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Capt. Leonard Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Christopher Vandegrift Sr.1,5,2 b. 8 Jun 1731, d. 8 Jun 1816
Mother	Rebecca King2,5,6 b. c 1738, d. 17 Aug 1803

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Leonard, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, was born on 4 June 1756 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. Tatnall records death at 64 years. FSTrees claims his middle name is King but I've found no other evidence for this. He signed his name simply Leonard VDegrift.2,7,6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Elizabeth Dushane on 23 May 1776. Alternate date is 25 May 1776 per Cox & King.8,9,10,11
Milit-Service*	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift served as an accountant with Colonel Cantwell's Battalion of Delaware Militia during the American Revolutionary War circa 1777.12,10
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Ruth Sankey, daughter of Thomas Sankey and Hannah Lewden, on 14 May 1778.8,2,9
CensusNF2*	Leonard appeared on the 1782 Delaware Census Lists of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 22-01 as >18 yo Leonard VanDegrift. The second male over 18 years old is unidentified.13
TaxList*	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift appeared on a tax assessment of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated on 27 November 1782, enumerated Leonard Vandegrift with an assessment of £9.14
Milit-Service	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift served as Captain of 2nd Co., 3rd Regiment, Delaware Militia between 1799 and 1800.12
Census1800*	Leonard appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 31110-22010-0-3 as 26-44 yo Leonard Vandegrift. His wife Ruth and children Christopher, Rebecca, Hannah, Christiana, William, Abraham, Elizabeth and Leonard Jr were listed as living with him.15,16
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Martha Reyland on 1 July 1802. No issue per King.17,18,19
Estate-Will	Leonard was named an heir in the will of Christopher Vandegrift Sr., as son, dated 3 March 1807 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Census1810	Leonard appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 01101-02002.20
Estate-Will	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift left a will dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his wife Martha and sons George and Christopher co-executors and heirs. Other named heirs included his children Leonard, William, Abraham, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Christiana and grandson Leonard John Ryland. . 'Near kinsmen' Jacob Vandegrift and Alrich Ryland were named appraisers.21
Census1820	Leonard appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 300101-01011, as 45+ yo Leonard Vandegrift. His wife Martha is probably the 45+ yo female. The other five persons are currently unexplained. On the same census page we find William, George and Isaac Vandegrift. Analysis of those enumerations may provide some clarity.22
Death*	Leonard died on 5 February 1821 in New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 64, of typhoid fever which 'terminated his life in seven days'.23,2,24
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.24

Child with Elizabeth Dushane:

John Vandegrift7 b. 8 Apr 1777, d. 12 Aug 1777

Children with Ruth Sankey:

George Vandegrift+18,2,7 b. 25 Jun 1779, d. 25 Jun 1823 Christopher Vandegrift+18,2,7 b. 9 Mar 1781, d. 19 Jan 1857 Francis Vandegrift2,7 b. 8 Jan 1783, d. 6 Oct 1783 Rebecca Vandegrift+18,2,25 b. 19 Apr 1784, d. 4 Nov 1824 Thomas Vandegrift2,25 b. 7 Nov 1786, d. 8 Jul 1787 Hannah Vandegrift+2,25 b. 7 Nov 1786, d. 14 Feb 1813 Christiana Vandegrift18,2,25 b. 23 Jan 1789, d. a 4 Jun 1819 William Vandegrift+18,2,25 b. 13 Feb 1791, d. 22 Nov 1829 Abraham "Abram" Vandegrift+18,2,25 b. 22 Dec 1792, d. 2 Mar 1872 Elizabeth Vandegrift+18,2,26,11 b. 22 Jul 1795, d. 20 May 1821 Leonard Vandegrift Jr.25,18,2,26 b. 25 Aug 1798, d. 25 Jun 1856

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Jacob Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Christopher Vandegrift Sr.1,5,6,3,4 b. 8 Jun 1731, d. 8 Jun 1816
Mother	Rebecca King5,6,7 b. c 1738, d. 17 Aug 1803

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 23 January 2023 re alternative parents. FamilySearch's tree no. KFL6-87P claims Jacob who m. Jane McWhorter was son of Garrett Vandegrift & Sarah Delaplan.
Birth*	Jacob, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, was born on 17 April 1763 at Black Thorn Farm in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. Tombstone records death at age 82 yrs in 1845.8,9
CensusNF2	Jacob is probably the male over age 18 listed in the household of his father, Christopher Vandegrift Sr., in the 1782 Delaware Census Lists of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10
TaxList*	Jacob Vandegrift appeared on a tax assessment of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, enumerated on 27 November 1782, with an assessment of £9.11
Marriage*	He married Jane McWhorter on 28 April 1791 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. Cox contradicts himself & says 1796 on page 723.2,12,13,14
Religion*	Jacob was Presbyterian.4
Census1800*	Jacob appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 31010-10110-0-2 as 26-44 yo Jacob Vandegrift. Six of eight fit perfectly, but two issues - Francis is young by 2 yrs of only slot he fits into, and we know of no one to fill the female 16-25 slot.15,16
Milit-Service*	Jacob Vandegrift served as a Cornet with the 2nd Troop of Light Dragoons, 1st Brigade of the Delaware State Militia, enlisting on 14 January 1805. Later on 30 Oct 1807 he held the rank of First Lieutenant, and was still in the Militia in 1810.12,17
Estate-Will	Jacob was named an heir in the will of Christopher Vandegrift Sr., as son, dated 3 March 1807 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Census1810	Jacob appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 01101-11010 as >45 yo Jacob Vandegrift. His wife Jane is likely the female 26-44 yo, daughter Rebecca the female 10-15, son Jacob the male 10-15, daughter Jane the female <10. The male 10-15 could be any one of sons Francis, John and Albert. Where the other two are enumerated currently unknown.18
Census1820	Jacob appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 210201-01101 as 45+ yo Jacob Vandegrift. His wife Jane likely the female 45+. Daughter Rebecca the female 16-25, son Jacob 16-25, daughter Jane 10-15 and son James M <10. A good but imperfect match. Either son John or Albert is likely the other male 16-25, though one bracket too young. One male <10 is unknown.      Next door is Christopher vdG (300110-32011). Two lines below is Abraham vdG (000110-10200.)19
Residence	Jacob resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 3 July 1839.20
Estate-Will*	Jacob Vandegrift left a will dated 3 July 1839 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his son James Madison executor and an heir. Other named heirs were sons John and Jacob, daughter Jane and grandson Edwin Ostley Eccles.20
Death*	Jacob died on 1 February 1845 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 81.9,21
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Jane.9,21
Estate-Probate*	Jacob's will was probated at New Castle Co., Delaware, on 8 March 1845.22

Children with Jane McWhorter:

Dr. Francis Vandegrift13,17,12 b. 7 Mar 1792, d. 5 Apr 1834 Albert Vandegrift13,17 b. c Jan 1793, d. b 26 Nov 1829 John Vandegrift20,13,17,12 b. 23 Sep 1793, d. 5 Mar 1855 Rebecca Vandegrift+13,17,12 b. 12 Feb 1795, d. 13 Sep 1829 Jacob Vandegrift Jr.20,13,17,12 b. 5 Jan 1797, d. 9 Mar 1869 Jane Caroline Vandegrift20,13,17,12 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 7 Mar 1887 James Madison Vandegrift+20,13,17,23,4 b. 15 Jun 1813, d. 28 Apr 1902

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Lt. William Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Christopher Vandegrift Sr.1,4,5 b. 8 Jun 1731, d. 8 Jun 1816
Mother	Rebecca King4,6,7 b. c 1738, d. 17 Aug 1803

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, was born in 1765. Tatnall records death at age 68 years in 1833. DE Bible claims age 65.8,9,10,11
CensusNF2	William is probably one of the two males under age 18 listed in the household of his father, Christopher Vandegrift Sr., in the 1782 Delaware Census Lists of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.12
Milit-Service*	Lt. William Vandegrift served as Cornet, later 2nd Lieutenant with the Cavalry, 1st Brigade, Delaware Militia between 1802 and 1810.8
Marriage*	He married Christiana Vandegrift, daughter of Lewis Vandegrift and Ann King, before 1804. Tatnall lists her as "Christiana, wife". William & Christina were 1st cousins.8,9
Estate-Will	William was named an heir in the will of Christopher Vandegrift Sr., as son, dated 3 March 1807 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Estate-Inventory	They administered the estate inventory of Leonard K. Vandegrift on 23 November 1807 at New Castle Co., Delaware. WM; wife Hester and 1st cousin Lt. William Vandegirft administrators.13,14
Census1810*	William appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 1102-1002 as 26-44 yo Wm. Vandegrift. His wife Christiana is likely the female 26-44 yo, daughter Rebecca Ann the female <10 yo, stepsons Samuel L Eccles the male 10-15 yo and Joseph V Eccles the male <10 yo. I speculate that Williams brother-in-law Lewis Vandegrift II is the other male 26-44 yo and his wife Rachel the other female 26-44 yo.15
Census1820	William appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 000202-11101 as over 45 yo William Vandergrift (as indexed). His wife Christiana is likely the female over 45 yo, daughter Rebecca Ann the female 16-25 yo. After that it's sketchy - I susupect Christiana's sons Samuel L & Joseph V Eccles are the two males 16-25 yo. The two young females are currently unidentified. Son Samuel didn't marry Rebecca until 1821, son Joseph didn't marry Christie until closer to 1840.16
Death*	William died on 5 June 1833.9,10,8
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.10,17,8,9

Child with Christiana Vandegrift:

Rebecca Ann Vandegrift+18,8,11 b. 1804, d. 27 Dec 1881

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Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.^1,2,3,4,5

Father	Christopher Vandegrift Sr.2,6,7,8 b. 8 Jun 1731, d. 8 Jun 1816
Mother	Rebecca King6,7,8 b. c 1738, d. 17 Aug 1803

Last Edited

20 Apr 2023

Birth*	Christopher, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, was born in 1768 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. Tombstone says he "departed this life in the 50 year of his age". DE Bible & Tatnall confirm.9,10,11
Estate-Will	Christopher was named an heir in the will of Abraham Vandegrift, his uncle, dated 18 June 1780 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England.2,12,3
CensusNF2	Christopher is probably one of the two males under age 18 listed in the household of his father, Christopher Vandegrift Sr., in the 1782 Delaware Census Lists of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.13
Marr-Bond	Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford posted a marriage bond on 10 March 1803 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Christopher and his father Christopher Sr were the bondsmen.14,15
Marriage*	He married Jane Ford on 10 March 1803 in Delaware.14,16
Residence*	Christopher and Jane resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 10 March 1803.15
Estate-Will	Christopher was named an executor in the will of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. dated 3 March 1807 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Census1810*	Christopher J. appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 20111-002000 as 26-44 yo Christopher Vandegrift. His wife Jane is likely the female 16-25 yo (one bracket too young), son Christopher Jr the male <10 yo and daughter Ann Eliza the female <10 yo. Currently unidentified are the second male <10 yo, the male 16-25 yo, the male >45 yo and the second female 16-25 yo.      The other Christopher Vandegrift enumerated in New Castle County is the one married to Lydia Aspril.17
Death*	Christopher died on 1 March 1818 in New Castle Co., Delaware, aged 50 years.18,9,19,10,11
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.10,11,20,21

Children with Jane Ford:

Capt. Christopher J. Vandegrift6,7,8 b. 3 Dec 1804, d. 30 Jun 1860 Thomas R. Vandegrift6,7,8 b. 10 Feb 1807, d. 15 May 1807 Ann Eliza Vandegrift+6,8 b. 3 Nov 1808, d. 25 Aug 1863 Rebecca Jane Vandegrift+6,7,8 b. 17 Dec 1811, d. 14 Nov 1874 Mary Bethiah Vandegrift6,22,8 b. 15 Jun 1815, d. 29 Apr 1837

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Thomas Sankey^1,2

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27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Thomas was born circa 1733, date estimated.1
Marriage*	He married Hannah Lewden, daughter of John Lewden and Hannah Lnu, before 1759. Year estimated from Ruth's birthdate.1,3
TaxList*	Thomas Sankey appeared on a tax assessment of New Castle Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, enumerated on 1 June 1782, with an assessment of £14, enumerated as Thomas Sankeys. The 'Est.' designation should mean Thomas had died and this was an assessment against his estate. None of our dates preclude that possibility.4
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 28 August 2012 re conflicting sources. Hall claims Thomas b. 1700. Hannah's name was Hannah Sankey Lewden. Hannah's years were 1700-1787. Thomas & Hannah had 3 issue: Abraham (1720-1789), b. NCC, DE, Margaret (1725-?), and Ruth (1759-?), b. NCC, DE. Son Abraham m. Jane Jean Scott and had Thomas L., Ruth, George Ward, William, Jane, Hannah.      Hamilton claims Thomas & Hannah had 2 issue, not 3: Abraham (c1720-1789) m. Jane/Jean Scott, Margaret (1725-?) m. Fnu Sawyer, Son Abraham & Jane had 2 issue: Ruth (1759-1801) m. Leonard vdGrift, Thomas(1764-1858) m. Hannah Morton, Grandson Thomas & Hannah had 3 issue: Abraham (1797-?), Wm. Manford (1799-?), Thomas (1801-1867), m. Hannah Thompson. No mention of George Ward, etc.5,6

Children with Hannah Lewden:

Ruth Sankey+3,7 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801 George Sankey3 b. b 22 Sep 1786, d. a 22 Sep 1786

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Hannah Lewden^1,2

Father	John Lewden3 d. fr 15 Sep 1754 - 24 Sep 1754
Mother	Hannah Lnu3 b. c 1719, d. b 12 Feb 1787

Last Edited

23 Sep 2022

Birth*	Hannah, daughter of John Lewden and Hannah Lnu, was born circa 1739, date estimated.1
Estate-Will	Hannah was named an heir in the will of John Lewden, her father, dated 15 September 1754 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England.4
Marriage*	She married Thomas Sankey before 1759. Year estimated from Ruth's birthdate.1,3
Estate-Will	Hannah was mentioned in the will of Hannah Lnu, as a daughter, dated 22 September 1786 at New Castle Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England.3
Death*	Hannah died after 22 September 1786.3

Children with Thomas Sankey:

Ruth Sankey+3,5 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801 George Sankey3 b. b 22 Sep 1786, d. a 22 Sep 1786

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Ruth Sankey^1,2

Father	Thomas Sankey3,4 b. c 1733
Mother	Hannah Lewden3,4 b. c 1739, d. a 22 Sep 1786

Last Edited

20 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ruth, daughter of Thomas Sankey and Hannah Lewden, was born on 7 June 1759 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. King & Tatnall note death at age 42 years from headstone.5,6,7
Marriage*	She married Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, on 14 May 1778.4,6,1
CensusNF2	Ruth is probably the female over age 18 listed in the household of her husband, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Estate-Will	Ruth was mentioned in the will of Hannah Lnu, as a granddaughter, dated 22 September 1786 at New Castle Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England.3
Census1800	Ruth is probably one of the (an unknown value) females age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9,10
Death*	Ruth died on 31 August 1801 at age 42. S190 Bible Records of Delaware claims 25 Aug 1778.11,6
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.7,6,1

Children with Capt. Leonard Vandegrift:

George Vandegrift+6,5 b. 25 Jun 1779, d. 25 Jun 1823 Christopher Vandegrift+6,5 b. 9 Mar 1781, d. 19 Jan 1857 Francis Vandegrift6,5 b. 8 Jan 1783, d. 6 Oct 1783 Rebecca Vandegrift+6,12 b. 19 Apr 1784, d. 4 Nov 1824 Thomas Vandegrift6,12 b. 7 Nov 1786, d. 8 Jul 1787 Hannah Vandegrift+6,12 b. 7 Nov 1786, d. 14 Feb 1813 Christiana Vandegrift6,12 b. 23 Jan 1789, d. a 4 Jun 1819 William Vandegrift+6,12 b. 13 Feb 1791, d. 22 Nov 1829 Abraham "Abram" Vandegrift+6,12,13 b. 22 Dec 1792, d. 2 Mar 1872 Elizabeth Vandegrift+6,13 b. 22 Jul 1795, d. 20 May 1821 Leonard Vandegrift Jr.12,6,13,2 b. 25 Aug 1798, d. 25 Jun 1856

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Jane McWhorter^1,2,3

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19 Jan 2023

Birth*	Jane was born on 31 October 1768, "of New Castle County" (Scharf). Her tombstone records age 62 years in 1829. Find A Grave says 30 Oct.4,5,3,6
Marriage*	She married Jacob Vandegrift, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, on 28 April 1791 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. Cox contradicts himself & says 1796 on page 723.2,3,7,5
Name Variation	- As of 28 April 1791, Jane McWhorter was also known as Jean Vandegrift.7,3,8
Census1800	Jane is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9,10
Census1810	Jane is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.11
Census1820	Jane is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.12
Death*	Jane died on 26 November 1829 at age 61. Her tombstone says 26 November but King & Scharf both say 20 November.6,4,1
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Jacob.6

Children with Jacob Vandegrift:

Dr. Francis Vandegrift7,8,3 b. 7 Mar 1792, d. 5 Apr 1834 Albert Vandegrift7,8 b. c Jan 1793, d. b 26 Nov 1829 John Vandegrift7,8 b. 23 Sep 1793, d. 5 Mar 1855 Rebecca Vandegrift+7,8 b. 12 Feb 1795, d. 13 Sep 1829 Jacob Vandegrift Jr.7,8 b. 5 Jan 1797, d. 9 Mar 1869 Jane Caroline Vandegrift7,8 b. 27 Dec 1805, d. 7 Mar 1887 James Madison Vandegrift+7,8,13,1 b. 15 Jun 1813, d. 28 Apr 1902

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Christiana Vandegrift¹

Father	Lewis Vandegrift2 b. 1740, d. 1 Feb 1805
Mother	Ann King2 b. bt 1737 - 1742, d. 20 May 1793

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Christiana, daughter of Lewis Vandegrift and Ann King, was born in 1770 in New Castle County, Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England. She was in her "51st year" when she died 12 Sep 1821.3,2,4
Name Variation	- Christiana Vandegrift was also known as Christiana Vandegrift.5
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Samuel Eccles circa 1790, or possibly as early as the late 1780s per King.2
Census1800*	Christiana appeared on the 1800 Federal Census of Pencader Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 1011-0111 as 26-44 yo Widow Eccles. Imperfect to be sure. The two males 16-44 are not identified, nor the two females 10-25. Christina's brother Leonard K. is missing in this census. Leonard and family could explain the male & female 26-44 and 16-25, but no one else and leaves us one short in the males <5 bracket. Her other brother Lewis II is with their parents.6
Estate-Admin	Christiana Vandegrift administered the estate of Samuel Eccles on 20 October 1800 at New Castle Co., Delaware; His wife Christina and Sylvester Welch were granted letters of administration this day for Samuel's estate.2
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Lt. William Vandegrift, son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, before 1804. Tatnall lists her as "Christiana, wife". William & Christina were 1st cousins.7,5
Census1810	Christiana is probably one of the two females age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1820	Christiana is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her husband, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Death*	Christiana died on 12 September 1821 in New Castle County, Delaware.3,5
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside her 2nd husband.10,5,2

Children with Samuel Eccles:

Samuel L. Eccles+2 b. c 1795, d. 5 Jul 1882 Joseph Vandegrift Eccles+2 b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1872

Child with Lt. William Vandegrift:

Rebecca Ann Vandegrift+11,7 b. 1804, d. 27 Dec 1881

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Jane Ford^1,2

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Jane was born in 1783. Tatnall says death "in the 45th year of her age". Photo confirms.3,4,5
Marr-Bond	Jane Ford and Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. posted a marriage bond on 10 March 1803 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Christopher and his father Christopher Sr were the bondsmen.6,1
Marriage*	She married Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr., son of Christopher Vandegrift Sr. and Rebecca King, on 10 March 1803 in Delaware.6,7
Residence*	Jane and Christopher resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 10 March 1803.1
Census1810	Jane is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1820*	Jane appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 010020-21120 as 26-44 yo Jane Vandergrift. Perfect match for Jane's family but there are four unknown persons. The enumeration is incorrectly counted on HQO's cover page.9
Death*	Jane died on 10 February 1828, aged 45 years.10,11,4
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.4,3,5

Children with Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.:

Capt. Christopher J. Vandegrift10,12,13 b. 3 Dec 1804, d. 30 Jun 1860 Thomas R. Vandegrift10,12,13 b. 10 Feb 1807, d. 15 May 1807 Ann Eliza Vandegrift+10,13 b. 3 Nov 1808, d. 25 Aug 1863 Rebecca Jane Vandegrift+10,12,13 b. 17 Dec 1811, d. 14 Nov 1874 Mary Bethiah Vandegrift10,14,13 b. 15 Jun 1815, d. 29 Apr 1837

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Leonard K. Vandegrift¹

Father	Lewis Vandegrift2,3 b. 1740, d. 1 Feb 1805
Mother	Ann King3 b. bt 1737 - 1742, d. 20 May 1793

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 25 April 2023 re sources. There is a dearth of information online (Ancestry & FamilySearch) about Leonard K Vandegrift & Hester Hyatt. Far and away the best source I've found is History of the King Family in Flanders & America, 1300s-1980, Vol. II. With few exceptions that is the source of sources I've used to fill in detals.4
Birth*	Leonard, son of Lewis Vandegrift and Ann King, was born before 18 June 1780 in Delaware. Mentioned in his uncle Abraham's (53) will of 18 Jun 1780.5,6
Estate-Will	Leonard was named an heir in the will of Abraham Vandegrift, his uncle, dated 18 June 1780 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England.2,7,6
Marriage*	He married Hester Hyatt, daughter of Isaac Hyatt Sr. and Elizabeth Lnu, between 1790 and 1799.1
LandOther	20 October 1796 at New Castle Co., Delaware, Leonard K. Vandegrift and others filed a petition in the Orphans Court to have the land of Isaac Hyatt (Sr.), deceased, divided between the heirs.8
Estate-Will	Leonard was named an executor in the will of Peter King, his friend, dated 24 February 1801 at New Castle Co., Delaware.9,10
Church*	Leonard was an elder of Old Drawyer's Presbyterian Church in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, in 1805.11
Name-Sign	Leonard K. Vandegrift signed his name as "Leonard K. Vandegrift". This signature is on his uncle Lewis' (55) estate inventory and also shown in script in King.1
Death*	Leonard died on 27 June 1807 in New Castle Co., Delaware. Death date is 'on or about' per administration papers for his estate; this seems to be confirmed by the "Inventory: Leonard K. Vandegrift d. 27 Jun 1807, sworn by Subscribers on 23 Nov 1807".12
Estate-Inventory	His estate was inventoried on 23 November 1807 at New Castle Co., Delaware, wife Hester and 1st cousin Lt. William Vandegirft administrators.12,1

Children with Hester Hyatt:

Isaac Hyatt Vandegrift+13 b. 4 Feb 1797, d. 17 Jul 1877 Ann Vandegrift+13 b. 11 Apr 1800, d. c 17 May 1886 Elizabeth H. Vandegrift13 b. 7 Jun 1803, d. 8 Aug 1874 Leonard King Vandegrift+13 b. b 1807, d. b 7 Jun 1839

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Lewis Vandegrift II¹

Father	Lewis Vandegrift1 b. 1740, d. 1 Feb 1805
Mother	Ann King1 b. bt 1737 - 1742, d. 20 May 1793

Last Edited

4 Dec 2023

Birth*	Lewis, son of Lewis Vandegrift and Ann King, was born in 1782 in Delaware.2,1
BioNote*	Biography Note of 30 September 2021: Lewis and Rachel apparently had no children (at least no surviving children) as none are listed in Lewis' will. In his 5-page will, Lewis left property to many of his relatives including children and grandchildren of his brother and sister. The 1850 Federal Census for Delaware shows Lewis to have been a wealthy landowner in St. Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Del.1
Marriage*	He married Rachel Cook before 1801, date based on Lewis & Rachel probably being the two persons living with his father in the 1800 census.3,1
Census1800	Lewis is probably the male under age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Lewis Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.3
Census1810	Lewis may be the male age 26-44 listed in the household of his brother-in-law, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Census1840	Lewis appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00000001 as 50-59 Lewis Vandegrift.5
Census1850*	Lewis appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 27 July 1850, as 65 yo farmer Louis Vandegrift. Mary C. Leatham, 15 yo, unknown was living with him.6
Estate-Will*	Lewis Vandegrift II left a will dated 16 April 1857 at New Castle Co., Delaware, naming John Dilworth executor and his nephew Isaac Hyatt Vandegrift co-executor and heir. Other named heirs were grandnephew Isaac Ward Vandegrift, nephew Joseph V Eccles and niece Rebecca Ann (Vandegrift) Ocheltree.1
Death*	Lewis died on 19 October 1857, aged about 75 years.7,1
Burial*	He was buried at Old St. Anne's Church Cemetery in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside his wife.2,1
Estate-Probate	Lewis's will was probated at New Castle Co., Delaware, on 23 October 1857.1

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Jacob Vandegrift¹

Father	Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift1 b. 6 Aug 1681, d. b 21 Feb 1743
Mother	Sarah Druith1 b. c 1684

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Jacob, son of Christoffel (Christopher) Vandegrift and Sarah Druith, was born circa 1712. Date estimated based on birthorder given by King.1

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Hester Hyatt¹

Father	Isaac Hyatt Sr.2 b. c 1735, d. 29 Feb 1796
Mother	Elizabeth Lnu2 b. c 1736, d. a 20 Oct 1796

Last Edited

11 Dec 2023

Birth*	Hester, daughter of Isaac Hyatt Sr. and Elizabeth Lnu, was born circa 1775, date estimated.3
Marriage*	She married Leonard K. Vandegrift, son of Lewis Vandegrift and Ann King, between 1790 and 1799.3
LandOther	20 October 1796 at New Castle Co., Delaware, Hester Hyatt and others filed a petition in the Orphans Court to have the land of Isaac Hyatt (Sr.), deceased, divided between the heirs.2
Estate-Inventory	They administered the estate inventory of Leonard K. Vandegrift on 23 November 1807 at New Castle Co., Delaware. WM; wife Hester and 1st cousin Lt. William Vandegirft administrators.4,3
Residence*	Hester resided in New Castle Co., Delaware, on 23 August 1810, 1810 census. Based on guardianship papers following the death of her husband. Her children Isaac Hyatt, Ann, Elizabeth H, and Leonard King were living with her.1
Guardianship*	Hester was appointed guardian of her four children Isaac Hyatt, Ann, Elizabeth H. and Leonard King at New Castle Co., Delaware, on 23 August 1810, by the New Castle County Orphan Court.1
Death*	Hester died from 23 August 1810 to 20 December 1818. Hester was appointed guardian of their four children on the earlier date. On the latter the final accounting was made of her husband's estate by her co-administrator William Vandegrift. King writes, "If Hester had been alive at this time, her name should have appeared on this final account".1
Census1820	She is probably the female age 45 or over listed in the household of her son, Isaac Hyatt Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware.5

Children with Leonard K. Vandegrift:

Isaac Hyatt Vandegrift+6 b. 4 Feb 1797, d. 17 Jul 1877 Ann Vandegrift+6 b. 11 Apr 1800, d. c 17 May 1886 Elizabeth H. Vandegrift6 b. 7 Jun 1803, d. 8 Aug 1874 Leonard King Vandegrift+6 b. b 1807, d. b 7 Jun 1839

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John Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift3 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Elizabeth Dushane3 b. b 1760, d. 8 Apr 1777

Last Edited

12 May 2017

Birth*	John, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Elizabeth Dushane, was born on 8 April 1777. Cox says that he and his mother both died on 12 Aug 1777. Our date is per Susannah Vandegrift.3,2
Death*	John died on 12 August 1777.4,2

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George Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift1,4,5 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey4,5 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

20 Nov 2023

Birth*	George, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 25 June 1779 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England. His middle name alleged to be Sankey.4,5,6
CensusNF2	George is probably one of the two males under age 18 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Marr-Bond	George Vandegrift and Sarah Pennington posted a marriage bond on 16 December 1802 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8,9
Marriage*	He married Sarah Pennington on 20 December 1802, . S. Vandegrift, an early and generally very reliable source, says 20 Dec for the wedding. DE Vital Records specifically says 16 Dec for the bond. Cope, King & Cox all show either the 16th & 20th.10,11,8
Residence*	George and Sarah resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 16 December 1802.9
Census1810	George appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 21031-201 as 26-44 yo George Vandigrift. Sarah is one bracket too young. The male 45+ is unknown. Two males 26-44 are unknowns. One male under 10 is unknown.12
Milit-Service*	George Vandegrift served with the 1st "Troop of Horse" (Cavalry) of the 1st Brigade of the Delaware Militia between 1812 and 1813.13
Estate-Will	George was named executor and an heir in the will of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, his father, dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving real estate.14
Census1820*	George appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 110110-22010 as 26-44 yo George Vandegrift. Martha is one column too young and the male 19-25 is unknown.15
Death*	George died on 25 June 1823 at age 44. Vandegrift has death date of 19 June. Tatnall lists death at age 44 years.6,10,13
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.6,13,16

Children with Sarah Pennington:

Martha "Patty" Vandegrift+17,18 b. 23 Dec 1803, d. 31 Jan 1879 Ward Sankey Vandegrift+13 b. 4 Jun 1805, d. 18 Feb 1874 Mary Jane Vandegrift+13 b. c 1807, d. b 7 Sep 1875 Elizabeth Rebecca Vandegrift+13 b. 15 May 1814, d. 5 Oct 1870 Hannah Ann Vandegrift+13 b. 24 Jun 1816, d. 7 Jun 1849 Rev. George A. Vandegrift+13 b. 14 Aug 1818, d. 20 Jan 1900 Leonard Christopher Vandegrift Sr.+13 b. 3 May 1821, d. 11 Mar 1890

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Sarah Pennington^1,2,3

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Sarah was born circa 1782, date estimated. King notes her headstone reads "age 68 years" which he calls "an apparent error". Middle name alleged to be Atkey.2
Marr-Bond	Sarah Pennington and George Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 16 December 1802 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.4,1
Marriage*	She married George Vandegrift, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, on 20 December 1802, . S. Vandegrift, an early and generally very reliable source, says 20 Dec for the wedding. DE Vital Records specifically says 16 Dec for the bond. Cope, King & Cox all show either the 16th & 20th.5,6,4
Residence*	Sarah and George resided in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 16 December 1802.1
Census1810	Sarah is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, George Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Census1820	Sarah is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, George Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1830*	Sarah appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 01101-0011101 as 40-49 yo Sarah Vandegrift. Perfect!9
Census1840	Sarah appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 0-00000001 as 50-59 yo Sarah Vandegrift, perfect!10
Census1850	Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Div. 3, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 61 yo Sarah Vandegrift in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Jonathan Groves and Elizabeth Rebecca Vandegrift; as 39 yo Jonathan & 36 yo Elizabeth Groves.11
Death*	Sarah died on 9 July 1864.2

Children with George Vandegrift:

Martha "Patty" Vandegrift+12 b. 23 Dec 1803, d. 31 Jan 1879 Ward Sankey Vandegrift+2 b. 4 Jun 1805, d. 18 Feb 1874 Mary Jane Vandegrift+2 b. c 1807, d. b 7 Sep 1875 Elizabeth Rebecca Vandegrift+2 b. 15 May 1814, d. 5 Oct 1870 Hannah Ann Vandegrift+2 b. 24 Jun 1816, d. 7 Jun 1849 Rev. George A. Vandegrift+2 b. 14 Aug 1818, d. 20 Jan 1900 Leonard Christopher Vandegrift Sr.+2 b. 3 May 1821, d. 11 Mar 1890

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Christopher Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift1,3,5 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey3,5 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

7 Nov 2022

Birth*	Christopher, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 9 March 1781 in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England. The 1850 census confirms ±year and state.3,6,7
CensusNF2	Christopher is probably one of the two males under age 18 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1782 Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Milit-Service*	Christopher Vandegrift served with the Delaware Militia before 1799.9
Census1800	Christopher is probably the male under age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10,11
Milit-BegO*	Christopher Vandegrift was appointed by the Governor of Delaware as Captain in the 2nd Company of the 3rd Regiment of the Delaware State Militia on 3 June 1802.9
Marriage*	He married Lydia Aspril on 15 April 1804. Lydia was widow of Elias W. Waleravin (1753-1803).12,13,3
Milit-Service	Christopher Vandegrift served with the 1st "Troop of Horse" (Cavalry) of the 1st Brigade of the Delaware Militia between 1808 and 1814.9
Census1810	Christopher appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 1201-31101 as 26-44 yo Christopher Vandegrift. Those likely enumerated with him were wife Lydia and daughters Ruth, Martha and Lydia Vandegrift. Several entries are currently unknown, namely a female 16-25 yo, a female 10-15 yo, two males 10-15 yo and a male 0-9 yo. Best bet is they're the family of one of Chris or Lydia's siblings. Census day was 06 August and extended for 10 months.14
Estate-Will	Christopher was named executor and an heir in the will of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, his father, dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving real estate.15
Census1820	Christopher appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 30011-32011 as 26-44 yo Christopher Vandegrift. Persons likely enumerated with him were his wife Lydia and children, Ruth, Martha, Lydia, Leonard G, Andrew J, Christopher and Elizabeth Vandegrift. Elizabeth might be one bracket too young. Two persons remain unaccounted for, a 45+ yo female and a 0-9 yo female.      Christopher appears to not have been indexed. Jacob, Abraham and John Vandegrift are all on the same image and they're indexed. I've tried every convoluted spelling and get no hits for Chris.16
Census1830	Christopher appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 0013101-1202001-03 as 40-49 yo Christopher Vandegrift. Family members generally fit well. They are wife Lydia, daughters Martha, Lydia and Elizabeth, sons Leonard George, Andrew Jackson and Christopher.      Several persons remain unidentified including a 20-29 yo male, a 15-19 yo male, a 15-19 yo female, a 5-10 yo female and an <5 yo female.17
Census1840	Christopher appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00001001-020020001-111-1 as 50-59 yo Christopher Vandegrift. Enumerated with him were wife Lydia and children Martha, Christopher and Elziabeth Vandegrift.18
Census1850*	Christopher appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 1 June 1850, as 68 yo farmer Christopher Vandegrift. His son Christopher and Martha Ellen was listed as living with him. There's a 24 yo Elizabeth Vandegrift in the household currently unknown, perhaps a granddaughter like Ruth and Clara.19
Occupation*	Christopher served in the Delaware State Senate for 4 years as a Democrat.9
Estate-Will*	Christopher Vandegrift left a will dated 5 May 1855 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his son Leonard George executor and an heir. Other heirs were his children Andrew Jackson Vandegrift and Christopher Vandegrift and granddaughters Ruth Ann Vandegrift Cannon and Clarissa "Clara" Cannon. His wife and all other children had died prior to the writing the will. His witnesses were John Janvier & Eli Biddle.20
Death*	Christopher died on 19 January 1857 at at his son Andrew Jackson's house in Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 75, of heart disease. King says he died at his farm in Port Penn.21,7
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside his wife. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.22,7,23
Estate-Admin	His administration of estate began on 23 February 1857 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Letters of administration were issued by the court when Christopher's witnesses Janvier & Biddle testified this date. Eight pages of inventories follow.20

Children with Lydia Aspril:

Ruth Ann Vandegrift+6 b. 21 Feb 1805, d. 5 Oct 1829 Hannah Vandegrift6,24,25 b. 30 Jan 1807, d. 19 Sep 1807 Martha Ellen Vandegrift6,26 b. 9 Aug 1808, d. 22 May 1851 Lydia Vandegrift+27 b. 23 Oct 1810, d. 6 Nov 1831 Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.+28,3,27 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896 Andrew Jackson Vandegrift+12,29 b. 3 Mar 1815, d. 25 Jun 1880 Christopher Vandegrift+27,3,26 b. 20 Jun 1818, d. 21 Mar 1870 Elizabeth Vandegrift27,26 b. 4 May 1820, d. 14 Feb 1854

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Lydia Aspril^1,2

Last Edited

6 Nov 2022

Birth*	Lydia was born on 21 February 1778, d/o Joseph and Mary Skeer Aspril.1,3
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Elias W. Walraven before 31 December 1796.4
Census1800	Lydia is probably one of the three females age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, Elias W. Walraven, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.5
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Christopher Vandegrift, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, on 15 April 1804. Lydia was widow of Elias W. Waleravin (1753-1803).4,6,2
Census1810	Lydia is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Christopher Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Census1820	Lydia is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Christopher Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1830	Lydia is probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, Christopher Vandegrift, in the 1830 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. She's enumerated one bracket too young.9
Census1840	Lydia is probably the female age 60 to 69 listed in the household of her husband, Christopher Vandegrift, in the 1840 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10
Death*	Lydia died on 2 March 1845 at age 67.6,3
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.6,3

Children with Elias W. Walraven:

Mary Walraven+11,12 b. 14 Apr 1796, d. 27 Mar 1862 Joseph Walraven+11,12 b. 20 Aug 1799, d. 15 Sep 1883 Margaret "Peggy" Walraven+11,13 b. 16 Feb 1803, d. 29 Apr 1883

Children with Christopher Vandegrift:

Ruth Ann Vandegrift+1 b. 21 Feb 1805, d. 5 Oct 1829 Hannah Vandegrift1,14,15 b. 30 Jan 1807, d. 19 Sep 1807 Martha Ellen Vandegrift1,16 b. 9 Aug 1808, d. 22 May 1851 Lydia Vandegrift+17 b. 23 Oct 1810, d. 6 Nov 1831 Leonard George Vandegrift Sr.+18,2,17 b. 9 Feb 1813, d. 15 Apr 1896 Andrew Jackson Vandegrift+17,19 b. 3 Mar 1815, d. 25 Jun 1880 Christopher Vandegrift+17,2 b. 20 Jun 1818, d. 21 Mar 1870 Elizabeth Vandegrift17,16 b. 4 May 1820, d. 14 Feb 1854

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Francis Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift3,4 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey3,4 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Francis, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 8 January 1783 in Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England. Vandegrift clearly writes 'January'. Lamborn agrees. DAR, King, and Cox say June.4,3,1,2
Death*	Francis died on 6 October 1783, aged 8 months 3 weeks & 5 days.5,1

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Rebecca Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift1,4,5 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey4,5 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

30 Nov 2022

Birth*	Rebecca, daughter of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 19 April 1784 in Delaware. Vandegrift & Find A Grave say 19 October. DAR, King and Cox all say April.4,5,2,6
Census1800	Rebecca is probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7,8
Marriage*	She married Alrich Ryland Pennington, son of Leonard Adkey Pennington and Martha Reyland, on 28 January 1806. DE Vitals has a minister's return from 1807 which means little more than they were married prior to that date.      One other alleged child for whom I've found no evidence was Christopher (1810- ).9,1,10,11
Estate-Will	Rebecca was named an heir in the will of Christopher Vandegrift Sr., as granddaughter, dated 3 March 1807 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10
Census1810	Rebecca is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, Alrich Ryland Pennington, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.12
Estate-Will	Rebecca was named an heir in the will of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, her father, dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving $200 from brothers William and Abraham from the real estate they inherited.13
Census1820	Rebecca is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Alrich Ryland Pennington, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.14
Death*	Rebecca died on 4 November 1824 in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 40. She is mentioned in her father's will of 1819.15,2,1
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave shows birthdate of 19 Oct 1784 and deathdate of 5 Jul 1821 both of which contradict primary sources.16

Children with Alrich Ryland Pennington:

Hester Ann Pennington+17 b. 1 Nov 1806, d. b 31 Oct 1842 Jacob Alrich Pennington+9 b. bt 1810 - 1813, d. 22 Feb 1869 Martha Jane Pennington+18 b. 22 Aug 1813, d. 4 Mar 1881 Ruth Elizabeth Pennington19 b. 29 Mar 1816, d. 4 Apr 1890 Leonard Atkey Pennington+17 b. 25 Sep 1818 Louden M. Pennington17 b. 21 Dec 1821

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Alrich Ryland Pennington^1,2,3,4

Father	Leonard Adkey Pennington5 b. 1759, d. 1799
Mother	Martha Reyland5 b. c 1758, d. 5 Aug 1821

Last Edited

18 Dec 2022

Birth*	Alrich, son of Leonard Adkey Pennington and Martha Reyland, was born circa 1785. His gravestone reads "aged 57 years". In his will he spelled his name Alrich R. Penington.2,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Rebecca Vandegrift, daughter of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, on 28 January 1806. DE Vitals has a minister's return from 1807 which means little more than they were married prior to that date.      One other alleged child for whom I've found no evidence was Christopher (1810- ).6,7,4,8
Census1810	Alrich Ryland appeared on the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 11301-111 as 16-25 yo Alrichs Pennington. The female 16-25 yo is likely his wife Rebecca (though probably one bracket too old), the female 0-9 yo their daughter Hester Ann. Son Jacob is a possible for the male 0-9 yo but that would require him also being enumerated as 0-9 yo in 1820.      Possible persons who fit well for the others include Alrich's siblings Asbury & Fredus for the other two males 16-25 yo, sister Rebecca for the 10-15 yo female. The male 10-15 yo is a mystery as is the male 0-9 yo if it isn't son Jacob.9
Census1820	Alrich Ryland appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 200111-2111 as 26-44 yo Alrich R Pennington.10
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Maria "Mara" Lnu on 23 July 1826 at Delaware. DE Marriages has two dates: 23 Jul and 11 Aug. The earlier is the marriage and the latter presumably the minister's return. Marriage date confirmed by Susannah Vandegrift on p. 33 (taped) where she states specifically, Alrich R. Pennington was married to Maria Waithman (Widow of John Waithman) July 23rd 1826. She would have had no info on the minister's paperwork.11,6,1
Occupation*	Alrich was a hotel keeper.12
Census1830	Alrich Ryland appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 0121001-0201001 as 40-49 yo Alrich Pennington. His wife Mara is likely the female 40-49 yo, son Jacob the male 15-19 yo, son Leonard one of the two sons 10-14 yo, son Lewdon the son 5-9 yo. The female 15-19 yo could be either Martha Jane or Ruth. The two females 5-9 yo and one of the males 10-14 yo are currently unknown.      This census page lists several other relatives, including Jacob vdG, Christopher vdG and Joseph & Adam Diehl.13
Census1840*	Alrich Ryland appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00010001-000010001 as 50-59 yo Alrich R Pennington. His m2 Maria is likely the female 50-59 yo, daughter Ruth the female 20-29 yo and son Marion the male 15-19 yo. Alrich may be enumerated one bracket too old.14
Estate-Will*	Alrich Ryland Pennington left a will dated 31 October 1842 at Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his brother Ashbury S Penington executor. Named heirs included his children Martha, Ruth, Leonard and Louden. Son Jacob A was mentioned as already having received a fair share. Granddaughter Ann Eliza Read also was an heir but I don't know whose daughter she was.1
Death*	Alrich died from 31 October 1842 to 7 December 1842. Date range bracketed by his will and start of probate proceedings. Richards claims death year of 1846 without citation. Find A Grave says 1842 without a headstone.1,2
Estate-Probate	Alrich's will was probated at Port Penn, New Castle Co., Delaware, on 7 December 1842. The will proven in court and letters testamentary issued this date.1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Saint Ann's Church Cemetery in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides no headstone photo or other citation so claims are worthless.2,3,5

Children with Rebecca Vandegrift:

Hester Ann Pennington+5 b. 1 Nov 1806, d. b 31 Oct 1842 Jacob Alrich Pennington+6,1 b. bt 1810 - 1813, d. 22 Feb 1869 Martha Jane Pennington+1 b. 22 Aug 1813, d. 4 Mar 1881 Ruth Elizabeth Pennington15,1 b. 29 Mar 1816, d. 4 Apr 1890 Leonard Atkey Pennington+1 b. 25 Sep 1818 Louden M. Pennington1 b. 21 Dec 1821

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Thomas Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift3,4 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey3,4 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Thomas, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 7 November 1786 in Delaware. A twin with Hannah. DAR's date is 3 Nov.4,1,2,3
Death*	Thomas died on 8 July 1787, aged 8 months & 4 days. 8 Jul per King.5,1

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Hannah Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift3,4 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey3,4 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

18 Dec 2022

Birth*	Hannah, daughter of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 7 November 1786 in Delaware. A twin with Thomas. DAR's date is 3 Nov.4,1,2,3
Census1800	Hannah is probably one of the two females age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.5,6
Marr-Bond*	Hannah Vandegrift and Joseph P. Ryland posted a marriage bond on 13 March 1810 at New Castle Co., Delaware.7,8,1
Marriage	She married Joseph P. Ryland on 23 March 1810.9
Death*	Hannah died on 14 February 1813 at age 26. She was not named in her father's will of 1819.9,10,3

Child with Joseph P. Ryland:

Leonard John Ryland10,1 b. 23 Nov 1810

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Joseph P. Ryland¹

Last Edited

18 Dec 2022

Birth*	Joseph was born circa 1785, date estimated.1
Marr-Bond*	Joseph P. Ryland and Hannah Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 13 March 1810 at New Castle Co., Delaware.2,3,1
Marriage	He married Hannah Vandegrift, daughter of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, on 23 March 1810.4

Child with Hannah Vandegrift:

Leonard John Ryland5,1 b. 23 Nov 1810

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Christiana Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift1,4,5 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey4,5 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

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22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Christiana, daughter of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 23 January 1789 in Delaware.5,4,2,3
Census1800	Christiana is probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.6,7
Marriage*	She married John Rock on 28 December 1808. Their family, if any, is unknown.8,1,2
Estate-Will	Christiana was named an heir in the will of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, her father, dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving $300 from brothers William and Abraham from the real estate they inherited.9
Death*	Christiana died after 4 June 1819. She is mentioned in her father's will of 1819.1,2

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John Rock^1,2

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22 Sep 2022

Birth*	John was born circa 1784, date estimated.2
Marriage*	He married Christiana Vandegrift, daughter of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, on 28 December 1808. Their family, if any, is unknown.3,1,4

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William Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift1,4,5 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey4,5 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 21 December 2022 re two Find A Grave memorials. William has two Find A Grave memorials as of today, nos. 60649706 and 14449506. They do not contradict each other with ...9706 being the more comprehensive.
Birth*	William, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 13 February 1791 in Delaware. Find A Grave claims 13 Feb 1792 but his headstone says he died age 38 which would make birth year 1791. Susannah Vandegrift specifically says 13 Feb 1791.5,4,6,7
Census1800	William is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8,9
Marr-Bond	William Vandegrift and Mary Walraven posted a marriage bond on 17 March 1813 at New Castle Co., Delaware.10,11
Marriage*	He married Mary Walraven, daughter of Elias W. Walraven and Lydia Aspril, on 18 March 1813.12,13,4
Estate-Will	William was named an heir in the will of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, his father, dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving real estate.14
Census1820*	William appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 20002-002 as 26-44 yo William Vandegrift. His wife Mary is likely one of the two females 16-25 yo. Sons Ezekiel & William the two males <10 yo. The extra male 24-44 and female 16-25 currently not identified.      Note there's another William Vandegrift in St. George's Hundred listed as 002001-11101. That enumeration definitely doesn't fit this family.15
Death*	William died on 22 November 1829 at age 38.4,16,17,7
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.18,6,19,7
Estate-Probate	William's will was probated at New Castle Co., Delaware, in 1830. Letters of Administration issued this year. No day or month in the DE Wills record. A second entry on the same page for a William Vandegrift dated 1833 also reads 'Adm'. That record is in Book T, p. 32. Perhaps this was the final settlement.20

Children with Mary Walraven:

Elias W. Vandegrift21,7 b. 12 Oct 1815, d. 2 Mar 1817 Ezekiel N. Vandegrift21,7 b. 21 Jun 1817, d. 5 Mar 1824 William Martin Vandegrift+21,7 b. 22 Jan 1820, d. 18 Aug 1869 Joseph W. "Squire" Vandegrift+21,7 b. 18 Mar 1822, d. 8 Jul 1905 Lewis Vandegrift21,22 b. 17 Jun 1825, d. 7 Oct 1844 Wilson E. Vandegrift+4,21,7 b. 6 Jan 1828, d. 3 Feb 1905

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Mary Walraven^1,2,3

Father	Elias W. Walraven4,5 b. c 1753, d. 4 Dec 1803
Mother	Lydia Aspril4,5 b. 21 Feb 1778, d. 2 Mar 1845

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21 Dec 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Elias W. Walraven and Lydia Aspril, was born on 14 April 1796 in Delaware.4,6,7
Census1800	Mary is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Elias W. Walraven, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Marr-Bond	Mary Walraven and William Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 17 March 1813 at New Castle Co., Delaware.9,10
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to William Vandegrift, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, on 18 March 1813.11,5,3
Census1820	Mary is probably one of the two females age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her husband, William Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Christiana Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.12
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to William E. Perry on 28 January 1833 at Delaware. Three issue per King: John C., Mary E., and Francis Theodor Perry.13,11,5
Census1850*	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 26 August 1850, as 50 Mary Perry. Her children John Christopher, Mary E. and Francis Theodore were listed as living with her, as well as unknown person 12 yo Amy Ellit.14
Death*	Mary died on 27 March 1862 at age 65. Vandegrift & her headstone both say 27 March. DAR and King say 22 March.15,16,3,7
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware.16

Children with William Vandegrift:

Elias W. Vandegrift17,7 b. 12 Oct 1815, d. 2 Mar 1817 Ezekiel N. Vandegrift17,7 b. 21 Jun 1817, d. 5 Mar 1824 William Martin Vandegrift+17,7 b. 22 Jan 1820, d. 18 Aug 1869 Joseph W. "Squire" Vandegrift+17,7 b. 18 Mar 1822, d. 8 Jul 1905 Lewis Vandegrift17,18 b. 17 Jun 1825, d. 7 Oct 1844 Wilson E. Vandegrift+3,17,7 b. 6 Jan 1828, d. 3 Feb 1905

Children with William E. Perry:

John Christopher Perry19,20 b. 7 Apr 1834, d. 26 Dec 1854 Mary E. Perry+19 b. 22 Jan 1836, d. 17 Nov 1860 Francis Theodore Perry+19 b. 15 Jan 1837, d. 6 Feb 1922

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Abraham "Abram" Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Capt. Leonard Vandegrift1,4,5 b. 4 Jun 1756, d. 5 Feb 1821
Mother	Ruth Sankey4,5,6 b. 7 Jun 1759, d. 31 Aug 1801

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7 Apr 2023

Birth*	Abraham, son of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift and Ruth Sankey, was born on 22 December 1792 in Delaware.5,4,7
Census1800	Abraham is probably one of the three males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8,9
Census1810	Abraham is probably the male under age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10
Marr-Bond	Abraham "Abram" Vandegrift and Mary Bowman posted a marriage bond on 17 March 1818 at New Castle Co., Delaware.11,12
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary Bowman on 18 March 1818 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware. Jamison app gives the bond date as the marriage date.13,14,3
Estate-Will	Abraham was named an heir in the will of Capt. Leonard Vandegrift, his father, dated 4 June 1819 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving real estate.15
Census1820*	Abraham "Abram" appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 100010-10010 as 26-44 yo Abraham Vandagrift Senior. I don't see the 'Senior' part, just a scribble. There's one unknown male under 10, else a good match.16
Marr-Bond	Abraham "Abram" Vandegrift and Sarah Janvier posted a marriage bond on 18 April 1825 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Abraham & Peter Bowman were the bondsmen.17,18
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Sarah Janvier, daughter of Philip Janvier and Rebecca Golden, on 19 April 1825.19,7
Census1830	Abraham "Abram" appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 002002-1010001 as 30-39 yo Abm Vandegrift. His m2 wife Sarah is the female 40-49, daughter Mary Ann the female 10-14. The second male 30-39, two males 10-14 and female 0-4 yo are currently unidentified.20
Census1840	Abraham "Abram" appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 0000001-0110101 as 40-49 yo Abraham Vandegrift. Perfect but for wife Sarah one column too young. Daughter Mary Ann had married Thomas Jamison three years prior but he's not in this enumeration. There is one of that name in Saint Georges Hundred but he's one bracket too old. Unresolved.21
Census1850*	Abraham and Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 1 June 1850, as 58? yo farmer Abram & 60 yo Sarah Vandegrift. Their children Rebecca Golden and Sarah Ruth were listed as living with them.22
Census1860	Abraham and Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 25 July 1860, as 69 yo farmer Abraham & 70 yo wife Sarah Vandegrift. Their daughter Sarah Ruth was listed as living with them, as well as Sarah's 38 yo husband Isaac Woods and their children Walter and John Woods, several black servants and 64 yo retiree Jesse Janvier.23
Census1870	Abraham and Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 7 June 1870, as 77 yo retired farmer Abraham & 80 yo Sarah J Vandegrift. Their daughter Sarah Woods and her family live next door below.24
Census1870	Abraham appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Port Penn, Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as a neighbor of his son-in-law & daughter Isaac Woods and Sarah Ruth Vandegrift.25
Estate-Will*	Abraham "Abram" Vandegrift left a will at New Castle Co., Delaware. I've not found a copy of the will but its existence is confirmed in Delaware Wills & Probates, image 732 of 874, wherein Sarah Ruth Woods, daughter of Abram, and her husband Isaac Woods received $11,00 and change as her half of the residual estate of her father "under and by virtue of the will of the said Abram Vandegrift, deceased". This settlement was dated 20 June 1874.26
Death*	Abraham died on 2 March 1872 in McDonough, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 79.27,28
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside his second wife, Sarah. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.29,30,28,7

Child with Mary Bowman:

Mary Ann Vandegrift+19,14,7 b. 24 Jan 1819, d. 9 Oct 1862

Children with Sarah Janvier:

Rebecca Golden Vandegrift+31,22,7 b. 3 Feb 1826, d. 10 Jun 1899 Sarah Ruth Vandegrift+32,19 b. 17 Jan 1831

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