Jannetje Nevius was born on Oct 29, 1732. She was the daughter of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees. Jannetje married Johannis Kroesen, son of Garret Kroesen and Arientje Neefies, on May 19, 1753. Jannetje married Johannis Kroesen, son of Garret Kroesen and Arientje Neefies, circa 1755; second cousins.
     Jannetje Nevius admitted to membership at Dutch Reformed Church, Neshaminy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Oct 11, 1782.

      William Nevius was born on Nov 10, 1734 at Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees. William married Adrianna Kroesen, daughter of Garret Kroesen and Arientje Neefies, on Jun 26, 1758 at Churchville, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William Nevius died on Feb 16, 1806 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at age 71.
     He resided at at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, between 1759 and 1770. He resided at at Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, between 1771 and 1776. He resided at at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, in 1777.

      Altie Nevius was born on Dec 29, 1736 at Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees. Altie married Petrus Nevius, son of Johannes Nevius and Susanna Martense Schenck. Altie Nevius died on May 7, 1806 at Six Mile Run, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 69.
     She was also known as Altey Nevius.

      Neltje Nevius was born on Mar 24, 1739. She was the daughter of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees. Neltje Nevius and Albert Nevius obtained a marriage license on Feb 9, 1784. Neltje married Abraham Voorhees, son of Jan Van Voorhees and Neeltje Nevius, on Feb 23, 1792. Neltje Nevius died on May 26, 1802 at age 63.

      Peter D. Nevius was born on Dec 6, 1741 at Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees. Peter married Adrianna Stoothoff on Dec 3, 1769 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Peter married Jannetie Voorhees, daughter of Petrus Voorhees and Mary Brokaw, on Oct 26, 1789 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Peter D. Nevius died on Oct 6, 1811 at Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 69.

     Johannis Kroesen was baptized on May 3, 1730 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Garret Kroesen and Arientje Neefies. Johannis married Jannetje Nevius, daughter of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees, on May 19, 1753. Johannis married Jannetje Nevius, daughter of David Nevius and Margaret Albertse Van Voorhees, circa 1755; second cousins. Johannis Kroesen died circa 1812. Johannis's estate was proved on Jun 29, 1812.
     He resided at at Warminster Twp., Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was also known as John Kroesen.
Johannis Kroesen purchased purchased 15 acres 2 per. of land from Arthur Watts of Southampton Twp. for £250 on Jul 20, 1778.
He ordained as an elder at Dutch Reformed Church, Neshaminy, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1784. He conveyed 15 acres 2 per. to Margaret Corson of Southampton Twp. on Aug 15, 1792.
Johannis's left a will on Nov 21, 1806

stated to be of "Northampton."

     Adrianna Kroesen was baptized on Nov 27, 1757 at Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Johannis Kroesen and Jannetje Nevius. Adrianna married James Craven before 1779.

     James married Adrianna Kroesen, daughter of Johannis Kroesen and Jannetje Nevius, before 1779.

     Leanah Craven was the daughter of James Craven and Adrianna Kroesen. Leanah married Adrian Cornell on Nov 16, 1803.

     Adrian married Leanah Craven, daughter of James Craven and Adrianna Kroesen, on Nov 16, 1803.

     Elizabeth Cornell was the daughter of Adrian Cornell and Leanah Craven. Elizabeth married Charles Garrison Knight on Dec 25, 1857.

     Charles married Elizabeth Cornell, daughter of Adrian Cornell and Leanah Craven, on Dec 25, 1857.

     Emma Jane Knight was the daughter of Charles Garrison Knight and Elizabeth Cornell. Emma married Paul Hamilton Markley on Mar 12, 1884.

     Paul married Emma Jane Knight, daughter of Charles Garrison Knight and Elizabeth Cornell, on Mar 12, 1884.

     Helen Markley was the daughter of Paul Hamilton Markley and Emma Jane Knight. Helen married George H. Eckhardt on Aug 3, 1940.

     George married Helen Markley, daughter of Paul Hamilton Markley and Emma Jane Knight, on Aug 3, 1940.

      Davis Conover was born on Jul 13, 1806 at Bound Brook, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Conover and Eleanor Davis. Davis married Anna Maria Voorhees on Oct 3, 1826. Davis married Anna Maria Voorhees on Oct 31, 1826. Davis Conover died on Apr 29, 1861 at Richmond, Henrico County, Virgina, at age 54.

      Eleanor Davis Conover was born on Dec 31, 1828 at Possibly, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. She was born on Dec 31, 1828 at Camden, Grafton County, New Hampshire. She was the daughter of Davis Conover and Anna Maria Voorhees. Eleanor married George Bridman Bardwell, son of Luke Wolcott Bardwell and Betsey Bridman, on Oct 29, 1846 at Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. Eleanor Davis Conover died on Apr 22, 1879 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, at age 50.

      George Bridman Bardwell was born on Mar 19, 1821 at Chezy, Clinton County, New York. He was the son of Luke Wolcott Bardwell and Betsey Bridman. George married Eleanor Davis Conover, daughter of Davis Conover and Anna Maria Voorhees, on Oct 29, 1846 at Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. George Bridman Bardwell died on Oct 2, 1890 at Alameda, Alameda County, California, at age 69.
     He was also known as George Bridman Bordwell.

      George Albert Bardwell was born on Nov 3, 1850 at Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. He was the son of George Bridman Bardwell and Eleanor Davis Conover. George married Sarah Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Philos Moore and Mary Otis Hinkley, on Nov 4, 1873. George Albert Bardwell died on Apr 27, 1900 at age 49.
     He was also known as George Albert Bordwell.

      Sarah Elizabeth Moore was born on Dec 23, 1849 at DuQuion, Perry County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Philos Moore and Mary Otis Hinkley. Sarah married George Albert Bardwell, son of George Bridman Bardwell and Eleanor Davis Conover, on Nov 4, 1873. Sarah Elizabeth Moore died on Aug 8, 1930 at Alameda, Alameda County, California, at age 80.

      George Otis Bardwell was born on May 19, 1882 at San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. He was the son of George Albert Bardwell and Sarah Elizabeth Moore. George married Nancy Sue Collom on Oct 20, 1906 at Berkeley, Alameda County, California. George married Edna M. Roeder on Dec 11, 1939. George married Margaret Grace McKinlay, daughter of James McKinlay and Grace Conover Bardwell. George Otis Bardwell died on Oct 20, 1962 at Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, at age 80.
     He was also known as George Otis Bordwell.

     Edna married George Otis Bardwell, son of George Albert Bardwell and Sarah Elizabeth Moore, on Dec 11, 1939.

      Elizabeth Marshall was born on May 9, 1807. Elizabeth married Peter Conover, son of Levi Cownover and Jane Gilbreath, in Nov, 1827 at Morgan County, Illinois. Elizabeth Marshall died on Oct 12, 1829 at age 22. Elizabeth was buried after Oct 12, 1829 at Liter Cemetery, Literberry, Morgan County, Illinois.

      Levi Conover was born on Jun 6, 1828 at Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois. He was the son of Peter Conover and Elizabeth Marshall. Levi married Mary Elizabeth Mathews, daughter of Richard Mathews and Margaret Robinson, on Mar 1, 1855. Levi Conover died on Jan 28, 1898 at Lynn Grove Twp., Jasper County, Iowa, at age 69. Levi was buried at Swain Cemetery, Lynnville, Jasper County, Iowa.
     He removed to at Jasper County, Iowa, circa Mar, 1856.

"LEVI CONOVER - Died: At his residence in Lynngrove township, Jasper county, Iowa, Levi Conover, on the evening of the 28th of January 1898, after a few days of suffering from a paralytic stroke. The deceased was born in Cass county, Illinois. At the age of 21 he began life's tempestuous sea for himself and in 1849 undertook the arduous trip of what was called "crossing the plains" to California, where he wrenched out a little means. Part of the time he did not have money enough to buy himself a square meal. In 1854 he came to Iowa and bought the land he remained on until his death. He was married to Mary Mathews in 1855, of Cass county, Illinois. To them were born seven children. All were present at the funeral except one. His companion preceded him about 16 years and at the age of 46 years he made a profession of the religion of Christ in 1867 and from that time he lived a faithful Christian life, most of the time an official in the M. E. Church of Sully. he commenced life with small means, but by unflagging and honest industry had in all together accumulated thirty or forty thousand dollars. The funeral took place from his own home and was conducted by Rev. Kirkwood; President of the M. P. church, taking for his text as a foundation for appropriate remarks, the 14 chapter and 10 verse of Job. A large concourse of friends were in attendance. The remains were laid to rest in Swan cemetery by the side of his companion."

From "Memories Yesterday and Today - Lynnville, 1875-1975" p. 81:
"Levi Conover, elder son of Peter and Elizabeth Marshall Conover, was born June 6, 1828, near Beardstown in Green County, Illinois. He died January 28th, 1898, at his farm home near Lynnville in Jasper County, Iowa.
He married Mary Elizabeth Mathews, daughter of Richard and Margaret Robertson Mathews, March 1, 1855. She was born March 1, 1833 and died February 15, 1882.
When gold was discovered in California in 1849, Levi, a young man of twenty-one, left his home in Illinois, and with other friends, organized their wagon train at St. Louis to make the long dangerous journey with their ox teams to California. This was a six months journey full of peril and danger.
Near Salt Lake City, the wagon train divided due to a dispute on the proper route. Those people who left the train were never heard from again.
After three years in California, Levi returned to Iowa, via Panama Canal, and Mississippi steam boat, with three thousand dollars of gold in his belt. He married his home town sweetheart, and settled two miles northwest of Lynnville. To this union were born eight children: Thomas J., (who married Louise Johnson, the daughter of Caleb, and Miriam Johnson, pastors of the Lynnville 1881 Friends Church); John; Martha; Allie; Ida; Anna; Lou Etta; and Charles Franklin, who labored many years in Africa as a missionary.
The land known as the Conover farms has been in the family name for more than 130 years. They are presently operated by Charles and Bruce Conover, sons of Walton T., grandsons of Thomas J., and great-grandsons of Levi Conover, the forty-niner.
Genealogists have traced this family history back 500 years to Amsterdam in Holland, from where the family originated."

      Mary Elizabeth Mathews was born on Mar 1, 1833 at Cass County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Richard Mathews and Margaret Robinson. Mary married Levi Conover, son of Peter Conover and Elizabeth Marshall, on Mar 1, 1855. Mary Elizabeth Mathews died on Feb 15, 1882 at Lynnville, Jasper County, Iowa, at age 48. Mary was buried at Swain Cemetery, Lynnville, Jasper County, Iowa.
      Obituary from "The Newton Journal" February 23, 1882, p. 3 reads:
"DEATH OF MRS. L. CONOVER -- On Wednesday, February 15th, 1882, man(sic) of our citizens were saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Levi Conover, near Lynnville, this county.
She had been suffereing for months intensely, and the cause of her suffering -- a tumor -- was not discovered until it had gained such proportions and so reduced the sufferer's vitality as to render it doubtful as to her survival of the dangerous operation of removal of the cause - the only hope of life. This dangerous operation was performed with satisfactory skill on the 12th inst (sic), by Dr. Peck, of Davenport, and the patient was quite cheerful for 36 hours afterwards, when she sank rapidly away -- dying sixty-three hours after the operation.
Had she lived till March 1st, 1882, she would have been 49 years of age. She was born in Cass county, Ill., the daughter of Richard and Margaret Mathews; came to Jasper county, Iowa, with her brother, Wm. R. Mathews, in 1854, was married to L. Conover in 1855, and has since lived at the home in which she died. She leaves her husband and seven children to mourn her loss, as well as other relatives and many friends who can never forget the good type of the christian name -- "Mary" Conover.
The funeral services were conducted at the house by Rev. E. S. Drown. The theme of his remarks was "The Vacant Chair" -- founded on the scripture passage "Thou shalt be missed for thy seat will be empty" -- words of Jonathan to David.
The chair or place which she vacated was endowed richly with love and service for her husband, children, relatives and all who came within her reach; with charity for the needy; devotion to the Christian life which she has nearly all her life professed -- being in early life a member of the Presbyterian church, but since 1867, a member of the Methodist church. Her friends mourn not as those who have no hope."

      Thomas J. Conover was born on Mar 13, 1856 at Iowa. He was the son of Levi Conover and Mary Elizabeth Mathews. Thomas married Louise Johnson, daughter of Caleb Johnson and Miriam Wilson, on Jun 8, 1881 at Jasper County, Iowa. Thomas J. Conover died on Dec 4, 1937 at age 81. Thomas was buried at Swain Cemetery, Lynn Grove Twp., Jasper County, Iowa.
     He was also known as T. J. Conover.

      Louise Johnson was born on Feb 2, 1860 at New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Caleb Johnson and Miriam Wilson. Louise married Thomas J. Conover, son of Levi Conover and Mary Elizabeth Mathews, on Jun 8, 1881 at Jasper County, Iowa. Louise Johnson died on Feb 22, 1903 at age 43. Louise was buried at Swain Cemetery, Lynn Grove Twp., Jasper County, Indiana.
      "Louisa (Johnson) Conover, daughter of Caleb and Mariam Johnson, was born in New Castle, Indiana Feb. 2, 1860, and died at Sully, Iowa Feb. 22, 1903. She was educated in Spiceland academy and Earlham college. She then taught school for a few years.
In 1879 her parents removed to Iowa, she accompanying them. On the eighth of June 1881 she and Thomas J. Conover were united in marriage. To this happy union wre born four children, three of whom with the hsuband, mother, two brothers one sister and many relatives are left to mourn her loss.
Early in life she became a Christian and ever afterward devoted her talents to the master's service. She joined the Methodist Protestant church at Sully in 1890 and has been one of its most efficient members.
In Sunday school work she was especially successful, having taught the same class for ten years. In mission work she took an active interst, not forgetting her Lord's teachings: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." The funeral services were most impressive. They were conducted by President Roseberger of Penn college, assisted by Revs. McKaig and Parker. Text, Phil 4:13. She was then laid to rest in Swan's cemetery. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them."
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The following persons from abroad were present at the funeral of Mrs. T. J. Conover Wednesday: Mr. and Mrs. Woods from Murphy; Mrs. Anna McNeal, a sister from Arian, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hukill, a sister, from Des Moines; Mrs. Williams a sister from Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Bevan Johnson, a brother from Earlham, Iowa; and her mother, Mrs. Johnson from Earlham, Iowa; also Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smith from Galesburg."

      Walton T. Conover was born on Sep 23, 1889 at Iowa. He was the son of Thomas J. Conover and Louise Johnson. Walton married Ethel R. Day on Jun 19, 1916. Walton T. Conover died in Oct, 1983 at Sully, Jasper County, Iowa, at age 94.

     Ethel married Walton T. Conover, son of Thomas J. Conover and Louise Johnson, on Jun 19, 1916.

      James Smith Conover was born in Jan, 1888. He was the son of William C. Conover and Sarah E. Cole. James married Mona (Kalriess) Belcher on Jun 7, 1916.

      Mona (Kalriess) Belcher was born circa 1888 at New Jersey. Mona married James Smith Conover, son of William C. Conover and Sarah E. Cole, on Jun 7, 1916.

      Daisy Dean Conover was born on Feb 19, 1868 at Springville, Utah County, Utah. She was the daughter of John Conover and Emma Lynette Richardson. Daisy married Arthur Newell Kelly on May 2, 1890. Daisy Dean Conover died on Sep 28, 1948 at age 80.

      Arthur Newell Kelly was born on Dec 28, 1866 at Springville, Utah County, Utah. Arthur married Daisy Dean Conover, daughter of John Conover and Emma Lynette Richardson, on May 2, 1890.

      Sanford Nitzer Groendyke Jr. was born circa 1922 at New Jersey. He was the son of Sanford Groendyke and Carrie Ramsey Hoffman. Sanford married Mary Helen Davis, daughter of Thomas Lesille Davis and Blanche Byrom, on Jun 2, 1944.
     Sanford Nitzer Groendyke Jr. resided at at Clinton, New Jersey, on Nov 1, 1957.

     Mary Helen Davis was the daughter of Thomas Lesille Davis and Blanche Byrom. Mary married Sanford Nitzer Groendyke Jr., son of Sanford Groendyke and Carrie Ramsey Hoffman, on Jun 2, 1944. Mary Helen Davis died on Dec 3, 2007 at Tryon Estates. Mary was buried at Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, Lebanon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
     

MARY HELEN GROENDYKE

COLUMBUS, N.C. -- Mary Helen Davis Groendyke died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at Tryon Estates here. She was 85.

She was a native of Arkansas, a daughter of Thomas Lesille Davis and Blanche Byrom Davis. A resident of Tryon Estates for the past two and a half year, she lived in High Vista and Hendersonville, N.C the prior 19 years.

Following marriage in June 1944 and World War II, she resided with her husband and children in High Bridge and Clinton.

A graduate of Arkansas State University with degrees in history and music, she became a teacher in High Bridge, Clinton and Clinton Township schools. She retired after more than 30 years and became a passionate genealogist, tracing her Davis family to 1790 and Groendykes to 1645.

An avid soloist and choir member, she loved traveling to foreign countries, documenting them with photos and tales for her students.

She served on the Rolling Hills Girl Scout Council as well as the Board of Directors of Clinton's Grandin Library.

Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Sanford Groendyke; daughter Sandra Kay Pott and husband Joel of Rochester Hills, Mich; son John Thomas Groendyke and wife Rita of Glen Gardner; grandchildren Emily, Jessica, and Eric; and great-grandchildren Rhys and Katherine.

A service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Martin Funeral Home, Clinton Township, with interment following in the Lebanon Reformed Church Cemetery.

      William Emmons Conover was born circa 1791. He was the son of Roeloff Covenhoven and Elizabeth Johnson. William married Elizabeth Nevius, daughter of David Nevius and Gertrude Van Tine, on Dec 7, 1813 at Somerset County, New Jersey.

      Elizabeth Nevius was born on Apr 2, 1795 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of David Nevius and Gertrude Van Tine. Elizabeth married William Emmons Conover, son of Roeloff Covenhoven and Elizabeth Johnson, on Dec 7, 1813 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Elizabeth Nevius died on Sep 2, 1870 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 75.

      Abraham Nevius Conover was born on Sep 8, 1814 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was born on Sep 8, 1814 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. He was the son of William Emmons Conover and Elizabeth Nevius. Abraham married Lydia Ann Polhemus on Nov 21, 1843 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Abraham married Gertrude Nevius, daughter of Cornelius Suydam Nevius and Sophia Wyckoff, on Jun 24, 1868 at Raritan Landing, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Abraham Nevius Conover died on Aug 31, 1882 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at age 67.

      Gertrude Nevius was born on Dec 6, 1833 at Middlebush, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Cornelius Suydam Nevius and Sophia Wyckoff. Gertrude married Abraham Nevius Conover, son of William Emmons Conover and Elizabeth Nevius, on Jun 24, 1868 at Raritan Landing, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Gertrude married James Martin Boice, son of Peter Boice and Mary Martin, on Dec 23, 1885 at New Jersey. Gertrude Nevius died on Jan 25, 1900 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, at age 66.
     She resided at at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, in 1900.

      Cornelius Nevius Conover was born on Jan 25, 1870. He was the son of Abraham Nevius Conover and Gertrude Nevius. Cornelius married Flora Jane Boice, daughter of James Martin Boice and Marcy Ann Giles, on Mar 11, 1891 at Somerset County, New Jersey.

      Flora Jane Boice was born circa May, 1868 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of James Martin Boice and Marcy Ann Giles. Flora married Cornelius Nevius Conover, son of Abraham Nevius Conover and Gertrude Nevius, on Mar 11, 1891 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Flora Jane Boice died in 1913 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

      Flora May Conover was born on Jul 16, 1894 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was born on Aug 16, 1894 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Cornelius Nevius Conover and Flora Jane Boice. Flora May Conover died on Jun 1, 1974 at Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania, at age 79.

     Eleanor Schenck Garretson was the daughter of Peter Garretson and Jane Covenhoven. Eleanor married David Kline on May 9, 1843.

     David married Eleanor Schenck Garretson, daughter of Peter Garretson and Jane Covenhoven, on May 9, 1843.

     Marthabechte Kline was the daughter of David Kline and Eleanor Schenck Garretson. Marthabechte married William Van Doren Layton on Dec 27, 1866.

     William married Marthabechte Kline, daughter of David Kline and Eleanor Schenck Garretson, on Dec 27, 1866.

     David Layton was the daughter of William Van Doren Layton and Marthabechte Kline. David married Sarah Dobbs on Dec 25, 1894.

     Sarah married David Layton, daughter of William Van Doren Layton and Marthabechte Kline, on Dec 25, 1894.

      Marry Ellen Conover was born on Aug 16, 1847. She was the daughter of Garrett Bonham Conover and Eliza Ann Thompson. Marry married Lafayette Plue on Dec 22, 1869. Marry Ellen Conover died in 1887.

     Lafayette married Marry Ellen Conover, daughter of Garrett Bonham Conover and Eliza Ann Thompson, on Dec 22, 1869.

     Grace E. Plue was the daughter of Lafayette Plue and Marry Ellen Conover. Grace married Harry Vincent on Dec 5, 1895.

     Harry married Grace E. Plue, daughter of Lafayette Plue and Marry Ellen Conover, on Dec 5, 1895.

      Frances Emerine Conover was born on Sep 24, 1824 at Morgan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Levi P. Conover and Margaret Wilson. Frances married John Finley Saffer, son of James Saffer and Mary Rogers, on Jan 12, 1843 at Fulton County, Illinois. Frances Emerine Conover died on Feb 2, 1858 at Fulton County, Illinois, at age 33.
     She was also known as Frances Emeline Conover.

      John Finley Saffer was born on Mar 4, 1822 at Harrison County, Indiana. He was the son of James Saffer and Mary Rogers. John married Frances Emerine Conover, daughter of Levi P. Conover and Margaret Wilson, on Jan 12, 1843 at Fulton County, Illinois. John married Caroline Horton after 1858. John Finley Saffer died on Jan 10, 1894 at age 71. John was buried after Jan 10, 1894 at Antioch Cemetery, Morgan County, Illinois.
     He served as a private with Company F, 53rd Illinois Infantry circa 1863. He ended military service on Jul 22, 1865 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. He resided at at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, on Jul 10, 1890.

      Catherine Margaret Saffer was born circa 1851 at Illinois. She was the daughter of John Finley Saffer and Frances Emerine Conover. Catherine married William Thomas Pierman on Sep 7, 1874 at Mason County, Illinois. Catherine was buried in 1930 at Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois. She died in 1930 at Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.

     William married Catherine Margaret Saffer, daughter of John Finley Saffer and Frances Emerine Conover, on Sep 7, 1874 at Mason County, Illinois. William was buried at Diamond Grove Cemetery, Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois.

     Lillian Mae Pierman was the daughter of William Thomas Pierman and Catherine Margaret Saffer. Lillian married Simon Edward Collins on May 6, 1906.
     Lillian Mae Pierman was also known as Lilly Mae Pierman.

     Simon married Lillian Mae Pierman, daughter of William Thomas Pierman and Catherine Margaret Saffer, on May 6, 1906.

      Lemuel H. Conover was born circa 1846 at New Jersey. He was the son of John Conover and Mary Adams. Lemuel married Mary Caroline Barlow, daughter of John Barlow and Rachel (Unknown), on Dec 25, 1871. Lemuel H. Conover was born on Feb 1, 1881.
     He was also known as Lemuel C. Conover.

      Mary Caroline Barlow was born on Jan 10, 1850 at Leedsville, Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Barlow and Rachel (Unknown). Mary married Lemuel H. Conover, son of John Conover and Mary Adams, on Dec 25, 1871. Mary Caroline Barlow died in 1932.

      Norris Scull Conover was born on Sep 5, 1873 at New Jersey. He was the son of Lemuel H. Conover and Mary Caroline Barlow. Norris married Mary Elizabeth Neill on Sep 26, 1900. Norris Scull Conover died on Feb 3, 1955 at age 81.
     

      Mary Elizabeth Neill was born circa 1884 at New Jersey. Mary married Norris Scull Conover, son of Lemuel H. Conover and Mary Caroline Barlow, on Sep 26, 1900.

      Remelda Hettie Conover was born on Jan 12, 1902. She was the daughter of Norris Scull Conover and Mary Elizabeth Neill. Remelda married Bernard Muse Ireland, son of Dewitt Franzell Ireland and Viola Cunningham, on Jan 1, 1926; 3 children. Remelda Hettie Conover died on Jan 20, 1990 at Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 88.

      Bernard Muse Ireland was born on Apr 12, 1899. He was the son of Dewitt Franzell Ireland and Viola Cunningham. Bernard married Remelda Hettie Conover, daughter of Norris Scull Conover and Mary Elizabeth Neill, on Jan 1, 1926; 3 children. Bernard Muse Ireland died on Dec 12, 1970 at Absecon, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 71.

      Elizabeth Adams was born on Aug 10, 1806 at Egg Harbor, Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Jesse Adams and Deborah Ireland. Elizabeth Adams was born on Oct 8, 1806. Elizabeth married Pardon Ryon on Apr 3, 1825; by P. Cordery. Elizabeth Adams died on Apr 3, 1892 at age 85.

      Pardon Ryon was born on Jul 8, 1793. Pardon married Elizabeth Adams, daughter of Jesse Adams and Deborah Ireland, on Apr 3, 1825; by P. Cordery. Pardon Ryon died on Oct 20, 1868 at age 75.
     He was also known as Pardon Ryan.

      James Ryon was born in 1830. He was the son of Pardon Ryon and Elizabeth Adams. James married Caroline Pitney Cordery on Nov 19, 1853.

     Caroline married James Ryon, son of Pardon Ryon and Elizabeth Adams, on Nov 19, 1853.

     Lewis Babcock Ryon was the son of James Ryon and Caroline Pitney Cordery. Lewis married Lena Scull Leeds on Dec 15, 1887.

     Lena married Lewis Babcock Ryon, son of James Ryon and Caroline Pitney Cordery, on Dec 15, 1887.

     Caroline Leeds Ryon was the daughter of Lewis Babcock Ryon and Lena Scull Leeds.

      Sarah Higbee was born on Oct 25, 1780 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Higbee and Esther Smith. Sarah married Augustus Sooy, son of Joseph Sooy and Ann (Unknown), on Jul 28, 1798.

      Augustus Sooy was born on Apr 20, 1775 at Galloway Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph Sooy and Ann (Unknown). Augustus married Sarah Higbee, daughter of Jeremiah Higbee and Esther Smith, on Jul 28, 1798. Augustus Sooy died on Apr 26, 1853 at age 78.

      Elizabeth Sooy was born on Jul 29, 1801 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Augustus Sooy and Sarah Higbee. Elizabeth married John Leeds Turner, son of Peter Turner and Mary Leeds, on Nov 22, 1820.

      John Leeds Turner was born on Jul 25, 1796 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter Turner and Mary Leeds. John married Elizabeth Sooy, daughter of Augustus Sooy and Sarah Higbee, on Nov 22, 1820. John Leeds Turner died on Dec 17, 1869 at age 73.

      Elizabeth Ann Turner was born on Jul 6, 1837 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Leeds Turner and Elizabeth Sooy. Elizabeth married Joseph Abridge Barstow on Feb 29, 1860. Elizabeth Ann Turner died on Jan 15, 1917 at age 79.

      Joseph Abridge Barstow was born circa 1825 at Maine. Joseph married Elizabeth Ann Turner, daughter of John Leeds Turner and Elizabeth Sooy, on Feb 29, 1860.

      Harry Merrill Barstow was born on Mar 10, 1882 at Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph Abridge Barstow and Elizabeth Ann Turner. Harry married Anna Olga Oglesby on May 4, 1904.
     

      Anna Olga Oglesby was born circa 1885 at Pennsylvania. Anna married Harry Merrill Barstow, son of Joseph Abridge Barstow and Elizabeth Ann Turner, on May 4, 1904.

      Elizabeth Barstow was born on Oct 25, 1906 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Harry Merrill Barstow and Anna Olga Oglesby. Elizabeth married John M. Alton on Oct 30, 1931. Elizabeth Barstow died on Dec 21, 2006 her last known address was at Egg Harbor Twp., Atlantic County, New Jersey, according to the Social Security Death Index.
     

Elizabeth Barstow Alton was the self-proclaimed “activist wife” who spent 20 years speaking at women’s clubs throughout New Jersey urging members to participate in major projects that would benefit the community. During her talks she often used Mabel Smith Douglass to illustrate what one woman with a vision could accomplish. In 1910, Douglass launched a campaign to establish a women’s college in New Jersey. That campaign led to the creation of Douglass College (part of Rutgers University) in New Brunswick. During her days as a speaker Alton never thought that she would match Mabel Smith Douglass’ accomplishment but in 1966 the state’s proposal to create two new colleges, one possibly to be located in south Jersey, changed Alton’s life forever. From February 1966,
when she spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Atlantic City mentioning the possibility of a local college to February 1969 when the first Board of Trustees met, Alton was the primary force that willed what was to
become Stockton College into existence. Alton’s personal papers from this era are now available for public use in the Archives of the Richard Stockton College Library. This collection includes personal
correspondence, early college history, publicity, and news clippings. Alton died on December 21, 2006 at age 100.

     John married Elizabeth Barstow, daughter of Harry Merrill Barstow and Anna Olga Oglesby, on Oct 30, 1931.

     Marha Conover was the daughter of William Henry Conover and Catherine Kierans. Marha married J. Edward Guthrie on Jun 14, 1911. Marha married Clifford G. Faust on Nov 10, 1927.

     J. married Marha Conover, daughter of William Henry Conover and Catherine Kierans, on Jun 14, 1911.

     Clifford married Marha Conover, daughter of William Henry Conover and Catherine Kierans, on Nov 10, 1927.

     Catherine M. Faust was the daughter of Clifford G. Faust and Marha Conover.

      Gerret Terhune was born on Aug 30, 1709. He was the son of Albert Janse Terhune and Aaltje Voorhees.
     Gerret Terhune was also known as Garret Alberts Terhune.

     Anne married Cornelius Bulsen. Anne Terhune was born circa 1712. She was the daughter of Albert Janse Terhune and Aaltje Voorhees. Anne married Joost Duryea, son of Joost Duryea and Lena (Unknown), before 1730.
     Anne Terhune was also known as Ann Albertse Terhune. She was also known as Antje Terhune.

      John Duryea was born before 1742. He was the son of Joost Duryea and Anne Terhune. John married Jannetje Rapalje on Oct 4, 1771.

     Jannetje married John Duryea, son of Joost Duryea and Anne Terhune, on Oct 4, 1771.

     Cornelius Ralalyea Duryea was baptized on Jul 12, 1779. He was the son of John Duryea and Jannetje Rapalje. Cornelius married Ann Barkeloo, daughter of Harmanus Barkeloo and Elizabeth Duryea, on Oct 2, 1805. Cornelius Ralalyea Duryea died on Sep 25, 1842 at age 63.

      Ann Barkeloo was born in 1786 at New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. She was the daughter of Harmanus Barkeloo and Elizabeth Duryea. Ann married Cornelius Ralalyea Duryea, son of John Duryea and Jannetje Rapalje, on Oct 2, 1805. Ann Barkeloo died in 1849 at Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
     She was also known as Nancy Barkeloo.

      Harmanus Barkeloo was born on Feb 23, 1744/45 at New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. Harmanus married Elizabeth Duryea on May 31, 1765? At New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. Harmanus Barkeloo died on Nov 10, 1788 at Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 43; from small pox.
     He was also known as Harmanus Barkuloo. He was commissioned March 1776 as 2nd Lieutenant in the New Utrecht Company of the Kings County Militia. in Mar, 1776.

      Elizabeth Duryea was born on Aug 8, 1742. Elizabeth married Harmanus Barkeloo on May 31, 1765? At New Utrecht, Kings County, New York. Elizabeth Duryea died on Feb 19, 1820 at age 77.

      Garret Smock Vanderveer was born on Mar 20, 1838 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Henry Vanderveer and Jane Schenck Smock. Garret married Maria Lewis Ross, daughter of Andrew Ross and Anna M. Case, on Dec 18, 1852. Garret married Maria Lewis Ross, daughter of Andrew Ross and Anna M. Case, on Dec 18, 1862. Garret Smock Vanderveer died on Mar 4, 1917 at Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 78. Garret was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Maria Lewis Ross was born on Jan 4, 1841 at Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Andrew Ross and Anna M. Case. Maria married Garret Smock Vanderveer, son of John Henry Vanderveer and Jane Schenck Smock, on Dec 18, 1852. Maria married Garret Smock Vanderveer, son of John Henry Vanderveer and Jane Schenck Smock, on Dec 18, 1862. Maria Lewis Ross died on Sep 11, 1904 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 63. Maria was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Anna May Vanderveer was born on Mar 22, 1867 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Garret Smock Vanderveer and Maria Lewis Ross. Anna May Vanderveer was born on Mar 27, 1867. Anna married John Burtis Jones on Oct 4, 1900. Anna married John Burtis Jones on Oct 18, 1900.

      John Burtis Jones was born on May 11, 1863 at Allentown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John married Anna May Vanderveer, daughter of Garret Smock Vanderveer and Maria Lewis Ross, on Oct 4, 1900. John married Anna May Vanderveer, daughter of Garret Smock Vanderveer and Maria Lewis Ross, on Oct 18, 1900. John Burtis Jones died on Mar 15, 1924 at Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, at age 60.

      Elizabeth Vanderveer Jones was born on May 14, 1909 at Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Burtis Jones and Anna May Vanderveer. Elizabeth married Russell Francis Barker on Oct 10, 1931.