Jefferson Redd was born on Sep 25, 1823 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of John Redd and Catherine Crites. Jefferson married Ursula Frye, daughter of Samuel Frye and Elizabeth Van Voorhis, on Jun 1, 1848. Jefferson married Sarah Frye, daughter of Samuel Frye and Elizabeth Van Voorhis, on Oct 22, 1867. Jefferson Redd died on Jul 19, 1875 at age 51.
     In the census on Jun 24, 1860 Jefferson Redd was named Jefferson Reed.

      Sarah Frye was born on Nov 6, 1816. She was the daughter of Samuel Frye and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Sarah married Jefferson Redd, son of John Redd and Catherine Crites, on Oct 22, 1867. Sarah Frye died in 1880.

      Betty Frye was born circa 1826. She was the daughter of Samuel Frye and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Betty married E. T. Cooper.

     E. married Betty Frye, daughter of Samuel Frye and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Elizabeth Van Voorhis was born on Sep 2, 1837 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Elizabeth married John S. Williams on Oct 23, 1855. Elizabeth Van Voorhis died on Sep 2, 1874 at age 37.

      John Carson Van Voorhis was born on May 28, 1850 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. John married Ida Foster on Oct 2, 1880. John Carson Van Voorhis died on Aug 13, 1937 at age 87.
     He resided at at Tuscola Twp., Douglas County, Illinois, in 1910.

      Mary Van Voorhis was born on Dec 28, 1842 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Mary married Dr. Richard T. Rose on May 18, 1871.
     Mary Van Voorhis resided at at California in 1910.

      Dr. Richard T. Rose was born circa 1843 at Kentucky. Richard married Caroline Van Voorhis, daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson, on Apr 7, 1870; no children. Dr. Richard T. Rose died on Jul 12, 1870. Richard married Mary Van Voorhis, daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson, on May 18, 1871. Richard married Nettie (Unknown).
     In the census on Aug 27, 1870 Dr. Richard T. Rose was named R. T. Rose.

      Abraham B. Van Voorhis was born on Oct 8, 1852 at Illinois. He was the son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson.

      Newton Van Voorhis was born on Jan 8, 1836. He was the son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Newton Van Voorhis died on Jan 5, 1841 at age 4.

      Daniel Van Voorhis was born on Sep 23, 1839 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Daniel Van Voorhis died on Mar 12, 1864 at age 24. Daniel was buried at Van Voorhis Cemetery, Bowdre Twp., Douglas County, Illinois.

      Caroline Van Voorhis was born on Mar 16, 1841 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Caroline married Dr. Richard T. Rose on Apr 7, 1870; no children. Caroline Van Voorhis died on Jul 12, 1870 at age 29. Caroline was buried at Van Voorhis Cemetery, Bowdre Twp., Douglas County, Illinois.
     In the census on Aug 27, 1870 Caroline Van Voorhis was named C. C. Van Voorhis.

      Teressa Van Voorhis was born on Jun 15, 1844 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Teressa Van Voorhis died on Apr 9, 1862 at age 17. Teressa was buried at Van Voorhis Cemetery, Bowdre Twp., Douglas County, Illinois.
     She was also known as Terresse Van Voorhis.

      Sarah Van Voorhis was born on Sep 26, 1846. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Sarah Van Voorhis died on Dec 29, 1848 at age 2.

      Maria Van Voorhis was born on Mar 30, 1848. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Maria Van Voorhis died on Aug 4, 1849 at age 1.

      Louisa Van Voorhis was born on Jan 11, 1855. She was the daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Louisa Van Voorhis died on May 19, 1856 at age 1.

      Van Van Voorhis was born on Apr 18, 1858 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson. Van married Clarissa (Unknown) circa 1889. Van Van Voorhis died in 1925. Van was buried at Van Voorhis Cemetery, Bowdre Twp., Douglas County, Illinois.

     (Unknown) married Sarah Susannah Martin, daughter of John Martin.

      Franklin Van Voorhis was born on Sep 22, 1873 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Sarah Susannah Martin. Franklin married Alice (Unknown).

      John S. Williams was born on May 1, 1832 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. John married Elizabeth Van Voorhis, daughter of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Mary Carson, on Oct 23, 1855. John S. Williams died in 1906 at Carroll Twp., Washington County, Pennsylvania.

      James Abraham Williams was born on Aug 1, 1862 at near, Monogahela City, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. James married Amy Elizabeth McGrath on Mar 11, 1888 at near, Hugo, Douglas County, Illinois. James Abraham Williams died on Mar 6, 1964 at age 101.
     He served as a private in Co. A., 10th Regiment of the Monongahelia, Pennsylvania National Guard in 1880. He removed to at Douglas County, Illinois, circa 1884.

     Mary Williams was the daughter of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Mary married (Unknown) Sampson.

     (Unknown) married Mary Williams, daughter of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Lizzie May Williams was born on May 2, 1864. She was the daughter of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Lizzie married John Albert Carson.

     John married Lizzie May Williams, daughter of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Alice P. Williams was born circa 1856. She was the daughter of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

      Charles Williams was born circa 1875 at Pennsylvania. He was the son of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis.

     Amy Elizabeth McGrath died on Jan 22, 1869. She was born on Jan 22, 1870. Amy married James Abraham Williams, son of John S. Williams and Elizabeth Van Voorhis, on Mar 11, 1888 at near, Hugo, Douglas County, Illinois. Amy Elizabeth McGrath died on Dec 29, 1940 at age 70.

      Ida May Williams was born on Dec 22, 1888. She was the daughter of James Abraham Williams and Amy Elizabeth McGrath.

      Charles Leonard Williams was born on Feb 5, 1892. He was born on Feb 5, 1893. He was the son of James Abraham Williams and Amy Elizabeth McGrath. Charles Leonard Williams died on May 29, 1974 at age 81.

      Earl Abraham Williams was born on Oct 11, 1897. He was born on Oct 11, 1898. He was the son of James Abraham Williams and Amy Elizabeth McGrath. Earl Abraham Williams died on Nov 12, 1974 at age 76.

      Fred Lester Williams was born on Dec 23, 1903. He was the son of James Abraham Williams and Amy Elizabeth McGrath.

      Christina Rose was born circa 1876 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Dr. Richard T. Rose and Mary Van Voorhis.

      Stella Rose was born circa 1873 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Dr. Richard T. Rose and Mary Van Voorhis.
     In the census on Jun 2, 1880 Stella Rose was named Estella Rose.

      Peter Rose was born circa 1879 at Illinois. He was the son of Dr. Richard T. Rose and Mary Van Voorhis.
     In the census on Jun 4, 1900 Peter Rose was named Richard T. Rose.

      Hilda Emma Van Voorhis was born in May, 1894 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Van Van Voorhis and Clarissa (Unknown).
     Hilda Emma Van Voorhis resided at at Wisconsin circa 1966.

     Thomas Van Voorhis was the son of Van Van Voorhis.
     Thomas Van Voorhis resided at at Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, in 1966.

     Samuel married Mary (Unknown).

     Mary married Samuel Frye.

     Clayton Van Voorhis was the son of Franklin Van Voorhis and Alice (Unknown). Clayton married Mida M. (Unknown). Clayton Van Voorhis died on Sep 6, 1964.

      Max Van Voorhis was born circa 1915 at Illinois. He was the son of Clayton Van Voorhis and Mida M. (Unknown).
     In the census on Jan 13, 1920 Max Van Voorhis was named Gerald Max Van Voorhis.
He resided at at Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois, in 1966.

     John Keith Van Voorhis was the son of Max Van Voorhis.

      Dean Van Voorhis was born circa 1917 at Illinois. He was the son of Clayton Van Voorhis and Mida M. (Unknown). Dean Van Voorhis died before 1966.

     Jerome H. Van Voorhis was the son of Dean Van Voorhis.

     Virginia married (Unknown) Horn. Virginia Van Voorhis was born circa 1919 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Clayton Van Voorhis. Virginia Van Voorhis died in 1965.

     (Unknown) married Virginia Van Voorhis, daughter of Clayton Van Voorhis.

     Reese Van Voorhis was the son of Franklin Van Voorhis and Alice (Unknown).
     Reese Van Voorhis resided at at Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois, in 1966.

     Robert Van Voorhis was the son of Reese Van Voorhis.
     Robert Van Voorhis resided at at Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois, in 1966.

     Ned Van Voorhis was the son of Reese Van Voorhis.
     Ned Van Voorhis resided at at Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, in 1966.

     Mary Van Voorhis was the daughter of Reese Van Voorhis. Mary married John Hall.
     Mary Van Voorhis resided at at Tuscola, Douglas County, Illinois, in 1966.

     John married Mary Van Voorhis, daughter of Reese Van Voorhis.

     Abram S. Van Voorhis was the son of Franklin Van Voorhis and Alice (Unknown).
     Abram S. Van Voorhis resided at at LaCrosse, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, in 1966.

     George Van Voorhis was the son of Abram S. Van Voorhis.

     Frank Van Voorhis was the son of Abram S. Van Voorhis.

     Keith Van Voorhis was the son of Franklin Van Voorhis and Alice (Unknown).

     Juanita Van Voorhis was the daughter of Franklin Van Voorhis and Alice (Unknown). Juanita married (Unknown) McCoskey.
     Juanita Van Voorhis resided at at Rt 133 east of, Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois, in 1966.

     (Unknown) married Juanita Van Voorhis, daughter of Franklin Van Voorhis and Alice (Unknown).

     Alice married Franklin Van Voorhis, son of Abraham Frye Van Voorhis and Sarah Susannah Martin.

      Aletta Ann Adriance was born on Sep 1, 1804. She was the daughter of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis.

      Maria Adriance was born on Nov 4, 1806. She was the daughter of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis. Maria Adriance was baptized on Nov 30, 1806 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. Maria married Alexander Harbrouck.

     Alexander married Maria Adriance, daughter of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis.

      Diana Adriance was born on Feb 23, 1809. She was the daughter of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis. Diana Adriance was baptized on Mar 15, 1809 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey.

      Abraham Adriance was born on Nov 27, 1811. He was the son of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis.

      Emeline Adriance was born on Oct 24, 1813. She was the daughter of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis. Emeline Adriance was baptized on Nov 30, 1813 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey.

      John Van Voorhis Adriance was born on Aug 17, 1817. He was the son of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis. John Van Voorhis Adriance was baptized on Sep 14, 1817 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey.

      Caroline Adriance was born on Jul 25, 1824. She was the daughter of Abraham R. Adriance and Susan Van Voorhis. Caroline Adriance was baptized on Oct 3, 1824 at Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. She died on Oct 3, 1839 at Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, at age 15.

     Jesse married Elizabeth Buckhout.
     Jesse's left a will on Dec 30, 1819.

     Elizabeth married Jesse Vail.

      John Henry Van Voorhis was born on May 25, 1811. He was the son of Abraham Van Voorhis and Phebe Vail. John Henry Van Voorhis was baptized on Oct 13, 1811 at Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. He died on Sep 14, 1813 at age 2.

      Isaac Van Voorhis was born on Jul 8, 1813. He was the son of Abraham Van Voorhis and Phebe Vail. Isaac Van Voorhis died on Oct 13, 1832 at age 19. Isaac was buried after Oct 13, 1832 at Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Hamburg, Dutchess County, New York.

      Henry Martin Van Voorhis was born on Mar 15, 1816. He was the son of Abraham Van Voorhis and Phebe Vail. Henry Martin Van Voorhis died on Dec 15, 1834 at age 18. Henry was buried after Dec 15, 1834 at Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Hamburg, Dutchess County, New York.

      Susan Van Voorhis was born on Jan 21, 1819. She was the daughter of Abraham Van Voorhis and Phebe Vail. Susan Van Voorhis died on Apr 25, 1824 at age 5.

     Francis married Jemima (Unknown).
     Francis Fluellen was also known as Francis Flewelling.

     Jemima married Francis Fluellen.

      Abraham Van Voorhis was born on Jan 1, 1813. He was the son of John Van Voorhis and Phebe Fluellen. Abraham Van Voorhis was baptized on Oct 22, 1813 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York.

      John Henry Van Voorhis was born on Aug 3, 1814. He was the son of John Van Voorhis and Phebe Fluellen. John Henry Van Voorhis was baptized on Sep 18, 1814 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York.

      Miamy Ann Van Voorhis was born on Oct 7, 1816. She was the daughter of John Van Voorhis and Phebe Fluellen. Miamy Ann Van Voorhis was baptized on Nov 3, 1816 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York.
     She was also known as Mina Ann Van Voorhis.

      Susan Adriance Van Voorhis was born on Oct 20, 1818. She was the daughter of John Van Voorhis and Phebe Fluellen. Susan Adriance Van Voorhis was baptized at Dutch Reformed Church, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York.

      James Denison Van Voorhis was born on Mar 6, 1823 at Ulster County, New York. He was the son of John Van Voorhis and Phebe Fluellen. James Denison Van Voorhis was baptized on Sep 7, 1823 at Dutch Reformed Church, New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. James married Eliza Jane Hall.

      Edward Hughson was born circa 1817. He was the son of Christopher Hughson and Femmetje Van Voorhis.

      Oscar Hughson was born circa 1819. He was the son of Christopher Hughson and Femmetje Van Voorhis.

      Benjamin Hughson was born circa 1821. He was the son of Christopher Hughson and Femmetje Van Voorhis.

      Abraham Van Voorhis was born on Dec 12, 1822 at Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman. Abraham married Elizabeth Engle, daughter of Michael Engle, on Dec 8, 1842 at Stark County, Ohio. Abraham married Belle Judd on Feb 22, 1893; no issue. Abraham Van Voorhis died on Sep 11, 1912 at Osnaburg Twp., Stark County, Ohio, at age 89. Abraham was buried at Indian Run Cemetery, Stark County, Ohio.
     

Abraham Van Voorhis. it would be hard to decide in this country which State is the best, even if such a thing were possible; but it is certainly within the bounds of truth to say that the State of Ohio is one of the grandest and best, and equally is it true that Stark County, that State, contains within its borders some of the prettiest scenery and richest soil within the State. This statement could be more fully appreciated after a visit to the beautiful farm of Mr. Van Voorhis, which is located on section 32, Osnaburg Township. The estate is well cultivated, and upon it first-class improvements have been made, and during the years in which he has devoted himself assiduously to its cultivation he has wrought great changes in its appearance.

A native of Pennsylvania,our subject was born in Washington County, December 12, 1822, and is the son of Peter Van Voorhis, who was born in New York State in 1795. When a young man, the grandfather removed to the above county in the Keystone State, where he met and married Miss Margaret Sickman, a native of that State, and of German descent. Her father, Barnett Sickman, was a farmer, and followed his calling in Pennsylvania.

In 1824, the father of our subject came to this county, and a few years later purchased the southwest quarter of section 28, Osnaburg Township. The land, with the exception of a few acres, was entirely undeveloped, and an old, dilapidated log

cabin stood on the place. There Mr. Van Voorhis made his home until his decease in 1867. In early life, he was an old-line Whig in politics, but on the organization of the Republican party became a strong advocate of its principles. The mother died in 1877, and was, like her husband, a devoted member of the Christian Church.

The parental family comprised fourteen children, six daughters and eight sons, four of the latter being deceased. Our subject, who was the eldest of the family, was obliged to carry on the farm on the death of his father, and thus was enabled to attend school but a short time. When reaching his twentieth year, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ingle, daughter of Michael Ingle, one of the earliest and most prominent settlers in Stark County.

After his marriage, Mr. Van Voorhis farmed in Osnaburg Township for one year, and then removed to the Samuel Ake Farm, which he rented for eight successive years, after which he purchased it, but after keeping it eight years, he sold it and purchased his father-in-law's estate, which consisted of one hundred and sixty broad acres, where be has since resided. In addition to raising the crops which are best adapted to the soil in his locality, our subject raises good grades of sheep and cattle, making a specialty of Shorthorn cattle. In 1867, he embellished his place by the erection thereon of a commodious residence, which is one of the best in the township. Five years previous, he built a large barn, sufficient for the storing of large quantities of grain and the shelter of stock.

Of the five children born to Mr. and Mrs. Van- Voorhis, we make the following mention: Margaret died at the age of four years. John died in 1887, leaving a wife and two sons, Lawrence and Arthur. Cyrus lives at home, and aids his father in the operation of the farm; he married Miss Ellen Judd, of this township, and has three children. Sarah died when in her twentieth year. Emma married Levi Bowman, and has one child. The mother of these children died February 20, 1892, at the age of seventy-one years.

In politics, Mr. Van Voorhis is a believer in and a supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He is .an active worker in the Christian Church, and in all ways is interested in the growth and best welfare of his township. He has been very successful in life, for when locating here his capital was very limited. He has now surrounded himself with the various appliances for developing the soil, and has above all made preparations for the comfort of his family and their enjoyment. His spirit is liberal, and he is very prompt to aid the helpless and to contribute to every benevolent object and good work. Open-hearted in his intercourse and honorable in his dealings, he has hosts of friends.

Portrait and Biographical Record of Start County, Ohio.

      Elizabeth Engle was born on Jul 26, 1821 at Stark County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Michael Engle. Elizabeth married Abraham Van Voorhis, son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Dec 8, 1842 at Stark County, Ohio. Elizabeth Engle died on Feb 19, 1891 at age 69.
     She was also known as Elizabeth Ingle.

      Belle Judd was born circa 1822. Belle married (Unknown) Engle. Belle married Abraham Van Voorhis, son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Feb 22, 1893; no issue.

      John Van Voorhis was born on Sep 19, 1824 at Mapleton, Stark County, Ohio. He was the son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman. John married Christina Kinney on Feb 27, 1845 at Stark County, Ohio. John married Barbara Judd on Aug 10, 1876. John Van Voorhis died on Sep 18, 1902 at Canton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 77. John was buried at Indian Run Cemetery, Mapleton, Stark County, Ohio.

      Christina Kinney was born on Sep 9, 1826. Christina married John Van Voorhis, son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Feb 27, 1845 at Stark County, Ohio. Christina Kinney died on Aug 24, 1875 at Osnaburg Twp., Stark County, Ohio, at age 48. Christina was buried at Indian Run Cemetery, Mapleton, Stark County, Ohio.

      Barbara Judd was born in Jul, 1839 at Ohio. Barbara married John Van Voorhis, son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Aug 10, 1876. Barbara Judd died in 1921.

      Mary Catherine Van Voorhis was born on Apr 12, 1827 at Osnaburg, Stark County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman. Mary married George Van Norden on Mar 12, 1846 at Stark County, Ohio. Mary married George Judd on Apr 6, 1862.

      George Van Norden was born circa 1827. George married Mary Catherine Van Voorhis, daughter of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Mar 12, 1846 at Stark County, Ohio.

      George Judd was born circa 1822 at Virgina. George married Mary Catherine Van Voorhis, daughter of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Apr 6, 1862.

      Bernard Van Voorhis was born on Jan 20, 1829 at Ohio. He was the son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman. Bernard Van Voorhis died on Mar 7, 1836 at age 7.
     He was also known as Barnett Van Voorhis.

      William Henry Van Voorhis was born on Jun 25, 1831 at Stark County, Ohio. He was the son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman. William married Nancy Cook on Dec 25, 1851 at Stark County, Ohio. William Henry Van Voorhis died on May 16, 1890 at Mapleton, Stark County, Ohio, at age 58.
     In the census on Jun 16, 1880 William Henry Van Voorhis was named William Vanvoorhes.

      Nancy Cook was born on Dec 25, 1832 at Pennslyvania. Nancy married William Henry Van Voorhis, son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman, on Dec 25, 1851 at Stark County, Ohio. Nancy Cook died on Apr 7, 1913 at Stark County, Pennslyvania, at age 80.

      Daniel Van Voorhis was born on Sep 25, 1834 at Ohio. He was the son of Peter Van Voorhis and Margaret Sickman. Daniel Van Voorhis died on Feb 29, 1836 at age 1.