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26. Magdalena4 Smock (2482) (Jan3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was baptized on 14 March 1730/31 in the First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey.19 She married Powel Powelson (2577) circa 1750. She died after 21 August 1804 in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey.

She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Jan Smock (2020) on 1 March 1760; Names wife Leah, sons "Tice", Charles, John, Reynier, Jacob, and Abraham, and daughters Leenah, wife of Powel Powelson, Elizabeth, Maria, Leah, "Geertie", Catherine and Jane. She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Reynier Smock (2488) on 21 August 1804 in Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Powel Powelson (2577)4 was also known as Charles Powelson. He was born circa 1729.

Children of Magdalena4 Smock (2482) and Powel Powelson (2577) were as follows:

27. Matthias4 Smock (2483) (Jan3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1)4 was born in 1732. He married Geertje Post (3178), daughter of Johannes Post (3179) and Altje Blauw (3180), in 1755 in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey; This marriage stems from several clues in the Somerset Quarterly's. The first is that a couple going by Tyes and Gertye were having children baptised in Millstone Reformed Church, second, Mathias' brothers were having children baptised there as well, and the ages seem right. Cayse records confirm this: assumptions were right. He died in 1791 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. His estate was probated on 11 May 1791 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Jan Smock (2020) on 1 March 1760; Names wife Leah, sons "Tice", Charles, John, Reynier, Jacob, and Abraham, and daughters Leenah, wife of Powel Powelson, Elizabeth, Maria, Leah, "Geertie", Catherine and Jane. He relocated between 1766 and 1768 and came to reside in Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Geertje Post (3178) was baptized on 27 January 1734 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She accompanied Matthias Smock (2483) when Matthias relocated between 1766 and 1768 and came to reside in Hillsborough, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Children of Matthias4 Smock (2483) and Geertje Post (3178) were as follows:

He chose John Ditmar, after the death of his father Matthias, as his guardian after 1791. He and Jane Van Campen (3706) had two children baptized after 1811 in North Branch Reformed Dutch Church, Readington, Somerset County, New Jersey. He appeared on the census of 1850 in Readington, Somerset County, New Jersey; Listed as a farmer, age 76, born in New Jersey.

28. John4 Smock (2484) (Jan3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was born on 10 August 1735 in Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. He married Neeltje Saertie (3171) circa 1763. His estate was probated on 6 March 1789 in Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.

He was an innkeeper after 1755. He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Jan Smock (2020) on 1 March 1760; Names wife Leah, sons "Tice", Charles, John, Reynier, Jacob, and Abraham, and daughters Leenah, wife of Powel Powelson, Elizabeth, Maria, Leah, "Geertie", Catherine and Jane. He left a will on 26 November 1785; His will mentions his occupation as an innkeeper, his wife's name as Neeltje, and that his son, Cornelius, was to be put into a trade (implying he was underage) and the remainder of his estate to be sold and the money to go to his wife and two sons, John and Cornelius.

Neeltje Saertie (3171) was born circa 1743.

Children of John4 Smock (2484) and Neeltje Saertie (3171) were as follows:

He/she relocated before 1793 and came to reside in Ovid, Seneca County, New York. He/she bought 600 acres of land, in lot 69, according to military deed books in 1793 in Ovid, Seneca County, New York.

He was mentioned in his Uncle's will: SMOCK, REYNEAR, of Hillsborough. Dated Aug. 21, 1804. Probat. June 22, 1810. Names wife Arianthe; sisters Magdalen, Elizabeth, Maria, Gertrude, Leah and Catherine; Cornelius, son of brother John Smock; Rynear Giles, son of sister Jane; Rynear Smock Merrill, "son of my wife's niece, Polly, the wife of William Merrill;" the Dutch Ref. ch. at Millstone. Executors: John Frelinghuysen and Martin Schenck. Witnesses: John M. V. Harlingen, Henry Polhemus, John Bennet. (A, p. 260). This should also then be the same Cornelis, son of Jan Smack and and Neeltje, baptised 19 Jun 1768 at Millstone in 1804.

29. Sergeant Jacob4 Smock (2311) (Jan3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1)33 was baptized on 20 May 1744 in the Dutch Church, Rariton, Somerset County, New Jersey. He married Catherine Demaree (2312), daughter of Samuel Davids Demaree (2429) and Lea Demarest (2430), in 1773 in Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Stevens (3708) in 1807 in Mercer County, Kentucky. He died before 2 May 1811 in Virginia; Massacered by indians on his return to Virginia per the information from his second wife, Elizabeth Stevens.

He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Jan Smock (2020) on 1 March 1760; Names wife Leah, sons "Tice", Charles, John, Reynier, Jacob, and Abraham, and daughters Leenah, wife of Powel Powelson, Elizabeth, Maria, Leah, "Geertie", Catherine and Jane. He relocated after 1764 and came to reside in the Dutch Colony, Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. He lived between 1774 and 1806 in Shelby County, Kentucky; He appears on tax lists in Shelby County, during this period, but not past this date. (It appears he maintained a taxable presence in Virginia during some of this period as well.). He relocated between 9 April 1774 and 1775 and came to reside in Virginia. He served in (an unknown value) on 19 July 1777 in Virginia. He served in the American Revolution, as a private in the 3rd and 4th Virgina Regiments, and as a sergeant in the 4th, 8th, and 12th Regiments, under Capt. Robert Higgin's Company of Major Jonathon Clark's fourth regiment of Virginia troops. He ended military service in November 1779 in Virginia; He received Virginia Military Land Warrent No. 1022, 200 acres, for threes years of service as a sergeant. He lived between 1782 and 1785 in Hampshire County, Virginia; He was on Virginia tax lists, and other documents, during this time. He lived between 1784 and 1794 in Shelby County, Kentucky. He was at the Treaty of Greeneville where General Wayne signed a treaty with the Ohio Indian nations. There Jacob traded a keg of rum for his two sons, Peter and John, held prisoner by the indians on 3 August 1795 in Greeneville. He lived in 1807 in Hanover, Clark County, Indiana; (Clark County is now Jefferson County.).

Catherine Demaree (2312) was also known as Tryntie Demerist. She was born on 6 May 1748 in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey. She was baptized on 25 May 1748 in New York City, Kings County Long Island, New York; Per LDS records. She accompanied Sergeant Jacob Smock (2311) when Jacob relocated between 9 April 1774 and 1775 and came to reside in Virginia. She died on 22 October 1828 in Hanover, Jefferson County, Indiana, at age 80.34,12

Children of Sergeant Jacob4 Smock (2311) and Catherine Demaree (2312) were as follows:

He was taken prisoner by indians in the raid that left his brother Mathias dead between 1793 and 1794. He fared pretty well as a prisoner of the indians. Old Winnemae and his squaw adopted him into their family in place of the son they had lost. John, his brother who was also captured, fared worse. Often roasting the entrails of wild turkeys. Winnemae's old squaw, with some young ones, took Peter into the river to wash the white blood out of him. He got one of them down in the river and was about to drown her but the others rescued her. It pleased Winnemae very much to see him outdo the squaws. The old woman would take him to how corn. He wouldn't how worth a cent. She then made him take the papaoose to take care of. He would pinch it and make it cry. That pleased Winnemae, he said he was not a squaw, he would make a good warrior. They were with the Indians some eighteen months or two years circa 1794. He was described as a very strong, stout man. He 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.

She was also known as Polly Smock.

Elizabeth Stevens (3708) was born circa 1767. She left a will on 2 May 1811 in Rose County, Ohio; She identifies herself as a widow in her will. She had two children from prior marriage/s.

There were no children of Sergeant Jacob4 Smock (2311) and Elizabeth Stevens (3708).

30. Jannetje4 Smock (2493) (Jan3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was born on 11 December 1757 in Rariton, Somerset County, New Jersey. She married (--?--) Giles (3318) before 1777.

She was also known as Jane. She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Jan Smock (2020) on 1 March 1760; Names wife Leah, sons "Tice", Charles, John, Reynier, Jacob, and Abraham, and daughters Leenah, wife of Powel Powelson, Elizabeth, Maria, Leah, "Geertie", Catherine and Jane.

(--?--) Giles (3318) was born circa 1755.

Children of Jannetje4 Smock (2493) and (--?--) Giles (3318) were:

31. Hendrick4 Smock (3240) (Lucas3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was baptized on 7 May 1738 in the First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey.19 He married Elizabeth (3710) circa 1762. His estate was probated on 10 May 1808 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Lucas Smock (2027) on 10 July 1778; Names wife Mary and children Henry, Lucas, Josiah, Robert, John, Elizabeth Applegate, Jane Stricklin, Lydia Smock, and Anna Smock. He left a will on 18 April 1806; Mentions a daughter Polly, wife of Jones Solomon, and daughter Jane, wife of William Middleton.

Elizabeth (3710) was born circa 1742.

Children of Hendrick4 Smock (3240) and Elizabeth (3710) all born in Raritan Reformed Dutch Church, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, were as follows:

32. Elizabeth4 Smock (2532) (Matthias3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was born on 9 January 1736 in Rariton, Somerset County, New Jersey. She was christened on 9 January 1737 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey. She married Charles Fonteyn (2539), son of Carel Fonteyn (3073) and Sarah Nolan (3074), circa 1760 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. She died after 17 April 1774 in Conewago Colony, Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania.

Charles Fonteyn (2539) was born circa 1739 in Somerset County, New Jersey. He relocated circa 1780 and came to reside in Cayuga, New York; Sometime during this period, two groups headed "west" out of the Conewago Colony. One group headed to Kentucky, the other to Cayuga Lake, in New York State. The groups were again to meet in Indiana, Iowa, and further west still.35 He died circa 1806 in Cuyuga, New York. He was buried in Parsell Cemetery, Owasco, Cuyuga County, New York; As a note to self. In the Conewago Colony, an Isaac Persel is married and has children with a Maria Smack. Was Charles' wife, Elizabeth Smock, a sister to Maria? Possible. Did Isaac and Maria go north to Cuyuga? Did they name the cemetery after Isaac and was Charles buried there? MUST LOOK INTO THIS.

Children of Elizabeth4 Smock (2532) and Charles Fonteyn (2539) were as follows:

33. Jan4 Smock (2533) (Matthias3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was baptized on 3 June 1739 in the First Reformed Church, Raritan (Somerville), Somerset County, New Jersey.19 He married Sally Fonteyn (3072), daughter of Carel Fonteyn (3073) and Sarah Nolan (3074), circa 1759. He died in July 1812 in Mercer County, Kentucky, at age 73. He was buried in the Mud Meeting House Cemetery, Mercer County, Kentucky. His estate was probated on 13 April 1814.

He was also known as John Smock. He relocated between 1768 and 1770 and came to reside in Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. He relocated circa 1791 and came to reside in Mercer County, Kentucky.

Sally Fonteyn (3072) was also known as Sara Fonteyn. She was born on 19 April 1741 in Somerset County, New Jersey. She accompanied Jan Smock (2533) when Jan relocated between 1768 and 1770 and came to reside in Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. She died on 23 June 1818 in Mud House, Mercer County, Kentucky, at age 77. She was buried in Mud House Church Cemetery, Mercer County, Kentucky.

Children of Jan4 Smock (2533) and Sally Fonteyn (3072) were as follows:

He was also known as Henry.

He was also known as James Smock.

34. Matthias4 Smock (3333) (Jacobus3, Matthyse Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was baptized on 28 December 1755 in the North Branch Reformed Dutch Church, Readington, Somerset County, New Jersey.26 He married Catherine Haycraft (3334) after 1779 in York County, Pennsylvania. He died in 1814 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. His estate was probated on 3 July 1815.

He served in the Revolutionary War in the York County Militia circa 1777 in York County, Pennsylvania. He relocated before 1779 and came to reside in the Dutch Colony, Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania. He appeared on the census of between 1779 and 1781 in Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania; Appearing on the yearly tax lists. He relocated after 1781 and came to reside in Washington County, Virginia. He made a purchase of land in 1784 in Washington County, Virginia. He relocated before 1810 and came to reside in Bullitt County, Kentucky. He appeared on the census of 1810 in Bullitt County, Kentucky. He left a will on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

Catherine Haycraft (3334) was born circa 1757. She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

Children of Matthias4 Smock (3333) and Catherine Haycraft (3334) were as follows:

She was also known as Peggy. She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39 He appeared on the census of 1850 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Was never married. The girls listed in the Census of 1850 are those of his brother David.

She was also known as Katherine. She witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Matthias Smock (3333) on 24 August 1813 in Bullitt County, Kentucky; Recorded in the county Will Book A, pg. 127. Executors were his wife and sons James, Henry, and David.39

35. John4 Smock (2055) (Hendrick3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1)40,4 was born on 13 February 1727 in Smock Ancestral Home, Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Elizabeth Conover (2056), daughter of Peter Van Covenhoven (2057) and Alte Covenhoven (2058), on 4 May 1747. He died on 26 February 1808 in Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, at age 81. He was buried in Smock Burying Ground, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey. His estate was probated on 13 August 1808.

He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Hendrick Smock (2033) before 30 May 1747; Names wife Mary, children John, eldest son, Catherine, and Nelly Lane, and as executors Cornelius Vanderveer, Barrents Smock, and Garret Schank. He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Johannes Hendrickse Smock (2002) on 24 September 1754; Names wife Catherine, children Barnes; Ann, wife of John Teunison; "Morritey," wife of Cornelius "van de Vear;" grandchildren "Johannis," "Garrat," Barnes, Nelly, and Catherine, children of his deceased son Hendrick. The executor of the will was his son Barnes, son-in-law John Teunisson, and Cornelius van de Vear, and grandson of Johannis Smock. He is not the Lt. Colonel Smock as has been so populary supposed (even by the DAR). The Revolutionary War officers were instead cousins of his.4

Elizabeth Conover (2056) was also known as Elizabeth Covenhoven. She was born on 18 March 1725. She died on 6 May 1817 at age 92; (other records say 7 May 1812). She was buried in Smock Burying Ground, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Children of John4 Smock (2055) and Elizabeth Conover (2056) were as follows:

He was also known as Joris.

She had no children.

He lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He left no children.

She had no children.

36. Garret4 Smock (2073) (Hendrick3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was born on 25 April 1731 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Jannetje Van Dyke (3238) circa 1752. He died in 1809 in Washington County, Kentucky.

He is the progeniture of the Smocks residing near Hodgenville, Kentucky. He was assigned seat 15 in the newly constructed church, having contributed to the building fund on 23 November 1752 in Sourland Dutch Church. He relocated after 1757 and came to reside in Raritan Valley, New Jersey; (thereafter to York, PA, and then to the state of Kentucky). He relocated before 1785 and came to reside in Washington County, Kentucky. He is noted in the records as having purchased land, some 2,000 acres on 29 March 1785 in Washington County, Kentucky.

Jannetje Van Dyke (3238) was born circa 1733.

Children of Garret4 Smock (2073) and Jannetje Van Dyke (3238) were as follows:

She was also known as Ollie.

37. Barnes4 Smock (2078) (Hendrick3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was born on 5 October 1738 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was baptized on 24 December 1738 in Reformed Dutch Church, Freehold and Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Antje Cozine (3337), daughter of Dominee Cornelius Cozine (3355) and Antje Staats (3356), in 1769 in Conewago, York County, Pennsylvania.

He was also known as Barent. He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Hendrick Smock (2033) before 30 May 1747; Names wife Mary, children John, eldest son, Catherine, and Nelly Lane, and as executors Cornelius Vanderveer, Barrents Smock, and Garret Schank. He witnessed (or was recognized in) the will of Johannes Hendrickse Smock (2002) on 24 September 1754; Names wife Catherine, children Barnes; Ann, wife of John Teunison; "Morritey," wife of Cornelius "van de Vear;" grandchildren "Johannis," "Garrat," Barnes, Nelly, and Catherine, children of his deceased son Hendrick. The executor of the will was his son Barnes, son-in-law John Teunisson, and Cornelius van de Vear, and grandson of Johannis Smock. He is on tax lists as owning 85 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows (tax due 15.9.6) in 1779 in Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He is on tax lists as owning 90 acres, 2 horses, 3 cows (tax due 15.0.0) in 1780 in Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He was an inhabitant of the Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania, classified under an Act of Assembly (and thereby he is a recognized patriot of the DAR) in 1780. He is on tax lists as owning 91 acres, 2 horses, 2 cows (tax due 4.15.0) in 1782 in Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He is on tax lists as owning no land, having 8 members in his family (himself, his wife, six children) in 1783 in Mount Pleasant Township, York County, Pennsylvania. He relocated after 1783 and came to reside in Mercer County, Kentucky. He bought land on 26 March 1793 in Mercer County, Kentucky. He and Antje Cozine (3337) sold land to their son John "for five shillings, love and affection" on 4 April 1812 in Mercer County, Kentucky.

Antje Cozine (3337) was baptized on 16 September 1750 in Flatbush, Long Island Kings County, New York.

Children of Barnes4 Smock (2078) and Antje Cozine (3337) were as follows:

He was also known as Henry.

He relocated circa 1805 and came to reside in Clark County, Indiana.

He was a witness sold land to their son John "for five shillings, love and affection" with Barnes Smock (2078) and Antje Cozine (3337) on 4 April 1812 in Mercer County, Kentucky.

38. Lt. Colonel John4 Smock (2042) (Barnes3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) Data concerning Lt. Col. John Smock, his three wives, and ten children, are given in an old Smock bible record, the first 13 entries of which are written in Dutch4 was born on 5 September 1727 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Femmetje Teunison (3746) on 21 May 1755.

He was also known as Johannes Smock. He served in the American Revolution as a Captain in 1777, in Colonel Nathaniel Scudder's Monmouth NJ militia. He was taken prisoner at Bordentown on 8 May 1778, and in 1780 was appointed Colonel of the Monmouth County militia.42

Femmetje Teunison (3746) was born on 6 October 1735. She died on 7 March 1778 at age 42.

Children of Lt. Colonel John4 Smock (2042) and Femmetje Teunison (3746) all born in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, were as follows:

He was also known as Barent Smock. He and Cornelius J. Smock (3750) filed Revolutionary War pension applications based on their father's army service. Barnes J. Smock's application number is S1108, and that of Cornelius is S29466. These two applications are found in the national archives.

He and Barnes J. Smock (3747) filed Revolutionary War pension applications based on their father's army service. Barnes J. Smock's application number is S1108, and that of Cornelius is S29466. These two applications are found in the national archives.

39. Sarah4 Smock (2043) (Barnes3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1);4 was baptized on 29 May 1730 in the Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She married John Bennet (2044) on 16 January 1749 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.43

John Bennet (2044) was also known as Jan Bernet. He was born circa 1725 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Children of Sarah4 Smock (2043) and John Bennet (2044) were as follows:

40. Cornelius4 Smock (3696) (Barnes3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1)4 was baptized on 3 August 1732 in the Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Neeltje Luyster (3765) on 22 November 1764 in New York; New York Marriages Previous to 1784 Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued By the Secretary of the Province of New York, Previous to 1784 L page 242 (& 364) 1764. Nov. 22. Lyster, Altje, and Cornelius Smock, M.B., viii. 420.

Neeltje Luyster (3765) was born circa 1743.

Children of Cornelius4 Smock (3696) and Neeltje Luyster (3765) were as follows:

41. Captain Hendrick4 Smock (2076) (Barnes3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1)4 was born on 7 January 1736 in Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was baptized on 20 February 1736 in the Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Eleanor Van Dorn (2077), daughter of Aaron Van Dorn (3373) and Antje Schenck (3374), on 26 May 1761 in Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey.44 He died on 14 June 1786 in Kentucky? at age 50.

He lived in 1761 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He was a member of the New Jersey Provincial Assembly circa 1770. He served in the American Revolutionary War, commanding a company in the Monmouth NJ regiment of minute men in 1777, and later as a Captain in the Monmouth Artillery, and engaged the enemy at the battle of Germantown. His time of service was between 1775 and 1777.45,46 He was a signatory of the Monmouth CountyAssociation to Protect the Country from Intruders in 1780.

Eleanor Van Dorn (2077) was also known as Eleanor Van der veer. She was born on 3 April 1742. She married Garrett Hendrickson (3847) after 1786. She died on 11 February 1834 at age 91. She was buried in Pleasant Valley (Schenck and Couwenhoven) Cemetery, Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey; Smock, Eleanor, widow of Hendrick; widow of Garret Hendrickson; dau. Of Aaron and Ann Van Dorn, d. Feb 11, 1834, aged 91y 10m 8d, from the Book of the Dead of Monmouth.

Children of Captain Hendrick4 Smock (2076) and Eleanor Van Dorn (2077) were as follows:

42. Cathrina4 Smock (3697) (Barnes3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1);4 was baptized on 25 March 1739 in the Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She married Captain Garret Longstreet (3810) on 27 December 1763 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.47

She was also known as Catherine Smock.

Captain Garret Longstreet (3810)48 was born in 1737 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He served in the American Revolution as a captain in the 3rd regiment in 1776 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. He died in 1818 in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Children of Cathrina4 Smock (3697) and Captain Garret Longstreet (3810) were:

43. Captain Barnes4 Smock (2080) (Barnes3, Johannes Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was baptized on 20 March 1743 in the Dutch Church, Freehold, Monmouth County, New Jersey. He married Sarah Williamson (2506) on 27 May 1766 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey.49 He married Neeltje Conover (2079), daughter of Cornelis Covenhoven (2520) and Antje Williamson (2521), on 12 July 1770; Or 12 Oct 1770, per Alva M. Tuttle's information. He died on 30 March 1829 at age 86.

He was also known as Barent. He lived in 1766 in Middletown, Monmouth County, New Jersey. 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 1780.50,51,52 He lived in 1789 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Sarah Williamson (2506) was born circa 1748.

Children of Captain Barnes4 Smock (2080) and Sarah Williamson (2506) were:

Neeltje Conover (2079) was also known as Eleanor Conover. She was also known as Nelly Conover. She was baptized on 5 December 1754.

Children of Captain Barnes4 Smock (2080) and Neeltje Conover (2079) were as follows:

44. Leonard4 Smock (2009) (Barent3, Leonard Hendrickse2, Hendrick Matthyse1) was baptized on 15 April 1730 in Sourland Dutch Church, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey. He married Ann Fulkarson (3617) on 19 July 1749 in New Jersey.53

He relocated after 1761 and came to reside in Pennsylvania.

Ann Fulkarson (3617) was also known as Antje Folkersten. She was born circa 1729 in Somerset County, New Jersey.

Children of Leonard4 Smock (2009) and Ann Fulkarson (3617) were as follows:

He was also known as Johannes Smock.

He relocated 1800 and came to reside in Crawford, Pennsylvania.

45. Aaron Arie4 Boerum (2867) (Johannes3, Sarah Hendrickse2Smock, Hendrick Matthyse1) was born circa 1729. He married Sara Saartic (2873) on 14 February 1749 in New Brunswick, Somerset County, New Jersey.

Children of Aaron Arie4 Boerum (2867) and Sara Saartic (2873) all born in New Brunswick, Somerset County, New Jersey, were as follows:


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