UPDATED 22 SEPTEMBER 2002
READ FAMILY CONNECTIONS
SARAH ANN READ OSMUN3
74. SARAH ANN "SALLY ANN" or "SALLIE" READ3 (David I2, Joseph1)
was born 5 August 1819 in Sussex (now Warren) County, New Jersey; died 13 January 1881, age 61 years, 5 days and 8 days, in Warren County, New Jersey (Kern 1938; Swayze Cemetery). She married, on 20 February 1841, ANTHONY J. OSMUN (Warren County Marriages). He was born 22 December 1816 and died 18 May 1867, age 50 years, 5 months and 16 days (Swayze Cemetery). Anthony and Sarah are buried in the Swayze family burial ground, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey.
322. (i.) ELIZABETH ANN OSMUN4, was born circa 1842 in New Jersey, died unknown (1850 and 1860 United States Federal Census).
323. (ii.) MARY ADELINE OSMUN4, was born circa 1844 in New Jersey, died unknown. She married Jacob Derenberger of Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey. They eventually settled in Michigan. The Warren Journal reported the death of one of the Derenberger family. The paper was published 30 August 1856: "Near Lakeville, Oakland County, Michigan on the 14th inst., JACOB T. DERENBERGER, aged 55 years, formerly of this county." Mary Adeline was about 12 years old when this death coccurred, and she was probably not married to Jacob Derenberger. However, the obituary does give a clue as to where the Derenbergers may have settled when they left Warren Cunty for Michigan. Karen Derenberger Tavernier7 is a great granddaughter of Mary Adeline and Jacob (1850 and 1860 United States Federal Census; Tavernier, personal communication, 2001).
324. (iii.) ISAAC J. OSMUN4, was born November (?) 1845 in New Jersey, died 11 September 1846, age 10 months. He is buried in the Swayze family burial ground, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey (Swayze Cemetery).
325. (iv.) LEMUEL OSMUN4, was born circa 1849 in New Jersey, died unknown (1850 and 1860 United States Federal Census).
326. (v.) JOSEPH R. OSMUN4, was born 30 November 1850, died 1918. In 1870, he lived at home with his widowed mother in Hope Township and worked as a farm laborer. He was the oldest of the Osmun children still living at home in that census year (1870 United states Census, page 354). Joseph married circa 1876, Mary R. Flummerfelt. She was born 1854, died 1932. They are buried in St. John's of Hope Methodist Episcopal Church Yard, Hope, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey. In 1910, the Osmun family lived in Hope Township. The household consisted of Joseph, Mary and Morman. Leland was not residing in the household. Joseph and Norman worked on the family farm, which the family owned free and clear of any liens or mortgages. According to the census, Joseph and Mary had been married 34 years and were the parents of two children, both of whom were living in 1910 (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 131, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 13B, 6 May 1910). Child of Joseph Osmum and Mary Flummerfelt:
703. (i.) NORMAN B. OSMUN5, was born 1878, died 1952. He is buried in St. John's of Hope Methodist Episcopal Church Yard, Hope, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey. In 1910, Norman was single and living with his parents. His occupation in the census is listed as farm laborer (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 131, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 13B, 6 May 1910).
914. (ii.) LELAND S. OSMUN5, was born 13 June 1886, died 20 November 1941 (Easter, personal communication, 2000; Washington Star). Leland was not a resident of his parents household in 1910 (1910 United States Federal Census, Enumeration District 131, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey, sheet 13B, 6 May 1910). He graduated from the Cornell School of Law and was an attorney in New York City, (Manhatten). He eventually moved to Collingswood, New Jersey while working in Philadelphia. Leland married Louise Goddard from Newport, Rhode Island (Easter 2000). Child of Leland and Louise Osmun:
1326. (i.) LELAND STANDFORD OSMUN6, was born 8 March 1918 and died 16 December 1989. The Social Security Death Index lists his last residence as Camden County, New Jersey (Easter 2000; Social Security Death Index). Children of Leland Osmun
1557. (i.) ANITA OSMUN7, married, First Name Unknown Easter (Easter 2000).
1558. (ii.) DAUGHTER OSMUN7 (Easter 2000).
776. (vi.) EMMARETTA or EMMA OSMUN4 was born circa 1852 in New Jersey and died unknown (1860 United States Federal Census). In 1870, she lived at home with her widowed mother in Hope Township (1870 United states Census, page 354).
777. (vii.) ALBERT B. OSMUN4 was born circa 1854 in New Jersey and died unknown (1860 United States Federal Census). In 1870, Albert lived at home with his widowed mother in Hope Township. The census gives his name as "Alva B. Osmun." He worked as a farm laborer (1870 United states Census, page 354).
778. (viii.) CHARLES S. OSMUN4 was born circa 1857 in New Jersey and died after 1930 (1860 United States Federal Census; 1930 United States Federal Census). In 1870, he lived at home with his widowed mother in Hope Township and attended school (1870 United states Census, page 354). Charles married circa 1880, Sarah C. (Last Name Unknown). She was born circa 1861 in New Jersey and died after 1930. By 1930, Charles and Sarah lived on RD2 outside of Delaware in Knowlton Township. They owned a farm valued at $6000. Their widowed son Clayton and his three chlidren lived with them. Their near neighbors included (1383) E. Cline6 and (1428) Helen (Gibbs) Allen7. Cline was Charles's second cousin twice removed and Helen was his second cousin thrice removed. (1385) Verne Clifford6 also lived nearby Verne was Charles's second cousin twice removed (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warrren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3B, 8 & 9 April 1930). Children of Charles S. and Sarah C. Osmun:
2031. (i.) CLAYTON OSMUN5, was born circa 1886 in New Jersey, died after 1930. He married circa 1909, Unknown. By 1930, Clayton was a widower. He and his three children lived with his parents on their farm on RD2 outside of Delaware in Knowlton Township. The census gives Clayton's occupation as farm laborer (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warrren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3B, 8 & 9 April 1930). Children of Clayton Osmun:
2035. (i.) WARD H. OSMUN6, was born circa 1912 in New Jersey, and died after 1930. In 1930, Ward lived with his father and grandparents on a farm on RD2 outside of Delaware in Knowlton Township. The census gives Ward's occupation as farm laborer (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warrren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3B, 8 & 9 April 1930).
2036. (ii.) MARION OSMUN6, was born circa 1913 in New Jersey, and died after 1930. In 1930, Marion lived with her father and grandparents on a farm on RD2 outside of Delaware in Knowlton Township. She attended school that year (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warrren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3B, 8 & 9 April 1930).
2037. (iii.) WILBUR W. OSMUN6, was born circa 1915 in New Jersey, and died after 1930. In 1930, Wilbur lived with his father and grandparents on a farm on RD2 outside of Delaware in Knowlton Township. He attended school that year (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warrren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3B, 8 & 9 April 1930).
2109. (ii.) HAROLD D. OSMUN5, was born circa 1899 in New Jersey, and died after 1930 (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warrren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3B, 8 & 9 April 1930). He married circa 1917, his second cousin once removed, Ada D. Allen6, the daughter of Edwin Mackey Allen and Jennie C. Brinkruff5 (Mary Catherine Read4, Samuel Cooke Read3, Aaron Read, I2, Joseph Read1). She was born 22 June 1897 and died 1993 (Allen 2001). This marriage ended in divorce after 1930. In 1930, Harold and Ada lived on RD1 Delaware in Knowlton Township, Warren County. They owned a farm valued at $5500. The family also owned a radio (1930 United States Federal Census Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3A, 8 April 1930). Children of Harold Osmun and Ada Allen:
2083. (ii.) CHARLES E. OSMUN6/7, was born circa 1922 in New Jersey. In 1930, he lived with his parents on their farm in Knowlton Township and attended school (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3A, 8 April 1930).
2084. (iii.) RALPH R. OSMUN6/7, was born circa 1924 in New Jersey. In 1930, he lived with his parents on their farm in Knowlton Township and attended school (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3A, 8 April 1930).
2085. (iv.) DOROTHY OSMUN6/7, was born circa 1928 in New Jersey. In 1930, She lived with her parents on their farm in Knowlton Township. She not yet old enough to attend school (1930 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, enumeration district 21-13, sheet 3A, 8 April 1930).
2087. (iv.) JENNNIE OSMUN6/7, was born after 1930, she coes not appear on the 1930 census (Allen 2001).
327. (ix.) SARAH H. OSMUN4, was born 30 September 1859 in New Jersey, died 4 August 1868; age 8 years, 10 months, and 5 days. She is buried in the Swayze family burial ground, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey (1860 United States Census; Swayze Cemetery).
Sarah Ann Read was the sixth child and second daughter of David Read and Anna Middlesworth. Sarah was Known as Sally (or Sallie) to the family. She was born born 5 August 1819 (Kern 1938; Swayze Cemetery). In 1832, she was named as a minor child in a petition presented to the Orphans Court during the June Term. The petition was presented by her brother-in-law, John Cummins, Sr. It asked that the court appoint a committee to divide the real estate of Sally's father, the late David Read of Hope, who had died intestate. The court ordered David's 160 acre farm divided into six equal parts between Sally and her five surviving brothers and sisters: Isaac, Joseph, Ellen, and Jackson Read and Lavina Cummins (Warren County Surrogate Court Records, hereinafter WCSCR, Orphans Court Minutes, Book 1, page 236).
Sally was living with her mother, Ann Read, in 1840 when the census was taken. The family lived in Knowlton Township. Sally's sister Ellen was also living in the household, as well as a women between the ages of 50 and 60, a young man between the ages of 15 and 20 and two young boys under the age of 5 (1840 United States Federal Census, Knowlton Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 363). Less than a year after the census was taken Sally was married on 20 February 1841 to Anthony J. Osmun (Warren County Marriages). Their first daughter, Elizabeth, was born the following year (1850 United States Federal Census, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey, page 440).
Sally and Anthony appear on the 1850 United States Federal Census as residents of Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey. Anthony was listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. The family was visited on 13 September 1850. They were the 774th dwelling and 808th family visited (Ibid.). The family in 1850 was comprised of:
Table 1: Household of Anthony Osmun in 1850
Name |
Age |
Sex |
Birthplace |
Osmun, Anthony J. |
31 |
M |
NJ |
Sally Ann |
28 |
F |
NJ |
Elizabeth Ann |
8 |
F |
NJ |
Mary |
6 |
F |
NJ |
Lemuel |
1 |
M |
NJ |
When the census was taken, Sally was expecting her fifth child. Joseph R. Osmun was born in November 1850 (St John's Cemetery). Anthony and Sally's third child, Isaac, died as an infant before the census was taken. He was born in November (?) 1845 and died on 11 September 1846, at the age of 10 months (Swayze Cemetery). After the 1850 census, five other children, including Joseph, were born. The other four children were Emma, Albert, Charles and Sarah. Sarah was born 30 September 1859 and died when she was almost nine years old in 1868 (Swayze Cemetery). The Osmun family appears on the 1860 Census as residents of Hope Township. The Osmun's real estate had increased in value from $5,000 in 1850 to $15,000 in 1860. Their personal estate was valued at $1,100. The family was visited by the census taker on 26 June 1860. They were the nineth dwelling and nineth family enumerated in the township. The Osmun household in 1860 consisted of the following individuals:
Table 2: Household of Anthony J. Osmun in 1860
Name |
Age |
Sex |
Birthplace |
Osmun, A.J. |
47 |
M |
NJ |
Sally Ann |
44 |
F |
NJ |
Elizabeth |
18 |
F |
NJ |
Mary |
17 |
F |
NJ |
Lemuel |
12 |
M |
NJ |
Joseph |
10 |
M |
NJ |
Emma |
8 |
F |
NJ |
Albert |
6 |
M |
NJ |
Charles |
3 |
M |
NJ |
Sarah |
8/12 |
F |
NJ |
Anthony died on 18 May 1867, he was 50 years old. Sally continued to run their farm after his death. Sarah A. Osmun appears as a widow on the 1870 United States Census for Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey (page 354). She held $10,800 worth of real estate and had a personal estate valued at $1,425. Her older children, Elizabeth, Mary Adeline and Leland had moved out of the house by 1870. Her youngest child and daughter, Sarah, had died two years earlier, in 1868. Only Joseph, Emma, Albert and Charles were still living at home. The Osmun household was enumerated on 4 August 1870. They were dwelling 135 and family 142. Their post office was given as Belvidere. Sarah's occupation was given as "keeping house." Joseph and Alva were both listed as "farm laborer," Emmaretta was noted as "at home," and Charles was listed as "attending school."
Table 3: Household of Sarah A. Osmun in 1870
Name |
Age |
Sex |
Birthplace |
Sarah A. Osman |
51 |
F |
NJ |
Joseph R. |
19 |
M |
NJ |
Emmaretta |
17 |
F |
NJ |
Alva B. |
15 |
M |
NJ |
Charles S. |
12 |
M |
NJ |
By 1880, Sally was living alone in Hope Township. The 1880 census lists her as a farmer. There was no hired help living in the house (1880 United States Federal Census, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey, Enumeration District 199, page 11 of Hope Township, page 417 right of the census).
Table 4: Household of Sarah Osman in 1880
Name |
Age |
Sex |
Relationship |
Birthplace |
Osman, Sarah |
60 |
F |
Widow |
NJ |
Sally Read Osmun lived another 7 months after the 1880 census was taken. She died on 13 January 1881, at the age of 61. She was buried next to Anthony in Swayze Cemetery south of the village of Hope in Hope Township. Their two children who died young, Issac and Sarah, are buried with them (Swayze Cemetery). Their stones were field checked 3 July 1999:
SARAH ANN
Wife of
Anthony J. Osmun
Died Jan 13th 1881
Aged 61 yrs 5 mo's
& 8 d's
Sad and lonely is our dwelling
Since our mother went away
For the form we fondly cherish
Now lies mouldering with the dead
In Memory of
SARAH H.
Daughter of
ANTHONY J. & SALLIE
OSMUN
Died Aug 4, 1868
Aged 8 Years 10 mo
and 5 Days
ANTHONY J. OSMUN
Died
May 18th 1867
Aged 50 yrs 5 mo's
& 16 d's
What is home without a Father
What are all the joys we meet
When his loving smile no longer
Greets the coming of our feet
The days seem long the nights are dreary
And the time rolls slowly on
And oh how few are childhoods pleasures
When his gentle care is gone
At least one of Anthony and Sallie's children, Mary Adeline, left Hope and migrated to Michigan with her husband Jacob Derenberger (Tavernier, personal communication, 2001). Anthony and Sallie's son, Joseph Osmun, married and raised his family in Hope. He is buried in St. Johns Methodist Church yard (the old Moravian Cemetery) in Hope with his wife, Mary Flummerfelt, and their son, Norman Osmun (St. John's cemetry).
PRIMARY
Cemetery Data
Swayze Cemetery, Hope Township, Warren County, New Jersey
Census Records
Marriage Records
Newspapers
Warren County, Belvidere, New Jersey (WCSCR)
SECONDARY
Easter, Anita Osmun
Tavernier, Karen Derenberger
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