Person Page - 139

     Evert French was born circa 1795. He married Hannah Scomp on 28 February 1820 at Mercer County, Kentucky.¹

     Her married name was French.¹ Hannah Scomp was born circa 1800. She married Evert French on 28 February 1820 at Mercer County, Kentucky.¹

     Her married name was Scomp.¹ Lucy Ann Smith was born in 1818 at New York.¹ She was the daughter of Sebastian Smith and Anna Van Deusen. Lucy Ann Smith married Samuel Abraham Scomp, son of John Scomp and Docia Timmons, before 1854.¹

     Sebastian Smith was born circa 1788. He married Anna Van Deusen before 1818.

     Her married name was Smith. Anna Van Deusen was born circa 1793. She married Sebastian Smith before 1818.

     Her married name was Smock. Lena Fonteyn was born circa 1740. She married Private John Smock Sr., son of Matthias Matthyse Smock and Maritje Buys, before 1770; His 1st(? or are Lena and Sara the same person?).

     Barent Cool was born circa 1682. He married Elisabeth Schamp, daughter of Pieter Schamp and Janneken Dircks, before 1713.

     Named for his grandfather. Dirck Middagh was baptized on 7 May 1738 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Joris and wife, Elisabet--Dirck."¹ He was the son of Joris Middagh and Elizabeth (?).

     Her married name was Middagh. Eycke (?) was born circa 1698. She married Cornelis Middagh, son of Dirck Aertse Middagh and Cataline Pieterse Van Nest, before 1723; His 1st?

     Named for his grandfather. Dirck Middagh was baptized on 17 March 1723 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middag, Cornelis and Eycke--Dirck. Witness: Pieter Middag (uncle)."¹ He was the son of Cornelis Middagh and Eycke (?).

     Dina Middagh was baptized on 30 April 1727 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middag, Cornelis and Eycke--Dina. Witness/es: Catholina Middag."¹ She was the daughter of Cornelis Middagh and Eycke (?).

     Her married name was Middagh. Eengeltye (?) was born circa 1703. She married Dirck Middagh Jr., son of Dirck Aertse Middagh and Cataline Pieterse Van Nest, before 1738. Eengeltye (?) witnessed the baptism of Catelintie Middagh on 11 March 1744 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Joris and Elisabet--Catelintie. Witness/es: Jacob Eli and Engeltie Middagh."¹

     Joris Middagh Jr. was baptized on 24 February 1739/40 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Joris and wife, Elisabet--Joris."¹ He was the son of Joris Middagh and Elizabeth (?).

     Her married name was Middagh. Aeltye (?) was born circa 1700. She married Cornelis Middagh, son of Dirck Aertse Middagh and Cataline Pieterse Van Nest, before 1740; His 2nd?

     Margrita Middagh was baptized on 22 March 1740/41 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Cornelus and wife, Aeltye--Margrita."¹ She was the daughter of Cornelis Middagh and Aeltye (?).

     Saertye Middagh was baptized on 13 December 1741 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middaegh, Jorus and wife, Elisabet--Saertye. Witness: James Mckrelis."¹ She was the daughter of Joris Middagh and Elizabeth (?).

     Named for his grandfather. Dirck Middagh 2nd was baptized on 6 March 1743 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Dirck and Engyelie--Dirck."¹ He was the son of Dirck Middagh Jr. and Eengeltye (?).

     Catelintie Middagh was baptized on 1 May 1743 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Cornelis and Aeltie--Catelintie."¹ She was the daughter of Cornelis Middagh and Aeltye (?).

     Catelintie Middagh was baptized on 11 March 1744 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Middagh, Joris and Elisabet--Catelintie. Witness/es: Jacob Eli and Engeltie Middagh."¹ She was the daughter of Joris Middagh and Elizabeth (?).

     Sytie Buys was baptized on 26 September 1725 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Bois, Jan and Seitje--Seitje."¹ She was the daughter of Jan Jacobszen Buys and Sytie (?).

     Neelte (?) was born circa 1702. She married Jacob Jacobszen Buys, son of Jacob Janszen Buys and Marretje Jorise Jacobsen, before 1735.

     Elizabeth Buys was baptized on 17 August 1735 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Buys, Jakop and wife, Neelte--Lisebet."¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Jacobszen Buys and Neelte (?).

     Her married name was Middagh. Marete (?) was born circa 1700. She married Pieter Middagh, son of Dirck Aertse Middagh and Cataline Pieterse Van Nest, before 1736.

     Marete Middagh was baptized on 25 July 1736 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Middagh, Piter and wife, Marete--Marete. Witness: Jores (uncle) Middagh."¹ She was the daughter of Pieter Middagh and Marete (?).

     Cornelus Buys was born circa 1704. He was the son of Jacob Janszen Buys and Marretje Jorise Jacobsen. Cornelus Buys married Lydia (?) before 1738.

     Her married name was Buys. Lydia (?) was born circa 1706. She married Cornelus Buys, son of Jacob Janszen Buys and Marretje Jorise Jacobsen, before 1738.

     Lydia Buys was baptized on 20 August 1738 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; " Buys, Cornelus and wife, Lidea--Lidea."¹ She was the daughter of Cornelus Buys and Lydia (?).

     Jan Van Nest was baptized on 11 March 1701 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Piter and wife--Jan. Witness/es: Isack Bodyn and wife."¹ He was the son of Pieter Van Nest and Tryntje Janse.

     Catleyntie Van Neste was baptized on 11 June 1701 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Hironimus and wife--Catleyntie. Witnesses: Joris and Rutryntis(?) Van Neste (uncle and his wife)."¹ She was the daughter of Jeronimus Van Neste and Neeltje Hendricks.

     Jantien Van Neste was baptized on 27 October 1702 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Jantien. Witnesses: Hendrick Reyniersen and wife."¹ She was the daughter of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen.

     Reyniersen Van Hengel was born circa 1649.

     Hendrick Reyniersen was born circa 1675. He was the son of Reyniersen Van Hengel. Hendrick Reyniersen witnessed the baptism of Jantien Van Neste on 27 October 1702 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Jantien. Witnesses: Hendrick Reyniersen and wife."¹

     Jaquemina Van Nest was baptized on 8 March 1699 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Piter and wife--Jaquemina. Witnesses: Derck Middage and wife." One of the first baptisms in the Dutch Church of Raritan, later to be called the First Reformed Church. She was baptised on the same day as her cousin, Judith.¹ She was the daughter of Pieter Van Nest and Tryntje Janse.

     Judith Van Neste was baptized on 8 March 1699 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Hironimus and Neeltie Van Neste--Judith. Witnesses: Cars. Vroom (her 1st cousin) and wife." This was the first recorded baptism at Raritan.¹ She was the daughter of Jeronimus Van Neste and Neeltje Hendricks.

     Cars. Vroom was born circa 1678. He was the son of Hendrick Corson Vroom and Josina Pietersen Van Neste. Cars. Vroom witnessed the baptism of Judith Van Neste on 8 March 1699 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Hironimus and Neeltie Van Neste--Judith. Witnesses: Cars. Vroom (her 1st cousin) and wife." This was the first recorded baptism at Raritan.¹

     Pieter Van Nest was born circa 1600 at Nes, Ameland Island, Friesland, Netherlands.

     Joris Van Nest was baptized on 30 June 1703 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Piter and wife--Joris. Witnesses: Joris Van Neste (uncle) and wife; Edvbert Garrell and wife."¹ He was the son of Pieter Van Nest and Tryntje Janse.

     Maryrieton Van Neste was baptized on 20 April 1704 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Hironimus and wife--Maryrieton. Witness/es: Jacob Sebrege, Judit Van Neste (gmother)."¹ She was the daughter of Jeronimus Van Neste and Neeltje Hendricks.

     Joris Van Neste was baptized on 25 October 1704 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Joris. Witnesses: Jacob Sebrige and wife."¹ He was the son of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen.

     Annatien Van Nest was baptized on 14 November 1705 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Piter and wife--Annatien. Witnesses: Abraham Merledt and wife."¹ She was the daughter of Pieter Van Nest and Tryntje Janse.

     Jeronimus Van Neste was baptized on 14 April 1706 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Jeronimus and Neeltien--Jeronimus. Witnesses: Derck and Katleyn (aunt) Middage."¹ He was the son of Jeronimus Van Neste and Neeltje Hendricks.

     Reynier Van Neste was baptized on 30 October 1706 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Reynier. Witnesses: Derck Middage and wife (aunt)."¹ He was the son of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen.

     Bernardus Van Nest was baptized on 28 April 1708 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Piter and wife--Bernerdus. Witnesses: Michiell Van Vechten and wife."¹ He was the son of Pieter Van Nest and Tryntje Janse.

     Willem Van Neste was baptized on 26 April 1709 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Jeronimus and wife--Willem. Witnesses: Jacob Sibrige and wife."¹ He was the son of Jeronimus Van Neste and Neeltje Hendricks.

     Merritien Buys was baptized on 2 August 1710 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Buys, Jacob and wife--Merritien. Witnesses: Willem Claessen and wife."¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Janszen Buys and Marretje Jorise Jacobsen.

     Judith Van Neste was baptized on 1 August 1711 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Judith. Witness/es: Piter Van Neste (uncle); Jacob Jan Middagh."¹ She was the daughter of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen.

     N. N. Buys was baptized on 6 August 1712 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Buys, Jacob and wife--[child's name omitted]."¹ N. N. Buys was the child of Jacob Janszen Buys and Marretje Jorise Jacobsen.

     Abraham Van Neste 2nd was baptized on 27 October 1713 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Abraham. Witnesses: Adriaen and Helena Meulenaer."¹ He was the son of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen. Abraham Van Neste 2nd bought the estate of his father when it came up for sale following the latters death on 6 July 1744 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey.²

     Hendrick Van Neste was baptized on 12 April 1716 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Joris and wife--Hendrick. Witness: Abraham Bodien."¹ He was the son of Joris Pietersen Van Neste and Maria Reyniersen.

     Margreta Van Nest was baptized on 14 October 1719 at the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Van Neste, Pieter and wife--Marigritie. Witness/es: Pieter Broeka and wife."¹ She was the daughter of Pieter Van Nest and Tryntje Janse.