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We welcome your contribution. jpatter@epix.net ____________________________________________________________ INDEX SICKLES SMOCK SODEN SPRAGG/SPRAGUE SPRAGG, Uriah STELLE/WEBSTER STILLWEL STILLWELL, Elias STILLWELL, Rebecca STILLWELL, William STRYKER SWANELL ____________________________________________________________ SICKLES Need information on the family of Revolutionary War Soldier James SICKLES of Monmouth County, especially the family of his son, William I. SICKLES. Would be grateful for any information on the SICKLES surname in Monmouth County. RESPONSE: "COLTS NECK, OLD HOMES AND FAMILIES," compiled by Makin Thompson "Sickles, Elias 1986 3 Forest Way #134 Elias Sickles, 1791-1852, was the son of William, (see 136). He was indentured for 7 years, (1805-1812) to John Hulshart to learn weaving, (see 74). In 1815, he m. John Hulshart's dau. Hannah. They had 18 children including: Maria; John, unm. of Howell Twshp,; Dewitt Clinton; Arthur, d. age 10yrs; Williampe; Emeline; Amanda, (1815- 1894)unm.; William b.1822. "Elias was a member of Old Brick Church, where he was a deacon in 1832 and an elder in 1844. He was overseer of Hwys. in Atlantic Twshp." "Sickles, Hendrick J. Dutch Lane Road #135 Hendrick J. Sickles b. @1791, was the son of James d.1836, and his wife, Anna Tilton d.1829, who also had: Joseph I, (see 139); John I., (see 138); Mary, see 142). He was a member of the Monmouth Militia in 1814. As a shoemaker, he was paid $.18 1/4 for mending shoes. In 1820 Hendrick m. Mary ("Polly") Tilton b.@1792, dau. of John and his wife Alice Holshart, see 74), who also had Eleanor, (see 80). They had: Tilton, 1825-1900." "Sickles, Hendrick W. 28 Crine Road #136 Hendrick W. Sickles, 1789-1860 was the son of William and his wife, Chather (Kathryn) Brower of Barrenton, (later Montrose). He m. Sarah Coventry, (1790-1879), and had; Robert, (see 141a); John F., 1820- 1841), Cornelia b. @1828." "Sickles, James J. Dutch Lane Road #137 "James J. Sickles b.@1797 d. before 1860 census, lived on the south side of Dutch Lane Road on the triangle, where Cedar Drive and Dutch Lane meet at a point near Montrose Schoolhouse. He m. Hannah b. @1801, and had: Abijah b @1821; Thomas b. @1824; Grandin B. @1829; James b. @1832; Maria b.@1835; Martin b. @1837; Jane b. @1842; Zechariah b. @1846; Jarvis b.1847." "Sickles, John I 61 Cedar Drive #138 "John I. Sickles, 1786-1867, was the son of James, (see #135). John m. in 1808, Zilpha Drummond, (@1792-1861). They had: Eleanor R., 1809- 1837; Ann T., see #6); John "Remsen:, 1813-1893; Mary, 1815-1891; George, 1818-1887; Benjamin D., (see 74); James Henry, 1823-1838; Uriah Nelson, see #143); Julia Jane, 1829-1831); Andrew "Schenck", 1832-1889; Joseph "Craig", 1834-1898; Henry D. b. 1838." "Sickles, Joseph I. Heyers Mill Road #139 Joseph I. Sickles, 1793-1869, was the son of James, (see #135). He m. in 1816, Margaret Hyer, 1797-1860. They had James Wooley, @1825- 1895(see 320); William J. b@1836, of Red Bank; Leonard, (see 140)." "Sickles, William J. School Road East #144 "William J. Sickles, 1784-1859, b. in Barrenton, (Montrose), m. Patience, 1786-1873. They are bur. in Old Brick Church Cemetery, Marlboro. They had: Henry; Alfred b.@1824; Forman, (see149); Thomas; William; Hannah; Josephine. Alfred and Forman were owners in 1873. William J. purchased the house @1850 from David Williamson, named for one d. here 1766. William added the east section, (kitchen, family room and front porch), after 1850. The fireplace is large and triangular shaped." "NEWARK EVENING NEWS" "JERSEY GENEALOGY" column Oct 27, 1917 Article entitled "Early Settlers of Freneau" #5832 "John Hulsart, a soldier in the Revolution, died at Colts Neck, NJ, December 6, 1846, ae. 87-6-27. His wife was Mary Polhemus, daughter of Tobias, of Upper Freehold. She died February 13, 1851, ae. 84-10-3. They had children: Marie P., born December 24, 1792; died August 12, 1803; Hannah, who married Elias Sickles; and Elinor, who married Daniel Buckalew, son of Daniel." "OLD TIMES IN OLD MONMOUTH" by Edwin Salter & George Beekman pg.183 "In 1848 three new townships were created. Marlborough, (so called on account of its marl beds), was taken from Freehold, as follows: 'Beginning at the north-west corner of the township of Freehold in the line between the counties of Middlesex and Monmouth, and at the point where the line of the townships of Middletown and Freehold meet; thence running along the line between the said townships of Freehold and Middletown, in a southeasterly direction until it comes to the line of Atlantic township, in said county of Monmouth, at the point in said line where the lines of the townships of Freehold, Middletown and Atlantic meet; thence along the line of Atlantic township in a southwesterly direction till it comes to a point opposite the house of William I. Sickles; thence leaving Atlantic township . . . ." pg.299 Sickles appears in a paragraph listing family names of Hollanders who settled NY and Monmouth county. No one specific Sickle is mentioned; however, it is listed as "VanSickelen or Sickles." "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY" by John Stillwell, M.D. vol. I, pg. 184 "The Parish Register of Christ Church, Shrewsbury, NJ" Marriage 1758 "Feb 26, 1758 Henry Sykles & Elizabeth Rogers, married by 'banns." pg. 210 "Epitaphs from Christ Church, Shrewsbury, NJ "Sarah Sickles, died June 23, 1875, aged 82 yrs., 10 mos. 19 days." vol. II, pg. 291 "Burying Grounds of Monmouth Co., NJ." Christ Church (Episcopal) Graveyard, Middletown, NJ. Harriet, daughter of John and Rebecca Van Sickle, died Feb. 11, 1838, aged 6 years, 8 months Rebecca, wife of John Van Sickle, died March 13, 1842, aged 38 years, 2 months, 6 days pg. 314 "Burying Grounds of Monmouth Co., NJ." Baptist Church Yard, Holmdel, N.J. William I. Sickles, son of James and Anna T., died Aug. 11, 1879, aged 74 yrs., 9 mos., 4 days. vol. III pg. 64 No date cited, beyond post Rev War: mention is made of the old homestead, where Judge Sickles now lives. No other identification made. pg. 238 This page is supposed to contain an entry for Mary E. Sickles, however no such entry exists on this page (actually a half page) vol. IV pg. 369 Helen Stout of NY City m. a Mr. Sickels, no dates, circa late 1700s vol. V pg.22 1761-Stephen Tallman was fined in Shrewsbury, 5 pounds, 16 shillings and 8 pence, for Mary Siccles. (no explanation beyond a description of this man as mean and cruel) pg. 25 Aug 9, 1800 William Sickles granted administration of estate of the widow Wardell. pg. 213 Alice, dau. of Peter Holsart, and wife of John Tilton, died prior to Dec. 19, 1822 leaving, among others, dau., Mary Tilton who married Feb. 28, 1820 Hendrick, son of James and Ann Sickles. pg365 Catharine White, b.@1814, dau of John White and wife Nancy of Shrewsbury, married Mr. Sickles pg. 379 "Marriages in Monmouth Co., Prior to 1850" (only White family marriages) 1841, June 27, Catharine White, of Shrewsbury, and George Sickles, of Freehold. pg. 388 From the White family Records: "Ages of William and Susan E. White's Children" Catharine Sickles, died, May 18, 1866, aged 74 yrs. pg. 406 Elizabeth W. Whitlock, dau. of Alexander Whitlock, and wife Mary A. Riggs, married Jesse Sickles (no dates cited) pg. 489 Woolley family marriages from "Marriage Records in Freehold County Clerk's Office" Catharine A Woolley and Samuel K. Sickles, July 19, 1866 John Woolley and Elizabeth Sickles, Nov. 9, 1804 "ATLANTIC CEMETERY 1865-1986" compiled by Elizabeth M. Thompson 'Reformed Church of Colts Neck, NJ' Plot #1 Sickles, Tilton d. 1-6-1900 @75; Pvt., Co. H 14th. Regt. NJV Plot #115 Sickles, Benjamin D. b.10-23-1821; d. 10-7-1883; @61-11-14 wife Maria Hulshart Sickles b. 3-14-1825; d. 7-2-1898 @73-3-0 son Augustus b. 6-20-1847; d. 11-12-1937; @90-4-23 wife Charlotte Augusta Soffel b.5-31-1850; d.11-13-1925 (author's note: dau. of Louis buried in plot # 59) son Benjamin A. b.10-8-1881; d. 2-14-1912 dau. Margaret Maria b.3-3-1880; d. 8-24-1968 grave 6 (dau. Huldah buried in plot # 178 Plot #178 Matthews, Everett Denyse b. 4-8-1885; d. 1-8-1978 (grave 3 (w.#4) wife Huldah Sickles b. 7-6-1883; d. 10-6-1963 (still living son Donald E. Matthews, b.1918 & his wife Doris Beatrice Walker, b.1923) ____________________________________________________________ SMOCK There are two John Smocks I am interested in. They are father and son I believe. One is John Smock born 1735, son of John Smock and Leah Fontaine. The other is John Smock born 1764, son of John Smock and Neelty Wyscoff. RESPONSE: It would seem that I can find John Smocks born in Monmouth on or around the dates you mentioned, but they are not married to, or the sons of the people you mention. I looked into "Monmouth Families," by Ann Miles to get a handle on the genealogy of this family and to see if she offered anything different than what I found in John Stillwell, M.D.'s, "Historical and Genealogical Miscellany." She and Stillwell seem to agree. The best I can do for you is give you a brief outline of the John Smocks from "Monmouth Families," and send you the Bible record and graveyard I found in Stillwell. All references to John Smock in Stillwell's books are to the Johns in the outline I took from Miles' book. I'm keeping the outline brief because it is obviously not the people you are looking for. Hopefully, you will get some use from the Bible and graveyard records at some point in your research. "MONMOUTH FAMILIES" by Ann Miles Hendrick M. Smock b @1635; m. Geertje Harmeus Coerten ch. (among others) Johannes b.@ 1675; m. Catherine Barents ch. (among others) #10 Barent b.1700; m. Hannah Luyster ch. (among others) #23 Col. Johannes b.1727;m. 1st Femmentje Teunnissen 2nd Sarah Stillwell, widow of John Tunis 3rd Hannah Shepherd ch. (among others) Johannes b. 1764; d. 1778 (age abt.14 yrs) #14 Henrich m. Mary Schenck ch. (among others) #15 John b. 1727; m. Elizabeth Couwenhoven ch. (among others) #38 Johannes b. 1763; bap. 1764; m. Mary Freeman or Polly Swift NO children from this marriage "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY" By John Stillwell, M.D. Vol. II pg 262 "Record of the Baptist Church of Middletown, NJ" June 3, [Aug. 3?], 1794 Sarah, wife of Col. John Smock, died. pg 337 "Golden Burying Ground, Middletown, NJ" Elleanor, wife of Jacob Covenhoven, and daughter of John and Elizabeth Smack, died April 26, 1788, aged 31 yrs., 8 mos., 3 days. pg. 349-350 "RECORD FROM THE SMOCK BIBLE" * Johannes Smock is geboren Den 5"den September, in het yaar 1727. Femmetye Teunison is geboren Den 6"den October, in het yaar 1735 ende Tyn met Melkanderen Getrowt Den 21sten Mey, in hat Jaar 1755. Barent Smack is geboren Den 29 Jany, [Juny], in het Jaar 1756. Rebecka Smack is geboren Den 8 Nov., in het Jaar 1757. Joanna Smack is geboren Den 24 Dec., in het Jaar 1759. Cornelius Smack is geboren Den 20 Dec., in het Jaar 1761. Johannes Smack is geboren Den 9 Jan., [Juny], in het Jaar 1764. Sarah Smack is geboren Den 12 Marst, [March], in het Jaar 1766. Pheben Smack is geboren Den 22 Nov., in het Jaar 1768. Neeltye Smack is geboren Den 11 April, in het Jaar 1771. Antye Smack is geboren Den 16 Dec., in het Jaar 1773. Hendrick Smack is geboren Den 22 Dec., in het Jaar 1776. Hendrick Smack is gastowen den 5" den July, in het Jaar 1777, out Zynde maude en 13 dagen. Johannes Smack is gestorvin Den 3" der Maert, in het Jaar 1778, Out Zynde 13 Jaaren 8 maanden en 24 dagen. Femmentye Tunison myn Huys frou is gestroven den 7"den Maert, in het Jaar 1778 out Zynde 42 Jaaren, 5 Maanden en 1dag. May 11, 1780. Then John Smack was married to his second wife, Sarah Stilwill, widdow of John Tunis. (FOOTNOTE:*Eleanor, daughter of Barnes Smock, married Jacob Conover and their daughter Mary Conover, married John I. Taylor, of Middletown, N J. His descendants possess this bible, (1903), which was printed at Dordrecht, 1637.) March 19. 1795. Then John Smock married his 3'd wife, Hannah Shepherd. 1805, June 19, my daughter, Ann, departed this life [aged] 31, 6, 3. 1811, July 2, John Smock, Esq., departed this life [aged] 83, 9, 27 1813, April 28, his daughter, Hannah Tunison, departed this life [aged] 53, 4, 4. 1820, July 4. his daughter, Nelly Longstreet, departed this life [aged] 49, 3, 13. 1823, May 25, his daughter, Sarah Smock, departed this life [aged] 57, 2, 13 1824, April 7, his daughter, Rebeeca Tunison, departed this life [aged] 67, 5, wanting 1 day. Barnes I. Smock departed this life Jan. 30, 1834. Cornelius I. Smock died Nov. 18. 1836. Vader Johannis Outman is Gestwraven Mart 7, A'o 1716, En Begraven Mart 12 A'o 1716. Tot Memorandum Geschreven by myn Jo OUTMAN. Dinghsdaght Morgen ten drie Ueren Gesturven. In other writing beneath the preceding is: Moder faemma Cock "Wediu" van Johanis Outman is gestorven Mart 28, Ano 1732, begraven April 1, 1732. Tot memrandum Geschreven by myn dinghesdaghs Savens[?] te 10 Vren Gestruven. JUDITH VINCENT pg. 316-317 "SMOCK BURYING GROUND" NEAR COLT'S NECK, N J. Jeremiah Van Devanter, son of Jacob and Sarah, his 1st wife, died, Aug. 26, 1803, aged 24, 0, 15.- ____________ son of _____nelius and Allis _____. died, Aug. 12, 18__, aged 27, __ , --[Stone broken and scaled.] Anne, daughter of George Smock and Sarah. his 1st wife, died, June 9. 1799, aged 8, 9, 0. Sarah, wife of George Smock, died, Mch, 30, 1794, aged 38, 11, 6. George Smock, Sr., died, June 5, 1836, aged 81, 6, 11. Margaret, wife of George Smock, died, July 5. 1850, aged 80, 1, 1. Margaret S., daughter of Samuel Jones, died, Oct. 13, 1857, aged 0, 4, 17. John R. Smock died, Oct. 18, 1867, aged 69, 4, 9. Eleanor Smock, his wife, died. Mch. 11, 1864, aged 68, 5, 12. Ruleff Smock died, Sept. 24, 1835, aged 65, 10, 4. [Stone fallen and broken.] John Smock, Sr., died, Feb. 26, 1808, aged 81, 0, 13 Elizabeth Conover, his wife, died, May 7, 1812, aged 87, 1 19. Rhoda, daughter of John Smock, Sr., and Elizabeth C., his wife , died Apr. 10, 1825, aged 0, 3, 6. Jane, wife of Henry Smock, died, Dec. 7, 1834, aged 67, 9, 26. Mary Ann Smock, born Oct. 17, 1813; died Mch, 18, 1874 Barnes B. Smock died, Sept. 26, 1851, aged 80, 3, 13. [Stone broken.] Lydia, wife of Barnes B. Smock, - -. [Stone Badly broken.] Hendrick Smock died, June 14, 1786. aged 49, 5, 27. Barnes H. Smock died, Dec. 4, 1818, aged 58, 11, 28. Elizabeth Smock, wife of Peter S. Smock, died, Sept. 3, 1855 aged 29, 1, 1. Sarah. wife of Rulef P. Smock and daughter of Daniel and Rhoda Holmes, died, Oct. 13. 1860, aged 31, 9, 0. Peter R. Smock, born Mch. 2, 1801, died Mch. 3, 1870. Wife, Catharine Hendrickson, born Oct. 8, 1801; died Sept. 9, 1890. Cornelia Stillwell, wife of Wm. R. Smock, died, May 26, 1853, aged 37, 5, 29. Jane Golden, born Jan. 8, 1803; died Oct. 25, 1868. Thos. T. Vanderveer died, Feb. 8, 1876, aged 50. Peter H. Vanderveer died, Aug. 28, 1881, aged 64, 9, 11. Elias Vanderver died, Jan. 12, 1876, aged 80, 6, 6. Sarah, his wife, died, Oct. 8, 1858, aged 61, 6, 27. Deborah Hoffmire died, Mch. 30, 1860, aged 8o yrs. [A large number of modern stones in this yard are badly broken. Among others uncopied are those of the Vanarsdale and Lane families.] ____________________________________________________________ SODEN I am researching the early Soden family of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties in NJ. I have found reference to a Jonathan Soden in 1723 in township records of Middletown as an indenter and overseer of the poor. A possible son John is mentioned in references in the 1740s. Does your access to volumes regarding Middletown history indicate any further references to the Soden family in Middletown? RESPONSE: I found no references to the family name in "Historical and Genealogical Miscellany," all five volumes, nothing in Hornor's, "This Old Monmouth of Ours." I found one reference in "Old Times in Old Monmouth," by Salter and Beekman, on page 54, under what is possibly an alternate spelling: "OLD TIMES IN OLD MONMOUTH" By Edwin Salter & George Beekman Pg. 54: ". . . . .Tom Store and Andrew Woolley, claim a tract between Cranbury and Devil's Brook, possessed by Josiah Davidson's sons that has two new houses built thereon, in which is included the whole tract of the late President Hamilton(probably John Hamilton, governor from 1736 to 1738); and also Mr. Alexander's surveys where THOMAS SOWDEN lives; he has sold part of this tract to Hollinshead where McGee lives; also has sold some to Josiah Davidson, to Doore Marlet, John Wetherill and James Wilson. . . . ." The above was in regards to Indian land claims, but it gives a location that I thought might be worth knowing about. In "Genealogies of NJ Families," Vol. I, pg. 557, there's a reference to a Soden family member in the 1800s. This also makes reference to a set of books called "History of Monmouth County, NJ 1664-1920," which says the children of John and Mary(Megill) Soden, m. 1873, may be found in vol. III, p. 193. He being noted as born 1848, and named the son of Jonathan C. and Maria ____ Soden. ____________________________________________________________ SPRAGG/SPRAGUE Seeking information parents/origin of John Spragg b c. 1761, known to have purchased land in Monmouth County near Tuckerton; a "Spraguetown" existed on New Jersey maps up until the recent past. This John was married to a Mary, b. c 1766 in West Creek and died March 25, 1857 in West Creek. His son John Sprague was b c. 1797 and married Catherine Rulon/Rulong/Rouillon; she may have been the descendant of a Heugenot. RESPONSE: There is a John Spragg buried in Christ Church, Burl. co., d. Oct 1, 1806, aged 56 years source: "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," by John Stillwell, M.D., vol. II, p134 & p101. ____________________________________________________________ SPRAGG, URIAH Spragg, Uriah State : NJ County : Monmouth Co. Location : Dover Twp Year : 1779 Page # : 004 Census type code : Tax List Spragg, Uriah State : NJ County : Monmouth Co. Location : Dover Twp Year : 1783 Page # : 009 Census type code : Tax List Additional source information : AUGUST ASSESSMENT Spragg, Uriah State : NJ County : Monmouth Co. Location : Dover Twp Year : 1786 RESPONSE: I couldn't find anything new on your Uriah, but I took down what I thought might be related. "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," by John Stillwell, M.D. Vol. II, St. Mary's Church Records, Burlington Co. pg. 98: April 10, 1803. Bapt. in Church--Edward, Elizabeth Susanna, & Mary Ann Sprague, children of J'o Sprague & wife. pg. 100; Oct. 2nd, 1806 buried John Sprague pg. 108; buried 2/14/1819 Mary Sprague pg. 134; John Sprague died 10/1/1806, aged 56 yrs. - - - - - - - "MONMOUTH FAMILIES" by Ann P. Miles Vol. I pg. 193: Jacobus Vanderbilt, bapt. 2/3/1722-23, m. Mary Sprague (or Mary Hoagland). Vol. II pg. 50: Margaret Sprague m. Gysbert, b. 6/7/1762; d. 7/6/1832 on L. I., son of Daniel VanMater & Mary Covenhoven ____________________________________________________________ STELLE/WEBSTER Need parents of Providence Webster who married Abel Stelle. RESPONSE: An article in the "Jersey Genealogy" column that ran in the "Newark Evening News" in the early 1900s has data nearest to answering this question. This is a query & answer column. The following excerpt comes from an article that appeared in Aug. of 1918, just before they discontinued the column: "NEWARK EVENING NEWS" "Jersey Genealogy" Aug., 1918 "Abel Stelle (Rev. Isaac, Rev. Benjamin, Pontius), born 1750; married, first Sarah Dunham. "Ambrose Stelle, born 1778. was their son, who married Susan Runyon: I. Experience; II., George; III David D.; IV., Edgar; V., Peter; VI. Benjamin D.; VII, Gifford; VIII., Susan; IX., Sarah X., Mary Ann. "Abel Stelle (Rev. Isaac, Rev. Benjamin, Pontius), born 1750, married secondly, Providence Webster, widow. "All the sons of Poncet Stelle settled in Monmouth County, N. J., except Benjamin, who moved to Piscataway, N. J and became the direct progenitor of the family line now living in the state. (0.B. Leonard.)" While this requires researching, Providence's position as a second wife and a widow might explain why you are having a difficult time identifying her. O.B. Leonard who wrote this piece was a genealogical/historical author. ____________________________________________________________ STILLWELL Monmouth Country Resources page lists the book originally published in 1914 and indicated that it was reprinted by Higginson Book Co. Can you tell me when it was reprinted? Do you have any idea if there are copies of this publication still around? RESPONSE: It should say, first volume, originally published in 1903. Every so many years another volume was published. "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," by, John Stillwell, M.D. is still sold by Higginson Book Co. and I think a few other publishers. It's a 5 volume set and runs around $200 for the set. There is a 6th volume, under a separate title, called "UNRECORDED WILLS AND INVENTORIES" in small print it's "of Monmouth County." The first two volumes contain church records, the Middletown Town Book, quit rents, etc. The last three volumes are extensive genealogies on various Monmouth county families. I bought my set through Higginsons. If your family, like mine, spent 300 yrs. in the county then the set is well worth having for time saved, library trips, and copy fees you save on. If they were there and moved elsewhere; not worth the money for a one shot find. Stillwell was an excellent researcher compared to some others of his time. The set contains errors, but not to the extent that I've found elsewhere. Stillwell is at his best when he uses land transfers, wills and church records to back up his genealogy. ____________________________________________________________ STILLWELL I'm trying to find out the counties or places and times where my line was so I can find more info and do more research. Would that book have any information on an Elias Stillwell Jr. or Sr.? All I really have is the name. I'm guessing the time frame to be in the early to mid 1700's? RESPONSE: There wasn't much on Elias. In vol. I there are some Dutch Ch. records of Staten Island. "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," by John Stillwell, M.D. Vol. I "Dutch Church Records of Staten Island" pg. 88 bap. June 10 1747 Elias son of Thomas Stillwell & w. Debora Martlings pg. 96 bap Jan 30, 1725/6 Thomas son of Elias Stillwell & w. Anna Barbank pg. 97 bap Mar 24, 1727 Daniel son of Elias Stillwell & w. Anna Barbank pg. 101 bap June 24, 1752 Eleyas son of Jan Stilwell and W. Helena Van Namen Vol. II "First Town Book of Middletown, Monmouth Co., NJ." Pg. 191: Elias Stillwell recorded his ear mark on 7/24/1699: a half penny on the underside of the right ear and a cut in crossways on the under or back side of left ear. Sorry there just isn't anything else in all the volumes on any Elias Stillwell. ____________________________________________________________ STILLWELL/DAVIS I am looking for information on a Rebecca STILLWELL, who married John Davis, and had children: Obadiah S. (b. 1811 d. 1881), William S., and Joseph. She lived in Monmouth Co. as a married woman, possibly born there, also. Thank-you for your help. RESPONSE: "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," by John Stillwell, M.D. Vol. IV, pg. 120: Matthias Mount, 18, (son of Matthias Mount) married Mary . . . , widow of Obadiah Stillwell, who died in the Sugar House, 1777. She died July, 1792. She had issue by both of her husbands. By her first husband she had: Rebecca STILLWELL, who married John DAVIS, and went West; Elizabeth Stillwell, who married John Chasey, and Martha Stillwell, who married Matthias Mount, who left her in early life. Issue by Matthias Mount: Timothy Mount, born Dec. 19, 1784; Mary Mount, lived as housekeeper, with a Rhinelander, on Bowling Green, New York City, for many years; Joseph Mount, born Apr. 12, 1791, died May 25, 1863, married Amelia Goldsmith. ____________________________________________________________ STILLWELL, William I am researching the Stilwell branch of my family tree. My great x 3 grandfather was a William Stilwell born circa 1810, I suspect in Monmouth Co.. He had a son John E. born circa 1842. Could this be the same person that wrote this book ? Does this book contain information on the Stilwell tree and is this book available? Any help would be appreciated. RESPONSE: Stillwell has scattered data on his family is this set of books, "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," but no "rundown" on the family. He wrote a separate book on the family, with a title something like Descendants of Nicholas Stillwell...... Not sure of the exact wording. "HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL MISCELLANY," by John Stillwell, M.D. vol. IV, pg. 163-164: 13.Mary Ogborne, daughter of John Ogborne was born in March, 1742, and died, Jan. 9, 1820, aged 77 years, 9 months and 19 days. She married by license dated oct 19, 1761, Joseph Stillwell, Esq., son of John and Mercy (Burrowes) Stillwell, of Nutswamp, who was born Sept. 28, 1739, and died Mch. 8, 1805. Issue: Major John Stillwell, M. D., born Sept. 19, 1762; DR. WILLIAM STILLWELL, born Jan. 6, 1768; Joseph Stillwell, born Sept. 17, 1765; Mary Stillwell, born Feb. 12, 1766; Ann Stillwell, born Sept. 13, 1778. 14. Sarah Ogborne, daughter of John Ogborne, married William Stillwell, son of Thomas, son of Thomas and Alice (Throckmorton) Stillwell. She died, Oct 28, 1817, aged 72 years, 8 months and 14 days. They resided in Nutswamp. Issue: William Stillwell, "Lame Billy," married Miss Patterson; Thomas Stillwell; Sarah Stillwell, married Mr. Patterson; Rhoda Stillwell, married James Brannon; Martha Stillwell, married Joseph Cooper of Nutswamp, whose first wife was Euphame Layton. pg. 243: author's footnote at bottom of page regarding a document signed by N.B. Seabrook, Sen'r----"Nicholas Brown Seabrook was the son of Daniel Seabrook, all statements to the contrary notwithstanding. It seems incomprehensible that if this record was written by N. B. Seabrook, Sr. that he should not have known the given name of his own father. The statement that the family appeared in Connecticut history was made also by MY OWN GRANDMOTHER, HANNAH SEABROOK, THE WIFE OF DR. WILLIAM STILLWELL, and had its origin, doubtless from the application of the names of Lord Say and Seal and Lord Brooke, after whom Saybrook, Conn., was named. signed, J. E. STILLWELL. pg. 249: 44 Hannah Seabrook, daughter of Thomas Seabrook was born July 25, 1772; married Dr. William Stillwell, Sunday, Oct. 20, 1793, (by Rev. Benjamin Bennet), who was born Jan. 5-6, 1768; died July 13, 1832. Hannah Seabrook died Apr. 18, 1847. Issue: Dr. John E. Stillwell, of New York City, born 1813; Dr. William E. Stillwell, of New York City; Julia Stillwell, married Willet Bowne (another page states she died without children); Delia Ann Stillwell, married Enoch Hill. ____________________________________________________________ STRYKER I was hoping you could check the book Atlantic Cemetery: 1865-1986, by Elizabeth Makin Thompson for me. I am looking for Samuel Stryker and Arinthia Golden Stryker who would have died sometime in the 1800s. Unfortunately I have no further information at this time. If this is too broad of a search, please let me know and I will delay my request until I have found something else. RESPONSE: Here are the Stryker entries in the book on the Atlantic Cemetery. You chose the correct cemetery. "ATLANTIC CEMETERY, 1865-1986" compiled by Elizabeth M. Thompson *=from church records %=if living 1895 - plot holder or survivor plot # 8: Golden, Abram D. d. 9-21=1866 @61-6-5 father (sis. Catherine & Mary Ann bd. #13, Arintha #15) wife Alice T. Wooley b. 1-1-1811; d. 4-1-1894 @83 son John W. b. 10-13-1832; d. 3-10-1895 @62-6 (son Jos. A. bd. 5, Matthias #6) plot # 11: Striker, James S. cpl./Civil War co. G 29th regt. NJ Infantry Crawford, Gideon, purchaser; wife "Maria" VanPelt--no stone *d. 10/1880 @62 (*Jane Maria) Note: that's exactly how it's written Plot #13: Golden, Catherine A. b. 3-5-1822; d. 2-7-1895 @72-``-6 (sis Mary Ann bd. 13, Arintha #15, bro Abram #8) White, Mary Ann Golden b. 11-24-1811; d. 9-1-1871 @61-9-7 (wife of John White bd. #3) stone "our babe" Van Brunt, Eliz 1813-1915 "mother" Plot # 15: Stryker, Samuel T. b. 11-15-1817; d. 1-21-1883, [bro Philip bd. 46] [son of Henry bd. 46] wife Arintha Golden d. 11-16-1877 @ 50-8-2 (sis. Cath. & Mary Ann bd. #13, bro Abram D. #8) dau. Mamie b. 5-9-1873; d*12-1-1884 @13 son John b. 6-8-1845; d. 7-22-1889 @43-0-14 wife Sarah Ann Sickles b. 6-19-1849; d. 12-19-1916 (2nd wife of Henry Polhemus bd. #16) son John S. b. 11-12-1888; d. 9-4-1891 @2-10 dau. Eliz. Van Mater b. 11-8-1861; d. 2-26-1880 (Lida V. on stone) Willett dau. Sarah E. b. 3-8-1860; d. 12-18-1881 wife of Henry Willett (bro Rulief 89 (dau Jane bd 16) Plot # 16 Polhemus, Henry b. 9-18-1842; d. 1-17-1914 (son of Daniel bd. #14; bro. Daniel #20, Cyreniuys #150) wife Jane Ann Stryker b. 1-22-1847; d. 9-5-1890 (dau. of Samuel T. bd. #15) dau. Ella b. 10-29-1866; d. 3-29-1867 @0-5-0 (son Wm. A. bd #14, Daniel W. #241) (2nd wife bd. #15) Plot #46 Stryker, Henry H. wife Sarah Forman d. @90 (son Samuel bd. #15) plot% son Henry son Philip H. d 6-18-1887 @93; Pvt./War 1812 (wife not bd. here/Catholic) plot % son Wm. ____________________________________________________________ SWANELL In the book "ATLANTIC CEMETERY 1865-1986," do you find the name of Sarah W. Swanell who died in Atlantic Twp. 26 Jan.1896? RESPONSE: I'm sorry but she's not buried there. No one by that name is. I did find the following in "Colt's Neck: Old Homes & Families" by E.M. Thompson "COLTS NECK: OLD HOMES AND FAMILIES" by Elizabeth M. Thompson pg. 200: house # 323 78 Cedar Drive "Capt. Thomas E. Swannell from Red Bank, son of Joseph and Lucy, m. second in 1880 age 53, Sarah E. (White) McQueen, dau. of Robert White and his wife, Mary Coles. Sarah was the widow of George McQueen, who built this house in 1876. "George and Sarah McQueen had: John H., (1865-1951); Mary Louise, who m. in 1886 age 17, John Frederick Von Name age 25 of Brooklyn, son of David and his Wife, Abigail Conklin; George W., 1874- 1936; Sarah Elizabeth, 1877-1946. "George W. McQueen m. Mary J. Swannell b. 1881, and lived here with his brother John H. for awhile, then went to Lincroft. They had: George W. Jr. 1899-1930; Herbert dy; Lester, dy. They are all Bur in Atlantic Cemetery. "John H. McQueen m. Laura G., 1867-1943, and added the kitchen and a bedroom. He was age 11 when the house was built. He carried bricks once a day from the brickyard with a team of mules. The foundation and first story are made of bricks. "John H. McQueen sold to M.S. Swannell and went to the toll house, second west of Burlington Road on county Road 537M. Capt Swannell sold in 1919 to Winsor Heulitt." ____________________________________________________________