Evelyn E Appelgate

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7A2A1
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7A2A1 BR1A2A1 Evelyn E. Appelgate, b. March 1896, in NY (NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 23, 2/405, Sheet 1B, 10/14 [March 1896, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 22, AD 17, Block D, p. 32 [age 8]), d. ______. She was flower girl at her aunt Fannie Ellsworth Appelgate’s (BR1A2B) wedding. (Brooklyn Eagle, May 3, 1902, p. 2).

Residence:
852 Lafayette Ave

Residence:
350 Stuyvesant

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7A2A
• Residence: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1892, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1900
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7A2A BR1A2A Francis Nelson “Frank” Appelgate, February 1872 in NY (1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 25, Elec. Dist. 2, p. 57, 678/469; [age illegible]1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 23, 2/405, Sheet 1B, 10/14 [February 1872, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 22, AD 17, Block D, p. 32 [age 35], d. _____; m. abt. 1895 (1900 US Census, supra [married 5 years]) Estelle J. ____, b. June 1876 in NY (1900 US Census, supra [June 1876]; 1905 NY State Census, supra [age 26]); d. _____.

Frank was enumerated in the household of his father George in the 1875 NY State Census. His age is illegible. The next record I can find for him is in the 1900 US Census at 852 Lafayette Ave., in Brooklyn. Frank was born February, 1872, in NY. His wife Estelle was born in March 1896, in NY; and his daughter Evelyn was born in March 1896. (1900 US Census, supra).

The family was enumerated in the 1905 NY State Census living at 350 Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. Frank N was 35, and “with law firm”; wife Estelle J., was 26; daughter Evelyn E., was 8; and daughter Ethel S., was 4.

Daughter Evelyn is the key to linking Frank with his father and sisters. In 1902, Fannie E. Appelgate, daughter of George W. married Theodore Howard Vought. The Brooklyn Eagle reported on the wedding and the entire article is transcribed under Fannie’s entry infra. Of relevance here is one sentence: “Little Miss Evelyn E. Appelgate, the 5 year old niece of the bride, in a white organize dress over pink silk, acted as flower girl.” There is only one candidate for who this Evelyn is—the daughter of Frank. This demonstrates that Frank is the brother of Fannie and thus the son of George W. Appelgate.

I have not been able to locate any further references to Frank or any death information.

Residence:
Gates Ave

Occupation:
Lawyer

Residence:
852 Lafayette Ave

Occupation:
with law firm

Residence:
350 Stuyvesant

Francis married Estella Z ? Abt 1895. Estella was born Jun 1876, New York, USA; died 30 Dec 1906. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

Residence:
852 Lafayette Ave

Residence:
350 Stuyvesant

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7A2
• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1855, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1870
• Residence: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1878, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1878, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1879, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1879, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1892, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1892, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1897, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1897, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1900
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7A2 BR1A2 (5D4C7E2) George W. Applegate, b. Oct., 1843 in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, 116/217 [age 7, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, p. 8, 22/64 [age 25, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 25, Elec. Dist. 2, p. 57, 678/469 [age 32, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/400, Sheet 3A, 25/53 [October 1843, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 20, AD 17, Block A, p. 4 [age 62, birthplace NY], d. 25 Jan 1925 in Kings Co., NY (Brooklyn Eagle, June 26, 1925, p. 20); m. abt 1873 (1900 US Census, supra [married 27 years]) Eliza E. “Lidy” Ellsworth, b. Feb 1848 in Kings Co., NY (1875 NY State Census, supra [age 27, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, supra [February 1848, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, supra [age 57, birthplace NY]); d. 10 Mar 1933 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 12, 1933, p. 20).

George followed his father into the construction trade, but seems to have been more on the business side. In the 1870 Census, he was living in his parents’ household in Brooklyn and employed as a clerk. (1870 US Census, supra). By 1875, he had married and moved out on his own. In the 1875 NY state census, George W Applegate, age 32, Brick M [probably manufacturer] was living with his wife Lidy, age 27, and infant son Francis [illegible] (1875 NY State Census, supra). He is listed in the 1878 Brooklyn city directory as a brick manufacturer working at the corner of Yates [sic—should be Gates] and Putnam Ave., with a home at 678 Yates [sic]. (1878 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 16). In 1879-80, he is listed as a clerk, residing at 678 Gates. The directory gives his middle initial as “W”. (1879-8 Lain Brooklyn City Directory). By 1879, he was listed as a contractor, still living at 678 Gates. The directory continues to use the middle initial “W”. (1897 Lain Brooklyn City Directory).

George and his family were enumerated at their house at 678 Gates Ave. in the 1900 US Census. George was born in October, 1843, in NY, and a building contractor. His wife Eliza E. was born in February 1848, in NY and the mother of 5 children—4 still living. Three daughters lived in the household: Fannie, born February 1878, in NY; Aidia or Lidia (very difficult to read), born October 1881, in NY; and Florence, born August 1884, in NY.

George and family were still living in the house at 678 Gates in 1905, when they were enumerated in the NY state census. George W. was 62 and a contractor; wife Eliza was 57; daughters Lida/Ada and Florence were 23 and 20.

Occupation:
Clerk

Occupation:
Brick M

Occupation:
Brick Manufacturer
Yates c Putnam Ave.

Residence:
678 Yates Ave

Occupation:
Clerk

Residence:
678 Gates Ave.

Occupation:
Clerk

Residence:
Gates Ave

Occupation:
Contractor

Occupation:
Building Contractor

Residence:
678 Gates Ave.

Occupation:
Contractor

Residence:
678 Gates Ave.

George married Eliza Ellsworth Abt 1873. Eliza was born Feb 1848, Kings County, New York, USA; died 10 Mar 1933. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1892, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1905, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

Residence:
Gates Ave

Residence:
678 Gates Ave.

Residence:
678 Gates Ave.

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7A
• Occupation: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1850
• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1855
• Residence: 1855, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1859, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1859, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1870
• Residence: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1875
• Residence: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1878, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1878, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1879, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1879, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1880
• Residence: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1892, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1892, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7A BR1A (5D4C7E) Edward N Applegate, b. abt. 1818 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, 116/217 [age 32, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, p. 8, 22/64 [age 51, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 17, 81/186 [age 56, birthplace NY]; 1880 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 20/58, p. 37, 272/283 [age 61, birthplace NY]; 1892 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 7, ED 26, p. 13 [age 70], d. _____; married Cordelia Sheffield, b. abt. 1821 in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, supra [age 30, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, supra [age 50, birthplace NY]; 1875 US Census, supra [age 54, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1880 US Census, supra [age 59, birthplace NY]); d. 17 Mar 1889, in Brooklyn at the home of her son, Charles. (Brooklyn Daily Standard Union, March 20, 1889). Cordelia was the daughter of William Sheffield, a prominent naval contractor.

Edward was named after Edward N. Duryea, a close friend of his parents. Edward Duryea was living with Lewis and Elizabeth when Edward Appelgate was born. (Lewis Applegate Bounty Land and Widow’s Pension Application File, images 24-25 [Affidavit of Edward N. Duryea]).

Edward and Cordelia Applegate were enumerated in the 1850 Census in Brooklyn, NY. Edward was 32, born in NY, and an oysterman. Cordelia was 30, born in NY. Also in the household were Mary E, age 8, born NY; George M, age 7, born NY, and Joseph, age 1, born NY. (1850 US Census, supra). This is the same ward of Brooklyn in which Lewis and Elizabeth (Gildersleeve) Applegate were enumerated and is one of the reasons I believe Edward was their son.

The Brooklyn Eagle announced the opening of his “oyster saloon” in October, 1849:

Avenue Cottage, corner of Myrtle and Hudson avenue has just been opened by Edward Applegate as an oyster saloon, where the epicure in the luscious bivalve may revel to his hearts content. He has only to name the mode most to his liking in which he wishes them prepared and in a trice they are placed before him in their most tempting form crying “come eat me.” The proprietor is prepared at all times to supply families at the shortest notice at prices so moderate as to insure a continuance of the favors he is honored with. He is deserving the favors of his friends and the public generally, and while he provides a good article we doubt not his success.

Brooklyn Eagle, October 20, 1849, p. 3

Edward moved his saloon down the street to the corner of Myrtle and Prince within a few months:

APPLEGATE’S SALOON.—Our East Brooklyn friends—the ladies, especially, whose number is legion, and whose name is Perfection—are unstinted in their compliments to Ed. Applegate, 138 Myrtle avenue, corner of Prince street, for the manner in which he caters to their refreshment, in the quality of his bivalvular staples, and his delicious modes of preparing them for the palate. They say, “Oysters are not oysters unless cooked by Applegate,” and we possess no data whereon to found a denial of the assertion. Some handsome changes have recently been made in his saloon, and much of beautifying effected. If the ladies are on Ed’s. side, the he-creatures will gladly “come a-l-o-n-g”.
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 26, 1851, p. 3

OYSTER STEWS—We commend to the notice of the public the well-conducted establishment of Edward Applegate, whose saloon is situate at the corner of Myrtle avenue and Prince street. Here may be had, at the shortest possible notice, the choicest oysters, stewed, fried, boiled, and in the shell. Applegate has the skill and judgment to select, and the good sense to purchase the very best at all times that the market affords. In addition, the scrupulous cleanliness of his saloon, and the polite attention shown to his patrons by himself and assistants, recommend him and his establishment strongly to the public.
Brooklyn Eagle, March 30, 1850, p. 3

Running a restaurant is a risky business and Edward hedged his bets. In the 1850 Brooklyn City Directory, he is listed as “Applegate Edward, mason and oyster saloon, Prince c [corner] Myrtle” (1850 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 22) (emphasis added).

In 1851, Edward lost one of his fingers while helping fight a fire. The accident and the Brooklyn Eagle’s reporting of it was the subject of a bizarre hoax:

HOAXED—On Sunday afternoon, a gentleman named Edward Applegate, the proprietor of an Oyster Saloon corner of Prince street and Myrtle avenue, while assisting Engine Co. No. 16 , at the fire in Green Lane, lost one of his fingers by getting it between some portion of the engine’s machinery. We stated the circumstances in a local paragraph on the succeeding day. Yesterday some fellow called at our office, representing himself as Mr. Applegate and stating that he had not met with any such incident, and requesting us to make the correction, which we did. We have found since, however, that the circumstances were as we had previously stated, and we regret giving credence to the story. When such fellows find themselves pregnant with bad jokes in the future, we shall take that they do not procure our services as accoucheur.
Brooklyn Eagle, September 4, 1851, p. 3

By 1859, Edward was out of the oyster business—at least as a proprietor. He is listed as “Applegate E. N., mason h [home] 165 Myrtle aver” in the city Directory for that year (1859 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 8).

Edward and family were enumerated in the 1870 Census in Brooklyn. The entry is long and interesting enough to merit a table:
Family # Name Age Profession Birthplace
64 Applegate Edw. 51 Brick Mason NY
-- Cordelia 50 Dress-maker “
-- Geo. 25 Clerk “
-- Edw Jr. 16 Apt. to Brick Mason
-- Chas. E. 13 Attends School “
-- Francis P 9 Do “
-- Elizabeth 75 At home “
-- Ellen A. 25 Shoe-Binder “
65 Royal Chas. 60 Oysterman “
-- Mary 50 Ladies-Nurse “

(1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, p. 8, 22/64 & 65).

While Edward was out of the oyster business directly, he still had an oysterman living in the household. At this time, I do not know if Charles and Mary Royal were related to Edward and his family, or were just co-tenants.

I believe the Elizabeth Applegate, age 75, enumerated with this family is Elizabeth (Gildersleeve) Applegate, mother of Edward, Sr. Ellen A. Applegate age 25, is Edward’s youngest sister.

The family was enumerated in the 1875 NY State Census, with several odd errors. “Edwin” Applegate was 56, a bricklayer, born in NJ. His wife “Adelia” was 54, a dressmaker, born in Kings Co., NY. Two sons lived with them: Edward, age 22, a bricklayer, born in Kings Co., NY; and Charles, age 19, a clerk in a commissions house in New York. The enumeration also gives a street address of 174 Myrtle Ave. in Brooklyn. The Royal family is nowhere to be found. (1875 NY State Census, supra).

In the 1878, Brooklyn city directory Edward L. Applegate and Edward N. Applegate are both listed as masons with a home address of 176 Myrtle Ave. in Brooklyn. (1878 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 16). Other records establish that Edward L. Applegate is Edward, Jr.; therefore Edward N. is senior. (See discussion at Edward BR1A4, infra). It is unknown whether they moved next door, or whether their address in either the directory or the census is incorrect.

In the 1879 Brooklyn directory, there is a single Edward Appelgate listed as a mason living at 659 Warren. It is unknown whether this is Edward Sr., Edward Jr., or someone completely different.

In 1880, Edward and Cordelia were enumerated living in the household of their son-in-law Albert Gallatin Jones and his wife Mary at 17 Cambridge Place in Brooklyn. (1880 US Census, supra).

In 1892, Edward (enumerated as “Edwin”) was living in Brooklyn with (or very near) Charles E Aplegate. Both were identified as florists. Edwin/Edward was 70. (1892 NY State Census, supra). Cordelia had died by this time while living in Charles’s home.

I have no further record of Edward.

Occupation:
Mason and Oyster Saloon, corner of Prince and Myrtle

Occupation:
Oysterman

Occupation:
Mason

Occupation:
Mason

Residence:
165 Myrtle Ave

Occupation:
Brick Mason

Occupation:
Bricklayer

Residence:
174 Myrtle Ave

Occupation:
Mason

Residence:
176 Myrtle Ave.

Occupation:
Mason

Residence:
659 Warren
This may be a different Edward

Occupation:
Retired Mason

Residence:
17 Cambridge Place

Occupation:
Florist

Edward — Cordelia Sheffield. Cordelia (daughter of William Sheffield) was born 1821, Kings County, New York, USA; died 17 Mar 1889, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1855, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1870
• Residence: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1875
• Residence: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1880, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
Dress Maker

Occupation:
Dressmaker

Residence:
174 Myrtle Ave

Residence:
17 Cambridge Place