Alfred Schenck was born on Nov 5, 1817 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was baptized on Dec 28, 1817 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Lafayette Schenck and Eleanor Conover. Alfred married Emily Woodward on Mar 6, 1845 at Freehold Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Lafayette Schenck was born circa 1819. He was the son of Lafayette Schenck and Eleanor Conover.
     Lafayette Schenck resided at at Atlantic County, New Jersey.

      Jane Covenhoven was born on Nov 9, 1789. She was the daughter of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck. Jane married Stacey Prickett, son of Job Prickett and Ann Smith, on Jun 15, 1809 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Stacey Prickett was born on Oct 14, 1785. He was the son of Job Prickett and Ann Smith. Stacey married Jane Covenhoven, daughter of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck, on Jun 15, 1809 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Stacey Prickett died on Jun 29, 1868 at age 82. Stacey was buried after Jun 29, 1868 at Metodist Church Cemetery, Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey.

      Anne Covenhoven was born on Sep 26, 1790 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck. Anne married William Bennett Schenck, son of Capt. John R. Schenck and Rhoda Holmes, on Mar 11, 1812 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Anne married Theodorus C. Rue. Anne Covenhoven died in May, 1866 at age 75.
     She was also known as Ann Conover. She was also known as Anne Conover.

      William Bennett Schenck was born on Mar 3, 1789 at New Jersey. He was the son of Capt. John R. Schenck and Rhoda Holmes. William married Anne Covenhoven, daughter of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck, on Mar 11, 1812 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     William Bennett Schenck was also known as William K. Schenck. He resided at at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey, circa 1812.

     Theodorus C. Rue was baptized on May 5, 1793 at Old Tennent Church, Tennent, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Theodorus married Anne Covenhoven, daughter of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck. Theodorus C. Rue died on Jul 2, 1852 at Lemon, Butler County, Ohio, at age 59. Theodorus was buried at Middletown Cemetery, Lemon Twp., Butler County, Ohio.
     He was also known as Theodore Rue. He served in the War of 1812.

      John Conover was born on Dec 17, 1791. He was the son of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck. John married Ann Smock, daughter of Capt. Hendrick Smock and Sarah Lane, on Feb 8, 1814 at Freehold-Middletown Dutch Church, Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey. John Conover died on Feb 8, 1820 at age 28.
     He was also known as John Covenhoven.

      Ann Smock was born on Feb 23, 1794 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Capt. Hendrick Smock and Sarah Lane. Ann Smock was born on Feb 28, 1794. Ann married John Conover, son of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck, on Feb 8, 1814 at Freehold-Middletown Dutch Church, Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Ann Smock died on Sep 17, 1876 at age 82.
     She was also known as Anne Smock.

      Sarah Ann Conover was born on Feb 20, 1815. She was the daughter of John Conover and Ann Smock. Sarah Ann Conover was baptized on May 20, 1815. Sarah married William Statesir on Apr 20, 1836; william's first wife. Sarah Ann Conover died on Dec 6, 1851 at age 36.
     She was also known as Sarah Ann Covenhoven.

      William Statesir was born on Jan 1, 1806. William married Sarah Ann Conover, daughter of John Conover and Ann Smock, on Apr 20, 1836; william's first wife. William married Cornelia Ann Vanderveer, daughter of Arthur Vanderveer and Elizabeth Trafford, in Jan, 1855. William Statesir died on Jan 2, 1899 at age 93.

      Cornelia Ann Vanderveer was born on Apr 11, 1816. She was the daughter of Arthur Vanderveer and Elizabeth Trafford. Cornelia married William Statesir in Jan, 1855. Cornelia Ann Vanderveer died in 1888.

      Arthur Vanderveer was born on Nov 22, 1791 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Cornelius Vanderveer and Altchie Vanderveer. Arthur married Elizabeth Trafford, daughter of Samuel Trafford and Mehitable White, in 1815 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. Arthur Vanderveer died on Jun 23, 1866 at Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 74. Arthur was buried at Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     He resided at at Colts Neck, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Peter G. Conover was born on Jan 2, 1797. He was the son of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck. Peter married Charlotte Lyell, daughter of John Lyall and Helen Field, on Nov 10, 1819. Peter G. Conover died on May 21, 1886 at age 89. Peter's estate was proved on Mar 17, 1887.
     He was also known as Peter Covenhoven.
Peter G.'s left a will on Jun 22, 1881

Charlotte not mentioned in will.

      Charlotte Lyell was born on Jun 29, 1799. She was the daughter of John Lyall and Helen Field. Charlotte married Peter G. Conover, son of Gerret Covenhoven and Antje Schenck, on Nov 10, 1819. Charlotte Lyell died on Mar 31, 1876 at age 76. She died before 1881.
     She was also known as Charlotte Lyle. She was also known as Charlotte Lyall.

     John married Helen Field.
     John Lyall was also known as John Lyle.

     Helen married John Lyall.

      John Lyell Conover was born on Sep 18, 1820 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. John married Abigail Marie Bishop circa 1843. John Lyell Conover died on Mar 16, 1900 at age 79. John was buried at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     He was also known as John Lyall Covenhoven. John Lyell Conover of Wickatunk Drops Dead in His room
John Lyell Conover of Wickatunk died suddenly of apoplexy last Friday morning. He had had two very severe attacks of sickness during the past two years, but he had recovered from these and was in apparently good health. On Friday morning he arose at his usual hour and made his customary tour of the barn and other farm buildings. He returned to the house and went to his room for a moment. His family heard him fall to the floor and they went to see what was the matter. When they reached his side he was dead.

Mr. Conover was a descendent of the early Dutch settlers and was born in the same room in which he dropped dead. The house where he was born and where he died was built by the early Dutch settlers, and has been in the Conover family for more than 200 years. It is stored with old Dutch family records and family bibles, and contains a great deal of furniture that was brought over from Holland by the early Dutch settlers.

Mr. Conover was a Republican from the time of the organization of that party. He voted for Fremont and for every other presidential candidate of that party. Forty years ago he was one of the leading Republicans of Monmouth county and he took a prominent and an active part in the party campaigns. He was a personal friend of Governors Charles S. Olden, Marcus Ward and William A. Newell, and was one of their stanchest (sic) supporters when they ran for office. Of late years he had retired from active political life, although he maintained his interest in the Republican party up to the time of his death. He was a constant reader of the New York Tribune and had read it daily, from the time the first number was issued by Horace Greeley. At the time of his death he was still a subscriber to that paper. For many years he held office in Middletown township, and for seven years was assessor there. In those days the Republicans had no show to elect any of their candidates on the Republican ticket, and Mr. Conover was placed on the Democratic ticket because of the universal esteem in which he was held and because of his fitness. After the organization of the internal revenue system by the national government during the civil war, he was for a time assessor of internal revenue. His office at that time was at Red Bank, in the second story of the building which stood on the present location of Philip Kuhl’s barber shop.

Mr. Conover was the son of Peter G. Conover and Margaret Lyell. He was born in 1812. He married Abigail Bishop of Keyport, a sister of Captain Bishop of that place. His living children are Charles P. Conover, Edwin B. Conover and Mrs. J. C. Schanck of Homdel, Mrs. T. H. Roberts of Rahway, Mrs. Sarah Mack of Philadelphia and Clarence and Miss Florence Conover, who live at home. He leaves also two brothers, Lafayette Conover of Wickatunk and Garrett Conover of Marlboro.

The funeral was held at the house on Monday, and the burial was at Fair view cemetery. Mr. Conover was one of the original stockholders of this cemetery and was president of the cemetery association up to five years ago, when he retired on account of failing health. During his residence in Middletown township he occupied what is now the Major Field farm. Fourteen years ago, on the death of his father at the family homestead farm at Wickatunk, he moved back to the homestead farm and remained there until his death.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, Mar 21, 1900.

      Abigail Marie Bishop was born on Mar 15, 1822 at New Jersey. Abigail married John Lyell Conover, son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell, circa 1843. Abigail Marie Bishop died on Oct 6, 1907 at age 85. Abigail was buried at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Abbie M. Bishop.

      Lafayette Schenck Conover was born on Feb 21, 1822 at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Lafayette married Elizabeth Schenck, daughter of William R. Schenck and Abbie Polhemus, on Jan 11, 1846 at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Lafayette Schenck Conover died on Jul 12, 1901 at age 79.
     He was also known as Lafayette Schenck Covenhoven. He resided at at Middletown Twp., Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1847. He resided at at Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1850.

Lafayette Conover Dead

He Died Last Friday From a Stroke of Paralysis

He Was One of the Wealthiest Farmers of Monmouth County and for Many Years was a Political Leader in Marlboro Township

Lafayette Conover of Wickatunk, one of the wealthiest and most widely known farmers of Monmouth county, died on Friday of paralysis, aged 79 years. He had been in failing health for several months but had been confined to the bed only ten days. He was active in both body and mind until stricken with the shock that terminated fatally. His funeral was held on Monday at the house and was conducted by Rev. A. I. Martine, pastor of the old Brick Reformed church at Bradevelt.

Lafayette Conover was a direct descendent of the Covenhoven (or Conover) family that came over from Holland in 1680 and located on Manhattan island. The first of this family to locate in Monmouth county was John Conover, great-grandfather of Lafayette Conover. He came to this county in 1704 and settled on the farm of the late Peter G. Conover at Bradevelt, which is still in possession of the Conover family. Conover's sons were John Lyell, Lafayette, Stacy P., Garrett P. and Charles. Garrett, who lives at East Freehold, in the only one who survives. Stacy P. died a number of years ago and John Lyell died about a year ago on the homestead farm. He also had three daughters, all of whom are dead.

Lafayette Conover was born in 1822. He attended the district school until he was fifteen years old and his services were then needed on the farm. He worked on the farm with his father until 1846, when he married Elizabeth Schenck, daughter of William R. Schenck of Marlboro township. She survives him and he also leaves a son and a daughter. The son is ex-Freeholder Charles E. Conover, who lives across the road from his father's farm, and the daughter is Mrs. Jennie Millspaugh, wife of Charles Millspaugh, who lived near her father's place until a few months ago, when the family moved to Brooklyn. Two other children died in infancy.

Upon his marriage in 1846 Mr. Conover moved to Nut Swamp, in Middletown township, on a farm which he and his brother, John Lyell Conover, bought together. Two years later he returned to Marlboro township and bought the farm of his wife's father, on which he lived until the time of his death. This farm adjoins the farm on which he was born and also adjoins the farm of his brother, Stacy P. Conover. Besides engaging in farming Mr. Conover conducted a distillery for a good many years, but of late years the distillery has not been in operation. He was very successful as a farmer and he was reputed to be one ot the wealthiest farmers in Monmouth county. The farm on which he lived is one of the finest in the county. The house is large and of commanding appearance and the outbuildings and grounds are kept in fine shape. He also owned the farm on which his son lives and the farm on which his daughter lived until her removal to Brooklyn. The farm on which his son lives formerly belonged to Judge Spader. The farm contains a little over one hundred acres and Mr. Conover paid $18,000 for it. This was during the civil war, when farm land was very high.

In practice Mr. Conover was a Democrat, and he had been active in the political affairs of the county and of the township in which he lived. He served for seven years on the board of freeholders and was a member of the committee that built the new court house and jail after the original buildings were destroyed by fire. He had been a member of the township committee of Marlboro township and collector of the township. He was active in political affairs at the time when ex-Judge John W. Herbert was leader of the Republican party in Marlboro township, and many a hard-fought battle was waged between them at primaries at Marlboro village at the time when voting was done by squad and when the followers of the rival leaders would line up on either side of the public road to be counted. Mr. Conover had always been associated with the old Brick church and was one of the largest contributors toward its support. He was at one time director and treasurer of the Keyport transportation company and a director of the Freehold and New York railroad.

Mr. Conover's life was characterized by honesty and strict integrity in all his dealings. He was of a warm-hearted, genial nature, and was held in high regard by all who knew him.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, Jul 17, 1901.




A Rich Farmer's Will

Chas. E. Conover Gets Most of his Father's Property

Lafayette Conover Bequeathed to His Daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Millspaugh, $6,000, and Left All the Rest of His Estate to His Son

Lafayette Conover of Marlboro township made his will on the 15th day of last December. Mr. Conover owned three farms at the time of his death, and he also owned considerable personal property. One of these farms was the homestead property, which was formerly owned by Mr. Conover's father-in-law, William R. Schanck. Another farm adjoined the homestead farm, and had been bought by Mr. Conover from William Spader. This farm is occupied by Mr. Conover's son, Charles E. Conover. These two farms together contained about 174 acres. The other farm was bought by Mr. Conover from James Johnson, and contains about 149 acres. This farm was occupied for upwards of twenty years by Mr. Conover's daughter, Jane Elizabeth Millspaugh, and her husband, Charles H. Millspaugh. A few months ago Mr. and Mrs. Millspaugh moved from the farm and are now living in Brooklyn.

Mr. Conover left to his widow, Elizabeth Conover, the use of the homestead house and the use of the garden and grounds about the house, as long as she should live. He also left her an annuity of $500, which sum is to be paid to her annually in advance. The will provides that the first payment of $500 shall be made one month after Mr. Conover's death, and that as long as Mrs. Conover shall live a payment of $500 shall be made annually on that day. As Mr. Conover died on the 12th day of July the first payment will be made on August 12th. This annuity is made a charge on the property devised to Mr. Conover's son, Charles E. Conover. Charles E. Conover is also to provide for his mother's use a horse and carriage, to be used by her whenever she wishes. After Mrs. Conover's death the household goods and furniture left by Lafayette Conover are to be equally divided between his son and daughter.

The homestead farm and the adjoining farm which was bought from William Spader were left to Charles E. Conover, subject to his mother's life right in the property and subject also to the payment to her of the annuity of $500. Charles E. Conover also gets a woodlot of ten acres in Marlboro township, adjoining the lands of Charles Boice and others, and which was formerly owned by William R. Schanck. Another tract of woodland, which was bought by Lafayette Conover in two parcels, one from John S. Whitlock and one from William Spader, and which woodland adjoins lands of the heirs of Jonathan I. Morgan, was also left to Charles E. Conover.

Lafayette Conover bequeathed to his daughter, Jane Elizabeth Millspaugh, the sum of $6,000. In his will Mr. Conover states that he left only this amount to his daughter "in consideration of what my daughter, Jane Elizabeth Millspaugh, wife of Charles Millspaugh, has had from me, in almost the free use of one of my farms, containing 149 acres for 22 years; her husband having on April 1st, 1879, given me his note for $2,000 but paid neither principal nor interest thereon." This bequest to his daughter is still further modified. The homestead farm was bought from Mr. Conover's father-in-law, William R. Schanck, and Mr. Conover's widow owned an undivided one-third interest in the farm. Mr. Conover provided in his will that if his widow should leave any part of her interest in the homestead farm to Mrs. Millspaugh, or if his widow should die without a will and Mrs. Millspaugh thereby become entitled to any part of the homestead farm, that the value of the portion of the farm so received by Mr. Millspaugh shall be deducted from the $6,000 she is to receive from her father, Mr. Conover expressly stating that he desires his daughter to receive in the aggregate no more than the sum of $6,000.

Charles E. Conover was made the executor of his father's will and he was directed to sell the farm which his father had bought from James Johnson and which was occupied for so many years by Mr. and Mrs. Millspaugh. All the remainder of Lafayette Conover's estate, after paying the special bequests mentioned, is to go to Charles E. Conover.

The witnesses to the will were John P. Walker and J. Clarence Conover of Freehold.

Source: Red Bank Register, Wednesday, Jul 31, 1901.

      Elizabeth Schenck was born on Jul 22, 1824 at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of William R. Schenck and Abbie Polhemus. Elizabeth married Lafayette Schenck Conover, son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell, on Jan 11, 1846 at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Elizabeth married Daniel Conover, son of Tylee Conover and Maria Schenck, on Nov 26, 1851. Elizabeth Schenck died on Jan 3, 1916 at age 91. She died on Sep 26, 1918 at age 94. Elizabeth was buried at Holmdel Cemetery, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Elizabeth A. Schenck. She was also known as Elizabeth Schanck.

      Ann Elizabeth Conover was born on May 15, 1824. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Ann married David Baird, son of James Baird and Ann Buck, on Dec 17, 1848 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Ann Elizabeth Conover died on Jul 9, 1872 at age 48.
     She was also known as Ann Elizabeth Covenhoven.

      David Baird was born on Jan 29, 1824; clculated. He was the son of James Baird and Ann Buck. David married Ann Elizabeth Conover, daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell, on Dec 17, 1848 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. David Baird died on Aug 23, 1864 at age 40.

      Eleanor Schenck Conover was born on Jun 30, 1827. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Eleanor married Alfred Livingston Conover, son of John I. Conover and Lydia Johnson, on Dec 21, 1847.
     Eleanor Schenck Conover was also known as Eleanor Schenck Covenhoven.

      Alfred Livingston Conover was born on Mar 20, 1823. He was the son of John I. Conover and Lydia Johnson. Alfred married Eleanor Schenck Conover, daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell, on Dec 21, 1847.

      Stacy Prickett Conover was born on Jun 5, 1828 at ancestral home, Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Stacy married Ellen L. Schenck, daughter of Daniel Polhemus Schenck and Lydia Hendrickson Longstreet, on Jul 3, 1860. Stacy Prickett Conover died on Nov 17, 1896 at Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 68. Stacy was buried at Holmdel Cemetery, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     He was also known as Stacey P. Covenhoven.

      Ellen L. Schenck was born on Nov 2, 1832. She was the daughter of Daniel Polhemus Schenck and Lydia Hendrickson Longstreet. Ellen married Stacy Prickett Conover, son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell, on Jul 3, 1860. Ellen L. Schenck died on Aug 18, 1890 at age 57. Ellen was buried at Holmdel Cemetery, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Eleanor Schenck.

      Daniel Polhemus Schenck was born on May 12, 1805. He was the son of Chrineyonce Schenck and Margaret Polhemus. Daniel married Lydia Hendrickson Longstreet, daughter of Hendrick L. Longstreet and Mary Holmes, on Nov 30, 1831. Daniel married Mary Conover, daughter of John C. Conover and Elizabeth Vanderbilt, on Oct 10, 1843 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. Daniel Polhemus Schenck died on Dec 29, 1864 at age 59.
     He resided at at Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey, in 1860.

      Garret P. Conover was born on Jul 7, 1832. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Garret married Mary L. Hulse. Garret P. Conover died on May 15, 1912 at age 79.
     He was also known as Garrret P. Covenhoven.

     Mary married Garret P. Conover, son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell.
     Mary L. Hulse was also known as Mary L. Hulsart.

      Charles Conover was born on Jan 25, 1842. He was the son of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. He died young.
     Charles Conover was also known as Charles Covenhoven.

      Emma Conover was born on Jul 25, 1830. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Emma married Ferdinand Hyer, son of John W. Hyer and Mary Buck. Emma Conover died on Nov 22, 1894 at age 64.
     She was also known as Emma Covenhoven.

      Ferdinand Hyer was born circa 1825? He was the son of John W. Hyer and Mary Buck. Ferdinand married Emma Conover, daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. Ferdinand Hyer died on Jul 25, 1898 at Marlboro, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

     John married Mary Buck.

     Mary married John W. Hyer.

      Amanda Conover was born on Dec 18, 1834; calculated. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. She died young.
     Amanda Conover was also known as Amanda Covenhoven.

      Jane Covenhoven was born on Dec 29, 1836; clculated. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. She died young.

      Eugenia Conover was born on Aug 15, 1845. She was the daughter of Peter G. Conover and Charlotte Lyell. He died young.
     Eugenia Conover was also known as Eugenia Covenhoven.

      Neeltje Vanderveer was born in 1668. She was the daughter of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville. Neeltje Vanderveer and Capt. Daniel Polhemus were engaged on Jul 13, 1685 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Neeltje married Capt. Daniel Polhemus on Aug 13, 1685.

      Capt. Daniel Polhemus was born circa 1662 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. He and Neeltje Vanderveer were engaged on Jul 13, 1685 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Daniel married Neeltje Vanderveer, daughter of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville, on Aug 13, 1685. Capt. Daniel Polhemus died circa 1730 at Colts Neck, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

     Dominicus Vanderveer was baptized on Nov 16, 1679. He was the son of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville. Dominicus married Maria Margaretha Van Noortwyck on Jan 28, 1703 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatbush, Kings County, New York; Dominicus's first wife. Dominicus married Maria Margaretha Van Noortwyck on Feb 7, 1702/3 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Dominicus married Jannetje Van Nostrand before 1719; Dominicus's second wife. Dominicus Vanderveer died in 1755.

     Maria Margaretha Van Noortwyck was baptized on Feb 23, 1684 at Rozenburg, Netherlands. Maria married Dominicus Vanderveer, son of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville, on Jan 28, 1703 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatbush, Kings County, New York; Dominicus's first wife. Maria married Dominicus Vanderveer, son of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville, on Feb 7, 1702/3 at Dutch Reformed Church, Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Maria Margaretha Van Noortwyck died before Sep 21, 1712.
     She was also known as Maria Orteck. She immigrated in Dec, 1695 to New Amsterdam, New York County, New York.

     Jannetje married Dominicus Vanderveer, son of Cornelius Janse Vanderveer and Tryntje Mandeville, before 1719; Dominicus's second wife.

      William Updike was born in 1704. He was baptized on Apr 20, 1704. William married Anna Johnson, daughter of Rutgert Johnson and Annetje Garrets, before 1753. William married Ann Hutchinson on Nov 10, 1761. William Updike died after Mar 24, 1783 at Windsor Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey.
     He resided at at Windsor Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey, circa 1745.
William's left a will on Aug 10, 1780 at Windsor Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey.

William Updike oif Windsor Township, Middlesex County, being aged and infrirm. Wife, Ann, All personal estate and L25 yearly to be paid by my son Levi. Son, Lefi, farm where he lives, of 250 Acres. To children of my son, William, deceased, fram where they live of 240 acres. Daughter, Rebecca, wife of Martin Hogland, farm where they live, of 65 acres and is part of the land I bought of James Perrine, and joins Court Voorfhis; also 35 avres of swanmp, that joines Moses Grooms and the late Dominicus Covenhoven. Daughter, Elizabeth, rest of land bought of James Perrine. Daughther, Mary Covenhoven, L190. Daughter, Mary, 10 acres of land.

Executors, son, Levi, amy my grandsons, John and William Covenhoven. Witnesses: Moses Groom, David Slaback, Joseph Olden.

He wrote a codicil on Mar 24, 1783.

      John Covenhoven was born circa 1750 at Windsor Twp., New Jersey. He was the son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike. John Covenhoven was born in May, 1750 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He died in 1792 at Windsor Twp., New Jersey. John's estate was proved on Aug 11, 1792.
     He was also known as John Conover. In his will dated Apr 4, 1792, John Covenhoven of Windsor Township mentioned his wife Rachel and sons and daughters though not by name. The executors were his brother William Covenhoven, his mother Mary Covenhoven, and Martin Hoagland.

      Rachel Tindall was born on Jul 12, 1751 at West Windsor Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of William Tindall Jr. and Margaret (Unknown). Rachel married John Covenhoven, son of William Covenhoven and Catryntje Lane; This marriage is questionalble. Rachel Tindall died at Middlesex County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Rachel Tyndal.

     Rebecca married James Covenhoven, son of John Covenhoven and Rachel Tindall, on Aug 26, 1807 at Fayette County, Kentucky.

      Joseph Covenhoven was born in 1784 at West Windsor Twp., Middlesex County, New Jersey. He was the son of John Covenhoven and Rachel Tindall. Joseph Covenhoven married Mary Yates on Aug 14, 1794 and had one daughter at Fayette County, Kentucky. Joseph Covenhoven died in 1850.

     Mary Yates married Joseph Covenhoven, son of John Covenhoven and Rachel Tindall, on Aug 14, 1794 and had one daughter at Fayette County, Kentucky.

      Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven was born on Apr 1, 1753 at Penn's Neck, Mercer County, New Jersey. He was born on Apr 1, 1753 at Windsor Twp., New Jersey. He was the son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike. William married Elizabeth Schenck, daughter of John Garretse Schenck and Mary Johnson, on Oct 22, 1771 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. William married Ann Van Voorhees on Jun 1, 1817 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven died on Dec 11, 1823 at Bloomsbury, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 70. William was buried circa Dec 12, 1823 at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Hopewell, New Jersey.
     He and William Covenhoven were This is a discrepency as to who the correct parents are. Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven was also known as William Conover. He Served in Capt. William Radcliff's company, Col Moses Graham's Regiment in 1777. He Served as sergeant major in Capt. William Radcliff's Company in 1779. He at Old School Baptist Church, Hopewell, New Jersey, Apr 17, 1813.

      Elizabeth Schenck was born on May 15, 1754 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of John Garretse Schenck and Mary Johnson. Elizabeth married Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven, son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike, on Oct 22, 1771 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Elizabeth Schenck died on Jul 17, 1816 at age 62. Elizabeth was buried at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey.

     Ann Van Voorhees was baptized on Jul 20, 1755 at New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was born on Feb 22, 1763. Ann married Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven, son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike, on Jun 1, 1817 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

      John Covenhoven was born on Dec 6, 1774 at New Jersey. He was the son of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck. John Covenhoven died on Jun 14, 1777 at age 2.

      Mary Covenhoven was born on Aug 27, 1777 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck. Mary married Daniel Polhemus on Feb 17, 1796. Mary Covenhoven died on Feb 11, 1806 at age 28. Mary was buried after Feb 11, 1806 at Voorhees-Nevius Cemetery, Franklin Twp., Somerset County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Mary Conover.

     Daniel married Mary Covenhoven, daughter of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck, on Feb 17, 1796.

      Catharine Covenhoven was born on Nov 14, 1779. She was the daughter of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck. Catharine married Gerardus Beekman Stryker, son of Abraham Stryker and Cornelia Beekman, on Jan 10, 1808 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
     Catharine Covenhoven was also known as Catherine Conover.

      Gerardus Beekman Stryker was born on Oct 30, 1778 at Harlingen, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Abraham Stryker and Cornelia Beekman. Gerardus married Catharine Covenhoven, daughter of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck, on Jan 10, 1808 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Gerardus Beekman Stryker died in 1872.
     He was also known as Grotus Beekman Stryker.

      Elias Conover was born on Dec 20, 1781 at New Jersey. He was the son of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck. Elias married Sarah Vanderveer, daughter of Dr. Lawrence Vanderveer and Marie Onderdonk, on Nov 22, 1807 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Elias Conover died on Jan 22, 1848 at Menard County, Illinois, at age 66.
     He was also known as Elias Covenhoven.

      Sarah Vanderveer was born on Mar 11, 1789 at Somerset County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Dr. Lawrence Vanderveer and Marie Onderdonk. Sarah married Elias Conover, son of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck, on Nov 22, 1807 at Somerset County, New Jersey. Sarah Vanderveer died on Mar 3, 1849 at Somerset County, New Jersey, at age 59. Sarah was buried at Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey.

      William Schenck Covenhoven was born on Jul 8, 1789. He was the son of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck. William married Ursula Morgan on Mar 15, 1812 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. William Schenck Covenhoven died on Mar 14, 1822 at age 32.
     He was also known as William Schenck Conover.

     Ursula married William Schenck Covenhoven, son of Sgt. Maj. William Covenhoven and Elizabeth Schenck, on Mar 15, 1812 at Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Ursula Morgan died on Oct 8, 1815.
     She was also known as Wisula Morgan.

     Garret Cownover was baptized on Mar 21, 1756 at Dutch Reformed Church, Freehold-Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike. Garret married Lydia Tilton, daughter of Peter Tilton and Margaret Imlay, in Apr, 1790. Garret Cownover died on Mar 28, 1826 at Adair County, Kentucky, at age 70. Garret was buried at Garret Conover Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky.
     He was also known as Garret Covenhoven. He was also known as Garrett Conover. A few years after marriage, this family moved to Kentucky where on Apr 13, 1791, he bought land in Woodford County. On Nov 8, 1799, Garret ans his wife Lydia (then of Greene County), deeded property in Fayette County (Woodford County).
Garret's left a will in Mar, 1825.

      Lydia Tilton was born in 1759 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Peter Tilton and Margaret Imlay. Lydia Tilton was born in 1760 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. Lydia married Garret Cownover, son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike, in Apr, 1790. Lydia Tilton died on Jan 4, 1845 at Adair County, Kentucky.
     She Society of Friends. On Nov 8, 1799, Garret ans his wife Lydia (then of Greene County), deeded property in Fayette County (Woodford County).

     Peter married Margaret Imlay on Jan 29, 1744/45.

     Margaret married Peter Tilton on Jan 29, 1744/45.

      William Conover was born circa 1790. He was the son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. William married Sarah Elizabeth Murrell, daughter of Jesse Murrell and Sarah Elizabeth Lobban, on Jan 22, 1818 at Adair County, Kentucky.
     William Conover was also known as William Covenhoven.

      Sarah Elizabeth Murrell was born on Apr 6, 1801. She was the daughter of Jesse Murrell and Sarah Elizabeth Lobban. Sarah married William Conover, son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, on Jan 22, 1818 at Adair County, Kentucky.
     Sarah Elizabeth Murrell was also known as Elizabeth Murrel.

      Peter Cownover was born on Feb 9, 1760 at Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey. He was born on Feb 9, 1769 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike. Peter married Hannah Coombs, daughter of Judge Jonathan Coombs Jr. and Martha Davidson, on Jan 9, 1787 at Middlesex County, New Jersey. Peter Cownover died on May 15, 1835 at Jersey Prairie, Morgan County, Illinois, at age 66. Peter was buried after May 15, 1835 at Family Plot, Princeton, Morgan County, Illinois.
     He was also known as Peter Conover. He was also known as Peter Covenhoven. He resided at at Woodford County, Kentucky, in 1783. He resided at at Kentucky between 1792 and 1822. He resided at at Illinois after 1823. He resided at at Jersey Prairie, Morgan County, Illinois, in 1824.

      Hannah Coombs was born on Jun 5, 1770 at Middlesex County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Judge Jonathan Coombs Jr. and Martha Davidson. Hannah married Peter Cownover, son of Dominicus Covenhoven and Mary Updike, on Jan 9, 1787 at Middlesex County, New Jersey. Hannah Coombs died on Oct 15, 1846 at Princeton, Morgan County, Illinois, at age 76. Hannah was buried after Oct 15, 1846 at Family Plot, Morgan County, New Jersey.
     She was also known as Hanna Coombs. She was also known as Hanna Combs.

      Elizabeth Coombs Cownover was born on Apr 11, 1792 at Hopewell Twp., Mercer County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter Cownover and Hannah Coombs. Elizabeth married Peter Tilton Conover, son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, circa 1809 at Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky. Elizabeth Coombs Cownover died on Aug 12, 1821 at Morgan County, Illinois, at age 29.
     She was also known as Elizabeth Coombs Conover. She was also known as Elizabeth Coombs Covenhoven.

      Peter Tilton Conover was born in 1784. He was the son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. Peter married Elizabeth Coombs Cownover, daughter of Peter Cownover and Hannah Coombs, circa 1809 at Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky. Peter married Jemina Butler on Jan 8, 1823 at Mercer County, Kentucky. Peter married Ann Rucker on Jun 15, 1829 at Adair County, Kentucky. Peter Tilton Conover died in May, 1855 or Jun, 1855 at Adair County, Kentucky.
     He was also known as Peter Tilton Cownover. He was also known as P. T. Cownover. He was also known as Peter T. Cownover. He was also known as Peter Tilton Covenhoven.
Peter Tilton's left a will on Apr 14, 1855 at Adair County, Kentucky.

      Robert Conover was born on Jun 21, 1787 at New Jersey. He was the son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. Robert married Mary Spears on Oct 3, 1811 at Greene County, Kentucky. Robert married Sarah Ann Osborne on Mar 22, 1851 at Menard County, Illinois. Robert Conover died on Sep 16, 1871 at age 84. Robert was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.
     He was also known as Robert Covenhoven.

      Mary Spears was born on Aug 2, 1789 at Kentucky. Mary married Robert Conover, son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, on Oct 3, 1811 at Greene County, Kentucky. Mary Spears died on Mar 10, 1850 at age 60. Mary was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.
     She was also known as Polly Spears.

      Sarah Ann Osborne was born on Oct 6, 1823 at Virgina. Sarah married Robert Conover, son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, on Mar 22, 1851 at Menard County, Illinois. Sarah Ann Osborne died on Jun 28, 1908 at age 84. Sarah was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois.

      John B. Conover was born on Feb 14, 1795. He was the son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. John married Miranda Jackson Carter, daughter of Joseph Carter and Polly Baker. John B. Conover died on Jul 6, 1874 at age 79. John was buried at John Conover Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky.
     He was also known as John Conover. He was also known as John Covenhoven.

      Miranda Jackson Carter was born on Dec 6, 1815 at Cumberland County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Joseph Carter and Polly Baker. Miranda married John B. Conover, son of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. Miranda Jackson Carter died on Aug 5, 1881 at Columbia, Adair County, Kentucky, at age 65. Miranda was buried at John Conover Cemetery, Adair County, Kentucky.
     She was also known as Miranda Carter.

     Margaret Conover died at Sangamon County, Illinois. She was born on May 25, 1778 at Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. Margaret married John William McNeely, son of Michael McNeely and Rebecca Thompson, on Jan 4, 1803 at Adair County, Kentucky. Margaret married John William McNeely, son of Michael McNeely and Rebecca Thompson, on Sep 4, 1803 at Adair County, Kentucky. Margaret married (Unknown) Wilcox.
     Margaret Conover was also known as Peggy Conover. She was also known as Margaret Covenhoven.

      John William McNeely was born on Mar 21, 1772 at Albemarle County, Virgina. He was the son of Michael McNeely and Rebecca Thompson. John married Margaret Conover, daughter of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, on Jan 4, 1803 at Adair County, Kentucky. John married Margaret Conover, daughter of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, on Sep 4, 1803 at Adair County, Kentucky. John William McNeely died on Sep 21, 1853 at Adair County, Kentucky, at age 81.
     He was also known as William McNeely.

      Mary Polly Conover was born circa 1784. She was the daughter of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton. Mary married William Gilmer, son of James G. Gilmer and Jane Hill, on Sep 4, 1810. Mary Polly Conover died on Jul 15, 1821.
     Mary's nick name was Polly. She was also known as Mary Covenhoven.

      William Gilmer was born circa 1789 at Woodford County, Kentucky. He was the son of James G. Gilmer and Jane Hill. William married Mary Polly Conover, daughter of Garret Cownover and Lydia Tilton, on Sep 4, 1810. William Gilmer died in 1822.