I am looking for information on the HERSEY family which appears to have settled in Winnebago Co., IL in the 1840s. Samuel and Prudence HERSEY had sons Horatio and Henry born there in 1843 and 1846. There was Ira HERSEY living there in the 1840 Census.
Samuel HERSEY reported on later censuses that he was born in Maine (about 1815). I know there were lots of Herseys in Maine. Can anyone help me identify the parents of Samuel?
Thanks, Sue

Hi Sue,
Have you ever discovered more info about Samuel? If not then I could probably help!
Cheers,
Steve

Samuel Hersey was my great, great grandfather. His parents were Samuel Hersey born in Poland township, Minot Maine on 14 May 1786 and Eunice Bradbury born in Minot Maine on 9 June 1788. I have photos of them and the brothers in my collection.

I am the first cousin, 4 times removed of Samuel H Hersey, 1786-1867. I would love to see/have the pictures of which you speak. Amos & Mercy Mason Hersey are my third great grand-parents. Our nearest relative is John Hearsey, 1795-1870. Did Samuel H and Eunice have any children other than Samuel? Any idea what H stands for? I'd also like to know more about the Bradbury line starting with the parents of Eunice.
catherine_h_crowther@hotmail.com

Hi Sue,
Are you still there & looking? I believe your Samuel was born 27 July, 1814 to Samuel H Hersey & Eunice Bradbury;
that he married first Hannah Cole about 1842, and they had Horatio B Hersey, c.1843-1864 & Henry O Hersey, c. 1846-?.
Samuel married secondly Prudence Hubbard Talcott, May 17, 1854; they had Thomas Arthur, 1855-1936, Ida M, c. 1857, Mary E, c.1861, & Harriet A, c. 1865 all born in Illinois.

My Great Great grandfather was the son of Samuel Hersey Sr. His wife was Prudence Talcott. Samuel Hersey Senior's wife was Eunice Bradbury. Her Parents were Moses Bradbury and Eunice Millet.

Samuel SR. had 4 children. they were William R. Hersey whose wife was Ardelia and they had 1 son that I know of named William Prince Hersey

Second was Samuel D Hersey whose wives were Hannah Cole and Prudence Talcott Hersey.
sons of Hannah cole were Horatio B Hersey (killed in Battle of Campbellville TN. and Henry Osgood.
Children of Prudence were Thomas Arthur Hersey ( My Greatgrandfather) Ida Mariah, Mary Emma and Harriet Adaline who lived till she was 103.

Next was Jason Hersey who married Susan H. Bearce and had 2 children Jason JR. and George E.

Lastly was Julie who maried Francis Augustus Reed. I do not know whether they had children.

I will try and scan or copy the pictures and get you a copy if you will send me your address to mick143fely@hotmail.com

Yes, I am still here. In addition to what you found on the children of Samuel Hersey, I found that his first wife died on April 29, 1853, apparently in childbirth. She had a son born that same day. I have no name for him and no further record of him, so I am guessing that he did not survive.

Actually Samuel and Hannah (Cole) Hersey had sons Henry and Horatio. His second wife was Prudence (Talcott) Hersey. Their children wer Thomas Arthut Hersey, Ida Mariah, Mary Emma and Harriet (Hattie) who lived to be 103. Ira was his Brother. His parents were Samuel Hersey and Eunice (Bradbury) Hersey