tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.comments2016-09-05T04:08:02.897-04:00Hunterdon History and GenealogyMarfy Goodspeedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-35859980103656401452010-08-08T19:24:25.808-04:002010-08-08T19:24:25.808-04:00Thanks for filling this information in for me. My...Thanks for filling this information in for me. My line is Charles Wolverton ( that you mention ), Joel, Gabriel, Job, William, William, Floyd, Harold, me.<br /><br />I'm also descended from the Quick, Dilts, and Housel family in Hunterdon Cty. I'll be looking for your further reports.<br /><br />--Harold (Hal) Wolverton, Jr.<br /> Somerset County, NJHal Wolvertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129990305986379034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-88461075642088092752010-08-03T19:50:31.626-04:002010-08-03T19:50:31.626-04:00Stupendously researched, lucid, fascinating, fluen...Stupendously researched, lucid, fascinating, fluently written work. Thank you from all who know your bailiwick here and now, and in projection for the value of your essays to those who will read them in the indefinite future when the localism you celebrate may be unimaginable.D. E. Stewardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334882204486234583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-73015687945273793392010-07-27T22:11:38.266-04:002010-07-27T22:11:38.266-04:00I just found your blog while doing a random search...I just found your blog while doing a random search for George Fox "the Elder". I hadn't looked for a while since there was so little and since there was so much on George Fox the Quaker. I'm now very, very happy I did!!!! I'm descended from George through his son Gabriel down to Amos Fox of Champaign County, OH. Many thanks for your research efforts!!!!beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735252104882638355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-8712787453972311512010-06-05T08:22:19.236-04:002010-06-05T08:22:19.236-04:00Dear Doug, I can't give you a short answer. Al...Dear Doug, I can't give you a short answer. Although I do not have info on the parents of Theodore Hall, there is plenty to say about Gertrude's second husband. She had six children by him. I'll try to write up a post about this family for you--in a few days. Thanks for getting in touch.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-37044506052326296502010-06-04T23:38:21.208-04:002010-06-04T23:38:21.208-04:00Hi Marfy,
Long time between messages ... you had ...Hi Marfy,<br /><br />Long time between messages ... you had said " I am assuming you descend from Theodore Hall and Gertrude Gordon. Is that correct?" Yep - that;s the line. Do you have anything in hand concerning them? I have their marriage date and place, names of children, his death - he drowned while crossing the Delaware, his estate inventory, I think that Gertrude remarried (not near my notes) and I think I have her will or estate inventory. But I don't have any indication of where their home or farm was. I have his ancestors - but don't have anything on Gertrude's family. If you have any other info handy, I would be thrilled to have it. Thanks for your other tips ... I need to spend more time in Hunterdon and with its resources.Doug Humeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101820006089086696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-43352436516206670302010-06-02T08:11:40.817-04:002010-06-02T08:11:40.817-04:00Marfy,
I like to visit your Blog for "all th...Marfy,<br /><br />I like to visit your Blog for "all things Hunterdon County". Then, I look for your Tags (or Labels) for the topic that I am interested in.<br /><br />In your example of the Bush Articles, having a Label of Bush Articles, then other labels on what information was included in that article would be helpful.<br /><br />I am learning more about how to use the Labels and how useful they are, as I use Blogspot.com myself.<br /><br />Only a thought.<br /><br />Thank you for all that you do for us.<br /><br />RussCousin Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326890362591254874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-90939200755477963772010-05-26T00:06:53.958-04:002010-05-26T00:06:53.958-04:00Thank you so much for putting this together. I...Thank you so much for putting this together. I'm a descendant of the Readings (Bertrons, Ryersons) on my mother's side and the Shippens on my father's. (Not to mention a mess of Quakers from Gloucester). I've just discovered this site and look forward to reading all you've compiled. Gratefully, Elizabeth Fontaine StablerLiza's Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786484010264472199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-85809313169382688442010-04-26T16:55:53.530-04:002010-04-26T16:55:53.530-04:00Dear Marfy,
Thank you for mentioning the Coldham (...Dear Marfy,<br />Thank you for mentioning the Coldham (aka Couldham) link to Daniel Coxe. I think the Tooting Graveney reference must be from the <br />1709 "Estate of John Coldham" Bill, approved by the House of Lords. <br />Some earlier Coldham's were Catholic recusants, yet they associated with the non-Catholic Browne's of Cowdray (Sussex) viz Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682). Sir Thomas's son, Edward, another physician, toured Europe under the tutelage of a John Couldham of Yarmouth, a polyglot & shipping merchant.<br />I'm hobby-researching on COLDHAM YDNA (genetic genealogy) using www.ftdna.com so as to track down the Norse origins of the COLDHAM line. There were linkages to the Browne's back to the 1300's and the manor of Capel-Le-Ferne (W.Folkestone) Kent. <br />Rgds<br />Gerard COLDHAM<br />gjcoldham@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-62904781992995787892010-04-25T15:16:40.810-04:002010-04-25T15:16:40.810-04:00I seem to be having a problem with portraits. Than...I seem to be having a problem with portraits. Thank you Robert for catching my error.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-65127309970381605692010-04-25T15:13:45.150-04:002010-04-25T15:13:45.150-04:00Dear Marfy,
Your series on Daniel Coxe is enormou...Dear Marfy,<br /><br />Your series on Daniel Coxe is enormously interesting. John Locke, the Earl of Shaftesbury, (BTW, the graphic of the painting you post is of Shaftesbury's grandson -- the famous philosopher the 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury) the "Monster Petition": all connected in some way to Dr. Coxe. <br /><br />Thanks for mentioning your son's book -- "Soul Made Flesh". I'm about 1/3 of the way through it and I'm really enjoying it. Is there something in the water there in New Jersey that creates writers like you and your son? You must be very proud of him. <br /><br />I look forward to the arrival of Dr. Coxe's son in New Jersey.<br /><br />Robert Test<br />Columbus, OhR. Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948928211339628650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-89165189792238082092010-04-14T14:15:42.127-04:002010-04-14T14:15:42.127-04:00Correction: The illustration above of Daniel Coxe ...Correction: The illustration above of Daniel Coxe is Daniel Coxe Jr., 1673-1738, son of Dr. Daniel Coxe, 1640-1730. Apparently there is no picture of Dr. Daniel Coxe available. Thanks to an alert reader for calling my attention to this mistake.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-51475575872904523992010-04-07T12:36:23.278-04:002010-04-07T12:36:23.278-04:00West New Jersey and East New Jersey? I always thou...West New Jersey and East New Jersey? I always thought the crucial distinction was North and South Jersey. Anyway, great detective work. I enjoyed the post.Hortimaniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410749079225087229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-15614757810845175402010-03-28T12:38:03.312-04:002010-03-28T12:38:03.312-04:00Dear Trochlius,
Thank you for your interesting add...Dear Trochlius,<br />Thank you for your interesting addition to the list of sources. I have not seen Mr. Cohen's book, but will definitely look for it.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-83954845867253557212010-03-27T19:54:34.958-04:002010-03-27T19:54:34.958-04:00Though it does not exclusively pertain to the eith...Though it does not exclusively pertain to the either the colonial or revolutionary eras in the area, Edward Cohen, a Lambertville resident, wrote and published in 1999 a detailed account of the City and the surrounding area entitled <em>"Lambertville's Legacy: The Coryells, Ashbel Welch and Fred Lewis</em>. The paperback monograph (which is still available locally) is much more carefully researched than many other local histories. It traces some of the family genealogy and interesting local legends regarding Coryells and others, discusses the configuration at the time of Malta Island, south of present day New Hope, and behind which Genl. Washington hid the boats used in the '76 Christmas Crossing, gives interesting information about spies for both sides, including the infamous Doane Brothers, Loyalist spies who reportedly had a hideout in Dark Hollow (near Windybush Road), and details, including with photos, other fascinating historical information about the southern portion of Hunterdon County. <br /><br />Cohen also references the mapping of local surveying engineer, Reading Howell, who, under contract with both the States of New Jersey and Pennsylvania (during the pendency of the Articles of Confederation) drew a fascinating map of the Delaware River from Trenton up to the terminus of the common border at Port Jervis. <br /><br />He later became better known for <a href="http://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~200433~3000372:A-Map-Of-The-State-Of-Pennsylvania,?sort=Pub_Date%2CPub_List_No_InitialSort" rel="nofollow">his map of the State of Pennsylvania</a>.Trochilushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07661310034696479920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-88466114585107617762010-03-04T11:57:05.270-05:002010-03-04T11:57:05.270-05:00Thanks for the post. Camden County was part of Glo...Thanks for the post. Camden County was part of Gloucester County until 1944, so the references to William Cooper in "Gloucester County" would, today, be "Camden County." I will pass this post (and the existence of this blog) along to my fellow West Jersey friends who have websites at www.westjersey.org and www.westjerseyhistory.org.David Larssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239205365456050213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-20129157851645959022010-02-19T11:49:22.675-05:002010-02-19T11:49:22.675-05:00Dear Robert,
I want to thank you for your kind wor...Dear Robert,<br />I want to thank you for your kind words. I haven't been able to post any additions to my blog due to a health problem that I hope will get resolved soon, so your comment really lifted my spirits. There's so much more to write about--it will be fun to get back to it.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-50887008624160357252010-02-18T21:58:05.613-05:002010-02-18T21:58:05.613-05:00Marfy,
Love your style of story-telling. You are ...Marfy,<br /><br />Love your style of story-telling. You are creating a wonderful site.<br /><br />Anyone, such as I, who is just getting started in the history of this area of West Jersey should find this a great place to start.<br /><br />Thank you for all your work.<br /><br />And I really like the story of the three brothers settling in the same area. <br /><br />Robert Test<br />Columbus, OhR. Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948928211339628650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-59786629705467318412010-01-12T07:28:26.988-05:002010-01-12T07:28:26.988-05:00Nick, you are right that there is no evidence in m...Nick, you are right that there is no evidence in my post for the statement that Bray was "not a congenial commander." Many years ago I came across a pension application in which an incident with Bray was described which showed he had a temper. I regularly berate myself for not making a copy of it or taking note of who the pensioner was. One of these days I will find it again and write about it. Until then, I stand corrected.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-31098045290780700822010-01-11T23:31:35.740-05:002010-01-11T23:31:35.740-05:0011 Jan 2010
Marfy,
Let me begin by commending yo...11 Jan 2010<br /><br />Marfy,<br /><br />Let me begin by commending you for your blog. What a wonderful contribution, I enjoy reading it regularly. <br /><br />However, that having been said I am prompted to 'post a comment' here in response to what I respectfully submit comes across as an unfair if not inaccurate characterization that then Captain Daniel Bray was apparently "not a congenial commander." <br /><br />By the end of June 1778 the Battle of Monmouth Court House had just concluded. "In the autumn of 1778, Congress had become infatuated with a plan for joining forces with the French for an invasion of Canada" (Lengel, 2007:165). "By the winter of 1778-1779, the military situation had become reasonably static; but new dangers to American independence had appeared in the form of political indecisiveness and economic weakness. Never, as Washington declared [in his letter written to Benjamin Harrison, between 18-30 December 1778 from his headquarters near "Middle Brook" New Jersey,] ... did the country stand more in need of talented, public-spirited men" (Lengel, 2007:168). <br /><br />I'd submit the record of Captain Bray reflects he was one of those 'public-spirited' men. It is within the context of events like these that it was required of Captain Bray, on 25 November 1778, that he perform his duty as an officer by complying with the law - "the Late malitia act passed April 19th 1778" (Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey, 46:12-13) - and report the 13 individuals to Constable Wm. Coolbaugh whereupon a "Distress Warrant" was to be issued for refusing to march with the militia according to general order in September 1778. <br /><br />By way of background, in 1776 New Jersey had adopted a new constitution. New Jersey confirmed the practice of "popular election of subordinate officers and legislative appointment of principal militia officers." Moreover, as of 03 August 1776 "the legislature, realizing that the small fines did nothing to discourage non-association and avoidance of militia duty, increased the fines" (Whisker, 1999:211).<br /><br />As you note, Captain Bray's service to our nation, like his counterparts, was most important. I'd respectfully submit that the Revolutionary War records referenced should be used within the fuller context that the docket of Richard Opdyke, J.P., of Kingwood reflects. There is no evidence to suggest what is inferred here regarding Captain Bray; no more than we can (or should) infer from these same record(s) the reason(s) why the above referenced individuals for whatever reason(s) refused to appear for muster, march, or serve their tour of duty (i.e., concern for their families, crops, homes, etc.).<br /><br />Respectfully Submitted,<br /><br />Nick D. Swanstrom<br />Sterling, VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-62087043545771575722010-01-10T10:42:15.225-05:002010-01-10T10:42:15.225-05:00Dear Doug,
I cannot shed any light on the location...Dear Doug,<br />I cannot shed any light on the location of the Hall Cemetery in East Amwell. That is intriguing since most of the Hunterdon Halls are associated with Kingwood. I am assuming you descend from Theodore Hall and Gertrude Gordon. Is that correct?<br /> I suggest you contact the Hunterdon Co. Historical Society to see if they have information on this cemetery.<br /> As for the map you refer to, there are no 18th century maps with names of residents shown, other than maps made during the Revolution that focused on routes taken by the Continental Army, and they focused mostly on the Mercer County area.<br /> Perhaps you are referring to the map made by D. Stanton Hammond in 1963. He tried to map all the original property owners in Hunterdon County. I checked the index for the name of Hall; the only location on the maps was a large tract near Branchburg, owned by Thomas Hall who died in Somerset County in 1729. Not much help, I'm afraid.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-14747283265653170612010-01-10T09:16:28.634-05:002010-01-10T09:16:28.634-05:00Hi Marfy,
I was in Hunterdon County yesterday, ex...Hi Marfy,<br /><br />I was in Hunterdon County yesterday, exploring with my children. My Hall ancestors lived there from about 1740 - 1820 or so, before spreading out and heading west. According to a WPA inventory, in the 1930's there was a Hall Cemetery in the county in <br />East Amwell Twp. Have you ever come across that? And I saw from your recent article a portion of an early map showing landowners - can you point me in the direction of that type of map from the 18th century in Hunterdon - Kingwood area - that might show the Hall farm at the time? Thansk for any pointers you can give me.<br /><br />Doug HumesDoug Humeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101820006089086696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-41055354296476393102010-01-02T07:18:13.351-05:002010-01-02T07:18:13.351-05:00Hi Roger,
You are correct about the orientation. I...Hi Roger,<br />You are correct about the orientation. I was going to rotate the first map, but didn't want to make Thomas Sharp's notation upside down.<br /> As for why Reading moved to Hunterdon, I will get to that . . . eventually.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-72616805722400502842010-01-01T17:29:12.617-05:002010-01-01T17:29:12.617-05:00It appears that the two maps are oriented in oppos...It appears that the two maps are oriented in opposite directions - north up on one, and down on the other.<br /><br />Interesting that the town went from a "dream" of almost 90 properties to the reality of ten.<br /><br />I wonder why John Reading moved to Hunterdon. Surely there was plenty of land and speculation to be had in Gloucester.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927147847216605912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-26584869179314895542009-12-08T06:52:08.102-05:002009-12-08T06:52:08.102-05:00Roger’s comment (“I think it matters.”) has gotten...Roger’s comment (“I think it matters.”) has gotten me thinking. First of all about who these early settlers were, and secondly about who we are.<br /><br />I would like to reassure Roger that for the most part these people really were nice. They treated the Indians as fairly as they could, given their own prejudices, and they treated each other well, for the most part. But if you read the Burlington Court Book, you will see that they were like people everywhere, some good, some not so good.<br /><br />As for us, I think we want to know that the people who preceded us in this place were basically good people. That not only were they incredibly brave and strong, but also peaceable, and, what really appeals to me, prepared to take responsibility for their own governance. The early efforts to establish a true functioning democracy in this sparsely settled place are truly impressive.<br /><br />But I was thinking in terms of the sheer fortitude it took to leave the known civilized world behind and establish a new home without any of the support that we all take for granted. So, even those greedy or belligerent types who managed to do this get my respect.Marfy Goodspeedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603078677021545414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3559254158392748628.post-68818231131532553702009-12-07T21:02:36.031-05:002009-12-07T21:02:36.031-05:00I think it matters.I think it matters.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927147847216605912noreply@blogger.com