John Yerxa
- Son of Abraham Yerkse and Engeltje Storm
- Born about 1751 in Philipsburgh NY (now called Tarrytown)
- Baptized 8 October 1751 (Witnesses were his grandfather and grandmother Storm)
- As his father, Abraham, died when he was very small John was reared by his stepfather, Hendrick Bolye (or Henry Bulyea).
- Married Catherine Gerow (or Giraud) before 3 December 1774
- Moved to New Brunswick as a United Empire Loyalist in August 1783
- Died 11 June 1828 in Parish of Douglas, York County NB
- Buried in Keswick Cemetery, York County
- Catherine Gerow was born 1753 at New Rochelle, Westchester County NY
- Daughter of Daniel Gerow (or Giraud) and Elizabeth Coutant
- Baptized at Trinity Church in New Rochelle NY
- Died 1825 at Keswick Ridge NB
- Buried in Keswick Cemetery, York County
Children of John Yerxa and Catherine Gerow
- Elizabeth "Betsy" born 2 October 1775
- Abraham born 1775
- John born 1777
- Daniel born 1778
- Mary "Polly" born 1780
- Isaac Gerow born 1787
- Hannah born 1788
- James S. born 19 April 1794 at Mouth of Keswick
- Catherine "Katie" born 1795
- Sarah "Sally" born 1795
- Frances "Fanny" born 1796
- Rachel born 1 April 1801 at Mouth of Keswick
- Anne "Annie"
- Martha Ann born 1806