William Telford came from Scotland, his wife was Esther Humphrey, their
marriage in Scotland was 1 Sept. 1767. One son was born to them:
John Telford, 25 Sept. 1777 in New York. He died 9 March 1849. wife was Mahipsebah Whitaker, married 25 Dec 1807. Mahipsebah's birth was
30 Dec 1783, death 1 April 186l
John and Mahipsebah's children were; Margaret N. Telford 9 Jan. 1809;
died 19 Nov 1889, married 5 Oct. 1851--Elizabeth R. Telford born 8 Dec. 1812, died Mar 1901, married 24 Feb. 1842 to William A. Halsey.; David
William Telford 3 Apr 1815 New York, died 25 Apr 190l, married Caroline
Elizabeth Mason no date.