2025 Reunion Venue Update

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Join us for our 49th Apgar Family Reunion on September 20, 2025 at a new location!

The venue for the 49th Apgar Family Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025 had to be changed. We will now be meeting at the Zion Lutheran Church Education building at 18 Miller Ave, Oldwick, NJ 08858.

In-person guests should plan to arrive starting at 10:00 AM.DO NOT go to the Hunterdon County Library in Clinton. They revoked our reservation after the newsletter had been published. I appealed the decision, but I lost. The new venue is very nice and more than suitable for our need! We will see you there on Saturday, September 20th at 10:00 AM

For More Information Contact: 

618-420-9066

2025 Family Reunion Update!

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Registration Form

Join us for our 49th Apgar Family Reunion on September 20, 2025

We are excited to welcome you to the 49th Apgar Family Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. This year marks our fifth virtual reunion and will be the first time we host both the in-person and virtual programs together at a new location. I was recently notified by the leadership of the North County Branch of the Hunterdon County Library that our reservation would not be honored since it violates several library policies. So, I moved us to another venue in the Hunterdon County area. We will now be meeting at the Zion Lutheran Church Education building at 18 Miller Ave, Oldwick, NJ 08858.

Whether you’re joining us in person or from home, this hybrid format makes it easier than ever for Apgar descendants near and far to stay connected.

Planning Your Visit

In-person guests should plan to arrive starting at 10:00 AM.

Virtual attendees will need to receive login credentials in advance to access the online stream. Connection instructions will be sent after your registration is confirmed and will also be available on apgarfamily.org.

Program Overview

We’re thrilled to welcome a rich lineup of presenters this year:

  • Elyse Ross of Last Leaf Genealogy will kick off the morning with a beginner-friendly session on tracing your roots.
  • Fred Apgar, author of Return to the War on the Plaine des Jarres, will share personal stories and insights from his fascinating book.
  • Garry Apgar, Yale PhD and author of Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit, will explore his latest research and reflect on the Apgar legacy in American culture.
  • John Apgar, President of the Apgar Family Association, will conclude the day with a look at the history of Apgar, Montana, informed by resources from Glacier National Park’s archives.

Lunch Details

Lunch options are still being finalized. Please visit our website at apgarfamily.org for the latest information and updates.

Reunion Games Return

We’re bringing back an old favorite: the Corn Husk Toss! This beloved tradition from early reunions will be revived for both kids and adults.

Register Now

All attendees—both in-person and virtual—must confirm their plans by returning the Reunion Participation Form enclosed in the newsletter, or you can (and should) register online:

https://form.jotform.com/251884204998168

Or scan the QR code above to sign up via your mobile device.

In-person fee: $10 per adult or $5 for children ages 5–12, which includes all sessions and activities.

Virtual attendance: Free, but advance registration is requested so we can email you the viewing link and access passcode.

Don’t Miss It!

Agenda:

  • 10:00 AM: Check-in (refreshments available)
  • 10:30 AM: Welcome and introductions; genealogy presentation
  • 11:45 AM: Group photo and lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Presentation – Fred Apgar
  • 2:00 PM: Presentation – Garry Apgar
  • 3:00 PM: Presentation – John Apgar
  • 3:30 PM: Business Meeting
  • 4:00 PM: Close

All presentations will be available to virtual attendees. Visit apgarfamily.org in September 2025 for links!

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Identification of Graves on the Apgar Homestead

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The video documenting the search for graves on the Apgar Homestead have been uploaded to YouTube. Be sure to check out our new YouTube channel: ApgarFamily.

This video was shown at the 2008 Apgar Family Reunion. The following article concerning the graves appeared in our Summer 2006 newsletter.


The "Apgar Homestead" is situated just south of the Town of Cokesbury in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The remains of the immigrant patriarchs of the Apgar family were interred there more than two centuries ago. A mystery, until now, was exactly where they were buried.

The current deed to the property on which the "Homestead" was built, includes a statement "excepting out of the premises above described one square rood, where Harbert Apgar, deceased, is buried." However, a further notation states that: "There is no physical evidence of a grave on Lot 1.02."

In 2005, we arranged for a geophysical survey of the property and identified three graves. They are about 100 feet from the back of the homestead. Because of the arrangement of the graves and other family records, we believe that they are the final resting places of Fritz Epgert, his wife Anna Eva Schaefer, and his oldest son, Herbert. Arrangements to place permanent markers on the graves is being discussed with David Mills, the owner of the homestead.

Apgars In America Who are Making or Made a Difference in America

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From the Name Game played at the 2015 Annual Reunion.

  1. William (Bill) Apgar, Ph.D. -- Assist. Sec. of Housing-HUD-FHA, now senior scholar at the Kennedy School of Government-Harvard.
  2. Virginia Apgar -- Developed a simple procedure using last name to determine the health of newborns.
  3. Peter Apgar (1.2) -- Served with the 4th Regiment in Revolutionary War.
  4. Conrad Apgar -- Ran a Tavern in Cokesbury and was a wagoner for the Continental Army.
  5. Mahlon Apgar IV -- Assistant Secretary of the Army, 1998, Established at West Point/Naval/Air Force Academy-The Apgar Medallion & Excellence in Teaching Award.
  6. Garry Apgar, PhD -- PhD in History from Yale University author of book "Mickey Mouse: Emblem of the American Spirit".
  7. Jacob M. Apgar -- Served in the Mexican-American War.
  8. Milo B. Apgar -- Settled in Montana, established Apgar Village.
  9. Charles E. Apgar -- Known as the "Wireless Wizard".
  10. Robert Apgar Champine -- On the Wall of Honor at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
  11. James Apgar, BA, MA -- American Bach Soloist- BA Yale, MA Berkeley.
  12. Jonathan Apgar, Esq. -- 23rd Judicial Circuit Judge 1997-2013; moonlights as a Jazz Singer.
  13. Mike Apgar (7.1.7.9.1.3.1.3) -- Co-founder of Ookl-Speedtest.net measures broadband speed for Fortune 500 companies.
  14. Austin C. Apgar -- Published books on Trees/ Birds used at many colleges and universities.
  15. Edgar K. Apgar -- Influenced the nomination of Grover Cleveland for 22nd President of the United States.

2025 Apgar Family Reunion Announcement!

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Save the Date: 2025 Apgar Family Reunion – Saturday, September 20

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Apgar Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 20th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST) at the North County Branch Library in Clinton, New Jersey:

65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ 08809

As always, we look forward to reconnecting with relatives from near and far — sharing stories, laughter, family history, and good times. This year’s program is currently in development, featuring exciting speakers and content that focus on Apgar family history, genealogy and regional history. Stay tuned for details as they’re confirmed.

We are also working on providing a virtual attendance option, just like last year, to ensure that family members who cannot join us in person still have a way to participate. Connection details will be posted closer to the event date.

Registration Info Coming Soon
Signup sheets will be mailed out with the family newsletter and will also be posted right here on the website once available.

Food & Refreshments
Meal arrangements are still being finalized. We’ll share more details as soon as possible.

Questions? Reach out to AFA President John Apgar III via email:
john [at] apgar [dot] co

For More Information Contact: 

john@apgar.co

Album Finds New Home

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Mary Donnellan via Wayne Apgar

This album was found in 2007 in an Adirondack Camp called the Owls Nest, which is located off 4 H road in North River, NY. The cabin was built in 1930.

Since posting this over four years ago, no one has claimed ownership. Shortly it will be on it's way to the Hunterdon County Historical Society in Flemington NJ, where it will be maintained in it's manuscript collection.

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