Clarence E Peters1

M, b. 1899, d. 1900
Father*Fred C Peters1 b. 1876, d. 1956
Mother*Eunice Rhoads Crane1 b. 10 Jun 1880, d. 25 Feb 1947
Last Edited30 Apr 2025
     Clarence E Peters was born in 1899.1 He died in 1900.1
     ?

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched for Brown/Hughes DNA matches Apr 30 2025 Id # 92583906.

John Van Pelt1

M, b. circa 1822
Last Edited3 May 2025
     John Van Pelt was born circa 1822 at New York.1 He married Sarah Decker? circa 1847.1
     ? John Van Pelt was a Boatman in 1870 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1

Family

Sarah Decker?
Child

Citations

  1. [S62] 1870 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dwelling # 73, Family # 95.

Jeanie (?)1

F, b. circa 1880
ChartsGeorge Brown Descendants
Last Edited3 May 2025
     Jeanie (?) married Wallace Irving VanPelt, son of Peter VanPelt and Phoebe A Brown.1 Jeanie (?) was born circa 1880 at Scotland.1
     ? Her married name was VanPelt.1 She immigrated in 1902 to 330 Main, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.2 She and Wallace Irving VanPelt appeared on the census of 1905 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Also in household was Sarah VanPelt, b Jan 1823 NJ, widowed. (grandmother?)3 Jeanie (?) was naturalized in 1909 at New Jersey.2 She was listed as a resident in Wallace Irving VanPelt and Jeanie VanPelt's household in the census report in 1910 at 330 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1 She was listed as a resident in Wallace Irving VanPelt and Jeanie VanPelt's household in the census report in 1920 at 330 Main, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.2

Family

Wallace Irving VanPelt b. 14 Jan 1881, d. Feb 1959
Child

Citations

  1. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 101, Dwelling # 307, Family 387.
  2. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 137, Dwelling # 161, Family # 175.
  3. [S240] 1905 online index, New Jersey, unknown record info, Union, Rahway, Westfield, Dwelling # 223, Family # 231.

John Irving VanPelt1,2

M, b. 1907
Father*Wallace Irving VanPelt1 b. 14 Jan 1881, d. Feb 1959
Mother*Jeanie (?)1 b. c 1880
ChartsGeorge Brown Descendants
Last Edited3 May 2025
     John Irving VanPelt was born in 1907 at New Jersey.1
     ? He was listed as a resident in Wallace Irving VanPelt and Jeanie VanPelt's household in the census report in 1910 at 330 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1 John Irving VanPelt was listed as a resident in Wallace Irving VanPelt and Jeanie VanPelt's household in the census report in 1920 at 330 Main, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.2

Citations

  1. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 101, Dwelling # 307, Family 387.
  2. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 137, Dwelling # 161, Family # 175.

Catherine VanPelt1

F, b. 1914
Father*Edward Coriell VanPelt1 b. 19 May 1889, d. 9 Jul 1943
Mother*Catherine Annie Hughes1 b. Nov 1890, d. 1975
ChartsGeorge Brown Descendants
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Catherine VanPelt married (?) Smith.2 Catherine VanPelt was born in 1914 at New Jersey.1
     ? Her married name was Smith.2 She was listed as a resident in Edward Coriell VanPelt and Catherine Annie Hughes's household in the census report on 5 January 1920 at Washington St, Rocky Hill, Somerset, New Jersey; Their home was rented.1 Catherine Smith resided at Hamilton, Mercer, New Jersey, in 1949; This census also states that she did not complete 5th yr secondary school, No employment records.2

Family

(?) Smith

Citations

  1. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, New Jersey, Somerset, Rocky Hill, Dist 128, Dwelling # 65, Family # 65.
  2. [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Mercer, Hamilton, 11-35, Dwelling # 619.

Ann Bartholomey1

F, b. circa 1865
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Ann Bartholomey was born circa 1865.1 She married Benjamin W Hughes, son of Benjamin Warren Hughes and Sarah J. McManus, on 19 July 1887 at Rahway, Union County, New Jersey.1,2
     ? As of 19 July 1887,her married name was Hughes.1 Ann Hughes was listed as a resident in Benjamin W Hughes and Ann Hughes's household in the census report in 1900 at 154 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.3

Family

Benjamin W Hughes b. May 1863, d. 1925
Children

Citations

  1. [S207] Births & Christenings 1660-1931 Digital File, by unknown photographer, Family Search, Benj Jr Hughes son of Benj and Ann Hughes. "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZ9Z-5XF : 26 August 2020), Benj. Jr. Hughes in entry for Hughes, 1895.
  2. [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: New Jersey Marriage Records 1670-1965 for Benjaman W Hughes & Ann S Bartholomey.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 131, Dwelling # 78, Family 88.

Benjamin Hughes Jr1

M, b. 1888
Father*Benjamin W Hughes1 b. May 1863, d. 1925
Mother*Ann Bartholomey1 b. c 1865
FatherBenjamin W Hughes2 b. May 1863, d. 1925
MotherAnn Bartholomey2 b. c 1865
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Benjamin Hughes Jr was born in 1888 at Rahway, Union County, New Jersey.2
     ? He was listed as a resident in Benjamin W Hughes and Ann Hughes's household in the census report in 1900 at 154 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.2

Citations

  1. [S207] Births & Christenings 1660-1931 Digital File, by unknown photographer, Family Search, Benj Jr Hughes son of Benj and Ann Hughes. "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZ9Z-5XF : 26 August 2020), Benj. Jr. Hughes in entry for Hughes, 1895.
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 131, Dwelling # 78, Family 88.

Catherine Annie Hughes1,2

F, b. November 1890, d. 1975
Father*Benjamin W Hughes1 b. May 1863, d. 1925
Mother*Ann Bartholomey1 b. c 1865
ChartsGeorge Brown Descendants
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Catherine Annie Hughes was born in November 1890 at Rahway, Union County, New Jersey.1 She married Edward Coriell VanPelt, son of Peter VanPelt and Phoebe A Brown, in 1919.3,4 Catherine Annie VanPelt was buried in 1975 at Rahway Cemetery, Rahway, Union County, New Jersey.3 She died in 1975.3 Catherine Annie Hughes Find-a-Grave.com ID # 92584672.
     ? Her married name was VanPelt.3 Catherine Annie Hughes was also known as Anna Catherine Hughes.3 She was listed as a resident in Benjamin W Hughes and Ann Hughes's household in the census report in 1900 at 154 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1 Catherine Annie Hughes was listed as a resident in Edward Coriell VanPelt and Catherine Annie Hughes's household in the census report on 5 January 1920 at Washington St, Rocky Hill, Somerset, New Jersey; Their home was rented.5 She and Edward Coriell VanPelt appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 at 164 Maple Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Owned this home valued at 7900, owned a radio. Census states he was first married at age 41, his current age on this census. Wife was 29 at her first marriage??????6 Catherine Annie Hughes and Edward Coriell VanPelt resided at 164 Maple Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, in 1933.7 Catherine Annie Hughes and Edward Coriell VanPelt resided at 116 E Hazelwood Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, in 1937.8 Catherine Annie Hughes and Edward Coriell VanPelt lived in 1940 at 164 Maple Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.9 Catherine Annie Hughes and Edward Coriell VanPelt appeared on the census of 1940 at 436 Bryant St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey; Owned his home at time of this census. Also in household was Bertram Berry, age 36, a lodger, employed as a saleman in steel office. 1935 lived in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co, New Jersey.10 Catherine Annie Hughes and Edward Coriell VanPelt resided at 436 Maple Ave, Rahway, Union, New Jersey, on 26 April 1942.11

Family

Edward Coriell VanPelt b. 19 May 1889, d. 9 Jul 1943
Child

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 131, Dwelling # 78, Family 88.
  2. [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, New Jersey, Mercer, Hamilton, 11-35, Dwelling # 619.
  3. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched May 3, 2025 for descendants of John W Brown.
  4. [S34] Marriage Record/Divorce: New Jersey US Marriage Index 1901-2016 for Edward C Vanpelt Certificate # 36520.
  5. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, New Jersey, Somerset, Rocky Hill, Dist 128, Dwelling # 65, Family # 65.
  6. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway, Dist 131, Dwelling # 476, Family # 511.
  7. [S301] Various City Directories, US City Directories, New Jersey, Rahway, 1933.
  8. [S301] Various City Directories, US City Directories, New Jersey, Rahway, 1937.
  9. [S301] Various City Directories, US City Directories, New Jersey, Rahway, 1940 page 185.
  10. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, New Jersey, Union, Rahway, 20-109, Visitation # 87.
  11. [S117] WW II Draft Registration, New Jersey, WW II Draft Registation, Serial Number U 208.

Fred W Hughes1

M, b. May 1892
Father*Benjamin W Hughes1 b. May 1863, d. 1925
Mother*Ann Bartholomey1 b. c 1865
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Fred W Hughes was born in May 1892 at Union, New Jersey.1
     ? He was listed as a resident in Benjamin W Hughes and Ann Hughes's household in the census report in 1900 at 154 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 131, Dwelling # 78, Family 88.

Walter E C Hughes1

M, b. July 1895
Father*Benjamin W Hughes1 b. May 1863, d. 1925
Mother*Ann Bartholomey1 b. c 1865
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Walter E C Hughes was born in July 1895 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1
     ? He was listed as a resident in Benjamin W Hughes and Ann Hughes's household in the census report in 1900 at 154 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 131, Dwelling # 78, Family 88.

Harry Hughes1

M, b. June 1898
Father*Benjamin W Hughes1 b. May 1863, d. 1925
Mother*Ann Bartholomey1 b. c 1865
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Harry Hughes was born in June 1898 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1
     ? He was listed as a resident in Benjamin W Hughes and Ann Hughes's household in the census report in 1900 at 154 Main St, Rahway, Union, New Jersey.1

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway Ward 1, Dist 131, Dwelling # 78, Family 88.

Theodore VanPelt1

M, b. 5 May 1877
Father*Richard Lawrence VanPelt1 b. Jan 1830
Mother*Sarah (?)1 b. Jan 1850
Last Edited15 May 2025
     Theodore VanPelt was born on 5 May 1877 at Linden, Union, New Jersey.1,2
     ? He was listed as a resident in Richard Lawrence VanPelt and Sarah VanPelt's household in the census report in 1880 at Linden, Union, New Jersey.3

Citations

  1. [S207] Births & Christenings 1660-1931 Digital File, by unknown photographer, New Jersey Births 1878, Hunterdon-Warren V CP 1878 Page 405.
  2. [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZWZ-V7X : 18 January 2020), Richard Van Pelt in entry for Auther Van Pelt, 1859.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Linden, 176, Dwelling # 293, Family # 315.

Ansell VanPelt1

M, b. circa 1868
Father*Richard Lawrence VanPelt1 b. Jan 1830
Mother*Sarah (?)1 b. Jan 1850
Last Edited4 May 2025
     Ansell VanPelt was born circa 1868.1
     ? He was listed as a resident in Richard Lawrence VanPelt and Sarah VanPelt's household in the census report in 1880 at Linden, Union, New Jersey.1 Ansell VanPelt was listed as a resident in Richard Lawrence VanPelt and Sarah VanPelt's household in the census report in 1885 at Linden, Union, New Jersey.2

Citations

  1. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Linden, 176, Dwelling # 293, Family # 315.
  2. [S289] 1885 online index, New Jersey, unknown record info, New Jersey, Union, Linden, Dwelling # 325, Family # 354.

Benjamin Franklin VanPelt1

M, b. 1855, d. 1909
Father*Richard Lawrence VanPelt1 b. Jan 1830
Mother*Jane Grantham Townber1 b. c 1838
Last Edited14 May 2025
     Benjamin Franklin VanPelt was born in 1855 at New Jersey.1,2 He married Elizabeth J Bearney in 1880.2 Benjamin Franklin VanPelt died in 1909.2 He was buried in 1909 at Rosedale and Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, Union County, New Jersey.2 Benjamin Franklin VanPelt Find-a-Grave.com ID # 201923730.
     ? He was listed as a resident in Richard Lawrence VanPelt and Sarah VanPelt's household in the census report in 1880 at Linden, Union, New Jersey.1

Family

Elizabeth J Bearney b. 1856, d. 21 Apr 1951

Citations

  1. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Linden, 176, Dwelling # 293, Family # 315.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched May 14 2025 for Brown connections.

Jane Grantham Townber1,2

F, b. circa 1838
Last Edited15 May 2025
     Jane Grantham Townber was born circa 1838.3 She married Richard Lawrence VanPelt, son of Richard VanPelt and Catherine (?), on 4 June 1857 at Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey.2
     ? As of 4 June 1857,her married name was VanPelt.2 Jane Grantham VanPelt was listed as a resident in Richard Lawrence VanPelt and Jane Grantham VanPelt's household in the census report in 1860 at Rahway, Union, New Jersey.4

Family

Richard Lawrence VanPelt b. Jan 1830
Children

Citations

  1. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Linden, 176, Dwelling # 293, Family # 315.
  2. [S207] Births & Christenings 1660-1931 Digital File, by unknown photographer, New Jersey, Birth, Marraige, Death records 1711-1878 for Richard Laurence VanPelt, page 237.
  3. [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29L-M8BC?lang=en
  4. [S42] 1860 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union, Rahway, Dwelling # 254, Family # 284.
  5. [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, "New Jersey, Births and Christenings, 1660-1980", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FZ84-JBL : 14 February 2020), Richard L. Vanpelt in entry for Horatio S. Vanpelt, 1868.
  6. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, New Jersey, Union Co. Rahway Ward 2, District 132, Dwelling #66, Family #86.

Hazel P Altman1

F, b. 27 August 1907
Father*William Francis Altman1 b. 26 Dec 1873, d. 9 May 1953
Mother*Anna Jane Hays1 b. 24 Jan 1876, d. 19 Aug 1963
Last Edited7 May 2025
     Hazel P Altman married Jack Shoup.2 Hazel P Altman was born on 27 August 1907 at Piney, Clarion, Pennsylvania.1,3
     ? Her married name was Shoup.2 She was listed as a resident in Anna Jane Altman and William Francis Altman's household in the census report on 4 May 1910 at Piney, Clarion, Pennsylvania.1 Hazel P Altman was listed as a resident in Hazel P Altman's household in the census report in January 1920 at Piney, Clarion, Pennsylvania.4

Family

Jack Shoup
Child

Citations

  1. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion, Piney, Dist 22, Dwelling # 272, Family # 285.
  2. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford, Meadville, Dist 22, Dwelling # 120 Family # 132 in home owned by Lidia Renmer, age 66.
  3. [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, Pennsylvania, US Birth Certif 1907-1917.
  4. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Clarion, Piney, Dist 78, Dwelling # 7, Family # 7.

Margaret Frances Shoup1,2

F, b. 19 July 1925, d. 8 January 2017
Father*Jack Shoup1
Mother*Hazel P Altman1 b. 27 Aug 1907
Last Edited7 May 2025
     Margaret Frances Shoup was born on 19 July 1925 at Clarion, Pennsylvania.1,2 She married Charles Calvin Himes on 30 September 1950.2 Margaret Frances Shoup Find-a-Grave.com ID # 161807855. She died on 8 January 2017 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, at age 91.2 She was buried on 8 January 2017 at Clarion Cemetery, Clarion, Clarion County, Pennsylvania.2
     Y. As of 30 September 1950,her married name was Himes.2

Family

Charles Calvin Himes

Citations

  1. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Crawford, Meadville, Dist 22, Dwelling # 120 Family # 132 in home owned by Lidia Renmer, age 66.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched for DNA match May 7 2025 for Kathy Himes.