Notes for Laurens DeMOTT

Notes for Laurens DeMOTT

SOURCE: LDS Film # 1035591, Malla DeMotte DAR # 338969

Lawrence a son or Richard DeMott came to New Jersey with his parents on 25 Apr 1749 he was married to Dorothe, the daughter of Rem and Dorothe Vanderbeek They moved to Mercer County, Kentucky, about 1790 or 1792 bringing most of their family with them, except for his son Richard and his daughter Sarah who were both married and settled. Lawrence DeMott was a Revolutionary Soldier. He died in Mercer County. Served as Private, Captain Conrad Ten Eycks Company, Colonial Abraham Quick's 2nd Regiment, Somerset Co. New Jersey Militia 1776. Private Captain John Sebring's Co. Colonel Frederick Frelinghuysen's 1st Regiment, Somerset Co. New Jersey Militia, 1778. Private, Captain Sebring's Co. Colonel Frelinghuysen 1st Regiment, Somerset Co. New Jersey Militia, 1780 and served under command of Colonel Silvanus Seely. Ref: New Jersey Adjuntant Gereral's Office, Trenton New Jersey.

It is not known when Lawrence DeMotte and his family left New Jersey. They may have lived for a time in Conewago, Pa., as the name DeMotte appears among the names of the Colonists there. The deed to their land in Mercer county KY. is dated 1794. In his Western home, Lawrence DeMotte continued his regligious activities. He was a signer of petition dated November 2, 1795, the Classis of the Reformed Dutch Church at New Brunswick, N.Y., a preacher in Mercer County, KY. at the Head of Salt River. His call for help was heeded and when Peter LaBagh was sent to Kentucky to Organize the Dutch settlers, and form a Church, Lawrence DeMotte was one of its members. He helped in the establishing of one of the first churches in Kentucky - "The Old Mud Meeting House." When Lawrence (Laurens) DeMotte moved to Kentucky he acquired a large tract of land at Cove Spring. about half way between Danville and Harrsisburg, in Mercer County. This estate was owned in common until the early part of the year 1800, when it was divided, after which some of the sons sold their shares and located in other states.

His Will was made out 9 August 1798 and probated May 1799.
Laurens Laurens DeMott Will, Mercer Co. Ky records.

SOURCE #2: Neshanic reformed Dutch church baptismal records. Nelsons Colonial
History of New Jersey marriage records "New Jersey archives, 1st series vol 22
The Neshanic New Jersey reformed Dutch Church was formed August 25, 1752. The Church was situated near the residence of Lawrence DeMott (Dirck's son) who was appointed Deacon in 1759. In 1760 Stynie DMott was a contributor.

ALIAS: Lawrence, Lourense, de Mott, D Mott