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DAVID R. KONKLE4
218. DAVID R. KONKLE4 (Mary Read3, John Read2, Joseph Read1), was born March 1827 in Warren County, New Jersey (1900 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 187, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 2A, 4 June 1900) and died between 1900 and 1910. David is listed as a male child residing in the household of John B. Konkle on both the 1830 and the 1840 census (1830 United States Federal Census, Independence Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 403; 1840 United States Federal Census, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 378). He was unmarried and living with his parents in 1850. The census gives his occupation as laborer (1850 United States Federal Census Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 494B, 9 August 1850).
David married on 25 October 1851, Elcy Jane Savercool, the daughter of Isaac Savercool (Kern 1938; Warren County Marriages). She was born 9 February 1833 (Stillwater Cemetery). By the time the 1860 census was enumerated (22 June 1860), David and Elcy had four children, three of whom were in school (Lewis, Philip and Anna). They owned a farm in Knowlton Township; real estate value was given as $4,000. Their personal estate was valued at $500. Table 1 lists the occupants of the household in 1860.
Table 1: Household of David R. and Elcy Jane (Savercool) Konkle in 1860
1860 United States Federal Census
Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 505A
Name |
Age |
Birthplace |
David R. Konkle |
28 |
New Jersey |
Elcy J. Konkle |
26 |
New Jersey |
Lewis Konkle |
8 |
New Jersey |
Philip Konkle |
5 |
New Jersey |
Anna M. Konkle |
3 |
New Jersey |
Emma J. Konkle |
1 |
New Jersey |
The couple's fifth child, their daughter Arminda, was born 20 April 1862, a year after the Civil War started. When she was about four months old (August 1862), David enlisted as a Corporal in the 31st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, Co. G. He was mustered in on 17 September 1862. Elcy was left with five children and a farm to manage on her own. The children ranged in age from Lewis, who was not quite 10 to 4 month old Arminda. The 31st regiment, known as the "Ragamuffins" was raised in Warren and Hunterdon Counties. This was the last New Jersey regiment raised as a nine months service Infantry regiment. The regiment mustered at Flemington and was immediately shipped out to Washington D.C. for guard duty. In late September they were encamped near Fort DeRussy and were set to work strengthening the fort. In November, they were ordered to march to Falmouth, Virginia for the Fredericksburg campaign. Once there, the regiment was assigned the duty of guarding the railroad and unloading supply trains. After the Battle of Fredericksburg, the regiment was assigned to the I Corps of the Army of the Potomac. They participated in the "Mud March." The regiment's commander, Robert R. Honeyman, described the march in his journal as "Splash! Splash! Splash! We go. across field and Rivulets, through landes and swamps, and over ditches...we were conquered by the storm" (as quoted in Bilby and Goble 1998:374). The regiment went into winter quarters and spent the winter drilling. In May 1863, they moved out with the rest of the I Corps, crossed the Rappahannock and were eventually ordered to support General Hooker's main force at Chanellorsville. They were placed on the right Flank of the Union line and saw little action. After Chancellorsville, the Union Army, including I Corps, began the northward pursuit of the Conderate Army, which eventually brought both sides together at Gettysburg. However, by that time the regiments's enlistment period was up. It was marched to Washington and returned to Flemington, New Jersey, where it mustered out on 29 June 1863 (Bilby and Goble 1998:371-375).
David returned to a changed home front. His father had died on 4 February 1863 (Kern 1938) while David was away. He settled back down to farm life, but didn't stay at home for long. His first cousin, John Ogden Martin was killed on 12 May 1864 in the Battle of the Angle near Spotsylvania, Virginia (Union Brick Cemetery). Two days later, New Jersey Governor Joel Parker agreed to raise two regiments for 100 days service in the war. Parker had trouble raising the regiments and concentrated instead on raising one regiment—the 37th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. In order to induce men to join, hard cash bounties were offered by many recruiters. Whether it was the death of his cousin, the cash incentive, or both, David R. Konkle re-enlisted in the Union Army. He was mustered into the 37th regiment, Company G on 24 June 1864, almost a year to the date from when he had been mustered out of the army. Because of his former service, David was given the rank of Corporal when he enlisted. He was busted back to Private by the time he was mustered out (National Park Service). The Regiment was nicknamed the the "Mere Boys" because of the extreme youth of many of the recruits. Other members were lame, injured, or normally considered too old for service. A contemporary description of the regiment stated that "There were many with only one eye; several with less fingers than the regulations allowed; a few, long since past the age at which military service terminates; and scores of mere boys from fifteen years of age upwards" (as quoted in Bilby and Goble 1998:416). The regiment was ill prepared to fight, but it left for the front on 28 June 1864. On 1 July, they were assigned to Major General Benjamin Butler's Department of Virginia and North Carolina. They became part of the force besieging Petersburg and Richmond. The regiment was so green that it was assigned to fatigue duty—unloading steamers, working with the Ambulance Corps, and pickett duty. On 27 August, they were ordered to the front at Petersburg where they were assigned to the trenches in rear of Hare House Battery, there they stayed until 25 September. During the time they were in the trenches, 5 men were killed, 29 were wounded and 13 died of disease. The regiment was ordered to Trenton, New Jersey on 26 September and was mustered out at Trenton on 1 October 1864.
David Konkle was home from the war for good. His daughter Martha was born a little over 2 years later. After he returned from the war, David worked as a carpenter. The farm he and Elcy owned in 1860 was gone. In 1870, David owned real esate valued at $1,500 (down from the $4,000 he had held in 1860). His personal estate was also smaller in 1870, it was valued at $300 (it had been $500 in 1860). David and Elcy had had two children between his return from the war and 1870: Martha (born 1866) and Isaac (born 1868). They still lived in Knowlton Township. Table 2 lists the occupants of the household in 1870 (enumeration date was 22 June 1870):
Table 2: Household of David R. and Elcy Jane (Savercool) Konkle in 1870
1870 United States Federal Census
Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B
Name |
Age |
Birthplace |
David R. Konkle |
45 |
New Jersey |
Elcy J. Konkle |
38 |
New Jersey |
Lewis Konkle |
18 |
New Jersey |
Philip Konkle |
16 |
New Jersey |
Ann Mary Konkle |
14 |
New Jersey |
Emma Konkle |
12 |
New Jersey |
Arminda Konkle |
10 |
New Jersey |
Martha Konkle |
3 |
New Jersey |
Isaac J. Konkle |
1 |
New Jersey |
David was injured during the Civil War and the injury left him disabled. On 4 June 1880, the 1880 census enumerator noted that David was "Maimed, crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled" (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 389A-389B, 4 June 1880). Eight days later, he applied for a pension as an invalid (National Archives Civil War Pension Index: 12 June 1880, application number 373192, certificate number 579200). By 1880, David and Elcy Konkle had left Knowlton Township and were living in Hardwick Township, where David had returned to farming. The family lived fairly close to David's elder brother Isaac Konkle, who was in dwelling 43 and his neice Sarah Konkle Hill, who lived in dwelling 48. David and Elcy were in dwelling 52. David and Elcy had had two additional children since the 1870 census, Alice (born about 1874) and Bertha (born 8 January 1878). Three of their children were married by 1880—Lewis, Philip and Emma—and were no longer living at home. Table 3 lists the members of the Konkle household in 1880.
Table 3: Household of David R. and Elcy Jane Konkle in 1880
1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township,
Warren County, New Jersey, pages 389A-389B
Name |
Age |
Status - Occupation |
Place of Birth |
Konkle, David R. |
52 |
Head - Farmer |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Elcy J. |
47 |
Wife - Keeping House |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Ann Mary |
23 |
Daughter - None Recorded |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Arminda |
19 |
Daughter - None Recorded |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Martha E. |
13 |
Daughter - At School |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Isaac J. |
11 |
Son - At School |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Alice |
6 |
Daughter - None Recorded |
New Jersey |
Konkle, Bertha B. |
1 |
Daughter - None Recorded |
New Jersey |
ELCY J.
WIFE OF
DAVID R. KONKLE
BORN FEB 9, 1833
DIED APRIL 24, 1901
Children of David R. Konkle and Elcy Jane Savercool |
CHILDREN OF DAVID R. KONKLE AND ELCY JANE SAVERCOOL:
1014. (i.) LEWIS A. KONKLE5, was born 18 December 1852 in Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey and died 1932 (LDS Barch #C509861; Reuther n.d.). He appears on he 1860 and 1870 census as a resident of his parents's household in Knowlton Township (1860 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 505A, 26 June 1860). He is listed twice in the 1870 census. The earlier listing (dated 2 June 1870) has him as a 17 year old farm laborer living in the home of Peter Bellis in Knowlton Township. The second listing (dated 20 days later) has him as an 18 year old laborer in a mill. He lived with his parents in his entry (1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, pages 214A and 232B, 2 and 22 June 1870). He was not in school that year in either listing. It is possible that Lewis was employed at both jobs at different times during the 1860 census year in order to make tuition money. He attended Blair Academy in Blairstown, Warren County, sometime between 1875 and 1880 (Anon 1898). He was not listed as a resident of his parents household in 1880 (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 389A-389B, 4 June 1880), probably because he married around 1880. His wife was Margaret A. (Last Name Unknown). She was born October 1857 in New Jersey and died in 1928. Lewis and Margaret lived with their daughter in Blairstown Township in 1900. Lewis was engaged in the dry and fancy goods retail business. The Konkles owned their home, which was free and clear of all mortgages and liens (1900 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 189, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 5B, 9 June 1900). Their daughter Myrtle married and had a son named Steward Montrose by about 1907. They were living with Lewis and Margaret in 1910, but Myrtle's husband was not a member of the household. The Konkles lived on Main Street in Blairstown. They owned their home, free and clear of any liens or mortgages. Lewis owned a Notion Store (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 123, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 29 April 1910). In 1920, the Lewis and Margaret still lived on Main Street in Blairstown. Their daughter Myrtle and her son were no longer a residents of the household. Lewis was still a merchant, he owned a general store (1920 United States Federal Census, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, Enumeration District 151, sheet 10A, 23 January 1920). The 1929 History and Directoy of Warren County New Jersey lists L.A. Conkle, merchant and Mrs. L.A. Conkle as residents of Blairstown, no street address is given (Shampanore 1929:2p). Margaret had actually died in 1928, probably around the time the directory went to press. The 1930 census shows Lewis as a widower living alone on Main Street in Blairstown. Lewis owned his home outright, it was valued at $6,000. His occupation was given as real estate agent. According to the census, Lewis owned a radio (1930 United States Federal Census, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, Enumeration District 21-4, sheet 2A, 2 April 1930). Lewis was the secretary of the Blairstown Lodge No. 237 I.O.O.F. for many years, his nephew John Konkle (son of his brother Isaac) was also a lodge member (Anon 1939). Lewis died two years after the 1930 census was enumerated. He and Margaret were buried in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Jacksonburg, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey (Reuther n.d.).
3009. (i.) MYRTLE J. KONKLE6, was born September 1883 in New Jersey and died unknown. She lived with her parents in 1900 and attended school (1900 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 189, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 5B, 9 June 1900). Myrtle married circa 1905, First name unknown Montrose. By 1910, Myrtle had returned to her parent's home without her husband. She also had her young son Steward Montrose with her (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 123, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 29 April 1910). Child of Myrtle Konkle Montrose:
3017. (i.) STEWARD MONTROSE7, was born circa 1906 in New Jersey. In 1910, he lived with his mother and her parents, Lewis and Margaret Konkle, in this grandparents house on Main Street in Blairstown (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 123, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 29 April 1910).
1015. (ii.) PHILIP KONKLE5, was born August 1855 in Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey and died unknown (LDS Barch #C509861). He appears on the 1860 and 1870 census as a resident of his parents's household in Knowlton Township. In 1870, he was 16 years old and attended school (1860 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 505A, 26 June 1860; 1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B, 22 June 1870).
1016. (iii.) ANNA MARY KONKLE5, was born 3 March 1857 in Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey and died unknown (LDS Barch #C509861). She appears on the 1860, 1870 and 1880 census as a resident of her parents's household. In 1870, she was 14 years old and attended school (1860 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 505A, 26 June 1860; 1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B, 22 June 1870; 1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 389A-389B, 4 June 1880).
2159. (iv.) EMMA J. KONKLE5, was born April 1859 in New Jersey and died after 1930. She appears on the 1860 and 1870 census as a resident of her parents's household. Emma was in school in 1870 (1860 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 505A, 26 June 1860; 1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B, 22 June 1870). She married on 8 January 1878 in Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, Mathias V. Savercool, the son of John B. Savercool and Mary Ann Voss. He was born 11 October 1856 in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey (Carpenter 2002) and died in 1921.The couple initially lived with Matthias's parents. In 1880, Matthias and Emma, and their young son John, lived with John and Mary Savercool on their farm in Hardwick Township. Matthias's younger brother, Selden E. Savercool was also a resident of the household (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 391A, 9 June 1880). The Savercools had moved into their own home by 1900. They owned a farm in Hardwick Township. The census lists Mathias as a farmer and the Savercool's 21 year old son as the "Farmer's Assistant." The Savercools also had a "chore boy," 17 year old Lewis Paine who also lived with the family, he was born February 1883. According to the census Mathias and Emma had been married 21 years and were the parents of one chid who was living in 1900 (1900 United States Federal Census, Enumeraton District 187, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheets number 3B, 8 June 1900). In 1910, Mathias and his son John (who still lived at home), worked the farm together. Emma kept house and tended the needs of her boarder, Martha Harden. Martha Harden was the 82 year old widow of John Thorpe Harden. She was a daughter of Walter Wilson and Lanah Titman, and she was the mother of Mary Cevillah Harden, the wife of Jacob Read5 (John Matthews Read4, Isaac Read, III3, John Read2, Joseph Read1) who was Emma's second cousin. Jacob and Mary Read lived in the area of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. According to the census, Martha Harden lived on her own income. But, it states that she was the mother of two children, neither of whom were living in 1910 (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 5A, 28 May 1910). Martha had three children, two of whom were dead in 1910. Her children were Lemuel Harden (who died in 1904), Mary Harden Read (who died in 1933) and Henry Harden (who died in 1863). In 1920, Matthias and Emma lived in Blairstown Township. They owned a farm, which was mortgaged (1920 United States Federal Census, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, Enumeration District 151, sheet 12A, 23 January 1920). Mathias died the year after the 1920 census. The 1929 History and Directoy of Warren County New Jersey lists Mrs. Emma J. Savercool as a housewife residing on Hillbrook Street in Blairstown (Shampanore 1929:7p). In 1930, Emma was living alone in her home in Blairstown Township. She owned her home and was not employed. Her son John and his wife Bertha lived next door with their children, Freda and Florence. Berth's son by a previous marriage also lived with the couple (1930 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 21-4, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 12 April 1930). Mathias and Emma are buried in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Jacksonburg, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey. There is no final date cut on the stone for Emma (Reuther n.d.). Child of Emma J. Konkle and Mathias Savercool:
2173. (i.) JOHN B. SAVERCOOL6, was born June 1878 in Warren County, New Jersey (1900 United States Federal Census, Enumeraton District 187, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheets number 3B, 8 June 1900) and died unknown. In 1880, he lived with his parents, Savercool grandparents and uncle Selden E. Savercool, on the John Savercool farm in Hardwick Township (1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 391A, 9 June 1880). He appears on the 1900 census as a young man who had just come of age. He lived with his parents on their farm in Hardwick Townshp. John was the "Farmer's Assistant" according to the census (1900 United States Federal Census, Enumeraton District 187, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheets number 3B, 8 June 1900). John was still single in 1910, he lived with his parents on their farm in Hardwick Township and worked as a laborer on the farm (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 5A, 28 May 1910). He married between 1912 and 1916, Bertha E. (Last Name Unknown), she was the widow of his Uncle Isaac J. Konkle who had died in 1912. Bertha was born in 1879 and died unknown. In 1920, John and Bertha, their two daughters and two of Bertha's children by Isaac, all lived together on a farm near the village of Marksboro. Marksboro is in Frelinghuysen Township, but their farm was in Hardwick Township. The family owned the farm (1920 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 157, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 1A, 8 January 1920). By 1929, the family had moved from their farm in Hardwick Township to one in Blairstown Township. The 1929 History and Directoy of Warren County New Jersey lists Savercool (no first name), Mrs. John B. Savercool and Mrs. Emma J. Savercool all on Hillbrook Street in Blairstown. John is listed as a farmer, Bertha and Emma as housewives (Shampanore 1929:7p). The 1930 census shows that John and Bertha maintained a household seperate from that of Emma's. The two households are listed adjacent to one another. John and Bertha owned the new farm. They shared their home with their two daughters and with Bertha's son by Isaac—John L. Konkle. The family did not own a radio (1930 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 21-4, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 12 April 1930). There is a marker for both John and Bertha Savacool in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Jacksonburg, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey. No final date was cut for either of them (Reuther n.d.). John's children by Bertha were in the unique position of being half-siblings to their mother's children by Isaac J. Konkle as well as being their first cousins, once removed. Children of John and Bertha Konkle:
3018. (i.) EMMA FREDA SAVERCOOL/SAVACOOL7, was born circa 1916 in New Jersey and died unknown. In 1920, she lived with her parents, her sister Florence and two of her Konkle half-siblings on the family farm in Frelinghuysen Township (1920 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 157, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 1A, 8 January 1920). By 1930, the family had moved to a farm in Blairstown Township. Emma lived with her parents, her younger sister and her half-brother John Konkle. She attended school in 1930. The census gives her name as "E. Freda Savacool" (1930 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 21-4, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 12 April 1930).
3019. (ii.) FLORENCE M. SAVERCOOL/SAVACOOL7, was born circa 1918 in New Jersey and died unknown. In 1920, she lived with her parents, her sister Emma and two of her her Konkle half-siblings on the family farm in Frelinghuysen Township (1920 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 157, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 1A, 8 January 1920). By 1930, the family had moved to a farm in Blairstown Township. Florence lived with her parents, her older sister and her half-brother John Konkle. She attended school in 1930 (1930 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 21-4, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 12 April 1930).
1017. (v.) ARMINDA KONKLE5, was born 20 April 1862 in Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey (LDS Batch #509861) and died unknown. She lived with her parents in 1870 and 1880. According to the 1870 census she was attending school in 1870 (1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B, 22 June 1870; 1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 389A-389B, 4 June 1880).
1018. (vi.) MARTHA E. KONKLE5, was born 6 November 1866 in Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey (LDS Batch #509861) and died unknown. She appears on the 1870 and 1880 census as resident of her parents household. Martha attended school during the 1880 census year (1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B, 22 June 1870; 1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 389A-389B, 4 June 1880).
1019. (vii.) ISAAC J. KONKLE5, was born 1868 in New Jersey and died 1912 (Reuther n.d.). He appears on the 1870 and 1880 census as resident of his parents household. Isaac attended school during the 1880 census year (1870 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 232B, 22 June 1870; 1880 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 197, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 389A-389B, 4 June 1880). Isaac married circa 1896, Bertha E. (Last Name Unknown). She was born circa 1879 in New Jersey. In 1910, the couple had been married for 13 years. They were the parents of four children, three of whom were still living. Isaac and Bertha owned a farm in Hardwick Township. The farm was mortgaged. Isaac was employed as a general farmer. The census indicates that he was an employer. The household included Isaac and Bertha, their three chldren—Alice, Margaretta and John Konkle—and Isaac's sister Bertha B. Konkle. The Konkles lived in dwelling 10. Isaac's first cousin Flora Konkle Wilson and his Aunt Sarah Konkle (widow of his Uncle Isaac R. Konkle) lived in dwelling 13 (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 1A, 15 April 1910). Isaac died two years after the census was enumerated and was buried in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Jacksonburg, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey (Reuther n.d.). His widow Bertha married his nephew John Savercool by 1916. John was the son of Isaac's sister Emma Konkle Savercool. Issac's children, who were John Savercool's first cousin's became John's stepchildren (see above). Children of Isaac J. and Bertha E. Konkle:
3010. (i.) ALICE KONKLE6, was born circa 1898 in New Jersey and died unknown. She appears on the 1910 census as resident of her parents household in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Alice attended school during the census year (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 1A, 15 April 1910). She was not a resident of her first cousin/stepfather John Savercool's household in 1920 (1920 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 157, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 1A, 8 January 1920).
3011. (ii.) MARGARETTA KONKLE6, was born circa 1901 in New Jersey and died unknown. She appears on the 1910 census as resident of her parents household in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Margaretta did not attend school during the census year (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 1A, 15 April 1910). She resided with her mother and her first cousin/stepfather John Savercool in Hardwick township in 1920 (1920 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 157, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 1A, 8 January 1920). She was not a resident of her first cousin/stepfather John Savercool's household in 1930 (1930 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 21-4, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 12 April 1930).
3012. (iii.) JOHN L. KONKLE6, was born 10 March 1907 in New Jersey and died 28 June 1999 (Social Security Death Index). He appears on the 1910 census as a three year old child residing with his parents in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 1A, 15 April 1910). He resided with his mother and his first cousin/stepfather John Savercool in Hardwick township in 1920 (1920 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 157, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 1A, 8 January 1920). John continued to live with his step-father and his mother in 1930. The family lived in Blairstown Township. John was employed as a laborer on the roads (1930 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 21-4, Blairstown Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 10B, 12 April 1930). John was the secretary of the Blairstown Lodge No. 237 I.O.O.F. for many years, his uncle Lewis Konkle was also a lodge member. During the 1939 celebration of Blairstown Centential, J.L. Konkle served on the Fireman's Committee (Anon 1939). John resided in Boonton, Morris County, New Jersey at the time of his death (Social Security Death Index). He may have been the John L. Konkle living in Jacksonburg, Blairstown Township, Warren County in 1994 (1994 Warren County Phone Book).
3013. (iv.) CHILD KONKLE6, was born between 1896 and 1910 in New Jersey and died by 1910. According to the 1910 census, Isaac and Bertha were the parents of four children, one of whom had died by 1910 (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 1A, 15 April 1910).
1020. (viii.) ALICE MAY KONKLE5, was born 16 March 1874 in New Jersey and died 28 March 1896. She appears on the 1880 census as resident of her parents household in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Alice attended school during the census year (1880 United States Federal Census, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 5 or Hardwick Township, page 389A). She is buried with her mother in Stillwater Cemetery, Stillwater, Sussex County, New Jersey. Her grave was field checked on 14 April 2005. It is inscribed:
IN LOVING
REMEMBERANCE OF
ALICE MAY KONKLE
BORN MAR. 16, 1874
DIED MAR. 28, 1896
1021. (ix.) BERTHA B. KONKLE5, was born circa 1878 in New Jersey and died 12 November 1935, age 57 years (Blairstown Press, 21 November 1935). She appears on the 1880 census as a resident of her parents household in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey (1880 United States Federal Census, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 389A). In 1910, she resided with her brother Isaac J. Konkle on his farm in Hardwick Township. Bertha was 30 years old and single. She worked in a store. According to the census, she had been out of work for 12 weeks in 1909 (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 129, Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey, 1A, 15 April 1910). The 1930 census lists one Bertha Konkle living in the state of New Jersey. She was 51 years old and single. Her age places her birth in circa 1878, which matches the Bertha Konkle of this entry. The Bertha Konkle of the census was a resident of the New Jesey State Hospital in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey (1930 United States Federal Census, Trenton, 14th Ward, Mercer County, New Jersey, Enumeration District 11-20, sheet 14B, line 82, April 5, 1930).
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