EVERITT/EVERT (Sussex County) (No EVERETT)
Page 29. History of Sussex and Warren Counties. Chapter V. Early Settlements (Continued). II.--Minisink Settlement.
“The settlement in Montague township first known by this name was located opposite the lower end of Great Minisink Island, ‘upon the higher portion of the Minisink flats, and just at the foot of the limestone ridge on the south running parallel with th eriver and overlooking the surrounding county. This settlement took the name of ‘Minisink.’ A small grist-mill was erected upon the stream, which here discharges its waters into the Bena Kill, between the residences of Daniel D. Everitt and Jacob Westbrook, Esq., the former residence being within the township of Montague and the latter in that of Sandyston, as this stream here forms the boundary-line between the townships for a short distance from the river. Johannes Westbrook settled upon one side of this stream of water, and (Simon?) Westfall (said to have been his son-in-law[symbol1]) upon the opposite bank, where Mr. Everitt now resides. Others settled above, and still others below, the first settlers all placing their dwellings near the old Esopus or mine-road. The place until a generation or two back had its country store, tavern, and blacksmith-shop, and when the old Machackemack church was erected to take the place of the one destroyed by Brant, at the present village of Port Jervis, near Mr. Eli Van Inwegen’s residence, the contractor was obliged to come here to have manufactured the nails and fastenings necessary in its construction, the present site of that town at the time being owned and occupied by two or three small farmers. “[symbol1]Probably Simon Westfael, as he was the first of that name married who lived in Minisink; he was united to ‘Jannetje Westbroeck’ by ‘Pieter Kuyckendal, justice of the peace,’ April 17, 1743.--Records of Minisink Church.” “ ‘In 1731, Johannes Westbroo, of Minisink, deeded to Anthony Westbrook, Col. Abraham Van Campen, Gerrit Van Campen, John Cortright, Jacob Koykendal, and Jacob Van Etten a tract of land lying below and near his residence for a burying-ground and for a school-house, for the use of the inhabitants, of Minisink.’[symbol2] ‘In 1737 the principal men along the Machackemack (Neversink), from Walpack and from the lower end of the valley to the Water Gap, met Dominie Mancius, of Kington, accompanied by his protege, young Freyenmoet, with the principal men of Minisink, and together at the latter place they planned and laid the foundations of the four Low Dutch churches of the Delaware and Neversink valleys. . . . The parsonage first used by the Rev. Johannes Casparus Fryenmoet, and last by the Rev. Cornelius C. Elting before his purchase of a farm at Carpenter’s Point, occupied a fine elevated plat of ground within a stone’s throw of Nomanock fort, and directly above the old road, overlooking the beautiful island of that name; which circumstance accounts for several of his church papers being dated ‘Nomanock.’ The parsonage was taken from the farm of Cornelius, who was sexton and supervisor, by appointment of the churhces, over the parsonage and church of Minisink, near by.’ [symbol3] “[symbol2] Deed in possession of Mr. John S. Jagger, of Sandyston.” “[symbol3] Article by B. A. Westbrook, Esq. of Montague.” Page 161. History of Sussex County. Chapter IV. Sussex County Civil List. Appointments by Joint Meeting. “...Oct. 28, 1842.--Nathan A. Shafer, Robert H. McCarter, John D. Everitt...”
Page 161. History of Sussex County. Chapter IV. Sussex County Civil List. Under the New Constitution.
“...1747,--John D. Everitt, term expired April, 1853...”
Page 161. History of Sussex County. Chapter IV. Sussex County Civil List. County Collectors.
[symbol] [symbol] Compiled from the official records of the board of freeholders. “...1860-64.--Thomas R. Everitt, Newton...”
Page 164. History of Sussex County. Chapter V. Progress--Internal Improvements. II.--Other Elements of Progress--Post-Offices.
“In 1837 the number of post-offices in the State had increased to two hundred and seventy-one, while those in Sussex County had attained the number of twenty-five, showing a considerably greater ratio of increase for Sussex County than for the State at large. The post-offices, with the names of postmasters, of Sussex County in 1837 were as follows: “...Sandyston, John D. Everitt;...”
Page 202. History of Sussex County. Chapter VIII. The Medical Profession in Sussex County. I.--Early Status of the Profession.
“Although the county had been settled for over half a century, it is doubtful if in the year 1766 it contained a single physician. At that time its people--engaged, as their descendants mostly are to-day, in agriculture and mining--were hardy, industritous, and healthy, consequently seldom required the aid of the physician, surgeon, or obstetrician. Roots and herbs were the common remedies, and the midwife was more in repute than the regular physician. In fact, medical men were few. Mr. Edsall, in his ‘Centennial Address’ of 1853, speaking of Johnsonburg--the first seat of justice of the old county--says, ‘Here Dr. Samuel Kennedy, the first practicing physician we have word of, fixed his location. His practice extended so far over the county that professsional rides of twenty or thirty miles were common events in his career. He was an able practitioner, and prepared a number of students for the profession. Drs. Linn and Everitt, and several other physicians of the last generation, derived their first knowledge of the healing art from this AEsculapian veteran of old Sussex. Dr. Kennedy died, at an advanced age, in the year 1804. I may as well remakr here as elsewhere that the practice of medicine has never been a lucrative business in this county. The air of our mountains is peculiarly favorable to health and longevity.’ “In 1824, when Warren was formed and Sussex County was restricted to its present limits, with a population of less than twenty thousand souls, the ratio of physicians was quite respectable, eleven doctors were at that date practicing medicine in the county,--viz., David Hunt, Samuel Hopkins, and Jacob Sharpe, of Newton township; Elijah Everitt, of Greene; Jacob and Elias H. L’Hommedieu, of Hardyston; Berret Havens and Heman Allen, of Wantage; Jacob E. Hornbeck and Jacob L. Van Deusen, of Montague,--none of whom are now living...”
Page 202. History of Sussex County. Chapter VIII. The Medical Profession in Sussex County. III.--Reminiscences and Personal Sketches.
“The following reminiscences and personal sketches of Sussex County physicians are gathered from various sources, but we would here acknowledge our indebtedness to Dr. Jonathan Havens, of newton, for much valuable information. That gentleman has for many eyars acted as the historian of the profession in Sussex County, during which time he has been indefatigable in his efforts to rescue from oblivion the incidents connected with the lives and practice of the medical men of his district during the generations that are passed. “Samuel Kennedy was one of the earliest, if not the first physician, to practice in Sussex County. But little is known of his history. He was located early at ‘Log Jail’ (Johnsonburg), and died, at an advanced age, in 1804. Drs. Andrew Linn, Elijah Everitt, and others read medicine with him. He practiced for many years, and married for his second wife, a Miss Shafer. Dr. Kennedy’s farm was in Hardwick, near Johnsonburg, and his residence, a stone house, is still, or was very recently, standing. George Armstrong was his executor. Dr. Kennedy belonged in that part of Sussex which has since become the county of Warren.[symbol] “[symbol]See chapter on ‘Medical Profession of Warren County,’ for further mention.”
Page 205. History of Sussex County. Chapter VIII. The Medical Profession in Sussex County. III.--Reminiscences and Personal Sketches.
“Elijah Everitt, son of Samuel Everitt and Nancy Thatcher, was born between 1770 and 1780, in Kingwood township, Hunterdon Co. His preparatory education was under the supervision of Rev. Dr. John Hanna, of Kingwood. He studied medicine with Dr. Samuel Kennedy. He had no license. He was married in January, 1800, after which time he practiced medicine at Greensville, where he had an extensive practice, covering an area of ten square miles. He died Jan. 11, 1850, at the house of William Mattison (son-in-law), of Sparta, whither he had gone on a visit, and was buried at the Yellow Frame. Between 1816 and 1818 he had in copartnership a a Dr. Chadwick, who came to Greensville from Bottle Hill, or Medison, and who, about two years later, died there of typhus fever. Elijah Everitt was appointed justice in 1814 by joint meeting of the Legislature. He was the father of Samuel A. Everitt, of Branchville.”
Page 218. History of Sussex County. Chapter IX. The Sussex County Press. I.--The Sussex Register. Biographical Sketch.
Judge John H. Hall. “The children of Theodore and Gertrude Hall were...Samuel, who married Rhuhamah Everitt and settled in Kingwood township, Hunterdon Co., where he reared a large family and lived to an advanced age;...”
Page 233. History of Sussex County. Chapter XI. Sussex Centennial Celebration. I.--The Preliminary Arrangements.
“...After the adoption of the resolutions, the following-named gentlemen were selected to act upon the committees: “...Supervisory Committee.--...Sandyston, John D. Everitt,...”
Page 270. Sussex County. Newton (township). VII.--Socities and Corporations. The Sussex Bank.
“This institution was chartered Jan. 31, 1818, with an authorized capital of $100,000. The first board of directors, elected June 18, 1818, was composed of the follow-named gentlement:...In the course of years, as their places became vacant by resignation and death, they were filled by other men from among our citizens, among whom were...John D. Everitt, and others.”
Page 271. Sussex County. Newton (township). VII.--Socities and Corporations. The Sussex National Bank.
“ ‘The Sussex National Bank’ was established, under the provisions of the National Banking law, in May, 1865. It is the successor of the old Sussex Bank, which was founded in 1818. The capital stock was $200,000, and the officers, upon its formation, were... “The first board of directors was composed of John D. Everitt,*... “*Deceased.”
Page 301-302. Sussex County. Wantage (township). IX.--The Last Census.
“The census of 1880 returns the names of the following citizens of Wantage who have attained advanced years: “...Eliakim Everitt, 75; Eliza Everitt, 70; Thomas Everitt, 89; Neoma Everitt, 77;...”
Page 362. Sussex County. Montague (township). III.--Early Settlements, Etc.
“...The settlement [Minisink patent] first made was located opposite the lower end of the island (which gave name to the patent referred to), upon the higher portio of Minisink flats, just at the foot of the ridge on the south running parallel with the river. This settlement took the name of Minisink. A small grist-mill was erected upon the streem which here discharges its waters into the Bena Kill, between the residences of Daniel D. Everitt and Jacob Westbrook, Esq., the former residence between the township of Montague and the latter in that of Sandyston, as this stream here forms the boundary line between these townships for a short distance from the river. Johannes Westbrook settled upon one side of this small streatm of water, and Daniel Westfall (said to have been his son-in-law) upon the opposite bank, where Mr. Everitt now resides. Others settled above, and still others below, the first settlers all placing their dwelling near the old Esopus or Mine Road. The place until a generation or two back had its country store, tavern, and blacksmith-shop, and was the centre of considerable commercial enterprise.”
Page 363. Sussex County. Montague (township). III.--Early Settlements, Etc.
“Daniel Westfall has been already mentioned as a companion of the Westbrook brothers in their advent to the Minisink, having located on the present farm of Daniel D. Everitt...” “The Everitt family was early represented by Jacob Everitt, who came to the township in 1755. He was of German descent, a skillful physician, and participated actively in the early struggle for independence. At the close of the Revolutionary war he settled upon the farm now occupied by Daniel D. Everitt, and followed his profession until the close of his life, having died in 1802. He had eight children,--John, a blacksmith, Christian, Jacob, Godfrey, Abram, Isaac, Marshall, and George. Isaac located a mile from the Brick House, where his death occurred. His son, Allen, and a grandson, Daniel D., who occupies the homestead, still remain in Montague...” “The Davis family were among the first settlers in the township, having come as early as 1740. Daniel Davis, the progenitor of the family, married Jessica Westbrook, by whom he had two children, Elizabeth and Mary. The latter married Isaac Everitt, and is the mother of Allen Everitt, above mentioned.”
Page 364. Sussex County. Montague (township). III.--Early Settlements, Etc.
“Thomas Van Etten came very early and settled upon the river road, on the land now owned by Allen Everitt...”
Page 368. Sussex County. Montague (township). IX.--Villages and Hamlets. Millville and Early Mills.
“The earliest mill erected in the Minisink was built by Daniel Westfall, on the site of the D. D. Everitt property. It was probably erected soon after the advent of that early settler, who came with the Westbrook family to the Minisink. It was a very simple structure, and the flour was bolted by hand. Though primitive in construction, it answered well the demands of that early day, and was in use for many years,--probably until after the Revolution.”
Page 369. Sussex County. Montague (township). X.--Historical Notes and Incidents.
“During a trial held before Soferyne Westbrook, in February, 1810, the following jurors, citizens of Montague, were impaneled: Roger Clark, Jesse Reanolds, William Cole, John Kelsey, Everitt Van Auken, Samuel D. Westfall, Julius Foster, Stephen Doolittle, James McGown, James Stoll, Isaac Everitt, Isaac Compton. Christopher Decker was summoned as a witness, Trask McCormick having, as constable, delivered the subpoena.”
Page 389. Sussex County. Stillwater (town). VII.--Stillwater’s Aged People.
In June, 1880, Stillwater contained forty-seven people who were aged between sixty and sixty-five. Those reckoning their years upwards of sixty-five are named here: “...Pamelia Everitt, 85;...”
Page 398. Sussex County. Frankford (township). VII.--Burial-Places. Branchville Cemetery Association.
“This association was organized under an act of the State Legislature passed March 14, 1851, and the proceedings of the meeting held for the purpose of incorporation were officially recorded Jan. 30, 1868. “At this meeting iwas determined that a board of nine trustees should be elected, and the following gentlemen were chosen: “First Class.--Square Dalrymple, Israel McDanolds, Martin R. Everitt.” “Second Class.--Nathan S. Roe, Virgil H. Crisman, John J. Coss. “Third Class.--William McDanolds, J. L. Everitt, S. H. Stivers. “Judge William McDanolds was chosen president of the association, and John L. Everitt secretary and treasurer. “A committee was appointed to make an examination of grounds adjacent to Branchville with reference to the selection of an advantageious site for the cemetery. Their report recommended the purchase of land on the farm of Nathaniel Roe, and lying near what are known as the ‘Calamus Rocks.’ With a view to the picturesque location of the latter point, they also recommended that a portio nof it be included in the purchase. “On Oct. 17, 1868, the business details with Mr. Roe were consummated, and a deed was given by him for 14 acres, which included a tract of 3 acres embracing the ‘Calamus Rocks.’ The ground thus secured was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies, Dec. 17, 1868. A set of by-laws was then adopted by the association, which were printed and generally distributed. An executive committee was also appointed, consisting of the president, Squiare Dalrymple, and Martin R. Everitt. The price fixed by the trustees for lots was ten and fifteen cents per square foot, to be governed by location, and this was to be modified on the application of poor persons who desired ground within the limits of the cemetery. “A neat structure has been erected at the entrance for the accommodation of visitosr and the convenience of the sexton, and a ragged hedge forms a picturesque inclosure around the grounds.”
Page 400. Sussex County. Sandyston (township). X.--Present Manufacturing. William Mattison’s Tannery.
“This manufacturing enterprise, which employs both water- and steam-power, was built by John Rose as early as 1805. It later became the property of Reuben Westbroo, and from him passed to the ownership of Samuel A. Evert, from whom it was purchased by the present owner. The structure now used was erected by Mr. Westbrook, but has been enlarged by Mr. Mattison. “The capacity of the tannery is fifteen hundred hides and the same number of calf-skins per year. The bark used in the process of tanning is procured in the vicinity. New York affords an ample market for the leather.”
Page 419. Sussex County. Sandyston (township). III.--Early Settlements, Etc.
“James Faurote was also an early settler, and occupied the land now owned by Robert Everitt.”
Page 420. Sussex County. Sandyston (township). V.--Civil List. Township Clerks.
“1839, John D. Everitt;...”
Page 421. Sussex County. Sandyston (township). VI.--Schools.
“Another teacher who gave the various districts of the township in succession the benefit of his abilities was J. D. Everitt. He is remembered as the popular pedagogue of Sandyston during 1824, and his presence in the northwest portion of the township, where a school building was early erected, is distinctly remembered by old residents who reaped salutary lessions from his peculiar methods of discipline.” “...1854-55,...John D. Everitt; 1856,...John D. Everitt"
Page 423. Sussex County. Sandyston (township). IX.--Villages and Hamlets. Hainesville.
“The hamlet of Hainesville is located in the northern portion of the township, on the Little Flatbrook, and has but recently received the cognomen of ‘Hainesville,’ in honor of ex-Governor Daniel Haines, of Sussex County. It stretches over a vast extent of territory, having been built at intervals along the stage road which runs to Port Jervis, N. Y. “The land, which is embraced in a portion of what was known as the Gardner tract, of 1000 acres was purchased by Simon Cortridge before the Revolutionary war, and devoted to agricultural purposes. It was by him sold to Peter Hotalen, who also rendered it productive by cultivation, and owned it during the early part of the present century. The Hotalen family, aside from their skill in farming pursuits, were successful hunters and fishermen, and attained considerable renown in the pursuit of their favorite sports. From the Hotalens it passed into the possession of John Shay, and was by him transferred to Parshall Howell, who in 1824 erected a dwelling and a store, the former of which was for a while conducted by him, and in 1825 converted into a hotel. The same year the hamlet was made a post-village, the mail being brought twice a week, on a four-horse stage running from Newark to Montrose. “Mr. Howell was the popular landlord and merchant of the place for many years, and was succeeded by John D. Everitt, bettern known as ‘Squire’ Everitt, and judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was also a surveyor, and found his services greatly in demand in the survey and transfer of much of the property of the township...”
Page 429. Sussex County. Green (township). III.--Township Organization.
“The first town-meeting was held at the house of Amos Shiner, in the village of Greensville, on Monday, April 11, 1825. The officials chosen on that occasion are named as follows: Moderator, Elijah Everett;...Freeholders,...Elijah Everett;...Resolutions were passed at the meeting as follows: “ ‘...5. Resolved, That election to commence at Amos Shiner’s, and terminate at Elijah Everett’s. “ ‘6. Resolved, That the next town-meeting be held at Elijah Everett’s.’ “
Page 429. Sussex County. Green (township). III.--Township Organization. Freeholders.
“1825-27,...Elijah Everitt, M.D.;...1832,...Elijah Everitt, M.D.;...”
Page 431. Sussex County. Green (township). VII.--Villages. Huntsville.
“...Before long, however, he [Thomas Woolverton] sold the mill property to Nathaniel Pettit, from whom the hamlet took the name of Pettit’s Mills. Pettit sold the property in 1792 to A. D. Woodruff for the sum of [symbol for pounds] 5, and from Woodruff in turn it passed to the possession of Joseph Gaston, who built the present grist-mill. At his death the mill property passed into the hands of his son-in-law, Dr. Elijah Everett, and Gaston’s homestead farm to his other son-in-law, the Rev. John Boyd...Upon the death of Dr. Everett, Judge Abram Hunt became the owner of the mill, and from that time forward the village was known as Huntsville, instead of Pettit’s Mills.”