Bonney - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Lydia Bonney in IL and IA

dhshomaker_1 — 2009-09-09 01:44:55Z

What happened to Lydia Bonney that married Marcus Trowbridge in IL 1839. He died about 1847. She showed up in the 1856 IA census living with her brother as Lydia Smith. Who was her second husband? She had two daughters; Ellen Trowbridge and Martha Smith.

Re: Aaron H Bonney

dhshomaker_1 — 2009-09-05 00:50:29Z

I am searching that line also. Believe Aaron H Bonney to be the brother of my grgrgrandmother, Mary. Parents were Amos and Pollina Beardsley Bonney. They had a son Aaron and in 1840 would have been between the age of 20-30. I have lost them after 1840. Amos was an elected offical in Cass Co. in 1838 and 1839.
Donna

Re: James Harrison Bonney/Alice Appleton

weareold — 2009-08-07 07:50:04Z

just found you message from last year.

married in Wigan in Jan.Feb. Mar. 1847

on the 1851 census they where living at 3 Lord St. St. Helens. Lancs.

Re: Margaret L. Bonney daug. of Owen O. Bonney in ME

gleahy111 — 2009-07-07 00:04:00Z

This is information from the 1920 Census. Curt was 30 years old in 1920, meaning he was born abt. 1890. It appears that Irene was not born yet.
Curt J Bonney
Home in 1920: Boggs, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Age: 30 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Son
Spouse's Name: Agnes M
Father's Name: James F
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Margaret E
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Image: 990
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
James F Bonney 57
Margaret E Bonney 56
Curt J Bonney 30
Agnes M Bonney 27
Margaret E Bonney 5
Martha J E Bonney 3 3/12
Wilma R Bonney 3/12

Re: Margaret L. Bonney daug. of Owen O. Bonney in ME

FBaryol — 2009-07-06 23:16:55Z

I am researching the Bonney family that were in Pennsylvania for a time Curt and Agnes Bonney (abt. 1860)..their children were Irene, Martha, Margaret, Wilma, William and James.

Irene married George Sima

Can you help me?

Re: I am working on the Bonney, Bony, Bone (with the accent over the e) In New Mexico

williambonney11 — 2009-06-20 01:44:08Z

Hello, If you want to find out about the Bonney's the one's that spell it with two N's start in Clovis NM , and Albqu .

Re: Byron S. Bonney

slpearson16 — 2009-03-27 02:07:40Z

Thanks much.

Scott

Re: Byron S. Bonney

dorothymuirhead — 2009-03-26 20:09:58Z

Byron & Caudle are niot listed in the Bonney Genealigy boo but several Gertrude & Frank are, however, they do not seem to match,
Writeto Richard Bonney 373 High St. Needham, Mass. He does all of the compling for this /Genealogy. Does not have as comouter. Works part time at thr Natl ASrchives Boston. Dorothy

Re: Billy The Kid

dorothymuirhead — 2009-03-26 20:03:47Z

Which Bonney do you come off of? I have the Bonney Genealogy oo Dorothy

Billy The Kid

Kimberlypeerez1969 — 2009-03-26 18:54:50Z

There is a Billy the Kid, and so far some of you have it correct, My Maiden name Is Bonney .
Billy Did have a child , my father was a decsendant of his and had the proof. Unfortunatly all proof was lost when my father died in 1994. I seen it with my own eyes when I was fourteen.
My Family is not too proud of this so its not talked about. I had been snooping in my fathers cedar chest, and got caught by my father, I was never too talk about it again.so I didnt,until now and never did see the papers again. But My Father even had Pictures with different ages written on the backs of them that said Willy . You can take it from there. thats all I know. Goodluck

Byron S. Bonney

slpearson16 — 2009-03-13 15:26:03Z

Hi all,

Looking for information (siblings, parents) of Byron S. Bonney, born abt. 1859 in New York, married a Laura B. Caudle. They lived in Kansas and had the following known children:
Gertrude Bonney, b. abt. 1873 in Kansas
Frank E. Bonney, b. abt. 1875 in Kansas

Also looking for information on the above children.

Thank you all,

Scott

Re: Ramon Bonne(y) m. Concepcion Padilla then Anastacia Lucero > NM

monty147 — 2009-02-24 21:35:09Z

Hi, my gr. grandparents were also Ramon Bonney and Anastasia Lucero. Ramon's parents were James Santiago Bonney and Bibiana Martin. My grandfather was Salomon Bonney married Rafelita Mares and had my father Salomon, lived in Pastura, New Mexico. Just wondering if anyone has any old photos of Ramon, Anastasia or Bibiana or just any old photos from this family. please contact me through Ancestry.

Re: Arthur and Aramintha Bonney

pattyfl — 2009-02-22 00:01:34Z

I am descended from Alton's uncle, John Osborne Bonney, and aunt Mary Adelaide Chadbourne (nee Palmer). I would love to know anything about her Irish ancestors (Palmer and Pendergast), although I know it is unlikely your contact would know anything about them.

Re: Arthur and Aramintha Bonney

pattyfl — 2009-02-21 23:55:00Z

I have Arthur McClellan Bonney b. 1838 Otisfield ME, m. 1871 Mary Elizabeth Herrick. It could be the same Arthur...

I have info about George and Merrill Peaco and their marriages and children and parents...I don't have Mary Jane though. The Bonney girls were my great-grandfather's sisters. He was Isaiah Edwin Bonney.

Re: Bonney/Fish connection

dorothymuirhead — 2009-02-18 23:11:03Z

They are in the Bonney Genealigy book Hervey was the son of Noah. Have dates etc. She was the daughter ofJaco & Sarah Keen Fish. Can I help you??

Re: Bonney/Fish connection

Caroline_Tait — 2009-02-18 18:09:50Z

I have inherited photos of Hannah Fish Bonney wife of Hervey and mother of my great (3) grandfather Enos and a large photo comprised of his brothers (Stephen, Charles, James, Hiram and Joel) and I would love any information on the family.
Thanks

Re: Arthur and Aramintha Bonney

katgirl1971 — 2009-02-16 19:50:39Z

I don't know where the info came from but I have this in my file for Arthur and Aramintha:
Intention: March 26, 1861 Oxford, Oxford, Maine
Wedding: April 1, 1861 Oxford, Oxford, Maine
Rosanna was born October 1863.

1860 census Aramintha was single and by the 1870 census she was married to her second husband Nathan Churchill. Aramintha and Arthur's marriage did not last long.

This is all I have except the Peaco family connection. 2 of the Bonney sisters married Peaco bothers, Merrill and George Walter and Rosanna's husband's mother was the Peaco's sister, Mary Jane. I know its not much but it is a big coincidence.

if you have any info let me know.

Kris

Re: Working Bonney, Bony, Bone (accent over the e) In New Mexico Too!!!

merikaj2 — 2009-02-08 17:16:50Z

HI,I'M WORKING ON THE BONNEY"S ALL SPELLED DIFERENT. e-MAIL WITH SOMETHING YOU HAVE, I'M ALSO THE GR-GR-GR-GRANDDAUGHTER OF JAMES BONEY.

Re: Addie L. Bonney, b.abt 1864, dau of Oliver/Salina, lived Oxford Co. & Androscoggin Co., ME

pattyfl — 2008-08-30 11:44:47Z

Although my Bonney ancestors lived in Maine at that time, I don't have an Addie or an Oliver.

Where is Gary?

LIVEDOVE — 2008-11-15 06:46:30Z

Hi, Gary Murray,
I'm trying to contact you about Jaruis Bonney family.
Shirley

Re: Where is Gary?

LIVEDOVE — 2009-01-22 07:06:51Z

Anyone knowing how to contact Gary Murray be sure to let him know there are several that miss him and we all appreciate what he has contributed to this BONNEY linage.
Without him it would have been impossible for us to find so much information.
THANK YOU, GARY, for sharing you years of research with us!
Take care, God Bless.
shirley rosecrans

Charles Ford Bonney

art1ev21819 — 2008-07-02 16:14:35Z

I found a 2000 posting referencing this Civil War soldier by J Bonney Fox.

He appears to be the son of Julius Pierce Bonney of CT.

I would like to contact anyone who has information about these Bonnys or J. Bonney-Fox

Art Hillier

Re: Billy The Kid

ccaldwelltexas — 2008-06-10 23:09:50Z

The story makes for great family lore, but unfortunately it’s not based in historical fact. Billy the Kid’s real name was Henry McCarty. His mother was Catherine McCarty and he had one brother, Joseph. Beyond that there has been nothing proven as yet about his genealogy. Some believe his family came from New York, some Ohio and other locations. But again, nothing past his mother has been proven. Henry McCarty first took up the name Kid Antrim (after his step father) when he came to New Mexico in 1877 and soon after began to go by the assumed name of William Bonney (reason and source unknown). The nickname Billy the Kid was not one chosen by him, but ascribed by the East Coast pulp novel writers who were starving for anything “cowboy” to write about.

Henry McCarty never married, and in spite of some unsubstantiated allegations to the contrary he never fathered any children. There have been dozens of professional and amateur historians and researchers working on uncovering Billy’s genealogy for decades now, without success. So………….unfortunately your family has invented some rather interesting history that is not accurate.

Re: Billy The Kid

ccaldwelltexas — 2008-07-11 22:14:39Z

Henry McCarty (alias William Bonney & Kid Antrim – later called Billy the Kid)was, by all reliable accounts, killed after the Lincoln County War by Sheriff Pat Garrett at Fort Sumner, New Mexico on 14 July 1881. He was about twenty years old when Pat Garrett’s posse caught up with him at Stinking Springs. Born Henry McCarty he later went by the alias William Bonney and "Kid Antrim". The tabloid press created the name “Billy The Kid”, which he was identified by shortly before and since his death. Thought to have been born sometime around 1859-1861, perhaps in New York, Indiana or Missouri although the actual date and place remain a mystery. His mother’s name was Catherine McCarty, an Irish woman, and his father’s identity is unknown. The only concrete information known is that his mother was named Catherine and that she married William Antrim in Santa Fe, New Mexico and they subsequently moved to Silver City, New Mexico. He had a younger brother named Joseph. His genealogy has never been determined for certain, he was never married and did not have any children. Any claims of otherwise simply can no tbe proved.

Popular legend gives him far more credit than he is due. He is known to be solely responsible for the killing of four people; Frank Cahill - done in self-defense, Joe Grant - done in self-defense, Deputy James Bell and Deputy U.S. Marshal Bob Olinger while escaping from jail in Lincoln. Although he was involved in shootouts that resulted in the deaths of Bill Morton, Frank Baker, William McCloskey, William Brady, and George Hindman there is no way to tell if his bullet was the one that found it's mark. He was described as being about 5'5' to 5'7" tall, a bit scrawny and of thin build and weighing about 140 pounds. He is said to have had unusually small hands and feet, like a woman, hazel eyes, and sandy colored hair. The only documented photo of him does not agree completely with this description, and depicts a young man of about 5-7 to 5-10 with average size hands and about normal build considering the distortion of the photograph.

All that said, your family history is probably wrong. If you can prove otherwise there are a lot of people who would be willing to pay good money for the information....believe me!!

Re: Billy The Kid

ccaldwelltexas — 2009-01-20 14:21:11Z

No Melissa, there are NO documented descendants. Dear God I had no idea you were spreading your BS on this legitimate genealogy site also. Is there no where left for honest history?

Re: Billy The Kid

ccaldwelltexas — 2008-11-17 23:53:24Z

There was another William Bonney on the New Mexico census of 1880, but that person was not Billy the Kid. I am familiar with the claim you mention regarding the Garcia’s, but unfortunately it is not correct (proven). There may have been a William Bonney who married a Garcia, but it was not Billy the Kid.

I apologize for sounding like a know it all, but many have attempted to substantiate the genealogy of William Bonney (Henry McCarty) and as close as we have come is that he had is origin in Indiana, New York or perhaps Ohio. He did not marry, there is no concrete proof that he fathered children out of wedlock (although there are some strong possibilities that have been alleged) and he was killed by Pat Garrett on 14 July 1881 at Fort Sumner, New Mexico which is where he is buried. Respectfully, I would love to see whatever information you would be willing to share to support your claim.

Re: Billy The Kid

ccaldwelltexas — 2008-11-17 14:29:00Z

Billy the Kid's real name was William Henry McCarty, not Bonney. He adopted the name William Bonney when came to New Mexico late in 1877. Sorry to break your bubble, but as so much family history handed down it's not accurate. To make matters worse no one has traced his genealogy back further than his mother Catherine with 100% certainty. He never married, and had one brother who also never married. There are no descendents.

Re: Susan Bonney m. John Wesley Stocker in Iowa

michauxCM — 2008-01-28 06:19:39Z

I was looking for Dupray's and saw a message from Robin Stocker's Family tree but no way to contact her. She is looking for James S. Duprey - Born 1817 Pennyslvania.

I am wondering if it is the son of Thomas Duprey - born Oct. 23 1792 in Pennyslvania. I have info on Thomas Duprey as he was my Great Great Great Grandfather... if same James.

Re: Asa Bonney's wife Caroline (Foss) Bonney

RobertBonney67 — 2008-09-21 17:06:55Z

As i was doing some research on Isaac Bonney my Great Granfather in the Elmwood cemetery East Sumner Maine I came across a stone with the nam Asa Bonney on it not sure if it is of interest or not.

Re: Billy The Kid

mbryan837 — 2009-01-17 00:58:35Z

Amen, Dorothy. I back that story to 110%. I also have the Marriage Record.

Re: Billy The Kid

mbryan837 — 2009-01-17 00:56:49Z

Yes, there are too Descendants!
I know of quite a few of them that would refute that Bogus info.
That guy is blowing Smoke up your skirts and to believe his info is doing Billy and his Family a great disservice.

Re: Billy The Kid

mbryan837 — 2009-01-17 00:52:34Z

I happen to have what this guy claims doesn't exist.
It Does exist and it is in my personal Collection.
Billy is my GGG Cousin by Marriage off my GGGG Grandma Sarah Hogan (McConnico) Dodson's Father's Lineage.
I have done the work and I have my own Collection and a Historical Organization to Prove and back it all up.
That Includes Marriage Records, Children's Records, Census Records and Grave Photos.
Most of it I either found myself or someone else in my Family sent it to me.
E Mail me and we can arrange for a Private Visit so I can show the Proofs that I have.
If you wish, I will also be more than happy to provide Refreshments and show you one of Billy's own former Hide Out's near my home.
I am also in the process of completing Notes for a Book that All of this will go into.
as for that ccaldwelltexas, don't believe anything of it, he is blowing Smoke up your skirts!
I also have it on the authority of a McCarty Cousin and a few Bonney Cousins, as to Billy's True Lineage. I have that in my Collection now as well.

Addie L. Bonney, b.abt 1864, dau of Oliver/Salina, lived Oxford Co. & Androscoggin Co., ME

margerice1 — 2008-08-29 15:21:25Z

I have an original Cabinet Card photograph of “Addie Bonney – class 1885 HA”, which I’d like to get back to descendants or family members. Photo was taken in Mechanic Falls (Androscoggin Co.) ME. Other photos with the same description (1885 – H.A.) were taken in Mechanic Falls, and are of other women from other counties in Maine, in the class of 1885.

I found Addie L. Bonney in the 1870 and 1880 censuses of Sumner (Oxford Co.) ME. She was born about 1864 and lived with parents Oliver and Salina A. Bonney. I believe that she was attending school in Mechanic Falls, ME, where the photo was taken.

Get back to me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Addie Bonney.

James Harrison Bonney/Alice Appleton

jamt01 — 2008-07-19 23:18:50Z

Trying to trace ancestors of Alice Appleton, born Standish, Wigan abt 1820, Married James in Wigan 1847. Haven't been able to trace any family members for Alice. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

George West BONNEY d. 17 December 1913 - Kansas City, MO

JohnWOBrien — 2008-12-20 23:07:09Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Friday, December 19, 1913

DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY.

George West BONNEY, 75 years old, died Wednesday
at St. Mary's Hospital. His widow, Mrs. Agnes BONNEY,
and seven children, all living in Kansas City, survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon at Freeman & Marshall's Chapel and will be in
charge of the Farragut/Thomas Camp of the G.A.R.
Burial will be in Mount Washington Cemetery.

======================================================
(I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate
knowing if you found this posting helpful.)
johnobrien@kc.rr.com
======================================================

neirbo8

Re: Bonney/McCarty

MaddieJo424 — 2008-05-14 17:42:18Z

HI TINA

BILLY THE KIDS REAL NAME WAS MCCARTY. HE TOOK THE NAME OF WILLIAM H. BONNEY (MY GREAT GRANDFATHER'S NAME) AS AN AILIAS IN COFFEY, KS. I HAVE MORE ON THIS, UNFORTUNATELY, I AM IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING AND THE RECORDS ARE PACKED AWAY.

WHY ARE YOU INTERESTED?

THANKS, BARB

Re: Reynolds County, Mo- Bonney line

brendaford414 — 2008-10-26 01:09:39Z

I am researching the same line...my email is brendaann2000@yahoo.com....we decend down from William Bonney and Effie Thrumans son George Edward Bonney and Louise Fay Politte...I would like to share info with u...i dont have much yet but i am recieving info from someone on the web who has done a lot of research on the family....do u happen to have any pics or family stories

Re: History

pbonney27 — 2008-02-23 14:22:30Z

I have been doing family reasearch as well and came close to what you have. My side of the Bonney's came from Pricess Anne County Virginia and I have a Richard Bonney from the 1600's and he came from England. I would like to know some more info if you can please. This is where I'm stuck on the famil side. My e-mail is pbonney27@yahoo.com if you wish to write. Thanks!

Paul Bonney
Macon, Georgia

Re: Billy The Kid

MarieBrooks91 — 2008-11-17 03:34:35Z

Hi! My grandmother last name was Bonney. She is 96 years old.
She got a great memories about the history. I think that she was related to him, that what my Grandfather said.
I'm working on a family tree could said me a great web site
for the last name "Bonney"
Thanks so much Marie

Re: Billy The Kid

CortneyBonney — 2008-07-04 04:13:13Z

Hey if you gots information on "Billy the kid" I would like to ask you if you got any thing on his family tree.
I am related to him :] My dad's side, im young, And interested in knowing bout my family history. If you havent noticed my last name.. Bonney :] Please send me any information on his family history i want to see if i know any one. :] Thanks Much.. :]]

Mr. and Mrs. (Mary A. Bonney) C.O. Boynton celebrate 65th anniversary 1908

Eellitta — 2009-01-11 07:19:51Z

07-30-1908; (Thursday)
Paper: Oregonian (Portland, Oregon)
Page 6

C. O. Boynton was born in Troy, N.Y. in 1922 and lived with his parents until July, 1843, moving with them to Fulton County, Ill., where he married Miss Mary A. Bonney, July 26, 1843. Mary was born in Sandusky, Ohio, and moved with her parents to Illinois in 1834.

They lived on a donation land claim of 640 acres where Needy, Oregon is now located. Mr. Boynton was County Assessor of Clackamas County, Oregon for four years and County Commissioner the same length of time. For 21 years he was Justice of the Peace.

In 1891 they moved from the Needy area to Woodburn, Marion, Oregon.

I am not related. I am posting for research purposes.
Eellitta

Re: Billy The Kid

neenyoslokos — 2008-06-10 17:40:17Z

I am married to Jason Bonney who's father is James Bonney and he was adopted by James Bonney Sr. It has been said that original Bonney was a decendent of Billy the Kid from his own geneology research but how I don't know.

Interesting part of the whole story is that my mother in law's maiden name is Claudia Parker and THEY are supposedly decendents of Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde.

So we have both inlaws decending from outlaws!!

Doesn't that make a hell of a story?!! Talk about some criminal family background! I don't really know how all the links happen but it would be really interesting to find out.

My inlaws have been called Bonney and Claud...

Re: Working Bonney, Bony, Bone (accent over the e) In New Mexico Too!!!

jam327 — 2008-09-12 20:13:30Z

Hello, I am responding to your blog on James or Santiago Bonney, Iam James M. Bonney from Las Vegas, New Mexico and I beleive Iam great-great grandson of Santiago. If you are still interested please e-mail me at, jam327@live.com.

Bonney, Bonnay , Bone

bjfrench57 — 2008-08-04 17:15:10Z

I am looking for any descendants of William Bonney and Ann Bryant. They married in England and had a son William L about 1856. The family immigrated to Canada. Elizabeth died and William married Sarah Webster. The lived in the Fenelon Twp, Victoria County area. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Missouri/Texas Bonneys

kellycarlyon1 — 2008-01-16 16:26:01Z

Who are your Bonney connections in Missouri?

Reynolds County, Mo- Bonney line

kellycarlyon1 — 2008-01-08 17:02:00Z

I have some family that came from Reynolds county in Missouri and don't have much information on them. Their names are Effie(mother), Gertrude, George (twins?), Ethel and Eversere(Ernest?) Bonney. If you have any information on them, please contact me. Thank you

Lyman Bonney, Wellington, Ohio

bman44001 — 2008-11-14 11:56:30Z

he was married to Lucinda (maiden name unknown)
only record I have found is in regards to his daughter, Elizabeth, who married James Ellsworth Strong

my gr.gr. grandmother is Matilda Bonney b.Mar 22,1837, Canandaigua, NY.
she married Lewis Russell Livermore, (b. 1831)

Re: Billy The Kid

dorothymuirhead — 2008-11-30 17:36:28Z

Richard Bonney has given me a FGS for a James Bonney died 1848 in New Mexico and he married Maria Juana Mascarenas

Could he have had a
Willia? Dorothy

Re: Billy The Kid

dorothymuirhead — 2008-11-18 00:39:22Z

Sorry I lost my firat reply. Hope Bryan answersa your letter. Let me know. Dorothy muirhead@inebraska.com

Re: Billy The Kid

dorothymuirhead — 2008-11-17 15:31:24Z

Billy the Kid did marry a
Garcia, they have marriage records and there are descendants. His
Grandfather was William Harrison Bonney and their daughter Katherine married the McCarty. Those of usa connected to the Bonney line, feel we have this. I corresapond with a member of the Garcia family. Dorothy muirhead@nebraska.com