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 Lawrence2. 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.
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
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 PressAnnie 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 PressGeorganna 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 PressFrank 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.
