Frank Besson1

Marriage*Frank Besson married Elizabeth [--?--]

Family

Elizabeth [--?--]
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

Elizabeth [--?--]1

Marriage*Elizabeth [--?--] married Frank Besson

Family

Frank Besson
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

Sarah Sergeant1

b. 19 March 1827, d. 28 April 1878
FatherRichard Green Sergeant2 b. 14 Mar 1795, d. 7 Aug 1878
MotherMargaret Besson b. 5 Jul 1802, d. 8 Jan 1876
Birth*Sarah Sergeant was born on 19 March 1827, daughter of Richard Green Sergeant and Margaret Besson, at New Jersey.3 
Birth-AltSarah Sergeant has also been reported to have been born in 1830 at New Jersey.4 
Marriage*She married George S. Johnson, son of William Johnson and Urana [--?--], on 9 August 1843 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.2 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Sarah Johnson (age 24) is listed as a member of the household of Geoi Johnson (age 28) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Delaware, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850.5 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1860Sarah Johnson (age 30) is listed as a member of the household of George Johnson (age 41) on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Delaware, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860.6 
Death*Sarah Johnson died on 28 April 1878 at age 51.3 

Family

George S. Johnson b. bt 1819 - 1822
Children
Last Edited30 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. [S87] Hunterdon County Democrat, Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875 (Hunterdon County Democrat. Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875. Flemington, NJ: Hunterdon House, 1986.).
  2. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for George Johnson-Sarah Sergant, married 9 Aug 1843; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 516; Hunterdon County Clerk.
  3. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  4. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Delaware, page 373, dwelling 278, family 320, George Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 696.
  5. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Delaware, page 119A, dwelling 222, family 258, Geoi Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  6. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Delaware, page 373, dwelling 278, family 320, George Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695.

George S. Johnson1

b. between 1819 and 1822
FatherWilliam Johnson b. 1785
MotherUrana [--?--] b. 1790
Birth*George S. Johnson was born between 1819 and 1822, son of William Johnson and Urana [--?--], at New Jersey.2,3 
Marriage*George S. Johnson married Sarah Sergeant, daughter of Richard Green Sergeant and Margaret Besson, on 9 August 1843 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.4 
CensusUS1850*Geoi Johnson (age 28) is listed as the head of a household on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Delaware, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. Sarah Johnson (age 24) and Charles Johnson (age 1) are listed as members of the household. Charles McGarner (age 19), a farmer, is also listed in the same household. His occupation is listed as farmer.5 
CensusUS1860*George Johnson (age 41) is listed as the head of a household on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Delaware, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860. Sarah Johnson (age 30), Charles Johnson (age 11), Mary E. Johnson (age 9) and William Johnson (age 5) are listed as members of the household. He owned a personal estate worth $1100. His occupation is listed as farmer.6 

Family

Sarah Sergeant b. 19 Mar 1827, d. 28 Apr 1878
Children
Last Edited30 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. [S87] Hunterdon County Democrat, Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875 (Hunterdon County Democrat. Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875. Flemington, NJ: Hunterdon House, 1986.).
  2. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Delaware, page 119A, dwelling 222, family 258, Geoi Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453. He is listed as being 28 years old in 1850.
  3. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Delaware, page 373, dwelling 278, family 320, George Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695. He is listed as being being 41 years old in 1860.
  4. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for George Johnson-Sarah Sergant, married 9 Aug 1843; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 516; Hunterdon County Clerk.
  5. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Delaware, page 119A, dwelling 222, family 258, Geoi Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  6. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Delaware, page 373, dwelling 278, family 320, George Johnson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695.

Charles Sergeant1

b. 8 January 1829, d. 30 May 1868
FatherRichard Green Sergeant b. 14 Mar 1795, d. 7 Aug 1878
MotherMargaret Besson b. 5 Jul 1802, d. 8 Jan 1876
Birth*Charles Sergeant was born on 8 January 1829, son of Richard Green Sergeant and Margaret Besson, at New Jersey.1 
CensusUS1850*Charles Sergent (age 20) was listed as a college student on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, enumerated on 9 August 1850.2 
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Watson on 7 December 1859.1 
Death*Charles Sergeant died on 30 May 1868 at age 39.1 
Last Edited25 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Princeton township, page 33B, dwelling 436, family 483, College [Princeton]; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 454.

Elizabeth Watson1

Marriage*Elizabeth Watson married Charles Sergeant, son of Richard Green Sergeant and Margaret Besson, on 7 December 1859.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

George Sergeant1

b. 8 March 1830, d. 1 April 1886
FatherRichard Green Sergeant b. 14 Mar 1795, d. 7 Aug 1878
MotherMargaret Besson b. 5 Jul 1802, d. 8 Jan 1876
Marriage*George Sergeant married Lillie English.1 
Birth*George Sergeant was born on 8 March 1830, son of Richard Green Sergeant and Margaret Besson, at New Jersey.1 
CensusUS1850*George T. Sergent (age 18) was listed as a college student on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, enumerated on 9 August 1850.2 
Death*George Sergeant died on 1 April 1886 at age 56.1 
Last Edited25 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Princeton township, page 33B, dwelling 436, family 483, College [Princeton]; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 454.

Lillie English1

Marriage*Lillie English married George Sergeant, son of Richard Green Sergeant and Margaret Besson.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

Josephine Larrisson1

b. 1840
FatherJames S. Larison b. 28 Jan 1807, d. 25 Aug 1855
MotherEmma Sergeant b. 16 Aug 1803, d. 1886
Marriage*Josephine Larrisson married George Agnew, son of Martin Agnew and Elizabeth [--?--]
Birth*Josephine Larrisson was born in 1840, daughter of James S. Larison and Emma Sergeant, at New Jersey.1,2 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Josephine Larrisson (age 10) is listed as a member of the household of James Larrisson (age 42) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. She is also reported to have attended school within the year.1 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1860Josephine Lawrenson (age 20) is listed as a member of the household of an unknown person on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860.2 
Last Edited5 Jul 2007

Citations

  1. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Hopewell, page 100A, dwelling 189, family 208, James Larrisson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 454.
  2. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Hopewell, page 343, dwelling 510, family 510, Emma Lawrenson; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 697.

George Agnew1,2

b. 1836
FatherMartin Agnew b. 1780
MotherElizabeth [--?--] b. 1802
Marriage*George Agnew married Josephine Larrisson, daughter of James S. Larison and Emma Sergeant
Birth*George Agnew was born in 1836, son of Martin Agnew and Elizabeth [--?--], at New Jersey.2 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1850George Agnew (age 14) is listed as a member of the household of Martin Agnew (age 70) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. He is also reported to have attended school within the year.2 
Last Edited14 Apr 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, East & West Amwell townships, page 12A, dwelling 171, family 171, Martin Agnew; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.

John Sergeant1

b. 12 September 1809, d. 4 December 1876
FatherLohman Sergeant b. 29 Dec 1764, d. 21 Apr 1852
MotherLydia Wolverton
Birth*John Sergeant was born on 12 September 1809, son of Lohman Sergeant and Lydia Wolverton, at New Jersey.1 
Marriage*John Sergeant married Susan Bray, daughter of Johnathan Bray and Elizabeth Cool, on 19 March 1829.1 
CensusUS1840*John, enumerated as John Seargeant, is listed as the head of a household on the 1840 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1840. The family consisted of 1 free white male under five years old, 1 free white male age five to ten years old, 1 free white male age thirty to forty years old, 2 free white females age five to ten years old, 1 free white female age ten to fifteen years old and 1 free white female age thirty to forty years old.2 
CensusUS1850*John Sargent (age 39) is listed as the head of a household on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. Susan Sargent (age 40) is listed as a member of the household. Thiadin Styahminson (age 22), shoemaker, and John Goire (age 28), a laborer, are also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $10,000. His occupation is listed as farmer.3 
CensusUS1860*John Sergean (age 50) is listed as the head of a household on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860. Susan Sergean (age 52) is listed as a member of the household. Mary Jones (age 18) was also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $3100 and a personal estate worth $500.4 
CensusUS1870*John Sergent (age 62) is listed as the head of a family on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870. Susan Sergent (age 62) are listed as members of the household. Maria Carr (age 21) is also listed in the same household. His occupation is listed as hotel keeper.5 
Death*John Sergeant died on 4 December 1876 at age 67.1 
Last Edited11 Aug 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S517] 1840 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Hopewell, page 131; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M704, roll 254, John Seargeant.
  3. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Hopewell, page 94A, dwelling 91, family 100, John Sargent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 454.
  4. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Hopewell, page 366, dwelling 685, family 685, John Sergean; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 697.
  5. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Trenton, page 511B, dwelling 123, family 131, John Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 872.

Susan Bray1

b. 20 April 1809, d. 13 September 1901
FatherJohnathan Bray
MotherElizabeth Cool
Birth*Susan Bray was born on 20 April 1809, daughter of Johnathan Bray and Elizabeth Cool, at New Jersey.1 
Marriage*Susan Bray married John Sergeant, son of Lohman Sergeant and Lydia Wolverton, on 19 March 1829.1 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Susan Sargent (age 40) is listed as a member of the household of John Sargent (age 39) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850.2 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1860Susan Sergean (age 52) is listed as a member of the household of John Sergean (age 50) on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860.3 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1870Susan Sergent (age 62) is listed as a member of the household of John Sergent (age 62) on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870.4 
CensusUS1880*Susan Sergeant (age 70) is listed as the mother of John P. Sergeant, residing at 1034 Lamberton Street, on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880.5 
Death*Susan Sergeant died on 13 September 1901 at age 92.1 
Last Edited27 Mar 2009

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Hopewell, page 94A, dwelling 91, family 100, John Sargent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 454.
  3. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Hopewell, page 366, dwelling 685, family 685, John Sergean; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 697.
  4. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Trenton, page 511B, dwelling 123, family 131, John Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 872.
  5. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Mercer County, New Jersey, population schedule, Trenton, Enumeration District (ED) 115, sheet 581A, dwelling 213, family 226, John P. Seargeant, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 789.

Johnathan Bray1,2

Marriage*Johnathan Bray married Elizabeth Cool
CensusUS1830*Johnathan is listed as the head of a household on the 1830 U. S. Federal Population Census of Amwell, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1830. The family consisted of 2 free white males age five to ten years old, 1 free white male age ten to fifteen years old, 1 free white male age forty to fifty years old, 1 free white female under five years old and 1 free white female age forty to fifty years old.2 

Family

Elizabeth Cool
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S516] 1830 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Amwell, page 357; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M19, roll 83, Jonathan Bray.

Elizabeth Cool1

Marriage*Elizabeth Cool married Johnathan Bray

Family

Johnathan Bray
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

William Quick Sergeant1

b. 28 October 1805, d. 9 October 1809
FatherJoseph Sergeant b. 24 Jul 1769, d. 30 Mar 1843
MotherJane Quick b. 8 Nov 1770, d. 25 Jan 1851
Birth*William Quick Sergeant was born on 28 October 1805, son of Joseph Sergeant and Jane Quick.1 
Death*William Quick Sergeant died on 9 October 1809 at age 3.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

Gershom Craven Sergeant1

b. 7 February 1807, d. 24 April 1881
FatherJoseph Sergeant b. 24 Jul 1769, d. 30 Mar 1843
MotherJane Quick b. 8 Nov 1770, d. 25 Jan 1851
Birth*Gershom Craven Sergeant was born on 7 February 1807, son of Joseph Sergeant and Jane Quick, at New Jersey.2,1 
Marriage*Gershom Craven Sergeant married Charity Ann Howell on 18 February 1835.1 
CensusUS1840*Gershom, enumerated as Gershom Sergeant, is listed as the head of a household on the 1840 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1840. The family consisted of 1 free white male under five years old 1 free white male age thirty to forty years old, 2 free white females under five years old, 1 free white female age fifteen to twenty years old, 1 free white female age twenty to thirty years old and 1 free colored male age ten to twenty-four years old. One person in the family was engaged in agriculture.3 
CensusUS1850*Gershum Sergent (age 43) is listed as the head of a household on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. Charaty Sergent (age 34) and Jane Sergent (age 79) are listed as members of the household. Johanna Pursey (age 21), John Moorhead (age 57), a laborer, and Joseph Jones (age 54), a laborer, are also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $5500. His occupation is listed as farmer.4 
CensusUS1860*Gershom C. Sergeant (age 58) is listed as the head of a household on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860. Charity A. Reading (age 45) is listed as a member of the household. Mary J. Sergeant (age 22), Lambert H. Sergeant (age 19), Joseph Sergeant (age 17), Letitia Sergeant (age 14), Geretta R. Sergeant (age 12) and Edward Wright (age 12), a mulatto, are also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $10,000 and a personal estate worth $1500. His occupation is listed as farmer.5 
(Neighbor1) CensusUS1870On 8 August 1870, Gershom is listed as Asher Hill (age 74)'s neighbor on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.6 
CensusUS1870*Gershom Sergeant (age 65) is listed as the head of a family on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870. Charity A. Sergeant (age 56) is listed as a member of the household. Thos. McGuire (age 15), a farm laborer, is also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $18,000 and a personal estate worth $5000. His occupation is listed as farmer.7 
CensusUS1880*Gershom Sergeant (age 73) is listed as the head of a family on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880. Charity Sergeant (age 67) is listed as a member of the household. Edward Stout (age 20), a servant, Ella Hamilton (age 10), a servant, and Groegr Riseinger (age 15), a servant, are also listed in the same household. He is listed as being disabled. His occupation is listed as farmer.8 
Death*Gershom Craven Sergeant died on 24 April 1881 at age 74.2,1 
Burial*Gershom Craven Sergeant was buried after 24 April 1881 at Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery located in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. his tombstone is inscribed
     Gershom C. Sergeant / Born Feb. 7, 1807 / Died April 24, 1881.2
 
Last Edited18 Dec 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S660] Gershom C. Sergeant tombstone, Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, transcribed by author in May 2001.
  3. [S517] 1840 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 340; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M704, roll 253, Gershom Sergeant,.
  4. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Raritan, page 64A, dwelling 253, family 278, Gershum Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  5. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 225, dwelling 167, family 176, Gershom C. Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695.
  6. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 325A, dwelling 715, family 752, Asher Hill; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 870.
  7. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 325A, dwelling 714, family 751, Gershom Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 870.
  8. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, Enumeration District (ED) 73, sheet 152A, dwelling 336, family 345, Gershom Sergeant, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787.

Charity Ann Howell1

b. 25 January 1813, d. 7 April 1890
Birth*Charity Ann Howell was born on 25 January 1813 at New Jersey.1,2 
Birth-AltShe has also been reported to have been born on 14 January 1813.3 
Marriage*She married Gershom Craven Sergeant, son of Joseph Sergeant and Jane Quick, on 18 February 1835.1 
(HouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Charaty Sergent (age 34) is listed as a member of the household of Gershum Sergent (age 43) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850.2 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1860Charity A. Reading (age 45) is listed as a member of the household of Gershom C. Sergeant (age 58) on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860.4 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1870Charity A. Sergeant (age 56) is listed as a member of the household of Gershom Sergeant (age 65) on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870.5 
(Spouse) CensusUS1880Charity Sergeant (age 67) is listed as the wife of Gershom Sergeant (age 73) on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880.6 
Death*Charity Ann Sergeant died on 7 April 1890 at age 77.3,1 
Burial*Charity Ann Sergeant was buried after 7 April 1890 at Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery located in Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. her tombstone is inscribed
     Charity Ann Howell / wife of / Gershom C. Sergeant / Born / Jan. 14, 1813 / Died / April 7, 1890.3
 
Last Edited12 Nov 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  2. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Raritan, page 64A, dwelling 253, family 278, Gershum Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  3. [S660] Charity Ann Sergeant tombstone, Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, transcribed by author in May 2001.
  4. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 225, dwelling 167, family 176, Gershom C. Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695.
  5. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 325A, dwelling 714, family 751, Gershom Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 870.
  6. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, Enumeration District (ED) 73, sheet 152A, dwelling 336, family 345, Gershom Sergeant, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787.

Mary Catherine Sergeant1

b. 20 September 1809, d. 24 October 1809
FatherJoseph Sergeant b. 24 Jul 1769, d. 30 Mar 1843
MotherJane Quick b. 8 Nov 1770, d. 25 Jan 1851
Birth*Mary Catherine Sergeant was born on 20 September 1809, daughter of Joseph Sergeant and Jane Quick.1 
Death*Mary Catherine Sergeant died on 24 October 1809.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).

Tunis Sergeant1,2,3

b. 2 March 1810, d. 11 June 1887
FatherJoseph Sergeant b. 24 Jul 1769, d. 30 Mar 1843
MotherJane Quick b. 8 Nov 1770, d. 25 Jan 1851
Birth*Tunis Sergeant was born on 2 March 1810, son of Joseph Sergeant and Jane Quick, at New Jersey.4,5,3,6 
Marriage*Tunis Sergeant married Catherine Choyce on 7 March 1832 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.7,8,4 
CensusUS1840*Tunis is listed as the head of a household on the 1840 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1840. The family consisted of 1 free white male age five to ten years old, 1 free white male age thirty to forty years old, 1 free white female under five years old and 1 free white female age twenty to thirty years old. One person in the family was employed in manufacturing and trade.2 
CensusUS1850*Tunis Sergent (age 40) is listed as the head of a household on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850. Catherine Sergent (age 40) is listed as a member of the household. Lewis Chamberlin (age 25), a shoemaker, is also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $2300. His occupation is listed as shoemaker.5 
CensusUS1860*Tunis Sergeant (age 50) is listed as the head of a household on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860. Catharine Sergeant (age 50) is listed as a member of the household. Mary E. Webster (age 22) and George Webster (age 6 months) are also listed in the same household. He owned real estate worth $1000 and a personal estate worth $600. According to the census, he was married within the year. His occupation is listed as shoe maker.3 
CensusUS1870*Tunis Sergeant (age 60) is listed as the head of a family on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870. Catharine Sergeant (age 61) is listed as a member of the household. He owned real estate worth $1000 and a personal estate worth $600. His occupation is listed as shoemaker.6 
CensusUS1880*Tunis Sergeant (age 77) is listed as the head of a family on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880. Catherine Sergeant (age 72) is listed as a member of the household. His occupation is listed as shoemaker.9 
Death*Tunis Sergeant died on 11 June 1887 at age 77.4 
Last Edited4 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S204] Hunterdon County Clerk, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Recorded Marriage Records, Vol. 3, 1829 - 1865 (Hunterdon County, Court House, Clerks Office, State of New Jersey), page 100.
  2. [S517] 1840 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 345; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M704, roll 253, Tunis Sergeant,.
  3. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Flemington, page 285, dwelling 608, family 655, Tunis Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695.
  4. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  5. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Raritan, page 77B, dwelling 431, family 473, Tunis Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  6. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 292A, dwelling 172, family 187, Tunis Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 870.
  7. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for Tunis Sergeant-Catherine Choyce, married 7 Mar 1832; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 367; Hunterdon County Clerk.
  8. [S87] Hunterdon County Democrat, Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875 (Hunterdon County Democrat. Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875. Flemington, NJ: Hunterdon House, 1986.), volume 3, page 100.
  9. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, Enumeration District (ED) 72, sheet 114D, dwelling 42, family 47, Tunis Sergeant, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787.

Catherine Choyce1,2

b. October 1809, d. 19 February 1894
Birth*Catherine Choyce was born in October 1809 at New Jersey.3,4,5,6,7 
Marriage*She married Tunis Sergeant, son of Joseph Sergeant and Jane Quick, on 7 March 1832 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1,8,3 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1850Catherine Sergent (age 40) is listed as a member of the household of Tunis Sergent (age 40) on the 1850 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1850.9 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1860Catharine Sergeant (age 50) is listed as a member of the household of Tunis Sergeant (age 50) on the 1860 U. S. Federal Population Census of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1860.10 
(OneHouseholdMember) CensusUS1870Catharine Sergeant (age 61) is listed as a member of the household of Tunis Sergeant (age 60) on the 1870 U. S. Federal Population Census of Flemington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1870.11 
(Spouse) CensusUS1880Catherine Sergeant (age 72) is listed as the wife of Tunis Sergeant (age 77) on the 1880 U. S. Federal Population Census of Raritan, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The official date for this census was 1 Jun 1880.12 
Death*Catherine Choyce died on 19 February 1894 at age 84.3 
Last Edited4 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for Tunis Sergeant-Catherine Choyce, married 7 Mar 1832; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 367; Hunterdon County Clerk.
  2. [S204] Hunterdon County Clerk, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Recorded Marriage Records, Vol. 3, 1829 - 1865 (Hunterdon County, Court House, Clerks Office, State of New Jersey), page 100.
  3. [S99] Richard North, Letter from Richard North to James McCarthy (n.pub.).
  4. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Raritan, page 77B, dwelling 431, family 473, Tunis Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453. She is listed as being 40 years old in 1850.
  5. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Flemington, page 285, dwelling 608, family 655, Tunis Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695. She is listed as being 50 years old in 1860.
  6. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 292A, dwelling 172, family 187, Tunis Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 870. She is listed as being 61 years old in 1870.
  7. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, Enumeration District (ED) 72, sheet 114D, dwelling 42, family 47, Tunis Sergeant, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787. She is listed as being 76 years old in 1880.
  8. [S87] Hunterdon County Democrat, Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875 (Hunterdon County Democrat. Marriage Records of Hunterdon County, New Jersey, 1795-1875. Flemington, NJ: Hunterdon House, 1986.), volume 3, page 100.
  9. [S513] 1850 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, township of Raritan, page 77B, dwelling 431, family 473, Tunis Sergent; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 453.
  10. [S430] 1860 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Flemington, page 285, dwelling 608, family 655, Tunis Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 695.
  11. [S463] 1870 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, page 292A, dwelling 172, family 187, Tunis Sergeant; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2010), citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 870.
  12. [S937] 1880 U. S. census, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, population schedule, Raritan, Enumeration District (ED) 72, sheet 114D, dwelling 42, family 47, Tunis Sergeant, digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed Mar 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 787.

Anna Runk1,2,3,4

b. 15 July 1782, d. 2 October 1864
Birth*Anna Runk was born on 15 July 1782 at Kingwood, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.3 
Marriage*She married Jonathan Waterhouse, son of Ambrose Waterhouse and Elizabeth [--?--], on 16 November 1797 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.1,2,4,3 
Death*Anna Runk died on 2 October 1864 at age 82.3 
Last Edited5 Feb 2012

Citations

  1. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for Jonathen Waterhouse-Anna Runk, married 16 Nov 1797; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 567; Hunterdon County Clerk.
  2. [S1850] "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Nov 2011), entry for Jonathen Waterhouse-Anna Runk, married 16 Nov 1797; citing Original marriage certificates and lists arranged in alphabetical order by person performing the marriage, 1795-1900, image no. 569; Hunterdon County Clerk.
  3. [S112] Nelson Osgood (editor) Rhoades, Colonial Families of the United States of America, Volume VII ((Baltimore, Maryland, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1966)), Volume 5.
  4. [S202] Hunterdon County Clerk, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Recorded Marriage Records, Vol. 1, 1795 - 1812 ((Hunterdon County, Court House, Clerks Office, State of New Jersey)), Waterhouse-Runk entry, 16 Nov 1797, page 22.

Samuel Kinsey1

b. circa 1739
Birth*Samuel Kinsey was born circa 1739.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Ingham, daughter of Jonathan Ingham and Deborah Bye, on 1 December 1762.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S95] Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman, Richard Green Waterhouse (1775-1827); Tennessee Pioneer (Wolfe City, Texas: Henington Publishing Company, 1996), 36.
  2. [S56] Cathy Reisinger, The Whitacre and Reisinger Family (<http://www.my-ged.com/whitacre/>).

Ann Welding1

b. 1750, d. 1821
Birth*Ann Welding was born in 1750.1 
Marriage*She married Jonathan Ingham Dr., son of Jonathan Ingham and Deborah Bye, in 1772 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1 
Death*Ann Welding died in 1821.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S95] Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman, Richard Green Waterhouse (1775-1827); Tennessee Pioneer (Wolfe City, Texas: Henington Publishing Company, 1996), 31.

Elizabeth Beaumont1,2

b. 1753, d. 1814
Birth*Elizabeth Beaumont was born in 1753.1 
Marriage*She married Jonas Ingham, son of Jonathan Ingham and Deborah Bye, on 3 January 1771 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania.3,2 
Death*Elizabeth Beaumont died in 1814.1 
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S95] Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman, Richard Green Waterhouse (1775-1827); Tennessee Pioneer (Wolfe City, Texas: Henington Publishing Company, 1996), 34.
  2. [S1087] Adaline Horton White, The Hortons in America : being a corrected reprint of the 1876 work by Dr. Geo. F. Horton ..., with the history and some lines of the posterity of Thomas Horton ..., and also a line of the posterity of Levi Horton (Seattle, Wash.: H.D. and A.H. White, 1929.), p. 171.
  3. [S56] Cathy Reisinger, The Whitacre and Reisinger Family (<http://www.my-ged.com/whitacre/>).

Joseph Jenks1,2,3

b. circa 1746
Name Variation Joseph Jenks was also known as Joseph Isaks.4 
Birth*He was born circa 1746.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ingham, daughter of Jonathan Ingham and Deborah Bye, on 25 April 1770 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania.4 
CensusUS1790*Joseph is listed as the head of a household on the 1790 U. S. Federal Population Census of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The official date for this census was 2 Aug 1790. The family consisted of 1 free white male age sixteen years or older, 2 free white females and 4 other free persons of unspecified ages.2 
CensusUS1800*Joseph is listed as the head of a household on the 1800 U. S. Federal Population Census of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The official date for this census was 4 Aug 1800. The family consisted of 1 free white male age ten to fifteen years old, 1 free white male over forty-five years old, 1 free white female age twenty-six to forty-four years old, 1 free white female over forty-five years old and 2 other free persons of unspecified ages.3 
CensusUS1810*Joseph is listed as the head of a household on the 1810 U. S. Federal Population Census of Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The official date for this census was 6 Aug 1810. The family consisted of 1 free white male over forty-five years old, 1 free white female over forty-five years old and 3 other free persons of unspecified ages.5 
Last Edited10 Feb 2010

Citations

  1. [S56] Cathy Reisinger, The Whitacre and Reisinger Family (<http://www.my-ged.com/whitacre/>).
  2. [S389] 1790 U. S. census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, unknown township, page 182; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M637, roll 8, Joseph Jenks.
  3. [S384] 1800 U. S. census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Middletown, page 307; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M32, roll 36, Joseph Jenks.
  4. [S95] Elizabeth Waterhouse Layman, Richard Green Waterhouse (1775-1827); Tennessee Pioneer (Wolfe City, Texas: Henington Publishing Company, 1996), 36.
  5. [S468] 1810 U. S. census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, Middletown, page 932; digital image, Ancestry.com, (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 2009), citing National Archives microfilm publication M252, roll 46, Joseph Jenks.

John Stevens1

b. 1563, d. between 1617 and 1627
Birth*John Stevens was born in 1563.2 
Marriage*He married Alice Atwood, daughter of John Atkins, on 27 February 1596/97 at Oxfordshire, England.2 
Death*John Stevens died between 1617 and 1627 at Oxfordshire, England.2 

Family

Alice Atwood b. c 1575, d. 17 Jul 1650
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S98] My Ilsley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/ilsley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S39] Ryan James Wadleigh, Personal Ancestor File of Ryan Waldleigh - 03 Sep 1999 (n.pub.).

Alice Atwood1

b. circa 1575, d. 17 July 1650
FatherJohn Atkins b. 1554
Name Variation Alice Atwood was also known as Alice Atkins.2 
Birth*She was born circa 1575, daughter of John Atkins.2 
Marriage*Alice Atwood married John Stevens on 27 February 1596/97 at Oxfordshire, England.2 
Immigration*Alice immigrated on 30 April 1638 aboard the Ship Confidence, having departed from from Southampton, England.3 
Death*Alice Atwood died on 17 July 1650 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.2 

Family

John Stevens b. 1563, d. bt 1617 - 1627
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S98] My Ilsley Family Ancestral Line, online http://members.cox.net/mountgen/ilsley.html : accessed 2001.
  2. [S39] Ryan James Wadleigh, Personal Ancestor File of Ryan Waldleigh - 03 Sep 1999 (n.pub.).
  3. [S67] Charles Edward Banks, The Planters of The Commonwealth ((Baltimore, Maryland, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1967)), 197.

Richard Ilsley1

b. circa 1577
FatherWilliam Ilsley b. c 1545, d. b 1631
MotherJoane Piper b. c 1549, d. 3 Nov 1631
Birth*Richard Ilsley was born circa 1577, son of William Ilsley and Joane Piper, at Berkshire, England.1 
Marriage*Richard Ilsley married Jane Lewes, daughter of Robert Lewes, on 6 July 1607 at Berkshire, England.1 

Family

Jane Lewes b. c 1577
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S39] Ryan James Wadleigh, Personal Ancestor File of Ryan Waldleigh - 03 Sep 1999 (n.pub.).

Jane Lewes1

b. circa 1577
FatherRobert Lewes
Birth*Jane Lewes was born circa 1577, daughter of Robert Lewes, at Berkshire, England.1 
Marriage*Jane Lewes married Richard Ilsley, son of William Ilsley and Joane Piper, on 6 July 1607 at Berkshire, England.1 

Family

Richard Ilsley b. c 1577
Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S39] Ryan James Wadleigh, Personal Ancestor File of Ryan Waldleigh - 03 Sep 1999 (n.pub.).

Robert Lewes1

Marriage*Robert Lewes married an unknown person.  

Family

Child
Last Edited7 Mar 2007

Citations

  1. [S39] Ryan James Wadleigh, Personal Ancestor File of Ryan Waldleigh - 03 Sep 1999 (n.pub.).