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Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

ddean0717 — 2012-03-18 22:46:33Z

I have not found any actual death record for Asa, although I did find the tombstone photograph that has been posted on Ancestry. It was part of a cemetery documentation project in Indiana. So I know he was buried there, in Kosciusko county where he lived most of his life. Also, his will was filed there.

I have been trying to winnow down the Dansers in NJ. Haven't been able to definitively identify Asa's family, but was able to rule out John Danser as the father. The son in the 1830 census was a Charles Danser, and there was not another boy in the age range.

Happy hunting!
Deb

Re: Wilson Dancer-New Jersey

ElaineRiddle — 2011-12-07 16:41:57Z

Thanks for getting back to me. Charles Danser is listed as a witness on Samuel's will. I have been mostly researching Tunis' and don't know a lot about the Danser side. In Phebe Tunis Danser's obituary, it states she had nine children( I have only been able to find 8), sons Wesley and Wilson, deceased, and 3 children dying in infancy. On the 1840 census there is a male in the household who would have been born between 1820-1825. I was thinking that might have been Wilson or maybe a second Wilson if the first died in infancy. So many mysteries!
Thanks again, Elaine

Re: Wilson Dancer-New Jersey

B_Cunningham — 2011-12-03 21:25:07Z

Hi Elaine,

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I have searched but so far have not found the source for Wilson. In fact haven't even found Samuel's will, although I seem to remember sending that to someone else several years ago since it pertained more to his family then mine. I do recall, I think, that 2 of my ancestors were mentioned, wasn't Charles Danser a witness (he would have been Samuel's nephew), and the inventory taken by James McGalliard who was Charles Danser's father-in-law and a Justice of the Peace. May have that wrong. My thought is that a Wilson died in infancy and they named a later child Wilson too. I do have many piles of paper that I need to sort through so if I do come up with the proof I will let you know.

Barb

Re: Wilson Dancer-New Jersey

B_Cunningham — 2011-11-18 21:38:32Z

Hi Elaine,

Oh dear, I was afraid you were going to ask me that. I found the info on Wilson at least 15 and maybe even 20 years ago. I probably have the source somewhere but it will take me a little while to hunt for it. I think because it didn't concern my immediate family I didn't record where it was found. If I remember correctly the children who died at a young age were buried in another small cemetery. I will search for you, just give me a little time. I do have Samuel's will which I ordered hoping it would help me piece together the Danser family. I'll get back to you as soon as I find the source.

Re: Wilson Dancer-New Jersey

ElaineRiddle — 2011-11-18 03:54:50Z

Thanks for your response. I was wondering what sources you have for the birth of Wilson. I have the last child, Phebe Ann, being born in 1832. That would make 25 years apart from the first child to the last. I suppose that is entirely possible. That information came from The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey. (I hope that is right.)
I have other information about Samuel (will) and Phebe (obituary) and info on the other children, if you are interested.

Thanks again,
Elaine

Re: Wilson Dancer-New Jersey

B_Cunningham — 2011-11-16 19:50:39Z

Hi Elaine, I have Wilson born 1807, died 1813. There were 8 children that I know of and a couple died young. Their names were Wesley b. 1811, d. 1871, Sarah, Christiana, Samuel, Elias T, George, Phebe. My ancestor John, and Wilson's father, Samuel, were brothers (I think.) My John, his son Charles and dau.-in-law, Susan are also buried in the Danser family section of the Windsor Methodist Churchyard.

Wilson Dancer-New Jersey

ElaineRiddle — 2011-11-16 03:24:00Z

I'm looking for birth and death dates for Wilson Dancer, son of Samuel and Phebe Tunis Dancer. He died before 1880 according to his mother's obituary. A Wilson Dancer is buried in the Windsor Methodist Episcopal Churchyard
Centerville, Mercer County, New Jersey, but there are no dates connected with his name.

Any help will be appreciated.

William and Edward Dancer, Grandborough, Bucks

poolepensionerswpc — 2011-10-28 13:38:23Z

I have a member of the Dancer family from Buckinghamshire in my family tree.
Am happy to share all my research.

wessexpensioners@yahoo.co.uk

Re: William and Edward Dancer, Grandborough, Bucks

poolepensionerswpc — 2011-10-28 13:36:32Z

Greetings from UK. I have a Dancer in my family tree from Buckinghamshire, UK. Am happy to share all my research.
Also, in my family tree there are the Linney, North and Cheshire families.
The areas include North Marston and Grandborough in Buckinghamshire UK.

wessexpensioners@yahoo.co.uk

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

rosiea63_1 — 2011-09-05 12:05:50Z

Dear Mark
Yep you are a distant cousin by the sounds of things, Joseph Walker Dancer's mother and father were Mary Ann Walker and William Dancer, sadly William Dancer died in 1826 aged only 36 in I think an industrial accident at John Wilkinsons Lower Bradly Ironworks, he was buried in St Leonards Churchyard, Bilston ( now a carpark!) Joseph was only 3 when he died and was raised by his stepfather James Clapperton who married the widow Mary Ann Dancer at All Saints Church, Coseley, on 9th August 1827 (a woman with 9 children and one on the way could not afford to be sentimental about bereavment), Joseph Walker Dancer had a sister called Lucetta Dancer born November 1819, she went on to marry William Smith of Bilston in 1837 and had amongst others a Caroline Smith my great great Grandmother, Caroline bore a Son, Sam Smith ( illegitimate, his unknown father died before he was born), Sam married Mary Ann Lewis of Bilston, and their eldest Daughter was Alice born 1901 who married Frank Andrews in December 1919, Frank and Alice were my paternal Grand parents, (they died before I was born unfortunately), they had Frederick in May 1920, my father, anything you can tell me about the birth of William Dancer of West Smethwick would be most helpful

Thanks
Rosemary

Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

djgips — 2011-08-05 16:47:22Z

Hi:
Just wanted to follow up on this. The volunteer in Indiana was unable to locate a death record (there ought to be one but there wasn't??? Could he have died elsewhere? Like Michigan, maybe, where some of the family was?). Additionally there was no obituary in the newspapers he had access to tho I did find out there was a more local newspaper based in Silver Lake (where he lived) which might have had one but was only available at the Indiana State Library. Sorry this was not more helpful. David

Re: The Dancer Family in Chicago Illinois

look4my — 2011-08-04 02:02:25Z

I HAVE A 1989 CHICAGO OBITUARY/FUNERAL PROGRAM FOR ELSIE MAE (SCALES) DANCER.

Elsie was the half-sister of my great-grandmother, Hattie Mae Holmes Berry.

Their mother was Minnie Brooks.

Their brothers were James and Johnnie Scales.

As a child, my mother met Elsie, Isaac Sr. and Jr. on their visits to Birmingham, AL. She also knew of JoAnn.

My grandmother was named for Johhnie Scales.

There are descendants of James Scales residing in Birmingham, Cleveland and Maryland.

Re: Mayo Bertie Dancer

ellengillibrand55 — 2011-07-16 19:42:06Z

Trying to trace my grandmothers family are you Barry Barton who parents were named Jack and Althea

The Dancer Family in Chicago Illinois

chi2az — 2011-07-02 19:28:53Z

The only information I have is that my dad (deceased 1993) was Isaac Dancer Jr.. His father Isaac Sr. was married to Elsie Scales..I was told they were from Alabama.. I know Elsie was Cherokee Indian.. My grandfather looked like he was too. They lived in Chicago for as long as I know.. The other children they had were Robert, Raymond and JoAnn. My uncle Robert lived in Cleveland.. he is deceased.

This is all I know any and all help is appreciated.
Thank you
Nichole Dancer-Hamer

John Henry Dancer

bzmommy1 — 2011-06-25 01:50:54Z

Looking for any one who may have info on John Henry Dancer. all I Know is he is buried in Del City Oklahoma Sunnylane Cemetery and Birth 1883 death 1929
I Believe his daughter was Doris Minnie Dancer who married paul A Bush. any help thanks

Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

ddean0717 — 2011-06-17 02:02:50Z

Also, I have a photo posted on Ancestry of Asa Jr. and his wife Ella Herren (aka "Ma" Danser).

Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

ddean0717 — 2011-06-17 02:00:30Z

Well then, we are cousins, albeit distant. I am descended from Asa and his second wife, Susan (Asa Jr. is my great, great grandfather). I had seen the three Danser families in that NJ census also, but couldn't figure out how to determine which one would/could be correct. The only thing I can add is that Asa and family seem to have been Quakers. I was never able to find any church records though.

If you do find anything, I would be most interested! Many thanks in advance.

Deb

Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

djgips — 2011-06-17 01:52:24Z

Hi Deb:
Thanks for the speedy reply! I am related through his first wife Julia Smith. I have just shot off a request to a volunteer for a copy of his death record, hoping it might shed some light on where, exactly, in NJ he was born or his parents. I went through all the Danser/Dancer families in NJ trying to find one who might fit the bill and the only Danser family was Aaron, tho other researchers don't give any child of that age in his family. The other two possiblities (based on the 1830 NJ census) are John Dancer and Luke Dancer. Both had a child of the appropriate age in 1840. I will let you know if I get the death record and if there is any useful info there. David

Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

ddean0717 — 2011-06-17 01:21:04Z

Thanks for your note. Yes, I had that information. What I haven't been able to find is information on Asa's ancestors. That line's pretty much a dead end for me.

I appreciate you taking the time to write though. Are you related?

Deb

Re: Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

djgips — 2011-06-17 01:09:28Z

Hi:
Assume you have already found this over the internet, but if not: Asa Danser born 4 Apr 1821 NJ son of ?? died 19 Nov 1892 Kosciusko Co., IN married first 16 Nov 1844 Kosciusko Co, IN to Julia M. Smith daughter of Jonathan and Mercy Hudson Smith born 22 Nov 1824 OH died 7 Feb 1855 Kosciusko Co., IN. Both are buried in Franklin Cemetery, Silver Lake, Kosciusko Co., IN. Married second 24 May 1855 Kosciusko Co., IN to Susan Callahan who died 7 Mar 1883. She is also buried in Franklin Cemetery. At least two children by Julia: George E. (died 1882) who married Martha Webb and Rachel A. (c1852-1935) who married Lewis Moyer. Possibly also William H. (1854-1860). Several children by Susan. Asa's will is online as are photos of various family tombstones.

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

dancermark — 2011-05-24 10:03:35Z

Hi again Rosemary, from what i can work out Joseph Walker Dancer(1823-1904) married Ann Tomkys and one of their children was William Dancer b1866, he married Annie Adey,one of their children was my Grand dad James Thomas Dancer b1897,who i knew,my Grand mother was Nora Robertson who lived to be 101,they had one daughter,Beryl Gloria Dancer (b1935),she married my father Reginald Ashton and i was born in 1957,they split up when i was a baby and although i have both surnames on my birth certificate i have always gone by the name Dancer. I have been married twice and have 3 children.
If i can help you in any way i will gladly do so,just get in touch.
Regards
Mark Dancer

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

dancermark — 2011-05-24 09:41:07Z

hi Rosemary, i have checked what research i can find from previous and i am pretty sure there is a connection. I am definately a descendant. I'm off today so will do a bit more searching and send you some information.
Regards
Mark Dancer

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

TomLewis56 — 2011-05-23 20:40:21Z

Hi Rosemary, I just came across your message and want to see if we have a connection.My 2nd ggm was Mary Ann Dancer bn 1836 baptised 20 Nov 1836, she md Samuel Lawrence 30 Mar 1856 one of their children was Pheobe Lawrence bn 06 Mar 1856 in Old Swinford she was my 1st ggm,she md Robert Simeon Lewis in 1880,their son Joseph Lewis bn 8 Mar 1881 was my gfather.They immegrated to the USA in 1881.Any of this look familier to you?Please let me know! Thank you and God bless,Tom Lewis

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

dancermark — 2011-05-23 08:16:06Z

dancermark@rocketmail.com

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

dancermark — 2011-05-23 08:14:58Z

Hi Rosemary, I havn't done any research for a long time and can't lay my hands on the paperwork at the moment ! However it seems very likely there is a relationship, Lillo or Lello does have some linkage with my family from Wednesfield.I have just returned from a weekend away and will endeavour to find out the details i unearthed. Please feel free to contact me on dancermark@rocketmailcom at any time and thank you for taking the trouble to contact me.
kind regards
Mark Dancer

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

rosemaryANDREWS63 — 2011-05-22 16:01:31Z

Hi Mark,

I think you may be linked to my tree, My great great grandmother was Lucetta Dancer,she was born in Wednesfield in November 1819 to parents Mary Ann Walker and William Dancer, one of the witnesses at her brother joseph walker dancer's wedding was a Mary Lello, William Dancer died in 1826 in Bradley in Bilston, but Mary Ann remarried a James Clapperton and lived between Wednesfield and Bilston, Lucetta had a brother Joseph Walker Dancer born in 1823 and sisters Emma, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Ann, Caroline and Jane

Re: Staffordshire Dancers

rosemaryANDREWS63 — 2011-05-22 15:52:55Z

Dear Donald

You may be linked to my William Dancer who was born around 1790 in Smethwick (West Bromwich was part of the same borough),he married a Mary Ann Walker in 1811 in Birmingham, there are lots of Dancers spread around the staffordshire region especially West Bromwich and Old Swinford, Kingswinford regions..I have a big spreadsheet at work that I will look at..an revert toyou

Re: Dancer and Yow Families

wesjoyburpo — 2011-05-19 14:20:53Z

Our reply I am Vernon Wesley Burpo son of Loyd Vernon Burpo, who is the son of Mary Elizabeth Yow Burpo, who is the daughter of William H. Yow, whose mother was Mary Jane Dancer. William H. Yow Spouse & Children : Sarah Elizabeth 1853-1918, James Martin 1881-1958,
Nancy Jane 1883, John Henry 1884-1945, Mary Elizabeth 1888-1956,
Dona Maggie Magdonia 1890-1966 This is the info we have -- we hope it helps.

Re: Jesse Ward Dancer

cjlaird — 2011-04-11 00:53:54Z

I am interested in finding any information available about Jesse Ward Dancer, his alleged "criminal" history in Texas and New Mexico, and information on him under any other name he is believed to have used, including the name "Charlie White" in New Mexico.
Where did he live in New Mexico while he was using the name Charlie White & who were/are his descendants? And, who were/are the descendants of Jesse Ward Dancer?

Re: Cordelia Tennessee Dancer

amyestabrooks — 2011-03-16 01:07:15Z

Looking for a picture of her brother Thomas Allen Dancer.
Tom killed my grandmothers great uncle Addison Chambers whom I named by son after in Maud, OK in 1906 and I am curious about Tom's life and I would also like to know what he looked like.

Re: Anthony Dancer/Dansor

GailLamaster — 2011-01-16 23:37:27Z

Anthony Dansor was my gggrandfather also,and I have been working on family history for years. I have his father as John, from New Jersey, and his mother as Elizabeth Goldsmith. Anthony was born 30 May 1807 in Somerset, Pennsylvania. His brother, John G. Dancer, was born 26 April 1802 in Washington, Pennsylvania. I have a copy of the marriage bond for George Reeve and Eliza Jane Dancer which was signed by Jane Hayden (Jane Caldwell remarried John Hayden). I use the spelling of Dansor because one of Eliza Jane's sons is named Otis Dansor Reeve. Would like to hear from you, email addr is gailsmail@comcast.net. Thanks.

Re: Dancers in Texas

dancergarrett — 2010-12-13 00:31:25Z

My name is Danielle Dancer. I would like to know if anyone knows a Herman Dancer (my father) from Mexia, TX? He is deceased now, but I know he had some brothers and sisters. If you know a Willie Dancer (my brother) from Mexia, TX; he lives in Dallas, TX now. If you know either of them, please contact me @ dancer_garrett@yahoo.com. Thanks and hope to hear from someone soon.

Re: Dancer in Ocean Co. NJ

Chrissy1914 — 2010-10-01 23:32:15Z

my name is Chrissy Dancer my father is Lester Charles Dancer Sr My grandfather is Lester Dancer his father from my understanding is Charles Hiram Dancer from New Jersey brother to Harold, Richard, William, ext my father told me there were 8 boys and they all grew up in new jersey working on farms. I am looking to find info on sadie britton my grandmother told me she was from New Jersey. She would be my greatgrandmother, and from my understanding her family back in the early 1900's disowned her when she married my greatgrandfather Charles Dancer. They moved to Maine after marrying and had ?4? children Lester, and John both resided in Whitefield Maine Melvina (Thompson) currently lives in east corinth maine. Please email me with any info! Chrissy1_9_14@yahoo.com

Re: Jesse Ward Dancer

cjlaird — 2010-07-02 04:39:38Z

In doing research on a woman connected loosely with my husbands family (a by-marriage-by-marriage link), we have run across a couple of news articles on her.
In the first, about Dec 1879, she marries a man identifed as "John W. Middleton". The 1880 showed him about age 26 (c.1853-54) born in Texas under the Middleton name. Around March 1882, there's another article showing she is suing her husband for divorce, and he's identifed in the court papers as "Jesse Dancer alias John Middleton".

I would like to hear from anyone who has any information about this Jesse Dancer person, especially if anyone knows where he went after 1882. Thank you.
Claudia Glass glasss2008(at)hotmail.com

Re: Gaylord Dancer of ND

snappingator — 2010-06-30 22:26:15Z

Are you related to Gaylord or is this just one of the many things that you have come across over the years? Gaylord was my great grandfather. His oldest son, Charles Stansbury was my grandfather. His 2nd son, Conrad Ivel, was my father. Just curious if we were related.

Sincerely,

Tracy Dancer Wetsch

My family is from Lamar County, TX

vincentpauldancer — 2010-05-27 14:51:55Z

I just wanted to say hello to all the Dancers out there. My Father is Danny Dancer and he was raised in Paris, TX. My grand father was Arthur Vincent Dancer most knew him as "Benny" he passed in 1999. My fater has a great deal of information compiled about the family by Mayo Dancer. I would love to hear any stories or memories about my family.

Thanks and hope to hear from you,

-Vincnet Dancer

trying to find biological family

matthewsmama2004 — 2010-03-31 01:23:01Z

my moms name was Linda jean dancer her mom is virginia ella kurowsi(nee:thayer) her dad was thomas dancer born around 1932 in AR .neither of us have met him if ne one has info plz help.

Researching Asa Danser (Dancer) B New Jersey 1821

ddean0717 — 2010-02-11 12:23:27Z

Has anyone come across information on an Asa Danser born in 1821 in New Jersey? He moved to Kosciusko County Indiana by 1844, where he married Julia Smith. I got his birth state from census data, but have never been able to get any further. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: Dancer in Ocean Co. NJ

MarilouFarr — 2010-02-04 02:06:47Z

So It sounds like your grandfather and my grandfather were brothers. I have a picture of all of the siblings with the Mother . The father of all of the boys as I am sure you know died in his 40s .I belive it was cancer. I have a picture of Thomas Dancer as well as the stepfather Mr Pierce . iwould be more than happy to share them with you. My email is Marilou.Farr@comcast.net if you would like to email me directly

Re: Dancer in Ocean Co. NJ

MarilouFarr — 2010-02-04 02:04:45Z

new address(Clayton,Pullen)

bevpam1 — 2010-01-11 01:22:44Z

this seems only way to let people know my address has changed. bev.pam@verizon.net

Re: DANCER in Washtenaw CO MI

LoisGoodwin — 2010-01-01 21:11:08Z

I agree. The family I looked at seems to have come directly from England to Michigan. Thanks for your post.

Re: DANCER in Washtenaw CO MI

Diana6021 — 2009-12-31 07:08:03Z

I'm sorry to say, I don't think at this point that we are related to the John Dancer you are referring to. But, please keep watch for posts, I will be looking thru my correspondents over yrs, and see if I can find a link to your John Dancer. Our John Dancer was b. abt 1857 in Tishomingo Co, MS, and moved with family to McNairy Co, TN.

Re: DANCER in Washtenaw CO MI

LoisGoodwin — 2009-12-31 03:07:57Z

I am working from the Census of 1880, Lima, Washtenaw MI.

I have John Dancer, born 1859 MI, with sisters Maggie born 1862 and Anna born 1864. Is this your John?
His parents might be James Dancer, born 1831, and wife Margaret. This James Dancer was brother to Sarah Dancer, born 1827 in ENG. Their parents were John Dancer, born ENG, and Clara, last name not known.

Also living Washtenaw MI in 1880 were William Dancer, born ENG, about 1830, wife Susannah; Alexander Dancer born 1840, married Ellen. Are they also children of James Dancer and Clara?

Re: DANCER in Washtenaw CO MI

Diana6021 — 2009-12-28 07:22:56Z

I do not know any Dancer's that are still in Michigan, however we may be the ancestors of this line, if James Dancer's dad was John Dancer and wife Sallie "Sarah" Kemp.
John's parents were Henry Dancer and Martha Ann Cook. James was born abt 1875 in McNairy, TN.

DANCER in Washtenaw CO MI

LoisGoodwin — 2009-11-24 03:07:11Z

Does anyone know DANCER in Washtenaw CO MI in the mid 1800s?
James Dancer's daughter Sarah Dancer married Elijah Manville COOPER there May 11, 1848, Five children were born there before the family moved west to Rooks KS.
I am looking for any descendants of James Dancer who might have remained in Michigan.

Re: Stephen Clayton c. 1804-5

B_Cunningham — 2009-08-07 18:57:24Z

Hi Wayne,

I've never found his parents or siblings either. In fact I've had it on my list of things to do to e-mail Bev again but haven't done it yet.

I'm quite anxious to learn how you descend from Stephen as I love to find new cousins. Did you keep that article on the Clarksburg Inn, I'd like to read it.

I think Bev's new address is Bev.Pam@verizon.net. If you find out anything from her let me know.

My new address is cunningham3040@comcast.net. Would love to hear from you.

Barb

Re: Stephen Clayton c. 1804-5

Cayne23 — 2009-08-06 20:25:22Z

Barbara,

Saw your post from 2000. Have you been able to find any parents, or siblings for Stephen Clayton c.1804-5. ? It is my belief that Stephen was my ggg grandfather.

I noticed in the newspaper recently that the Clarksburg Inn burned down the other day. I didn't realize until I read the paper (APP) that the tavern was the Clarkburg Inn, I thought it was the old Parker House Hotel.

I have never been able to find anything past Stephen and there are so very many Claytons in this area.

I tried contacting Beverly Thompson Pampanini but her email address in no longer valid.

Wayne Courtright

Re: looking for my sister Clarissa Dancer

ClarissaDancer — 2009-07-06 15:23:49Z

That's me!!! I have been looking for you as well!!!! My email is angelsong347@yahoo.com. Can't wait to hear from you!

Re: Danser in Ocean Co. NJ

RTCorn — 2009-04-02 23:49:11Z

Hello other Danser searchers: I have researched my line back to David C. Dancer b. 1811 in NJ (lived/died in Freehold)in 1875, m. Eliza Ann Dillon, had sons James V. b. 1839, ( My 2X GGrandfather) Peter H. b. 1834 and Clark b 1845, daughter Margaret L. Danser b.1844.

Does anyone have any connection to this line? Thanks