James Groendyke

M, #15160, b. 1770, d. before November 1836
Pedigree
Father*Nicholas Groendyke b. 30 Mar 1749, d. Feb 1808
Mother*(__________) (__________)
Deed*  At Fayette Co., Indiana: Look up Book A, pg 356 & Book E, pg 385. 
Birth*1770 James Groendyke was born in 1770 at New Jersey. 
Marriage*4 June 1797 He married Johannah Antonides, daughter of Pieter Antonides and Catharine Van De Veer, on 4 June 1797. 
Census1810*1810 James Groendyke was the head of the household in the 1810 census, New Utrecht, Kings Co., New York, with James Groendyke 3m0-10 2m10-16 1m26-45 1f0-10 1f26-45. 
Residence*1814  In 1814 James Groendyke resided Moved to Dearborn Co. Indiana. 
Residence1819  In 1819 James Groendyke resided Moved to Fayette Co. Indiana. 
Census18201820 He was the head of the household in the 1820 census, Fayette Co., Indiana, with (Evd 1063) 3m0-10 (Elias, Michael, James) 1m0-16 (Thomas) 1m16-18 (John) 2m16-26 (Peter & Nicholas) 1m45+ (James) 1f10-16 (Catherine) 1f26-45 (Barbara). 
Residence9 August 1823  In 9 August 1823 James Groendyke resided at Fayette Co., Indiana. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book A., p. 181. In a chancery suit was entered the will of Jacob Wilson who died August 12, 1823. The will was dated August 9, 1823 and witnessed by James Groenendyke & William Wilson. 
Marriage*June 1826 He married Barbara Buck in June 1826. 
Residence20 February 1828  In 20 February 1828 James Groendyke resided at Fayette Co., Indiana. From: Estray Book 1823-1833 Fayette Co., IN p. 57 As I directed I have this 20 day of February 1828 viewed and examined a stray Heifer shown to me by James Groenendyke and do find the same to be a white Heifer red ears marked with a crop and slit in the left ear and a half crop in the right ear suppossed to be three years old no other marks perceivable I do appraise said Heifer to be worth four Dollars. Given under my hand the day and year above mentioned. John Wilson. 
Residence1829  In 1829 James Groendyke resided at Fayette Co., Indiana. (Evd 1066) From: Heiss, Willard, Indiana Source Book II
Fayette Co., IN Taxpayers 1829
Groenendyke, James
Groenendyke, Thomas (son or brother?)
Groenendyke, John (son or brother?) 
Census1830*1830 He was the head of the household in the 1830 census, Fayette Co., Indiana, with pg 34 1m0-5 (Montgomery) 1m10-15 (Elias) 3m15-20 (Michael, James, Peter) 1m50-60 (James) 1f0-5 (Johannah) 1f15-20 (Catherine) 1f20-30 (Barbara) - sons Thomas and John in own homes. 
ResidenceMay 1835  In May 1835 James Groendyke resided at Fayette Co., Indiana. Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book A., p. 69. Eli Wright filed a report as the guardian of Jacob, Reed, Abel, Abram, William, Thomas, Jane and Nancy Wilson (the youngest c. 6) minor heirs of Jacob Wilson deceased. The entry states that Jacob left a son Isaac who is 21. Eli petitioned the court to sell Jacob's real esate and James Groenendike, Samuel Moffitt and Jacob Troxell were appointed appraisers of the real estate, which was purchased by Robert Beatty. At the time of the sale Nancy one of the wards had reached 21 and had disposed of her interest in this real estate. The guardian also states that he has learned that Thomas was a post humous child of Jacob and not mentioned in his will. The ward Jane was later listed as the wife of Nathan Macy. The court asked Eli to invest the money of five of his wards in 80 acres each of Congress Land and he reported that he bought land for them in sections 19 and 20, township 20, range 8, at $100. for each 80 acres. May 1835. 
Death*before November 1836 He died before November 1836 at Fayette Co., Indiana. 
Probate*between 1836 and 1858 His estate was probated between 1836 and 1858 at Fayette Co., Indiana; Probate record spans 1836-1858 (Evd 1276). It shows land in Harrison Twnshp, Fayette Co., Ind directly north of Connorsville (Ind Meth Conf Grounds?).
     Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 284. Benjamin Beeson was appointed administrator of the estate of James Groenendyke dec. with Nimrod Furgason and John Groenendyke as his surities. The widow Barbara declined to act as admx. of her husband's estate. September 8, 1836.
     Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 321. The widow and heirs of James Groenendyke dec. petitioned the court to set off the widow's dower and partition the balance of James' real estate into two parts of 7/15 for the adult heirs and Elias a minor and 8/15 as the share of the other minor heirs. A commission of William W. Thomas, Nathaniel McClure and Ebeneezer Heaton was appointed to make this partition. This was done and when presented was accepted by the court. Feb. 16, 1837.
     Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., p. 332. Benjamin Beeson was appointed administrator September 8, 1836 of the estate of James Groenendyke deceased with Nimrod Ferguson and John Groenendyke as his securities. Barbara relinquished her right to act as administrix. Nimrod F. and Jeremiah A. Wilson appraised the personal property which included a fair amount of farm and household items, including a windmill and washing machine. The heirs were; the widow Barbara and 15 children: Catherine Montgomery, Thomas, James Jr., and Michael Groenendyke all adults and Elias, Johanna F., Montgomery, Monroe, Susannah, Oliver, David and Elizabeth all minors with John Groenendyke as their guardian. Final settlement made May 10, 1839.
     Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., pg. 452. Benjamin Beeson made final settlement as adm. of the estate of James Groenendyke dec. and stated that the widow had received one third of the residue of the estate and that the adult heirs Nicholas, Peter, Catherine, Thomas, James and Michael had received their shares as advancements and the balance of the residue went to John Groenendyke the gdn. of the minor heirs not here named. May 15, 1839.
     Fayette Co., IN Probate Order Book B., has more on pages 7, 44, 81, 109, 173, 244, 357, 379, 432, 520, 535, 598. One page (Feb 1843) refers to land to be sold in Blackford Co IN.
     I didn't copy down pages for the rest. 

Family 1

Johannah Antonides b. 28 Aug 1778, d. 1825
Marriage*4 June 1797 He married Johannah Antonides, daughter of Pieter Antonides and Catharine Van De Veer, on 4 June 1797. 
Children

Family 2

Barbara Buck b. 5 Apr 1795, d. 17 Sep 1878
Marriage*June 1826 James Groendyke married Barbara Buck in June 1826. 
Children
Last Edited15 Jul 2004