David Todd8, (Wright7, David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 15, 1820, in Cortland, near Peekskill, N. Y., died March 22, 1899, married Dec. 8, 1844, Eliza Speer, who was born Aug. 2, 1822, died May 11, 1882. He was a farmer. Children: 2193. Mary Frances, b. Nov. 15, 1846, m. Nov. 9, 1899, George Truesdale, who was born Nov. 19, 1833. *2194. Sarah Elizabeth, b. March 26, 1859.
William Henry, fourth son of Samuel and Charity (Cummings) Truesdale, was born near Rochester, New York, October 30, 1844. His elementary education was acquired in the district school and at private academies, and he then prepared for college in the Benedict Classical School in Rochester. He took the arts course in the University of Rochester, was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and two years later the degree of Master of Arts was conferred upon him. He then commenced the study of law and was admitted to the bar in 1869. He never practiced law but devoted himself … Read more
TRUESDALE, Emma Jane Todd9, (John8, Wright7, David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 26, 1850, married John Myron, son of Samuel Truesdale, the latter having settled near Rochester, N. Y., in 1823. He died July 11, 1911. Children: I. Walter, b. Aug. 2, 1876, m. Dec. 29, 1909, Mabel Westerman, of Safford, Ariz., and had issue: (1) James Myron, b. Oct. 16, 1910; (2) Margaret Emma, b. June 4, 1913. II. Carrie Sophia, b. Nov. 23, 1877; she lived at 339 Magee Ave., Rochester, N. Y.
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.
JOSEPH TRUESDALE. – The name Truesdale is so well known throughout Oregon as designating the captain of the plains as to need little introduction here. The son Joseph was born in Illinois in 1850, and two years later made the journey to California with his father and mother, the latter of whom died the same year; while the former returned to Illinois in 1855, taking the boy with him. Marrying again in 1856, the Captain brought an ox-team across the Rocky Mountains in 1862 to form a settlement in the Grande Ronde valley. In 1865 young Truesdale went to the … Read more