Somerset County, New Jersey Obituaries
Philip Bergan
January 15, 1882-Philip Bergan, colored, died suddenly on Sunday morning from the effects of an apoplectic fit.
He was entering the house when he fell and expired. He lived on Sourland Mountain.
[Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Kate M. Conover
February 22, 1882-Died-CONOVER-On Jan. 17th, 1882, at Harlingen, Kate M., wife of Charles S. Conover, in the 26th
year of her age. [Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Rev. John Gardner
May 3, 1882-A tablet of white marble, in memory of the late pastor, has been placed in the reformed Church at Harlingen.
The inscription reads: "In memory of Rev. John Gardner, for thirty six years the faithful pastor of the Harlingen
church, born July 1st, 1844, died Oct. 20th, 1881. What shall I render unto the Lord for all His benefits toward
me." [Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Rudolph Hagaman
May 17, 1882-Rudolph Hagaman, living near Skillman Station, died very suddenly by Monday morning. He was busy spreading
lime and had carted two loads, but just before starting with the third one he dropped dead. [Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Mrs. Phebe Williamson Hoagland
At Griggstown, N. J., Nov. 6, of pneumonia, Phebe Williamson, wife of the late Henry V. Hoagland, in the 75th year
of her age, mother of J. Calvin Hoagland, and sister of Mrs. J. P. Hummer, both formerly of Henry. [The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, January 4, 1883 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Sarah Nevius
April 5, 1882-Miss Sarah Nevius, of Blawenburg, died a few days ago at the
age of 80. She has been an invalid and has had the consumption for at least 35 years.
[Submitted by Shauna Williams]
Ransom children
January 18, 1882-Two children of Thomas S. Ransom, of East Somerville, have died of scarlet fever during the past
week and another one is now lying dangerously ill. [Submitted by Shauna
Williams]
Mrs. John Shann
January 25, 1882-One of the oldest residents of Somerset, Mrs. John Shann, died at Rocky Hill last week, aged ninety-five
years. [Submitted by Shauna Williams]
David Shipman
Death from a slight accident we learn, says the Somerset, N.J. Whig, that David
Shipman, of Mount Bethel, aged about 50 years, died on Wednesday last, from
the effects of a cut upon one of his thumbs, accidentally made a few days previous in wheting a scythe. (The Ohio Statesman, August 13, 1845 submitted by Peggy Thompson)
Henry Stephens, Jr.
Morristown, N.J., April 26 -- Melancholy Occurrence
At the raising of a barn, at Vealtown, in Somerset county, on Saturday last, Mr. Henry Stephens, Jr., a respectable
citizen of this township, in the prime of life, was instantly killed by the falling of some of the timbers. Two
other persons were also considerably hurt; but we understand their injuries are not such as will be destructive
of life or limbs. [Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania May
9, 1827 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Mrs. Rachel L. Van Derveer
At Rocky Hill, New Jersey, Oct. 6, of malignant typhoid fever, Rachel L., wife of Lawrence VanDerveer, and only
sister of Mrs. G. M. Hoagland of Linwood, near this city.
[The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, October 21, 1875 - Submitted by Nancy
Piper]
John Vannostrand
In Somerville, N. J., Oct. 1, of old age, John Vannostrand, aged about 80, and father of Mr. Isaac Vannostrand
of Saratoga township. [The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, November 8, 1877 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Mrs. Elizabeth Vantine
In Somerset Co., N.J., Feb. 15, of consumption, Elizabeth Vantine, aged 80, mother of Mrs. Isaac Van Ostrand of
Saratoga township. [The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, March 18, 1875-
Submitted by Nancy Piper]
