Mohawk Valley genealogy and history : [a compilation of clippings, 1945-1946], Part 56

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above), Eber R., William H., Reuben Lucius, born 1 July 1851 and Frances E. These children were all born in or near Camillus, Onondaga county, N. Y. No record of marriages, except John Lambert.


John Lambert Hess married Lemi- ra Hess on either the 3rd or 5th of April, 1847, probably in New York state. Shortly after he was married he must have started his trek west-


complete records of the descendants of Ellen Lemina who was my great grandmother. Her daughter, Georgea


Elizabeth (Richardson) Cowley is presently living with my mother, Kathryn Frederick (Cowley) Jones in Columbus, Kansas. She has as an heirloom of the family, some linen made and finished by Prudence Har- vey Hess, her great grandmother. Lt. Col. Gordon C. Jones,


Thomas 1) who was born in Deer- field, Sunderland or Montague, Mass., baptized there Aug. 25, 1751. Want date and place and list of children." BELLINGER


3. Date and place of marriage of Charles Bellinger and Joanna Church near Rochester, N. Y.


Elsie E. Perkins,


150 Orchard street, (Newark 5, N. J.


One Branch of the Lewis Family


By C. W. LEWIS, JR. (Continued from last week)


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· Morgan was a surveyor of land. He was a Selectman from 1774 to 1782, save.for one year when he was town Moderator. He was also a lumber- man. It has been said that he, his first son, Jeremiah and one William Parsons bulit the first Grist Mill in Alfred. The Mill is now known as Lit- tlefield Mill.


Morgan Lewis was in the service throughout the War of the Revolu- tion. He was captain of the Minute- men of Sanford, and acting captain of the 30th Regiment of Floot from May 3rd, 1775, until August of that year. He was captain until February, 1776. Later he became captain of the 12th company of the 1st York, County Regiment. In 1782 he was commis- sioned a major and remained 'in the service until his death In 1784.


Morgan's name appears as captain in the Lexington Alarm List. Names Included on the muster roll are as fol- lows: Capt. Morgan Lewis, Lieut. Benj. Trippe, Ensign Nathaniel Ben- nett, Sergs. Andrew Burley, Jedediah Peabody, Samuel Jeliison, Corp. Hen- ry Hambledon, Privates John Adams, John Barrows and others which I will not go inte at this time.


The company responded to the call to arms as follows: The Lexington Alarm was sent to the Selectmen of Sanford by Eben Sayer, representa- tive to the General Court, then being held at Watertown, Mass .:


Wells, April 20th, 1775. Gentlemen:


I have just received a letter from Newbury, which gives information that the Regular troops marched out of Boston on the 19th in order to make an attack on our people, that the engagement actually began at Lexington, when 25,000 men on ou! side engaged 4,000 Regulars. The country to the westward are all i: arms as far as York.


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Morgan Lewis appears as a lieu- tenant 'May, 1775, in Joshua Brag- don's Company in the 30th Regi- ment of Root commanded by Col. James Scammon. Bragdon did not join the company. He resigned Aug. 18th. Morgan was acting captain for about three months until his cap- tain's commission . came through signed by John Hancock.


I do not have this commission but Morgan's Lieutenant's"Commission in Bragdon's Company is the one I have brought with me here.


The time of service of this Com- pany was eight months. Scamman's regiment did not reach the Battle of Bunker Hill owing to a confusion .of orders. There was no Commander-in- Chief until Washington , took over command in July of 1775. However, Scammon's regiment was on Prospect Hill June 23rd where officers were ordered not to leave their Posts with- out permission from the generals. The regiment stayed on Prospect Hill until until July 22nd.


Among some of the things that have been carried down from Mor- gan's time were a few letters which are still legible. While I don't have these letters here I have copied them and would like to read two of them. April 26, 1775. To Capt. Morgan Lewis:


I thank you and the men under your command for so willingly exert- Ing yourseives for the safety of your country, and, as there is not any ne- cessity for your leaving your business at home in this very busy season of the year, I have therefor recommend- ed It to you that, as soon as the yeather permits, to return to your several families and I recommend to you to inculcate it on your men that they attend with close application in preparation for a crop of provisions as soon as possible, with suitable ap- to piication to the Supreme Being bless the labors of your hands, and not to leave your articular business without being called upon by the pro- per authorities. Should here be any leed of your military service, within my limits I will give you as service- able directions as possible.


I am yours with esteem


Humble servant, Jotham Moulton, (To be continued)


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Genealogical Sources in the Mohawk Valley


AND NEARBY


BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE RECORDS'


(Continued from last week) Ossining


1881. Register, 3 vols. Arr., chron. Indexed alph. by children. Includes deaths, 1913. Custodian, Benjamin G. Vernon Starling, town clerk, Ossin- ing, N. Y. Pelham


1881-1910. Register, 1 'vol. : . Arr. num. Indexed alph, by children. Re- cords, 1911 with those for village of North Pelham. Custodian George C. Sullivan, town clerk, Pelham, N. Y. Poundridge


1890. Register, 2 vols. Arr. chron. 1890-1929, no index 1930, "Indexed alph. by children. Custodian, Everett B. Knapp, town clerk, RD 5, Ridge- field, Conn.


Rye


1847-61, 1881. Register, 4 vols. Arr. chron. Indexed alph. by children. In- cludes deaths, 1914 -. Custodian Frank M. Loewenstein, town clerk, Port Chester, N. Y. Scarsdale


1847. Record, 6 vois. Arr. chron. Indexed alph. by children. Includes marrlages 1847-51 and deaths 1847. 1929. Custodian, Edward H. Jackson, town clerk, Scarsdale, N. Y. Somers


1881. Register, 4 vols. Arr. chron. 1881-1913, no index; 1914, indexed alph. by children. Includes deaths, 1914. Custodian Mrs. Ella M. Brady, town clerk, Goldenbridge, N. Y. Yorktown


1881. Register, 7 vols. Arr. chron. 1881-1909, no Index; 1900 indexed aiph. by children. Includes deaths 1910. Custodian, Mrs. Berna P. Cur- ry, town cierk,. Yorktown Heights, N. Y.


Ardsley (1896) -


1896. Register, 3 vois. Arr. chron. 1896-1913, no Index; 1914, indexed alph. by children. Includes marriages 1896-1908 and deaths 1896. Custodian Isabella McCartnay, registrar of vl-


QUERY REGISTER


Index your data in Query Regis- ter. Send ciipping, with date, num- Your | ber, etc., from "Enterprise & News," "Times" or "Genealogy and History" and self-addressed stamped envel -* ope for their return. If you are in , Genealogy Directory will Index for 10c each, 5 for 25c. Harry A. Odell, P. O. Box 899, Church Street Annex 8, New York City. Directory is now on sale, price $5. Information 15c, registry fee 50c. 3-12-3t


Sept. 19 1946


"LOCAL HISTORY"


tal statistics. Ardil:y, N. Y. Briadcliff Manor (1902)


1903. Register, 4 vols. Arr. chron. Indexed alph, by children. Includes deaths. Custodian A. H. Pearson, vil- iage cierk, Briarciiff Manor, N. Y. Bronxville (1898)


1898. Register, 25 vois. Arr. num. Indexed alph. by children. Includes deaths. Custodian J. C. Leary, village clerk Bronxville, N. Y. Buchanan (1928)


1928. Register, 1 voi. Arr. chron. Indexed alph. by children. Includes deaths. Custodian, Walter M. Hawkes village clerk, Buchanan, N. Y. Croton-on-Hudson (1898)


1898. Register, 6 vols. Arr. chron. 1898-1910, no index; 1911, indexed alph. by children. Includes marriages 1898-1907, and deaths, 1898-1907, 1916. Custodian Frank Finnerty, vil- lage clerk, Croton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Dobhs Ferry, 1873)


1880. Register, 15 vols. Arr. chron. 1880-1910, no index; 1910, indexed al- ph. by children. Includes marriages, 1884-1907 and deaths 1884. Custodian Margaret R. Kelly, village clerk, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. Elmsford (1910)


1910. Register, 4 vols. Arr. chron. No index. Includes deaths. Custodian Mrs. Anna C. Pearson, registrar of vital statistics, Elmsford, N. Y. (To be continued)


House Family of the Mohawk


By Melvin Rhodes Shaver Ransomviiie, N. Y. Descendants of Christian Hauss '(Continued from last week) Scriber-House Line


In the "Public Papers of George Clinton, first governor of New York," we find reference among others to the following prisoners captured by the Indians near Fort Plain, N Y. on the 2nd day of August, 1780, and tak- en into Canada where they were held for about eighteen months and re- turned then, only upon demand of the governor, accompanied by threats of reprisal if they were not returned. . Rebecca, aged 25 years, wife of Stephen Scriber, together with her three children, Elizabeth aged seven, Abraham aged four and Maria, one year.


Also at that same time were tak- en: Elizabeth, twenty-one years; Christina, four; and Jacobus, nine months-wife and children of John Joseph House.


Also Maria Elizabeth, seventeen, is to be said for this type of under- daughter of George House and Con- taking. .. While the individual_local


rad, fifteen, son of Adam House. The Scriber line follows: Stephen Scriber married Rebecca. Last name unknown. Children:


Elizabeth Scriber. No further re- cord.


Abraham Scriber married Charity House.


Maria. No further record.


Abraham Scriber and Charity House. Children: Stephen Scriber married Mary Walrod.


Abraham Scriber went west. No further record.


Stephen Scriber and Mary Walrod. Children:


Elizabeth married Andrew House. Henry marrled Hannah Hoke. Jacob married Larana Brewster. Stephen married 1. Olive Farmer;


BY DONALD D. PARKER Brookings, South Dakota "LOCAL HISTORY"-HOW TO GATHER IT, WRITE IT, AND PUBLISH IT'


(Continued from last wesk)


Reprints of the manuscript depos- ited with ADI may be obtained by the author in unlimited number from ADI at its usuai cost rates, either in michofilm or photoprint. Or if the author wants to order a definite number reproduced by printing, or any of the modern methods such as offset printing, blueprint or black-on- white print, ADI will be glad to make such an edition for him on a nonpro- fit basis. Thus, failing to have your local history reproduced by any of the more common methods, you have through the facilities of the ADI a means of getting your work before a wider reading public tan that of your local community. All this can be done at no cost whatever to you. Correspondence concerning. this meth- od of "publication'' should be ad- dressed to the American Documenta- tion Institute, care of the Offices of Science Service, 2101 Constitution avenue, Washington, D. C.


'Whatever form of publication your local history may take, you are cer- tain to receive an exultant thrill


when the first copy of your book is, group should be formed. ₹


delivered to you. The delight of ac- tual authorship which accompanies the sight of your work is one of the goals of literary desire. It is a par- tial payment for the diligent work that has gone into the gathering and writing of a local history. Steel your- self, however, against derogatory book reviews, for the best volumes often receive scatching treatment. Enjoy the compliments, but do not grieve over the unfavorable criticism. Retain a sane balance and dignity and you will come out of the exper- ience of authorship a wiser and bet- ter individual.


Cooperative Local History Local history may be gathered, written, and published either by an individual working alone or coopera- tively with a group of interested peo- ple. The first eleven chapters of this book have been directed to the indi- vidual local historian, but an indi- vidual may work with others in the local history field, or a group may work as a unit, cooperating in every phase of the work of gathering, writ- ing, and publishing the local history. A number of local histories have been cooperative projects and much


erary art to bring it home not only with conviction but with welcome to men's minds and bosoms," other, members of a cooperating group may, have just the qualities he may lack. One individual may find that he


makes a good gatherer of local his- tory, but that he cannot write in a pleasing and attractive manner. An- other may be a good gatherer and. writer of local history but may lack all business sense in handling the very important financial affairs in connection . with publication. What one member of a group may lack in ability will, therefore, be compensat- ed by the good qualities of another, or of several others.


Whether the cooperating group is a local history society, a class ot studentes, the community in general, a library, a club organization, & church, or some other aggregation, it will usually be found that one or two individuals have to take the leader- ship in planning the work which the others are to perform.


The Local Historical Society as a Cooperative Enterprise


If your community has a wide- awake historical society, it is fortun- ate. If it does not have one, new life should be infused into, what passes for such a society, or an entirely new


The membership of a local histori4 cai society should include those who are actively interested in collecting and preserving information about ev ery phase of community life. As members, or as honorary members, old residents may weli be included as local history teachers, newspaper men, ministers, important communi- ty officials, and others. .


It is a good plan to have a chair- man who \wlil appoint committeea. and assign to each committee a par- ticular task and a special line of in- vestigation. Thus, one committee can. do research on one phase of local his- tory as suggested in the model out- iine. Another can devote its time and energy to another field, and so on. At the monthly meetings reports should, be given of progress made in these. various fields of research. Each, member ought to 'be allowed; to: choose so far as possible, his own. sphere of activity and interest, for it . must be realized that an individual, [works best on that in which he is; most interested. At intervals, as the, work of gathering historical data continues, the membership of com- mittees may be changed to sut the needs. If a committee feels that noth- ing more of_value can be learned, a new line of activity can be assigned historian may have, or may lack "un- flagging industry and unswerving to it, or the committee can cease to honesty in seeking out the truth, exist and re-form in a new grouping. imagination to interpret it aright, lit-


(To be continued)


New Compact Biographical Form


51/2x81/2 inches (made to fit small standard size binder). Printed exactly as shown below on ledger paper. 100 for $1-postpaid THE ENTERPRISE AND NEWS :


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for about elghteen months and re- turned then, only upon demand of the governor, accompanied by threats of reprisal if they were not returned. . Rebecca, aged 25 years, wife of Stephen Scriber, together with her three children, Elizabeth aged seven, Abraham aged four and Maria, one year.


Also at that same time were tak- en: Elizabeth, twenty-one years; Christina, four; and Jacobus, nine months-wife and children of John Joseph House.


Also Maria Elizabeth, seventeen,


rad, fifteen, son of Adam House. The Scriber line follows: Stephen Scriber married Rebecca. Last name unknown. Children:


Elizabeth Scriber. No further re- cord. «


Abraham Scriber married Charity House.


Maria. No further record. Abraham Scriber and House. Children:


Charity


Stephen Scriber married Mary Walrod.


"Abraham Scriber went west. No further record.


Stephen Scriber and Mary Walrod. Children:


Elizabeth married Andrew House. Henry married Hannah Hoke. Jacob married Larana Brewster. Stephen married 1. Olive Farmer; 2. Eliza Suites.


Abraham married Nancy Jacobson. Lavina married 1. Jothran Jennings;


2. Smith Williams;' 3. George Price. George married Margaret Muckey. + Elizabeth Scriber and Andrew House. (See House - record for de- scendants. )


Jacob Scriber and Larana Brew- ster. Children:


Miner married Lucette Moore. Emily married Peter Minckler. Henry Scriber and Hannah Hoke. Children :


Sylvia married Orin Sherman. George.


Stephen Scriber and Olive Farmer. Children:


Lavina married Ross Kesselhawk. Jacob married Harriet Walker.


" William married Frances Davids. Mary married Charles Van Bueren. Henry married, unknown. Lydia married John Van Bueren. Abraham Scriber, born Nov. 10. 1825, died died Jan. 26, 1893 married Nancy Jacobson born Jan. 4, 1828 died March 2, 1917. Children: Sarah Louise born June 19, 1849 died June 11, 1857.


Alice May born June, 1857. Died i· infancy.


Daniel borri July 25, 1865, marrier Lena Williams born Oct. 2, 1864, died August 31, 1940.


Daniel Scrierb married March 1885 Lena Williams. Children:


Ida A. born July 10, 1886. Unmar- ried.


Edith Mary Scriber, born July 31. 1888 married June 26, 1912 Frederick G. Mahaffey. Children: Betty Scriber Mahaffy born April


20, 1922. Unmarried. Lovina Scriber married I. Jothan Jennings. Children:


(To be continued)


Local history may be gathered, written, and published either by an individual working alone or coopera- tively with a group of interested peo- ple. The first eleven chapters of this book have been directed to the indi- vidual local historian, but an indi- vidual may work with others in the local history field, or a group may work as a unit, cooperating in every phase of the work of gathering, writ- ing, and publishing the local history. A number of local histories have been cooperative projects and much is to be said for this type of under-


historian may have, or may lack "un- flagging industry and unswerving honesty in seeking out the truth, imagination to interpret it aright, lit-


line. Another can devote its time and energy to another field, and so on. At the monthly meetings reports should be given of progress made in these. various fields of research. Each


member ought to 'be allowed; to. choose so far as possible, his own sphere of activity and interest, forrit. . must be realized that an individuak works best on that in which he is. most interested. At intervals, as the. work of gathering historical data continues, the membership of com- mittees may be changed to sut the needs. If a committee feels that noth-


new line of activity can be assigned to it, or the committee can cease to exist and re-form in a new grouping. (To be continued)


New Compact Biographical Form


51/2x81/2 inches (made to fit small standard size binder). Printed exactly as shown below on ledger paper. 100 for $1-postpaid THE ENTERPRISE AND NEWS


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Family,


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daughter of George House and Con-taking. .. While the individual-local |ing more of value can be learned,' a


MOHAWK


VALLE


GENEALOGY


AND HISTORY


St. Johnsville Enterprise and News, St. Johnsville. N. Y.


THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1946


Questions and Answers A. department devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. No charge to regular subscribers. Any reader, whether subscriber or not, is invited to submit answers. Give dates, places and sources.


PATTERSON


John Patterson of Boston, Mass. had a daughter Sally Patterson who was born calculated 1770, married 1792 Alljah Feich, Jr. of Weston,


and Abigail (Ann) Haskins. Altha dled Utlca, N. Y. 1875 age 100. Child- ren (not in proper order) : Benjamin, Ell S., Mary, Lysander, Hulda born 1816, Amelia, Martha, Amelia, Ja- Mass., later moved to Limerick, Me. cob, Lewis see Morse (or Morris) .. Who did John Patterson marry ? What was his ancestry? HARRIS


Would like to get in touch with her husband James Haskins, Rev. sol- descendants of Joshua Harris, son of dier in Vermont. Daniel and Abigail. Harris born 1735 Mrs. Donald C. McCreery. according to gravestone record 1729. 2133 East Seventh Ave., The Butler family history. Married Denver 6, Colorado. Sept. 17, 1760 Ruth Simmons or Emmons, died 1785. Lived in Middle- GRANT town, Conn. first years of life. Later Information wanted on the ances-


moved to Amenia, N. Y. and finally try of Allen J. Grant and Sara A., settled.at Queensbury, N. Y. south of Harrisburg. A soldier in the Re- volution from Dutchess county. his wife. Allen had at least one brother Gregory. Allen J. and . Sara had at least three children, ^Allen, Joshua's Rock on Lake George is named for him. He had the follow- ing children: Joseph and Lenora. Joseph was born June 5, 1840 in Danby, N. Y. and married Lucinda Krum. Lenora mar- ried Isaaca Hanford.


1. Joshua bapt. July 19, 1761, born April 9.


2. Ruth bapt. June 19, 1763.


3. Anna bapt. Sept. 24, 1763. Per- haps twins.


4. Elizabeth born July 7, 1765.


5. Joanna born July 20, 1768. "


6. Lucretia born July 20, 1768, married David Osbon, Jr. Nov. 26, 1788 in Amenla, N. Y. 7. Daniel, Capt. Oct. 10, .1773. Married Jane Deuell. John Clinton Harris,


1419 University avenue, Lincoln Park 25, Mich.


MILES


Data wanted on John Miles- born Conn. 1685, died 1725. His daughter, Mary Mlles born June 20, 1716 mar- of the country were present. I am of tion about. Also, the Mattesons." So- rled May 5, 1735 Johnathan Keliegg, the opinion the record book of the Jr. (1712-1745).


CLARK


Data wanted on Deacon Samuel Clark of Lebanon, Conn. His daugh- ter Ann born about 1691, died June 25, 1726, married July 4, 1711 to Nathaniel -. (4) Foote (Nathaniel 3, 2, 1) of Wethersfield and Colchester, Conn. Data of Ann's mother also desired. BROOKS


Parentage wanted of Ira Brooks


born (where ?) 1770, married 1794 |N. Y., later going to Athens, Pa. In Altha Fitch Haskins, daughter Jas. 1843. Any information as to paren-


tage would be a great help.


Ralph H, Weller, 132 St. James street, Mansfield, Pa.


BRIGGS


Michael Briggs, born Sept. 16, 1751 was son of Benjamin and Theodosta (Sweet) Briggs and ' is listed In the census of 1790 of New York state. I have the line back to Clement but am trying to fill in the names of the parents of the women who married into the Briggs family.


Michael married about 1775 Sarah Green (e) who dled In 1849. He died In 1828 In Otsego Co. They appar- entiy lived there all thelr married Ilfe and they had seven' children. My .. grandparents were first cousins, the son of Griffin and the daughter of Gardner. I would like to know Sar- ahs' parents names, also any dates known, and the parents of Susannah Parsons who married Griffin and the parents of Selinda Sheldon who mar- ried Gardner, and dates.


Michael and' Sarah had, Michael, Jr., Henry (I have his line) Griffin, Gardner, Ruth came in between them, Thomas and Eunice. Thomas was born ca. 1803 and married first Melinda Merchant, second Elinor Merchant. They were sisters and who were thelr parents? Eunice may have married a George Gardner.


Griffin was married twice but my imne is from his second wife Susan- nah as his son by his first wife Ra- chel Sweet never married.


Michael had two brothers and four sisters If my information is correct,


If anyone is interested I would be glad to give more detailed informa- tion In return. I know that some of the family are still living in Otsego county descendants of the names ; $ have given and would like informa


phronia Matteson married Michael Briggs born about 1800 who was the son of Henry and Phoebe (Par- ker) Briggs. Who were her parents?


Mrs. Edith Briggs Peters,


1408 Randall street, Belolt, Wisc.


MOSS


Information is desired concerning Sarah Moss (Maus or her husband Elijah Sneil.


Mrs. D. W. WiWnterbottom, Johnstown, N. Y.


House Family of the Mohawk


By Melvin Rhodes Shaver Ransomvlile, N. Y. Descendants of Christian Hauss


' (Continued from last week) House famlly Mary marrled Alvin Howard. Larana married William House.


many other familles who trace their ancestry to the Mohawk Valley set- tlers.


In Mary Riggs Diefendorf's "The Oid Historic Mohawk," page 308, is this quotatlon:


"One of the best known ferries


across the Mohawk river was the Walrath Ferry at Fort Plain, licens- ed as follows: 'We the Supervisors of Tryon County do hereby certify that the place of John Walrod is to be an established Ferry and at this time is highly necessary to preserve a communication between Fort Plank


Genealogical Sources in the Mohawk Valley


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BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE RECORDS (Continued from last week)


Larchmont (1891)


1895. Register, 7 vols. Arr. num. 1895-1909, no Index; 1910. Indexed


This family lived In Chenango and Steuben counties, N. Y.




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