Sophia and John Dominick/Jean Dominique
Name before emigration from France: Jean Dominique

John Dominick (b. 1740, d. 1824) was born in Isle de Rae, France in Europa and died in Schoharie, New York.

John Dominick emigrated to America before 1761, year unknown.

His name before emigration was Jean Dominique, americanized as John Dominick. He has also been listed as Johannes Dominique. He moved in 1760 from New York City to Schoharie. Residence in the period 1760–1824 was Brick School House Rd, south of Knox-Gallupville Rd. John was the leader of the first Methodist service in the County.
Source: www.charlescoe.ca

John Dominick and his brother George were in the New York Militia in the American revolution (1775–1783). More about that further down on this page.

Marriage
John Dominick married Sophia M Rickard Sternberg (b. April 9, 1735, d. after 1790) on October 17, 1765. Her surname of birth was Rickard. She was daughter of of Marcus Rickert & Elisabeth Lawyer and widow of Adam Sternberg (other spelling seen: Sternberger). Further information about Sophia M Rickard's ancestors here....

Sophia and John had seven children:

1) Frantz (Francis) Dominick, b. May 5, 1771 in Schoharietown, Albany, New York, d. 21 April 1855.

2) George Dominick, b. September 5, 1775, d. September 15, 1844 in Gallupville, Schoharie, NY.

3) Adam Dominick, b. February 18, 1769.

4) Peter Dominick, b. March 27, 1778 in Gallupville, Wright, Schoharie, New York, d. May 6,1839 in Cicero, Onondaga, NY.

5) John Dominick Jr, b. June 18, 1766 near Gallupville, Town of Wright, Schoharie (then Albany), New York. Died between June 12 and September 30, 1822 near Gallupville, Town of Wright, Schoharie (then Albany), New York.
John Dominick Jr married Margaretha Ball (b. November 24, 1765). More about Margaretha and John Dominick here...

6) Sophia Dominick, b. August 8, 1773 in Albany Co., New York, d. December 21, 1856 in Gallupville, Schoharie Co., New York.

7) Johannes Dominick, b. June 18,1766.

Source for children no. 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 is www.charlescoe.ca.

John Dominick family presentation in History of Schoharie County
"Sometime before the Revolution commenced, John Dominick came from New York City and settled in the eastern part of the town upon the farm now occupied by Isaac I. Barber, and caused no little commotion among his neighbors and the community after a few years, by his peculiar religious tenets. He was, without doubt, the first Methodist in these parts, and owing to his deep interest in the Christian cause, and the excitable nature of the spirit that moved him, his neighbors and acquaintances concluded he was bewitched, and treated him accordingly—though not with that severity to which the Pilgrims subjected the unfortunate of their day. Dominick was taken to Dr. Multer, of Schoharie, whose skill was in the extermination of witches, in short, a witch doctor. The Methodist Dominick insisted that he was not sick, nor possessed of witches or devils, and would not take the medicine the doctor prescribed. Multer was a large man, and when a patient refused to take his medicine, through the want of faith, or a knowledge of the inconsistency of the case, he threw the patient and poured his drugs down, contending that the witches were to be overcome by force. Dominick was thus served and upon closing his teeth and throwing the medicine from his mouth, the wise doctor concluded that the witches refused his mode of treatment, and a sound whipping was the only alternative. Poor Dominick, though a stout man, was but a child in the hands of Multer, and was forced to receive a sound thrashing with hickory gads, that the evil spirits might be frightened away long enough for the doctor to get some of the medicine down the patient. Dominick, upon being released, concluded to leave the evil spirit, found with the doctor, so when the latter's watchful eye was turned, he took to his heels and wandered down to Breakabeen, where he concealed himself for a while, and then sent word to his sons to take him home. Regardless of distasteful medicine, whippings, and the jeers of the uncharitable, Dominick was still a Methodist and continued so to be until his death. He was the leader of the first Methodist service in the County, and for many years attended the old Knox Church, from which a pastor was sent to preach in the schoolhouse, in the present district No. 1, long before the present Methodist organization was formed. His children were: John, Francis, George, Peter, and Sophia, the children of whom love to relate the bewitching life of the Christian Grandfather, whose shouts of Hallelujah and Glory awoke distrust of lunacy among the simple settlers, and brought persecution upon him, to which his happy spirit responded a fervent AMEN!"
Source: "History of Schoharie County, New York" by William E. Roscoe, published 1882, chapter: Town of Wright, page 343. Link, click here...

John Dominick in the American Revolution
John Dominick was 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st company of 15th Regiment of New York militia. His brother George was in the NY militia as well – George was captain under Colonel John Jay in Second Regiment.

"Schoharie Militia. – The 15th Regiment of New York militia, was a small one organized in the Schoharie valley, consisting at first of only three companies; the commissions for which were issued October 20, 1775."
Source: "The frontiersmen of New York" by Jeptha R. Simms. Link, click here...

"Second Lieutenant John Dominick — Dominique, was born on the Isle De Rae, France, in the year 1740, emigrated to America in 1705 (incorrect year, editor's comment) commissioned second lieutenant, October 20, 1775, and assigned to duty at the Lower Fort. Died in 1824, aged 84. Great grandchildren, Weidman, Isaac J. Barber, Mrs. John Hunting, and Mrs. Hiram Walden. A great-great-grandson, Isaac B. Walden, died in the service in the war for the Union."
Source: "Military records of Schoharie County veterans of four wars" compiled by George H. Warner. Source link: www.archive.org

U.S. Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889–1970:
About John Dominick:
• Commissioned second lieutenant on October 20, 1775 in First Company of 15th Regiment of Albany County, New York Militia, commanded by Colonel Peter Vroman.
• Officers Training School, Plattsburg, New York
• Instructor – Infantery – Cornell University

About John's brother George Dominick in the American Revolution:
George Dominick was captain in Second Regiment of NY Militia. Source: Field and Staff Officers of the Militia of the City of New-York.
"George Dominick, (1739-1832), was appointed captain, 1775, of New York City militia under Col. John Jay. He was born in France." Source: Lineage book. National Society. Daughters of the American Revolution. Link, click here...

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