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Bathsheba Lnu¹

Last Edited

22 Feb 2025

Birth*	Bathsheba was born circa 1647, date estimated.2
Marriage*	She married John Daggett on 29 August 1667 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, New England.2,1
Estate-Will	Bathsheba was named an heir in the will of John Daggett, her husband, dated 17 May 1673, receiving all household goods and clothes, some cash, a hide and tallow.3,4

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Mercy Bird^1,2,3,4,5

Last Edited

6 Jan 2025

Birth*	Mercy was born on 6 February 1679 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England.1,3
Marriage*	She married Joseph Bartlett Jr., son of Joseph Bartlett and Mary Waite, on 14 June 1732 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England. Mercy was the widow of Eleazer Hyde when she married Joseph; Savage gives year only. Stowell's date is 21 March.6,7,8,1,4
Death*	Mercy died on 22 March 1734 in Newton, Middlesex Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, at age 55. Year only in Savage.1,2,3,4,5

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John Post¹

Father

Stephen Post1 b. c 1596, d. 16 Aug 1659

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

John, son of Stephen Post, was born circa 1630. Date estimated to force sibling birthorder listed by Savage.1

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Abraham Post¹

Father

Stephen Post1 b. c 1596, d. 16 Aug 1659

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Abraham, son of Stephen Post, was born circa 1632. Date estimated to force sibling birthorder listed by Savage.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 27 April 2024 re additional resource. Savage has extensive information about this person and his descendants.1

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Thomas Post¹

Father	Thomas Post1 b. 1 Nov 1631, d. 5 Sep 1701
Mother	Rebecca Bruen1 b. c 1643, d. 15 Apr 1721

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

Thomas, son of Thomas Post and Rebecca Bruen, was born in December 1664.1

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Hannah Post¹

Father	Thomas Post1 b. 1 Nov 1631, d. 5 Sep 1701
Mother	Rebecca Bruen1 b. c 1643, d. 15 Apr 1721

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

Hannah, daughter of Thomas Post and Rebecca Bruen, was born in February 1666.1

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Mary Post¹

Father	Thomas Post1 b. 1 Nov 1631, d. 5 Sep 1701
Mother	Rebecca Bruen1 b. c 1643, d. 15 Apr 1721

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

Mary, daughter of Thomas Post and Rebecca Bruen, was born in June 1669.1

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Obadiah Post¹

Father	Thomas Post1 b. 1 Nov 1631, d. 5 Sep 1701
Mother	Rebecca Bruen1 b. c 1643, d. 15 Apr 1721

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

Obadiah, son of Thomas Post and Rebecca Bruen, was born circa 1670, date estimated.1

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Joseph Post¹

Father	Thomas Post1 b. 1 Nov 1631, d. 5 Sep 1701
Mother	Rebecca Bruen1 b. c 1643, d. 15 Apr 1721

Last Edited

8 Oct 2022

Birth*

Joseph, son of Thomas Post and Rebecca Bruen, was born circa 1670, date estimated.1

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Morgan Druith¹

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Morgan was born circa 1655, date estimated.1
Marriage*	He married Cassandra Lnu circa 1680, date estimated.1

Child with Cassandra Lnu:

Sarah Druith+1 b. c 1684

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Cassandra Lnu¹

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Cassandra was born circa 1660, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married Morgan Druith circa 1680, date estimated.1

Child with Morgan Druith:

Sarah Druith+1 b. c 1684

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James Atkinson^1,2

Last Edited

20 Sep 2022

Marriage*	He married Christian Vandegrift, daughter of Jacob Vandegrift Sr., before 1728, assuming prior to daughter Ann's birth ca. 1728. Christian is listed as Christian Atkinson in her father's will of 1750.1,3,2
Death*	James died before 22 May 1745, when New Castle Co. Orphan Court records mention of his 3 orphan children.1

Children with Christian Vandegrift:

Ann Atkinson+4,1 b. c 1728, d. 4 Apr 1767 Sarah Atkinson1 b. c 1729 James Atkinson1 b. c 1730

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Dr. Francis Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Jacob Vandegrift2,3,1 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845
Mother	Jane McWhorter2,3,1 b. 31 Oct 1768, d. 26 Nov 1829

Last Edited

25 Jan 2023

Birth*	Francis, son of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, was born on 7 March 1792.1
Census1800	Francis is probably the male under age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.4,5
Death*	Francis died on 5 April 1834 at age 42. Tatnall's tombstone date is 5 Apr 1854, but age 42 years which jives with 1834.1,6
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.7,6
Estate-Settlement*	Final settlement of Dr. Francis Vandegrift's estate was dated 30 January 1836 at New Castle Co., Delaware. In the settlement the $875 remaining after debts and administrative costs was distributed to his 'heirs at law', $175 each to his siblings John, Jacob, Jane and James, as well as nephew Edwin Eccles, son of his deceased sister Rebecca. "Heirs at law' means Francis died intestate.8

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John Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Jacob Vandegrift1,2,4,3 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845
Mother	Jane McWhorter2,4 b. 31 Oct 1768, d. 26 Nov 1829

Last Edited

24 Jan 2023

Birth*	John, son of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, was born on 23 September 1793. Tatnall lists death at age 62 years.5,6
Census1800	John is probably one of the (an unknown value) males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7,8
Estate-Settlement	John received $175 in the final settlement of his brother Dr. Francis Vandegrift's estate dated 30 January 1836 at New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Estate-Will	John was named an heir in the will of Jacob Vandegrift dated 3 July 1839 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Death*	John died on 5 March 1855 at age 61.5,6
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.5,6

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Jacob Vandegrift Jr.^1,2,3

Father	Jacob Vandegrift1,2,4,3 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845
Mother	Jane McWhorter2,4 b. 31 Oct 1768, d. 26 Nov 1829

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Jacob, son of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, was born on 5 January 1797 in Delaware. King & Cox both claim 5 June.5,4,3
Census1800	Jacob is probably one of the (an unknown value) males under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.6,7
Census1810	Jacob is probably the male under age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1820	Jacob is probably one of the two males age 16 to 25 listed in the household of his father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Marriage*	He married Eliza A. Derrickson on 10 December 1828 in Virginia. King says they apparently had no children.10,5,4
Census1830*	Jacob Vandegrift Jr. may have appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00001-00001 as 20-29 yo Jacob Vandegrift Jr. His wife Eliza is probably the female 20-29 yo. Both are one bracket too young based on birthdates we show presently.      There's a 30-39 yo Jacob Vandegrift in Appoquininimk Hundred (110001-000001) in which both Jacob and wife are the correct age, but they have two boys which are problematic.      There's also a 30-39 yo Jacob Vandegrift in St. Georges (0030201-00011). No idea who these latter two families are.11
Estate-Settlement	Jacob received $175 in the final settlement of his brother Dr. Francis Vandegrift's estate dated 30 January 1836 at New Castle Co., Delaware.12
Estate-Will	Jacob was named an heir in the will of Jacob Vandegrift dated 3 July 1839 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Death*	Jacob died on 9 March 1869 at age 72.5,4,3
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.5
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 25 January 2023 re census analysis. The McWhorter Family Tree at Ancestry shows censuses 1840-50-60 for Jacob. I've not entered them because I'm not sure it's him. He was a widower with no children and no known relatives in any of the three censuses. Here are the details,      1840: indexed Jacob Van Argviss, Saint Georges Hundred, 40-49 yo, p. 298, roll 33, enumerated 0000001-0000001. It's clearly Vandegrift if you know what you're looking at. Eli Biddle, Eliza's first cousin, is at the top of the census page.      1850: indexed Jacob Vandegrift, Saint Georges Hundred, p. 187b, dwelling 55, roll 54, 50 yo farmer. Living with him was 40 yo Ruth Craig and six other unknowns.      1860: indexed Jacob Vandegrift, Middletown PO, Saint Georges Hundred, p. 888, dwelling 1265, roll 96, Leontine McQuater household.

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Rebecca Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Jacob Vandegrift3,5,4 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845
Mother	Jane McWhorter3,5 b. 31 Oct 1768, d. 26 Nov 1829

Last Edited

23 Apr 2023

Birth*	Rebecca, daughter of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, was born on 12 February 1795 in Delaware. Tatnall records death at age 34 years.6,4
Census1800	Rebecca is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7,8
Census1810	Rebecca is probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Census1820	Rebecca is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10
Marr-Bond*	Rebecca Vandegrift and Samuel L. Eccles posted a marriage bond on 5 March 1821 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Cox gives groom's name as William E. Eccles.11,12,3
Marriage	She married Samuel L. Eccles, son of Samuel Eccles and Christiana Vandegrift, in 1821.13,5
Death*	Rebecca died on 13 September 1829 at age 34. An entry in Ancestry Public Member Stories states, in Eccles Family File, Harrodsburg Historical Society is a hand-written annotation that Rebecca died giving birth to triplets. Whether this is true or even the same woman is unknown.6,2
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.13,6,2

Children with Samuel L. Eccles:

Edwin Ostley Eccles1,2 b. 1821, d. 11 Apr 1896 Jane Emaline Eccles6,2 b. c 1824, d. 20 Mar 1835 Christiana Rebecca Eccles6,2 b. c 1826, d. 15 Feb 1832

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Jane Caroline Vandegrift^1,2,3,4

Father	Jacob Vandegrift1,2,3,4 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845
Mother	Jane McWhorter2,3 b. 31 Oct 1768, d. 26 Nov 1829

Last Edited

28 Jan 2023

Birth*	Jane, daughter of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, was born on 27 December 1805 in Delaware. 25 Dec per King & Cox. Her headstone, for what it's worth, appears to say 27 Dec.5,3
Census1810	Jane is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.6
Census1820	Jane is probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her father, Jacob Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Estate-Settlement	Jane received $175 in the final settlement of her brother Dr. Francis Vandegrift's estate dated 30 January 1836 at New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Estate-Will	Jane was named an heir in the will of Jacob Vandegrift dated 3 July 1839 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Marriage*	She married William J. Hurlock on 13 June 1844 at Saint Georges Presbyterian Church in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. No issue per King.9,2,3
Census1850*	Jane and William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 21 July 1850, as 60 yo farmer Wm J & 42 yo Caroline Hurlock. Eight farm laborers were listed as living with them. William is filthy rich showing $94,600 in the 'value of real estate owned' column.10
Census1860	Jane and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 26 June 1860, as 60 yo retired farmer Wm J & 46? yo Caroline Hurlock. Twenty yo Carrie Ochletree, who is one of the heirs in Jane's will, is living with them, as well as two servants and one domestic. William is still quite wealthy showing $100k in real estate and $20k in personal estate.11
Census1870	Jane and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Delaware City PO, Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 22 June 1870, as 84 yo gentleman William J & 50 yo Jane C Hurlock. Twenty one yo Catherine Ochletree, who is one of the heirs in Jane's will, is living with them, as well as three black servants. William has apparently sold a lot of his real estate as he now shows $40k in real estate and $105k in personal estate. Jane's age is all over the place in this and the prevous two censuses.12
Estate-Will*	Jane Caroline Vandegrift left a will dated 10 March 1886 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming her brother James M Vandegrift executor and an heir. Other heirs included nieces Olivia C Denison, J Caroline Johnson, Margaret (T Millieu?), nephew Edwin O Eccles and grandniece Caroline H Eccles. Others, relationships unclear, were Caroline L Ochletree, Caroline H (?...leton), Julia A Bird and Mary Z(?) Clark.13
Death*	Jane died on 7 March 1887 at age 81, of pneumonia. Her occupation on the DE Death Record is 'Lady'. Neither parent is listed.14,5
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside her husband. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5,3

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Mary Bethiah Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.4,1,5 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818
Mother	Jane Ford4,1,5 b. 1783, d. 10 Feb 1828

Last Edited

18 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, was born on 15 June 1815. Tatnall provides year only.6,2,1,3
Census1820	Mary is probably one of the two females under age 10 listed in the household of her mother, Jane Ford, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Death*	Mary died on 29 April 1837 at age 21, aged 22 years. Did not marry.6,8,3
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.3,1

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Samuel Eccles¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Samuel was born circa 1765, date estimated.1
TaxList*	Samuel Eccles appeared on a tax assessment of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated on 27 November 1782, with an assessment of £45, enumerated as Samuel Accles..2
Marriage*	He married Christiana Vandegrift, daughter of Lewis Vandegrift and Ann King, circa 1790, or possibly as early as the late 1780s per King.1
Death*	Samuel died on 18 September 1800.3
Burial*	He was buried at Old Welsh Tract Baptist Church Cemetery in Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.3
Estate-Admin	His administration of estate began 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.1

Children with Christiana Vandegrift:

Samuel L. Eccles+1 b. c 1795, d. 5 Jul 1882 Joseph Vandegrift Eccles+1 b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1872

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Samuel L. Eccles^1,2,3

Father	Samuel Eccles2 b. c 1765, d. 18 Sep 1800
Mother	Christiana Vandegrift2 b. 1770, d. 12 Sep 1821

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Samuel, son of Samuel Eccles and Christiana Vandegrift, was born circa 1795 in Delaware. Date is "ca. 1790's" according to King. 1795 works with the 1810 census.2,4
Census1800	Samuel is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his mother, Christiana Vandegrift, in the 1800 Federal Census of Pencader Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.5
Census1810	Samuel is probably the male under age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his father, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Census1820	Samuel may be one of the two males age 16-25 yo listed in the household of his step-father,Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.6
Marr-Bond*	Samuel L. Eccles and Rebecca Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 5 March 1821 at New Castle Co., Delaware. Cox gives groom's name as William E. Eccles.7,8,3
Marriage	He married Rebecca Vandegrift, daughter of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, in 1821.9,10
Census1830*	Samuel L. appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 010011-210001 as 30-39 yo Saml L Eccles. His wife Rebecca has died and he doesn't m2 Margaret until 1834 so the female 30-39 yo is unknown. His children Edwin (5-9 yo), Jane (5-9 yo) and Christiana (0-4 yo). The other female 0-4 yo is unknown. I speculate that Samuel's brother Joseph V Eccles is the other male 20-29 yo.11
Marriage*	He married Margaret C. Hall on 26 March 1834 in Delaware.12
Census1840	Samuel L. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 1000101-010001 as 40-49 yo Samuel L Eccles. His wife Margaret is likely the female 30-39 yo and son Edwin the male 20-29 yo (though one bracket too old). The two children under 10 yo are unknown.13
CensusLead*	The 1850-1880 censuses have enumerations for a man who I believe is this Samuel L Eccles. The people his is living with are all currently unidentified. The surname Egbert pops up regularly. 1850: 51 yo merchant Samuel L Eccles in Div. 3, New Castle. 1860: 62 yo druggist Samuel Ecles in Christiana Hundred. 1870: 72 yo farm laborer Samuel L Eccles in White Clay Hundred. 1880: 85 yo retired merchant Samuel L Eccles in Christiana Hundred..
Death*	Samuel died on 5 July 1882. Presbyterian Church Records says 05 July 1882, Find A Grave says October 1882.14,15
Burial*	He was buried in 1882 at Christiana Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Christianna, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.14,15

Children with Rebecca Vandegrift:

Edwin Ostley Eccles1,2 b. 1821, d. 11 Apr 1896 Jane Emaline Eccles16,2 b. c 1824, d. 20 Mar 1835 Christiana Rebecca Eccles16,2 b. c 1826, d. 15 Feb 1832

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Joseph Vandegrift Eccles¹

Father	Samuel Eccles2 b. c 1765, d. 18 Sep 1800
Mother	Christiana Vandegrift2 b. 1770, d. 12 Sep 1821

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Joseph, son of Samuel Eccles and Christiana Vandegrift, was born in 1800 in Delaware.1,3
Census1810	Joseph is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Census1820	Joseph may be one of the two males age 16-25 yo listed in the household of his step-father,Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.5
Census1830	Joseph may be the male age 20-29 yo listed in the household of his brother, Samuel L. Eccles, in the 1830 Federal Census of Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.6
Marriage*	He married Christy A. Lnu before 1840.7,3
Census1840	Joseph Vandegrift appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 00003101-00102 as 30-39 yo Joseph Eckles. His wife Christy is likely one of the two females 20-29 yo. The other six people are unknown, perhaps relatives on Christy's side as there are no obvious persons on Joseph's side who might fit the bill.8
Census1850	Joseph appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 31 July 1850, as 50 yo miller Joseph V Eccles. His children Laura Sephronia and William H. were listed as living with him, as well as two unknown persons.9
Estate-Will	Joseph was named an heir in the will of Lewis Vandegrift II, his uncle, dated 16 April 1857 at New Castle Co., Delaware.10
Census1860*	Joseph appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 July 1860, as 59 yo landlord Joseph V Eccles. His children William H. and Laura Sephronia were listed as living with him, along with six others - housekeepers, cooks, etc.11
Milit-Service*	Joseph Vandegrift Eccles served as a Private with Co. K, 5th Delaware Infantry during the Civil War roughly between 1861 and 1865.12
Death*	Joseph died on 14 March 1872 in Middletown, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,12
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, in a military grave near his wife and son. Find A Grave has an entry for Joseph but no graveyard listed. They write, Govt headstone records show he may have been buried in a cemetery in/or near, Middletown, New Castle, DE. Cemetery name not given.1,3

Children with Christy A. Lnu:

Sgt. William H. Eccles13,3 b. Oct 1840, d. 23 Nov 1912 Laura Sephronia Eccles14,3 b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 8 Nov 1917 Lewis V. Eccles3,15 b. c 1844, d. 9 Nov 1845

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George Mackey¹

Father	William Mackey Sr.1 b. b 29 Dec 1743, d. 1815
Mother	Rebecca Marks1 b. c 1760, d. a 1789

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	George, son of William Mackey Sr. and Rebecca Marks, was born circa 1787. Date assumes 2 years before elder brother William.1
Death*	George died after 1791 in Mt. Nebo, Wilkinson Co., Georgia, killed by the Indians. Doughtie cites "family data".1

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Jane Emaline Eccles¹

Father	Samuel L. Eccles1,2 b. c 1795, d. 5 Jul 1882
Mother	Rebecca Vandegrift1,2 b. 12 Feb 1795, d. 13 Sep 1829

Last Edited

13 Sep 2021

Birth*	Jane, daughter of Samuel L. Eccles and Rebecca Vandegrift, was born circa 1824. Tatnall lists death at age 11 years.1
Census1830	Jane is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Samuel L. Eccles, in the 1830 Federal Census of Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.3
Death*	Jane died on 20 March 1835.1
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, near her mother. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2,4,1

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Christiana Rebecca Eccles^1,2,3

Father	Samuel L. Eccles1,2 b. c 1795, d. 5 Jul 1882
Mother	Rebecca Vandegrift1,2 b. 12 Feb 1795, d. 13 Sep 1829

Last Edited

13 Sep 2021

Birth*	Christiana, daughter of Samuel L. Eccles and Rebecca Vandegrift, was born circa 1826. Tatnall lists death at age 6 years.1
Census1830	Christiana is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Samuel L. Eccles, in the 1830 Federal Census of Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Death*	Christiana died on 15 February 1832.1
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5,1

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Edwin Ostley Eccles^1,2,3

Father	Samuel L. Eccles3,4 b. c 1795, d. 5 Jul 1882
Mother	Rebecca Vandegrift3,4 b. 12 Feb 1795, d. 13 Sep 1829

Last Edited

28 Apr 2023

Birth*	Edwin, son of Samuel L. Eccles and Rebecca Vandegrift, was born in 1821 in Delaware.2,5,6
Census1830	Edwin is probably the male age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, Samuel L. Eccles, in the 1830 Federal Census of Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Estate-Settlement	Edwin received $175 in the final settlement of his uncle Dr. Francis Vandegrift's estate dated 30 January 1836 at New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Estate-Will	Edwin was named an heir in the will of Jacob Vandegrift dated 3 July 1839 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.3
Census1840	Edwin is probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, Samuel L. Eccles, in the 1840 Federal Census of White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, though he is enumerated one bracket too old.9
Marriage*	He married Amanda F. Lore 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).1,10,11
Census1850*	Edwin and Amanda 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.5
Census1860	Edwin and Amanda 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.6
Death*	Edwin died on 11 April 1896 in Dover, Kent Co., Delaware, of Bright's disease (nephritis).12,13,2
Burial*	He was buried at Old Presbyterian Church in Dover, Kent Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Amanda.2

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Rebecca Ann Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Lt. William Vandegrift4,2,5 b. 1765, d. 5 Jun 1833
Mother	Christiana Vandegrift4,2 b. 1770, d. 12 Sep 1821

Last Edited

12 Apr 2023

Birth*	Rebecca, daughter of Lt. William Vandegrift and Christiana Vandegrift, was born in 1804 in Delaware. Tatnall says death at age 77 yrs in 1881.2,6
Census1810	Rebecca is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1810 Federal Census of New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Census1820	Rebecca is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her father, Lt. William Vandegrift, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Marr-Bond	Rebecca Ann Vandegrift and Robert Waugh Ocheltree posted a marriage bond on 3 September 1827 at New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Marriage*	She married Robert Waugh Ocheltree on 3 September 1827 in Delaware.9
Residence	Rebecca and Robert resided at farm at Wrangle Hill in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, circa 1828.2
Census1840	Rebecca is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, in the 1840 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.10
Estate-Will	Rebecca was named an heir in the will of Lewis Vandegrift II, her uncle, dated 16 April 1857 at New Castle Co., Delaware.11
Estate-Will	Rebecca was named an heir in the will of Robert Waugh Ocheltree, her husband, dated 25 November 1859 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving $500 in lieu of dower.12
Census1860	Rebecca appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 54 yo Rebecca Ocheltree in the household of her son Robert Lewis Ocheltree; as 21 yo farmer Robert Ocheltree.13
Census1870	Rebecca appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 65 yo Rebecca A Ocheltree in the household of her son Robert Lewis Ocheltree; as 31 yo farmer Robert L Ocheltree.14
Census1880	Rebecca appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 76 yo mother-in-law Rebecca Ochletree in the household of William E. Janvier and Frances Ann "Fannie" Ocheltree; as 49 yo store superintendent William E & 44 yo wife Frances A Janvier.15
Death*	Rebecca died on 27 December 1881 in Delaware.16,2,6
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.17,2,6

Children with Robert Waugh Ocheltree:

Christina Elizabeth Ocheltree2 b. Sep 1828, d. 29 Dec 1831 John Vandegrift Ocheltree2 b. 30 Aug 1830, d. 17 May 1906 Frances Ann "Fannie" Ocheltree18 b. 1834, d. 6 Jan 1909 Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree19 b. 15 Jun 1836, d. 8 Feb 1922 Robert Lewis Ocheltree18 b. 1838, d. 1 Nov 1912 Eugene E. Ocheltree18 b. 1840, d. 28 Jan 1912 James Maxwell Ocheltree18 b. 30 Apr 1842, d. 9 Oct 1883 Sarah Jane Ocheltree20 b. 1844, d. 26 May 1923 Marcus Capell Ocheltree20 b. a 1844, d. b 1848 Hammond Howe Ocheltree20 b. a 1844, d. b 1848

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Robert Waugh Ocheltree¹

Last Edited

14 Jun 2023

Birth*	Robert was born on 23 September 1786 in Newark, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, s/o John Ocheltree & Elizabeth Waugh.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Elizabeth McClary on 8 March 1811 at First Presbyterian Church, 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
Census1820	Robert Waugh Ocheltree appeared on the 1820 Federal Census. The images at both Ancestry and HQO do not include the last half dozen lines of the page. Based on the 'Others on this page' listing this is where Robert was enumerated.3
Marr-Bond	Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift posted a marriage bond on 3 September 1827 at New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, daughter of Lt. William Vandegrift and Christiana Vandegrift, on 3 September 1827 at Delaware.5
Residence*	Robert and Rebecca resided at farm at Wrangle Hill in Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, circa 1828.1
Census1840	Robert Waugh appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, with a household listed as 101010011-11000101 as 50-59 yo Robert Ocheltree. His wife Rebecca and children William D, John V, Frances A, Caroline L and Robert L Ocheltree are probably listed with him. The two older persons, 60-69 yo male and 50-59 yo female are unknown but likely a sibling and spouse of either Robert or Rebecca as all four parents have already died.6
Church*	Robert was an elder of St. George's Presbyterian Church in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, circa 1847. Previously Robert had been an elder at Christiana Church at Christiana, DE for 20 years.1
Census1850	Robert appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 July 1850, as 60 yo farmer Robt & 45 yo Rebecca Ocheltree. Their children John Vandegrift, Frances Ann "Fannie", Caroline Louisa "Carrie", Robert Lewis, Eugene E. and Sarah Jane were listed as living with them, as well as four farm laborers and unknown persons.7
Estate-Will*	Robert Waugh Ocheltree left a will dated 25 November 1859 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Death*	Robert died in 1860 in New Castle Co., Delaware, of paralysis. King's death date is 26 Jan 1866 at Saint Georges. The 1860 Mortality Schedule is more compelling. Also the fact he wrote his will in Nov 1859 being 'weak in body'.9,1
BioNote*	Biography Note: King writes, Robert's ancestry and family are noted in the book: History of the House of Chiltree by Clementine Brown Railey (pub. in 1916 in Sterling, Kan. by the Bulletin Printing Co.) Robert and Rebecca lived near St. Georges, Del. on a farm at Wrangle Hill. Robert served as an Elder in the St. Georges, Del. Presbyterian Church, and previously was a ruling Elder at Christiana Church at Christiana, Del. for 20 years. In all, he was a ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church for 40 years.1

Children with Elizabeth McClary:

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

Children with Rebecca Ann Vandegrift:

Christina Elizabeth Ocheltree1 b. Sep 1828, d. 29 Dec 1831 John Vandegrift Ocheltree1 b. 30 Aug 1830, d. 17 May 1906 Frances Ann "Fannie" Ocheltree10 b. 1834, d. 6 Jan 1909 Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree11 b. 15 Jun 1836, d. 8 Feb 1922 Robert Lewis Ocheltree10 b. 1838, d. 1 Nov 1912 Eugene E. Ocheltree10 b. 1840, d. 28 Jan 1912 James Maxwell Ocheltree10 b. 30 Apr 1842, d. 9 Oct 1883 Sarah Jane Ocheltree12 b. 1844, d. 26 May 1923 Marcus Capell Ocheltree12 b. a 1844, d. b 1848 Hammond Howe Ocheltree12 b. a 1844, d. b 1848

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Christina Elizabeth Ocheltree¹

Father	Robert Waugh Ocheltree1 b. 23 Sep 1786, d. 1860
Mother	Rebecca Ann Vandegrift1 b. 1804, d. 27 Dec 1881

Last Edited

13 Sep 2021

Birth*	Christina, daughter of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born in September 1828. Using Tatnall's death date her birth works out to 29 Jul 1828.1,2
Death*	Christina died on 29 December 1831 at age 3. Tatnall says 29 Oct.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,2

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John Vandegrift Ocheltree¹

Father	Robert Waugh Ocheltree1 b. 23 Sep 1786, d. 1860
Mother	Rebecca Ann Vandegrift1 b. 1804, d. 27 Dec 1881

Last Edited

12 Apr 2023

Birth*	John, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born on 30 August 1830 in Delaware.1
Census1840	John is probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, in the 1840 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.2
Census1850	John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, as 20 yo farmer John Ocheltree.3
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Sutton 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.      .4,5
Estate-Will	John 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 an equal share with six siblings of the residual estate.6
Census1860*	John and Elizabeth 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.7
Census1870	John and Elizabeth 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.8
Census1880	John and Elizabeth 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.9
Census1900	John and Elizabeth 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.10
Death*	John died on 17 May 1906 in New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 75.11,1
Burial*	He was buried at Bridgeville Cemetery in Bridgeville, Sussex Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.12,5

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Frances Ann "Fannie" Ocheltree^1,2

Father	Robert Waugh Ocheltree2 b. 23 Sep 1786, d. 1860
Mother	Rebecca Ann Vandegrift2 b. 1804, d. 27 Dec 1881

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	Frances, daughter of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born in 1834 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware.2
Census1840	Frances is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, in the 1840 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.3
Census1850	Frances appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her parents, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, as 15 yo Frances Ocheltree.4
Marriage*	She married William E. Janvier 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).5
Estate-Will	Frances was named an heir in the will of Robert Waugh Ocheltree, her father, dated 25 November 1859 at Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving an equal share with six siblings of the residual estate.6
Census1870	Frances and William 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.7
Census1880*	Frances and William 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.8
Census1900	Frances and William 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.9
Estate-Will	Frances was named an heir in the will of William E. Janvier, her husband, dated 16 October 1906 at New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving the income from his estate for the remainder of her life.10
Death*	Frances died on 6 January 1909.1,2
Burial*	She was buried on 9 January 1909 at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, by her husband. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave. It's odd that Find A Grave give 'unknown' for birth and death dates when the headstone clearly shows 1834 & 1908 respectively.1,11

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