Demarest - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: I have information on my Line

pbayly129 — 2012-05-22 03:49:20Z

Hi, I'd like to join the group. There are Demarests /DeMarest on my mom's side....Quackenbush/Stagg connections. I'm going to be if France this summer and would love to search out the "home land". Are you Robert Emmett? We have an Emmett but his name comes from the Virginia side.

Re: Demarest Family Association

AuverneD — 2012-05-18 04:31:52Z

I do have the books.......but before I start looking, it would be very helpful to have birth dates of the people you listed. Do you have that info?

Re: Demarest Family Association

jeanette294 — 2012-05-17 19:17:17Z

Are you interested in doing a look up for another family Demaree relative?

I need documented evidence that my Abram Demaree born in Henry Co. Kentucky married Margaret )Peggy) Corn, is descended from David Demarest of Hackensack, NJ. and how?

As far as I can find, undocumented, Abram is also known as Abraham Jr. son of Abraham Sr. and Nancy Hoagland. He was son of Samuel Demerest, son of Samuel and there I come to a screeching halt. No documentation online ties any of these people together with documented evidence. Does your edition of the Demerest family book give any insight to this line?

Thanks,

Jaye Martz
jkmartz7@gmail.com

Re: Is Demarest Family Assoc & Website Active

llvk2 — 2012-04-02 12:16:07Z

Hi

The Demarest Family Association changed its name quite quickly to the Demarest Genealogical Society and its website was open for some years but is now closed to view. Still exists but as a private domain apparently only open to those approved. You may be able to contact them through Marc Demarest who was at marc@demarests.com or marc@noumenal.com

Let me know how you get on.

Laurence

Re: Is Demarest Family Assoc & Website Active

mlh2010 — 2012-03-28 22:07:23Z

I would be interested as well. I am looking for sources related to Demarest/Cozine/Westervelt/Scott

Is Demarest Family Assoc & Website Active

Stoutpark — 2012-03-20 20:32:49Z

Just heard from a new Demarest researcher ... was wondering if the Demarest Family website is active now?

Re: Demarest Family Association

demarestr — 2011-12-20 10:59:59Z

I am doing updates as a project for a new book which is one of the things we are working on. Please e-mail me at demarestr(at)msn(dot)com with your fathers 1964 book # (mine is 12-379) and I will put the line in the format I'm using and send it to you for update. I already have a couple hundred in various states of progress in at least six of the name variations.

R/
Bob

Re: Demarest Family Association

AuverneD — 2011-12-20 06:14:13Z

Thank you for your reply. I have the books from the 1960's and would be interested in contributing updated Demarest history from my branch. What has been documented in those 1960's books is priceless, and needs to be continued to the present and beyond. Auverne (Demarest) Dieffenbach

Re: Demarest Family Association

demarestr — 2011-12-19 15:48:34Z

Hi,
The Assn hasn't stayed up for more than a few years at a time. I recently talked to Mr. Bellis, former Pres. of the Blauvelt-Demarest Foundation and they are trying to get something going. As of right now, they are the official keepers of the Demarest hard copy history. The foundation and I are also kind of working in concert with David and John Major, authors of "A Huguenot on the Hackensack: David Demarest and his Legacy" (2007) to get some movement in the family genealogy circles. To that end, I have a group on Facebook called "Grandchildren of David and Marie Sohier desMarets" and we have started a website www.thedesmarets.com that is just starting to really take shape. If interested, it is much easier to work from Facebook and we have a few very active folks there to help if you need it...

R/
Bob Demarest

Demarest Family Association

AuverneD — 2011-12-14 05:39:31Z

I want to know if the Demarest Family Association is an active group. I read that it was restarted...but cannot find any information about it. I have the 1964 Demarest Family books...has anyone done a recent update? Is there a site where one can update their branch of the Demarest family from where the 1964 book ends?

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

glovetown — 2011-11-16 21:19:17Z

Hi Bob,

1850 Census, Perth, NY: Henry Kested, Maria, Lulivan (Sullivan?), John B., James B.,Bradley, Esther and Sarah. My particular interest is Sarah, whom I believe to be my 2x great-grandmother. This is a mystery; I have some other details about Sarah, but right now I'm in quite a rush. The marriage record is intriguing. Thanks for looking into it.

Jennifer

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

demarestr — 2011-11-16 19:48:58Z

I've been doing a little research and found a lot of similar data and some inconsistent ones. Seems they had left out the fact there was one child born to Henry and I found 3 name variations used for Phoebe:

Phoebe Ann (Being the one with Demarest birth records)
Phoebe Mariah (none listed in Demarest genealogy)
Phoebe Julia (none listed in Demarest genealogy)

Phoebe could have started using her baptizmal name instead of Ann, I don't have a good explanation for that. I have found some consistent marriage dates for Ann and Mariah, both records I found show the marriage for 7 Jan 1830 at United Presbyterian Church Of Broadalbin, Perth, Fulton, New York. But, all of them only show one child, James Bont Kested.

James Bont Kested
Born: December 11, 1836 Broadalbin, NY, Died: 1901
Spouse: Rebecca Plantz
Parents: Henry Kested and Phoebe Demarest
Siblings: None
Children: Anna, John, Charles, William, Gussie, Jessie, James, Harry, Bert, Bertha, Shelby

R/
Bob

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

demarestr — 2011-11-16 11:05:19Z

Demorest is a variation of Demarest. There are 16 variations I know of and find it hard to believe that there would be that many Henry Kested's. Our family history may not be complete. Broadalbin is still a very small town and back in the late 1700's/early 1800's, the Demarest/Demorest lines held much of the land, believed to be well over 1000 acres. So, I wouldn't give up on this lead just yet.

Bob

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

glovetown — 2011-11-15 21:18:04Z

Thanks awfully much, but I must have the wrong person. The Henry Kested I am interested in lived until at least 1860 (he's on the census), and he had five or six children. The family lived in Perth. His wife (listed variously as Mary, Mariah) states that she was born in Broadalbin. Not really sure how I got the name Demarest, but it is clearly not right. Thank you for time time!

I do appreciate your timely response!

Jennifer

Demarest, Demerest, Demorest, Demaree, Demeree, Demoree, Demaray, Demeray, Demerey, Demoray, DeMarie, DeMary, Dimoier

demarestr — 2011-11-15 17:24:56Z

For all those who are on Facebook. I have a genealogy/research group called Grandchildren of David and Marie Sohier desMarets. We have been active for 3+ years and have made a few strides in some of our families biggest questions and generally try to have fun doing our genealogy. In addition to the desMarets variations listed in the subject line, if you are an Ackerman, Cresson, Durie, DeGroot, Brouwer, Zabriskie, Westervelt, Blauvelt, Bellis, Lozier, Lesuer, Storm(s), Ackert, Savage (Upstate NY), Ryker, Riker, Thackeray (Upstate NY), or any other family with a Demarest connection...Please join us.

R/
Robert Demarest

Demorest

sinclairkv — 2011-11-15 17:14:10Z

I have some information on Prudence Demorest b. 1801, father was Smith Demeree. If anyone is interested please let me know.

Re: Demarests in Ontario, Canada

demarestr — 2011-11-15 17:12:00Z

I have a genealogy/research group on Facebook if you are interested in the Demarest/Demaree/Demaray family. The name is "Grandchildren of David and Marie Sohier desMarets" and we can help you find your line of Demarest's. Simply request to become a member and there are over 400 family members who can help you.

R/
Robert Demarest

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

demarestr — 2011-11-14 23:48:02Z

Jennifer,
That was Pheobe Ann Demorest born April 2, 1811 died 1907 married (1) January 7, 1830 at Broadalbin New York Henry Kested born 1805 (2) Mr. Schoonmaker born 1798 died 1873, she and 2nd husband buried Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gloversville New York. Children (SCHOONMAKER) per estate of
(7-632) John J. Demorest; Richard; Wheaton all living Gloversville New York; daughter (d) married Mr. Voorhies, had children: Henry D., Plainfield New Jersey ; Edwin R., Lewis, Washington; Hattie A. married --- Covington:- RFD 6 Hornell New York; Lottie married Leveridge, Plainfield New Jersey

She was the daughter of David Demorest and Mary Van Vranken. David is my 6th Great Uncle, son of my 5th Great Grandparents Abraham Demorest (born Demarest) and Phebe (that's the correct spelling) Brouwer.

My 4th Great Grandparents were 1st cousins. David's younger sister Elizabeth Demorest married Abraham's brother Peter's son David P. Demarest. I am the total Broadalbin package, lol...

I hope this helps. By the looks of it, Henry died not too long after they were married. He appears to have no children from the marriage. Let me know if you need more help.

R/
Bob

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

glovetown — 2011-11-14 19:58:51Z

Hi Mr. Demarest,

Thanks for responding here, as I don't have a Facebook account. I have found several Davids in Broadalbin; I am looking for one who has a daughter Phoebe Maria, who married Henry Kested. Can you help me sort out which one it is? I am an amateur researcher; doing this all for personal interest (i.e. I won't publish anything or claim any credit for your work. I do have a public tree on Ancestry, but I do try to be mindful of sources.) I am attempting make a clear connection, and would be truly appreciative of any help you might give!

Thanks,
Jennifer Kiernan

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

demarestr — 2011-11-14 12:53:13Z

Hi Jen,
I am a direct descendant of the Broadalbin Branch of the Demarest Family. My 4th Great Grandfather was David P. Demarest born Sep 24, 1783 in Schraalenburgh, NJ. I see that Jeanne Morris contacted you too. I still live in the Mohawk Valley in the city of Rome. Contact me here or join the family on my Facebook page "Grandchildren of David and Marie Sohier desMarets"

Demarest Families of Mercer Co., KY

bat1933 — 2011-11-12 16:21:41Z

Hello Demarest historians,

For over a decade we have been working on a trilogy of historical/genealogical books associated with the early Dutch settlers of Mercer County, KY. We just got finished. Whew! Below is a description of the subject matter and contents.
If you are interested, please contact us at any of the addresses below.

Best regards,
Paul & Barbara Terhune

Early Terhunes of Mercer Co., Kentucky
and
Their Dutch Kin and Scot-Irish Neighbors

WEST OF THE SALT

-3 volume set -

Volume I - 290 pages of text, with 109 figures or photographs, 26 of which are in color. A short early history of the area (Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY- 30 pages). The story/history of 20 families, concentrating on Terhunes, Cozines, VanArsdalls, Brewers, Bantas, Demarees and discussing about 15 other families, mostly Dutch.

Volume II - a CD of 12 map images plus 12 paper copies (8.5" x 11") for easy reference. The CD images can be enlarged on a computer for enhanced viewing. They can also be printed, using this CD, at Kinko, Office Depot, et. al. in the original large format 18” x 24” or 24” x 30” [scale: 1"= 100 poles or 1650 ft.]. These maps show the area about Harrodsburg of the original Virginia land patents and later, the farms of the settlers, generation by generation based on the Kentucky deeds.
[SEE ATTACHED SAMPLE IMAGE]

Volume III - 490 pages
Standard genealogy format of many of the 20 families, emphasizing Kentucky settlers and including their ancestry as we know it.

COST: $100 FOR 3 Volume set, includes shipping costs

CONTACT:
Paul & Barbara Terhune
134 Florence Blvd.
DeBary, FL 32713
Phone: (386) 774-7055
E-mail: oldbat@embarqmail.com

Re: David Demarest, b. approx 1780

RMORRIS216 — 2011-11-12 03:16:43Z

Jennifer do you belong to Facebook? If so check out grandchildren of David Demarest and Marie Sohier. One of the people who started the group may be of some help to you. His name is Robert Demarest and I believe his family is from Broadilin. (sorry about the spelling). If anyone has information, he will!

David Demarest, b. approx 1780

glovetown — 2011-11-11 12:28:15Z

Hello,
I am new to any research about the Demarest family. I have a possible connection to a David Demarest, possibly living in Broadalbin, NY, on the census from 1810 -1840. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Jennifer Kiernan

Re: I have information on my line

demorestfamily_1 — 2011-10-06 02:58:39Z

WOW that sounds great, Thanks!

Re: I have information on my line

demarestr — 2011-09-30 18:28:21Z

We've had at least one instance where the disk was blank when they got it. Got taken care of quick though.

I started a genealogy group for Demarest (and all variant names) a couple of years ago on Facebook. It's called "Grandchildren of David and Marie Sohier desMarets" anybody interested can request to join. We share a lot of info and went to out first Demarest Day family meeting in Demarest, NJ. We also launched a new website that's now being populated with family history information. Come join us on Facebook if you aren't already a member.

Robert Demarest

Re: I have information on my line

demorestfamily_1 — 2011-09-30 13:00:56Z

Someone is selling a dvd copy on Ebay of all places!

Demarests in Ontario, Canada

conbond — 2011-09-30 01:07:28Z

Looking for info and pics especially of my grandma, Germaine Demarest(Loncke) and my grandfather, Camille Charles Demarest who resided in Drumbo, Ontario.

Re: Mary Demarest

nic8777 — 2011-09-17 04:19:14Z

Sorry I did not get back to you sooner.

John P. Demarest was born September 19, 1812 in Pascack, NJ
Died September 5, 1876 in Park Ridge, NJ.

Mary (Peterson) Demarest born 1817, died December 11, 1871 possible Park Ridge, NJ.

Hope this helps.

Re: I have information on my line

demarestr — 2011-09-06 09:59:26Z

You can find them on-line at Amazon.com sometimes. I got mine from a book dealer near NYC. But, I was looking for a first run. You can get them cheaper if you get a second run.

Re: I have information on my line

marlenemrshll — 2011-09-05 19:28:52Z

HI Could you tell me where I could get a copy of the Demarest book? I'm from Grand Rapids MI. But now I live in North Carolina.

Please let me know thanks

Demarests in old Washington Township, NJ

kayceehof — 2011-06-16 23:12:54Z

I am doing research on the old families of Emerson, New Jersey, when the community was known as Kinderkamack and was part of the larger political entity of Washington Township. I am looking for information on descendants of the Demarests who lived here, in particular David Demarest (born circa 1796, wife Ann); John J. Demarest (b. circa 1806, wife Ann); James A. Demarest (b. circa 1802, wife Jane); John A. Demarest (b. circa 1797, wife Janette).

Re: Demorest Monthly Magazine

MichNovak — 2011-06-06 23:15:07Z

Quick Google search bought up this page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Jennings_Demorest

"William Jennings Demorest (aka W. Jennings Demorest) (1822–1895), from New York City, was an American magazine publisher, national prohibition leader, and, in collaboration with his second wife, Ellen Demorest, née Curtis, attained international success from his wife's development of paper patterns for sewing fashion apparel of the day. Together, he and his wife built a fashion manufacturing and merchandising empire from it.

He and his wife launched five magazines. He, as individual, patented a sewing machine and a velocipede. He and his wife started a cosmetic business.

Demorest harbored lifelong political and religious aspirations. He is widely known for being a Prohibition activist and ran for Mayor of New York City on the Prohibition ticket. He also organized the Anti-Nuisance League."

If you search for 6 W 14th St New York, NY 10011, the building where the magazines were published is still standing, it is now a "Best Value Electronics" store.

Re: Demorest Monthly Magazine

timothyransom_1 — 2011-06-02 18:33:42Z

Sandra-

My family is directly descended from W.J. Demorest who, with his wife, published the magazine you mentioned. Check him and family out on Wikipaedia and get back to me if you still have questions. I'd like to know more about John Wesley. In haste....

Tim Ransom

Re: Mary Demarest

angel4490377 — 2011-05-31 02:39:37Z

Do you know the years that Thomas J. Peterson and Mary Peterson were born and where they were born? If you know any of this info, please let me know.

~Angela~

Berdan Tintypes — Any Familiar Faces?

MichNovak — 2011-05-02 03:52:09Z

I have been scanning some tintypes that I found among some items belonging to my great-grandparents, Raymond Berdan and Nellie Braen, and just uploaded them to a website for review. These photos were taken in Northern NJ (Paterson, Totowa) and NYC areas and, as tintypes, are one of a kind images.

Raymond's grandmother was Catherine Demarest (daughter of the Rev. John Demarest), and his father William D. (Demarest) Berdan.

I'm hoping to match some names to faces as I'm sure there most be some siblings or cousins in the images. Most of them are from the 1890-1900s but the one that really intrigues me is from about 1860.

I'm happy to share the high-resolution scans (for non-commercial use only of course) upon request. The email is on the website. I'll be working on the high resolution images as I find time, digitally restoring them throughout the summer. (Forewarning, I'm a graphics professional so my definition of "high-resolution" are 200+ MB files.)

Please have a look and let me know what you think: http://web.mac.com/mnovakdesign

Thanks.

Mich Novak

Re: Demarest Family Association

MichNovak — 2011-04-09 01:02:10Z

Is this still an active request? If so, I would like to know how I can help. Thanks.

Mich Novak

Re: DEMAREST FAMILY - Luks

cynbadluks — 2011-03-11 04:46:12Z

I am a cynthia luks. Late post but better than never. My grandparents are from poland on one side and michigan settled dating back to the 1960s. I have a family tree from then to now. Some names are hank, irene, ronald and irene. Other side are kub surname... Origin is to be determined.

Re: DEMAREST FAMILY - Luks

cynbadluks — 2011-03-11 04:42:38Z

Demarest Birth Certificate

granny3245 — 2011-02-10 19:35:40Z

Henry Samuel Demarest was my great grandfather, born 1867, in NY. His wife was Ida E. Read, also born 1867 in NY. He traveled all over Europe. He lived in New York and had 2 children. Gladys, who was adopted, and Donald. Have been trying to find out more about the family, but no luck. I lost track of Donald after he turned 30. How do I get a birth certificate for my grandmother (Gladys)? I have no idea as to who her real parents were, just that she was born about 1890 in NY, and I'm told that she spoke a few words of German. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Demarest, Patricia Marie (OBIT PA 1-28-2008)

NewOxfordPA — 2010-10-23 18:27:12Z

HI,
I responded to a requwest for this obituary on 8-24-2009
via the Message Boards.

I hope you saw it. If not I will respond again.

If this is a mute issue now, I am sorry. I had some problems with my new computer.

Bob

Re: Mary Demarest

angel4490377 — 2010-09-06 21:14:20Z

Thank you so much for the info, you don't know how much this means, Once again, thank you!

~Angela~

Re: Mary Demarest

nic8777 — 2010-09-06 04:11:18Z

Hi,
Mary Peterson was the daughter of Nicholas Peterson (1786-1864) and Lena Myers 1785-1857. Their son Thomas J. was my ggrandfather. Nicholas's father was Nicholas (1735) wife Maria Bant (1740) - his father was Andries (1704) Tappan, Orange, NY. wife Sara Haldron (father - John)- Andries father was Claes Pieterszen (1680 - Hamburg, Germany) wife Catalina Jongbloedt. Hope this helps.

Re: Demarest Family Association

bdemaree_1 — 2010-05-12 02:11:19Z

Marc,
I am William Thomas DeMaree, son of Thomas Lloyd DeMaree (11-1360) in the Demarest Family second edition, supplement. I can provide information on my brothers and sisters and their children if you need it. Please let me know.

Bill DeMaree
(208) 887-7952
bdemaree@clearwire.net

Re: David and Marie Sohier DeMarest

DFantana — 2010-04-27 15:21:38Z

No I don't

Re: David and Marie Sohier DeMarest

angel4490377 — 2010-04-25 03:06:37Z

By any chance do you know the name of David and Sara's 11 children? I'm trying to get as much info on the Demarest family line.

~Angela~

Mary Demarest

angel4490377 — 2010-04-15 21:26:17Z

I am looking info on one Mary Demarest, her maiden name is Petersen. Her husband is John P. Demarest, who was born 1812 and died in 1876. They have one child that I know of, Ellen Demarest, who was born in 1839 and died in 1917. I think Mary was born in 1817 in New Jersey. Any info on Mary would be very much appreciated, birthdate, deathdate, parents names, siblings and children.

~Angela~

Re: Demarest Family/Baldwin Connection

dcartmer — 2010-04-07 15:35:30Z

I just found your old post. Fascinating.
Fonda's Bush is an old name for Broadalin, now in Fulton
County NY. (Formerly in Montgomery County). It caused me no end of confusion.

I am interested in the daughter Maria. Do you know what happened to her? I have been tracking a family that disappeared from Broadalbin in the 1830's. The mother is
Maria, but her surname is unknown.

You can email directly at dcartmer@becon.org.

Thanks.

Re: Antie Lozier Demaray

Handley_A — 2010-01-07 17:00:05Z

I am descended from Samuel and Antie Lozier as well. Mary Demaray, daughter of John Demaray, son of Samuel Demaray and Grietje Martin Demaray, was my 4th great-grandmother. I have only just begun to research this branch, but I will be looking through some old Dutch records, and I will certainly let you know what I find. Regards, Allyson Handley

Stevens/Demaray Photo Identification Help Needed

Handley_A — 2010-01-06 00:26:55Z

Dear all, I am a descendant of Calvin David Stevens (b. 1838, NY, died 1918, MI). My great-grandmother Delilah Stevens (Calvin's grand-daughter)had in her possession (now in mine) an old photo of Calvin D. as a baby, with his mother, Mary Demaray Stevens (b. abt. 1815, Quebec), and three other women of the Demaray or Stevens family. I cannot identify these women, and I was wondering if anyone familiar with these lines may have old photos that they can compare. Possible candidates for the three unknown women are Adam Stevens' mother (name unknown), Elizabeth Church Demaray, Mary Demaray's sister(s), Polly Crossman Stevens, or perhaps a Demaray grandmother. Any help that anyone can offer would be appreciated. If you can help, reply to this thread and we'll exchange e-mails, and I'll send out a copy of the pic. Thank you all! Allyson Handley

Re: Just wanted to say thanks!

janicepranger — 2010-01-03 17:06:26Z

Much of this book is available on the Demarest website. Go to www.demarests/genealogy/ and cunder what's new in April 2004, click on "1964 genealogy - text."

This takes you to a series of text files by generation.

I've found the information related to the family in America to be generally very accurate, although occasionally there are errors that have surfaced now that so much more information is available and accessible.

You should also take a look at a more recent book, if you haven't already done so... "A Hugenot on the Hackensack...David Demarest and His Legacy" by David C. Major and John S. Major. This book was published in 2007.