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.
Abraham Todd7, (Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 30, 1788, died Feb. 23, 1847, married April 7, 1814, Maria Wescot, who was born March 4, 1797, died Aug. 29, 1865. He was a farmer. They lived in Lewisboro, N. Y. Children: 1456. Delia, b. Feb. 25, 1815, d. Oct. 25, 1890, unmarried. 1457. Ann E., b. Sept. 1, 1817. *1458. Abraham H., b. June 17, 1819. *1459. Electa M., b. April 17, 1821. 1460. David C., b. June 26, 1824, d. April 8, 1870. *1461. Charles, b. Oct. 28, 1826. *1462. Clark, b. Dec. 29, 1827. 1463. Martin, … Read more
David Todd8, (Alfred7, David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 16, 1843, at the old homestead in Peekskill, N. Y., died May 31, 1896, married Dec. 15, 1871, Ellen Purdy, of Cortland, (near Peekskill,) N. Y. Mr. Todd was a farmer nearly all his active life living at the old homestead, except for a time when he engaged in a trucking business in New York City. In polities he was a Democrat. He was at one time a school trustee. He attended the public schools of his native town, until he entered the Peekskill Military Academy for a course. … Read more
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
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
Cyrus Lawrence Todd8, (Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 1, 1821, at Cross River, N. Y., died there March 14, 1903, married Feb. 15, 1844, Elizabeth, daughter of Gideon and Betsey Reynolds, of Cross River, N. Y., and who was born Dec. 31, 1820, died March 30, 1894. He was a farmer. Children: *2178. Arthur C., b. May 22, 1849. 2179. Amelia, b. Jan. 21, 1855; she resides at Seven Maples Farm, Cross River, N. Y. 2180. Carrie, b. Feb. 8, 1860, d. Sept. 4, 1860.
Leonard Barton Todd8, (Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 14, 1818, died Feb. 6, 1880, at Cross River, N. Y., married Oct. 19, 1842, Loretta, daughter of Daniel and Susan R. Horton. He was a farmer. Children: 2174. Daniel Horton, b. Oct. 8, 1849, m. Nov. 8, 1881, Flora Green, of Goldens Bridge, N. Y. No children. 2175. Helena L., b. Sept. 27, 1853, unmarried, and resides in Katonah, N. Y. *2176. Julia A., b. Jan. 25, 1856. 2177. Emilia A., b. Aug. 16, 1859, m. Jan. 25, 1882, Albert L. Van Scoy, of Brewsters, N. Y. … Read more
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
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
George E. Todd9, (Abraham H.8, Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 8, 1844, died July 17, 1909, married Nov. 19, 1874, Lennie U., daughter of Norman and Hannah M. (Washburn) Merritt. Mr. Todd was a farmer and lived in Katonah, N. Y., and in 1913, his widow was still living there. Children: 2689. Susan E., b. Nov. 29, 1876, d. in 1885. 2690. Carolyn M., b. Oct. 19, 1882, m. June 23, 1910, Bruce K. Conover. 2691. Georgiana, b. June 15, 1884, d. an infant. 2692. George E., b. July 19, 1889, m. June 12, 1912, Hazel … Read more
Abraham H. Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 17, 1819, died March 14, 1894, married Jan. 9, 1839, Mary A., daughter of Daniel and Susan (Rockwell) Horton, who was born July 27, 1814, in Putnam County, N. Y., died Nov. 1, 1887. They lived in Kathonah, N. Y. Children: *2152. Ophelia Jane, b. May 4, 1841. *2153. George E., b. Sept. 8, 1844. *2154. Susie M., b. June 27, 1850. *2155. Horace H., b. Nov. 19, 1848. 2156. Henry, b. Dec. 1, 1852, d. young.
Abraham Todd5, (Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 21, 1738, in Greenwich Ct., died April 19, 1797, married Aug. 24, 1757, Lydia Husted, who was born Aug. 31, 1737, died Aug. 23, 1811. “After his marriage he settled in South Salem, N. Y., now Lewisboro, about three miles east of Goldens Bridge, New York. He was a farmer. His grave is on his farm. He served in the Revolution under Lieut. Col. Joseph Benedicts in the Associated Exempts, Westchester County militia. He was Lieut. in the Westchester County militia, Thirteenth regiment, under Col. Pierre Van Cortland and Col. Drake. He … Read more
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.
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, 1861, second, in June, 1861, Eliza Jane Knapp, a sister to his first wife and who was born Dec. 29, 1834, died April 10, 1910, at the old home in Ridgefield. During the first Mrs. Todd’s last sickness, she had her younger sister come to … Read more
Morris R. Todd9, (Joseph N.8, Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 6, 1850, at Cross River, N. Y., died June 20, 1900, married(???)Greenleaf. She was living in Preston, Minn. Children: 2706. Maurice R., b. Feb. 21, 1884; lived in St. Paul, Minn., unmarried in 1912. 2707. Damon G., b. May 22, 1893; lived in Preston, Minn., unmarried in 1912.
Wappinger Indians (‘easterners,’ from the same root as Abnaki). A confederacy of Algonquian tribes, formerly occupying the east bank of Hudson River from Poughkeepsie to Manhattan Island. and the country extending east beyond Connecticut River, Conn. They were closely related to the Mahican on the north and the Delaware on the south. According to Ruttenber their totem was the wolf. They were divided into 9 tribes: Wappinger proper Manhattan Wecquaesgeek Sintsink Kitchawank Tankiteke Nochpeem Siwanoy Mattabesec Some of these were again divided into subtribes. The eastern bands never came into collision with the Connecticut settlers. Gradually selling their lands as … Read more
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.
Jonah Todd7, (Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 2, 1797, died March 15, 1878, married Sept. 21, 1815, Lucinda, only daughter of Joseph and Mollie L. Nash, of South Salem, N. Y., who was born Feb. 17, 1799, died May 3, 1887. He was a farmer. They lived in Lewisboro, N. Y. Children: *1467. Joseph N., b. May 3, 1816. *1468. Leonard B., b. Sept. 14, 1818. *1469. Cyrus Lawrence, b. April 1, 1821. 1470. Molly, b. Sept. 14, 1823, d. March 13, 1834. *1471. Deborah A., b. July 15, 1828.
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 mgr. Pittsburgh Flour Co., Minneapolis; member Cleveland Athletic and Euclid Golf Clubs.
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