Abraham Meddock Jr. was born circa 1835 in Ohio.¹ He was the son of Abraham Meddock and Elizabeth Barnes.¹ He died between 1860 and 1868.^2,3

     Abraham was not listed as an heir in the distribution of his father's estate suggesting that he had died sometime between 1860 when he was listed in the census and when his brother settled their father's estate in 1868. Abraham apparently died without heirs since there was no mention of any in his father's estate settlement.^2,3

     Anna Meddock was born circa 1820 in Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Meddock and Elizabeth Barnes.^2,1 She married Jacob Morrison on 28 December 1842 in Butler County, Ohio.³ She died likely between January 1864 and February 1868.^2,4

     Anna Meddock and Jacob Morrison lived in Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio, where Jacob worked as a farmer and a day laborer.^1,5
     It is not known when Anna died. In a receipt dated January, 1864 and signed by Anna, she stated that she received her share of her father's estate. Anna is not mentioned in any of the proceedings of her husband's estate which began on 8 February 1868 suggesting that she was deceased. It is likely that she died between January 1864 and February 1868.^2,4

     Jacob Morrison was born circa 1805 in Pennsylvania.² He married Anna Meddock, daughter of Abraham Meddock and Elizabeth Barnes, on 28 December 1842 in Butler County, Ohio.¹ He died circa February 1868 in Butler County, Ohio.³

     Jacob Morrison and Anna Meddock lived in Morgan Township, Butler County, Ohio, where Jacob worked as a farmer and a day laborer.^2,4

     Elizabeth Patterson married James M. Armstrong on 18 June 1842 in Butler County, Ohio.² She married Elijah Meddock, son of Abraham Meddock and Elizabeth Barnes, on 8 January 1862 in Butler County, Ohio.¹

     James M. Armstrong married Elizabeth Patterson on 18 June 1842 in Butler County, Ohio.¹

     Rachel Duvall was born circa 1795 in Maryland.² She married Abijah Meddock, son of Moses Meddock, on 28 January 1812 in Hamilton County, Ohio.¹ She died circa July 1858 in Millcreek Township, Hamilton County, Ohio.³

     Rachel Meddock continued to live in Millcreek Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, following the death of Abijah.^4,2

     Samuel Middagh was born circa 1741 in Orange County, New York.^1,3 He was the son of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken.² He was baptized on 24 November 1741 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ He was re-baptized on 21 June 1747 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, when it was determined that the minister who baptised Samuel was not properly ordained in 1741.² He married Margriet Westfael, daughter of Benjamin Westfael and Annaatjen van Aken.^4,5 He died on 6 November 1826 in Chemung County, New York.³ He was buried in Scudder Cemetery, Wellsburg, Chemung County, New York.³

     Samuel Middagh served as a private in Captain Samuel Reading's Company in the Jersey Regiment during the Revolutionary War. He appears on the day roll of that company in March 1779.⁶
     Samuel and Margriet were living in Montague Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, on 23 January 1784 when they sold an island in the Delaware River to Isaac Van Aken. The small island was opposite the dwelling house of jacob van Elters. Samuel and Margaret apparently lived on the island as the deed describes improvements as where "my house, barn, and orched stand."⁷
     Samuel and Margriet were living in Newtown, Tioga County, New York, by 1793 when Samuel purchased 327 acres of land from Solomon Lane. Samuel and Margaret remained in the area, which would become Elmira, Chemung County, the rest of their lives.^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14}

     Solomon Middagh was baptized on 10 May 1747 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ He was the son of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken.¹ He married Elizabeth Westfael.² He died between 26 April 1823 and 30 May 1823 in Montaque Township, Sussex County, New Jersey.³

     Solomon Middagh moved from New York to Sussex County, New Jersey, by 1764 with his parents. He lived there the rest of his life.^4,3
     There was at least one Solomon Middagh who served in the American Revolution from New Jersey. However, there were two cousins named Solomon living in Sussex County at this time. It is not clear if this Solomon served or not.

     Dorothea Middagh was baptized on 26 November 1749 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken.¹ She married Jonathan Hoogtaling on 8 January 1769 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.²

     Jonathan Hoogtaling married Dorothea Middagh, daughter of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken, on 8 January 1769 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹

     Emanuel Middagh was baptized on 25 June 1757 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ He was the son of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken.¹ He married Leah Ryker circa December 1791 in Jefferson County, Kentucky.² He died on 11 January 1829 in Jefferson County, Indiana, at age 71.^3,4

     Emanuel Middagh was known as Emanuel Meddock.²
     Emanuel Meddock served in the American Revolution. He enlisted at Minisink on 11 January 1779 for 3 years as a Private in the 2nd Regiment of New Jersey. He was discharged 12 February 1782.⁵
     Emanuel Meddock moved from New Jersey to Kentucky by 1791 when he married Leah Ryker, who was also of a New Jersey Dutch family. They lived there until they moved to Jefferson County, Indiana around 1811. They lived in Indiana the rest of their lives. According to a deposition in his pension application dated 28 October 1820, Emanual described himself as a farmer, no real estate, and his personal property consisted of one cow and a calf, one horse, and 30 hogs valued at $145. His household consisted of himself, his wife, Caty, a girl of 20 years, Geradus, a boy of 19 years, and 3 grandchildren under the age of 5.^2,6,7,8,9

     Souverign Middagh was baptized on 26 August 1759 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ He was the son of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken.¹

     Souverign Middagh may have served in the American Revolution from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.^2,3 He witnessed the baptism of his nephews Peter and Saferin Hoogtaling in 1780 in Sussex County, New Jersey.⁴

     Daniel Middagh was born on 23 December 1744 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ He was the son of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken.¹ He married Maria Bunschoten on 26 August 1770 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.² He died on 27 January 1837 in Big Flats, Chemung County, New York, at age 92.³

     In his pension application, Daniel states he was born 15 Mar 1735. His death notice in the Elmira Gazette states he was 102 years old when he died in 1837. However, this is not consistent with his baptism record that he was baptised in 1744 nor is it consistent with his parent's marriage date of 1741. It is the opinion of this researcher that Daniel was likely born around 1743 or 1744.^4,3,1,5
     Daniel Middagh served in the Revolutionary War. While living at Pepper Cotton (likely referring to Papakating), Sussex County, New Jersey, he enlisted on 1 July 1776 and served six months as a private in Captain James Bunnell's Company, First Regiment, Sussex County militia "for frontier defense agaisnt the Indians and Tories." He re-enlisted for 6 months in Captain Westfall's Company of the Sussex County Militia. His third enlistment was as a private in Captain James Broderick's Company, Third Regiment of the Sussex Militia. During this enlistment, he fought in the Battle of Elizabeth. The following nine months he served in Captain Westfall's Company which was attached to Colonel John Hathorn's Regiment, Orange County, New York Militia. His final service was serving New Jersey on the frontiers from 12 June to 30 November 1781.⁶
     Daniel and Maria were living in Papakating, Wantage Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.⁴ Daniel and Maria moved from New Jersey to near Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at the close of the Revolutionary War. They lived on Moody's Island on the Susquahanna River for 9 years.⁴ Daniel and Maria moved from Pennsylvania to Tioga County, New York, circa 1792. The settled at Newtown, which is present-day Elmira near to where Daniel's brother Samuel had settled. Daniel and Maria eventually went to live with their son Benjamin at nearby Big Flats.^{4,7,8,9,10,11}
     NOTE: There is a government provided grave marker for Daniel in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, New York. However, the memorial page on finadagrave.com states "there is no indication he was buried in this cemetery. The cemetery didn't exist when he died. The plaque was placed long after his death and includes an incorrect year of death. The pension file and his newspaper death notice both document that he died in 1837 versus 1836." He is undoubtedly buried int he area but not at Woodlawn Cemetery.³

     Susanna Lester married Abraham Middagh, son of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater, on 6 May 1769 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Walpeck Township, Sussex County, New Jersey.¹

     Maria Bunschoten was baptized on 26 February 1749 in Orange County, New York.² She married Daniel Middagh, son of Abraham Middagh and Lena van Aken, on 26 August 1770 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Machackemack, Orange County, New York.¹ She died circa February 1826 in Big Flat, Tioga County, New York.³

     Maria and Daniel were living in Papakating, Wantage Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.⁴ Maria and Daniel moved from New Jersey to near Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at the close of the Revolutionary War. They lived on Moody's Island on the Susquahanna River for 9 years.⁴ Maria and Daniel moved from Pennsylvania to Tioga County, New York, circa 1792. The settled at Newtown, which is present-day Elmira near to where Daniel's brother Samuel had settled. Daniel and Maria eventually went to live with their son Benjamin at nearby Big Flats.^4,5,6,7,8,9

     Jan Aertsen Middagh was baptized on 24 December 1662 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.¹ He was the son of Aert Theunissen Middagh and Breckje Hansen Bergen.¹ He married Geertje Klearwater.²

     Geertje Klearwater married Jan Aertsen Middagh, son of Aert Theunissen Middagh and Breckje Hansen Bergen.¹

     Brechje Middagh was baptized on 14 June 1696 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Jacob Middagh was baptized on 12 February 1699 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ He was the son of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Marritje Middagh was baptized on 31 August 1701 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Teunis Middagh was baptized on 3 November 1706 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ He was the son of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Aart Middagh was baptized on 20 June 1719 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ He was the son of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Johannes Middagh was baptized on 7 May 1710 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ He was the son of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Anna Middagh was baptized on 29 June 1712 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Isaac Middagh was baptized on 5 November 1721 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ He was the son of Jan Aertsen Middagh and Geertje Klearwater.¹

     Cornelis van Aken was baptized on 25 May 1690 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ He was the son of Marinus van Aken and Pieternelle de Pre.^1,2,3,4 He married Sarah Westbroek, daughter of Johannes Westbroek and Magdalena Decker, on 30 April 1714 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston.⁵ He died between 20 September 1774 and 22 June 1775 in Upper Smithfield Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, present-day Westfall Township, Pike County.⁶

     Cornelis van Aken and Sarah Westbroek lived in Ulster County, New York, following their marriage, according to the tax records and birthplaces of their children as recorded in their marriage records. During that time, they lived in the towns of Rochester, Wawarsing, and Napanoch.^{7,8,9,10,11,12} By 1730, Cornelis and Sarah were living in Shippekonk, Montague Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, where their daughter Janetje was born.¹³ Cornelis and Sarah moved across the Delaware River to Pennsylvania by 1734. The van Aken family settled along the Delaware River near Theesacht, Bucks County. In 1752, that area became part of Upper Smithfield Township, Northampton County and presently is in Westfall Township, Pike County. Theesacht was later known as Rosetown, neither of which are currently used.^14,15,16
     Cornelis van Aken purchased 100 acres in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on 6 December 1740 from William Allen, a merchant of Philadelphia for 80 pounds. This tract of land was part of a larger 213 acres that was divided equally between Cornelis and Derek Rosencranz. Cornelis' land was located along the Delaware River, south of Theesacht (Rosetown) on the southwestern edge of present day Matamoras, Westfall Township, Pike County. Cornelis was described as a yeoman in the deed suggesting that he already owned land.¹⁷ He applied for a land warrant of 92 acres and 145 perches in Bucks County on 4 June 1750. The survey was completed on 29 June 1767 and patent granted on 26 April 1784 to Cornelius' son John. Cornelius applied for a second warrant on 5 May 1752. The survey of the 37 acres, 70 perches of land was completed on 30 June 1767 and was patented on 16 April 1844 to Henry Cornelius Middaugh.¹⁸
     Cornelis van Aken left a will on 30 September 1774 in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The will was entered into probate on 22 Jun 1775. Cornelius, "Yeoman of Upper Smythfield Township in Bucks County" named eldest son Abraham, sons Johannes and Jacobus (also referred to as James in the accounting), and daughters Ellenar, Highlenah, Hannah, Elisabeth, Yanneke, and Sarah. The Executors were son Abraham, and son-in-law William McKelland [sic]. The will was witnessed by Peter Ayers, Peter Snyder, and Charles Sackster. The estate was settled on 18 Sep 1793 by son-in-law William McClelland. Daniel Coykundall, Jean Quick, Peter Hoghtealing, Cornelius Cole, Samuel Middagh, and Accountant in right of his wife [William McClelland] received legacies due to Cornelius' daughters.⁶

     Sarah Westbroek was born on 10 June 1694 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.¹ She was the daughter of Johannes Westbroek and Magdalena Decker.¹ She married Cornelis van Aken, son of Marinus van Aken and Pieternelle de Pre, on 30 April 1714 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston.² She died on 20 December 1766 at age 72.³ She was buried in Magagkamack Churchyard, Port Jervis, Orange County, New York.³

     Sarah Westbroek and Cornelis van Aken lived in Ulster County, New York, following their marriage, according to the tax records and birthplaces of their children as recorded in their marriage records. During that time, they lived in the towns of Rochester, Wawarsing, and Napanoch.^4,5,6,7,8,9 By 1730, Sarah and Cornelis were living in Shippekonk, Montague Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, where their daughter Janetje was born.¹⁰ Sarah and Cornelis moved across the Delaware River to Pennsylvania by 1734. The van Aken family settled along the Delaware River near Theesacht, Bucks County. In 1752, that area became part of Upper Smithfield Township, Northampton County and presently is in Westfall Township, Pike County. Theesacht was later known as Rosetown, neither of which are currently used.^11,12,13

     Marinus van Aken was born say 1660 in the Netherlands.² He married Prijntje Rents before March 1682 in Cadzand, Zeeland, the Netherlands.^3,4 He married Pieternelle de Pre on 11 April 1683 in Cadzand, Zeeland, the Netherlands.⁵ He died before 27 September 1724 in Rochester, Ulster County, New York.⁶

     Marinus van Aken and Prijntje Rents were living in Cadzand, Zeeland, the Netherlands, in 1682 when they were witnesses to a baptism. Cadzand is a village in the province of Zeeland, in the far southwest corner of the Netherlands. The village sits on the coast of the North Sea and the border with Belguim. While it is likely that Marinus was born in Cadzand or at least near by, no birth record has been identified for Marinus.
     A Cornelis van Aken was the father of the child for whose baptism Marinus was a witness in 1682. Further Cornelis was a witness for Marinus' second marriage in 1683. The relationship between Cornelis and Marinus is not known.^4,5
     Marinus van Aken and Pieternelle de Pre immigrated to America between 1683 and 1685.^7,8 He and Pieternelle de Pre were living in Ulster County, New York, in October 1685 when his son Pieter was baptised in the Dutch Reformed Church at Kingston.⁸ Marinus also witnessed a land deed in Kingston, Ulster County, on 31 January 1686/87.⁹
     Marinus van Aken took the Oath of Allegiance to the British Crown on 1 September 1689 along with all other foreign born residents of Ulster County at Kingston. He took a similar oath again on 8 or 9 September 1715 at Kingston.^10,11
     Marinus van Aken and Pieternelle de Pre purchased 100 acres "with ye housing Barne & appurtenances called Macmesaminck" in Mombackus, Ulster County, in a deed dated 24 April 1694 from Aeltie Doorn, widow of Aert Doorn for 2400 schepels of wheat (a schepel is about 3/4 modern bushel of wheat). This payment was to be made in 8 distinct payments between February 1695 and April 1698 or the property would revert back to Aeltie Doorn. At the time the deed was signed, Marinus was living in the town of Horly, most likely a reference to to the town Hurly. It appears the property was returned to Doorn in a deed dated 16 February 1696/7, probably for default on the payment. Mombackus was a town near modern day Rochester.¹² Marinus and Pieternelle lived in the town of Rochester the rest of their lives.^{13,14,15,16,17}

     Pieternelle de Pre married Marinus van Aken on 11 April 1683 in Cadzand, Zeeland, the Netherlands.² She married Moses du Pue on 17 October 1724 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Kingston, Ulster County, New York.³

     Pieternelle de Pre and Marinus van Aken immigrated to America between 1683 and 1685.^1,4 She and Marinus van Aken were living in Ulster County, New York, in October 1685 when his son Pieter was baptised in the Dutch Reformed Church at Kingston.⁴
     Pieternelle de Pre and Marinus van Aken purchased 100 acres "with ye housing Barne & appurtenances called Macmesaminck" in Mombackus, Ulster County, in a deed dated 24 April 1694 from Aeltie Doorn, widow of Aert Doorn for 2400 schepels of wheat (a schepel is about 3/4 modern bushel of wheat). This payment was to be made in 8 distinct payments between February 1695 and April 1698 or the property would revert back to Aeltie Doorn. At the time the deed was signed, Marinus was living in the town of Horly, most likely a reference to to the town Hurly. It appears the property was returned to Doorn in a deed dated 16 February 1696/7, probably for default on the payment. Mombackus was a town near modern day Rochester.⁵ Pieternelle and Marinus lived in the town of Rochester the rest of their lives.^6,7,8,9,10