Jefferson County NY Genealogy

Biography of Auren G. Redway

For thirty-six years Auren G. Redway has been a resident of Boise, and for many years was prominently connected with her banking interests, but is now living retired, enjoying that well earned rest which is the fitting reward of an honorable and active business career. He comes from the far-off east and is a representative of a family that was established in America in colonial days. His grandfather, Preserved Redway, served his country throughout the war of the Revolution, was one of General Washington’s bodyguard, and had the honor of being a corporal of the guard at the time of … Read more

Daniel Todd of East Rodman NY

Daniel Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 20, 1818, in East Rodman, N. Y., died June 19, 1907, in the same town. He married in Rutland, N. Y., June 30, 1845, Betsey Jane Scidmore, who died April 11, 1907. Child: *1534. Alonzo E., b. Jan. 17, 1847.

Biographical Sketch of James McCormick

The business enterprises of the little city of Pescadero are largely represented by the interests of James McCormick, who though not a native Californian, has thrown himself heartily into the upbuilding. .of his adopted land, which owes much to his earnest efforts. He was born in Ireland in 1841, the son of Peter and Catherine (Gibeny) McCormick. His parents emigrated when he was seven years of age, settling in Cathage, Jefferson County, N. Y.. In 1863, James McCormick left home, for San Francisco, and arrived in that city January 15, 1864. After about nine months in Santa Cruz, he came … Read more

David Mills Todd of East Rodman NY

David Mills Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 18, 1820, in East Rodman, N. Y., died Nov. 20, 1910, married Jan. 12, 1848, Phebe Strong, daughter of Deodatus and Phebe (Strong) Babbitt, who was born Jan. 5, 1825, died Sept. 14, 1901. He was a farmer and lived all his life and died upon the old homestead. He took an active interest in town affairs and became one of its leading and influential men. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for many years. Children: 1535. Emma Lovina, b. May 9, 1851, d. May 3, … Read more

William Todd of Spring Arbor MI

William Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 9, 1807, in East Rodman, N. Y., died March 2, 1882, in Spring Arbor, Mich., married in the same town, Sept. 6, 1835, Mariette, daughter of Squire and Hannah French, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr. Crane of the M. E. Church. Children: *1518. Lewis Richard, b. June 28, 1836. *1519. Harriet M., b. Aug. 16, 1839. 1520. Charles W., b. Sept. 1, 1842, in Spring Arbor, Mich., married May 20, 1866, Harriet Skutt, in Spring Arbor, Mich. He is a veteran of the civil war having served three … Read more

Flora C. Todd Mills of Rodman NY

MILLS, Flora C. Todd8, (John7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 6, 1855, married Charles Mills, and now (1913) resides in Rodman, N. Y. Their children were all born in Dallas, Texas. Children: I. Grover, d. when 4 or 5 years of age. II. Deo, he was a mail carrier in Dallas, Tex. III. Leo, is in business in Dallas, Tex.

Biographical Sketch of Lewis Hall

Hall, Lewis; life insurance; born, Ox Bow, N. Y., Nov. 19, 1S57; son of Caleb G. and Catherine J. Lewis Hall; educated, Cazenovia, N. Y., Evanston, Ill.; married, Theresa, N. Y., March 31, 1896, Henrietta C. Simonds; twenty years representative The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co., Newark, N. J., at present with The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co., Hartford Conn.; director T. H. Geer & Co.; member of Wade Park Lodge, No. 800, I. O. O. F.

Biography of Peter Heil

Peter Heil, now living retired at Topeka, was born in Jefferson County, New York, December 9, 1840. When sixteen years of age he moved with his father, John Peter Heil, to Buchanan County, Iowa. His mother’s maiden name was Louisa Bueling, and she died when her son Peter was six years old. His parents were natives of Germany, and came to the United States separately as young people, being married in New York State. When in his native state, Peter Heil attended district school for a few months, but after the removal of his people to the West his help … Read more

Frances Pamela Todd Moffett of Watertown NY

MOFFETT, Frances Pamela Todd8, (Enoch L.7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 9, 1843, in East Rodman, N. Y., died after a brief illness in New York City, Jan. 26, 1909, and was buried in the family burial lot in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, N. Y. She married Jan. 28, 1862, John Fletcher Moffett, of Rodman, N. Y. After their marriage, they went to Watertown, N. Y., to live, where he was employed in the National Bank and Trust Company. Nearly all their subsequent life was passed there, and practically in the same house, which stood where the Asbury … Read more

Marvin Todd of Watertown NY

Marvin Todd6, (Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born 1789, in Derby, Conn., died Feb. 2, 1838, in Watertown, N. Y., married first, March 31, 1813, Abigail Wright, in Lorain, N. Y., who was born Sept. 12, 1792, died Dec. 12, 1835, in Watertown, N. Y. He married second, Sept. 17, 1837, Lucy Davis, who died April, 1839, in Watertown, N. Y. Children by Abigail Wright: *855. Abigail, b. June 2, 1815. *856. Leonard H., b. Aug. 12, 1818. *857. Lorenzo D., b. July 29, 1820. 858. Charles D. L., b. Feb. 17, 1823, d. March 24, 1823. *859. Caroline C., … Read more

Biography of Hon. Edwin N. Cooke

HON. EDWIN N. COOKE. – The subject of this sketch is a lineal descendant of the Puritans, who came to America in the ship Mayflower, and landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, December 21, 1620. Among the passengers of that historical band were Francisco Cook and his son, John Cooke, who settled and the families of whom for many generations lived in that and other colonies, up to the time of the Revolutionary war. At the commencement of the Revolutionary war, Mr. Cooke’s great-grandfather, Asaph Cooke lived near Boston, Massachusetts, and had four sons who espoused the American cause and enlisted in … Read more

Marvin Mills Todd of Elyria OH

Marvin Mills Todd8, (Lorenzo D.7, Marvin6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 8, 1847, in Rodman, N. Y., died Aug. 5, 1916, in Elyria, Ohio, he was married twice, first, Dec. 20, 1871, Elouise Lord, of Elyria, O., who was born Nov. 10, 1850, in Danbury, Conn., died Feb. 20, 1897, married second, July 4, 1898, Mrs. Elizabeth Glover Lewis. He spent his boyhood days in Elyria, O., and Rockford, Ill. He learned the painters and decorators trade in Elgin, Ill. He returned to Elyria, O., where he married and lived until 1909. He is now (1912) living with … Read more

Mary Todd Burton of Plymouth WI

BURTON, Mary Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 29, 1803, in East Rodman, N. Y., married Dec. 28, 1826, William Burton. They removed to Plymouth, Wis., about 1843, where she passed her remaining days and died there at an advanced age. Children: I. Isaac N., b. Oct. 26, 1827. II. Martha, b. Sept. 1829. III. Electa, b. July, 1831. IV. William, b. Jan. 2, 1833. V. Julia, b. Dec. 16, 1835, d. June 1836. VI. Eliza, b. Aug. 1, 1838. VII. George. VIII. Henry.

Biography of Charles R. Jennison, Dr.

Dr. Charles R. Jennison, of Leavenworth, a brigadier general during the Civil war and afterward a leader in the public affairs of the state, was born in Jefferson County, New York, June 6, 1834. When he was twelve years old he moved with his parents to Wisconsin, and at the age of nineteen years he began to study medicine. After completing his medical course he practiced for a short time in Wisconsin and then came to Kansas, settling at Osawatomie in 1857. Within a short time he moved to Mound City, where he remained for three years, and then went … Read more

Free New York Genealogy Websites

For decades the world wide web has had individuals who have placed online abstractions, transcriptions, and images of genealogy information for specific counties. This collection of websites are the current ones we can find currently online.

Biography of General Edward McConville

In the recent trial of arms in which America won recognition and admiration never before accorded her by the older “powers” of Europe, there was no more distinguished or valiant soldier than General McConville, of Idaho, who went forth as one of the commanders of the Idaho troops and laid down his life on the altar of his country. His was a noble life and a glorious death, and his name is enduringly inscribed on the roll of America’s heroes. Though his loss is deeply mourned by his many friends, his memory will ever be cherished by all who knew … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Rev. John Knowles

(I) Rev. John Knowles, immigrant ancestor, was born in Lincolnshire, England, and educated at Magdalen College. He came to New England about 1636 and was admitted to the church as a “studyent” in Lynn, August 25, 1639; was dismissed to the church at Watertown and ordained colleague pastor, November 10, 1640; was a godly man and prime scholar; was selected to accompany Mr. William Thompson to Virginia in the effort to plant churches of the New England type there. He returned from Virginia to Watertown and finally to England. He sold land to the Iron Works Company at Lynn, October … Read more

Zerah Abiah Todd of Ellisburg NY

Zerah Abiah Todd8, (Zerah7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 15, 1821, in Ellisburgh, N. Y., married Feb. 28, 1841, Eliza Jane Silliman, who was born April 12, 1817, in Oneonta, N. Y. Children: *2049. Luzerne A., b. Feb. 3, 1842. 2050. Imogene L., b. Oct. 8, 1844, m. Feb. 28, 1882, Stephen C. Slocum, who was b. Feb. 21, 1847. No children. *2051. DeEtta J., b. Aug. 10, 1848. 2052. Alice Adelaide, b. March 5, 1850, d. May 3, 1853. *2053. Lewellyn E., b. April 25, 1854. 2054. Adelaide, b. June 15, 1857. *2055. George F., b. … Read more

Lorenzo D. Todd of Elyria OH

Lorenzo D. Todd7, (Marvin6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 29, 1820, in Lowville, N. Y., died April 8, 1895, in Elyria, Ohio, where he was buried, married, Nov. 9, 1845, in Watertown, N. Y., by Rev. Isaac Brayton, Harriet S. daughter of David W. Mills, who was born Sept. 13, 1826, in Watertown, N. Y., died May 25, 1900, in Elyria, Ohio, where she too was buried. Mr. Todd was a shoemaker by trade and worked at the business most of the time, though farming at intervals. He and family moved to Elyria, Ohio, about 1850, and lived … Read more

Abigail Todd Dyer of Louisville KY

DYER, Abigail Todd7, (Marvin6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 2, 1815, in Watertown, N. Y., died Oct. 20, 1852, in Louisville, Ky., married May 3, 1836, Rev. Sidney Dyer. Children: I. Augusta, b. 1838, in New York City, m. George W. Penn., both are deceased. II. Amanda S., b. 1841, m. James Britts. Issue: Mattie Dyer Britts, who is a writer of some note at the present time. III. Alice, b. 1846, in Louisville, Ky., d. there in 1850. IV. Sidney Marvin, b. Sept. 1851, in Louisville, Ky., he lives in Indianapolis, Ind.