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Geneology Information
Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey
Prepared by Richard Kuntz, Allenwood, NJ
(Updated - 6/23/2008)
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Introduction:
The majority of the materials contained in this site are a compilation of materials originally
discovered and recorded by others. A substantial portion of the Applegate material is the result of efforts undertaken
by my uncle, Donald T. Applegate (1896-1976) of Toms River, New Jersey.
His files indicate that he began his research in the 1940s and continued until his death in 1976.
In addition to collecting and recording state and county birth, death and marriage records,
he gathered and organized the Applegate records from previous researchers, most notably,
Mary E. Applegate, and Kenneth P. Applegate.
In addition to collecting the birth, death and marriage records from the state archives, he
transcribed all of the Applegates in the Surrogate's office of the 21 counties in New Jersey
through the 1950's.
Those records have been transcribed from his original notes by me and have been shared with
two contemporary Applegate researchers, Hugh Voorees of Charles Town, West Virginia and Howard G. Applegate
of Canutillo, Texas.
As is the case with many family geneologists, my interest in the subject came after the
death of a principal source, in my case my uncle. Even though I spent most of my life, until his death, only a few miles
away from him, I have no recollection of ever discussing geneology with him.
My initial efforts had been to concentrate on identifying and
organizing the records of the Applegates of Ocean County, New Jersey.
Ocean County became a county in 1850 from land area previously part of Monmouth and
Burlington Counties. An analysis of the 1850 Ocean County census indicate that the Applegate surname
can be traced back to three branches. Those are :
Jacob (1723-1818) and Esther Irons (1732-1803)
Louis (more to follow)
Thomas L. (1792-1868) and Hannah T. Thompson (1796-1871)
Bibliography Index:
I have attempted to maintain a standard bibliography for all the documents
on this site. The comprehensive bibliography is HERE.
Genesis of Ocean County Applegates
The records indicate that most of the Applegates that have been residents of
Ocean County are decedants of Bartholomew1 the eldest son of
Thomas the immigrant. The document in this link provides an oultine of the
first four known generations of
Bartholomew1
Jacob5 Applegate and Esther Irons
By far, the largest number of Applegates in Ocean County are descendants of Jacob and
Esther. At the present time, I do not have a comprehensive index of those descendants.
They are in separate documents, by generations.
- Jacob/Esther and children (6th generation) (Six sons and 1 daughter)
- Granchildren (7th generation males) (Thirty-two grandsons and thirty-seven granddaughters have
been identified)
- Great-granchildren (8th generation males) (105 great-grandsons and ninety-eight great-granddaughters
have been identified)
Thomas L. Applegate & Hannah T. Thompson
At the present time, the most complete set of Applegate materials relate to the
line of Thomas L. Applegate (1792-1868) and Hannah
Thompson (1796-1871). As you guess, I'm a member of that line.
Here's the link (Thomas L. Applegate & Hannah T. Thompson)
Historical Documents:
The files of DTA contain many documents of historical interest and copies of
correspondence with other researchers of the time period. I will attempt to select
and publish the more interesting ones on this web site for others to enjoy.
Papers of Fred Bunnell, Ocean County Bureau of Publicity - ca. 1940.
Fred Bunnell
Families of Old Dover
The Research Department at the Ocean County Historical Society, Toms River,
is supporting a project of developing a series of books (manuscripts) to preserve
genealogical materials and to make the materials more accessible. Initially, the
Series will focus on "Families of Old Dover."
Copies of printed versions of the books in the series may be obtained from the
Research Department, Ocean County Historical Society.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit corrections and additions for inclusion in the
Series. Such material can be submitted to the principal author, Richard Kuntz (kuntz@monmouth.edu) or
to the Research Department, Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave.,
Toms River, NJ 08753.
Here are the Titles in the Series.
Census Information:
In the early 1990s, I transcribed some Feberal Census Data relating to Ocean County
and Dover Township. Two manuscripts were produced; Dover Township, Federal Census Data,
1850 throught 1900 (1991) and Ocean County, Federal Census, 1850 (1993).
On a limited basis, those manuscripts were circulated to
some local research libraries and historical societies.
Marriage Records:
Cemetry Records:
Toms River High School Graduates
Anderson and Campbell Funeral Records
Albert P. Applegate (1871-1927) and
Elizabeth D. Hyers (1875-1958)
Albert and Elizabeth
-- Working document attempting to identifying all the descendants of Albert
and Elizabeth. This document was prepared for the family reunion
held at my home during the summer of 1992. I'm attempting to update the
document. Additions and corrections are welcome. I'm particularily interested in
including family pictures. You can either phone me or contact me by email
(kuntz@monmouth.edu) to have your materials included. Thank you.
End Note:
The materials contained herein are to be considered as works in progress.
Additions and corrections, as well as general comments, are welcomed. Please address comments to me at
richard.kuntz@verizon.net.
Enjoy and thank you for your interest.