Martin Hoagland (son of John Hoagland and Sarah Bergen)
born February 17 or 15, 1785 (grave stone and Hoagland genealogy states February 15, 1783)
baptized (not @ NRC or RRC)
died February 28, 1862 of febility or debility at Hillsborough age 77 (the state record states that he was married)
buried at Van Camp Cemetery, Branchburg Township, Somerset County, NJ.

Married June 16, 1807 by Reverend Ludlow of the Neshanic Reformed Church or June 15 (transcribed bible record - "There was Martin Hoagland married to his wife Shadrah Hoagland June 15, 1807")

Rachel Stryker
born May 2, 1786 according to grave stone (or February 2 ?)
baptized November 12, 1786 at the Neshanic Reformed Church
died May 7, 1860
buried at Van Camp Cemetery, Branchburg Township, Somerset County, NJ.
Daughter of Christopher Stryker (April 19, 1756 - baptized June 6, 1756 at the Readington Reformed Church - June 27, 1826 age 70.2.5) and Judith Lowe (July 24, 1756 [or 1759] - baptized August 12, 1759 at Readington - November 20, 1830 age 71.3.27). Married July 21, 1779. They are buried in Van Camp cemetery.

Christopher and Judith's children were: Dennis (born December 7, 1779) married Margaret Stevens [or Studdiford]; Sarah married Ezekiel Everett; Hannah (Helena) (born December 4, 1783); Rachel (born May 2, 1786); Garret (born March 16, 1791) married Ann Kershow; Judith (born May 25, 1801) married John West.

Christopher Stryker was the son of Dennis Stryker (1720 - March 12, 1777 at Bridgewater. Buried in Van Camp Cemetery) and Magdalen [Lenah] Hoagland (October 23, 1724 - January 2, 1792 age 67.2.10) who married December 1, 1746 [date of marriage license]. Magdalen, of Bridgewater, was the daughter of Christopher Hoagland and Catalyntie Schenck. Their children were: Barnet married Hannah Jinnings; Christopher married Judith Low; Dennis; Peter married Sarah Low; Catherine married Cornelius Low; Elizabeth married John Simonson; Mary married Cornelius Messler; Ann married John W. Hall; John [?].

In the 1850 Hillsborough census, Martin 56 (? should be 66), Rachel 64, John 39, Harriet 31, Martin 2/12, Juda [Judith] 32.

Children

John Hoagland
born August 21, 1808 according to Neshanic Reformed Church records (or August 28, 1808 or October) at Branchburg (according to death record). His grave stone stated August 21, 1809.
baptized January 8, 1809 at Neshanic Reformed Church
died April 10, 1872 age 62 at North Branch of inflammation His estate's letters of administration are dated August 14, 1872 in Branchburg. Harriet was the administrator.
buried North Branch cemetery row H

Married February 4, 1846 by Reverend Ludlow of the Neshanic Reformed Church.

Harriet Kershow
born May 9, 1818 Harlingen Reformed Church records (or March)
baptized July 4, 1819 at the Harlingen Reformed Church
died February 27, 1907 of valvular heart disease and dropsy at Somerville. Her son, Martin, was the administrator.
buried Somerville Cemetery
Daughter of Jacob Kershow (? - after 1824) and Jane Ditmars (March 24, 1782 - prior May 9, 1824. She was listed as deceased on the baptism record of her daughter). Jacob and Jane married on December 19, 1805 by the current minister of the Harlingen Reformed Church.

In the records of the Amwell First Presbyterian Church, a Jacob Kershow is listed in the Accounts book during the years 1794, 1802, 1806, 1811, 1815, 1816, and 1818 [last entry for him]. There was also a Jeremiah Kershow listed during those years. I only scanned every other year or so.

A Jacobus Kershow was on the Consistory at the Harlingen Reformed Church in 1839.

John's uncle, Garret Stryker, married an Ann Kershow. Was she an aunt of Harriet?

Jacob Kershow and Jane Ditmars baptized their children at the Harlingen Reformed Church - Maria in December 1806 (born November 10, 1806 [her parents were listed as James Kershow and Jane Ditmars. A George Kershow and Elsie Baird baptized their daughter Matilda in February 1807. Is there a relationship between Jacob and George?]; Elenor Terhun Kershow on October 24, 1813 (August 29, 1813 - August 6, 1878); John on April 7, 1816 (born January 26, 1816); and Jane on April 9, 1824 or 1823 (born February 21, 1823). Elenor Kershow may have gotten her name from an Eleanor Ditmars [was this a sister of Jane Ditmars? I could not find her baptismal record at Harlingen] (November 10, 1775 - August 23, 1827) who married Peter P. Quick, Jr. (July 29, 1773 - baptized September 6, 1773 - February 23, 1821) on November 23, 1799. They were from the Harlingen area. Elenor became a member of the Harlingen church on August 14, 1800, and Peter became a member of April 30, 1801. There was an Ann K. Stryker (circa October 20, 1798 - October 27, 1883 age 85.10.7 at South Branch), daughter of Jacob and Rachel Kershow.

Sarah Kershaw, daughter of Jacob Kershaw and Jane Ditmars (daughter of Johannes Ditmars and Margaret Whiteneck), was born November 18, 1808 at Harlingen and died 20 July 20, 1891 at Belle Mead. She married Tunis Van Middlesworth (January 1 1806 at Harlingen - baptized March 20, 1806 at Raritan March 24, 1872) on March 16, 1831. Buried in Harlingen.

Harriet's Application for Probate, AP 9 251, mentions her son, Martin, only. She had an estate valued at $1500.

In the baptism records of the Harlingen Reformed Church: Jannete, daughter of Johannes and Magrita Detmas, on March 24, 1782 and Jone, child of Douwe [was on Consistory of the Harlingen Reformed Church in 1767] and Maria Ditmars, on April 4, 1790. I could not find a record for Jacob Kershow. I also check the records of the Harlingen Cemetery but did not find Jacob and Jane there.

John and Harriet had the following children: 1) Martin N. (March 27, 1850 [according to Neshanic Reformed Church record] in Hillsborough - baptized on October 6, 1850 at the Neshanic Reformed Church - January 12, 1923 at Somerville of valvular disease of the heart age 73. He was a laborer residing at 81 East Main Street at the time of death. He is buried in North Branch); and 2) Rachel Jane, (July 9, 1854 - baptized November 5, 1854 - ?). 3) Laura Hoagland (she was unmarried, living in Somerville in July 1907 [although the 1900 census lists Harriet having only 2 children with one still living].

Martin married Anna M. Van Fleet on June 27, 1889 at the bride's father's house in Readington by Reverend B.V.D. Wyckoff of the Readington Reformed Church. Martin was from 226 Fifth Street in Jersey City age 38.3.-. and Anna was from Readington age 31. Anna's parents were Henry S. Van Fleet (February 1, 1829 - [I could not find a baptism record at Readington] - December 9, 1917 age 88.10.8 of chronic myocarditis and old age at the village of White House. He was a retired farmer. Son of William F. Van Fleet and Maria Rowe) and Gertrude J. Lane (1837 - 1925 I could not find a record of her death in 1925) - both are buried at Readington. The Readington Reformed Church record does not list the names of Anna's parents. In the 1880 census for Branchburg (p. 21), Henry S. Van Fleet 50 farmer; Gertrude J. 42; Anna M. 21; Gilbert L. 17; Newton 13; Laura B. 10; Jennie 7.

Anna M. Van Fleet, wife of Martin Hoagland, was admitted into the Second Reformed Church of Somerville on June 5, 1898 via certificate. In the records of the church, she is listed as having died on July 14, 1954. Martin N. Hoagland is listed in the church records also as having died January 11, 1923 [the State record lists the 12th]. In the records of the Second Reformed Church, Anna M. Van Fleet, wife of Martin Hoagland, was listed as a "resident member" in 1889 [? or 1898].

In the newspaper of Somerville, Martin Hoagland's obituary appeared:
Martin N. Hoagland, 73 years old, died on Friday at his home on East Main street, from heart disease. He was a formerly a resident of North Branch vicinity. He leaves his widow and a daughter. The funeral was held Sunday at the house. Rev. Joseph R. Sizoo officiated. Interment was at North Branch by undertaker Maxwell.

In the newspaper of Somerville, Anna M. Hoagland's obituary appeared:
Mrs. Hoagland, 96, Resident 60 Years
Mrs. Anna Hoagland, 96, of East Main street, one of the borough's oldest residents, died last night at her home after a long illness. She was the widow of Martin Hoagland, who died many years ago.
Mrs. Hoagland was born in Whitehouse and had lived in Somerville 60 years. She was a member of the Second Reformed Church.
Surviving are a daughter Miss Laura Hoagland of 81 East Main Street; a brother, Newton Van Fleet of Whitehouse, and a sister Mrs. Willet Wikoff of Whitehouse.
Serviced will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Second Reformed Church, Dr. Thomas Pace Haig, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the North Branch Cemetery. Friend may call at the Maxwell Funeral Home tomorrow evening.

In the 1884 City Directory for Jersey City: Harriet Hoagland, widow of John, residing at 226 5th. She was listed as late as the 1886-1887 directory. She was not listed in the 1880-1884 directories. I do not know if this is Harriet's son but in the directories for 1890, a Martin Hoagland clerk residing at 276 2nd and 1892 a Martin Hoagland laborer residing at Jefferson. I looked for Harriet and Martin in the census Soundex for 1880 - NY and NJ - and did not find them listed.

In the 1850 census for Hillsborough (p. 401), Martin Hoagland 56 farmer $6000; Rachel 64; John 39; Harriet [nee Kershow] 31; Martin 2/12; Juda [Judith] 32. In the 1860 census for Hillsborough (p. 36), Martin Hoagland 75; John 50; Martin 10; Rachel J. 6; Harriet 40; Daniel M. Lake 36, Judith L. Lake 44. In the 1870 census for Branchburg, John 60 a farmer $6000 - $800, Harriet 51, Martin 20, Rachel 16. In the 1880 census for Branchburg (p. 2), William Biles 33 farmer, he and parents born in PA; Catherine A. 23 born in NJ; Phillip 5; Martin Hoagland 27 farm hand (I do not know if this is the Martin that I am searching for). In the 1895 state census for Somerville (p. 47), Martin 20-60; Annie 20-60; Laura -5; Harriet 60+. In the 1900 census for Somerville (p. 4A e.d. 80 - #77 East Main Street), Martin N. Hoagland born 12/1851 age 48, married 11 years, day laborer, rents dwelling, 6 months unemployed during current year; Anna 1/1858 42 had 1 child still living; Laura J. 5/1892 8; Harriet 3/1818 82 widow, had 2 children 1 still living. In the 1905 census for Somerville (p. 21B), Martin Hoagland 3/1850 55; Anna 6/1858; Laura 7/1892; Harriet 5/1819 86. In the 1910 census for Somerville (p. 8B, 81 East Main Street), Martin Hoagland 59 married 21 years, does odd jobs, 4 weeks unemployed, rents home; Anna [looked like Ella ?] 59 had 1 child; Laura G. 16. In the 1920 census for Somerville (e.d. 139 p. 2B #82 [?] East Main Street - a 3 family residence), Martin N. Hoagland 69 a farm laborer, rents; Anna M. 61; Laura J. 25.

In the DAR collection at Rutgers (#412 p.13), there is a bible record for a Jacob Kershow living in the Hopewell area. There is no mention of Harriet. This Jacob was born September 10, 1784 and married Margaret Browkaw on April 26, 1806.

There are several Jacob Kershow's listed in the estate records at the Somerset County Courthouse: Jacob, of Montgomery, will WB B 347 dated March 28, 1820; Jacob of Bridgewater, will WB C 117 dated December 14, 1822; Jacob, of Hillsborough, dated November 6, 1841 ***** See this one *****; a Jacob whose estate papers were dated January 13, 1863.

In the Harlingen Reformed Church cemetery: Jacob Kershow (died January 31, 1820 age 82.8.20 or 82.3.4) buried with Catherine (died June 27, 1777 age 66) and [?] Maria (died September 28, 1841 age 95). Also, Jacob Kershow (about January 18, 1779 - October 8, 1841 age 62.8.20). Ellen Kershow on October 24, 1813 (August 29, 1813 - August 6, 1878). This was Ellenor Terhune Kershow - daughter of Jacob Kershow and Jane Ditmars. ***** Is Ellen buried with one of these Jacob's? *****

Douwe Ditmars (born circa 1700), son of Douwe Ditmars and Catherine Lott, settled in Raritan. He married Seytie Suydam (born circa 1706), daughter of Jacob Hendricks Suydam and Seytie Jacobs. Their daughter, Alche (born October 6, 1754) married Nicholas Williamson (born October 8, 1762) on January 10, 1788.

***** also in the Harlingen records is the marriage of Abraham Voorhees and Jane Kershow on October 9, 1805. Is this a sister of Jacob? ***** Also, research Cornelius Kershow who married Maria Hageman circa 1810; Laime [?] Kershow who married Oaky Voorhees circa 1816; George Kershow who married Elsie Baird circa 1804; and Joseph Pattison [?] who married Maria Kershow circa 1813.

I had once thought that the following were the parents of Anna M. Van Fleet: John V. Van Fleet (1845 - March 7, 1903 age 58 of typhoid fever lasting 3 weeks. He was a farmer. Son of Peter and ?) and Eveline Davis (August 10, 1844 at Whitehouse Station - May 5, 1918 of chronic endocarditis at 13 Vanderpool Street in Newark. She was the daughter of David Davis and Catherine Klein. A Mrs. Laura Stryker was the informant on the death certificate). Both are buried at the Three Bridges Reformed Church. They married on September 18, 1867 by Reverend Doolittle. They baptized an Anna M. Van Fleet on June 5, 1869. This Anna was born October 17, 1868.

Judith Lowe Hoagland
born January 29 or 20, 1815 (29th = NRC Records and Hoagland Genealogy).
baptized June 25, 1815 at Neshanic Reformed Church
died December 26, 1886 at Bloomington [South Bound Brook] of cancer lasting several years age 70.6.-. (Will #5693R dated 1887)
buried at Van Camp Cemetery, Branchburg Township
religion admitted into the South Branch Reformed Church on June 3, 1875 via confession. She was dismissed on March 5, 1881.
Judith lived with her brother, Christopher, in the years surrounding 1880-1885. The census has them listed in Bloomington (South Bound Brook), Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. Christopher and his family lived on Clinton Street in Bound Brook for 50 years (1863- 1913). She had no children.

Married December 26, 1852 (?)

Daniel M. Lake
born October 1, 1824
baptized (not @ NRC or RRC - see the Dunkards Church in Hunterdon County)
died February 22, 1875 (Will #4779R proved in 1875)
buried at Van Camp Cemetery, Branchburg Township
Son of Evans Godown Lake (May 13, 1796 - April 23, 1859 age 61.11.10) and Margaret Petty[or Moor] (February 20, 1800 [?] - March 31, 1892 age 89.1.11). They married on June 13, 1822 by Reverend Poulsen (probably Israel Poulsen of the German Baptist Church in Delaware Township - a Dunkers church). They are buried at the Lower Amwell Old Yard in row 6 starting from the north end. Several other Lake's are buried there too. Take Rt. 523 from Flemington to Seargentsville to Sand Brook to Dunker Church Road. The cemetery has a stone wall about it.

The name Godown may have come from Jacob Godown who married Sarah Lake. See bible record #1580 at Rutgers.

Daniel may be named after a Daniel Lake who married an Abigail Hudnot on April 8, 1810 by Reverend Boggs.

In the 1850 census living in Raritan Township, Hunterdon County - #220 Evins G. Lake 53 a mason, Margaret 41, Moses 26 a laborer, Daniel 24, Sarah 22, Elizabeth 20, John 15, Mary 13, Evins 11, Joseph 9, Grace R. 3. In the 1860 federal census for Hillsborough Township, Martin Hoagland 75, John 50, Martin 10, Rachel J. 6, Harriet 40, Daniel M. Lake 36, Judith L. Lake 44. In the 1870 census for Hillsborough (p. 36), Daniel Lake 45 a farmer $3000 - $1275; Judith 52; Nancy Quick 75 a domestic.

In the Lake file at the Hunterdon County Historical Society: Isaac Lake born May 4, 1757; Elizabeth born March 1763 [?]; Margaret born October 31, 1784; John born July 7, 1786; Abagail born July 10, 1788; Sarah born December 18, 1790; Annie and Mary born August 5, 1793; Evan and Susan born May 13, 1796; Thomas born February 7, 1800; Isaac Robin Lake born June 18, 1804. Also, Evan G. Lake born May 13, 1796; Margaret Moor born February 20, 1800; Moses Lake born April 13, 1823; Daniel M. born October 1, 1824; Sarah born September 17, 1826 married Willaim Quick; Elizabeth born July 28, 1829 married a John [?] Mastrom; John Godown Lake born August 26, 1833 died February 11, 1909 married Gertude Ann (Voorhees) Van Fleet born circa September 5, 1843 died November 12, 1930 age 87.2.7; Margaret Flack Lake born May 26, 1838 married Israel Smith.

Christopher Stryker Hoagland
born December 3, 1822
baptized February 23, 1823 at Neshanic Reformed Church
died March 9, 1913 age 90.3.6 of exhaustion of extreme age
buried at Bound Brook Cemetery, Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, NJ.
They lived in Bloomington (South Bound Brook)

Married May 10, 1847 Reverend Hall or Hale

Mary Ann Titus
born May 18,1828
baptized
died October 2, 1887
buried at Bound Brook Cemetery, Bridgewater Township, Somerset County, NJ.
Daughter of Randolph Titus and Jane Vroom Hoagland (see sketch of this family later in these notes).