About this blog

 I created this blog to share my research of my Shimp family. This blog focuses on the Johannes Shimp and Philip Shimp lines that originated in New Jersey in the mid 1700s. 

Philip Schimpf and Elizabeth: 

The Philip Shimp page lists the descendants of Phillip and Elisabeth Schimpf. This was last updated a few years ago. I will try to update it within the next few months and add my sources. 

Johannes Schimpf and Elizabeth Weickert:

I am working on a page that lists the descendants of Johannes Shimp and Elizabeth Weickert. I hope to post it within the next few weeks.

Henry R Shimp & Sarah E Ayers

Henry R Shimp is the son of Henry Shimp and Susanna Harris and grandson of Philip Shimp and Catharine Rocap.
Henry R Shimp was born June 1844 in New Jersey (1900 US census). He can be found living with his parents on the 1850 US, 1855 NJ, 1860 US, 1865 NJ, and 1870 US censuses. His father died in 1879 and he is living with his mother on the 1880 US and 1885 NJ censuses. He married Sarah Ayers on 17 August 1886 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (marriage record). The marriage record states that Henry was 40 years old, a farmer from Quinton, New Jersey and that this was his first marriage. It also states that Sarah was 19 years old, from Quinton, New Jersey and that this was her first marriage.

Children of Henry Shimp and Sarah Ayers:
1. Mary J Shimp 
Mary J Shimp was born 25 September 1887 in Salem County, New Jersey. Her birth record lists her parents as Henry Shimp and Sarah E Ayers.
2. Henry Rocap Shimp
Henry R Shimp was born 17 March 1893 in Quinton, Salem, New Jersey. His birth record lists his parents as Henry R Shimp and Sarah E Ayers. The birth record states that he was born in "Q" which I assumed was Quinton but his WWI and WWII draft registrations state that he was born in Quinton. The birth record says his name is Henry R but the draft registrations state his name as Henry Rocap Shimp. Henry died March 1963 in New Jersey (social security death index).

The family can be found on the 1900 US census, but I have not been able to find them on any later censuses. The WWI draft registration for Henry R (son) states that he is single and supports his mother and sister. From this I believe that Henry R (father) died between 1900 and 1917. The WWII draft registration for Henry R (son) lists Mary Ferris as the person who will always know where he is living. I believe this is his sister Mary but I have not been able to find any records to verify this yet. This also leads me to believe that his mother had died.

Sarah Shimp & David Press

Sarah Shimp and David Press

Sarah Rebecca Shimp is the daughter of Samuel Shimp and Matilda Catherine Sutton. She was born March 1835 in New Jersey and died in New Jersey in 1913. Sarah married David Press on 28 March 1853 in Salem, New Jersey. A record of their marriage can be found in New Jersey, County Marriages 1682-1956. David Press was born May 1832 in New Jersey and died in New Jersey in 1908.  David Press and Sarah Shimp Press are buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave here (for David) and here (for Sarah).

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Children of David and Sarah Press:

     1. Hannah Press (1853-1918) married Henry J Lawrence
     2. Jesse Press (10 Aug 1855*-[sometime between 1905-1910]) married Anna DePugh
     3. baby boy Press (1858-11 Dec 1858*)
     4. David Press (1860-1944) married Selina Harkness and Carrie
     5. Edward/Edmund Press (17 Feb 1863*-1939)
     6. Kate Press (17 Mar 1865*-1951) married Samuel Ayers
     7. Charles Press (25 Mar 1869*-?) married Agnes ?
     8. John T Press (1 Sept 1873*-1932) married Eva Reed
     9. Sallie Press (14 May 1876*-?)
     10. Frank Press (16 Sept 1880*-?)
* means I have found a birth or death record for that person.

Sarah and David can be found on the following censuses: 1860 US; 1870 US; 1880 US; 1885 NJ; 1900 US and the 1905 NJ. Sarah is also on the 1910 US Census. The 1900 US Census says that Sarah is the mother of 10 children, 9 of whom are living. The 1910 US Census says that Sarah is the mother of 10 children, 8 of whom are living.

Below is a photo of my census tracking sheet for the family.

1. Hannah Press and Henry Lawrence
Hannah Press was born in 1853 in New Jersey and died in 1918 in New Jersey. She is the daughter of David Press and Sarah Shimp. Henry J Lawrence was born in 1849 and died in New Jersey in 1916. Hannah and Henry were married on 23 April 1873 in East Ward Salem, Salem, New Jersey. A record of their marriage can be found in New Jersey, Marriages 1670-1980. The marriage record states that Henry was 24 and Hannah was 20. Both lived in Salem at the time of their marriage. Both are buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave here (for Henry) and here (for Hannah).

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     Children of Henry and Hannah Lawrence:

          A. Sallie P Lawrence (April 1874-1948)
          B. Harrie/Henry Jr Lawrence (b. Jan 1877)
          C. Albert Lawrence (1879-10 Apr 1880)
          D. Bessie Lawrence (b. Mar 1881)
          E. Leida Lawrence (b. 8 May 1884)
          F. George Lawrence (b. 28 Mar 1886)
          G. Eva Lawrence (b. Jan 1889)
          H. Mattie Lawrence (b. Oct 1891)
          I. Ethel Lawrence (b. 22 Oct 1891)

Henry and Hannah Lawrence can be found on the following censuses: 1880 US; 1885 NJ; 1900 US;  1905 NJ; 1910 US and 1915 NJ. The 1900 and the 1910 US Censuses state that Hannah is the mother of 9 children, 6 of whom are living.

Below is a photo of my census tracking sheet for the family.

          A. Sallie Lawrence and Frank Hadley
          Sallie Lawrence is the daughter of Henry Lawrence and Hannah Press. She was born in April
          1874 in New Jersey and died in 1948 in New Jersey. She married Frank Hadley on 18 Oct
          1894 (or 1892) in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. Frank Hadley was born in Jan 1874 in
          New Jersey and died in 1916 in New Jersey. Frank and Sallie are buried in the Eastview
          Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave
          here (for Frank) and here (for Sallie).
                      Children of Frank and Sallie Hadley:
                     1. Frank Hadley (b June 1892, NJ)
                     2. Alvin (Chas) Hadley (b 4 Dec 1895, NJ*)
                     3. Ella Hadley (b Sept 1899, NJ)
                     4. Joseph Hadley (b Sept 1901, NJ)
                     5. Robert Hadley (b Dec 1904, NJ)
                     6. George Hadley (b Feb 1905, NJ)
                     7. Lida Hadley (b May 1910, NJ)
                     8. Mabel Hadley (bMay 1914, NJ)
                     9. unknown - See notes
          Frank and Sallie Hadley can be found on the following censuses: 1900 US; 1905 NJ and the
          1910 US censuses. Sallie is on the 1915 NJ; 1920 US; 1930 US and 1940 US censuses.
          Several of their children are linked to them on findagrave. I did not conduct any research on
          the children so more research is needed.
       
          B. Henry Lawrence and Anna ?
          Henry Lawrence is the son of Henry Lawrence and Hannah Press. He was born 26 Jan 1877
          in New Jersey. He married Anna M about 1905 (according to the 1910 US census). Anna M
          was born in July 1877 in New Jersey. They can be found on the following censuses: 1905 NJ;
          1910 US; 1915 NJ; 1920 US; 1930 US and 1940 US. Henry died in 1956 in New Jersey and
          Anna died in 1965 in New Jersey. Henry and Anna Lawrence are buried in the St Mary's
          Roman Catholic Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can find their burial information
          on findagrave here (for Henry) and here (for Anna).

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                     Children of Henry and Anna Lawrence:
                     1. Harry Jr Lawrence (b 1915, New Jersey) [censuses and findagrave] There is a
                     findagrave memorial for Harry Jr here. I have not conducted any research on Harry so I
                     do not know if he married or if this death date is correct. The last census he is found on
                     is the 1940 US census. He was 24 and living with his parents.  More research is needed
                     to find more about him.
                     2. Katherine Lawrence (1918-1918) She is buried in St Mary's Roman Catholic
                     Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey.
             
         C. Albert Lawrence 
         A death record for a Albert Lawrence can be found in New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-
         1988. It states that he died on 10 April 1880 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. He was 1 year old. 
         Albert is listed on the 1880 census. He is 0 years of age. The month of his birth is hard to read.
         It looks like Ar so it could be April or August. The census also lists 8/12 as his age. I don't
         know if that means he is 8 months old at the time of the census, which was June 9 1880 or if he
         was 8 months old on April 1st, which is the date most censuses were based on. It could also
         mean he was born in the 8th month of the year. What we can determine is that he was born in
         1879 and he died in April of 1880. I have not been able to find where he was buried.
       
          D. Bessie Lawrence
          
          E. Leida Lawrence
          Leida Lawrence is the daughter of Henry and Hannah Lawrence. She was born 8 May 1884 in
          Salem City, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980).
       
          F. George Lawrence
          George Lawrence is the son of Henry and Hannah Lawrence. He was born on 28 Mar 1886 in
          Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980).
       
          G. Eva Lawrence 
          
          H. Mattie Lawrence 
         
          I. Ethel Lawrence 
          Ethel Lawrence is the son of Henry and Hannah Lawrence. She was born on 22 Oct 1891 in
          Salem City, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980).


2. Jesse Press and Anna DePugh
Jesse C Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Shimp. He was born 10 Aug 1855 in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). Anna DePeugh was born February 1857 in Salem, New Jersey (1900 US census and son Howard's marriage record) and died in 1914. Jesse Press and Anna Depugh were married 10 Mar 1877 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. A record of their marriage can be found in New Jersey, Marriages 1678-1985. The record states that Jesse was 21 and Anna was 20. Jesse's parents are listed as David K and Sarah. Anna's parents are listed as James L and Adaline. They can be found on the following censuses: 1880 US; 1885 NJ; 1900 US; and the 1905 NJ. Anna is listed on the 1910 US Census. The 1910 US Censuses states that Anna is the mother of 10 children, 7 of whom are living. Anna is buried in the Eastview Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view her burial information at findagrave here.
     Children of Jesse and Anna Press:
          A. Howard Press (20/21 Nov 1877/78-14 Aug 1911) married Maggie (M1) and Rachel Mae
          Shimp Biddle (M2)
          B. Adaline Press (8 Oct 1879-21 May 1880)
          C. boy Press (after 1880-7 Feb 1884)
          D. Ida Press (b 1880-1885 d ?)
          E. Arthur Press (3 Dec 1887-1923) married Amelia ?
          F. Ethel Press (9 July 1890-?)
          G. Bessie Press (27 Apr 1892/93-1925) married Albert Gifford
          H. Eunice Press (Mar 1896-?)
          I. Jesse Press (30 Nov 1900-1967) married Anna M
          J. child #10 - 1910 census says Anna is mother of 10 children, 7 of whom are living.
       

Below is a photo of my census tracking sheet for the family.

I hope my jumbled notes make sense. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

          A. Howard Press 
          Howard Press is the son of Jesse Press and Anna DePugh. He was born 20 Nov 1878 in Salem
          East Ward, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1660-1980).
          Marriage #1: Howard married Maggie between 1900 and 1905 (based on censuses--Howard   
          lived with his parents in 1900 and Howard and Maggie are together in 1905). Maggie M was
          born about 1882 and she died 6 Mar 1906 (see Howard's marriage record to his second wife). I
          might have found a findagrave memorial for Maggie here but more research is needed.
          Marriage #2: Howard married Rachel May Shimp on 16 Nov 1907 in Vigoco, Indiana 
         (Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007). The marriage record lists a lot of information. It states that
         Howard Press was born 21 Nov 1877 in Salem, New Jersey. His parents are Jesse Press and
         Anna DePeugh, both born in Salem, New Jersey and both resided in Salem, NJ at the time of
         the wedding. This is his second marriage. His first marriage ended due to death on March 6,
         1906 (from this we learn that Maggie died in 1906). Chas DePeugh is also listed on the record.
         This might be a family member of Howard's from his mother's side of the family-more research
         is needed. The marriage record also states that (Rachel) May Shimp was born 4 June 1886 in
         Quinton, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Thomas C (Charles according to future 
         censuses/Challis according to findagrave) Shimp and Ellen Flanagan both of whom resided in
         Salem, NJ. This is her first marriage.
         1910 US Census: Howard and May can be found on the 1910 US census in Salem West Ward, 
         Salem, NJ. They had one daughter, Phillis, who was born within the year.
         Howard's death: Howard died in Aug 1911 and is buried in Eastview Cemetery in Salem, Salem
         New Jersey on 14 Aug 1911 at the age of 33. You can find his findagrave memorial here.

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         1920 US Census: May and Phillis can be found living with May's parents (Charles and Ellen
         Shimp) and her sister (Margaret Shimp) in Salem, Salem, NJ in 1920. May Press is widowed
         and Phillis is aged 10.
         May's 2nd Marriage: Rachel May Shimp Press remarried to Nathan Biddle. This was also
         Nathan's second marriage. His first marriage was to Elizabeth. He was born Jan 1872
         (findagrave and censuses).
         1930 US Census: Nathan Biddle (head), Rachel Mae Biddle (wife) and Phyllis Press 
         (stepdaughter) are living in Salem, Salem, NJ in 1930. Nathan's age at his 1st marriage is listed
         as 25. Rachel Mae's age at her first marriage is listed as 21.
         Nathan Biddle's Death: Nathan Biddle died on 23 Nov 1930 and is buried in Eastview     
         Cemetery in Salem, Salem, NJ. You can view his findagrave memorial here.
         Phyliss married Harold Stuart between 1930 and 1940. They had at least one child that I found
         on the 1930 census.
         May Shimp Press Biddle died in 1980 and is buried in the Eastview Cemetery in Salem, Salem,
         New Jersey. You can view her burial information at findagrave here.
         
          B. Adaline Press
          Adaline Press is the daughter of Jesse Press and Anna DePugh. She was born in 8 Oct 1879 in
          Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1660-1980). The record lists his parents as   
          Jesse Press and Pugh. Adaline died 21 May 1880 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey 
          Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988).
          
          C. Boy Press
          New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988 has a death record for a boy who died 7 February
          1884 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. The record lists his parents as Jesse Press and Annie. The
          only children listed on the 1880 US Census are Howard and Adaline. We know that Howard
          lived until 1914 so this child must have been born between 1880 and Feb 1884.           

          
          D. Ida Press

          Ida Press is the daughter of Jesse Press and Anna DePugh. She is listed on the 1885 NJ Census
          as 0-4 years old. From this we can determine that she was born between 1881-1885.
          
          E. Arthur Press
          Arthur Press is the son of Jesse Press and Anna Depugh. He was born on 3 Dec 1887 in 
          Camden, Camden, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1660-1980). His parents are listed as Jesse
          Press and Anna DePugh. Arthur married Omelia Thompson who was born Nov. 1891 to Isaac
          Thompson and Susan Merrion. [I have found some information on the Isaac and Susan and
          their family. If you would like any of the information, please contact me.]
          Arthur and Amelia can be found on the following censuses: 1910 US; 1915 NJ, and 1920 US.
          Arthur's younger brother, Jesse Press, is living with them on the 1915 NJ and 1920 US
          censuses. Arthur died in 1923 and is buried in the Salem Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem,
          New Jersey. You can view his burial information at findagrave.com here.

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          Amelia can be found on the 1930 and 1940 US censuses. Her older sister, Ella Thompson, is
          living with her and is listed on both the 1930 and 1940 US censuses. An Omelia M Thompson
          Reutter is linked to Arthur on findagrave as his wife. I have not been able to verify if this is
          actually Omelia. I have found other errors on findagrave in the past and more research is
          needed to determine if this is the correct Omelia.
          Children of Arthur Press and Omelia Thompson
               a. Arthur Press (Apr 1913-1918)
               b. Ray (daughter) (b. abt 1917)
               c. Martin Press (b. abt 1919)

  

Below is a photo of my census tracking sheet for the family.

               a. Arthur Press
               Arthur is the son of Arthur Press and Omelia Thompson. He was born in April 1913 in New
               Jersey according to the 1915 US Census. He is not found on any later censuses, which led
               me to believe that he had died before 1920. I found him buried in the Baptist Cemetery, in
               Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view his burial information at findagrave.com here.

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               b. Ray or Rae Press
               Ray Press is the daughter of Arthur Press and Omelia Thompson. was born about 1917 in
               New Jersey according to the 1920 and 1930 US censuses. A Rae Press Rainear is buried in
               the Eastview Cemetery in Salem, New Jersey. She is linked to Arthur (her father) and
               Arthur (her brother). I have not verified that this is the correct Rae Press.
               c. Martin Press
               Martin Press is the son of Arthur Press and Omelia Thompson. He was born about 1919 in
               New Jersey according to the 1920 US, 1930 US and 1940 US censuses.
       
          F. Ethel Press
          Ethel Press is the son of Jesse Press and Anna Depugh. She was born on 9 July 1890 in
          Camden, Camden, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1660-1980). Her parents are listed as Jesse
          Press and Annie R DePengh.
          
          G. Bessie Press
          Bessie H Press is the son of Jesse Press and Anna Depugh. She was born on 27 Apr 1892 in
          Salem City, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1660-1980). Her parents are listed as
          Jessie A Press and Annie C Depugh. Bessie married Albert Clinton Gifford who was born 21
          Feb 1894 in Clayton, New Jersey. Albert and Bessie can be found on the 1920 US Census.
          Bessie died in 1925 and is buried in the First United Methodist Church Cemetery in Salem,
          New Jersey. You can view her burial information at findagrave.com here.
          Albert remarried to Olga about 1928 (the 1930 US Census says they had been married for 2
          years.) Albert and Olga can be found on several censuses. Albert and Bessie's daughter, Belva,
          can be found on the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses.
          Children of Bessie Press and Albert Gifford
               a. Belva (Bellvia) M Gifford (1918-?)
       
          H. Eunice Press
          Eunice Press is the daughter of Jesse Press and Anna Depugh. She was born Mar 1896 in New
          Jersey (1900 US Census). She can be found on the following censuses: 1900 US Census, 1905
          NJ Census and 1910 US census. I have not been able to find her after 1910. More research is
          needed.
       
          I. Jesse Press 
          Jesse Press is the son of Jesse Press and Anna Depugh. He was born 30 Nov 1900 in New
          Jersey. He married Anna M (I don't know her maiden name) who was born 24 Apr 1904. Jesse
          can be found on the 1905 NJ and 1910 US censuses living with his parents and the 1915 NJ 
          and 1920 US censuses living with his brother. Jess and Anna can be found on the 1940 US
          census. Jesse died in June 1967 in Salem, New Jersey and Anna died in Mar 1985 (social
          security index). Both are buried in the Baptist Church Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey.
          You can view their burial information at findagrave.com here (for Jesse) and here (for Anna).
          Children of Jesse Press and Anna M
               a. one child born after 1920

          

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          J. child #10
          Unknown child is the child of Jesse Press and Anna Depugh. The 1910 US census says Anna
          is mother of 10 children, 7 of whom are living. I have seen censuses that were wrong when
          they list the number of children; however, there is also the possibility that this is correct and
          that there is a child that I do not know about. I have not been able to find a reference to this
          missing child.

3. Baby Boy Press
A death record for a baby boy named Press can be found in New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988. It states that a male with the name of Press died on 11 Dec 1858. His age was 0 and his parents are listed as David Press and Sarah.

4. David Press
David Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Shimp. He was born 9 Nov 1860 in New Jersey.
Marriage #1: David married Selina Harkness on 19 June 1886 in Camden, Camden, New Jersey (marriage record). Selina was born July 1861 in Pennsylvania (1900 US census). She is the daughter of John B Harkness and Mary. Their marriage record states that David and Selina were 26 at the time of their marriage. David was a waterman and he lived in Salem, New Jersey and Selina lived in Bristol, Pennsylvania. This was their 1st marriage. David and Selina are not found on any censuses together. Selina, her daughter Merian and Selina's father John Harkness are found on the 1900 US Census in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Selina died between 1900 and 1903 (see information about David's 2nd marriage). I have information on Selina's parents and siblings. If you would like this information, please contact me.
Children of David Press and Selina Harkness
          A. Merian Press
          Merian Press is the daughter of David Press and Selina Harkness. She was born in July 1888 in
          Pennsylvania. (1900 US Census)
          B. Child 2
          The 1900 US census states that Selina is the mother of 2 children but only one is living.
Marriage #2: David married Carrie around 1903. (The 1910 US Census states that David and Carrie had been married about 7 years.) Carrie was born 13 Feb 1877 in Pennsylvania. David and Carrie can be found on the following censuses: 1905 NJ, 1910 US, 1920 US, 1930 US and 1940 US.
Children of David Press and Carrie
          A. Harold Stone Press
          Harold Stone Press is the son of David Press and Carrie. He was born 29 Apr 1904 in New
          Jersey. He died 20 Jan 1858 and is buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey.
          You can see his burial information at findagrave.com here.
          B. Thelma E Press
          Thelma E Press is the daughter of David Press and Carrie. She was born Mar 1906 in Salem,
          Salem, New Jersey. He died 15 May 1998 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. She married Harold
          Cummings.
          C. Carrie/Carolyn Press
          Carrie Press is the daughter of David Press and Carrie. She was born Jan 1909 in New Jersey. I
          believe she was married twice. Her first marriage was to ? Jefferson and he 2nd marriage was
          to Frank King. She died 29 Jan 2006 in Salem Memorial Hospital. She is buried in Baptist
         Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can see her burial information and obituary at
         findagrave.com here.
David and Carrie's Death:
David died 7 Nov 1944 and Carrie died 19 Dec 1965 in New Jersey. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information here (for David) and here (for Carrie).

   

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5. Edmund/Edward Press
Edward Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Shimp. He was born 11 Feb 1862 in Hancock's Bridge, Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). He married Anna Rebecca Cox on 29 June 1886 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. Anna was born Mar 1872. Edward and Anna can be found on the following censuses: 1900 US, 1905 NJ, 1910 US, 1915 NJ and 1920 US census. Edward died in 1939 and Anna died in 1924. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave.com here (for Edward) and here (for Anna).

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Children of Edward Press and Anna Cox:
          I have not conducted any research on the children so more research is needed.
          A. Nellie S Press
          Nellie Press was born Mar 1887 in New Jersey.
          B. William Hold Press
          William Press was born 2 Dec 1888/1889 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (1900 US Census).
          C. Helen L Press
          Helen Press was born 16 May 1891 in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey. (birth
          record and 1900 US census).
          D. Luke Carll Press
          Luke Press was born Aug 1894 in New Jersey (1900 US Census).
          E. Mary K Press
          Mary Press was born Sept 1898 in New Jersey (1900 US Census).
          F. Alice W Press
          Alice Press was born about 1901 in New Jersey (1910 US Census).
          G. Frances Press
          Frances Press was born about 1905 in New Jersey (1910 US Census).
          H. Edward D Press
          Edward Press was born about 1907 in New Jersey (1910 US Census).
          I. Unknown Child
          The 1910 US Census states that Anna is the mother of 9 children, 8 of whom are living.

6. Kate Press 
Kate Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Shimp. She was born 17 Mar 1865 in Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). She married Samuel Craig Ayers on 2 Nov 1887 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Marriages, 1670-1980). The marriage record states that both lived in Salem. Samuel was 26 years old and Kate was 22 years old. Samuel and Kate can be found on the 1900 US Census. Samuel died in 1910. Kate can be found on the 1920 and 1940 US Census. She died in 1951. Both are buried in East View Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave.com here (for Kate) and here (for Samuel).

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Children of Kate Press and Samuel Ayers:
          A. Roscoe L Ayers
          Roscoe Ayers was born 25 Mar 1888 in New Jersey. He married Rose. Rose was born August              1895 in New Jersey (1915 New Jersey Census). They can be found on the following censuses:            1915 NJ census; 1920, 1930 and 1940 US censuses. Roscoe died in 1961 and Rose died in                  1981. Both are buried in East View Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view
          their burial information here (for Roscoe) and here (for Rose).

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          Findagrave has Rose's maiden name as Fisher. I have not researched this to see if it is correct.
          On the 1915 NJ census, a Harriet Fisher is living with the family. Her birth date is listed as
          Aug 1901. She might be related to Rose.
          Findagrave has all 4 children of Roscoe and Rose's children linked to them. I have not
          researched this information so more research is needed on their children.
               Children of Roscoe Ayers and Rose:
               a. Edward Ayers (8 Feb 1912 - 14 Apr 1973 buried in East View Cemetery in Salem,
               Salem, New Jersey)
               b. Mildred Ayers (July 1914)
               c. Helen Ayers (1916)
               d. Roscoe Ayers (1930 - 1946 buried in East View Cemetery in Salem, Salem New Jersey)
       
          B. Eva S Ayers
          Eva Ayers was born 6 Sept 1889 in Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey (New Jersey Deaths              and Burials, 1670-1980). 
          
          C. Edna Ayers
          Edna Ayers was born 31 Aug 1890 in Bridgeton, Cumberland, New Jersey (New Jersey Births 
          and Christening, 1660-1980). 
          
          D. Sarah P Ayers
          Sarah Ayers was born July 1899 in New Jersey. She married Frank McKillip. Frank was born              in 1895 in New Jersey. They had a son born in 1925. Both can be found on the 1930 US
          census. Frank died in 1932 and Sarah died 3 March 1988. Both are buried in East View
          Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave
          here (for Frank) and here (for Sarah).

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7. Charles Press 
Charles Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Shimp. He was born 25 Mar 1869 in Lower Alloways Creek, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). He married Agnes ? in 1898. They can be found on the 1900 US census but Charles is living with his parents on future censuses so Agnes may have died soon after 1900.
 
8. John T Press
John Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Shimp. He was born 1 Sept 1873 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). He married Eva Reed 25 December 1894 in Port Norris, Cumberland, New Jersey. Eva was born May 1814 in New Jersey (1900 US census). They can be found on the following censuses: 1900 US, 1905 NJ, 1910 US, 1915 NJ, 1920 US and 1930 US. John died in 1932. Eva is on the 1940 US census and she died in 1946. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave here (for John) and here (for Eva).

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**I did not conduct a lot of research on the children. More research is needed. A good place to start would be daughter Georgina's obituary found on findagrave. It listed her siblings who had died before she did and it lists some of her sister's married names.

         Children of John Press and Eva Reed:
          A. Marion Press
          Marion Press is the daughter of John Press and Eva Reed. She was born in 1895 in New Jersey
          (1900 US census) She married Walter Finlaw. Walter was born 17 Dec 1893 in Pennsneck,
          Salem, New Jersey (WWI Draft). They can be found on the 1920 and 1930 US censuses.
          Walter died in 1955 and Marion died in 1957. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Canton,
          Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information at findagrave here (for Walter) and
          here (for Marion).
               Children of Marion Press and Walter Finlaw:
               a. Jessie P Press
               Jessie Press is the son of Marion Press and Walter Finlaw. He was born 1917 and died in
               1992. He married Charlotte Hummell. Both are both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in
               Canton, Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view their burial information on findagrave
               here (for Jessie) and here (for Charlotte). I did not conduct much research on Jessie and
               Charlotte so more research is needed.
               b. John L Press
               John L Press is the son of Marion Press and Walter Finlaw. He was born 1919 and died
               2005. He married Marjorie V, who was born 1921 and died 1955. Both are buried in Baptist
               Cemetery in Canton, Salem, Salem, New Jersey.ou can view their burial information on
               findagrave here (for John) and here (for Marjorie). I did not conduct much research on
               John and Marjorie so more research is needed.

         B. Leopold (Leo) Press 
          Leopold Press is the son of John Press and Eva Reed. He was born 6 Nov 1897 in New Jersey
          (1900 US census & ss index). He married Mary Webb who was born Dec 1902 in
          Pennsylvania. They can be found in the 1920 and 1930 US censuses. I believe that Leo died
          April 1977 in Atlantic county, New Jersey (death and ss index). I have some information on
          Mary Webb's family. If you would like it, please contact me.
               Children of Leopold Press and Mary Webb:
               a. George L Press (born 1921)
 
          C. boy Press
          John and Eva Press had a baby boy born in 1899 who died 27 Nov 1899 in Salem, Salem, New
          Jersey (death record).

          D. Dorothy Press
          Dorothy Press is the daughter of John Press and Eva Reed. She was born Mar 1901 in New
          Jersey. She married Samuel Cordrey. Samuel was born in 1901 in New Jersey and died in 1964.
          Dorothy died in 1978. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You
          can view their burial information on findagrave here (for Samuel) and here (for Dorothy).

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          E. Annie Press
          Annie Press is the daughter of John Press and Eva Reed. She was born April 1903 in New
          Jersey. She died before 2008 according to information from sister Georganna's findagrave
          memorial.

          F. Estella Press
          Estella Press is the daughter of John Press and Eva Reed. She was born 27 July 1904 in New
          Jersey. She married William Gandy Zanes.

          G. Elizabeth Press
          Elizabeth Press is the daughter of John Press and Eva Reed. She was born August 1906 in
          New Jersey. She married ? Elwell and she died before 2008 according to information from her
          sister, Georganna's findagrave memorial.

          H. John Press
          John Press is the son of John Press and Eva Reed. He was born Sept 1908 in New Jersey. He
          married Edith, who was born 18 Aug 1913. They had one child that I know of. John died in
          1964 and Edith died in 1976. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New
          Jersey. You can view their burial information here (for John) and here (for Edith).

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          I. Georganna Press
          Georganna Press is the daughter of John Press and Eva Reed. She was born 18 July 1910 in
          Salem, New Jersey. She married Joseph Rankin. She died 29 Aug 2008 and is buried in Baptist
          Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can view her burial information on
          findagrave here. An obituary for her is found on findagrave. It gives some important details
          about her and her family.
             
Grandson of John Press and Eva Reed:
               John and Eva had a grandson living with them on the 1930 US census. I don't know who
               his parents are. Jack Press was born 18 June 1925 and died 17 June 1998. He married Betty
               J, who was born in 1927 and died in 1996. Both are buried in Baptist Cemetery in Salem,
               Salem, New Jersey. You can find their burial information here (for Jack) and here (for
              Betty).

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9. Sallie Press 
Sallie Press is the daughter of David Press and Sarah Shimp. She was born 14 May 1876 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). I do not think she was every married but she had a son, Charles, who was born 1 Oct 1892 in Salem county, New Jersey. Sallie can be found on the 1880 US and the 1885 NJ censuses and was living with her parents. The 1900 US census shows her with her parents but it also shows her son Charles. Sallie is on the 1905 NJ census but I didn't find Charles. The 1905 NJ census can be hard to find people so he may be there. In 1910, Sallie is a servant and Charles is living with his grandparents. In the 1915 NJ census, Sallie and Charles are living in the same house again. In the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US censuses, Charles is not with Sallie. In the 1940 US census, Sallie is living with several of her siblings.
          A. Charles Press
          Charles Press is the son of Sallie Press. He was born 1 Oct 1892 in Salem county, New Jersey
          (ss death index). He married Grace A in 1916. Grace was born in 1899 in New Jersey. They
          can be found on the 1920 and 1930 US censuses. I have also found Charles on the WWI and
          WWII draft. Grace died in 1966 and Charles died Feb 1979 in Salem, New Jersey. Both are
          buried in Baptist Cemetery, Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can find their burial information
          on findagrave here (for Charles) and here (for Grace).

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                 Children of Charles Press and Grace:
                a. Grace E Press born 1917 in New Jersey.
                b. John C Press was born 27 Sep 1920 in New Jersey and died January 1985. He is buried
                in Baptist Cemetery in Salem, Salem, New Jersey. You can find his burial information here.

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10. Frank Press
Frank Conover Press is the son of David Press and Sarah Press. He was born 16 Sept 1880 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey (New Jersey, Births, 1670-1980). He can be found with his parents on the 1885 NJ, 1900 US, 1905 NJ and 1910 US censuses. In 1920, he is living with his nephew Charles, son of his sister Sallie. In 1930, he is a boarder and in 1940, he is living with several of his siblings, including Sallie. I was able to find both his WWI and WWII draft registrations. The WWII draft lists Charles, his nephew, as the person who will always know his address. I do not believe that he ever married. He died 15 January 1968 (SS death index).

If you have any questions about any of this information, feel free to contact me. 

David Shimp and Amanda Hitchner

David Shimp (25 March 1854 - 26 July 1930) is the son of David Shimp and Mary Jane Johnson

Amanda Hitchner (January 1861 - 1929) may be the daughter of George Hitchner and Mary Johnson but more research is needed to verify that. 

David and Amanda were married on 18 March 1879 in UAC, Salem, NJ and they had 3 children:
   1. Henrietta (Etta) C Shimp (18 March 1881-30 October 1937)
   2. George Hitchner Shimp (14 January 1886-28 August 1965)
   3. Emma Shimp (born 11 Dec 1889)
   4. Joel Schafeler (foster son) can be found on the 1910 and 1915 census records
The family can be found on numerous US and NJ census records. Both are buried in the Friesburg Emanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Friesburg, Salem, NJ
A granddaughter named Caroline Shimp (born about 1914) lived with them on the 1920 and 1930 censuses. I am not sure who she is. More research is needed.

      Henrietta (Etta) Shimp (18 March 1881-30 October 1937) married Frank Bitters Elwell (8 May 1883-11 September 1964) about 1905. Frank Elwell is the son of David Elwell and Lillian. Henrietta and Frank are buried in the Canton Baptist Cemetery in Canton, Salem, New Jersey.
      They had 8 children:
         1. Kenneth Elwell (12 Aug 1906 - July 1968)
         2. David Elwell (b 1909)
         3. Emma L Elwell (b 1911)
         4. Hattie Elwell (21 June 1913 - 25 May 1992) married John Francis Sullivan
         5. Herbert F Elwell (29 June 1915 - January 1931)
         6. Horace C Elwell (19 October 1917 - April 1980) married Lillian ?
         7. born about 1922
         8. born about 1925

      George Hitchner Shimp (14 January 1886-28 August 1965) married Elizabeth Anna Sweatman (22 June 1888-9 July 1965) between 1910-1912.
      They had 6 children:
         1. Mary Shimp (26 January 1912 - 23 November 1978) married Francis H Page
         2. Leona B Shimp (17 January 1914 - 30 November 1985) married ? Boesz
         3. Belford Shimp (19 June 1916 - November 1966)
         4. David Lester Shimp (1 October 1921 - 13 February 2002) married Frances Miles
         5. born about 1929
         6. born about 1934

      Emma Shimp (born 11 December 1889) -- I have found information that leads me to believe that Emma married Walter Allen and that both passed away in 1919. However more research is needed to verify this information.
   

Well I havent posted for a really long time and I am very sorry. We moved last December into an older house and have been really busy remodeling it. We are getting close to being finished (with the interior at least) and with the kids back in school and the weather turning cooler I am itching to get back to my family history. I have worked on it some over the past year but I havent had time to post any new information here. As I unpacked my family history boxes after the move I realized they were a jumbled mess. My goal over the next few months is to make sense of the mess and get re-organized. As I organize I will post new information or add to what I already have posted.
The way I originally posted info is..I started with Johannes and Elizabeth and worked my way toward the present. My thinking was that then it would be in somewhat of an order. However, when someone checks the blog they never know if i am posting new info so I will add a post before JOhannes and Elizabeths and I will tell what new posts there are and how to find them.
As always I would love to know of any information that anyone can add to what I have. Feel free to comment on a post with additional info or to email me the info.

Johannes Schimpf & Elizabeth Weikert

Johannes Schimpf, 1730-1798 (9 May 1798-S2)
M1 Elizabeth Weikert, -1837 (28 Apr 1837-S2)
[I found the following in source #3 page 129 1/2: "On the 9th of May 1798, Joseph Staut & George Hitschner were elected in place of Johannes Schimpf and Jacob Fries, Junr who had passed away." This verifies that Johannes died before 9 May 1798]

Marriage date: "16 Oct 1755 at St Michael's and Zion Church, located at 5th Street and Appletree Lane, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." (Source #2)

Children:
C1 Philip
C2 George
C3 David
C4 Wilhelm J
C5 Andreas
C6 Henrich
C7 Sebastian

Children's Info:
As far as I can tell all children were born in Salem Co, NJ.

Philip Johann,
born 20 Dec 1756
baptised 17 Apr 1757
FELC or S3 pg 5

George Johann,
born 13 May 1758
baptised 24 Jun 1758
FELC or S3 pg 6
death 16 Jan 1853
S2 pg 14
I have found a gravestone at Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetary in Friesburg, Salem Co, NJ for a George Shimp, with a birth of Mar 13, 1758 and a death of Jan 16, 1833.

David Johann,
born 28 Dec 1759 (source1)
Havent been able to find him in the FELC.

Johann Willhellm
born 9 Dec 1764
baptised 18 Dec 1764
FELC or S3 pg 11

Andreas J
born 18 Feb 1767
baptised 20 Mar 1830
FELC or S3 pg 14 1/2

Henrich J
born 15 July 1771

Sebastian
born 5 July 1772
baptised 19 July 1772
FELC or S3 pg 17

Philip Johann Schimp

Philip's parents are Johann Schimpf and Elizabeth Weikert.

George Johann Shimp, 1758 - 1853

George Johann Shimp, 13 May 1758 (FELC)- 16 Jan 1853 (S2)
[I have found a gravestone at Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetary in Friesburg, Salem Co, NJ for a George Shimp, with a birth of Mar 13, 1758 and a death of Jan 16, 1833.]
M1 Ann Mary (Anna Maria) Folk, -1809 (S2)
Marriage date 19 Mar 1782.
C1 Elizabeth
C2 Annie Marie
C3 Daniel
C4 Johann
C5 Sarah
C6 George Jr

M2 Margaret Howell, 1774 - 14 Apr 1816 (S2)
Marriage date 25 Oct 1810 (S1 and confirmed in book by Craig)
"Shimp, George, and Margaret Howell (widow), of Deerfield, 10-25-1810." Book by Craig.

C7 Simon T
C8 Archabald

M3 Margaret Shimp (Peter Shimp's widow), abt 1772-? (1850 Census)
Marriage date 5 June 1821 (book by Craig)


Info on children:
C1 Elizabeth,
born 2 Aug 1788
baptised 31 Oct 1789
FELC 30 1/2

C2 Ann Marie,
born 4 Nov 1789
baptised 5 June 1790
FELC 32

C3 Daniel
born 7 Sept 1791
baptised 22 Oct 1791
FELC 33

C4 Johann (John)
born 8 Mar 1793
baptised 8 June 1793
FELC 34 1/2

C5 Sarah
born 2 Feb 1795
baptised 14 Nov 1795
FELC 37 1/2

C6 George Jr
born 15 July 1797
baptised 5 May 1798
FELC 40

C7 Simon T
born 24 Aug 1811
baptised 29 Mar 1812
FELC 54

C8 Archibald
26 May 1814
19 June 1814
FELC 56


1850 Census:
George Shimp, 93, NJ (birth abt 1757)
Margaret Shimp, 78, NJ (birth abt 1772)

George's parents are Johann Schimpf and Elizabeth Weikert.

Elizabeth Shimp & William Reeves

Elizabeth Shimp, 2 Aug 1788 -
William Reeves
Marriage date 27 June 1820 (S2)


Elizabeth's parents are George Johann Shimp and Ann Mary Folk.

Ann Marie Shimp & ? Reamster

Ann Marie Shimp, 4 Nov 1789
? Reamster,

Ann Marie's parents are George Johann Shimp and Ann Mary Folk.

Daniel Shimp & Catherine Slough

**UPDATED 8/29/11
Daniel Shimp, 7 Sept 1791 - burial 20 July 1837 (FELC p 98 1/2)
Catherine Slough,
Found a marriage date for "Shimp, Daniel and Catherine Shough, 1-4-1820" from a marriage book by Craig. This date is confirmed by S2.
**I have found a death record for their son, Aaron. On the record it has his mother's name as Catharine Shuff.

I found several children for Daniel and Catharina in the FELC book. At this time, I am assuming that this is the correct Daniel and Catharina.

C1 Maria
C2 Daniel
C3 Katharina
C4 Aaron
C4 daughter
C5 Christiana
C6 Phoebe
C7 John

Children's Info
Maria,
born 23 May 1821
baptized 15 July 1821
FELC pg 81

Daniel,
born 8 Oct 1822
baptized 15 Aug 1824
FELC pg 81 1/2

Katharina
born 14 Apr 1825
baptized 19 June 1825
FELC pg 82 1/2

Aaron,
born 27 Apr 1827
baptized 21 July 1827
FELC pg 83

daughter of Danial Shimp
born 29 Apr 1829
FELC 83 1/2

Christiana,
born 1 Dec 1831
baptized 22 July 1832
FELC 84 1/2

Phoebe, (Daniel & Cather.)
born 1 Oct 1833
baptied 10 Nov 1833
FELC pg 86

John, (Daniel and Catherine)
21 Nov 1835
20 May 1836
FELC pg 87

Daniel died in 1837. I found 2 records in FELC for marriages for a Catherine Shimp. I dont know if one or both are marriages for her but I made a note here for future reference. I need to look into the matter further.
1- Josiah Evans and Catherine Shimp, both of Allowaystown. 30 Apr 1847. FELC p 104
2- Palser Smith Drummond and Catherine Shimp, both of U. A. (Upper Allowaystown) Creek. 27 Mar 1851. FELC 108 1/2

Daniel's parents are George Johann Shimp and Ann Mary Folk.