Elizabeth ?

Elizabeth — Joseph Applegate. Joseph (son of Joseph Applegate and ? ?) was born Abt 1715, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA; died Abt 1760, Piscataway, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4A
• Baptism: 22 Jan 1740, First Reformed Church, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Residence: 1782, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Date of Will: 07 Oct 1782

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4B

Isabella married William Evans 10 Oct 1769, Trinity Church, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4E
• Residence: 1817, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Date of Will: 01 Nov 1817

William — Deborah ?. Deborah was born 1743; died 31 Aug 1820. [Group Sheet]

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• Voress Number: 5D4C
• Residence: 1824, South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Date of Will: 17 Sep 1824

Joseph — Elizabeth ?. [Group Sheet]

Joseph — Elizabeth Story. (daughter of Joseph Story and Rebecca Perrine) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4D

Notes:

Birth:
BET 1750 AND 1760

John married Catherine Willett 29 Oct 1770, New York City, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Catherine — ? Voorhees. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — ? Morris. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C5

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C8

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• Voress Number: 5D4C9

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• Voress Number: 5D4C10

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• Voress Number: 5D4C1

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• Voress Number: 5D4C2

Joseph married Gertrude Fisher 17 Mar 1807, First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. Gertrude was born 1789; died 01 Jul 1842, Englishtown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA; was buried , Hoffman Hill Cemetery, Hoffman, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C4

Josiah — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Josiah — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Voress Number: 5D4C3

William — Deborah. [Group Sheet]

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• Voress Number: 5D4C6
• Baptism: 03 May 1788, Old Tennent Church, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
• Occupation: 1850
• Residence: 1850, Princeton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
Farmer

Henry — Ellen ?. Ellen was born Abt 1791, New Jersey, USA; died Bef 15 Feb 1879, Hightstown, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7
• Baptism: 16 May 1791, Old Tennent Church, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
• Occupation: 1823, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1834, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1855
• Residence: 1855, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7 BR1 (5D4C7) Lewis Appelgate, b. abt 1788 in NJ (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, 1291/2188 [age 62, birthplace NJ] ]; Lewis Applegate War of 1812 Bounty Land and Widow’s Pension Application File [application for bounty land at image 12, gives age of 65 in March 1865]; Id. [application for bounty land at image 32, gives age of 60 in 1850]), d. 4 May 1859 (Gertrude A. Barber, Extracts of Deaths from the New York Evening Post [gives date 4 May 1859, spells name Louis]; 1859 Brooklyn City Directory [Elizabeth Appelgate is listed as a widow]; Lewis Applegate War of 1812 Bounty Land and Widow’s Pension Application File [transcript of death record at image 28]) . He married on 20 December 1817 (Lewis Applegate War of 1812 Bounty Land and Widow’s Pension Application File [Affidavit of Elizabeth Applegate, image 19]) Elizabeth Gildersleeve, b. abt 1796 in Queens Co., NY (1850 US Census, supra [age 50, birthplace NJ]; 1875 NY Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 17, 81/186 [gives birthplace of Queens Co.] Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 23, 1891 [“Entered into rest Elizabeth Gildersleeve, widow of Lewis Appelgate in the 95th year of her age.”]), d. abt. 23 April 1891 at 108 Park Ave., Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. (Id.).

Lewis served in the War of 1812 in Captain Maxwell’s Company of Col. Dodge’s (1st) Regiment of New York Militia. (Bounty Land and Pension Application File). He volunteered on 2 September, 1814, and served until 2 December, 1814—a three month term.

Also according to his bounty and pension file, he married Elizabeth Gildersleeve on 20 December, 1817. The marriage was performed by Rev. Joseph Crawford of the Sand Street Methodist Episcopal Church. In her pension application, Elizabeth states that the church burned down, taking all records of the marriage with it.

Lewis was enumerated in the 1820 Census in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY, at 118 Middagh St. [the annotation of the address by the enumerator is very hard to read]. The household consisted of one male between 26 and 40—presumably Lewis; one male under ten—presumably Edward; and one female between 16 and 26—Elizabeth. One person, Lewis, was engaged in manufactures. (1820 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, NARA Roll 64, image 162).

Indexers at familysearch.org say Lewis is listed in the 1830 Census in Kings Co., NY. The only copy I have been able to obtain of the roll is illegible.

In 1840, Lewis and his family were enumerated in the fourth ward of Brooklyn. The household consisted of one male 50-60 (probably Lewis), one male 20-30 (probably Edward), three males 15-20 (probably William, Daniel, and George), one female 40-50 (Elizabeth, wife of Lewis), one female 10-15 (possibly Jane), and one female 5-10 (probably Angeline). One person was engaged in manufacturing or trades. (1840 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, NARA Roll 289, images 218-19).

The 1850 Census entry for Lewis, Elizabeth and family is complicated, but contains valuable clues to assist tracing their descendants. First, a transcript of the actual entry for Dwelling No. 1291:

Family # Name Age Profession Birthplace
2188 Lewis Applegate 63 Market man NJ
Elizabeth “ 50 NY
2189 Wm “ 30 Police Officer “
Ellen “ 26 “
Geo L “ 3 “
2190 Chas Hawxhurst 30 Painter “
Jane “ 26 “
Chas “ 1 “
Angeline Applegate 16 “
Ellen “ 6 “

(Several columns not transcribed)

I believe this entry shows the following family relations, albeit in confusing form:

Lewis and Elizabeth, husband and wife
Their son, William and his (first) wife, Ellen
Their child, George L.
Their daughter, Angeline
Their daughter, Ellen
Charles Hawxhurst and his wife, Jane
Their son, Charles

Jane Hawxhurst is probably a daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth.

The enumerator noted the address of this dwelling in the margin of the sheet “Myrtle ave n Raymond”. This address lets us cross reference entries from the 1850 Brooklyn City directory.

There are two entries in the 1850 city directory for Applegates at this address:

Applegate Lewis, carpenter Myrtle av n Raymond
Applegate William R, butcher Myrtle av n Raymond
(1850 Brooklyn City Directory, pp. 22-23)

On 26 November, 1850, Lewis applied for bounty land for his service in the War of 1812. He claimed to be sixty years old, and a resident of Brooklyn New York. His signature on the application is very clear and he spells his surname “Appelgate”.

A Lewis Applegate is listed as a carpenter in several earlier Brooklyn directories. In 1823, Lewis Applegate is listed as a carpenter at 15 Water in 1823. (1823 Spooner Brooklyn City Directory). In 1833-34, Lewis Applegate is listed as a carpenter at 12 Liberty (1833-34 Brooklyn City Directory reprinted in Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 8, 1934, p. H 26). In 1840, Lewis Applegate is listed as a carpenter at 112 Concord. (Leslie & Chichester Brooklyn, New York General & Business Directory for 1840-41). I believe this is the same Lewis Applegate, and that he changed careers from carpenter to marketman in 1850.

William Applegate also changed careers between the printing of the 1850 city directory and his enumeration in the 1850 Census on September 27, 1850. On May 31, 1850, the Brooklyn Eagle reported that “Mayor Smith has appointed the following police marshals: . . . Wm. Applegate . . ..” (Brooklyn Eagle, May 31, 1850, p. 3).

Lewis was not done changing careers. By 1854, he was the proprietor of a daguerreotype gallery. The Brooklyn Eagle reported on a theft from him:

Yesterday evening, Officer Elias, of the First District Police, arrested an individual named John Carch, on the charge of stealing daguerreotypes from the gallery of Lewis Applegate, in Myrtle avenue.
(Brooklyn Eagle, April 29, 1854, p. 3) (emphasis added).

On 28 March 1855, Lewis applied for another bounty land warrant. He was still living in Brooklyn, NY, aged 65.

Lewis Appelgate died on 6 May, 1859 at 254 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. A transcript of his death record is in his widow Elizabeth’s pension application file. His age at death was 69. The cause of death was listed as senile gangrene.

By 1859, Elizabeth Appelgate was identified as a widow, residing at 254 Myrtle Ave. in Brooklyn (1859 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 8). A William Appelgate, policeman, resided at the same address (Id.). I believe this is William R Appelgate and his mother Elizabeth (Gildersleeve) Applegate/Appelgate.

In 1870, Elizabeth was living elsewhere—I believe with a different son. An Elizabeth Applegate, age 72 was enumerated in the household of Edw. Applegate in Brooklyn. (1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, p. 8, 22/64).

In 1875, Elizabeth had moved again. An Elizabeth Applegate, age 78 was living at 382 Gold Street with Ella A Applegate, identified as her daughter. (1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 17, 81/186).

In 1879, Elizabeth Applegate, the widow of Louis (sic) was living at 206 Sands in Brooklyn. (1879-08 Lain’s Brooklyn City Directory).

In 1880, Elizabeth applied for and was granted a widow’s pension based on Lewis’s service. The file jacket for her pension application gives her residence at 206 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NJ. One of the witnesses for the claim was Ellen Appelgate, also residing at 206 Sands Street. The application does not state Ellen’s relationship to Elizabeth.

In 1887, an investigation of her pension claim (probably to make sure she was still alive), found she was living at 258 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY.

Elizabeth died in April of 1891, in Brooklyn, NY.

DIED
APPELGATE—Entered into rest ELIZABETH GILDERSLEEVE, widow of Lewis Appelgate, in the 95th year of her age.

Funeral on Friday, April 24, at 2 o’clock, from her late residence, 108 Park av. Brooklyn. Resident of Brooklyn for ninety-one years.
Brooklyn Eagle, April 23, 1891, p. 5

Occupation:
Carpenter
15 Water

Occupation:
Carpenter
12 Liberty

Occupation:
Marketman

Occupation:
Carpenter, Myrtle Ave nr. Raymond

Residence:
Myrtle ave n Raymond

Occupation:
Carpenter

Lewis married Elizabeth Gildersleeve 20 Dec 1817, Sand Street Methodist Church. Elizabeth was born 1797, Queens County, New York, USA; died Abt 23 Apr 1891, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4D1

Catherine married Archibald Thompson 06 Jan 1793, Trinity Church, New York City, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C2C

Eliza — Thomas Hoffman. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C2A
• Residence: 1850, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Sarah married Robert Longstreet 03 Jul 1836, First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. Robert was born Abt 1801, New Jersey, USA; died 01 Jul 1869. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C2B
• Occupation: 1850
• Residence: 1850, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Occupation: 1870
• Residence: 1870, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Date of Will: 03 Aug 1883, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
Farmer

John married Ann Mary Davison 12 May 1844, First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. Ann was born 11 Jun 1818, New Jersey, USA; died 20 Dec 1900. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C2D

Gertrude married Samuel R Forman Jan 1840, Presbyterian Church, Jamesburg, New Jersey, USA. Samuel was born 20 Jul 1808, Ireland; died 01 Aug 1877. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C2E
• Occupation: 1850
• Residence: 1850, Monroe Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
• Occupation: 1870
• Residence: 1870, East Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
Farmer

Residence:
in the household of Robert Longstreet

Occupation:
Farmer

Joseph married Matilda Rappleayea 15 Jan 1861, First Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. Matilda (daughter of Jonathan Rappleayea and Mary Pardum) was born 17 Dec 1827, New Jersey, USA; died 30 Dec 1911. [Group Sheet]

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• Voress Number: 5D4C4A

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• Voress Number: 5D4C4B

Mary — ? Dunderman. [Group Sheet]

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• Voress Number: 5D4C3A

Sarah — ? Lewis. [Group Sheet]

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• Voress Number: 5D4C3B

Notes:

Birth:
He was at least 14 years old in 1827 when he asked Daniel Applegate to be his guardian. Since his father had died sometime before 1824, Josiah was making the application around the time of his 14th birthday in 1827, so his birthdate was around 1813

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C6C

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C6D

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C6E

Notes:

Birth:
BET 1815 AND 1820

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C6A
• Residence: 1850, Princeton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C6B
• Residence: 1850, Princeton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA

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• 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:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7B
• Occupation: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• 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, New York, USA
• Residence: 1870, New York, USA
• Residence: 1872, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1875
• Residence: 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

Notes:

BR1B (5D4C7A) William R. Appelgate, b. abt 1920 in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 17th Ward, 1291/2189 [age 30, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, New York, Kings County, 7th Ward, p. 114 [age 50, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 7, p. 55, 368/479 [age 55, birthplace Kings Co., NY]), d. November 12, 1891 at 164 Skillman Street in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY (Brooklyn Eagle, November 13, 1891, p. 4; Probate File of William R Applegate, December 7, 1891, [no file number]). He married (1) Ellen ____, b. abt. 1824 in NY (1850 US Census, supra [age 26, birthplace NY]) d. bef 1870; and (2) Elizabeth ______, b. abt 1836 in Westchester Co., NY (1870 US Census, supra [age 36, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY Census, supra [age 39, birthplace Westchester Co., NY]; d. December 31, 1889 at 804 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY (Probate File of Elizabeth Appelgate (Kings Co. (NY), January 21, 1890, [no file number]).

In 1850, William was enumerated with his parents Lewis and Eliza in Brooklyn, NY. He was 30, born in NY and a police officer. With him were Ellen, age 26, born in NY (probably his wife); and George L (his son). (1850 US Census, supra). The enumerator provided a helpful additional comment that their house was near Myrtle and Raymond.

In the 1850 city directory for Brooklyn, William R Applegate is listed as a butcher at Myrtle Ave near Raymond. (1850 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 23). William changed careers between the time the directory was printed (probably late 1849) and the time he was enumerated in the census (September 27, 1850). In May of 1850, William was appointed a police marshal by Mayor Smith. (Brooklyn Eagle, May 31, 1850, p. 3).

In 1859, William again listed in the city directory—this time as a policeman. He was probably listed twice: Once under the name William Appelgate, residing at 254 Myrtle Ave., and once under the name William Applegate residing at Myrtle Ave. near Raymond. Also residing at the 254 Myrtle address was Elizabeth Appelgate, widow—probably his mother.

In 1870, William Applegate was enumerated in Brooklyn with his second wife Elizabeth and children. He was 50, born in NY and a policeman. Elizabeth was 34, and born in NY; George L was 23, born in NY, and worked for the fire department; Eliza was 20, and born in NY; William F was 17, and born in NY; Lizzie was 12, and born in NY, Lewis F was 10, and born in NY; Ellen was 3, and born in NY; and Annie born in May 1870 in NY.

On July 6, 1872, daughter Annie died. Her death notice gives her parents’ names as William and Elizabeth Applegate and states the funeral will take place at 306 Franklin Ave.—presumably her parents’ home.

In 1875, William Applegate and family were still residing at 306 Franklin Ave., in Brooklyn. William was 54, and a policeman. Wife Elizabeth was 39, son William F was 21, daughter Eliza was 24, daughter Eliza was 17, daughter [sic, should be son] Lewis was 14, daughter Nellie was 8, and daughter [sic] John was 3.

William’s wife Elizabeth died intestate on December 21, 1889. William Appelgate applied for Letters of Administration on January 16, 1890. This William may be her husband or her step-son—the Petition does not say either way.

The petition identifies the living children and heirs of Elizabeth:
Nellie Gilligan, of full age
John Appelgate, about 18
Harry Appelgate, about 14
Rebecca A Appelgate, about 9

William appears in articles throughout the second half of the 19th Century in the Brooklyn Eagle—mostly arresting criminals on warrants issued by the various courts to which he was assigned.

William Appelget made his will on November 11, 1891 and died the next day. (Probate File of William R Appelgate, Kings Co. (NY), December 7, 1891 [no file number]). His will is not in the probate file.

The Brooklyn Eagle ran several articles about his final illness and death.

OFFICER WILLIAM APPLEGATE VERY ILL
Officer William Applegate of Justice Engle’s court is very ill at his home. The doctors do not hold out much hope of recovery. His is 80 years of age and has been forty-three years on the force.
(Brooklyn Eagle, November 11, 1891)

OFFICER WILLIAM APPLEGATE
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Brooklyn’s Oldest Policeman said to be Dying.
Officer William Applegate of Justice Engle’s court, whose serious illness was reported in the EAGLE yesterday, will never, it is feared by his friends, do police duty again. He is the oldest man on the force in age and length of service. He is now in his 80th year and was appointed on the force forty-three years ago. “Uncle Bill” he is affectionately termed. His family reunions were notable events. At the last one his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren filled the house. His youngest child is 12 years old and the eldest about 50 years. In feeling and action he was as young as any of his grandchildren. Until recent years he did not wear spectacles. He was taken sick about two months ago. Yesterday his son stated in Justice Engle’s court that he would not live through the week. His residence is at 264 Skillman avenue.
(Brooklyn Eagle, November 12, 1891, p. 3)

THE OLDEST POLICEMAN DEAD
William Applegate, or “Old Uncle Bill,” as he was known in police circles, the oldest member of the force, died yesterday at his home, 164 Skillman street. He was 71 yards old and had been for nearly forty-five years a member of the department. He was attached to Justice Engle’s court for the past ten years.
(Brooklyn Eagle, November 13, 1891, p. 4)

THE LATE OFFICER APPLEGATE
A meeting of officers of the Fifth precinct was held last night to take action on the death of Officer William Applegate. Captain Short presided. Sergeant Bar ford, Detective Sergeant Corcoran and Officers Richard Cleary and Pinkerton reported resolutions touching the demise which were adopted. About a score of carriages have been engaged for the officers to attend the funeral, which takes place at 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon from 164 Skillman street.
(Brooklyn Eagle, November 14, 1891, p. 6).

The Petition for Probate filed by William’s son William F Appelgate lists his heirs at law:

William F Appelgate, a son of deceased who resides at 903 DeKalb avenue in the City of Brooklyn, of full age.

George L Appelgate, a son of deceased who resides at 324 Livingston street City of Brooklyn of full age.

John Appelgate an infant son of deceased over fourteen years who resides at 164 Skillman street Brooklyn

Harry Appelgate, an infant son of deceased over fourteen years who resides at 164 Skillman street Brooklyn

Eliza M Briggs a daughter of deceased who resides at 638 DeKalb avenue Brooklyn of full age.

Ellen Gilligan a daughter of deceased who resides at CNO 164 Skillman street Brooklyn of full age

Rebecca Appelgate an infant daughter under fourteen who resides at 164 Skillman Street resides with her sister Ellen Gilligan.

James Callahan, Bessie Haden, Beulah Haden and Eliza Haden children of a deceased daughter who reside as follows:
James Hallan resides at Saint Johns Home Brooklyn an infant under 14 years of age
Bessie Haden and Beulah Haden reside at the Industrial Home on South 3d street Brooklyn infants under 14 years of age
Eliza Haden who resides with Moses Engle at Number 80 Oakland street Brooklyn an infant under 14 years of age

While William R’s will is not in his probate file, the Executor’s affidavit is, and that document states the recipients of specific bequests in the will:

William F Appelgate $100
Ellen Gilligan $100
John Appelgate $200
Harry Appelgate $300
Rebecca Appelgate $1000

Occupation:
Butcher, Myrtle Ave. nr. Raymond

Occupation:
Police Officer

Residence:
Myrtle ave n Raymond

Occupation:
Policeman

Occupation:
Policeman

Residence:
254 Myrtle Ave
Same address as Eliza--probably his widowed mother; another entry in the same directory gives his home address as "Myrtle n Raymond"

Occupation:
Policeman

Residence:
306 Franklin Ave.

Occupation:
Police

Residence:
306 Franklin Ave
Near Lafayette

Residence:
306 Franklin Ave

Occupation:
Police

Residence:
306 Franklin Ave

Occupation:
Police

Residence:
284 Classon Ave

Buried:
Plot: Lot 18245, Section 189

Died:
164 Skillman Street

William married Ellen A Colgan Abt 1846. Ellen was born 1824, Kings County, New York, USA; died 05 Jan 1865, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

William married Elizabeth Rooney 23 Jul 1866, Old Saint Patrick's Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. Elizabeth was born Abt 1836, Westchester County, New York, USA; died 31 Dec 1889, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7C
• Occupation: 1850
• Occupation: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1855
• 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
• 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
• Residence: 1897, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1900, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

BR1C (5D4C7B) Daniel B. Applegate, born March 1823, in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn 11th Ward, 12/16 [age 27, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, p. 171, 668/1516 [age 50, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 9, 42/103 [age 47, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1892 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, ED 4, p. [] [age 69]; 1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/153, Sheet 1B [March 1823, birthplace NY]), died June 2, 1909 in East Orange, NJ. (New York Times, June 4, 1909) He married Caroline_____, born abt. 1826 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, 12/16 [age 24, birthplace NY]), died abt. 1857 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 4, 1883) .

In 1850, Daniel and Caroline lived in Brooklyn where he was a butcher. Also living in the household is Josephine, age 5, birthplace NY--presumably their daughter. (1850 US Census, supra)

In 1867, Daniel declared bankruptcy (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Dec 9, 1867, p. 12 [see appendix]). Sometime before 1870, Dan (as he was always known), changed careers to become a police officer. In 1870, he was enumerated with his son Jerome in Brooklyn. Dan was 50 and a policeman; Jerome was 14 and attended school. Neither Caroline nor Josephine appear in the household. (1870 US Census, supra).

Daniel and Jerome were enumerated in the NY State Census in 1875. Daniel was 47, born in Kings Co., NY, and a policeman; Jerome was 19, born in Kings Co., NY, and worked as a clerk in a broker’s office in New York. (1875 NY State Census, supra).

There is a long article about “Uncle Dan” Applegate in the March 4, 1883 edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. A transcript is attached in the Appendix. Of genealogical interest is the information that Daniel worked as a butcher in his younger days, thus linking the 1850 Census entry with the later ones.

He was enumerated for the last time in the 1900 Census in Brooklyn, where he was living with his daughter Josephine. He was born in March, 1823, in NY; Josephine was born in August, 1845 and had been married to her husband Fraley P Carpenter for 33 years. (US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/153, Sheet 1B).

Daniel died on 2 June, 1909, in East Orange, NJ. His obituary appeared in the New York Times on June 4, 1909. A transcript is included in the appendix.

Occupation:
Butcher

Occupation:
Phoenix Market, Corner of Willoughby & Gold

Occupation:
Butcher

Occupation:
Policeman

Occupation:
Policeman

Residence:
85 Fleet Place

Occupation:
Police

Residence:
85 Fleet Place

Occupation:
Police

Residence:
45 Fleet Place

Occupation:
Policeman

Residence:
683 Fulton

Residence:
99 South Elliott Place

Daniel — Caroline F Pelletreau. Caroline was born Abt 1826, New York County, New York, USA; died 26 Apr 1859, Kings County, New York, USA; was buried , The Evergreens Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7D
• 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: 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
• Residence: 1888, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7D BR1D (5D4C7C) George S Applegate, b. abt 1824, in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, 269/521 [age 26, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 6, p. 17, 81/182 [age 30, birthplace Kings Co., NY], d. 6 Jun 1888 in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Jun 7, 1888, p. 5) He married Mary J. Waldron, b. abt 1827, in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, supra [age 26, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, supra [age 43, birthplace Kings Co., NY]. Mary J was the daughter of Hannah Waldron (b. abt 1805 in Holland (1875 NY State Census, supra)).

George S and his wife Mary were enumerated in 1850, in Brooklyn, Kings. Co., NY. George was 26, born in NY, and a butcher. Mary was 20, and born in NY. Also living in the household were George’s in-laws, Hannah (mother-in-law), Louisa (sister-in-law), and James (brother-in-law). (1850 US Census, supra).

In the 1850 Brooklyn city directory, George S is identified as working at the Franklin market at 149 Myrtle Avenue. (1850 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 22). In the 1859 Brooklyn city directory, George S Appelgate was a butcher at Myrtle Ave. near Carll, with a home address of 62 Prince. (1859 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 8). In addition, there is a George Appelgate & Co., butchers, at 175 Myrtle Ave., in Brooklyn (Id.). All these locations are within about three blocks of each other, and of Myrtle and Raymond in Brooklyn. Accordingly, I believe these are all references to George S and his family.

In 1853, George was reported to be at a meeting of the Regular Butchers of the City of Brooklyn, where a resolution was adopted condemning bad butchers and pledging to “prevent meat being sold that is not sold by ourselves.” George Applegate’s butcher shop was at the corner of Myrtle and Navy Streets in Brooklyn. (Brooklyn Eagle, April 2, 1853, p. 3).

I have not been able to locate George and his family in the 1870 Census, although I was able to find his mother-in-law Hannah Waldron and sister-in-law Louise.

George and family are in the 1875 NY State Census. George was 50, born in Kings Co., NY, and a butcher. Wife Mary was 43; daughter Mary was 23; daughter Georgia was 20; son “Evan” was 18, and a milkman; daughter Ada was 15; son Willie was 11; and son Fiddle was 9. All were born in in Kings Co., NY. Still living with George were his mother-in-law Hannah Waldron and sister-in-law, Louise Waldron. (1875 NY State Census, supra).

In 1878, George was still working as a butcher. His business was at Myrtle Ave. near Cumberland, and his home was at 163 Prince, Brooklyn, NY. (1878 Brooklyn City Directory). In 1879-80, he still resided at 163 Prince (1879-80 Lain Brooklyn City Directory).

In his death notice printed in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, his residence is given as 124 Cumberland Street.

Occupation:
Franklin Market
149 Myrtle Ave

Occupation:
Butcher

Occupation:
Butcher

Occupation:
George Applegate & Co.,
175 Myrtle Av

Residence:
62 Prince

Occupation:
Butcher

Occupation:
Butcher
Myrtle Ave n. Cumberland

Residence:
163 Prince

Occupation:
Butcher

Residence:
163 Prince

Residence:
124 Cumberland St.

George — Mary J Waldron. Mary (daughter of Hannah ?) was born Abt 1830, Kings County, New York, USA; died 11 Oct 1890; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7E

Notes:

5D4C7E BR1E Jane Applegate, b. abt. 1824 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, 1291/2188 [age 26, birthplace NY]), d. _____. She married Charles Hauxenhurst, b. abt 1820 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, 1291/2188 [age 30, birthplace NY]), d. ____. She was enumerated with her parents in the 1840 Census as a female between 15 and 20 (1840 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, NARA Roll 289, images 218-19). Jane and her husband were enumerated with her parents in 1850. (1850 US Census, Id.), where Charles was identified as a painter

Jane — Charles Hawxenhurst. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7F
• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7F BR1F (5D4C7D) Angeline Applegate, b. abt 1834 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 17th Ward, 1291/2188 [age 16, birthplace NY]), d. ___. She was enumerated with Lewis and Elizabeth in 1850.

Residence:
Myrtle ave n Raymond

Angeline — John W Young. John was born 1829; died 1903. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4C7G
• Residence: 1850, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1855, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Residence: 1870, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
• Occupation: 1875
• Residence: 1875, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Notes:

5D4C7G BR1G (5D4C7A1) Ellen A Appelgate, b. abt. 1844 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, 1291/2188 [age 6, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, 1291/2188 [age 25, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 33, 164/343 [age 31, birthplace Kings Co., NY], d. 27 Oct 1920 in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Oct. 29, 1920, p. 2)

She was the youngest child of Lewis and Elizabeth. She followed Elizabeth in all her census entries. In 1850, she was enumerated with her parents at Myrtle and Raymond in Brooklyn, NY. In 1870, she was living with her mother Elizabeth in the home of her brother Edward. Ellen A was a shoe binder. (1870 US Census, supra). In 1875, she was living with Elizabeth at 582 Gold Ave., in Brooklyn, NY. She was 31 and a seamstress. (1875 NY State Census, supra). Her obituary, transcribed below, identifies her parents and several of her siblings.

APPENDIX
OBITUARY OF ELLEN APPELGATE
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Oct. 29, 1920, p. 2

ELLEN APPELGATE
Miss Ellen A. Applegate, 77 years old, formerly of 159 Emerson Pl., a member of one of the oldest families of Brooklyn, died on Wednesday in a local sanitarium and her funeral services were held today, with interment in Cypress Hills Cemetery. Miss Appeelgate [sic] was born in Middagh st., the daughter of the late Lewis and Elizabeth Gildersleeve Appelgate. She was a sister of the late Dan Appelgate, famous in his day as the old Park Theater police guardian; William Applegate, who was cler of the old Montrose ave. police court, and Mrs. Angeline W. Young. Miss Appelgate’s father as a young man rowed Brooklynites across the East River to go to church and business in old New York City. She is survived by eight nieces and seven nephews.

Occupation:
Shoe Binder

Occupation:
Seamstress

Residence:
382 Gold St

Other Events:

• Voress Number: 5D4D1A
• Baptism: 27 Oct 1793, Dutch Reformed Church, New York City, New York, USA