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Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree¹

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

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Caroline, daughter of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born on 15 June 1836 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware. She never married.1,3,4
Census1840	Caroline is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, in the 1840 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.5
Census1850	Caroline appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her parents, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, as 13 yo Caroline Ocheltree.6
Estate-Will	Caroline 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.7
Census1860*	Caroline appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 20 yo Carrie Ocheltree in the household of 60 yo retired farmer Wm J & 40 yo Caroline Hurlock. No occupation or relationship noted.8
Census1900	Caroline appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, at 1014 W. 8th St., enumerated June 1900, as 57 yo boarding house keeper Louisa C Ocheltree. Her 60 yo brother Robert was listed as living with her as well as two boarders.9
Census1910	Caroline appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 23 April 1910, as 70 yo retiree Caroline L Ocheltree. Her siblings 68 yo Robert & 61 yo Sarah J Ocheltree were listed as living with her, as well as 3 boarders.10
Estate-Will	Caroline was named an heir in the will of Eugene E. Ocheltree, her brother, dated 21 September 1911 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving one half of his estate.11
Census1920	Caroline appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 2 January 1920, as 76 yo Caroline L Ochiltree. Two lodgers and one boarder were listed as living with her.12
Death*	Caroline died on 8 February 1922 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 85, of enlarged heart with valvular insufficiency.13,14,4
Burial*	She was buried on 11 February 1922 at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.13,14,4

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Robert Lewis Ocheltree¹

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

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	Robert, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born in 1838 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware. He never married.1
Census1840	Robert is probably the male under age 5 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	Robert appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, as 12 yo Robt L Ocheltree.3
Estate-Will	Robert 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.4
Census1860*	Robert appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 26 June 1860, as 21 yo farmer Robert Ocheltree. His 54 yo mother Rebecca & 15 yo sister Sarah Ocheltree were listed as living iwth him.5
Census1870	Robert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 June 1870, as 31 yo farmer Robert L Ocheltree. Robert's brother James Maxwell (Sallie's husband) is MIA.6
Census1900	Robert appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of 1014 W. 8th St., Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 60 yo creamery worker brother Robert Ocheltree in the household of Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree; as 57 yo boarding house keeper Louisa C Ocheltree.7
Census1910	Robert appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 68 yo brother Robert Ocheltree in the household of Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree; as 70 yo retiree Caroline L Ocheltree.8
Estate-Will	Robert was named an executor in the will of Eugene E. Ocheltree, his brother, dated 21 September 1911 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Death*	Robert died on 1 November 1912. Year only from Tatnall.1,10
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.11,1,10

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Eugene E. Ocheltree¹

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

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	Eugene, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born in 1840 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Census1850	Eugene appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his parents, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, as 10 yo Eugene Ocheltree.2
Estate-Will	Eugene 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.3
Milit-Service*	Eugene E. Ocheltree served as a Private with Co. F, 5th Regiment, Delaware Infantry during the Civil War between 1862 and 1865.4
Census1870	Eugene appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Delaware City, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 29 yo coach trimmer Eugene Ocheltree in the household of his brother-in-law & sister William E. Janvier and Frances Ann "Fannie" Ocheltree; as 39 yo general merchandise retailer William E & 37 yo Frances A Janvier.5
Marriage*	He married Cornelia Harman on 30 June 1871. No issue.6,1
Census1880*	Eugene and Cornelia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated June 1880, as 39 yo carriage builder Eugene E & 35 yo wife Cornelia H Ocheltree. A 57 yo aunt Mary M Patchen was listed as living with them.7
Census1900	Eugene and Cornelia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 58 yo carriage painter Eugene & 54 yo wife Cornelia Ocheltree. Eighty yo widowed aunt Mary Patchin was still living with them.8
Census1910	Eugene appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 68 yo widower brother-in-law Eugene E Ocheltree in the household of William E. Janvier; as 79 yo retired widower William E Jaunvir.9
Estate-Will*	Eugene E. Ocheltree left a will dated 21 September 1911 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, naming his brother Robert executor. His sisters Caroline & Sarah Jane were named co-heirs of the entire estate.10
Death*	Eugene died on 28 January 1912.1
Burial*	He was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.11,1

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James Maxwell Ocheltree¹

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

Last Edited

15 Apr 2023

Birth*	James, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born on 30 April 1842 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware.1
Estate-Will	James 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.2
Census1860*	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 1, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 19 yo clerk Maxwell Ocheltree in the household of 42 yo grocer Wm H & 39 yo Mary M Parce (as indexed).3
Milit-Service*	James Maxwell Ocheltree served as a Private with Nield's Independent Battery, Delaware Light Artillery during the Civil War between 1862 and 1865.4
BioNote*	Biography Note: King writes, James served in the Civil War with Col. Neild's Delaware Regiment. Later he worked as a banker and post office clerk in Wilmington.1
Marriage*	He married Sarah E. "Sallie" Moore on 1 March 1869 in Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Edgar Moore (1870-1952, m. Ella R Lnu) and Clarence Eugene Ocheltree (1873-1965, m. Mary Ellen Simmons 1900).5,1
Census1880*	James and Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 5 June 1880, as 36 yo USPO clerk J Max & 41 yo wife Sarah E Ocreltree. Their sons 10 yo Edgar M & 7 yo Clarence E Ocreltree were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.6
Death*	James died on 9 October 1883 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 41, of a pancreatic tumor.7,8
Burial*	He was buried at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.9

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Sarah Jane Ocheltree¹

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

Last Edited

26 Apr 2024

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born in 1844 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware. She never married.2,1
Census1850	Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her parents, Robert Waugh Ocheltree, as 6 yo Sarah Ocheltree.3
Estate-Will	Sarah 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.4
Census1860	Sarah appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 15 yo Sarah Ocheltree in the household of her brother Robert Lewis Ocheltree; as 21 yo farmer Robert Ocheltree.5
Census1870	Sarah appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 24 yo Sarah J Ocheltree in the household of her brother Robert Lewis Ocheltree; as 31 yo farmer Robert L Ocheltree.6
Census1880	Sarah appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 30 yo sister-in-law Sarah Ocheltree 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.7
Census1910	Sarah appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wilmington Ward 5, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 61 yo sister S J Ocheltree in the household of Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree; as 70 yo retiree Caroline L Ocheltree.8
Estate-Will	Sarah was named an heir in the will of Eugene E. Ocheltree, her brother, dated 21 September 1911 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, receiving one half of his estate.9
Death	Sarah Jane Ocheltree was the informant on her sister Caroline Louisa "Carrie" Ocheltree's death certificate on 8 February 1922; of enlarged heart with valvular insufficiency.10,11,12
Death*	Sarah died on 26 May 1923 at 907 Washington St. in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, perhaps of a coronary (the doctor's handwriting is abysmal).13
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.14,1,2

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Marcus Capell 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*	Marcus, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born after 1844 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware. He is a twin with Hammond.1
Death*	Marcus died before 1848 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware, as an infant.1
Burial*	He was buried at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill, New Castle Co., Delaware.1

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Hammond Howe 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*	Hammond, son of Robert Waugh Ocheltree and Rebecca Ann Vandegrift, was born after 1844 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware. He was a twin with Marcus.1
Death*	Hammond died before 1848 at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill in New Castle Co., Delaware, as an infant.1
Burial*	He was buried at Ocheltree farm at Wrangle Hill, New Castle Co., Delaware.1

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Albert Vandegrift¹

Father	Jacob Vandegrift1,2 b. 17 Apr 1763, d. 1 Feb 1845
Mother	Jane McWhorter1,2 b. 31 Oct 1768, d. 26 Nov 1829

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Albert, son of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, was born circa January 1793. About the only month that works if Albert falls between Francis and John, as BibDAR claims. Albert is not mentioned in Cox/Cherry or King.1
Census1800	Albert 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.3,4
Death*	Albert died before 26 November 1829. Scharf claims five surviving children and they are all accounted for meaning Albert likely predeceased his mother.5

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William J. Hurlock^1,2,3

Last Edited

28 Jan 2023

Birth*	William was born on 14 August 1784.1
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Wilhelmina Stewart between 1814 and 1819. My preliminary research suggests their children were Julia Ann (1817-1881), Frances (1818- , m. Joseph West 1837 NCC), Jane C (1820- ), Mary Frances (c1822-1886), William Jacob II (1828-1889, m. Mary Ann Hawk 1849 in PA) and William Stewart Hurlock ( -1828).4,1
Marr-Bond*	William J. Hurlock and Unice Manlove posted a marriage bond on 11 January 1836 at Delaware.5
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Jane Caroline Vandegrift, daughter of Jacob Vandegrift and Jane McWhorter, on 13 June 1844 at Saint Georges Presbyterian Church, Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. No issue per King.6,2,1
Census1850*	William and Jane 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.7
Census1860	William and Jane 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.8
Census1870	William and Jane 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.9
Death*	William died on 3 October 1872 at age 88.10,1
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.10

Children with Wilhelmina Stewart:

Mary Frances Hurlock4 b. c 1822, d. 28 May 1886 William Stewart Hurlock1 b. c 1827, d. 30 Mar 1827

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Christy A. Lnu¹

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Christy was born circa May 1813. She died 'aged 32 years & 4 months' according to her headstone.2
Marriage*	She married Joseph Vandegrift Eccles, son of Samuel Eccles and Christiana Vandegrift, before 1840.3,1
Census1840	Christy is probably one of the two females age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Joseph Vandegrift Eccles, in the 1840 Federal Census of White Clay Creek Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.4
Death*	Christy died on 11 September 1845.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of her headstone.2,5

Children with Joseph Vandegrift Eccles:

Sgt. William H. Eccles6,1 b. Oct 1840, d. 23 Nov 1912 Laura Sephronia Eccles1 b. 13 Jan 1842, d. 8 Nov 1917 Lewis V. Eccles1,5 b. c 1844, d. 9 Nov 1845

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Sgt. William H. Eccles^1,2

Father	Joseph Vandegrift Eccles3,2 b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1872
Mother	Christy A. Lnu3,2 b. c May 1813, d. 11 Sep 1845

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	William, son of Joseph Vandegrift Eccles and Christy A. Lnu, was born in October 1840.1,2
Census1850	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his father, Joseph Vandegrift Eccles, as 9 yo William H Eccles.4
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of his father, Joseph Vandegrift Eccles, as 19 yo William H H Eccles.5
Census1870*	William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, as 29 yo clerk Wm H H Eccles in the household of 40 yo William Blackson.6
Marriage*	He married Lugene L. Bratton between 1874 and 1875. Married 25 years with 3 born and 1 living in the 1900 census.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Joseph Cook (1878-1897) and Emma Bratton Eccles (1879-1977, m. Francis D Reynolds 1919, suceeded her father as postmaster at Odessa).7,8
Census1880*	William and Lugene appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 16 June 1880, as 40 yo nurseryman William H & 32 yo wife Lugene L Eccles. Their 3 yo son Joseph C & 0.6 yo daughter Emma B Eccles were listed as living with them.9
Occupation*	William was Postmaster 'for many years' at Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Census1900	William and Lugene appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 59 yo dry goods salesman William H & 52 yo wife Lougene Eccles. Their 20 yo daughter Emma B Eccles was listed as living with them.8
Death*	William died on 23 November 1912 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., Pennsylvania, at age 72.10,1
Burial*	He was buried on 25 November 1912 at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone w/ wife Lugene and son Joseph C Eccles.3,1

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Laura Sephronia Eccles¹

Father	Joseph Vandegrift Eccles2,3 b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1872
Mother	Christy A. Lnu3 b. c May 1813, d. 11 Sep 1845

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Laura, daughter of Joseph Vandegrift Eccles and Christy A. Lnu, was born on 13 January 1842 in Delaware.4,1
Census1850	Laura appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her father, Joseph Vandegrift Eccles, as 7 yo Laura S Eccles.5
Church*	Laura was a member of Old Drawyer's Presbyterian Church in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, in 1858.6
Census1860	Laura appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware in the household of her father, Joseph Vandegrift Eccles, as 17 yo Laura S Eccles.7
Marriage*	She married Sgt. William Vandegrift Skelenger on 17 February 1870 in Delaware. My preliminary research suggests their children were Henrietta Vandegrift "Nettie" (1870-1948, m. Fnu Jones), Elizabeth Oldham "Lizzie" (1873-1897), Laura Lougene “Lou” (1876-1952, m. Wm Alonzo Dixon 1922), Angeline V “Angie” (1879-1917, m. Wm Alonzo Dixon 1905) and William Eccles Skellenger (1881-1943, m. Mabel Rhodes Glicken 1914).8,9,1
Census1870*	Laura and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Kenton Hundred, Kent Co., Delaware, enumerated 6 July 1870, as 28 yo dry goods merchant William & 25 yo Laura S Skelenger. Joseph V Eales, 69 yo clerk, was living with them.10
Census1880	Laura and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 39 yo grain thresher William V & 38 yo wife Laura S Skelenger. Their children 9 yo Nettie V, 7 yo Lizzie O, 4 yo Laura L and 1 yo Angie V Skelenger were listed as living with them.11
Census1900	Laura appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 68 yo widow Laura Skelenger. Her children 33 yo Laura L, 30 yo Angie V and 28 yo Wm E Skelenger were listed as living with her, as well as one lodger.12
Death*	Laura died on 8 November 1917 in Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 75.4,1
Burial*	She was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband William Skelenger.1

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Lewis V. Eccles¹

Father	Joseph Vandegrift Eccles1,2 b. 1800, d. 14 Mar 1872
Mother	Christy A. Lnu1,2 b. c May 1813, d. 11 Sep 1845

Last Edited

24 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lewis, son of Joseph Vandegrift Eccles and Christy A. Lnu, was born circa 1844. Find A Grave says 1844 though that's not on the headstone. King says ca. 1844.3,1
Death*	Lewis died on 9 November 1845 in New Castle Co., Delaware, "aged 18 months".3,1
Burial*	He was buried at Old Drawyers Church Cemetery in Odessa, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave provides photo of his headstone.3,2

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Jean Jeton¹

Father

Lewis Geton1 d. b 12 Apr 1748

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Jean, daughter of Lewis Geton, was born before 1712, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married Fnu Bellow before 18 February 1732.1
Estate-Will	Jean was mentioned in the will of Lewis Geton dated 18 February 1732 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1,2,3
Death*	Jean died after 18 February 1732.1

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Capt. Christopher J. Vandegrift^1,2,3

Father	Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.4,2,5 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818
Mother	Jane Ford4,2,5 b. 1783, d. 10 Feb 1828

Last Edited

18 Apr 2023

Birth*	Christopher, son of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, was born on 3 December 1804 in New Castle Co., Delaware.4,6,7
Census1810	Christopher is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.8
Census1820	Christopher is probably the male age 10 to 15 listed in the household of his mother, Jane Ford, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.9
Death*	Christopher died on 30 June 1860 in New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 55, in his 56th year. Never married.4,6,10
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware. Find A Grave says he was captain of the steamboat 'Zephyr'.6,3

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Thomas R. Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.3,1,2 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818
Mother	Jane Ford3,1,2 b. 1783, d. 10 Feb 1828

Last Edited

13 Sep 2021

Birth*	Thomas, son of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, was born on 10 February 1807 in New Jersey.4,5,1
Death*	Thomas died on 15 May 1807.4,6,1
Burial*	He was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware.1

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Ann Eliza Vandegrift¹

Father	Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.2,1 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818
Mother	Jane Ford2,1 b. 1783, d. 10 Feb 1828

Last Edited

20 Apr 2023

Birth*	Ann, daughter of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, was born on 3 November 1808 in Delaware.3,4,5
Census1810	Ann is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr., in the 1810 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.6
Census1820	Ann is probably the female age 10 to 15 listed in the household of her mother, Jane Ford, in the 1820 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware.7
Marr-Bond	Ann Eliza Vandegrift and Eli Biddle posted a marriage bond on 14 June 1826 at New Castle Co., Delaware.8,9
Marriage*	She married Eli Biddle on 15 June 1826. King claims issue Anne E. Biddle, Vandegrift says 'no children'.3,10
Census1850*	Ann and Eli appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 27 July 1850, as 56 yo farmer Elsi (Eli) & 42 yo Anne E Biddle. Their daughter Anne E. was listed as living with them, along with 9 others, all unknown.11
Census1860	Ann and Eli appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 24 July 1860, as 65 yo retiree Eli & 51 yo Anna E Biddle.12
Death*	Ann died on 25 August 1863 at age 54. Find A Grave claims 25 July.3,13,5,14
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside her husband. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.14,5

Child with Eli Biddle:

Anne E. Biddle5 b. c 1828, d. b 14 Jun 1880

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Rebecca Jane Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr.3,1,2 b. 1768, d. 1 Mar 1818
Mother	Jane Ford3,1,2 b. 1783, d. 10 Feb 1828

Last Edited

21 Apr 2023

Birth*	Rebecca, daughter of Christopher J. Vandegrift Jr. and Jane Ford, was born on 17 December 1811 in Delaware.4,5,1
Census1820	Rebecca 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.6
Marr-Bond	Rebecca Jane Vandegrift and Capt. David Stewart Craven posted a marriage bond on 28 February 1831 at New Castle Co., Delaware.7,8
Marriage*	She married Capt. David Stewart Craven on 1 March 1831. Susannah Vandegrift mentions only three children - Mary J, Thos J and John Craven.9,1
Census1850*	Rebecca and David appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, enumerated 27 July 1850, as 48 yo farmer David S & 38 yo R J Craven. Their children Mary Jane, Thomas Jenkins and John Vandegrift were listed as living with them, along with two black persons.10
Census1860	Rebecca and David appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Salem, Salem Co., New Jersey, enumerated 15 June 1860, as 57 yo David S & 43 yo Rebecca J Craven. Their children Mary Jane and John Vandegrift were listed as living with them, as well as two servants.11
Death*	Rebecca died on 14 November 1874 at age 62.4,1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Saint Georges Cemetery in Saint Georges, New Castle Co., Delaware, alongside her husband. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.12,1

Children with Capt. David Stewart Craven:

Mary Jane Craven13,1 b. 4 Dec 1831, d. 17 Feb 1878 John Edwin Craven1 b. c 1835, d. c 1835 Thomas Jenkins Craven+1 b. 29 Oct 1837, d. 18 Mar 1922 John Vandegrift Craven14,15 b. 18 Jun 1840, d. 2 Nov 1919

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Kirwan Hughes Palmer^1,2

Father	Drury M. Palmer Jr.2,3,4 b. 1798, d. b 23 Jul 1863
Mother	Mary Allen Gray5,2,6,4 b. 1813, d. Jan 1891

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Birth*	Kirwan, son of Drury M. Palmer Jr. and Mary Allen Gray, was born on 10 June 1850 in Missouri. The 1860 census confirms 1849-50 with age 9 on ca. 01 Jun 1850; age 19 on 4 Aug 1870.1,5,2
Census1860	Kirwan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Henry Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Drury M. Palmer Jr. and Mary Allen Gray, as 9 yo Kirwan H Palmer.7
Census1870	Kirwan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Clinton, Henry Co., Missouri in the household of his mother, Mary Allen Gray, as 19 yo farmer Keerwin Palmer.8
Marriage*	He married Nannie D. Carter circa 1874 in Henry Co., Missouri. FSTrees (entry for Kilwan Palmer (1850-1877), KJ5J-JWX) claims 02 Dec 1874. Birthyear of eldest child listed by Find A Grave works well with that date.9
Death*	Kirwan died on 13 May 1877 at age 26.1
Burial*	He was buried at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor, Henry Co., Missouri.4,1

Children with Nannie D. Carter:

Mary Eva Palmer10 b. 23 Sep 1876, d. 17 Mar 1882 Kirwan Palmer9 b. 27 Oct 1877, d. 20 Jul 1879

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Pratt Palmer¹

Father	Drury M. Palmer Jr.1,2 b. 1798, d. b 23 Jul 1863
Mother	Mary Allen Gray1,3 b. 1813, d. Jan 1891

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14 May 2016

Birth*	Pratt, son of Drury M. Palmer Jr. and Mary Allen Gray, was born circa 1857 in Missouri.1
Census1860	Pratt appeared on the 1860 Federal Census Henry Co., Missouri in the household of his parents, Drury M. Palmer Jr. and Mary Allen Gray, as 3 yo Pratt Palmer.4
Death*	Pratt died before 4 August 1870. Date is based on fact he was not liiving with his mother in the 1870 census (he would have been 13 years old) even though his two older brothers, Walker & Kirwan were; he was not among mother's "living children" on 14 Nov 1885.5,6

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Nancy Mackey¹

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

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Birth*	Nancy, daughter of William Mackey Sr. and Rebecca Marks, was born circa 1788 in Virginia. Date assumes 1 year prior to elder brother William.1
Marriage*	She married Robert Ridley circa 1804.2
Church*	Robert and Nancy and Robert were members of Myrtle Spring Church in Wilkinson Co., Georgia, circa 1812.2

Children with Robert Ridley:

Jonathan Ridley2 b. 1805, d. 1863 Milley Ridley2 b. 1806 William Ridley2 b. 1808 Sarah Ridley2 b. 1810 Deacon Everett Ridley2 b. 8 Feb 1813 Deacon David Ridley2 b. 17 Jul 1814, d. a 24 Feb 1853 Robert Ridley2 b. 31 Mar 1817

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Jacob King II¹

Father	Jacob King1 b. b 1685, d. b 15 Jun 1730
Mother	Catharine Hyatt1 b. c 1698, d. a 4 May 1730

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1 Sep 2022

Birth*	Jacob, son of Jacob King and Catharine Hyatt, was born on 8 April 1719 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1
Estate-Will	Jacob was named an heir in the will of Jacob King dated 4 May 1730 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.2,3
Estate-Will*	Jacob King II left a will dated 29 June 1741 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, naming his uncle Jacob King executor. He named siblings Thomas and Rachel as heirs as well as other unnamed brothers and sisters.      Dames claims date of 20 Jun 1741.1,4
Death*	Jacob died on 1 July 1741 in Appoquinimink Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, at age 22.1,4
Estate-Probate*	Jacob's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 2 July 1741. King cites NCC Will Book 1, p. 254.4,1

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John King¹

Father	Jacob King1 b. b 1685, d. b 15 Jun 1730
Mother	Catharine Hyatt1 b. c 1698, d. a 4 May 1730

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30 May 2017

Birth*	John, son of Jacob King and Catharine Hyatt, was born on 17 September 1721 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1
Estate-Probate	John King was the administrator of Peter King's estate at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 18 April 1758.2
Death*	John died after 15 May 1759.1
BioNote*	Biography Note: Additional information about John, his wife and children is in King.1

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Thomas King¹

Father	Jacob King1 b. b 1685, d. b 15 Jun 1730
Mother	Catharine Hyatt1 b. c 1698, d. a 4 May 1730

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14 May 2016

Birth*	Thomas, son of Jacob King and Catharine Hyatt, was born on 14 April 1724 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1
Estate-Will	Thomas was named an heir in the will of Jacob King II dated 29 June 1741 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.2,3
TaxList*	Thomas King appeared on a tax assessment of Red Lion Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, enumerated on 30 October 1782. His assessment was £4.4
Death*	Thomas died after 27 November 1787. King's date is "after 1787" based on belief this is the Thomas King listed with taxable residents of Red Lion Hundred as returned 27 Nov 1787.1,3
BioNote*	Biography Note: See King for additional biographical information about Thomas.1

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Peter King¹

Father	Jacob King1 b. b 1685, d. b 15 Jun 1730
Mother	Catharine Hyatt1 b. c 1698, d. a 4 May 1730

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30 May 2017

Birth*	Peter, son of Jacob King and Catharine Hyatt, was born on 22 November 1726 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1
Death*	Peter died before 18 April 1758. His brother John King testified in NCC Orphan Court this date that Peter had died intestate.1
Estate-Probate*	Peter's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, on 18 April 1758.1

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Rachel King¹

Father	Jacob King1 b. b 1685, d. b 15 Jun 1730
Mother	Catharine Hyatt1 b. c 1698, d. a 4 May 1730

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14 May 2016

Birth*	Rachel, daughter of Jacob King and Catharine Hyatt, was born on 14 November 1729 in New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.1
Estate-Will	Rachel was named an heir in the will of Jacob King II dated 29 June 1741 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England.2,3
Death*	Rachel died between 29 June 1741 and 19 February 1749. She is mentioned in her brother Jacob's will of the earlier date, but not among the surviving children of Jacob on the latter.1,3

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Lydia Vandegrift^1,2

Father	Leonard Vandegrift II1,2 d. fr 29 Aug 1769 - 2 Oct 1769
Mother	Lydia Lnu1 d. a 29 Aug 1769

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22 Apr 2023

Birth*	Lydia, daughter of Leonard Vandegrift II and Lydia Lnu, was born before 29 August 1769.1
Estate-Will	Lydia was named an heir in the will of Leonard Vandegrift II, her father, dated 29 August 1769 at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony (now Delaware), New England, receiving her saddle, bridle and £5.3,4,5
Death*	Lydia died after 29 August 1769.2

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John Lewden¹

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6 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Hannah Lnu before 15 September 1733, date based on fact he mentioned children 21 yo or older in his will of 15 Sep 1754.2,3
Estate-Will*	John Lewden left a will dated 15 September 1754 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, naming his brother Joseph executor and son Jospeh executor & heir. His other heirs were wife Hannah, Hannah, Margaret, Mary, Rebecca and Ruth, son Joseph and daughters Elizabeth.4
Death*	John died from 15 September 1754 to 24 September 1754. He wrote his will on the earlier date and probate began on the latter.4
Estate-Probate*	John's will was probated at New Castle Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, on 25 September 1754.2,4

Children with Hannah Lnu:

Joseph Lewden4 b. b 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Elizabeth Lewden4 b. b 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Mary Lewden4 b. a 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Rebecca Lewden4 b. a 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Ruth Lewden4 b. a 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Hannah Lewden+3 b. c 1739, d. a 22 Sep 1786 Margaret Lewden3 b. b 15 Sep 1754, d. a 22 Sep 1786

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Hannah Lnu¹

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6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Hannah was born circa 1719, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married John Lewden before 15 September 1733, date based on fact he mentioned children 21 yo or older in his will of 15 Sep 1754.2,1
Estate-Will	Hannah was named an heir in the will of John Lewden, her husband, dated 15 September 1754 at Saint Georges Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England.3
Estate-Will*	Hannah Lnu left a will dated 22 September 1786 at New Castle Hundred, New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, naming grandson Robert Middleton executor. Also mentioned were daughters Margaret and Hannah, cousin Mary (wife of Benjamin Worrell) and grandchildren Susanna Eves, George Sankey, Ruth Vandegrift, Hannah Boggs and Jane McCullough as well as cousin John Lewden.1
Death*	Hannah died before 12 February 1787.1
Estate-Probate*	Hannah's will was probated at New Castle Co., Pennsylvania (now Delaware), New England, on 12 February 1787.1

Children with John Lewden:

Joseph Lewden3 b. b 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Elizabeth Lewden3 b. b 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Mary Lewden3 b. a 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Rebecca Lewden3 b. a 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Ruth Lewden3 b. a 15 Sep 1733, d. a 15 Sep 1754 Hannah Lewden+1 b. c 1739, d. a 22 Sep 1786 Margaret Lewden1 b. b 15 Sep 1754, d. a 22 Sep 1786

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Jacob Hansen Bergen^1,2

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14 May 2016

Marriage*

He married Elsje Frederickse Lubbertse, daughter of Frederick Lubbertse and Catharina "Tryntje" Hendricks, circa 1678, date estimated.1,2

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