Cornelius Schellinger, Sr, is believed to have been born in the village of East Hampton, Long Island, NY, about the year 1668. Due to the lack of East Hampton village records before 1699, estimates as to his birth date and place, and first marriage, are based on circumstantial data.
Cornelius first married Lydia circa 1689 in East Hampton and subsequently, removed to Cape May, NJ, circa 1690 to continue his whaling business which he and his father were engaged in on Long Island.
His wife, Lydia, died circa 1715 from the contagion that swept Cape May, NJ, around that time. Before her death, they had children: Cornelius, Jr, Abraham, William and Lydia.
Cornelius subsequently married Abigail Pain of East Hampton in Aug 1717 in that village.
In addition to an active whaling operation, Cornelius had many other business interests. He owned considerable real estate and was engaged in farming and raised cattle as he recorded his ear marks 17 Feb 1695. He and his son Cornelius, Jr, owned and operated a grist mill located at the head of Cold Spring Creek (Lower Township) for many years before the mill was destroyed by fire. This mill is believed to have been built by Caleb Carman prior to 1693 and was the first mill of this type to be built and operated in Cape May Co, NJ.
Cornelius was the only son of Jacobus Schellinger to migrate to southern New Jersey and is the common ancestor of all Schellinger family members who have their roots in Cape May, NJ.
Although his grave site is not known at this writing, it is believed to be near his home where he died in Cold Spring, Lower, Cape May, NJ.
Cornelius first married Lydia circa 1689 in East Hampton and subsequently, removed to Cape May, NJ, circa 1690 to continue his whaling business which he and his father were engaged in on Long Island.
His wife, Lydia, died circa 1715 from the contagion that swept Cape May, NJ, around that time. Before her death, they had children: Cornelius, Jr, Abraham, William and Lydia.
Cornelius subsequently married Abigail Pain of East Hampton in Aug 1717 in that village.
In addition to an active whaling operation, Cornelius had many other business interests. He owned considerable real estate and was engaged in farming and raised cattle as he recorded his ear marks 17 Feb 1695. He and his son Cornelius, Jr, owned and operated a grist mill located at the head of Cold Spring Creek (Lower Township) for many years before the mill was destroyed by fire. This mill is believed to have been built by Caleb Carman prior to 1693 and was the first mill of this type to be built and operated in Cape May Co, NJ.
Cornelius was the only son of Jacobus Schellinger to migrate to southern New Jersey and is the common ancestor of all Schellinger family members who have their roots in Cape May, NJ.
Although his grave site is not known at this writing, it is believed to be near his home where he died in Cold Spring, Lower, Cape May, NJ.
Cornelius Schellinger, Sr, is believed to have been born in the village of East Hampton, Long Island, NY, about the year 1668. Due to the lack of East Hampton village records before 1699, estimates as to his birth date and place, and first marriage, are based on circumstantial data.
Cornelius first married Lydia circa 1689 in East Hampton and subsequently, removed to Cape May, NJ, circa 1690 to continue his whaling business which he and his father were engaged in on Long Island.
His wife, Lydia, died circa 1715 from the contagion that swept Cape May, NJ, around that time. Before her death, they had children: Cornelius, Jr, Abraham, William and Lydia.
Cornelius subsequently married Abigail Pain of East Hampton in Aug 1717 in that village.
In addition to an active whaling operation, Cornelius had many other business interests. He owned considerable real estate and was engaged in farming and raised cattle as he recorded his ear marks 17 Feb 1695. He and his son Cornelius, Jr, owned and operated a grist mill located at the head of Cold Spring Creek (Lower Township) for many years before the mill was destroyed by fire. This mill is believed to have been built by Caleb Carman prior to 1693 and was the first mill of this type to be built and operated in Cape May Co, NJ.
Cornelius was the only son of Jacobus Schellinger to migrate to southern New Jersey and is the common ancestor of all Schellinger family members who have their roots in Cape May, NJ.
Although his grave site is not known at this writing, it is believed to be near his home where he died in Cold Spring, Lower, Cape May, NJ.
Cornelius first married Lydia circa 1689 in East Hampton and subsequently, removed to Cape May, NJ, circa 1690 to continue his whaling business which he and his father were engaged in on Long Island.
His wife, Lydia, died circa 1715 from the contagion that swept Cape May, NJ, around that time. Before her death, they had children: Cornelius, Jr, Abraham, William and Lydia.
Cornelius subsequently married Abigail Pain of East Hampton in Aug 1717 in that village.
In addition to an active whaling operation, Cornelius had many other business interests. He owned considerable real estate and was engaged in farming and raised cattle as he recorded his ear marks 17 Feb 1695. He and his son Cornelius, Jr, owned and operated a grist mill located at the head of Cold Spring Creek (Lower Township) for many years before the mill was destroyed by fire. This mill is believed to have been built by Caleb Carman prior to 1693 and was the first mill of this type to be built and operated in Cape May Co, NJ.
Cornelius was the only son of Jacobus Schellinger to migrate to southern New Jersey and is the common ancestor of all Schellinger family members who have their roots in Cape May, NJ.
Although his grave site is not known at this writing, it is believed to be near his home where he died in Cold Spring, Lower, Cape May, NJ.
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