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Josephine B. Mifflin¹

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17 Jan 2023

Birth*	Josephine was born on 7 October 1858 in Pennsylvania, d/o Joseph Biddle Mifflin & Rachel Barnett. Her death certificate says 07 Oct 1857. Her headstone says same day in 1858.2,3
Marriage*	She married Dr. Walter Vandegrift Woods, son of Isaac Woods and Sarah Ruth Vandegrift, on 28 November 1878 in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, by Rev. S. G. Boardman. Bond date was 25 Nov.4,5
Census1880*	Josephine and Walter appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 26 yo physician Walter V & 22 yo wife Josephine Woods.6
Census1900	Josephine and Walter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Philadelphia Ward 24, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 45 yo physician W B & 41 yo wife Josephine B Wood. Josephine's mother and a nephew were listed as living with them as well as one servant.7
Estate-Will	Josephine was named executrix and an heir in the will of Dr. Walter Vandegrift Woods, her husband, dated 20 December 1907 at Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving all his personal estate absolutely, full interest in a farm purchased from Trustees of the Middletown Academy and half interest in a farm known as "The Plains" which Walter had inherited from his parents.8
Census1910	Josephine and Walter appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 12 May 1910, as 56 yo physician Walter V & 52 yo wife Josephine Woods. One niece was listed as living with them.9
Census1930*	Josephine appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 April 1930, as 71 yo widow Josephine Woods.10
Census1940	Josephine appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 3 April 1940, as 82 yo widow Josephine Woods. Her 62 yo housekeeper was living with her.11
Death*	Josephine died on 28 July 1947 in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 88, of fractured femur (at neck) and ongoing heart disease.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with her husband Walter.3

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Katharine C. "Kate" Eliason^1,2

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18 Jan 2023

Birth*	Katharine was born in 1868, d/o Andrew S. & Margaret R. Eliason.3,1,4
Marriage*	She married Isaac Janvier Woods, son of Isaac Woods and Sarah Ruth Vandegrift, on 27 December 1888 at First Presbyterian Church in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware. His obit says 28 December noting they had two children who died in infancy. Married 11 years with 2 born and 0 living in the 1900 census.3,2,4
Census1900*	Katharine and Isaac appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 36 yo farmer I Janvier & 32 yo wife Kate C Woods. Three farm hands were living with them.5
Census1910	Katharine and Isaac appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Rep. Dist. 13, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 46 yo farm agent Isaac J & 39 yo wife Kate C Woods. One hired man lived with them.6
Census1920	Katharine and Isaac appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Rep. Dist. 13, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 22 April 1920, as 56 yo farmer Isaac J & 51 yo wife Kate C Woods.7
Census1930	Katharine and Isaac appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 April 1930, as 65 yo farm agent I Janvier & 60 yo wife Kate C Woods.8
Death*	Katharine died in 1939.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Isaac Janvier Woods:

Alice Eliason Woods2 b. 16 Jun 1893, d. 11 Aug 1893 Ruth Vandegrift Woods2 b. 24 Dec 1894, d. 10 Jun 1899

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Wilhelmina Stewart¹

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28 Jan 2023

Marriage*

She married William J. Hurlock between 1814 and 1819. My preliminary research suggests their children were Julia Ann (1817-1881), Frances (1818- , m. Joseph West 1837 NCC), Jane C (1820- ), Mary Frances (c1822-1886), William Jacob II (1828-1889, m. Mary Ann Hawk 1849 in PA) and William Stewart Hurlock ( -1828).2,1

Children with William J. Hurlock:

Mary Frances Hurlock2 b. c 1822, d. 28 May 1886 William Stewart Hurlock1 b. c 1827, d. 30 Mar 1827

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William Stewart Hurlock¹

Father	William J. Hurlock1 b. 14 Aug 1784, d. 3 Oct 1872
Mother	Wilhelmina Stewart1

Last Edited

13 Mar 2024

Birth*	William, son of William J. Hurlock and Wilhelmina Stewart, was born circa 1827. King notes he died 'as a child'. The headstone appears to say 'in the 1st year of his age'.1
Death*	William died on 30 March 1827.1
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Lt. George Wilson Denison¹

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10 Apr 2023

Birth*	George was born on 10 August 1840 in Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co., New York, s/o Leonard & Phebe (Ely) Denison.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: King writes, George served as 1st Lieut. in the 61st N.Y. Regiment. He was appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as Registrar of Public Lands in Arkansas, and held this office throught the successive administrations of Johnson and Grant.1
Marriage*	He married Olivia Cochrane Vandegrift, daughter of James Madison Vandegrift and Mary Adeline Ellis Cochran, on 26 September 1871. My preliminary research suggests their children were Caroline "Line" Vandegrift (1872-1957, m. Lewis W Cherry 1891), Henrietta Maria (1875-1951), Margaret Adaline (1877-1902) and Elizabeth Rutherford Denision (1881-1962, m. Joseph P Sheppard 1905).2,3,1
Residence*	George and Olivia resided in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas.1
Census1880*	George and Olivia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co., New York, enumerated July 1880, as 39 yo retired merchant W George & 33 yo wife C Olivia Denison. Their children 7 yo dau Lina, 5 yo dau Hetty and 3 yo dau Maggie Denison were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.4
Census1900	George and Olivia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Little Rock Ward 1, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 59 yo stockyard foreman Geo W & 54 yo wife Olivia C Denison. Their daughters 25 yo Hetty M, 23 yo Margaret A and 18 yo Elizabeth R Denison were listed as living with them.5
Census1910*	George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Little Rock Ward 2, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, enumerated 15 April 1910, as 69 yo retiree George W & 64 yo wife Olivia C Denison.6
Death*	George died on 11 March 1916 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas, at age 75.1

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Col. Benjamim Smith Johnson^1,2

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Benjamim was born on 29 October 1841.1
Milit-Service*	Col. Benjamim Smith Johnson served as Colonel with 27th Regt., Arkansas Volunteers, CSA during the Civil War circa 1862.3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Jane Caroline "Lina" Vandegrift, daughter of James Madison Vandegrift and Mary Adeline Ellis Cochran, on 19 December 1878. Two issue: Adeline Cochran and James Vandegrift Johnston.4,3,5
Estate-Will	Benjamim was named an heir in the will of James Madison Vandegrift, his former father-in-law, dated 31 December 1895 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving stock and lands.4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Frances Ann Ashley in 1902. King calls her 'Mrs. Frances Ashley Gray'. Her maiden name was Ashley.1,2
Death*	Benjamim died on 5 September 1913 at age 71.1
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.1

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Frances Ann Ashley^1,2

Last Edited

10 Apr 2023

Birth*	Frances was born in 1856.1
Marriage*	She married Col. Benjamim Smith Johnson in 1902. King calls her 'Mrs. Frances Ashley Gray'. Her maiden name was Ashley.1,2
Death*	Frances died in 1926.1

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William Paul Mifflin¹

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	William was born on 2 April 1856 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, s/o Jacob Biddle & Rachel (Barnet) Mifflin. King says 1855 but the tombstone clearly says 1856.2,1
Marriage*	He married Margaret Pennington Vandegrift, daughter of James Madison Vandegrift and Mary Adeline Ellis Cochran, on 19 December 1877 in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Two issue: Adeline Cochran and William Paul Mifflin Jr.3,1
Death	William Paul Mifflin was the informant on his wife Margaret Pennington Vandegrift's death certificate in 1928; of injuries received in a car crash.4,1
Death*	William died on 29 January 1930 at age 73.1
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, next to his wife.2

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Elizabeth McClary¹

Last Edited

12 Apr 2023

Birth*	Elizabeth was born in 1790. The Taylor Family Tree at Ancestry claims without citation that she was born 13 Apr 1790 in Frederick Co., Maryland, d/o William McCleary & Mary Margaret Slagle.1
Marriage*	She married Robert Waugh Ocheltree on 8 March 1811 at First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. King's date is the 6th, Presbyterian Church Records the 8th. A second church record says the marriage was at Second Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.2,1
Death*	Elizabeth died on 17 February 1826.3,1
Burial*	She was buried at Christiana Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Christianna, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.3

Children with Robert Waugh Ocheltree:

William D. Ocheltree1 b. 1813, d. 1858 Thomas Montgomery Ocheltree1 b. a 1813, d. a 25 Nov 1859

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William D. Ocheltree¹

Father	Robert Waugh Ocheltree1 b. 23 Sep 1786, d. 1860
Mother	Elizabeth McClary1 b. 1790, d. 17 Feb 1826

Last Edited

12 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Elizabeth McClary, was born in 1813. 1st child listed by King.2,1
Census1840	William is probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, in the 1840 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.3
Death*	William died in 1858.2
Burial*	He was buried at Christiana Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Christianna, New Castle Co., Delaware.2

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Thomas Montgomery Ocheltree¹

Father	Robert Waugh Ocheltree1 b. 23 Sep 1786, d. 1860
Mother	Elizabeth McClary1 b. 1790, d. 17 Feb 1826

Last Edited

11 Apr 2023

Birth*	Thomas, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Elizabeth McClary, was born after 1813. 2nd child listed by King.2,1
Estate-Will	Thomas was named an heir in the will of Robert Waugh Ocheltree, his father, dated 25 November 1859 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving $50.3
Death*	Thomas died after 25 November 1859. Being left $50 in his father's will of this date.3

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Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Sutton^1,2

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12 Apr 2023

Birth*	Elizabeth was born in 1832.2
Marriage*	She married John Vandegrift Ocheltree, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, on 23 October 1856 at Presbyterian Church in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. The 1900 census confirms married 43 years with 4 born and 4 living.      .1,2
Census1860*	Elizabeth and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 26 June 1860, as 30 yo farmer John V & 26 yo Eliza Ocheltree. Their children 3 yo William and 0.7 yo John Ocheltree were listed as living with them, as well as two servants.3
Census1870	Elizabeth and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Mispillion Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, enumerated 1 June 1870, as 29 yo farmer John V & 33 yo Eliza Ocheltree. Their children 12 yo William D, 10 yo John S, 2 yo Edward B and 0.1 yo Mary Ocheltree were listed as living with them.4
Census1880	Elizabeth and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 49 yo farmer John V & 46 yo wife Eliza A Ocheltree. Their children 22 yo William D, 20 yo John S, 12 yo Edwin V and 10 yo Margaret R Ocheltree were listed as living with them.5
Census1900	Elizabeth and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Northwest Fork Hundred, Sussex Co., Delaware, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 69 yo farmer John V & 67 yo wife Eliza A Ocheltree. Their 31 yo widowed son Edwin V Ocheltree was listed as living with them, as well as Edwin's 2 yo son Clarence E Ocheltree.6
Death*	Elizabeth died on 20 August 1903.2
Burial*	She was buried at Bridgeville Cemetery in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.7

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William E. Janvier¹

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	William was born in 1831.1
Marriage*	He married Frances Ann "Fannie" Ocheltree, daughter of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, on 3 June 1856 in New Castle town, New Castle Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frank Everett (1860-1931, never married), Robert Ocheltree (1862-1929, m. Ida Woolley 1884-1885, no issue), Caroline Vandegrift "Carrie" (1870-1930, never married) and William B Janvier (1873-1875, died "aged 2 years, 8 months", bur. St. Georges).2
Census1870	William and Frances appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Delaware City, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 1 June 1870, as 39 yo general merchandise retailer William E & 37 yo Frances A Janvier. Their children 11 yo Frank E and 7 yo Robert O Janvier were listed as living with them, as well as Frances's brother Eugene and three unrelated persons.3
Census1880*	William and Frances appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated June 1880, as 49 yo store superintendent William E & 44 yo wife Frances A Janvier. Their 4 yo daughter Caroline Janvier was listed as living with them, as well as 76 yo mother-in-law Rebecca & 30 yo sister-in-law Sarah Ocheltree.4
Census1900	William and Frances appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 68 yo shoe retailer William E & 63 yo wife Fannie A Janvier (indexed Janvics). Their children 41 yo Frank E (also a shoe retailer) and 29 yo Caroline V (works in a bakery) Janvier were listed as living with them.5
Estate-Will*	William E. Janvier left a will dated 16 October 1906 at New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his children Frank, Robert and Caroline co-executors and heirs, and his wife Frances an heir. The will was proved 30 Oct 1913.6
Census1910*	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 79 yo retired widower William E Jaunvir. His children 50 yo life insurance agent F Everett and 39 yo daughter Carrie V Jaunvir were listed as living with him, as well as widower brother-in-law Eugene Ocheltree and one boarder.7
Death*	William died on 4 November 1911 at his home, 907 Washington St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.8,1
Burial*	He was buried on 7 November 1911 at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside his wife. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.8,9

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Cornelia Harman¹

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	Cornelia was born in 1844.1
Marriage*	She married Eugene E. Ocheltree, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, on 30 June 1871. No issue.2,1
Census1880*	Cornelia and Eugene appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated June 1880, as 39 yo carriage builder Eugene E & 35 yo wife Cornelia H Ocheltree. A 57 yo aunt Mary M Patchen was listed as living with them.3
Census1900	Cornelia and Eugene appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 58 yo carriage painter Eugene & 54 yo wife Cornelia Ocheltree. Eighty yo widowed aunt Mary Patchin was still living with them.4
Death*	Cornelia died on 7 May 1905.1
Burial*	She was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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Sarah E. "Sallie" Moore^1,2

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	Sarah was born on 16 December 1838.1
Marriage*	She married James Maxwell Ocheltree, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, on 1 March 1869 in Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Edgar Moore (1870-1952, m. Ella R Lnu) and Clarence Eugene Ocheltree (1873-1965, m. Mary Ellen Simmons 1900).3,1
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 25 yo Sarah E Ocheltree in the household of her brother-in-law Robert Lewis Ocheltree; as 31 yo farmer Robert L Ocheltree.4
Census1880*	Sarah and James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 36 yo USPO clerk J Max & 41 yo wife Sarah E Ocreltree. Their sons 10 yo Edgar M & 7 yo Clarence E Ocreltree were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.5
Death*	Sarah died on 8 October 1883 at age 44.1
Burial*	She was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

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Anne E. Biddle¹

Father	Eli Biddle1 b. 6 Oct 1784, d. 9 Sep 1887
Mother	Ann Eliza Vandegrift1 b. 3 Nov 1808, d. 25 Aug 1863

Last Edited

20 Apr 2023

Birth*	Anne, daughter of Eli Biddle and Ann Eliza Vandegrift, was born circa 1828. King's date is 'circa late 1820s'.1
Census1850	Anne appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her parents, Eli Biddle and Ann Eliza Vandegrift, as 21 yo Anne E Biddle.2
Death*	Anne died before 14 June 1880, based on fact she is not mentioned in her father's will of this date.3

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Mary Jane Craven¹

Father	Capt. David Stewart Craven2,1 b. 28 Jul 1802, d. 17 Feb 1862
Mother	Rebecca Jane Vandegrift2,1 b. 17 Dec 1811, d. 14 Nov 1874

Last Edited

21 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, was born on 4 December 1831 in Delaware. She never married.3,4,1
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her parents, Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, as 18 yo Mary J Craven.4
Census1860	Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of her parents, Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, as 26 yo Mary J Craven.5
Death*	Mary died on 17 February 1878 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 46.6,7,3
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo with parents available at Find A Grave.8

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John Edwin Craven¹

Father	Capt. David Stewart Craven1 b. 28 Jul 1802, d. 17 Feb 1862
Mother	Rebecca Jane Vandegrift1 b. 17 Dec 1811, d. 14 Nov 1874

Last Edited

27 Apr 2020

Death*	John died circa 1835, in infancy.1
Birth*	John, son of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, was born circa 1835.1

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Thomas Jenkins Craven¹

Father	Capt. David Stewart Craven1 b. 28 Jul 1802, d. 17 Feb 1862
Mother	Rebecca Jane Vandegrift1 b. 17 Dec 1811, d. 14 Nov 1874

Last Edited

21 Apr 2023

Birth*	Thomas, son of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, was born on 29 October 1837 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania. Colonial Families says 02 Oct 1837. The 1850 census says Delaware.2,1,3,4
Census1850	Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, as 13 yo Thomas J Craven.4
BioNote*	Biography Note: King writes, Thomas graduated in 1858 from the Univ. of Del. and farmed until 1880 when he went to Salem, N.J. and joined with his brother John V. Craven in the manufacture of glass bottles. The business was then known as "Craven Brothers," and in 1895 was incorporated as the "Salem Glass Works," of which Thomas became President. He held this office until his death. (His life history is included in the National Cyclopedia of American History, Vol. 38, pp. 50-51.). The 1880 census confirms he was a glass manufacturer.5,6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Esther Clark How on 20 May 1862. Seven issue: Henry Reybold, John Vandegrift, Samuel Hamill, Letitia Hamill, David Stewart, Mary Blanchard, and Jane Vandegrift Craven.2,7
Census1870*	Thomas and Esther appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 June 1870, as 32 yo farmer Thomas J & 27 yo Esther C Craven. Their son Henry Reybold was listed as living with them, as well as four farm laborers and one domestic servant.8
Estate-Will	Thomas was named executor and an heir in the will of Eli Biddle, husband of his aunt Ann Eliza Vandegrift, dated 14 June 1880 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Census1880*	Thomas appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 25 June 1880, as 42 yo widower glass manufacturer Thomas J Craven. His children Henry Reybold, Letitia Hamill, David Stewart, Mary Blanchard and Jane Vandegrift were listed as living with him.6
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Isabel Donnalley Ford on 27 September 1882 at Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., New Jersey. Widow of Bradley James. No issue.7
Census1900*	Thomas and Isabel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 62 yo glass manufacturer Thomas J & 52 yo wife Isabel Craven. Their children Letitia Hamill, Mary Blanchard and Jane Vandegrift were listed as living with them, as well as two domestic servants.10
Census1910	Thomas and Isabel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 72 yo glass works president Thomas J & 63 yo wife Isabella Craven. Their daughter Jane Vandegrift was listed as living with them.11
Estate-Will*	Thomas Jenkins Craven left a will dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, naming his son David and sons-in-law John Dilworth and John Nields co-executors. His wife Isabel and children David, Letitia, Mary and Jane were named as heirs of a vast estate.      Thomas states his residence as Salem, Salem, NJ in the first line of his will, though it is recorded in New Castle Co., Delaware.      The Equitable Trust Co of Wilmington was bequeathed $150,000 for a trust fund from which his wife Isabel was to be paid a quarterly income. Upon Isabel's death the trust was to pay income to his chldren named above.12
Census1920	Thomas and Isabel appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 14 February 1920, as 82 yo Thomas J & 72 yo wife Isabel Craven. Two others, one a servant, were living with them.13
Death*	Thomas died on 18 March 1922 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, at age 84. New Jersey, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1798-1971 says 22 March but that appears to be his burial date based on a funeral notice in Camden's Courier-Post of 22 March.2,1
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.14

Children with Esther Clark How:

Henry Reybold Craven5 b. 13 Mar 1863, d. 20 Dec 1888 John Vandegrift Craven5 b. 19 Nov 1865, d. 15 Sep 1868 Samuel Hamill Craven5 b. 31 May 1867, d. 4 Aug 1868 Letitia Hamill Craven5 b. 21 Jan 1871, d. 7 Mar 1965 David Stewart Craven15 b. 20 Feb 1873, d. 24 Jun 1949 Mary Blanchard Craven16 b. 14 May 1875, d. 4 May 1965 Jane Vandegrift Craven17 b. 5 Aug 1877, d. 3 Jul 1941

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Esther Clark How¹

Last Edited

21 Apr 2023

Birth*	Esther was born on 4 August 1842, d/o John C. & Letitia Hamill How. King says d/o Rev. James Cole How, Vandegrift simply Rev. Jas. C..2,3,1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Jenkins Craven, son of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, on 20 May 1862. Seven issue: Henry Reybold, John Vandegrift, Samuel Hamill, Letitia Hamill, David Stewart, Mary Blanchard, and Jane Vandegrift Craven.2,4
Census1870*	Esther and Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 June 1870, as 32 yo farmer Thomas J & 27 yo Esther C Craven. Their son Henry Reybold was listed as living with them, as well as four farm laborers and one domestic servant.5
Death*	Esther died on 14 September 1879 at age 37.3,1
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.3

Children with Thomas Jenkins Craven:

Henry Reybold Craven6 b. 13 Mar 1863, d. 20 Dec 1888 John Vandegrift Craven6 b. 19 Nov 1865, d. 15 Sep 1868 Samuel Hamill Craven6 b. 31 May 1867, d. 4 Aug 1868 Letitia Hamill Craven6 b. 21 Jan 1871, d. 7 Mar 1965 David Stewart Craven7 b. 20 Feb 1873, d. 24 Jun 1949 Mary Blanchard Craven8 b. 14 May 1875, d. 4 May 1965 Jane Vandegrift Craven9 b. 5 Aug 1877, d. 3 Jul 1941

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Isabel Donnalley Ford¹

Last Edited

21 Apr 2023

Birth*	Isabel was born in 1847, d/o David & Lydia (Donnally) Ford.1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Jenkins Craven, son of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, on 27 September 1882 in Atlantic City, Atlantic Co., New Jersey. Widow of Bradley James. No issue.1
Census1900*	Isabel and Thomas appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 62 yo glass manufacturer Thomas J & 52 yo wife Isabel Craven. Their children Letitia Hamill, Mary Blanchard and Jane Vandegrift were listed as living with them, as well as two domestic servants.2
Census1910	Isabel and Thomas appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 22 April 1910, as 72 yo glass works president Thomas J & 63 yo wife Isabella Craven. Their daughter Jane Vandegrift was listed as living with them.3
Estate-Will	Isabel was named an heir in the will of Thomas Jenkins Craven, her husband, dated 20 June 1919 at Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, receiving during her lifetime their home in Salem, its land and other properties.4
Census1920	Isabel and Thomas appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 14 February 1920, as 82 yo Thomas J & 72 yo wife Isabel Craven. Two others, one a servant, were living with them.5
Death*	Isabel died on 23 April 1933 in New York City, New York Co., New York.6
Burial*	She was buried on 26 April 1933 at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.6,7

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John Vandegrift Craven¹

Father	Capt. David Stewart Craven2,1 b. 28 Jul 1802, d. 17 Feb 1862
Mother	Rebecca Jane Vandegrift2,1 b. 17 Dec 1811, d. 14 Nov 1874

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	John, son of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, was born on 18 June 1840 in McDonough, New Castle Co., Delaware. The 1850 census says Pennsylvania.3,4,5
Census1850	John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, as 10 yo John V Craven.6
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey in the household of his parents, Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, as 20 yo John V Craven.7
Census1880*	John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, as 39 yo boarder & glass house proprietor John V Craven in the household of 51 yo hotel proprietor Jackson Briant.8
Marriage*	He married Anna Rumsey Ware on 9 November 1880. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mabel Archer (1883-1906, m. Albert K Smiley Jr 1906), Frank Richard (1888- ) and John Vandegrift Craven Jr (1899-1940, m. Olive Christie 1924, div. 1932).9,1
Census1900*	John and Anna appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 59 yo merchant John V & 43 yo wife Anna R (indexed A) Craven. Their children 17 yo Mabel A, 11 yo Frank R and 0.11 yo John W Craven were listed as living with them, as well as four servants. The scan is very faint and I'm relying to some extent on Ancestry's transcription.10
Census1910	John and Anna appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 70 yo retired on own income John V & 50 yo wife Anna R Craven. Their sons 22 yo Frank and 11 yo John V Craven Jr were listed as living with them, as well as four servants.11
Death*	John died on 2 November 1919 at his home in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 79, of bronchial pneumonia.12,4,5
Burial*	He was buried at Rosedale Friends Cemetery in West Goshen Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Find A Grave provides portrait photo & bio but no headstone.5

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Anna Rumsey Ware¹

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26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Anna was born on 18 February 1857 in Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey.2
Marriage*	She married John Vandegrift Craven, son of Capt. David Stewart Craven and Rebecca Jane Vandegrift, on 9 November 1880. My preliminary research suggests their children were Mabel Archer (1883-1906, m. Albert K Smiley Jr 1906), Frank Richard (1888- ) and John Vandegrift Craven Jr (1899-1940, m. Olive Christie 1924, div. 1932).3,1
Census1900*	Anna and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 5 June 1900, as 59 yo merchant John V & 43 yo wife Anna R (indexed A) Craven. Their children 17 yo Mabel A, 11 yo Frank R and 0.11 yo John W Craven were listed as living with them, as well as four servants. The scan is very faint and I'm relying to some extent on Ancestry's transcription.4
Census1910	Anna and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 70 yo retired on own income John V & 50 yo wife Anna R Craven. Their sons 22 yo Frank and 11 yo John V Craven Jr were listed as living with them, as well as four servants.5
Death	Anna Rumsey Ware was the informant on her husband John Vandegrift Craven's death certificate on 2 November 1919; of bronchial pneumonia.6,7,8
Death*	Anna died on 24 July 1933 in West Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, at age 76.2
Burial*	She was buried at Rosedale Friends Cemetery in West Goshen Twp., Chester Co., Pennsylvania. Find A Grave provides image of death certificate but no photo of her headstone.2

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Amanda F. Lore^1,2

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28 Apr 2023

Birth*	Amanda was born on 15 October 1827 in New Jersey, d/o Eldad Lore & Priscilla Henderson. Her death certificate shows the date listed here. Her headstone says only 1828.3,4
Marriage*	She married Edwin Ostley Eccles, son of Samuel L. Eccles and Rebecca Vandegrift, on 8 May 1848 in New Castle Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Dr. Jacob Vandegrift (1849-1919, m. Julia M Johnson 1869 Ann Arbor, MI) and Caroline H "Carrie" Eccles (c1857-a1909).1,2,5
Census1850*	Amanda and Edwin appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Cantwells Bridge, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 August 1850, as 29 yo merchant Edwin O & 23 yo Amanda Eckles. Their 1 yo son Jacob was listed as living with them, as well as 2nd/3rd cousin Fraser T Vandegrift & two others.6
Census1860	Amanda and Edwin appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Little Creek Landing, Dover Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 March 1860, as 38 yo farmer Edmund O & 28 yo Amanda F Eccles. Their 11 yo son Jacob and 3 yo daughter Caroline Eccles were listed as living with them, as well two laborers.7
Census1900*	Amanda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dover, Kent Co., Delaware, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 69 yo widow Amanda F Eccles. Her 40 yo daughter Carrie H Eccles was listed as living with her. Amanda's occupation is shown as 'income from farms.8'
Census1910	Amanda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Herndon, Fairfax Co., Virginia, as 83 yo widowed mother Amanda F Eccles in the household of her daughter 49 yo Carolyn H Eccles.9
Death*	Amanda died on 26 June 1912 in Herndon, Fairfax Co., Virginia, at age 84, of systemic gangrene.3,4
Burial*	She was buried at Old Presbyterian Church in Dover, Kent Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Edwin.4

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Lugene L. Bratton¹

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24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lugene was born on 18 February 1848 in Delaware, d/o John Bratton & Mary Mattiford.2,1
Marriage*	She married Sgt. William H. Eccles, son of Joseph Vandegrift Eccles and Christy A. Lnu, between 1874 and 1875. Married 25 years with 3 born and 1 living in the 1900 census.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Joseph Cook (1878-1897) and Emma Bratton Eccles (1879-1977, m. Francis D Reynolds 1919, suceeded her father as postmaster at Odessa).3,4
Census1880*	Lugene and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 40 yo nurseryman William H & 32 yo wife Lugene L Eccles. Their 3 yo son Joseph C & 0.6 yo daughter Emma B Eccles were listed as living with them.5
Census1900	Lugene and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 59 yo dry goods salesman William H & 52 yo wife Lougene Eccles. Their 20 yo daughter Emma B Eccles was listed as living with them.4
Death*	Lugene died on 30 November 1923 at her home in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 75, 'following an illness of several months from heart trouble'. Her death certificate says myocarditis.2,3,1
Burial*	She was buried on 2 December 1923 at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone w/ husband William and son Joseph.1,3

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Arintha Esther Daugherty^1,2

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19 Sep 2021

Birth*	Arintha was born on 24 June 1857 in Delaware, d/o Thomas Daugherty. King spells her surname Dougherty.1,3,4
Marriage*	She married John Aspril Vandegrift, son of Leonard George Vandegrift and Ann Eliza Aspril, on 8 May 1878. Married 22 years in the 1900 census. Showing 5 born with 3 living in both the 1900 & 1910 censuses.5,6,2
Census1880*	Arintha and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Crisfield, Somerset Co., Maryland, enumerated 1 June 1880, as 23 yo J A & 23 yo Arintha Vandergrift. John is a hardware merchant. There is one boarder in the house, John Shilling, a clerk in the store.3
Census1900	Arintha and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newport News, Virginia, at 6th Ward, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 43 yo John A & 42 yo Arintha Vandergrift. Their children Myra Ann, Wayne Aspril and Amy Esther were listed as living with them. Most of the enumerator's A's all look like H's.5
Census1910	Arintha and John appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Norfolk, Virginia, enumerated 19 April 1910, as 53 yo John A & 52 yo Arintha E Vandergrift. Their children Myra Ann and Amy Esther were listed as living with them. John's occupation is plumber. Myra is a public school teacher.6
Census1930*	Arintha appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Norfolk, Virginia, enumerated 8 April 1930, as 73 yo widow Arintha Vandergrift. Her children Myra Ann, Wayne Aspril and Amy Esther were listed as living with her.7
Death*	Arintha died on 7 October 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia, at age 78.1
Burial*	She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia, in South Lot 174 Space NW.1

Children with John Aspril Vandegrift:

Myra Ann Vandegrift4 b. 26 Nov 1881, d. 12 Jun 1955 Addie C. Vandegrift8 b. 11 Jul 1883, d. 19 Nov 1888 Fnu Vandegrift8 b. 21 Aug 1884, d. 9 Nov 1884 Wayne Aspril Vandegrift8 b. 27 Mar 1886, d. 5 Nov 1953 Amy Esther Vandegrift5 b. 27 Sep 1898, d. 18 Mar 1968

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Myra Ann Vandegrift^1,2

Father	John Aspril Vandegrift2 b. 25 Nov 1856, d. 8 Apr 1919
Mother	Arintha Esther Daugherty2 b. 24 Jun 1857, d. 7 Oct 1935

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19 Sep 2021

Birth*	Myra, daughter of John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, was born on 26 November 1881 in Maryland. King has her name as Mira. The censuses are consistently Myra.1,2,3
Census1900	Myra appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newport News, Virginia in the household of her parents, John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, as 18 yo Myra A Vandergrift.3
Census1910	Myra appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Norfolk, Virginia in the household of her parents, John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, as Myra.4
Census1930	Myra appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Norfolk, Virginia in the household of her mother, Arintha Esther Daugherty, as 48 yo Myra A Vandergrift.5
Death*	Myra died on 12 June 1955 at age 73.1
Burial*	She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. Joint headstone with sister Amy Esther.1

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Addie C. Vandegrift¹

Father	John Aspril Vandegrift1 b. 25 Nov 1856, d. 8 Apr 1919
Mother	Arintha Esther Daugherty1 b. 24 Jun 1857, d. 7 Oct 1935

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21 May 2017

Birth*	Addie, daughter of John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, was born on 11 July 1883.1
Death*	Addie died on 19 November 1888 at age 5.1

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Fnu Vandegrift¹

Father	John Aspril Vandegrift1 b. 25 Nov 1856, d. 8 Apr 1919
Mother	Arintha Esther Daugherty1 b. 24 Jun 1857, d. 7 Oct 1935

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21 May 2017

Birth*	Fnu, daughter of John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, was born on 21 August 1884.1
Death*	Fnu died on 9 November 1884.1

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Wayne Aspril Vandegrift¹

Father	John Aspril Vandegrift1 b. 25 Nov 1856, d. 8 Apr 1919
Mother	Arintha Esther Daugherty1 b. 24 Jun 1857, d. 7 Oct 1935

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19 Sep 2021

Birth*	Wayne, son of John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, was born on 27 March 1886 in Crisfield, Somerset Co., Maryland.2,1,3
Census1900	Wayne appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newport News, Virginia in the household of his parents, John Aspril Vandegrift and Arintha Esther Daugherty, as 14 yo Wayne A Vandergrift.3
Census1930	Wayne appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Norfolk, Virginia in the household of his mother, Arintha Esther Daugherty, as 44 yo Wayne A Vandergrift.4
Death*	Wayne died on 5 November 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia, at age 67. Note Find A Grave entry 84990348 which states the date may be death or burial.2,5
Burial*	He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia.2,5

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