AVERY

Curtis 03 Mar 1999
I am looking for information on Samuel AVERY's family. He and his wife Helen Marie WARREN were married November 17, 1861 in Sackets Harbor, Jefferson Co., N.Y.. If you have this line or have any information, please e-mail me. Thank you,
Curtis
(Moonwind@lv.rmci.net)

BELL

Paula Ligoci 27 Feb 1999
Seeking information on descendants of BELL family from Canada, Jefferson Co., Watertown, NY, and Onondaga Co., Syracuse, NY area. Most interested in tracking family of Harry & Nellie Bell. (Aka Ellen Jane Tenney/Bell) Also, researching Levernoch, Guralny, Ungleich, Vail and Lucas surname. Please e- mail me at dounome123@aol.com. I have some information on ancestors of the Bell family from Watertown.
Sincerely, Paula Ligoci

BOWERS, HUBBARD

Laurel 15 Mar 1999
Looking for the parents of Zachariah BOWERS born about 1806 NY/MA, m.about 1831 in Lyme, Adeline HUBBARD b. 24 Dec. 1807 Brownville, Jeff. Co. They are on the 1825 Cape Vincent and 1835 Lyme, Jeff. Co. NY Census Their children born in Lyme were: Russell b. 8 Jan 1825 m. Rebecca CHASE in Roxbury, Dane Co. WI
Cornelia b. 15 Dec 1827 Limerick, Jeff. Co. d. 15 Sept 1884 Dane Co., WI m. William B. REYNOLDS
Caroline b. 3 Apr 1829 m. James STEELE res. Dane Co. WI
Luman B. b. 17 Sept 1832 m. 1853 Dane Co., WI Mary Chase
Rosetta b. 21 Jul 1835
This family along with Adeline's sister Mary HUBBARD and husband William King DODGE and probably brother Hugh HUBBARD of Lyme moved to WI in 1844 and were in Roxbury, Dane Co. by 1848. Zachariah died in San Francisco around 1858. It is possible that he is connected to the family of Harriet Hamblet Bowers b. 1828 Dracut, MA d/o John BOWERS and Anna. Harriet m. Benjamin JOYAL b. 1825 Lowell, MA. Moved to WI and are burried near Luman BOWERS in Chippewa Co., WI. An Augustus BOWERS is related to Harriet also. Laurel
laurel@spiritone.com

BRUCE

Heidi Huff 5 Mar 1999
I submitted a query for a John Bruce earlyer, and have since changed my e-mail address and would like to re-submit information:
John Bruce b. 1788, New York. Married Clarissa ? . They had the following 6 children: Timothy W. Bruce b. Oct. 29, 1813 New York.
Sarah Bruce b. about 1815 New York ;
Clarissa Bruce b. about 1817 New York ;
Cordenio Bruce b. 1826 d. in Kansas 1889. Married Maria ?. ;
Cyrus Bruce b. about 1830 New York ;
Jane Bruce b. about 1832 New York.
The family moved in 1839 to Illinois where they owned land.
Cordenio was in the Illinois 95th regiment during the Civil War. After the war Cordenio and his family moved to Kansas. He and his wife Maria had the following 4 children:
Sarah Bruce ;
Lenora Bruce ;
Clarence Bruce ;
Everett Bruce.
We know the family lived in Ellisburg NY from 1825 to 1839, later residing in Pleasention Kansas by way of Illinois. Any information you may have about the Bruce family, would be very helpful.

CHURCHILL

Thomas H. Semelbauer 28 Feb 1999
Do your files have any information about my great grandfather Anson Churchill or his son Steven Churchill? Anson was born between 1790 &1810 and all my records indicate he came from NY. We have some strong indications Anson C. was from the Jefferson County, New York area although this is just a theory as other family lore indicates his roots may be found in Vermont or Conn.
1. ANSON1 CHURCHILL was born Abt. 1790 in Vermont, Conn, New York, USA??, and died Unknown in ?. He married ?. Their child was:
2. i. STEVEN2 CHURCHILL, b. August 12, 1819, Canada, Vermont or Jefferson County, New York; d. June 14, 1901, Cadillac, Michigan -Wexford County. He married LOUISA "LIZA" SMITH September 13, 1841 in ?, daughter of WILLIAM SMITH and ?.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thomas H. Semelbauer (Churchill)
Kalamazoo, Michigan

DAVIS

Virginia Rinehart 06 Mar 1999
Gardner Davis is listed as head of household in Hounsfield Twp.,Jefferson Co. in 1810 and 1820. He is also found on the Lyme Twp. in 1830.I believe this may be my grgrgrandfather. My grgrandfather was also Gardner Davis and on documents in Michigan gives his birthplace as NY. He left for MI. probably between 1833 and 1836.His brother may have been Reuben Davis.
Does anyone have any further information on this family?
Virginia Rinehart
rrinehart@mho.net

DEXTER

Virgene or Dean Travis 17 Mar 1999
Searching for information on LUEN/LEWIN DEXTER who is shown on the 1820 census in Henderson, Jefferson Co., NY. Luen was supposedly born 21 Aug 1751 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., MA and died in Jefferson Co. on 16 Sep 1838. He was married in Feb. 1778 to Vashti Sturtevant.
Known children: Bester Dexter, b. 8 Oct 1802 in Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vermont, died Richland Co., WI.
Other Dexters in Jefferson Co., NY in 1820 were WILLIAM DEXTER, LEONARD DEXTER and THOMAS DEXTER. I don't know if any of these are related.

DIX, BROWNELL

Rose Mueller 02 Mar 1999
I am seeking information on the Walter R DIX B:6 Mar 1813 Watertown, NY D: 9 Jan 1885 Dunn Co., WI Married Lovina BROWNELL 17 Jul 1838. Lovina BROWNELL B: 28 Nov 1817 Possibly CT D: 28 Jan 1886 Watertown, NY. Children of Walter and Lovina were
Merritt Clark DIX B14 Dec 1841 Watertown, NY (my line),
John Wilbur DIX B27 May 1850 D: Huntingtonville, NY?,
Alice M DIX B:9 Aug 1851,
Martha Jeanette Dix B:30 Mar 1855 and
Ida Mae DIX B: 7 Sept 1858.
Any info is appreciated.

DOCKUM

Garrett Johnson 28 Feb 1999
Hi, I am trying to find information about a Thomas DOCKUM (1806-1852). I believed he married a Lucinda JANES (1807-?) in 1826 in Watertown, NY. They moved away to Missouri sometime around 1850. I have a pedigree of Lucinda, but I know nothing about Thomas DOCKUM.
If anyone has any information please let me know. Thanks. Garrett Johnson
gjohnso@itsa.ucsf.edu

ECKLER

Lora Devlon 7 Apr 1998
See Jefferson County Pioneers on this site: PIONEER CONKLIN FAMILY: HANNAH ECKLER (ACKLER), (daughter of PETER and *?* ECKLER), who was born about 1785 in Stark Township, Herkimer County, NY. She died many years after her husband; death and burial info has not been located.
I have a copy of the Eckler-Ackler-Ackley Family by A. Ross Eckler and I have found several who might fit Hannah but could use some more info to narrow it down. Who did she marry? There are a number of Hannahs.....some married Peters some had sons or brothers named Peter. I would be happy to share any of this information with you.
Lora Eckler

FARRAR, ARNOLD

Kris Townsend 27 Feb 1999
Researching FARRAR and ARNOLD surnames. Josiah Farrar (1807-1896) and his wife Julia Arnold Farrar (1812-1888) sold land in PENET SQAURE in 1836. Farrar's and Arnold's also lived in BROWNEVILLE area. Any help with these surnames would be appreciated.
Kris Townsend
kat615@yahoo.com

FRYAR, PHELPS

Gary Ash 28 Feb 1999
Seeking info on family of Minerva Phelps, b. Watertown 2/11/1826, m. Thos. Fryar (b. 9/15/1822 Milton, England) of Rutland, NY in Watertown 7/21/1849. Father of Minerva was Eli Phelps, Jr. b. 1801, m. Clarrisa Smith. Believe other children of Eli, Jr. were Rachel (1825), Robert (4/22/1828), George Smith, Calista (4/1/1840), Frank, and Lanina. Also seek info on Thos. Fryar (b. 1796 England) and wife Marie Palmer, family settled in Watertown area ca. 1833. T. Fryar shown on 1864 map of Rutland center. Other Fryar siblings were Richard, Mary (Wilson), Sarah (McQueen), Elizabeth (Phelps). Replies to Gary Ash, Walpole, MA, gash@neaccess.net

GRAY

JAMES W VALENTINE 26 Feb 99
Need help please in finding pedigree and other family information for Pope David GRAY, b. 23 Sep. 1831 in Watertown, NY, d. 8 Mar., 1908.
Husband of Narriet L. Nash, b.24 Mar., 1838, d. 28 Oct. 1910. Father, Robert GRAY and Mother Martha Strickland are believed to have been from St. Lawrence Co., NY.

GROWER

Colette Grower 7 Mar 1999
John George GROWER born in Germany, settled in Jefferson County, ending up in the LaFargeville area. He came in 1831 with a girl (possibly Regina Grower), John GROWER and a son Emmanuel Gotteleib. Emmanuel married Caroline PHILLIPS. Emmanuel and Caroline have a son Alfred Delancy who married Elizabeth BURT. They had Frank, Curtis and Earl. Curtis married Edith Mae NELSON and they had John Grower (my husband's father).
I would like to know who John George GROWER's wife was and if she came with him or died in Germany. And what did they do for a living?
I wish contact with anyone who has knowledge of this family.
Colette Grower,
PO Box 465,
Palmer Alaska, 99645-0465
colette@mtaonline.net

HARRIS

Bill Harris 99-03-07
I have been looking for my gg grandfather Matthew Harris who may have come from Jefferson County. He married a Sutherland girl and many of them went to Ohio from New York. I would like to obtain any information I can, is it possible you can help!
Bill Harris

HARTFORD/CHAPMAN

Bob Dailey 12 Mar 1999
Am seeking information on parents/ancestors of Dorothy Hartford b. 7 Mar 1819 and d. 22 Apr 1912. SHe married Lynus Chapman b.12 Nov 1813 and d. 20 Nov 1883. Both are buried in Cape Vincent, Jeff, NY. Any information that any one might be willing to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,
Bob Dailey
2051 Harwinor Road
Smyrna, GA 30082
(770) 431 9315
e-mail: rdaile19@bellsouth.net

HENDERSON

Dorothy Beasley 2 Mar 1999
WILLIAM HENDERSON Died between 1850 & 1855
M:RUBY ANN HAZZARD --
Any information on family.
DOROTHY BEASLEY
dbzly@aol.com

HEPPENER/HEPNER

Jane Gant 6 Mar 1999
Seeking date of death for John Heppener/Hepner and wife K/Catherine, age in 1820, 63 and 50, lived in Henderson. Son John age 14 and daughter Desey age 12. John was a farmer,in debt and seeking his Rev. War pension-he served from NJ. K/Catherine was his second wife- what was her surname and when/where were they married?
What happened to children John and Desey?
Appreciate and leads/help.
Jane L. Gant
jgant@jnlk.com

HOLLOWAY, METCALF

19 Feb 1999
I am researching my family tree. My great grandfather, William H. Metcalf, was born at Sackets Harbor. His father was Henry Ashby Metcalf. I have a photo of a Lib Holloway, who allegedly was Keeper of the Ships at Sackets Harbor, reportedly the first woman to hold that position. The photo, exposed sometime between 1880-1910, at I.S. Hawke, Hubbard block, Watertown, NY, shows a woman about 70-80 years old. The photo's inscription said she was the great aunt of my great grandfather, William H. Metcalf. Any information on Lib Holloway? I'd certainly appreciate any assistance. Also, Henry Ashby Metcalf was Union soldier, assigned to A Co., 10th Heavy Artillery. He was a fifer and I have a photo of him and an unknown drummer, both in full regalia. Henry Ashby Metcalf was married to a Hannah (?) by which they had several kids. She died in 1873 and he married Alice Mae Hoag. I have her photo as well. I have no information regarding Alice Hoag's lineage. Would appreciate anything you can do to help. I'll happily e-mail copies of photos if you would find them interesting or useful.
Jeff Young

HOWARD

Janet Hampton 5 Mar 1999
I am looking for information on Edwin Howard. He was born in Mexico, NY around 1852. I have been given two different middle initials B orJ. He married Mary Irene "Rena" Palmer from Hannibel, NY between 1880-1884. I have been told that he may have been born in Jefferson County. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.
Janet Hampton

LEE

Shirley Lee 9 Mar 1999
Looking for information on Franklin W. Lee born July 11, 1829 Orleans, NY. Jefferson Co.
Anna Lee and twin brother Samuel Lee born March 4, 1831 Orleans, MY. Jefferson Co.
They are the children of James Lee and Elizabeth McVeigh Lee. The family started out in Canada. Had 10 children in Canada. The 3 in Jefferson Co,. NY. and 2 in Oh. The family ended up in MI.
Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.

LINNELL

Barry Whitney
I am looking for more information on the family of, and for any living descendants of, William J. Linnell and Hearriet M. Wells m. Linnell. She was approved for DAR membership (National Number 87238, LeRay de Chaumont chapter) on June 7, 1911, on the record of her and my ancestor Micah Whitney. William and Hearriet lived in Brownville, Jefferson County, NY, in 1911. She was the daughter of Remos Wells (1825-1903) and Mary A. Pomeroy (1827-1908). Remos Wells was the son of Isaac Wells (1793-1856) and Maria Whitney (1795-1863). I have a lot of information on Maria's ancestry. Can you help me?
Thanks, Barry
Barry Whitney
North Augusta, SC

LISCUM

Liscum 4 Mar 1999
My maiden name was Liscum: Father's name - Robert Eugene;
Grandfather's name - Christopher
Great Grandfather - Samuel
Do you have any information? Thank you.

MARTIN

Robert and Mary Martin 12 Mar 99
Is there anyone out there from the family of William or Willie MARTIN who was a sheriff in Antwerp, NY around 1932?
Robert and Mary Martin

PERKINS

Loren P. Dahling 17 Mar 1999
Hiram L. Perkins was born in Canada. His wife was named Sarah. His first two sons, Israel and Rufus, were born in Jefferson Co in the early 1870s. There was also a Wilson J. Perkins born about 1869 that was a relative. This family moved to Pepin Co, WI. Can anyone help?
Loren Dahling
dahling@rconnect.com

PHELPS

Tom & Ginni Bartlett 27 Feb 1999
I am looking for information on Hartwell PHELPS b. 1881 and his son Paul PHELPS b.abt 1910. Hartwell married Theodora UNKNOWN in Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY before 1910. His son Paul PHELPS died April 1966 in Watertown. I have pictures and other family information I will share. thanks,
Ginni Bartlett
bartfam@gate.net

ROSS, LUDDINGTON

MR MARTIN J LAWLOR 28 Feb 1999
I am searching for the family of John T. ROSS and his wife Harriet LUDDINGTON. John T. ROSS was born June 22, 1833 in New Haven, CT, the son of Asa Bishop ROSS and Mary PRIME. He marr. Harriet LUDDINGTON Nov. 26, 1857 in New Haven, CT. Sometime after 1860 he moved from New Haven. In his mother's will dated 1885 he was living in Watertown, NY. He was listed in the 1885 and 1891 Watertown City Directory and was an oyster dealer (his occupation in New Haven) at 45 Arsenal St. I believe that he may have had two daughters, possibly more children. The 1891 city directory is the last piece of information I have on him. He is brother of my gr-grandmother, Julia (Ross) Hollister and I would be interested in contacting any of his descendants.
Martin J. Lawlor
89 Long Hill Rd.
Clinton CT 06413-1554

SHARP

Sharp 8 Mar 1999
On your site, I found a Helen Elisabeth Sharp, daughter of George and Harriet Sharp born December 17, 1848 in Antwerp. Would anyone have any more info on this person or the family? Am looking for a Helen Sharp, sister of Carrie (Caroline, (?).
Thank you and have a nice day.

SMITH

Dorothy Beasley 2 Mar 1999
SMITH, John Royal Born:Rothal, Lincolnshire,England Nov. 25, 1798 M: HENDERSON, Ruby Ann Jan. 1, 1855 Watertown, N.Y. Died: July 14,1872 - Watertown, N.Y.
Any information
BEASLEY, Dorothy
dbzly@aol.com

STEWART

Gwen L Clawson 8 Mar 1999
Can you find anything on a James William Stewart born the 14th of February 1827 in Greene County Indiana and died the 8th of October 1902 in Provo, Utah County, Utah?
Also, any information on a Fred John Stewart born the 31st of December 1861 in Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York and died the 6th of February 1920 in Gold Hill, Toelle County, Utah?
Thank You, Gwen Clawson
E-mail address: john-gwen@juno.com

VAN SCHAICK

Peggy Roberts 27 Feb 1999
Looking for anyone who can give me information on HENRY VAN SCHAICK, married CATHERINE ROMANG. Had a daughter CARRIE born September 30, 1869. She married ADELBERT McINTOSH.
Contact me at benstore@penn.com
Thank you for any help.
Peggy (McIntosh) Roberts

WHITTIER

Gordon Grant 01 Mar 1999
I am interested in locating information about David Whittier, Sr., of Henderson. He moved to the area from New England (MA) after the Revolutionary War, and died in 1815, buried, I believe, in Carpenter Cemetary. I have no information about his forebears, and would like to locate that, as well as his children's fortunes.
He had several children, one of which, Jonathan, was a great (several times) grandfather of mine.
Nathan Easton married a Whittier, and settled near Depauville. I would also like to find out more about his family. (My grandmother was one of his children; my mother was born in the house there in Depauville.)
Thank you for your consideration,
Gordon Grant

WRIGHT

Jean W. Thwaits 07 Mar 1999
I have recently discovered that I share ancestors with the JESSE WRIGHT family of Rodman, New York (c. 1827) and would be interested in family extensions. Here is my "connecting" information. JESSE WRIGHT (Deacon John/Deacon Josiah */John*/John*/ (* = common ancestor)
JESSE WRIGHT was born August 11, 1753, in Woburn, Middlesex County, MA; and died 1827 in Rodman, Jefferson County, New York. He married LYDIA PARKER August 4, 1772 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (p. 123), daughter of JOSIAH PARKER. NEHGR - Volume 37 - January 1883 THE WRIGHTS OF WOBURN
He was in the military service under Capt. Wyman, 1778 (Sewall's WOBURN, 577) and removed to Packersfield, New Hampshire, where, on August 27, 1785, and August 12, 1792, Samuel Thompson, Esq. of Woburn, visited him. January 4, 1799, during very cold weather, Mr. Jesse Wright and wife lodged with the diarist Thompson at Woburn.

(My note: Samuel Thompson's mother was Ruth Wright)
DAR LINEAGE BOOKS
JESSE WRIGHT (1753-1827) served in Capt. Jesse Wyman's Company of Woburn Militia at Bunker Hill. He was born in Woburn, Massachusetts; died in Rodman, New York.
Children of JESSE WRIGHT and LYDIA PARKER:
JOSIAH WRIGHT b. (1773-1790) (of Templeton, New Hampshire)
LUTHER WRIGHT b. (1773-1790) (of Rodman, New York)
NATHAN WRIGHT b. (1773-1790) (of Templeton, New Hampshire)
PAMELIA WRIGHT b. (1773-1790)
LYDIA WRIGHT b. January 6, 1774
JESSE WRIGHT b. May 30, 1779
The only family extension I have is through DAR on-line lineage books:
NATHAN WRIGHT of Packersfield (now Nelson), New Hampshire, married SOPHIA BEAL.
Child: GEORGE BEAL WRIGHT who married AMELIA FRANCES GRAVES.
Their child: MARY WRIGHT born Henderson, Jefferson County, New York (DAR ID Number 43646) married FRED DEVILLO SQUIRES.
I would be interested in sharing WRIGHT family information, and, hopefully, acquiring information in return.
Jean Marie Wright Thwaits
Adams Center, Jefferson County, New York

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