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401 522 Market Street Shaw, Lavina Victorine (I35401)
 
402 522 Market Street Shaw, Ovid (I42559)
 
403 522 Market Street Weaver, Lavina (I42560)
 
404 522 Market Street Shaw, Delilah (I42561)
 
405 527 Lexington Ave. Appelgate, Harry Clifford (I38434)
 
406 527 Lexington Ave. Conn, Mae Andrews (I38435)
 
407 527 Lexington Ave. Appelgate, Everett Clifford (I38436)
 
408 53 Putnam Ave. Applegate, Charles Edward (I14103)
 
409 55 Lincoln Place Applegate, Wynant Wood (I2221)
 
410 554 Quincy Street Applegate, Jeremiah Predmore (I4720)
 
411 554 Quincy Street Balye, Caroline (I4718)
 
412 554 Quincy Street Applegate, Louise "Lulu" (I4699)
 
413 554 Quincy Street Applegate, Chester P (I4696)
 
414 561 Carlton Avenue Applegate, Jennie May (I4726)
 
415 561 Carlton Avenue Harper, John B (I37683)
 
416 5625 Marshfield Ave Hassell, Olga (I9323)
 
417 575 Knickerbocker Avenue Applegate, Myron Diomed (I4724)
 
418 58 Fulton Ave Applegate, John (I38462)
 
419 58 Fulton Ave ?, Elizabeth (I38463)
 
420 58 Fulton Ave Applegate, John (I38464)
 
421 58 Fulton Ave Applegate, Henry (I38465)
 
422 58 Fulton Ave Applegate, Margarette (I38466)
 
423 58 So. 8th Applegate, Joseph (I37687)
 
424 5A3E1A William Applegate
William was born in 1803, died 26 November 1847. He married Elizabeth Price.
William was a printer in New York City. According to son Edwin:
“he was the first man who made a business of doing press work for a trade. He had six cylinder presses and commenced business for himself in 1840 as a successor to Jared W. Bell. He did a large business in theatrical, book and messotint plating and press work for New York Newspapers.”
From the History of Monmouth County (Lewis, 3:416):
“The New York Typothetae states that William Applegate was "the first man who made a business of doing press work for the trade." The office was on the east corner of Ann Street and Theatre alley, the first floor was his composing room. The building is still standing (1888) as a front of the Everett building, but completely changed in appearance. He had six cylinder presses, and commenced business for himself, in 1840, as a successor to Jared W. Bell, whose name is first found in the New York City Directory in 1822. Bell had a large office for those days, but was always in pecuniary difficulties. As early as 1837 Bell had a mortgage of $10,000 on his concern. The earliest theatrical New York printers were Bell & Conrad. Applegate, upon his purchase of the plant, ordered one of the new plan cyclinder presses from London, and after its arrival waited three months for a mechanic to come from England to put it together. This was the first cylinder press that was operated with any great degree of success in New York City, and its improvements were viewed and utilized by various inventors in the United States, and its endless driven movement is about the same as now used. This press was exhibited at the Crystal Palace in 1854, after which it was broken up. William Applegate did a large business in theatrical, book and mezzotint printing, and also did the press work for the "Sunday Times," "Sunday Mercury," "Daily Arena," "Sober Thought," "New York Dispatch, etc. William died in New York City on 26 November 1847.”
As a commercial printer, William became involved in the scandalous “flash press” in New York City in the 1830s and 1840s. A history of the flash press gives a description:

How did the flash papers make money, and how could such young men enter the business? In general, start-up costs for any new four-page weekly produced on speculation were low if an editor subcontracted production to print jobbing firms, an option increasingly available in the 1830s and 1840s in New York City. Or, if an editor already worked on another paper (as did Thaddeus Meighan), he might have access, either ready or after-hours, to a printing press.

Because of a legal dispute over a promissory note that stretched out for a year, we have an unusually clear picture of how the Sunday Flash was produced. Snelling and Wilkes testified in a trial in November 1842 that they wrote their fall 1841 articles in Brooklyn and in West Broadway, probably in their living quarters. The type was set at various jobbers’ shops, after which the locked-up forms of the type for each page were conveyed to William Applegate, a major print jobber. Applegate ran frequent ads soliciting business for his shop at 17 Ann Street, on the corner of Theatre Alley, where he had thirteen presses including a “mammoth” press for printing large wall signage.

When Myer Levy sued the Sunday Flash for libel, Applegate worried about his own liability. He had printed the paper for four months, on a cash-and-carry basis, but now he wanted to stop. He offered to sell a press to the men for $750 so they could print the Sunday Flash themselves. Lacking cash reserves, Snelling approached Adeline Miller, and the wealthy female entrepreneur endorsed a note for the full amount to Applegate, who made it abundantly clear that he preferred Miller’s credit rather than Snelling’s. The press was removed to a rented site in Jersey City and one of Applegate’s pressmen was hired to run it. Wilkes and Snelling intended to pay Miller back out of the future earnings of the paper, but in fact the paper had only a short future. The Jersey City site was unheated and the cold weather chilled the ink, producing marred copies. Three issues were printed in December, followed by a long break until late January when the final two issues were struck. The trial of the two editors for libel against Myer Levy and for obscenity ended in a hung jury, Wilkes quit the paper. By the end of January Snelling, unable to carry it alone, shut down the Sunday Flash. Applegate demanded either full payment on the note, or partial payment of $500 plus return of the press; Mrs. Miller refused, and their legal battle dragged on for ten more months, at which point a court rendered a judgment of $422 in favor of Applegate.

“The Flash Press: Sporting Male Weeklies in 1840s New York”, Patricia Cline Cohen, Timothy J. Gilfoyle, and Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz (University of Chicago Press: Chicago, 2008)

Following his death, wife Elizabeth took over the business (Voress). 		Applegate, Willam (I1752)
 
425 5A3E1A11 Julia Clayton (Howard—“N”—ED) Applegate, born 1873 (Voress-“February 5, 1872”—ED) (Ft. Wayne, Ind. Public Lib./Genealogy Dept,-Jeannette-Voress-in “N.J.”—ED); died (Voress-“November 13”—ED) 1918 in Brooklyn, NY (In Voress papers which I am going through, there is the data referred to in the above editorial comment as follows-died “5/13/1895…married; age 22 yrs. 10 mos. Died in: Dover Township”—ED). She did not marry. (Howard—In 1892 she lived in “Freehold”.—ED) In 1900, she was enumerated in the household of her sister Mary and Mary’s new husband Charles Hinkle at 352 Myrtle Avenue in Brookly, New York. Her occupation was “landlord” and it is possible she owned the building in which they lived. (I can find no sign of a probate file for her under the name “Julia Applegate” in Kings County, New York, so she may have died in New Jersey ~sta). Applegate, Julia N (I1686)
 
426 5A3E1A5 Mary Luanda (Howard—“Lucinda”—ED) Applegate, born June 15, 1858 (M Van Nest Wolcott-LDS-M Allen-Voress-“1855” in “Red Bank, Monmouth Co., N.J.”—ED) (Ft. Wayne, Ind. Public Lib./Genealogy Dept,-Jeannette-Voress-c1851 in “R.I.”—ED) (in the 1880 Census of her father’s household, her birthplace is also R.I. ~sta); died . She married in about 1899 Charles Hinkle, born February 1868 in New Jersey ; died . They lived in Brooklyn, NY. Mary and her husband were enumerated at 352 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn New York in the 1900 census. Mary was born in June, 1861 in Rhode Island and Charles Hinkle was born in February 1868 in New Jersey and was a bicycle repairman and electrician. They had been married one year. Also enumerated with them was Mary’s sister Julia. Julia was born in 1874 in New Jersey and her occupation was “landlord”. (1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Ward 20, Dist. 2/312, Sheet 6A, 64/108) They had one daughter. (Howard—In 1892 they lived in “Freehold”.—ED) Applegate, Mary Lucinda (I1731)
 
427 5A4A9 William Perrine Applegate, born Nov. 27, 1800 (Cecily—in “Cranbury, Middlesex Co., NJ”--ED); bp at 1st Presbyterian Church, Cranbury, NJ on Jan. 18, 1801; died in Chartiers Twp., Allegheny Co., Pa. of a fall on Mar. 15, 1853. He married in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Dec. 27, 1827 to Christianne (Cecily—“Christine”—ED) (J Wenk-“Christina”—ED) Young, born 1810 in Pittsburgh, Pa.; died . William was a carpenter. (B Wall-Voress-In the “Pittsburg directories” of “1837” is “William Applegate, carpenter, shop & house point Street” and “1841” is “William P. Applegate, carpenter, Point Street” and “1847” is “William Applegate, carpenter, Beaver St., Allegheny City” and “1850” is William Applegate, carpenter, Beaver, Allgheny City” But please note. The directory also list another William Applegate living in the area at the same time who was a tinner and kept an inn and tavern. Don’t get them confused.—ED). In the 1850 census, he was listed as an innkeeper. His family does not appear in the 1860 census of Pa.

His children may be identified from two guardianship petitions granted in Allegheny County, PA on 6 June 1853. The petitions state he had eight surviving children. Three (Caroline, Emma, and Joseph) were minors over the age of 14; four (Amanda, George C, Andrew, and Minerva) were minors under the age of 14. The eighth, Lydia Ann, presented the petition for appointment of a guardian of the youngest children. The Court granted the petitions and appointed John H Phillips the guardian of all seven minor children. Phillips was discharged as guardian on 13 May 1854 and David Frew was appointed guardian.

At the time of his death, William owned a large amount of real estate in and around Pittsburg. He also owed a large amount of debt and some of his land was was sold to satisfy it.

APPENDIX

Widow’s Dower Approval for Christina, widow of William P.
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket, Vol. 11, p. 42, Item No. 67

Applegate Christina, Widow

the inventory and just appraisement of the goods and chattles [sic] selected by Christina Applegate Widow of William P. Applegate dec’d late of Chartiers Township Allegheny County and State of Pennsylvania which was the property of her said husband dec’d amounting in all to $300 filed.

Affidavit of Sam’l Carnahan, Wm Kerr & Wm Perkins appraisers filed.

April 20th 1853 approved and directed to be filed.

By the Court
s/ Jared M. Brush clk

Guardianship Petition for Caroline, Emma, and Joseph Applegate
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket, Vol. 10, p. 98, Item 27

Applegate Caroline, Emma & Joseph, minors

The Petition of Carline Applegate, Emma Applegate and Joseph Applegate was presented to the Court showing that they are minors above the age of fourteen years and have no Guardian to take care of their persons and estates. Your petitioners therefore pray the Court to permit them to make choice of some suitable person or persons for the purposes aforesaid.

Affidavit of Isaac Evans filed.

Whereupon June 66th the Court appoint John H Phillips guardian of the within named minors they having made choice of him in open Court on his giving bond to be approved by the Court.

By the Court
s/ Jared M. Brusch

Same day bond filed by J. H. Phillips Guardian with Matthew Harbison as surety and approved.

By the Court
s/ Jared M. Brusch, clk

Guardianship Petition for Amanda Applegate et al, minors
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket, Vol. 10, p. 98, Item 28

The petition of Lyda Ann Chess was presented to the Court showing that your petitioner’s Father Wm P. Applegate lately died leaving issue eight children Four of whom viz. Amanda, George C, Andrew and Minerva are minors under the age of Fourteen years and have no person to take care of their persons and estate. Your petitioner therefore prays the Court to appoint some suitable person or persons for the purpose aforesaid.

Affidavit of Isaac Evans filed.

Whereupon June 6th 1853 the Court approved John H Phillips Guardian of Amanda, George C, Andrew and Minerva Applegate the above named minors on his giving bond to be approved by the Court.

And now June 6th 1853 Bond filed by John H Phillips Guardian of Caroline, Emma, Joseph, Amanda, George C, Andrew, and Minerva Applegate in the sum of $2500 with Matthew Harbison as surety and approved.

By the Court
s. Jared M. Brusch

Account and Discharge of John H Phillips
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket Vol. 11, p. 336, Item No. 16

Applegate, Wm. P.

The account of John H. Phillips Guardian of the minor children of Wm. P. Applegate was presented to the Court, Ballance [sic] due accountant of Eight 39/100 dollars $8 39/100

And now December 26th, 1853 confirmed nisi.

By the Court
s/ Jared M. Brush clk

Petition of John H. Phillips Guardian filed praying for a discharge And now to whit April 22 A.D. 1854 the within petition presented and read in open Court it is ordered and directed that notice be given to the heirs of William Applegate and all other persons interested by publication in the Pittsburg Legal Journal by the insertions [illegible] and appear at the Court House in the City of Pittsburg on the 2d Saturday of May A.D. 1854 to show cause why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted.

By the Courth
s/ Jared M. Brush
copy of notice filed

Affidavit of John H. Phillips filed

And now May 13th 1854 John H. Phillips Guardian aforesaid is hereby discharged from all liability and duties of said trust as Guardian aforesaid

By the Court
s/ Jared M. Brush clk

Guardianship Petition for Caroline et al, minors
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket, Vol. 11, p. 512, Item 94

Applegate Caroline et al minors

The petition of Caroline Applegate, Emma Applegate, Joseph Applegate and Amanda Aplegate [sic] was presented to the Court showing That your petitioners are children of William P. Applegate dec. that they are minors above the age of fourteen years and have no Guardian to take care of their persons and estates.

Your petitioners therefore pray the Court to permit them to make choice of some suitably person or persons for the purpose aforesaid

And now to wit May 13th 1854 the Court appoints David Frew Guardian of the within named minors they having made choice of him in open court on his given bond to be approved by the Court.

By the Court
s/ Jared M Brush clk

Guardianship Petition for George C et al, minors
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket, Vol. 11, p. 512, Item 95

The petition of Lydia Ann chess was presented to the Court showing that your petitioner’s father William P Applegate lately died having issue eight children three of whom viz. George C. Applegate, Andrew Applegate and Minerva Applegate are minors under the age of fourteen years and have no guardian to take care of their persons and estate.

Your petitioner therefore prays the Court to appoint some suitable person or persons for the purposes aforesaid.

And now to wit May 13th 1854, the court appoints David Frew Guardian of George C Applegate, Andrew Applegate and Minerva Applegate the within named minors on his giving Bond to be approved by the Court.

By the Court

same day bond filed by David Frew Guardian of Caroline, Emma, Joseph, Amanda, George C, Andrew and Minerva Applegate, minor children of William P Applegate in the sum of $2,500 with J. P. Ross as surety and [illegible].

By the Court
s/ Jared M Brush

Petition to Sell Land of the Estate of William P Applegate
Allegheny County (PA) Orphan’s Court Docket, Vol. 13, p. 343, Item No. 83

Applegate Wm P

The Petition of Daniel Carnahan adm’r. of the Estate of Wm P. Applegate late of Chartiers Township, All. Co., Pa, dec’d was presented to the Court showing:

That the said William P Applegate died Intestate and left Issue viz: Caroline wife of Wm I Spargo, Lydia Ann, wife of John chess, Emma wife of John F Neely & Joseph Applegate, Amanda R, George, Andrew and Minerva Applegate minors and whose guardian is David Frew

That the personal Estate of said Intestate is insufficient for the payment of his Debts as by act. of Isaac Evans Esq. late adm’r of said Wm, showing that the whole personal Estate was expended in the payment of debts and schedule of unpaid Debts attached &

And that said Intestate died seized in his demesne as of fee, of the following described Real Estate, viz:

All that certain lots Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, & 30 in the plan of Lots near [illegible] and laid out by the said William P. Applegat as the same is of Record &c.

Also all those [illegible] certain Lots or pieces of ground situate in Chartiers Township aforesaid, being Lots Numbers 12 & 13 in the plan of Lots laid out by Daniel Haughey & the said Isaac Evans which said plan is Recorded &c, Bounded & described as follows, viz: Beginning at the Corner of Lot Number 11 - on a 40 foot street, thence along said street South 71º E, 18 p. to the Corner of Lot No 14, thence along the line of said Lot No 14 North 26 3/4º E 25 p. to a street, thence along the same N. 72º W. 7 3/10 p. to a post, thence N. 56º W. 7 3/10 p. to the corner of Lot No 11; thence along the line of said Lot No 11 s 33 1/2º W 27 5/10 p to place of Beginning, the said Lot No “12” containing One acre & fifty two perches & the said Lot No “13” containing One acre & forty one perches.

Also all those [illegible] certain contiguous Lots of ground numbered Ten & Eleven in a plan of Lots laid out by Smith & Hay in Chartiers Twp aforesaid, containing in front, together on the Pittsburg and Stubenville Road Fifty feet & extending back, preserving the same width parallel with Amela St. 100 feet to a 20 foot alley.

Also all those [illegible] certain Lots or pieces of ground situate in said Twp. on the North Side of the Pittsburg & Stubanville [sic] Turnpike Road and bounded & described as follows, viz: Beginning on said Road at the Corner of Land already belonging to Said Applegate then along said Road South 47 1/4 º and 6.50 feet to the corner of Lot No 7 & extending back at right angles from said Turnpike Road preserving the same width between lots No “7” “9” “10” -- 100 feet to a 20 foot alley or street being lonts number “8” & “9” in Smithy & Hays plan of Lots in Lornzburg.

Also those his certain Lots of ground in said Township which Daniel Haughey & wife & Isaac Evan & wife sold and conveyed to said “Applegate”

And also all those his certain Lots of ground situate in said Twp. which Robert & wife sold & conveyed to said Applegate.

That this petitioner thinks it would be for the best interest of the estate to sell Lots numbers One - [illegible] there and as herein before first mentioned in this petition as Lots No. “One” “two” “three” & in Wm P. Applegate’s plan of Lots near Temperanceville as the same as of Record & in plan Bool Vol 2 page 32 in preference to any other part of this Real Estate for the payment of Debts.

And therefore praying this Court to grant Him an order to make Sale of the said Lots of ground for the payment of the Debts of the said Intestate

List of Debts unpaid filed
Affidavit of Daniel Carnahan, filed.
Consent to order of Sale by children & heirs filed.

and now to wit, August 9 1856 the Court grants the prayer of the petitioner & order & decree that Samuel Carnahan Esq adm’r. of Wm P. Applegate Dec’d shall sell at public sale (giving notice according to Law) on the Second Monday of September a.d. 1856 at 2 o’clock P.M. on said day on the premises Lots “One” “Two” “Thee” “Four” “Five” “Six” “Seven” “Twelve” “Thirteen” “Fourteen” “Fifteen” “Sixteen” “Seventeen” “Eighteen” “Nineteen” “Twenty” “Twenty-one” “Twenty two” “Twenty three” “Twenty four” “Twenty five” “Twenty six” “Twenty seven” “Twenty Eight” “Twenty nine” “Thirty” in the plan of Lots near Temperanceville laid out by William P. Applegate as the same is Recorded in plan Book Vol 2 page 32 with power to adjourn from time to time.

By the Court
s/ John Horner clk.

Same day Bond in the Sum of Two thousand Dollars filed by “Samuel Carnahan” adm’r with John Hogdson as surety & appeared.

By the Court
s/ John Horner, clk.

Report of Sale

The petition of Sam’l Carnahan Esq. adm’r of the Estate of Wm P. Applegate dec’d late of Chartiers Twp. Respectfully Represents: That in pursuance of the foregoing order & decree he did on the Second Monday of Sept a.d. 1856 at 2 o’clock P.M. on said day on the premises in the manner & times directed in the said order of Court, having first given by advertisement in Newspapers and handbills due legal & timely notice of the time place terms of Sale &c as required by laws & the Rules of your Hon Court, Expose the aforesaid Lots of ground or Real Estate of the said Wm P. Applegate, dec’d. to sale by publice vendue or outcry & a sufficient price not having bee bidden for the same, he then & there adjourned the sale of the said Lots of ground or Real Estate on until the 18th day of Oct. 1856 at 2 o’clock P.M. of said day at which time he did again in presence of said adjournment & in accordance with the aforesaid order of Court Expose the aforesaid Lot of ground or Real Estate to sale by public vendue or outcry & as a sufficient price not being bid therefor he again adjourned said sale over until the 9th day of May 1857 at 2 o’clock P.M. of said day when he did again Expose the said Lots of ground or Real Estate mentioned in said order of Court to sale by public vendue or outcry on the premises on the following terms, viz: one half Cash for down money & the balance of the purchase money therefor payable in nine months from the day of Sale to be secured on the premises by Bond or Mortgage & sold said Lots as follows, Lots Nos. one, two & three as bounded and described in said plan unto Jacob Broadwell for the sum of Forty Seven Dollars per Lot amounting in all to the sum of One hundred and forty one Dollars; he being the highest & best bidder and that being the highest and best price bidden for the same. Lots Nos. four & five as bounded and described in said plan unto Geoge Weelzell for the Sum of Forty Six Dollars per lot amounting in all to the Sum of Ninety two dollars, , he being the highest and best bidder & this being the highest and best price bidden for the same. Lot No. six as bounded and described in sad plan for the sum of Seventy Six dollars and Lot No seven as bounded and described in said plan for the sum of Seventy Six dollars unto John Esplisn [name very hard to read] he being the highest and best bedder and this being the highest and best prices bidden for the same and amounting in all to the Sum of One hundred and twenty six Dollars. Lots Nos. Twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, Eighteen, nineteen, twenty and twenty one as bounded and described in said plan unto “Jno Chess” [husband of Lydia Ann Applegate and son-in-law of William P Applegate ~sta] for the sum of Thirty five Dollars per Lot, amounting in all to the Sum of Three hundred and fifty Dollars, he being the highest and best bidder and that being the highest and best price bidden for the same. Lots numbers Twenty two, Twenty three, twenty fou, Twenty five and thirty six, as bounded and described in said plan unto “Benjamin Graham” for the sum of Twenty six Dollars and fifty cents per lot, amounting in all to the Sum of One hundred and thirty two Dollars & fifty cents, he being the highest and best bidder and that being the highest and best price bidden for the same. Lot No Twenty Seven as bounded and described in said plan for the sum of Twenty fie Dollars unto “Harvey Fretsch” he being the best and highest bidder and that being the highest and best price bidden for the same. Lot No 28 as bounded and described in said plan for the sum of Twenty Six Dollars unto “Thomas Hershlager” [name very hard to read] he being the highest and best bidder and that being the highest & best price bidden for the same, and Lots Nos. Twenty nine and thirty as bounded & described in said plan for the Sum of Fifty nine Dollars per Lot, amounting in all to the Sum of Ninety Eight Dollars unto Lawrence Gessner he being the highest and best price bidden and that being the highest and best price for the same.

He therefore prays your Honor to approve of his proceedings in the premises and he confirm said sale so made and order and direct Deeds to be made to the said purchasers hereinbefore named for the said Lot or Lots or part of said Real Estate so sold to each of them &c.

s/ Samuel Carnahan adm’t

Affidavit of Sam’l Carnahan, filed

And now, to wit, June 6 1857 a.d. 1857 [sic The clerk was getting tired] The foregoing Report of Sale of the aforesaid Lots of ground or Real Estate of Wm P Applegate dec’d as hereinbefore described, being read and considered in open Court and due proof being made of notice having been given as required by Law, the Court do [sic] confirm the said sale so made by Sam’l Carnahan Esq. adm’r of Wm P. Applegate dec’d to each of the purchasers respectively as hereinbefore named, and the Court order and direct the said adm’r to make Execute and deliver a deed to each of said purchasers for the lot or lots or part of the said Real Estate so purchased by him respectively.

By the Court
s/ John Horner

Petition to Partition and Partition of the Real Estate of William P Applegate
Allegheny County (PA) Orphans Court Docket, Vol. 14, p. 261, Item No. 43

Applegate, Wm P.

The petition of John Chess & Lydia Ann his wife (late Lydia Ann Applegate) of Chartiers Township Allegheny Co, Pa., John F Neely & Emma his wife (late Emma Applegate) of Allegheny City and Joseph Applegate, Amanda R Applegate, George Applegate, Andrew Applegate and Minerva Applegate who are minors and whose Guardian is David Frew children and heirs at law of Wm P. Applegate late of Chartiers Twp. All. Co., Pa., dec’d was presented to the Court showing:

That the said William P. Applegate lately died intestate leaving issue eight children, to win: Caroline Applegate, since intermarried with Wm J Spargo, Lydia Ann Applegate intermarried with John Chess Emma Applegate since intermarried with John F Neely, all of whom are now of age and Joseph Applegate, Amanda R Applegate, George Applegate, Andrew Applegate and Minerva Applegate minors and whose Guardian is David Frew

And that the Intestate died seized in his demesne as of fee of the following described Real Estate viz:

All those the certain contiguous Lots of ground numbers Ten and Eleven in a plan [illegible] laid out by Smith and Hay in Chartiers (late Lower St. Clair) Twp. containing together in front on the Pittsburg and Stubanville [sic] Turnpike Road and bounded and described as follows: Viz: “Beginning on said Road at the corner of Land already belonging to said Applegate then along said Road 0,1 1/4 º E 50 ft. to the corner of lot No. 7 extending back at right angles from said Turnpike Road preserving the same width between Lots Nos. 7 & 10 - 100 ft to a 20 ft alley or street being Lots Nos. 8 & 9 in Smith & Hays plan of [illegible] in Lorenzburg

Also, all those two entain [sic] Lots or pieces of Land situate in Chartiers (late Lower S. Clair) Township being Ns. 3 & 4 in the plan of Lots laid out by Haughey and Erwin Recorded in Recorders office and Bounded and described as follows, viz: Beginning at a post on the Pittsburg and Stubenville Turnpike Road at the corner of Lot No 2, thence by said Lot No. 2 S. 29º W 29 9/10 P. to a St. thence along said St. 43º N. 10 P. to the corner of Lot No 4 thence N. 29º W. 9 7/10 P. to a street 24 ft. in width thence along said St. N. 49º E 17 2/10 P. to the said Turnpike Road thence along the said Road S. 47 1/4º E 6 P to a post and thence S. 48 1/2º E 6 P. to the place of beginning said Lot No 3 containing one acres and from four [illegible] strict measure and said Lot No 2 containing 142 [illegible] strict measure with the appurtenances.

And also all those two [illegible] or pieces of ground in Chartiers (late Lower St. Clair) Township Viz, One & two in the plan of lots laid out by Robt. Woods, bounded and described as follows viz: “Beginning on the Pittsburg & Stubenville Turnpike Road, then northwardly along the same 50 ft to the corner of lot No 3 in said plan, thence Southwardly by the line of lot No 3 110 ft to a 81 º 30 ft wide thence soutwardly alnd said st. 50 ft to a street 32 ft wide and thence northwardly along said street 110 ft to the place of beginning with the appurtenances .

And therefore praying this Court to award an Inquest to make partition of the premises aforesaid to and award the children and Representatives of the said Intestate in such manner and insuch proportions as by the Law is directed &c.

Affidavit of John Chess filed

And now to wit June 16 1857 the prayer of the petitioner granted and Inquest awarded

By the Court
John Horner, clk

Inquisition

An Inquisition indented and taken at Chartiers Twp. in the Co. of Allegheny this third day of Sept anno domini 1857 before Rody Patterson Shff [Sheriff] of said Co. by the oaths and affirmations of the Jurors, whose names and seals are hereunto annexed, good and lawful [illegible] of my Bailiwick who say upon their oaths and affirmations that:

having been taken by the said Rody Patterson Shff as aforesaid in his proper person to the premises described in the writ to this Inquisition annexed and the parties in the said writ named having been severally named and as many as chose being present, that the property and premises described in the writ can be divided into Eight shares or purparts without prejudice to or spoiling the whole and that they have divided the same as follows - viz, Purpart or share marked “A” they have valued and appraised at six hundred and fifty Dollars ($650) Purpart or Share marked “B” they have valued and appraised at seven hundred Dollars ($700) Purpart or Share marked “C” they have valued and appraised at Fifteen hundred Dollars ($1500) Purpart or Share marked “D” they have valued and and appraised at One thousand dollars ($1000) Purpart or share marked “E” they have valued and appraised at Twelve hundred Dollars ($1200) Purpart or share marked F they have valued and appraised at Eight hundred dollars - Purpart or share marked “G” they have valued & appraised at Eight hundred dollars. Purpart or share marked H they have valued & appraised at eight hundred Dollars ($800) a draft of which is hereto annexed.

In witness whereof as well The said Sheriff and the Jurors aforesaid to this Inquisition have set our hands and seals the day and year above written

[signatures omitted]

And now to wit Oct 10 1857 on motion of R. Woods the Inquisition and partition made in this case is hereby confirmed and the Court order and decree that the same be [illegible] and [illegible]

And the Court grant a Rule on all the participants to come into Court on the 1st Saturday of Dec 1857 to accept or refuse the purparts at the valuation, according to Law (Rule [illegible]).

By the Court

And now to wit Dec 5 - 1857 (being the first Saturday in Dec) due proof having made to the Court of the service of this Rule on the parties interested to come into Court on this day to accept or refuse of the valuation the respective purparts [illegible] as divided by law to the parties was respectively called in open Court and David Frew Guardian of Joseph Applegate the eldest son of George Applegate second son of Andrew Applegate the third son, came into Court in person and made choice and elected to take at the valuation for the said Joseph Applegate purpart Letter “H” valued at Eight hundred dollars for the said George Applegate purpart letter “A” valued at six hundred and fifty dollars and for the said Andrew Applegate purpart letter “B” valued at Seven Hundred dollars and Lydia Ann Chess wife of John Chess eldest daughter came into Court in person and made choice and elected to take at the valuation purpart letter “D” valued at one thousand dollars. Caroline Spargo second daughter wife of Wm Spargo came into by her letter herein filed dated St. Lewis (sic) Nov. 17 1857 made choice and elected to take at the valuation purpart Letter “F” valued at Eight hundred dollars which she in her letter calls No “G”.

Emma Neely third daughter wife of John F Neely came into Court in personally and made choice and elected to take purpart letter “G” valued at Fifteen hundred dollars. David Frew, Guardian of Amanda R. Applegate fourth daughter and of Minerva Applegate fifthe and youngest daughter came into Court and made choie and elected to at the valuation for the said “Amanda” purpart - letter “E” valued at Twelve hundred dollars and for said Minerva purpart letter “G” valued at Eight hundred dollards whereupon the said Court did order adjudge and decree that the said Heirs respectively their heirs and assigns forever shall have and take the respective purparts so chosen for an by each respectively in fee simple and the Court do further order and decree that as the amount of the valuation of all the purparts is the sum of Seven thousand Four hundred and fifty dollars, the share to which each heir will be entitled, will in the sum of Nine hundred and thirty one dollars and twenty five cents and to equalise the said shares the said David Frew as Guardian shall be entitled to receive for George Applegate Two hundred Eight on 25/1-- dollars for Andrew Applegate, two hundred and thirty one 25/1-- Dollars for Minerva Applegate One hundred and thrity one 25/100 dollars and for Joseph Applegate One hundred and thirty on 25/1-- dollars making in all to be received the the said David Frew as Guardian seven hundred and Seventy five dollars which shall be paid as follows, viz: as guardian of “Amanda” and Joseph the sum of Two hundred and sixty eighty 75/1-- dlls. being the [illegible] of partition coming from and chargeable on the purpart decreed to the said “Amanda” and the residue of the said moneys viz: Five hundred and Six 25/1-- dllls. Doming to said Frew as Guardian shall be paid by and out of the [illegible] of Partition coming from the purpart [illegible] to the said Emma Neely.

And the said Caroline Spargo shall be entitled to receive one hundred and thirty 25/100 which shall be paid as follws viz: the sum of sixty two 50/1-- dollars shall be paid by and out of the [illegible] of Partition coming from and chargeable on the purpart [illegible] to the said Emma Neely and Sixty eight 75/100 dlls. shall be paid by and out of the [illegible] of partition coming from and chargeable on that purpart decreed to Mrs. Lydia Ann Chess, and the Court further order that the said Mrs. Emma Neely and Mr.s Lydia Ann Chess respectively [illegible] Recognizances to the Satisfaction of the court for the payment of their [illegible] of partition to the other parties as hereinbefore directed in the manner directed by law. And the Court further direct that the costs of this partition be paid in equal shares by each of the said heirs.

By the Court
s/ Thomas A Rowley clk

[Remainder of document is the parties acknowledging their obligations to pay and receipts of payment. The last is Emma Neely paying off Caroline Spargo] 		Applegate, William Perrine (I1027)
 
428 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 		Applegate, Lewis (I14068)
 
429 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. 		Applegate, Edward N (I14098)
 
430 5D4C7A1 BR1A1 (NO LISTING—POSSIBLY 5D4C7E1) Mary E Applegate, b. abt. 1842 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, 116/217 [age 8, birthplace NY]; 1880 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 20/58, p. 37, 272/283 [age 32, birthplace NY]), d. _____. She married Robert Gallatin Jones, b. abt. 1842 in NY (1880 US Census, supra [age 32, birthplace NY]); d. _____.

In 1880, her parents, Edward and Cordelia were living with her and her husband at 17 Cambridge Place, Brooklyn (1880 US Census, supra). 		Applegate, Mary E (I14100)
 
431 5D4C7A2 BR1A2 (5D4C7E2) George W. Applegate, b. Oct., 1843 in Kings Co., NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, 116/217 [age 7, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, p. 8, 22/64 [age 25, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 25, Elec. Dist. 2, p. 57, 678/469 [age 32, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/400, Sheet 3A, 25/53 [October 1843, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 20, AD 17, Block A, p. 4 [age 62, birthplace NY], d. 25 Jan 1925 in Kings Co., NY (Brooklyn Eagle, June 26, 1925, p. 20); m. abt 1873 (1900 US Census, supra [married 27 years]) Eliza E. “Lidy” Ellsworth, b. Feb 1848 in Kings Co., NY (1875 NY State Census, supra [age 27, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, supra [February 1848, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, supra [age 57, birthplace NY]); d. 10 Mar 1933 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 12, 1933, p. 20).

George followed his father into the construction trade, but seems to have been more on the business side. In the 1870 Census, he was living in his parents’ household in Brooklyn and employed as a clerk. (1870 US Census, supra). By 1875, he had married and moved out on his own. In the 1875 NY state census, George W Applegate, age 32, Brick M [probably manufacturer] was living with his wife Lidy, age 27, and infant son Francis [illegible] (1875 NY State Census, supra). He is listed in the 1878 Brooklyn city directory as a brick manufacturer working at the corner of Yates [sic—should be Gates] and Putnam Ave., with a home at 678 Yates [sic]. (1878 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 16). In 1879-80, he is listed as a clerk, residing at 678 Gates. The directory gives his middle initial as “W”. (1879-8 Lain Brooklyn City Directory). By 1879, he was listed as a contractor, still living at 678 Gates. The directory continues to use the middle initial “W”. (1897 Lain Brooklyn City Directory).

George and his family were enumerated at their house at 678 Gates Ave. in the 1900 US Census. George was born in October, 1843, in NY, and a building contractor. His wife Eliza E. was born in February 1848, in NY and the mother of 5 children—4 still living. Three daughters lived in the household: Fannie, born February 1878, in NY; Aidia or Lidia (very difficult to read), born October 1881, in NY; and Florence, born August 1884, in NY.

George and family were still living in the house at 678 Gates in 1905, when they were enumerated in the NY state census. George W. was 62 and a contractor; wife Eliza was 57; daughters Lida/Ada and Florence were 23 and 20. 		Appelgate, George W (I14101)
 
432 5D4C7A2A BR1A2A Francis Nelson “Frank” Appelgate, February 1872 in NY (1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 25, Elec. Dist. 2, p. 57, 678/469; [age illegible]1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 23, 2/405, Sheet 1B, 10/14 [February 1872, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 22, AD 17, Block D, p. 32 [age 35], d. _____; m. abt. 1895 (1900 US Census, supra [married 5 years]) Estelle J. ____, b. June 1876 in NY (1900 US Census, supra [June 1876]; 1905 NY State Census, supra [age 26]); d. _____.

Frank was enumerated in the household of his father George in the 1875 NY State Census. His age is illegible. The next record I can find for him is in the 1900 US Census at 852 Lafayette Ave., in Brooklyn. Frank was born February, 1872, in NY. His wife Estelle was born in March 1896, in NY; and his daughter Evelyn was born in March 1896. (1900 US Census, supra).

The family was enumerated in the 1905 NY State Census living at 350 Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. Frank N was 35, and “with law firm”; wife Estelle J., was 26; daughter Evelyn E., was 8; and daughter Ethel S., was 4.

Daughter Evelyn is the key to linking Frank with his father and sisters. In 1902, Fannie E. Appelgate, daughter of George W. married Theodore Howard Vought. The Brooklyn Eagle reported on the wedding and the entire article is transcribed under Fannie’s entry infra. Of relevance here is one sentence: “Little Miss Evelyn E. Appelgate, the 5 year old niece of the bride, in a white organize dress over pink silk, acted as flower girl.” There is only one candidate for who this Evelyn is—the daughter of Frank. This demonstrates that Frank is the brother of Fannie and thus the son of George W. Appelgate.

I have not been able to locate any further references to Frank or any death information. 		Appelgate, Francis Nelson "Frank" (I38461)
 
433 5D4C7A2A1 BR1A2A1 Evelyn E. Appelgate, b. March 1896, in NY (NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 23, 2/405, Sheet 1B, 10/14 [March 1896, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 22, AD 17, Block D, p. 32 [age 8]), d. ______. She was flower girl at her aunt Fannie Ellsworth Appelgate’s (BR1A2B) wedding. (Brooklyn Eagle, May 3, 1902, p. 2). Appelgate, Evelyn E (I38433)
 
434 5D4C7A2A2 BR1A2A2 Ethel Sheffield Appelgate, b. abt 1901, in NY (1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 22, AD 17, Block D, p. 32 [age 4]), d. ____. She married on 28 Jun 1928, Howard Richard Van Tronk. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 29, 1928, p. 9). Appelgate, Ethel Sheffield (I38491)
 
435 5D4C7A2C BR1A2C Lidie Carman Appelgate, b. October 1881, in NY (1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/400, Sheet 3A, 25/53 [October 1881, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 20, AD 17, Block A, p. 4 [age 23]), d. ______. Her full name is provided in her sister Fannie’s wedding announcement. (Brooklyn Eagle, April 20, 1902, p. 25). She married on 4 Jan 1910 in Flatbush, Kings Co., NY, Leonard Albert Prouty. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Jan 9, 1910, p. 55) Applegate, Lidia Carman (I37841)
 
436 5D4C7A3 BR1A3 Joseph Henry Appelgate, b. February 1849 in NY (1850 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, 116/217 [age 1, birthplace NY]; 1870 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 7th Ward, p. 198, 1065/1840 [age 21, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 21, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 18, 110/157 [age 26, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/387, Sheet 8A, 122/163 [February 1849, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor. ED 25, AD 18, Block X-W, p. 38 [age 55]), d. July 6, 1920, at his home at 817 Ditmas Ave., Brooklyn, NY (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 7, 1920, p 3). He married 23 Feb 1870 (1870 US Census, supra [married February of that year]; 1900 US Census, supra [married 30 years]; Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Feb 23, 1920, p. 21 [article on 5th wedding anniversary]) Susan Jane DeWolfe, b. December 1849, in Kings Co., NY (1870 US Census, supra [age 20, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, supra [age 25, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, supra [December 1849, birthplace NY]; d. 6 April 1937 at the home of her daughter in Baltimore, MD (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Apr 8, 1937, p. 17). Susan was the daughter of Herman DeWolfe, b. abt 1821 in NY (1870 US Census, supra [age 49, birthplace NY]), d. _____ and Eliza ____, b. abt. 1822 in NY (Id. [age 46, birthplace NY]).

Joseph was enumerated in the household of his father Edward in 1850, just one year old. By 1870, he had married and was living with his new wife Susan with his in-laws, the DeWolfes. His father-in-law Herman owned a turning business and it appears Joseph was the bookkeeper for the business. (1870 US Census, supra).

By 1875, Joseph and Susan were living on their own at 212 Walnut Street in Brooklyn. Joseph was 26, and a bookkeeper in New York (meaning at that time, New York City). Susan was 25, and children Herlin M and Isabella were 4 and 2. All were born in Kings Co., NY. (1875 NY State Census, supra).

In 1878, Joseph was still a bookkeeper, but the family had moved to 372 Van Buren in Brooklyn. (1878 Brooklyn City Directory, p. 16)

In 1879, the family had moved again—this time to 81 Irving Place in Brooklyn. Joseph H Applegate’s business had changed to “fish”. According to articles about Joseph in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle—his obituary and a description of his wedding anniversary—he had been a cotton broker who lost his fortune in a market crash in 1873 and had to take up work as a fishmonger. Curiously, a “S. J. Appelgate” is also listed as doing business as “fish” with the same home address, but with a business address of 876 Fulton (Note this is not the Fulton Street Fish Market. That market was located on a different Fulton Street in Manhattan). The most likely candidate for “S. J.” is Joseph’s wife, Susan J. Apparently, at that time they were business partners as well as life partners. (1879-80 Lain Brooklyn City Directory).

In 1897, Joseph was still in the fish business (although there is no sign of Susan). His business address was 931 Fulton and his home address was 216 Lexington. (1897 Lain Brooklyn City Directory).

In 1900, Joseph and family were enumerated at 216 Lexington living next to Joseph’s son Herlin. Joseph was born in February 1849, in NY and his occupation was “sea food”. Wife Susan was born in December 1849, in NY; son Jessie (listed as “Dau Son”—the enumerator had problems with the name) was born in January 1879, in NY and was a clerk/broker; daughter Bessie B was born in March 1888; and son Joseph, Jr., was born in February 1890. Also living in the household was Joseph’s mother-in-law Elsie DeWolfe, born August 1823, in NY. (1900 US Census, supra).

In 1905, Joseph and family were enumerated at 16 Slocum Place in Brooklyn. Herlin (listed as “Herbert”) had moved back home. Joseph H was 55, and his occupation was still “fish”. Wife Susan J was 54; son Herbert [sic—should be Herlin] was 34 and his occupation was “electric”; son Jesse L was 26 and his occupation was “inspector”; daughter Bessie B was 19; son Joseph H, Jr., was 15; and daughter Dorothy was 5. (1905 NY State Census, supra).

Joseph made his will on December 12, 1911 in Brooklyn. A transcript is attached as an appendix. In the will, he uses the name Joseph Henry Appelgate. It is a simple will that leaves his entire estate to his wife Susan Jane and names her executrix.

Joseph died at his last home, 817 Ditmars Avenue, Brooklyn NY on July 6, 1920. His will was admitted to probate on July 23, 1920. The application for probate made by Susan Jane contains a list of living heirs (herself and the children) and a waiver of service of citation signed by all of them. They all spelled their last name “Appelgate”. (Kings County Probate File, Joseph Henry Appelgate, L 516, P. 156).

APPENDIX

Will of Joseph Henry APPELGATE
King’s County (NY) Surrogate’s Court
L. 516, P. 156

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN:

I, JOSEPH HENRY APPELGATE, of the Borough of Brooklyn, in the City of New York, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament, as follows:

FIRST: I order and direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be paid, as soon as they conveniently may be paid after my decease.

SECOND: All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both real and personal whosesoever situated, I give, devise and bequeath to my wife SUSAN JANE APPELGATE, and to her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns forever.

THIRD: I hereby appoint my wife SUSAN JANE APPELGATE Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, and I order and direct that my executrix shall not be required to give a bond for the faithful performance of her duties.

FOURTH: I hereby revoke all other wills and codicils by my heretofore made.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this 12th day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven.

WITNESS: s/ Joseph Henry APPELGATE [seal]

Subscribed at the end and sealed by the said JOSEPH HENRY APPELGATE, the Testator named in the foregoing Will, in the presence of us and of each of us, and at the time of making and subscription the above instrument was declared by the said Testator to be his last Will and Testament; and then we and each of in his presence and in the presence of one another, did sign our names as witnesses thereto at the end of the Will.

s/ George Frederick Kaiser Residing at 26 Rugby Road, Brooklyn, NY
s/ James Jardine Conroy Residing at 277 Stratford Road, City.

Article Noting the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Joseph Henry and Susan
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Feb. 15, 1920, p. 58

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Henry Appelgate, members of St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal Church, Veverly rd. and Ocean ave., Flatbush, old Brooklynies who have been residents in Flatbush almost a score of years, will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Feb. 23 with a dinner and reception in the afternoon of that date at the Ormonde, Fulton st. and Nostrand ave. Mr. Appelgate is one year beyond the Biblical allotted time; his wife is just over the mark. Both are in the best of health, although Mr. Appelgate lost a leg through amputation three years ago, following a stroke of apoplexy. But, despite his handicaps of age and amputation, he gets about as lively as a cricket.

The couple were married Washing’s birthday, 1870, in the DeKalb Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, in which they were active workers. At that time Mr. Appelgate Mr. Appelgate was a junior partner in a cotton brokerage firm at 17 William st., Manhattan. In the “wildcat panic” of ’73 he went to the wall with many others, and failing to make connections, opened a fish market at the corner of Fulton st. and Waverly ave. That was 47 years ago, and on the same corner, but across from the first market, the market is still doing business, the oldest established in the boro.

The couple have five children and 14 grandchildren, who will help celebrate the epoch in their lives. Two of them, Mrs. Howard Kenneth Jones, wife of the president of the Rotagraph Company of Manhattan and Joseph H. Appelgate, Jr., well known in Brooklyn as a newspaperman, now reside in Glen Rock, N.J.. Herlin Manly Appelgate of this boro and Harry Clifford Appelgate of Baldwin, L.I. are conducting the business since their father’s forced retirement. Jesse Lamberson Appelgate, the other son, a Custom House broker, resides at Rockvill Centre. Herlin is a widower with a daughter in her twenties.

OBITUARY
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, July 7, 1920, p. 3

J.H. APPELGATE DIES; OLD FISH MERCHANT

WAS IN BUSINESS NEARLY HALF A CENTURY AT FULTON ST. AND WAVERLY AVE.

While chatting with his wife and brother on the porch of his wife and brother on the porch of his residence at 817 Ditmas ave., Flatbush, last evening, Joseph Henry Appelgate, who, until his retirement from the business three years ago following illness, was probably the best-known fish dealer in Brooklyn, died suddenly of a stroke of apoplexy. His funeral service will be held on Friday evening at 8 o’clock, at his late residence, and the interment will be in Cypress Hills Cemetery.

Mr. Applegate [sic] a native Brooklynite, lived his whole lifetime here, where he was born on Feb. 23, 1849. He descended from a long line of natives, his paternal ancestors settling here with the Dutch in 1664. His maternal forebears antedated the Revolution. His grandfather, William E. Sheffield, was the first Naval constructor of the United States Navy. A very wealthy man, Mr. Sheffield gave to the United States Government, for the consideration of $1, the property now used as the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Mr. Applegate [sic] started his career in a cotton broker’s office and, having risen to the position of junior partner married Susan Jane De Wolfe on Washington’s Birthday in 1870. Later, he became a victim of the “wildcat panic”. He then turned to the fish business and in this humble occupation established a name that meant fresh sea food to his customers, may of who traveled far to buy their fish at the corner of Fulton st. and Waverly av., where for almost half a century, Mr. Applegate [sic] was in business. Two sons now manage it.

Mr. Applegate [sic] celebrated his gold wedding last Washington’s Birthday with a supper at the Ormonde on Fulton st., and at that time bid fair to live many years. Three years ago apoplexy caused the loss of his right leg, which had to be amputated, but despite this serious surgical operation, he lived on in apparently good health until apoplexy caused his almost instant death last night.

Mr. Applegate [sic] is survived by wife, three brothers, Charles N., George and Edward; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Kenneth Jones of Glen Rock, N.J., and four sons, Merlin [sic] Manly and Harry Clifford, who manage the fish business; Jesse Lamberson, a custom house broker, and Joseph Jr., a member of the Brooklyn Eagle’s news staff.

Mr. Applegate [sic] was a member of St. Mark’s Methodist Episcopal Church, Ocean ave. and Beverly rd., where he was an active worker until the time of his infirmity. He was one of those who founded the church when it was established in 1904 in a dwelling next door to the present edifice. He was for years an active worker in the old Norstrand Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church on Quincy st. 		Appelgate, Joseph Henry (I14102)
 
437 5D4C7A3A BR1A3A Herlin Manley Appelgate, b. February 1871, in Kings Co., NY (1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 21, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 18, 110/157 [age 4, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/387, Sheet 8A, 120/162 [February 1873, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor. ED 25, AD 18, Block X-W, p. 38 [age 34]; 1940 US Census, NY, Nassau Co., Rockville Center, 1/30-11, Sheet 13B, 297 [age 68, birthplace NY]); died 26 Dec 1958 in NY ("New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963", index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2CH1-FHC : accessed 20 Sep 2014), Herlin M Appelgate, 1958). He married (1) on June 2, 1897 (Brooklyn Eagle, June 3, 1897, p. 7 [marriage announcement]; 1900 US Census, supra [married 3 years]) Medora May Powell, b. June 1875 in NY (1900 US Census, supra [June 1875, birthplace NY]), died September 25, 1901 in Montclair, Essex Co., NJ (Brooklyn Eagle, September 26, 1901, p. 7). She was the daughter of Daniel and Medora A. Powell. He married (2) Ada _____, b. abt 1890 in NY (1940 US Census, supra [age 50, birthplace NY]).

Herlin was named after his grandfather, Herlin De Wolfe.

Herlin was enumerated in the household of his father Joseph in 1875 at 218 Walnut Street in Brooklyn, NY. (1875 NY State Census, supra). He is listed in the 1897 Brooklyn city directory as Herlin M Appelgate, living at 218 Lexington Avenue. (1897 Lain’s Brooklyn Directory)

Herlin married Medora May Powell on June 2, 1897 at 218 Lexington, the home of his mother-in-law. The wedding was performed by the Rev. John Rhey Thompson, D.D. Medora May was the daughter of the late Daniel Powell. (Brooklyn Eagle, June 3, 1897, p. 7).

Prior to their marriage, Herlin and Medora had sung together in the Handel chorus, a local musical group. Herlin sang bass and Medora sang soprano. (Brooklyn Eagle, May 24, 1896, p. 10).

Herlin and Medora were enumerated in the 1900 Census at 218 Lexington Ave., next door to Herlin’s father Joseph, who was living at 216 Lexington. The head of the household was Herlin’s widowed mother-in-law, Medora Powell, born in July 1840 in NY. Also in the household was Herlin’s sister-in-law, Julia A Powell, born in September 1857 and working in millinery. Herlin was born in February 1873 (the year is probably inaccurate) and was an electrician. His wife Medora M was burn in June 1873; and his daughter Dorothy G (the middle initial is very hard to read) was born in July 1899. (1900 US Census, supra).

Medora May died in Montclair, New Jersey in 1901. Her death announcement gives no reason why she was in Montclair, nor does it list a cause of death.

After his wife’s death, Herlin moved back in with his parents. He was enumerated with them in the 1905 NY state census at 16 Slocum Place, Brooklyn. He was 34 and an electrician.

On October 25, 1919, Herlin filed an application for a patent on an improved soap grip. The soap grip was a an adjustable device that bit into a bar of soap and covered one side with a non-slip surface. Herlin was granted Patent No. 1,332,096 on February 24, 1920.

Herlin wasn’t done inventing. He applied for a Canadian patent for an improved electric timer. On October 23, 1923, he was issued Canadian patent No. CA 235189 for his invention.

Herlin was alive when his father’s estate was probated. He was residing at the same address as his parents—817 Ditmars in Brooklyn. He was the first child listed as an heir to Joseph, and I presume he was therefore the eldest.

In 1940, Herlin was enumerated with his second wife in Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, where he gave his occupation as “handyman” He died on December 26, 1958. 		Appelgate, Herlin Manley (I37705)
 
438 5D4C7A3C BR1A3C Harry Clifford Appelgate, b. 12 November 1875, in NY (1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 23, 2/398, Sheet 10B, 162/209 [November 1875, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 28, AD 4, Block B, p. 10 [age 29]; WW I Draft Registration Card), d. ____. He married (1) in 1898 (1900 US Census, supra [married 2 years]) Mae Andrews Conn, b. September 1879, in MA (1900 US Census, supra [September 1879, birthplace MA], d. 8 Mar 1904 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Mar 10, 1904, p. 5). He married(2) Malvina Steele, b. abt 1887 (1905 NY State Census, supra [age 18]; Death Certificate (VT) Wesley De Wolfe Appelgate [identifies Harry C Appelgate and Malvina Steele as his parents]).

In 1900, Harry and his first wife lived at 527 Lexington Ave., in Brooklyn, NY. Harry was born in November 1875 in NY, and was a sea food dealer. Mae was born in September 1879 in NY. They had been married two years. Their son Everett had been born in December of 1899. (1900 US Census, supra)

In 1905, Harry and his new wife were enumerated at 331 Franklin Ave., in Brooklyn. Harry was 29, and a bookkeeper. His wife Malvina was 18. Harry now had two children: Everett G, age 5; and Helen, age 6.

Harry C registered for the WW I draft in in 1918. He listed his occupation as “Sea Food”. He was living at 35 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, Nassau Co., NY.

Harry was listed as an heir in the probate of Joseph Henry’s estate in 1920. At that time, Harry lived at 249 South Grand Ave., Baldwin, Long Island, NY. (Kings County Probate File, Joseph Henry Appelgate, L 516, P. 156).

--OBITUARY--

APPELGATE – Suddenly on Monday, April 17, 1944, at his home, 30 Davison avenue, Oceanside. Harry Clifford, beloved husband of Malvina Appelgate, and devoted father of Mrs. Clemmen Randbeck, Mrs. Vincent Johnson, Wesley, Private First Class, Newton and Roy Appelgate. Services at the Towers Funeral home, Long Beach and Foxhurst roads, Oceanside on Wednesday, April 19 at 8:30 p.m. Internment, Mount Olivet cemetery.

The Nassau Daily Review – Wednesday, April 19, 1944 Page 2 		Appelgate, Harry Clifford (I38434)
 
439 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Appelgate, Agnes Delaware (I40134)
 
440 5D4C7A3C2 BR1A3C2 Helen Appelgate, b. abt 1901 (1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor., ED 28, AD 4, Block B, p. 10 [age 4]; 1940 US Census, NY, Suffolk Co., Brookhaven, 52-53A, Sheet 4A [age 39, birthplace NY] ), d. _____. She married Armmen Rendtick, b. abt. 1904 in Denmark; d. _____. Appelgate, Helen Conn (I38490)
 
441 5D4C7A3C4 Newton McDonald Appelgate, b. 10 Mar. 1910 in NY; d. 12 Mar 1955; bur. Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, Suffolk Co., NY. (1940 US Census, NY, Nassau Co., Hempstead, 1/30-168, Sheet 16A, 394 [age 30, birthplace NY]; Findagrave site, Memorial# 82666653). Applegate, Newton McDonald (I43426)
 
442 5D4C7A3C5 Grace Appelgate, b. abt 1915 in NY (1940 US Census, NY, Nassau Co., Hempstead, 1/30-168, Sheet 16A, 394 [age 30, birthplace NY]), d. _____. Applegate, Grace Clyde (I43427)
 
443 5D4C7A3C6 Roy Emerson Appelgate, b. 10 Jul 1920 in NY (1940 US Census, NY, Nassau Co., Hempstead, 1/30-168, Sheet 16A, 394 [age 19, birthplace NY]), d. 10 Jul 1920 in Palm Beach, FL ("Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VVXN-VLL : accessed 21 Sep 2014), Roy Emerson Appelgate, 25 Jul 1989; from "Florida Death Index, 1877-1998," index, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com : 2004); citing vol. , certificate number 75554, Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, Jacksonville). He married abt. 1940 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Dec 22, 1940, p. 20 [engagement announcement], Florence Zorn, b. _____, d. _____. Applegate, Roy Emerson (I43423)
 
444 5D4C7A3D BR1A3D Jesse Lamberson Appelgate, b. January 1879 in Kings Co., NY (1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/387, Sheet 8A, 122/163 [January 1879, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor. ED 25, AD 18, Block X-W, p. 38 [age 26]); d. Nov 1935 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Nov 9, 1935, p. 11 [actual date of death illegible]). He married Mabel Kogge, b. _____, d. _____, who is named in his death notice with his two daughters.

Jesse was enumerated in his father’s household in 1900 and 1905. In 1905, his occupation was inspector. (1905 NY State Census, supra).

Sometime before his father’s death in 1920, Jesse moved to Rockville Center, Nassau County, NY. He resided there, at 219 Morris Avenue, when his father’s estate was probated. (Kings County Probate File, Joseph Henry Appelgate, L 516, P. 156). 		Appelgate, Jesse Lamberson (I37715)
 
445 5D4C7A3G BR1A3G Joseph Henry Appelgate, b. February 1890 (1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., New York, Brooklyn Bor., Dist. 2/387, Sheet 8A, 122/163 [February 1890, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn Bor. ED 25, AD 18, Block X-W, p. 38 [age 15]), d. ____. In 1920, he resided at 27 Rodney Street, Glen Rock, NJ. (Kings County Probate File, Joseph Henry Appelgate, L 516, P. 156). He married (1) Edith Munkelt, b. ____; d. ____; and (2) Julia Savinetti, b. _____; d. _____.

He was a newspaper reporter and editor.

APPENDIX
Obituary for Joseph H. Appelgate, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 23, 1953, p. 9

JOSEPH H. APPLEGATE (sic), EDITOR, ONCE SERVED ON EAGLE STAFF

Joseph H. Appelgate, 63, former Sunday editor of the Brooklyn Eagle who launched the Sunday Eagle magazine, a tabloid supplement in 1923, died yesterday in Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, N. Y.

Mr. Appelgate was born at 235 Lexington Ave. on Feb. 26, 1890, the son of a Fulton market merchant. He attended Public School 3 on Hancock St. and Boys High School.

Joe began his newspaper career as soon as he left Boys High, joining the New York World as a cub reporter in the Brooklyn office. At 18 he was the youngest staff man the World had ever employed. Three weeks after he made the World staff Joe scooped the Eagle on the awards of the 4th Ave. subway contracts.

SERVED ON MANY PAPERS

In 1916 he came to the Eagle as a reporter and space writer, assigned especially to the Federal Court.

Four years later Joe went with the Hearst Syndicate as assistant to Alexander Black, then editor-in-chief of three of the Hearst syndicates.

He returned to the Eagle in 1923 and produced the first issue of the Sunday Eagle Magazine.

In 1924 he became editor of the Saturday feature section of the New York Evening Truth.

RAMSEY JOURNAL EDITOR

“Joe” Applegate (sic) served, at one time or other during his extensive newspaper career, as Sunday editor of the Graphic, rotogravure editor of the Mirror and makeup editor of the Brooklyn Times-Union. He was on the staff of the Post of a time, and at his death was news editor of the Ramsey Journal, New Jersey weekly.

Mr. Applegate (sic) is survived by his second wife, the former Julia Savinetti, whom he married in 1950. His first wife, the former Edith Munkelt, died in 1949. He is also survived by three daughters, Mrs. Edith Bilson of Paterson, N.J.; Mrs. Bessie Ella of Fairlawn and Mrs. Helena Wines of Gaithersburg, Md.; two sons, Joseph Jr. of Wyckoff, N.J., and Stanley of Van Dyke, Mic.; a sister, Mrs. Howard Jones of Baltimore; a brother, Herlin, of Floral Park, and 10 grandchildren.

Services will be held tomorrow evening at 8 in the Carlough Funeral Home, 1818 Arch St., Ramsey. Interment will be in Cypress Hills Cemetery at 11 a.m. Thursday. 		Appelgate, Joseph Henry (I37717)
 
446 5D4C7A3G5 Stanley Brown Appelgate, b. _____; d. _____. Was listed in the obituaries of his parents. He was identified as a Pentecostal missionary. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle , August 21, 1949, p. 19). Appelgate, Stanley Brown (I43448)
 
447 5D4C7A3G6 Robert Phillip Appelgate, b. Mar 17, 1914 in Flatbush, Kings Co., NY, d. 12 Dec 1933, in Glen Rock, N.J., after a police chase in a stolen car. He is mentioned in a birth announcement of an unnamed sibling who was born on Mar 17, 1917 in Cedar Grove, NJ. (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Mar 18, 1917, p. 60).

APPENDIX
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Dec 13, 1933, p. 17

ATHLETE KILLED IN MOVE FOR HIP, POLICEMAN SAYS

Glen Rock Rock, N.J., Dec. 13 AP – The Bergen County Prosecutor’s office today opened an investigation of the death of Robert Appelgate, a 19-year-old high school athlete, who was shot and killed by a policeman after a three-mile police car chase of the coupe, an allegedly stolen car, which the youth was driving.

Patrolman Emile de Wilde of the Fair Lawn police, who fired the fatal shot, was under technical arrest in the custody of Police Chief Michael Vanore. De Wilde told his superiors he fired when the youth made a gesture to his hip pocket, as if to draw a gun.

As the inquiry opened, authorities were still unable to explain the presence of Appelgate, son of a New York newspaperman, in the car which they say had been reported stolen. The youth’s father is Joseph Appelgate of 783 S. Maple Ave.

The police search for the coupe began at 8:51 last night, when the owner of the car reported the car had been taken from in front of his house.

A half hour later Officer De Wilde and Officer John Postana sighted a machine bearing the license plates of the missing coupe. When the car did not stop at their command, they said, they gave chase.

When De Wilde heard the boy was dead he broke down and cried.

Young Appelgate was a noted athlete at Ridgewood High School. 		Appelgate, Robert Phillip (I43453)
 
448 5D4C7A4B William F Appelgate, b. abt 1882 in NY (1892 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, ED 19, p. 18 [age 8]), d. _____. There is a strong possibility William F and Lillian F Appelgate are the same person and “William F” in the 1892 NY Census was an enumerator’s error. Applegate, William F (I38522)
 
449 5D4C7A4C BR1A4B Lillian F Appelgate, b. July 1882 in NY (1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 20, 2/305, Sheet 15B, 143/365 [July 1882, birthplace NY]), d. _____. She was enumerated with her parents in Brooklyn in 1900. She was a saleswoman. There is a strong possibility William F and Lillian F Appelgate are the same person and “William F” in the 1892 NY Census was an enumerator’s error. Applegate, Lillian F (I38516)
 
450 5D4C7A5 BR1A5 (5D4C7E) Charles Edward Applegate, b. abt 1857, in Kings Co., NY (NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, 11th Ward, p. 8, 22/64 [age 13, birthplace NY]; 1875 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 11, Elec. Dist. 4, p. 17, 81/186 [age 19, birthplace Kings Co., NY]; 1892 NY State Census, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 7, ED 6, p. 13 [age 35]; 1900 US Census, NY, Kings Co., Brooklyn, Ward 24, 2/416, Sheet 19B, 218/409 [August 1863, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, Kings Co., ED 11, AD 4, Block A, p. 3 [age 43]), d. 14 Feb 1931 (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Feb. 15, 1931, p. 19); bur. Greenwood Cemetery. He married (1) Nellie T _____, b. abt 1860 (1892 NY State Census, supra [age 32], d. _____. He married (2) Irene Simpson, b. Jul 1867 in NY (1900 US Census, supra [July 1867, birthplace NY]; 1905 NY State Census, supra [age 39, birthplace US]), d. 14 May 1918 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY (Probate File of Irene Applegate 1918-07-17, Kings County (NY) B. 506, P 233)

He was enumerated in his parent’s household in 1870 and 1875. In 1875, he was a clerk in a commissions house in New York.

In 1879, Charles E. Appelgate was a florist doing business at 13 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, NY; and living at 17 Cambridge Place. (1879-80 Lain Brooklyn City Directory)

In 1892, Charles was enumerated in Brooklyn, living either with or next door to his father. (The 1892 NY State Census does not group people by buildings or households). Charles is 35 and a florist. Listed next to Charles is Nellie Applegate, age 34; and after Nellie, Edwin Aplegate, age 70. Edward was enumerated as “Edwin” in the 1870 US Census, and this “Edwin’s” age matches Edward’s from other sources. (1892 NY State Census, supra). I believe Nellie is Charles’s wife.

In 1897, Charles E. Applegate was a florist doing business at 15 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, NY; and living at 53 Putnam Ave. (1897 Lain Brooklyn City Directory).

In 1900, Charles Applegate and his wife Irene were living at 667 St. Marks Ave., in Brooklyn. Charles was born in August, 1863, and a florist; wife Irene was born in November 1871. They had been married 16 years and had no children. I am at a loss to explain the age discrepancies in this census. In spite of these discrepancies, I believe this is the same Charles Applegate due to his rather rare occupation as a florist. (1900 US Census, supra).

In 1905, Charles E Appelgate lived at 426 Grand Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Charles was 43 (again, the strange age discrepancy), and a florist. Irene was 39. Living with them were Charles’s mother-in law, Elizabeth Simpson, age 59; and his sister-in-law, Edna B Simpson, age 24. (1905 NY State Census, supra).

Irene died testate on May 14, 1918 in Brooklyn. Her probate file names a brother, William H Simpson, which gives us her maiden name of Simpson. Her simple will left everything to her husband Charles E Appelgate, and named him her executor.

Charles died on February 15, 1931. I do not believe he had any children. 		Applegate, Charles Edward (I14103)
 

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