Jefferson County NY Genealogy – Page 3 of 3

Biographical Sketch of King, Gilbert

The subject of this sketch, whose portrait accompanies it, is one of Malheur County’s best known citizens, at present living on his home place near Ontario. He was born in Jefferson County, New York, in 1848, and came to this county in 1885, opening the station in Ontario, for the Oregon Short Line, January 23, of that year, and remained in their employ until January 14, 1897. Some eight years ago he bought his present place, and has it today in full cultivation, raising apples, prunes and other fruits. He takes considerable interest in politics, being at present the nominee … Read more

Biography of George Vanderschmidt

George Vanderschmidt was a prominent early pioneer citizen of Leavenworth. He came to Kansas in 1868, nearly fifty years ago. Leavenworth is still the home of his daughter, Emma, and of his two progressive sons, Louis and Fred Vanderschmidt, both of whom are prominent merchants of the city. The name Vanderschmidt was originally spelled Von Derschmitt. The late George Vanderschmidt was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, July 11, 1839. He grew up in Germany, attended the public schools, and was between sixteen and eighteen years of age when he left his native land and came to America. An older married … Read more

Biography of Samuel McCloud McKeever Wood

Topeka, Kansas, had no more interesting personality among its citizens than Sam Wood, whe still coeupies the beautiful home he and his wife erected many years ago on the northeast corner of Tenth and Fillmore streets. This home is a landmark and spot of beauty in Topeka’s residential district. Mr. and Mrs. Wood personally supervised the eonstruction of the honse and the planning of the grounds. The site occupies six lots and wide, shady parks facing both Tenth and Fillmore streets. There are beautiful trees and shrubbery, and the entire place had that mellowness which is associated with old and … Read more

Eunice Adelaide Todd Clements of New York

CLEMENTS, Eunice Adelaide Todd8, (David M.7, Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 1, 1856, married Dec. 17, 1879, Frank J. Clements, who died May 2, 1891. In 1913, she was living at the homestead near Rodman, N. Y. with her brother Arthur G. Todd. Children: I. Kate E., b. July 16, 1889, d. Feb. 3, 1890. II. Mildred T., b. Dec. 20, 1890.

Ego, Gene F. – Obituary

Halfway, Oregon Gene F. Ego, 84, of Halfway and a former Baker City resident, died April 25, 2003, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Portland. At his request, disposition will be by cremation at Gray’s West Pioneer Crematory and there will be no service. Gene was born Oct. 11, 1918, to C.B. and Bessie S. (Doolittle) Ego at Cove. His family moved to Baker City when he was 5. Gene attended school at a one-room school-house on Sutton Creek, just south of Baker City. He worked for different ranches in the area during this time. After leaving … Read more

Emma Emillia Todd Hungerford of Watertown NY

HUNGERFORD, Emma Emillia Todd7, (Marvin6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 24, 1834, married, Dec. 28, 1852, Orville, son of Orville and Betsey (Stanley) Hungerford, who died about 1902. He compiled a chart of Mrs. Todd’s branch of the Todd family which was well done. He was a man of considerable means. She is now living in Watertown, N. Y. Child: I. Grace Covert, b. Nov. 28, 1853, m. Sept. 21, 1882, in Watertown, N. Y., George H. Seiple. Issue: (1) Bessie Stanley, b. Aug. 26, 1883, in Lyons, N. Y.; (2) Annie Marguerite, b. Dec. 21, 1888, d. … Read more

Biography of Melvil Dewey

MELVIL DEWEY AMONG the noted librarians of our country who have shown great efficiency, untiring devotion and unusual progressiveness in their calling, stands in the front rank Melvil Dewey, director of the state library and secretary of the University of the State of New York. Born December 10, 1851, in the rural village of Adams Center, Jefferson county, New York, he is the youngest son of Joel and Eliza Green Dewey. His love of books – a love which has never forsaken him – began as soon as he was able to read. His greatest delight was to be among … Read more

Enoch L. Todd of Jefferson County NY

Enoch L. Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 14, 1816, in East Rodman, N. Y., died Jan. 8, 1889, at his home near Rodman village, N. Y., and was buried in Rodman, N. Y. He married first, in Rodman, Emmeline Jeannette Smith, who died Oct. 23, 1859. Married second, Jan. 28, 1862, Mrs. Eliza Rogers Oatman. Children by Emmeline J. Smith: *1530. Frances Pamela, b. Jan. 9, 1843. *1531. Lewis Elwin, b. March 13, 1846. *1532. Ella Jeannette, b. Feb. 29, 1852. Child by Mrs. Eliza Rogers Oatman: 1533. May L., b. July 13, 1865, at the … 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

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

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.

John Todd of Jackson MI

John Todd7, (Daniel6, Daniel5, Daniel4, Daniel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 22, 1810, in East Rodman, N. Y., died Dec. 25, 1887, in Jackson, Mich., married April 20, 1835, Nancy Morris Merwin, who was born Aug. 26, 1814, died Nov. 15, 1891. They were buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Jackson Mich. Children: *1522. Betsey Sylinda, b. July 17, 1836. 1523. Morris E., b. Nov. 29, 1838, d. Aug. 29, 1866. He was a school teacher. 1524. Noah Merwin, b. July 6, 1841, d. May 30, 1842. 1525. Mary Rosetta, b. May 2, 1843, she is now (1913) living on an 80 acre … Read more