Gritman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Gritman's of Long Island

rafuhrman — 2015-09-22 19:30:44Z

Hi, John -

Are you still out there?

I am a descendant of William & Margaret (Johnson) Gritman through their son Thomas, and that is as far back as I have been able to go, so far. Do you have anything earlier?

Also, do you have anything about the family of Abigail Spragg/Sprague, Thomas' wife.

Thanks so much. This is a fascinating line.

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

bobandtessie — 2015-07-08 02:43:00Z

Hello,

My husband is a direct descendant of Samuel G Williamson, the son of Theophylatic and Harriett Gritman Williamson. I need to prove that Samuel is the son of Harriett Gritman for eligibility into
the Mayflower Society. Do you know of any document that would prove the children of Harriett besides census records.

I appreciate your help!

1853 death of Hiram Gritman

midge1249 — 2013-05-31 21:32:20Z

From the Constitution (Middletown, Ct) of May 25, 1853

DIED - Hiram Gritman, formerly of Litchfield, was drowned in Grand River, opposite the Canada shore, on the 31st March, by slipping from the plank, as he was landing from a steamboat. He was 32 years of age and leaves a wife and family.

Re: Gritman pictures

zoeflame13 — 2012-02-01 01:15:46Z

If your offer still stands, I would be very interested. My great grandmother was Lila Maebert (Chapman) Bell. She was daughter of Clifford and Florence Grittman. I have a copy of two photographs. One photo is of Sam and Mary Grittman. The other photo is of a Chapman couple which states they are the paternal grandparents of Maebert. However, there are no names listed on photo. They must be the parents of Clifford Chapman.

Re: Gritman, Althouse, Verity

elfparsons — 2011-09-09 22:24:22Z

Hello,refer to a volume 1 of The Verity Family of Long Island (pg 46-47)mentions the Gritman family.I am great great granddaughter of a Obadiah Verity of Seaford,L.I..My relative Richard P.Baldwin has been writing the family tree for years now.

Richard Gritman md Polly Terry on Long Island, NY

silverfox3280 — 2011-05-13 19:29:32Z

Hi:

The latest Hallock Genealogy update, called The 1992 Hallock Addendum, includes descendants of a couple called Richard Gritman (son of William) and Mary Polly Terry, on the basis that that Mary Polly was a child of Capt John Cleves/Cleaves Terry and Abigail Terry (both with same last name). A listing of several generations of Gritman descendants is included, based on that Polly Terry being a Hallock descendant.

I am questioning that connection because the Polly Terry who was baptized in Mattituck, Long Island, on 07/13/1788, as the daughter of John Cleaves and Abigail (Terry) Terry, was married to Henry Conklin on Jan 5, 1809, was referred to as his daughter Polly Conklin in John Cleaves Terry's 1823 will and was referred to as the half-sister of Benjamin King, son of Abigail Terry from her first husband, in his 1838 will as my "half-sister Polly, the wife of Henry Conklin".

There are web sites out that say they were married before she married Henry Conklin. But, the marriage records for her and Henry would have been expecetd to say Mrs Poly Gritman if a divorcee, and Poly Gritman, widow, if a widow; not Polly Terry.

I have no doubt that a William Gritman may have married a Polly Terry, but I would like to see what evidence there is that this Polly (Terry) Conklin, married to Henry Conklin from 1809 to (at least) 1838, (from age 21 to at least age 50) could have married William Gritman and had children.

Could there be another Polly Terry that was the wife of William Gritman?

Thanks for your support.

Trying to figure the Gritman thing out.

smash193 — 2011-05-04 07:36:47Z

So far we have found nothing for sure other than we are related To Dr. Charles Gritman (gritman hosptial). We believe that we are related to uriah Gritman, but we cant find the connection to be sure.

Re: Descendant of Uriah Gritman

michaelcarlbudd — 2010-11-13 04:02:17Z

Karen, I'd love to exchange notes. My line of descent is: Uriah & Keziah → John B. & Letty → Katherine C. & Thomas H. Sweet → etc.

Unfortunately, I don't have a paid subscription to Ancestry.com, so I can't send a personal message. How's best to contact you?

Re: Gritman/Gripman/Greatman

mgritman — 2010-04-28 17:16:26Z

My name is Michael Gritman. I live in Minnesota and have been researching my family tree for a number of years. I believe there is a Uriah Gritman in my family tree. I do not have the documentation I need at my disposal right now to check to make sure. I have information back to 1652 in the US and further in Europe.

Gritman was originally Gutman/Guttman which means "Good Man" or "Great Man". This could explain the Greatman translation.

My email is mgritman@yahoo.com. Contact me later and I'll try to send you an email or an electronic document that you can examine.

Re: Gritman's of Long Island

dwylie55 — 2010-04-03 01:08:21Z

Hi John. I am a descendant of Charles Wesley Gritman from Hempstead. He was the son of Thomas Henry Gritman and grandson of John Gritman (I think). That's where I could use some help. Are any of these names in your line? I would dearly love some help. You can e-mail me at dwylie55@cableone.net since I won't be on Ancestry.com much longer. Thank you.

Debby

Re: Gritman's of Long Island

dwylie55 — 2010-04-03 00:57:37Z

Hi. My mother, who was a Gritman, also corresponded with Dr. June Berry back in 1978. My mothers father was Charles Wesley Gritman. His father was Thomas Henry Gritman. They all seem to come from Hempstead, LI. Are you familiar with this line? I will only be on Ancestry.com through tomorrow and will have to cancel my subscription, but you could e-mail me at dwylie55@cableone.net if you would like to reply. I'm trying to make a connection from Thomas Henry to John Gritman and further back but am not having much luck. I hope you can help. Thank you!

Debby

Re: Gritman/Gripman/Greatman

trevj114 — 2009-09-21 06:28:39Z

Hey Patty,

I know its 5 years after your post.. But We're related!

Hes my grandfather. I've got someone working on our geneology.

805-813-1468
trevj@me.com

Descendant of Uriah Gritman

karenannbeavers — 2009-05-17 02:15:36Z

I am a descendant of Uriah/Keziah Gritman throun John B > John M > Samuel > Florence < Oliver F. Chapman (my grandfather). I am fortunate to have a copy of Dr. Berry's Descendants work that she sent me in the 1980s. I have quite a few photos and cemetery photos and am willing to share. School is almost out so I will be working on family history again ... during the summer. Also would anyone be interested in a reunion of descendants in 2010?

Re: Gritman's of Long Island

edmund_mcdowell — 2009-03-30 03:43:08Z

Hi, I am a Long Island Gritman desendant. I could use any help that you can offer. My family tree is named 'FAMILY'. I can only go back to Samuel Gritman b. abt 1814. Thanks, Edmund McDowell macgt40@optonline.com

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

edmund_mcdowell — 2009-01-05 21:08:44Z

Hi, I'm a Gritman descendant as well. Try poking around in my family tree, its named 'FAMILY', see if there is some info in there that may help you. Ed McDowell Long Island, N.Y. macgt40@optonline.net

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

janetvaughn59 — 2008-12-09 21:11:36Z

see copy of Harriet's son Samuel's marriage certificate

Katherine C. Gritman

2004-02-29 19:28:34Z

Hello, I am looking for an ancestor, Katherine C. Gritman wife of Thomas Sweet and mother of William H. Sweet. I have reason to believe she is the daughter of John B. Gritman but cannot be sure. If anyone could help, please e-mail me.

God bless

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

2003-03-18 01:11:04Z

I suspect that your Gritmans and my Gripmans are the same family. I also have some information from June Berry on the Gripmans, and she suspected that this was the same family (see my posting of March 17th). You might try looking up your people with the spelling of Gripman or Grittman. If I find anything that would be helpful, I'll let you know.

Gritmans and Gripmans

2003-03-18 01:07:17Z

I am researching the Gripman line of my family tree. I suspect that the Gritmans and Gripmans are either the same family or related, with one side or the other making a spelling change for some reason. My direct Gripman ancestors, starting with my grandfather, are as follows: Orville Gripman (married Grace McKean Watson), Hiram J. Gripman (married Abbie Marella Mason), Harvey Gripman (married Catherine Miller), Uriah Gripman (married to Phoebe Macomber), and Uriah Gripman or Gritman (married to Rhoda). I think the next one may be Thomas Gritman, who married Abigail Spragg, William Gritman, and then another William Gritman. My family's origin in the US was in New York, particularly Dutchess County and Hempstead. Any thoughts or information about this would be greatly appreciated!

Gritman/Gripman/Greatman

2004-04-12 21:46:16Z

I am a direct descendant of Uriah Gripman/Gritman and his wife Rhoda of Dutchess County, NY, and in my research have found that the names Gripman/Gritman/Greatman seems to have been used interchangeably. I am also in possession of some of June Berry's research, and would like to be in touch with others researching these families. My main goal is to find my ancestor who came to America from Europe and where he is from. I'm willing to share the info. I have with any interested parties.

Gritman Family Tree

ronsorensenjr — 2006-09-27 05:55:05Z

Yes, I am also part of the family tree of Gritman. I would love to hear more.

Thanks!

Gritman

mil698 — 2001-08-04 00:14:07Z

My gggggrandfather was Elkanah Carman. He was married to Ann Gritman. They lived on Long Island, N.Y. If she is related to you , I would be glad to share any info I have. Thanks Beverly ilazzo

ann gritman

mil698 — 2001-08-04 00:14:07Z

Kim, Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all I have on Ann Gritman is that she was married to my gggggrandfather Elkanah Carman sometime in the late 1700 or the early 1800. I don't know if you can go on that,but I'm sorry thats all I know. If you come across anything please let me know. If not , thanks for trying. Beverly Milazzo

ann

mil698 — 2001-08-04 00:14:07Z

Kim, I think ann and elkanah were married in St. Georges Church in Hempstead Nassau N.Y.. I hope that hepls Thank You so much for helping me..Beverly

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

rafuhrman — 2008-12-09 20:11:06Z

Hi, Janet -

Thanks for your post and your offer. I don't have my papers at hand, but something doesn't sound quite right here. I would be happy to look at the certificate and to give you my feedback, after checking. I don't need an official copy; a scan would be fine.

- Dick Fuhrman, Long Island, NY

Re: Gritman Geneology

rafuhrman — 2005-08-11 21:26:27Z

John -

I read your message the other day, and hurried to the NYPL to look at your grandfather's books. (I work across the street from the main branch.)

The work that he did was simply amazing: It boggles my mind to think of the time that he spent culling through mountains of records, taking meticulous notes, alphabetizing and otherwise organizing everything, and then typing hundreds upon hundreds of pages on a manual typewriter!

Being a direct Gritman descendant, though, I sorely missed the "Gritman volume" to which your message refers. I understand that your grandfather couldn't get this copied easily in 1926, but 75+ years have passed. If you still have the (sole?) copy, couldn't we get it copied now and added to the NYPL collection for posterity?

Even though your grandfather didn't cite sources (the standards were very different in those days), he left behind a treasure for those of us who have followed. A stunning achievement.

- Dick Fuhrman

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

rafuhrman — 2005-08-11 21:26:27Z

I am a direct descendant of Harriett (Gritman) Williamson, and know quite a bit about her descendants. Anybody interested?

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

rafuhrman — 2005-08-11 21:26:27Z

The 1850 US Census shows Harriett a widow and head of household. Her mother, Hannah Gritman (79) is living with her, together with three sons: Robert (24), John (20), and Samuel (17). Also newlyweds, Ann [Williamson] Leonard (19) and William Leonard (22), my gr-gr-grandparents. James, who would have been 26-27 according to your statement, might have been an older son who already had moved out.

By 1860, it appears, Ann had died, leaving Grandma Harriett and William to raise Ann's three sons.

My grandmother, Ann [Leonard] Fuhrman, who still is alive at 101, remembers hearing about Theophylact (variously spelled) L. Williamson, her gr-grandfather. He was a goldbeater, and died in the 1830s (from the chemicals he worked with?) She believes that his middle name was "Lispenard". Does anyone know of a connection with the famous (Col. Leonard Lispenard) family?

Gritman - New York Public Library

rafuhrman — 2005-08-11 21:26:27Z

Gritman's of Long Island

Herb_Huston — 2002-07-22 23:56:58Z

Thank you for your kind offer of assistance.
Please see my message with the subject

Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

--
-- Herb Huston
-- huston@radix.net

Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

Herb_Huston — 2002-07-22 23:56:58Z

From June Berry's _Gritmans of Long Island_ I found Harriet Gritman, born 28 Nov 1802 in NYC, daughter of James Gritman and Hannah Golden. On 10 July 1822 she married Theopyhlect [really!] Williamson and died on 24 Nov 1875.

I would be very interested in seeing a list of their children. My great-great grandfather was James Gritman Williamson, who died in Brooklyn at the age of 50 on 22 Aug 1873, but I don't know the names of his parents.

Thanks in advance for any efforts expended.

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

patty49er1 — 2005-08-07 21:37:16Z

Hi Richard,

Whenever you get the chance to get over to the NYPL, can you please get me the title and publisher of the completed June Berry book (if you can)? I only have a xeroxed copy of a part of it that my uncle, Robert Gripman, had. I know he was in touch with June Berry at one time, but he died over a year ago and I don't think he ever had the full book. Thanks!!!

Patty

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

patty49er1 — 2005-08-05 00:37:24Z

Uriah and Phoebe Gripman were my 3rd great-grandparents. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. I descend from one of their sons, Harvey.

Re: Gritman, Althouse, Verity

CarolBaum83 — 2002-07-05 22:00:44Z

Do you have a Jane Verity Starkins married to a David Starkins? They are buried at Zion Episcopal Churchyard Cem., Douglaston, Long Island, NY.
He was born Aug 12, 1820 and died June 6, 1887.

Re: Hannah Gritman/James Verity

Vicki_Estes — 2004-03-01 00:16:36Z

Hi Kim
I just read your message dated 2000. Hope you are still on line.
I am looking for information on Hannah Gritman b. 1761 Northhampton, Queen Co, Long Island, NY, d.1800 -same location- Married James Verity 1781. I received this information from my husband's g-grandmother's (Leona Louise Verity-Clark) hand-written family record of the Verity's. Nothing else is written about Hannah except an inscription that her parents were German.
Do you have any information on her ancestry?

John/Martha Gritman

RubyE_Parris — 2003-03-05 22:25:01Z

Would like to know anything about this couple who lived in Waterloo, IA, in the thirties and forties. They were somehow related to the Barz family in Eldora, IA.

GRIPMAN WILLIAM / SARAH BIRD

jamesbird80 — 2006-10-03 02:27:36Z

Sarah Bird m/ William Gripman 13 Sept. 1842 Lucas Co. Ohio. Not sure if Gripman is correct Spelling. could not read the spelling on the Marriage records. there was a William Griffon 1830, Census. Wood Co. Ohio.
WOOD CO is next door to Lucas Co. Are they in your line?
jamesbird@earthlink.net

Re: gritmans of seaford long island

kathycanaday — 2006-02-11 21:37:54Z

my name is Katherine baird canaday. Elizabeth ann gritman and charles edward greensword was my ggrandparents. my grandfather was claude greensword. which of the 7 do you descend from. I do have some info on gritmans that my mom and my uncle had researched. I will send you what i have, havnet done anything real far back. in 1860 i found samuel gritman age 48 boatbuilder with his wife mahala age 47, with 2 children at home. samuel 17 and mahala e 5, there was also 2 son's living next to him. Joseph and his family and william and harriet (buck) with Elizabeth age 1 month. they was in hempstead in 1860. in 1870 there was the same one in the census plus more children. Please e-mail me wizzards@netins.net I remember my mom teling me about the seafor skiff that they patented. we went to the los angeles library to see if we could find anything on it. I don't remember if we found it. but will check in my mom's locker box. glad to know that there is someone else interested in the family history. never got much on the gritmans as idid get the history from my uncle on the greenswords. and got the history on the palmers which was my grandmothers line. will be waiting to hear from you.
kathy

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

AnneHalford — 2005-08-21 04:43:23Z

Are Uriah Gripman, born abt 1772 in N.Y. and his wife Phebe, born abt 1773 (per 1850 US Census), in your Gritman records? Uriah, Phebe, and some of their children moved from N.Y. state to Michigan. They are buried in the Raisin Center Friends Cemetery, located in Raisin Township, Lenawee Co., Michigan, where they lived in 1850. Their children were also born in N.Y.
I am not related, but have photographed the gravestones in the cemetery near our home, and am trying to find out more about the people buried there.
Anne

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

@@raf103@columbia.edu — 2005-08-11 21:20:01Z

Anne -

Uriah Gritman sounds famiiliar. I'll check as soon as I get a chance, and get back to you.

- Dick

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

@@raf103@columbia.edu — 2005-08-11 21:20:01Z

I recall that June Berry's book mentioned a Uriah Gritman. Also, you might find his name on the Web - try Ancestry / Rootsweb and Google, for starters. He is not in my direct line, and I don't know much more than that. Good luck.

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

@@raf103@columbia.edu — 2005-08-11 21:20:01Z

Two further thoughts for you:

1. Take a look at Herb Huston's wonderful site (he, too, is a Gritman cousin): http://www.radix.net/~huston/familyweb/.

2. Although my office has moved, I still get to the library every now and then, and I'll flip through the books again for you. Be patient on this one.

Re: Gritman - New York Public Library

@@raf103@columbia.edu — 2005-08-11 21:20:01Z

Will do.

Re: Gritman, Althouse, Verity

fengshui3 — 2005-07-09 00:13:16Z

Hi, I have a Verity family line from NY.Susan Snedicker SEAMAN b. April 24, 1904 in Freeport NY is my Grandmother. Her mother is Sadie Alma VERITY, b. Jan.10, 1875 in Bellmore NY Sadie's mother is Lucinda BALDWIN b. Aug 25, 1841 md. Charles H VERITY b. Feb. 20, 1985 in Jerusalam, Long Island, NY. Charles Verity's father is Samuel Seaman VERITY b. June 3, 1801 d. Mar 25, 1866 in Smithville Long Island NY. Please let me know if you have more info. Thanks. Sally

Re: gritmans of seaford long island

edmund_mcdowell — 2008-09-02 02:33:37Z

I am a Gritman desendant as well. My grandmother and your mother were conversing by letter during the 1980's about thier family lines. I have several letters that your mother wrote to my grandmother Elanore Woerly. Please contact me at macgt40@optonline.net

Gritman,Althouse,Baylis,Verity

edmund_mcdowell — 2008-09-02 02:25:16Z

check out my family tree named "FAMILY". any info in regurd to these names would be greatly appreciated. other associated names ar Greensword,Smith,MacArthur.I can be contacted directly at macgt40@optonline.net

Re: Gritman, Althouse, Verity

edmund_mcdowell — 2007-11-24 00:31:37Z

Hi, I just started researching my families history and I am a Gritman, althouse / althause, albro, baylis. I just added alot of info to 'findagrave.com' in reguard to these families buried in the Quaker cemetery friends of Jerusalem meeting house. located in Wantagh L.I. NY. Also added my info to 'onegreatfamily.com'.

Re: Children of Harriet (Gritman) Williamson

janetvaughn59 — 2008-12-09 13:24:59Z

thinking her husband Samuel was my g-g-granfather, I ordered a copy of Samuel and Annie Smith's 1884 marriage certificate. The year was right, but I don't think "Samuel is my ancestor. Samuel's parents are Theophelat Willliamson and Harriet Gritman, your ancestor I believe. Are you interested in the official copy of the certificate, with the seal?

Gritman in Binghamton, NY or PA

2001-07-29 13:00:48Z

Looking for any relatives of William Paul Gritman who lived in Binghamton/Johnson City NY and died in 1995. He came to the area from Carbondale, PA (I think). Any help would be appreciated.

gritmans of seaford long island

barbaragbaker — 2001-07-07 16:59:12Z

I am the great grandaughter of Elizabeth Ann Gritman b.1860, d.1929, married Charles Edward Greensword 1881. She is the sister of Martha Emma "Mattie" married Benjamin Fitzsimmons and Ella Nora married Van Wyck Baylis. She is the daughter of William Schwetzer Gritman and Harriet Buck and the grand-daughter of Samuel F. Gritman and (?)Mahala Althouse. William and Samuel were boatbuilders and patented the "Seaford Skiff." They are all buried in Greenfield Cemetery, Hempstead.I would apprediate any further information about my geneology and how it connects to the Gritmans of Dutchess County.