Benjamin Snelling Cosh

4-7 Benjamin Snelling Cosh, B. 2 June 1892 in England, M. Henrietta Van Horn (B. 17 September 1898) on 15 March 1916, D. 11 October 1977.
    They were dairy farmers all their lives. Worked on Lewis Van Sickle Farm Dunnvale, then purchased Wolfpit Farm. He was named Snelling, which was his mother's maiden name. Ben owned a Dapple gray team of horses that built Highway 284 from Sussex to Unionville. He was born in England and arrived in the US when he was 2 years old.

5-17 Florence Cosh, B. 19 November 1916, D. 22 January 1995.
5-18 Joseph William Cosh, B. 1 February 1918, D. 4 February 1994.
5-19 Lewis B. Cosh, B. 1 September 1919.
5-20 Percy Dunn Cosh, B. 15 January 1922, D. 4 December 1993.
5-21 Robert Hugh Cosh, B. 28 July 1931, D. 1977.
5-22 John (Jack) Calvin Cosh, B. 12 November 1924.
5-23 Adeline Cosh.
5-24 Ernest Thomas Cosh.
5-25 Edward Cosh.
5-26 James Snelling Cosh, B. 18 January 1943.

5-17 Florence Cosh, B. 19 November 1916, M. Harold Chapin on 24 October 1939 (D. 2 March 1984), D. 22 January 1995.
    Florence and Harold farmed in Beemerville, retired and moved to Sussex Borough. Florence was a private nurse's aide. Harold liked hunting.

5-18 Joseph William Cosh, B. 1 February 1918, M. Marjorie Ross on 7 May 1938, D. 4 February 1994.
    Joseph was a dairy farmer and Marge a 4-H leader.

6-49 Harold Joseph Cosh, B. 28 July 1938, M. Joyce Van De Moere on 4 March 1961.
    Harold and Joyce are diary farmers in Colesville, NJ. Harold also does carpentry work and custom work and Joyce is a bookkeeper at the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District.

7-89 Debra Ann Cosh, B. 17 October 1961, M. Thomas Card on 18 October 1986.
    Debra graduated Upsala College and is presently a homemaker. Tom is a Regional Chief Ranger for the State of NJ.

8-26 Christopher Thomas Card, B. 14 June 1988.
8-27 Sarah Ann Cosh Card, B. 17 November 1990.

7-90 Sandra Lee Cosh, B. 19 May 1964, M. Kenneth Winters on 2 November 1985.
    Sandra is a registered nurse at Northwest Covenent Hospital is Sussex and Ken is a serviceman for Eastern Propane.

7-91 Susan Lynn Cosh, B. 3 May 1967, M. Dennis Webster on 26 September 1987.
    Susan is a teacher's assistant at Lafayette Township School and Dennis is a Maintenance worker at High Point State Park.

7-92 Michael Harold Cosh, B. 4 June 1973.
    He received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. He works at the USDA in Maryland.

6-50 Donald Benjamin Cosh, B. 30 July 1939, M. Harriet Homan on 20 September 1958.
    Donald is a dairy farmer, Harriet a cafeteria cashier at Selective Insurance.

7-93 Donald Benjamin Cosh, Jr., B. 24 January 1959, D. 14 September 1977 in a tractor accident.

7-94 Lester Allen Cosh, B. 11 February 1960, M. Tina Conklin in 17 June 1978.
    Lester is a farmer.

8-25 Lester Allen Cosh, Jr., B. 31 January 1979.
8-26 Christina Marie Cosh, B. 13 May 1981, D. 8 March 1982 in a fire.
8-27 Jessica Lynn Cosh, B. 10 September 1983.
8-28 Kimberly Cosh, B. 1 November 1989.

7-95 Lucille Ann Cosh, B. 9 January 1961, M. Frederick John Kuiper on 30 April 1983.
    Fred is a carpenter.

8-30 Derek James Kuiper, B. 4 March 1984.
8-31 Jason Robert Kuiper, B. 31 July 1985.
8-32 Emily Gretchen Kuiper, B. 20 February 1988.

7-96 Joseph Leroy Cosh, B. 21 September 1962, M. Kathleen Ann Gebhard on 2 October 1982.
    Joe is in construction and Kathleen is a cashier at the Sussex A&P.

8-33 Joseph Leroy Cosh, Jr., B. 28 July 1989.

6-51 Mildred Mary Cosh, B. 25 December 1942, M. #1 John Dolan (Divorced), M. #2 Peter Hynes.
    Millie is a nurses' aide.

7-97 Maureen Mary Hynes, B. 21 February 1973, M. Ryan Baurenfield.

8-34 Justin Charles, B. 16 May 1988.
8-35 Brett Ryan, B. 16 May 1992.

7-98 Wade James Hynes, B. 27 May 1978.

7-99 Keith Michael Hynes, B. 4 October 1980.

7-100 Jana Lynn Hynes, B. 14 January 1982.

7-101 Ronald Allen Hynes, B. 9 December 1985.

7-102 Evan Shane Hynes, B. 21 December 1985.

6-52 Elaine Nancy Cosh, B. 25 April 1947, M. Frank Theodore Elston on 11 November 1967.
    Elaine is a wardrobe worker.

7-103 Douglas Elroy Elston, B. 17 November 1968.

7-104 Rebecca Lynn Elston, B. 7 June 1971.

6-53 David Lee Cosh, B. 27 May 1950, M. Lorraine Anita Price on 1 January 1972.
    David is a heavy equipment operator and lives in Central SC.

7-105 Erica Renee Cosh, B. 11 August 1985.

7-106 Nicole Lee Cosh, B. 9 June 1988.

6-54 Philip Gerald Cosh, B. 21 May 1952, M. #1 Linda Johnson (divorced), M. #2 Sandra Taylor.
    Philip is a mechanic and Sandra works for GTE Telephone Co. and they reside in Thousand Oaks, CA.

7-107 Christina, B. 8 February 1972 (step-daughter).

6-55 George Allen Cosh, B. 11 November 1955, M. #1 Kathey McEvey (Divorced), M. #2 Rita Babcock (Divorced).

5-19 Lewis B. Cosh, B. 1 September 1919, M. Nora Bennett on 31 August 1947.
    He served 5 years in the Army in WWII and attained the rank of Sergeant. He is now a retired dairy farmer. Nora was a school bus driver and is a cat lover.

6-56 Patricia Cosh, B. 20 October 1948, M. #1 Bill Diggles (Divorced), M. #2 Ardren Chase (Divorced), M. #3 Earl Miller on 2 July 1988.
    Patricia owned, trained, and bred standardbred horses for harness racing. She suffered a massive heartattack, a major heart attack, and 3 minor heart attacks. Earl works at the Printing Center in Lafayette and does odd jobs. They currently reside with Lewis because of her health.

6-57 Sharon Cosh, B. 3 July 1950, M. Jack Haggerty on 10 December 1972.
    Sharon owns and operates her own 24-hour answering service from her home. Jack is an engineer at Ames Rubber Co.

7-108 Jonathan, B. 16 June 1976.
    He works at Kuperus' Farmside Gardens.

7-109 Michael, B. 15 March1978.
    He works at Ackerson Pump Co.

6-58 Paula Cosh, B. 21 September 1951, M. Dwayne Russell on 8 June 1975.
    Paula is a school teacher for the Sussex-Wantage Regional School District and Dwayne is a dairy farmer.

7-110 Keith Russell, B. 14 July 1980.
    He plays football and belongs to 4-H.

7-111 Marc Russell, B. 25 March 1983.
    He plays football and belongs to 4-H.

6-59 Karen Cosh, B. 26 July 1954.
    Karen works for Belvidere Propane as an office Manager. She SCUBA dives and sells Avon.

6-60 Janice Cosh, B. 8 April 1956.
    Works at Picatinny Arsenal. Served in the Coast Guard from 1974-1978 attaining the Rank of YN 2. Enjoys all sports and a member of WIMSA.

5-20 Percy Dunn Cosh, B. 15 January 1922, M. Marie Clark on 7 May 1927, D. 4 December 1993.
    Percy was a dairy farmer. Marie was a mailperson and farmer.

6-61 Paul Cosh, B. 18 June 1945, M. Jean Russell on 5 July 1969.
    Paul is Supervisor of roads for Wantage Township, farmer, hunter, Lieutenant E4 Vietnam, gambler, and won trophy and money in demolition derby.

7-112 Kimberly Cosh, B. 1 January 1970, M. Keith Bauer.
    Kim is an Assistant Branch Manager and Keith is a septic tank driver.

7-113 Greg Cosh, B. September 1974.
    Greg is a mason.

6-62 Barbara Cosh, B. 29 December 1946, M. James Munson on 17 September 1966.
    Barbara is a secretary and sales representative for Coldwell Banker Schlott, she likes to travel, listen to country music, and Guiding Light. Jim works for Fish & Game Crew supervisor, hunter, fisherman, and handyman.

7-114 James Ludlum Munson III, B. 15 November 1967.
    James is a scientist for Ciba Geigy. He is attending FDU for his Masters degree. He enjoys sports and hunting.

7-115 Jeffrey Percy Munson, B. 10 June 1970, M. Zorina Carter.
    Jeff works for Grounds Maintenance at Randolph Township Schools. He enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, his Harley, boats and all his toys. Zorina is assistant flower designer.

8-36 Veronica Carter Munson.

7-116 Michele Marie Munson, B. 10 October 1973.
    Michele is an administrative Assistant ReMax Showcase. She enjoys her Harley, which is a Rottweiler and her 1994 GMC stepsidetruck.

6-63 Wayne Arthur Cosh, B. 21 July 1949, M. Jacqueline Armstrong on 2 August 1969.
    They are dairy farmers in Dundee, NY. Jackie was also a secretary and school bus driver.

7-117 Glenn, B. 10 February 1970.

7-118 Tina Cosh, B. 16 February 1971, M. Paul Roberts (Divorced).

8-37 Amanda, B. 13 July 1990.
8-38 Joshua, B. 27 January 1994.

6-64 Nancy Lee Cosh, B. 25 July 1951, M. David Case on 20 January 1973.
    Nancy is a traveling nurse's aide with her own business, part time farmer, loves to shop. Dave is a mechanic, caretaker of a cemetery, farmer and likes racing cars.

7-119 David Case, B. 12 February 1974.
    David cooks at Lorenzo's Pizzeria in Sussex. He is also a farmer and collects sports cards and seller.

6-65 Gary Percy Cosh, B. 8 May 1953, D. 28 April 1973 in an auto accident.
    Gary was a farmer.

6-66 Judy Ann Cosh, B. 7 September 1955, M. Louis Witte on 20 December 1980.
    Judy is a Sunday school teacher. Louis is an air condition technician and Navy fireman.

7-120 Neil Witte, B. 30 July 1984.
    In 4th grade, won trophy in Derby race.

7-121 LuAnn Witte, B. 1 December 1986.
    In 3rd grade, 8 badges for Calvinette.

7-122 Elizabeth Witte, B. 30 January 1991.
    Won Shoprite coloring contest.

6-67 Carol Evelyn Cosh, B. 19 September 1958, M. #1 Frank Herbein (Divorced), M. #2 Micky Weatherill.
    Carol is a radiologist, Therapist.

7-123 Matthew P. C. Weatherill, B. 22 April 1989.
    He enjoys T-ball.

5-21 Robert Hugh Cosh, B. 28 July 1931, M. Nora Crawn (B. 20 August 1932, D. 1977), D. 1977, Both died of cancer.

5-22 John (Jack) Calvin Cosh, B. 12 November 1924, M. Evelyn Reiser on 12 March 1946 (D. 22 September 1992).
    Jack served in WWII Navy Machinist Mate 2nd Class, farmer, now retired and lives in a modular home on 10 acres in Gardiner, NY. Evelyn was a mail lady and enjoyed crafts.

6-68 John Cosh, B. 17 October 1949, M. Carmella Lasaponara on 14 June 1970.
    They live in Bloomingburg, NY where John is a welding instructor at Napanank Prison. Carmella is a beautician.

7-124 Gina, B. 22 January 1973.

6-69 Linda Cosh, B. 10 June 1950, M. Douglas McCord on 30 August 1968.
    They live in Cherry Hill, NY. Linda and Douglas are farmers and he is a part-time minister.

7-125 John Victor McCord, B. 28 September 1969, M. Kimberly Snyder on 27 April 1991.

7-126 Jeffrey Allen McCord, B. 19 January 1971, M. Candy Renwick on 4 May 1991.

8-39 Dakota Kinsey, B. 19 August 1991.
8-40 Kaylynn Taylor, B. 9 February 1993.

7-127 Benjamin Matthew McCord, B. 3 March 1975.

7-128 Maria Lisa McCord, B. 2 February 1993.

6-70 Larry Cosh, B. 27 July 1951, M. #1 Paula Johnson (Divorced), M. #2 Teresa Zack on 3 May 1985.
    They live in Sykesville, MD and he sells golf course equipment for J. D. Turf. Teresa is a secretary.

7-129 Michael Cosh, B. 25 December 1985.

6-71 Roger Cosh, B. 12 May 1953, M. Juliette Compelik on 10 January 1976.
    Roger teaches Special Ed Classes and small engines at BOCES. Juliette teaches high school Math and they live in Rosedale, NY.

7-130 Dale, B. 19 March 1978.

7-131 Christopher, B. 25 December 1979.

6-72 Terry Cosh, B. 14 December 1954, M. Holly Gady on 27 June 1981.
    They live in Gardiner, NY. He is an industrial machinist for Reynolds Aluminum in Middletown, NY and holly works in cleaning businesses and houses.

7-132 Larry, B. 20 December 1982.

7-133 Teresa, B. 20 December 1982 (twin)

7-134 Jacklyn, B. 21 March 1986.

6-73 Tracy Cosh, B. 7 July 1957, M. Ruth Warren on 3 November 1979.
    They live in Pine Bush, NY. He is an industrial machinist at Reynolds Aluminum in Middletown, NY. Ruth makes and sells beautiful decorated cakes, and cleans offices and homes.

7-135 Robert Cosh, B. 25 November 1979.

7-136 John Cosh, B. 8 November 1981.

7-137 Daniel Cosh, B. 7 April 1985.

6-74 Randy Cosh, b. 23 May 1959, M.Janet Ganci on 8 June 1985.
    They live in Wallkill, NY. He works for Central Hudson as a machine maintenance man. Janet is a part-time secretary for a lawyer.

7-138 Danielle Cosh, 18 October 1993.

7-139 Luke Cosh, B. 4 February 1995.

5-23 Adeline Cosh, M. Clifford (Charles) Bailey (Divorced).

6-75 Charles Bailey, M. #1 Syiolet Devoer (Divorced), M. #2 Debbie Barber.

7-140 Jason Bailey.

7-141 Joshua Bailey.

7-142 Jacob Bailey.

7-143 Jolene Bailey.

7-144 John Barber, stepson.

7-145 Aaron Barber, stepson.

7-146 Jenelle Rose Barber, stepdaughter.

6-76 Joanne Bailey, M. Gary Ketchen (Divorced).

6-77 Brian Bailey, M. Betty Levine.

6-78 Lynn Bailey, M. Sherri Miller.

7-147 Clayton Lynn Bailey.

7-148 Lynn Daniel Bailey.

7-149 Miranda Ray Bailey, B. 7 October 1994.

6-79 Kevin Bailey, cooks pizza.

5-24 Ernest Thomas Cosh, M. Marilyn Hills.
    Ernest is a farmer and Marilyn a beekeeper.

6-80 Benjamin Cosh, B. 15 October 1958, M. Carol Clouse.
    Ben works for Wantage Excavating and Carol at Selective Insurance.

6-81 Theodore Cosh, M. Amy Simpson on 17 November 1979.
    Ted is a farmer and Amy likes to sew.

7-150 Elizabeth Cosh, B. 24 May 1980.

7-151 Ernest Cosh, B. 1 October 1982.

7-152 Edward Cosh, B. 27 July 1984.

6-82 Jean Cosh, M. #1 Emil Malone (Divorced), M. #2 Raymond Echert.
    Jean is a cashier.

7-153 Stephanie Malone, B. 19 October 1980.

7-154 Emil Malone, Jr., B. 24 October 1981.

6-83 Chester Cosh, M. Robin Gould.
    Chester is a farmer and Robin enjoys cross-stitching, canning and sewing.

7-155 Noel Lynn Cosh, B. 8 March 1986.

7-156 Douglas Cosh, B. 4 February 1988.

7-157 Joseph Cosh, B. 23 May 1990.

7-158 Bessie Rose Cosh, B. 2 July 1993.

5-25 Edward Cosh, B. 2 December 1940, M. #1 Brenda Rembe on 11 December 1960 (Divorced in 1970), M. #2 Kathy Doyle on 26 June 1974.
    Edward and Kathy own and operate their own farm in New Berlin, NY.

6-84 Raymond Allen Cosh Le Brun, B. 16 July 1961, M. April Holms on 29 November 1984.
    Adopted by Clarence LeBrun in June 1971. Was in the Army 1982-93, Sergeant. Maintenance of heavy equipment and buses, etc. for a town in Geopgia. She works for a day care center.

7-159 Shawn Le Brun, B. 9 June 1983, stepson adopted by Raymond.

7-160 Christopher Le Brun, B. 9 December 1985.

7-161 Kevin Le Brun, B. 14 February 1988 in West Germany.

6-85 Dennis Lee Cosh Le Brun, B. 14 April 1963.
    He is a janitor for Spence Engineering and was adopted by Clarence Le Brun Jue 1971.

6-86 Kathy Marie Cosh Le Brun, B. 16 October 1965, M. Michael Guatlieri on 23 August 1986.
    Adopted by Clarence Le Brun in June 1971. She is a beautician and he is a cable TV lineman.

7-162 Michael A. Guatlieri, B. 22 March 1988.

7-163 Thomas F. Guatlieri, B. 22 August 1990.

6-87 Christine May Le Brun, B. 2 February 1971.
    She is a cashier.

5-26 James Snelling Cosh, B. 18 January 1943, M. Arlene Elizabeth Drewes on 18 January 1964.
    Jim was in partnership with his father on the dairy farm. In 1973 Jim became a truck driver. In 1978 they moved to Florida. Arlene is an artist and Doomsday philosopher.

6-88 Llana Rita Cosh, B. 17 May 1964, M. Jose Martin on 18 May 1985.
    Llana is working for a degree in Marine Biology. She now works as a cosmetician and enjoys horse barrel racing. Joe is a sales manager for Kash and Karry Store. They reside in Springhill, FL.

7-164 Victoria Arlene, B. 19 September 1987.

7-165 Christina Elizabeth, B. 25 June 1990.

6-89 Bernard William Cosh, B. 6 November 1965, M. Debra Lauer on 3 October 1992.
    Barney is an operations manager of a K-Mart store. He enjoys many sports including moto cross.

6-90 Audrey Ann Cosh, B. 7 May 1967, M. Kent Felker on 14 may 1988.
    Audrey is studying computer programming. She enjoys ceramics and gardening. Kent works in construction.

7-166 Samantha Ann Felker, B. 11 December 1991.

6-91 Andrew Edward Cosh, B. 20 October 1968, M. Judith Van Dyke on 7 July 1992.
    Andy has been parks operator of Veterans Memorial Park in Hudson for 8 years. He enjoys water sports and moto cross. Judy is a 5th grade teacher.

7-167 Jaclyn Marie Cosh, B. 18 February 1995.

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