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     Matthias Lane was born on 25 April 1749 at New Germantown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He was the son of Garret Lane and Mayke Sutphen. Matthias Lane married Catherine Smock, daughter of John Smock and Elizabeth Conover, on 26 November 1780. Matthias Lane relocated to Marlborough, New Jersey, in 1815; from Somerset County. He died on 15 January 1824 at age 74 years, 8 months and 21 days. Matthias Lane was buried in Smock Burial Ground, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

     Rebecca Smock was born on 8 November 1757 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Lieut-Col. John Smock and Femmetje Teunison. Rebecca Smock died on 7 April 1824 at age 66 years, 4 months and 30 days.

     Marvelous Thayer was born on 10 April 1783 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the son of Silas Thayer and Lydia Thayer.¹ Marvelous Thayer married Julia Bullard on 29 March 1810 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.² Marvelous Thayer died on 17 June 1824 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, at age 41 years, 2 months and 7 days.³ Marvelous Thayer was buried in Bellingham Center Cemetery, Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.³

     John Smock Jr. was born on 2 April 1767 at Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. He was the son of Private John Smock Sr. and Sara Fonteyn. John Smock Jr. was baptized on 3 May 1767. He accompanied Private John Smock Sr. when John relocated between 1768 and 1770 and came to reside in Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. John Smock Jr. married Antje Van Arsdalen, daughter of Simon Van Arsdalen and Aaltje Cozine, in 1788. John Smock Jr. accompanied Private John Smock Sr. when John relocated circa 1791 and came to reside in Mercer County, Kentucky. John Smock Jr. died on 5 August 1824 at Mercer County, Kentucky, at age 57 years, 4 months and 3 days.¹

     Benjamin Rush Jr. was born on 18 February 1791 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Doctor Benjamin Rush and Julia Stockton. Benjamin Rush Jr. was engaged in the East India trade before 1824.¹ He died on 17 December 1824 at New Orleans, Louisiana, at age 33 years, 9 months and 29 days. He died unmarried, though may have had children.^1,2

     John Plank was born in 1748 at New York. He married Nellie Gardinier in 1775. John Plank served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Cpt. Volkert Vedder's Company, under Col. Frederick Fisher's Regiment, in the Tyrone County Militia of New York. Between 1775 and 1783.¹ He died in 1825 at New York at age 77 years.

     Also called Sarah C. Schenck. Sarah Conover Schanck was born in 1786. She was the daughter of Garret Schanck and Sarah Conover. Sarah Conover Schanck married Aaron Smock, son of Hendrick Smock and Sarah Lane, on 28 November 1804. As of 28 November 1804,her married name was Smock. Sarah Conover Schanck died in 1825 at age 39 years.

     King Ferdinand IV of Naples was born in 1751.¹ He was the son of King Charles III of Spain.¹ King Ferdinand IV of Naples died in 1825 at age 74 years.¹

     Mary Ann Smock was born on 14 June 1824 at Jefferson County, Indiana. Year not given. Maybe 1823 (shotgun marriage!), most likely 1824, but not 1825 since sister followed Jan 1826. She was the daughter of Rev. Abraham Smock and Catherine Gott. Mary Ann Smock died on 14 July 1825 at age 1 year and 1 month.

     Sarah Smock was born on 6 November 1766. She was the daughter of Capt. Barnes Smock and Sarah Williamson. Sarah Smock married Jacob V. Van Artsdalen on 9 November 1788. Sarah Smock died on 18 July 1825 at age 58 years, 8 months and 12 days.

     Antje Smock was born on 3 March 1767 at Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Capt. Hendrick Smock and Eleanor Van Dorn. Antje Smock married John David Covenhoven, son of David Covenhoven and Ida Wyckoff, on 22 May 1783 at Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of circa 1787,her married name was Covenhoven. Antje Smock died on 9 August 1825 at Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 58 years, 5 months and 6 days.

     Maria Smock was baptized on 15 September 1765 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey; "Smack, Teys and Gerte--Marya."¹ She was the daughter of Matthias Smock and Geertje Post. As of circa 1787,her married name was Ditmars. Maria Smock married John Ditmars Jr., son of John Ditmars Sr. and Sophia Spader, in 1787. Maria Smock and John Ditmars Jr. were had four children, all baptized at North Branch (or as later known, Readington) Reformed Church after 1787. Maria Smock died in 1826 at age 60 years.

     Mary Rush was Twin sister of Benjamin. She was born in 1760 at Ursina, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William Rush Jr. and Elizabeth Ream. Mary Rush died on 14 January 1826 at Ursina, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at age 66 years.

     Nathaniel Knight was From GED file (and research of) Philip V. Thorne. He was born on 12 July 1752 at Scarcorough, Cumberland County, Maine. He was the son of Westbrook Knight I and Abigail Munson. Nathaniel Knight died on 27 April 1826 at Northport, Waldo County, Maine, at age 73 years, 9 months and 15 days.

     Her married name was Cowles. Phoebe Wilbur was born on 6 October 1785 at Wellsbridge, Etsg, New York. She was the daughter of Thomas Wilbur and Ann Wood. Phoebe Wilbur married Elder Austin Cowles, son of Timothy Cowles and Abigail Woodsworth, on 14 January 1813 at Unadilla, Otsego, New York. Phoebe Wilbur died on 1 May 1826 at Allgny, New York, at age 40 years, 6 months and 25 days.

     Is this the son of Barnabas? Probably. Thrasher, Benjamin: b 1750 d 5-29-1826 VT m Esther Shafter Pvt PS NH.⁴
Benjamin J. Thrasher was born in 1750 at Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.^4,2 He was the son of Barnabas Thresher and Rebecca Sweetland.^1,3 Benjamin J. Thrasher married Esther Shafter before 1776.⁴ Patriots sign the Association Test on 30 August 1776 at Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.⁵ Benjamin J. Thrasher signed the Association Test on the side of the patriots on 30 August 1776 at Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.⁵

In 1790, Benjamin J. Thrasher was Head of Household on the census at Richmond, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Details provided: Head of Household. 1 white male 16 or over, 3 white males under 16, 3 white females, no other free persons, no slaves..¹

He died on 29 May 1826 at Athens, Windham County, Vermont, at age 76 years.^4,2

     Thomas "the Signer" Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States was principal author of the Declaration of Independence.¹ He was born on 13 April 1743 at Shadwell, Albemarle County, Virginia.^2,3 He was the son of Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph.^1,2 Declaration of Independence signed on 4 July 1776 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thomas "the Signer" Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States was the 8th cousin, 7x removed (via William Tanfield, Esq, 1489-1529), of the compiler. 3rd President of the United States between 1801 and 1809.¹ He died on 4 July 1826 at Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 83 years, 2 months and 21 days.^2,3

     Jacob Smock was born on 16 December 1795. He was the son of George Smock and Margaret Van Deventer. Jacob Smock was baptized on 12 April 1796 at the First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey.¹ He served in the War of 1812, a member of a calvary regiment circa 1812. He died on 11 September 1826 at age 30 years, 8 months and 26 days. Jacob Smock was buried in Pleasant Valley (Schenck and Couwenhoven) Cemetery, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Info from the Book of the Dead of Monmouth.

     Lydia Thayer was born circa 1750 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of John Thayer and Ruth Turner.² Marriage banns for Lydia Thayer and Silas Thayer were published on 17 July 1768 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.³ Lydia Thayer married Silas Thayer, son of Captain Ebenezer Thayer Jr. and Hannah Green, on 14 September 1768 at Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁴ Lydia Thayer died on 18 October 1826 at Bellingham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.⁵

     Hannah Wilson was born in 1790.¹ She was the daughter of William Wilson and Eleanor Scothorn.¹ Hannah Wilson married George Nixon Jr. circa 1806 at Washington D.C..¹ Hannah Wilson died circa 1827 at Washington D.C..¹

     Benjamin was a Minister in the Dutch Reformed Churches of Freehold and Middletown, Mammoth County, New Jersey. A descendent of Benjamin, Garrett Hobart, (1844-1899), served as Vice President of the United states during President Mc Kinley's first administration. He served the Ministry from 1764 to 1827, a period of 63 years, believed to be the longest of any minister of his denomination. References: Compiled by Major Louis DuBois March 23, 1948 Centennial book of the descendents of Louis and Jacques DuBois, (1876- ) General data from Mommoth County, New Jersey Historical Society, through Laura Van Dervear, ( Mrs William R. Conover) , Freehold, New Jersey. General data pertaining to Descendents of Daniel DuBois, 1778 from Edith Douglas Kolby. General data pertaining to Descendents of Benjamin DuBois, (1910- ) and Helena Wyrkoff ( 1811- ), ' The Wyrkoff Family', by Mr and Mrs. M. B. Streeter , 1934. Benjamin du Bois was born on 30 March 1739 at Pittsgrove, Salem County, New Jersey. He was the son of Louis du Bois and Margrietje Jansen van Ceulen. Benjamin du Bois was ordained between 1764 and 1827 at Reformed Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Phebe Denise Domine on 15 October 1765 at the Dutch Churches of Freehold & Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Benjamin du Bois served in Revolutionary War period as a patriot preacher, who often shouldered his musket and knapsack, and entered the ranks much to the disgust of his Tory friends between 1777 and 1780. He died in 1827 at Marlborough, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 87 years.

     Isaac Plume married Annache Van Wagenen. Isaac Plume was born in 1734 at New Jersey. He served in the American Revolution, enlisting as an ensign in Captain Joseph Alling's Company in Colonel Elias Dayton's regiment of minute men in 1776. He died in 1827 at New Jersey at age 93 years.

     Nancy Smock was born in 1788. She was the daughter of Hendrick Smock and Margaret Van Brunt. As of 2 June 1803,her married name was Peterson.¹ Nancy Smock married Garrett Peterson on 2 June 1803 at Washington County, Kentucky.¹ Nancy Smock died in 1827 at age 39 years.

     Benjamin Rush was born in 1760 at Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of William Rush Jr. and Elizabeth Ream. Benjamin Rush died on 16 February 1827 at Lower Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at age 67 years.

     Thomas Wilbur was born on 14 April 1749 at Scituate, Scott County, Rhode Island. He was the son of George Wilbur and Elizabeth Sweet. Thomas Wilbur married Ann Wood, daughter of George Wood and Sarah Devol, on 3 July 1773. Thomas Wilbur died on 31 July 1827 at Sand Hill, Otsego, New York, at age 78 years, 3 months and 17 days.

     Deborah Church was born on 21 March 1783 at Fairhaven, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of Joseph Church and Deborah Perry.¹ Deborah Church married Captain Warren Delano on 6 November 1808 at Fairhaven, Massachusetts; His 1st.^1,3 Deborah Church died on 7 August 1827 at Fairhaven, Massachusetts, at age 44 years, 4 months and 17 days.²

     Also called Sarah Lean. Sarah Lane was born in 1758. She was the daughter of Lieutenant Aaron Lane and Sarah Covenhoven. Sarah Lane married Hendrick Smock, son of John Smock and Elizabeth Conover, on 7 November 1780 at New Jersey.¹ As of 8 November 1780,her married name was Smock. Sarah Lane witnessed the will of Hendrick Smock in 1814 at Freehold Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey; [To] wife, Sarah, horses and chair, one room with fireplace, firewood, looking glass, the negro girl, Lyd, 2 beds and bedding, household goods as she chooses; also $600 to be at her disposal. Eldest daughter, Elizabeth (wife of Peter P. Schenck), Sarah (wife of Tunis D. DuBois), Jane, (wife of Joseph Vanderveer), and Ann (wife of John Conover), each $1000, deducting thereof anything heretofore advance. Each legacy to be paid as they reach the age of 28. I have heretofore provided for two eldest sons, John and Aaron. To 3rd son, Garret, and the 4th son, Hendrick, all residue of my estate not disposed of. Garret to have 2/3 of benefit of said estate until Hendrick is 21, and then to be divided equally. Executors--three sons, John, Aaron and Garret. Witnesses--Aaron Pitney, Garrit G. Vanderveer, James Covert.² Sarah Lane died in 1828 at age 70 years.

     Jonathan Knight was Jonathan Knight was with Jeremiah O'Brien in Machias, Maine, at the capture of the 'Margauretta' & is said to have fired the first shot. He had 11 children. DAR Patriot Index.


From GED file (and research of) Philip V. Thorne. He was born in 1737 at Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. He was the son of Westbrook Knight I and Abigail Munson. Jonathan Knight was baptized on 11 December 1737 at Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. He died on 10 February 1828 at Calais, Washington County, Maine, at age 91 years.

     Also called Polly. Mary Smock was born on 9 April 1805 at Mercer County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of John Smock Jr. and Antje Van Arsdalen. Mary Smock died on 12 August 1828 at Greenwood, Johnson County, Kentucky, at age 23 years, 4 months and 3 days. As of 12 August 1828,her married name was French. She married Simon French on 12 August 1828 at Mercer County, Kentucky.

     Also called Tryntie Demerist. Catherine Demaree was born on 6 May 1748 at Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Samuel Davids Demaree and Lea Demarest. Catherine Demaree was baptized on 25 May 1748 at New York City, Kings County Long Island, New York; Per LDS records. She married Jacob Smock, son of Jan Matthyse Smock and Lea Fontine, in 1773 at Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. As of 1773,her married name was Smock. Catherine Demaree accompanied Jacob Smock when Jacob relocated between 9 April 1774 and 1775 and came to reside in Virginia. Catherine Demaree died on 22 October 1828 at Hanover, Jefferson County, Indiana, at age 80 years, 5 months and 16 days.^1,2

     Mary Denise was born in 1750. She married John Schanck in 1767. Mary Denise died in 1829 at age 79 years.

     Anne Hill Carter was born in 1773 at "Shirley", Virginia.¹ She married Lieutenant-Colonel Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee Jr., son of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Lee and Lucy Grymes, in 1793; His 2nd.^1,2 Anne Hill Carter died in 1829 at age 56 years.^1,3

     Margaret Smock was born on 14 May 1828 at Marion County, Indiana. She was the daughter of Rev. Abraham Smock and Catherine Gott. Margaret Smock died on 1 January 1829 at age 7 months and 18 days.

     John Smock was born on 7 October 1779 at Virginia. He was the son of Jacob Smock and Catherine Demaree. John Smock was was taken prisoner by indians in the raid that left his brother Mathias dead between 1793 and 1794.
""Uncle John hid in a brush heap and might have escaped, but when he saw the Indians had caught Peter, he betrayed himself by crying." - James Smock."
He was was rescued once General Wayne had arranged a treaty with the Indians at Greenville. His father, Jacob, took a keg of rum and went to the treaty. He got a French Canadian, an Indian trader, to buy the boys, Peter and John. This occured in 1795. He married Catherine Carnine, daughter of Sergeant Peter Carnine and Mary Seburn, on 27 March 1800 at Mercer County, Kentucky.¹ John Smock relocated to Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, in 1822.² He died on 10 January 1829 at Jefferson County, Indiana, at age 49 years, 3 months and 3 days.³

     Jacob V. Van Artsdalen was born on 11 May 1762. He married Sarah Smock, daughter of Capt. Barnes Smock and Sarah Williamson, on 9 November 1788. Jacob V. Van Artsdalen died on 5 March 1829 at age 66 years, 9 months and 22 days.

     Also called Barent. Capt. Barnes Smock was baptized on 20 March 1743 at the Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was the son of Barnes Smock and Annatje Luyster. Capt. Barnes Smock lived in 1766 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Sarah Williamson on 27 May 1766 at Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.¹ Capt. Barnes Smock married Neeltje Conover, daughter of Cornelis Covenhoven and Antje Williamson, on 12 July 1770; Or 12 Oct 1770, per Alva M. Tuttle's information.

In 1779, Capt. Barnes Smock appeared on the census at Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Details provided: He appears in a Tax List.²



In 1780, Capt. Barnes Smock appeared on the census at Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Details provided: He appears in a Tax List.²



In 1780, Capt. Barnes Smock appeared on the census at Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Details provided: He appears in a Tax List.²

Captain, New Jersey Militia on 23 June 1780. He served in in the American Revolution, as a Captain in the New Jersey Militia. Taken prisoner (the noted Colonel Tye, an escaped slave, carried off prisoners Captain Barney Smock and Gilbert Van Mater and took horses) at Connecticut Farms on 23 June 1780.^3,4,5

In 1789, Capt. Barnes Smock appeared on the census at Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Details provided: He appears in a Tax List.²

He died on 30 March 1829 at age 86 years and 10 days.

     Luise Henriette Karoline von Hessen-Darmstadt was born on 15 February 1761 at Darmstadt, Germany.¹ She was the daughter of Georg Wilhelm von Hessen-Darmstadt.¹ Luise Henriette Karoline von Hessen-Darmstadt married Ludwig I, Großherzog von Hesse-Darmstadt, son of Ludwig IX, Landgraf von Hesse-Darmstadt, on 19 February 1777 at Darmstadt, Germany; 1st cousins.¹ Luise Henriette Karoline von Hessen-Darmstadt died on 24 October 1829 at Auerbach at age 68 years, 8 months and 9 days.¹

     Alfred Stalcup was born circa 1822? At Sumner County, Tennessee. He was the son of Stephen W. Stalcup and Mary Underwood. Alfred Stalcup died before 1830. He does not appear with his father's family in the 1830 Census.¹

     Hendrick Lane was born after 1821. He was the son of Garret Smock Lane and Mary Ann Smalley. Hendrick Lane died before 1830. Died young.

     Daughter Smock died circa 1830. Born dead. She was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of Rev. Abraham Smock and Catherine Gott.

     King Francis I of Two Sicilies was born in 1777.¹ He was the son of King Ferdinand IV of Naples.¹ King Francis I of Two Sicilies died in 1830 at age 53 years.¹

     John Stalcup was born in 1766 at New Castle County, Delaware. He was the son of Private William Stalcop and Margareta Anderson. John Stalcup accompanied Private William Stalcop when William relocated before 1768 and came to reside in Orange County, North Carolina. John Stalcup died after 1830 at Orange County, North Carolina.

     Also called James Smock. Jacobus Smock was baptized on 28 September 1783 at the Reformed Dutch Church, Conewago Colony, York (now Adams) County, Pennsylvania; "Smock, Jan and Sara Fontyn--Jacobus."¹ He was the son of Private John Smock Sr. and Sara Fonteyn. Jacobus Smock married Charity Brewer on 3 May 1806 at Mercer County, Kentucky.² Jacobus Smock died on 9 February 1830 at Greenwood, Johnson County, Indiana, at age 46 years, 4 months and 12 days.

     Also called Ludwig X, Landgraf von Hessen-Darmstadt. Also called Lewis I, Grand Duke of Hesse.² Ludwig I, Großherzog von Hesse-Darmstadt was born on 14 June 1753 at Prenzlau, Germany.³ He was the son of Ludwig IX, Landgraf von Hesse-Darmstadt.² Ludwig I, Großherzog von Hesse-Darmstadt married Luise Henriette Karoline von Hessen-Darmstadt, daughter of Georg Wilhelm von Hessen-Darmstadt, on 19 February 1777 at Darmstadt, Germany; 1st cousins.³ Ludwig I, Großherzog von Hesse-Darmstadt became Grand Duke in 1806.¹ He died on 6 April 1830 at Darmstadt, Germany, at age 76 years, 9 months and 23 days.³

     Her married name was Forester (Forster). Martha (?) was born in 1768 at Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. She married Josias (Josiah) Forester (Forster) in 1790. Martha (?) died on 10 May 1830 at Fairview Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 62 years.

     Also called George Augustus Frederick.¹ Georg IV, König von Hannover und Großbritannien was the successor of Georg III, Kurfürst und König von Hannover, König von Großbritannien; King of Great Britain.¹ Georg IV, König von Hannover und Großbritannien was born on 12 August 1762 at St. James's Palace, England.¹ He was the son of Georg III, Kurfürst und König von Hannover, König von Großbritannien and Sophia Charlotte, Prinzessin von Mecklenburg-Strelitz.¹ Georg IV, König von Hannover und Großbritannien married Princess Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wölfenbuttel, daughter of Karl II Wilhelm Ferdinand, Herzog von Braunschweig and Augusta, Princess of Wales, on 8 April 1795 at St. James's Palace; 1st cousins.¹ Georg IV, König von Hannover und Großbritannien succeeded his father as King of Great Britain, etc., and King of Hanover on 29 January 1820.¹ King of Great Britain and Ireland between 29 January 1820 and 26 June 1830.¹ He was crowned on 10 July 1821.¹ He died on 26 June 1830 at Windsor, England, at age 67 years, 10 months and 14 days.¹ He was the predecessor of Wilhelm IV, König von Hannover und Großbritannien; King of Great Britain and Ireland.¹ Georg IV, König von Hannover und Großbritannien was buried in Windsor, England.¹

     Jacob Smock was born circa 1792 at Washington County, Virginia. He was the son of Matthias Smock and Catherine Haycraft. Jacob Smock witnessed the will of Matthias Smock on 24 August 1813 at Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.¹ Jacob Smock died before 21 August 1830.

     Westbrook Knight II was From GED file (and research of) Philip V. Thorne. He was born on 25 January 1747 at Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. He was the son of Westbrook Knight I and Abigail Munson. Westbrook Knight II died on 10 October 1830 at Westport, Lincoln County, Maine, at age 83 years, 8 months and 15 days.

     Rachel Stalcop was born on 1 August 1749 at New Castle County, Delaware, America.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Stalcop and Susannah Paulson. Rachel Stalcop married Isaac Bracken on 31 August 1769 at the Old Swedes Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.¹ Rachel Stalcop died on 19 December 1830 at Sumner County, Tennessee, at age 81 years, 4 months and 18 days.¹

     Thomas Peart was born in 1756. He was the son of Bryan Peart and Elizabeth Walton. Thomas Peart died in 1831 at age 75 years.