LIBRON B. born DEC.17 1904/5/6 married MARGARET MCGINNIS 1924/5/6 died 1962 in WOODBINE,NJ Interned Ocean View Baptist Cementery I m his youngest son . thanks for any info I can get
25 APR 2004, Joe Colwell, jcolwell@sc.rr.com
CARSON
Looking for information on CARSON family , he was a commissioned officer under General Stark and his daughter was born about 1770 in Cape May and supposedly they are Mayflower descendants
07 MAY 2004, Wayne Carlson, Azswedemn@aol.com
LEE
I am looking for a man whose name is Michael Lee. His mother and stepfather may still live in Cape May County. I met him in 1991 when he was enlisting in the U.S. Navy and I lost contact with him. His birth date is 04/15/1972. I lost contact with him within the next year. I would like to see how he is doing and I feel that he would like to hear from me. I would appreciate any information that anyone could give me and for someone to get him to email me
10 MAY 2004, Cheryl Fisher, stormcatcher1@earthlink.net
OWENS
Searching for birthparents or relatives, BABY BOY OWENS. Born 7/24/1967 at Burdette Thomlin hospital Cape May county. Any information appreciated
18 MAY 2004, Jim Mersinger, jmersing@comcast.net
GOODWIN
GOODWIN, Thomas
Cape May County, NJ information sought for this man and family.
Late 1600's / early 1700's timeframe of interest.
Suspect migration from Southampton LI NY area.
Any comments or suggestions appreciated.
21 MAY 2004, Hurrol Goodwin, hurrol@usa.net
WARREN
Trying to find the parents or family of Walter WARREN, born September 1810. His 1832 Cumberland County marriage record to Margaret PRICHARD identifies him as being from Cape May County. Walter relocated to Delaware in the mid-late 1830s. Any help to rule in or rule out one of the Cape May Warren families of the early 1800s would be a big help. Thank you!
08 JUN 2004, Cherri Van Zant, a6023x1023@dejazzd.com
ARCHER
I am looking for any information on my Great Uncle, Leroy J. ARCHER. He was the principal at Sea Isle City school in the early 1920's. I have a partial newspaper clipping regardin his death. The name of the newspaper ends with "Times", it was Number 6. He died of acute indigestion. He lived on Pleasure Ave. with his wife Mabel (THOMPSON) Archer and their son, Leon. I belived he died 19 DEC 1927 or 1928. I would appreciate any information regarding Leroy and his family
21 JUN 2004, Maonica Archer Hollis, msalmonhollis@bak.rr.com
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