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Adoption, Tousley/Towsley and DNA

dannyduchesneau77 — 2014-07-18 12:30:30Z

Hi everyone,

My name is Danny Duchesneau, I’m born in 1977 in Quebec City. Sorry for my bad English as my primary language is french.

Sorry for the ugly URL in my post as we can't embed URL on the message board.

First, a little bit of history and adoption before the Tousley/Towsley part. ;)

About a year and half ago, I got interested in finding/knowing about my origins and started to do some genealogy work so I went on and asked my father Raymond Duchesneau questions about his father Georges Duchesneau who died in 1973. The only information that my father could give me was:

- Georges was adopted and Duchesneau was not his surname at birth.
- Georges spoke english (quite rare in the north of Quebec City in the 1950’s)
- Georges original surname as my father pronounced it (he didn’t had a clue at how to spell it though) sounded like “Tasselé” which is the Quebec City pronunciation of “tasse le” which means “move him” or “move it” so at that time I was like mmmm, I’m not so sure about that as it sounded more like a nickname than a surname.
- And 2 photos of him.

You understand that at this point I realized that I don’t have Duchesneau blood but some other. So I’ve been trying a lot of different things trying to find out who my paternal ancestors really are.

First of all, the main problem here is that we can’t find Georges’ birth act, certificate, nothing. I asked some of the best searchers/genealogist here in Quebec and we were not able to find any document with his original surname at birth.

This is were I started to do rigorous genealogy research myself on ancestry.ca as well as hundreds of other places and here are some of my findings (half of the documents are in french but I think you’ll get the idea anyway);

- My grandfather (Georges Duchesneau) was adopted just like my father told me, here’s the court judgement (http://goo.gl/yWtm1S). This 1939 document tells us that he was adopted by Emile Duchesneau and Marguerite Laderoute and that he was born January 31st 1913.
So this is where the “Duchesneau” surname comes from.

- The name of Georges’ parents on his marriage record (http://goo.gl/Y2fn67) in 1935 are Emile Duchesneau and Marguerite Laderoute.

Here comes the Tousley part;

- So I went further and found out Emile Duchesneau and Maggie (Marguerite) Laderoute marriage record in 1918 (http://goo.gl/OR6WJa). This is where it gets interesting… In this record, it is mentioned that Maggie Laderoute is widow of Archibald Loring Tousley. So I went like, wait a second the “Tasselé” surname my father told me about sounds EXACTLY like the Tousley surname of that Archibald..

At this point I started to think that Georges’ parents were actually Archibald Loring Tousley and Maggie Laderoute.

- Then, I found out Archibald Loring Tousley and Maggie Laderoute marriage record (front:http://goo.gl/nm8MoT), (back:http://goo.gl/UJGlNP) in 1906 in St-Louis-de-France-de-Montréal.

- So trying to find information on this couple brought me to get my hands on Archibald’s WW1 military records which I ordered at Library and Archives Canada to find out that he was killed in action on November 1916 Vimy, France. Here’s page 21 (http://goo.gl/y4JIlo) from the 37 pages military records I received from Library and Archives Canada.

If you put all these things together it actually make sense;

- Archibald Loring Tousley married Marguerite Laderoute in 1906, St-Louis-de-France-de-Montréal.
- They got a son named Georges in 1913.
- Archibald died in 1916.
- Maggie (Marguerite) Laderoute remarried with Emile Duchesneau in 1918, Cathédrale St-Jacques-le-Mineur-de-Montréal.
- Emile Duchesneau adopted Georges.
- They lived together in Montreal according to the 1921 Canadian census (http://goo.gl/kRfQYa).
- The family moved from Montreal to Quebec City in 1931 or 1932.
- Georges got married in 1935 in Quebec City, Paroisse St-Roch.

Here comes the DNA part;

I asked my father about doing the DNA test at 23andme.com (the one from Ancestry not being offered in Canada...) and the results do match one could have expected but still I don’t have any evidence that our family is of Tousley descent. So, I was wondering if it is possible to compare my father’s DNA with the DNA of a Tousley/Towsley descent? Would anybody could help me with that? I really would like to know about my origins.

If my family is really of Tousley descendants, I think we're the last Tousley alive that I know of from David Bryan Tousley's branch who emigrated in 1870 and the family keep going here in the province of Quebec (mostly Quebec City) but under the name Duchesneau.

Here is a link my paternal line (If I’m really of Tousley descent.). (http://goo.gl/ZcM2Xa)

I have quite interesting sources about them in my Ancestry tree so have a look! I do have much more to share on those people, documents that I haven't attached to the tree yet especially about the first 7 generations, things like the 148 pages Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files for William Tousley for example.

Cordialement,

Danny

Michael Towsley (Tousley) male descendant Y-DNA Haplogroup

dannyduchesneau77 — 2014-07-18 12:30:08Z

Hi,

I'm looking forward to know the Y-DNA Haplogroup of Michael Towsley (Tousley) male descendants.

Anybody who's a male descendant of one of the male in my paternal line here: http://goo.gl/ZcM2Xa

The Y-DNA Haplogroup should be the same for all male descendants of Michael Towsley (Tousley).

Thanks!

Danny

Re: Michael Tousley

cheeseandwine — 2014-06-02 05:57:13Z

No records to date surport Michael's parents as Thomas and Elizabeth. As well as, it is possible Thomas did not marry Elizabeth Roache.

Re: chart

dannyduchesneau — 2014-05-28 18:37:20Z

Hi Mike, what is your source for MICHAEL TOWSLY's birth 14 Jan 1653???

regards,

Danny

Re: Michael Towsley/Tousley Suffield, CT

williamjpaver — 2014-02-08 00:15:15Z

I have been working Scynthia Tousley daughter of Hezekiel who traces back to the Suffield, Conn. Tousleys. Part of the family migrated to Rupert, Vt. then on to Ellisburg, NY. You can see what I've done at the Paver Family Tree at Ancestry. Lots of interesting Revolutionary War stories in this line.
Bill Paver

Re: Michael Towsley/Tousley Suffield, CT

williamjpaver — 2014-02-08 00:11:48Z

Re: Tousley, Edmond: 1820-

RGBentley — 2013-11-08 16:55:17Z

Mary Tousley was Mary Charlotte, born in Rushford on July 15, 1843. Married Alonzo Skinner. At least one child:: Hattie Skinner, born Aug 11, 1872. She married John F. Andrews. Their children were John Andrews and Mary Andrews, born Sept 6, 1909, Married James Albert Whitman. Died Jan 2, 2004. Lived in Olean, NY.

Anyone interested?

Re: Russell Tousley

BruceBrown54 — 2013-10-07 18:09:26Z

Joyce,
Any chance your relatives include a Felix W Tousley or his brother Edwin R Tousley who lived in St.Clair country (Port Huron), Michigan around the turn of the century 1900?

If so, I would be delighted to share information with you.
I am looking for parentage of Edwin and Felix's father Felix Ward Tousley b 1815 who married Clarissa Abigail Hyde

Bruce Brown - grandmother was daughter of Edwin Tousley
wranglerwellsite@gmail.com

Nellie (Hanson) Tousley

vsx32 — 2013-05-29 10:12:13Z

Looking for any info on a Nellie (Hanson) Tousley. She is listed in her brother's obit as Mrs. Nellie Tousley N. Y. This obit is dated 1961 for her brother Albert Hanson.

Nellie was born to Christian Marius Hanson and Empte Marie Lockert Nelson. She was born Nely Alvilde Hanson on 20 Mar 1892 in Minnesota or Wisconsin. I have her name and DOB from a bible entry.

I believe she married a much older gentleman by the name of Charles Tousley and lived in Duluth in the 1930 census then lived in Adams, Jefferson County, NY in the 1940 census.

She was the mother of Charles Tousley born in about 1927 and Suzanne Tousley born in about 1929. These children are found on the 1930 census and they lived in Duluth, Minnesota, at that time.

Nellie is listed as "Nell" on the 1940 census as living in New York.

I did find an SSDI for Nellie Tousley; she died Mar 1980.

Update: She is mentioned in another obit as living in Sackets Harbor, N. Y. This obit was dated 1952.

Tousley (Towsley)

RGBentley — 2012-10-09 15:50:47Z

Trying to indentify the William Tousley family. William was born on Mar 12, 1779 in Salisbury, CT. Married Charlotte Houghton, born 1786, died Oct 1863. Charlotte was from Hudson, NY. Reference records from Morrisville Rural Cemetery, Madison County, NY.
Review of CT records at New England Ancestors did not reveal a William born in Salisbury during that year.
Youngest of six children was John H.Tousley, 1827-1905. According to a history of Chautauqua County, NY his father, William, was of New England stock, was born in CT and moved to NY in early manhood. William’s spouse was Charlotte Houghton, daughter of John Houghton. John Houghton was born in England and came to this county before the Revolution. He was impressed into General Burgoyne’s Army, escaped and joined the Colonial Troops (found no other record). John H (1827-1905) was born in Morrisville, NY moved at a young age to Rushford, NY. Married Mary Elizabeth Parker, then moved to Jamestown, NY.
Some additional research, show other children of William and Charlotte (need additional verification) as:
Sarah M Tousley, 1813-1902. Married Orvillers Coman.

Hiram Tousley, 1816-. Married Harriet

Edward D. Tousley, 1820-1894. Married Harriet

Deborah Jane Tousley, 1822-. Married Leonard Leland, 1820.

??? Tousley.

Any help with verification or addition to the above information would be appreciated.

Re: Felix Ward Towsley

BruceBrown54 — 2012-08-01 17:52:11Z

I am a Newbie to this geneology business, so you will have to bear with me.
I may have overstated the "excellent" photo description, as it is a 4" x 6" actual portrait photo from Barron Photography in Port Huron, Mich taken sometime around 1880, I would guess. It's faded, of course, so it probably won't scan very well, but I'll give it a try. The inscription on the back simply says "Felix Tousley, father of Edwin Tousley" written by by grandmother (Edwin Tousley's daughter).
Your notes from Gertrude Jessup seem to jive as my gr grandfather, Edwin Rutven Tousley was born Jan 31st, 1850 in Wolf Island, Canada
I have no information on Felix Tousley's parentage.
I am attempting to attach a .jpg picture file for you.
Let me know if you received it or not.
My direct email is Bruce Brown wranglerwellsite@telus.net

Re: Felix Ward Towsley

jiversen — 2012-07-31 23:27:52Z

Hello,
I would love to see the picture you have of Felix. Do you have it posted somewhere? He is my 3rd great grandfather on my mother's side as well. My grandmother was a Tousley and Felix was her great grandfather. He died before she was born.
I don't have any new information on him but am still looking.
A family member gave the following information to me. I don't have the documentation except for the censuses and his civil war record.

"Some notes on Felix Tousley and his wife Abigail Hyde
These notes came from Gertrude Jessup-
Felix engaged inthe lumber business and possessed 2 small ships plying between Kingston Harbor, NY and Wolf Island, St Lawrence River, Canada. Winters were spent on island felling trees, sawing lumber and bringing it by boat to Kingston during summer months. Some unsatisfactory business caused Felix to change occupation. He moved to Mich. squatting onland along shore of Lake Huron, at Ft. Gratoit. He took up agriculture. Final move was made to ? (could not make it out) a zone of Port Huron City about 2 miles out. Built a house, had a small dairy and delivered milk to city.
Felix was of Scottish ancestry. Don't know whether the Scotch was on father's side or mother's . His mother's maiden name was Ward.
He died in Pt Huron, Mich. and both he and Abigail are believed to be buried at the Lakeside Cemetery, Pt. Huron.
The censuses of both 1860 and 1880 state that Abigail was born in Canada, but her death certificate states New York.
NOTE: Pt Huron used t o be called Ft Gratoit. Most of their children were born there."

I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Felix Ward Towsley

BruceBrown54 — 2012-07-31 19:06:15Z

I am also looking for parentage of Felix Ward Towsley/Tousley
He would be my gr gr grandfather on my Mother's side
My gr grandfather Edwin Rutven Tousley was born Jan 31, 1850
My grandmother Helen Mar Herrick (née Tousley) 1850 - 1968

I have an excellent photo of Felix Ward Towsley taken in his later years in Port Huron, Michigan

Re: Felix Ward Towsley

BruceBrown54 — 2012-07-30 17:19:11Z

It was my understanding that Felix Ward Tousley was born Oct 3, 1815 in Scotland, but that fact my be in dispute.
My gr grandfather Edwin Rutven Tousley was born in 1850 and would be a younger brother to your gr gr grandfather DeEstange Bryon Tousley
I don't really have any info on Felix, but I do have a photo of him taken in his later years in Port Huron, Michigan.
My sister was doing some research on the Tousleys a number of years ago, so I'll check to see what she has managed to dig up.

TOUSLEY George H iii - Vietnam Wall section 2W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-15 17:43:33Z

TOUSLEY George H iii - Vietnam Wall section 2W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: chart

cheeseandwine — 2011-05-15 07:16:04Z

1. Do you have any dates for Reuben Tousley and Sarah?
I have a Reuben b. 7 Aug 1811, d. 5 Jun 1892 married 1 Jan 1846 to Sarah Heazlitt b. 28 Aug 1823, d. 22 Mar 1893
I don't have her parents, but I can go way back on Reuben.

2. also, Eva Tousley b. Jul 1863, d. 1944 married 25 Dec 1884 Ransom Denny Hiatt b. Jan 1863, d. 1945
Nothing more on him, but more on her ancestors.
Mike

Re: Kansas Towslee

2006-11-29 19:51:05Z

I suspect that our Towslee families are connected. Especially since your middle name is Merritt. My great grandfather, Edward Perry Towslee homesteaded SW of Colby, Thomas County, KS in 1886. This is about 50 miles west of Hays. Are some of your ancestors buried in the Norcatur Cemetery, Norton, KS ?? I think Edward's uncle, Merritt, is buried there along with other Towslees.

Contact me directly since I do not check this board too often.

Rex Touslee
rmtous@msn.com

Re: Family history

2006-02-01 02:33:19Z

Kerri, Were you able to locate the family history done by Dr. Mathew Monson Tousley and Miron Graham Tousley?

Re: Jos. Tousley and Harriet Gerst

2006-01-29 20:59:31Z

Mr. Rhoads,
I had no idea George Bender was m twice. Can you tell me how you know this? A Bible? Do you know who George's parents were? They came out of Mt. Joy, Penn., I believe.
Did George and Catherine Ellen have children?
I'm so thrilled you know of them

Re: TOUSLEY, Russell W., Horace W., Charles Wesley, John Wesley

lliela73s — 2008-11-03 23:29:44Z

Russell W Tousely was John Henry's son John Henry was the son of John Wesely born 17 Sept 1824 Died 31 Dec 1899
John Henry was born 1850 in New York

Re: Towslee, Towsley, Touslee

JanetKauffman58 — 2007-01-26 17:36:08Z

i have a Rueben (Reuben) tousley born in vermont his parents were born there also but dont know their names
he was born aroun 1812 in vt and moved to ct then to
Indiana they had a daughter eve tousley which is the line i
and down do you have any info on this line of tousley
he had a daughter name katie and son Monroe and there
are more children than that I know the Reuben and Sarah
are buried in Indiana I have pictures of the gravestone
but that is all I have would like to find his parents names
and his wifes maiden name

Re: Michael Tousley

MikeFernandez71 — 2006-12-21 00:28:27Z

Thomas Spencer and Mary Trumble's daughter,
Sybile
b. 12 Jan 1734/5 Suffield, CT, d. 1800 Rupert, VT
married Pvt. William Tousley, Sr. 25 Feb 1754 Suffield
he was b.5 Feb 1731/2 Suffield, CT., d. 1792 Rupert, Bennington Co., VT
I have the names and dates of their 14 children.

Re: Michael Tousley

MikeFernandez71 — 2006-12-21 00:15:09Z

YES. You are the first person who seems to know Michael's parents and where they were from.

Re: Tousley

MikeFernandez71 — 2006-12-21 00:11:33Z

I don't know how John Tousley=Rebecca Bishop are related to my line. I have their 13 children's names and date, if you need them.

Re: Towsley's

MikeFernandez71 — 2006-12-20 23:10:17Z

Do you have any more information on Harry Towsley, a wife? parents? I have no dates, but I have a
Dr. Harry Toswley=Margaret Grace Dow.
His parents: Frank Albert Towsley and Harriet Sias.
Margaret's father: Herbert Henry Dow.

Re: Tousley, Towsley, Towslee, etc

MikeFernandez71 — 2006-12-20 23:05:04Z

How is Amos Towsley b. 1756 relate to Michael Towsley b. 1653?

Re: Kansas

MikeFernandez71 — 2007-06-10 17:12:27Z

Would you continue Jospeh C. Tousley=Harriet Bender line to you?

Jospeh b.pl?, d. pl?
Harriet b? and place?

Re: chart

MikeFernandez71 — 2007-06-10 17:05:32Z

Reuben Tousley (1764-1836)= Mary Green (b.25 Mar 1788 Canaan, Litchefield Co., CT; d.16 Feb 1851 Montville, Medina Co., OH)married 10 Nov 1807 Canaan

Her parents: Samuel Green,Sr.24 Jan 1753 Canaan; d.1796 CT by lightening, drummer in Rev. War)=Anna Clark (b.11 Sep 1755; d. 1825 from pleurisy)[I have her ancestors]

Reuben was married 4 times: Mary Green, Sophia Lapin, Mary Stansfield, and ?

his update: Edwin Root (b.17 Dec 1806 Canaan, CT; d. 1888 Crete, NE) = Sally Ann Tousley (1809-1873)

her update: George H. Tousley (1835)=Pauline Weed (bc.1840 near Waterloo, WI; dca. 1870 near Waterloo)

Re: Frances Toogood

MikeFernandez71 — 2007-06-10 16:41:35Z

1. George Henry Tousley (b.14 Jun 1833 Salisbury, CT) = Mary Frances Toogood (b.Mar 1850)[2 children:]
1a. Arthur C. (b.1 Jul 1868 near Waterloo, WI; d. 14 Oct 1944
1b. John Franch Tousley (b.24 Sep 1889 Frand Junction, Mesa Co., CO; d.4 Aug 1918)= Clara Adelia Masters (b.16 Feb 1895 Calhan, El Paso Co., CO; d. 10 Jul 1962 Colorado Springs, CO) married: 11 Jun 1912 Bartley, Red Willow Co., NE [3 children:]
1ba. Lee Tousley (b. 6 Jul 1914 Web City, Jasper Co., MD)= Esther H. Rigger
1bb. Francis Mildred Tousley (b.16 Mar 1916 Calhan, El Paso Co., CO; d. 10 Apr 1967) = #1 Carl Holt 28 Aug 1933, =#2 Dale D. McFarlin [1 child:]
1bc. Clayton Frank Toulsey (b.17 Oct 1918 Calhan, CO; d.24 Mar 1974 Sacramento, CA) = #1 Madonna Elizabeth Dutson (b. 25 Dec 1920 Leamington, Millard Co., UT; d. 2 Feb 1963 Los Altos, Santa Clara Co., CA)[2 chidren:]
1bca. Donna Darlene Tousley(b. 10 Jan 1947 San Francisco, CA)=Robert John Price
1bcb. Paul Clayton Tousley (b.27 Apr 1954 Medford, Jackson Co, OR)= #1 Martha Maurice Pulse (bca.1955) on 15 Feb 1974); =#2 Penny Lou Shellenberger
1bc Clayton F.=#2 Joan Elizabeth Smith married 1965

Re: chart

MikeFernandez71 — 2007-06-10 16:23:55Z

My list of Reuben Tousley:
1. Thomas Tousley (b.9 Nov 1779 Rupert, Bennington Co., VT, d. 1867)=Clarissa Bemis son..
a. [#1st:9]Reuben Tousley (bca.1816; d. 1921, age 105?)

2. Pvt. William Tousley Sr. (b.1731 Suffield, CT, d. 1792 Rupert, Bennington Co., VT)=Sylbile Spencer (b.1735 Suffied, CT, d. 1800 Rupert, Bennington Co., VT)son..
a. [11th child:14]Reuben Tousley (bca. 1773 Vergennes Twp, Addison Co., VT, d. 1864)=Mary Jennings (d.1837)son..
b. [#3rd:5] Reuben Tousley (b.18 Nov 1804 Jefferson Co., NY, d. 1894)

Mary L. Tousley - b. 1848 in NY

mlloyd1_1 — 2010-01-13 21:57:23Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Mary L. Tousley b.10/24/1848 in Clayton, Jefferson Co. NY d. 7/4/1900 Charleston, Lee Co. IA married Charles Kendall 12/16/1870. Is she in this family line?

Re: Tousley: Vermont & Ellisburg, Jefferson Co. NY

PDiehnelt — 2007-03-10 18:11:16Z

Am very interested in your Theron Holley, Sr, b 1809 and probably from Vermont. Who are his ancestors?
My elusive ancestor is Joseph Holley b abt 1755, Rev. War Pensioner. Enlisted in Connecticut Line in Canaan, Litchfield, CT. Discharged Mt. Independence, VT. No more details or location known for years. Had son Stephen Holley b abt 1784 and son Isaac Holley, b 1797 in unknown place in VT. Joseph Holley is from Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY when he buys land in Freetown, Cortland, NY in 1815. Joseph and sons Stephen and Isaac in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY 1820, and 1830. Stephen and wife Polly have disappeared before 1840 census. Isaac (who m Rosanna Tinker, dau of John Tinker and Thene Beebe) is in Freetown 840, in Onondaga Co., NY 1850 and then in Ingham Co., MI. Searching for ancestors and relatives of Joseph Holley, b 1755. Rev. War pensioner Stephen would make a great brother for Joseph, but I couldn't make a connection, although both used each other and Jesse Bishop as witnesses for Rev. War service. Both Vermont and Ellisburg have appeared in my Holley research. Happy hunting. I certainly hope we can connect up. I'm Holley-hungry for help! Our line pronounces name Hawley, not like Christmas holly. Pat

towsley

summarburgett — 2010-07-11 23:16:19Z

i'm trying to get any info on ella towsley she was my grandmother's mother she is the daughter of george e towsley and emma smith george was adopted i think by his grandparents joseph and melvina he was the son of sophia i think if anyone has any info let me no thanks summar

Tousley, Edmond: 1820-

RGBentley — 2010-08-20 14:39:16Z

Anyone have Edmond Tousley? Shows in the 1860 Census for Rushford, Allegany County, NY.

Edmond Tousley, age 40
Harriett Tousley, age36
Mary Tousley, age 17
Willie Tousley, age 5
Ltallio Tousley (Latallia) age 6/12

Harriett died Mar 29, 1877 in Jamestown, NY. Father listed as Alexander Simpson

Re: Family history

Cogie00 — 2007-06-11 02:59:44Z

I'm so glad I came back and checked the message boards - yes, I have a copy of it. Would you like a copy? I think the person I got my copy from is working to make it available on a website somewhere as well.

Kerri

Re: Michael Towsley/Tousley Suffield, CT

LLhily — 2010-08-02 05:13:06Z

Sorry, meant to say the website where I found Michael/ Michah Tousley/Towley of the Revolutionary War era, is called: www.footnotelibrary.com It has far more on military links than ancestry.com seems to have.

Re: Michael Towsley/Tousley Suffield, CT

LLhily — 2010-08-02 05:10:43Z

RE: Michael and/or Michah Tousley/ Towsley of Conn. Revolutionary war era. I was browsing a website that is dedicated to military men and women, their geneologies and their war records. I came across the two names mentioned above, and printed out some of the records of their pay, what military group they were part of, etc. Don't know more than that.
My grandfather (Nelson Tousley VanBuskirk) was the son of Harriet Tousley. He was born in Ohio in 1884. She told family members the Tousleys were of Welsh descent, and also that her immediate famiy had come across from Canada when she was a small child. Other information I've seen says they were of Scots descent...so I don't know if she was misinformed or ???? Scots/ Welsh may seem a lot alike to some people, both being Celtic groups, but as for the rest of the discrepancies, I don't know. Any ideas?

Tousley Family Northern Michigan

ashleykujat — 2010-06-30 19:02:47Z

Hello. I'm looking for any information on the Tousley family in Northern Michigan. I've been doing a bit of research, though I'm fairly new on it. I'm looking for information specifically on Albert R. Tousley. He married a Jane M(?) Fetterly, not sure of the year. He was born Abt March 1854 in New York. Any information on anyone in this line, as he is my great great great grandfather would be appreciated!

Re: Tousley

Janet4Iris — 2007-06-10 17:54:58Z

Not at this time but will keep it in mind. Thanks for the offer.

Re: Towslee, Towsley, Touslee

rtpage169 — 2007-06-04 01:44:58Z

If it makes a difference, James Denzil Towslee is my grandfather and dying. He is in the last stages of cancer and about to leave us.

Re: Michael Towsley/Tousley Suffield, CT

Art_Sikes — 2010-08-06 20:29:10Z

Members of this family did end up in Vermont after leaving Suffield. Some of those families might have gone on to Canada and then returned to the US. Other families that I have followed took that route including the Austin & Sikes families.

Art Sikes

ArtSikes@aol.com

Col. Tousley's wife dies while he was in Old Mexico

maryachtrh — 2008-02-12 20:51:22Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 2 June 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

Col. Tousley Finds His Wife Buried

Lawton:;; Colonel J. C. Tousley has just returned from an extended sojourn in Old Mexico, where he is secretary of an Oklahoma colony. Colonel Tousley was called home by the severe illness of his wife, but he was located so far in the interior of San Louis Petosi that the news of Mrs. Tousley's illness did not reach him until she had died. When he arrived here he was shocked to learn that his wife had been buried.

Re: Tousley

daleboi — 2007-09-08 02:10:55Z

Mike,
Yes, indeed, I would like to have your list. You
said you don't know how they John Tousley and his wife Rebecca Bishop fit into your line but I would be pleased
with any insights you may have.
Ramona Higer
dghiger@msn.com

Re: Tousley

daleboi — 2007-09-08 02:10:23Z

Re: Tousley

daleboi — 2007-09-08 02:08:15Z

Mike,

Re: John Wesley Tousley

daleboi — 2007-09-08 02:02:30Z

Do you know who the father of John Tousley was?
We have Tousley kin in Ohio in the early 1800's and
there are 3 ministers in the family.

Re: TOUSLEY, Russell W., Horace W., Charles Wesley, John Wesley

daleboi — 2010-03-13 18:34:50Z

I have been researching the many "John Tousleys" in early Conn. primarily Litchfield County. There are John Tousleys in Salisbury, Sharon and Cornwall Townships. What is the
earliest date you have on John Wesley Tousley?

Re: Michael Tousley's parents

NormaBenedict — 2009-10-14 01:55:31Z

I have Michael Towsley's father as Thomas born in England, his parents, Thomas, Sr & Elizabeth Roach married 16 Jan 1605 in London, England. Michael born in Massasschusetts 1650-died in Conneticut 1712. Married Mary Hussey and had 9 children. My connection is my Grandfather whose Mother was a daughter of Miron Towsley and Sarah Hutchinson. Sarah Anne born 1825 in Eastern Canada
norma_benedict@juno.com

Re: Jos. Tousley and Harriet Gerst

2006-01-29 20:46:30Z

Harriett Bender Gerst m. Jos. C. Tousley in Akron, Ohio, in Nov. 1865, at the end of the Civil War.
Their children:
Olive Florence
George Knox
Carol Carlton
Alice Calista (a twin died at birth)
Lloyd
Baby girl, who later died in Kansas

my email is dghiger@msn.com Could you email, please, Mr. Rhodes?

Re: Jos. Tousley and Harriet Gerst

2006-01-29 20:20:08Z

I just realized you listed the children of Joel and Susanna McBride Tousley, not the family of Joseph and Harriet Gerst Tousley, Joseph was their son.