Emily McGookin

F, #15, b. 13 September 1879, d. 24 September 1976
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Emily McGookin (1879-1976)
daughter of Sarah Frazer and Jim McGookin
Harry and Emily Rorer tombstone, Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, PA. (Photo courtesy of Paul Rorer)
Birth*13 September 1879 Emily McGookin was born on 13 September 1879 in Belfast, Antrim, Northern IrelandG.1 
Compiler's Comment* Emily told her granddaughters that she travelled from Ireland to Canada to stay with relatives when there was an epidemic in Ireland. While in Canada she traveled to New Jersey to visit her boyfriend from Ireland, Jimmy Patrick. Jimmy was the son of an Irish minister of the Church of Ireland who had moved to New Jersey to tend to the many Irish expatriates. Jimmy's parents, however, rejected Emily. Jimmy still wanted to marry her, but Emily would not go where she was not wanted. There were probably many reasons they did not want their son to marry her, but one reason may have been that Emily was born to an unmarried woman and Emily's stepfather was a laborer. Perhaps they expected a "better" marriage for their son. Apparently Jimmy became an alcoholic and died from a broken neck after a fall down the stairs while drunk. It was sad to see Emily still shed tears when she talked about Jimmy even though sixty or more years had passed. 
Travel*17 November 1897 Emily returned to Ireland from her stay in Canada on 17 November 1897. She disembarked in Moville, Ireland, from the Dominion Line's Labrador after sailing from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.2 
Immigration*14 April 1910 Thirteen years after returning to Ireland from Canada, Emily McGookin arrived at New York, NYG, on 14 April 1910. She had sailed on the ship Caronia which departed from Liverpool, England. She was a domestic, in good health, 5"3" with blue eyes and fair skin. She paid her own passage and had $25. Her destination was her cousin, Mrs. Ross, Grace Terr, Harrison, NJ.3 
1910 Census*22 April 1910 Eight days after arriving in NY, Emily McGookin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of 14 Grace Terrace, Harrison, Hudson, NJG, enumerated 22 April 1910. She was a boarder living in the home of James and Elizabeth Ross. Emily was an alien. The Ross family consisted of the father, mother and three children all born in Ireland. In addition to Emily, there were two other boarders also born in Ireland.4 
Research needed* Was Mrs. Ross Emily's cousin? That relationship was specified in Emily's immigration record but Emily never spoke to her grandchildren about a cousin in New Jersey. More research is needed to learn if there was a familial relationship between her landlady and Emily. 
Compiler's Comment According to family lore, Emily was working as a waitress at Bushkill Falls Hotel, PA when she met Harry Rorer. Harry was a printer at the same hotel. Apparently, Emily became pregnant at the resort. 
Marriage*1 March 1917 Three months prior to the birth of their son, Emily McGookin married Harry Closson Rorer on 1 March 1917 at Philadelphia, PAG.5 
Naturalization* She automatically became a U.S. citizen upon marrying Harry who was born in the U.S. 
Compiler's Comment Frank Rorer, Emily's son, said Emily had a difficult delivery in a Philadelphia hospital. The delivery was through the use of forceps. Emily had to stay and work in the hospital after the birth in order to pay off her hospital bill. Harry was living and working in Doylestown.

The compiler has seen a photograph of a beautiful "German woman from NY" who, Frank said, had been Harry's girlfriend. The photograph had been torn in half, with Harry keeping the half with the woman. Apparently, Harry had to break up with her to marry Emily. Perhaps the hope that Emily would miscarry led to the delay of the marriage ceremony until a few months before the birth. 
Census 1920*2 January 1920 She and Harry Closson Rorer appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of L, enumerated 2 January 1920. Their children Laurence were listed as living with them.6 
Census 1930*10 April 1930 By 10 April 1930, Harry had given up farming and had moved to 132 Heck Avenue, Neptune Township, Monmouth, NJG with his wife and son. Harry was working as a printer in a press office.7 
Census 1940*16 April 1940 By 16 April 1940, the family had moved once again, this time to 111 Park Lane, Hamilton, Mercer, NJG. Their 22 year old son, Laurence Frank, was listed as living with them. Harry was working in a hotel as a printer.8 
Compiler's Comment The only real estate they owned was their home on Blue Ridge Road, Titusville, NJ. Harry preferred renting to owning; Emily preferred to own her home. The compiler remembers visiting them in their Blue Ridge home in the 1950's. There was a very large lot on which they planted strawberries, raspberries and other crops. In the late 1960's when they became unable to live on their own, they moved in to the bottom level of their son's split level home in Yardley, PA. 
Death*24 September 1976 She died on 24 September 1976 at Mercer Medical Center, Trenton, Mercer, NJG, at age 97.9 
Obituary*25 September 1976 Her death was was recorded in an Obituary on 25 September 1976 at the Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJG. "Mrs. Emily Rorer. Yardley - Mrs. Emily Rorer, 97, of 11 Richie Lane, died Friday in Mercer Medical Center. Born in Belfast, Ireland, Mrs. Rorer resided in Yardley for the past 10 years and previously made her home in Titusville and Trenton. Wife of the late Harry C. Rorer, she is survived by a son, L. Frank Rorer of Yardley; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Reed and Steinbach, Doylestown."10 
Burial*28 September 1976 She was buried on 28 September 1976 at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks, PennsylvaniaG, Section I2, Row 5. Cause of death: cardio- pulmonary arrest.11,12 
Compiler's Comment Emily's grandfather, John Fraser, was a mural painter. Emily seems to have inherited some of his artistic sensibility. She was an excellent knitter and won prizes at the New Jersey State Fair for her hand crafts. She had the ability to look at someone and determine which colors would be the most flattering. She bought furniture for her home on a lay away plan that would later become classics, such as the Morris chair. 

Child of Emily McGookin and Harry Closson Rorer

Last Edited7 May 2018

Citations

  1. Emily McGookin entry, birth registration 105 (4 Oct 1879), General Register Office, Nothern Ireland, Oxford House, 49/55 Chichester Street, Belfast BT1 4HL, Northern Ireland.
  2. Emily McGookin entry; Labrador U.K., Incoming Passenger Lists,1878-1960, www.ancestry.com (accessed 7 Feb 2016); in Inwards Passenger Lists; Class BT26, Piece 11, Item 116 (Kew, Surrey, England: National Archives of the U.K.).
  3. Emily McGookin entry; Caronia New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, www.ancestry.com (accessed 7 Feb 2016); in T 715, microfilm 1452, page 42, line 9 (Records of the U.S. Custom Service Record Group 36: National Archives).
  4. 1910 U.S. census, Hudson, NJ, population schedule, Harrison Ward 4, E.D. 42, page 9A, dwelling 97, family 174, James Ross: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 27 Feb 2013): National Archives microfilm T624_885, Family History Library microfilm 1374898.
  5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951: Marriage license 359594, (accessed 8 Feb 2016), digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com), Provo, UT.
  6. 1920 U.S. census, Bucks, PA, population schedule, Doylestown Township, E.D. 22, page 1A, dwelling 5, family 6, Harry C. Rorer: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 27 Feb 2013): National Archives microfilm T625_1542.
  7. 1930 U.S. census, Monmouth, NJ, population schedule, Neptune, E.D. 92, page 3B, dwelling 82, family 85, Harry C. Rorer: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 27 Feb 2013): National Archives microfilm T626, Family History Library microfilm 2341107.
  8. 1940 U.S. census, Mercer, NJ, population schedule, Hamilton Township, E.D. 11-17, page 10B, line 52, Harry Closson Rorer: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 7 Feb 2016):.
  9. Emily Rorer, Certificate of Death 76-1488 (27 Sep 1976), City Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08608. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Death.
  10. Obituary-Mrs. Emily Rorer, Trenton Evening Times, Trenton, NJ, 25 Sep 1976, page 10, www.genealogybank.comn (accessed 7 Feb 2016).
  11. Vernon Althouse, compiler, Doylestown Cemetery, Spruance Library, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.
  12. Cemetery Card File, Spruance Library, 84 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania.

Anna Maria Moore

F, #39, d. 17 October 1852
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Marriage* Anna Maria Moore married David Carter. 
Death*17 October 1852 She died on 17 October 1852 at DEG.1 

Child of Anna Maria Moore and David Carter

Last Edited23 Jan 2016

Citations

  1. Anna Maria Carter Photocopies of family birth and death records from the Bible provided by Elizabeth and Ruth Ent granddaughters of Anna Maria Carter Crum, in the files of Louise Rorer Rosett (1005 Stagecoach Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM).

Catherine Moore

F, #27, b. 21 October 1817, d. 23 December 1891
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ChartsBenjamin Crum Pedigree Chart
Benjamin Crum Descendant Indented Chart
FatherDaniel Moore b. c 1 Mar 1762, d. 1 May 1860
MotherSarah Dalrymple b. c 1782, d. 19 Apr 1857
Birth*21 October 1817 Catherine Moore was born on 21 October 1817 in Sandbrook, Hunterdon, NJG.1,2 
Marriage*18 February 1837 She married Henry Crum, son of Benjamin Crum and Sarah Lanning, on 18 February 1837 at Amwell, Hunterdon, NJG.3 
1840 census1840 She is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, Henry Crum, in the 1840 Federal Census of Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG.4 
1850 Census8 August 1850 She and Henry Crum 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's occupation was merchant.5 
Probate12 May 1860 She was named heir of the Daniel Moore estate which was probated on 12 May 1860 at Surrogate's Court, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJG. She was to receive one third of the real and personal property. Her husband, Henry Crum, was to serve as co-executor with her brother, Daniel Moore.6 
1860 Census30 August 1860 She and Henry 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 $1500.7 
1870 Census30 June 1870 Catherine and Henry 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.8 
1880 Census9 June 1880 Catherine and Henry 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.9 
1885 NJ census*1885 She appeared on the census in 1885 at Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG.10 
Death*23 December 1891 She died on 23 December 1891 at NJG at age 74. A search was conducted by the staff at the NJ Department of Health, Vital Statistics Registration for a death certificate. No death record was found for the year of 1891.1,2 
Compiler's Comment* During her lifetime, Catherine had given birth fourteen times. Three of the births were stillborn. Three other children died before their first birthdays. 21 year old James P. preceded her in death. She was survived by 1 daughter and 6 sons. 
Burial* Catherine Moore was buried at Lower Amwell Old Graveyard, aka Dunkard Cemetery, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, New JerseyG, Row 9, starting at the north end. The tombstone reads: Catherine Moore, wife of Henry, b. Oct 21, 1817, d. Dec 23, 1891.11 

Children of Catherine Moore and Henry Crum

Last Edited9 May 2016

Citations

  1. Daughters of the American Revolution (New Jersey), Cemetery Inscriptions - Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex (Salt Lake City, Utah: Family History Library), microfilm 0868273, item 3.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  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. Daniel Moore, Probate File 04024, Hunterdon County Surrogate's Office, Hunterdon County Courthouse, Flemington, New Jersey.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Henry Crum, 1885 New Jersey State Census, dwelling 14, family 16, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJ, microfilm 888624, Family History Library Salt Lake City, UT.
  11. Hunterdon County Historical Society, Cememtery Records Index by Hiram Deats; microfilm 1765387, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT.

Daniel Moore

M, #30, b. circa 1 March 1762, d. 1 May 1860
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MotherCatherine Storts
Birth*circa 1 March 1762 Daniel Moore was born circa 1 March 1762 at NJG based on his age at date of death. The copy of Crum Family Bible Records lists year of birth as 1761.1,2 
Marriage* According to the copy from the family Bible, Daniel Moore married Sarah Dalrymple.1 
1850 Census*6 August 1850 He and Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Raritan Township, Hunterdon, NJG, enumerated 6 August 1850.. 89 year old Daniel, Sr. was a farmer whose real estate was valued at $2500. The household also included 89 year old Rebeca Popelolf and 20 year old Jane Ovehley.3 
Death*1 May 1860 He died on 1 May 1860 at NJG.1,2 
Burial* He was buried at Lower Amwell Grave Yard, Delaware Township, Hunterdon, NJG. This cemetery was also known as the Dunkard Grave Yard. He was 98 years, 2 months and 2 days old.2 
Probate12 May 1860 His estate was probated on 12 May 1860 at Surrogate's Court, Flemington, Hunterdon, NJG. His widow, Sarah, was to receive the use of 1/3 of the estate during her life time. Daniel, Jr. was to take one horse and the clock. The residue of real and personal property was to be split equally between son, Daniel, and daughter, Catherine Crum. Since his personal assets were insufficient to pay his debts, the court ordered on 6 Sep 1861 that Daniel Moore's real estate consisting of a 50 acre lot and a 6 acre wood lot in Raritan Township be sold. Apparently a dispute arose between the two co-executors. Henry Crum requested the court require a bond from Daniel Moore, Jr. to indemnify Crum from all loss that could arise from Moore's neglect, default or breach of trust. The court approved the request on 11 Jan 1862 and ordered Moore to provide a bond of $5000. Daniel Moore refused to give the bond. On the same date, Daniel Moore requested that Henry Crum provide a $5000 bond to indemnify Moore from loss. Crum refused to provide bond. The court then revoked the Letters Testamentary of both Crum and Moore and replaced them as co-executors with Robert Thatcher of Flemington. As administrator of the Daniel Moore estate, Thatcher was to carryout the September order of the court to sell the estate's land to pay the debts of the estate. On 13 Mar 1862, the land was auctioned. Thatcher Prall, whose farm adjoined the Moore farm, purchased the 50 acres for $2500. Charlotte Moore purchased the 6 acre wooded lot for $294. On 24 Sep 1866, Henry and Catherine Crum received $526.23 from Robert Thatcher, administrator, and released Thatcher from all further claims. On 25 Sep 1866, Daniel Moore received the same sum from Robert Thatcher and released him from all further claim. Six years after Daniel Moore's death the estate was finally settled.4 

Children of Daniel Moore and Sarah Dalrymple

Last Edited2 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. 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.
  2. Hunterdon County, NJ Cemeteries, Url:files.usgarchives.net/njhunterdon/cemeteries.
  3. 1850 U.S. census, Hunterdon, NJ, population schedule, Raritan Township, dwelling 237, family 261, page 63A, Daniel Moore: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 13 Feb 2016): National Archives roll M423_453.
  4. Daniel Moore, Probate File 04024, Hunterdon County Surrogate's Office, Hunterdon County Courthouse, Flemington, New Jersey.

George Nelson

M, #2658, b. circa 1864
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Birth*circa 1864 George Nelson was born circa 1864 in New JerseyG.1 
Marriage* He married Anna D. Ruckman. 
1900 Census*20 June 1900 He and Anna D. Ruckman appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of 29 Somerset Place, North Plainfield, Somerset, NJG, enumerated 20 June 1900. Their children Jennie Olive were listed as living with them.1 
1910 Census*16 April 1910 He and Anna D. Ruckman appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of 29 Somerset Place, North Plainfield, Somerset, NJG, enumerated 16 April 1910. Their children Jennie Olive were listed as living with them.2 

Children of George Nelson and Anna D. Ruckman

Last Edited19 Feb 2016

Citations

  1. 1900 U.S. census, Somerset, NJ, population schedule, North Plainfield, E.D. 86, page 84, dwelling 399, family 435, George Nelson: digital image by subscription, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com) (accessed 13 Feb 2010): National Archives microfilm T623.
  2. 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.