Westchester County NY

Oliver Uel Todd of Somers NY

Oliver Uel Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 5, 1805, in South Salem, N. Y., died Oct. 5, 1880, married Dec. 10, 1832, Hester Jane Green, who was born Sept. 12, 1809, died Feb. 18, 1896. At the age of seven, he moved to Somers, N. Y., with the other members of the family, and settled upon the farm which afterwards became his own and home for life. Educational advantages at the time were extremely limited, and the youthful Oliver made the most of the few winter months of tuition available at the district school, and acquired … Read more

David Todd of Peekskill NY

David Todd6, (Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born July 29, 1776, died Sept. 5, 1834, married Dec. 24, 1793, Hannah Sutherland, who was born Feb. 28, 1775, died Feb. 11, 1817. He settled in Peekskill, N. Y., where he owned and operated the farm which is now (1913) owned jointly by two of his descendants, Alpheus and Wilkie Todd. Children: *809. Tamma, b. July 19, 1794. *810. Orrin, b. Jan. 15, 1796. *811. Wright, b. Feb. 14, 1798. *812. Sarah, b. July 20, 1800. *813. Allen, b. Aug. 6, 1802. 814. Lydia, b. June 25, 1804, d. April 20, 1889, … Read more

Manhattan Tribe

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 Wappinger tribes. The Manhattan had their principal village, Nappeckamack, where Yonkers now stands, and their territory stretched to Bronx river. From their fort, Nipinichsen, on the north bank of Spuyten Duyvil creek, they sallied out in two canoes to attack Hendrik Hudson when he returned … Read more

Stephen Todd of Ossining NY

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. Y. *1502. Gilbert M., b. Nov. 7, 1833.

Biography of Hon. Emory C. Ferguson

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. April 5, 1854, he with his brother Yates (who came to California in 1849 and had returned East) started via the Isthmus of Panama for the Golden State, arriving in San Francisco in May. Our subject immediately proceeded to the mines on the middle fork … Read more

Elnathan Todd of Long Ridge CT

Elnathan Todd7, (Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born Oct. 15, 1812, died Feb. 19, 1897, married Oct. 29, 1855, Henrietta C., daughter of Samuel Crane, whose family and ancestors had controlled large grants of land in Bedford, New York, descendants of John Crane who came from England in early colonial times. She was often urged to try to secure her supposed rights in the Jennings estate of England. She was born April 13, 1825, died Feb. 7, 1895. Mr. Todd was born in Pound Ridge, which is a short distance north of Long Ridge, both communities being included in … Read more

Orphelia Jane Todd Avery of Katonah NY

AVERY, Orphelia Jane Todd9, (Abraham H.8, Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 4, 1841, married Sept. 12, 1866, Alfred F. Avery. She was living in Katonah, N. Y., in 1913. Children: I. Myrtilla, b. Nov. 24, 1868; in 1919 was a teacher of Art in Wellesley College. II. Westervelt, b. Jan. 27, 1890, d. infant.

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

Elnathan Todd of Pound Ridge NY

Elnathan Todd6, (John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born May 5, 1774, died Oct. 10, 1819, married in 1798, Sally Smith, who was born Sept. 17, 1778, died Dec. 19, 1819. Resided in Pound Ridge, Westchester County, New York. Mr. Todd was a man of sterling character, and marked ability, always conducting himself in public and private life with dignity and temperance. He was very successful in all his undertakings, and became a prominent citizen and a large and wealthy land owner. Sudden worry and anxiety over business troubles caused his untimely death at the early age of 41. With the loss … Read more

Hanford Comstock Todd of Mt. Hope NY

Hanford Comstock Todd8, (Darius W.7, Elnathan6, John5, John4, John3, John2, Christopher1) born Feb. 17, 1832, died Aug. 1, 1870, and was buried in Mt. Hope, Westchester County, N. Y., married Feb. 17, 1857, Mercy Anne Marclay, who was born Nov. 29, 1836, died Oct. 27, 1909. Children: 1835. Mary Osborn Todd, b. June 9, 1858, m. April 20, 1913, George Holiday. They reside in Rhinebeck, N. Y. 1836. Martin Barclay Todd, b. Nov. 20, 1859. 1837. William Hanford Todd, born June 9, 1861, married July 2, 1891, Catherine French. He is a physician and resides in Dobb’s Ferry, N. Y. … Read more

Biography of Robert Thompson Davis, M. D., of Fall River, MA

Robert T Davis

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.

Allen Todd of Rochester NY

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 Rochester, N. Y., where he died. He was a very prosperous farmer and a most excellent man, having been a devoted Christian. Children by(???)Field: *1487. Morris. 1488. Nelson d. a bachelor. Children by Eurania Davis: *1489. Allen D., b. Jan. 2, 1840. *1490. Eurania G., … Read more

Cornelia Todd Silkman of Goldens Bridge NY

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 S. Hunt and had issue: (1) Mildred, b. June 13, 1891; (2) Cornelia. III. Wright, b. Sept. 20, 1871. IV. Aaron, b. June 8, 1874. V. Martin Todd, b. Nov. 4, 1877.

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.

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.

Sallie Ann Todd Mead of Lewisboro NY

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. Solomon T., b. April 23, 1836, m. July 18, 1861, Sarah E. Quick, who d. in 1896. He was a farmer in Salem, N. Y.

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.

Spicer, Louise Moore Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Louise M. Spicer, 74, of Baker City, died July 11, 2002, at Settlers Park in Baker City. Her funeral will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Robin Harris of Settlers Park will officiate. Visitations will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Gray’s West & Co. There will be a reception following at Judy and Bill Brown’s home. Disposition will be by cremation. Louis was born July 15, 1927, at Mt. Vernon, N.Y., to Allen and Louise Moore. She married Conrad Spicer on Nov. 17, … Read more

Biography of Capt. John Harford

CAPT. JOHN HARFORD. – This distinguished captain, whose portrait is given here, is now a resident and one of the principal owners of the townsite of Pataha City, Washington, and was born in Westchester county, New York, February 14, 1828. In 1842 he removed to Kendal county, Illinois, and in 1850 journeyed westward to the city of San Francisco. In 1852 he located in Placer county, California, on a ranch where now stands the little city of Lincoln. He removed thence to Marysville, where he engaged in the butcher business until 1855. There he purchased a band of sheep at … Read more

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