Aaron
Longstreet
Born in Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Ancestors 
Son of [father unknown] and Elizabeth (Tenbroeck) Longstreet
Brother of
Cornelius Longstreet and Helena (Longstreet) Van Voorhees
Husband of
Magdalene (Beekman) Longstreet
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 76
in Somerset, New Jersey, United States
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Biography
Aaron was born on April 11,1780. He was the son of James Longstreet (1750-1785) and Elizabeth Tenbroeck. He passed away on April 15, 1856.
He married Margaret Beckman. He lived at Lamington, Somerset County, NJ. A great-great grandson wrote that "Aaron was the owner of a large farm, and was a tanner by trade. He was a justice of the peace, and later was one of the county judges....and one of the founders of the Somerset Bank" (Letter from John L. Stillwell, Somerille, NJ).
A great grand daughter (Miss Martha Hoffman, Whitehouse, NJ) wrote that the father of this Aaron was named James. These are the only authorities for identifying the Somerset County Aaron with the son of the Revolutionary soldier of South Brunswick Tp. lHis will (#3562R), proved 4-13-1856) reveals that Aaron was a man of considerable means.
Emily Ann Elizabeth Catherine James b. Sept. 1805 (SCHQ 3:133) Martha b. 7-13-1206 (SCHQ 4:50) Mary b. Feb. 1810 (SCHQ 3:133)
In the 1830 Census, he was enumerated with his family and two slaves, along with five free colored persons.[1]
In the 1850 census Aaron (age 70), Farmer, was in Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, United States.[2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Longstreet | M | 70 | Farmer | New Jersey |
| Maydalam Longstreet | F | 67 | New Jersey | |
| Ann Manning | F | 36 | New Jersey | |
| Caroline Manning | F | 12 | New Jersey | |
| James Manning | M | 8 | New Jersey | |
| Mary Manning | F | 8 | New Jersey | |
| Alvina Manning | F | 4 | New Jersey | |
| Horace Duyckinck | M | 32 | Farmer | New Jersey |
| Emily Duyckinck | F | 32 | New Jersey | |
| Anna Duyckinck | F | 8 | New Jersey | |
| Ellis Price Duyckinck | M | 4 | New Jersey |
He passed away on 15 Apr 1856. His will mentioned his family and a friend, William G Field.[3]
| Household Members | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Aaron Longstreet | |
| Magdalen Longstreet | Wife |
| Emily Longstreet | Daughter |
| Ann Longstreet | Daughter |
| Elizabeth Longstreet | Daughter |
| Martha Longstreet | Daughter |
| Catherine Vandebeck | Daughter |
| Elily Longstreet | Daughter |
| Waron L Field | Grandson |
| James S Warning | Grandchildren |
| Mary L Warning | Sister |
| Horrace Duychwick | Father |
| Aaron L Duychwick | Son |
| William G Field | Friend |
Sources
- ↑ 1830 Census: 1830 United States Federal Census: Year: 1830; Census Place: Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey; Series: M19; Roll: 83; Page: 77; Family History Library Film: 0337936 Ancestry Record 8058 #1451211
1830 United States Federal Census:
Name: Aaron Longstreet Home in 1830 -City, County, State-: Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Free Colored Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 Free Colored Persons - Males - 10 thru 23: 3 Free Colored Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Slaves - Males - 36 thru 54: 1 Slaves - Females - 36 thru 54: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 2 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 4 Total Slaves: 2 Total Free Colored Persons: 5 Total - All Persons -Free White, Slaves, Free Colored-: 11 - ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey; Roll: 463; Page: 456a; Line Number: 2
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #4628739 (accessed 12 March 2023)
Aaron Longstreet (70), Farmer, in Bedminster, Somerset, New Jersey, USA. Born in New Jersey. - ↑ Will:New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991: Probate Records and Indexes, 1794-1972; Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Somerset County) Ancestry Record 8796 #1814766 New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1739-1991:
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