William Vandermark (1797 - 1875)

Born 8 Jul 1797 in Newport, Luzerne Co., PA

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Died 6 Jul 1875 at age 77 in Luzerne County Pennsylvania

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History of Luzerne County, Pa., by H.C. Bradsby, 1893

The first settlers in what is now definitely Rice Township were Samuel B. Stivers and William Vandermark. They located in the vicinity of where St. Martins Church now stands. They were natives of this County. A John Hoffman also soon settled near the Stivers' place

The first schoolhouse was built of logs in 1840 and stood near S.B. Stivers' place. The first teacher was a man named Charles Fine. Some of the original pupils were George and Andrew Carey, Hiram Arnold, and Benjamin and Elizabeth Vandermark

History of Luzerne County, Pa., by H.C. Bradsby, 1893

BENJAMIN VANDERMARK, farmer, P.O. Dorrance, was born in Newport township, February 19, 1823, a son of William and Sarah (SHORTZ) VANDERMARK, the former born in Newport township, August 8, 1797, the latter in Hollenback township, September 7, 1797. William VANDERMARK is a son of Jeremiah, who was the son of Benjamin VANDERMARK, a native of Holland, who emigrated to this country at a very early date. He located on the banks of the Delaware river, in New York State, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, a vocation which his progeny have followed from one generation to another. Benjamin finally removed to this county, locating in Newport township, where he owned considerable coal land. He was regarded in his time as a man of influence, and died at a ripe old age, after living a life of industry and usefulness. Jeremiah, his son, began his active business life in Newport as a farmer. He removed to the south side of the mountain, to what is now Slocum township, where he purchased 300 acres of woodland. He was a conscientious man in all his dealings, and a good citizen, whose life, like that of all frontier men, was somewhat eventful. He died in 1856, aged eighty-two years, his wife having preceded him to the grave. Their family consisted of eleven children, two of whom are still living: Benjamin and John. His son William also began his active life in Newport, he, too, being a farmer. In 1830 he removed to the south side of the mountain, where he purchased 250 acres, forty-five of which were brought under cultivation during his lifetime. He was a hard-working, honest and industrious man, one who attended strictly to his own business, yet slighted not those who desired his assistance. He died July 6, 1875, aged seventy-seven years; his wife died October 29, 1869, aged seventy-two years. Their family consisted of nine children, all of whom grew to maturity, and six are now living, Benjamin being the first in order of birth. Our subject was reared and educated in Wright township, and worked some time at removed to his present residence. His place contains seventy-six acres, part of which was cleared previous to his occupancy, and by his skillful and masterly management he has succeeded in making it a model farm. He has proven himself to be a practical man, keeping well abreast of the times. In 1850 Mr. VANDERMARK married Miss Hannah M., daughter of Peter and Hannah COOL, and to them have been born seven children, three of whom are living: John L. (a contractor and builder in Chicago), Wilson E. and Rozella M. Mrs. Hannah M. VANDERMARK was born in Hollenback township, February 27, 1829. Mr. and Mrs. VANDERMARK are members of the M. E. Church. Their son Wilson E. is studying for the ministry, and is also a member of the same body. In politics the VANDERMARKs are Republicans.

• Birth: Jul. 8, 1797; Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
• Death: Jul. 6, 1875; Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA

Burial: Stairville Cemetery Luzerne County Pennsylvania, USA

CENSUS

1850 Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

William Vandemark Male 53 Pennsylvania

Sarah Vandemark Female 53 Pennsylvania

Benjamin Vandemark Male 27 Pennsylvania

Elizabeth Vandemark Female 25 Pennsylvania

Susan Vandemark Female 23 Pennsylvania

Sally Vandemark Female 22 Pennsylvania

Hannah Vandemark Female 22 Pennsylvania

William Vandemark Male 20 Pennsylvania

Esther Vandemark Female 18 Pennsylvania

Mary Vandemark Female 15 Pennsylvania

Samuel Vandemark Male 13 Pennsylvania

Benjamin Myers Male 3 Pennsylvania ^[1]

• 1860 Wright, Luzerne, PA

1870 Wright Township, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

William Vandermark Male 72 Pennsylvania

William Vandermark Male 40 Pennsylvania

Hettie Vandermark Female 38 Pennsylvania ^[2]

BURIAL

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Name William Vandermark

Event Type Burial

Event Date 1875

Event Place , Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Photograph Included N

Birth Date 08 Jul 1797

Death Date 06 Jul 1875

Affiliate Record Identifier 87700431

Cemetery Stairville Cemetery ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4H1-FN7 : 12 April 2016), Esther Vandemark in household of William Vandemark, Hanover, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family 304, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZP1-BBR : 15 June 2019), William Vandermark in entry for William Vandermark, 1870.
3. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVL8-LCPY : accessed 13 December 2015), William Vandermark, 1875; Burial, , Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Stairville Cemetery; citing record ID 87700431, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.