Gilbert M. Todd of Ossining NY

Gilbert M. Todd8, (Stephen7, Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born in Salem, N. Y., Nov. 7, 1833, died Oct. 7, 1908, married Jan. 24, 1856, Eleanor F. Hull. For fifteen years he served as supervisor of the town of Ossining, New York. He also held several other positions of trust in the town. Children: 2227. Alice Baker, b. Oct. 15, 1856, twin with the next. 2228. Charlotte Louise, b. Oct. 15, 1856; both of these twins live with their mother in Ossining, N. Y. 2229. Theodore Clarence, b. Feb. 4, 1858, d. June 4, 1858. 2230. Eleanor Hull, b. … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Howard P. Mansfield

Mansfield, Howard P.; chemical business; born, Cleveland, May 5, 1884; son of I. Howard and Emily Page Mansfield; educated, Holbrooks Military School, Ossining, N. Y., 1899-1902; Yale University, Sheffield Scientific School, 1905, P. H. B.; married, Cleveland, Dec. 2, 1907, Valentine Morris; one daughter, Elizabeth Morris Mansfield; with the Grasselli Chemical Co., since Sept. 11, 1905; member Board of managers Y. M. C. A.; member Chi Phi Fraternity. Recreations: Hand Ball, Tennis, and Golf.

Will of William Betts – 1673

WM. BETTS, Yonkers. “The Twelfth day of the Twelfth month 1673.” “I William Betts of the Yonckers Plantation, in the Jurisdiction now of New Orange so called.” Leaves to wife Alice, “house, barn and home lot, and meadows that are lying by my house lot,” also one third of my lot in the Planting Field, during her life: Also leaves her household goods. Leaves to son Samuel Betts, after his wife’s decease, the said house, Home lot and meadows, and one third of all lands in the Yonckers Plantation. Also a Home lot next to the home lot of Goodman … Read more

Genealogy of George Todd of Long Ridge CT

George Todd7, (Washington6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born in 1811, died in 1850, while in California. Married in 1837, Susan Reynolds, who was born in 1818, died in 1872. Resided at Long Ridge, Stamford, Connecticut. Children: 1145. Isadore Todd, b. 1837, d. 1838. 1146. Josephine Todd, b. 1839, d. 1839. 1147. George A. Todd, b. in 1840, married in 1860, Emily Jones. Child: I. George Amos Todd, b. 1863, m. Clara Washburn. 1148. Emeline Cooley Todd, b. Dec. 7, 1842, in Long Ridge, Stamford, Conn., married Sept. 10, 1861, in Cross River, N. Y., Edson Lawrence, who was born … Read more

Clark Todd of White Plains NY

Clark Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 29, 1827, died May 22, 1906, at his home in White Plains, N. Y., married about 1855, Merrial Perkins, daughter of Nathan and Margaret (Dexter) Voris, the later name being a contraction of Van Voorhees, she was born Oct. 14, 1832, died Nov. 14, 1905. Children: *2162. Charles Francis. *2163. Julia Frances. 2164. Abraham Lincoln, d. young. 2165. Hettibelle, d. young.

John Todd of Rochester NY

John Todd8, (Wright7, David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 23, 1822, at the old homestead in Peekskill, N. Y., married in 1864, Sophia Joiner, of Henrietta, N. Y. In 1826, he went with his parents to Greece, N. Y., where he received his education. He was a farmer, but during his later years, he retired and went to Rochester, N. Y., to live. Children: *2195. Sarah A., b. Feb. 2, 1849. *2196. Emma Jane, b. Oct. 26, 1850. 2197. Alta, b. July 19, 1852. *2198. Carrie A., b. July 13, 1857. 2199. Charles, b. March 27, 1860. *2200. … 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.

Biography of David O. Crane

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 and conscientiously to discharge its duties in a reverent and honorable way, and the mere fact that he has held his office during such a long period should be sufficient evidence of the quality of his ability and the worth of his service. Mr. Crane … Read more

Laura Josephine Todd Smith of Somers NY

SMITH, Laura Josephine Todd8, (Harvey M.7, Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 1, 1845, in Somers, N. Y., married Oct. 1, 1867, Willis R. Smith, who died Jan. 28, 1899. He was a farmer and lived in Somers, N. Y. She lived on a farm formerly owned by her father since 1880. Children: I. Infant. II. Harvey Mead Todd, b. March 29, 1879, d. May 18, 1882. III. Oliver Todd, b. July 14, 1884, d. in 1919, in Somers, N. Y.; he lived in Hartford, Conn., and Somers, N. Y.

John Todd of Middleport NY

John Todd7, (David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 5, 1806, in Peekskill, N. Y., died in 1884, married Eliza Agor. He moved to Middleport, N. Y., in the early thirties and bought land of the Holland Land Purchase from which he developed a good farm. Children: *1491. William Agor, b. March 28, 1833. *1492. Kelsey, b. Feb. 11, 1835.

Albert Todd of Tarrytown NY

Albert Todd8, (Stephen7, Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Nov. 20, 1826, died in New York City April 5, 1887, married June 12, 1861, Mary Hutchings Crane. Albert Todd graduated from Yale College in the class of 1850. For several years he corresponded for the New York Herald and other leading papers. He was a real estate dealer and lived in Tarrytown, N. Y. Children: 2222. Rosalie, b. March 2, 1864, d. Nov. 11, 1864. 2223. Caroline Evelyn, b. July 1, 1866; lived at 48 Grand St., White Plains, N. Y. 2224. Arthur Cleveland, b. Dec. 5, 1869, at … Read more

John Todd of Pound Ridge NY

John Todd7, (Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born Oct. 5, 1810, married July 3, 1832, Jane Merritt, who was born Jan. 1, 1812. Children: 1134. Mortimer Montgomery Todd, born July 30, 1836, married Dec. 20, 1860, Helen M., daughter of Rev. Henry and Mary (Lockwood) Benedict, whose brother is Com. E. C. Benedict, of Indian Harbor, Greenwich, Conn. Mr. Todd was cashier of the First National Bank of Port Chester, New York Child: 1846. Mary Jane Todd, born May 29, 1864, she was twice married, first, April 22, 1869, Webster Clay Powell, Jr., who died Dec. 7, 1901; second, … Read more

The family of Nelson Drake

The Family of Nelson Drake

The family of Nelson Drake; back to 1630, New York and Michigan pioneers, with genealogy supplement. Surnames: Allen, Barre, Bickford, Boyer, Bravender, Brosius, Brown, Christmas, Corner, Coey, Cozzi, Davis, Day, Diener, Drake, Dust, Engleberg, Fishel, Fookes, Gorton, Groce, Hawkins, Hewes, Hill, Hilton, Hirsch, Huddlestun, Kaiser, Kellogg, Langfield, Lear, Martinchak, McClellan, Point, Rae, Rayner, Ritter, Roehm, Rossi, Shilander, Smith, Soule, Stingley, Tucker, Ward, Wauvle, West, White, Wickham, and Wright.

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Henry Geer

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 Geer; Republican in polities; 1859, teacher Grammar School, West Gloucester, Mass.; 1860, principal of High School, Rockport, Mass., 1862-1865, teacher Burlington College, Burlington, N. J., 1866 to date, general insurance business, Cleveland; pres. The Thomas H. Geer Co.; sec’y The Triton Steamship Co.; sec ‘y … Read more

Hannah Todd Reynolds of Lewisboro NY

REYNOLDS, Hannah Todd6, (Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 26, 1759, died April 11, 1846, married Nathaniel Reynolds, who was born Feb. 22, 1754, died Sept. 21, 1843, he was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army, where he served with distinction. He took part in the battles of White Plains, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Ct., afterwards he was captured while on guard duty, by a detachment of the British Light Horse Cavalry, commanded by Col. Simcoe. After two years and four months confinement, he was released, when he returned to the old homestead at Lewisboro, N. Y. Children: I. Deborah, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William Barriss McAllister

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; pres. the W. B. McAllister Co.; member Cleveland Engineering Society, Builders Exchange (two years pres., four years director), Chamber of Commerce (two years a director), Phi Kappa Psi, Tavern, Euclid, and Cleveland Athletic Clubs.

History of Ossining New York

Ossining New York, Northeast corner of Spring Street and Broad Avenue

The “Ossining Chamber of Commerce Golden Jubilee, 1901-1951” commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Village of Ossining, New York, which was celebrated from September 23-29, 1951. This publication, produced by the Ossining Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the rich history and development of the village, the oldest incorporated village in Westchester County, founded in 1813.

Biography of Mrs. Hannah J. Olmstead

MRS. HANNAH J. OLMSTEAD. – Life upon the Pacific coast brings out the heroic qualities in women as well as in men. It is a social and conventional form which keeps them in the shadow of their husbands’ names. But everybody knows that the greater part of the incentive which a man has to win a position or a fortune comes from his wife. It has long been remarked that the women in the immigrant trains showed more pluck than the men; and many a dispirited husband was cheered up and almost carried through by his brave better half. Delicate … Read more

Ira Todd of South Salem NY

Ira Todd6, (Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 18, 1777, died Feb. 16, 1844, married Feb. 10, 1801, Rebecca Gilbert. He was a farmer of South Salem, N. Y. His will divides his property between his two children. A copy may be seen in book 27 of wills, Surrogate Office, White Plains, N. Y. Children: *818. Stephen, b. Jan. 20, 1803. *819. Sallie Ann, b. March 6, 1809.

Darius Webb Todd of Norfolk VA

Darius Webb Todd7, (Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born April 11, 1806, died Sept. 29, 1879, at Norfolk, Virginia, married July 14, 1829, at Norwalk, Connecticut, Margaret Comstock, who died Nov. 8, 1840. Children: 1124. Sarah E. Todd, b. Jan. 19, 1830. 1125. Hanford Comstock Todd, born Feb. 17, 1832. 1126. John W. Todd, b. April 5, 1834. 1127. Darius Webb Todd, b. May 24, 1836. 1128. Theodore Todd, b. March 22, 1838. 1129. Margaret C. Todd, born Aug. 1, 1840, died May 21, 1899, married Oct. 2, 1867, William Paddock Coffin, who was born Sept. 10, 1832. Children: … Read more