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History of Ontario County, New York, part 2

History of Ontario County, New York

The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.

Stephenson County Illinois World War 1 Veterans

Honor roll of the Great War, Stephenson County, 1917-1919

This small booklet contains all the known men and women who participated in World War 1 and claimed their home of record as Stephenson County, Illinois. By participation, this record does not limit this to soldiers, but also contains the records of those men and women who served the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., and other non-fighting positions. This book is free to read or download.

Brace, Paul – Obituary

Paul Brace, 89, of Prineville, passed away on May 22, 1991. A retired Oregon lumberman, he was predeceased by his wife Ethyl and daughter Betty Kearly. He is survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services took place on May 29 at Enterprise Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of choice through Bollman Funeral Home.

Brace, Arthur C. – Obituary

Arthur C. Brace, 67, was fatally injured on August 27, 1934, after falling from a bundle wagon while hauling grain on the Jacobson farm near North Powder. He was thrown behind the horses and sustained a fractured skull, later dying in St. Elizabeth’s hospital the following morning. The horses fled but were restrained by a nearby worker, Tom Haines. Funeral arrangements were pending at the time of the report.

Biography of Romeyn W. Brace

Romeyn W. Brace, born on November 30, 1846, in Victor, New York, was the son of Thomas Beach Brace. Educated locally, he worked on his family’s farms before entering the hardware and machinery business with his father in 1875. After selling the hardware store in 1877, he focused on selling agricultural implements and machinery. Active in local politics, he held various positions, including justice of the peace and town clerk. He was also deeply involved in the First Universalist Church. He married Mary E. Alverson in 1867, and they had three children.

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Beach Brace

Thomas Beach Brace, born January 17, 1812, in Victor, was the son of Major Williams Brace. He managed family farms and later opened a hardware store in Victor with his son, retiring from business in 1887. A Whig turned American party supporter, he served as clerk for the local board of education for 25 years and contributed to the establishment of the Universalist church. He married Margaret Octavia Jackson in 1834, and they had two children, including Romeyn W. Brace. Thomas died on June 26, 1889.

Biographical Sketch of Stephen Brace

Stephen Brace, an immigrant from England, arrived in America in 1660 and settled in Hartford, where he owned property by 1673. He passed away in 1692, leaving an estate valued at four hundred pounds and children including Elizabeth, Phebe, and Stephen. His son Henry continued in Hartford, with his estate worth nine hundred and seventy-eight pounds at his death. Henry’s son, Captain Henry Brace, was a carpenter and farmer, with his will proved in 1788, and notable children including Abel, a Revolutionary War captain.

Biographical Sketch of Elisha Brace

Elisha Brace, son of John Brace and likely nephew of Captain Henry Brace, was born in Hartford and passed away in 1752, leaving an estate valued at six hundred and thirty-one pounds. He married Jerusha and had several children, including John, Jared, Elisha, and Joseph. Jonathan, who acted as guardian for Elisha, was probably his elder brother.

Biographical Sketch of Elisha Brace

Elisha Brace (2), born circa 1750, resided in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in 1790 with two females in his household. He was part of a family of four brothers, including John and Joseph, who acquired land in Victor, New York. They exchanged their holdings for land that became known as Brace Street. Notably, Joseph Brace and his son served as soldiers in the Revolutionary War, participating in Captain Ezra Whittlesey’s company during the campaigns of 1777 and 1780.

Biographical Sketch of Major Williams Brace

Major Williams Brace, born in Stockbridge in 1791, moved to Victor with his family at age two. A farmer, he owned 260 acres at his death in 1857. Politically, he was a Whig, later aligning with the American party and Free Soil ideals. He contributed to the Peoples Church and later attended the Universalist Church. A veteran of the War of 1812, he reached the rank of major. Brace married Lucinda Beach and had four children, two of whom died in infancy.