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Family HistoryFamily History - James Scales


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features James Scales and 18 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. James Scales,1 born August 1829 in Ireland (parents not determined).1, 2, 3 James married, ca. 1853, Elizabeth E. Roberts3 (born June 1831 in Ireland, parents not determined1, 2, 3).

Children of James Scales and Elizabeth E. Roberts:

 2i. John W. Scales, born ca. 1856 in New Jersey.1
 3ii. TImothy E. Scales, born 1 November 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.1, 2, 4, 5
+4iii. Joseph H. Scales, born May 1863 in New Jersey. Married Leonette Nichols.
 5iv. Nellie Scales, born ca. 1867 in New Jersey.1
+6v. James Watson Scales, born March 1870 in New Jersey. Married Laura E. Guenther.
 7vi. Arthur Thomas Scales, born 8 July 1875 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.2, 3, 6, 7

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, 11th Ward, Page No. 39, family of James Scales (40, Ireland, works in shoe mfty); Elizabeth Scales (38, Ireland); John W. Scales (14, New Jersey); Timothy Scales (9, New Jersey) Joseph Scales (7, New Jersey); Nellie Scales (3, New Jersey); James Scales (4/12, March, New Jersey).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 68, Page No. 44, family of James Scales (50, Ireland, works in shoe factory); wife Eliza Scales (48, Ireland); son Timothy E. Scales (20, New Jersey, law student); son Joseph H. Scales (17, sign painter); son James W. Scales (10, New Jersey); son Arthur T. Scales (5, New Jersey).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 58, Sheet No. 8B, 9A, family of James Scales (70, Ireland, Aug 1829, emp. board of works, immigrated in 1855); wife of 47 years Elizabeth Scales (69, Ireland, June 1831, 10 children, 4 living); son Arthur Scales (24, New Jersey, July 1875, salesman (grocery)).
  4. History of Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey, Vol. 1, compiled by William H. Shaw, Philadelphia: Everets & Peck, 1884. Available at Google Books. Page 301: Timothy E. Scales: brief biographical and vital details.
  5. The Judicial and Civil History of New Jersey, Vol. 2, by John Whitehead, 1897. Available at Google Books. Page 540, biographical sketch of Timothy E. Scales, son of James Scales and Elizabeth E. (Roberts) Scales.
  6. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Arthur Thomas Scales, Serial Number 1790; born: 8 July 1875; shipping clerk; nearest relative: Thomas E. Scales (brother).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Maplewood Township, Enumeration District 1-217, Sheet No. 4A, family of Arthur F. Scales (60, Newark, NJ, single, treasure, b & loan); sister-in-law Laura Scales (71, Newark, NJ, widow); nephew James Scales (37, Newark, NJ, office manager, general ____); wife Adele Scales (35, Bellville, NJ); daughter Carol Scales (6, Orange, NJ); daughter Joyce (4, Orange, NJ).
Second Generation
4. Joseph H. Scales2 (James1), born May 1863 in New Jersey.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Joseph married, 26 June 1889 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, Leonette Nichols4, 9 (born June 1867 in Orange County, New York, the daughter of George L. Nichols and Sophia _____;1, 4, 6, 7 Leonette died 26 December 1900 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey8).

Children of Joseph H. Scales and Leonette Nichols:

+8i. Watson James Scales, born 29 June 1889 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Mary E. _____.
+9ii. Harry Everett Scales, born 27 December 1895 in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey. Married Marguerite _____.
+10iii. Leonette Sophia Scales, born 23 May 1897 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey; died 23 May 1992 in Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; she died on her 94th birthday. Married William Passmore McGregor.

6. James Watson Scales2 (James1), born March 1870 in New Jersey.2, 3, 10, 11 James married, ca. 1900, Laura E. Guenther10 (born June 1868 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, the daughter of John L. Guenther and Rachel _____10, 11, 12).

Child of James Watson Scales and Laura E. Guenther:

+11i. James Watson Scales, Jr., born 1902 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Married Adele Morton.

  1. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Leonette L. Scales: born: 23 May 1897 in Hudson County, New Jersey; father: Jos. Scales, age 35; mother: Leonette Nichols, age 31.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, 11th Ward, Page No. 39, family of James Scales (40, Ireland, works in shoe mfty); Elizabeth Scales (38, Ireland); John W. Scales (14, New Jersey); Timothy Scales (9, New Jersey) Joseph Scales (7, New Jersey); Nellie Scales (3, New Jersey); James Scales (4/12, March, New Jersey).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 68, Page No. 44, family of James Scales (50, Ireland, works in shoe factory); wife Eliza Scales (48, Ireland); son Timothy E. Scales (20, New Jersey, law student); son Joseph H. Scales (17, sign painter); son James W. Scales (10, New Jersey); son Arthur T. Scales (5, New Jersey).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Hudson County, Kearny, Enumeration District 51, Sheet No. 1B, family of Joseph Scales (37, New Jersey, May 1863, sign painter); wife of 11 years Leonette Scales (32, New York, June 1867, 3 children, 3 living); son Watson J. Scales (10, New Jersey, June 1889); son Harry E. Scales (4, New Jersey, Dec 1895); daughter Leonette Scales (2, New Jersey, May 1898); s in law Estella Nichols (29, New York, Oct 1870).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-334, Sheet No. 2B, family of Joseph Scales (64, New Jersey, widow, painter, house); daughter Leonette Scales (31 New Jersey typist, lamp factory); border Estelle Nicolls [sic, Nichols] (60, New York); border Kathleen Pierson (33, England, typist, (?) factory).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Orange County, City of Newburgh, Page 78, family of George Nichols (39, New York, tin peddler); Sophia Nichols (36, New York); Mary Nichols (17, New York, works at tailoring); Willie Nichols (14, New York, clerk in store); Charles Nichols (12, New York); Samuel Nichols (7, New York); Theodore Nichols (4, New York); Nettie Nichols (3, New York); Estella Nichols (8/12, New York); George Nichols (9, New York).
  7. New York State Census, 1875, Orange County, Newburgh, Page No. 22-23, family of George L. Nichol (45, Orange, cabinet maker); wife Sophia Nichol (41, N. York); son John W. Nichol (19, Orange, painter); Charles W. Nichol (17, Orange, painter); Gorge A. Nichol (15, Orange, painter); son Samuel W. Nichol (12, Orange); son Fred T. Nichol (8, Orange); daughter Leonett Nichol (7 11/12, Orange); daughter Estilla Nichol (5 8/12, Orange); son Frank E. Nichol (2, Orange).
  8. New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988; Leonette S. Scales, died: 26 December 1900 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, age 33; married.
  9. Marriage, The New York Press, available at www.fultonhistory.com. 30 June 1889: Newark-Leonette, daughter of Mrs. Sophia Nichols, was married on Wednesday [26 June 1889] to Mr. Joseph Scales of the firm of Nichols & Scales.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 123, Sheet No. 4B, family of John L. Guenther (72, Germany, March 1828, jeweler retired, immigrated 1850); wife of 43 years Rachel Guenther (63, Germany, Feb 1837, 4 children, 4 living, immigrated 1839); daughter Laura E. Scales (31, New Jersey, June 1868); son in law James W. Scales (28, New Jersey, Mar 1872 [sic, born in 1870], married 0 years, clerk, whole s. groc); border Mary Arrman (63, Germany, Apr 1836, widow, no children, immigrated 1845); nice [sic niece] Mary Stegmuller (44, New Jersey, Nov 1855, hair dresser); sister Emilia Guenther (34, Germany, March 1866, immigrated 1881).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 10A, family of James W. Scales (40, New Jersey, [occupation unreadable]); wife Laura E. Scales (39, New Jersey); son James W. Scales, Jr. (8, New Jersey); father in law John L. Gunther (80, Germany, retired); mother in law Rachel Gunther (73, Germany).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Maplewood Township, Enumeration District 1-217, Sheet No. 4A, family of Arthur F. Scales (60, Newark, NJ, single, treasure, b & loan); sister-in-law Laura Scales (71, Newark, NJ, widow); nephew James Scales (37, Newark, NJ, office manager, general ____); wife Adele Scales (35, Bellville, NJ); daughter Carol Scales (6, Orange, NJ); daughter Joyce (4, Orange, NJ).
Third Generation
8. Watson James Scales3 (Joseph,2 James1), born 29 June 1889 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.1, 2, 3, 4 Watson married, ca. 1922, Mary E. _____4 (born ca. 1895 in Pennsylvania, parents not determined4).

9. Harry Everett Scales3 (Joseph,2 James1), born 27 December 1895 in Harrison, Hudson County, New Jersey.3, 5, 6, 7, 8 Harry married, ca. 1924, Marguerite _____7, 8 (born ca. 1899 in Connecticut, parents not determined7).

10. Leonette Sophia Scales3 (Joseph,2 James1), born 23 May 1897 in Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey;3, 9, 10, 11, 12 died 23 May 1992 in Dover Township, Ocean County, New Jersey; she died on her 94th birthday.10 Leonette married, 6 May 1934 in Elkton, Maryland, William Passmore McGregor (born 18 July 1897 in New Jersey, the son of David McGregor and Nellie Birrell Patterson;12, 13, 14 William died 20 December 1976).

Leonette claimed she weighed only 2 1/2 pounds at birth although this is doubtful given the state of medical procedures at that time. She worked for Westinghouse Corporation for most of her adult life until her retirement in 1962. Leonette was an astute investor in blue chip stocks, and Bill and Leonette were able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in retirement primarily due to her investments. They enjoyed traveling, especially to New England.

Bill’s middle name was in honor of a Mr. Passmore who worked with, and was well liked by, his father David McGregor. Bill enrolled in the U.S. Navy on 19 May 1917 at New York, N.Y. His enrollment records indicate ‘height 5 feet 8 1/2 inches, weight 137 pounds, eyes brown, hair brown, complexion ruddy,’ and lists several personal characteristics and marks. He was discharged as a Seaman (provisional) when his four year enrollment expired, having served honorably with active duty from 20 September 1917 to 14 December 1918, i.e., during World War I. The nature of his active service is not known, although his enrollment card indicates a ‘sea’ qualification. He was awarded the Victory Button and Victory Medal without clasp. Bill lived much of his life in Highland Park, West Orange and Bloomfield, New Jersey, although after his first wife died he was out of touch with his family for over ten years (leaving his first daughter to be raised by his parents). Bill was an automobile salesman during his working life. When Bill finally retired in 1962, he and his third wife Leonette (nee Scales) were among the first two couples to move into Cedar Glen Homes, the first senior citizen development in Ocean County, New Jersey. He served as vice chairman of the Manchester Township, New Jersey, Planning Board for many years. He was also a member of the Manchester Township Republican Club and a member of Corinthian Union Lodge No. 11, Free and Accepted Masons, following in his father’s Masonic footsteps.


11. James Watson Scales, Jr.3 (James,2 James1), born 1902 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.15, 16 James married, 1924 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, Adele Morton17 (born ca. 1905 in Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, parents not determined16).

Children of James Watson Scales, Jr. and Adele Morton:

+12i. Carol Scales, born 11 August 1933 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 29 July 2004 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina. Married Alexander Smeaton.
+13ii. Joyce Adele Scales, born ca. 1935 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey; died 15 November 2006 in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Married Anthony T. ‘Andy’ Johnson.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Watson James Scales, Serial No. 238; born: 29 June 1889 in Newark, NJ; chauffeur; married; living in New Haven, Connecticut.
  2. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Watson James Scales, Serial Number U2176; born: 29 June 1890 in Newark, New Jersey; name/address of person who will always know your address: Mary E. G. Scales; both living at the same address in Bloomfield, New Jersey.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New Jersey, Hudson County, Kearny, Enumeration District 51, Sheet No. 1B, family of Joseph Scales (37, New Jersey, May 1863, sign painter); wife of 11 years Leonette Scales (32, New York, June 1867, 3 children, 3 living); son Watson J. Scales (10, New Jersey, June 1889); son Harry E. Scales (4, New Jersey, Dec 1895); daughter Leonette Scales (2, New Jersey, May 1898); s in law Estella Nichols (29, New York, Oct 1870).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-349, Sheet No. 5A; family of Watson J. Scales (39, New Jersey, first married age 31; sign painter); wife Mary E. Scales (35, Pennsylvania, first married age 27, teacher, public school).
  5. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Harry Everett Scales, born 27 December 1895 in Harrison, New Jersey; name/address of person who will always know your address: wife Lilla; living in Boston, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Suffolk County, Southold, Enumeration District 158, Sheet No. 4A, Harry E. Scales (24, New Jersey, pvt. 1cl US Army).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Enumeration District 107, Sheet No. 23B, family of Harry E. Scales (34, New Jersey, first married age 25, salesman); wife Marguerite F. Scales (31, Connecticut, first married age 22, secretary).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Massachusetts, Norfolk County, Quincy, Enumeration District 11-227, Sheet No. 7B, family of Harry Scales (44, New Jersey, clerk, engineering); wife Marguerite Scales (41, Connecticut, secretary, sales mgr.); lodger Philip H. Ballard (33, Georgia, repairman, calc. machines).
  9. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Leonette L. Scales: born: 23 May 1897 in Hudson County, New Jersey; father: Jos. Scales, age 35; mother: Leonette Nichols, age 31.
  10. Death Certificate, New Jersey, Leonette McGregor, issued by Township of Dover Department of Health, Ocean County, New Jersey. Certified copy in possession of Lee Gazlay.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-334, Sheet No. 2B, family of Joseph Scales (64, New Jersey, widow, painter, house); daughter Leonette Scales (31 New Jersey typist, lamp factory); border Estelle Nicolls [sic, Nichols] (60, New York); border Kathleen Pierson (33, England, typist, (?) factory).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Bloomfield, Enumeration District 7-34, Sheet No. 13B, family of William McGregor (42, New Jersey, salesman, automobile, new cars); wife Leonette McGregor (41, New Jersey, typist, electrical appliance); aunt Estelle Nichols (70, New York, housekeeper, private family); border Kathleen Pierson (45, England, photometer operator, General Electric).
  13. New Jersey State Census, 1915, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy, ED 1, Page A-11, David MacGregor, 50, Sept. 1864, Scotland, engineer; Nellie MacGregor, 46, Mar. 1868, Scotland, housewife; Ida MacGregor, 20, Aug. 1895, New Jersey, milliner; William MacGregor, 17, July 1897, scholar, high school; Grace MacGregor, 13, Apr. 1902, New Jersey, scholar, grammar school; George Patterson, 74, Aug. 1840, Scotland, retired.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New Jersey, Essex County, Orange, Enumeration District 299, Sheet No. 7B, family of David McGregor (54, New Jersey [sic, Scotland], finisher, hat works); wife Nellie McGregor (51, New Jersey [sic, Scotland]); daughter Jennie McGregor (24, New Jersey, clerical, office); son William McGregor (22, New Jersey, clerical, office). They are living next door to their daughter Margaret and her husband and family.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Enumeration District 46, Sheet No. 10A, family of James W. Scales (40, New Jersey, [occupation unreadable]); wife Laura E. Scales (39, New Jersey); son James W. Scales, Jr. (8, New Jersey); father in law John L. Gunther (80, Germany, retired); mother in law Rachel Gunther (73, Germany).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Maplewood Township, Enumeration District 1-217, Sheet No. 4A, family of Arthur F. Scales (60, Newark, NJ, single, treasure, b & loan); sister-in-law Laura Scales (71, Newark, NJ, widow); nephew James Scales (37, Newark, NJ, office manager, general ____); wife Adele Scales (35, Bellville, NJ); daughter Carol Scales (6, Orange, NJ); daughter Joyce (4, Orange, NJ).
  17. Email from Angela Rose Gibson to Lee Gazlay, 15 February 2015, providing information on the descendants of James Watson Scales, Jr.
Fourth Generation
12. Carol Scales4 (James,3 James,2 James1), born 11 August 1933 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;1, 2, 3 died 29 July 2004 in Seneca, Oconee County, South Carolina.1, 2, 4 Carol married Alexander Smeaton1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Carol Scales and Alexander Smeaton:

 14i. Nancy Smeaton.
 15ii. Diane Smeaton.
 16iii. James Smeaton.
 17iv. Thomas Smeaton.

13. Joyce Adele Scales4 (James,3 James,2 James1), born ca. 1935 in Orange, Essex County, New Jersey;1, 3, 5 died 15 November 2006 in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey.5 Joyce married, ca. 1958, Anthony T. ‘Andy’ Johnson1, 5 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Joyce Adele Scales and Anthony T. ‘Andy’ Johnson:

+18i. Gary T. Johnson, Married Nancy _____.
+19ii. Lynn C. Johnson, Married Mark Timmons.

  1. Email from Angela Rose Gibson to Lee Gazlay, 15 February 2015, providing information on the descendants of James Watson Scales, Jr.
  2. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Carol S. Smeaton, no. 141-26-9350; born: 11 August 1933; died: 29 July 2004; last place of residence: Salem, Oconee [County], South Carolina.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New Jersey, Essex County, Maplewood Township, Enumeration District 1-217, Sheet No. 4A, family of Arthur F. Scales (60, Newark, NJ, single, treasure, b & loan); sister-in-law Laura Scales (71, Newark, NJ, widow); nephew James Scales (37, Newark, NJ, office manager, general ____); wife Adele Scales (35, Bellville, NJ); daughter Carol Scales (6, Orange, NJ); daughter Joyce (4, Orange, NJ).
  4. Obituary, The Record-Press, serving Westfield, Scotch Plains, and Fanwood, New Jersey, available at www.digifind-it.com; 13 August 2004, Carol Scales Smeaton, died: 29 July 2005 in Seneca, South Carolina. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, and sister.
  5. Obituary, The Ocean Star, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, available at starnewsgroup.com; 24 November 2006, Joyce Adele Scales Johnson, died: 15 November 2006 in Red Bank, New Jersey, age 71. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of her father, sister, children and their wives, and grandchildren.
Fifth Generation
18. Gary T. Johnson5 (Joyce,4 James,3 James,2 James1). Gary married Nancy _____1 (born ____, parents not determined).

19. Lynn C. Johnson5 (Joyce,4 James,3 James,2 James1). Lynn married Mark Timmons1 (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Obituary, The Ocean Star, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, available at starnewsgroup.com; 24 November 2006, Joyce Adele Scales Johnson, died: 15 November 2006 in Red Bank, New Jersey, age 71. The article provides vital and biographical details, and the names of her father, sister, children and their wives, and grandchildren.