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Re: St Joachim Hospital 1900

LakeBonaparte — 2013-05-17 04:35:38Z

Hello--I know this answer is years late, but I just saw your post. I am looking at the 1900 Census page in question. The handwriting that starts "Ind..." is, I believe, the word "inclusive" and goes with the notation (St. Joachim Hospital lines 51-83 inclusive), and it runs into the street name, "Stone St." The hospital's address was 218 Stone Street, Watertown. Details:

ST. JOACHIM'S HOSPITAL
218 Stone Street, Watertown

Established 1894; incorporated June 16, 1905
Governing body.— Board of Managers.— Sisters of Mercy.
President.-Mother M. Patricia Craven, Gabriels.
Secretary.— Sister M. Xavier Warde, Gabriels.
Treasurer.— Mother M. Stanislaus McCoy, Gabriels.
Superintendent.— Sister M. Scholastica Guinan.
Classes of services.— Medical, obstetrical, surgical.

Capacity, 76 beds (in public wards, 29; in private wards or rooms, 47); average number of patients during year, 66.

Re: Asa Or David Alton

junkemailaddress35 — 2013-05-16 02:52:25Z

Hi, I'm also working on these Alton's. My line is Asa'a son John K. Alton. I have info on him to share but I'm looking for info on Asa and Aya. Thanks!

Re: Luther Allen and Catherine Ryther?

1_jamccarty — 2013-05-16 00:30:23Z

Hi...I know this is an old post, but I am just recently researching my mo ther's Allen family. My great- grandfather was a William Rytter/Rydner Allen, whose parents were Luther Allen and Catherine Moore(?). From my research, William Allen was born in New Jersey. He settled in Onarga, Illinois and married Sarah Soule. They had two sons: Willis Frank (my grandfather) and Luther. William died at a young age and Sarah and her two young sons moved to Kansas. Would love to know more about William and Catherine. I believe they are both buried in Onarga, Illinois.
Mary McCarty

Re: Alvira Tucker Groff, daughter of Thomas B. Tucker & Laura Lyon

RDCalhounEagan — 2013-05-11 14:25:06Z

Thank you for your post and information! I think Switzerland and Germany may have been used almost interchangeably in the census 100 years ago. Perhaps it is really true.

Re: Alvira Tucker Groff, daughter of Thomas B. Tucker & Laura Lyon

RDCalhounEagan — 2013-05-11 14:17:43Z

Hello, perhaps Martin's death certificate lists his parents? According to the 1875 state census, he was born in Monroe county NY, but these records are not always accurate.

The New York Reformer of 1859 lists Martin's residence at that time as Lorraine, Jefferson, NY: "In Mannsville, by Rev. H. L. Grose, on Saturday evening, Mr. Martin Groff and Miss Alvira Tucker, both of Lorraine." ---per 13 Jan 1859 New York Reformer.

The 1900 census states his parents were born in Germany. I am afraid that is all I know about him. I am happy to exchange information...we are related twice, through the Lyon and Tucker lines.

Re: Neelp finding Sanderson Birth Dates

sab54 — 2013-05-09 20:21:56Z

I think you might find that info on their death certificat.. I read Cyrus Cannon Sanderson died in 1911 in Michigan ..

are any of these dates good???

Children
1. Infant SANDERSON b: 1825 in 1825
2. Nancy L SANDERSON b: 23 APR 1827 in New York State
3. James B SANDERSON b: 5 APR 1828 in NY
4. Sara Ann SANDERSON b: 5 APR 1828 in New York State
5. Henry L SANDERSON b: ABT 26 JUN 1831 in New York
6. Cyrus Cannon SANDERSON b: 15 AUG 1831 in Watertown Jefferson Co. NY
7. Mary Alsina (Alzina) SANDERSON b: 20 APR 1835 in St. Lawrence Co., NY
8. Orasmuss Almarion SANDERSON b: 9 MAR 1836 in New York State
9. Laura Ann SANDERSON b: 16 JAN 1837 in New York State
10. Frederick M SANDERSON b: 14 APR 1841 in Watertown Jefferson Co., NY
11. Francis H (Frances) SANDERSON b: APR 1846 in Jefferson Co., NY

Re: Neelp finding Sanderson Birth Dates

pulforda — 2013-05-08 11:01:48Z

Your Zaccheus Sanderson is the brother of Timothy Farrar Sanderson. And the son of William Sanderson Jr. b 1752 and Sarah Farrar b 1750.

That would make him the uncle of the John Sanderson mentioned in Patricia's post. Not the one from the first post. They are two different John Sanderson's.

I hope this helps.
Tad

Re: Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

genclass222 — 2013-05-06 18:22:56Z

Thank you for your reply.

The entry you give is my entry from Find A Grave. Samuel Dustin was my 2nd great grandfather. That's as much as I know about him. His obit says he was from Rensselaer County but a professional could not find anything on him in that county so I'm hunting.

As my disclaimer states on Samuel's page, I am almost certain his parents were not Homer and Sarah Lockwood. I had him connected to them on Find A Grave but I disconnected them.

Re: Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

genclass222 — 2013-05-06 18:05:57Z

Thank you so much for your reply. I know I said that Mary Snider Lockwood was from Canada, but I was amazed that you mentioned Addington County, Ontario, until I saw that you looked at my entry for Samuel Dustin on Find A Grave. His obit states that he married Mary in Canada and I found Samuel and Mary and their 8 children on the 1861 Canadian Census in Addington County.

I'm also fairly well convinced that Homer was not Samuel's father but if you look at 99% on the entries on Ancestry, or virtually anywhere else, you will see that Samuel's name is listed as one Homer's children and Homer is listed as Samuel's father. I fell for that when I started genealogy but then I saw a copy of Homer's will and there's no mention of an heir named Samuel. Besides, except for the 1850 census which says N.Y., all of Homer's say Connecticut.

Since I don't know where in New York he was born I have entered my information in all of the counties. His obit did say he was from Rensselaer County but that is the only reference to it, and a professional for that county couldn't find anything.

I will look into Lyme, Jefferson County. Obits can be as wrong as I was.

Re: Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

ralphnye — 2013-05-04 15:13:37Z

Perhaps, but I am inclined to believe that entry was an error. Samuel is found in the 1820 census in Lyme with two sons under the age of ten. I believe they could have been Charles born 1816 and Samuel born 1817. The elder Samuel, his wife and daughter Amanda are found in Geauga County,
Ohio in a later census living next door to Charles and family. At that time, they all claim New York as birthplace. This is not very solid proof but gives the researcher something to work with.

Re: Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

sab54 — 2013-05-04 11:44:01Z

I think this family living in Lyme came from England.

Re: Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

missingbradley01 — 2013-05-04 11:32:54Z

maybe.. not related..

Born in Rensselaer, New York, USA on 1817 to Homer Lockwood and Sarah Benedict. Samuel Dustin married Mary Snider and had 10 children. He passed ..

from findagrave (photo viewable)

Birth: Feb. 1, 1817
New York, USA
Death: Aug. 18, 1904
Hubbell
Thayer County
Nebraska, USA

"Samuel D. Lockwood was born in Rensselaer County, N.Y., February 1, 1817, died August 18, 1904.
The deceased resided at various times at the following places: Addington county, Canada, Kankakee county, Ill., Jackson county, Minn., Page county, Iowa. Then in 1878 came to Thayer county, Neb., where he has lived ever since.
In 1845, in Addington county, Canada, he was married to Miss Mary Snider. To this union nine children were born, six of whom are living.
His wife preceded him January 29, 1900. Mr. Lockwood was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
The funeral services were held at the house of his son, Myron Lockwood, August 19, 1904, the writer officiating."

S.W. Jackson (GGGD)

- from the obituary for Samuel D. Lockwood

To this union, 9 children were born: SAMANTHA JANE, SAMUEL AUGUSTA, SILAS WASHINGTON, GEORGE ALBERT, SARAH E., AGNES ELIZABETH, ALICE A., EMMA ANN, and, MYRON DAMON.

On the 1870 Federal census, is Samuel D. and wife Mary, with children Silas, George, Sarah, Alice, and Emma, in Belmont, Jackson County, MN.

Directly after them on the 1870 census is their son Samuel A. Lockwood.
Land records, dated 05 Jan, 1876, show that there was a homestead parcel involving 80.0000 acres for Samuel D., and Samuel A., 5th Meridian or Watershed, Township 103 N, Range 34 W, Section 10.

Source: http://userbd.rootsweb.com/landrecords, and,
www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch

On the 1880 Federal census, is Samuel D. and wife Mary, with children Silas, George, Alice, Emma, and Myron, in Rose Creek, Thayer County, NE.

On the 1900 Federal census, is widower Samuel D., with children Emma, and, Myron, in Hubbell, Thayer County, NE.

Note: The Hubbell Cemetery is actually located just over the Nebraska border in Kansas.

NOTE: DISCLAIMER

Upon viewing Homer Lockwood's will, I am not certain that Homer and Sarah Benedict Lockwood were the parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood. It is being researched.

Therefore, until I have proof of a connection, I am separating Samuel from Homer and Sarah. Samuel's parents are unknown.

- Gwen Lockwood, Apr 30, 2013

Family links:
Spouse:
Mary Snider Lockwood (1827 - 1900)

Children:
Samantha Jane Lockwood Benjamin (1847 - 1940)*
Samuel Agusta Lockwood (1850 - 1912)*
Silas Washington Lockwood (1852 - 1901)*
George Albert Lockwood (1854 - 1924)*
Sarah E. Lockwood Benjamin (1856 - 1927)*
Agnes Elizabeth Lockwood (1858 - 1865)*
Alice A. Lockwood Bice (1861 - 1896)*
Emma Ann Lockwood (1865 - 1958)*
Myron Damon Lockwood (1874 - 1960)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Hubbell Cemetery
Hubbell
Republic County
Kansas, USA

Re: Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

ralphnye — 2013-05-03 18:43:25Z

While I can't offer any real evidence, I can tell you that a Samuel Lockwood family lived in the Town of Lyme, Jefferson County, New York as late as the 1850 census. The parents seem to be of approximately the right age to have had a son in 1817. Since your Samuel named his first son Samuel, there is a good possibility that was also his father's name. Addington County, Ontario is not far from the Town of Lyme and it is not a stretch imagining young Samuel venturing across the water to Canada and meeting his future wife. I looked at the Find-A-Grave posting for your Samuel and I am fairly well convinced that Homer Lockwood was not Samuel's father. Homer is found in Cayuga County, NY as early as 1820 and apparently stayed there for the rest of his life. There is no evidence he had a son named Samuel. The Town of Lyme has a family history center with extensive records. You may want to give them a try. It is located in Chaumont, NY. A google search for the Town Clerk should get you started. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Re: Delevan Miller

HFMurray3rd — 2013-05-03 05:46:37Z

I am a direct descendant of Delavan S. Miller. His son Harrison Delavan Miller married Ada May Donovan and had a daughter Bethany L Miller who married Cleon S Murray and they had a son Harrison F Murray Sr. who married Margaret C Spitzbarth, they had 5 children one of whom is my father Harrison F Murray Jr. and I am Harrison F Murray III. I am curious to know what your interest in Delavan Miller is. Hope to hear back.

Re: Alvira Tucker Groff, daughter of Thomas B. Tucker & Laura Lyon

maybelles1 — 2013-05-02 22:36:34Z

Mrs. Herman Carroll is Eva Jane Gross, dau. of Martin Gross and Alvira Tucker. My grandmother, Mabel Carroll Secor is the daughter of Herman & Eva Jane Gross Carroll. Delia A. Carroll is their other daughter. I remember my father, Harold H. Secor, telling me we were related to the Groff's but I didn't know how.

In the 1860 census of Spafford (Marcellus as P.O.) Onondaga Co. had a Martin Groff, age 22, as a laborer in the household of Totman. However, his birthplace was listed as Switzerland. If he deserted, the birthplace is not necessarily true.

To the best of my knowledge all the other Carrolls are deceased (I am 88). Burials were in Honeyville Cemetery, Adams Center.

Parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood

genclass222 — 2013-05-02 20:54:15Z

Looking for the parents of Samuel Dustin Lockwood, b. 01 Feb 1817, d. 18 Aug 1904, Hubbell, Thayer, Nebraska. Obit says he was born in New York. Married Mary Snider, b. 29 Oct 1827, Canada, d. 29 Jan 1900, Hubbell, Thayer, Nebraska.

Re: Alvira Tucker Groff, daughter of Thomas B. Tucker & Laura Lyon

grginsk — 2013-05-01 22:53:38Z

I am the great-great-grandson of Alvira Groff of Adams, NY. I have researched my family back to Martin Groff (Alvira's husband). He was born around 1837-38 in NY. He joined the 10th regiment, NY Hvy Arty (Black River Brigade)during the Civil War, though he likely deserted shortly after enlisting. I am hoping you have some information on him (Martin). Ex: Exact Birthdate, his Parents names and their dates and places of birth. I am very stuck, could use some help if you have got the info.

Re: Daniel and Phoebe Rice of Cape Vincent

edmorrill786 — 2013-04-23 22:14:52Z

thanks Ed M edmorrill@comcast.net

Re: Daniel and Phoebe Rice of Cape Vincent

grice626 — 2013-04-23 02:58:20Z

Harlow is not related to Edmund. I'll explain offline - grice626@hotmail.com

Re: Daniel and Phoebe Rice of Cape Vincent

edmorrill786 — 2013-04-22 22:37:09Z

Sorry I confused you. Edmund is the first Rice in Massachusetts in my own line in the 1600s.
Harlow is as far as I got back in some one else's Rice line.
Edmund maybe one of Harlow's ancesters but I couldn't get Harlow's line back any farther than him which was the reason for the query.

Re: Daniel and Phoebe Rice of Cape Vincent

grice626 — 2013-04-22 17:01:16Z

I'm descended from Daniel and Phebe and know about them. Also, Harlow.

Is Edmund son of Harlow? Please tell me about him.

Re: Lemuel DEWEY / Sarah GROAT

AG21015 — 2013-04-21 15:22:21Z

sab54:

Thank you for your reply and help!

I am in need of information starting about the time of their marriage (1817) and going back in time from there. I have no idea who the parents or siblings were of Sarah and I do have a clue as to the parents of Lemuel but not of his siblings. And some kind of documentation for their birth places would really be helpful.

Thanks again - Ann

Re: Lemuel DEWEY / Sarah GROAT

sab54 — 2013-04-20 01:09:16Z

Caroline Dewey Rodgers

Daughter of Lemuel Dewey and Sarah (Sally) Groat.

Wife of Edward Rogers.

Birth: Mar. 19, 1828
Adams Jefferson County
New York, USA
Death: Sep. 20, 1908
Mattoon Shawano County
Wisconsin, USA

Children:
Augusta Rogers Topping (1851 - 1932)*
Charles A Rogers (1853 - 1932)*
Emeline Rogers Wilson (1855 - 1932)*
Franklin Leslie Rogers (1858 - 1940)*
Caroline A Rogers Armond (1860 - 1930)*
Ward Marcellus Rogers (1865 - 1942)*

Burial:
Woodlawn Cemetery
Mattoon
Shawano County
Wisconsin, USA

Re: Lemuel DEWEY / Sarah GROAT

sab54 — 2013-04-20 00:23:59Z

not related and not sure what you have or know.. found this..

Dewey Burials
Section 8, Waupaca Township,
Waupaca County, WI
Located just east of the intersection of Ebbe Lake Road & Ware Road

Last updated October 12, 2010

From the research cords of Wayne & Alta Guyant October 1977

The following record of four graves can be found in the offices of the Register of Deeds, at the Waupaca County courthouse. In Warranty Deeds book 46, Page 417, can be found this transfer of property between Harriet McCreary (Grantor) and Martin Wallace (Grantee) dated December/September? 22, 1882.
The NW 1/2 of the SE 1/4, the S 1'2 of the S 1/2 of the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4, and the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 all in Section 8 Township 22 N - R 12E (100 acres) possession to be given to said grantee, ?? April 1st, 1883. The said grantor shall have the privilege and it shall be her duty to remove before April 1st, 1883, the four bodies from the graves lying farthest south ?? said 20 acres.

This property previously belonged to Lemuel and Sarah Dewey - Harriet McCreary was a widow prior to 1882. Lemuel Dewey, died January 24, 1880 and was buried on the farm. Death records Volume 2 Page 43 and Sarah died March 27, 1882, death record Volume 4, Page 20 are they two of the four bodies and if so who are the other ones? Maybe Mr. McGreary is another. There seems to be no records of their removal.

Due to the fact that the bodies had to be removed by April 1, and the ground may have been frozen or covered with snow. It would seem that these bodies were never moved. This would be located on Ebbe Lake Road, just east of the intersection with Ware Road. In 1975 this land belonged to Gerald VanRysin.

Information gleaned from the death certificate of Lemuel Dewey
Volume 2 page 43
Lemuel Dewey Age-82 years Father-Charles Dewey Mother-Axey Dewey
Born Province, Lower Canada July 24, 1796 Died January 24, 1880 Waupaca County
Wife Sally
Buried - On farm in town of Waupaca

Lemuel DEWEY / Sarah GROAT

AG21015 — 2013-04-19 23:16:37Z

I'm looking for anyone who might have even the smallest information regarding Lemuel Dewey who was born 24 Jul 1796. The census has his birthplace as New York, Vermont, Canada. His death certificate has a birth place as Lower Canada. His parents appear to be a Charles and Axey Dewey. He enlisted in the War of 1812 at Champlain, New York. He married Sarah Groat 28 May 1817 at Western, Oneida, New York. They are found on the 1830 census in Lyme, Jefferson County, New York.

Any help will be very much appreciated.
Ann Gilmore
TGilm16545(at)aol(dot)com

Deming-Wadley connection 1800 Watertown

sab54 — 2013-04-18 14:11:25Z

another researcher sent me info on a descendant of Joseph(Wadleigh) Waldley and Beda Glass. Joseph Wadley was an earlier settler of Watertown and being a Wadely descendant myself, I have been piecing the parts together. Joseph Wadley was from NH and settled in Watertown around 1800. He had about 10 kids, so to say..

I've recently learned of Luther Deming,(son of Abraham) b. 1764 CT -1856 and Sarah Crofott. Luther I am told, was married about 3 times. Anywho, Luther and Sarah had 3 children and settled in Watertown around 1800. Son of Luther, Luther Jr. married Sally Wadley, dau of Joseph Wadley. Not sure how long who stayed where, but Luther Jr. and Sally Wadley had about 14 kids, most I think born in Watertown. So hoping to exchange stories from others related.. All info is from the Deming Family Book : Genealogy and descendant of John Deming of CT; published in 1904 by Judson Deming,

1. Sarah Wadleigh was born on Nov. 2, 1792 in New Hampshire and died in 1872. She was the daughter of Joseph Waleigh (early settler of Watertown, NY) and Beda Glass. She married Luther Deming, Jr. in 1813 in Watertown, NY. Luther, son of Luther Deming, Sr. and Sarah Crofoot, was born in 1792 and died in 1846 in Galena, ILL.

Shortly after settling in NY, the family spelled the name : WADLEY

Children of Sarah Wadleigh and Luther Deming, Jr.
i. 2. Joseph Wadley Deming was born in 1818 in Watertown, NY and died in 1896.
ii. 3. Luther Deming, III was born in 1822 in Watertown, NY and died on an unknown date.
iii. 4. Thomas Deming was born in 1827 in Mansfield, NY and died in 1885.
iv. 5. George Washingtn Deming was born in 1831.
v. 6. Chester Martin Deming was born in 1835.
vi. 7. Giles Deming was born in 1814 and died in 1849.
vii. 8. Norman Deming was born in 1815 and died in 1831.
viii. 9. Roxy Deming was born in 1817 and died in 1866 in Taberg, NY.
ix. 10. Nathaniel Deming was born in 1820 and died on an unknown date.
x. 11. Elizabeth Deming was born in 1824 and died in 1890 in Great Valley, NY.
xi. 12. Eunice Jane Deming was born in 1829.
xii. 13. Lyman Deming was born in 1833 and died in Anderson Prison.
xiii. 14. Mary Ann Deming.

Will try to do lookup in book if needed..

sheilah

Re: Reuben House 1832-1919

tomlaclair624 — 2013-04-18 00:38:16Z

Thank you for all the information you have sent. I do believe John's brother is Peter and it may be that the two brothers married two Boyer sisters, Nancy and Catherine. I went to the Town of Lyme (Jefferson County) Clerks office today. I have requested the death certificate/record for Margaret House Benson. I am hoping her mom is listed as Catherine Boyer. This is assuming a death certificate is found. So far no obituary is known and I searched the Watertown Daily Times. Thanks again!! I'll let you know if I find more solid leads. V/r Tom LaClair

Reuben House 1832-1919

sab54 — 2013-04-17 15:00:58Z

I found a bio(see attachment) on Rueben from....A Twentieth Century History of Allegan County, Michigan By Henry Franklin Thomas, Lewis Publishing Company (1907)

It list John House and Catherine Boyer as his parents..

http://books.google.com/books?id=tBgVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA411&a...

Re: Ephraim Benson, Theresa NY 1880

sab54 — 2013-04-17 14:13:44Z

I wonder if John House, father of Reuben House, had a brother Peter.. I notice a Peter House on 1830 census living in Jefferson County.. here is also something that caught my eye.. not sure if it is related but...

PETER HOUSE was b 1799 NY and died 11 Dec 1864 Jones Co., Iowa. He married NANCY BOYER in NY, who was born 1797 Manheim, Herkimer Co NY and died 1840 Jones Co Iowa.
Children of PETER HOUSE and NANCY BOYER:

1) LUCINDA HOUSE m 1) JOHN COUNTRYMAN and 2) RICHARD BENNETT
2) JEREMIAH HOUSE b 15 Jan 1822 Jefferson Co NY; d 27 April 1892 Iowa

3) MARY A. HOUSE b 1 May 1825 m RILEY CALKINS

4) PHILO H. HOUSE bc 1830 NY

5) MARGARET ELIDA HOUSE b 12 Aug 1834 in Theresa, Jefferson Co NY; d Jan 1917 Walla Walla Co WA

6) TAMALANE HOUSE bc 1836 m T. L. LEUNG

7) FANNY HOUSE bc 1839

Re: Ephraim Benson, Theresa NY 1880

sab54 — 2013-04-17 13:10:09Z

The Post Standard- Syracuse NY – February 4, 1913

EPHRAIM BENSON, 85
IS DEAD AT THERESA

THERESA. Feb 2. - at his home on the Theresa-ox road yesterday occurred the death of Ephraim Benson, 85. He, Benson, was born on the Amos Benson farm on the town line on the Theresa Alexandria bar road. His early life was spent in this section.
Mr. Benson was twice married. His first wife was killed fifty-four years ago, when returning from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Pricilla Pierce, who resided on the Williams Fu..e farm. The wind blew a … over as they were … the tree striking Mrs. Benson, killing her instantly and also injuring Mr. Benson. They had two children, Amos of this place and Aaron of English Settlement.
Mrs. Benson married Miss Margaret House, fifty two years ago. They have two daughters, Mrs. Cora Harris of Joliet ILL. And Mrs. Julie Harger of Chaumont, Mr. Benson was a lifelong member of the M.E. Church. He is survived by his wife, four children and two… Mrs. Pricilla Pierce of ??? and . … Ball of Philadelphia.

Re: Ephraim Benson, Theresa NY 1880

tomlaclair624 — 2013-04-17 12:03:48Z

Wonderful! Just Wonderful! Thanks for the quick reply. Your notes already give me confidence that Catherine was a Boyer and not a Pickard. I believe John's brother Peter House married Anna Boyer; the two stood up as witnesses at Ephraim's baptism (John's son). I also have Reuben's 1859 Gold Miner article and I have a Allegan County, Michigan, history article talking about Reuben House settling the lands there. The parents, John (1794 - 1860) and Catherine (1796 - 1888) both died in Theresa and are both buried in the Old Theresa Cemetery. I have both of their exact death dates.... John was listed in the 1860 mortality census as dying 19 January 1860. Catherine I have a small obituary on her, she died 17 February 1888. John and Catherine are my 4th Great Grandparents. My line is through their son Ephraim House (and Delila Klock); their son John H. House (and Mary Hunt); their son Fred House (and Margaret Jane Munro); their daughter Marion House (and Ernest LaClair); their son Henry LaClair (and my mom Beverly Deline). Margaret House, Reuben's sister, married Ephraim Benson in 1861. Ephraim Benson was previously married, his first wife Julia Colvin dying when a tree fell on her on 2 July 1859. In fact when Catherine House died in 1888, the funeral was held at the home of Ephraim and Margaret House Benson. In closing for today, per Rueben's Gold Miner story, he was the youngest of 7 boys and 4 sisters; I am missing two sons and a daughter. I have Charles (birth and death ?), Lucinda (1813 - 1887), John A. (1816 - ?), Ephraim (1818 - 1905), Moses (1822 - 1851), Catherine (1827 - 1895), Rueben (1831 - 1919) and Margaret (1835 - 1921). Many thanks, Tom LaClair, Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, tomlaclair624@yahoo.com. I live 15 miles from Theresa and the English Settlement Road and where John and Catherine first settled early in the year 1820.

Re: Ephraim Benson, Theresa NY 1880

sab54 — 2013-04-17 11:32:20Z

Hello.. yea still kickin.. I try to find stuff but its getting hard for me..

My notes are in storage so just got a little.. so hope it will get you on the right path..

my notes tell me Reuben and his sister Margaret were the children of John House and Catherine Boyle

John House died in Michigan.??? and Catherine was born in Albany ??? They also had son Moses and Charles.. so will try to pick up the trail and see if I can make any more additions..

Re: Ephraim Benson, Theresa NY 1880

tomlaclair624 — 2013-04-17 03:54:19Z

Sheilah, it's April 2013, are you still on line? I am researching this same line. I am looking for Margaret House Benson's obituary. She died in 1921 at her daughters house. I am hoping her obituary shows her moms maiden name. Was it catherine Pickard or catherine Boyer. I believe Boyer.

V/r Tom LaClair, tomlaclair624@yahoo.com

Asa Sherman, Henderson, New York

jmmaitland — 2013-04-16 04:50:53Z

Lois Sherman (m. William Maitland)

Parents: Asa Sherman born. Abt. 1774 in Rhode Island died. After 1860 in Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY and Mary born. Abt. 1779 in Rhode Island died. After 1860 in Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY
Children: Benoni (Abt.1798 in NY), Lois (m. William Maitland) (Abt.1804 in Oneida Co., NY d. after 1880 in Henderson, NY), Laurenna (Abt.1809 in Oneida Co., NY died after 6-17-1875 in Henderson, NY), Asa Jr. (Abt.1816 in NY died after 1850 in NY)

1830 Census for Dekalb, St. Lawrence Co., NY for Asa Sherman and Household, p. 176
1 male Under 5, 1 male 10-15, 1 male 15-20, 1 male 30-40, 1 male 50-60
1 female 10-15, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 40-50
NEXT DOOR
William Maitland and Household
1 male Under 5, 1 male 5-10, 1 male 30-40
2 females Under 5, 1 female 20-30

1840 for Dekalb, St. Lawrence Co., NY for Asa Sherman and Household, p. 137
1 male 40-50, 1 male 60-70
1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70

1840 Census for Dekalb, St. Lawrence Co., NY for William Maitland and Household, p. 135
1 male 10-15, 2 males 15-20 1 male 40-50
2 females 10-15, 1 female 40-50

1850 Census for DeKalb, St. Lawrence Co., NY for William Maitland and family 75/75
William Maitland Sex: M Born: Ireland Age: 66 Occupation: Farmer
Lois Maitland Sex: F Born: State of N. York Age: 46
Libbeus Maitland Sex: M Born: State of N. York Age: 24
Roxy J. Maitland Sex: F Born: State of N. York Age: 22
Fidelia A. Maitland Sex: F Born: State of N. York Age: 20
All can Read and Write

1850 Census Report for Hermon, St. Lawrence Co., NY for Asa Sherman Jr. and Household 137/151 July 17th
Asa Jr Sherman 34 M NY Farmer Cannot Read or Write
Hannah Sherman 25 F NY
Elvira 3 F NY
NEXT DOOR WERE HOUSEHOLD 138/152
Asa Sherman 75 M RI Farmer Cannot Read or Write
Mary Sherman 70 F RI Cannot Read or Write
Benoni Sherman 52 M NY Farmer Cannot Read or Write
Lurena 40 F NY Blind Cannot Read or Write

1860 Census for Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY for Asa Sherman and wife 826/841 July 17th
Asa Sherman Age: 86 Sex: M POB: RI Occupation: Laborer
Mary Age: 78 Sex: F POB: RI Occupation: Housekeeper
(Next door were)
Benoni Sherman Age: 66 Sex: M POB: NY Occupation: Laborer
Laurenna Age: 40 Sex: F POB: NY
Roxie Age: 32 Sex: F POB: NY Occupation: Housekeeper
Lois Maitland Age: 60 Sex: F POB: NY Occupation: Housekeeper

1870 Census for Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY for Fidelia Parker and family
Fidelia Parker Age: 40 Sex: F POB: NY Occupation: Carpetweaver Can Read and Write
Lois Maitland Age: 66 Sex: F POB: NY Occupation: Keeping Home Can Read and Write
William D. Parker Age: 7 Sex: M POB: NY Occupation: At School Can Read and Write
Laurenna Sherman Age: 60 Sex: F POB: NY Occupation: At Home Cannot Read or Write
Charles Parker Age: 14 Sex: M POB: NY Occupation: At School Can Read and Write

1875 (June 16) Census for Fidelia Parker and Family for Henderson, Jefferson Co., New York 251/Framed 200/259, p. 29
Fidelia Parker Age: 44 Sex: F State and County of Birth: St. Lawrence Occupation: Weaver Now Widowed
Charles A. Parker Son Age: 19 Sex: M Birthplace: Jefferson County Single
Hattie C. Parker Dau Age: 18 Sex: F Birthplace: Jefferson County Single
Lois Ann Parker Dau Age: 16 Sex: F Birthplace: Jefferson County Single
Livingston L. Parker Son Age: 14 Sex: F Birthplace: Jefferson County Single
William B. Parker Son Age: 11 Sex: M Birthplace: Jefferson County Single
Lois Maitland Mother Age: 72 Sex: F Birthplace: Oneida Co., NY Now Widowed
Lurana Sherman Aunt Age: 66 Sex: F Birthplace: Oneida Co., NY Single Blind

1880 Census for Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY for Fidelia Parker and family
Fidelia Parker Age: 50 MS: F POB: NY Occ: Keeping House FBP: Ireland MBP: NY
Lerue Parker Age: 19 MS: M POB: NY Occ: Farm Laborer FBP: NY MBP: NY
David Parker Age: 16 MS: M POB: NY Occ: Farm Laborer FBP: NY MBP: NY
Charles A. Parker Age: 3 MS: M POB: NY FBP: NY MBP: NY
Louise Maitland Age: 78 MS: F POB: NY FBP: RI MBP: RI

1850 Census for Nathaniel Sherman and Family in Milton, Jefferson Co., Indiana 260/262
Nathaniel Sherman M 67 Farmer 1500 RI Can Read and Write
Abigail Sherman F 60 MA Cannot Read or Write
Joseph Sherman M 28 IN Can Read and Write
Peter Sherman M 21 IN Can Read and Write
Amanda Sherman F 23 IN Can Read and Write
Orrin Sherman M 18 IN Can Read and Write
William Sherman M 16 IN Can Read and Write
Sarah Sherman F 5 IN Can Read and Write
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From Book 1 of the Town of Dekalb records, William Maitland was an overseer of Highways in the town in 1838 and 1840 (pgs. 321, 332, 359). On page 359, Benoni Sherman, William Maitland’s brother-in-law was also an overseer of Highways in Dekalb, NY.
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From: deputyhist@tds.net To: LCM75@netscape.com Subject: Re: Regarding Specific information on 2 individuals
Date: Wed 06/10/09 02:56 PM

Dear Justin,
The references are as follows:
P. 298 William Maitland elected Overseerer of Highways for district #32 in the town of De Kalb March 1837.
P. 311 William Maitland elected Overseerer of Highways for district #35 in the town of De Kalb March 1838.
P. 321 William Maitland elected Overseerer of Highways for district #35 in the town of De Kalb March 1839.
P. 332 William Maitland elected Overseerer of Highways for district #35 in the town of De Kalb Feb 18, 1840.
also P. 332 Asa I. Sherman's sheep mark is the end of the right ear cut off and a happenny in the forward side of said right ear and the left ear slit.
Recorded October 31, 1840 P. 359 William Maitland elected Overseerer of Highways for district #39 in the town of De Kalb February 1843.

The above mentioned road district was in the Bigelow section of the town I believe from references to Bishops corners. I hope this helps. Please contact me if you have further questions.

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From: deputyhist@tds.net To: LCM75@netscape.com Subject: Re: Town Book of DeKalb, Vol. 2 1845-1866, p. 44
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:32:12 -0400

HI Justin,
The reference from page 44 in the De Kalb town meeting book refers to Asa Sherman being drawn as a juror in a trial to abandon a town road.
The action took place June 3, 1846.

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Asa Sherman named two of his kids Benoni Sherman and Lois Sherman (who married William Maitland). These name identities point out that Asa Sherman is the grandson of Benoni Sherman and Margaret Havens of North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island. Benoni and Margaret had a kid named Lois Sherman who married David Bates. Here is what is known about Lowry Sherman: He married Hannah Matteson on September 7, 1761 in Coventry, Kent Co., RI and had a son named Nathan, who was born on December 18, 1762 in Coventry, Kent Co., Rhode Island. Captain Nathaniel Sherman’s son Benoni Sherman was honorably discharged from the service (during the War of 1812) at a camp near Brownsville, Kings Co., New York. Alpheus Sherman, son of Benoni was born on January 12, 1807 in Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY. Lois Sherman (Maitland) was born about 1804 in Oneida County, New York. She and her husband had a son named William Henry Maitland who was born in Brownville, Jefferson Co., New York on December 18, 1823.

Grandparents: Nathaniel Havens Sherman (d. 1826 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island) and Elizabeth Eldred (d. 3-24-1829 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., RI) Married: October 10, 1773 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island
Children: Asa (c.1774), Benoni (c.1775 to 1848 in Jefferson Co., IN), Nathaniel (c.1783 in RI to 5-17-1858 in Milton, Jefferson Co., IN), Elisha (c.1790)

Here is what is known about Captain Nathaniel Sherman and his descendants:
---He was a soldier in the Revolution. A "Havens' Sherman enlisted at Exeter, R. I. for three months Sept. 18, 1776 (R.I.V.R. p. 252) Captain Nathaniel Havens Sherman was in command of the 4th Company, North Kingston Regt., Rhode Island Militia in 1781 and 1783. (Civil & Military Records, Rhode Island Vol. 1 1647-1800 p. 404 for 1781 service and p. 422 for 1783.)
His will was badly damaged by fire. I have searched for years for information on this family and am still searching. It is possible that he is the one in Ballstown, Albany Co., New York in the Census of 1790. If so, at that time he had: 2 males over 16; 5 males under 16; 7 females over 16. F.D.S. 1685; R.I.V.R.: R.V.S.
---"The Ancestors and Descendants of Philip Shearman, the first secretary and recorder of the colony of Rhode Island" by Frank Dempster Sherman, 1908. She sent copies of several pages. It refers to his will, proved May 9, 1826, Wickford, RI. It is badly damaged by fire but talks of his wife Elizabeth; nephew Nathaniel, son of sister, Sarah, wife of Silas Sherman; John R Sherman; and the widow of the late Elijah Sherman. He is titled Captain in many references. ---He married Elizabeth Eldred on October 10, 1773 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., RI and had three known sons: Nathaniel, Elisha, and Benoni. Benoni Sherman was killed in 1848 in Jefferson Co., Indiana by a falling tree. Nathaniel Sherman died May 17, 1858 in Jefferson Co., Indiana. --Benoni Sherman who is the son of Captain Nathaniel Sherman, served in the War of 1812 in the 13th Brigade, New York detached militia from Sept. 14 to Nov. 1813. Discharged at Camp near Brownsville. References: Census Records; US Archives; Vital Records Jeff. Co., Ind.; Court Records Jef. Co. Ind. May 1848 to Aug. 1850. Feb. Term 1849 p. 307. Some Descendants of Philip Sherman, pub. 1968 by Roy V. Sherman.
--Benoni Sherman shows up in the 1800 Census in Manlius, Onondaga Co., NY and the 1810 Census in Camillus, Onondaga Co., NY.
From Donna Haroldson notes: Sharon K Weaver of Fort Wayne Indiana list his middle initial as T. She references a newspaper article, evidently published in 1902, but with the year 1876 written in pencil, that says: "A Canaanite who has been with us for many years. Benjamin Sherman's interesting recollections.

Benjamin Sherman, who now resides at Canaan, Indiana, was born in Onondaga County, NY, November 4, 1815. He came with his father, Nathaniel Sherman, together with Benona Sherman, Elisha Sherman, Elder Leavitt and a Mr. Minor, to Indiana in the year, 1816. They came across the Allegheny Mountains in wagons to the headwaters of the Allegheny River, came down that river and Ohio River on flatboats and a party landed at the mouth of Eagle Hollow, Christmas Eve, 1816, with the exception of one of the party, who remained in Ohio for a while. Mr. Sherman's recollections of early times are vivid, and while not seeking notoriety, he talks freely of events in his early life. His early days were times of incessant and hard labor in Milton Twp. his father having built a hewed log house on the farm now occupied by Mr. John Sehrt.
Mr. Sherman was a good stone mason and hauled the stone to build the fence around the front of the Lawson farm. Much of this stone was gotten out of the creek bottom in water, waist deep. Mr Sherman would often break the ice in the creek and wade around all day hauling stone for weeks at a time, late in the fall and early winter. He says he has stood in the Ohio River at Madison from morning till night for three weeks at a time unloading rafts of lumber and putting it ashore, part of this time being between Christmas and New Years. In answer to the question whether this had injured his health, he said it had not. He said the best brand of whiskey could then be purchased for 25 cents a gallon.
Mr Sherman is now in his 88th year, is hale and hearty, goes to church every night, when meeting is in progress, reads the Courier without the aid of glasses, and is Jolly and full of fun. He has in his possession a flintrock rifle that his father carried in the war of 1812. He remembers when Governor Hendricks and his daughters rode horseback from Madison to Washington. Mr. Sherman has won fame as a weather prophet and it is declared by some that they will take his predictions for the next 24 hours, in preference to the official forecast from Washington for the same time."

Great grandparents: Benoni Sherman (7-7-1719 in N. Kingstown, RI to 2-24-1768 in N. Kingstown, RI) and Margaret Havens (d. 1775)
Married: December 24, 1741 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island
Children: Lowry (Abt.1742), Avis (m. Joshua Bates 7-29-1764), Captain Nathaniel, Freelove (m. John Glazier on 9-2-1764), Sarah, Lois (m. David Bates), Margaret (5-2-1755), Soloman (2-15-1760) (m. Sybil Brownell 5-16-1790), Dorcas (1764)

2 great grandparents: Elisha Sherman (d. 1750 in N. Kingstown, RI) and Mary Sweet (12-8-1696 in N. Kingstown, RI d. 1775 in N. Kingstown, RI)
Children: Job (6-20-1716), Elisha (11-17-1717), Benoni (7-7-1719), Elizabeth (3-24-1722), Stephen (3-26-1724), Mary (8-11-1726), Margaret (3-20-1729), Rhoda (10-2-1732), Thomas (9-19-1735)

3 great grandparents: Eber Sherman (b. Dec. 1634 in Roxbury, Suffolk Co. MA d. 1706 in N. Kingstown, RI)
Children: Eber, Samuel, Stephen, Elisha, Abigail, Peleg, William

Will of EBER SHERMAN of North Kingston, RI (Margins destroyed by fire, Dec. 1870)
God so blest me in this life I give and bequeath the same in the following manner and form
first my debts and funerall charges be paid ( )
I give to my beloved Son Eber Sherman one hundred acres of land joyning to the house which jo ( )
to be to him and to his heires lawfully begotten of his own body ( )

Item: I give to my beloved son Samuel Sherman ( ) acres of land joyning and bounding upon my son Eber Shermans land that is above mentioned to be to him and to his heires lawfully begotten of his own body. Item I give to my beloved son Stephen Sherman one hundred acres of land joyning and bounding upon the land given to Samuel Sherman my son that is to say to him and to his heires lawfully begotten of his own body.

Item: I give to my beloved son Elisha Sherman one hundred acres of land joyning and bounding upon the land given to son Stephen Sherman before mentioned to be to him and his lawfully begotten of his own body. Item. I give to my beloved son William Sherman one hundred acres of land adjoyning and bounding upon the land which I have given to my son Elisha Sherman to be to him and to his heires lawfully begotten of his own body. Item. I give to my beloved son Peleg Sherman one hundred and eighty & two acres of land ( ) bounded upon John Sweets land near ( ) to be to him and to his heires lawfully begotten of his own body but in case any of them w( ) entioned shal depart th ( ) I hereby utterly disallow and revoke all other testaments and wills by me formerly any wise named wri( ) ing and confirming this & noe other to be my last will and testament; In witness whereof I have here unto sett my hand and seale the day and year above writen ( ) signed sealed published and declared to be the last will and testament in the presence of the subscribers by Eber Sherman.

Eber (his mark) Sherman
Captain Jesse ( his mark) Champlin
Peleg Mumford
Theophilus Whale
Capt. Jeffery Champlin and Peled Mumford both of Kingstowne in the colony of Rhood Island and Providence Plantations did both appear before the Council of Kingstowne the 14th day of ( ) did declear that they did see and hear Eber Sherman of Kingstowne (late deceased) sett his mark and seal upon the the above writen instrument and declared the same to ( ) his last will and testament and that they sett their names thereto as witnesses to the same.
Entered upon record the 13th day
November 1706

Samuel ffones Clerke
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Inventory Follows
Kingstown October the 11th day 1706

Inventory of Eber Sherman’s Estate late deceased
By us Justice Champlin, Jonathan Sherman:

Oxen five cows two three year old
olds one calf--
North Kingstown, R.I. Probate Records V. 1-5, pp. 81-82
F.D.S. 603, 604

4 great grandparents: Philip Sherman (baptized 2-10-1610 at Dedham, Essex Co., England d. 1687 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., RI) and Sarah Odding
Children: Eber (12-1634 in Roxbury, MA), Sarah (10-10-1636), Peleg (c.1638 at Portsmouth, RI), Mary, Edmund, Samson, William, John, Mary, Hannah, Samuel, Benjamin, Phillippa (10-1-1652)

5 great grandparents: Samuel Sherman (1-11-1572 in Dedham, Essex Co., England d. before 3-2-1615 in Ardleigh, Essex Co., England) and Phillippa
Children: Mary, Samuel (10-20-1601), Henry, Martha, Philip (2-10-1610)

6 great grandparents: Henry Sherman Jr. (d. 8-28-1610 in Dedham, Essex Co., England) and Susan Lawrence (d. 9-1610 in Dedham, Essex Co., England) Married: June 14, 1558 in Mose, Essex Co., England
Children: Phebe (5-1-1570), Henry (8-26-1571), Edmund, Samuel (1-11-1572), Anne (8-7-1575), Daniel, Nathaniel (7-11-1580), John (8-17-1585), Ezekial, Mary

7 great grandparents: Henry Sherman Sr. (d. 7-25-1590 in Dedham, Essex Co., England) and Agnes
Children: Henry Jr., Edmund, John, Thomas, Robert

1. "The Ancestors and Descendants of Philip Shearman, the first secretary and recorder of the colony of Rhode Island" by Frank Dempster Sherman, 1908. 2. R.I. Vital Records, Volume 13, p.25, North Kingstown VR, JHS-91.
3. The will of Philip Sherman was proved Mar 22, 1686/7, recorded on page 260 of "Land Evidence, 2nd Book, No. 1" Town of Portsmouth, R.I.
4. "Some of the Descendants of Philip Sherman, The First Secretary of Rhode Island" by Roy V. Sherman. 5. NY Gen & Bio, V.43, page 309 per Roy V. Sherman. Sarah Odding (m. Philip Sherman) Parents: William Odding (d. 1612 in Braintree, Essex Co., England) and Margaret (married 2nd John Porter)

William Odding, who was a weaver made a will on October 12, 1612 in Braintree, Essex Co., England. His will was proved on December 2, 1612 in the Commissary Court of London (Essex and Hertfordshire Division)
"Phillip Sherman. He came into the land in the year 16 32 [sic], a single man, & after married Sarah Odding, the daughter o[f] t he wife of John Porter by a former husband. This man was of a melancholy temper, he lived honestly & comfortably among us several years, upon a just calling went for England & returned again with a blessing: but after his father-in-law John Porter was so carried away with these opinions of familism & schism he followed them & removed with them to the land, he behaved himself sinfully in these matters (as may appear in the story) & was cast out of the church" [RChR 78-79].
FREEMAN: 14 May 1634 [MBCR 1:368]. 16 March 1640/1 [RICR 1:111].
Margaret (Mother of Sarah Odding): "Her life was not happy." John Porter abandoned her in 1665, moving to Pettaquamscutt and apparently taking up with another woman. Margaret petitioned the court for relief and that was the last mention of her.
1. The American Genealogist: Reconstructing Sarah (Odding) Sherman, Wife of Philip1 Sherman of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Volume: 73:176-180, Hatcher, Patricia Law, Publication: 1998.
2. The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620 – 1633, Author: Robert Charles Anderson.
3. One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families, Publication: Genealogy.com, pp. 246-247.
4. Royally Descended Immigrant Kin & Presidential Cousins of Sir Winston Churchill, Gary Boyd Roberts, Publication: NEXUS, Vol. XIII, # 6, Page: 209-210.
5. AAP - Ancestors of American Presidents - 2009 Edition, Gary Boyd Roberts, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 2009, Page: 462 - chart - dates and locations are generally not shown.

Mary Sweet (m. Elisha Sherman)

Parents: Benoni Sweet (3-28-1663 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI d. 7-20-1751 in N. Kingstown, RI) and Elizabeth Manchester (Married: March 28, 1682 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island)
Children: James (3-28-1687), Margaret (9-22-1689), Benoni (10-7-1692), Mary (12-8-1696), Elizabeth (2-22-1700), Thomas (8-12-1703), Joshua (c.1705)

Benoni SWEET(Capt.) (14), b. 28 Mar 1663, son of James SWEET (3), and Mary (GREENE). Benoni m. Elizabeth (MANCHESTER) abt. 1686, Benoni had been a Captain in the British service. He was a "natural bone-setter" He was styled "Dr. SWEET" but practiced in restoring dislocations only. He was a regular communicant of the church; officiated as vestryman until his death 19 July 1752. His will was dated 1745 and proved in North Kingstown 3 Aug. 1752. It mentions five of his children and his wife, Elizabeth. Their children all born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
SOURCE: S.L. film 0385003 descendants of James SWEET. Vital records of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Vol.5 pg. 102. Marriage in records of South Kingstown, Rhode Island. "Church records of Narragansett," by Updike Published 1847 pg. 34; Arnolds Vital records of North Kingstown Vol. 5 pg. 102. Benoni, was baptized at St. Paul's Narragansett Church, 8 Nov 1724 (adult). He was born in Warwick, Rhode Island. Benoni was well informed and of polished manners. he was called "Doctor" because of his natural abilities for bone-setting. He died in his 90th year, 20 Jul 1751. Dr. Mac Sparran preached his funeral and he was buried in the cemetery of his ancestors. James 3, John 1
Children of Benoni (14) and Elizabeth (MANCHESTER)
* i. James (58) , b. 28 May 1687, James m, Mary (SHERMAN), 6 Jul 1714. He d. 19 Jul. 1751 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
ii. Margaret, b. 22 Sep. 1689, m. John (ALBRO).
* iii. Benoni (59), b. 7 Oct. 1692, m. Mary Elizabeth (SWEET). According to one family's records he moved to Nova Scotia in 1760.
iv. Mary, b. 8 Dec. 1696. m. Elisha (SHERMAN), had a dau. Mary SHERMAN.
v. Elizabeth, b. 12 Feb. 1700, m. Benjamin (CONGDON), 22 Nov. 1722. Her will was dated 1754.
* vi. Thomas (60), b. 12 Aug. 1703, m. Tabitha (BENTLEY), 11 Apr. 1728, dau. of William (BENTLEY) and Mary (ELIOT).
vii. Jushua, (61) b. abt 1705.

Grandparents: James Sweet (c. 1622 d. 6-18-1698 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI) and Mary Greene (5-19-1633 in Salisbury, Wiltshire Co., England d. about 1695 in Prudence Island, RI)
Children: Philip (7-15-1655), James (5-28-1657), Mary (2-2-1660), Benoni (3-28-1663), Valentine (2-14-1665), Samuel (11-1-1667), Jeremiah (1-6-1669), Renewed (7-16-1671), Sylvester (3-1-1674)

S.L. Film #037237 Sweets of Rhode Island, Vol.1 Books 1 -5; Media: S. L. #037237; The Genealogical Dictionary of RI, Baltimore, MD, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc., 1969, p 194; Vital Records of North Kingston vol. 5, Page: 102, Media: Microfilm # 0385003; Wilkins Updike, History of the Narragansett Church, Page: 34, Date: published 1847; Descendants of James Sweet, Media: Microfilm #0385003, Location: Salt Lake City.

Great grandparents: John Sweet (c. 1590 d. after 6-15-1637 in prob. Salem, Essex Co., MA) and Mary (d. 7-3-1681 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI)
Children: John (c.1620), James (c.1622), Meribah (later re-named Renewed) (c.1625)

From: Dean or Virgene Travis travis@digisys.net, Subject: JOHN SWEET info., Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 00:41:08 -0700: The following info. was compiled by a cousin who sent me all of her research. I haven't found a connection to my Sweets, but maybe this will help one of you. JOHN SWEET (of Salem, Mass and Providence, RI) b. c1585-90 England d. 1637 RI; m. July 3, 1632 Mary d. 1681. (She m. 2nd 1638 Ezekiel Holliman). John's land in Salem is described as bounding Mr. Skelton's land on the north, and near to Capt. Endicott's as of June 6, 1637. He was presented by the Grand Jury for shooting a wolf dog of Col. Endicott's in the yard of the latter, and was fined 5 pounds for the offense; subsequently the fine was remitted. The name of "Sweet's Cove" was given to an inlet near his residence. In 1637 he obtained a grant of land in Providence. This passed to Mary after his death. She returned to Salem and rec'd a land grant there the same year. After Mary m. Ezekiel Holliman, he changed the name of her dau. from Meribah to Renewed. JULY 1, 1639: Mrs. Holliman is alluded to in a letter from Rev. Hugh Peters of Salem, to the church at Dorchester. He says that she and certain others had "the great censure passed upon them in this our church," and that "they wholly refused to hear the church, denying it and all the churches in the Bay to be true churches." JULY 31, 1681: Ezekiel Holliman's will is proved. To son-in-law John Gereardy and dau. Renewed, his wife, both formerly of Warwick, now of Prudence [sic], all interest in house, lot, meadow and upland in Warwick. CHILDREN OF JOHN SWEET & MARY: JOHN SWEET, JR. JAMES SWEET, RENEWED SWEET. Renewed b. c1625 Salem, Mass?; d. aft 1681. m. John Gereardy d. aft 1681. They had 3 children: Mary, John, Phillis.

John SWEET (1), Family ID # 175 the immigrant ancestor, was born about 1598 or before since his son, James (3), was recorded as being born in 1622. John Married Mary (WESCOTT?). The records state that their children were born in Wales. They were doubtless of Welsh origin, and were the progenitors of the SWEETS of Warwick and Kings Town, Rhode Island. (Genealogies of Central New York, (Vol. 1, pg. 420.) In the book," Rhode Island Genealogies" pg. 911; it states that, John and James Sweet, brothers were of Welsh birth. It is well established that John SWEET (1), their father was a man of some years beyond youth when he arrived in America. John (1), is of record as of Salem, Massachusetts, as early as 1632 when his land there was referred to. He had a grant of land in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1637, in which year he died, and his widow then received a grant.
" Austin's Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island," pg. 195 reads; John SWEET was living 6 Jun. 1637, but died sometime during that year presumably before the land grant was official. Later in Salem, Mary, is called "WIDOW SWEET". It is possible that John SWEET never went to Providence, but died in Salem.
The following from a manuscript by CHAPLIN, (which is in the Historical Society of Rhode Island) states the land must have been granted to John SWEET (1) for his second son, James SWEET (3), in a deed dated 8 Nov. 1686 mention all right of land in Providence, as my father, John SWEET, was one of the first purchasers thereof. Mary (WESCOTT?) SWEET, widow of John SWEET (1), and their three children moved to Providence, Rhode Island and upon her eldest son, John SWEET (2), only eighteen years of age and James (3), two years younger fell the responsibility of providing for the family.
Mary, widow of John (1) married a second time the Rev. Ezekiel (HOLLIMAN) and after their marriage, her new husband changed her daughter's name from Maribah to Renewed. After the death of HOLLIMAN, 17 Sep. 1659, Mary SWEET HOLLIMAN returned to Salem where she died 31 July 1681. The death of John SWEET (1) and the subsequent marriage to Ezekiel (HOLLIMAN) doubtless hastened their removal to Warwick, known at the time as Shawmuch.
The Sweet family of Rhode Island is for the most part descendants of these two brothers, John (2) and James (3). They were among a list of persons received as inhabitants of Warwick, Rhode Island previous to 5 Jun. 1648. (Austin's Genealogical Dictionary). They and their descendants spread throughout the neighboring towns of East Greenwich, Coventry, Exeter, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Warwick, Portsmouth and Prudence Island, Rhode Island, and there are still many living in these towns in Rhode Island today.
SOURCE: Salt Lake Library Film #0037237 "Sweets of Rhode Island Descendants of John SWEET".

Mary Greene (m. James Sweet)

Parents: John Greene Sr. (c.1597 in Gillingham, Dorsetshire Co., England.to 7-7-1659 in Warwick, Kent Co., RI) and Joan Tattershall (d. 1643 in prob. RI) Married: November 4, 1619 in St. Thomas, Salisbury, Wiltshire Co., England
Children: John (Bapt.8-15-1620), Peter (Bapt.3-10-1622), Richard (Bapt.3-25-1623), James (Bapt.6-21-1626), Thomas (Bapt.6-4-1628), Joan (Bapt.10-3-1630), Mary (Bapt.5-19-1633)

They came to Boston, Massachusetts on the ship “James” in 1635 and resided in Providence, Rhode Island until 1643.

Grandparents: Richard Greene
Children: Peter, Richard (d. 1617), Robert (d. 1650), Rebecca, Mary, Rachel, Anne (Bapt.8-31-1595), John (c.1597), Thomas (Bapt.5-13-1599 in Gillingham, England; buried 8-15-1599)

Great grandparents: Richard Greene (d. between 5-10-1606 and 5-3-1608 in Gillingham, Dorsetshire Co., England)
Children: Richard, Catherine

Richard2 Greene, second son of Robert Greene, succeeded to Bowridge Hill, on the death of his brother Peter. By his will, dated May 10, 1606, and proved May 3, 1608, he made bequests to his children and grandchildren, and appointed his "son and heir apparent, Richard Greene," his executor. As no record of his burial nor of the baptisms of his elder children is found in the Parish Register of Gillinghain, it is probable they were recorded in one of the hamlets of the parish where he resided prior to his succession to the estates of his elder brother (p. 36).

2 great grandparents: Robert Greene
Children: Peter (d. 1583; interred at Bowridge Hill), Richard, John, Alice, Anne (m. Roger Tapps)

1. The Greene family in England and America: with pedigrees, Boston, Privately Printed, 1901, p. 35-46.
2. John Osborne Austin, Title: "The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island", Publication: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, 1979.
3. Greene’s of Warwick in colonial history: Read before the Rhode Island Historical, Henry Edward Turner M.D., Feb. 27, 1877.

Re: Paddy Hill School 1933-34

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Thanks, I've done that a lot already, but I found lots of info!

Re: St. Lawrence State Hospital

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Hello Try to call the city clerk in Ogdensburg, NY. they may be able to help or tell you where to look. I think they may have some records.

Frank Monroe Shepard

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F. M. SHEPARD DIES SUDDENLY
Death occurs at home of Daughter
Retired So. Champion Farmer
Stricken ill and dies on Davenport-Funeral services to be held Monday afternoon with burial to be made next spring.

Frank M. Shepard, 90, farmer, died suddenly at 10:05 a.m. Friday-New Year's Day-at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James C. (Carrie M.) Hackett, 181 Bowers avenue, with whom he lived. Death was attributed to a heart condition.

Mr. Shepard appeared to be in his usual good health when he came downstairs. Suddenly, he was stricken ill and he laid down on the davenport in the living room. He became unconscious and remained in a coma until his death.

Despite his advanced age, Mr. Shepard enjoyed good health and was down town the day before he died.

The body will be returned to the Hackett home from the Howland Funeral chapel Monday morning.

Funeral services will be held at the Hackett residence Monday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Alexander Houghton, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church, will officiate. The body will be placed in the city vault to await burial in the spring at the South Champion cemetery. Members of the family have requested that flowers be omitted.

Surviving him, besides his daughter, Mrs. Hackett, are a son, Fred J. Shepard, 612 Sherman street; five grandchildren, Loren R. and Roger B. Shepard and Mrs. Myron W. (Dorothy E. Hackett) Bullard, city, Pvt. Roswell F. Shepard, Fort Bragg, N. C. and Mrs. Roswell (Helen E. Shepard) Montrois, Lockport; four great grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew.

Mr. Shepard was born Aug. 9, 1852, on a farm in the town of Champion, near South Champion, a son of the late John and Mary Riordan Shepard. The early part of his life was spent on the old Shepard farm at South Champion.

He married Miss Ida C. Dunaway of South Champion at South Champion March 6, 1877. About 25 years ago, after retiring, Mr. Shepard, with Mrs. Shepard came to Watertown and established their residence at 202 North Hamilton street. Mrs. Shepard died there Oct. 9, 1923.

Mr. Shepard had resided with his son or daughter here since moving to Watertown from the farm.

Watertown Daily Times, Jan 1943

Mrs. Carrie S. Hackett

tammyk18 — 2013-04-14 13:32:21Z

Watertown Daily Times 1961

Mrs. Carrie S. Hackett Dies

Mrs. Carrie M. Shepard Hackett, 79, 181 Bowers avenue, widow of James C. Hackett, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday in the House of the Good Samaritan where she was admitted Wednesday.

The body is at the Reed and Benoit funeral home.

Among the survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Myron (Dorothy) Bullard, Bombay, and grandchildren.

Mrs. Hackett had lived in Watertown since her marriage on Aug 2, 1904. Her home was in South Champion at the time of her marriage.

Mr. Hackett was employed at the James R. Miller company when he came to Watertown. From 1921 to 1924 they lived in Amsterdam where he worked for the Robert Hall Clothing company. When they returned to Watertown, he became a tailor for the Miller company. Mr. Hackett, also a musician, played for many years in the Franz Schmid and Faulkner's orchestras in Watertown. He died May 29, 1944, at the age of 69.

Re: Josephine LoTempio Lanni & Children

lisaandjim78 — 2013-04-13 22:22:45Z

just hope you recieve this message my grandfather is 93 years old and is still healthy, and is remarried and a very happy man, we all love him dearly, he is a special man in all our lives! he lives next to my mother, and loves to go play poker and throw back a few tequila shots with and and even get up and dance a little, he still looks wonderful and is a very handsome italian older man! he loves to tell stories of his life over a bottle of wine, and when i get the chance to visit him , i always make him a italian feast! i live in albany new york and can only see him once a year,so i spend quality of time with him as much as i can! again we would love to hear back from you! thank you lisa micheli.

Re: Josephine LoTempio Lanni & Children

lisaandjim78 — 2013-04-13 22:14:10Z

my grandfather Frank lanni is my mothers dad,her name is cheryl caldwell. my grandfather frank lives in verdi nevada and has all the information you seek, we just found out the details of my great grandmothers murder. im sure my grandfather would love to hear from you. sincerly lisa s micheli.

Re: Josephine LoTempio Lanni & Children

lisaandjim78 — 2013-04-13 22:13:37Z

Shepard in Jefferson/Lewis Co.

tammyk18 — 2013-04-12 18:41:51Z

I am looking for any information on the Shepard family that settled first in Copenhagen, NY and later in South Champion and Watertwon.

Obed Shepard and Mary Yeomans married 24 Nov 1805 in Meridian, CT. and settled in Copenhagen/Denmark. Their son, John Shepard married Mary Riordan, 24 Mar 1844 and they settled in the South Champion area. Their son, Frank Monroe, married Ida Cordelia Dunaway. Their son, Frederick John and his wife Viola Beattie were my great grandparens.

I am also looking for anything regarding Mary Riordan or Obed's other children, James, Elizur, Martin, Miles, Elias, Eli, and George Washington.

Mrs. Ida Cordelia Shepard

tammyk18 — 2013-04-12 18:37:41Z

Watertown Daily Times Oct. 9, 1928

MRS. FRANK M. SHEPARD EXPIRES

Mrs. Ida Cordelia Shepard, 71, of 202 North Hamilton street, died at her home at 9 this morning after an illness of one week. Death was due to heart trouble.

Mrs. Shepard was the wife of Frank M. Shepard. She was born in South Champion, Jan. 17, 1857, a daughter of the late Abel and Cordelia Thompson Dunaway. She married Mr. Shepard in South Champion 51 years ago. She had resided in this city for the past ten years.

Besides her husband Mrs. Shepard is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James C. Hackett, Watertown; one son, Fred J. Shepard, Lowville; five grandchildren, Mrs. Paul A. Stokes, Baltimore, Md.; Loren R. Shepard, Lowville; Roger B. Shepard, Lowville; Roswell F. Shepard, Lowville; Helen B. Shepard, Lowville; one brother, Percival Dunaway, Canastota; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Dunaway, Deer River; one great grandchild amd several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shepard had always been a member of the Congregational church.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hackett, 181 Bowers avenue, Rev. F. Jefferson Neal, pastor of the Congregational church will officiate. Burial will be in South Champion.

Re: Watertown New York

SKELLYSIAM — 2013-04-12 08:34:47Z

I know it's been awhile, but if you're still interested I'm currently working on the family of Sylvester and Mary Ann Cogswell Skellenger trying to sort out the many Mary Ann Cogswells in the general area of NY, CT and MA.
I'd really like to talk to you.
br, Mike Skelenger

Re: Searching for birth family in taxi business

dmcti01 — 2013-04-10 16:28:34Z

I may have a "long shot" potential lead for you. You can email me at
dmct@verizon.net

Re: Searching for birth family in taxi business

annehj — 2013-04-09 19:49:35Z

female Infant born Watertown 10/07/65 to 17 yr old. Grandparents are what I am after: he operated a taxi service. He was 42 y. grandmother was 41.
French descent.
I've been a "search angel" for 20 years. I have een to probate ct. in St.Lawrence Co. and have yet to find what I am looking for (another case f.a. b. Ogdensburg 3/14/57) but would love to actually FIND something useful there.
How well I know about those sealed records! AAARGH!

Re: Searching for birth family in taxi business

PRegan2521 — 2013-04-09 18:39:30Z

Hi

I would like you to add a little more information to clarify this request. Do you have any actual Date of Birth (DOB)? Would you know the locations was the Birth and Adoption both in Jefferson County NY. Was the 17 year old adopted or was the adoption at Birth. What year was her Birth? Adoption Records are sealed in NYS However sometimes one can locate information going in the back door through Guardianship Papers at Probate Court prior to the adoption. Any additional detail would help. Any Surnames available?

Re: Searching for birth family in taxi business

PRegan2521 — 2013-04-09 18:37:44Z

Re: Searching for birth family in taxi business

PRegan2521 — 2013-04-09 18:36:42Z

Searching for birth family in taxi business

anne58 — 2013-04-09 17:50:38Z

female adoptee b. 1965 Watertown, adopted thru Catholic Charities. Grandmother b. 1924, grandfather, b. 1923 ran a taxi business. B.mom was 17 years old.
Please help (315) 265-2619.