Grover Cleveland Crum

M, #1373, b. 17 December 1887, d. 27 April 1975
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Grover Cleveland "Cleve" Crum (1887-1975), son of Joseph H. Crum and Anna Maria Carter Crum
Cleve Crum, age 17
Industrial School Band of Anderson, IN
Cleve Crum 1st row, second from right end
Cleve Crum at work possibly Anderson, IN where he worked as a glass cutter
Cleve Crum
Cleve and his dog
Cleve and wife Libby
Cleve with the Flemington Concert Bank, end of front row right
Crum siblings: Hawley, Cleve, Gussie, Mame
Cleve with his delivery truck
Four Crum siblings in CA
Hawley, Rheba, Cleve and Dick
The four Crum siblings who lived in NJ
Cleve, Mame, Gussie & Rheba
Cleve and his first grandchild, Frances Jean Rorer, 1947
ChartsBenjamin Crum Pedigree Chart
Benjamin Crum Descendant Indented Chart
FatherJoseph H Crum b. 24 Feb 1852, d. 12 Jan 1909
MotherAnna Maria Carter b. 9 Oct 1852, d. 17 Jul 1890
Birth*17 December 1887 Grover Cleveland Crum was born on 17 December 1887 at Sand Brook, Hunterdon, New JerseyG. This information was found on the original birth certficate which was signed on 19 Dec 1887. The space for the child's name was blank. In 1943, Grover Crum submitted a correction to the original certificate, stating his birth date was December 24th, which was after the date the original certificate was signed. Cleve added his name, Grover Cleveland Crum, to the corrected certificate.1 
Nickname  Grover Cleveland Crum was called Cleve by friends and family. 
1895 NJ census1895 Seven year old Grover Cleveland Crum resided with his widowed father, Joseph H Crum, in 1895 at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG.2 
1900 Census*1 June 1900 Twelve year old Cleve Crum appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Delaware Tshp, Hunterdon, NJG, enumerated 1 June 1900. He was living with 70 year old Nathan Shepherd and his 68 year old wife, Mary. Nathan Shepherd was a farmer, and most likely, Cleve was helping on the farm to earn his keep. Cleve was listed as a boarder who attended school for four months. Cleve's father was reported on the 1900 census as living in Philadelphia.3,4 
1905 NJ census*1905 He appeared on the New Jersey census in 1905 at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG, He was a seventeen year old farm labrorer.5 
1910 Census*22 April 1910 By 1910, twenty-two year old Cleve had made his way to Anderson Township, IN, where he worked as a glass-cutter.6 
Compiler's Comment Cleve's daughter, Isabelle, believed he then continued to California where he spent time with his brothers, Richard and Hawley. Prior to his marriage in 1916, Cleve returned to New Jersey. He worked for his brother-in-law, Elmer Hawk. Using a horse drawn wagon Cleve delivered eggs produced on Elmer's farm.7 
Marriage28 September 1916 He married Mary Elizabeth Scott, daughter of Frank Borrowscale Scott and Mary Caroline Rose, on 28 September 1916 at Hamilton Township, Mercer, NJG. The 29 year old groom was a poultry farmer residing in Pennington, NJ. The 24 year old bride lived at 211 Norway Ave, Trenton. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the Westminster Church.8 
Draft registration*5 June 1917  Less than a year after his marriage, Cleve filled out a draft registration card as follows: dated June 5, 1917; Occupation: tire making for Globe Tire Co., Prospect Street, Trenton, New Jersey. Claims exemption based on wife being solely dependent on him. Residing at 211 Norway Ave, Trenton, New Jersey, medium height, slender build, brown eyes, brown hair.9  
1920 Census*10 January 1920 He and Mary Elizabeth Scott appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of 211 Norway Avenue, Hamilton Township, Mercer, NJG, enumerated 10 January 1920. Their children Isabelle Maidie and Frank Scott were listed as living with them. Cleve was a tire maker for a rubber company. They were renting their home.10 
Reunioncirca 3 November 1924 He and his daughter, Isabelle, attended the Crum Family Reunion hosted by Isaac and Maggie Crum in honor of Isaac's brother, Daniel, who was visiting the East for the first time since moving to Kansas 47 years earlier.11 
Occupation* Isabelle Crum, Cleve's daughter, said that after working for the tire factory, Cleve was employed by Castanea Dairy and delivered milk.7 
Deed Grantee*  According to an article in the Trenton Times, in 1926 :"Mr. and Mrs. Grover Crum, of Norway Avenue, have purchased a desirable lot located on the Mercerville-Edinburgh Road from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibson, of St. Petersburg, Fla."12 
Census 1930*21 April 1930 Grover Cleveland and Mary Elizabeth appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of 23 Norway Avenue, Hamilton Township, Mercer, NJG, enumerated 21 April 1930. Their children Isabelle Maidie and Frank Scott were listed as living with them Cleve was a construction painter whose home was valued at $4000. The family had a radio.13 
Census 1940*16 April 1940 Cleve and Libby appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 23 Norway Avenue, Hamilton Township, Mercer, NJG, enumerated 16 April 1940. Their children Isabelle Maidie and Frank Scott were listed as living with them. Cleve was a painter who had worked 25 hours in the week prior to the census. The family owned their home which was valued at $4000.14 
Misc*30 July 1941 In Jul 1941, Cleve was listed as a contributor to the USO Drive which was raising money for constructive recreation for the men and women in the armed service of Uncle Sam.15 
Event-Misc*September 1941 In Sep 1941, Cleve and Libby Crum began a six week cross country drive to visit Cleve's brothers, Hawley and Richard, who were living in Santa Monica, CA. Cleve's sister, Rheba Ent, and Rheba's daughter, Ruth, accompanied them.16 
Church* Cleve was very active in the Westminster Presbyterian Church. He served the church as an Elder, the oldest person to hold that rank. He was one of Westminster's representatives at the 1950 National Council of Presbyterian Men Rally held at the New Brunswick Presbytery. He also served as a representative of the church session at the 1952 ground breaking ceremonies for the new Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greenwood and Walter Avenues.7,17,18 
Compiler's Comment* He was a handsome man and remained very fit throughout his life. Cleve continued to paint homes well into his seventies. He taught himself to play the harmonica as well as the euphonium. Although he was quiet, he had a devilish sense of humor and twinkle in his eye. In addition to being very active in the Wesminster Presbyterian Church, he was also a Mason. 
Death*27 April 1975 He died on 27 April 1975 at Hightstown, New JerseyG, at age 87.19 
Obituary*28 April 1975 He's death was was recorded in an Obituary GROVER C. CRUM Grover C. Crum, 87, formerly of Hamilton Township, a retired painting contractor, died Sunday at Meadow Lakes Nursing Center, Hightstown. Mr. Crum was a member and former elder of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, was a member of Column 120 F&AM and on the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. L. Frank Rorer of Yardley; a son, F. Scott of Ewing Township; two sisters, Mrs. Gussie Hawk of Neshanic and Mrs. Mamie Larison of Lambertville, a brother, Hawley of California, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be a 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Saul Memorial Home, 1740 Greenwood Avenue with the Rev. Richard McConnell of Westminster Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Ewing Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the memorial home. Contributions may be made to the Westminster Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society. on 28 April 1975 at in the Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJG.20 
Burial*30 April 1975 He was buried on 30 April 1975 at Ewing Church Cemetery, Ewing Township, Mercer, New JerseyG.19 

Children of Grover Cleveland Crum and Mary Elizabeth Scott

Last Edited9 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. Grover C. Crum, birth certificate and corrected birth certificate (corrected filed 9 Feb 1943), Vital Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health, CN 370, Trenton, New Jersey.
  2. Joseph Crum, 1895 New Jersey State Census, dwelling 94, family 378, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, microfilm 1026332, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT.
  3. 1900 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Delaware Township, E.D. 6, page 2A, dwelling 24, family 25, Nathan Shepherd: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 31 Dec 2011): National Archives microfilm T623_980.
  4. 1900 U.S. census, Philadelphia, PA, population schedule, Philadelphia Ward 15, E.D. 285, page 8A, dwelling 109, family 156, John Neville: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 17 Oct 2009): National Archives microfilm T623_1458.
  5. Letter from clerk Blendena Miller (New Jersey State Library, Trenton, NJ) to unknown recipient, 9 Feb 1943; in the files of Louise Rorer Rosett (1005 Stagecoach Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM).
  6. 1910 U.S. census, Madison, IN, population schedule, Anderson Ward 1, E.D. 88, page 10B, Image 532, Rosa Patterson: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 17 Oct 2009): National Archives microfilm T624-365.
  7. Interview with Isabelle Crum Rorer (808 Hackberry Trail SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123), by Louise Rorer Rosett.
  8. Grover C. Crum and M. Elizabeth Scott Certificate and Record of Marriage, Vital Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health, CN 370, Trenton, New Jersey.
  9. New Jersey World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Family History Library, microfilm 1712214.
  10. 1920 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Hamilton Township, E.D. 37, page 16A, dwelling 342, family 353, Grover C. Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 2 Jan 2012): National Archives microfilm T625_1053.
  11. Crum Reunion, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 3 Nov 1924, page 18, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 13 Mar 2016). The newspaper article states that Daniel Crum was visiting from California. The 1920 and 1930 federal census shows he was residing in Kansas in those years. The compiler has not found any evidence he ever lived in CA.
  12. Building Lot Sold, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 15 Aug 1926, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 4 Mar 2016).
  13. 1930 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Hamilton Township, E.D. 80, sheet 9, dwelling 454, family 575, Grover C. Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 09 Nov 2010): National Archives microfilm T1626_1362.
  14. 1940 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Hamilton Township, E.D. 11-16, page 6A, line 10, Grover C. Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 19 Feb 1940):.
  15. USO Drive Total Nearing $22,000, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 30 Jul 1941, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 28 Jun 2010).
  16. [No Headline], Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 21 Sep 1941, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 28 Jun 2010).
  17. Break Ground for New Westminster Church, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 16 Jun 1952, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 21 Jun 2010).
  18. Presbyterian's Men's Rally Told Bible, Ballot Guard Democracy, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 22 May 1950, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 21 Jun 2010).
  19. Grover C. Crum, death certificate, Board of Health, Township of Hamilton, Mercer County, 2100 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey.
  20. Grover C. Crum, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 28 Apr 1975.

Gussie Crum

F, #48, b. 7 August 1877, d. 19 January 1976
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Gussie Crum Hawk
The Crum Sisters (left to right) Mary (1880-1976), Rheba (1883-1959), Gussie (1877-1976), children of Joseph and Anna Carter Crum
The four Crum siblings who lived in NJ
Cleve, Mame, Gussie & Rheba
The Crum Siblings: Hawley (1885-1976), Cleve (1887-1975), Mame (1880-1976), Gussie (1877-1976); children of Joseph and Anna Carter Crum
ChartsBenjamin Crum Pedigree Chart
Benjamin Crum Descendant Indented Chart
FatherJoseph H Crum b. 24 Feb 1852, d. 12 Jan 1909
MotherAnna Maria Carter b. 9 Oct 1852, d. 17 Jul 1890
Birth*7 August 1877 Gussie Crum was born on 7 August 1877 at Lambertville, Hunterdon, NJG.The 1880 and 1910 census lists place of birth as NJ. The 1920 and 1930 census lists the place of birth as PA. It is more likely that NJ is correct as that information would have initially been supplied in 1880, less three years after her birth.1,2 
1880 Census8 June 1880 She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of North Delaware Township, Hunterdon, New JerseyG in the household of her parents, Joseph H Crum and Anna Maria Carter.1 
1885 NJ census1885 She appeared on the 1885 NJ state census of Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG in the household of Joseph H Crum.3 
Marriage*26 May 1894 Sixteen year old Gussie Crum married Elmer Ellsworth Hawk, son of Augustus B. Hawk and Mary A., on 26 May 1894 at Hunterdon, NJG. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Moore.4 
Compiler's Comment* The compiler was told by her mother, Isabelle Crum Rorer, a niece of Gussie's, that Gussie had married young in order to get out from under the responsibility of raising her five younger siblings. That duty had been thrust upon thirteen year old Gussie when her mother died. 
1910 Census*27 April 1910 Gussie and Elmer appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Main Street, Pennington, Mercer, NJG, enumerated 27 April 1910. Their children Estella, Reba and Raymond E. were listed as living with them.5 
Note* Gussie had given birth to four children, but only three were living in 1910.5 
1920 Census*22-23 Jan 1920 Gussie and Elmer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Hopewell Township, Mercer, NJG, enumerated 22-23 Jan 1920. Their children Estella and Reba and son-in-law John Berrien were listed as living with them. The Hawks owned their own home on which there was a mortgage.6 
Census 1930*29-30 Apr 1930 Gussie and Elmer appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Pennington-Trenton Road, Hopewell Township, Mercer, NJG, enumerated 29-30 Apr 1930. In addition to owning their own home, the couple owned a radio. Elmer continued his business as a poultry farmer.7 
Death*19 January 1976 She died on 19 January 1976 at at age 98 while residing at Neshanic Station, Somerset, NJG.2 
Obituary*21 January 1976 She's death was was recorded in an Obituary on 21 January 1976 at the Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJG. "HOPEWELL - Mrs. Gussie Hawk, 98, formerly of Lafayette Street, Hopewell, died Monday in Somerset Hospital, Somerville. Mrs. Hawk was born in Lambertville and resided in the Hopewell-Pennington area all her life. Wife of the late Elmer E. Hawk, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Reba Titus of Hopewell and Mrs. Estella Berrien of Jacksonville, Fla; a sister, Mrs. Mamie Larison of Lambertville; a brother Hawley Crum of California; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Blackwell Memorial Home, 21 North Main Street, Pennington. The Rev. David Cousins, pastor of the First United Methodist church of Pennington, will officiate. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery. There will be no calling hours."8 
Burial*23 January 1976 She was buried on 23 January 1976 at Ewing Cemetery, Ewing Township, Mercer, NJG.8 

Children of Gussie Crum and Elmer Ellsworth Hawk

Last Edited11 May 2016

Citations

  1. 1880 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, ED 65, p. 17 (penned) p. 9 (stamped), dwelling 164, family 178, Joseph H. Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 6 Oct 2007): National Archives microfilm T9_ 787.
  2. Gussie Hawk, 157-24-1345, Social Security Death Index Master File, New Jersey, before 1951: (Ancestry.com, accessed 27 Mar 2010).
  3. Joseph Crum, 1885 New Jersey State Census, dwelling 79, family 88, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, microfilm 888624, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT.
  4. Hunterdon County Marriages, 1876-1900 compiled by Frank E. Burd, www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njhunte2/hcmarriage.
  5. 1910 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Pennington, page 6A, dwelling 139, family 149, Elmer Hawk: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 9 Feb 2010): National Archives microfilm T624.
  6. 1920 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Hopewell Township, E.D. 40, page 12A, dwelling 244, family 264, Elmer E. Hawk: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 27 Mar 2010): National Archives microfilm T625_1053.
  7. 1930 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Hopewell Towmship, E.D. 94, page 12A, dwelling 253, family 266, Elmer E. Hawk: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 27 Mar 2010): National Archives microfilm T626.
  8. Mrs. Gussie C. Hawk, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 21 Jan 1976, www.genealogybank.com.

Harold R. Crum

M, #842, b. 3 March 1917, d. 10 August 1999
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ChartsBenjamin Crum Pedigree Chart
Benjamin Crum Descendant Indented Chart
FatherMahlon Frank Crum b. 31 Jul 1896, d. 15 Aug 1968
MotherAlice Venable b. 23 Feb 1894, d. Mar 1986
Birth*3 March 1917 Harold R. Crum was born on 3 March 1917 in NJG.1 
1920 Census5 January 1920 He appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG in the household of his parents, Mahlon Frank Crum and Alice Venable.2 
Reunioncirca 3 November 1924 He, his parents and two siblings, attended the Crum Family Reunion hosted by Isaac and Maggie Crum in honor of Isaac's brother, Daniel, who was visiting the East for the first time since moving to Kansas 47 years earlier.3 
Census 193011 April 1930 He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Frenchtown, Hunterdon, NJG in the household of his parents, Mahlon and Alice.4 
Death*10 August 1999 He died on 10 August 1999 at Upper Black Eddy, Bucks, PAG, at age 82.1 

Child of Harold R. Crum

  • Darlene Crum
Last Edited7 May 2016

Citations

  1. Harold R. Crum, 703-07-1483, Social Security Death Index, Master File, Railroad Board, Before 1951: (Ancestry.com, accessed 22 Feb 2010).
  2. 1920 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Delaware Township, E.D. 7, page 2A, dwelling 38, family 41, M. Frank Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 22 Feb 2010): National Archives microfilm T625_1051.
  3. Crum Reunion, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 3 Nov 1924, page 18, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 13 Mar 2016). The newspaper article states that Daniel Crum was visiting from California. The 1920 and 1930 federal census shows he was residing in Kansas in those years. The compiler has not found any evidence he ever lived in CA.
  4. 1930 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Frenchtown, E.D. 14, page 10A, dwelling 264, family 281, Mahlon Cuins[sic]: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 10Feb 2010): National Archives microfilm T626.

Hawley Rittenhouse Crum

M, #52, b. 9 September 1885, d. 14 March 1976
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The Crum Siblings: Hawley (1885-1976), Cleve (1887-1975), Mame (1880-1976), Gussie (1877-1976); children of Joseph and Anna Carter Crum
Four Crum siblings in CA
Hawley, Rheba, Cleve and Dick
Brothers Hawley and Richard Crum
ChartsBenjamin Crum Pedigree Chart
Benjamin Crum Descendant Indented Chart
FatherJoseph H Crum b. 24 Feb 1852, d. 12 Jan 1909
MotherAnna Maria Carter b. 9 Oct 1852, d. 17 Jul 1890
Birth*9 September 1885 Hawley Rittenhouse Crum was born on 9 September 1885 in NJG.1,2 
Nickname  Hawley Rittenhouse Crum also went by the name of HR.3 
1900 Census6 June 1900 He appeared on the census of 6 June 1900 in the household of his brother-in-law and sister, William Bodine Larison and Mary Crum Larison at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG. Fourteen year old Hawley had spent six months in school and worked as a farm laborer.4 
Marriage*6 June 1906 He married Jennie Larison, daughter of Benjamin Larison and Hannah, on 6 June 1906.5 
Compiler's Comment* At the time of her marriage to Hawley Crum, Jennie Larison would have been 53 years old; Hawley would have been 20. Although this marriage would appear to be unlikely, it is not impossible. The date of Jennie's death coincides with the period when Hawley Crum appears to be single again as evidenced in the 1910 census. Since Hawley lost his mother when he was five years old, was he looking for a maternal figure? 
Research needed* The bride's relationship to Hawley's brother-in-law, William B. Larison, is unknown at this time. 
Event-Misc21 July 1906 There was a notice in the Trenton Evening Times that "Hawley Crum of Sandy Ridge has been ill the past few days." This was about six weeks after his marriage.6 
Event-Misc10 January 1908 He survived the illness since he and his wife, Jennie, attended the golden wedding anniversary celebration for the Rev. and Mrs. Bartolette E. Bowne, Jan 1908.7 
Event-Misc5 August 1908 Later that year the Trenton Evening Times noted that "Mr. and Mrs. Hawley W. Crum of Sandy Ridge, and Mrs. William J. Molleston spent Wednesday in Atlantic City."8 
1910 Census*19 April 1910 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of 22 Orchard Street, Elizabeth, Union, NJG, enumerated 19 April 1910. He was listed as a 20 year old single carpenter. Jennie Larison Crum must have died previous to the census. Both Hawley's age and marital status appear to be incorrect; he was actually a 24 year old widower.9 
Event-Misc* According to announcements in the Trenton Evening Times, Hawley made four visits to the home of relatives in Sandy Ridge from his residence in Elizabeth, NJ during 1910 and early 1911. No mention was made of his late wife.10 
Marriage* He married for the seond time Jennie Olive Nelson, daughter of George Nelson and Anna D. Ruckman.11,12 
1920 Census*29 January 1920 He and Jennie Olive Nelson appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Redondo, Los Angeles, CaliforniaG, enumerated 29 January 1920. Their children Richard Clifford and Robert Nelson were listed as living with them. Hawley owned the poultry ranch on which the family resided.2 
Census 1930*21 April 1930 Hawley Rittenhouse Crum and Jennie Olive Nelson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Inglewood Township, Los Angeles, CAG enumerated 21 April 1930. The family owned a radio. They also owned the poutry and egg ranch worth $20,000 on which they were living. Their children Richard Clifford, Robert Nelson, Ruth Anna and Phillip Norman were listed as living with them.13 
Compiler's Comment The compiler's parents, Isabelle Crum and Frank Rorer, visited with "Uncle Hawley and Aunt Jennie" during their posting to CA during WWII. They told the compiler that Hawley's chicken ranch was where the Los Angeles Airport now stands. 
Event-MiscSeptember 1941 In Sep 1941, Cleve and Libby Crum began a six week cross country drive to visit Cleve's brothers, Hawley and Richard, who were living in Santa Monica, CA. Cleve's sister, Rheba Ent, and Rheba's daughter, Ruth, accompanied them.14 
Event-MiscOctober 1950 According to an article in the 12 Oct 1950 issue of the Trenton Evening Times, "Hawley Crum has returned to his home at Los Angeles, Calif., after spending two weeks with relatives in this vicinity."15 
Death*14 March 1976 He died on 14 March 1976 at San Bernardino, CAG, at age 90.1 

Children of Hawley Rittenhouse Crum and Jennie Olive Nelson

Family: Hawley Rittenhouse Crum and Jennie Larison

Last Edited11 May 2016

Citations

  1. California Death Index, 1940-1997, www.ancestry.com, accessed 10 Feb 2010.
  2. 1920 U.S. census, Los Angeles, CA, population schedule, E.D.536, p.16A, dwelling 427, family 429, Hawley R. Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (4 May 2008): National Archives microfilm T625-118.
  3. Letter from Grace Crum (PO Box 917, Standish, CA 96128) to Louise Rorer Rosett, 17 Feb 1982; in the files of Louise Rorer Rosett (1005 Stagecoach Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM).
  4. 1900 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Delaware Township, E.D. 6, page 65, dwelling 53, family 55, William B. Larison: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 10 Feb 2010): National Archives microfilm T623.
  5. Lambertville, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 13 Jun 1906, www.genealogybank.com.
  6. Stockton, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 21 Jul 1906, www.genealogybank.com.
  7. Bownes Celebrate Golden Wedding, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 11 Jan 1908, www.genealogybank.com.
  8. Stockton, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 8 Aug 1908, www.genealogybank.com.
  9. 1910 U.S. census, Union, NJ, population schedule, Elizabeth ward 11, E.D. 80, sheet 6A, dwelling 115, family 125, Theodore H. Boulton: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 13 Feb 2010):.
  10. Stockton, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 14 Apr 1910, 3 Jun 1910, 3 Dec 1910, 6 Dec 1910, 2 Jan 1911, 5 Jan 1911, www.genealogybank.com.
  11. Letter from Ruth Ent (Box 22, Sergeantsville, New Jersey) to Louise Rorer Rosett, 2 May 1978; in the files of Louise Rorer Rosett (1005 Stagecoach Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM). Ruth Ent copied birth, marriage and death information from the family Bible in the possession of Ruth Crum, daughter of Isaac Crum.
  12. 1910 U.S. census, Somerset, NJ, population schedule, North Plainfield, E.D. 118, page 2B, dwelling 37, family 47, George C. Nelson: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 31 Dec 2011): National Archives microfilm T624_908.
  13. 1930 U.S. census, Los Angeles, CA, population schedule, Inglewood Township, E.D. 19-1035, page 193, dwelling 585, family 586, Hawley R. Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 13 Feb 2010): National Archives microfilm T626.
  14. [No Headline], Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 21 Sep 1941, www.genealogybank.com (accessed 28 Jun 2010).
  15. Sergeantsville, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 12 Oct 1950, www.genealogybank.com.

Henry Crum

M, #26, b. 6 April 1815, d. 29 October 1897
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Henry Crum's farm c. 2010. It looks as though it could use some TLC. It is located on Biser Road, Delaware Township in Hunterdon County, NJ.
Henry Crum's Farm from the book "Historic Homes" at Delaware Township Clerk's Office
Henry Crum Farm page 2
ChartsBenjamin Crum Pedigree Chart
Benjamin Crum Descendant Indented Chart
FatherBenjamin Crum b. 20 Jun 1784
MotherSarah Lanning b. c 1786, d. 8 Apr 1862
Birth*6 April 1815 Henry Crum was born on 6 April 1815 in Readington, Hunterdon, New JerseyG.1 
Marriage*18 February 1837 He married Catherine Moore, daughter of Daniel Moore and Sarah Dalrymple, on 18 February 1837 at Amwell, Hunterdon, NJG. Israel Poulson, minister for the Amwell Brethren Church, performed the ceremony. Both the bride and groom were from Amwell.2 
Misc*18 March 1840 In the 18 Mar 1840 issue of the Hunterdon Gazette, there was a notice:"The partnership of J C. Fisher & H. Crum is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the partnership are requested to make immediate payment. Those having demands against said firm will present them for settlement. John C. Fisher, Henry Crum, Sergeantsville, March 18, 1840."3 
1840 census*1840 He appeared on the 1840 Federal census of Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG. Heny was engaged in commerce according to the census. The type of commerce is unknown, although prior to the census, Henry dissolved a partnership with J.C. Fisher.4 
1850 Census*8 August 1850 Henry and Catherine appeared on the 1850 Federal Census Raritan, Hunterdon, NJG, enumerated 8 August 1850. Their children Sarah Ann, Leonard, George W, Lewis C and James P were listed as living with them. Henry was a merchant.5 
Deed Grantee*7 October 1850 He purchased land at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, New JerseyG, from Isaac and Anna R. Hoppock for $600 on 7 October 1850.6 
Deed Grantee27 March 1852 He purchased four acres at Raritan Township, Hunterdon, NJG, from the heirs of Samuel Buchanan in a forced sale for $241 on 27 March 1852.7 
Deed Grantee1 April 1852 He purchased 161 acres and adjoining wood lot of two acres in Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG from the estate of Henry Trimmer, Sr for $2303.93 on 1 April 1852.8 
Deed Grantor1 May 1852 He sold land purchased 27 Apr 1852 to Daniel Moore, Jr. for $100 on 1 May 1852. Henry paid $241 for this land four days earlier. Daniel Moore, Jr. was his wife's brother.9 
Research needed Need verification of the date land was purchased from the heirs of Samuel Buchanan: was it Mar or 27 Apr of 1852? 
1855 New Jersey Cens*12 August 1855 He was listed in the 1855 New Jersey State Cesus of Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG taken on 12 August 1855. His household contained 8 white native males, 5 white native females and 3 white males between the ages of 5 and 16.10 
Compiler's Comment* The numbers on the state census don't add up to the household composition. In 1855, there were six male children in addition to Henry. It is possible a relative or hired hand who was helping with the farm work was the eighth male. There were two female children plus Catherine which would agree to the number on the census. It is surprising that with a household of at ten family members, Catherine hadn't hired a woman to help with the cooking and housekeeping chores. Perhaps the eldest daughter, eighteen year old Sarah Ann, played that role. 
Deed Grantee22 March 1858 He purchased 52.88 acres in Readington Township, Hunterdon, NJG from Isaac Rowe for $500 on 22 March 1858.11 
Deed Grantor28 January 1860 He sold land purchased from Isaac Rowe for $500 to Jacob Todd for $2400 on 28 January 1860. The land was located in Readington Township, Hunterdon, NJG.12 
Event-Misc*23 May 1860 He and Daniel Moore, Jr. were named as excutors of the estate of Daniel Moore, Henry's father-in-law. The executors placed an advertisement in the 23 May 1860 issue of the Hunterdon Gazette. They announced there would be a public sale of the property of Daniel Moore, deceased, at 10 o'clock, 13 June 1860.13 
1860 Census*30 August 1860 He and Catherine Moore appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sand Brook, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG, enumerated 30 August 1860. Their children Sarah Ann, Leonard, George W, James P, Lewis C, Joseph H and Daniel M were listed as living with them. He was a farmer with land valued at $7000 and personal property at $1500.14 
Event-Misc16 October 1861 On 16 Oct 1861, Henry Crum, along with 35 of his neighbors, published a notice in the Hunterdon Gazette that they forbid trespassing upon their premises with dogs or guns for the purpose of gaming.15 
MiscDecember 1861 He "and others" requested the appointment of surveyors for a road in Raritan Township in December 1861 at Court of Common Pleas, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJG.16 
Event-Misc20 March 1862 According to a 26 Mar 1862 notice in the Hunterdon Gazette, Henry Crum, Jeremiah Trout and Thos. C. Haward were executors of the estate of Isaac Rowe.17 
Note* Ruth Crum, daughter of Isaac Crum, recalled that her father said that Henry Crum was left quite a sizeable sum of money by a friend. Could that friend have been Isaac Rowe? Henry was said to have used the money to travel out west to buy horses, bring them back and sell them for a profit.18 
Misc from Deed Book2 May 1862  Henry Crum was named executor of Isaac Rowe's estate.19 
Deed Grantee12 May 1862 He purchased 1.51 acres adjacent to land he already owned in Readington Township, Hunterdon, NJG from Harriet Foster for $47.21 12 May 1862.20 
Event-Misc30 May 1862 According to an Indenture of 30 May 1862, Henry Crum and Daniel Moore, Jr. were removed as executors of the estate of Daniel Moore, Sr., Henry's father-in-law.21 
Misc from Deed Book31 May 1862  Daniel Moore and his wife, and Henry Crum and his wife signed a release to Thatcher Prall, the new executor of Daniel Moore, Sr.'s estate.22 
Research needed* Need probate records for Daniel Moore, Sr. to learn the reason why Henry Crum was replaced as executor of this estate. 
Misc from Deed Book16 January 1863  Henry and Catherine Crum of Delaware township and Daniel Moore, Jr of Raritan township sold for $1.00 their interest in two lots in Raritan township, one lot of two acres and a second adjacent lot, to Charlotte Moore of Raritan.23 
Research needed Need to research the relationhip of Catherine Moore Crum to Charlotte Moore. 
Event-MiscApril 1863 Henry Crum was called to serve on the Grand Jury during the Apr 1865 term of court.24 
Politics*4 July 1863 The Democratic Club of Delaware Township adopted a Constitution and Bylaws on 4 July 1863. The country was engaged in the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st. The Democratic Party was opposed to the freeing of slaves with compensation given to the owners using tax dollars. They were against the conscription act and believed Lincoln was centralizing power in the federal government and usurping rights of the states. They opposed war to preserve the union and free slaves making them equal to whites. Instead of war, they wanted negotiations "for the restoration of the Union upon principles as would be alike honorable to all sections." The Bylaws required there to be one president and vice presidents to represent each school district. Henry Crum was named as the vice president representing the 7th District, Sand Brook. Other than this position, Henry apparently stayed out of politics.25 
Deed Grantor27 February 1864 Henry and Catherine sold 75 acres and 10 additional acres adjacent to their land in Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG on 27 February 1864. This land was received from Isaac Rowe's will. The grantee, Harriet N. Kline, paid $6450.00. One acre was previouly owned by Harriet and sold in 1862.26 
1865 New Jersey cens*1 June 1865 He was listed on the 1865 New Jersey State Census residing in Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG on 1 June 1865. The household contained 7 white native males, 2 white native females and 2 male children between the ages of 5 and 16.27 
Compiler's Comment Leonard had married in 1863 and was no longer included in the household. 
Event-Misc At the 1865 Hunterdon County Agricultural Fair, Henry Crum was awarded second place for best pair working oxen over six years and first premium for working oxen between five and six years. He was among the largest exhibitors of cattle, showing six.28,29 
1870 Census*30 June 1870 He and Catherine Moore appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Delaware Township, Hunterdon, New JerseyG, enumerated 30 June 1870. Their children George W, Lewis C, Isaac R and Joseph H were listed as living with them. Henry was a farmer with real estate valued at $6000 and personal property worth $3500. George and Lewis were working on the farm, Joseph was an apprentice wheelwright and Isaac was still in school.30 
Misc28 April 1873 He signed a petition on 28 April 1873 to have a road built at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG.31 
Misc from Deed Book13 February 1880  On 13 Feb 1880, Henry Crum entered in to a contract with his sons Lewis and Isaac. Lewis and Isaac could plant peach trees on 14 acres of Henry Crum's farm. Henry retained use of the land so long as his use did not interfere with the orchard. The lessees would split the cost of the baskets, gathering and shipping of the fruit with the lessor. They would also split the revenue. In 1886, Lewis quitclaimed his interest in the orchard to Isaac.32 
1880 Census*9 June 1880 He and Catherine Moore appeared on the 1880 Federal Census North Delaware, Hunterdon, New JerseyG, enumerated 9 June 1880. Their children George W, Lewis C and Isaac R were listed as living with them. George's occupation was "at home" and the other sons were farmers. Lewis' wife, Annie, and daughter, Bertha, were also members of the household.33 
1885 NJ census*1885 He appeared on the census in 1885 at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG.34 
Event-Misc30 June 1885 The following article appeared in the 30 Jun 1885 issue of the Hunterdon County Democrat. "On Thursday night last the dead body of John Cripps, an old man of 70 years, was found in the hay mow of Mr. Henry Crum, near Sand Brook. Mr. Crum immediately notified Squire John DeMott, of this place, who, acting as Coroner, proceeded to the scene accompanied by Dr. John H. Ewing. After a careful examination of the body the Doctor came to the conclusion that the man had died from heart disease, and evidently died without a struggle. He leaves a family."35 
1895 NJ census1895 The widower Henry Crum appeared on the census of 1895 in the household of Isaac R Crum and Maggie Smith, his son and daughter-in-law, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG. Two years later he passed away.36 
Probate4 January 1897 He was named heir of the Sarah White estate which was probated on 4 January 1897 at Surrogate's Office, Hunterdon County Courthouse, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJG: "to my brother, Henry Crum, $1000." After the expenses of Sarah's husband were paid, Henry was to receive another $1000 from the residue of the estate.37 
Death*29 October 1897 He died on 29 October 1897 at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, New JerseyG, at age 82.1 
Burial* He was buried at Lower Amwell Old Graveyard, aka Dunkard Cemetery, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, New JerseyG.( Henry's death certificate said he was to be buried at the German Baptist Cemetery. The compiler is unclear if that is another name for the Lower Amwell Old Graveyard.)38 
Probate Henry Crum died intestate. Isaac R. Crum of Delaware Township petitioned to be administrator. Surviving children were Sarah A. Tomlinson, Medley, Coffey County, KS, Leonard, Harbourton, NJ; George W and Lewis C. of Lumberville (?), PA; Joseph H., Sandbrook, NJ; Daniel M., Burlington, Coffey County, KS; and Isaac R. of Sandbrook. Value of property did not exceed $800. On page 234, volume 1 of renunciations, Leonard, Lewis C., Joseph H., Sarah Tomlinson, Daniel M., George W. renounced their right of administration and asked Isaac R. to be administrator. One acre of land had to be sold, March 17, 1899, to pay debts.39 
Misc from Deed Book1 April 1899  Isaac Crum, as administrator of the estate of Henry Crum sold 91.75 acres to Henry Fink for $2500. Henry had purchased the land from the Estate of Henry Trimmer for $2302.92 on 1 Apr 1852.40 

Children of Henry Crum and Catherine Moore

Last Edited19 Jul 2017

Citations

  1. Henry Crum, death certificate C21, Vital Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health, CN 370, Trenton, New Jersey.
  2. Henry Crum and Catherine Moore marriage, 18 Feb 1837, in Orignal marriage certificates and lists arranged alphabetically by person performing the marriage, Hunterdon County Courthouse, volume 3, p. 128, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, microfilm 0807005.
  3. Notice, Hunterdon Gazette, 18 Mar 1840, CD-ROM, (114 Main Street, Flemington, New Jersey 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  4. 1840 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Delaware Township, page 253, Henry Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 6 Sep 2010): National Archives microfilm 367.
  5. 1850 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Raritan Township, page 64, dwelling 259, family 285, Henry Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 19 Aug 2008): National Archives microfilm M432_453.
  6. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 98, p. 493, microfilm 804587, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.
  7. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 101, page 591, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807027.
  8. Hunterdon County, NJ Deed Book 103, page 102, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807028.
  9. Hunterdon County, NJ Deed Book 103, p 575, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807028.
  10. Henry Crum, 12 Aug 1855 New Jersey State Census population schedule, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, family 417, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT, microfilm 865493.
  11. Hunterdon County, NJ Deed Book 117, p 380, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807035.
  12. Hunterdon County, NJ Deed Book 121, p 549, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807037.
  13. Public Sale, Hunterdon Gazette 23 May 1860, CD-ROM, (114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  14. 1860 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Delaware Township, page 406, dwelling 513, family 568, Henry Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 21 Aug 2008): National Archives microfilm M653_695.
  15. Notice to Sportsmen, Hunterdon Gazette 16 Oct 1861, CD-ROM (114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  16. Petition to appoint surveryors, Minutes of Common Pleas, 1856-1862, Volume 31, page 392, Hunterdon County Clerk's Office, Hall of Records, 71 Main Street, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJ.
  17. Notice is Hereby Given, Hunterdon Gazette 26 Mar 1862, CD-ROM (114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  18. Letter from Ruth Ent (Box 22, Sergeantsville, New Jersey) to Louise Rorer Rosett, 2 May 1978; in the files of Louise Rorer Rosett (1005 Stagecoach Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM). Ruth Ent copied birth, marriage and death information from the family Bible in the possession of Ruth Crum, daughter of Isaac Crum.
  19. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 126, page 511, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807040.
  20. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 126, p 556, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807040.
  21. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 126, page 643, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807040.
  22. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 127, page 503, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807040.
  23. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 127, p 496, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807040.
  24. Grand Jurors, Hunterdon Gazette 8 Apr 1863, CD-ROM (114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  25. Marfy Goodspeed, "The Democratic Club of Delaware Township," Hunterdon Historical Newsletter, Volume 51, No. 2 and 3 (Part 1, Spring 2015; Part 2, Fall 2015).
  26. Hunterdon County, NJ, Deed Book 129, p 336, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : micofilm 807041.
  27. Henry Crum, 1 Jun 1865 New Jersey State Census population schedule, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, page 10, number 2, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT, microfilm 865496.
  28. Hunterdon County Agricultural Fair, Hunterdon Gazette 18 Oct 1865, CD-ROM (114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  29. The Hunterdon County Fair, Hunterdon Gazette 4 Oct 1865, CD-ROM (114 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822: Hunterdon County Historical Society).
  30. 1870 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Delaware Township, page 139, dwelling 118, family 127, Henry Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 25 Aug 2008): National Archives microfilm M593_ 869.
  31. Abstracts of Hunterdon County Road Record Files with Index, 1781-1969, Hunterdon County Clerk's Office, Hall of Records, 71 Main Street, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJ.
  32. Henry Crum to Lewis C. Crum and Isaac R. Crum Special Deeds, 1730-1916; Volume 6, p. 269, 1879, Hunterdon County Courthouse, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJ.
  33. 1880 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, North Delaware Township, E. D. 65, page 19 (penned) page 10 (stamped), dwelling 189, family 204, Henry Crum: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 6 Oct 2007): National Archives microfilm T9_787.
  34. Henry Crum, 1885 New Jersey State Census, dwelling 14, family 16, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, microfilm 888624, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT.
  35. A Man Found Dead, Hunterdon County Democrat, Flemington, NJ, 30 June 1885, 47th volume, number 46, ttp://njsuttonfamily.org.
  36. Isaac R. Crum, 1895 New Jersey State Census, dwelling 104, family 114, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, microfilm 1026332, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT.
  37. Sarah White, Hunterdon, NJ Surrogate's Office Probate file 2363 (Will Book 18, page 538), Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, microfilm 802408.
  38. Hunterdon County Historical Society, Cememtery Records Index by Hiram Deats; microfilm 1765387, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.
  39. Henry Crum, Probate, Surrogates Office #2257, Hunterdon County Courthouse, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJ.
  40. Hunterdon County Deeds, Volume 254, page 553, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT : microfilm 807080.