tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21610230751673383592024-03-12T20:02:41.113-04:00Eckstel: An Ancestral Blog<i>"From Wurttemberg, to Blackburn, Wexford, the States and anywhere else my family history takes me."</i><br><br> This is a genealogical blog about my family. Most of the family is from Germany or Ireland. Almost all grew up in the Philadelphia area. Research has brought me to the 18th century on some branches of my family.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-28044066199649156752012-04-24T23:38:00.000-04:002012-04-24T23:38:05.609-04:00Surnames From our Family Tree<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These are the surnames I am researching in my family tree. Along with a quick blurb. If you have any relation, please contact me!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Eckert </u></b>- <i>Newark, Essex, New Jersey</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Valentine Eckert, born in Pennsylvania abt 1817, died in Newark, NJ on 27 Jul 1882. He was a Union Soldier in the American Civil War</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>DeCamp </u></b>-<i> New Jersey</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Laurens DeCamp, a hugenot that arrived in 1664 to New Netherland.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Devine </u></b>- <i>Ireland to New Jersey</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">John Joseph Devine, son of Peter Davin was a Justice of Peace in Ocean City, New Jersey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Hacking </u></b>- <i>Lancashire, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Hackings were masons, from Blackburn. Leonard Arthur Hacking was the first to come to America.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Slater </u></b>- <i>Blackburn, Lancashire, England</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Binns </u></b>- <i>New York to Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">William Binns was born about 1833 in New York. Many of the Binns in my line were Master Painters from Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><u>Holt </u></b>- <i>Montgomery County, Pennsylvania </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Elwood Holt married into the local famous family of the Kenderdines. His son, Sanford, ran his own hotel. They were in and around Horsham, Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Nestel </b></u>- <i>Betzingen, Wurttemburg, Germany to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Martin Nestel (1841-1899) came to America in 1862, and became a baker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Hart </b></u>- <i>Ireland to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Patrick Hart came to America in 1849, and lived most of his place at Ledger Place in Philadelphia,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Flynn </b></u>- <i>Ireland to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Michael Flynn was born on 23 Dec 1862, and immigrated from Ireland between 1881-1885.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Greider </b></u>- <i>Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dating back to the famous Martin Greider of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Forester </b></u>- <i>Ireland</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><u><b>Jordan </b></u>- <i>Wexford, Ireland to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no more reasons to keep putting off those Pennsylvania ancestors! They, too, have a story that needs to be unearthed and told. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In December of 2011, Governor Corbett of Pennsylvania, signed in to law Senate Bill 361. This allows for public access to birth and death records; 105 years after a birth and/or 50 years after a death. The Pennsylvania State Archives will maintain birth records of 1906 and death records from 1906-1961. One researcher would have to go to the county level for records before 1906.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beginning Wednesday, February 15, 2012 the state archives plans to have these records (1906 Birth and 1906-1961 deaths) indexed on their website (<a href="http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/genealogy/3183/vital_statistics/387291" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Collection</a>). This is merely just an index, however can broaden our research to levels once unforeseen! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The costs for these records and searches are noted in the quote taken from the website:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Copies of these birth and death certificates may be requested by mail using the <a href="http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_77444_25697_3144_382942_43/http;/pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/cop_environment/phmc/communities/extranet/archivalprograms/relayarchivespage/genealogy/genealoghomeucontent/mailreform.pdf">Mail Reference Order Form</a>. If the name of the person and the date of birth or death are known, the fee is $15.00 per name for requests from Pennsylvania residents, $25.00 per name for requests from outside Pennsylvania. The birth or death certificate number also will be useful in research. The research charge is $50.00 per name per hour if only the name is provided."</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Genealogical-Society-of-Pennsylvania/63016439650">The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania</a> is thinking these indices will be available at some point today, or tomorrow!<br /><br />Also in December of 2011 and January of 2012, <a href="http://www.familysearch.org/">FamilySearch</a> made available the following records:<i><br /></i></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1589502">Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1885-1950</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1913395">Pennsylvania, Eastern District Petitions for Naturalization, 1795-1931</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1810412">Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh City Deaths, 1870-1905</a></span></li>
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I have been dissecting this page over the past couple days, trying to figure out what everything means.<br />
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<li>First we find the obvious, the name and address of my great-grandfather, John Nestel. I wasn't positive if this was his home address, or the church address, of another random address. However, the 1920 U.S. Federal Census provided me proof that this was indeed his home address, 2103 S. 66th St, West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.</li>
<li>The prayer book was blessed by Father Eckert, a priest of the Dominican Order. What was Father Eckert's first name? What church did he belong to?</li>
<li>We know it was blessed in November of 1922, and it appears that it was on a Saturday. But why was the actual date left out?! Based on a calendar of 1922, it could have been the 4th, 11th, 18th or 25th.</li>
<li>The top right corner is written, Woodland 0728 W. That I am clueless to. Woodland was a street name, and a trolley station. Everything else was written in what appears to be pen, while this writing in the top corner appears to be in pencil. Were these written on a different date? Was this the trolley station he had to meet someone? Was it the street his church was on? The 0728 W I can't even begin to figure out. This is why I enjoy blogging, hopefully I can get some answers from you!</li>
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So where does the irony appear in this prayer book? Well, my last name is Eckert, and my mothers maiden name is Nestel. This was happening in 1922.. An Eckert and a Nestel wouldn't meet again for over 50 years. Is this Father Eckert a distant cousin of mine? Ironic.. I know!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-78590471096100762122012-01-10T21:08:00.000-05:002012-01-10T21:08:12.020-05:00Wednesday's Child - Katie and Mary Greider<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-77749549120369388382012-01-09T22:16:00.000-05:002012-01-09T22:19:18.511-05:00Tuesday's Tip - City Directory Trick<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorite resources are City Directories. Through City Directories, you will find out important information such as physical address, occupation, who was living with them, etc. My favorite website for searching City Directories is Fold3.com. Because most, if not all, of my ancestors came from/through Philadelphia and/or Newark, NJ, this makes Fold3.com a great website for City Directories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most websites that house City Directories have a search function. The first step is to pick the State, City, and Year directory you want. In the following snapshot, I picked Newark, New Jersey for 1889. I will be looking to see who was living with my Gr Gr Gr Grandfather, Edward V. Eckert.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After searching for Eckert, it will find hits for that name found on any page in the Directory. In the following snapshot, you'll see that I found my ancestor Edward V. Eckert, living at 20 W Kinney, as a jeweler.</span><br />
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<li>Technology you already use: bold face type </li>
<li>Technology you would like to use or learn more about: italicize (color optional) </li>
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<li><b>I have a tablet computer such as an iPad that I use for genealogy</b> [I have an iPad, but most of my genealogy research is on my Acer Laptop. I really only use my iPad for the Ancestry.com app to show off my tree(s). I do read Genealogy blogs on my iPad.] </li>
<li><b>I have downloaded one or more apps to a Smart Phone or similar device.</b> [The only apps I really use for Genealogy are Ancestry.com and the Blogger app. I am looking into the MyHeritage app, but have yet to download it. I use the obvious Facebook and Twitter apps, to follow other genealogist buffs. I do not consider myself a Genealogist, just a family history buff!] </li>
<li><i>I belong to a genealogy society that uses social media.</i> [I am still a rookie at this, so have yet to join any society. So far my trips include visits to the Philadelphia and New Jersey State Archives, along with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. I would like to get involved in a local genealogical society, "to get my feet wet"]. </li>
<li><i>I use GEDCOM files and understand the various compatibility issues involved. </i>[I use GEDCOM files, however haven't ran into many issues. This is probably because it is only using it for Ancestry, which in that case it is a .ftm not .ged. I understand GEDCOM files, but again, not their issues yet.] </li>
<li><b>I have added metadata to some of my files and digital photos.</b> [I always use metadata on my digital photos. Mainly to remember who is in there, where it was taken, and hopefully when it was taken.] </li>
<li>I have utilized an API from a genealogy-related application or website. [If I think about this long enough, I will probably understand what it's asking me!!] </li>
<li><i>I have taken a DNA test related to my genealogy research. </i>[I would love to do this, but haven't found the time to really research it.] </li>
<li><i>I have used the FamilySearch Research Wiki.</i> [I have not used this yet, but use FamilySearch.org regularly. Thanks for the tip!] </li>
<li><b>I have a Facebook account and use it regularly for genealogy.</b>[I use Facebook for much more than genealogy, but have used it for so. I post my blogs on there, I search for family members and groups with my surnames. I also follow other genealogists facebook pages. I can be found at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/aeroeck">http://www.facebook.com/aeroeck</a>.] </li>
<li><i>I use tech tools to help me cite my sources in genealogy research.</i> [This has been one of my biggest flaws in genealogy. I know where my research came from, I know each of my facts are multi-sourced. I make photocopies, print webpages, and store my own sources in my filing cabinet. I need to get better at sourcing on the web, sor the general public to see where it came from. Thanks for the tip on Zotero, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tmacentee">Thomas MacEntee</a>!] </li>
<li>I have developed a genealogy-related app for a Smart Phone or similar device. [I think it would be "fun" to do so, but it would turn out awful, and not worthwhile for the general public. I think we have enough apps out there to help us in all our research for now.]. </li>
<li><b>I use a genealogy database program (Family Tree Maker, Legacy Family Tree, RootsMagic etc.)</b> [I currently use Family Tree maker 2012. I like it a lot, but my Ancestry.com trees is mainly where I do my research, especially with the new linking system on FTM.] </li>
<li><i>I use cloud computer resources to store my genealogy data.</i>[I have an account on DropBox, but have yet to use it and really understand it.] </li>
<li><i>I have made one or more contributions to the FamilySearch Research Wiki.</i> [Sounds like something I would enjoy to do.] </li>
<li><b>I have attended a genealogy webinar. </b>[I follow the Geneabloggers Blog talk Radio often, I watch the small webinars from Ancestry.com, and I try to watch as many YouTube videos from the pros as possible.] </li>
<li>I have organized and administered a DNA testing group related to my genealogy. [Sure, why not, sounds interesting enough.] </li>
<li><b>I use apps involving GPS and Geo-caching for my genealogy research.</b> [I use BillionGraves when I am out and about at the cemeteries. I also use the Facebook Check-In feature when I am at places of interest regarding Genealogy.] </li>
<li>I have a Google+ account and use it regularly for genealogy.[I am a HUGE Google fan, but I think Google dropped the ball on this. Google+ had so much potential, but it just can't compete with Facebook. I think it has the tools to compete, but they haven't made it interesting enough to the non-tech/geeky crowd to join in on the fun. I check my account periodically, at best.] </li>
<li><i>I have created and published a family history e-book.</i> [Can't wait to get on this. What has held me back the most is my everchanging research! I am constantly updating, and researching that when I bring one to print, a second edition will be needed that much quicker. I know I should just get started on one, and update on a yearly or bi-yearly basis]. </li>
<li>I have create a wiki related to my genealogy research. [I have not, and may look into it in the future, but it is not a priority just yet.] </li>
<li>I have conducted a genealogy webinar as a presenter. [I'm not the best in getting my points across, unless it's in writing. Writing things down I can go back and change things, re-read, re-write, etc. Actually conducting, I wouldn't do so well.] </li>
<li><b>I read genealogy-related blogs to help improve my own research. </b>[I'm always following Genealogy Blogs. Some of my favorites come from <a href="http://www.geneabloggers.com/">Geneabloggers</a>, <a href="http://www.4yourfamilystory.com/">4YourFamilyStory</a>, <a href="http://www.footnotemaven.com/">footnoteMaven</a>, <a href="http://blog.eogn.com/">Dick Eastman's</a>, among others] </li>
<li><b>I have one or more genealogy-related blogs to help improve my own research.</b> [Sure do, and you can find it <a href="http://eckstel.blogspot.com/">here</a>.] </li>
<li><b>I have a Twitter account and use it regularly for genealogy. </b>[I use it more for following other genealogy buffs, and I can be found at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/aeroeck">http://www.twitter.com/aeroeck</a>.] </li>
<li><b>I have one or more genealogy-related websites which I run and administer. </b>[If you count my blog, yes. But I would love to get involved in a local society's.] </li>
<li>I have created a screencast or video related to genealogy and posted it at a video sharing site (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.). [Haven't gotten that techy....yet!] </li>
<li><b>I use one or more digital tools to capture and record my family history.</b> [I use picasa photo editor, and my scanner, and they seem to work pretty well! I am getting a hand held scanner, and plan to use that for ease.</li>
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Elsie May Decamp was born on 17 May 1883, in Newark, Essex Co, New Jersey, USA. She was born the youngest child to a storage warehouser, Job Decamp and an English immigrant, Ammie Miles. </div>
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The Decamps have long been known in the Newark area of New Jersey. Dating back to Elsie's GrGrGr Grandfather, Lambert Decamp, a Revolutionary War vet. </div>
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The progenitor of the Decamp family was Laurens Jansen DeCamp, a French immigrant, who arrived in New Amsterdam (current day New York City) in about 1664. He served as the first pastor of the Staten Island Dutch Church. </div>
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Elsie's Great Grandfather, Job DeCamp, married his second cousin, Rachel DeCamp.</div>
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In the 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Elsie was living with her father, Job, and stepmothther, Kate Lambert Tay. They resided at 953 Broad St, Newark, Essex, NJ, USA. Also living there at the time, was her sister Edith and two brothers Frederick and Robert.</div>
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On 12 August 1903, she married Walter Lewis Eckert, son of Edward V Eckert and Harriet E Adams. Walter was the Chief Financial Officer at Thomas A. Edison, Inc. After a falling out with Mr. Edison himself, Walter also worked as General Auditor for Pathe Frere, and Comptroller for S.S. White Dental. </div>
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In the 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Elsie May was living at 228 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ with her husband and two children. They were living at the same address as William Norman and his wife, Gertrude.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Hohman Nestel married Mary Teresa Hart on 30 Dec 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.<br />The bright light was the flash from my camera, as I was taking a photo of a photo! It was very delicate and was in my grandparents house, and didn't want to be -that- person to destroy an old photo!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">John Martin Nestel married Agnes Flynn about 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.<br />The above photo is of the wedding party. Second one in from left is John M Nestel. Third man in is my GrGr Grandfather, Michael Flynn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sanford Edwin Holt married Anna Louisa Kerns on 14 Oct 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA. <br />They are my GrGrGr Grandparents.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The marriage return for my GrGr Grandparents, William Edward Greider, Sr. and Elizabeth Forester.<br />They never lived in New Jersey, however Camden is just over the river from Philadelphia, their normal residence.<br />I always wonder what had them marry in New Jersey. <br /> The date on the return is 24 Sep 1889</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my wedding day. We tried to imitate the non-smiling, male sitting, woman standing. I added a sepia tone.<br />21 May 2011, Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-79185357601544282072011-09-05T21:15:00.000-04:002011-09-05T21:53:21.207-04:00Lot Deed From Bartholomew Schmid to Martin NestelSo I've had this deed that I got from the New Jersey State Archives for some time now. Whenever I would sit down to transcribe it, I would give up or put it off even longer. With a nice, relaxing day off work for Labor Day, I figured now is the time to really put forth the effort. Below is the full deed for a lot sale from Bartholomew Schmid to Martin Nestel, my GrGrGr Grandfather.<br />
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"Bartholomew Schmid to Martin Nestel }<br />
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This indenture, made the first day of July in the year of
our lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy four (1874) between Bartholomew
Schmid of the town of Riverside in the county of Burlington, state of New
Jersey , (Harness Maker) and Anna his wife of the first part and, and Martin
Nestel (Baker) of the same place of the second part witnesseth, that the said
party of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of <b>one thousand
dollars</b>, lawful money of the United States of America, will and truly paid by
the said party of the second part to the said party of the first part at and
before the ensealing and delivery of these presents,<br />
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the receipt whereof is
truly acknowledged, hath granted,
bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released, conveyed and confirmed and by
these presents doth grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, convey and confirm
unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns all that certain
lot or piece of Ground with the Brick House and frame shop thereon erected,
situate in the township of Cinnaminson, County of Burlington and State of New
Jersey, marked on the “Plan” of the town of Progress, now Riverside, with the
number two hundred and thirty six (236) as by reference to the aforesaid “Plan”
recorded at Mount Holly, Burlington County in the State of New Jersey in Book
E.5. of Deeds page 33.sc will now fully appear, also all that their lot or
certain piece of ground situate in the said town of Progress (now Riverside)
Burlington County and State of New Jersey, and worked upon the aforesaid “Plan”
of the Town of Progress with the number two hundred and thirty seven (237)<br />
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Being the same two lots of ground and premises which Mary C. Scull of the City
of Philadelphia (single woman) by Indenture dated the twenty fourth day of June in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy three (1873) and
recorded in the Books U.S. of deeds page 435 sc in the Clerks Office of
Burlington County at Mount Holly granted and conveyed unto the said Bartholomew
Schmid in fee, as by reference [units]
will now fully appear,<br />
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Together with all and singular, the building,
improvements, woods, ways, rights, liberties, privileges, hereditaments, and
appurtenances, to the same, belonging, or in any wise appertaining to the reveision
and reveisions, remainder and remainders, rents issues and profits thereof, and
of every part, and parcel thereof; and also, all the estate, right, title,
interest property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever both in Law and
Equity, of the said party of the first part of, in, and to the said premises,
with the appurtenances to have and to hold the said premises with all and
singular the appurtenances unto the said party of the second part his heirs and
assigns to the only proper use, benefit and belief of the said party of the
second part his heirs and assigns forever,<br />
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and the said Bartholomew Schmid and
Anna, his wife their heirs, executors and administrators, do by these presents
covenant, grant, and agree to and with the said party of the second part his
heirs and assigns that they, the said Bartholomew Schmid, and Anna his wife,
their heirs, all and singular the hereditaments and premises herein above
described and granted, or mentioned and intended to be so with the
appurtenances, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns,
against them the said Bartholomew Schmid and Anna, his wife, their heirs and against
all and every other person and persons, whomsoever lawfully claiming or to
claim the same or any part thereof by, from, or under them or any of them shall
and will warrant, and for ever defend in witness whereof the said party of the
first part to these presents havehereunto set their hands and seals dated the
day and year just above within, </div>
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Signed, sealed and delivered </div>
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In the
presence of } Bartholomew Schmid (L.S.)</div>
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Peter
Powell } Anna Schmid (L.S)</div>
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State of New Jersey, Burlington County=ss=be it remembered
that on this first day of July in the year of our lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy four, before me and commissioner of deed of said state of
Ne wJersey, personably appeared, Bartholomew Schmid and Anna his wife, who I am
satisfied are the grantors mentioned in the above deed or conveyance, and I
having just made known to them the contents thereof, they acknowledged that
they signed, sealed, and delivered the same as their voluntary act and deed and
the said Anna Schmid being of full age, on a private examination apart from her
said husband before me acknowledged that she signed, sealed and delivered the
same as her voluntary act and deed, freely, without any fear, threats or
confession of her said husband, all of which is freely certified,</div>
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Peter
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Recorded July 2, 1874</div>
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R.B.
Taylor, Clerk"<br />
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Enfeoffed - <span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To invest with a feudal estate or fee</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hereditaments
- Property that can be inherited.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- <i>Law</i></span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A right, privilege, or property that is
considered incident to the principal property for purposes such as passage of
title, conveyance, or inheritance.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-57153543137719245662011-07-24T00:09:00.000-04:002011-07-24T00:09:03.756-04:00Johannes Heinrich Hohman (1806-1878)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIEcgUB2cGAZUjUOQosK3JmIaYnb6Alo4sSR39jBtc0KGoPQ9XmqtY1KyOVxtH7H27P6MVVgzlcJWr52CO7EjM1gfKLUpXeygPdOnEXfPsr0glEKarCNweq6O3xeqJyKlNmsEVlcrKw/s1600/jhhohmansig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="71" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIEcgUB2cGAZUjUOQosK3JmIaYnb6Alo4sSR39jBtc0KGoPQ9XmqtY1KyOVxtH7H27P6MVVgzlcJWr52CO7EjM1gfKLUpXeygPdOnEXfPsr0glEKarCNweq6O3xeqJyKlNmsEVlcrKw/s320/jhhohmansig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Johannes Hohman was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany about 1806. Johannes came to America in about 1850, possibly preceded by his son, Henry. Mr. Hohman became known as John Hohman in America. Prior to his arrival, he married Gertraude Catherine Pepler (or Fritz). He continued his shoemaking trade, settling in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He lived in the North Side of Pittsburgh for some years, before moving to Ohio Township, Pennsylvania, where he purchased a farm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">John Hohman made his declaration of intent to become an American citizen on 10 Jan 1854. He became fully naturalized 16 Aug 1856. On his naturalization papers, his good friend (and eventual neighbor) John George Schoop bore witness to Mr. Hohman's renouncing of allegiance to the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg528pYTF5PqeNBvRqbPc_snQOkcCO_a5r2zTpdE6-wHdQyImesq2ZTRtJh_FkxPKIRtEqyRtLyy9glxXbURn5JwtYdLJox_xmt1m4tYw1ERLM6JwPwdFpAniKMRS44NGgJ8GmLr9kYfQ/s1600/JHHohmanNtrlztn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg528pYTF5PqeNBvRqbPc_snQOkcCO_a5r2zTpdE6-wHdQyImesq2ZTRtJh_FkxPKIRtEqyRtLyy9glxXbURn5JwtYdLJox_xmt1m4tYw1ERLM6JwPwdFpAniKMRS44NGgJ8GmLr9kYfQ/s320/JHHohmanNtrlztn.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The surname Hohman was used as a middle name to his grandchild, John Hohman Nestel, my Great Great Grandfather. As of the 1870 Census, John and his wife could not read nor write in English.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Prior to his death, John's will was written on 16 Jun 1875 as follows:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">]It is signed John Hohmann. In it, his son Adam is named executor. After debts were paid, he made the following bequests: to son John - all property not otherwise disposed of; to son Henry and daughter Anna Catherine, wife of Martin Nestle of Philadelphia, such portion of the mortgage which he held against his son Adam as may then remain unpaid to be divided among them share and share alike said portion or balance; since he had sold him the farm at a generous price, Adam was to receive $5.00 and the feather bed; his son John was to receive ever;ything not otherwise assigned. The family belonged to the German Lutheran Church. Gertrude is buried at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Church, Perry Highway, Pgh. They had 4 grown children."</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">John and Catherine had the following children:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i>George Heinrich (Henry) Hohman (11 Sep 1827 - 30 Jan 1907)</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i>Adam Hohman (Feb 1829 - 26 Sep 1907)</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i>Anna Catherine Hohman (1840 - 31 Mar 1899)</i></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><i>John Frederick Hohman (1843 - 1910)</i></span></li>
</ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-72779476206149876222011-07-09T13:24:00.000-04:002011-07-09T13:24:29.876-04:00Martin Greider (1718 - 1785)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>The Greider surname is of German descent, and has been translated into several variations, i.e. Crider, Croyder, Cryder, Grider, Greiter, Kreiter, Kryder, Krider. The Greider's of my family are known to be of Pennsylvania Dutch, which simply means people of German descent, living in Pennsylvania.<div><br />
<div>Martin Greider was born in, or near Ittlingen, Germany about 1718. Martin was the son of Michael Shenk Greiter/Kreiter and Barbara Graff/Groff. Martin married Elizabeth Myers. Martin was known for purchasing and selling land throughout Lancaster County, PA. Martin was known to purchase the following land amounts:</div><div><ul><li>17 Nov 1740: 300 acres from the heirs of Isaac Norris. Primarily situated in Rapho Twp.</li>
<li>25 Apr 1761: 150 acres from John Reiff.</li>
<li>12 Jun 1766: 135 acres from his nephew, Michael Cryder.</li>
<li>11 Dec 1769: 226 acres from Michael Myer.</li>
<li>22 Mar 1784: 260 acres, known as the Musselman-Tate tract.</li>
</ul><div>The Musselman-Tate tract is one of his most important purchases, as it kept his entire family close by, in Hempfield Twp, Lancaster Co, PA. </div></div><div><br />
</div><div>Upon Martin's death, his final inventory was noted and accounted for.his religious library of books:</div><div><i><br />
</i></div><div><i>"The number of religious books and their titles strongly suggest that he was a minister or church leader, or even that church services were held in his home. It doesn't seem likely that any person but an ordained man would have such a library." </i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>- Noah G. Good, of the Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"...based on the books in the inventory, Martin was most likely a minister, probably at the Landisville Mennonite Church. The "Guilt Apple" is a Swiss-Mennonite devotional book, Golden Apples in Silver Bowls..."</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>- R. Martin Keen</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>"...Already in the 18th century, Lancaster Mennonites were publishing books with the intention of remembering and passing on a certain faith."</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b>- Leonard Gross</b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">A sermon book called Decknatels Sermons was one of several works by Johannes Deknatel, a Dutch Mennonite preacher and auther of many widely used spiritual and devotional books. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table>There is reason to believe that Martin served as minister at the above Landisville Mennonite Meetinghouse. Martin died land-rich, and cash-poor, having deeds to 947 acres, but just ÂŁ 1.10.0 in cash. We know Martin was widely respected in the community, as his debts were only to others of very prominent status. Presumably he took out loans, to purchase his large amounts of land. Adam Reigart (1739-1813), was the owner of "The Grape" tavern, a popular gathering place of the wealthy. The tavern was the used as the local gathering of organizations formed to carry on the local war effort. Reigart was elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly in 1780. Adam was offered the rank of colonel to command the battalions and forces of Pennsylvania, during the Revolutionary War, but he declined, stating he did not have enough war experience.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Another well to do gentleman that Martin owed to was John Hopson, a local shopkeeper. Although a shopkeeper, his main occupation was to loan out money, and collect, almost an early form of banking, mortgages, etc.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Martin Greider was well-known and evidently well-respected in the rural community in which he lived as well as among the business and trading population in the borough of Lancaster. He was likely a religious leader and tow of his sons, Martin and John, played significant roles in the development of the Chestnut Hill Mennonite community. Martin also left a sound financial legacy to his family that would lead to further expansion of the family into the Rapho and Hempfield Township areas.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Martin Greider and Elizabeth Myers had the following children:</div><div><ul><li><i>Elizabeth Greider (b. abt 1750, married Henry Hershey)</i></li>
<li><i>Veronica Greider (b. abt 1752, d. abt 1821; married Abraham Hershey)</i></li>
<li><i>Michael Greider (b. abt 1755)</i></li>
<li><i>Barbara Greider (b. abt 1758, d. abt 1795; married Samuel Nissley, a Mennonite Bishop)</i></li>
<li><i>Anna Greider (b. 29 Sep 1758, d. 10 Oct 1813; married Martin Peifer)</i></li>
<li><i>Martin Greider (b. abt 1760)</i></li>
<li><i>John Greider (b. 17 Feb 1764)</i></li>
<li><i>Jacob Greider (b. abt 1766)</i></li>
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Bertram Levering Binns was born on 12 Dec 1884, in Germantown Township, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA to the parents Emma Jane (Burnheater) and Horace Binns. The middle name Levering was always a family question mark. Mainly because of all the Levering things in and around Germantown. Was he named after the famous Levering family? Is there a deeper connection of the Binns being related to the Levering family? Unfortunately, no. My conclusion is that his father, Horace, must have had a deeper connection with his sister, Susan Binns (1860-1937) who married Edwin A Levering (1842-1918). I don't have an exact answer, but it is the only place I have seen the name Levering in the family tree.<br />
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Bertram learned hard work at a young age. In the 1900 Census, Bertram is shown as a 15 yr old "Office Boy". An office boy was usually a young boy or junior clerk that was hired to do odd jobs, such as running errands or making copies. He was not attending school at that time. I can not say he never attended school, but he surely wasn't in 1900. In the 1910 US Federal Census, Bertram is shown as a "house and decorating" painter, working for his father, Horace Binns. In 1914, Bertram married Florence Marie Holt, daughter of Sanford Edwin Holt and Anna Louise Kerns.<br />
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While registering for the World War I draft in 1918, Bertram was 33 years old, and still had his own painting business. He was never chosen to fight the war. He also registered for World War II, and again, was not drafted.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bertram was a founder of the Germantown Lions club, and a Mason. A mason (freemason) is a member of a fraternity, or brotherhood so to speak. They are to believe in a supreme being, and not to discuss politics of religion in the lodge. Some people take this in a way that the "supreme being" is not God, but something entirely different. The "Supreme Being" that masons believe in is up to the individual person. The Mason logo is on his tombstone. He died in September of 1959, and was buried on 23 Sep 1959 at Greenwood Cemetery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Children of Bertram Levering Binns and Florence Marie Holt:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><i>Anita Louise Binns (1918 - 1958)</i></li>
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Valentine Eckert was born in Pennsylvania, USA in about 1817. His mother was most likely Louisa V. Eckert, and his father unknown. Valentine was married to Marry Ann Lloyd on 09 Nov 1845, in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA. He and his new wife moved into Philadelphia, but quickly moved back to Newark, New Jersey. Valentine was in the jewelery business, making an selling jewelery. Early on, he had his own business, "Eckert and Meeker", however that went under and Valentine worked in the same industry for others.<br />
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On 19 Jun 1862, Valentine Eckert enrolled, and mustered into the Union Army, 9th Regiment Infantry, Company B, at Camp Olden, Trenton, NJ. This group was also known as the "Jersey Muskrats". <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">The regiment got its nickname, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><i>Jersey Muskrats</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">, during the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;">Battle of Roanoke Island</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"> when they successfully <i>"sloshed through shoe sucking mud into waist deep water in 'division' formation"</i>, giving the regiment a two company front against the enemy.</span> </span>From 12 Dec 1862 - 17 Dec 1862, Valentine was involved in five separate battles in North Carolina. <br />
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On 20 Jan 1863, the 9th moved southward into South Carolina with General Foster's command. They made it as far as St. Helena's Island on 09 Feb 1863, where they remained in drill for two months. Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont had the task of trying to take back Charleston in Apr 1863. He strongly believed Charleston could not be taken with out significant land presence, but pushed forward with his ironclad fleet anyways. Valentine's infantry was in route to help with the land presence, but with the channels to the harbor being so obstructed, Du Pont's ships were caught in a major crossfire, and called for a retreat. The 9th headed back for North Carolina. In Aug 1863, the 9th was sent to Carolina City due to chills and fevers. They were here for about six weeks, while nearly 300 men were unfit for battle. At this point, Major-General Peck assumed command of the infantry from General Heckman.<br />
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With 2/3 of the men re-enlisting (Valentine signed up later than most, so he was already in for another year), the 9th became "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">9th New Jersey </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><i><b>Veteran</b></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><b><i> Volunteers</i></b>" in January 1864. </span>They moved onto Newport News, VA where Brigadier General Charles A. Heckman regained command, and was stationed with garrison duty. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> On the morning of June 16 the brigade moved out from its breastworks, charged and entered the Confederate fortifications, which it held during the day, the 9th participating in several skirmishes, and on retiring burned all the buildings which had been used by General Beauregard as headquarters and for other purposes. On 21 Jun 1864, the 9th crossed the Appomattox and took posession of the rifle-pits beyond the City Point and Petersburg Railroad, where on the day following it assisted in repelling a charge of the enemy. </span>During these battles, they were continually on the front line, with small spells to the second line. This was part of the famous battle of Drewry's Bluff.<br />
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It is believed in these battles Valentine may have been injured, or finally realized he could not keep up with his much younger comrades. On 24 Jun 1864, Valentine was transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps. This was typically done when age or injury held them from keeping up with the war. They would typically be put on guard duty, or something similar. Valentine mustered out exactly three years to his muster in date, 19 Jun 1865.<br />
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Valentine was met with a lot of sad news upon his return home. During his service, he had lost three children, Lilly, Frank and Alice. He had never met his daughter Alice, as she was born just after he left for war, and died before he returned. His wife, Mary Ann Lloyd passed away the following year, in 1866. Valentine was an active member of Newark's Lincoln Post of the Grand Army of the Republic.<br />
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</div> Valentine continued in jewelery business upon his return. Valentine lived with his son, Charles until his death. At some point he became involved in politics enough, where his obituary read "Valentine Eckert, a prominent Democratic politician, died suddenly in Newark last evening." His death was on 27 Jul 1882 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA. He is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, in Newark. <br />
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<i>Children of Valentine Eckert and Mary Ann Lloyd:</i><br />
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<ul><li><i>Lilly Eckert (d. 1865)</i></li>
<li><i>Edward Valentine Eckert (1848-1933)</i></li>
<li><i>Charles L. Eckert (1850-?)</i></li>
<li><i>Frank Eckert (1854-1864)</i></li>
<li><i>Washington T. Eckert (1857-1860)</i></li>
<li><i>Nellie Eckert (1860-1918)</i></li>
<li><i>Alice Eckert (1862-1863)</i></li>
<li><i>Laura B Eckert (1866-1867)</i></li>
</ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01411435689764106225noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2161023075167338359.post-38132910953134015232011-03-20T22:34:00.001-04:002011-03-21T10:17:26.656-04:00Edward Valentine Eckert (1848 - 1933)Edward was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in April of 1848, a child to Valentine Eckert, a civil war vet, and Mary Ann Lloyd. After Edward's birth, the family quickly moved to Newark, NJ.<br />
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Edward grew up in the jewelery business, as his father and brother, Charles were in the business. Edward bounced around Newark and Irvington, NJ in the late 19th century. He lived with his father, and brother before marrying Harriet Elizabeth Adams, in 1874. <br />
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</tbody></table>Harriet is believed to have John Quincy Adams, President of the USA, in her family tree. Edward and Harriet had four children:<br />
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<li><i>Walter Lewis Eckert (1879-1951)</i></li>
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Leonard Arthur Hacking was born on 20 Jan 1875, in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Around the time of his birth, Blackburn was known as the "weaving capital of the world" due to its many cotton mills in existence. Leonard's parents were John Hacking, a bookeeper in the washing machine business and traveling salesmen for home furniture, and Miriam Blacklidge.<br />
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On 09 Feb 1893, Leonard arrived on the ship Catalonia in Boston, Massachusetts. His occupation listed on the passenger list, is that of a cabinet maker. He quickly arrived in Philadelphia, as he posted an advertisement in the Philadelphia Inquirer in 1895 looking for work:<br />
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On 10 Nov 1898, Leonard married Elizabeth Alica Slater, daughter of George Slater. In 1900, Leonard left Liverpool once again for America. He, his wife, and their first born child John Slater Hacking, arrived in Ellis Island on 18 Aug 1900, aboard the ship "Lucania".</div>
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In 1905, Leonard, his wife and three children are living at 712 North Uber St, Philadelphia, PA. He posted an advertisement looking to hire a carpenter, with minimum three years experience. </div>
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Unfortunately, Leonard fell on tough times. On 08 Jul 1913, Leonard was arrested for robbery of a house dwelling. He was pointed out as the suspect, and had the local police man on a foot chase for some time. Leonard was captured, when he tripped and fell. He was caught with $200 in jewels. He told the officer he stole to aid his family of five children.</div>
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Leonard tried the art of metalworking, but went back to carpentry work on his own account. His son John Slater worked with his father. He continued his own carpentry business, named The Ideal Co., until his death in March of 1943, at the age of 68.</div>
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<li><i>John Slater Hacking (29 Oct 1898)</i></li>
<li><i>Lillian Hacking (01 Oct 1901)</i></li>
<li><i>Ida Louise Hacking (abt 1905)</i></li>
<li><i>Leonard Arthur Hacking (29 Aug 1908)</i></li>
<li><i>George E. Hacking (04 Oct 1910)</i></li>
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</div><div>On 28 Sep 1848, Peter purchased, from John M. Bear, land on the north side of the Lancaster-Harrisburg Pike, nearby Jacob Minnich's hotel. In the 1850 census, Peter Krider [sic] had real estate on this land valued at $600. It is apparent that Peter was employed by his neighbor, Simon Minnich, at his hotel. On H.F. Bridgens' 1853 map of East Hempfield, P. Kreider is shown as owning that land.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Peter sold this land in 1855 to John Landis. He must have moved to the city of Lancaster, where in the 1860 Census, Peter was shown as a hotel proprietor. Peter, along with Henry Bard, split the purchase of the Keystone Hotel on 01 Sep 1866, from Hugh M. North. The hotel was a three-story brick building, on the west side of North Queen St, between Chestnut and Walnut Sts.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Peter G. and Henry Bard sold this property on 01 Apr 1871 to George Hurting, for $15,000. The property was bought for $3,200 less than their selling price 5 years prior. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Peter's father passed away 31 Aug 1871, and had bequeathed his residence in East Hempfield Twp, which was 38 acres, 119 perches, 2 story brick home, and barn. Peter sold this property to his brother, Joseph on 18 Jan 1873.</div><div><br />
</div><div>Peter purchased a 2 story brick home, on the east side of N. Prince St, for $6,500 from Jacob and Maria Shirk. This purchase was made on 26 Sep 1873. Peter must have been aware that his alcohol abuse was taking a toll on his body, and that his death was around the corner. As two months prior to his death, Peter sold his residence to his son Frank, whom transferred the property to his mother, Elizabeth.</div><div><br />
</div><div>The following news item appeared while Peter was living at this residence:</div><blockquote><i>Found Dead - On Wednesday evenening, at 7 O'Clock, Christian Eshleman, the sexton at Grace Lutheran church, was found dead in the stable of Peter Grider [sic] by a young man named George F. Anderson. It appears that he lived with Mr. Greider, and on Wednesday evening, about supper time he became very sick and vomited very much. A son of Mr. Greider's carried the sick man to the stable, and laid him upon a bed, which he usually occupies at night. In a short while afterward he was discovered lying stiff and cold, by Mr. Anderson, who immediately ran for Dr. Downey, who resides close by. When the physician arrived, the man was a corpse. Corner Bair was notified of the occurrence and summoned a jury, who, duly investigating the case, returned a verdict of "death by apoplexy".</i></blockquote> Without a written will, Peter passed away from intemperance (alcoholism), on 06 Feb 1874. He is buried right along New Holland Ave, in the Lancaster Cemetery. <br />
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<li><i>William Edward Greider (b. abt 1859)</i></li>
<li><i>Catherine (Katie) Greider (b. 1863 - d. 1871)</i></li>
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<li><i>John Hohman Nestel (b. 03 Aug 1871)</i></li>
<li><i>Charles Jacob Nestel (b. 15 Dec 1873)</i></li>
<li><i>Edward Peter Nestel (b. 26 Oct 1875)</i></li>
<li><i>Martin John Nestel (b.25 Nov 1878)</i></li>
<li><i>George Henry Nestel (b. 1880 - d.1888)</i></li>
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Martin Nestel died on 27 Jan 1899 from Croupous Pneumonia. He was buried at the German Lutheran Cemetery of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The remains at this cemetery have since been removed to Philadelphia Memorial Park.<br />
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