Otsego County NY

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

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 Alfred Clark Pierce

At the age of eighty-one, bearing the impress of a life of remarkable experience, a pioneer builder of Kansas, for many years identified with its public and business life, this venerable citizen is now living in comfortable retirement at Junction City. A small party of free state men arrived in Kansas in 1856. It comprised eight or ten men. One of them was Preston B. Plumb, whose name is a household word in Kansas. Alfred Clark Pierce was also in that little party. At Iowa City, Iowa, he had first met Mr. Plumb, and they were ever afterwards intimate friends. … 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

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

Five Nations Burial Customs

Writing of the Iroquois or Five Nations, during the early years of the eighteenth century, at a time when they dominated the greater part of the present State of New York, it was said: “Their funeral Rites seem to be formed upon a Notion of some Kind of Existence after Death. They make a large round Hole, in which the Body can be placed upright, or upon its Haunches, which after the Body is placed in it, is covered with Timber, to support the Earth which they lay over, and thereby keep the Body free from being pressed; they then … Read more

Biography of Hector Ross

In the town of Sherburne, and near the village of the same name, Chenango county, is a locality known as the “Quarter,” taking its name from the fact that it comprises one-quarter of the town. Here is located a thriving little manufacturing and trading settlement. By far the greater part of the life and prosperity of this place are due to the business capacity and the energy of the man whose portrait appears above. Hector Ross was born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1811. His father’s name was John Ross, who was a molder. living in Greenock. His mother’s maiden name … Read more

Hazel Orilla Todd Amsden of New Berlin NY

AMSDEN, Hazel Orilla Todd9, (John B.8, Hiram7, Isaac6, Samuel5, Samuel4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 16, 1890, at Lyons Falls, N. Y., married at Oneonta, N. Y., Nov. 22, 1911, J. B. Amsden. In 1920 they lived in New Berlin, N. Y., where he owns and operates a farm. Children: I. John T., b. Sept. 8, 1914. II. Dorothy J., b. May 23, 1917.

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.

The Cox family in America

The Cox family in America

Two volumes of Cox family genealogy combined as one. The first volume contains information about the various early Cox families across America. The second volume deals specifically with the descendants of James and Sarah Cock of Killingworth upon Matinecock, in the township of Oysterbay, Long Island, New 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

Alice Ann Todd Denton of Toddsville NY

DENTON, Alice Ann Todd9, (Samuel S.8, Lemuel7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 8, 1846, in Toddsville, N. Y., died Aug. 13, 1872, married June 16, 1866, Joel M. Denton, who was born June 4, 1844. Children: I. Minnie Bell, b. Jan. 7, 1867; was unmarried in 1900. II. D. Temple, b. Aug. 9, 1868, m. June 10, 1891, Mary Bell Westcott, who was b. Aug. 4, 1871, and had issue: (1) Alice Emily, b. April 22, 1893; (2) W. Joel, b. Feb. 10, 1899, twin with the next; (3) Herbert Westcott, b. Feb. 10, 1899.

Marquis DeLafayette Todd of New York

Marquis DeLafayette Todd8, (Zerah7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 1, 1834, in Toddsville, N. Y., married Dec. 3, 1868, at Oriskany Falls, N. Y., Lizzie J. Holmes, who was born July 18, 1837, at Sandy Creek, Oswego County, N. Y. Child: 2062. Juna May, b. March 14, 1873.

Horatio Nelson Todd of Wenona IL

Horatio Nelson Todd8, (Ira7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 16, 1808, in Hartwick, N. Y., died Aug. 6, 1879, in Wenona, Ill., married Sept. 11, 1835, Jane Bennett, who was born Oct. 20, 1811, died Sept. 11, 1897, in Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Todd went to Toddsville, Otsego County, N. Y., with his brothers, Andrew and Ira, where they operated a flouring and paper mill. Horatio and Andrew carried on the business until 1855, when they were forced into bankruptcy, soon after this, he moved to Wenona, Ill., where he with his brothers, Andrew, Walter and Ira formed … Read more

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

Biographical Sketch of Benjamin Harding

For many years Benjamin Harding was a leading free-soil man and a resident of Doniphan County, Kansas. A native of Otsego County, New York, born in November, 1815, at the age of twenty-five he became a resident of Livingston County, Missouri, and in 1842 entered the Indian trade at the Great Nemaha Agency. He moved to St. Joseph in 1849, but re-entered the Indian trade at Wathena, Kansas, in 1852. In 1854, while serving there as a judge of election he incurred the enmity of the pro-slavery people, and twice reported at Leavenworth to answer charges brought against him, which … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Arthur Silas Wright

Wright, Arthur Silas; educator; born, Decatur, N. Y., March 7, 1858; son of Hanson and Fannie M. (Mason) Wright; A. B., Union College, 1882, A. M., 1886; Princeton Theological Seminary, 1884-1885; University of Leipzig, 1885-1887; married, Julia B. Barbyte, of Schenectady, N. Y., April 2, 1890; junior prof. modern languages, Union College, 1887-1892; prof. modern languages, Case School of Applied Science, since 1893; member Modern Language Association of America; Modern Language Association of Ohio. Editor: In St. Jurgen (Theodor Storm), 1901; Entwicklungslehre (v. Wagner), 1903; Elektronentheorie (Kayser), 1905.

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

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