Catharine (Groenendyke) Pierce (1843-1913) was my maternal 3rd-great grandmother. What follows is an exploratory analyis of the biographical data I have discovered about her.
1. Vital Records
Catharine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana1, according to her biography.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Indiana did not require birth certificates until 1907, so no birth certificate for Catharine is available.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Catharine's birth was mentioned in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving Bible record for the Groenendyke family that would record the birth of Catharine. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one will be found.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any baptismal record for Catharine, nor do I know the church affiliation of the Groenendyke family.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Catharine was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
I have been unable to locate a marriage record for Catharine and Edmund G. Pierce. They were married May 15, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana2, according to her biography. The courthouse in Madison county suffered a fire in 1880 and early marriage records were lost.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Catharine and Edmund's nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Catharine was widowed less than 10 years from the date of her marriage, when Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that Catharine and Edmund were ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
Catharine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana3. The cause of death was valvular heart disease.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Catharine's obituary appeared in the December 11, 1913 edition of the Alexandria, Indiana Times-Tribune4 on page 1. The obituary stated that she passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Jones in Lafayette Township.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have funeral home records that might shed some light on Catharine's funeral. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip. According to her death certificate, the Albright funeral home handled the arrangements.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Catharine's tombstone in the Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana5, has been photographed. A link to her memorial page at FindAGrave is located here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1910 Federal Census
On April 23, 1910, Catharine was enumerated in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana6 in the John W. Jones household as Catherine Pierce, mother in law, female, aged 67, widowed, born in Indiana. Both of her parents were born in Indiana. She could read and write and spoke English and had no occupation.
2.1.2. 1900 Federal Census
On June 4, 1900, Catharine was enumerated as head of household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana7, as Catharine Pierce, female, born February 1843, age 57. She was born in Indiana as were both of her parents. She was listed as widowed, the mother of 2 children, both living. She was renting her home. She could read and write and spoke English.
2.1.3. 1880 Federal Census
On June 3, 1880, Catharine was enumerated as head of household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana8, as Catharine Pierce, female, age 37, widowed, keeping house. She was born in Indiana, her father was born in Ohio and her mother was born in Ohio.
2.1.4. 1870 Federal Census
On July 15, 1870, Catharine was enumerated in the E.G. Pierce household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana9, as Catherine Pierce, age 27, female, keeping house. She was born in Indiana, and could not read.
2.1.5. 1860 Federal Census
On July 11, 1860, Catharine was enumerated in the Eli Groenendike household in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana10, as Catharine Groenendike, female, age 17, born in Indiana.
2.1.6. 1850 Federal Census
On September 9, 1850, Catharine was enumerated in the Elias Groanendike household in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana11, as Catharine Groanendike, age 6, female, born in Indiana.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of records to see what light they might shed on the Pierce family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
Not applicable, as Catharine was female.
3.2. Pension Records
I am not aware of any military service for Catharine's father or husband that would have made her eligible for a pension.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable, as Catharine was female.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records will need to be thoroughly searched in Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention Catharine and husband Edmund. Will add this to my "to-do" list of items for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Madison County, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information that can be gleaned that might be relevant for my search.
5. Supplemental Records
A biography of Catharine appeared in the 1893 Portrait and Biographical Record Madison and Hamilton Counties, Indiana1. It mentions that her parents, Elias and Nancy (Jenkins) Groendyke were pioneer settlers of Madison County, Indiana and settled about one and a half miles southwest of Frankton. The biography states that she and Edmund Pierce were the parents of five children.
Supplemental records available for research on Catharine include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Portrait and Biographical Record of Madison and Hamilton Counties, Indiana: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the counties, together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States (Chicago: Biographical Publishing Company, 1893), p. 124.
2. Portrait and Biographical Record of Madison and Hamilton Counties, Indiana: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the counties, together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States (Chicago: Biographical Publishing Company, 1893), p. 125.
3. Catherine Pierce, death certificate 1913-H218 (1913), Madison County Indiana Health Department, Anderson, Indiana.
4. "Madison County Woman Is Dead," obituary, Alexandria Times-Tribune, 11 December 1913; online images, Newspapers.com (www.newspapers.com : accessed 24 April 2016), The Alexandria Times-Tribune; page 1.
5. FindAGrave, Inc. FindAGrave.com (www.findagrave.com : accessed 24 Apr 2016), Catharine Groenendyke Pierce memorial.
6. John W. Jones household, 1910 U.S. census, population schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, ED 107, SD 8, sheet 8A, dwelling 162, family 171; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 364., page 145.
7. 1900 U.S. census, Madison County, Indiana, population schedule, Lafayette Township, enumeration district (ED) 94, SD 67, page 345A, sheet 3, dwelling 46, family 46, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 April 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
8. Catharine Pierce household, 1880 U.S. census, population schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, USA, page 1, ED 23, SD 3, dwelling 2, family 2; National Archives micropublication T9, roll 293.
9. E.G. Pierce household, 1870 U.S. census, population schedule, Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN, Page 32, dwelling 235, family 235; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 336., Page 184.
10. Eli Groenendike household, 1860 U.S. census, Pipe Creek Twp., Madison County, Indiana, dwelling 863, family 863; National Archives microfilm publication M653, Roll M653, page 277.
11. 1850 US Census, Madison County, Indiana, Pipe Creek Township, dwelling 549, family 549, ; digital images, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : accessed 24 April 2016); National Archives, Washington, D.C..
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
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Monday, April 25, 2016
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Exploratory Data Analysis : Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875)
Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875) was my maternal 3rd-great grandfather. What follows is an exploratory analysis of the biographical data I have discovered about him.
1. Vital Records
Edmund was born April 30, 18371 in Wayne County, Indiana.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Indiana did not require birth certificates at this time.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Edmund's birth was mentioned in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving family Bible that would record the birth of Edmund. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any bapitsmal record for Edmund, nor the church affiliation of the family at the time. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for future research trips.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Edmund was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Edmund married Lydia P. Duell on October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio1,2. Lydia was the daughter of Joshua and Abigail (Borton) Duell. She was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey and died September 14, 18603. They had no known children.
Edmund married secondly to Catherine Groenendyke on May 5, 18641 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (Jenkins) Groenendyke. She was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana and died December 10, 1913 in Madison County, Indiana. They raised 5 children in Madison County, Indiana.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Edmund's nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Edmund was deceased before reaching the 25th year mark for either of his marriages.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that Edmund and Lydia or Edmund and Catherine were ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana, according to my database. The State of Indiana did not require death certificates at this time. Will need to seek out additional sources to determine his exact date of death.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Edmund's death. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have records of funeral homes that might shed some light on Edmund's funeral. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Edmund's tombstone in the Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana4 has been photographed. A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave is here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1870 Federal Census
On July 15, 1870, Edmund was enumerated as the head of household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana5, as E.G. Pierce, age 33, farmer. He was born in Indiana and was a U.S. citizen. The value of his real estate was $3200 and the value of his personal estate was $750.
2.1.2. 1860 Federal Census
I have not yet located Edmund in the 1860 federal census. He should be living in Preble County, Ohio. He was married two years earlier in that same county. His wife, Lydia, died in 1860 as well. Will continue to search for the record.
2.1.3. 1850 Federal Census
There is a record of an Edmund Pierce, age 13, living in Wayne County, Indiana living in the James Walker household in Washington Township, Wayne County, Indiana. This is where I would expect to find the Pierce family, but the rest of the family has not been found. I do not know of any relationship with the Walker family. Much more research needs to be done to locate Edmund's father, Francis, and the rest of the family in the 1850 census.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Pierce family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not yet located any draft registration records nor military service for Edmund.
3.2. Pension Records
Not applicable.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Preble County, Ohio and Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention Edmund. Will add that to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Preble County, Ohio and Madison County, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant to my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Edmund include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Pierce, Frederick Beech, "Pierce Genealogy...posterity of Thomas Pierce...", Press of Chas. Hamilton, Worchester, MA, 1882, page 327.
2. http://www.usigs.org/library/vitals/oh/preble/prebmarr.htm.
3. Lydia B. Pierce, FindAGrave.com online [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9257485], accessed 3 October 2010.
4. FindAGrave Inc., FindAGrave (www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 September 2015), Edmund G. Pierce tombstone.
5. E.G. Pierce household, 1870 U.S. census schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, page 32, dwelling 235, family 235; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 336, page 184.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
1. Vital Records
Edmund was born April 30, 18371 in Wayne County, Indiana.
1.1. Birth Certificate
The State of Indiana did not require birth certificates at this time.
1.1.1. Birth Notice in Newspaper
If Edmund's birth was mentioned in a local newspaper, it has been lost to time.
1.1.2. Bible Record
I am not aware of any surviving family Bible that would record the birth of Edmund. Will continue to reach out to extended family in hopes that one can be located.
1.1.3. Baptismal Record
I am not aware of any bapitsmal record for Edmund, nor the church affiliation of the family at the time. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for future research trips.
1.1.4. Adoption Record
There is no indication that Edmund was adopted.
1.2. Marriage License
Edmund married Lydia P. Duell on October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio1,2. Lydia was the daughter of Joshua and Abigail (Borton) Duell. She was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey and died September 14, 18603. They had no known children.
Edmund married secondly to Catherine Groenendyke on May 5, 18641 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (Jenkins) Groenendyke. She was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana and died December 10, 1913 in Madison County, Indiana. They raised 5 children in Madison County, Indiana.
1.2.1 Marriage Notice in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Edmund's nuptials.
1.2.2. Anniversary Notice
Edmund was deceased before reaching the 25th year mark for either of his marriages.
1.2.3. Divorce Decree
There is no indication that Edmund and Lydia or Edmund and Catherine were ever divorced.
1.3. Death Certificate
Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana, according to my database. The State of Indiana did not require death certificates at this time. Will need to seek out additional sources to determine his exact date of death.
1.3.1. Obituary in Newspaper
Will need to search contemporary newspaper accounts to see if mention was made of Edmund's death. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.2. Funeral Home Records
Will need to search the local historical society to see if they have records of funeral homes that might shed some light on Edmund's funeral. Will add this to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
1.3.3. Tombstone Photograph
Edmund's tombstone in the Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, Madison County, Indiana4 has been photographed. A link to his memorial page at FindAGrave is here.
2. Census Records
2.1. Federal Census Records
2.1.1. 1870 Federal Census
On July 15, 1870, Edmund was enumerated as the head of household in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana5, as E.G. Pierce, age 33, farmer. He was born in Indiana and was a U.S. citizen. The value of his real estate was $3200 and the value of his personal estate was $750.
2.1.2. 1860 Federal Census
I have not yet located Edmund in the 1860 federal census. He should be living in Preble County, Ohio. He was married two years earlier in that same county. His wife, Lydia, died in 1860 as well. Will continue to search for the record.
2.1.3. 1850 Federal Census
There is a record of an Edmund Pierce, age 13, living in Wayne County, Indiana living in the James Walker household in Washington Township, Wayne County, Indiana. This is where I would expect to find the Pierce family, but the rest of the family has not been found. I do not know of any relationship with the Walker family. Much more research needs to be done to locate Edmund's father, Francis, and the rest of the family in the 1850 census.
2.2. State Census Records
The State of Indiana conducted census in 1853, 1857, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1901, 1913, 1919 and 1931. These, however, were merely for the purposes of legislative apportionment.
2.3. Agricultural Census Records
I have not yet investigated these types of census records to see what light they might shed on the Pierce family.
3. Military Records
3.1. Draft Registration
I have not yet located any draft registration records nor military service for Edmund.
3.2. Pension Records
Not applicable.
3.3. Service Records
Not applicable.
4. Land Records
4.1. Deed Records
Deed records need to be thoroughly searched in Preble County, Ohio and Madison County, Indiana to see what records might mention Edmund. Will add that to my "to-do" list for my next research trip.
4.2. Plat map / county map
Plat maps of Preble County, Ohio and Madison County, Indiana will need to be searched to see what information can be gleaned that might be relevant to my search.
5. Supplemental Records
Supplemental records available for research on Edmund include city/county directories, court records and will and probate records. Will add these to my list of "to-do" items for my next research trip.
Sources:
1. Pierce, Frederick Beech, "Pierce Genealogy...posterity of Thomas Pierce...", Press of Chas. Hamilton, Worchester, MA, 1882, page 327.
2. http://www.usigs.org/library/vitals/oh/preble/prebmarr.htm.
3. Lydia B. Pierce, FindAGrave.com online [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9257485], accessed 3 October 2010.
4. FindAGrave Inc., FindAGrave (www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 September 2015), Edmund G. Pierce tombstone.
5. E.G. Pierce household, 1870 U.S. census schedule, Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana, page 32, dwelling 235, family 235; National Archives micropublication M593, roll 336, page 184.
This post was developed as part of the series relating to Building My 2011 Research Template, an attempt to systematically document and source the details of my ancestors' lives. Comments regarding this template and the conclusions drawn in this article are welcomed.
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Elias P. Snyder (1859-1891), Delaware County, Indiana
Working on filling in some gaps in my database by utilizing the "Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959" database at Familysearch.org to see what updates and corrections I could find.
Elias P. Snyder (1859-1891) was the son of Edwin Clark Anthony and Amanda (Groenendyke) Snyder. His marriage on October 6, 1877 in Delaware County, Indiana was found in the database. I have the surname as Snyder in my database, but the record clearly spells the alternative Snider.
Elias was my maternal first cousin four times removed. Our common ancestors were Elias Groenendyke and Nancy Jenkins. Elias and Nancy had at least 3 children. He died January 24, 1891 in Delaware County, Indiana.
Elias P. Snyder (1859-1891) was the son of Edwin Clark Anthony and Amanda (Groenendyke) Snyder. His marriage on October 6, 1877 in Delaware County, Indiana was found in the database. I have the surname as Snyder in my database, but the record clearly spells the alternative Snider.
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| "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXYQ-3JB : accessed 17 Oct 2013), Elias P Snider and Nancy E Bell, 1877. |
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Surname Saturday : Jenkins
The JENKINS surname is in my maternal line. The origins of the surname are unknown at this point.
Stories and history :
Ahnentafel # 107 : Nancy Jenkins (1817-1856). Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. She married Elias Groenendyke (1818-1906) on July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana. Elias was born May 20, 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. They raised 9 children in Madison County, Indiana. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana.
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Stories and history :
Ahnentafel # 107 : Nancy Jenkins (1817-1856). Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. She married Elias Groenendyke (1818-1906) on July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana. Elias was born May 20, 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. They raised 9 children in Madison County, Indiana. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana.
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Surname Saturday : GROENENDYKE
The GROENENDYKE surname is in my maternal line. Variations include GROENDYKE, GRUENDYKE, etc. The origins of the surname are Dutch.
Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 53: Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913). Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. She married May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875). Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. They raised 5 children in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 106: Elias Groenendyke (1818-1906). Elias was born May 20, 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. He married July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy Jenkins (1817-1856). Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. They had 9 children in Fayette and Madison Counties, Indiana. Elias was a farmer and teacher. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana. Elias married secondly on October 21, 1857 to Hester Teaford (1827-1870). Hester was born July 26, 1827 in Ohio. They had 4 children, and moved the family to Darke County, Ohio. Hester died September 23, 1870 in Darke County, Ohio. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 212: James Groenendyke (1770-1836). James was born in 1770 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married June 4, 1797 to Joannah Antonides (1778-1825). Joannah was born August 28, 1778 in New Jersey. They had 8 children in Middlesex County, New Jersey and Dearborn and Fayette Counties, Indiana. They moved to Indiana just after the War of 1812. Joannah died in Fayette County, Indiana in 1825. James married secondly on June 3, 1826 in Henry County, Indiana to Barbara Buck (1795-1878). Barbara was born April 5, 1798 in Salem, North Carolina. They had 7 children together. Barbara died September 17, 1878. James died September 1836 in Fayette County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 424: Nicholas Groenendyke (1749-1808). Nicholas was born March 20, 1749 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He had at least two wives, Violet Story and Catherine Kiple. I do not know which was the mother of James, and this is the weakest link in the family line. Nicholas died in February 1808.
Ahnentafel # 848: Johannes Groenendyke (1718-1785). Johannes was born 1718 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married August 25, 1744, probably in Middlesex County, New Jersey, to Sarah Ann Lake (c1725-1771). Sarah was born circa 1725 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. They had 10 children in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Sarah died May 1771. Johannes died July 1785 near Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Ahnentafel # 1696: Petrus "Samuel" Groenendyke (bef1685-1753). Petrus was baptised August 16, 1685 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam. He married October 24, 1713 at Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church to Sara Probasco (c1693-1713/14). Sara was born circa 1693 and died between 1713 and 1714. Petrus married secondly circa 1715 to Mayke Verkerk (c1688- ). Mayke was born circa 1688 in New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. They had 7 children. Petrus married thirdly on May 13, 1732 on May 13, 1732 at the Reformed Dutch Church in New York City to Maria Van Vleck (c1685-1759). They had one daughter. Maria died December 175
9. Petrus died November 23, 1753 in Flatbush, Long Island, New York.
Ahnentafel # 3392: Pieter Groenendyke alias Peter Smith (c1645-1701). Pieter was born circa 1645 in Holland. He was a character. He was sued by two women for fathering children at the same time, Annetje Blanck and Marritie de La Noy. He married Marritie circa 1673 and they had 6 children together. He was in Sussex County, Delaware by 1671, when he appears on the taxlist, by 1680 he was in Kent County. He was elected in 1685 to the Delaware Assembly from Kent County and re-elected in 1689. He died 1701 in Kent County, Delaware.
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Stories and history:
Ahnentafel # 53: Catherine Groenendyke (1843-1913). Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. She married May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Edmund G. Pierce (1837-1875). Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. They raised 5 children in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 106: Elias Groenendyke (1818-1906). Elias was born May 20, 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. He married July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy Jenkins (1817-1856). Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. They had 9 children in Fayette and Madison Counties, Indiana. Elias was a farmer and teacher. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana. Elias married secondly on October 21, 1857 to Hester Teaford (1827-1870). Hester was born July 26, 1827 in Ohio. They had 4 children, and moved the family to Darke County, Ohio. Hester died September 23, 1870 in Darke County, Ohio. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio.
Ahnentafel # 212: James Groenendyke (1770-1836). James was born in 1770 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married June 4, 1797 to Joannah Antonides (1778-1825). Joannah was born August 28, 1778 in New Jersey. They had 8 children in Middlesex County, New Jersey and Dearborn and Fayette Counties, Indiana. They moved to Indiana just after the War of 1812. Joannah died in Fayette County, Indiana in 1825. James married secondly on June 3, 1826 in Henry County, Indiana to Barbara Buck (1795-1878). Barbara was born April 5, 1798 in Salem, North Carolina. They had 7 children together. Barbara died September 17, 1878. James died September 1836 in Fayette County, Indiana.
Ahnentafel # 424: Nicholas Groenendyke (1749-1808). Nicholas was born March 20, 1749 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He had at least two wives, Violet Story and Catherine Kiple. I do not know which was the mother of James, and this is the weakest link in the family line. Nicholas died in February 1808.
Ahnentafel # 848: Johannes Groenendyke (1718-1785). Johannes was born 1718 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He married August 25, 1744, probably in Middlesex County, New Jersey, to Sarah Ann Lake (c1725-1771). Sarah was born circa 1725 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. They had 10 children in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Sarah died May 1771. Johannes died July 1785 near Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Ahnentafel # 1696: Petrus "Samuel" Groenendyke (bef1685-1753). Petrus was baptised August 16, 1685 at the Reformed Dutch Church of New Amsterdam. He married October 24, 1713 at Flatbush Reformed Dutch Church to Sara Probasco (c1693-1713/14). Sara was born circa 1693 and died between 1713 and 1714. Petrus married secondly circa 1715 to Mayke Verkerk (c1688- ). Mayke was born circa 1688 in New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. They had 7 children. Petrus married thirdly on May 13, 1732 on May 13, 1732 at the Reformed Dutch Church in New York City to Maria Van Vleck (c1685-1759). They had one daughter. Maria died December 175
9. Petrus died November 23, 1753 in Flatbush, Long Island, New York.
Ahnentafel # 3392: Pieter Groenendyke alias Peter Smith (c1645-1701). Pieter was born circa 1645 in Holland. He was a character. He was sued by two women for fathering children at the same time, Annetje Blanck and Marritie de La Noy. He married Marritie circa 1673 and they had 6 children together. He was in Sussex County, Delaware by 1671, when he appears on the taxlist, by 1680 he was in Kent County. He was elected in 1685 to the Delaware Assembly from Kent County and re-elected in 1689. He died 1701 in Kent County, Delaware.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Tombstone Tuesday: Edmund G. & Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), E.G. Pierce family monument, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), Edmund G. Pierce marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Edmund G. PIERCE is buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund is my maternal 3rd-great grandfather.
Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana, the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. His first marriage was October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia P. DUELL (1838-1860), daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL. After her death, he moved to Madison County, Indiana, where he married May 5, 1864 to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE.
Edmund and Catherine were the parents of 5 children. Edmund was a farmer in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. I have not discovered any record of Civil War service.
Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana.
Source: Maplewood Cemetery (Anderson, Madison County, Indiana), Catherine Pierce marker, photographed by Travis LeMaster, 23 June 2009.
Catherine GROENENDYKE was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana, the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE.
After her marriage to Edmund, she lived out her life in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Her biography was printed in the 1914 history of Madison County by Forkner.
Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Family Milestones: May 20th
My paternal great-grandaunt, Bertha Fidelia LeMASTERS, married on this date in 1903 in Jay County, Indiana to John Henry YAEGER. Bertha was the daughter of Luman Walker and Mary Keziah (CHEW) LeMASTERS Jr., and the younger sister of my Luman Cooper LeMASTERS. Bertha was born May 31, 1874 in Darke County, Ohio. John was born October 4, 1871, of unknown parentage. They had 6 children and lived in Clay County, Indiana. John died in 1963. Bertha died March 16, 1922 in Clay County, Indiana.
My maternal 4th-great grandfather, Elias GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. Elias was the son of James and Joannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE. Elias married July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy JENKINS. Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. They had 9 children and lived in Madison County, Indiana. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana. Elias married secondly on October 21, 1857 to Hester TEAFORD. Hester was born July 26, 1827. They had 4 children and lived in Madison County, Indiana and Darke County, Ohio. Hester died September 23, 1870 in Darke County, Ohio. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great grandfather, James Thomas JACOBS, was born on this date in 1789 in Virginia. James was the son of William and Sibel (LITTEL) JACOBS. James married August 5, 1808 in Adams County, Ohio to Isabella FEILY. Isabella was born June 10, 1793 in Pennsylvania. They had 10 children in Adams and Brown Counties, Ohio. Isabella died September 5, 1876 in Ohio. James died September 1, 1847 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Jane PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1715 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. Jane was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my John PHILBRICK. Jane married Ebenezer KNOWLTON and had 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel PIERCE, was born on this date in 1779. Samuel was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Samuel married in 1800 to Persis BARROWS. Persis was born October 1783. They had 9 children. Persis died February 5, 1858. Samuel died August 17, 1849. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Suman Douglas KING, was born on this date in 1861 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Suman was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING, and the older brother of my Ellen KING. Suman married circa 1878 to Amanda Louisa FOX, daughter of Phillip and Mary Susanna Katherine Jane (RECTOR) FOX. Amanda was born September 1861 in Indiana. They raised 10 children in Madison County, Indiana. Amanda died June 22, 1944 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. Suman died January 9, 1950 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 4th-great grandfather, Elias GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1818 in Fayette County, Indiana. Elias was the son of James and Joannah (ANTONIDES) GROENENDYKE. Elias married July 28, 1839 in Fayette County, Indiana to Nancy JENKINS. Nancy was born in 1817 in North Carolina. They had 9 children and lived in Madison County, Indiana. Nancy died May 11, 1856 in Madison County, Indiana. Elias married secondly on October 21, 1857 to Hester TEAFORD. Hester was born July 26, 1827. They had 4 children and lived in Madison County, Indiana and Darke County, Ohio. Hester died September 23, 1870 in Darke County, Ohio. Elias died May 23, 1906 in Darke County, Ohio.
My maternal 5th-great grandfather, James Thomas JACOBS, was born on this date in 1789 in Virginia. James was the son of William and Sibel (LITTEL) JACOBS. James married August 5, 1808 in Adams County, Ohio to Isabella FEILY. Isabella was born June 10, 1793 in Pennsylvania. They had 10 children in Adams and Brown Counties, Ohio. Isabella died September 5, 1876 in Ohio. James died September 1, 1847 in Brown County, Ohio.
My paternal 6th-great grandaunt, Jane PHILBRICK, was born on this date in 1715 in Hampton, Province of New Hampshire. Jane was the daughter of Thomas and Abigail (________) PHILBRICK, and the younger sister of my John PHILBRICK. Jane married Ebenezer KNOWLTON and had 2 children. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great granduncle, Samuel PIERCE, was born on this date in 1779. Samuel was the son of Seth and Bethiah (FIELD) PIERCE, and the younger brother of my Gordon PIERCE. Samuel married in 1800 to Persis BARROWS. Persis was born October 1783. They had 9 children. Persis died February 5, 1858. Samuel died August 17, 1849. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 2nd-great granduncle, Suman Douglas KING, was born on this date in 1861 in Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Suman was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (SHAW) KING, and the older brother of my Ellen KING. Suman married circa 1878 to Amanda Louisa FOX, daughter of Phillip and Mary Susanna Katherine Jane (RECTOR) FOX. Amanda was born September 1861 in Indiana. They raised 10 children in Madison County, Indiana. Amanda died June 22, 1944 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. Suman died January 9, 1950 in Orestes, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Family Milestones: May 5th
My maternal 3rd-great grandparents, Edmund G. PIERCE and Catherine GROENENDYKE, were married on this date in 1864 in Madison County, Indiana. Edmund was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Catherine was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. Catherine was born on February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children and lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana where Edmund was a farmer. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, James J. HEATON, was born on this date in 1848 in Brown County, Indiana. James was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. James married October 6, 1867 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Sarah A. MERIDETH, daughter of Simon and Phoebe (ASHBAUGH) MERIDETH. Sarah was born April 14, 1852 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. They had 9 children. Sarah died August 7, 1927 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. James died July 24, 1934 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1692 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the son of William and Elizabeth (BRISLEY) DAVIS. John married August 25, 1715 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Elizabeth MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON. John was a minister of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. They had 9 children and lived in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John died April 18, 1745 in Squam, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Sibell LITTELL, was born on this date in 1769 in Virginia. Sibell married in 1787 in Morgantown, Virginia to William JACOBS, son of Jacob and Hannah (JOHNSON) JACOBS. William was born in 1765 in Virginia. They had 9 children and lived in Fleming County, Kentucky and Adams County, Ohio. William died in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. Sibell died September 9, 1853 in Adams County, Ohio.
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My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, James J. HEATON, was born on this date in 1848 in Brown County, Indiana. James was the son of James R. and Elizabeth (JACOBS) HEATON, and the younger brother of my Rebecca Ann HEATON. James married October 6, 1867 in Schuyler County, Missouri to Sarah A. MERIDETH, daughter of Simon and Phoebe (ASHBAUGH) MERIDETH. Sarah was born April 14, 1852 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. They had 9 children. Sarah died August 7, 1927 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. James died July 24, 1934 in Lancaster, Schuyler County, Missouri. Both are buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri.
My paternal 7th-great grandfather, John DAVIS, was born on this date in 1692 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was the son of William and Elizabeth (BRISLEY) DAVIS. John married August 25, 1715 in Westerly, Rhode Island to Elizabeth MAXSON, daughter of John and Judith (CLARKE) MAXSON. John was a minister of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. They had 9 children and lived in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth died April 18, 1751 in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John died April 18, 1745 in Squam, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great grandmother, Sibell LITTELL, was born on this date in 1769 in Virginia. Sibell married in 1787 in Morgantown, Virginia to William JACOBS, son of Jacob and Hannah (JOHNSON) JACOBS. William was born in 1765 in Virginia. They had 9 children and lived in Fleming County, Kentucky and Adams County, Ohio. William died in 1841 in Brown County, Ohio. Sibell died September 9, 1853 in Adams County, Ohio.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Family Milestones: April 30th
My maternal 3rd-great grandfather, Edmund G. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. Edmund was the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Edmund married October 17, 1858 in Preble County, Ohio to Lydia P. DUELL, daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL. Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, New Jersey and died September 14, 1860. Edmund married secondly on May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. They had 5 children. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Both are buried in the Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison County, Indiana.
My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, M. David JACOBS, married on this date in 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio to Mary GAULT. David was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. David was born October 22, 1836 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have the dates of birth and death, nor parentage for Mary. David died October 8, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal granduncle, John Leland LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1902 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. John married July 2, 1920 in Jay County, Indiana to Dortha LeEtta DeLAUTER. Dortha was born December 21, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of W. Otto and Pearl (EARHART) DeLAUTER. They had 6 children. Dortha died May 24, 1976. John died January 13, 1980. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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My paternal 3rd-great granduncle, M. David JACOBS, married on this date in 1867 in Wayne County, Ohio to Mary GAULT. David was the son of David and Barbara (BYERS) JACOBS, and the younger brother of my Susan JACOBS. David was born October 22, 1836 in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio. I do not have the dates of birth and death, nor parentage for Mary. David died October 8, 1913. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal granduncle, John Leland LeMASTER, was born on this date in 1902 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. John was the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS, and the older brother of my Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. John married July 2, 1920 in Jay County, Indiana to Dortha LeEtta DeLAUTER. Dortha was born December 21, 1902 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of W. Otto and Pearl (EARHART) DeLAUTER. They had 6 children. Dortha died May 24, 1976. John died January 13, 1980. Both are buried in the Salamonia Cemetery, Jay County, Indiana.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Family Milestones: April 12th
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Amanda GROENENDYKE, married on this date in 1857 in Madison County, Indiana to Edwin Clark Anthony SNYDER. Amanda was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE, and the older sister of my Catherine GROENENDYKE. Amanda was born circa 1839. Edwin was born December 10, 1835 in Centre Township, Delaware County, Indiana, the son of John T. and Cynthia S. (GUSTIN) SNYDER. They had 1 son. Amanda died August 20, 1859 in Madison County, Indiana. Edwin died in 1900.
My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, married on this date in 1804 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Japeth BISHOP. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel was born November 20, 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1780 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have his parentage. They had at least 1 child. Japeth died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bennett FIELD, was born on this date in 1752 in Mansfield, Connecticut. Bennett was the son of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD, and the younger brother of my Bethiah FIELD. Bennett married Elizabeth PIERCE, daughter of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Elizabeth was born June 2, 1748. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jane WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1782. Jane was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal grandmother, Ruth Pauline HALEY, was born on this date in 1911 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Ruth was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Ruth married February 28, 1932 in Jay County, Indiana to Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Ord was born September 30, 1906 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS. They had 6 children. Ord died October 30, 1971 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Ruth died February 1, 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
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My paternal 5th-great grandaunt, Rachel HAINES, married on this date in 1804 in Burlington County, New Jersey to Japeth BISHOP. Rachel was the daughter of Robert and Rachel (VENICOMB) HAINES, and the younger sister of my Hannah HAINES. Rachel was born November 20, 1779 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Japeth was born September 18, 1780 in Burlington County, New Jersey. I do not have his parentage. They had at least 1 child. Japeth died July 18, 1825 in Burlington County, New Jersey. Rachel died October 31, 1849 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
My maternal 6th-great granduncle, Bennett FIELD, was born on this date in 1752 in Mansfield, Connecticut. Bennett was the son of Bennett and Elizabeth (SPOFFORD) FIELD, and the younger brother of my Bethiah FIELD. Bennett married Elizabeth PIERCE, daughter of Seth and Elizabeth (NYE) PIERCE. Elizabeth was born June 2, 1748. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 5th-great grandaunt, Jane WRIGHT, was born on this date in 1782. Jane was the daughter of John and Sarah (FLEMING) WRIGHT, and the younger sister of my George WRIGHT. Nothing further is known at this time.
My paternal grandmother, Ruth Pauline HALEY, was born on this date in 1911 in Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. Ruth was the daughter of Eli Weldon and Cora Belle (METZNER) HALEY. Ruth married February 28, 1932 in Jay County, Indiana to Ord Wehrly LeMASTER. Ord was born September 30, 1906 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana, the son of Luman Cooper and Barbara Isabel (WEHRLY) LeMASTERS. They had 6 children. Ord died October 30, 1971 in Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana. Ruth died February 1, 1990 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana.
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Family Milestones: February 4th
My maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Catherine GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1843 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine was the daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Catherine married May 5, 1864 in Madison County, Indiana to Edmund G. PIERCE, son of Francis and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE. Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne County, Indiana. They lived in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Edmund died January 8, 1875 in Madison County, Indiana. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Family Milestones: December 20th
My maternal 4th-great grandaunt, Nancy DAVIS, was married on this date in 1846 in Monroe County, Indiana to James M. CAMPBELL. Nancy was the daughter of John and Susannah (________) DAVIS, and the older sister of my Austin DAVIS. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas GROENENDYKE, was married on this date in 1899 in Madison County, Indiana to Hettie BALLARD. Thomas was the son of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Catherine GROENENDYKE. Thomas was born October 2, 1852 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Hettie was born March 1865 in Indiana. Thomas was a farmer in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Thomas died November 25, 1944 in Madison County, Indiana, and is buried in the Park View Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Amanda P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1842. Amanda was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Amanda died February 22, 1845.
My paternal great granduncle, Harvey Allen WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Harvey was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Harvey married October 9, 1888 to Nettie SHREEVE. Nettie was born circa 1880 in Indiana. They had 4 children, and lived in Henry County, Indiana. Harvey died June 9, 1968.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mayke GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1751 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Mayke was the daughter of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger sister of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE. Mayke was still living at the time of her father's death in 1785. Nothing further is known at this time.
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas GROENENDYKE, was married on this date in 1899 in Madison County, Indiana to Hettie BALLARD. Thomas was the son of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE, and the younger brother of my Catherine GROENENDYKE. Thomas was born October 2, 1852 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana. Hettie was born March 1865 in Indiana. Thomas was a farmer in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. Thomas died November 25, 1944 in Madison County, Indiana, and is buried in the Park View Cemetery in Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana.
My maternal 3rd-great grandaunt, Amanda P. PIERCE, was born on this date in 1842. Amanda was the daughter of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE, and the younger sister of my Edmund G. PIERCE. Amanda died February 22, 1845.
My paternal great granduncle, Harvey Allen WEHRLY, was born on this date in 1876 in Salamonia, Jay County, Indiana. Harvey was the son of William P. and Olive Jane (SMITH) WEHRLY, and the younger brother of my Barbara Isabel WEHRLY. Harvey married October 9, 1888 to Nettie SHREEVE. Nettie was born circa 1880 in Indiana. They had 4 children, and lived in Henry County, Indiana. Harvey died June 9, 1968.
My maternal 6th-great grandaunt, Mayke GROENENDYKE, was born on this date in 1751 in Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Mayke was the daughter of Johannes and Sarah Ann (LAKE) GROENENDYKE, and the younger sister of my Nicholas GROENENDYKE. Mayke was still living at the time of her father's death in 1785. Nothing further is known at this time.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Marriage: Thomas Groendyke to Hettie Ballard
My maternal 3rd-great granduncle, Thomas GROENENDYKE, married his second wife, Hettie BALLARD on December 20, 1899 in Madison County, Indiana. The license records the surname as GROENDYKE.
Thomas was born October 2, 1852 near Frankton, Madison County, Indiana, the son of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. His first wife, Emily SMITH, had died in 1895. Hettie BALLARD was born March 1865 in Indiana. I do not know who her parents were at this time. She was previously married to J.U. THOMAS.
Thomas died November 25, 1944 in Madison County, Indiana. I do not know where Hettie died. The last record I have for her is the 1920 census. They were living in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Edmund Pierce household - Madison Co., IN
The E.G. PIERCE household appears in the 1870 census of Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN. Edmund G. PIERCE was my maternal 3rd-great grandfather, the son of Francis S. and Rebecca (PAGE) PIERCE.
In the 1870 census, E.G. is listed as a 33 year-old farmer, born in Indiana, with real estate valued at $3200 and a personal estate valued at $750. His wife, Catherine, was aged 27, born in Indiana, and cannot read. Children listed were a son, W.F., aged 4; son E.A., aged 3; and daughter, Martha, aged 1 year.
Edmund G. PIERCE b. April 30, 1837 Wayne Co., IN, d. January 8, 1875 Madison Co., IN., m(1) October 17, 1858 Preble Co., OH to Lydia DUELL, daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL; m(2) May 5, 1864 Madison Co., IN to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Lydia b. March 26, 1838 Pilesgrove, NJ., d. September 14, 1860; Catherine b. February 4, 1843 Madison Co., IN., d. December 10, 1913 Madison Co., IN.
Children of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE are as follows :
i. William Francis PIERCE b. July 10, 1865 Madison Co., IN., d. September 21, 1950 Madison Co., IN., m(1) Clara PENNISTEN; m(2) Vida MADDOX.
ii. Elias A. PIERCE b. February 14, 1867 Madison Co., IN., d. March 1963 Madison Co., IN., m(1) Flora CURTIS; m(2) Katie ________
iii. Martha PIERCE b. November 16, 1868 Madison Co., IN., d. February 29, 1932 Madison Co., IN., m. John JOHNSON
iv. Lyman PIERCE b. March 1871 Madison Co., IN., d. December 4, 1938 Madison Co., IN., m. Lavina SUNDERLAND.
v. Margaret PIERCE b. April 1873 Madison Co., IN., d. June 11, 1923 Madison Co., IN., m. John W. JONES
In the 1870 census, E.G. is listed as a 33 year-old farmer, born in Indiana, with real estate valued at $3200 and a personal estate valued at $750. His wife, Catherine, was aged 27, born in Indiana, and cannot read. Children listed were a son, W.F., aged 4; son E.A., aged 3; and daughter, Martha, aged 1 year.
Edmund G. PIERCE b. April 30, 1837 Wayne Co., IN, d. January 8, 1875 Madison Co., IN., m(1) October 17, 1858 Preble Co., OH to Lydia DUELL, daughter of Joshua and Abigail (BORTON) DUELL; m(2) May 5, 1864 Madison Co., IN to Catherine GROENENDYKE, daughter of Elias and Nancy (JENKINS) GROENENDYKE. Lydia b. March 26, 1838 Pilesgrove, NJ., d. September 14, 1860; Catherine b. February 4, 1843 Madison Co., IN., d. December 10, 1913 Madison Co., IN.
Children of Edmund G. and Catherine (GROENENDYKE) PIERCE are as follows :
i. William Francis PIERCE b. July 10, 1865 Madison Co., IN., d. September 21, 1950 Madison Co., IN., m(1) Clara PENNISTEN; m(2) Vida MADDOX.
ii. Elias A. PIERCE b. February 14, 1867 Madison Co., IN., d. March 1963 Madison Co., IN., m(1) Flora CURTIS; m(2) Katie ________
iii. Martha PIERCE b. November 16, 1868 Madison Co., IN., d. February 29, 1932 Madison Co., IN., m. John JOHNSON
iv. Lyman PIERCE b. March 1871 Madison Co., IN., d. December 4, 1938 Madison Co., IN., m. Lavina SUNDERLAND.
v. Margaret PIERCE b. April 1873 Madison Co., IN., d. June 11, 1923 Madison Co., IN., m. John W. JONES
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Catherine Groenendyke (b. February 4, 1843)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 3rd-great grandmother, Catherine Groenendyke.
Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison Co., IN., the daughter of Elias and Nancy (Jenkins) Groenendyke. Catherine married May 5, 1864 in Madison Co., IN to Edmund G. Pierce, son of Francis S. and Rebecca (Page) Pierce. Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne Co., IN, and died January 8, 1875 in Madison Co., IN. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN.
Children of Edmund G. and Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce are as follows :
i. William Francis Pierce b. July 10, 1865 Madison Co., IN., d. September 21, 1950 Madison Co., IN., m. Clara Pennisten m(2) Vida Maddox
ii. Elias A. Pierce b. February 14, 1867 Madison Co., IN, d. March 1963, m. Flora J. Curtis
iii. Martha Pierce b. November 16, 1868 Madison Co., IN., d. February 29, 1932 Madison Co., IN., m. John M. Johnson
iv. Lyman Pierce b. March 1871 Madison Co., IN., d. December 4, 1938 Madison Co., IN., m. Lavina Sunderland
v. Margaret Pierce b. April 1873 Madison Co., IN., d. June 11, 1923 Madison Co., IN., m. John W. Jones
I descend from Edmund and Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce through their son, William, as follows :
Catherine Groenendyke and Edmund G. Pierce
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison Co., IN., the daughter of Elias and Nancy (Jenkins) Groenendyke. Catherine married May 5, 1864 in Madison Co., IN to Edmund G. Pierce, son of Francis S. and Rebecca (Page) Pierce. Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne Co., IN, and died January 8, 1875 in Madison Co., IN. Catherine died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN.
Children of Edmund G. and Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce are as follows :
i. William Francis Pierce b. July 10, 1865 Madison Co., IN., d. September 21, 1950 Madison Co., IN., m. Clara Pennisten m(2) Vida Maddox
ii. Elias A. Pierce b. February 14, 1867 Madison Co., IN, d. March 1963, m. Flora J. Curtis
iii. Martha Pierce b. November 16, 1868 Madison Co., IN., d. February 29, 1932 Madison Co., IN., m. John M. Johnson
iv. Lyman Pierce b. March 1871 Madison Co., IN., d. December 4, 1938 Madison Co., IN., m. Lavina Sunderland
v. Margaret Pierce b. April 1873 Madison Co., IN., d. June 11, 1923 Madison Co., IN., m. John W. Jones
I descend from Edmund and Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce through their son, William, as follows :
Catherine Groenendyke and Edmund G. Pierce
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Monday, August 28, 2006
Today in my database : Joananh Antonides (b. August 28, 1778)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 5th-great grandmother, Joannah Antonides.
Joannah was born August 28, 1778 in New Jersey. She is believed to be the daughter of Pieter and Catherine (Vanderveer) Antonides. She married June 4, 1797 in New Jersey to James Groenendyke, son of Nicholas Groenendyke. James was born 1770 in Middlesex Co., NJ., and died September 1836 in Fayette Co., IN. Joannah died 1825 in Fayette Co., IN.
Known children of James and Joannah (Antonides) Groenendyke are as follows :
i. Nicholas Groenendyke b. 1798 Middlesex Co., NJ., d. bef. 1836 prob. Decatur Co., IN., m. Lydia ________
ii. Peter Groenendyke b. May 2, 1800 New Jersey, d. August 24, 1854 Montgomery Co., IN., m. Hannah Beard
iii. John Groenendyke b. October 18, 1802 New Jersey, d. January 19, 1886, m. Elizabeth Smelser.
iv. Catherine Groenendyke b. 1805 Marlboro, Monmouth Co., NJ., d. 1876, m. James Lindsey Montgomery
v. Thomas Hagerman Groenendyke b. January 18, 1808 New Jersey, d. September 24, 1875, m. Nancy Moffett
vi. James Groenendyke b. August 12, 1812 New Jersey, d. October 3, 1878 Delaware Co., IN., m. Charity Durman
vii. Michael Groenendyke b. May 25, 1815 Dearborn Co., IN., d. February 5, 1899, m. Anna Hankins
viii. Elias Groenendyke b. May 20, 1818 Fayette Co., IN, d. May 23, 1906 Darke Co., OH, m. Nancy Jenkins m(2) Hester Teaford
I descend from James and Joannah (Antonides) Groenendyke through their son, Elias, as follows :
Joannah Antonides and James Groenendyke
Elias Groenendyke and Nancy Jenkins
Catherine Groenendyke and Edmund G. Pierce
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Joannah was born August 28, 1778 in New Jersey. She is believed to be the daughter of Pieter and Catherine (Vanderveer) Antonides. She married June 4, 1797 in New Jersey to James Groenendyke, son of Nicholas Groenendyke. James was born 1770 in Middlesex Co., NJ., and died September 1836 in Fayette Co., IN. Joannah died 1825 in Fayette Co., IN.
Known children of James and Joannah (Antonides) Groenendyke are as follows :
i. Nicholas Groenendyke b. 1798 Middlesex Co., NJ., d. bef. 1836 prob. Decatur Co., IN., m. Lydia ________
ii. Peter Groenendyke b. May 2, 1800 New Jersey, d. August 24, 1854 Montgomery Co., IN., m. Hannah Beard
iii. John Groenendyke b. October 18, 1802 New Jersey, d. January 19, 1886, m. Elizabeth Smelser.
iv. Catherine Groenendyke b. 1805 Marlboro, Monmouth Co., NJ., d. 1876, m. James Lindsey Montgomery
v. Thomas Hagerman Groenendyke b. January 18, 1808 New Jersey, d. September 24, 1875, m. Nancy Moffett
vi. James Groenendyke b. August 12, 1812 New Jersey, d. October 3, 1878 Delaware Co., IN., m. Charity Durman
vii. Michael Groenendyke b. May 25, 1815 Dearborn Co., IN., d. February 5, 1899, m. Anna Hankins
viii. Elias Groenendyke b. May 20, 1818 Fayette Co., IN, d. May 23, 1906 Darke Co., OH, m. Nancy Jenkins m(2) Hester Teaford
I descend from James and Joannah (Antonides) Groenendyke through their son, Elias, as follows :
Joannah Antonides and James Groenendyke
Elias Groenendyke and Nancy Jenkins
Catherine Groenendyke and Edmund G. Pierce
William Francis Pierce and Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce and Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Friday, August 11, 2006
Today in my database : Catherine Vanderveer (b. August 11, 1732)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 6th great-grandmother, Catherine Vanderveer.
Catherine was born August 11, 1732 , the daughter of Michael & Belitja (Snydam) Vanderveer. Catherine married Pieter Antonides on November 10, 1750. Pieter was born July 31, 1727 and died April 27, 1796 Flushing, NY. Catherine died May 10, 1796.
I descend from Pieter & Catherine's daugther Johanna as follows :
Johanna Antonides m. James Groenendyke
Elias Groenendyke m. Nancy Jenkins
Catherine Groenendyke m. Edmund G. Pierce
William Francis Pierce m. Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce m. Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Catherine was born August 11, 1732 , the daughter of Michael & Belitja (Snydam) Vanderveer. Catherine married Pieter Antonides on November 10, 1750. Pieter was born July 31, 1727 and died April 27, 1796 Flushing, NY. Catherine died May 10, 1796.
I descend from Pieter & Catherine's daugther Johanna as follows :
Johanna Antonides m. James Groenendyke
Elias Groenendyke m. Nancy Jenkins
Catherine Groenendyke m. Edmund G. Pierce
William Francis Pierce m. Clara Pennisten
Edna Muriel Pierce m. Virgil Lee Wright (my great-grandparents)
Friday, July 28, 2006
Happy Anniversary : Elias Groenendyke & Nancy Jenkins
Happy Anniversary to my maternal 4th great-grandparents, Elias Groenendyke & Nancy Jenkins, married July 28, 1839 in Fayette Co., IN.
Known children of Elias Groenendyke & Nancy Jenkins:
Amanda Groenendyke
Andrew Groenendyke
Catherine Groenendyke m. Edmund G. Pierce
Charity Groenendyke m. Thomas Stapleton
John Thomas Groenendyke
Amos Groenendyke
James Groenendyke
Thomas Groenendyke m. Emily Smith m(2) Hattie Ballard
Cora E. Groenendyke m. Garland Hancock m(2) Jasper Miller
Known children of Elias Groenendyke & Nancy Jenkins:
Amanda Groenendyke
Andrew Groenendyke
Catherine Groenendyke m. Edmund G. Pierce
Charity Groenendyke m. Thomas Stapleton
John Thomas Groenendyke
Amos Groenendyke
James Groenendyke
Thomas Groenendyke m. Emily Smith m(2) Hattie Ballard
Cora E. Groenendyke m. Garland Hancock m(2) Jasper Miller
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Today in my database : Edmund G. Pierce (b. April 30, 1837)
Today's featured relative in my database is my maternal 3rd great-grandfather, Edmund G. Pierce.
Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne Co., IN., and died January 8, 1875 in Madison Co., IN. He was the son of Francis S. & Rebecca (Page) Pierce.
Edmund married Lydia P. Duell, daughter of Joshua & Abigail (Borton) Duell, on October 17, 1858 in Preble Co., OH. Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, NJ, and died September 14, 1860. There were no known children from this marriage.
Edmund married secondly to Catherine Groenendyke, daughter of Elias & Nancy (Jenkins) Groenendyke, on May 5, 1864 in Madison Co., IN. Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison Co., IN, and died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN.
I descend from Edmund & Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce, through their son, William Francis Pierce.
Edmund was born April 30, 1837 in Wayne Co., IN., and died January 8, 1875 in Madison Co., IN. He was the son of Francis S. & Rebecca (Page) Pierce.
Edmund married Lydia P. Duell, daughter of Joshua & Abigail (Borton) Duell, on October 17, 1858 in Preble Co., OH. Lydia was born March 26, 1838 in Pilesgrove, NJ, and died September 14, 1860. There were no known children from this marriage.
Edmund married secondly to Catherine Groenendyke, daughter of Elias & Nancy (Jenkins) Groenendyke, on May 5, 1864 in Madison Co., IN. Catherine was born February 4, 1843 in Madison Co., IN, and died December 10, 1913 in Lafayette Twp., Madison Co., IN.
I descend from Edmund & Catherine (Groenendyke) Pierce, through their son, William Francis Pierce.
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