Biography of Alden Chester

ALDEN CHESTER A WELL-KNOWN, industrious, painstaking lawyer of this city, whose early struggles in life and well-directed efforts to secure an education have been crowned with success in his chosen profession, is Alden Chester. Born at Westford, a small village in Otsego County, N. Y., September 4, 1848, he is the youngest of four sons of Alden Chester. His father was born at New London, Conn., in 1803, and died at Westford on the 4th of March, 1857. He was a public-spirited man, of a noble nature, and a true friend of education. At first a cabinet-maker, he afterward carried … Read more

William H. Todd of Middlefield NY

William H. Todd8, (Asahel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 23, 1835, in Middlefield Center, Otsego County, N. Y., died Feb. 15, 1875, married March 6, 1861, Harriet L. Sweeting, who was born Nov. 15, 1837, in Marion, N. Y. Children: 2046. Augusta P., b. Feb. 5, 1862. *2047. Frederick Sweeting, b. June 29, 1865. 2048. Arthur William, b. Dec. 13, 1869, d. July 8, 1909, in Rochester, N. Y.

Luzerne Todd of Hartwick NY

Luzerne, Todd8, (Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 21, 1821, in Hartwick, N. Y., died March 16, 1910, married Jan. 30, 1845, Mary Ann Pepper, who was born Feb. 27, 1824, in Pultneyville, Wayne County, N. Y., died Dec. 16, 1898. Children: *1991. Herbert Luzerne, b. March 30, 1846. 1992. Glen Erskine, b. June 23, 1848, d. Aug. 30, 1850. *1993. Emma Louisa, b. Dec. 27, 1851. *1994. William Dwight, b. Nov. 21, 1854. *1995. Mary Belle, b. Nov. 8, 1856.

Albert Todd of St. Louis MO

Albert Todd8, (Ira7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 4, 1813, in Hartwick, N. Y., he was twice married, first, Oct. 27, 1842, Jane Maria Wilson, who was born Feb. 11, 1819, died Feb. 9, 1848. He married second, Aug. 10, 1854, Mary Caroline Johnson, who was born June 23, 1830. He graduated from Yale, 1836. He was a lawyer. Mr. Todd and all of his brothers settled in the middle west, four including himself went to live in St. Louis, Mo., where he practiced his profession, and became an authority in real estate transfers, there being much … Read more

Benjamin Todd of Cherry Valley NY

Benjamin Todd5, (Benjamin4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born 1756, died May 6, 1833, in Cherry Valley, N. Y., married March 1, 1778, Hannah Reynolds. Children: *386. John, b. Feb. 16, 1779. 387. Sophia, b. May 10, 1781. 388. Louise, b. Nov. 29, 1783. 389. Hannah, b. April 23, 1786. 390. Dorcas, b. July 17, 1788. 391. James, b. April 29, 1791. *392. Elnathan, b. Aug. 23, 1793. 393. Massa, b. Aug. 23, 1793. 394. Melinda, b. Sept. 10, 1799. 395. Sally, b. May 19, 1801.

Biographical Sketch of Zebina C. Andruss

(VII) Zebina C., third son of Benajah and Abigail (Nash) Andruss, was born at Butternuts, now (1910) Gilbertsville, New York, August 12, 1794. His occupation was that of farming. He took an active interest in political affairs, was at first a member of the Whig party, later of the Republican; served as magistrate for many years and also as judge of Yates county court. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He married, September 20, 1818, Almira Garlick, born at Norwich, New York, February 10, 1799. Children: John Pellett, Miles Benajah, George, see forward, and Charles York.

Frances DeEtta Todd Patterson of Westfield NY

PATTERSON, Frances DeEtta Todd9, (Zerah8, Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 4, 1838, in Toddsville, N. Y., married Sept. 17, 1861, George W., son of Hon. George W., and Hannah W. (Dichey) Patterson, who was born Feb. 25, 1826, in Lester, N. Y. He studied law in Buffalo, N. Y., for two years after he left college. In 1854 he moved to Corning, N. Y., where he was president of the George Washington Bank; was for many years, president of the Board of Education, and also president of the Board of Water Commissioners. In 1876 they moved … Read more

Biography of Jonas H. Brooks

JONAS H. BROOKS A LEADING, representative young man of Albany – a banker by profession – who is identified with the commercial interests of the city, is Jonas H. Brooks. He was born at Rutland, Worcester County, Mass., on the 5th of January, 1848. He comes from a long line of New England ancestry, which dates back to the formation of the Massachusetts colony in 1630-1. He is of the eighth generation of this strong and sterling old race in this country. The parents of Jonas H. Brooks are Moses Brooks and Sophronia Greenwood. His grandfather was Jonas Brooks of … Read more

Mary Todd Lansing of Decatur NY

LANSING, Mary Todd8, (Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 26, 1815, in Hartwick, N. Y., married June 15, 1835, James E. Lansing, who was born March 24, 1807, in Schodack, Rensselaer County, N. Y. Their children were all born in Decatur, Otsego County, N. Y. Children: I. Robert C., b. April 20, 1836. II. Sarah E., b. Oct. 18, 1837. III. John, b. July 13, 1840. IV. Melville E., b. May 9, 1845. V. Lemuel E., b. July 24, 1850. VI. William S., b. Jan. 14, 1854. VII. Zerah L., b. June 23, 1857.

Charles Ferdinand Todd of Duluth MN

Charles Ferdinand Todd9, (Walter S.8, Ira7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 25, 1844, in Cooperstown, N. Y., married June 1, 1871, Harriet Ophelia, daughter of Hon. Elnathan and Salome (Cushman) Hathaway, who was born in Assonet Village, Freetown, Mass. Her mother was a cousin of Charlotte Cushman, the actress. Soon after their marriage, they went to Chicago, Ill., where he engaged in the wholesale produce business and which he continued for several years. Later he moved to Duluth, Minn., where he was a dealer in fancy butter. They lived in Chicago at the time of the great … Read more

Phikelia Todd Wilson of Hartwick NY

WILSON, Phidelia Todd8, (Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 16, 1810, in Hartwick, N. Y., died Sept. 26, 1850, married Oct. 11, 1829, John T. Wilson, who was born June 2, 1803, in Johnstown, N. Y., died April 17, 1890. Children: I. Lemuel T., b. Aug. 10, 1830, d. Sept. 5, 1830. II. George, b. Sept. 21, 1831. III. Andrew J., b. Nov. 8, 1833. IV. Helen L., b. Nov. 30, 1834. V. Edgar C., b. Nov. 3, 1835. VI. Sarah, b. Nov. 2, 1840, d. July 29, 1841. VII. James K., b. Nov. 7, 1844, d. … Read more

Jehiel Todd of Toddville NY

Jehiel Todd6, (Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 3, 1761, died Jan. 28, 1843, in Toddville, N. Y., married in 1781, Hannah, daughter of Glover and Lydia (Allen) Street, who was born Oct. 1, 1758, died July 21, 1836. He was born and lived for some time in Wallingford, Conn. Glover Street, was son of Samuel and Keziah (Munson) Street; Samuel was son of Lieut. Samuel and Hannah (Glover) Street; Lieut. Samuel was a son of Rev. Samuel and Anna (Miles) Street; Rev. Samuel Street was son of Rev. Nicholas and(???)(Poole) Street. Keziah Munson was a daughter of Caleb … Read more

Wright, Bertha Rose Georgia – Obituary

Mrs. Bertha Wright, wife of A. M. Wright, died at her home on the north side early last Monday morning [September 30, 1901] of typhoid fever. She had been sick for a couple of weeks but as her friends had all long hoped for her early recovery, her death came as a great shock. The high esteem in which Mrs. Wright was held was evidenced by the many sincere expressions of sympathy and the presence of so many at the services on Tuesday afternoon at the home. Besides the grief-stricken husband, she leaves six children, who are thus deprived of … Read more

Biography of Charles Darius Hammond

CHARLES DARIUS HAMMOND ONE of the prominent railroad officials of our city, whose services have been of great value to the corporations with which he has been connected, is Charles D. Hammond, the present superintendent of the Northern department of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company’s railroad. His ancestors came from England to this country at an early date and settled in Massachusetts. His grand-father afterward moved to Rushford, Allegany county, N. Y., where he was born on the 1st of March, 1844. He is a son of the Rev. S. Y. Hammond, a member of the Genesee Conference of … Read more

Benjamin Todd of Cooperstown NY

Benjamin Todd6, (Benjamin5, Titus4, Benjamin3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Jan. 20, 1787, died Aug. 9, 1814, married Jan. 4, 1814, Elmira North. They removed from Russell, Mass., first to Fly Creek, N. Y., thence to Cooperstown, N. Y., where he died. Child: 925. Celestia B., b. Sept. 23, 1814, m.(???)Peet, in Cooperstown, N. Y.

Biography of James P. Fulton

James P. Fulton, postmaster at Stanley, Ontario county, New York, and who has held a number of other positions under the government of the United States, has served his country bravely and well, as will be found detailed further on in this sketch. He is a descendant of the distinguished Fulton family, of Ireland, and it seems but natural that his name should be found in the lists of those who fought so gallantly during the civil war, as he but displayed the traits inherited from a number of his ancestors. Among these was his maternal great-grandfather, Captain John Rippey, … Read more

Biography of Nathaniel Cleveland Moak

NATHANIEL CLEVELAND MOAK ONE of the brightest luminaries of the legal profession in Albany is Nathaniel C. Moak, whose career furnishes a striking example of what may be accomplished by hard study and unyielding perseverance under many surrounding difficulties. He was born on the 3d of October, 1833, at Sharon, N. Y. When old enough to labor he worked on his father’s farm till he had reached his sixteenth year. In the meantime he attended the district schools in the neighborhood during the winter terms. His thirst for knowledge when a mere boy was great, and while laying the foundation … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Joseph Sherman Van De Boe

Van De Boe, Joseph Sherman; real estate; born, Jan. 20, 1859, Cooperstown, N. Y.; son of John Leeland Van De Boe; common school education; married in December, 1881, Miss Mary A. Wood, of Lebanon; issue, one son, Hugh Robert, born Oct. 14, 1885; Mrs. Van De Boe died in December, 1909, while visiting her son, in Hong Kong, China; business career, began to work when 12 years of age; worked on a farm; mgr. Drug Co. in Andover, N. Y.; realizing the need of further education, worked in country store in Ulysses, Pa., and attended Academy there; then went to … Read more

Martha Emily Todd Gaylord of Toddsville NY

GAYLORD, Martha Emily Todd9, (Samuel S.8, Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 3, 1847, in Toddsville, married Aug. 12, 1865, Henry R. Gaylord. who was born Oct. 27, 1845. In 1914 she was still living in Toddsville, N. Y., not very far from where she was born. Child: I. Maude, b. June 26, 1869; unmarried in 1914.

Sally Todd Carr of Toddsville NY

CARR, Sally Todd7, (Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 14, 1793, died Jan. 18, 1874, married in 1815, Ephraim Carr, who was born May 17, 1787, died July 31, 1855. They lived in Toddsville, N. Y., where some of their descendants are living at the present time. Children: I. Daniel D., b. Sept. 23, 1816, d. Oct. 27, 1866. II. Delavan D., b. Aug. 22, 1818. III. Laura E., b. July 23, 1820. IV. Asaph H., b. Aug. 6, 1822. V. Ceylon W., b. Oct. 3, 1824. VI. Sarah T., b. Sept. 27, 1826. VII. Chester H., b. … Read more