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On 22 Dec 1849, the Agricultural, Horticultural and Merchants Association of Galen was organzied in Liberty Hall at Clyde, Wayne, NY. The final meeting of the old association was held on December 27, 1856, when Samuel J. Lape was elected as a Vice President. Samuel and Eve were members of the Baptist Church of Clyde, Galen, Wayne, NY. (1843-1858) On a STATEMENT OF RECEIPT, per Rev. J. B. Olcott - May (1855): S. J. Lape, Clyde, end. $5.00 (Name of ministers who secured the donations, Name of Member, Residence, Type of Fund, Amount donated. )He had eight children; all but Mervin S. Lape died in infancy; not all names are known.
Source: Jeffrey J. Lape; 1850 Schoharie County Census; Barbara Lape Pitcher
FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # 7018912, Sheet #26; Source Call # 538512
FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # C503891; Source Call # 974.739/C1 V26C
1850 Summit, Schoharie, NY Census # 9 of 45
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She had eight children; all but Mervin S. Lape died in infancy; not all names are known.
Source: 1850 Schoharie County Census; Jeffrey J. Lape, http://home.twcny.rr.com/lape/lape.htm; 1850 Summit, Schoharie, NY Census # 11 of 45
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Source: 1850 Summit, Schoharie, NY Census # 11 of 45
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Source: 1850 Summit, Schoharie, NY Census # 11 of 45
Source: Jeffrey J. Lape, http://home.twcny.rr.com/lape/lape.htm
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His surname is sometimes listed as "Loewe".
Subject: Lape Genealogy Update
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2000 00:23:36 -0500
From: "Jeff Lape" jjlape@twcny.rr.com
To: "Gary O. Green" ggreen@wilmington.netLape Genealogy Update
Thomas Lape
1751 - 1831Andries and Anna Margaretha Lape lived in Claverack, Columbia, New York, from 1755 until their deaths in 1800
and 1804, respectively. Eight children were born to Andries and Margaretha (Löwe) Lape in Columbia County,
including twins Thomas and Samuel Lape.Thomas Lape, baptized in Germantown on January 01, 1752, was sponsored by Conrath Schneider and Anna
B. Schneider. Thomas Lape moved from Germantown, Columbia County, NY, to Claverack, Columbia, NY, with
his family about 1770, marrying Maria "Potts" Batz, daughter of George Batz and Veronica Loescher, about 1778.
They had eight children between 1779 - 1802.Thomas was a Private in the Revolutionary War, a member of Shaver's Co., Livingston Regiment (10th), Albany
County Militia. He was paid, on an unknown 1780's date, £1.8.5 (Military Service Records in the National
Archives, Cards # 27806). He was "entitled to certificates for pay due them from the State for militia service in
the 10th Albany Militia Regiment (Livingston Manor & Germantown), but did not pick them up: Lape, Thomas: 1
pound, 8 shilling, 5 pence."Thomas and Maria Batz Lape lived on the Andries Lape property and, like his father, Thomas was a farmer. He
shows up in the 1790 Census of Claverack, Columbia, NY, as Thomas Lape, 1WM older than 16, 4WM younger than 16, 2WF. He is entered in the Abraham Bachman Account Book, Claverack, NY, 1792-1793: Lape, Thomas, page 540. Thomas Lape is also listed in the 1810 Census of Claverack. After Andries Lape died in 1800, "I will to my son Thomas Lowe and to my son Jacob Lowe this farm and dwelling in such a way that both brothers share alike (wages) forever as to ( ) the property of them and their families," signed.....Andreas Lape (will).Thomas Lape died young, his tombstone reads: "Sacred to the Memory of Thomas Lape who departed this life
May 2, 1813, aged 61 years, 1 month & 1 day." Maria Batz Lape inherited her husband's property in 1813.
Thomas T. Lape, born 6 Apr 1781, Churchtown, Columbia, NY, was the eldest son of Thomas and Maria Lape.
Thomas T. Lape married Magdelana "Laney" Miller on March 01, 1807, at Rhinebeck, Dutchess, NY.After the death of Thomas Lape, Frederick Allen Lape (grandson of Thomas Lape), "saw Maria Batz (Potts)
Lape when he was about 12 years old. She signed a deed April 3, 1835, with her son Thomas T. Lape, who's wife
was Lana Miller, property belonging to her husband, Thomas Lape, and before to Andreas Lape, who died
1799/1800." "Maria Potts Lape, after the death of her husband, lived with her daughter, Margaret Best & her
son-in-law John Best" in the town of Claverack, Columbia County. "I saw Grandmother Lape at the home of my
Uncle Best in the year 1838 or 1839, the last time my Father and I made them a visit and just before the death of
father. Grandmother was at that time about 85 years of age, and in good health. I believe she lived to be over 90,
but I have no record of her death."Following is the deed information:
"This indenture made this 3rd day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty five Between Thomas Lape of the Town of Claverack in the County of Columbia and Lana his wife and Maria Lape his mother of the same place of the first part, and Samuel M. Miller of the same place of the second part Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars lawful money of the United States of America to them in hand paid, by the party of the second part, at or before the... all that certain farm of land situated in the Town of Claverack, bounded Northerly by land owned by Jacob Rossman, Northwesterly by the Road between the premises and the lands of Austin Parsons, Westerly by lands formerly owned by Stephen Miller, Southerly by lands of Jacob Lape & Easterly by lands of John F. Smith, Samuel Hagadorn and Frederick Cookingham Containing about one hundred and fifty nine acres and one rod. This same being all that part of the farm whereof Andrew Lape died seized which by partition between said Thomas Lape and Jacob Lape fell to the share of said Thomas Lape by reference to the deeds of such partition bearing date the 5th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirteen and will more fully & at large appeared and abandoning a lot of about eleven acres conveyed to said Thomas Lape by Derick Lane and Angelica his wife by deed bearing date the fourteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and twenty four reference being ... that part of the before mentioned premises which formed part of the farm formerly belonging to Andrew Lape deceased being subject to an annual rent to the Lord of the Soil of twenty bushels of wheat and two fowls, And the said Thomas Lape for himself and his heirs ..."
Thomas Lape S.S.
Lana X Lape S.S.
Maria X Lape S.S.
Recorded 9th May 1835 at 1/2 past 6 O'clock P.M.Jacob Lape inherited the other half of the property that contained the original Andries Lape dwellings. Jacob Lape inherited the property depicted in aqua (above map not ownership accurate). The property contained the original Andries Lape dwellings. After Jacob Lape died in 1838, his wife, Catherine Shuldes, his sons Andreas and John, and Margaret, wife of David Best, inherited the Jacob Lape share of the property. The heirs sold the property to Dedrick Lape, the other son of Jacob Lape, on June 13, 1838, for $500.00.
Following is the deed information:
"This indenture made this thirteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Between Catherine Lape widow of Jacob Lape decd and Andrew Lape John Lape and David Best and Margaret Lape his wife of the first part and Dederick Lape of the second part Witnesseth that the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of five hundred dollars total in hand paid by the said party of the second part the receipt... All that certain tract or farm or land situate or lying in the said Town of Claverack Butted bounded and described as follows on the north and northwest and west by Samuel M. Miller and the South by Abraham Bachman on the manor line east by John T. Smith & Adam D. Pultz and east and northeast by Frederick Cookingham containing fifty seven acres of land be the same more or less with same was conveyed by Jacob Lape to said Dederick Lape the 8th of December 1831 and being the farm ... of said Dederick Lape. Together with ..."
Andrew Lape
John T. Lape
David Best
Catherine X LapeDedrick Lape sold the property on March 6, 1839, for $3,078.00 to Frederick D. Pultz, prior to his moving to Wayne County, NY. Dedrick Lape is listed in the Livingston School District residents, Annex following from District No. 2 of Claverack & District No. 5 of Livingston to District 14, March 21, 1835. Dedrick is also listed in the 1840 census of Claverack, Columbia, NY. Dederick Lape appears in the 1855 and the 1870 Census of Galen, Wayne, NY. In 1855 Dederick lived in the 3rd Election District, with wife Elizabeth, son Hiram, and son Phillip Ira Lape and his family. In 1855, they were noted to have lived in Galen for 14 years. In Galen Dederick lived near other relatives, namely his brother, John Lape, sister-in-law Mary Ann (Hauser) Lape, and family, who began their quest to western New York State due to the availability of the newly developed Erie Canal system. In 1870, Dederick Lape is listed as 65 years old, common laborer and boarding with family in Galen. Dedrick Lape died on Mar 30 1876, and is buried in Galen, Wayne, NY.
Thomas T. Lape sold the Andries Lape property in Churchtown, NY, in 1835 and subsequently moved to Galen,
Wayne, NY, wife his wife, mother and children. Thomas T. Lape first shows up in the 1840 Census of Galen,
with one male 10-15, one male 50-60, one female 20-30, one female 50-60 (wife Magdalena), one female 70-80
(Maria Lape). Thomas & Laney Lape had five children, including Samuel Jeremiah Lape, born on February 16,
1816, Claverack, Columbia, New York.Thomas Lape died on July 09, 1858, at the age of 77y 3m 5dys, in Clyde, Galen, Wayne, NY, and is buried in
Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, Galen, Wayne, NY. His parents were listed as Thomas and Maria Potts (Batz)
Lape. Maria Lape is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Galen, Wayne, NY. When she died in Galen, Wayne, NY,
Maria Batz Lape died on March 4, 1849, at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 2 days.Thomas T. Lape's wife, Magdalena Lape, outlived most of her immediate family as she is noted to be living with
the Lewis Waterbury family, Galen, Wayne, NY, during the Census of 1860. She would have been over 80 years
old before her death after 1860. Lewis Waterbury's daughter, Francis M. Waterbury, is noted to be buried in the
Thomas Lape family plot in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clyde, Wayne, NY. It is unknown what the relationship
between the Waterbury family and the Lape family was. It is not known where Laney Lape is buried.
Samuel Jeremiah Lape is listed in 1836 as being from Galen, Wayne, NY, on his wedding information at Linlithgo
Reformed Church, Livingston, Columbia, NY. He married Eve Rossman of Livingston, Columbia, New York. He
shows up on the 1840 Census of Galen, Wayne, NY: Samuel J. Lape. On December 22, 1849, the Agricultural,
Horticultural and Merchants Association of Galen was organized in Liberty Hall at Clyde, Wayne, NY. The final
meeting of the old association was held on December 27, 1856, when Samuel J. Lape was elected as a Vice
President. Samuel & Eve were member of the Baptist Church of Clyde, Galen, Wayne, NY- 1843-1858. On a
STATEMENT OF RECEIPT, Per Rev. J. B. Olcott - May (1855): S. J. Lape, Clyde, end. $5.00 (Name of ministers who secured the donations, Name of Member, Residence, Type of Fund, Amount Donated.)Samuel and Eve Lape would have eight children born in Wayne County, NY, between 1840 - 1853. All but the
youngest son, Mervin S. Lape, born on October 14, 1853, would die in infancy. Samuel J. Lape died in Clyde, NY,
on June 9, 1858. Eve Rossman Lape died on January 31, 1884. Both are buried in Wayne County, NY.Jeff Lape
Source: Jeffrey J. Lape, http://home.twcny.rr.com/lape/lape.htm; Ancestral File, Batch # C503891; Barbara Pitcher
Source Call # 974.739/C1 V26C
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Her surname may have been "Muller"
Source: Jeffrey J. Lape; Barbara Pitcher; FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File Compact Disc #15 Pin #80939 Batch # 7018912, Sheet #65; Source Call # 538512
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Her year of birth may have been "1808".
Source: Jeffrey J. Lape; Barbara Lape Pitcher; FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # 7018912, Sheet #35; Source Call # 538512
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Source: Jeffrey J. Lape; Barbara Pitcher; FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # 7018912, Sheet #65; Source Call # 538512
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Source: Jeffrey J. Lape; Barbara Lape Pitcher
FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # 7018912, Sheet #26; Source Call # 538512
FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # C503891; Source Call #: 974.739/C1 V26C
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Source: Jeffrey J. Lape; Barbara Lape Pitcher
FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # 7019423, Sheet #04; Source Call # 538514
FamilySearch™ Pedigree Resource File; Batch # C503891; Source Call # 974.739/C1 V26C
Occupation: Insurance Underwriter.
Printer for the NY Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Entered the US Army on 28 Jul 1943 as an English language instructor at the replacement training center in San Juan, Puerto Rico during World War II. He was honorably discharged on 9 Apr 1946. He subsequently became an insurance underwriter for the NY Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Edmeston, NY. His travels took him as far south as North Carolina.Lape-Graham Mr. Vaughn Lape, son of Willis Lape of Burlington Flats and Virginia Graham, dau. of E. J. Austin of E. Worcester area. Des. of wedding. WT 9-18-35 p.1 c.4
Age: 16
Year: 1930 Birthplace:
Roll: T626_1636 Race:
Page: 1B State: New York
ED: 1 County: Otsego
Image: 0424 Township: Burlington Relationship: SonSource: Virginia Rae Graham Lape, Julianne L. Green; http://www.newyorkstateresearch.com/Worcester%20Times%20Files/WTM1935-36.htm; 1920 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #186 page 3 of 12
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Occupation: Governess at The Otsego School, a school for the handicapped in Edmeston, NY. She later worked as a library aide for the Edmeston Central School and for the NY State Historical Society Museum near the Fenimore House in Cooperstown, NY. She was a Charter Member of the Edmeston American Legion Auxillary, Whartan Valley Post 1311. Member of Fulton Garden Club, Granby Senior Citizens and the United Methodist Church of Edmeston.
She apparently had two SSANs:VIRGINIA G LAPE Request Information (SS-5)
SSN 116-16-3946 Residence: 13126 Oswego, Oswego, NY
Born 14 Sep 1915 Last Benefit:
Died 27 Jul 1994 Issued: NY (Before 1951)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VIRGINIA G LAPE Request Information (SS-5)
SSN 094-09-7068 Residence: 13069 Fulton, Oswego, NY
Born 14 Sep 1915 Last Benefit:
Died Jul 1994 Issued: NY (Before 1951)
GRAHAMA search for the old Scottish surname of GRAHAM indicates the following historic connections. The facts have been gathered from many sources and represent long years of research by established authorities in these subjects.
GRAHAM
The Grahams are of Anglo-Norman origin and derive their name from the grey English manor called 'Graegham', which appears in the Domesday Book. The first of the name recorded in Scotland was William de Graham who received the lands of Abercorn and Dalkeith from David I during the 12th century. From the Dalkeith line descended Sir David of Dundaff, founder of the great house of Montrose. In 1296, Sir Patrick de Graham fell while carrying the Scots' Banner at Dunbar, while John de Graham, loyal friend of Sir William Wallace, was slain at Falkirk two years later. From the era of the Wars of Independence many Grahams have taken a prominent part in the affairs of Scotland as loyal supporters of the Royal house. In 1405 they obtained the lands of Old Montrose in Angus, and in 1505, William, 3rd Lord Graham, was created Earl of Montrose - a few short years before his death on the woeful field of Flodden. The two most outstanding members of this chiefly line were James, illustrious General of Charles I, created Marquis of Montrose in 1644, and John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, who fell at Killiecrankie in 1689. The 4th Marquis was created Duke of Montrose in 1707, and from him is descended the present Chief of the Clan Graham. In 1782 the 3rd Duke was resoonsible for the abolition of the barbaric 1747 Act Outlawing the use of highland garb.
The Menteith Earldom brought no joy to the Grahams for they have been deprived of the more powerful Earldom of Strathearn by King James 1 who was murdered in Perth in 1437 by the Graham guardian of the child Earl who was then enduring a 26 year incarceration. Debate regarding the Earldoms of Strathearn, Menteith, and Airth continued into the 19th century. Cadets of Montrose and Menteith were found throughout Angus, Perth and Stirling shires - amongst whom were the Inchbrakie line whose family talisman recalls their charity towards the witch - Kate MacNiven. Other cadets include the Grahams of Fintry. Garvock, Duchray and Duntrune. Grahams also occupied a large portion of the Debatable Land and a troublesome sept of a Cumberland family c.1606 were removed to Roscommon in Ireland.TARTONS: Graham of Montrose and also Graham of Menteith
Source: Virginia Graham Lape; Obituary; James Pringle Limited of England; 1920 U.S. Census • Massachusetts • Springfield • ED# 132, p 22 of 28; 1930 U.S. Federal Census New York Herkimer Manheim District 42, p 28 of 32
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Occupation: Farmer in Burlington Flats, Otsego County, NY in 1900. Known as Bernie Sitts.
Source: 1900 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #109 page 12 of 26; 1920 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #186 page 4 of 12; 1910 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #41 page 33 of 37; 1930 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 1, p 3 of 11; 1880 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 92, p 23 of 36; 1870 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Pleasant Brook, p 7 of 7
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She had nine children; all were alive in July 1900.
Source: 1900 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #109 page 12 of 26; Doris Lape Sutliff; 1920 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #186 page 4 of 12; 1910 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #41 page 33 of 37; 1930 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 1, p 3 of 11; 1880 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 92, p 23 of 36; 1870 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington, p 19 of 38
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Source: 1900 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #109 page 12 of 26; 1880 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 92, p 24 of 36
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!1900: The indication on the 1900 census is that he was divorced; spouse's name is unknown.
!1920: Living with a Nellie Baldwin (age 55) in Otsego, Otsego, NYSource: 1900 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #109 page 24 of 26; Doris Lape; 1920 Otsego, Otsego, NY Census ED# 220 Page # 16 of 20 ; 1880 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 92, p 24 of 36
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Source: 1900 Otsego County, NY Census ; 1880 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 92, p 24 of 36
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Source: 1900 Otsego County, NY Census ; 1880 U.S. Federal Census New York Otsego Burlington District 92, p 24 of 36
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Living with brother in 1910.
Source: 1900 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #109 page 13 of 26; 1910 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #41 page 33 of 37
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He may have been born in 1893.
SSN 093-26-2584
Age: 38
Year: 1930 Birthplace: New York
Roll: T626_1636 Race: White
Page: 12A State: New York
ED: 27 County: Otsego
Image: 0860 Township: Oneonta Relationship: HeadSource: 1900 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #109 page 13 of 26; Doris Lape; 1910 Burlington, Otsego, NY Census ED #41 page 33 of 37; SSDI Search Results
He is identified as John Fredendall by the second source.
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html; Susan Kenyon, skenyon@stic.net e-mail dated 28 Jan 2000
Sophia lived with her father; in her father's will, part to her and grandson John Jacob Fredendall. She petitioned for her son in 1836.
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html; Susan Kenyon, skenyon@stic.net e-mail dated 28 Jan 2000
He is identified as John Fredendall by the second source.
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html; Susan Kenyon, skenyon@stic.net e-mail dated 28 Jan 2000
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html
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He had thirteen children and is the father of Susan Kenyon's line.
Source: Susan Kenyon skenyon@stic.net; Alice Martin LaRue Alaru3325@aol.com; http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html
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She had ten children; names unknown. This is the line from which Susan Kenyon
develops her lineage.5/31/2004 18:02:00
Searching for the parents, siblings, and ancestors of Anna Elizabeth Hicks b. c1776 She may have been born in Summit, Schoharie Co., NY, this is unproven data. She died Bet. 1818 - 1819, possibly in Guilderland, Albany Co. NY.
Anna Hicks married John (Johanne) Fredendall, c1798, Duanesburgh, Albany Co., NY. John Fredendall b. May 09, 1776, Guilderland, Albany Co., NY; d. December 11, 1831.Source: Susan Kenyon skenyon@stic.net; http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html; akmac02@yahho.com
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html
A marriage to a Mr. Jones requires more study; the second source indicates this Eleanor died in 1815.
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html; Family Data Collection - Individual Records
Source: http//members.aol.com/katcaprio/caprio/fredendall.html
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Occupation: Farmer.
!1860 Working as a farm laborer on L. M Warner farm.
!1862: Enlisted on 18 Aug, 152 N.Y. Infantry, Company I, Private (Film Number M551 roll 80)1863: His enlistment papers described him as 5'8" tall, light hair, light complexion and grey eyes.
1863: Enlisted in the Company B, 7th Regiment Heavy Artillery on 5 Mar 1863 in Albany, NY; his unit was on Garrison Duty in Defences of Washington, D.C. until 15 May 1864; ordered to join Army of the Potomac in the field 15 May 1864; participated in the Seven Day's Battle; Rapidan Campaign May-June; Spottsylvania Court House May 17-21; Harris Farm or Fredericksburg Road, May 19; North Anna River May 23-26; on line of the Pamunkey, May 26-28; Totopotomoy, May 28-31; Cold Harbor June 1-12; before Petersburg, June 16-18; siege of Petersburg, 16 Jun 1864 to 22 Feb 1865; Weldon Railroad, June 22-23, 1864; Demonstration north of the James Jul 27-29; Deep Bottom Jul 27-28; sent to City Point and to Washington for treatment of diarrhea and bilious fever; present for duty in the Harewood US Army General Hospital on 14 Aug 1864; rejoined his regiment "before" Petersburg (probably around December); reconnaissance Hatcher's Run 9-10 Dec; promoted to Corporal on 21 Dec 1864; Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, 5-7 Feb 1865; ordered to Baltimore, MD 22 Feb 65 and garrison duty until August; served in Pioneer Corps; discharged 1 Aug 1865 in Baltimore, MD as a Corporal.
1922: The Worcester Times described him as suffering a stroke of apoplexy on Sunday, 12 Feb 1922. Last surviving member of the Johnson Post of the G.A.R. The family headstone is on the opposite side of the Freece family headstone on lot 23A in the Maple Grove Cemetery
Sylvester Lape, CPL
1847 - 1922Sylvester Lape was born November 17, 1847, in Lutheranville, Schoharie, NY, the third child of Andrew W. Lape and Maria Van Buren. His father, who was born and raised in Schoharie County, was the son of Andreas "Loewe" Lape and Elizabeth Schauerman, both formerly of Churchtown, Columbia, NY, and West Sand Lake, Rensselaer, NY. Andreas Lape moved to Schoharie County with his father, Samuel Lape, Sr., about 1814. Andreas Lape purchased 143 acres of land at a cost of $750, on October 27, 1825, from Susan Ogden, Hannah Murray, and Mary Murray, of New York (K-235), in Lutheranville, NY, where he lived until his death in 1850.
Like his father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Sylvester was a farmer. At 4:30 in the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate General Beauregard's shore batteries, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, opened fire on Fort Sumter- the first shots of the Civil War. As Washington prepared for the worst, the New Yorkers regiments arrived on April 25th. They were greeted with jubilation and the days of danger, of a Confederate assault, were gone. The Capitol was safe. As the war progressed, however, the Union experienced heavy losses at Bull Run, the Penisular, Antietam, Fredericksburgh and Chancellorsville.
In 1862, President Lincoln instituted a draft for Union soldiers. Sylvester Lape joined Company B, 7th Regiment Heavy Artillery, originally the 113th Infantry, on 5 Mar 1863, in Albany, NY. Sylvester's enlistment papers described him as 5'8" tall, light hair, light complexion and grey eyes. The 7th NY Heavy Artillery was originally mustered on August 18, 1862, and had was to sit in Washington, D.C., for two years before seeing any action, or wishing to "see the Elephant." By March 1864, the first indication appeared that the service of the 7th Heavy might not be permanent and orders were given requiring the regiment to obtain sufficient small arms ammunition, a minimum of 140 rounds per soldier. On Saturday, May 14th, 1864, the Regiment received orders to prepare for advancement to take the field. By May 15th, all the companies had assembled at Fort Reno, Washington, D.C., "armed, packed and ready." After a five mile march, the Regiment reached two small steamships, the Winona and the Planter. They traveled the Potomac River and arrived at Belle Plain, Virginia, the next morning joining the First Brigade, "Army of the Potomac." The First Brigade of the newly formed Fourth Division, would be led by Colonel Lewis O. Morris, who would have under him the 1st Maine Heavy and the 7th New York Heavy. Major Edward A. Springsteed would command the First Battalion of the Regiment.
Sylvester and his regiment participated in the Seven Day's Battle; Rapidan Campaign May-June; Spot-Sylvania Court House May 17-21; Harris Farm or Fredericksburg Road, May 19; North Anna River May 23-26; on line of the Pamunkey, May 26-28; Totopotomoy, May 28-31; Cold Harbor June 1-12; before Petersburg, June 16-18; siege of Petersburg, 16 Jun 1864 to 22 Feb 1865; Weldon Railroad, June 22-23, 1864; Demonstration north of the James Jul 27-29; Deep Bottom Jul 27-28; sent to City Point and to Washington for treatment of diarrhea and bilious fever; present for duty in the Harewood US Army General Hospital on 14 Aug 1864; rejoined his regiment "before" Petersburg (probably around December); reconnaissance Hatcher's Run 9-10 Dec; promoted to Corporal
on 21 Dec 1864; Dabney's Mills, Hatcher's Run, 5-7 Feb 1865; ordered to Baltimore, MD 22 Feb 65 and garrison duty until August; served in Pioneer Corps.Sylvester Lape was discharged 1 Aug 1865 in Baltimore, MD as a Corporal. Also in 1865, Sylvester married Lana A. Belden, daughter of Amos D. Belden and Sally Fredendall. Between 1867 - 1885, Sylvester and Lana would have eight children born. Sylvester would own a farm in East Worcester, not far from Lutheranville, NY, where he spent his remaining days and was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Sylvester Lape died on February 18, 1922, and is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego, NY. Lana Lape died on June 21, 1931, and is buried next to her husband.
Search Terms: 1421 (2), UNION (3593)
Database: American Civil War Research Database, Regiments
Combined Matches: 1Name of Regiment Date of Organization Muster Date Regiment Type
New York 152nd Infantry Regiment 15 October 1862 13 July 1865 Infantry
Officers Killed or Mortally Wounded 3
Officers Died of Disease or Accident 1
Enlisted Killed or Mortally Wounded 66
Enlisted Died of Disease or Accident 91Regimental History
Battles Fought
Battle at Mine Run, Virginia on 26 November 1863
Battle at Mine Run, Virginia on 27 November 1863
Battle at Wilderness, Virginia on 05 May 1864
Battle at Wilderness, Virginia on 06 May 1864
Battle at Laurel Hill, Virginia on 10 May 1864
Battle at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on 10 May 1864
Battle at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on 11 May 1864
Battle at Turkey Ridge, Virginia on 11 May 1864
Battle at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on 12 May 1864
Battle at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on 13 May 1864
Battle on 15 May 1864
Battle at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on 16 May 1864
Battle at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia on 18 May 1864
Battle at Hanover Junction, Virginia on 24 May 1864
Battle at North Anna River, Virginia on 24 May 1864
Battle at North Anna River, Virginia on 25 May 1864
Battle at Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia on 28 May 1864
Battle at Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia on 29 May 1864
Battle at Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia on 30 May 1864
Battle at Gaines Hill, Virginia on 31 May 1864
Battle at Prospect Hill, Virginia on 31 May 1864
Battle at Totopotomoy Creek, Virginia on 31 May 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 01 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 03 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 04 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 05 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 06 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 07 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 10 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 11 June 1864
Battle at Cold Harbor, Virginia on 13 June 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 15 June 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 16 June 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 17 June 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 18 June 1864
Battle at Weldon Railroad, Virginia on 22 June 1864
Battle at Weldon Railroad, Virginia on 23 June 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 30 June 1864
Battle at Deep Bottom, Virginia on 14 August 1864
Battle at Strawberry Plains, Virginia on 14 August 1864
Battle at Deep Bottom, Virginia on 15 August 1864
Battle at Deep Bottom, Virginia on 18 August 1864
Battle at Reams' Station, Virginia on 25 August 1864
Battle at Weldon Railroad, Virginia on 25 August 1864
Battle on 09 October 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 23 October 1864
Battle at Boydton Plank Road, Virginia on 27 October 1864
Battle at Hatcher's Run, Virginia on 27 October 1864
Battle at Boydton Plank Road, Virginia on 28 October 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 06 November 1864
Battle at Fort Steadman, Virginia on 14 November 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 16 November 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 18 November 1864
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 24 March 1865
Battle at Petersburg, Virginia on 02 April 1865
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Sylvester LapeEnlist Date 24 Sep 1862
Enlist Place Worcester, NY
Enlist Rank Private
Enlist Age 19Served New York Enlisted I Co. 152nd Inf Reg. NY deserted at Mohawk, NY on 16 October 1862
Source: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Abbreviation: NYRoster
Published by on 1894-1906
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Sylvester LapeEnlist Date 5 Mar 1863
Enlist Place Albany, NY
Enlist Rank Private
Enlist Age 21Promoted to Full Corpl on 21 December 1864
Served New York Enlisted B Co. 7th HA Reg. NY Mustered Out at Baltimore, MD on 01 August 1865
Source: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Abbreviation: NYRoster
Published by on 1894-1906Copyright 1998-2000, MyFamily.com Inc. and its subsidiaries.
!1922: Lape, Sylvester In Worcester, Feb. 17, 1922; 79 yrs. WT 1-10-23 p.1 c.5LAPE, Sylvester, Worcester, New York
Born at Summit, New York, Nov. 17, 1842
Single, farmer
Corporal, 7th New York Heavy Artillery
Enlisted Mar. 5, 1862 at Worcester for 3 years
Mustered Mar. 8, 1862 as Private
$50 Town bounty
Parents: Andrew and Cynthia Lape
Battle: Seven Days' Battle
Discharged Aug. 1865. Returned to Worcester.Source: 1880 Otsego County census and Enlistment records; Military Records of Schoharie County Veterans; Worcester Times; obituary; David Thurber; Barbara Pitcher; 1900 Worcester, Otsego, NY Census # 24 of 25 District 145; 1920 Worcester, Otsego, NY Census # 3 of 16; SOLDIERS OF THE CIVIL WAR (Article appearing in WT 4-17-35 p.2 c.2&3. Note that names in parentheses are as they actually appear on the Soldiers Monument)
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06/01/2003 11:20:38 PM The family name was originally written Bayldon or Baildon but pronounced
Beldun. The Wethersfield line (Line of John) was recorded in birth and baptismal records as "Belding" for the first 135 years or so. Around 1772, the Reverend Joshua Belden (1724 - 1813) found a record in which John had signed his name "Belden" and undertook a campaign to get the rest of the
family to spell the name "correctly". Some did, some didn't and some used both interchangeably! The lines of William (Deerfield, MA and Norwalk, CT) and Samuel (Hatfield, Hadley, MA) seem to have used both spellings even before 1772.
Several genealogists have since muddied the waters by taking the position that "most of them spelled it Belden so I'll spell all of them Belden!"
Richard B. Gilbert DRAGON@compuserve.comHer first name may have been spelled "Lanna". Buried in lot 23A. She had eight children all were living in 1900.
Lape, Lana A. Widow of Sylvester Lape of E. Worcester. Dau. of Amos and Sally Fredendall Belden.
WT 6-24-31 p.1 c.4
Age: 82
Year: 1930 Birthplace: New York
Roll: T626_1637 Race: White
Page: 11A State: New York
ED: 56 County: Otsego
Image: 0267 Township: Worcester Relationship: HeadSource: 1850 United States Federal Census > New York > Otsego > Worcester, p 31 of 52; 1880 Otsego County census; Obituary Worcester Times dated 24 Jun 1931; 1900 Worcester, Otsego, NY Census # 24 of 25 District 145; 1920 Worcester, Otsego, NY Census # 3 of 16
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Age: 53
Year: 1930 Birthplace: New York
Roll: T626_1646 Race: White
Page: 2B State: New York
ED: 5 County: Schoharie
Image: 1006 Township: Cobleskill Relationship: Daughter-in-lawLived with sister Mary E. Lape. Buried in lot 23A
Source: 1880 Otsego County census; Ginger O'Connor; 1920 Cobleskill, Schoharie, NY Census Ed # 80 #10 of 18; World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Age: 44
Year: 1930 Birthplace:
Roll: T626_1637 Race:
Page: 11A State: New York
ED: 56 County: Otsego
Image: 0267 Township: Worcester Relationship: DaughterNever married. Buried in lot 23A. SSAN: 079-42-0236 Living with parents in 1920
Source: 1880 Otsego County, NY Census; 1920 Worcester, Otsego, NY Census # 3 of 16; 1900 Worcester, Otsego, NY Census # 24 of 25 District 145
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This individual is not identified as the father of Sylvester Lape by Jeffrey J. Lape; however, all other sources list Sylvester's father as "Andrew" and David Thurber identifies Sylvester's father as married to a Brown for his second wife. Jeffrey J. Lape gives Andrew's wife as Cynthia Brown; Cynthia Brown's headstone in the Lutheranville Cemetery identifies her as the wife of Andrew Lape. Therefore, I have listed this Andrew Lape as Sylvester's father.
Another son of Andreas Lape, Andrew W. Lape, born May 06, 1822, married Maria Van Buren, and they had Sylvester Lape, born in Lutheranville, NY, on November 17, 1847. Sylvester was enlisted in Company B, 7th Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery during the Civil War, and is an ancestor of Willis Gilbert Lape, formerly of Burlington Flats, Otsego, NY, and Milton D. Lape, of Cobleskill, NY.
There is an Andrew Lape buried in the Scribner Cemetery: Town of New Berlin, Chenango County, NY
Andrew Lape, d. Jul. 5, 1876, ae. 53 yrs. 1 mo. 29 da. If this is the same fellow, his birth date by his headstone would have been 7 May 1823.
Source: http://members.aol.com/JJLape/move.htm; Jeffrey J. Lape; David L. Thurber; Beverly Radez; S. Ward Lape; Barbara Pitcher; 1860 Summit, Schohaire, NY Census # 426 of 883; http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyotsego/cemetery/scribner.htm; FamilySearch™ Ancestral File v4.19
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Gary,
I am working on the line of Maria VanBuren and Andrew W. Lape. You have listed on your website that both were b. in 1822 and that among their children were Orilla b. 1935 and Lovina b. 1839. This would mean that they had their first child when they were 13 years old! Also, The parents listed for Maria Van Buren are incorrect. She was the daughter of John Van Buren and Hannah Pemboke of Schoharie county. You name Abraham Van Buren and Hannah Sergent as her parents. Abraham was her brother. However, maybe you found something I should know! I am aware of the the other Lape children – Sylvester, Abram and Emeline. I am curious to know the source for Orilla and Lovina.
Ron Salisbury ronald2@uakron.eduSource: David L. Thurber; Van Buren Lamb; Barbara Lape Pitcher
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Source: Beverly Radez; Barbara Pitcher
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Died or left home before 1860. Her first name may have been "Lorina".
Source: Beverly Radez; David Thurber; Barbara Lape Pitcher
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Source: Beverly Radez; David Thurber; Barbara Pitcher
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Age: 74
Year: 1930 Birthplace:
Roll: T626_1636 Race:
Page: 8A State: New York
ED: 30 County: Otsego
Image: 0919 Township: Oneonta Relationship: Father-in-lawSource: Beverly Radez; David Thurber; Barbara Pitcher