ROBERT THOMPSON DAVIS, M. D., late of Fall River, physician, promoter, State senator, mayor, congressman, etc., was one of the most prominent figures in the public and industrial life of Fall River, and as well one of its most widely known and wealthiest citizens. Dr. Davis was the son of John and Sarah (Thompson) Davis, and was born Aug. 28, 1823, in County Down, Province of Ulster, North of Ireland.
Geer, Thomas Henry; general insurance; born, Ledyard, Conn., Sept. 3, 1840; son of Nathaniela Bellows and Julia Davis Geer; educated, common schools, Ledyard, Conn.; 1854, Irving Institute, Tarrytown, N. Y.; 1857, State Normal School, Westfield, Mass.; graduate, 1861-1862, Norwich Academy, Norwich, Conn.; married, Poquetanuck, Conn., June 30, 1868, Fanny Halsey Brewster; one daughter, Mary Brewster …
Allen Todd7, (David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Aug. 6, 1802, in Peekskill, N. Y., died in Rochester, N. Y., married first,(???) 18–, (???)Field, a niece of Cyrus Field. He married second, 18–, Eurania Davis. He moved to South Greece, N. Y., now called Elmwood, thence in later life he retired and moved to …
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 …
Joseph N. Todd8, (Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 3, 1816, in South Salem, N. Y., died June 2, 1877, in Prescott, Wis., married Sarah Ann Reynolds, who died July 12, 1902. He was a farmer. Children: *2169. Irving, b. July 23, 1841. *2170. William R., b. June 8, 1845. 2171. Jonah, …
Fairchild, Egbert Nelson; flour mfgr.; born, Peekskill, N. Y., Sept. 28, 1868; son of Egbert Henry and Mary Seymour Fairchild; public school education; married, Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 4, 1893, Gertrude A. Kenny; two daughters Catherine and Mary; in flour milling business twenty-seven years; becoming pres. of the Cleveland Milling Co. in 1910; before that …
Charles Francis Todd9, (Clark8, Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) married April 30, 1906, Viola Augusta Collyer. They were living in White Plains, N. Y. Children: 2699. Cecelia Antoinette, b. April 17, 1907. 2700. Merrial Estella, b. Aug. 5, 1908.
Harvey Mead Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 2, 1803, in Lewisboro, N. Y., died Dec. 21, 1881, married Feb. 11, 1827, Esther Warren, daughter of William and Catherine (Green) Nelson, who was born Nov. 8, 1808, died May 1, 1883. He left school for the farm at a very early age …
David O. Crane. Of the men who have served Topeka in official capacities of importance and responsibility, few have won more fairly a reputation for fidelity than has David O. Crane, since 1884 superintendent of the Topeka Cemetery. In the thirty-two years that he has been the incumbent of this office he has labored efficiently …
HON. EMORY C. FERGUSON. – Mr. Ferguson, whose portrait is placed in this history, was born on a farm in Westchester county, New York, March 5, 1833, and is the son of Samuel S. and Maria (Haight) Ferguson. He resided in his native county and learned the trade of a carpenter until reaching his majority. …
MEAD, Sallie Ann Todd7, (Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 6, 1809, died May 20, 1884, married Nov. 9, 1830, J. Gilbert Mead. They lived in Lewisboro, N. Y. Children: I. Elbert A., b. Jan. 21, 1834, m. Sept. 27, 1860, Mary Eliza Studwell. He was a farmer in Salem, N. Y. II. …
SILKMAN, Cornelia Todd8, (Martin7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 28, 1845, married May 9, 1865, Aaron K. Silkman, who was born June 20, 1845. They lived at Goldens Bridge, N. Y. Children: I. George, b. Sept. 4, 1866, m. Dec. 18, 1884, Berthenia Grummon. II. Evelyn, b. Dec. 16, 1868, m. John …
McAllister, William Barriss; contractor; born, Cleveland, March 5, 1877; son of Arthur and Emma Barriss McAllister; educated, public schools, Cleveland, Mount Pleasant Academy, Ossining, N. Y., Case School of Applied Science, 1896; married, April 10, 1913, Martha Weed; started in business as manager of A. McAllister, builder, September, 1896 bought business from estate in 1898; …
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Rufus Linus Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 24, 1807, died July 22, 1856, married first, Adaline Speaight, who was born Nov. 15, 1809, died May 13, 1848, married second, Mary Helen, daughter of Gen. Aaron and Maryù (Watson) Ward. He was a merchant in New York City. About 1850 he retired …
Henry Day Todd8, (Caleb7, Jehiel6, Stephen5, Stephen4, Samuel3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 8, 1809, in Cooperstown, N. Y., he was three times married, first, Feb. 8, 1832, Thankful Evans, who was born Feb. 14, 1813, in Hindsdale, N. H., died Dec. 15, 1832, he married second, May 13, 1839, Lois Weeks, who was born Jan. …
MARSHALL, Eleanor Blanche Todd9, (William N.8, Harvey M.7, Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 11, 1866, married Nov. 11, 1896, James, son of William D. and Anna B. (Turk) Marshall, who was born June 10, 1869. Both Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were born in Somers, N. Y., and in 1920 were living in …
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Manhattan Indians (‘the hill island,’ or ‘the island of hills,’ from manah ‘island’, –atin ‘hill.’ Tooker). A tribe of the Wappinger confederacy that occupied Manhattan Island and the east bank of Hudson river and shore of Long Island Sound, in Westchester County, New York. Early Dutch writers applied the name also to people of neighboring …
SLOCUM, Electa M. Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 17, 1821, married Jackson Slocum, of Purdy’s, N. Y. Children: I. Mary, d. in 1900, m. Leonard Ellis. II. Horace, m. Mary O’Brien, and had issue: (1) Edith, m. Thurson Cuyler, of Purdy’s Station, N. Y., where she resides; (2) Mortimer; (3) …
Stephen Todd7, (Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 20, 1803, died Feb. 12, 1875, married Dec. 28, 1825, Eliza Ann Baker. He was a farmer. They lived in Sing Sing, now Ossining, N. Y. Children: *1500. Albert, b. Nov. 20, 1826. 1501. Jane E., b. June 27, 1829, she lived in Ossining, N. …
Charles Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 28, 1826, in Goldens Bridge, N. Y., died April 8, 1870, in Ridgefield, Conn. He was twice married both wives being sisters, first, in Nov., 1850, Mary Ann, daughter of Lyman and Delilah (Wescott) Knapp, who was born Nov. 18, 1832, died May 24, …
