Descendants of Isaac Coffin
First Generation 
1. Isaac Coffin / Coffing was born about 1720 and died about 1756.
General Notes: Isaac appears on the taxpayers list for Rombout/Fishkill for the years 1738, 1740, 1741, 1743-1747.
LAND: [William Coffing] purchased land near his father's land in Northampton [Bucks County, PA] in 1730. in 1733 he sold two parcels here, one owned jointly with his brother Abraham; another parcel was sold to his brother Jacob 1.3. A witness to the sale was Isaac Coffing whose connection, if any, has not yet been established.
I am considering the possibility that Isaac was the son of Jacob and Sarah Coffing of Philadelphia and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The only connection so far is the Isaac Coffing who witnessed the above mentioned land sale, and the names of Isaac's children, Jacob and Sarah, which fits with the Dutch naming system.
Note about Jacob Coffing Jr. (abt 1700-?)
He died intestate. His widow Rachel was named executrix of his property,
which was divided equally among his four daughters. Each, in turn, sold
her share.
In September 1736, George Wilson of Philadelpha, Joyner and Robert Hind
were named intestate administrators. In 1740 or 1741 there was a statement
that: At the request of Arnold Koster and Rachel, his wife, we have viewed
a plantation or farm, in the county of Bucks, containing about 100 acres
(now in the tenure of William Novle) and belonging to the estate of Jacob
Coffin, deceased, which we appraise at 80 pounds." Witnessed by ISAAC
COFING, Jonathan Dungan and Joseph Dungan.
Isaac married Living
Children from this marriage were:
2 M i. Jacob Coffin was born about 1739 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York.
+ 3 M ii. Edward Coffin was born in 1741 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, died on 13 Aug 1824 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in First Baptist Church, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 4 M iii. Isaac Coffing was born in Dutchess County, New York and died on 8 Sep 1778.
+ 5 M iv. John Coffin was born in 1753 in Dutchess County, New York and died after 1799.
+ 6 F v. Sarah Coffing was born about 1751 in New York.
Second Generation
3. Edward Coffin was born in 1741 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, died on 13 Aug 1824 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in First Baptist Church, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: A HISTORY OF HERKIMER COUNTY - J. MUNSELL pp. 444-445
Between this time (1795) and 1798, Wm. Wakely. Mr. Burton, StephenHawkins, brother of Christopher, George Cook, Nahum Daniels, EdwardCoffin, John Nelson, John C. Green, John Churchill, George Fenner and Wm.Whipple made permanent locations in the town (Newport). Coffin... andothers purchased lands on the west side of creek, in Walton's Patent.
The biography of Morse H. Coffin, great-grandson of John Coffin, Edward'sbrother, states this:
Edward Coffin (supposed to be our subject's great-grandfather or hisbrother) was a member of the colonial army during the Revolution, and oneof his powder horns is a prized souvenir, now in the possession of oursubject.
The Revolutionary War pension papers of Isaac Coffing contains thisstatement, "In 1775 soldier referred to his brother Edward".
A GLIMPSE IN PASSING, P.41
EDWARD COFFIN (1741-1824) was born near Poughkeepsie and came to Newport before 1798. He married Sibyl--and located in town on the farm now occupied by Everard Fenner. He cleared the land and built a house on the hill near the place where the upper barn now is. He afterward removed to Deerfield, where he died. To Edward and Sibyl were born a large family: Isaac, who once owned the John Sherman place; Joseph, who lived on the road between the stone school house and Brayton's Corners, Edward and Jacob, who lived in Deerfield; John, who kept a "tavern" in Deerfield; Abram and Benjamin, also Deerfield residents; Anna, who married Cady Howe, father of Manson Howe of Poland; Mrs. Orrissa Eddy, who died recently at 90, was a daughter of John Coffin; Mrs. Lucina Spencer is a daughter of Benjamin Coffin; Joseph Coffin, Jr., was assessor in 1859 and his brother Edward was Justice of he Peace many years. Edward's son, Isaac, is a physician residing at North Ilion, NY and is now coroner of Herkimer County.
EDWARD COFFIN's Will, 15 Jul 1824:
In the name of God Amen - I Edward Coffin of the town of Deerfield in the County of Oneida and state of New York, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say - First, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sibel Coffin her honourable maintenance, the use of the house, the beds, bedding, and furniture during her life until after her death, then an equal division of the beds, bedding, and furniture be divided between my seven sons or their heirs. I do also give and bequeath to my beloved wife Sibel Coffin the sum of fifty dollars for her use during her life. I do also give and bequeath to my second son Jacob Coffin two hundred dollars more than an equal share with the rest of my sons. I do also give and bequeath to my granddaughter Anna Howe fifty dollars. I will and order that at the expiration of four years after my death, each of my seven sons, to wit, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, John, Abraham, Edward and Benjamin Coffin, to share equally alike in the residue of my property. And lastly as to all the rest I hereby appoint my sole executor, Sherman Wooster, Esquire and Jacob L. Sherwood. On witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fifteenth day of July, 1824.
Edward Coffin purchased 200 acres in North Gage, Deerfield, Oneida County, New York on 4 Aug 1807 of John Hathaway, administrator of H. Hathaway. The property was adjacent to Herkimer County.
Edward married Sybil Tappen on 21 Mar 1779 in Dutch Reformed Church, Hopewell, Dutchess, New York. Sybil was born about 1755, died on 6 Jun 1837 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in First Baptist Church, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 7 M i. Isaac Coffin was born about 1780 in New York, died on 23 Oct 1858 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 8 M ii. Jacob Coffin was born about 1784 in Herkimer County, New York and died on 1 Jun 1860 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 9 M iii. Joseph Coffin was born Cal Mar 1786 in New York, died on 19 Oct 1844 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 10 F iv. Anna Coffin was born on 5 Feb 1787 in New York and died on 14 Feb 1811 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 11 M v. Abraham Coffin was born in 1789 in New York, died on 12 Jan 1870 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Jan 1870 in Northgage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 12 M vi. John Coffin was born in 1790 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York and died on 30 Sep 1855 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 13 M vii. Benjamin F. Coffin was born on 31 Mar 1798 in New York, died on 14 Jul 1887 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 14 M viii. Edward Coffin was born about 1802 in New York and died before 21 Sep 1844 in Washington, Sandusky, Ohio.
4. Isaac Coffing was born in Dutchess County, New York and died on 8 Sep 1778.
Isaac married Sarah Nichols on 8 Feb 1770. Sarah died on 23 May 1841.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 15 M i. John Churchill Coffing was born on 6 Oct 1776 in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, died on 19 Sep 1847 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, and was buried on 21 Sep 1847.
5. John Coffin was born in 1753 in Dutchess County, New York and died after 1799.
General Notes: New York in the Revolution as Colony and State, Vol. I -Extracts, page 136
Published by: J. B. Lyon Co., Albany, NY, 1904
John Coffin, 1776, Dutchess County, New York, Second Regiment
John married Marytje Van Tassel on 16 Jan 1772 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York. Marytje was christened on 10 Apr 1743 in Dutch Reformed Church, Fishkill, Dutchess, New York and died on 2 Aug 1825 in Cairo, Greene, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 16 M i. Isaac Coffin was born on 4 Oct 1773 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, died on 9 Feb 1839 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
6. Sarah Coffing was born about 1751 in New York.
General Notes: Frank Doherty in "the Settlers of Beekman Patent", chapter 41, "Coffing Family", lists Sarah as a potential daughter of Isaac and Anna. Sarah married John Burnett Jr. of Nine Partners, Dutchess, New York. James J.Nolan (http://www.jamesjnolan.com/pages/Directlineback/421.html) has some information on this family.
I am copying Mr. Nolan's information into this tree for completeness; I have not verified this information.
Sarah married John Burnett Jr. about 1775 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York. John was born on 11 Aug 1747 in Dutchess County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 17 F i. Elizabeth Cuyler Burnett was born on 25 Dec 1776 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, was christened on 11 Feb 1779, and died on 12 Aug 1829 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York.
18 F ii. Margaret Burnett was born on 7 Mar 1778 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York and was christened on 11 Feb 1779.
19 F iii. Sarah Burnett was born on 25 Jan 1779 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York and was christened on 11 Feb 1779.
20 M iv. John Burnett was born on 11 May 1780.
Third Generation
7. Isaac Coffin was born about 1780 in New York, died on 23 Oct 1858 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: One account states that Isaac had 4 sons and 4 daughters (Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Rock, Green, Grant, Iowa and Lafayette, Wisconsin, publ. 1901 - page 231-232), and another states that he had 5 sons and six daughters (Portrait & Biographical Record Winnebago & Boone Cos., IL. Chicago: Biographical Pub. Co., 1892, pp 321-322). Early census records of Herkimer County (1810, 1820, 1830) seem to indicate 4 sons and 5 daughters as follows: 1 son born 1800-1804; 1 son born 1805-1810; 2 sons born 1810-1815; 2 daughters born 1800-1804; 1daughter born 1805-1810; 2 daughters born 1810-1820.
Isaac married Margaret Patten, daughter of Benoni Patten and Edith Cole, from 1800 to 1805 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Margaret was born on 21 Sep 1783 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, New Hampshire, died on 25 Aug 1841 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. Another name for Margaret was Peggy.
Children from this marriage were:
21 M i. Horace Coffin was born before 1810 in New York.
+ 22 M ii. Henderson W. Coffin was born on 29 Sep 1813 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in Aug 1875 in Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois.
+ 23 M iii. John I. Coffin was born about 1814 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in Mar 1875 in Ogle County, Illinois.
+ 24 M iv. Julius Augustus Coffin was born on 16 Nov 1816 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 19 Oct 1868 in Petroleum Center, Venango, Pennsylvania, and was buried in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 25 F v. Julia Coffin was born on 16 Nov 1816 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 25 Nov 1887 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
8. Jacob Coffin was born about 1784 in Herkimer County, New York and died on 1 Jun 1860 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Birth dates for Jacob and Sally's children are taken from the book"Descendants of ROBERT (MACKCLOTHAN) CLAFLIN", by CHARLES HENRY WIGHT,with additions by MARGERY GRACE REHARD JONES. The names match up wellwith the Will of Jacob Coffin. His will mentions the following names:
son - Worden Coffin
daughter - Ann Eliza Wait
daughter - Pharsina Willard
son - Allen T. Coffin
son - Isaac Coffin
son - Benjamin Franklin Coffin
son - Jacob Coffin
granddaughter - Helen Perciville
friend/witness - Alansing Barney
witness - Nelson B. Rowley
He wrote that he was seventy-five when he wrote his Will in February of1860, giving an approximate birth date of 1784. 1855 census shows him as72, app. birth yr 1782.
Jacob married Sally Claflin, daughter of Allen Claflin and Mary Tyler, about 1812 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts. Sally was born on 12 Nov 1786 in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, died on 11 May 1854 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 27 M i. Worden R. Coffin was born on 13 Dec 1813 in Massachusetts, died on 1 Dec 1893 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried on 6 Dec 1893 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 28 F ii. Ann Eliza Coffin was born on 17 Oct 1815, died on 9 Nov 1895 in New York, and was buried in North Gage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 29 F iii. Pharsina Coffin was born on 10 Aug 1817.
+ 30 M iv. Allen T. Coffin was born on 13 Jan 1819 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 7 Sep 1902 in Oneida County, New York, and was buried on 8 Sep 1902.
+ 31 M v. Isaac Coffin was born on 17 Dec 1822 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 32 M vi. Benjamin Franklin Coffin was born on 18 Mar 1824 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 10 Jun 1904 in New York.
+ 33 M vii. Jacob Coffin was born on 11 May 1827 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 34 F viii. Sarah Coffin was born Cal 24 May 1830 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 15 Jun 1852, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
9. Joseph Coffin was born Cal Mar 1786 in New York, died on 19 Oct 1844 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Joseph married Matilda Cummings, daughter of Alexander Comins and Lucy Willson. Matilda was born on 11 Apr 1787 in New York and died after 1872 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 35 F i. Lucy Coffin was born about 1810 in New York, died on 26 Sep 1847 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 36 M ii. Edward C. Coffin was born on 17 Mar 1812 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Dec 1889 in North Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 37 F iii. Phoebe Coffin was born on 10 Apr 1814, died on 14 Aug 1844, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 38 M iv. Alexander L. Coffin was born on 29 Jan 1816 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 13 Dec 1883 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 39 M v. Joseph R. Coffin was born on 30 May 1818 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 7 May 1872 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 40 F vi. Catherine Coffin was born on 16 May 1820 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 17 Dec 1870 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 41 F vii. Roxy Coffin was born about 1824 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in 1850-1860.
+ 42 F viii. Emily C. Coffin was born on 22 Feb 1826 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 6 Jan 1856 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
43 M ix. George W. Coffin was born in Jun 1830 and died on 14 Sep 1857 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Will dated 28 August, 1857, witnessed by Albert W. Brayton and Hopestill Bradford. Executor - Joseph R. Coffin. Executor's petition states that George W. Coffin died in the town of Newport in the county of Herkimer, on or about the 14th day of September, 1857, leaving personal property and a widow now of Newport Helen Coffin, mother Matilda Coffin of Newport, brother Edward Coffin of Newport, brother Elexander Coffin of Schuyler, Catherine Waterman in DeKalb County, Illinois.
10. Anna Coffin was born on 5 Feb 1787 in New York and died on 14 Feb 1811 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Anna married Cady Howe on 8 Oct 1806. Cady was born on 21 Jun 1782 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut and died on 1 Jun 1853 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: HOWE. In Newport on 1 Jun, Cady Howe, age 71 years and 5 months. "His loss is severely felt by the Universalists in Newport." Survived by his wife and family. Funeral Fri 3 Jun in the Universalist church by Rev. W.G. Anderson. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 18 Jun 1853)
Children from this marriage were:
44 F i. Nancy Howe was born on 10 Sep 1808 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 18 Aug 1809 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
45 F ii. Anna Howe was born on 16 Jun 1811 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
11. Abraham Coffin was born in 1789 in New York, died on 12 Jan 1870 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Jan 1870 in Northgage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: In the 1840 census Abraham had 12 children living with him, 9 boys and 3 girls. Only two of the children were age 10 or under.
HISTORY OF HERKIMER COUNTY, NY - D. Mason & Co., p. 437
The De Groff Saw-mill was on the site of the Planing Mill at Cold Brook.Mr. Mather sold it to Philip A. Fenner, who changed it to a factory for the manufacture of cotton yarn, candle wicking, etc. Later the proprietor began the manufacture of rubber boots and shoes in the building, Mr. Fenner having taken as a partner Col. George Arnold. They carried on the business a few years and sold out to Jenks Benchley and Abraham Coffin, who sold it to Seymour Bullock and Rev. Abram Fish, who began the manufacture of cheese boxes.
1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Abraham Coffin (65-Herkimer), wife Anna (65-Montgomery), Boarder Harry B.Fishbeck (74-Herkimer). Abraham and Anna had lived in Deerfield for 50 years, and live in a framed house worth $800.
1865 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Abram Coffin (73-Herkimer), wife Anna (73-Herkimer). Anna had 10 children.
Abraham married Anna Fishbeck, daughter of Jacob Visback / Fishbeck and Living, on 28 Jul 1812. Anna was born on 23 Dec 1791, was christened on 20 Mar 1792 in Dutch Reformed Church, Caughnawaga, New York, died on 28 Sep 1870 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Sep 1870 in Northgage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York. Another name for Anna was Annaetje.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 46 M i. Nelson Coffin was born in 1813 in Pennsylvania, died in 1890 in New York, and was buried in 1890 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 47 M ii. Jacob Coffin was born Cal 6 Apr 1814 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 2 Aug 1891 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Aug 1891 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 48 M iii. Edward Coffin was born on 12 Jun 1814 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 1 Sep 1903 in Trenton, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 3 Sep 1903 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
49 F iv. Maria Coffin was born about 1820 in New York and died on 22 Apr 1887 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: From the 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 censuses of DePeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, it looks like Maria did not have any children.
Died. Thorton. In Depeyster, April 22, 1887, of dropsy, Marie C. Thorton, wife of Edward Thornton, aged 68 years.
Births, Deaths, Marriages from Gouverneur, NY Herald, St. Lawrence County, NY
Maria married Edward M. Thornton, son of Josiah Thornton and Phebe Round. Edward was born about 1823 in New York and died on 10 Jan 1892 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Probate of the last will and testament codicil thereto of Edward Thornton, late of Oswegatchie deceased.
Surrogate’s Court
St Lawrence County
Be it remembered that heretofor to wit on the 19th day of January A. D. 1892 Thaddeus L. Wilson executor named in the Last Will and Testament of the Edward Thornton late of Oswegatchie in the County of St. Lawrence deceased applied to the surrogate of the County of St. Lawrence to have the said Last Will and Testament and codicil thereto which relates to both real and personal estate proved and recorded and on such application to said surrogate did ascertained by satisfactory evidence who were the widow, legalies devisees, heirs at law, and next of kin of said deceased testator and their respective residences Viz: Elizabeth Thornton widow of Oswegatchie N.Y. , Warren Thornton, James G. Thornton, Danforth Thornton,and Anias Thornton, Maria Smithers, Charles W. Thornton, Zilpha Smithers, Dosia Austin of Depeyster N.Y., Caleb Thornton, Alonzo Wainright of Macomb N.Y. Clarissa Streeter, Warren Wainwright, Spencer Wainright, of Dekalb N.Y. John Wainright of Governeaur N.Y., Clara A. Bigelow of Ogdensburg N. Y., Lucien Works of Moria N.Y., Webster Wainright of Rochester New York, trustees of St. Lawrence University Canton N.Y.,Warren Works, Wright Works of Western, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Alfie Evans of Springfield Missouri, James L. Thornton of Michigan City Indiana, Alonzo Thornton, Edward L. Thornton of Chicago Illinois, Hosea Thornton of Oakdale Antelope County Nebraska, Josiah Wainright of West Webster Monroe County N.Y., Albert E. Thornton, May L. Johnson of Michigan City Indiana, Emmiline Stacey, Lucretia Austin who reside in California but whose particular place of residence is unknown, Martha Wainright whose place of residence is unknown, two sons of Polly Smith whose names and places of residents are unknown and cannot with due diligence be ascertained, Amy Emat, Silvia Watson, Hattie Sterling, Stella Bayne of Macomb N.Y., Ruth Jelina Hurlbut of Gouverneur N.Y., George Washburn of Jergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Hobart D.Eassn of Spillamashien British Colombia, Glimme Eyler of Osborne Lake St.Lawrence County N.Y. and said Surrogate did thereupon issue a citation in due form of law directed to the widow legatees, devisees, heirs at law and next of kin by their respective names stating their places of residence requiring them to appear in before said surrogate at his office in the city of Ogdensburg and said County on the 14th day of March A. D. 1892 to attend the probate of said well and supplemental citations having been issued and the surrogate being a trustee of the St. Lawrence University a legatee named in the said will certified said matter to Alureron J. Squires Special Surrogate of said County and another supplemental citation was issued by him and afterwards to wit: on the 26th day of April A. D. 1892 at Ogdensburg aforesaid satisfactory evidence having been presented with said special surrogate of the service of the said citations in the mode prescribed by law on said widow and all said legatees devisees heirs at law and next of kin and said matter having been adjourned from time to time and said will contested until May 27th 1892 at Ogdensburg N. Y. when said contest was withdrawn. No one appearing to oppose the probate of said will and codicil the said special surrogate took the proofs of said will and codicil and did thereupon adjudge said will and codicil to be a valid will of real and personal estate and the proofs thereof to be sufficient to which said Last Will and Testament and codicil thereto are as follows, that is to say:
Will
Being a sound mind, memory and understanding I Edward Thornton of Depeyster St. Lawrence County New York do hereby make this to be my Last Will and Testament hereby revoking all previous Wills and Testaments madeby one at any time.
1st, After my just debts and funeral expenses are paid and after my decease I hereby give devise and bequeath unto Warren Thornton my nephew my home farm in the Township aforesaid and was occupied by me containing one hundred fifty two and one half acres of land more or less. Also my wooded lot in the town of Macomb containing twenty eight acres. The foregoing being all the real estate I absolutely own without conditions. The said real estate being and intended to be the absolute property infie of the said Warren Thornton. The above devise a set land to said Warren is intended and I hereby direct it shall include all the personal property of every name and character that may be or shall be upon set lands at the time of my decease belonging to me. But the foregoing devise to said Warren is hereby subject to the following conditions which the said devise shall pray fulfill and perform. The said Warren shall pay to Albert E. Thornton of Michigan City Indiana this sum of one Thousand dollars and to May L. Jackson this sum of Five Hundred dollars which sums of money I hereby make a charge and lien upon the said devised property and payable out of and from the same by said Warren.
And I furthered give and devise to Edward L. Thornton son of Alonzo Thornton this sum of Five Hundred dollars.
The remainder and residue of my estate both real estate and personal property I give devise and bequeath to the trustees of St. Lawrence University for its use and benefit and the money or property or the avails thereof to be added to the permanent fund of said University and to the long to said University forever.
Should there be any failure or legal obstacle to the payment as above the directed on the legacies to Albert E. Thornton and May L. Johnson I hereby make such legacies a general charge upon my estate and my executor is directed to pay the same.
I hereby nominate and appoint Thaddeus Wilson of Depeyster the executor of this my will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereto subscribe my name and seal this 15th day of August A. D. 1887.
Edward Thornton
The above and foregoing will of Edward Thornton consists of three pages was signed by him in our presence in the presence of each other and the said executor in our presence and in the presence of each other acknowledged said paper so subscribe by him as aforesaid to be his Last Will and Testament and we at his request have become, and are subscribing witnesses to said will and testament.
J. D. Eddy Depeyster, St. Lawrence Co N.Y.
Joseph M. Todd Depeyster St. Lawrence Co N.Y.
Codicil to the Last Will and Testament of Edward Thornton bearing date the fifteenth day of August 1887.
Whereas on the fifteenth day of August 1887 I made my Last Will and Testament in and by which I made disposition of all my property both real and personal and.
Whereas I am this day about to marry Elizabeth More of the city of Ogdensburg and I desire to make provision in case of my death to leave her in comfortable circumstances and I therefore hereby make and declare this to be a codicil to my said Last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say.
I give devise and bequeath to the said Elizabeth More fair and during her natural life the use of all my property both real and personal and at her death the said property to be disposed of according to the terms of said will to which this codicil is hereto attached and of which it is made apart.
In witness where all of I have here on to set my hand and seal this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred eighty-eight.
Edward Thornton L. S.
The above testament and codicil consisting of one half sheet was signed and sealed by Edward Thornton in our presence who at the same time declared in our presence in the presence of each other that the same was his codicil so and we at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other signed our names as witnesses thereto. The first signature was made by the testator in the presence of Mr. Spratt but not in the presence of Mr. Hasbruck but the second signature was written inthe presence of both.
Louis Hasbruck residing at Ogdensburg N. Y.
Thomas Spratt residing at Ogdensburg N. Y.
Surrogate’s Court
In the matter of proving the last will and
testament and codicil thereto of Edward Contested. Testimony on file.
Thornton deceased
St. Lawrence County N.Y.
It appearing from the proofs duly taken in respect to the Last Will and Testament and codicil thereto of Edward Thornton late of Oswegatchie in the County of St. Lawrence and the state of New York deceased. That the said will and codicil were duly executed and that the said Edward Thornton at the time he executed the same was in all respects competent to devise real estate and not under restraint. The said Last Will and Testament and codicil thereto are hereby recorded signed and certified by me pursuant to the provisions of the revised statutes this 27th day ofMay A. D. 1892.
Alureron J. Squires special surrogate
+ 50 M v. Daniel D. Tompkins Coffin was born on 1 Sep 1825 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 2 Oct 1911 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, and was buried on 5 Oct 1911 in Tivoli Cemetery, Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 51 F vi. Bedora Ann Coffin was born on 18 Aug 1826 in New York, died in May 1890 in Saint Lawrence County, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
+ 52 M vii. Elisher Coffin was born on 16 Feb 1829 in Oneida County, New York, died on 19 Feb 1903 in Oneida County, New York, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York.
12. John Coffin was born in 1790 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York and died on 30 Sep 1855 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Oneida Whig, Utica, Ny, March 11, 1845
Fire - The barn attached to Coffin's Tavern-stand, in Deerfield, about six miles from this city on the road to Newport, was burned on Thursday night, and 39 cows and four horses consumed with it! It was the work of an incindiary, who exchanged the horse he had ridden, for one in the stable. The one he left was so little burned that it was discovered to be a stranger, and they were consequently enabled to pursue the incindiary, by knowing the horse upon which he had escaped. He was arrested at Leo C________ .
The Coffin Inn, located between Route 8 and Newport on the North Gage Road, was a stage coach stopping place.
A Glimpse in Passing, P. 41
Lists John as a son of Edward and Sybil Coffin, and states that he kept a "Tavern" in Deerfield
John married Nancy Allen, daughter of Isaac Allen and Lydia Brown. Nancy was born on 27 Oct 1793 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York and died on 17 Sep 1873 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 53 F i. Orissa A. Coffin was born in Oct 1815 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 8 Apr 1906 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 54 F ii. Abigail Waterman Coffin was born on 2 Jun 1819 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 21 Jul 1890 in Castle Rock, Dakota, Minnesota, and was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Dakota County, Minnesota.
+ 55 F iii. Jane Sybil Coffin was born on 5 Apr 1821 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 16 Jul 1907 in Altmar, Oswego, New York.
56 F iv. Ardelia Brown Coffin was born about 1822 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 11 May 1915 in Sangamon County, Illinois.
General Notes: Joseph Denny & Eliza (Cummins) ROPER of Springfield, Illinois named one of their daughters Ardelia Farr ROPER (she married William Q. Olden and they moved to Chicago).
Ardelia married Hart. Hart died before 1850.
Ardelia next married Algernon Farr, son of James Farr Jr. and Living, in Sep 1851. Algernon was born on 13 Feb 1820 in Saint Lawrence County, New York and died on 28 Jan 1909 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
General Notes: While researching Henry W. Rowley, my great-grandfather, I came acrossthis article from a Springfield, IL, newspaper (no name or date of thepaper on the article) and thought someone might be interested in thetyped copy. Algernon was quite the success story! My grandfather, FarrBreuchaud Rowley, was named for Mr. Farr. [Submitted by Nancy Nissan]
HARDSHIP CONCEALS ROMANCE
ALGERNON FARR WAS PIONEER HERO
LIFE STORY OF FARMER, STOCK RAISER AND BANKER OFFERS INSPIRATION TO YOUTHOF SANGAMON COUNTY
AUCTION OF FERTILE LAND RECALLS HISTORY OF YANKEE BOY WHO DRIFTEDWESTWARD AND GREW VERY RICH
By Hazel Bloom
The other day hundreds of men and women crowded about an auctioneer atthe door of the Sangamon County Courthouse while 711 acres of the finestland in the country were being sold. This was a portion of the estate ofa man who, when a boy, worked as a farm hand, who knew hardships andprivation, but whose persistency, good judgment and close application ledhim to prove the gold in the farms of Illinois.
The romance of the West with its glorious opportunities for advancementand for wealth has often been pictured in fiction, but no story exceedsthe self sacrifice, the heroic effort and the final fruitage thatcharacterized the life of the late Algernon Farr of Sangamon County.
Mr. Farr died at the age of ninety years. Not long ago his wife died, andno direct descendent remained to enjoy the store of riches.
The proceeds of the 711-acre farm will be divided among the distant heirswho are Ottille M. Merrick, Frank M. Mead, Ernestine F. Anderson, HenryW. Rowley, Elizabeth B. Hollom, John H. Roberts and Theodore C. Reichert.The farm was sold for $85,700. But the wealth of the man who was once apoor farm boy amounts to over $400,000.
Prominent Stock Raiser
Mr. Farr was not only a large land owner but one of the most prominentstock raisers in Sangamon County, and was a big stock holder in theIllinois National Bank at the time of his death.
The life story of Farr would serve well as an inspiration to youngpeople. Moreover it shows the boundless prosperity of the great prairiesof the middle west.
(Chunk of newsprint missing out of next 6-line paragraph, making itindecipherable.)
He was born upon a farm in St. Lawrence County, New York, February 12,1820. His father, James Farr, a native of New Hampshire, was born in1785, and after reaching mature years, wedded Miss Elsen of St. LawrenceCounty, New York, who was born in Ireland and who came to the UnitedStates in early girlhood. The couple began their life in St. LawrenceCounty, where they reared their family and spent their remaining days.
But Algernon Farr was of an adventurous disposition. The daily round of asmall farm, broken only by three months of school each year, was too tamefor his ambitious nature.
At night he dreamed dreams of the great west of which he had heard. Theboundless prairies that gave forth its showers of grain that were coinedrapidly into gold beckoned to him.
Started Out At 19 Years
At this time, though but nineteen years of age, Farr was handlinglivestock, which he purchased and drove from St. Lawrence to DutchessCounty where he sold. Wishing better opportunities for engaging in thisbusiness, the next year he made his way to Ohio.
In spite of his extreme youth he had saved some money. With this hepurchased cattle and with men much older than himself, he engagedregularly in the business of driving cattle over the mountains to market.
Gradually he made his way westward until he found himself in Illinois,the great heart of the prairie land.
Farr had been gathering up small herds of stock as he came westward, andthese he drove from time to time to the markets of New York. These trips,which oftentimes consumed three and four months, were filled withhardships and often actual physical dangers.
On these long trips he braved the elements. Privation and hardship didnot break his vigorous health. He continued actively in the business ofdriving cattle to the eastern markets until 1851. In the spring of 1850,Mr. Farr came to Sangamon County and made his headquarters inSpringfield. In 1851-53 railroad building was undertaken in Illinois,Indiana and Ohio.
It was in this latter year that Farr drove cattle to Michigan City,Indiana, whence they were shipped by lake to Dunkirk, New York, thatbeing the first cattle shipped by lake from that point. At Dunkirk theywere loaded on the Erie Railroad. They were the first cattle shipped byrailroad into New York City.
His Business Grew
It was there that the work of Algernon Farr began to grow and expand. Hislife is indicative of what can be accomplished when one is not afraid ofwork and will exercise energy, discrimination and close application inbusiness.
He spent a period of twenty-five years in the business of shipping cattleto the New York markets. In the meantime he purchased a farm of 720 acresnear the town of Mechanicsburg. This land he devoted to the raising ofgrass and corn. Later he sold this property and purchased about 320acres, two and one-half miles northeast of Springfield. This was part ofthe 711 acre farm lying between Springfield and Camp Butler, which wasrecently sold at auction.
From time to time Farr added farm land to this first purchase. On thisfarm he continued the work of feeding stock and for awhile engaged instock breeding. He prospered rapidly and at one time owned over fifteenhundred acres of the richest farm land in Illinois. The greater portionof this land was underlaid with a vein of coal from five to six feet inthickness.
Mr. Farr, while economical, enjoyed the comforts of life as his wealthincreased. His buildings were all commodious and comfortable and hisresidence, erected in 1878, was kept an attractive and substantialfashion.
Sweetheart Cherished
While he made few close friends, those that he had were lasting. When hecame west to seek his fortune, the memory of his sweetheart in New YorkState did not die. In 1851, Mr. Farr married Ardelia Hart, of HerkimerCounty, New York, who was born and reared in Oneida County. He surroundedhis wife with comforts and protected her from the hardships he hadsuffered in his early youth.
Mr. Farr was one of the organizers and first directors of the IllinoisNational Bank, and until the time of his death was a daily visitor.
Farr's genius for making money was a family joke when he was a young boy.Mrs. Elizabeth B. Hollom, a niece of the late Mrs. Farr, who now makesher home on the Farr farm, recalls an incident of this nature:
"They used to tell us children a story about Uncle Farr," said Mrs.Hollom. "When he was a young lad, he took a wagon load of wagon spokesoverland to New York City, sold them, and bought dried apples. Then hesold the fruit again and came home with so much money that he wasjokingly asked if he did not hold up people on the road and rob them."
Relatives and friends who knew Farr say he was extremely fastidious indress. No matter how hard and long he worked, he was always neat in hisappearance.
His bride was a widow, attractive and considered very pretty and astylish dresser. When he brought her to Springfield, they lived atJohnson's Hotel for awhile, where Abraham Lincoln roomed.
Matrons Were Envious
Here Mrs. Farr was the envy of all the matrons and maids in Springfieldbecause of her beauty and taste in dress. It is said that no matter howclose Mr. Farr was about business matters, he was lavish in his home andenjoyed showering upon his wife beautiful clothes.
While the Farrs never had children of their own, nephews and nieces ofthe couple visited them frequently and were always treated generously.
"I remember it was considered quite an event when Uncle and Aunt Farrcame to see us," said Mrs. Hollom. "Even in his younger days he wasconsidered very wealthy."
+ 57 M v. Wellington H. Coffin was born on 8 Jun 1824 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 13 Jan 1909 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
+ 58 F vi. Living
13. Benjamin F. Coffin was born on 31 Mar 1798 in New York, died on 14 Jul 1887 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: In Deerfield, Oneida, New York in 1870 with wife Amy.
1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Benjamin Coffin (57-Herkimer), wife Amy (53-R.I.), son Marshall D. (27),daughter Esher O. (18), daughter Mary J. (17), servant Orson Olds (18).
1865 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New york
Benjamin Coffin (66-Herkimer), wife Emma (64-R.I.)
Boonville Herald, Thursday, Jun 7, 1888
In the County Clerk's office was filed a deed by which Albert K. Brayton and Wm. Reynolds, executors of Benjamin Coffin, deceased, transferred to V. H. Harris the land formerly owned by Coffin consisting of 208 acres, situated in the northern part of Oneida county, for $8,700.
Benjamin married Amey [--?--]. Amey was born on 19 Feb 1801 in Rhode Island, died on 5 Mar 1880 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 59 F i. Lucina W. Coffin was born in 1825 in New York, died in 1908, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 60 M ii. Marshall D. Coffin was born on 24 Aug 1827 in Herkimer County, New York, died on 29 Apr 1906 in Lafayette, Bremer, Iowa, and was buried in Andrews Cemetery, Waverly, Lafayette, Bremer, Iowa.
+ 61 M iii. Benjamin Sherman Coffin was born on 25 Dec 1829 in New York, died on 31 Jul 1862 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 62 F iv. Anna Lydia Coffin was born on 17 Jul 1833 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 15 Dec 1929 in Poland, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 19 Dec 1929 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
63 F v. Esther Coffin was born in 1835 in New York, died on 16 May 1898 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 18 May 1898 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, May, 1898
Mrs. William Reynolds died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Varnum Harris, Monday, May 16. Her husband died six months previous. Her funeral was held Thursday, May 18, Rev. S. R. Wood of Richfield Springs officiating.
Esther married William Reynolds Jr., son of William Reynolds and Living, in 1860 in New York. William was born on 25 May 1830 in Norway, Herkimer, New York, died in 1897, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Taken from History of Herkimer County by George A. Hardin and Frank H.Willard, published in 1893.
William Reynolds, Jr., was born May 25, 1830. When seventeen years old he took charge of his father's farm, and at the age of thirty he purchased his father's interest in the farm which he followed for two years. He then sold the farm, moved to Newport and followed the produce business seven years. In 1870 he purchased a farm near Newport, which he sold, then purchased the farm of eighty acres where he now resides. He also owns two hundred acres of land in the town of Schuyler. He is a member of the Newport Improvement Society, and is president of the canning factory, which employs fifty hands and has a capacity of 20,000 cases of corn. He was justice of the peace of Norway and Newport and was a Republican until 1872, when he became a Prohibitionist. He was trustee and treasurer of the Newport Union Free School eleven years, secretary and treasurer of Newport Union Store, and secretary of the Agricultural Society three years. He has also been secretary, treasurer amd trustee of the Universalist church. His mother, Betsey (Giles) Reynolds, was a daughter of James Giles who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
History of Herkimer County, 1879
William Reynolds, also a son of William reynolds, was born in the town of Norway in 1830, and was married to Esther Coffin of Deerfield, Oneida County in 1850. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1862, when he removed to Newport Village and began dealing in country produce, which he followed until 1868. He has held several offices in his town and village, and is at present a Justice of the Peace, and also Secretary and treasurer of the Newport Union Store.
+ 64 F vi. Mary Jane Coffin was born on 27 Nov 1837 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 28 Jan 1929 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
14. Edward Coffin was born about 1802 in New York and died before 21 Sep 1844 in Washington, Sandusky, Ohio.
Edward married Maria [--?--]. Maria died after 1844.
Children from this marriage were:
65 M i. Waterman Coffin was born about 1820 in New York and died after 1850.
Waterman married Mary Waggoner on 27 Aug 1842 in Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio. Mary was born in 1823. Another name for Mary was Polly.
+ 66 M ii. Monroe Coffin was born about 1824 in New York, died after 1883 in Kent County, Michigan, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
+ 67 F iii. Caroline Coffin was born on 30 Jul 1827 in Independence, Herkimer, New York and died on 12 Jan 1897 in Kinderhook, Branch, Michigan.
15. John Churchill Coffing was born on 6 Oct 1776 in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, died on 19 Sep 1847 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut, and was buried on 21 Sep 1847.
General Notes: 1827-28 -- the ironworks owners merge with John Milton Holley and John Churchill Coffing to form the Salisbury Iron Company. Joseph Pettee was iron master. (From NY-NJ-CT Botany Online).
1833 - Great Barrington, Massachusetts, John C. Coffing and Timothy Chittenden from Salisbury, Conn., put up a blast furnace at Van Deusenville.
From discourse delivered at the funeral of John C. Coffing, by Adam Reid, 21 Sep 1847
John C. Coffing was born in Southbury, New Haven County, Conn., Oct. 6, 1776. In the third year of his age he removed with his mother to Salisbury, where he remained till the spring of 1789, when he went to Derby, and lived till the autumn of 1795, with Messrs. Judson & Nathan Stiles, at the place now known as Humphreysville, as clerk in a dry goods store owned by them there. He then left Derby, and took a trip to Nova Scotia during the winter, and was at sea, and narrowly escaped shipwreck during the memorable storm of the 16th of March, 1796, which is frequently spoken of by aged people to this day. Early in April he returned to Salisbury, being then in the 20th year of his age, and continued to reside here until his death. After managing the farm of his mother for a few years, he turned his attention to the manufacture of iron, and entered into company in the year 1808 or 9, with the late John M. Holley, Esq., with whom he carried on the business for nearly thirty years with so much enterprise and success, as not only realised a large estate for them, but rendered their establishment one of the most celebrated in the land. Mr. Coffing continued in the iron business till his death, which took place on Sabbath, the 19th of September, about 9 o'clock in the morning.
John married Jerusha Fitch. Jerusha was born on 18 Feb 1775 and died on 30 Jun 1812.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 68 F i. Janette Coffing was born on 11 Sep 1806 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died in Oct 1892.
+ 69 F ii. Clarissa C. Coffing was born on 16 Jun 1808 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 25 Mar 1849 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
70 M iii. John Henry Coffing was born on 3 Feb 1811 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 14 Aug 1882 in Van Deusenville, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
General Notes: Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Bershire County, Massachusetts
John H. Coffing
A strong man and of the type whose monuments are great thriving industries, was he whose name introduces these memoirs. Like many other of the descendents of those rugged English colonists who sought an early opportunity to escape a tyrannous home rule, including religous persecution, and who eventually revolted against a slavish colonial dependence, John H. Coffing proved to be a man of progress equal to the duty of the hour, a leader among his fellowmen, a man of ideas, and with the full courage of his convictions always.
Tristram Coffin, the Englishman who founded the American family of Coffin (here Coffing - the terminal letter having been affixed by the father of the immediate subject of these memoirs), was located in the Island of Nantucket as its records show as early as 1660, and his rude habitation erected in 1686 still stands, a most interesting memorial of old colonial days.
John H. Coffing was born at Salisbury, Connecticut, February 3, 1811. His father, Captain John C. Coffing, had an interest in the iron manufacturing of that locality, and conducted also a general store. The son received for the period an unusually liberal education, attending the famous Vermont Military School conducted by Captain Alden Partridge, then entering Westfield (Massachusetts) Academy and being latterly under tuition of Dr. Mark Hopkins. His earliest employment was in his father's store at Salisbury, and it was there that he had early opportunity to familiarize himself with many of the details of iron manufacturing. Captain John C. Coffing having sold out his Connecticut interests and located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, was largely instrumental in the erection in 1829 of the iron furnace at Richmond, and in 1833-4, with others, built the furnace for pig-iron manufacturing at Van Deusenville. With the operation of this latter plant the son became in 1836 actively identified. In 1844, upon the incorporation of the Richmond Iron Works, uniting the Richmond and Van Deusenville iron manufacturing interests, John H. Coffing became the manager and business agent of the company, a connection which continued up to his practical retirement from active business life in 1867. It was largely through his personal technical knowledge of iron manufacture that the product of the Richmond Iron Works was soon of the highest standard of excellence, and it was in large measure due to his business acumen that it speedily attained that reputation, finding favor with the United States government and being extensively used thereby, after the most heroic tests in the manufacture of cannon. Mr. Coffing was essentially a builder. Having established with his associates upon the firmest of foundations the iron making interests above referred to, he sought other fields for investment. He became a stockholder in the Monument Mills, still and for many years the great industry of Housatonic. He interested himself actively also in the promotion of the local railroad interests, particularly the Stockbridge & Pittsfield and Berkshire Railroads, serving for a number of years as president of the latter. He was on the directorates of the Mechanics and Savings bank of Great Barrington, and the Housatonic National Bank, Stockbridge.
His public spirit was evinced in many ways. It was he who furnished the model of the Soldier's Monument, Great Barrington, and he contributed largely to the cost of its erection. He defrayed a large share of the expense of Trinity church building at Van Deusenville. he devised a sum for the building of the House of Mercy Mortuary Chapel at Pittsfield. Politically he was originally an old line Whig, and from its formation a member of the Republican Party, serving as a delegate to the national convention which in 1860 nominated Abraham Lincoln for the presidency. His patriotism found free vent during the dark days of the rebellion when voice and purse were ever at his country's service. A life-time associate of Mr. Coffing pays this tribute to his old friend: "In matters of business Mr. Coffing exercised sound judgement and great foresight, weighing carefully the subject presented, expressing his views with originality and clearness and acting promptly and efficiently. Open and frank, proverbially truthful and honest himself he would brook no duplicity or deceit in others. With more than ordinary mechanical skill, he combined good taste and an appreciation of the beautiful: he did well what he did; built well what he built, always with an eye to usefulness and durability, and benevolent and generous in his public contributions, he was ever ready to assist in a worthy object. His private gifts to the needy were numerous, unostentatious - ofter unsolicited. Many younf men have profited by his counsel and many have received from him substantial pecuniary aid." His declining years were spent improving his farm and beautifying his home at Van Deusenville, where he died August 14, 1882. He married, February 27, 1833, Rebecca F. Bostwick, of Salisbury. She died October 16, 1903.
John married Rebecca Fish Bostwick, daughter of Rufus Hubbell Smith Bostwick and Elizabeth Birch, on 27 Feb 1833 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut. Rebecca was born on 20 Mar 1815 in New York and died on 16 Oct 1903.
+ 71 M iv. Charles Fitch Coffing was born on 4 Apr 1812 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
John next married Maria Birch on 21 Jan 1813. Maria was born in 1785 and died on 14 Apr 1865.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 72 M i. Churchill Coffing was born on 13 Nov 1813 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 14 May 1873 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
73 M ii. Joshua Birch Coffing was born on 31 May 1815 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 28 Nov 1841.
+ 74 F iii. Marcia Coffing was born on 3 Jan 1817 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 11 Mar 1854 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut.
75 F iv. Maria Coffing was born on 19 Jul 1819 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 29 Jan 1889.
+ 76 M v. George Coffing was born on 14 May 1822 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 21 Nov 1872.
16. Isaac Coffin was born on 4 Oct 1773 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York, died on 9 Feb 1839 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
General Notes: From Deed index - Albany County:
Ambrose Wilsey, from Isaac Coffin, wife Eleanor, 1815-Mar-3,
Bk 29, p. 397, 447 acres, Bethlehem
Beer’s History:
Isaac Coffin moved from Albany County about 1803 and bought a farm and there kept a hotel which was quite a resort for the enlisted soldiers at the beginning of the war of 1812. His son, Abram Coffin, helped on the farm as well as in the hotel."
In 1810, built the Hotel, later known as the Blanchard stand, or the Sherwood H. Camp hotel.
Isaac married Eleanor Fryer about 1790 in Fishkill, Dutchess, New York. Eleanor was born on 27 Sep 1772, died on 31 Dec 1841, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 77 F i. Maria Coffin 2 was born on 9 Sep 1790, died on 13 Dec 1859 in Albany County, New York, and was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Elsmere, Albany, New York.
78 M ii. John Coffin was born on 8 Dec 1793 and died in Mar 1873.
John married Lovina [--?--]. Lovina was born about 1798, died on 13 May 1847 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
+ 79 F iii. Elizabeth Coffin was born on 29 Dec 1795, died on 20 Dec 1868, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
+ 80 M iv. Isaac Coffin was born on 30 Mar 1798.
+ 81 M v. Jacob Coffin was born on 17 Apr 1800 in New York, died on 29 May 1876 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Broome County, Illinois.
+ 82 M vi. Abraham Coffin was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Albany County, New York, died on 15 Jan 1876 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
17. Elizabeth Cuyler Burnett was born on 25 Dec 1776 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, was christened on 11 Feb 1779, and died on 12 Aug 1829 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York.
Elizabeth married Peter Isaac Schryver in 1801 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York. Peter was born on 1 Sep 1771 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York and died on 31 Oct 1830 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 83 F i. Sally Ann Schryver was born on 10 Apr 1802 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 30 Nov 1830 in New York, New York, New York.
+ 84 F ii. Margaret Eliza Schryver was born on 16 May 1803 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 2 Jul 1884 in Salt Point, Dutchess, New York.
85 M iii. Eli Clark Schryver was born on 9 Mar 1806 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died in 1870 in New Jersey.
+ 86 M iv. Abram G. Schryver was born on 22 Sep 1807 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 10 Jan 1872 in New York.
87 F v. Eliza Susan Schryver was born on 3 Sep 1809 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 7 Apr 1837.
+ 88 F vi. Jane Harriet Schryver was born on 21 Apr 1811 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 19 Mar 1881 in Burr Oak, Michigan.
89 F vii. Julia H. Schryver was born on 18 Jun 1815 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 15 Nov 1884 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York.
+ 90 M viii. Jacob Cuyler Schryver was born on 30 Aug 1817 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 29 May 1879 in Fulton, Fulton, New York.
Fourth Generation
22. Henderson W. Coffin was born on 29 Sep 1813 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in Aug 1875 in Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois.
General Notes: FROM Past and Present of the City of Rockford and Winnebago Co., IL, C.A. Church. Chicago: Clarke, 1905, pp 828-831:
Henderson W. COFFIN, a son of Isaac and Peggy COFFIN, was born in Newport, Herkimer County, NY, and there he spent his youth. When a young man he went to Canada, where he learned the trade of brickmaking under the direction of his brother, Horace. On leaving the Dominion he came to IL and located in Winnebago County in 1838. Here he continued in the employ of his brother for a time, but later engaged in farming on his own account. Subsequently he went to Beloit [Rock County], WI, where he established a brickyard, but previous to this time he had become the owner of land in Burritt Township, Winnebago County [IL], having entered a claim from the government. In 1860 he took up his abode thereon and after cultivating and improving the place for several years, he removed to Winnebago Township, where he purchased a tract of land that was his home until his life's labors were ended in death in May 1876. He was married in early manhood to Miss Mary H. KENEAR, who was also a native of NY. They were farming people, energetic and diligent in business affairs, and at all times commanded the esteem of those with whom they came in contact. So successful was Mr. COFFIN in his farming operations and so carefully did he invest his earnings that he was at one time the owner of more than 1,000 acres of land. In his family were 11 children.
Henderson W. COFFIN was born in Oneida County, NY, in 1813, and was married in that State to Miss Harriet KANIER of Buffalo [Erie County], NY. [This surname is given as KENEAR in the above biographies of Fletcher COFFIN.]. There they remained until the fall of 1837, when they determined to seek fame and fortune in the Far West, and with teams they made the journey to IL, which State was then but sparsely settled. Mr. COFFIN had but very little means to assist him along, and he and his thrifty and economical wife experienced many hardships and privations in getting a start. The first night he spent in Winnebago County, Mr. COFFIN purchased one half section of land, giving his only cow, which hehad driven from [New] York State, his gun, his watch, and $320 in a notefor this tract. Mr. and Mrs. COFFIN had a great struggle to deep and payfor this land but they finally obtained a government lease for all butabout 80 acres. This farm of 240 acres is now owned by their sonFletcher.
Mr. Henderson W. COFFIN was a brick maker by trade, and his first brickyard was started in 1840, west of Beloit [Rock County, WI]. He subsequently purchased more land for brickyards, becoming the owner of 28 acres in Roscoe where the depot new stands, and this land is now owned by his daughter. He gave the land for the depot. He and Thomas BALDWIN, an early settler, walked from Rockford to near Beloit, carried their tools,and built a house, taking four trees standing for posts. Three days later they had finished it and were back in Rockford. Mr. COFFIN had men working for him for 50 cents a day and two meals, some walking six miles to and from their work. Many of them owned their own farms but wanted ready money. Mr. COFFIN's trade was more to him than wealth, and men of means, able to buy him out several times, worked for him at 50 cents a day. At that time men cradled grain for 25 cents an acre. Mr. COFFIN died in Aug 1875, when not quite 63 years of age. His widow is now residing in Rockford, on Morgan Street. He built the first elevator at the Roscoe depot. This worthy couple reared eleven children: Agnes, Julia M., S. B. (our subject), Esther, William Henry, Horace A., Fletcher, Mary Jane, E. B., Alfred H., and Ruby H. Of these, Horace died at the age of 40 years, and Mary Jane, Mrs. W. B. SCOTT, died when 36 years of age. The remainder are living and well informed people, although they had but common school advantages.
Henderson married Harriet Kenear on 9 Jul 1840 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Harriet was born about 1820 in Buffalo, Erie, New York and died after 1880.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 91 F i. Agnes Coffin was born in Jan 1841 in Illinois.
92 F ii. Julia Marie Coffin was born on 13 Jun 1842 in Illinois and died on 17 Oct 1907.
General Notes: Single according to 1900 census of Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
+ 93 M iii. Sylvester B. Coffin was born in Mar 1844 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 11 Feb 1913.
94 F iv. Esther Coffin was born Cal 24 Mar 1845 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois, died on 7 Oct 1892, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
General Notes: From Nancy Huaracha:
Esther Coffin Died Oct 7, 1892 Aged 47 Ys 6Ms 14Ds
From the gravestone Coffin family, Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, IL
+ 95 M v. William Henderson Coffin was born on 27 May 1846 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 8 Feb 1905 in Prob. California.
96 M vi. Horace Albert Coffin was born on 31 Mar 1848 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois, died on 21 Jan 1888 in California or Illinois, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
General Notes: Living with his brother William in Riley, Eldorado, California in 1880.
Note from Nancy Huaracha:
Horace was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, IL, listed on the Coffin obelisk for Henderson Coffin. Born Mar 31, 1848 Died Jan 21, 1888; Aged 39 Ys 9Ms 21Ds
+ 97 M vii. Fletcher Coffin was born on 6 Nov 1848 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 25 Aug 1922 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
98 F viii. Mary Jane Coffin was born on 4 Jul 1851 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died in 1887 in Illinois.
Mary married Living
99 F ix. Emma Bell Coffin was born in Dec 1854 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died in 1937 in Illinois.
General Notes: Never married, no children.
+ 100 M x. Alfred H. Coffin was born on 11 Nov 1860 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died in 1934.
101 F xi. Ruby Hortense Coffin was born Cal 21 Jul 1863 in Illinois, died on 15 Oct 1896, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
General Notes: From Nancy Huaracha:
Rubie H Coffin Died Oct 15, 1896 Aged 33 Ys 2 Ms 25 Ds
From the gravestone Coffin family, Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, IL
23. John I. Coffin was born about 1814 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in Mar 1875 in Ogle County, Illinois.
John married Clarissa Nelson about 1831 in Herkimer County, New York. Clarissa was born in 1811 in Herkimer County, New York, died on 3 Nov 1886 in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 102 M i. Warren D. Coffen was born on 20 Feb 1833 in Herkimer County, New York, died on 16 Dec 1887 in Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Seneca Township Cemetery, Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa.
+ 103 M ii. Clark Sherman Coffin was born on 29 Mar 1834 in Herkimer County, New York, died in 1905 in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
104 M iii. Reuben F. Coffin was born in Dec 1836 in New York and died on 19 Feb 1842 in St. Lawrence County, New York.
General Notes: COFFIN & FINCH. At Chatham, on the 19th ult., of scarlet fever, Reuben F., son
of John and Clarissa Coffin, aged 4 years and 2 mo.; and on the 25th Eliza
Ann, only daughter of Wesley and Maria Finch, aged 7 years and 4 months.
(Transcribed from an original 'Albany Argus' newspaper. Friday, March 4,1842.)
+ 105 M iv. John H. Coffin was born about 1836 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York and died after 1895.
+ 106 F v. Almeda Coffin was born about 1838 in New York and died after 1910.
107 F vi. Matilda Coffin was born about 1840 in Saint Lawrence County, New York.
108 F vii. Almira Coffin was born about 1842 in Saint Lawrence County, New York.
109 M viii. Hiram Coffin was born about 1844 in Saint Lawrence County, New York.
+ 110 M ix. Timothy Bracket Coffin was born on 26 Mar 1848 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 7 Nov 1922 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, and was buried on 9 Nov 1922.
+ 111 F x. Electra C. Coffin was born about 1852 in Saint Lawrence County, New York.
112 F xi. Mary Coffin was born about 1853 in New York.
24. Julius Augustus Coffin was born on 16 Nov 1816 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 19 Oct 1868 in Petroleum Center, Venango, Pennsylvania, and was buried in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Coffin, Julius A. married in Depeyster Apr. 5, 1846 by Benjamin F. Partridge, J.P., Julius A. Coffin to Miss Jane Ann Partridge, both of Depeyster 11 Apr. 7, 1846
Julius married Jane Ann Partridge on 5 Apr 1845 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. Jane was born on 12 May 1826 in Keene, Essex, New York and died on 10 May 1896 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 113 F i. Emma Josephine Coffin was born on 12 Mar 1848 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 4 Mar 1934 in Enterprise, Pennsylvania.
114 F ii. Annette Emogene Coffin was born on 12 Jul 1854 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 9 Apr 1938 in Madrid, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York. Another name for Annette was Nettie.
General Notes: 8 Jan 1904, Potsdam Herald:
Miss Nettie Coffin, who has been vacationing with her sister, Mrs. R. L.Sisson, took the train Saturday for Johnstown to spend the day Sundaywith her sister, Mrs. Jennings, before returning to her school at WhitePlains.
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Potsdam Herald-Recorder, Friday, April 15, 1938:
Miss Nettie E. Coffin, who had been spending the last rwo months at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Dunlop in Madrid while her sister, Mrs. Rufus L. Sisson, was in Florida, suffered a shock from which she did not rally and she passed away on Saturday. Up to the time of the shock she was ingood health.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Sisson on Elm St. Monday afternoon, Rev. William J Prout, D.D. officiating, with interment in Bayside Cemetery.
Miss Coffin was born in Depeyster a daughter of Augustus and Jane Partridge Coffin and spent her early life there. Coming to Potsdam with her parents she attended the local schools, and was graduated from the Potsdam Normal in 1876. For a short time she taught in Champlain and Richville, going then to White Plains where she met with wonderful success in the schools of that city until 1922, when she retired and returned to Potsdam and has since made her home with her sister Mrs. Sisson who survives her, together with several nieces and nephews. A brother, Dr. Lewis A. Coffin, died several years ago. He was a former director of the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat hospital in New York City.
Miss Coffin was a woman of fine intellect and ability and was active in community affairs wherever she lived. She was a charter member of Nihanawate chapter D.A.R. and the Twentieth Century Club. She was the oldest member of the Potsdam Presbyterian Church in which she was most active.
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Potsdam Herald-Recorder, Friday, April 22, 1938:
TRIBUTE TO MISS COFFIN
The Daily Reporter of Whilte Plains, April 11, paid the following tribute to Miss Nettie Coffin, whose death was noted in our columns last week:
"Throughout her career as a teacher here, Miss Coffin was assigned to the fourth grade at the Court Street School, where she made her influence felt by hundreds of men and women who attended her class. Superintendent of Schools Dr. H. Claude Hardy described her today as 'one of the most poular teachers we have ever had.'
"In 1922 the board of education passed a resolution, accepting her resignation from the public school system, and recording an expression of'appreciation of her valuable service rendered to the people of this community.'"
A personal tribute sent to Mrs. R. L. Sisson says "we all wish to pay a loving tribute to the years of faithful, loyal, successful teaching spent in White Plains. We purposely use the word 'successful', for her former pupils are today a testimony, and we hear it over and over.
+ 115 M iii. Lewis Augustus Coffin was born on 27 Oct 1856 in Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 31 Oct 1933 in New York, New York, New York, and was buried on 1 Nov 1933 in Kensico Cemetery.
116 F iv. Julia Ann Coffin was born on 16 Jun 1858 in Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 7 Feb 1918 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: 1910 census indicates married 24 years, no children.
5 Aug 1904, Potsdam Herald:
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus L. Sisson, Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Jennings, of Johnstown,and Miss Nettie Coffin of White Plains are spending a few weeks at Oak Point on the St. Lawrence.
Watertown Daily times, Friday, February 8, 1918
Potsdam, Feb. 8 - Mrs. Frank W. Jennings died Thursday afternoon at her home on market street, after a long illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Jennings was born in Ogdensburg, her maiden name being Julia N. Coffin. She resided for some years in Johnstown, N.Y. Mrs. Jennings is survived by her husband, Dr. F.W. Jennings of Potsdam; three sisters, Mrs. H.T. Moran of Haworth, N.J.; Miss Nettie C. Coffin of White Plains, and Mrs. Rufus L. Sisson of Potsdam; and by one brother, Dr. Lewis A. Coffin of New York City. Funeral Arrangements have not yet been made.
Julia graduated from the Potsdam Normal School, Advancing English course, in 1881.
Julia married Frank Wallace Jennings about 1885 in New York. Frank was born about 1856 in New York.
+ 117 F v. Mary Edith Coffin was born on 27 Mar 1862 in Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 4 Jun 1947.
25. Julia Coffin was born on 16 Nov 1816 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 25 Nov 1887 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
Julia married James Bliss on 8 Oct 1837 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. James was born in 1814-1819 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 3 Jul 1871 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
General Notes: Listed as voter in Macomb, St. Lawrence, New York, 5 Nov 1850 and 27 May1851
1850 census, Macomb, St. Lawrence, New York
James (30), Julia (30), Henderson (12), Angeline (10), Julius (8), Rosett(4), Erastus (3/12)
1860 census, 4th Ward Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin
J (45), Julia (43), James (21), Angeline (18), Julius (17), Horace (14)
1870 census, 4th Ward, janesville, Rock, Wisconsin
James (54), Julia A. (53), J.H. (32), Lois (25), Philip (2/12), Julius(26)
Children from this marriage were:
+ 118 M i. James Henderson Bliss was born on 29 Oct 1838 in Jefferson County, New York, died on 4 Feb 1915 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
119 F ii. Angeline A. Bliss was born about 1839.
+ 120 M iii. Julius A. Bliss was born in Jun 1843 in New York and died on 15 Aug 1900 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin.
+ 121 M iv. Horace Raselle Bliss was born in Feb 1847.
122 M v. Erastus Bliss was born about May 1850.
27. Worden R. Coffin was born on 13 Dec 1813 in Massachusetts, died on 1 Dec 1893 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried on 6 Dec 1893 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: 1865 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Worden Coffin (42-Oneida), wife Elizabeth (31-Germany), son Henry W.(7-Oneida), daughter Marsella (3 11/12-Oneida), servant Hannah Bank(10-Herkimer)
1855 census, Ohio, Herkimer, New York
Worden Coffin, 42, Farmer, Widow, b. Oneida County, Land Owner, 8 years in town of Ohio
Celestia, 13, female, daughter, b. Oneida County
Benton, 12, male, son, b. Oneida County
Franklin, 11, male, son, b. Oneida County
Duane, 9, male, son, b. Oneida County
Utica Morning Herald, August 14, 1882
It has been ordered that Worden R. Coffin be appointed general guardian of Leon H. Coffin, of Deerfield. Bond of $2000 approved.
Boonville Herald, Thursday, 7 Dec 1893
North Gage - Worden Coffin, an old resident of this place, was buried yesterday. He passed four score years.
Worden married Lovina [--?--]. Lovina was born about 1820, died on 16 Aug 1848 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 123 F i. Celestia L. Coffin was born on 1 Aug 1841 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 11 Feb 1925 in Portland, Oregon.
+ 124 M ii. William Benton Coffin was born in Oct 1842 in New York and died on 2 Jan 1917 in Herkimer County, New York.
+ 125 M iii. Albert Franklin Coffin was born on 18 Mar 1844 in New York, died on 7 Feb 1891 in Utica, Oneida, New York, and was buried in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
+ 126 M iv. James Duane Coffin was born on 4 Mar 1846 in Kirkland, Oneida, New York and died on 21 Nov 1879 in Lead City, Lawrence, South Dakota.
127 M v. Edwin T. Coffin was born on 3 Jun 1847 in New York and died on 10 Apr 1848 in Ohio, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: From http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/vitals/herkuniversalistdeas1.html
COFFIN. In Ohio on 10 Apr, Edwin T. Coffin, age 10 months and 7 days.Youngest child of Worden and Lavina Coffin. (Death notice fromEvangelical Magazine and Gospel Advocate, Utica, 26 May 1848)
Worden next married Elizabeth Guller, daughter of John Guller and Mary [--?--]. Elizabeth was born on 23 Jun 1835 in Baden, Germany and died in Jul 1913.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Monday, 21 Jul, 1913
COLD BROOK - Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Lawton, a Highly Esteemed Resident
Cold Brook, July 20 - Mrs. Elizabeth Lawton, whose funeral was held from her late home last Tuesday, was one of the oldest and most favorably known residents of this section. Mrs. Lawton's maiden name was Elisabeth Guller. She was born in Germany 78 years ago, but from childhood she had lived in the neighborhood of Cold Brook. Mrs. Lawton was twice married, her first husband being the late Worden Coffin of North Gage. She is survived by her husband, William Lawton; one son, Henry Coffin of North Gage; a step-son, Benton Coffin of Cold Brook; one step-daughter, Mrs. Lamont Wait of Oregon; three brothers, Henry Guller of oak Hill, Fla., William Guller of Leadville, Cal., Jacob Guller of Michigan; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Palmer of Bridgewater and Mrs. Sofia Rodell of North Gage. Mrs. Lawton also leaves 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Rev. Mr. nelson, pastor of the church at North Gage, of which Mrs. Lawton was a member, officiated at the funeral. Four grandsons, Leon H., Ira W., Newton D., and Duane L. Coffin acted as bearers. Interment was made at Newport.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 128 M i. Henry Worden Coffin was born on 31 Jul 1858 in Ohio, Herkimer, New York and died on 31 Aug 1929 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
129 F ii. Marsella Coffin was born on 3 Feb 1862 in New York, died on 16 Aug 1865 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
130 M iii. Morton Coffin was born in 1865 in New York, died on 15 Jun 1875, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Morning Herald, Saturday, June 19, 1875
Worden Coffin's family, of the town of Deerfield, has been afflicted by the accidental death of a son, aged 10 years, from injuries received while playing with a small pistol.
28. Ann Eliza Coffin was born on 17 Oct 1815, died on 9 Nov 1895 in New York, and was buried in North Gage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: There is a record of a marriage between a Hopestill Bradford of Newport and Ann Eliza Coffin of Deerfield on 28 Jan 1836. It is likely that this is the Ann Eliza Coffin referred to. On 24 Jan 1843 there was a marriage between a Hopestill Bradford and Rebecca Luther, and we know that this Ann Eliza married Thomas Wait some time before 1842. If this is the same Hopestill Bradford and the same Ann Eliza Coffin, then they must have divorced between 1836 and 1842. It does not appear that there was any children between Hopestill Bradford and Ann Eliza Coffin.
BRADFORD-COFFIN. In Deerfield [Oneida Co.] on the 28th ult. by R. Barlow Esq., Hopestill Bradford of Newport and Ann Eliza Coffin of Deerfield. (Evangelical Magazine & Gospel Advocate, Utica, 6 Feb 1836)
Ann married Thomas Bell Wait, son of Simon Wait and Hannah Reynolds. Thomas was born on 24 Mar 1809 in New York, died on 19 Aug 1888 in New York, and was buried in North Gage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
131 M i. Simon B. Wait was born about 1842 in New York.
132 M ii. Lamont E. Wait was born in Apr 1847 in New York and died in Oct 1917 in Portland, Oregon.
Lamont married Living
Lamont next married Celestia L. Coffin, daughter of Worden R. Coffin and Lovina [--?--], about 1884 in New York. Celestia was born on 1 Aug 1841 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 11 Feb 1925 in Portland, Oregon.
General Notes: Boonville Herald, Thursday, May 7, 1925
Former Boonville Resident Died in Portland, oregon - Died, February 11, 1925, Mrs. Celestia Barney Waite, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Bunn, 150 E. 25th St., Portland, Ore.
She was born in the town of Newport, N.Y., August 1, 1848, the only daughter of Warden R. Coffin of Deerfield. She was twice married; her first husband being Henry H. Barney, of Newport, who passed on in May, 1884, near Poland. Her second marriage was to L.E. Waite, who died October, 1917, at Portland, Ore. They left Boonville in July, 1910, for Portland, where Mrs. Waite had many dear friends.
She leaves to mourn her death one daughter, Mrs. Mabelle Bunn of Portland; one son, Arthur H. Barney of Seattle, Wash.; two grandsons, George and Alanson Barney; one great-grandson, Raymond Lamont Barney, all of Seattle, Wash.; a half-brother, henry Coffin of Newport; and a cousin, Henry Coffin of Vancouver, Wash.
+ 133 F iii. Annette Wait was born about 1855 in New York.
29. Pharsina Coffin was born on 10 Aug 1817.
General Notes: Listed as living in Picton, in the Province of Upper Canada (Now part of Ontario), in Jacob's probate papers, dated 3 Jul 1860.
Pharsina married Living
The child from this marriage was:
134 F i. Mary Willard was born about 1844 in New York.
30. Allen T. Coffin was born on 13 Jan 1819 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 7 Sep 1902 in Oneida County, New York, and was buried on 8 Sep 1902.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Monday, 8 Sep 1902
COFFIN - In Deerfield, Sunday, September 7, 1902, Allen Coffin, aged 83years and 9 months.
Funeral from his late residence, Deerfield Corners, to-morrow (Tuesday)morning at 10 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
1855 census, Antwerp, Jefferson, New York
They had only lived here 4 months as of June, 1855
Allen T., age 35, b. Herkimer, Farmer
Sophronia, 29, Herkimer
Athelda, 13, Herkimer
Damon, 10, Herkimer
Lucy, 8, Oneida
Milton, 6, Herkimer
Sarah, 1, St. Lawrence
Utica Herald-Dispatch, Monday, September 8, 1902
Allen Coffin died at his home near Deerfield Corners yesterday, after an extended illness. Mr Coffin was nearly 84 years old and was one of the oldest residents of the town. He had not been attended by a physician for the past three weeks and Coroner Dodd was notified, but on investigation decided that death was due to natural causes and no inquest will be held.
Allen married Sophronia Elizabeth Orendorf. Sophronia was born about 1824 in Herkimer County, New York. Another name for Sophronia was Sophronia.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 135 M i. Damon Coffin was born about 1845 in Herkimer County, New York and died on 22 Apr 1893 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
+ 136 F ii. Lucy Coffin was born about 1847 in Oneida County, New York and died in 1873.
+ 137 M iii. Milton P. Coffin was born on 18 May 1850 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 10 Jan 1914 in Camden, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Forest Park Cemetery.
138 F iv. Sarah Coffin was born about 1853 in St. Lawrence County, New York.
+ 139 F v. Eliza Coffin was born in 1855, died in 1881, and was buried in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
+ 140 M vi. Frances ??? Coffin was born about 1858 in New York and died on 2 Apr 1886.
+ 141 F vii. Nettie Coffin was born in Mar 1861 in New York and died after 1914.
142 M viii. Alvan Coffin was born in 1864 in New York and died in 1925 in New York.
+ 143 F ix. Elsie M. Coffin was born on 25 Jun 1873 in Russia, Herkimer, New York, died on 12 Oct 1946 in Salisbury Center, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Dibble Cemetery, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York.
+ 144 M x. William Coffin was born in Jun 1875 in New York and died after 1914.
Allen next married Alcemana (Maynie) Hawkins. Alcemana was born about 1823 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 10 Mar 1843, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Alcemana was Maynie Hawkins.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 145 F i. Athelda Coffin was born on 24 Mar 1842 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 20 Sep 1926 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
31. Isaac Coffin was born on 17 Dec 1822 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: 1885 census, Minneapolis, hennepin, Minnesota
Isaac Coffin (60, NY), Jennie (56, Scotland)
Isaac married Jeanette [--?--]. Jeanette was born about 1829 in Scotland.
Children from this marriage were:
146 F i. Anna Coffin was born about 1851 in Maine.
147 F ii. Lucy Coffin was born about 1853 in Wisconsin.
148 F iii. Sarah Coffin was born about 1854 in Wisconsin.
+ 149 F iv. Josephine Coffin was born about 1856 in Wisconsin.
150 M v. Isaac Coffin was born about 1858 in Wisconsin.
151 M vi. James A. Coffin was born in Oct 1860 in Wisconsin.
James married Elsie [--?--] about 1894. Elsie was born in Aug 1870 in Canada.
152 M vii. Jacob Edward Coffin was born about 1865 in Michigan and died on 22 Dec 1939 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
Jacob married Anna B. about 1890. Anna was born about 1871 in New York and died on 29 Oct 1949 in Portland, Oregon.
153 F viii. Sibyl Coffin was born about 1868 in Michigan.
154 F ix. Jennette Coffin was born in 1870 in Michigan, died on 11 Jun 1877 in McLeod County, Minnesota, and was buried in Old Lake Marion Cemetery.
Isaac next married Rhoda H. [--?--]. Rhoda was born on 8 Jul 1828, died on 19 Aug 1849 in New York, and was buried in Old Taborg Cemetery, Annsville, Oneida, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
155 M i. Charles M. Coffin was born about 1847 in New York.
156 F ii. Mary L. Coffin was born on 16 May 1849 in New York, died on 5 Sep 1849 in New York, and was buried in Old Taborg Cemetery, Annsville, Oneida, New York.
32. Benjamin Franklin Coffin was born on 18 Mar 1824 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 10 Jun 1904 in New York.
General Notes: 1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New york
Franklin Coffin (27), wife Diantha (27-Herkimer), son Henry (4-Illinois), daughter Sarah (1-Herkimer). Franklin has lived in Deerfield 27 yrs, Diantha 5 yrs.
Wednesday, 23 Jan 1901, Canton Commercial Advertiser
"Henry Coffin of Massena was a guest of his sister Mrs. B.D. Balmat during the past week. She also entertained her father Frank Coffin of Fowler."
Gouverneur Times, 1865
Mr. Coffin, proprietor of the stage line between this village and Edwards, now runs a nice, new, covered stage. The line seems to be well patronized.
Benjamin married Diantha C. Bennett, daughter of Hiram Bennett and Living, on 4 Jul 1849 in Herkimer County, New York. Diantha was born on 27 Jan 1829 in Herkimer County, New York and died on 27 Dec 1916 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Watertown Daily Times, Friday, December 29, 1916
Gouverneur - Mrs. Diantha A. Coffin, widow of Benjamin F. Coffin, died at the home of her son, Frank Coffin on West Main Street, aged 87 years and 11 months. She fell and fractured her hip about six years ago and she has been an invalid since that time.
Mrs. Coffin was born in Herkimer County, Jan. 27, 1829, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bennett. She was married to Mr. Coffin in that locality, July 4, 1849. They moved to Illinois where they resided two years. They then moved to Madrid, where they lived for a time and then moved to Edwards. Mr. Coffin carried mail between Gouverneur and Edwards for many years before the railroad was built. In 1876 they moved to Hailesboro, where they lived until about 12 or 13 years ago, when they came to this village. Mr. Coffin died June 10, 1904.
Mrs. Coffin is survived by two sons, Frank of this village, and Henry, of Watertown; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Burgess of Fowler, and Mrs. Bert Balmat of Massena; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the home of her son, Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Roy Barrett, pastor of the Baptist Church will officiate, and interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery.
Children from this marriage were:
157 M i. Henry J. Coffin was born on 7 May 1851 in Illinois, died on 18 Feb 1924 in Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in 1924 in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: HENRY COFFIN BURIED AT GOUV.
WAS WELL KNOWN CHEESMAKER - DIED IN CANTON
Gouverneur, February 18 - The remains of Henry Coffin, aged 73, were brought to Gouverneur Friday Afternoon on the 4:30 train and taken to Riverside Cemetery, where they were placed in the vault awaiting burial in the Spring. Mr. Coffin's death occured in Canton, where he had resided for the past five years.
Mr. Coffin was born in Illinois, May 7, 1851, the son of Frank and Dianthe Coffin. When a boy, his parents moved to this section, where he has always resided. He was one of the most expert cheesemakers in Northern New York, which occupation he followed for many years. He was also engaged in hotel work, being employed at the Edwards Hotel before he moved to Hailesboro where he conducted the hotel for about two years.
Mr. Coffin, in addition to his ability as cheesemaker and hotel man established an enviable reputation as an amateur actor, and his rendition of the part of the rube farmer was of a very high order. It was often stated that had he followed the theatrical line, he would have ranked among the best.
He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Clara Beardslee and his second wife, Miss Melissa Bartlett. The latter survives, but the couple having separated, her present address is unknown. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Emma Burgess of this village and Mrs. Bert Balmat of Massena; also one brother, Frank Coffin of Massena.
The Tribune Press, Gouverneur, NY, Thursday, July 23, 1953
Seventy-Five Years Ago - Taken from the files of the Gouverneur Times, Friday, July 19, 1878
Mr. Henry Coffin changed the state he has been living in for some time very suddenly last week, and has taken up the state of matrimony with Miss Clara Beardslee of Hailesboro. We wish Henry and Clara much joy in their wedded life.
The Free Press, Wednesday, May 8, 1901
Hailesboro, May 7, 1901 - A large and amiable audience filled Rich's hall Friday evening to witness the entertainment given by the "Strolling" players of local talent in the production of Charles Townsend's laughable three act comedy entitled "A Family Affair"...
...Henry Coffin, as Jobson, made a decided hit. Mr Coffin had been seen before in heavier parts but never in the guise of a "low-comedy" character. His slow, droll awkwardness of speech and action combined with his "thick-headedness" created roars of laughter. His impersonation of a female character was the climax in his excellent presentation of Jobson although his loyalty to Dan was a feature. Mr Coffin was a very clever amateur and would make his mark in theatrical efforts.
Henry married Clara Beardslee in Jul 1878 in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Clara died in Aug 1896.
Henry next married Elizabeth Melissa Bartlett on 5 Dec 1901. Elizabeth was born about 1876 in Canada.
158 F ii. Sarah Coffin was born about 1853 in Herkimer County, New York.
+ 159 F iii. Emma A. Coffin was born in Aug 1859 in New York, died in 1943 in Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 160 M iv. Frank Coffin was born in Nov 1865 in New York and died after 1924.
+ 161 F v. Lillian Coffin was born in Mar 1867 in New York and died after 1930.
33. Jacob Coffin was born on 11 May 1827 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: 1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Jacob Coffin Jr. (25), wife Mary (21-England), father Jacob (72-Herkimer), father-in-law John Terrell (66-England). Jacob has lived in Deerfield 25 yrs, Mary (and John Terrell) 1 yr, Jacob Sr. 48 yrs.
1875 census, Collins, McLeod, Minnesota
Jacob Coffin (45), Mary E. (42), Clinton H. (19, NY), Ida (16, Can), Erwin T. (14, Can), Franklin B. (13, Can), William A. (10, Can)
1885 census, Northfield, Rice, Minnesota
Jacob Coffin (55, NY), Mary E. (52, Eng.), B.F. (23, Can), W.A. (21, Can)
Jacob married Mary E. Terrell, daughter of John Terrell. Mary was born about 1832 in England and died in 1888 in Oneida County, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
162 M i. Clinton H. Coffin was born in May 1857 in New York and died on 30 Jan 1914 in Alameda County, California.
General Notes: ALAMEDA MERCHANT COMMITS SUICIDE
C. H. Coffin, in Poor Health, Ends His Life
A man believed to have been C. H. Coffin, aged 56, a merchant of Alameda, living at 2305 Clinton Avenue, committed suicide sometime last night or early this morning in an apartment house conducted by Mrs. E. Freund at 2237 Grove Street, by inhaling gas and drinking a small vial containing acetonite. Poor health is ascribed as the cause for the deed.
Coffin disappeared under mysterious circumstances Wednesday morning. He left his home with the intention of opening his place of business at 1243 Park Street. However, when a few hours later Mrs. Coffin visited the store, she found that it had not been opened and that her husband had not been seen in the vicinity. This did not disturb her, however, it being her belief that her husband had gone to San Francisco to transact some business. It was not until late in the evening that Mrs. Coffin became apprehensive and notified the police of her husband's absence.
Late today the odor of escaping gas attracted Mrs. Freund to the room occupied by Coffin.
Coffin rented the room from Mrs. Freund yesterday. He explained that he would need it two days only and gave a five dollar gold piece from which the rent was conducted.
Clinton married Emma Almanza Skilling. Emma was born in Nov 1862 in Wisconsin and died on 8 Jun 1939 in Contra Costa County, California.
163 F ii. Ida A. Coffin was born about 1858 in Canada.
+ 164 M iii. Erwin T. Coffin was born about 1861 in Canada and died on 24 Nov 1938 in Renville County, Minnesota.
+ 165 M iv. Benjamin Franklin Coffin was born on 13 Feb 1862 in Canada and died on 30 Apr 1947 in Los Angeles County, California.
+ 166 M v. William A. Coffin was born on 4 Mar 1864 in Canada or Minnesota and died on 21 Jun 1956 in Alameda County, California.
34. Sarah Coffin was born Cal 24 May 1830 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 15 Jun 1852, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Sarah married Living
The child from this marriage was:
35. Lucy Coffin was born about 1810 in New York, died on 26 Sep 1847 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York.
Lucy married Orville Daniels, son of Nahum Daniels and Susan Enos. Orville was born on 17 Apr 1807 in Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York, died on 26 Sep 1891 in North Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
General Notes: Died. Daniels. In North Hammond, Sept. 26, 1891, Orville Daniels, Aged 84years, 5 months and (illegible) days.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 168 F i. Catherine Matilda Daniels was born in 1832 in New York and died on 13 Jan 1926 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas.
+ 169 F ii. Susan Daniels was born about 1845 in New York.
170 M iii. Lucien Buonaparte Daniels was born on 7 Apr 1834 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 7 Jul 1865 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Town clerks' registers of men who served in the Civil War, ca. 1865-1867
St. lawrence GenWeb website
Pg 12: Daniels, Lucien Buonapart Birth - 1834 Hammond; Father - Orville;Mother - Lucy Coffin
171 M iv. Joseph Alesander Daniels was born about 11 May 1837, died on 11 Jan 1865 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 172 M v. Orville Daniels was born on 20 May 1847 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 9 Dec 1921 in Florida.
36. Edward C. Coffin was born on 17 Mar 1812 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Dec 1889 in North Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Ilion City Directory 1888-1889
Coffin Edward C. - house n Central R. R. Station
Coffin John W., moulder - bds n Central R. R. Station
Edward married Catherine D. [--?--] about 1844 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Catherine was born in 1816 in New York, died on 25 Aug 1892 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Irish lineage? - see notes for son Edward J. Coffin.
Children from this marriage were:
173 M i. Edward J. Coffin was born about 1845 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 25 Mar 1896 in Little Falls, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Church Street Cemetery, Little Falls, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Edward was Edwin.
General Notes: It appears that Edward and Sarah did not have any children.
HISTORY OF HERKIMER COUNTY - GEORGE ANSON HARDIN, pp 28-29
Coffin, E. J., Little Falls, attorney-at-law, was born in Herkimer, of English and Irish parentage, in 1847. He received his education at Whitestown Academy. After graduation he took a short course in engineering, and in this capacity assisted in the Morristown extension of the Utica and Black River Railroad. After the completion of this road he entered the law office of Hon. A. M. Mills of Herkimer. He was admitted to the bar June 13, 1879. He then entered the law office of Judge Hardin, justice of the Supreme Court, with whom he remained three years, since which time he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. He has served one term as corporation attorney of the village of Little Falls.
Utica Weekly Herald, Tuesday, March 31, 1896
Little Falls, March 25 - Edward J. Coffin died early this morning at Smalls Bush, three miles from this city. Death came very suddenly. Mr. Coffin was a prominent attorney, and a veteran of the war for the Union. He was about 50 years old.
Utica Daily Press, Thursday, Mar 26, 1896
Little Falls, March 25 - Many people in Little Falls will be surprised and pained to learn of the death of E.J. Coffin, which occurred at 9:15 this evening at his home in Small's Bush. Mr. Coffin came to Little Falls about 15 years ago, from Cold Brook, in the northern part of the county, and became a law student in the office of Mills and palmer, and subsequently established himself as a lawyer in the Feeler block, where he continued to practice his profession until burned out two or three years ago. He then leased an office in the Journal and Currier block, which he retained at the time of his death. Mr. Coffin was a man of good attainments, not only in law, but in various branches of learning. He was companionable, though a student by nature, and was making his way rapidly to the head of the legal profession, when a fondness for drink overmastered him and the career that opened so auspiciously became shrouded and darkened, until apoplexy, superinduced by alcoholism, ended his days in what should have been the prime of a useful and brilliant manhood. He was about 45 years of age.
Mr. Coffin was corporation attorney for the village of Little Falls some seven years ago, when the now noted Boyer water suit was instituted against the village. Mr. Coffin defended the interests of the corporation in court during these years, lately in conjuction with J.D. Beckwith, one of his successors in office, and in this, as in other cases, gave proof of abilities of high order. His forte, however, was the patent laws and business connected with patents, to which his inventive genius and knowledge of the mechanical sciences inclined him. He produced a few patents of his own, among them one that promised to come into general use. It was an ingenious devise for ringing an alarm when pressure from steam boilers passed a certain limit.
Mr. Coffin lived with his wife at Small's Bush, a settlement a few miles west of the city, and came daily to town - though lately at irregular intervals - to transact business. Despite his weakness Edwin J. Coffin was without an enemy, so far as known, except as he was such in his own person.
Edward married Sarah L. Bucklin, daughter of William Bucklin and Sarah Small. Sarah was born in Oct 1850 in Small's Bush, Herkimer, New York, died on 17 Nov 1939 in Mohawk, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Church Street Cemetery, Little Falls, Herkimer, New York.
174 F ii. Catherine M. Coffin was born in Nov 1846 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 22 May 1914 in North Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Catherine was Kate.
General Notes: Listed as single in the 1900 & 1910 censuses.
Obituary - 5/23/1914
Miss Kate M. Coffin
At 7 o'clock last evening at her home in North Ilion occurred the death of Miss Kate Coffin following a prolonged illness. Deceased was born in the village of Newport, where she lived until 1877, when the family moved to North Ilion, where they have since resided. Miss Coffin followed the vocation of teaching for a number of years. She was a member of the M.E.Church and the W.C.T.U., of which she was county president for some years. She is survived by one sister, Miss Emma Coffin, with whom she resided. The funeral will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon and will be private.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, Saturday, May 23, 1914
Kate M. Coffin died at her home in North Ilion at 7 o'clock last evening following a long illness. The immediate cause of her death was a second stroke of apoplexy, which she suffered last Tuesday. She was born in Newport, where she resided until 1877, when she came to North Ilion and has always lived there. She was a teacher of ability and had taught in the district schools in this vicinity. She was a true Christian woman and was always greatly interested in Church work. She was a member of the Methodist Church and its societies. She was an ardent worker for the cause of temperence, being affiliated with the W.C.T.U. of which she was county president for some years. She is survived by one sister, Miss Emma Coffin with whom she lived. The funeral will be private and will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m.
175 M iii. Isaac Francis Coffin M.D. was born on 14 Mar 1848 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 23 Dec 1910 in North Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.
General Notes: Listed as single in the 1900 & 1910 censuses.
DR. COFFIN DEAD
Was acting Coroner in Famous Gilette Murder Case - Prominent inPreliminary Examination of Noted Case
Ilion, Dec 23 (1910) - This morning at his home in North Ilion, occured the death of I. Frances Coffin, of spinal trouble. The deceased was born in Newport, March 14, 1848. He graduated from the medical department of the New York University in 1880, and after completing his courses he was associated with the late Dr. Burke of New York. After the death of Dr. Burke he continued his practice until 1897, when he returned to his home in North Ilion. He officiated as coroner in the Gillette murder case in which Grace Brown was murdered at Big Moose Lake. He was a member of of the Newport Lodge of Masons, being affiliated with the Order for 40years.
Dr. Coffin is survived by one brother, John, and two sisters, Catherine and Emily, all of North Ilion. The funeral will be held Monday afternoonat 2 o'clock at his home. The Rev. H.E. Pike will officiate. Burial will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Craig Brandon, Historian of the Gillette Murder Case, said this about Isaac Coffin:
There is also the Herkimer County coroner, the aptly named Isaac Coffin,who forgot to order an autopsy until after Grace Brown’s body was embalmed. Here was the case of a lifetime for him, his chance to show his stuff before the national media, and he blew it big time.
Northern Christian Advocate, August 10, 1871
Dedication of M.E. Church at Graysville, Herkimer, New York
...The pulpit is an exquisite piece of workmanship, modern style, made and presented to the society by Mr. Isaac Coffin of Newport, N.Y., a young man of more than ordinary mechanical genius.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, November 14, 1908
Dr. Isaac Coffin is convalescing from an illness of several weeks at his home in North Ilion.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, November 19, 1906
At the County Clerk's office there has been filed a notice of pendency of action in condemnation proceedings instituted by the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Co. against Isaac F. Coffin of this town (Herkimer).
176 M iv. John W. Coffin was born on 11 Jun 1850 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 10 Apr 1911 in North Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Semi-Weekly Herald, April 16, 1897
John Coffin, of North Ilion, who was seriously injured in the head by a piece of a broken chisel, is improving, and hopes are entertained that his eye can be saved.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, Monday, November 13, 1905
Messrs. Edward Clark and John Coffin of North Ilion have purchased and taken possession of the Warburton Foundry, located near the Herkimer Paper Mill. The foundry has been conducted for a long time by William E. Warburton, who will continue his connection in the employ of the new firm.
John Coffin Dead (4/10/1911)
At 9:00 this morning occurred the death of John Coffin at his home in North Ilion, this town after an illness of nine days. The cause of death was pneumonia. Mr. Coffin was born in Newport June 11, 1850, where he resided until 1877, when he came to Ilion. After coming to Ilion Mr. Coffin learned the moulder's trade at Agricultural Works, where he was employed for many years. Six years ago he became a member of the firm Coffin & Clark, which dissolved about a year ago. Last September Mr.Coffin entered the employ of the Remington Typewriter Company, where he remained until his recent illness. He was a member of the Ilion tent of Macabees and of the Methodist Church. In politics he was a strong Republican, although he never sought public office.
Besides his wife, Mr. Coffin is survived by two sisters, Katherine and Emma Coffin, both of Ilion. Mr. Coffin's brother, Dr. Coffin, died about four months ago. The funeral will be held Thursday.
Utica Daily Press, Tuesday, April 11, 1911
Ilion, April 10 - After an illness of over a week, the death of John Coffin occured at his home in north Ilion this morning. A week ago Saturday he contracted a bad cold, developing into pneumonia, which has made his condition a most critical one. The deceased was born in Newport June 11, 1950. When 37 years of age he came to North Ilion where he has since resided. At Newport he was engaged with his father as farmer, and after coming to Ilion he learned the molding trade at the former Remington Agricultural Works, where he was employed for many years.
Six years ago he entered into partnership with E.J. Clark under the name of Coffin & Clark, and the firm conducted a foundry business in Herkimer. Since last September he has been employed in the Remington Typewriter Works.
He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Catherine Hotaling, and two sisters, Katherine and Emma Coffin. Mr. Coffin was a member of the local lodge, K.O.T.M., and also of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he was a staunch republican, but never sought office. He was a man widely known and much respected. About four months ago his brother, Dr. Isaac Coffin, died, and on Thursday, the double interment will take place.
John married Catherine Hotaling, daughter of William Hotaling and Rebecca Fryer, on 25 Apr 1894 in Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York. Catherine was born on 16 Dec 1852 in New York and died about 1941 in Ilion, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Catherine was Kittie.
General Notes: According to 1900 (& 1910) census of Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, she had one child before 1900, but the child had passed away before the 1900 census.
177 F v. Alice J. Coffin was born on 31 Jan 1852, died on 10 May 1852, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
178 F vi. Eugenia Coffin was born in Feb 1853 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 4 Apr 1862 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
179 M vii. George W. Coffin was born about 1856 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 4 Nov 1862 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
180 F viii. Emily C. Coffin was born in Oct 1857 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died about 1915. Another name for Emily was Emma.
General Notes: Listed as single in the 1900 & 1910 censuses.
Utica Daily Press, Friday, July 2, 1915
Last of her Family - Ilion, July 1 - Miss Emily C. Coffin died at her home in North Ilion this afternoon at 1 o'clock following a prolonged illness. The deceased was the last of her family and was born November 8, 1855 and had lived most of her life in North Ilion. She followed the vocation of teaching and formerly taught in the Herkimer schools. She was a member of the First M. E. Church and was most active in Sunday School and church work and in the work of the W.C.T.U. Miss Coffin had a most upright Christian character, which was shown in her daily life, filled with good works, and her death will bring sadness to a large circle of friends. The closing years of her life had been saddened by the death of her brothers, John Coffin and Dr. Isaac Coffin, and her sister Kate, with whom she was a constant companion.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. and will be in charge of Dr. E. H. Topping (?) assisted by Rev. S. G. Greenfield of Utica, her former pastor. Interment will be made at Oak Hill Cemetery at Herkimer. The family desire that the friends omit flowers.
181 M ix. Joseph R. Coffin was born on 16 Oct 1858 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 30 Oct 1862 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
37. Phoebe Coffin was born on 10 Apr 1814, died on 14 Aug 1844, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Phoebe married Nathan Bowen, son of Levi Bowen and Mercy Scott. Nathan was born about 1810 in New York and died in 1871-1879 in Herkimer County, New York.
General Notes: Utica Morning Herald, Friday, March 9, 1860
Supervisors elected in Herkimer County
Newport - Nathan Bowen
Children from this marriage were:
+ 182 M i. Eladsit T. Bowen was born about 1836 in New York and died in 1873 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
183 M ii. Thomas Bowen was born on 6 Dec 1838 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 1 Aug 1914 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: 1865 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Thomas (27-Herkimer), wife Jane (27-Oneida-no children), servants StephenDeLong (26-Washington) and Emma Nelson (15-Oneida).
1870 census, in San Francisco, California, living next to his brotherEladsit Bowen and family.
1880 census, in Newport, Herkimer, New York. His cousin, John Coffin,and a 23 year old girl named Mattie Cummings are listed as servants inthe household.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, Tuesday, August 4, 1914
Estimable Resident Died This Morning - Ill Three Weeks
Thomas Bowen died this morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home, 316 ____ street, after an illness of three weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Bowen was born in Newport, Herkimer County, December 4, 1838. He was educated in the public schools of Newport and also attended Fairfield Seminary. July 1884 he married Miss Addie Kelley, who survives him. About 22 years ago he came to this city and lived here for 18 years. Then he went back to Newport, where for three years he conducted the Spellman House. A year ago he returned to this city. He attended the Universalist Church and was a member of Newport Lodge 435, F. & A.M. Besides his wife, he is survived by a niece, Miss _____ Kelley.
A prayer service will be held at his late residence Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, after which the remains will be taken to Newport, where the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Ch____ Crain. Interment will be made in Newport Cemetery.
Thomas married Mary Jane Schermerhorn, daughter of Cornelius Schermerhorn and Nancy Hetherington. Mary was born on 20 Jan 1838 in Oneida County, New York, died on 27 Nov 1880 in New York, and was buried in North Gage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 184 F iii. Ione L. Bowen was born on 6 Aug 1843 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Jul 1877 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois.
38. Alexander L. Coffin was born on 29 Jan 1816 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 13 Dec 1883 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: COFFIN, ALEXANDER L., was born in Deerfield, Oneida county, New York,January 29th, 1816. He commenced business as an agriculturist in 1839,on a farm of three hundred and fifty acres in the town of Schuyler, which he still owns. He has been for several years a resident of the town of Newport, where he also owns a farm. He was married to Lovina E. FARMER, of Herkimer, February 11th, 1845. [Ref. #2, p. 273]
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1850 - Schuyler, Herkimer, New York: Census - Ellexander (35-Farmer), Lovina (26), Ellen (4)
1860 - Schuyler, Herkimer, New York: Census - Alexander (45-Farmer), Lovina (38), Ellen (14), James Fox (25)
1869 - Newport, Herkimer, New York: Directory of the Town of Newport - Farmer, 50 acres
1870 - Newport, Herkimer, New York: Census - Alexander (55-Farmer), Lovina (48)
1880 - Newport, Herkimer, New York: Census - Alexander (64-Farmer), Lovina (58)
Alexander married Lovina Farmer, daughter of Luther Farmer and Lydia Willard, on 11 Feb 1845. Lovina was born on 18 Apr 1822 in Herkimer County, New York, died on 22 May 1883 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Lavina taught district schools, and married Alexander Cotlia, who with his brother Edward had a dairy farm in Schuyler, but finally moving toNewport village, died there, leaving a daughter, who married Otis Olds.
The child from this marriage was:
185 F i. Helen Coffin was born in Jul 1847 in Herkimer County, New York, died in 1932, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: 1900 census indicates that Helen did not have any children.
Helen married Otis Olds, son of Cortis Olds and Catherine Jenkins, on 9 Jun 1869 in Corn Hill Methodist Church, Utica, Oneida, New York. Otis was born in Oct 1834 in Ontario, Herkimer, New York and died in 1911 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: OLDS, Otis, was born in Ontario county in October, 1834, and came withhis parents to Herkimer county in 1835. He is now engaged in farming andthe dairy business in the town of Schuyler. He was married in 1870 toHelen J. COFFIN, of Schuyler. His father, Cortis OLDS, was a native ofHerkimer county, and a son of Jesse OLDS, who came from Saratoga countyand settled on Hasenclever hill in Newport at an early day. ["1879History of Herkimer County", published by Beers, pg 281]
Utica Herald Dispatch, Saturday, November 4, 1911
The funeral of Otis Olds will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow. The Rev. W.H. Blery of Philadelphia, N.Y., assisted by the Rev. W.A. Sullivan of this village, will officiate. The deceased, who passed away Thursday in his 79th year, was a native of Ontario County, coming to Newport with his parents when he was quite young. He was married in early life to Miss Helen Coffin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Coffin. He successfully followed the occupation of farming all his life. In early life he united with the Methodist church. In politics he was a Republican, and deserved and enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him. Mr. Olds is survived by his widow, four sisters, Mrs. Janette Frisbie, Schuyler; Mrs. Sarah Gardner, Canton, Oh; Mrs. Helen Start, California, and one brother, Loren of Schuyler.
39. Joseph R. Coffin was born on 30 May 1818 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 7 May 1872 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: "History of Herkimer County", F. W. Beers & Co., Publishers, 1879, NewYork. Prominent residents section:
COFFIN, JOSEPH R., was born in Newport May 30th, 1818, and remained a resident of the town until his death, which occurred in 1872. He was by occupation a farmer and dairyman. He was married to Mary Ann RATHBUN, of Newport, March 7th, 1848, who died January 9th, 1851. He was again married March 29th, 1852, to Sally WILSON, of Newport, who still survives him. Mrs. COFFIN's only child, Lucy, was born November 14th, 1853, and died December 1st, 1866. [Ref. #2, p. 273]
Joseph married Mercy Ann Rathbun on 7 Mar 1848. Mercy was born on 19 Apr 1818 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 9 Jan 1851 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
186 F i. Rosell J. Coffin was born on 9 Dec 1850 in New York, died on 17 Dec 1850, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Joseph next married Sarah Wilson on 29 Mar 1852 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Sarah was born Cal 4 Jul 1819 in New York, died on 13 Dec 1891 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Sarah was Sally.
The child from this marriage was:
187 F i. Lucy J. Coffin was born on 14 Nov 1853 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 1 Dec 1866 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: from http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/vitals/herkuniversalistdeas1.html
COFFIN. In Newport on 1 Dec 1866, Lucy Coffin, age 13. Only child ofJoseph and Sally Coffin. (Christian Ambassador, New York, 2 Feb 1867)
40. Catherine Coffin was born on 16 May 1820 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 17 Dec 1870 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Catherine married Richard Clark Waterman, son of Richard Clark Waterman and Lydia K. Wescott. Richard was born on 8 Nov 1818 in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island, died on 27 Apr 1895 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: DIRECTORY OF THE TOWN OF NEWPORT, 1869 -1870
Waterman, Richard C. (estate of) - Newport, farmer 230
The Saturday Globe, Utica, N.Y., Saturday, May 4, 1895
At the advanced age of 76 Richard C. Waterman died at his home in this city, Saturday last. Mr. Waterman was born and reared in Herkimer County but most of his long life was spent in this vicinity. He conducted a farm in Deerfield until 1883, when he came to Utica.
The deceased was a firm believer in Spiritualism, and never lost an opportunity of defending his faith.
Mr. Waterman is survived by one son, Bryant C. Waterman, of Watertown, and four daughters, Mrs. Joseph Jackson, Mrs. John Dedell, Mrs. Henry L. Gates and Mrs. E.D. Fulford, all of this city, and by one brother and three sisters, who reside at Newport.
Children from this marriage were:
188 M i. Brainard Waterman was born in 1843 in New York, died on 27 May 1871 in Marcy Hill, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Northern Christian Advocate, August 31, 1871
Brainard Waterman died at his father's residence on Marcy Hill, Oneida Co., N.Y., May 27, 1871, aged 29 years.
July 13, 1870, Br. Waterman was married to Miss Emma Manyham, a lady from New York City, where he had spent about five years as a salesman. In September they moved west. In October he took a severe cold, which brought on the consumption. Soon after he was taken sick, they returned to New York City. He tried places, doctors, and medicines, but they all failed to recover his health. He was up at his father's residence when his mother was baptized and buried. But a great declination had taken place between the two occasions. Nature was giving way rapidly. About two weeks before he died, when he and his good wife were at the residence of his uncle (Mr. Coffin) near Newport, he was baptized by Br. Smith of Middleville.
Brainard married Living
189 F ii. Phoebe Waterman was born in Dec 1844 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 28 Dec 1902 in Faxton Hospital, Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Utica Herald-Dispatch, Monday, December 29, 1902
At Faxton Hospital at 5 o'clock yesterday morning occurred the death of Phoebe Waterman, wife of Joseph G. Jackson of 119 Lincoln Avenue. The deceased was born in Newport, New York in 1844. She was the oldest daughter of Richard C. and Catherine Coffin Waterman. Mrs. Jackson was a school teacher for some 20 years and taught school in Deerfield, Herkimer, and other places. Since 1883 she had made her home in this city. The deceased was married to Mr. Jackson in 1889, who survives with one brother, B.C. Waterman of Brooklyn, and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Dedell, Mrs. Henry L. Gates, and Mrs. E.D. Fulford, all of this city. Mrs. Jackson's mother died at a comparatively early age, and during their childhood she was a mother to the younger members of her family. She was esteemed by all who knew her and many friends will mourn her death.
Phoebe married Joseph G. Jackson in 1889. Joseph was born in May 1851 in New York and died after 1910.
190 F iii. Florence Waterman was born about 1848 in New York and died before 1895.
191 M iv. Bryant C. Waterman was born on 30 May 1850 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 30 May 1940 in New York, and was buried on 1 Jun 1940 in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: 1880 census, Danville, Vermillion, Illinois, sewing machine agent
1889 Albany, NY Directory - Bryant C. Waterman, Location: 285 First; Occupation: canvasser
1900 census, Brooklyn, kings, New York, house furnishings salesman
1910 census, Brooklyn, kings, New York, dry goods salesman
1920 census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, dry goods salesman
1930 census, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, retired. Wife is proprietor of a rooming house.
Utica Daily Press, May 1940
Bryant C. Waterman, graduate of Whitesboro Seminary and former resident of Newport, died Thursday, May 30, 1940, on his 90th birthday in his home in Brooklyn.
He was an uncle of Lieut. Col. Thomas C. Dedell, Utica, and Capt. Lawrence W. Dedell, Yorkville. The body will be brought to Utica by Surridge and Roberts and services will be held tomorrow afternoon in New Forest cemetery where interment will be made.
Mr. Waterman was born in Newport, May 30, 1850, the son of the late Richard C. and Catherine Coffin Waterman. His early education was received in the Newport school and he was graduated later from Whitestown Seminary.
As a young man, he went to New York and later traveled extensively in New York, New England, and Illinois. In the latter state, he was credited with introducing sewing machines to the plains.
Mr. Waterman later entered the household furnishings business in New York which he continued until his retirement two years ago. In 1880, he married Fannie C. Kendall, Lynchburg, Va. She died in 1938.
Bryant married Frances C. Kendall on 12 May 1880 in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois. Frances was born on 27 Aug 1854 in Virginia, died on 25 Nov 1938 in New York, and was buried on 28 Nov 1938 in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York. Another name for Frances was Fannie.
+ 192 F v. Ida May Waterman was born on 6 May 1850 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 19 Jan 1914 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
193 M vi. John Clark Waterman was born about 1856 in Illinois, died in 1879, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 194 F vii. Roxanna Waterman was born in May 1859 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 24 Jul 1914 in New York, and was buried on 27 Jul 1914 in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
195 F viii. Matilda Waterman was born on 23 Jul 1862 in New York, died on 13 Mar 1934, and was buried on 15 Mar 1934 in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press,Wednesday, March 14, 1934
Mrs. Matilda Fulford, 72, former utican, died in a Rome hospital Tuesday afternoon. She had been in the hospital since November 14. She leaves a nephew in Utica.
Matilda married Elijah D. Fulford. Elijah was born on 3 Feb 1863 in Long Hill, Connecticut, died on 15 Oct 1904 in New York, and was buried on 18 Oct 1904 in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: E-mail from Ken Estes:
Mr FULFORD was a great trap shot who won the Grand American Handicap at live pigeons in the 1890's. He was the 1898 Grand American Handicap champion. He invented the Fulford Single Trigger and the Fulford Live Bird Trap. He won many major shoots. He was so well known across the country, that when he died, friends sent in money to a sporting newspaper for the erection of a monument in his home town of Utica, NY. Even Annie Oakley sent in a donation.
41. Roxy Coffin was born about 1824 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in 1850-1860.
General Notes: It appears that Roxy may have died between 1850 and 1860, as she is on the 1850 census with Edward, and Edward has a wife named Mary in 1860.
Roxy married Edward Dewey on 4 Mar 1849 in Oneida County, New York. Edward was born about 1820 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: 1885 census, West Side, Crawford, Iowa
Edward Dewey, 58; Mary, 46, Morris, 34, Georgiana, 10
Children from this marriage were:
196 M i. Morris Dewey was born in Feb 1850 in New York and died on 9 Dec 1935 in Los Angeles County, California.
General Notes: 1900 census, West Side, Crawford, Iowa, single farmer
+ 197 M ii. Clifford Dewey was born on 8 Sep 1851 in New York.
42. Emily C. Coffin was born on 22 Feb 1826 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 6 Jan 1856 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Emily married Simon V. Dockstader, son of Frederick L. Dockstader and Living, on 3 Sep 1850 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Simon was born on 15 Jan 1826 in Reformed Protestant Dutch Church Of Caughnawaga, Fonda, Montgomery, New York, died on 28 Dec 1897 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.
General Notes: McPherson County, KS 1883 List of Pensioners on the Roll
161, 353 Dockstader, Simon cedema l. leg from fever $4.00/mo. July,1879
Name: Simon Dockstader ,
Residence: Sycamore, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 09 August 1862
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Unit Numbers: 279 279
Service Record: Enlisted as a Hospital Steward on 09 August 1862
Enlisted in Company S, 105th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 02 September1862.
Discharged Company S, 105th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 08 April 1863
Civil War Pension
Name: Simon Dockstader
State Filed: Colorado
Widow: Matilda C. Dockstader
The child from this marriage was:
+ 198 M i. Preston C. Dockstader was born on 22 Sep 1851 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died in Jul 1924 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, and was buried on 8 Jul 1924 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.
46. Nelson Coffin was born in 1813 in Pennsylvania, died in 1890 in New York, and was buried in 1890 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: DePeyster Business Directory - Individuals From Child's Gazeteer of St.Lawrence County
1873-74: COFFEN, Nelson, Edenton, Farmer, 26 acres
One researcher indicates that his birthplace was Montrose, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
Nelson married Christiana Lawyer. Christiana was born in 1818 in New York, died on 16 May 1890 in New York, and was buried in 1890 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Ogdensburg Advance, Thursday, May 29, 1890
Edenton, May 24 - Mrs. Nelson Coffin, the relict of the late Nelson Coffin, departed from this life last Friday week.
Ogdensburg Advance, May 22, 1890
We learned last evening that Mrs. Nelson Coffin, of Edenton, was found dead in her house. She died all alone.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 199 F i. Almanza Coffin was born about 1833 in New York and died on 11 Apr 1873 in New York.
+ 200 F ii. Mary E. Coffin was born in 1840 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1881 in New York, and was buried in 1881 in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, New York.
201 M iii. Nelson Coffin Jr. was born about 1842 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 16 Jan 1928 in Hampton, Virginia, and was buried in 1928 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Name: Nelson Coffin , Jr
Enlistment Date: 24 October 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New York
Unit Numbers: 1441 1441
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 24 October 1861 at the age of18
Enlisted in Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment New York on 24 October1861.
Mustered out Company G, 16th Infantry Regiment New York on 22 May 1863 inAlbany, NY
In 1910 census, in Fall River, South Dakota, in "Battle MountainSanatorium".
In 1920 census, in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in "National Home forDisabled Volunteer Soldiers".
Watertown Daily Times, Tuesday, January 17, 1938
Ogdensburg, January 17 - Nelson Coffin, aged 85, veteran of the Civil War, died yesterday at the Soldier's Home in Hampton, Va., according to word received here last night. He was a native of Saint Lawrence County, having been born in DePeyster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Coffin Sr. He fought in the 16th Regiment of the Union Army, and after the war resided many years in the west. He returned to Heuvelton about five years ago and after living with relatives there for a few years decided to go to the Soldier's home in the south, where the weather was warmer.
The body will be brought to Heuvelton tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 and following prayer services by Rev. W. F. Clark in the Methodist Episcopal Church interment will be made in the Heuvelton Cemetery. Mr. Coffin was unmarried and his nearest relatives are cousins living in Heuvelton and vicinity.
47. Jacob Coffin was born Cal 6 Apr 1814 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 2 Aug 1891 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Aug 1891 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: DePeyster Business Directory - Individuals From Child's Gazeteer of St.Lawrence County
1873-74: Coffin, Jacob, Edenton, Farmer, 175 acres
Births, Deaths, Marriages from Gouverneur, NY Herald
St. Lawrence County, NY (aprox. 1864-1904)
Died. Coffin. In Depeyster, Aug. 2, 1891, of softening of the brain, Mr.Jacob Coffin, aged 77 years.
Ogdensburg Advance, Thurday, August 13, 1891
COFFIN - in DePeyster, Aug. 2nd, 1891, Jacob Coffin, a native of Deerfield, Oneida County, but for 50 years a respected citizen of DePeyster, aged 77 years.
Northern Tribune, Gouverneur, NY, Saturday, August 8, 1891
Mr. Jacob Coffin died Sunday morning at 6:00 o'clock. Funeral services at his home today, conducted by Rev. Dr. Lee, of Canton.
Jacob married Emily Dudy. Emily was born in 1822 in New York, died in 1879, and was buried in 1879 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
202 F i. Lucy A. Coffin was born in Nov 1845 in New York, died in 1939, and was buried in 1939 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York. Another name for Lucy was Lura.
General Notes: Lucy/Lura had no children, as indicated by the 1900 census ofOswegatchie, New York.
St. Lawrence Weekly Democrat, Ogdensburg, NY, Thursday, August 26, 1920
A very handsome monument has been erected in the cemetery the past week to the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Coffin and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Coffin, who were among the pioneer residents of DePeyster. The monument is of Barre granite, massive and dignified and has upon its polished surface the family name "Coffin". The large markers bear the inscriptions. Markers are also set for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder, Mrs. Snyder having been a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Coffin, whose remains were removed from the Permort Cemetery at DePeyster to Hillcrest and the monument set there was taken to Ogdensburg and remodeled to its present beautiful proportions. The work was all done by Mr. Bowers of Ogdensburg under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snyder.
Lucy married Charles Snyder, son of John S. Snyder and Sally [--?--], in 1872 in New York. Charles was born in May 1840 in New York, died in 1926, and was buried in 1926 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Genealogical and family history of northern New York - CUTTER
Charles, son of John Samuel Snyder, was born at Macomb, May 20, 1840. Hewas educated in the public schools of his native town. He enlisted,August 13, 1862, in Company C, One Hundred and Sixth Regiment of New YorkVolunteers, and served three years in the civil war; was mustered outJune 27, 1865. He entered as a private, was made first orderly sergeant,then second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain. He took part inthe battles of Cold Harbor, Shenandoah Valley, and Harper's Ferry, andall the important battles in which the Army of the Potomac engaged. Atthe end of the war he returned to his home in Macomb and engaged infarming and lumbering. He owns some twelve hundred acres of land and anumber of saw mills, and has conducted a large and very successfulbusiness. Since 1899 he has resided at Heuvelton. In politics he is aRepublican, and has been honored with various offices of trust andresponsibility. He is a member of DePeyster Lodge, No. 573, Free andAccepted Masons, and of the Grand Army Post at Ogdensburg.
He married, in 1872, Lura, born at DePeyster, daughter of Jacob and Emily(Deedy) Coffin. Her father was born in Oneida, New York in 1815, died in1891, son of Abram and Ann (Fishback) Coffin. Abram Coffin was born inPennsylvania in 1789, died in 1867. Ann Fishback was born in 1789, diedin 1867; married, July 28, 1812, Abram Coffin. Children of Abram and AnnCoffin: Nelson, born 1813; Jacob, 1815; Edward, 1818; Naida, 1819;Benjamin, 1822; Tompkins, 1825; Bedora, 1827; Elizabeth, 1829.
48. Edward Coffin was born on 12 Jun 1814 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 1 Sep 1903 in Trenton, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 3 Sep 1903 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York. Another name for Edward was Edwin.
General Notes: 1855 Census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Edward (32), wife Jane (27-Herkimer), son Milford (1), adopted JaneHallan (13). Edward had lived in Deerfield his whole life (32 years),Jane for 4 years.
1865 Census, Deerfield, Oneida, New york
Edward (48-Oneida), wife Jane (37-Herkimer), son Milford (11-Oneida),servant Jane Helman (23-Herkimer)
Utica Herald Dispatch, Wednesday, September 2, 1903
Edward Coffin - Death in Trenton of a former resident of Deerfield
Edward Coffin, a native of Deerfield, and one of its best known citizens, died at his home in Trenton, New York yesterday morning after a lingering illness. Death resulted from old age. Mr. Coffin was one of Deerfield's oldest residents. He was born in the northern part of that village, June 12, 1814. By occupation he was a farmer and he followed that vocation all his life. A short time ago he removed to Trenton. Mr. Coffin was married to Jane Morey. She died in 1890. He is survived by one son, Milford, of Deerfield, and one granddaughter, Miss Leona M. Coffin of this city.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, Thursday, September 3, 1903
Funeral of Edward Coffin
Many friends attended the funeral of Edward Coffin, which was held from Scholl's undertaking parlor at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Rev. C. H. Harris was the officiating clergyman. The floral offerings were beautiful. The bearers were D.A. Avery, Lewis Gilbert, David Davis and George H. Crossman. The remains were consigned to their last resting place in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Boonville Herald, Thursday, Sep 10, 1903 adds:
On Tuesday of last week occured the death of Edward Coffin, at the home of Thomas Bowen in this village, where he had resided for the last year, in which time he has been in poor health.
Edward married Jane Morey, daughter of Living and Lucy A. Tanner, on 16 Apr 1851. Jane was born on 1 May 1829 in Schuyler, Herkimer, New York and died on 24 Nov 1891 in Oneida County, New York.
General Notes: Utica Morning Herald, Wednesday, November 25, 1891
JANE A. COFFIN
Jane A., wife of Edward Coffin, died at her home, No. 161 Seymour Avenue yesterday, at the age of 62 years. Mrs. Coffin was born in Schuyler and until a short time ago resided with her family on a farm in Deerfield. She was a daughter of the late John and Lucy G. Morey, and her death will be regretted. The deceased had been sick for some time. A husband and one son, residing in Deerfield, survive.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 203 M i. Milford Kingsley Coffin was born on 26 Apr 1854 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 13 Nov 1922 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
50. Daniel D. Tompkins Coffin was born on 1 Sep 1825 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 2 Oct 1911 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, and was buried on 5 Oct 1911 in Tivoli Cemetery, Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota. Another name for Daniel was Tompkins.
General Notes: The Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 3 Jul 1852, lists a Clinton Coffin, age 4, son of D.T. and Jane Coffin, died in Deerfield on 29 Feb (1852). Don't know if this is the same as James C. Coffin, or a twin or other child.
1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Daniel T. Coffin (28), wife Jane (28), daughter Ardelia (6), daughter Sybell (4), son Benjamine (2).
1875 census, LeRay, Blue Earth, Minnesota
T. Coffin (50, NY), Jane (50, NY), Ben (21, NY), Abraham (17, IL), Edward (11, IL)
Next Door - Thomas (25, NY) & Scyble (23, NY) Bromling (should be Wilson?), Johny (1, MN), Henry (22, NY)
Next Door - Jacob (29, NY) & Adla (23, NY) Bromling, Sherman J. (4, MN)
1885 census, LeRay, Blue Earth, Minnesota
T. Coffin (59, NY), Jane (59, NY), Edward (21, IL)
1905 census - living with son Edward in Freedom, Waseca, Minnesota
Daniel married Jane Louisa Davis on 11 Nov 1846 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.1 Jane was born about 1825 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died before 1900 in Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
204 M i. James C. Coffin was born on 21 Sep 1847 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 11 Jun 1852 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 18 Jun 1852 in Northgage Cemetery, Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 205 F ii. Adelia Sophia Coffin was born on 22 May 1849 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 206 F iii. Sybil (Scyble) Jane Coffin was born in Jul 1851 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 9 Mar 1932 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 207 M iv. Benjamin C Coffin was born in Jul 1853 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died in 1933 in Hardee County, Florida.
+ 208 M v. Abraham Coffin was born on 20 Jul 1857 in Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois, died on 27 Jan 1930 in Maine Prairie, Stearns, Minnesota,3 and was buried on 28 Jan 1930 in Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, Meeker, Minnesota.
+ 209 M vi. Edward T. Coffin was born on 30 Mar 1864 in Illinois and died on 6 Nov 1917 in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
51. Bedora Ann Coffin was born on 18 Aug 1826 in New York, died in May 1890 in Saint Lawrence County, New York, and was buried in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
General Notes: Ogdensburg Advance, Thursday, June 5, 1890
N.E. Macomb, June 2 - Since our last, Mrs. Bodora, relict of the late Asa Whitney, has taken her departure from this world; aged 63 years.
N.E. Macomb, April 21
Mrs., relict of the late Asa Whitney, is under doctor's care from dropsy.
Bedora married Asa Whitney, son of David Whitney and Living. Asa was born on 6 Aug 1825 in Canada, died on 29 Apr 1888 in Saint Lawrence County, New York, and was buried in 1888 in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 210 F i. Eveline M. Whitney was born on 5 Nov 1855 in New York, died on 7 Aug 1935 in New York, and was buried in 1935 in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
52. Elisher Coffin was born on 16 Feb 1829 in Oneida County, New York, died on 19 Feb 1903 in Oneida County, New York, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: 1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New york
Elijah Coffin (25), wife Harriet (25), servant James Becker (12-Herkimer)
1865 Census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Elicher Coffin (36-Oneida), wife Harriet (35-Herkimer), son Almond D.(8-Oneida), daughter Cora (6/12-Oneida)
Boonville Herald, 12 Mar 1976
Mrs. Edith Quackenbush Recalls Prospect in the Old Days
... She was born in Trenton on Oct. 11, 1887. That means she'll be 93 years old later this year.
Mrs. Quackenbush's parents, Miss Mary Muller of Germany and Andrew Aulbach of Bavaria, came to the United States in 1882. Miss Muller was a nurse and Aulbach worked in a match factory. They were married in 1884.
Three years later Edith was born. At the age of 6 months, she moved in with Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Coffin, who lived across the street from her parents. The Coffins had a daughter, Cora, who died at the age of 18. Their son, Dr. Almond Coffin, the doctor who brought Edith into the world, had died suddenly.
Mrs. Coffin was grief-stricken, and used to go across the street and borrow Edith for company. When edith's parents moved to Vernon, Mrs. Coffin, who soon became known as Grandma Coffin, begged her parents to let Edith stay with her and her husband.
"After that, I spent some time with my parents, but for the most part I lived with the Coffins", Mrs. Quackenbush said. "When it came time for me to attend school, it was decided that I had to stay at one place and spend my vacations at the other.
"When my parents moved to Utica, it was decided that I should attend the city school. But I didn't like the Utica school so my parents decided to send me to live with the Coffins and attend the country school in Trenton. I didn't start school until i was seven, and had to walk 2 1/2 miles to the Toad Hollow School. I was placed in the second grade and Grandma Coffin tutored me. After school, I milked the cows, and fed the chickens, calves, and pigs on the Coffin's farm," Mrs. Quackenbush said.
"The Coffins sold the farm in 1900 and we moved to Prospect, where I have since resided. After we came to Prospect, I was busy helping care for Mr. Coffin, who I considered my grandfather, until he died in 1902. Then when Grandma Coffin died a few years later, I went to spend a few months with my parents in Utica."
On Oct. 30, 1907, Edith married Mahlon Quackenbush at her parent's home. They then returned to Prospect, where Mahlon lived. The Quackenbushes had two children....
Elisher married Harriet Helen Morey, daughter of Living and Lucy A. Tanner, on 14 Apr 1856 in Prospect, Oneida, NY. Harriet was born on 20 Jul 1831, died on 14 Aug 1907 in Oneida County, New York, and was buried in 1907 in Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
211 M i. Almon D. Coffin was born on 11 Aug 1857 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 4 May 1888 in Trenton, Oneida, New York,4 and was buried on 28 May 1888 in Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: HISTORY OF HERKIMER COUNTY, NY - D. Mason & CO.
Register of Physicians
A. D. Coffin - born in Deerfield, Oneida County, residence Frankfort,University of the City of New York, March 1, 1880. Registered September21, 1880.
1880 census - listed as Surgeon, living alone in Frankfort, Herkimer, NY
Almon married Living
212 F ii. Cora Jane Coffin was born on 9 Dec 1864 in Oneida County, New York, died on 25 May 1883 in Oneida County, New York, and was buried in 1883 in Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Ogdensburg Advance, June 3, 1888
Jacob Coffin and daughter, Mrs. Charles Snyder, of DePeyster, were summoned of late by telegram, from Deerfield, NY, to attend the funeral of Mr. C's brother's only daughter. They promptly responded to the call by taking the earliest train at Heuvelton.
53. Orissa A. Coffin was born in Oct 1815 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 8 Apr 1906 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Orissa was Oracy.
General Notes: Utica Herald Dispatch, Tuesday, April 10, 1906
Mrs. O.A. Eddy - Herkimer, April 10
Mrs. O.A. Eddy of this village died at Newport suddenly last Sunday. She went to Newport to visit last Wednesday. She was 91 years old. She leaves surviving two sisters, Mrs. Jane Brown, aged 85 years, and Mrs. A. Farr, aged 89 years, of Springfield, Ill., and one brother, Wellington Coffin, 84 years old, of Springfield, Ill.
Orissa married Isaac Chauncey Eddy, son of Levi Eddy and Lydia Willoughby. Isaac was born on 19 Sep 1813 in Herkimer County, New York 5 and died on 17 Mar 1882 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: "Boyd's New York State Directory, 1872-3," business directory andgazetteer, by Andrew Boyd, Syracuse, N.Y., 1872 - Newport, Herkimer Co.
Eddy Chauncey, builder
DIRECTORY OF THE TOWN OF NEWPORT
1869 -1870
Eddy, Chauncey (Newport) carpenter and joiner
Listed in 1860, 1870, and 1880 census of Newport, Herkimer, New York as acarpenter.
In 1850 census of Deerfield, Oneida, New York, listed as carpenter, with wife Orisa, daughter Ann L., living with Orisa's mom and brotherWellington and sister Ardelia.
Children from this marriage were:
213 F i. Ann Louisa Eddy was born on 21 Jul 1841 in New York and died on 11 Feb 1862 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
+ 214 F ii. Carrie L. Eddy was born about 1860 in New York and died in 1941 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
54. Abigail Waterman Coffin was born on 2 Jun 1819 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 21 Jul 1890 in Castle Rock, Dakota, Minnesota, and was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Abigail married Nelson Burr Rowley in 1837. Nelson was born on 15 Mar 1810 in St. Lawrence County, New York, died on 10 May 1893 in Farmington, Dakota, Minnesota, and was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Dakota County, Minnesota.
General Notes: Whig elector for the town of Florence, Oneida, New York, 1854.
Children from this marriage were:
215 F i. Martha Jane Rowley was born about 1841 in New York, died on 18 Dec 1857, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Martha was Mattie.
+ 216 F ii. Mary Francis Rowley was born in 1844 in New York, died on 4 Apr 1910 in Minnesota, and was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Dakota County, Minnesota.
+ 217 M iii. Henry Ward Rowley was born on 1 Oct 1858 in Newton, Oneida, New York, died on 25 Jun 1931 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, and was buried on 27 Jun 1931 in Mountainview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana.
55. Jane Sybil Coffin was born on 5 Apr 1821 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 16 Jul 1907 in Altmar, Oswego, New York.
General Notes: Utica Herald Dispatch, Wednesday, July 17, 1907
Mrs. Jane Coffin Brown died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. H. Hollon. Mrs Brown was born in Deerfield, Oneida County, April 5, 1821. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hollon, one brother, Wellington Coffin, and one sister, Mrs. A. Farr, both of Springfield, Ill.
Jane married John M. Brown on 22 Jun 1847 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York. John was born on 16 Mar 1820 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York and died on 3 Jul 1901 in Altmar, Oswego, New York.
General Notes: Sand Bank was incorporated as a village February 21, 1876, and the organization was perfected under the chairmanship of John M. Brown. (1895 Landmark’s Book of Oswego County, NY)
Other physicians in Sand Bank have been Drs. F.A. Sherman, George E.Carpenter, C.R. Cramer, John M. Brown, and Van R. Rich. (1895 Landmark’s Book of Oswego County, NY)
Brown, John M., son of Philip and Nancy Brown, was born March 16, 1820. This family is one of the old pioneer families of New York State. John M. has spent a life of usefulness as a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in 1867. He first read law under H. S. Nelson, of Florence, Oneida county. He has also had the degree M. D. conferred upon him. He has also followed this profession for many years. In 1847 he married Jane Coffin, of Oneida county. They were the parents of two children, Libbie, now Mrs. Holland, of Herkimer; and John C., who is in the drug business at Sand Bank. Mr. Brown has been justice of the peace several terms and notary public since 1848, being appointed by Governor Fish; town school superintendent from 1850 to 1856, in Oneida county, N. Y.
Information on the family of John M. and Jane Sybil (Coffin) Brown taken from the on-line tree of Fred Griffin(http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=fgriffin&id=I21173).
Children from this marriage were:
+ 218 F i. Elizabeth Nancy Brown was born on 11 Jan 1848 in Florence, Oneida, New York and died on 4 Sep 1930 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
+ 219 M ii. John Coffin Brown was born on 9 Oct 1851 in Florence, Oneida, New York and died on 27 Jan 1904 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
57. Wellington H. Coffin was born on 8 Jun 1824 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 13 Jan 1909 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
General Notes: 1855 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Wellington (33), wife Harriet (26-Renseller), daughter Francis W. (7/12), mother Nancy (60-Herkimer), nephew Marcus Roberts (19-Erie); servants George Danels (24-Mass), Anson Lawton (24-Mass), & Louisa Lawton (16-Germany). Wellington has lived in Deerfield 33 years, Harriet 2 yrs, Nancy 40, Marcus 7.
Wellington married Living
Wellington next married Harriet [--?--]. Harriet was born on 2 Mar 1827 in Rensselaer County, New York, died on 13 Sep 1859, and was buried in Hewitt Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
220 F i. Frances W. Coffin was born about 1854 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Is this the Frances Coffin that married Elmarion Davis?
221 M ii. Frank J. Coffin was born in 1857, died in 1916, and was buried in Hewitt Cemetery, Grafton, Rensselaer, New York.
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
222 M i. Living
223 F ii. Frances L. Roberts was born about 1840 in New York.
59. Lucina W. Coffin was born in 1825 in New York, died in 1908, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: SPENCER-COFFIN. In Newport at the Universalist church by Rev. P[hineas]Hathaway, Orrin Spencer and Lucina W. Coffin. (Evangelical Magazine &Gospel Advocate, Utica, 21 Aug 1846)
Lucina married Orrin Spencer, son of Alpheus Spencer, in Aug 1846 in Universalist Church, Newport, Herkimer, New York. Orrin was born in 1817, died in 1884, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Orrin is listed as a Harness Maker in 1850; as a Druggist in 1860, as amerchant in the 1870, and as a retired merchant in 1880, all in Newport,Herkimer, New York.
October 29, 1874 (THE CAMDEN ADVANCE JOURNAL, CAMDEN, ONEIDA, NY):
Newport was afflicted with a destructive incendiary fire Saturday nightwhich destroyed nearly all the business portion of the place. A blockowned by O. Spencer and occupied by the stores of Elisha Thornton, Mr.Fielding and A. Newman & Son and the post office was destroyed as werealso the adjacent shop and dwelling of Mr. McAneeny and the millinerystore of the Misses Sandford. The fire department with their apparatus, ahand engine, were promptly on hand but water and hose, being in short,the effects were ineffectual. Total loss $13,000. No insurance except$2,000 on Mr. Fielding's goods. It is thought the incendiary will becaught.
Boyd's New York State Directory, 1872-3," business directory andgazetteer, by Andrew Boyd, Syracuse, N.Y., 1872
Newport, Herkimer Co.
- Spencer O. & Son, country store
Gazetteer and Business Directory of Herkimer County, N.Y. 1869-70
published by Hamilton Child & Co., Syracuse, NY 1869
- Spencer, Orrin & Son (Newport) general merchants, Main.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 224 M i. Byron Spencer was born in 1849 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died in 1890 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
60. Marshall D. Coffin was born on 24 Aug 1827 in Herkimer County, New York, died on 29 Apr 1906 in Lafayette, Bremer, Iowa, and was buried in Andrews Cemetery, Waverly, Lafayette, Bremer, Iowa.
General Notes: 1880 census, Lafayette, Bremer Iowa: Marshall (52, NY), Hellen E. (46,NY), Fannie (Dau - 14, NY), Eliza Ramsdell (MotherL - 74, NY), Mary E.Negus (SisterL - 32, NY), William P. Foster (Nephew - 22, IL)
1895 census of Lafayette, Bremer, Iowa shows Marshal Coffin, age 67, b.NY, and Helen Coffin, age 61, born NY (also there in 1885).
Marshall R. Coffin d. 29 Apr 1906 b. 24 Aug 1827 Andrews Cemetery,Waverly, Lafayette (Place of birth Newport, Herkimer Co. N. Y.); He passed away at his residence in Lafayette Twp. Given name of wife; Helen.Bremer County Burial Records Vol 1 - 4
1865 census, Deerfield, Oneida, New York
Marshall D. Coffin (37-Oneida), wife Helen E. (31-Oswego), servants Harry Tuttle (39-Oneida), Richard Bissell (21-England), Mary Ramsdell(24-Oswego).
Marshall married Helen E. Ramsdell, daughter of Oliver L. Ramsdell and Eliza M. Sage, on 6 Dec 1858 in New York. Helen was born in Oct 1833 in Oswego County, New York and died after 1900.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 225 F i. Frances A. Coffin was born in Mar 1866 in New York, died in 1932, and was buried in Harlington Cemetery, Bremer County, Iowa.
61. Benjamin Sherman Coffin was born on 25 Dec 1829 in New York, died on 31 Jul 1862 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: from http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyherkim/vitals/herkuniversalistdeas1.html
COFFIN. In Newport on the 31st ult., Benjamin S. Coffin, age 32. Fatally injured when thrown by his team of horses in front of his mowing machine. Survived by his wife and one child. Funeral Sun the 3rd by D. S. [Rev.Dolphus Skinner]; interment according to Masonic rites. (Christian Ambassador, Auburn, 23 Aug 1862)
B. S. Coffin was a student in Cazenovia Seminary in 1851. (as listed in "First Fifty Years of Cazenovia Seminary, 1825-1875").
Benjamin married Marcella Ann Martin, daughter of Aaron Martin and Almanza Olive Brayton, on 17 Aug 1852. Marcella was born on 23 Apr 1834 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died in Jun 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, and was buried in Jun 1913 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Tuesday, June 17, 1913
The remains of Mrs. Marcella Boone ... Cleveland ... interment Friday. Mrs. Boone's first husband's name was Sherman Coffin, a brother of Mrs. V. H. Harris of this place, from whose residence the funeral was held. Mr. Coffin was killed during a runaway with a mowing machine. She later married Mr. Boone. Her maiden name was Marcella Martin, a sister of Ora Martin, for many years a Methodist exhorter in this section. Daniel R. Martin of this place is a nephew.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 226 F i. Minnie E. Coffin was born on 27 Jun 1855 in New York and died after 1910.
227 F ii. Anna A. Coffin was born on 1 Mar 1857 in New York and died on 23 Jan 1862 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
62. Anna Lydia Coffin was born on 17 Jul 1833 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 15 Dec 1929 in Poland, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 19 Dec 1929 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Tuesday, December 18, 1929
Newport, Dec. 17 - Mrs. Lydia Ann Harris, 98, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of this section, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. George J. Seidel, in Poland Saturday night.
Lydia Ann Coffin was born in the town of Deerfield July 17, 1833, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Amy Coffin. In 1853 she was married to the late Archibald Harris, and to them were born three children, Nellie, Gertrude, and Janie. Despite her advanced age Mrs. Harris was active in family affairs and maintained an interest in current events.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. V. H. Harris, Newport, a daughter, Mrs. Frank E. Pearce, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the home of Mrs. George J. Seidel, Poland, with burial in Newport.
Anna married Archibald Harris, son of James B. Harris and Louisa Bidleman. Archibald was born about 1834 in New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 228 F i. Nellie Harris was born in Mar 1859 in New York, died on 11 Oct 1932 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 15 Oct 1932 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 229 F ii. Gertrude B. Harris was born in 1861 in New York, died in 1916, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 230 F iii. Jane L. (Janey) Harris was born in 1864 in New York, died in 1892, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
64. Mary Jane Coffin was born on 27 Nov 1837 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 28 Jan 1929 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Tuesday, January 29, 1929
Mrs. V. H. Harris Dies in Newport - Oldest Woman Resident of Village Succombs in Pneumonia
Married 73 years last week - Received Letter of Congratulations From President in 1925
Newport, Jan. 28 - Mrs. Varnum Harris, oldest woman resident of Newport who with her husband observed the 73rd anniversary of her marriage last Thursday, died at her home in this village early Monday morning following a week's confinement with pneumonia. Mr. Harris has been confined to his home by illness since September.
Jane M. Coffin was born in Deerfield November 27, 1837, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Amy Coffin, and was married to Mr. Harris of this village in North Gage January 24, 1856, by Rev. George Prait. She had resided in Newport 66 years and in 1925 she and her husband received a congratulatory letter from President Coolidge on their 69th anniversary.
Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mather, and three sons, Myron, Sherman R., and Morgan C., all of Newport.
The funeral will be held from her late home at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Mary married Varnum H. Harris, son of James B. Harris and Louisa Bidleman, on 24 Jan 1856 in North Gage, Deerfield, Oneida, New York. Varnum was born on 16 May 1837 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, died on 28 Jan 1929 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica, New York Daily Press, Wednesday, Jan 30, 1929
Newport, Jan 29 - Varnum H. Harris died Monday night at his home in this village less than 24 hours after the death of his wife, to whom he had been married 73 years last Thursday. He had been ill since September and took a sudden turn for the worse shortly after his wife's passing. A double funeral will be held from the home at 2 p.m. Thursday.
He was born in Fairfield May 16, 1837, and has always resided in or near Newport. After leaving the common schools near his home he engaged in farming, which he followed successfully for many years. In politics he was a republican and held many responsible positions, including president of the old Newport Town Fair Association, president of Village Board and Board of Education, town assessor, highway commissioner, town auditor, auditor of the Herkimer county Grange Insurance Company and salesman for the White Creek Cheese Company.
He married Miss Jennie M. Coffin in North Gage January 24, 1856, and in recent years their wedding anniversaries were marked by large family gatherings. He was a member of the Universalist Church and of Newport Lodge 455, F. & A.M. Masonic Rites will be conducted at his home Thursday with Charles L. Fellows, post master, officiating.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mather, and three sons, Myron, Sherman B., and Morgan C., all of Newport.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 231 M i. Myron S. Harris was born on 7 Jan 1858 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, died on 13 Jul 1944 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
232 F ii. Alpha Harris was born in 1860, died in 1865, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 233 M iii. Sherman B. Harris was born about 1862 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, died on 19 Sep 1941 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
234 F iv. Anna Harris was born in Feb 1865 in New York and died after 1944.
Anna married Frederick Dresser Mather, son of Jairus Mather and Eliza Jones, in 1888 in Herkimer County, New York. Frederick was born on 20 Jun 1860 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, died in 1893, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Frederick Dresser Mather attended Fairfield Academy, a school founded by his grandfather, Moses Mather, from 1871-1878 (from age 11-17).
+ 235 M v. Morgan C. Harris was born about 1867 in New York and died after 1944.
66. Monroe Coffin was born about 1824 in New York, died after 1883 in Kent County, Michigan, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
General Notes: Co. H, 1st Mich. E & M; n.d.( 1st Regiment, Engineers and Mechanics,Michigan)
1883 Pensioners Roll, Grand Rapids, Michigan, for wd.l.hip and spine
Buried with Monroe and Eliza is Monroe C. Hawkins (1884-1929)
Listed as landowner in section 20, Plainfield, Kent Michigan in 1863.
Monroe married Lydia [--?--]. Lydia was born on 14 Aug 1818 and died on 24 Aug 1849 in Sandusky County, Ohio.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 236 M i. Marion E. Coffin was born in 1845, died in 1901, and was buried in Solon, Kent, Michigan.
Monroe next married Eliza [--?--]. Eliza was born in 1826 in New York, died in 1901, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
Children from this marriage were:
237 M i. Jerome D. Coffin was born in 1857 in Plainfield, Kent, Michigan, died in 1904, and was buried in Fairplains Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan.
Jerome married Ella L. Huff, daughter of Reuben T. Huff and Priscilla [--?--], on 9 Jul 1879 in Walker, Kent, Michigan. Ella was born in 1862 in Ontario County, New York, died in 1881, and was buried in Valley City Cemetery, Paris, Kent, Michigan.
+ 238 F ii. Ida M. Coffin was born in 1861 in Plainfield, Kent, Michigan, died in 1948, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Walker, Kent, Michigan.
67. Caroline Coffin was born on 30 Jul 1827 in Independence, Herkimer, New York and died on 12 Jan 1897 in Kinderhook, Branch, Michigan.
Caroline married Erastus Honeywell on 12 Nov 1843 in Sandusky, Ohio. Erastus was born in 1822 in New York and died on 25 Mar 1847.
General Notes: Possibly died in the Mexican-American War.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 239 M i. Erastus Winfield Honeywell was born on 29 Jul 1847 in Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio and died on 10 Oct 1918 in Bethel, Branch, Michigan.
Caroline next married Daniel Nathaniel Bender on 4 Feb 1849 in Sandusky, Richland, Ohio. Daniel was christened on 15 Jul 1821 in Pipe Creek, Carroll, Maryland and died on 19 Sep 1877 in Kinderhook, Branch, Michigan.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 240 F i. Amanda Bender was born about 1853 in Michigan.
241 F ii. Rose Bender was born about 1856 in Michigan and died on 4 Mar 1904 in Branch County, Michigan.
Rose married Henry Merriman. Henry died on 9 Nov 1899 in Branch County, Michigan.
68. Janette Coffing was born on 11 Sep 1806 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died in Oct 1892.
General Notes: Andover Townsman, Friday October 22, 1892
An aged and memorable lady passed away this week in the person of Janette Coffing Cable, mother of Mrs. Horace J. Canfield. She died at the family residence on School Street last Wednesday, being over 86 years of age. Deceased was born in Salisbury, Ct., and was the daughter of John Churchill Coffing. The cause of her death was old age. During her residence in this town with Mr. Canfield, although she could not be out among people, many became acquainted with her and the friendship formed was true and lasting. In her death the community has lost a noble hearted and Christian woman. Funeral services were held at the house, Thursday afternoon, Rev. Frederick Palmer, officiating. A quartet from Christ Church rendered appropriate selections. The remains were taken to Great Barrington for burial Friday morning.
Syracuse, NY Daily Journal, Saturday, Nov 5, 1892
The news of the death of Mrs. Cable was received here Friday. She died at the residence of her daughter, Florence, at Andover, Conn. The deceased was the widow of the late Curteus R. Cable, who carried on the large foundry business in this place at the time of his death.
Janette married Curtius R. Cable on 20 Jan 1829 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut. Curtius was born in 1804 in Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 2 Oct 1846 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
General Notes: 1840 census, Constantia, Oswego, New York
1 male 10-15, 1 male 30-40, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 50-60
Utica Daily Gazette, Oct, 1846
Mr. Curtis R. Cable, one of the nominees of the Whigs of Oswego county for Member of Assembly, while on a business tour of the west, was taken sick in Illinois with a fever, and died on the 2d instant.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 242 F i. Florence C. Cable was born on 10 Jan 1846 in Constantia, Oswego, New York and died after 1914.
69. Clarissa C. Coffing was born on 16 Jun 1808 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 25 Mar 1849 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
Clarissa married William Edward Bostwick, son of Rufus Hubbell Smith Bostwick and Elizabeth Birch, on 1 May 1834 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut. William was born on 30 Mar 1812 in Pine Plains, Dutchess, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
244 F i. Elizabeth Bostwick was born on 7 Aug 1835 in Buffalo, Erie, New York and died on 1 Sep 1842.
+ 245 M ii. John Henry Bostwick was born on 20 Mar 1838 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.
+ 246 F iii. Maria Louise Bostwick was born on 26 Aug 1841 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
+ 247 M iv. Charles Edward Bostwick was born on 11 Feb 1845 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
248 M v. George Coffing Bostwick was born on 20 Feb 1847 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts and died on 22 Jun 1851.
71. Charles Fitch Coffing was born on 4 Apr 1812 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Charles married Catherine Frances Eldridge. Catherine was born about 1813 in Massachusetts.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 249 F i. Josephine Elizabeth Coffing was born about 1833 in Massachusetts.
250 M ii. John C. Coffing was born about 1837 in Massachusetts and died on 26 Dec 1862 in New Bern, Craven, North Carolina.
General Notes: Hartford, Connecticut Obituaries, 1863 (ancestry.com)
DEATHS - At Newbern, N.C., Dec 26, of a wound received at the battle of Kinston, Lieut John C. Coffing, 10th Reg-C.V., age 24, son of Charles F. Coffing of Great Barrington, Mass.
History of Great Barrington, Massachusetts
John C. Coffing, 1st Lieutenant; 10th Connecticut Infantry; died Dec 26, 1862, of wounds received Dec. 14, at battle of Kinston Bridge, N.C.
251 M iii. Charles F. Coffing was born about 1840 in Massachusetts.
General Notes: Massachusetts Forty-Ninth Regiment—Infantry, Company D
72. Churchill Coffing was born on 13 Nov 1813 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 14 May 1873 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
General Notes: Document: Henry C. Whitney to Abraham Lincoln, July 31, 1858
(Confidential)
Chicago July 31. 1858.--
Dear Sir
Mr T. E. G. Ransom a douglassite of Peru informed me this morning that a large body of Republicans & many Democrats acting in concert with them were arranging a plan to run Churchill COFFING as an Independant Candidate for Congress:-- they are going to await the result of the Lasalle & Bureau district conventions and then if certain persons are nominated as Candidates for Legislature (being such as are prominently talked of and are Abolitionists sui generis) then they will get up Independant conventions in Bureau & Lasalle & in as many other counties as they can & nominate COFFING for Congress & republicans of the Dickey Stamp for the Legislature & the Democrats will support Coffing and the Republicans of the Dickey Stamp and Dems. to support the Independant Candidates for the Legislature -- those candidates to be understood as Douglas men &: -- as I understand & have reason to believe Dickey is doing all that he can to bring about this result
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Skull and Bones Membership List (1833-1985)
Name YEAR INITIATED
Churchill Coffing S&B 1834
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CENSUS YR: 1850 STATE: IL COUNTY: LaSalle DIVISION: Salisbury REELNO: M432-115 PAGE NO: 341B
REFERENCE: W H L Wallace-18th of Dec, 1850-p682
40 2398 2463 Coffing Churchill 36 M . Lawyer 10,000Conn
41 2398 2463 Coffing Asenath C 31 F . . .Conn
42 2398 2463 Coffing John Churchill 8 M . . .Ill
1 2398 2463 Coffing Asenath B 3 F . . .Ill
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History of LaSalle County, Illinois, p. 865:
Mokena Lodge, No. 34, I.O.O.F., was organized July 28 with the following charter members: I.D. Harmon, Churchill Coffing, C.W. Winston, A.Hawthorn, George Low and R. Mansley.
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Churchill C. Coffing was the Whig candidate for Congress. W. B. Ogden was first nominated (Free Soil Party) but withdrew before election. The Whigs were so broken up in 1850 that they ran no regular ticket except for Congressman and Sheriff. In Cook County, Maloney, Democrat, received 2,863 votes; Coffing, Whig, 1,880; and Collins, Abolitionist, 110.
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History of LaSalle County, Illinois ~ 1877
Churchill COFFING, and wife, Asenath BREWSTER, from Salisbury, Ct., came in 1839; a thoroughly educated and able lawyer, but lacked energy of character, and was not successful in business; he died in Chicago in 1872, leaving one son, John, now living with his mother in Chicago; one daughter, Catharine, married Mr. COLLIDAY, now in Philadelphia.
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From 1873-1874 Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University:
CHURCHILL COFFING was born Nov. 13, 1813, in Salisbury, Conn. He was the son of John C. and Maria (Birch) Coffing. He studied law at the Yale Law School, and settled, in 1839, in Peru, Ill, where he resided until the spring of 1870, when he removed to Chicago, where he died, May 17, 1873, of an attack of rheumatism, inducing dropsy around the heart. Mr. Coffing was married July 8, 1841, to Asenath C., daughter of Daniel Brewster, of Salisbury. She survives him with a son and a daughter.
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Obituaries, Hartford, Connecticut, 1873 (ancestry.com)
COFFING - In Chicago, Ill., May 14, Churchill Coffing, aged 59 years, son of the late John C. Coffing of Salisbury, Conn.
Churchill married Asenath Canfield Brewster, daughter of Living and Asenath Canfield, on 8 Jul 1841 in Peru, Lasalle, Illinois. Asenath was born on 8 Jan 1820 in Connecticut and died on 24 Nov 1887 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
252 M i. John Churchill Coffing was born in May 1842 in Lasalle County, Illinois and died on 30 Apr 1904 in Van Deusenville, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
John married Alice M. [--?--]. Alice was born about 1845 in New York.
+ 253 F ii. Asenath Catherine Brewster Coffing was born on 9 Apr 1847 in Peru, Lasalle, Illinois and died after 1914.
74. Marcia Coffing was born on 3 Jan 1817 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 11 Mar 1854 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Marcia married Alexander Hamilton Holley, son of John Milton Holley and Sally Porter, on 10 Sep 1835 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut. Alexander was born on 12 Aug 1804 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 2 Oct 1887.
General Notes: Military Service: National Guard
ALEXANDER HAMILTON HOLLEY, Connecticut's 23rd governor was born in Salisbury, Connecticut, on August 12, 1804. He was educated in the public school systems in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Holley went into his father's business, and in 1854, became president of the Holley Manufacturing Company, a position he held for life. He also served as director and president of the Salisbury Iron Bank, and he was director of the Connecticut Western Railroad. Holley served in the state militia, rising through the ranks to division inspector. He entered politics in 1844, serving as a delegate to the Whig National Convention. He was lieutenant governor of Connecticut in 1854, and was elected governor in 1857. During his tenure, the Supreme Court ruled on the Dred Scott case, with both the legislature and the governor criticizing it and citing it to Democratic pro-slavery scheming. Holley's administration also endorsed the requirement for recently naturalized citizens to wait one year before being eligible to vote. Governor Holley was not renominated, and retired from public service. He died on October 2, 1887, and is buried in the Salisbury Cemetery.
Sources:Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. 1, Westport, Conn.; Meckler Books, 1978. 4 vols.
Children from this marriage were:
254 M i. John Coffin Holley was born about 1836 in Connecticut and died on 3 Nov 1865 in San Francisco, California.
+ 255 F ii. Maria Coffing Holley was born on 26 Jul 1842 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 25 Mar 1914 in Asheville, North Carolina.
76. George Coffing was born on 14 May 1822 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 21 Nov 1872.
General Notes: From "The Descendents of Andrew Warner":
George Coffing was of the firm Holley and Coffing, founded by his father John Churchill Coffing and John Milton Holley. This firm made the well known Salisbury and Richmond brands of iron, which, for over one hundred years, have been quoted in the markets as irons combining tensile strength and elasticity in the highest degree. George Coffing's grandfather was Governor of Connecticut in 1756, and opened the Fitch mine in the town of Salisbury about 1762. The furnaces of Coffing and Holley made iron for the young American Navy, including the Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), and the Chesapeake; also for the War of 1812, the Greek War of 1821, the Mexican and Civil Wars. This iron was used for making the guns of the Monitor which defeated the Merrimac in the Civil War. Alexander Holley, a cousin and associate of George Coffing, aided Sir Henry Bessemer in perfecting the Bessemer Process. Mr. Holley owned the Bessemer patents for the United States and built the early Bessemer plants, at Troy, Bethlehem, Youngstown, and other places.
From the "History of Great Barrington, Massachusetts":
In 1866, George Coffing, George Church, John M. Seeley and others organized a corporation - The Wawbeck Mills - and purchased the whole of the lower priviledge, including the warp mill on the west and the saw-mill on the east side of the river. This company erected in 1866, the brick factory at the east end of the bridge, which, in connection with the mill on the east side, has since been run on cotton warps.
George Coffing was member of Connecticut State senate, 17th district, 1861. In 1871, George Coffing (Republican) lost to William Henry Bynum (Democrat), 13,766 votes to 12,576 votes, for US Represntative from Connecticut District 4.
George married Frances Elizabeth Williams. Frances was born about 1827 in Massachusetts and died on 23 Jan 1892 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 256 F i. Maria Birch Coffing was born on 4 Apr 1847 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 9 Mar 1901 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
+ 257 F ii. Clara Coffing was born about 1851 in Connecticut and died after 1930 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
+ 258 F iii. Marcia Coffing was born in Mar 1854 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died after 1910.
259 F iv. Frances Elizabeth Coffing was born in May 1870 and died after 1930.
77. Maria Coffin 2 was born on 9 Sep 1790, died on 13 Dec 1859 in Albany County, New York, and was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Elsmere, Albany, New York.
General Notes: Buried: Bethlehem Cemetery, Elsmere, NY
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hotalingz&id=I2299
Maria married Maas Hotaling, son of William Peter Houghtaling, on 29 Dec 1810.2 Maas was born on 7 Apr 1787, died on 8 Sep 1864 in Albany County, New York, and was buried in Bethlehem Cemetery, Elsmere, Albany, New York.
Marriage Notes: Bethlehem DRC, Albany County, NY
General Notes: Baptized: Albany DRC, Albany County, NY
Witnesses: Jurjaan Hoghen, Hannah White.
Buried: Bethlehem Cemetery, Elsmere, NY
Maas left a will recorded in book 19 page 456
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=hotalingz&id=I2299
Children from this marriage were:
+ 260 M i. William J. Hotaling 2 was born on 18 Mar 1812, was christened on 5 Apr 1812 in Jerusalem Reformed Church, and died on 29 Dec 1903.
261 F ii. Lana Hotaling 2 was born on 13 Feb 1814 and died on 30 Oct 1829.
262 M iii. Isaac Hotaling 2 was born on 29 Apr 1815 and died on 24 Dec 1817.
General Notes: Baptized: DRC, Jerusalem, Albany County, NY
Buried: Bethlehem Cemetery, Elsmere, NY w/parents.
+ 263 F iv. Maria Hotaling 2 was born on 2 Mar 1817 and died on 22 Feb 1892 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
264 F v. Elizabeth Hotaling 2 was born on 6 Dec 1818.
General Notes: She m. James W. BENDER [b. 1813 d. 13 Jan 1909].
Children:
James Livingston BENDER b. Sep 1855;
Almira BENDER b. 22 Oct 1857;
Juston Edward BENDER b. 24 Sep 1859.
+ 265 M vi. Peter Hotaling 2 was born on 27 Jun 1820 and died on 29 Jun 1887.
+ 266 M vii. Isaac Hotaling 2 was born on 12 Mar 1822 and died on 8 Apr 1900.
+ 267 M viii. Moses Hotaling 2 was born on 24 Mar 1824 and died on 16 Jan 1893.
+ 268 M ix. Jacob Hotaling 2 was born on 10 May 1826 and died on 30 Jun 1897.
+ 269 M x. John Hotaling 2 was born on 22 Feb 1828 and died on 20 Oct 1910.
+ 270 M xi. Hiram Hotaling 2 was born on 1 Oct 1830 and died on 17 May 1854.
271 F xii. Lana Ann Hotaling 2 was born on 6 Jul 1833.
79. Elizabeth Coffin was born on 29 Dec 1795, died on 20 Dec 1868, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Elizabeth married Miles Darby, son of Samuel Darby and Living. Miles was born about 1797, died on 11 Jul 1827, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 272 F i. Emeline Darby was born in 1820 and died on 15 Feb 1889 in Acra, Greene, New York.
273 M ii. Isaac Darby was born on 17 Apr 1823 in Cairo, Greene, New York, died on 1 Jan 1883 in Greene County, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
80. Isaac Coffin was born on 30 Mar 1798.
Isaac married Caroline Olmstead. Caroline was born on 23 Mar 1802, died on 27 Sep 1843, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 274 F i. Eleanor Coffin was born on 18 Nov 1823 in Durham, Greene, New York, died on 18 Mar 1896 in Cairo, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
275 M ii. Jacob Ichabod Coffin was born on 29 Mar 1825 in Acra, Greene, New York, died on 30 May 1910 in Catskill, Greene, New York, and was buried in Catskill, Greene, New York.
General Notes: 1860 Census, Catskill, Greene, New York - Carpenter, age 35, with wife Rhoda (32), no children listed.
1870 census, Catskill, Greene, New York - House Carpenter, age 45, with wife Rhoda (42), no children listed.
1880 census, Catskill, Greene, New York - Carpenter, age 55, with wife Rhoda (52), no children listed.
1900 census, Catskill, Greene, New York - Carpenter, b. Mar 1825 in NY,with wife Adeline C., no children.
1910 census, Catskill, Greene, New York - no occupation, age 85, with wife of 10 years Adeline C. (71).
Civil War - Company B, 102nd New York
Jacob married Rhoda S. Lee on 15 Sep 1847 in Cairo, Greene, New York. Rhoda was born on 4 Aug 1827 in Columbia County, New York, died on 1 Feb 1895 in Catskill, Greene, New York, and was buried in Catskill, Greene, New York.
Jacob next married Adeline C. [--?--]. Adeline was born in May 1838 in New York and died after 1910.
276 F iii. Rebecca Coffin was born on 11 Feb 1827 in Acra, Greene, New York.
Rebecca married John Griswold Olmsted. John was born on 1 Apr 1828 and died on 7 Sep 1896.
+ 277 F iv. Maria Elizabeth Coffin was born on 29 Oct 1828 in Acra, Greene, New York, died on 22 Jan 1914, and was buried in Sextonville Cemetery, Richland County, Wisconsin.
278 M v. Benedict Hazard Coffin was born on 22 Sep 1833.
279 M vi. Ichabod Lewis Coffin was born on 14 Dec 1836.
81. Jacob Coffin was born on 17 Apr 1800 in New York, died on 29 May 1876 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Broome County, Illinois.
General Notes: Delaware County, NY - Genealogy and History Site
Applications to Delaware County Loan Commissioners for Mortgage Money
3 May 18,1837 Jacob Coffin on Delaware River 60 acres $500 1.00
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Delaware County, NY - Genealogy and History Site
Loan Office Certificates
Unpaid Balances Due Mortgagors, Payable Oct 1, 1837
116 June 27,1837 Jacob Coffin 172.00
1860 census in Broome County, IL with nephew William Hotaling
1855 census of Flora, Boone, Illinois
Jacob married Mary Ann Hull, daughter of William Hull and Sabra Abby Olmstead. Mary was born in 1814.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 280 M i. Miles Darby Coffin was born on 7 Aug 1830 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 10 Apr 1898 in Waverly, Bremer, Iowa, and was buried in Belvidere Cemetery, Boone County, Illinois.
281 M ii. William Hull Coffin was born on 6 Apr 1832 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 3 Mar 1862.
William married Roxana M. Marean on 20 Oct 1858 in Boone County, Illinois. Roxana was born on 8 Oct 1834 and died on 9 Sep 1859 in Flora, Boone, Illinois.
282 M iii. John Coffin was born on 11 Aug 1833 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 6 Mar 1834 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York.
+ 283 F iv. Sara Maria Coffin was born on 23 Dec 1834 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 29 Sep 1877 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
+ 284 M v. Morse Houghtaling Coffin was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 5 Sep 1913 in Weld County, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
+ 285 M vi. George Wesley Coffin was born on 24 Feb 1838 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 25 Jan 1906 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
+ 286 F vii. Elizabeth Caroline Coffin was born on 10 Jun 1839 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 24 Nov 1913 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois.
+ 287 F viii. Sabra Ellen Coffin was born on 6 Jan 1841 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 24 Aug 1913 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
+ 288 M ix. Reuben Fryer Coffin was born on 15 Nov 1842 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 9 Dec 1928 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
+ 289 F x. Emeline Darby Coffin was born on 19 Aug 1845 in Fairfield, Boone, Illinois and died on 20 Oct 1922 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
290 F xi. Mary H. Coffin was born about 1846 in Boone County, Illinois and died on 2 Apr 1850.
Jacob next married Harriet Long, daughter of William Long and Sally Tomson, on 21 Aug 1856 in McHenry County, Illinois. Harriet was born in Jan 1823 in Thompson, Ohio and died on 2 Jun 1902 in Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 291 M i. Herbert L. Coffin was born on 22 Oct 1857 in Boone County, Illinois and died on 29 Jul 1919 in Elysian, Le Sueur, Minnesota.
82. Abraham Coffin was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Albany County, New York, died on 15 Jan 1876 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
General Notes: Retyped from Beers "History of Greene County" by Annette Campbell
http://www.rootsweb.com/~nygreen2/abraham_coffin.htm
Abraham Coffin was born in Albany county near Bethlehem, February 15th1803. When he was quite young, his father, Isaac Coffin, moved to Acraand bought a farm adjoining what is now known as the Timothy Websterfarm, and there kept a hotel which was quite a resort for the enlistedsoldiers at the beginning of the war of 1812. Abraham lived with hisfather, assisting him in the hotel and on the farm. He acquired a faireducation at the public schools, which he made good use of in after life. On the 11th of December 1823, he married Mabel, daughter of TimothyWebster of Acra. She was born October 30th 1800. Seven children were theissue of this marriage; William, born October 4th 1824; Isaac, bornJanuary 25th 1826; Reuben, born December 20th 1827; Angeline, bornDecember 22nd 1829; Caroline, born July 5th 1831; Adeline, born April15th 1833; and Edwin, born February 7th 1838. Not long after hismarriage, he moved to Roxbury, New York, and continued farming. Hesubsequently moved to Windham, and bought a farm of 216 acres, put up amill, and started the lumber business. He was very successful at this,and continued there for nearly 20 years, when he sold the farm and lumberbusiness, removed to Acra, and purchased his father-in-law's farmconsisting of 125 acres which formed a part of the Barker Patent. Herehe was equally successful and soon had one of the best farms in thecounty. In politics he was a staunch whig, and subsequently a republican. He was very popular in the community and might have held office had hebeen disposed, but preferred to give his whole attention to his farminginterests. He was honest and upright in all his dealings. His wife diedin 1852, and he afterward married Mary Foote. She died in 1866 withoutissue. In 1868 he married Maria, daughter of Ebenezer and Mary Finch, andshe was his devoted companion during the remainder of his life. She wasborn March 12th 1817. After the death of Mr. Coffin, which occurredDecember 29th 1868, she married Theodore VanTassell, June 8th 1883. Mr.VanTassell's former wife was Vilitta Rockwell, daughter of Martin andAbigail Rockwell, and of this union were born eight children: Annie,Martin, Eliza I, Burns, Alida, Newman, Rhodelle, and Emma; six of theseare now living. Mrs, Vilitta VanTassell died in Cairo, September 7th1881.
Abraham married Mabel Webster, daughter of Timothy Webster and Hannah Lum, on 11 Dec 1823. Mabel was born on 30 Oct 1800, died on 3 Apr 1853, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 292 M i. William Timothy Coffin was born on 4 Oct 1824 in Cairo, Greene, New York and died after 1880.
+ 293 M ii. Isaac Abraham Coffin was born on 25 Jan 1826 in Cairo, Greene, New York, died on 30 Apr 1894 in Cairo, Greene, New York, and was buried in Cairo Cemetery, Cairo, Greene, New York.
+ 294 M iii. Reuben Wallace Coffin was born on 20 Dec 1827 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 24 Jul 1890 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
+ 295 F iv. Angeline Coffin was born on 22 Dec 1829.
+ 296 F v. Caroline Amelia Coffin was born on 5 Jul 1831 in Greene County, New York, died on 26 Jul 1908 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
+ 297 F vi. Adeline Rosana Coffin was born on 15 Apr 1833 in Windham, Greene, New York, died on 25 Aug 1887 in Cairo, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra, Greene, New York.
298 M vii. Edwin Harlon Coffin was born on 7 Feb 1838, died on 5 Oct 1852 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
General Notes: Edwin, the youngest child of Abraham Coffin, died in 1852.
Abraham next married Mary Foote. Mary died in 1866.
Abraham next married Maria Finch in 1868. Maria was born on 12 Mar 1817.
83. Sally Ann Schryver was born on 10 Apr 1802 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 30 Nov 1830 in New York, New York, New York.
Sally married Living
Children from this marriage were:
299 F i. Margaret Beardsley died on 20 Jan 1850.
300 F ii. Sally Ann Beardsley was born about 1825.
301 M iii. Arthur J. Beardsley was born about 1827.
84. Margaret Eliza Schryver was born on 16 May 1803 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 2 Jul 1884 in Salt Point, Dutchess, New York.
Margaret married Living
The child from this marriage was:
+ 302 M i. John P. Vail was born about 1833 in New York.
86. Abram G. Schryver was born on 22 Sep 1807 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 10 Jan 1872 in New York.
Abram married Esther C. Chapman. Esther was born in 1810 in Coxsackie, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
303 M i. David Schryver was born about 1831 in New York.
304 M ii. William C. Schryver was born about 1833 in New York.
305 F iii. Elizabeth C. Schryver was born about 1838 in New York.
306 M iv. Alfred E. Schryver was born about 1841 in New York.
307 M v. Frank L. Schryver was born about 1843 in New York.
88. Jane Harriet Schryver was born on 21 Apr 1811 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 19 Mar 1881 in Burr Oak, Michigan.
Jane married Levi Cooper. Levi was born about 1810 and died in 1892.
Children from this marriage were:
308 M i. Living
309 F ii. Living
310 F iii. Living
311 M iv. George C. Cooper was born about 1841.
90. Jacob Cuyler Schryver was born on 30 Aug 1817 in Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York and died on 29 May 1879 in Fulton, Fulton, New York.
Jacob married Hannah Van Den Bergh Chapman in 1839 in New York. Hannah was born on 22 Nov 1818 in Coxsackie, Greene, New York and died in Fulton, Fulton, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
312 M i. Frederick A. Schryver was born about 1840 in New York.
313 F ii. Josephine C Schryver was born about 1842 in New York.
314 F iii. Hellen Schryver was born about 1844 in New York.
315 F iv. Jennie Schryver was born about 1847 in New York.
316 F v. Carrie Schryver was born about 1851 in New York.
317 F vi. Clara C. Schryver was born about 1855 in New York.
318 F vii. Annie Schryver was born about 1859 in New York.
319 F viii. Lillian Schryver was born about 1863 in New York.
Fifth Generation
91. Agnes Coffin was born in Jan 1841 in Illinois.
Agnes married William Elmer Hoag, son of Rhodes Hoag and Lucinda Guiles. William was born in Sep 1838 in New York.
General Notes: 1870 census - Anamosa, Jones, Iowa, family 289
Children from this marriage were:
+ 320 M i. Elmer Ellsworth Hoag was born in Jan 1861 in Illinois.
321 F ii. Harriet Hoag was born in Oct 1863 in Illinois. Another name for Harriet was Hattie.
322 M iii. Frank Hoag was born about 1877 in Iowa.
93. Sylvester B. Coffin was born in Mar 1844 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 11 Feb 1913.
Sylvester married Anna A. Addey on 8 May 1873. Anna was born about 1844 in England and died on 19 Dec 1911.
Children from this marriage were:
323 F i. Dieudoma Coffin was born about 1877 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois.
324 F ii. Esther Coffin was born in Feb 1881 in Illinois.
95. William Henderson Coffin was born on 27 May 1846 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 8 Feb 1905 in Prob. California.
General Notes: WILLIAM H. COFFIN is a son of Henderson W. and Harriet (nee Kneer)Coffin. He was born in the town of Roscoe, Winnebago county, Illinois,May 27th, 1846. In a very early day his parents removed from Herkimercounty, New York, to Winnebago county, and were among the first familiesthere. William worked on his father’s farm till 1869, when he came toCalifornia, arriving at Sacramento October 20th. He worked on a farm atShingle Springs for a short time. In 1870 he located his present home of160 acres, and began improving it. He was married November 21st, 1875,to Lunetta Collins, a native of Horseshoe Bar, where she was born August8th, 1858. They have three children, viz.: Henry H., Charles C. andLola B. Mr. Coffin’s farm is well watered and productive of very largeyields of grain. Mr. Coffin is a hard working and temperate man and hasbeen successful in his pursuits.
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations &Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. -Paolo Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 237
William married Lunetta Collins on 21 Nov 1875 in El Dorado County, California. Lunetta was born on 8 Aug 1858 in Horseshoe Bar, Placer, California.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 325 M i. Henry Henderson Coffin was born on 21 Sep 1876 in California and died after 1930.
326 M ii. Charles C. Coffin was born about 1878 in California.
327 F iii. Lulu B. Coffin was born in May 1881 in California.
97. Fletcher Coffin was born on 6 Nov 1848 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died on 25 Aug 1922 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
Fletcher married Mary Harriet Keeling on 22 Dec 1874. Mary was born on 11 Jul 1853 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died in 1921.
Children from this marriage were:
328 F i. Gertrude May Coffin was born about 1876 in Illinois.
329 F ii. Alta Marie Coffin was born in Oct 1879 in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois.
General Notes: No children (as determined by 1910, 1920, 1930 census).
Alta married Chester C. Lane, son of Frank Lane and Mary [--?--]. Chester was born in Apr 1881 in Illinois.
100. Alfred H. Coffin was born on 11 Nov 1860 in Roscoe, Winnebago, Illinois and died in 1934.
Alfred married Martha J. Smith on 8 Dec 1887. Martha was born in 1865 in Illinois and died in 1949.
Children from this marriage were:
330 M i. Living
Living married Living
+ 332 F iii. Ruby G. Coffin was born on 2 Jan 1896 in Illinois and died in Jul 1976 in Rockton, Winnebago, Illinois.
+ 333 M iv. Warren Smith Coffin was born on 5 Jul 1897 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois and died in Jan 1968 in Wisconsin.
102. Warren D. Coffen was born on 20 Feb 1833 in Herkimer County, New York, died on 16 Dec 1887 in Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Seneca Township Cemetery, Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa.
General Notes: Illinois Civil War Detail Report
Coffen, Warren, Pvt, Co. B, 7th Il US Cav
Residence - Polo, Ogle, IL; Age - 27; Height - 5'6.75"
Brown Hair, Blue Eyes, Fair Complexion, single, farmer, born NY
Joined 5 Sep 1861 in Lightsville, IL by Capt. Appleton for 3 yrs
Muster 13 Sep 1861 in Camp Butler, Il.
Discharged for disability 4 Dec 1862
Joined 22 Feb 1865 in Dixon, IL by CPT Eustace for 1 yr
Muster 22 Feb 1865 in Dixon, IL
Muster out 4 Nov 1865 in Nashville, TN by CPT Chickering
SENECA TOWNSHIP, KOSSUTH COUNTY, IOWA
Warren Coffen was a veteran of the Civil War who was honorably dischargedafter being lamed. He was an orderly to General Rosecrans and theGeneral’s horse stepped on Mr. Coffen’s foot. The Coffen’s lived inSection 9 NW Ľ in 1873 presently known as the Godfredson Place.
Biography reproduced from page 468 of the History of Kossuth and HumboldtCounties, Iowa published in 1884:
Warren Coffen was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., Feb. 20, 1833. When twoyears of age, his parents, John and Clarissa (Nelson) Coffen, removed toSt. Lawrence Co., N. Y., where they engaged in farming. When aboutsixteen years of age, he went to Worcester, Mass., and engaged in thestock business. In 1854 he removed to Rockford, Ill., engaging in thestock business there for two years. He then went to Huntsville, Ala.,and engaged in raising cotton. He went from there to New Orleans andshortly afterward the war broke out. He returned to his home in OgleCo., Ill. He enlisted in company B., 7th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, andserved until he was disabled, when he was discharged. In about a year heagain enlisted. This time in company L, same regiment. He was in thebattles of Corinth, Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg, Iuka and several otherhard fought battles. He received his discharge at Nashville, Tenn., andreturned to Ogle Co., Ill., remaining there until he got well. In 1864he had taken a claim of 160 acres of land on section 9, township 98,range 30, in Greenwood township, Kossuth Co., Iowa. In July 1866, hecame out and took possession. He raises cattle, horses and hogs, and isone of the most systematic farmers in this county. He was married Oct.26, 1868, to Ellen De Rusha, daughter of Eli and Caroline De Rusha ofFaribault Co., Minn. They have had nine children, eight of whom areliving-Ella, Albert, Minnie I., Julia, Ellen, Electa, Rosanna and Warren. Mrs. Coffen in a member of the Catholic Church. Her parents live inFaribault Co., Minn. They are of French descent. Mr. Coffen's fatherdied in March, 1875, and is buried in Ogle Co., Ill. His mother lives inOgle county, on the old homestead. Mr. Coffen is a republican,politically. (Transcribed by Jean Kramer)
Warren married Ellen Derusha, daughter of Elie Derusha and Caroline Vrandamere, on 26 Oct 1868 in Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota. Ellen was born on 3 Nov 1852 in Montreal, Canada, died on 17 Oct 1905 in Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota, and was buried in Blue Earth Cemetery, Blue Earth, Faribault, Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 334 F i. Ella Genevieve Coffin was born on 22 Nov 1869 in Greenwood, Kossuth, Iowa and died on 1 Jul 1946 in St. Luke's Hospital, Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota.
+ 335 M ii. Albert Warren Coffen was born on 11 Feb 1871 in Iowa and died on 24 Mar 1941 in Bottineau County, North Dakota.
336 F iii. Mary Minnie Coffin was born about 1874 in Iowa and died on 1 Sep 1943 in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, Canada.
Mary married Living
337 F iv. Julia Coffin was born about 1875 in Iowa and died on 22 Nov 1891 in Bancroft, Kossuth, Iowa.
General Notes: Julia died from Diptheria, according to note from "cousin Artie" to"Cousin Ella"
+ 338 F v. Ova Ellen Coffin was born about 1876 in Iowa.
+ 339 F vi. Electa Margaret Coffin was born on 24 Dec 1878 in Iowa, died on 4 Apr 1943 in Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon, and was buried in Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon.
340 F vii. Rosanna Coffen was born about 1880 in Iowa and died in May 1978 in South Dakota.
+ 341 M viii. Horace W. Coffen was born on 29 Nov 1881 in Iowa and died on 2 Feb 1967 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California.
342 M ix. Warren George Coffin was born on 7 Jul 1882 in Iowa and died on 8 Jul 1949 in Los Angeles County, California.
Warren married Nettie Ann Horrell about 1926. Nettie was born on 6 Apr 1890 in Elgin, Union, Oregon and died on 16 Oct 1937 in Elgin, Union, Oregon.
103. Clark Sherman Coffin was born on 29 Mar 1834 in Herkimer County, New York, died in 1905 in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
General Notes: Clark and family (Aurilla, George, Della, Clark, Zella, Leona) listed in1895 census of Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
Was on the first Board of Directors for the Burt Cooperative Creamery,incorporated in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa in 1890. (Article in Kossuth CountyAdvance, 1 Jul 1954)
1885 CENSUS - PORTLAND, KOSSUTH, IOWA
Clark S. Coffen 51 M NY M Portland
Aurila Coffen 42 F Kossuth M Portland
Clara M. Coffen 16 F Kossuth S Portland
George H. Coffen 14 M Kossuth S Portland
Aggie L. Coffen 12 F Kossuth S Portland
Adel Coffen 8 F Kossuth S Portland
Clark S. Coffen 6 M Kossuth S Portland
Sella W. Coffen 4 F Kossuth S Portland
J. Leona Coffen 0 F Kossuth S Portland
Biography reproduced from page 521 of the History of Kossuth and HumboldtCounties, Iowa published in 1884:
C. S. Coffin was born March 29, 1834, in Herkimer Co., N. Y. When sixyears of age, he went with his parents to St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., wherehis father was engaged in farming. When nineteen years old, he camewest, in company with an elder brother, W. D. Coffin, to Boone Co., Ill.After he had lived there about three years, his father's family came fromSt. Lawrence Co., N. Y., to Illinois. They then settled near Polo, OgleCo. C. S. Coffin went to Denver, Col., in 1862, returning home to Polo,Ogle Co., Ill., after being absent about eighteen months. In 1865 heremoved to Kossuth Co., Iowa, taking a homestead, one quarter on section32, and one quarter on section 29, Portland township. He now owns eightyacres on the adjoining section, having 400 acres altogether. He makesstock raising a specialty. Mr. Coffin was married Nov. 30, 1864, toAurilla E. Woodard, of Ogle Co., Ill. They have seven children-Artie M.,Clara M., George H., Agnes L., Della S., Clark S. and Zella L. Mr.Coffin is a republican, and was school director in district No. 5,Portland township, for a number of years. (Transcribed by Jean Kramer)
Clark married Aurilla E. Woodward on 30 Nov 1864 in , Whiteside, Illinois. Aurilla was born in Aug 1842 in New York, died in 1938 in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
Children from this marriage were:
343 F i. Arta Mae Coffin was born on 7 Jun 1866 in Iowa and died on 27 Mar 1940 in San Francisco, California. Another name for Arta was Artie.
General Notes: Artie is listed in the 1920 census of San Francisco, California as aChiropractor.
Arta married John G. Graham on 25 Dec 1881. John was born on 6 Jun 1859 in Hastings, Ontario, Canada.
General Notes: Biography reproduced from page 488 of the History of Kossuth and HumboldtCounties, Iowa published in 1884:
J. G. Graham, son of John and Hannah J. Graham, was born in Hastings Co.,Canada, June 6, 1859. In 1876 he went to Lapeer Co., Mich., engaging inthe lumber business until 1879. He then came to Iowa, and worked for theChicago & Northwestern Railroad Company. He helped to build the road intoBancroft, and in December, 1881, located in that city. In 1882 he beganto clerk for Johnson Bros., with whom he still remains. Mr. Graham wasmarried Dec. 25, 1881, to Artie M. Coffen, daughter of C. S. and AurillaCoffen, of Portland township, her parents being among the first settlersin that township. Mr. Graham’s father is a native of Ireland. He nowlives in Canada, being engaged in farming. His mother died in 1876. Mr.Graham is a democrat, in politics.
John and Artie living at 221 W. Fourteenth Avenue, in Denver, Colorado in1900 census, no children.
344 F ii. Clara M. Coffin was born about 1870 in Iowa.
+ 345 M iii. George Henry Coffin was born on 2 Sep 1870 in Iowa and died on 15 Oct 1958 in , San Diego, California.
346 F iv. Aggie L. Coffin was born in 1872 in Iowa, died in 1888 in Kossuth County, Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Kossuth County, Iowa.
+ 347 F v. Adell C. Coffin was born in 1876 in Iowa, died in 1947 in Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
+ 348 M vi. Clark Sherman Coffin was born on 29 Mar 1878 in Iowa, died on 25 Feb 1952 in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Kossuth County, Iowa.
349 M vii. Zell Lee Coffin was born on 17 May 1880 in , Kossuth, Iowa, died in 1934 in Burt, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Burt Cemetery, Burt, Kossuth, Iowa.
350 F viii. Leona E. Coffin was born in Sep 1885 in Kossuth County, Iowa.
General Notes: 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses indicate that Leona had one child, who died before the 1910 census.
Leona married Harry E. McMurray, son of O. W. McMurray and Della L. [--?--], about 1903 in Kossuth County, Iowa. Harry was born on 23 Feb 1881.
105. John H. Coffin was born about 1836 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York and died after 1895.
General Notes: From "The History of Iowa"
CROCKER COUNTY was created by act of the Legislature of 1870, embracing the northern part of Kossuth County ... The county seat was located at Greenwood and the organization was completed in October, 1870, by the election of the following officers: ... J.H. Coffin, Sheriff;
1880 CENSUS, WEAVER, HUMBOLDT, IOWA
John H. COFFEN Self M Male W 42 NY Farmer NY NY
Clementine COFFEN Wife M Female W 30 IL Keeping House NY NY
Alice COFFEN Dau S Female W 15 IL At School NY IL
Wellington W. COFFEN Son S Male W 11 IA At School NY IL
Maud E. COFFEN Dau S Female W 8 IA NY IL
1885 CENSUS, WEAVER, HUMBOLDT, IOWA
John Coffin 48 M NY M Weaver
Clematina Coffin 35 F IL M Weaver
Allice Coffin 19 F IL S Weaver
Wellington Coffin 16 M IA S Weaver
Maud Coffin 12 F IA S Weaver
1895 CENSUS, HUMBOLDT, HUMBOLDT, IOWA
John H. Coffin 59 NY W
Clementine Coffin 45 Ill W
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Coffin, John, Pvt, Co. H, 15 IL US Inf
Res. Polo, Ogle, IL, age 24, height 5-10.5
Dark hair, blue eyes, light complexion, single farmer
Born Macomb, St. Lawrence, NY
Joined 24 May 1861 in Freeport, IL by CPT Swift for 3 yrs
Muster in 24 May 1861 in Freeport, IL
Muster out 24 May 1864 in Huntsville, AL.
John married Clementine [--?--]. Clementine was born about 1850 in Illinois and died after 1895.
Children from this marriage were:
351 F i. Alice Coffin was born about 1865 in Illinois.
352 M ii. Wellington Coffin was born about 1868 in Iowa.
General Notes: 1895 CENSUS, HUMBOLDT, HUMBOLDT, IOWA
William W. Coffin 26 Kossuth ?? W (Wellington)
Ann T. Coffin 22 MO W (Wife of Wellington)
Gladys Coffin 2 Humboldt ?? W (daughter of Wellington)
353 F iii. Delila Coffin was born about 1871 in , Kossuth, Iowa, died on 12 Aug 1871 in Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa, and was buried in Seneca Township Cemetery, Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa.
General Notes: Delila was the first person buried in Seneca, Kossuth, Iowa.
354 F iv. Maud Coffin was born about 1872 in Iowa.
106. Almeda Coffin was born about 1838 in New York and died after 1910.
Almeda married William B. Nutter on 19 Oct 1858 in Boone County, Illinois. William was born about 1828 in Vermont and died in 1870-1880 in Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
355 F i. Elizabeth Nutter was born in 1860 in Ogle County, Illinois.
356 F ii. Laura Nutter was born about 1861 in Ogle County, Illinois.
Almeda next married Charles C. Wormwood. Charles was born in Apr 1838 in Vermont and died in 1900-1910 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
110. Timothy Bracket Coffin was born on 26 Mar 1848 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 7 Nov 1922 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, and was buried on 9 Nov 1922.
General Notes: 1895 Census, Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa
Timothy Coffeen, 45, NY
Eva Coffeen, 40, IL
Henry Coffeen, 15, Kossuth, IA
Timothy Coffeen Jr., 10, Humboldt, IA
Clark Coffeen, 9, Jefferson, IA
Florence Coffeen, 6, Jefferson, IA
Hiram Coffeen, 47, NY
Timothy married Eva E. Jones, daughter of Henry Jones and Melinda [--?--], on 20 Nov 1874 in , Stephenson, Illinois. Eva was born about 1853 in Illinois, died on 5 Sep 1931 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, and was buried on 8 Sep 1931.
Children from this marriage were:
357 M i. Arthur Coffin was born about 1875 in Illinois.
+ 358 F ii. Emma May Coffin was born in Oct 1877 in Iowa and died on 18 May 1939 in Santa Clara County, California.
359 M iii. Henry Sylvester Coffin was born on 4 Mar 1879 in Iowa, died on 16 Jun 1949 in Winnebago County, Illinois, and was buried on 20 Jun 1949 in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.
360 M iv. Timothy Coffin Jr. was born in Jun 1884 in Iowa.
+ 361 M v. Clark S. Coffeen was born on 25 Feb 1886 in Iowa and died on 7 Mar 1972 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California.
111. Electra C. Coffin was born about 1852 in Saint Lawrence County, New York.
Electra married James W. Strock, son of Michael Strock and Mary A. /Stevenson Stephens, on 31 Oct 1869 in Ogle County, Illinois. James was born in 1842 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, died in 1922 in Ogle County, Illinois, and was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, Ogle, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
363 M i. Freddie W. Strock was born about 1875 in Illinois.
364 F ii. Mamie A. Strock was born about 1879 in Illinois.
113. Emma Josephine Coffin was born on 12 Mar 1848 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 4 Mar 1934 in Enterprise, Pennsylvania.
Emma married Herbert T. Morian, son of Thomas V. Morian and Clarinda [--?--], on 22 Mar 1871 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York. Herbert was born on 4 Apr 1846 in Pennsylvania and died on 5 Mar 1947 in South Bradford, McKean, Pennsylvania.
Children from this marriage were:
365 M i. Clarence Herbert Morian was born on 30 Aug 1874 in Pennsylvania and died in Aug 1972 in Denver, Denver, Colorado.
Clarence married Lelah H. [--?--]. Lelah was born about 1880 in Iowa.
+ 366 M ii. Stanley Coffin Morian was born on 5 Jul 1884 in Rock City, McKean, Pennsylvania.
+ 367 M iii. Clark H. Morian was born on 4 Jul 1890 in Rew, Pennsylvania and died on 23 Apr 1970 in Boynton Beach, Florida.
115. Lewis Augustus Coffin was born on 27 Oct 1856 in Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 31 Oct 1933 in New York, New York, New York, and was buried on 1 Nov 1933 in Kensico Cemetery.
General Notes: Received an honorary degree (M.S.) from Union College in Schenectady, NewYork on 16 Jun 1930.
OBITUARY (NY Times, 31 Oct 1933)
Dr. Lewis Augustus Coffin, prominent surgeon, died yesterday after 16 months illness. He was 77 years old. Dr. Coffin suffered a stroke last year. He died in the home for incurables.
Born in Lisbon, NY, he attended Potsdam (NY) Normal School, and was graduated from Union College in 1882. Three years later he received his medical degree from the New York University and Bellevue Hospital Medical School.
Dr. Coffin had specialized in nose and throat ailments. For more than thirty years he was attending surgeon of the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. He had also been a member of its Board of Directors.
In 1930 Dr. Coffin received an honorary degree of Master of Science from Union College. He was formerly President of the American Triological Association and the Americal Laryngological Association. He was a member of the Union, St. Andrews, Quill, and Salamagundi clubs. His home was at 350 East Fifty-Seventh Street.
Surviving are a widow, two sons, Dr. G. Jarvis Coffin and Lewis A. Coffin Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Roynon Cholmeley-Jones.
Potsdam Courrier-Freeman mentions also that he leaves 3 sisters: Mrs. Herbert T. Morian of Enterprise, PA; Nettie E. Coffin and Mrs. Rufus L. Sisson of Potsdam. Interment at Kensico Cemetery.
Lewis married Sarah Grace Geer on 16 Oct 1889. Sarah was born about 1855, died on 24 Aug 1942, and was buried on 26 Aug 1942.
Marriage Notes: New York Times, Oct 17, 1889
COFFIN-GEER - On Wednesday, October 16, 1889, in St. Timothy's Church, byRev. Wm. Montague Geer, Assistant Minister, Trinity Church, assisted byRev. Henry Lubeck, Rector, St. Timothy's Church, SARAH GRACE GEER,daughter of the late Rev. George Jarvis Geer, to LEWIS AUGUSTUS COFFIN,M.D.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 368 F i. Grace Coffin was born on 15 Oct 1890 in New York, died on 11 Oct 1972 in Salem, New York, and was buried on 16 Oct 1972.
+ 369 M ii. Lewis Augustus Coffin Jr. was born on 21 Jul 1892 in New York, New York, New York, died in 1963, and was buried in Onteora Church Cemetery, Hunter, Greene, New York.
+ 370 M iii. George Jarvis Coffin was born on 25 May 1895 in New York, died on 2 Oct 1985 in Manhattan, New York, New York, and was buried in Onteora Church Cemetery, Hunter, Greene, New York.
117. Mary Edith Coffin was born on 27 Mar 1862 in Lisbon, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 4 Jun 1947.
General Notes: Auburn Citizen-Advertizer, Thursday, June 5, 1947
DAR Leader dies - Mrs. Mary Coffin Sisson, 85, state director of the Daughters of the American Revolution and past president of the Northern Federation of Women's Clubs, died yesterday.
Potsdam Courier-Freeman, Jun 11, 1947
Mrs. mary Coffin Sisson, 85, widow of Rufus Lasher Sisson and a prominent resident of potsdam, died at 9 Wednesday morning at her home in 53 Elm street, following a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Sisson, the former Mary Edith Coffin, was born in the town of Lisbon, March 27, 1862, a daughter of Julius Augeustus Coffinand Jane Partridge Coffin.
She came to Potsdam at the age of 6 years, where she attended local schools and was graduated from the Potsdam Normal School. She taught Latin and Mathematics in the Ogdensburg Free Academy prior to her marriage in 1886 to Mr. Sisson. The couple had always made their home in Potsdam.
Mr. Sisson, who was treasurer of the Racquette River Paper Company, died on Dec. 30, 1936.
Mrs. Sisson had always been active in church and civic affairs and had been a life long member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was superintendant of the primary department of the Presbyterian Sunday Schooll for over 40 years, and president of the Women's Missionary Society of the local church, and past secretary of the St. lawrence Presbyterial Society.
She was a charter member and past president of the Twentieth Century Club; past president of the Northern Federation of Women's Club, and organizing regent of Nihanawate Chapter of D.A.R. and was state D.A.R. director in 1929. She was a member of the National Society of New England Women; the Vermont Society of Colonial Dames, the National Society of the Magna Charter Dames. She was instrumental in starting the campaign for control of cancer in St. Lawrence County over 20 years ago.
The funeral services were held at the Sisson home, 53 Elm Street, Friday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Charles B. Hanna, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. burial was made in the family plot in Bayside Cemetery.
The bearers were Francis T.E. Sisson, Jr., Edwin R. Safford, Jr, George W. Sisson, 3rd, Edwin V. Deans Jr., Basil W. Elliot, and Clement C. Coleman.
Mrs. Sisson was the last remaining survivor of a family of five children.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Sisson Bynum, potsdam; three sons, Lewis H. Sisson, Cincinnati, O., and Rufus L. Sisson, Jr, and Walter C. Sisson, both of Potsdam; also eleven grandchildren, Mary Sisson Skinner, Margery Wing Runyan, Virginia Sisson White, Dale R. Sisson, John F. Sisson, Jefferson C. Bynum, Jr., Rufus S. Bynum, Carol I. Sisson, Joseph E. Sisson, Sylvia G. Sisson and Walter C. Sisson, Jr., also three great grandchildren.
Mary married Rufus Lasher Sisson on 1 Sep 1886 in Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York. Rufus was born on 30 Apr 1860 in Coxsackie, Greene, New York and died on 30 Dec 1936 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Information for this family line came from the Sisson Genealogy Web Site,http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~dasisson/ .
"First Families of America" (p 419) says Rufus was educated at "NY State Normal School, Potsdam, Business U., Rochester, NY. President and treasurer A. Sherman Lumber Co., Long Pond Land Co., Forest, Land & Power Corpn.; v.p. Lumber Mutual Casualty Ins. Co.; treas. Racquette River Paper Co.; sr dir and chmn bd, Peoples Bank of Potsdam. Served as trustee of Potsdam; food administrator during World War [I]. Thomas S. Clarkson Memorial Coll. of Tech.; pres. Potsdam Hosp Mem. Wing Family of America, Sisson Clan. Chamber of Commerce (ex pres.), Nat Econ League (Boston).Mason (Shrine)., Clubs: Potsdam, Potsdam County, Century (Ogednsburg), Transportation (New York), Nat Republican (New York), Residence: 53 Elm St., Potsdam. NY."
Saint Lawrence Plain Dealer, Tuesday, January 5, 1937
On Wednesday Rufus L. Sisson passed away in Potsdam. He had been in poor health for two years, and a month ago his condition became serious. In the passing of Rufus L. Sisson Sr., of Potsdam, the well known Sisson family, so vitally interested in Potsdam for very many years, loses a loved member, and Potsdam a citizen who has spent his life there and has held many important posts and for many years has been one of Potsdam's business leaders.
He was born in Coxsackie, N.Y. April 30, 1860, the son of George Wing Sisson and Sarah Ten Eyck Hamilton. Following a public school education he enterred Potsdam State Normal School and later Rochester Business University.
His marriage to Miss Mary Edith Coffin took place in Ogdensburg, Sept 1, 1886. He became identified with the lumber and paper business in his early youth when he worked with his father. Prominently and actively engaged in this business in Northern New York for more than 50 years, Mr. Sisson was president and treasurer of the A. Sherman Lumber Company of Potsdam. He also served as treasurer of the Racquette River Paper Company, president and treasurer of the Long Pond Land Company and the Forest Land and Power Corporation. He was also vice-president of the Lumber Mutual Casualty Insurance Company of New York City and senior director and chairman of the board of Peoples Bank of Potsdam.
Mr. Sisson was a past president of the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce and was identified with the development of the town since 1875. During the World War he served as Federal Food Administrator of Saint Lawrence County under Herbert Hoover and was on the committee for all Liberty Loan and patriotic drives and campaigns in the district. He was a trustee and treasurer of Clarkson College of Technology and president of the Potsdam Hospital memorial. Mr. Sisson was a member of the Media Temple Mystic Shrine and also of the Potsdam Club, the Potsdam Country Club, and a member of the former Century Club. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church.
Surviving besides his widow are three sons, Rufus L. Sisson Jr., and Walter, of Potsdam, and Lewis, of Cincinnati, and one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Sisson Bynum. Mr. Sisson's twin brother passed away a few years ago. Surviving also are three brothers, Charles, Frank, and George, of Potsdam.
The funeral was held from Potsdam's Presbyterian Church Saturday moering and was largely attended by residents of Potsdam and throughout the county.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 371 M i. Lewis Hamilton Sisson was born on 14 Oct 1887 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 26 Nov 1953.
+ 372 M ii. Rufus Lasher Sisson was born on 11 Sep 1890 and died on 9 Mar 1977.
+ 373 F iii. Ruth Coffin Sisson was born on 22 Aug 1892 and died on 18 Apr 1969 in Pittsford, Monroe, New York.
+ 374 M iv. Walter Coffin Sisson was born on 5 Sep 1894 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 13 Nov 1957 in Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam, Saint Lawrence, New York.
118. James Henderson Bliss was born on 29 Oct 1838 in Jefferson County, New York, died on 4 Feb 1915 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
General Notes: JAMES H. BLISS has been a hard-working and upright man all his life, and whatever he has undertaken has been wrought with painstaking fidelity. At the very beginning of his young manhood he gave long and faithful service to the preservation of the National Union; and, while he played a humble part in the great war for liberty, it was the modest and heroic devotion to duty on his part and of millions like him that made this the golden age of the Republic. He is now somewhat advanced in life, but is still hale and hearty, and bears himself like a strong and vigorous man.
Mr. BLISS was born in Jefferson County, N.Y., Oct. 29, 1838, a son of James and Julia (COFFIN) BLISS, both natives of the State of New York. They were the parents of four children, two of whom are now living: James H. and Horace R., of Chicago. One of the deceased was named Julius. The father, who was a carpenter and cabinet maker, came to Roscoe, Ill., in the fall of 1853. Four years later he moved to Beloit, Wis., and engaged in cabinet making, and some years later he moved to Janesville and secured a position in the Northwestern shops, where he worked until a short time before his death, in 1871, at the age of fifty-six years. His wife survived him many years,and passed away in 1887. She was a Methodist. He was a soldier in the Union army, having enlisted as a member of Company E, 3d Wis. V.C., under command of Col. BRISTOW. The worst injury he received in the service was in a battle in Missouri. His father was born in England, and coming tothis country settled in New York, where he died. Isaac COFFIN, the father of Julia COFFIN, was native to the soil of New York. He had four sons and four daughters.
James H. BLISS was reared to manhood in New York, where he attended the public schools,and acquired a substantial and useful education. At the breaking out of the Civil war he was quick to respond to the call for soldiers, and, enlisting in Company F, 13th Wis. V.I., served four years and three months, proving himself a loyal and gallant defender of the flag. He was a private the greater part of the time, but before the completion of his enlistment was appointed sergeant. When he had done with war and its horrors he returned to civil life, and for a time was engaged in building bridges. He had a freight transfer wagon in Janesville, and did a teaming business in that city for fifteen years, in 1875 buying the farm of ninety-three acres on which he is now living. Three years later he left the city, and locating his family on this farm, has since devoted himself to its cultivation. Though not large, it has proved exceedingly productive.
Mr. BLISS and Miss Louis GLEAVE, a daughter of James and Alice (HOUGHTON)GLEAVE, were married Aug. 9, 1868. They had four children: Philip R., Orville J., Jay H., and Alice O. Philip R. married Lulu E. DERONSO, and lives in Oregon; they have one daughter, Alice. None of the other children are married. Orville J. is an electrician in Chicago. Jay H. is studying pharmacy in Janesville. Mrs. BLISS died May 17, 1898, at the age of fifty-four years. She was a Methodist, and a lady of many admirable qualities. Mr. BLISS is a Mason, belonging to Western Star Lodge No. 14,A.F. & A.M., and Janesville Chapter, No. 5, R.A.M., and he is also a member of W. H. Sergeant Post, No. 20, G.A.R. Politically he is a Republican. He is an honest, hard-working man, loving, quiet, and devoted to the farm on which he lives and the work before him.
Taken from "Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Rock,Green, Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Wisconsin" (c) 1901, pp. 231-232.
James married Lois Gleave, daughter of James Gleave and Alice Houghton, on 9 Aug 1868. Lois was born in 1845 in England, died on 17 May 1898 in Rock County, Wisconsin, and was buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
General Notes: Obituary: Mrs. James Bliss died this morning at her home in the town of Rock. She was fifty-three years of age. Born in England, Mrs. Bliss came to this country when three years of age and settled in the town of Porter. Besides a husband, four children survive her, Phillip R. of Oregon; Orville of Chicago; Jay H. of Oregon, and Alice O. of the town of Rock. She also left three brothers, Thomas Gleave of Evansville; James Gleave of Virginia, and Phillip Gleave of Oregon.[Janeville Gazette, May 17, 1898]
Children from this marriage were:
+ 375 M i. Philip R. Bliss was born in Apr 1870 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
+ 376 M ii. Orville James Bliss was born on 2 Nov 1875 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
+ 377 M iii. Jay Homer Bliss was born on 9 Nov 1877 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
+ 378 F iv. Alice Ophelia Bliss was born on 13 Oct 1879 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
120. Julius A. Bliss was born in Jun 1843 in New York and died on 15 Aug 1900 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin.
General Notes: 1880 Census - Plymouth, Rock, Wisconsin; Farmer, age 37, born in NY
1900 census - Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin; Inmate, Alms House
Julius married Mary Jane Mathias. Mary was born on 14 Apr 1853 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania and died on 28 Dec 1931 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin.
General Notes: Obituary: Mrs. Mary Jane Mathias Bliss, a resident of Beloit for over 30years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M.J. Rourke, 1140 Wisconsinavenue
at 7:30 this morning. Death was due to heart trouble, Mrs. Bliss havingbeen ill for only a short time (two weeks).
Burial will be in the family lot in the Afton cemetery with the Rev. C.W.Musall of St. Paul's Lutheran church officiating. The time of theservices has
not yet been determined.
Mrs. Bliss was born in Wilksbury, Pa., April 14, 1853 and previous tomaking her home in Beloit resided in Janesville for about a quarter of acentury.
Deceased was a business woman for a number of years and well known in thecounty. She was married to Julius Bliss in 1871, seven children wereborn, five
still living. They are: Mrs. Rourke, I.E. Bliss, H.F. Bliss, GeorgeBliss, Beloit; and B.F. Bliss, Oswego, Oregon.
Decedent is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Katherine Welch, of Elgin,two brothers, Frank Mathias, Pecatonica and Bert Mathias of Medford, Wis.
Eighteen grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and two great greatgrandchildren also survive." Dec. 28, 1931.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Mathias Bliss, pioneer resident ofBeloit who passed away at the home of her daughter Tuesday morningfollowing a two
weeks' illness, will be held from the daughter's residence Thursdayafternoon at 2 p.m. The pall bearers will be Lester, Harold, Harland,George and David Bliss all grandsons, and George Northrup.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 379 F i. Josephine Mary Bliss was born on 24 Jun 1872 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, died on 20 Jun 1901 in Parker, Turner, South Dakota, and was buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Parker, Turner, South Dakota.
+ 380 M ii. Horace Frederick Bliss was born on 18 Nov 1874 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin, died on 14 Nov 1942 in Monroe, Green, Wisconsin, and was buried in Afton Cemetery, Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin.
+ 381 F iii. Etta M. Bliss was born on 5 Dec 1876 in Rock County, Wisconsin and died on 10 Feb 1952.
+ 382 M iv. Marzo Julius Bliss was born on 8 Aug 1878 in Footville, Rock, Wisconsin and died on 26 Nov 1927.
383 M v. George Adelbert Bliss was born on 4 Feb 1881 in Afton, Rock, Wisconsin, died on 10 Dec 1932 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Eastlawn Cemetery, Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin.
General Notes: Obituary: "George A. Bliss, 51, a resident of Beloit for the last 32 years, died Saturday afternoon at the Beloit Municipal hospital, following an operation performed two weeks ago.
Mr. Bliss was born near Afton, Feb. 2, 1881, and was the son of Julius and Mary Jane Bliss. He spent his boyhood in Janesville, and moved to Beloit in 1900. He had been employed by the Charles H. Besley & Co. for a number of
years.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. M.J. Rourke, 1140 Wisconsin avenue, with whom he made his home, three brothers, Horace and I.E. of Beloit, and Benjamin, of Oswego, Oregon.
Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Rosman-Kinzer chapel.The Rev. C.W. Musall of St. Paul's Lutheran church officiated and burial was in Eastlawn cemetery. Pallbearers were associates in the plant."
George married Effie M. Poincell on 12 Nov 1911. Effie was born about 1892 in Wisconsin.
384 M vi. Benjamin Franklin Bliss was born on 3 Jan 1882 in Rock County, Wisconsin and died on 12 Mar 1944 in Clackamus County, Oregon.
+ 385 M vii. Ira Elmer Bliss was born on 8 Nov 1886 in Rock County, Wisconsin, died on 19 May 1965 in Clinton, Rock, Wisconsin, and was buried in Afton Cemetery, Afton, Rock, Wisconsin.
121. Horace Raselle Bliss was born in Feb 1847.
Horace married Ophelia Ann Moore, daughter of Hastings A. Moore and Dorcas Pomeroy Frary, on 27 Nov 1867 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin. Ophelia was born on 25 Jul 1846 in Massachusetts and died on 3 Feb 1873 in Janesville, Rock, Wisconsin.
The child from this marriage was:
386 M i. George Bliss was born about 1873 in Wisconsin.
Horace next married Ida B. Whitnall on 25 Dec 1873 in Porter, Rock, Wisconsin. Ida was born about 1858 in Wisconsin.
The child from this marriage was:
387 F i. Kittie A. Bliss was born in Aug 1879 in Illinois.
123. Celestia L. Coffin was born on 1 Aug 1841 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 11 Feb 1925 in Portland, Oregon.
General Notes: Boonville Herald, Thursday, May 7, 1925
Former Boonville Resident Died in Portland, oregon - Died, February 11, 1925, Mrs. Celestia Barney Waite, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W. M. Bunn, 150 E. 25th St., Portland, Ore.
She was born in the town of Newport, N.Y., August 1, 1848, the only daughter of Warden R. Coffin of Deerfield. She was twice married; her first husband being Henry H. Barney, of Newport, who passed on in May, 1884, near Poland. Her second marriage was to L.E. Waite, who died October, 1917, at Portland, Ore. They left Boonville in July, 1910, for Portland, where Mrs. Waite had many dear friends.
She leaves to mourn her death one daughter, Mrs. Mabelle Bunn of Portland; one son, Arthur H. Barney of Seattle, Wash.; two grandsons, George and Alanson Barney; one great-grandson, Raymond Lamont Barney, all of Seattle, Wash.; a half-brother, henry Coffin of Newport; and a cousin, Henry Coffin of Vancouver, Wash.
Celestia married Lamont E. Wait, son of Thomas Bell Wait and Ann Eliza Coffin, about 1884 in New York. Lamont was born in Apr 1847 in New York and died in Oct 1917 in Portland, Oregon.
Celestia next married Henry Hamilton Barney, son of Alansing Barney and Sarah Stiles. Henry was born on 20 Dec 1837 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 29 Apr 1889.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 388 M i. Arthur Henry Barney was born on 16 Oct 1872 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died after 1930 in Washington.
389 F ii. Mabelle E. Barney was born about 1875 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Mabelle married Living
124. William Benton Coffin was born in Oct 1842 in New York and died on 2 Jan 1917 in Herkimer County, New York.
General Notes: 152nd New York Infantry, Company B.
1894 Atlas of Bremer County, Iowa - 40 acres in Polk township, section 34
Death at Cold Brook (1/3/1917)
Benjamin Coffin died yesterday at his home in Cold Brook. He was about70 years of age and a Civil War veteran. He was twice married, his firstwife who died 25 years ago having been Gertrude Nelson. His present wifewho survives was Lydia Haylett, they having been married the past fall.
Benton W. Coffin/delivery clerk/117 Howard Avenue/Utica/NY/1891 (UticaCity Directory)
William married Harriet Gertrude Nelson on 9 Aug 1864 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York. Harriet was born about 1845 in New York and died in 1895-1900 in Polk, Bremer, Iowa.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 390 M i. William A. Coffin was born on 10 Jan 1867 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 7 Oct 1931 in Polk, Bremer, Iowa, and was buried in Horton Cemetery, Polk, Bremer, Iowa.
125. Albert Franklin Coffin was born on 18 Mar 1844 in New York, died on 7 Feb 1891 in Utica, Oneida, New York, and was buried in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Utica City Directories
A. F. Coffin/122 Howard Avenue/Utica/NY/1889
A. F. Coffin/4 Square/Utica/NY/1890
Utica Sunday Tribune, February, 1891
Albert F. Coffin died last evening at his home, No. 4 Square St., aged 46. Mr. Coffin was a veteran of the war having served as Corporal of Company B, 152d Regiment. he was also a member of the Park Baptist Church and much respected by his acqaintances. Mr. Coffin leaves his wife and three children, Joseph R. Coffin of Pulaski, Benton W. Coffin and Miss Vena E. Coffin of this city.
Albert married Mary F. [--?--]. Mary was born about 1842 in New York.
Children from this marriage were:
391 F i. Suzanne M. Coffin was born about 1864 in New York and died before 1891.
+ 392 M ii. Joseph R. Coffin was born about 1868 in New York.
Albert next married Julia M. [--?--]. Julia was born about 1843 in New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 393 M i. Benton W. Coffin was born about 1873 in New York.
+ 394 F ii. Lavinia E. Coffin was born about 1874 in New York.
126. James Duane Coffin was born on 4 Mar 1846 in Kirkland, Oneida, New York and died on 21 Nov 1879 in Lead City, Lawrence, South Dakota.
General Notes: Name: James D Coffin ,
Enlistment Date: 29 February 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: New York
Unit Numbers: 1344 1344
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 29 February 1864 at the ageof 19
Enlisted in Company D, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment New York on 29 February 1864.
Wounded on 19 May 1864 at Spotsylvania Court House, VA
Received a disability discharge Company D, 2nd Heavy Artillery Regiment New York on 30 March 1865 in Baltimore, MD
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According to the Government documents, James was killed in the Dakota Territory suppressing an Indian uprising. (e-mail from DorothyAdams-Brickhouse)
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#1 - Lee, Bob. Gold, Gals, Guns, Guts: Deadwood-Lead '76 Centennial.Deadwood, SD: Deadwood-Lead Centennial Committee, 1976.
Pg 82: "The new town was called Lead City and two officers were elected- Robert Charles "Smokey" Jones as secretary and James D. Coffin as city recorder. No other officers were chosen since the miners, inasmuch as any civic acts would be without legal status, thought it would be better to let local unwritten mining laws govern disputes."
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"City of Lead, 1876 to 1981" by Jeanette Larson, Page 580
The city of Lead was founded July 11, 1876. Gold had been found in placer deposits all along Bobtail and Gold Run creeks and their branches. There was a great rush to the Gulch from miners and prospectors from other camps in the area, and among the claims staked was the Homestake discovered by Fred and Manuel Moses. It was essential that a town should be started. The ground selected for the site of the new town was the present intersection of South Mill and Main Street, opposite the Open Cut. It's locators and founders were William Quigley, David Snyder, James D. Coffin, Jack Daley, John King, Robert Jones, W.P. Reddick, John Hennessey, E.W. Kiplinger, Samuel Parker, William Baldwin and Michael Reedy.
James married Huldah Nichols, daughter of Morey Nichols and Elizabeth [--?--], on 13 Nov 1870 in Russia, Herkimer, New York. Huldah was born in Apr 1847 in New York and died on 3 Aug 1872 in New York.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 395 M i. Leon H. Coffin was born on 26 Dec 1871 in South Trenton, Oneida, New York, died in 1952 in Russia, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in 1952 in Poland Cemetery, Russia, Herkimer, New York.
128. Henry Worden Coffin was born on 31 Jul 1858 in Ohio, Herkimer, New York and died on 31 Aug 1929 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: OBITUARY - Utica Daily Press, Mon., 2 Sep 1929
Henry W. Coffin, 231 North Genesee Street, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B.S. Helmes, Trenton Road, Saturday morning after a long illness.
He was born in the town of Ohio, Herkimer County, July 31, 1858, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Worden R. Coffin, and came to Utica about 10 years ago. He was formerly a farmer on the old Coffin homestead in Deerfield.
Mr. Coffin married Miss Anna Phillips of Steuben and would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary in January. He was a member of the North Gage Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Utica; four sons, Morton, Ira and Archie, Utica,and Duane, Norway; four daughters, Mrs. Helmes, Utica; Mrs Edward McClusky, Newport; Mrs. Florence Rocke, Troy, and Mrs. Lucy Halden, ColdBrook.
Henry married Anna Mary Morrison Phillips, daughter of William E. Phillips and Margaret Davies, on 7 Jan 1882 in Utica, Oneida, New York. Anna was born on 23 Oct 1864 and died on 22 Oct 1951.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Wednesday, October 24, 1951
COFFIN - on Monday, October 22, 1951, Anna Coffin, aged 86 years of 736 Lafayette St., at a local hospital. Funeral from the home of her grandson, Sherwood Coffin, 5 Flagg St., Whitesboro, N.Y., Thursday at 9 o'clock and from St. George Episcopal Church in Utica at 9:30. Friends are invited and may call at their convenience. Interment at Newport, N.Y.
Children from this marriage were:
396 M i. Morton Coffin was born in Mar 1883 in New York, died on 30 Nov 1955 in Utica, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 2 Dec 1955 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Morton was Mortimer.
General Notes: Apartment Building Janitor in 1930, living in Utica with his widowed mother, Anna.
Utica Herald Dispatch, Wednesday, February 19, 1908
The ambulance was summoned to Tower 35, near the Locomotive Works, in East Rome yesterday afternoon. Morton Coffin, aged 23, attempted to get on the shifting engine No. 307, when he slipped and fell under the engine. His right leg was cut off at the knee; also two fingers of the right hand, and he was otherwise bruised. He was taken to the Rome hospital. The young man's parents live in Poland, and he had been here about two months. He was not married. He was attended by Rairoad surgeon Nock. It was found necessary to amputate the leg half way between the knee and hip. Coffin suffered severly from shock.
In 1913, Morton was caretaker of the railroad station in Trenton Falls, New York. His nephew, Ira McClusky, age 3, was killed by the Black River milk train while following Morton to the station.
Utica Daily Press, Thursday, December 1, 1955
Morton D. Coffin, 72, Hotel Milner, died unexpectedly Nov. 30 1955 at his residence.
Born March 31, 1883, son of Henry and Anna Phillips Coffin, he had lived in utica 25 years. Prior to this he lived in Newport. He was a communicant of St. Georges Episcopal Church.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Edward McClusky, Newport; Mrs. Florence Johnson, Utica; and mrs. Lucy Holden, Newport; two brothers, Archie and Duane Coffin, both of Utica.
The funeral will be at 1:30 Friday from the Quinn and Ryan Funeral Home, 800 John St., the Rev. C. A. Avellhe(?), pastor of St. George's Church, officiating. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
+ 397 F ii. Alestia E. Coffin was born on 15 Jun 1884 in New York, died in Feb 1965 in New York, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Lee, Oneida, New York.
+ 398 M iii. Ira Worden Coffin was born on 12 Aug 1885 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 24 Aug 1953 in Deerfield Town Barn, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Norway, Herkimer, New York.
+ 399 F iv. Florence N. Coffin was born in Jan 1888 in New York and died after 1964.
+ 400 F v. Elizabeth Letta Coffin was born in Dec 1888 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 19 Jul 1934 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 23 Jul 1934 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
+ 401 M vi. Duane Leon Coffin was born on 10 Sep 1893 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 15 Aug 1964 in Utica, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 19 Aug 1964.
+ 402 F vii. Lucy M. Coffin was born on 13 Jun 1897 in New York and died in Jan 1988 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
403 M viii. Archibald H. Coffin was born on 22 Apr 1901 in New York and died in Jun 1972 in Poland, Herkimer, New York.
133. Annette Wait was born about 1855 in New York.
Annette married Horatio K. Mason, son of Amos Thomas Mason and Living. Horatio was born on 12 Jun 1854 in Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan and died in May 1910 in Lockport, Niagara, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 404 F i. Grace Mason was born in Jun 1875 in New York.
405 F ii. Eldona Mason was born in May 1877 in New York.
Eldona married George Cowen about 1897. George was born in Jan 1873 in Canada.
406 M iii. Amos Thomas Mason was born on 31 Jan 1883 in New York, died on 14 Apr 1951 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, and was buried in Pittsford Cemetery, Pittsford, Monroe. New York.
135. Damon Coffin was born about 1845 in Herkimer County, New York and died on 22 Apr 1893 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: 1888 Directory, Middleville, Herkimer, New York
Coffin Damon, laborer, house 14 Mill Place.
Damon married Rosetta M. Bates, daughter of Hiram Bates and Electa Mosher. Rosetta was born about 1851 in New York and died in Feb 1904. Another name for Rosetta was Rose.
General Notes: Lowville Journal, March, 1904
Mrs. Rose Coffin, of Herkimer, died Sunday at the Utica state hospital, where she was taken for treatment eight weeks ago. Deceased was 52 years of age. She is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bates, of Lewis County; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Bluett and Miss Rose Coffin, of Herkimer; Mrs. John Lewis, of Ilion; Mrs. Francis Matthew and Mrs. George Cress, of Utica; four sons, Marvin and Hiram, of Herkimer; Damon, of Lowville, and Clarence, of Herkimer, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Crumby and Mrs. Charles Newman, both of Herkimer.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 407 F i. Cora Coffin was born in Feb 1867 in Lewis County, New York and died on 25 Sep 1932 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
+ 408 F ii. Emma Coffin was born on 27 Jan 1868 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York, died on 8 Sep 1957 in Utica, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Sherburne Quarter Cemetery, Sherburne, New York.
+ 409 F iii. Ella Coffin was born in Feb 1873 in New York and died after 1957.
+ 410 F iv. Louisa Lucy Coffin was born on 13 May 1878 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York, died on 24 May 1959 in Broadacres, New York, and was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
+ 411 M v. Clarence James Coffin was born on 1 Apr 1882 in Gray, Herkimer, New York and died on 1 Mar 1938 in Mohawk, Herkimer, New York.
+ 412 M vi. Morris Coffen was born on 1 May 1884 in New York and died in Jul 1969 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
+ 413 M vii. Hiram W. Coffen was born on 1 Jan 1889 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York, died on 29 Aug 1918 in France, and was buried in Jan 1921 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
+ 414 F viii. Rose Coffin was born in Dec 1890 in New York and died after 1957.
415 M ix. Damon Coffin was born on 14 Feb 1893 in New York, died in May 1967, and was buried in Oak View Cemetery, Frankfort, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Herkimer County in the World War, 1916 to 1918
COFFEN, DAMON, Herkimer, N.Y.; born February 14, 1893; drafted, Camp Dix July 24, 1918; branch of service, 349th Infantry, 87th Division, Co. 17, 153rd Depot Brigade, Camp Dix Trans., Co. D., Private; overseas August 23, 1918 to March 8, 1919, August 10, 1918, Co. B., Rec. Dept., 348th Infantry.
136. Lucy Coffin was born about 1847 in Oneida County, New York and died in 1873.
Lucy married Almon Dennison on 4 Jul 1862 in New York. Almon was born on 6 Aug 1841 in Floyd, Oneida, New York and died on 30 Dec 1916 in Port Leyden, Lewis, New York.
General Notes: Lowville Journal and Republican, Thursday, January 4, 1917
Almond A. Dennison, an old resident of this section, and Civil War veteran, died Saturday at 4 p.m. at his home south of this village. He suffered a shock on Thursday morning, and pneumonia developed, causing his death. He had been in failing health for two years, but had been active almost until the day of his death. He was born August 6, 1841, in Floyd, Oneida County, the son of Alexander and Charlotte Huntley Dennison. He lived there until the Civil War, when he enlisted and served throughout the war. He was honorably discharged at the time of Lee's surrender from Company B, 59th New York Infantry. After the war he lived in Lowville, later coming to Port Leyden, where he resided until his death.
He followed the trade of a carpenter until about six years ago, when he retired. He was married July 4, 1862, to Miss Lucy Coffin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Coffin, of Middleville, while he was home on a furlough. Two children of that marriage survive, Mrs. George Dorthy, of Syracuse, and Mrs. John Clemens, of Kirkland. Mrs Dennison died in 1873.
Mr. Dennison married Oct. 8, 1874, in Port Leyden, Miss Mildred J. Goodenough, daughter of Harvey and Belinda Shepard Goodenough. Four children were born, two of whom survive: Mrs. Damon Ruttan, of Boonville, and Mrs. Walter Devoe, of Demley. Mr. Dennison was a member of the local M.E. Church and of H.J. Botsford Post, G.A.R. since it's organization. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday at 2 o'clock, in charge of the G.A.R., assisted by Rev. E. Pratt, pastor of the M.E. Church.
Children from this marriage were:
416 F i. Minnie M. Dennison was born on 9 Mar 1869 in New York.
Minnie married Living
417 F ii. Lucy Edna Dennison was born on 6 Jan 1874 and died in 1874-1880.
137. Milton P. Coffin was born on 18 May 1850 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 10 Jan 1914 in Camden, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Forest Park Cemetery.
General Notes: Camden Advance Journal of January 15, 1914:
The death of Milton P. Coffin occurred at his home on the River road,five miles north of this village, Saturday afternoon. He had been in declining health from a complication of diseases for about a year and had been confined to his bed since Christmas. He was of Dutch descent, was born in Deerfield May 18, 1850, and was a son of Allen and Elizabeth Coffin. He was twice married, the first time about 25 years ago and by this marriage there were three children: Harry Coffin and Mrs. Bessie Lewis of Herkimer and Lee Coffin of Mohawk. About 15 years ago he was married to his present wife, who, with two daughters, Olive and Ruth, survives him. He also leaves two brothers, William and Allen Coffin of Little Falls, and two sisters, Mrs. William Metz of Salisbury and Mrs. Addison Brown of Syracuse. Mr. Coffin and family came to Camden a little over two years ago from Holland Patent, and settled on his farm, where he became known as a prosperous and successful farmer, and was respected by all who knew him. His family have much sympathy in their great loss.
The funeral was held at his late residence, on the River road, at 2 p.m.Tuesday, Rev. Frederick Maunder officiating. The bearers were members of the family and were Lee and Harry Coffin, Fred Hubbard, Wm. VonDauber. Interment was made in the Forest Park Cemetery. Those present from out of town were as follows: Mrs. Lewis of Herkimer, Mr. Coffin and sister of Little Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Coffin of Herkimer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Von Dauber, Mrs. Wm. Von Dauber, Mrs. Fred Von Dauber, Mrs. Augustine of Taberg, Fred Hubbard of Watertown and George Gaylor of Rome.
Milton married Harriet Woodworth, daughter of Ansel S. Woodworth and Maria Jaques. Harriet was born on 17 Aug 1853 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York and died on 26 Apr 1890 in Delta, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
418 M i. Carrie Coffin was born about 1871 in New York.
Carrie married Jesse W. Hodge, daughter of Ira Hodge and Mary F. Warner, on 12 Feb 1887 in Lee, Oneida, New York. Jesse was born about 1864 in New York.
+ 419 M ii. Harry Coffin was born on 1 Dec 1875 in Camden, Oneida, New York, died on 7 Aug 1959 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 10 Aug 1959 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer, New York.
+ 420 M iii. Leon Milton Coffin was born on 3 Nov 1880 in Delta, New York, died on 27 Aug 1951 in Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 29 Aug 1951 in St. Mary's Cemetery, Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
+ 421 F iv. Elizabeth Coffin was born on 12 Mar 1883 in Gray, Herkimer, New York, died on 9 May 1951 in Mohawk, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, Herkimer, New York.
Milton next married Adelaide Von Dauber, daughter of Frederick P. Von Dauber and Adelaide Hower, on 28 Dec 1898 in Rome, Oneida, New York. Adelaide was born on 10 May 1868 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois and died in 1932.
Children from this marriage were:
422 F i. Olive M. Coffin was born on 13 Jun 1900 in New York and died on 23 Aug 1977 in Camden, Oneida, New York.
Olive married Raymond J. Smith, son of George Smith and Mary E. McKinney. Raymond was born on 20 Apr 1892 and died on 3 Apr 1977 in Camden, Oneida, New York.
139. Eliza Coffin was born in 1855, died in 1881, and was buried in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
Eliza married Arthur B. Putnam. Arthur was born in 1852, died in 1905, and was buried in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Spanish-American War
PUTNAM, Arthur - age 43 years. Enlisted, May 2, 1898, at Mohawk, to serve two years; mustered in as wagoner, Co. G., May 16, 1898; returned to ranks, July 1, 1898; mustered out with company, November 1, 1898, at Herkimer, N.Y.
Utica Herald-Dispatch, Wednesday, November 22, 1905
Little Falls. Arthur Putnam, Dead at Panama - Pneumonia Caused The End Last Saturday
Only There Two Months
Word was received in this city this morning that Arthur Putnam died on the 18th inst., at Panama from pneumonia. Putnam enlisted his services with Uncle Sam as a carpenter on September 4, to work on the great canal. he arrived in panama eight days later and was stationed at Gorgona, about half way along the canal zone.
Several letters have been received from him by friends in this city, last to the editor of the Evening Times about two weeks ago. At that time he was enjoying excellent health. He stated that the [?] conditions were good, and that although the country surrounding was a jungle surrounded by wild beasts, it was not as bad as represented. He added that the temperature averaged about 99 degrees in the shade! It rained nearly every day and there were no case yellow fever prevalent and no mosquitos. In closing, he advised all his friends who contemplated a trip to panama, to eat a plenty of good things before going. Fresh milk was worth 40 cents per quart.
Putnam had sent for his son Calvin, also a carpenter, to join him in Panama. Inquiry of close friends this morning disclosed that they had not seen him for about a week and were not sure whether or not he had started for the isthmus.
"Put", as he was familiarly known, was a jovial, good-hearted fellow, like by everybody, and his death will be learned with regret. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War, going out with Company G, Second New York Volunteer Infantry, as a teamster.
Children from this marriage were:
424 F i. Mary Putnam was born about 1872 in New York.
425 M ii. Calvin Putnam was born about 1874 in New York.
426 M iii. Byron D. Putnam was born about 1875 in New York, died on 9 Sep 1888, and was buried in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
427 F iv. Floy Putnam was born about 1878 in New York.
140. Frances ??? Coffin was born about 1858 in New York and died on 2 Apr 1886.
General Notes: Is this Frances Coffin, who married Elmarion Davis, and had children Burton Edward, Lillian, Irene, and Arthur?
Utica Daily Observer, Tuesday, October ??, 1875
MARRIED - Davis-Coffin
At the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. M.V.D. Waters, in Russia, August 16, 1875, Mr. Elmaren Davis and Miss Fannie Coffin, both of Russia.
Frances married Elmarian Davis on 16 Aug 1875 in Russia, Herkimer, New York. Elmarian died in 1891.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 428 M i. Burton Edward Davis was born on 8 May 1876 in Cold Brook, Herkimer, New York, died on 23 Jul 1953 in Ilion Hospital, German Flatts, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Armory Hill Cemetery, Ilion, Herkimer, New York.
+ 429 F ii. Lillian Davis was born in Jun 1878 in Norway, Herkimer, New York, died on 25 Apr 1945 in Ohio, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
430 F iii. Living
141. Nettie Coffin was born in Mar 1861 in New York and died after 1914.
Nettie married Addison Brown. Addison was born in Oct 1840 in New York.
General Notes: Living next to Milton P. Coffin in 1880 census in Manlius, Onondaga, NY
Living in Whitestown, Oneida, New York in 1900.
Children from this marriage were:
432 M i. Charles A. Brown was born in Mar 1879 in New York.
Charles married May L. [--?--]. May was born in Jul 1879 in New York.
433 F ii. Nellie A. Brown was born in Jan 1880 in New York.
434 M iii. Newton C. Brown was born in Mar 1881 in New York.
435 F iv. Alma B. Brown was born in Sep 1885 in New York.
436 M v. Living
437 F vi. Living
143. Elsie M. Coffin was born on 25 Jun 1873 in Russia, Herkimer, New York, died on 12 Oct 1946 in Salisbury Center, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Dibble Cemetery, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Monday, Oct. 14, 1946
Salisbury Center - Mrs. Elsie M. Metz, 73, died Oct. 12, 1946, in her home here. She had been in ill health for several years.
She was born June 25, 1873, in the town of Russia, a daughter of Allen and Elizabeth Orendorf Coffin. She had been a resident here for 56 years, having moved here from Little Falls.
She attended the Universalist Church. On Dec. 25, 1890, she was married to William Metz in Middleville.
Surviving are her husband, three sons, Lynn, Mohawk; Howard and William, Little Falls; three daughters, Miss Glennie Metz, at home; Miss Gertrtude Metz, Ilion; and Mrs. John Dady, Little Falls, and 17 grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow from the universalist Church here, with the Rev. C. A. moulton officiating. Burial will be in the Tuttle Cemetery, Salisbury Center.
Elsie married William H. Metz, son of Henry Metz and Susan Smith Jaquays, on 25 Dec 1890 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York. William was born in 1870 in New York, died on 27 Mar 1961, and was buried in Dibble Cemetery, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 439 M i. Earl Delos Metz was born on 18 Jun 1896 in Salisbury Center, Herkimer, New York, died on 18 Dec 1946 in Dolgeville, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Dibble Cemetery, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York.
440 F ii. Glennie L. Metz was born on 14 Feb 1900 in New York, died on 2 Mar 1994 in Salisbury Center, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Dibble Cemetery, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York.
Glennie married George E. Donahue. George was born on 8 Dec 1910, died on 14 Jul 1981 in Salisbury Center, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Dibble Cemetery, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York.
441 M iii. Lynn S. Metz was born on 10 Sep 1902 in New York and died in Jul 1956 in New York.
442 F iv. Living
443 M v. Living
444 F vi. Living
Living married Living
445 M vii. Living
446 F viii. Gladys Mildred Metz was born in 1897 and died on 22 Feb 1899.
144. William Coffin was born in Jun 1875 in New York and died after 1914.
General Notes: Utica Herald-Dispatch, Monday, April 17, 1922
William Coffin and Alvin Coffin of Cortland and William metz of Salisbury Center, a former deputy Sheriff, were arrested a short distance south of the Herkimer Counter tuberculosis hospital yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff John Mutchler of this village and were charged with operating an automobile while intoxicated. William Coffin was the driver of the car, which had gone into the ditch on the highway between Salisbury Center and Stratford and was considerably damaged. Drivers of other cars claimed that the machine in question had been wobbling from one side of the road to the other and had nearly caused two or three collisions. When he learned of this Deputy Sheriff mutchler, who happened on the scene shortly after the accident, placed the trio under arrest. He found in the car a bottle alleged to contain whiskey. Mr. Mutchler took the three men before Justice Foster of Salisbury and Attorney P. H. murphy of this village appeared against them. They pleaded guilty. William Coffin was fined $5 and Alvin Coffin and Metz were fined $10 each, which they paid.
William married Carrie E. Crumb. Carrie was born in Apr 1878 in New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 447 M i. Allen Tyler Coffin was born on 24 Aug 1898 in New York, died on 28 Mar 1945, and was buried in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland, New York.
+ 448 M ii. Leroy W. Coffin was born on 13 Aug 1902 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 14 Sep 1985 in Cortland Memorial Hospital, Cortland, Cortland, New York, and was buried on 18 Sep 1985 in Cortland Rural Cemetery, Cortland, Cortland, New York.
+ 449 M iii. Ernest L. Coffin was born on 2 Aug 1904 in Saulsbury Center, Cortland, New York, died on 2 Apr 1979 in Watertown, Jefferson, New York, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Orwell, Oswego, New York.
+ 450 M iv. Walter W. Coffin was born on 4 Dec 1908 in New York and died on 10 Jul 1995 in Cortland, Cortland, New York.
451 F v. Idalette Coffin was born about 1917 in New York and died in 1985-1995.
Idalette married Living
452 F vi. Mabel Coffin was born about 1918 in New York and died after 1995.
145. Athelda Coffin was born on 24 Mar 1842 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York, died on 20 Sep 1926 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: 1920 census, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York
Athelda Nickerson, Head, age 77, Widow, b. NY
M. Sabin Parker, boarder, age 89, single, b. NY, dad b. VT, mom b. NY
Lawyer Tooley, boarder, age 20, single, salesman (hardware store), b. NY,parents b. NY
Canton Commercial Advertiser, Tuesday, September 28, 1926
FORMER CANTON RESIDENT DIES IN GOUVERNEUR - Gouverneur, Sept. 20 - Mrs. Athelda Coffin Nickerson, 84, died suddenly at 7:45 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of her son, Charles Nickerson, of McKean Street. Mrs. Nickerson had taken dinner with her son's family and returned to her own home nearby. She again returned to her son's home and was taken suddenly with a stroke about 4 o'clock. She regained consciousness but failed to rally from the attack.
Mrs. Nickerson was well known by many and despite her advanced years, was very active and cared for her own home besides also caring for Sabin Parker, one of the oldest residents of the village. She attended the First Baptist Church and was active in the West Side Unit of that church. She was a member of the W.R.C. at Canton.
She was born in the town of Newport, Herkimer County, March 24, 1842, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Coffin. She was united in marriage to Charles Nickerson, November 19, 1859, his death occuring December 17, 1916. For a number of years they resided at Canton from which place they moved to this village 25 years ago.
Besides the son, Charles Nickerson, Mrs. Nickerson is survived by two half-sisters at Salisbury Center and one half-brother of Cortland. One daughter, Villa Nickerson, died in March, 1863, at the age of two years.
Athelda married Charles S. Nickerson on 19 Nov 1859 in Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York. Charles was born in May 1836, died on 17 Dec 1916 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried on 20 Dec 1916 in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: 1870 census, Canton,Saint Lawrence, NY
Charles Nickerson, age 32, Farmer, b. NY; real estate $11,000; personal$3500
Athelda Nickerson, age 30, b. NY
1880 census, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York
Charles Nickerson, age 44, b. NY, father b. MA, mother b. VT
Athelda Nickerson, age 35, b. NY, parents b. NY
Almena Sabin, Niece, age 14, b. NY, father b. MA, mather b. VT
Frank Tilton, Nephew, b. NY, parents b. NY
St. Lawrence County Civil War Rosters
106th Infantry, Company K (Captain Alexander Bingham)
Nickerson, Charles; Private; enrolled Aug 9, 1862 at Canton
1890 St. Lawrence County Civil War Vet Census
Town of Canton, Enumeration District 171, part 1
Nickerson, Charles, Private Co. K, 106 NY Vol, enlisted 22 Aug 1862,discharged 1 July 1865, 2y 10m 9d
Canton Business Directory - Individuals
From Child's Gazeteer of St. Lawrence County,1873-74
Nickerson, Charles, Canton, Farmer, 75acres
Canton Commercial Advertiser, Tuesday, December 19, 1916.
Charles Nickerson, a native of the town of Canton, but for the past few years a resident of Gouverneur died at that place Sunday. Funeral will be conducted from his late home in Gouverneur Wednesday Afternoon.
Mr. Nickerson was born in the south part of the town of Canton on the Pyrites Road eighty-one years ago. For a great many years he lived on the farm and 30 years ago when Grasse River was like a beehive during the Summer months with Summer campers, the Nickerson place was well known. A fourth of July celebration was one of the many things Charley Nick did and did well and at this was to be seen the Farmers band with L. K. Rogers and his tall bearskin. Many from this village went up on the little river steamer Pathfinder, owned by Captain Farnham. Later, Mr. Nickerson came to this village and conducted at times a meat market and bottling works. He leaves one son, Charles Jr., of Gouverneur, and a widow, formerly Thilda Coughlin of Canton.
Children from this marriage were:
453 F i. Villa Nickerson was born about 1860 and died in Mar 1863.
+ 454 M ii. Charles Nickerson was born on 20 Jan 1881 in Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 18 Feb 1960 in Holland, New York, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery.
149. Josephine Coffin was born about 1856 in Wisconsin.
Josephine married A. O. Lafflin. A. was born about 1840 in New York.
The child from this marriage was:
455 F i. Lula F. Lafflin was born about 1876 in Minnesota.
159. Emma A. Coffin was born in Aug 1859 in New York, died in 1943 in Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Married. In Hailesboro, at the residence of Mr. B.F. Coffin, April 6, byRev. J.L. Lee, Mr. George M. Burgess, and Miss Emma A. Coffin, both ofHailesboro. (See also entry for George S. Burgers). [04/06/1878]
Emma married George Matthew Burgess on 6 Apr 1878 in Hailesboro, Saint Lawrence, New York. George was born in Jan 1846 in New York, died in 1914 in Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
456 F i. Sarah Burgess was born in Jul 1879 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1886 in Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 457 F ii. Effie Irene Burgess was born on 13 Sep 1883 in New York, died on 11 Oct 1964 in Davisboro, Washington, Georgia, and was buried on 15 Oct 1964 in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
458 M iii. John Henry Burgess was born on 14 Dec 1886 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York,7 died in 1935 in Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
459 F iv. Ruth E. Burgess was born in Jun 1889 in New York, died on 12 Jan 1967 in Sandersville, Georgia, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Watertown Daily times, Tuesday, January 15, 1967
Retired Teacher's Rites Held
Gouverneur - The funeral for Miss Ruth E. Burgess, Fowler native and retired teacher who died Saturday in a nursing home in Sandersville, Ga., where she had been a patient for two years, was held Sunday in Georgia. Burial will be in Hailesboro cemetery in the Spring.
Miss Burgess, the daughter of Matthew and Emma Coffin Burgess, was a graduate of Gouverneur High School and Potsdam Normal School. She had taught in Fowler Schools prior to working in Washington, D.C., during World War I. Later, she was a teacher in the White Plains school system until retirement.
She had lived in Davisboro, Ga., with a niece, Miss irene Johnson, who survives. Other surviving nieces and nephews are: Glenn Johnson, Gouverneur, Philip Johnson, Wegatchie, and Mrs. Robert Getman, Carthage.
460 F v. Cornie D. Burgess was born in Aug 1891 in New York, died in 1951, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
Cornie married William J. Smith. William was born on 25 Dec 1889, died on 14 Mar 1972, and was buried in Hailesboro Cemetery, Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
160. Frank Coffin was born in Nov 1865 in New York and died after 1924.
General Notes: Married. Coffin-Bush. In Gouverneur, April 6, 1887, by Rev. H.S.Schwartz, Frank Coffin, and Miss Sarah Bush, both of Gouverneur.
Frank married Sarah Bush on 6 Apr 1887 in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York. Sarah was born in Dec 1861 in Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 462 M ii. Living
161. Lillian Coffin was born in Mar 1867 in New York and died after 1930.
Lillian married Alberton D. Balmat, son of Lewis Balmat and Living, about 1886 in New York. Alberton was born in 1864 in New York and died after 1930.
General Notes: Manager of Richville Grist Mills, owned by J. E. MacCallister & Sons.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 463 F i. Gertrude Louella Balmat was born on 10 Mar 1888 in Balmat, New York, died on 6 Mar 1968 in Highland Nursing Home, Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Massena, Saint Lawrence, New York.
464 F ii. Lulu Balmat was born in Jul 1896 in Fowler, Saint Lawrence, New York.
164. Erwin T. Coffin was born about 1861 in Canada and died on 24 Nov 1938 in Renville County, Minnesota.
General Notes: 1905 census, Martinsburg, Renville, Minnesota
Erwin T. Coffin (44, Can), Mattie (34, MN), Virgil (13, MN), Guy (11, MN), Ralph (9, MN)
Erwin married Mattie M. Countryman. Mattie was born in Jan 1870 in Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
465 M i. Virgil M. Coffin was born on 31 Dec 1892 in Minnesota and died on 4 Sep 1969 in McLeod County, Minnesota.
466 M ii. Living
165. Benjamin Franklin Coffin was born on 13 Feb 1862 in Canada and died on 30 Apr 1947 in Los Angeles County, California.
General Notes: 1905 census, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Benj. F. Coffin (43, Can), Edith M (35, MN), Alden H. (11, MN0, Gertrude (8, MN)
Benjamin married Edith Mabel Hall, daughter of Franklin E. Hall and Elizabeth Clark Taft. Edith was born on 13 Apr 1870 in Minnesota and died on 2 Aug 1952 in Los Angeles County, California.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 468 M i. Alden Hall Coffin was born on 25 Jul 1894 in Minnesota, died on 4 Apr 1959 in Palm Springs, Riverside, California, and was buried on 7 Apr 1959 in Palm Springs Cemetery.
469 F ii. Living
470 F iii. Eleanor Coffin was born about 1901 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.
471 F iv. Terrell Taft Coffin was born on 2 Aug 1906 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
166. William A. Coffin was born on 4 Mar 1864 in Canada or Minnesota and died on 21 Jun 1956 in Alameda County, California.
General Notes: Oakland Tribune, 22 Jun 1956
Coffin, William A. in San Leandro. June 21, 1956, beloved father of Edith L. Smith of Berkeley and Mrs. Norman Guest of San Lorenzo, also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A native of New York aged 92 years. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the ?? Chapel of the Flowers (Hull & Sons), Berkeley, Rev. Guy A. Weniger will officiate.
1880 census, Boon Lake, Renville, Minnesota, with Wm. Sullivan; laborer
1900 census, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Post Office Clerk
1910 census, Nob Hill, Yakima, Washington, Farmer
1920 census, Wide Hollow, Yakima, Washington, Fruit Farmer
1930 census, Seattle, King, Washington, Drug Store Pharmecist
William married Lydia M. [--?--] about 1890. Lydia was born in Dec 1865 in Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
472 F i. Edith L. Coffin was born in Jun 1893 in Minnesota or Canada.
Edith married Living
473 F ii. Marjorie Coffin was born on 23 Jul 1898 in Minnesota and died on 17 Sep 1979 in Alameda County, California.
Marjorie married Norman Guest. Norman was born on 13 Mar 1908 in Georgia and died on 8 Sep 1976 in Alameda County, California.
168. Catherine Matilda Daniels was born in 1832 in New York and died on 13 Jan 1926 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas.
Catherine married Stewart Cummings (Comins), son of Guy Carlton Cummings (Comins) and Living. Stewart was born on 16 Feb 1822 in Truxton, Cortland, New York and died in 1903 in Grafton, McHenry, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 474 F i. Nina Louise Cummings was born on 20 May 1857 in Huntley, McHenry, Illinois, died in 1947 in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas.
475 M ii. Warren Cummings was born in Nov 1858 in Huntley, McHenry, Illinois and died on 1 May 1937 in Kane County, Illinois.
General Notes: Never married.
476 M iii. Orville Cummings was born about 1860 in Huntley, McHenry, Illinois.
Orville married Elma Grapenthen, daughter of William Grapenthin. Elma was born about 1879 in Illinois.
169. Susan Daniels was born about 1845 in New York.
Susan married James Leary. James was born about 1843 in New York.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 477 M i. James D. Leary was born in Sep 1870 in Illinois.
172. Orville Daniels was born on 20 May 1847 in Hammond, Saint Lawrence, New York and died on 9 Dec 1921 in Florida.
General Notes: Butcher in 1900 census in Chicago, Illinois
Living in Chicago in 1910.
Living in Southerland, Pinellas, Florida in 1920 with wife Emma and sonRalph.
Orville married Emma Elizabeth Welch on 15 Sep 1875. Emma was born on 17 Jan 1853.
General Notes: 1900 census shows Emma had 6 children, only 2 of which were still livingin 1900.
Children from this marriage were:
478 F i. Elma M. Daniels was born about 1877 in Illinois and died on 19 Nov 1890 in Cook County, Illinois.
479 M ii. Robert L. Daniels was born about 1878 in Illinois and died on 2 Dec 1890 in Cook County, Illinois.
480 F iii. Living
481 M iv. Ralph W. Daniels was born on 22 Apr 1896 in Illinois and died on 5 Jul 1969 in Richmond County, Georgia.
182. Eladsit T. Bowen was born about 1836 in New York and died in 1873 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
General Notes: From the San Francisco Call:
Bowen, Eladsit T.... died in 1873 ... age 37 ...1873D-317
Eladsit married Annie [--?--]. Annie was born about 1837 in Louisiana.
Children from this marriage were:
482 M i. William Bowen was born about 1857 in California.
483 F ii. Ione T. Bowen was born about 1864 in California.
+ 484 F iii. Irene E. Bowen was born about 1864 in California and died on 29 Jun 1921 in Los Angeles County, California.
485 F iv. Mary J. Bowen was born about 1866 in California.
184. Ione L. Bowen was born on 6 Aug 1843 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Jul 1877 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois.
Ione married Marvin S. Timmerman, son of David Thomas Timmerman and Charlotte Elwood, on 6 Sep 1865 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Marvin was born on 6 Jun 1841 in Fort Plain, Montgomery, New York, died on 20 Jan 1888, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
486 F i. Charlotte L. Timmerman was born on 20 Apr 1867 in Illinois, died on 27 Apr 1893 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois.
487 M ii. William E. Timmerman was born on 5 Apr 1869 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 2 May 1945 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Another name for William was Willard.
William married Minnie M. Claybourn about 1923 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Minnie was born in Jun 1863 in Illinois and died on 18 Nov 1941 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
488 F iii. Mamie Timmerman was born on 1 Apr 1872 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, died on 27 Jan 1874 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois.
489 M iv. Belle Timmerman was born in Jun 1877 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, died on 27 Jun 1877 in Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, Dekalb, Illinois.
192. Ida May Waterman was born on 6 May 1850 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 19 Jan 1914 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Ida May Waterman, widow of John G. DeDell, died at her home, 87 West Cooper Street, at 2:45 this morning. She had been ill since last Sunday when she contracted a cold. Pleuro-pneumonia developed and together with complication resulted in her death. Mrs. Dedell was a daughter of Richard Clark Wasterman who was well known in this city.
Mrs. Dedell was born in Newport, Herkimer County, May 6, 1850, and had made Utica her home for the past 20 years. She married John G. Dedell of Deerfield April 18, 1882, and his death occurred in 1899. Mrs. Dedell attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a kind and devoted mother and her death will be regretted.
She is survived by a daughter, Florence Matilda Dedell, two sons, Thomas C. and Lawrence, a granddaughter Katherine V.S. Dedell, all of Utica, also a brother, Bryant C. Waterman, two sisters, Mrs. H.L. Gates, wife of former Assembyman Gates, and Matilda, wife of E.D. Fulford, formerly of Utica and widely known as a marksman.
Ida married John G. DeDell on 18 Apr 1882 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York. John died on 3 Aug 1899 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 490 M i. Thomas Clark DeDell was born on 12 Apr 1883 in New York and died on 18 May 1947 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
491 F ii. Florence Matilda DeDell was born about 1888 in New York.
+ 492 M iii. Lawrence Waterman DeDell was born on 4 Jan 1891 in Utica, Oneida, New York, died in 1945, and was buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Whitestown, Oneida, New York.
194. Roxanna Waterman was born in May 1859 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 24 Jul 1914 in New York, and was buried on 27 Jul 1914 in New Forest Cemetery, Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: No children (per 1900 census).
Utica Herald Dispatch, Saturday, July 25, 1914
Mrs. Henry L. Gates, formerly of this city, died at her home in Brooklyn, where she had lived for the last six years. her death was not unexpected as she had been in ill health for some time. Her husband, who is well known here, practiced law in Utica for 10 years.
Mrs. Gates was born in the town of Newport, and was nearly 50 years old. Her maiden name was Roxana Waterman. She is survived by Mrs. Elijah Fulford, a sister, formerly of Utica; Florence Dedell, a niece; a brother of Brooklyn; and two nephews, Lawrence and Thomas Dedell of this city.
Roxanna married Henry L. Gates about 1883. Henry was born in May 1859 in New York.
General Notes: GATES, HENRY L., son of Nathan Gates and Phebe York was born in Brookfield, Madison county, N. Y., May 12, 1859. His grandfather, David Gates, was the pioneer settler in the Beaver Creek Valley in the town of Brookfield having come there from Putney, Vermont, in April, 1793. The old Gates mansion at Putney where David Gates was born is still standing. Mr. Gates was educated at Brookfield Academy, read law in his native village with S. B. Daboll, now circuit judge in Michigan, and in West Winfield with the late Hon. S. S. Morgan, and was admitted to the bar at Ithaca in 1882. He first practiced in Brookfield, where he also served one year as town clerk. In 1882 Mr. Gates was married to Miss Roxie Waterman of Utica. In 1886 he removed to Utica and was associated in business for two years with the late John G. Jones. Since then he has practiced alone. In 1890 and again in 1894 Mr. Gates was elected justice of the peace and still serves in that capacity. Although having decided cases numbering into the thousands his decisions have only been appealed from five times and none have ever been reversed. Mr. Gates has been assistant journal clerk of the Assembly of the State of New York since January 1, 1894. For the last five years Mr. Gates has been chairman of the Republican City Committee of the city of Utica. He is a member of Utica Lodge No. 33, B. P. O. Elks, Faxton Lodge F. & A. M., Samuel Read Lodge K. P., the Utica Mannerchor, one of the original Board of Governors of the Masonic Club, a director in the Oneida County Sportsmen's Association, and for many years a vice-president of the New York State Association for the Protection of Fish and Game. Mr. Gates as a lawyer ranks high among the younger members of the bar. (p. 261-262)
The child from this marriage was:
197. Clifford Dewey was born on 8 Sep 1851 in New York.
General Notes: 1880 census in Viola, Sac, Iowa with wife Maggie, son Frank, daughtersRoxy, Ella and Sarah (Ella & Sarah are twins)
1910 census in Levey, Sac, Iowa with wife Margaret, son Frank, anddaughter Lucy.
Clifford married Margaret Donahue on 7 Feb 1875 in Huntley, McHenry, Illinois. Margaret was born on 10 Oct 1850 in Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
494 M i. Frank G. Dewey was born in Jan 1876 in Illinois.
495 F ii. Roxie Dewey was born in Oct 1877 in Iowa.
496 F iii. Ella Dewey was born in Jul 1879 in Iowa.
General Notes: Lake View Resort Paper, 14 Feb 1902
Marriage Notes. Miss Ella Dewey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Dewey, whoreside on a farm south of town was married in Wall Lake last week to Mr.William Meyers of Breda. The bride is well known in this neighborhoodand has a large circle of friends who wish her a happy married life.
Ella married Living
497 F iv. Sarah Dewey was born in Jul 1879 in Iowa.
498 F v. Lucy M. Dewey was born in Nov 1882 in Iowa.
198. Preston C. Dockstader was born on 22 Sep 1851 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died in Jul 1924 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, and was buried on 8 Jul 1924 in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado.
General Notes: Preston was issued a patent 11 Dec 1903 in Colorado Springs, Colorado fora transportation ticket system.
Preston married Mary Elizabeth Manning on 21 May 1882. Mary was born on 13 May 1853 in Lyndon, Whiteside, Illinois and died on 1 Dec 1884.
The child from this marriage was:
499 M i. Earl Dockstader was born on 24 Nov 1884 and died on 27 Feb 1885.
199. Almanza Coffin was born about 1833 in New York and died on 11 Apr 1873 in New York.
Almanza married William O. Jillson, son of Otis Carlos Jillson and Lucretia T. Holliday, on 1 Feb 1854 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. William was born on 15 Sep 1832 in Boonville, Oneida, New York and died on 11 Dec 1891 in Los Angeles County, California.
General Notes: 1860 census - DePeyster, St. Lawrence, New York - Farmer, with wife Almanza, son Aaron
1870 census - Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence, New York, with wife Almanza, children Ione, Jesse, and Jennie. Hotel Keeper.
1880 census - Forest Township, Sierra, California, age 47, miner, widowed
1885 - Weaverville, Trinity, California directory, with son Azro P.
Children from this marriage were:
500 M i. Azro P. Jillson was born on 26 Dec 1854 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. Another name for Azro was Ayro.
General Notes: 1885 directory, Trinity County, California
1889-1890 directory - Portland, Oregon
501 F ii. Ione Alena Jillson was born on 12 Jun 1862 in Saint Lawrence County, New York, died on 19 Feb 1923 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York, and was buried in Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga, New York.
General Notes: Canton Commercial Advertiser, Tuesday, Feb 23, 1923
IONE ALENA JILLSON DIES
A telegram received by Miss Grace P. Lynde this morning announced the death of Miss Ione Alena Jillson, a former resident of this village and a graduate of St. Lawrence University, 1907. Mrs. Jillson had been making her home at Saratoga Springs for several years past. For many years following her graduation from St. Lawrence University she engaged in teaching, and was at one time a teacher in the Canton High School. While at St. Lawrence she affiliated with Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Miss Jillson was a visitor from time to time in Canton and within very recent years spent the winter here. The particulars of her illness and death have not been learned.
Canton Commercial Advertiser, Tuesday, Jun 18, 1907
The 43rd annual commencement of the College of Letters and Science of St.Lawrence University was held in the Opera House Wednesday morning...The following received degrees of bachelor of science...Ione A. Jillson
Ione was the Editor and Manager of the quarterly publication of Beta-Beta chapter of Kappa-Kappa-Gamma, called "The Latch String".
502 M iii. Jesse Jillson was born on 12 Aug 1864 in Saint Lawrence County, New York.
503 F iv. Jennie Jillson was born on 21 Aug 1869 in Oswegatchie, Saint Lawrence, New York.
504 M v. Charles Jillson was born on 12 Sep 1872 in Oswegatchie, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in Jan 1900 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Ogdensburg Advance, 1900
FATALITY IN THE WOODS
Charles Jillson was almost instantly killed last Thursday morning, while chopping in the woods on the farm of George Lawyer, in the town of Macomb. Mr. Jillson and his employer, Mr. Lawyer, went into the woods early in the morning. One tree in falling uprooted another, and before he was able to escape Jillson was crushed to the ground by the trees. he lived but a few minutes and spoke only once after the accident occurred.
Mr. Jillson was 27 years of age. He was a son of the late William Jillson, for many years a well-known hotel keeper of this city, and a brother of Jesse Jillson, the present proprietor of the Windsor House. He was a brother of Miss Ione Jillson, of Canton, and another sister who is married resides in Syracuse. For many years he had made his home with Mr. Lawyer. The deceased was both a Mason and Odd Fellow.
Ogdensburg News, 23 Feb 1900
George Lawyer of Macomb, who died on Wednesday will be buried at Heuvelton tomorrow afternoon with Masonic rites. He caught a cold while running for the doctor the day Charles jillson was killed by the falling of a tree, which resulted in a fatal complication.
200. Mary E. Coffin was born in 1840 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1881 in New York, and was buried in 1881 in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, New York.
Mary married Henry O. Jillson, son of Otis Carlos Jillson and Lucretia T. Holliday, about 1868. Henry was born on 5 Jun 1844 in Boonville, Oneida, New York, died in 1912, and was buried in 1912 in Purmort Cemetery, Depeyster, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
505 F i. Lillian Jillson was born on 14 Sep 1869 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1942, and was buried in 1942 in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
506 F ii. Bernice Jillson was born on 24 Jul 1872 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 507 F iii. Edith J. Jillson was born on 14 Sep 1874 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 18 May 1971 in Hepburn Hospital, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
203. Milford Kingsley Coffin was born on 26 Apr 1854 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 13 Nov 1922 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer, Tuesday, November 14, 1922
Milford Kingsley Coffin, aged 63 years, died at his home, 415 Arthur St., at 9:30 o'clock last night. Mr. Coffin was born April 16, 1854, at North Gage, Herkimer County, son of the late Edward and Jane Coffin. he spent most of his life in Utica and Deerfield, and for the past several years had retired. He married Nettie Ward, who survives with three daughters, Mrs. leona M. Mather, mrs. Oliver P. Morgan and Miss Vina U. Coffin.
Milford married Nettie Ward, daughter of Nathan Ward and Nancy [--?--], on 18 Sep 1898 in Depeyster Methodist Church, Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. Nettie was born about 1870 in New York.
Children from this marriage were:
508 F i. Venetia W. Coffin was born on 21 Jul 1900 in New York and died in May 1989 in Oneida County, New York.
Venetia married Living
Venetia next married Living
509 F ii. Vina Coffin was born on 3 Dec 1901 in New York and died in Feb 1967.
Milford next married Mary E. Jones on 11 Feb 1876. Mary was born Cal 16 Nov 1853 and died on 1 Jan 1888 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Utica Morning Herald, Thursday, January 5, 1888
COFFIN - In Deerfield, Sunday, January 1, 1888, Mary E., wife of M.K. Coffin, aged 34 years, 1 month, and 14 days.
The funeral will be held from the residence of E. Coffin, near Deerfield Corners, on Thursday, January 5th, at 12:30. Friends are invited to attend.
The deceased was a teacher, and formerly lived in this city, where she has a sister, Mrs. George H. White.
The child from this marriage was:
510 F i. Leona Mary Coffin was born on 26 Jul 1877 and died on 21 Feb 1967 in Utica, Oneida, New York.
General Notes: Utica Herald Dispatch, 19 Nov 1903
Charles E. Mather of New Hartford and Miss Leona Coffin of Utica were married last evening by the Rev. L.F(ranklin) Gruber, pastor of the Church of the Holy Communion at his residence.
Utica Daily Press, Friday, Feb 24, 1967
MATHER - In this city, Tuesday, Feb 21, 1967, Leona M. Coffin, widow of Charles E. Mather, 1612 Howard Ave. Funeral from the Williams Funeral Home, Friday morning at 11. Friends are invited.
Leona married Charles E. Mather, son of Albert D. Mather and Margaret E. Meyers, on 18 Nov 1903 in Utica, Oneida, New York. Charles was born about 1883 and died on 15 Mar 1947.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Monday, Mar 17, 1947
Charles E. Mather, 63, 1236 Lincoln, died unexpectedly while visiting in the home of Michael J. Dwyer, 103 Lynch, Saturday night. Dr. Preston R. Clark, coroner, said death was due to heart disease.
Born in Utica, May 7, 1883, he was a son of the late Albert D. And Margaret E. Meyer Mather. He attended local schools and had been employed by the Observer-Dispatch as a printer for 40 years. He was a member of Utica Typographical Union No 62 (AFL).
Mr. Mather was a descendent of one of the earliest founders of utica and he traced his ancestry back to the association in Mather Co. Bank, one of the earliest in this section.
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Clinton G. Jones, Utica and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be from the Doyle Funeral Home, 13 Hopper, at 2 p.m. Wednesday with interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.
205. Adelia Sophia Coffin was born on 22 May 1849 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York.
Adelia married Jacob Bromeling, son of Gouverneur Morris Bromling and Acamah [--?--], on 1 Mar 1870 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Jacob was born about 1844 in New York.
General Notes: 1885 census, LeRay, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Jacob Bromling (37, NY), Adelia (35, NY), Sherman (14, MN), Sheridan (9, NY), Morris E. (7, MN), Mary J. (4, MN)
Children from this marriage were:
511 M i. Sherman Jacob Bromeling was born in Jan 1872 in Minnesota and died on 14 Jul 1946 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
512 F ii. Melissa J. Bromeling was born on 24 Jun 1873 in Leray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died before 1875 in Leray, Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 513 M iii. Sheridan Adelbert Bromeling was born on 4 Jun 1875 in Minnesota, died on 11 Jan 1956 in Waseca County, Minnesota, and was buried in Janesville Cemetery, Janesville, Waseca, Minnesota.
514 M iv. Morris Edmonds Bromeling was born on 5 Feb 1878 in Leray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 24 May 1908 in Wadena County, Minnesota.
+ 515 F v. Mary J. Bromeling was born on 3 May 1881 in Leray, Blue Earth, Minnesota.
516 M vi. Living
Adelia next married Wesley Abbott. Wesley was born in Aug 1849 in New York.
The child from this marriage was:
206. Sybil (Scyble) Jane Coffin was born in Jul 1851 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died on 9 Mar 1932 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
General Notes: Obituary (newspaper unknown; contributed by Coleen (Wilson) Murphy)
Wilson, Mrs. Syble, 79 years old, died Wednesday in her home in Eagle Lake. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dollie Mosher, Eagle Lake, and five sons, John, Asel, and Delbert, of Eagle Lake, and Thomas and Ben of Mankato; also one sister, Mrs. Bromeling, and a brother, Ben Coffin of Florida. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Sybil married Thomas Wilson on 4 May 1870 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Thomas was born in Jan 1850 in New York, died on 6 Oct 1927 in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, and was buried in Tivoli Cemetery, Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
518 M i. John Wilson was born in Dec 1873 in Minnesota.
+ 519 F ii. Dolly Agnes Wilson was born on 13 Jan 1879 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 13 Aug 1964 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
520 M iii. Asahel (Acel) H. Wilson was born on 5 Mar 1881 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 24 Dec 1971 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 521 M iv. Thomas Edward Wilson was born on 16 Dec 1882 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 28 Jun 1966 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 522 M v. Benjamin Franklin Wilson was born on 23 May 1884 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 4 Aug 1970 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 523 F vi. Emma Jane Wilson was born in May 1888 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 10 Jan 1919 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
524 M vii. Ervin H. Wilson was born in Jan 1893 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 18 Mar 1919 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
+ 525 M viii. Adalbert S. Wilson was born on 1 Nov 1894 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 21 Nov 1978 in Blue Earth, Minnesota.
207. Benjamin C Coffin was born in Jul 1853 in Deerfield, Oneida, New York and died in 1933 in Hardee County, Florida.
General Notes: 1895 census, Ottawa, Le Sueur, Minnesota
Benjamin had lived 30 years in Minnesota, 15 years in Le Sueur
Benj. F. Coffin (42, NY), Sarah E. (38, KY), Addah (13, MN), Ruth (11, MN), Dudley (8, MN)
Benjamin married Sarah E. Clark, daughter of John R. Clark and Living, on 11 Sep 1880 in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Sarah was born in May 1857 in Rockcastle County, Kentucky and died in 1908.
Children from this marriage were:
526 F i. Addah M. Coffin was born in Jul 1882 in Minnesota.
527 F ii. Ruth Agnes Coffin was born in Jan 1884 in Minnesota and died on 8 Dec 1942 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
+ 528 M iii. John Dudley Coffin was born on 20 Dec 1886 in Minnesota and died on 13 Sep 1970 in San Diego County, California.
Benjamin next married Margaret E. Arrowood, daughter of William Henry Arrowood and Nancy Elizabeth Wells. Margaret was born on 18 Mar 1867 in Johnson County, Kentucky and died on 3 Nov 1936.
208. Abraham Coffin was born on 20 Jul 1857 in Sumner, Kankakee, Illinois, died on 27 Jan 1930 in Maine Prairie, Stearns, Minnesota,3 and was buried on 28 Jan 1930 in Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, Meeker, Minnesota.
General Notes: 1885 census, LeRay, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Abraham Coffin (27, IL), Adelia (27, IA), Alpha E. (6, MN), James W. (4, MN), Della (3, MN), Alfred B. (1, MN)
1905 census, Forest City, Meeker, Minnesota
Abraham had lived in Minnesota for 36 years, & in Forest City for 7 years.
Abraham A. Coffin (49), Addie (48), Alvia E. (27), William J. (25), Della M. (23), Alfred A. (21), Catherine (19), Milford (17), Lusinda L. (15)
Abraham married Adelia Aldrich, daughter of Josiah W. Aldrich and Lucinda Gibson, on 7 Nov 1877 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota. Adelia was born on 20 Mar 1858 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, died on 6 Feb 1946 in Fairhaven, Stearns, Minnesota, and was buried on 10 Feb 1946 in Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, Meeker, Minnesota.
Marriage Notes: Info from Marriage records:
Residence of both parties - LeRay
Abraham - age 20
Adelia - age 19
Married by Justice of the Peace, W. B. Torrey
Witnesses: Tompkins Coffin, W. L. Coon (Probably William Coon, Lawyer,3rd Ward, Mankato)
General Notes: MRS. ADELIA COFFIN
Funeral services for Mrs. Adelia Coffin of Kimball were held at the Hagglund Funeral Home at 2:00 Sunday afternoon, With Rev. E. W. Gebhard of the Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Howard Jensen was the pianist and other special music was rendered by Mrs. E. W. Gebhard, Mrs. Kermit Anderson, and Mrs. Perry Pettingill. Interment was in Ripley cemetery. Pallbearers were Harold Curtis, Alfred Lexcen, Harold Oslund, Evan Rangeloff, Claude Hamilton, and Edward Ross. After the service, lunch was served in the church basement for relatives and friends.
Mrs. Coffin, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Aldrich, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the county of Monroe. She spent her youth in Minnesota, In Blue Earth county. She was united in marriage with Abraham Coffin, and he preceded her in death January 26, 1929. She passed away February 6 at the age of 90 years; after an illness of 10 days. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. D. B. Miller of Kimball, Mrs. Robert Armstrong of Fergus Falls and Mrs. Bert Koch of Litchfield; four sons, William of Kimball, Alfred, address unknown, Jacob of Mandan, S. D., and Milford of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Also surviving are 31 grandchildren and 39 great-grand children.
Those from out of town attending the funeral services were Mrs. Robert Armstrong of Fergus Falls, Mrs. Dolly Moshu and Clifford Moshu of Eagle Lake, Thomas Wilson of Mankato, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Coffin of Manhattan Beach, Calif., Mrs. D. B. Miller, Mrs. Clair Braden and Mrs. William Coffin of Kimball, Mrs. Frank Wood of Anoka, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coffin and children of St. Francis, and Mr. and Mrs. John Petryszyn and son of St. Paul.
Children from this marriage were:
529 F i. Alpha Elizabeth Coffin was born on 3 Nov 1878 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 26 Nov 1952 in Wright County, Minnesota. Another name for Alpha was Alphia.
General Notes: It appears from the 1920 and 1930 censuses that Alpha did not have any children.
Alpha married Daniel Barnard Miller. Daniel was born in Sep 1875 in Minnesota and died on 4 Feb 1942 in Stearns County, Minnesota.
+ 530 M ii. William James Coffin was born on 4 Mar 1880 in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, died on 4 Jan 1965 in Mineral Springs Sanatorium, Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Minnesota, and was buried on 8 Jan 1965 in Kimball Cemetery, Kimball, Stearns, Minnesota.
+ 531 F iii. Adelia Marie Coffin was born on 26 Dec 1881 in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 10 Oct 1974 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota.
532 M iv. Alfred B. Coffin was born in Feb 1884 in Minnesota, died on 13 Mar 1953 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was buried in Lake Ripley Cemetery, Litchfield, Meeker, Minnesota.
+ 533 M v. Jacob Coffin was born on 11 Dec 1885 in Leray, Blue Earth, Minnesota and died on 13 Feb 1963 in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
534 M vi. Milford E. Coffin was born on 27 Oct 1888 in Minnesota and died on 19 Sep 1968 in Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California.
+ 535 F vii. Lucina Coffin was born on 29 Aug 1890 in Minnesota and died in Oct 1976 in Litchfield, Meeker, Minnesota.
209. Edward T. Coffin was born on 30 Mar 1864 in Illinois and died on 6 Nov 1917 in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
General Notes: Bismarck Daily Tribune, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1917
Victims of Auto Accident - Conrad Brekke and Edwin Coffin of McKenzie are in the Bismarck hospital suffering from injuries received in an automobile accident Sunday near that place.
Edward Coffin, aged 54, a farmer residing near McKenzie, died in one of the local hospital Tuesday morning at 3:15 from injuries received on the head when an automobile which he was driving turned turtle pinning him under the car.
The accident happened Monday morning. Conrad Bekke the occupant of the car is also in the hospital, but his injuries are not considered serious. Mr. Coffin is survived by his widow.
1905 census, Freedom, Waseca, Minnesota
Edward Coffin (41, IL), Nettie (38, MN), Sura (18, MN), Agnes (15, MN), Louise (13, MN), Pearl (11, MN), Lois (6, MN), Sophia (3, MN), Florence (1, MN), Tompkins (79, NY)
Edward married Annette Lane on 8 May 1886 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Annette was born in Jul 1868 in Minnesota.
Children from this marriage were:
536 F i. Living
537 F ii. Living
538 F iii. Living
539 F iv. Living
540 F v. Living
541 F vi. Sophia Coffin was born on 27 Sep 1902 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
542 F vii. Living
543 F viii. Living
544 M ix. Floyd Coffin was born in 1908 in Minnesota and died on 6 Jul 1920 in Morton County, North Dakota.
210. Eveline M. Whitney was born on 5 Nov 1855 in New York, died on 7 Aug 1935 in New York, and was buried in 1935 in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
General Notes: Watertown Daily Times, Thursday, October ??, 1923
WAINWRIGHTS ARE WED 50 YEARS
Gouverneur, Oct. 11 - About 150 people are expected at the Odd Fellows hall at Popes Mills this evening to attend the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo J. Wainwright. An evening's entertainment has been planned from 8 until midnight and an interesting program is being prepared.
On Oct. 11, 1873, Mr. Wainwright was married to Miss Eveline Whitney at the home of his uncle, Alonzo Thornton at DePeyster, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Mr. Chase, who was pastor of the Congregational Church here.
Following their marrieage they went to Macomb and have since lived on Mrs. Wainwright's old homestead which was formerly owned by her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Asa Whitney.
Mr. Wainwright was born in DePeyster 71 years ago, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wainwright. His bride of 50 years was born on the farm where she now lives 68 years ago. They have both spent their entire lives in this section.
They have nine children living, Asa Wainwright of Brasie Corners, Mrs. George Fox of Gouverneur, Judson Wainwright of Brasie Corners, Clark Wainwright of Rochester, Mrs. Eva Parker of DePeyster, Weldon Wainwright of Oxbow, Mrs. James Barker of Gouverneur, Raymond Wainwright of Buffalo and Mrs. Leo Kelly of Cleveland, Ohio.
All of the children with the exception of Clark Wainwright of rochester are expected at the anniversary this evening.
Eveline married Alonzo J. Wainwright, son of Mathew Wainwright and Adeline M. Thornton, on 11 Oct 1873 in Depeyster, Saint Lawrence, New York. Alonzo was born on 1 Jan 1852 in Dekalb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 28 Jun 1928 in Hepburn Hospital, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence, New York, and was buried in 1928 in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
General Notes: Watertown Daily Times
Gouverneur, June 28 - Funeral Services for Alonzo J. Wainwright, 76, prominent Macomb farmer, whose death occurred at hepburn hospital in Ogdensburg Thursday morning, following an operation two weeks previously, will be held Sunday at 1 from the late home and at 2 from the church at Brasie Corners. Interment will be made in the Brasie Corners Cemetery.
Mr. Wainwright was one of the best known farmers in the town of Macomb. He had spent nearly his entire life in that section. He was born Jan. 1, 1852, in the town of Dekalb, the son of Matthew Wainwright and Mrs. Adeline Thornton Wainwright of that section. When a young man he married Miss Eveline Whitney and they immediately settled on the present Wainwright farm in the town of Macomb where they resided always.
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wainwright, five sons and five daughters. One son, Judson W. Wainwright, died on March 15 last, and a daughter, Mrs. Abigail Lynde, died some time ago. The other children who survive are: four daughters, Mrs. Eva Parker of Heuvelton; Mrs. Verna Kelly of Gouverneur; Mrs. Adeline Fox, wife of George Fox, Gouverneur; Mrs Frances Barker, Somerville; and four sons, Weldon and Asa, of Macomb, Raymond of Buffalo and Clark of Rochester.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 545 M i. Asa Matthew Wainwright was born on 26 Oct 1876 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 546 F ii. Adeline Wainwright was born in 1878 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1937, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 547 M iii. Judson Alonzo Wainwright was born on 15 Mar 1880 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 15 Mar 1928 in New York, and was buried in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
+ 548 F iv. Abigail Wainwright was born on 22 Nov 1881 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 7 Jun 1915 in Clinton, Worcester, Massachusetts, and was buried in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
549 F v. Evaline Wainwright was born in Dec 1884 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1931, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
Evaline married Lorenzo Dow Parker, son of Lorenzo D. Parker. Lorenzo was born on 31 Mar 1883 in New York, died in 1962, and was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Heuvelton, Saint Lawrence, New York.
General Notes: Watertown Daily times, Monday, March 14, 1904
Gouverneur, March 14 - Lorenzo Parker of the town of Macomb was injured while working in the woods saturday, by being struck with a falling tree. he was engaged with other workmen in cutting trees, and one, when it fell, veered in such a manner as to strike him and pin him to the ground. His fellow workmen released him and carried him to a nearby house where he was cared for. He was severely, but it is thought not seriously, injured.
Watertown Daily Times, Tuesday, March 15, 1904
Lorenzo D. Parker, jr., who was injured near his home in the town of Macomb by being struck by a falling tree, was more seriously injured then was at first thought. The young man's skull was fractured and he is now in a critical condition at the home of his father, Lorenzo D. Parker, Sr. The physicians assert that the young man stands a fair chance of recovery. He is 20 years of age and was married a week ago.
+ 550 M vi. Clark Anthony Wainwright was born on 25 Sep 1886 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York.
551 M vii. Mark Wainwright was born in 1889 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died in 1890 in New York, and was buried in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
+ 552 M viii. Weldon Wainwright was born on 14 Sep 1890 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York, died on 27 Jan 1944 in New York, and was buried in 1944 in Pleasant Lake Cemetery - Brasie Corners, Macomb, New York.
+ 553 M ix. Raymond Wainwright was born on 15 Jul 1892 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York.
+ 554 F x. Frances Irene Wainwright was born on 17 Dec 1893 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York and died in Nov 1986 in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York.
+ 555 F xi. Verna Wainwright was born about 1900 in Macomb, Saint Lawrence, New York.
214. Carrie L. Eddy was born about 1860 in New York and died in 1941 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Carrie was adopted by Chauncey and Orissa when she was 3 years old.
She was the Newport, NY correspondent for the Utica Daily Press newspaper.
Carrie married Horace F. Comins, son of Stewart D. Comins and Elizabeth Maw. Horace was born in 1857 in Florence, Oneida, New York and died after 1942.
General Notes: Utica Herald-Dispatch, Monday, Mar. 1, 1915
Newport Caucus
Newport, March 1 - Horace F. Comins presided at the union caucus here and Charles E. Whitney was secretary, and W. N. Parks and E. Autenrith acted as tellers. The following ticket was placed in the field: president, Dr. L. G. Haskins; treasurer, Ben L. Ford; trustee, two years, H. F. Comins; collector, C. E. Whitney; village committee, R. H. Rathbun, Millard Sherman, J. B. Autenrith.
The child from this marriage was:
556 F i. Marguerite L. Comins was born on 17 Jan 1895 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 17 Mar 1943 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica, NY Daily Press, Mar, 1943
Kuyahoora Valley Correspondent Dies
Newport - Miss Marguerite L. Comins, 48, died unexpectedly, Mar. 17, 1943, in her home here.
She was born in Newport, Jan. 17, 1895, daughter of Horace and the late Carrie Eddy Comins. She was a graduate of Newport High School and Mt. Holyoke College, and had been a newspaper correspondent for the Kuyahoora Valley for several years.
Her father is the only near survivor.
The funeral will be private from the Autenrith Funeral Home here tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. Robert E. Hughes of Newport Baptist Church will officiate. The body will be placed in the Newport vault for burial in the spring.
216. Mary Francis Rowley was born in 1844 in New York, died on 4 Apr 1910 in Minnesota, and was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Mary married Frank J. Mead, son of Daniel R. Mead and Living, on 20 Oct 1871 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois. Frank was born on 13 Feb 1839 in Greensburg, Decatur, Indiana, died on 29 Sep 1908 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, and was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Dakota County, Minnesota.
General Notes: http://firstmn.phpwebhosting.com/SearchResults.php3?ID=0190
Frank Mead was born on Feb 13, 1839, in Greensburg, Indiana. He came toSt Paul in 1854. In 1858 he moved to Hastings and worked as a printer forThe Hastings Independent newspaper. He lived with Charles Adams, who wasthe owner of the paper and a local physician. He was working at the paperwhen the war broke out.
Frank joined the rest of the Dakota County Volunteers on May 24, 1861, asthey were mustered in and became the nucleas of Company H of the firstMinnesota Infantry. He was 5' 9 1/2" tall, had blue eyes and brown hair.He was made a corporal in the company. However, records show he wasreduced to the ranks from corporal by court martial on Sept 20, 1861.
Being a printer by trade, he put this to use during an interestingincident occured on March 11, 1862. The regiment was on the move inVirginia. They approached the town of Berryville and after meetinglimited resistance occupied it and made camp on the its outer edge. 1stSgt James Wright, of Company F, wrote about it after the war.
"There was a paper published at this place called the 'BerryvilleConservator',and a portion of the paper had been set up before arrival,but the editor and his help had 'skedaddled' along with the soldiers. Theprinters in the regiment-among them Company F's contingent wasprominent-managed to get into the office of the 'secesh sheet,' changedthe name of the paper to that of 'The First Minnesota' and its policy toone of radical support of the Union cause. A paper was set up, struckoff, and ready for distribution before morning, when it found ready salearound the camps."
Seven men, who had been printers back in Minnesota, proudly placed theirnames on the paper. They were Ed A Stevens (Co B), Ole Nelson (Co A),Frank Mead (Co H), Thomas H Presnell (Co C), Charles S Drake (Co A),Julien Kendall (Co H) and Henry W Lindergreen (Co H). Interestinglyenough none of these seven were from Company F, as mentioned by Wright.
Frank transferred to Co B on May 17, 1862; perhaps for personal reasonsor perhaps he was a bit of a trouble maker and hard to get along with. Hewas slightly wounded at Fair Oaks. He was stricken with camp fever(malarial poisoning) during the Penninsula campaign. During a partialrecovery on July 23, 1862, he was detailed as a printer at Headquarters,Army of the Potomac, located at Harrisons Landing, Va. From all accountshe gave first rate service. Continuing to suffer from the fever and thenfrom heart disease he was eventually discharged for disability on Dec 26,1862.
During his tenure with the First he had sent back some correspondencewhich was published in local newspapers. He had used the author'smoniker, "Plebe". His friend and fellow correspondent, John Mars,described him as "fearless, independent and outspoken; a good friend andjovial".
On August 19, 1864, he enlisted as as a private in Co F of Hatch'sBattalion of Independent Cavalry. He was promoted to 2nd lieutenant onSeptember 1, 1864, and served as such until he was discharged on March 5,1866. For a third time Charles Adams and Frank Mead were together. Frankworked for and roomed with Adams in Hastings before the war. They servedtogether in the First Minnesota; Adams rising to be it's lieutenantcolonel. After the First was mustered out in 1864, Adams joined Hatch'sBattalion as it's major and may have been respondsible for Frank'spromotion to 2nd lieutenant in the unit in September.
After the war Frank had many residences; Hastings until 1866, Farmington1868-1870, Minneapolis 1872-1879, Mandan SD 1879-1886, and Minneapolis1887-1901. During this time, on August 26, 1887 he joined the George NMorgan GAR Post #4 in Minneapolis. He trasferred that membership toanother post in 1896. Later he changed residences again; New York City1901-1906, Boston 1906-?, and then back to Minneapolis. He listed hisoccupation as a veteran journalist.
Frank's first wife was Sarah Stowell. She was from a wealthy andprominent family in Hastings. They had two children, Henry S (Aug 20,1864)and Fanny E (Apr 1866). Unfortunately Frank physically abused Sarah,and she divorced him in 1870. She died in Hastings in 1886.
He married Mary Francis Rowley Oct 20, 1871, in Springfield, Ill. Theirchildren were, Marguerite (Dec 20, 1872), Frank R (June 19, 1874) &Ottilie (Jan 1, 1877).
Frank also had the distinction of shooting a friend to death in St. Paulduring a drunken agrument. On Sept 7, 1886 he was staying at theMerchant's Hotel in St Paul, where Frank met Allen Farnsworth, an oldfriend from Mandan and from their days together in Hatch's Battalion.Mead had been a comrade of Allen's brother, Jerome, in the FirstMinnesota. Jerome had been killed at Gettysburg. Mead was back in St Paulafter financial failures in Mandan. He had been drinking heavily beforemeeting Farnsworth. They went out together and when they returned Meadturned angry and began shouting at him. Then in a drunken rage he pulledout a .38 cal Smith and Wesson and shot Farsworth in the stomach.Farnsworth fell crying, "I can't believe it, shot by my best friend. Whatwill become of my little ones?" He died a day later. Mead was acquittedof murder; perhaps by Masonic friends.
The picture above probably dates from July, August or September, 1861,just before he was reduced from the rank of corporal back to private. Theregiment got their blue uniforms after the battle of Bull Run whichoccurred in June, hence the later dating of his four month tenure as acorporal. To dress up when he had his picture taken he added a bow tie tohis nine button frock coat and military vest. There is a tax stamp on theback of the image which would date the print from between 1864 and 1866.It may be a copy of a previously made image.
Frank died in Minneapolis on Nov 29, 1908, at the Swedish Hospital on 8thand Chicago Ave S. The cause of death was listed as Uremia. He was buriedat the Corinthian Cemetery in Farmington. He was 69 years old.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 557 F i. Marguerite M. Mead was born on 20 Dec 1872 in Minnesota.
558 M ii. Frank R. Mead was born on 19 Jun 1874 in Minnesota, died on 26 Jun 1960 in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, and was buried on 29 Jun 1960 in General Lutheran Cemetery, South Saint Paul, Dakota, Minnesota.
Frank married Ida S. [--?--]. Ida was born about 1900 in Illinois.
+ 559 F iii. Ottilie Mead was born on 1 Jan 1877 in Minnesota.
217. Henry Ward Rowley was born on 1 Oct 1858 in Newton, Oneida, New York, died on 25 Jun 1931 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, and was buried on 27 Jun 1931 in Mountainview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana.
General Notes: (SEE ALSO http://www.flint.com/rowley/Records/Obituaries/HenryWardRowley.htm)
From http://www.rootsweb.com/~mtygf/county/rowley.htm (YellowstoneGenealogy Forum)
Colonel Henry Ward Rowley
Henry Ward Rowley was born 1 October 1858 in Newport, Oneida County, NY,son of Nelson Burr Rowley (NY) and Abigail Coffin (NY). He lived thereuntil age nine, when his parents moved to Minnesota and settled into theFarmington area, near St. Paul. There he attended the public schools, andlater attended and graduated with an engineering degree from theMinnesota University. At age 22, in 1879, he was employed by the NorthernPacific Railroad to assist in the construction of line passing throughthe Dakota Territory. He quickly rose to the position of Chief Engineerand for two years successfully managed the construction of the line.Seeing an opportunity for great personal achievement, he left therailroad in the spring of 1882 to become an engineer for the newly formedMinnesota and Montana Land and Improvement Company, which established thetownsite of Billings while controlling nearly all the land in the valleywest of Billings. He had a remarkably successful life while still lessthan 30 years of age. He was a civic leader, owner of important realestate, and engineer of some of the most extensive irrigation projects inthe area, a banker, city official, school trustee, sportsman and socialleader. He possessed a strong personality, gracious and aristocraticbearing, and when he stepped off in Billings he immediately became one ofits leading citizens. This was not by accident or happen chance, but bywell managed design.
In 1876 the general land surveys for the local region had finally reachedClark’s Fork Valley (Yellowstone County area), and a plat map for futurehomesteaders was created. This was made available to the settlers byApril 1877 [March?][1]. When the Indian wars were essentially concludedin 1878, the Northern Pacific Railroad started to lay track after a fewyears delay. The railroad was placed under closely guarded financialcontrols, and construction cost was limited to $25,000 per mile. At thattime, when Rowley was in charge, the planned route was clearlyestablished and shown to be from Bismarck essentially due west to theYellowstone River, crossing the river near Miles City, and following theriver on the north side into the west leading towards Fort Benton. Rowleystarted to examine the route again, or else it was pointed out to him,that it might be better if they stayed on the east side of the river, andcrossed in the Clark’s Fork valley area, just north of the rim bluffsbordering both sides of the river. The roadbed appeared to be equallyflat from previous detailed surveys, but in doing so he realized that itwould give him an opportunity to establish a town and freighting centerof significant size at the river where there were two adjoiningodd-numbered sections of land that centered about the recently completedMontana Prime Survey Meridian. What happened next is partiallyconjectured, but mostly fact. Henry examined the land soon after joiningthe railroad, finding that he could indeed place a town there. This wouldbe a major undertaking, and it would be necessary to keep the concept andlocation secret until he was ready to make the announcement. He presentedhis plan to the railroad’s financial eastern bankers, and it was probablythe best news they had received ever since construction began. It lookedlike a sure winner. To make this work three things would be required: 1)The land plat or its counterpart would be created in secrecy at MilesCity, and presented to the banks soon as possible, probably in late 1880,and they would remain silent about the transaction. 2) A director wouldbe needed to manage the creation of the town, sell lots, advertise andotherwise manage the whole activity. For this, Rowley would step down asChief Engineer and take over the operation at the appropriate time. Thuswas formed the Minnesota and Montana Land and Development Company,established in Minnesota. 3) Financial backing for the town creationwould be needed, and additional land had to be acquired in secrecy sothat its ultimate purpose of providing potential financial growth to hiscompanions would go undetected. To accomplish this Rowley apparentlysolicited Frederick Billings as the major financial backer, Austin Northand Fred H. Foster to acquire additional land to be made available fortown expansion. Fred Foster, being young and without resources, solicitedhis parents, Robert & Lucinda (creators of Foster’s Addition) to bankrollthe activity. Their trade of real estate and transfer of property rightswere uniquely accomplished before the town was announced. [Special filesare available for interested persons]. See YGF Webmaster. There are nowritten documents describing the actual insider’s activity effort, butthe facts disclosed in property title transfers of North and Fosterconfirm the action. The land acquisitions simply could not have been arandom chance of good luck. When the Billings’ land area officially wenton sale, many persons who were first in line expecting to receive choicelots felt cheated when they discovered that these were already sold toeastern investors and others. Before 1881 had ended, many of the town’slots were already sold or committed, and the residents of Coulson whowere hoping to make an investment harvest were never really in thefinancial loop, and that town subsequently vanished. The first land platfor the city was created in Miles City and publicly filed in Minnesota.Frederick Billings graciously offered to accept the naming of the townafter him. Austin and Robert helped secure the open land to the westbefore the general public was made aware of the town’s identity and therevised route of the rail track. [Details of some transactions are notedin the Foster and North bios files.]
On May 8, 1883 he married his schoolmate, Harriet Maria Meeker, inBillings. Harriet’s parents were: Lewis Meeker (NY), and Marion Welsh(NY). Harriet was born September 26, 1860 in Fort Ann, NY, and died inBillings June 26, 1943. One of the major undertakings was to constructsufficient water supply to the town and local area. This was known as theBig Ditch. In 1885 he organized the Billings Water Power Company, andconducted the initial work to construct the improved water works andelectric plant centered in the former town of Coulson. He was theelectric plant manager until it’s sale in 1908. In 1915 the waterworkswere sold to the city. To start the electric system he initially procureda large crane with a shovel and dug a canal leading from the YellowstoneRiver northward for about two miles to the plant’s location on PerryMcAdow’s land (Josephine Park area). The canal’s headrace was 70 feetwide and 15 feet deep (depicted on the 1903 Billings’ City map). At theend of the race way he had a pond, and placed a large float about 30 feetsquare onto it, and placed a coal-fired steam engine there to run adynamo turbine to produce electricity. Soon afterwards he merged hisinterests with AL Babcock and Herman Mund and constructed a brick pumphouse on the site. In this new housing structure he placed the equipmentneeded to produce both water and electricity for the city. All trenchesfor the various ditches had to be dug by hand[2].
He was also a promoter and organizer of the Billings Land and IrrigationCompany. He held interests in the Northern Hotel, Mercantile NationalBank, and others in both Montana and Seattle. He held large parcels ofland within the area, and was associated with the development of theSugar Factory, Chamber of Commerce, the Street Car Company, Civic Club,and Country Club. He was a major influence in getting important civicprojects accomplished.
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Henry married Harriet Maria Meeker on 8 May 1883 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana. Harriet was born on 26 Sep 1860 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, died on 26 Jun 1943 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, and was buried on 28 Jun 1943 in Mountainview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 560 M i. Farr Breuchard Rowley was born on 12 Jul 1884 in Montana.
+ 561 M ii. Living
+ 562 F iii. Helen Rowley was born on 25 Apr 1889 in Montana and was buried on 8 Jun 1950 in Mountainview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana.
+ 563 F iv. Living
564 M v. Living
Living married Living
565 U vi. Julius Rowley was born about 1902 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, died in Jul 1915 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, and was buried on 30 Jul 1915 in Mountainview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana.
218. Elizabeth Nancy Brown was born on 11 Jan 1848 in Florence, Oneida, New York and died on 4 Sep 1930 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Elizabeth was Libbie.
Elizabeth married Legrand H. Hollon, son of Arnold Hollon, about 1865 in New York. Legrand was born in Apr 1847 in Altmar, Oswego, New York and died on 24 Dec 1933 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer-Dispatch, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1933
Herkimer - Legrand Hollon, 86, retired pharmecist, died Sunday in Herkimer Memorial Hospital of pneumonia.
He was born in Altmar, April, 1847, and came to Herkimer about 38 years ago, when he opened a pharmacy which he conducted in Herkimer's business section until about 18 years ago, when he retired.
He married Elizabeth Brown of Altmar, who died 3 years ago. There were two children, Legrand Jr. and Blanche, who are deceased. He leaves one grandson, Paul Bell, Brooklyn.
Mr. Hollon was a member of Canastoia Lodge, F. & A.M., and of the Herkimer Down and Out Club.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 566 F i. Helen Blanche Hollon was born on 22 Aug 1867 in Altmar, Oswego, New York and died on 24 Jan 1923 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
567 M ii. Legrand Donald Hollon was born on 27 Jul 1871 in Oswego County, New York and died on 30 Mar 1915 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
General Notes: Utica Sunday Tribune, April 4, 1915
Announcement of the death of Legrand Hollon as having occured March 30, at Springfield, Ill., was received in this village yesterday. Tuberculosis was the cause of death. Deceased was born at Altmar, July 27, 1871, where the remains will be taken for interment. He was a former resident of Herkimer, having been engaged with his father in the drug business. Surviving besides his parents, mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hollon, is a sister, Mrs. Frank Bell of Syracuse.
219. John Coffin Brown was born on 9 Oct 1851 in Florence, Oneida, New York and died on 27 Jan 1904 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Herald Dispatch, Wednesday, 27 Jan 1904
Herkimer Briefs - J. C. Brown, of Altomas, Oswego County, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. H. Hollon of this village. He had been ill for the past seven weeks. Deceased was 53 years old. The remains will be taken to Altomas for interment.
John married Ella A. Payne, daughter of William W. Payne and Isabelle [--?--], on 26 Oct 1876. Ella was born on 8 Aug 1853 in Orwell, Oswego, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 568 M i. John Beadle Brown was born on 15 Oct 1877 in Altmar, Oswego, New York, died on 26 Apr 1934 in Washington, D. C., and was buried in Altmar, Oswego, New York.
224. Byron Spencer was born in 1849 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died in 1890 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
Byron married Clara Hildreth. Clara was born in 1858, died in 1938 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried in 1938 in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
569 M i. Hiram H. Spencer was born in 1880 in Herkimer County, New York, died in 1882 in Herkimer County, New York, and was buried in 1882 in Middleville Cemetery, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York.
225. Frances A. Coffin was born in Mar 1866 in New York, died in 1932, and was buried in Harlington Cemetery, Bremer County, Iowa. Another name for Frances was Fannie.
Frances married William P. Foster. William was born in Sep 1857 in Illinois, died in 1920, and was buried in Harlington Cemetery, Bremer County, Iowa.
The child from this marriage was:
226. Minnie E. Coffin was born on 27 Jun 1855 in New York and died after 1910.
Minnie married John B. Davis. John was born about 1852 in Ohio.
The child from this marriage was:
571 M i. John Clinton Davis was born about 1878 in Ohio.
228. Nellie Harris was born in Mar 1859 in New York, died on 11 Oct 1932 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 15 Oct 1932 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Thursday, October 13, 1932
Pearce - On Tuesday, October 11, 1932, Nellie Pearce, aged 73 years, of Newport, N.Y.
Funeral Saturday at her late home at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited. Interment in Newport.
Nellie married Frank Edward Pearce, son of James P. Pearce and Lucy A. Jones, about 1894 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Frank was born on 12 Jul 1859 in Honey Hill, Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Jun 1930 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer-Dispatch, Friday, June 20, 1930
Newport - Frank Edward Pearce, 71, died at 2:30 a.m. today at his home south of this village, following a long illness.
He was born on Honey Hill, a son of the late James P. and Lucy Jones Pearce. He was educated in the local schools and Fairfield Seminary and had spent all his life in this vicinity. He had lived on his farm for more than 40 years after being employed in the store of his brother, Milliard N. Pearce, who died several years ago.
Mr. Pearce was twice married. his first wife was Miss Jane Harris and some years after her death he married her sister, Miss Nellie Harris, who survives.
Mr. Pearce was a democrat and had held the office of Supervisor, commissioner of highways and county supervisor of public welfare for one t erm. He attended the Universalist Church.
Besides his widow he leaves two sons and a daughter by his first wife: Basil and Carl Pearce of Mewport, and Mrs. Jane Siddel of Poland; also two daughters and a son by his second wife: Mrs. Gertrude Boland and Lucy and James M. Pearce of Newport; also a grandchild, George Siddel Jr.
Funeral Services will be at the home at 2 standard time, Monday, and burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
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History of Herkimer County by George A. Hardin and Frank H. Willard, 1893
PEARCE, Frank E., Fairfield, superintendent of the poor for Herkimer county (elected in the fall of 1891), is a native of Newport, and was born July 12, 1859. He is a son of James P. Pearce, one of the best known men of the county. Frank E. left the farm at the age of eighteen to embark in the sewing-machine business. He was subsequently five years in the mercantile business in Newport. Then for six years he again followed farming. He was collector of Newport and supervisor for two terms, 1888-89, and although a Democrat, he was elected in a Republican town. In 1884 he married Jane L. Harris, and they have three children, two sons and one daughter.
Children from this marriage were:
572 F i. Gertrude Pearce was born on 30 Sep 1896 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 31 Jan 1980 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried Spring 1980 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer-Dispatch, Friday, February 1, 1980
Newport - Mrs. Gertrude Boland, Newport, died unexpectedly, January 31, 1980, at the Autenrith Funeral Home, where she had gone to pay her respects to a long time friend.
She was born in the town of Newport, the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Harris Pearce. She was the widow of Roger Boland, who died in 1970. Mrs. Boland operated a farm in the town of Newport for many years. She was a graduate of Newport High School and had spent her entire life in the town of Newport. Mrs. Boland was of the Universalist faith.
Survivors include one nephew, James Seidel, Newport and one sister-in-law, Miss Sibyl Boland, Mohawk.
The funeral will be from the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport, on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Spring interment will be in Newport Cemetery.
Gertrude married Roger S. Boland in 1923. Roger was born on 13 Oct 1898, died on 22 Jul 1971 in Utica, Oneida, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer-Dispatch, Friday, July 23, 1971
Newport - Roger S. Boland, 72, a native of Middleville and a resident here for the past 40 years, died yesterday in Faxton hospital, Utica.
Mr. Boland was a 1932 graduate of an electrical school in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a farmer and a machinist. He married Gertrude Pearce in 1923 in the Town of Russia.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Newport.
Besides his wife, he leaves a sister, Miss Sybil Boland of Mohawk.
the funeral will be at 3:30 Sunday from the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow.
573 M ii. James Millard Pearce was born in Jul 1898 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Oct 1976 in Rome, Oneida, New York, and was buried on 24 Oct 1976 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer-Dispatch, Friday, October 22, 1976
Newport - James M. Pearce, a former superintendent of highways for the Town of Newport, died Wednesday at the Rome Nursing home after a long illness.
Mr. Pearce was a retired farmer, last operating a farm in Adams Center.
He was born in the town od Newport, and graduated from Newport High School. He was a member of the Universalist Church.
Mr. Pearce is survived by a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Boland of Newport.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Autenrith Funeral Home, Newport. Burial will be in newport Cemetery.
574 F iii. Lucy Ann Pearce was born about 1900 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died in 1930-1958.
229. Gertrude B. Harris was born in 1861 in New York, died in 1916, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Gertrude married Dr. Lyman Carroll Dexter, son of Henry William Dexter and Living, on 27 Jun 1884. Lyman was born on 21 Feb 1854 in Middle, Herkimer, New York, died in 1916, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Dexter, Lyman C., Newport, was born February 21, 1854. His earlyeducation was obtained in the public schools at Newport. At the age of15 years he entered Fairfield Seminary. He graduated from Hungerford'sCollegiate Institute at Adams, N.Y. in 1872, and was employed in 1874 and1875 in Utica, N.Y. as financial agent for Alfred Putnam in the Dry Goodsbusiness. He then studied medicine with Dr. A. J. Brown, of Newport. Hegraduated from the University of Michigan in June, 1879, and then took apost-graduate course in Bellevue Hospital in New York City, from which hegraduated in March 1880, and commenced the practice of his profession inNewport the following summer.
He started the first exclusive Drug Store in Newport, which he nowconducts. He is also a stock holder in West Brothers' Knitting Mill, andis a member of the Improvement, Agricultural, and Herkimer County MedicalSocieties. He is a member of Lodge 455, F. & A.M., in which he has beenjunior and senior wardens; belongs to the I.O.R.M., the PhalitorianLiterary Society of Hungerford Institute, and of the Nonsaskin LiterarySociety.
He is a Republican, and has been Town Clerk four consecutive years,health officer two years, and is at present town physician of Newport.He married June 27, 1884, Gertrude B., daughter of Archibald and Annie(Coffin) Harris. They have three children, Henry Merritt, Burr Tiffany,and Anna May.
Children from this marriage were:
575 M i. Living
576 F ii. Living
230. Jane L. (Janey) Harris was born in 1864 in New York, died in 1892, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York. Another name for Jane was Janey.
Jane married Frank Edward Pearce, son of James P. Pearce and Lucy A. Jones, in 1884 in New York. Frank was born on 12 Jul 1859 in Honey Hill, Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 20 Jun 1930 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Observer-Dispatch, Friday, June 20, 1930
Newport - Frank Edward Pearce, 71, died at 2:30 a.m. today at his home south of this village, following a long illness.
He was born on Honey Hill, a son of the late James P. and Lucy Jones Pearce. He was educated in the local schools and Fairfield Seminary and had spent all his life in this vicinity. He had lived on his farm for more than 40 years after being employed in the store of his brother, Milliard N. Pearce, who died several years ago.
Mr. Pearce was twice married. his first wife was Miss Jane Harris and some years after her death he married her sister, Miss Nellie Harris, who survives.
Mr. Pearce was a democrat and had held the office of Supervisor, commissioner of highways and county supervisor of public welfare for one t erm. He attended the Universalist Church.
Besides his widow he leaves two sons and a daughter by his first wife: Basil and Carl Pearce of Mewport, and Mrs. Jane Siddel of Poland; also two daughters and a son by his second wife: Mrs. Gertrude Boland and Lucy and James M. Pearce of Newport; also a grandchild, George Siddel Jr.
Funeral Services will be at the home at 2 standard time, Monday, and burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
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History of Herkimer County by George A. Hardin and Frank H. Willard, 1893
PEARCE, Frank E., Fairfield, superintendent of the poor for Herkimer county (elected in the fall of 1891), is a native of Newport, and was born July 12, 1859. He is a son of James P. Pearce, one of the best known men of the county. Frank E. left the farm at the age of eighteen to embark in the sewing-machine business. He was subsequently five years in the mercantile business in Newport. Then for six years he again followed farming. He was collector of Newport and supervisor for two terms, 1888-89, and although a Democrat, he was elected in a Republican town. In 1884 he married Jane L. Harris, and they have three children, two sons and one daughter.
Children from this marriage were:
578 M i. Basil A. Pearce was born on 27 Mar 1887 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, died on 16 Mar 1958 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried on 19 Mar 1958 in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Monday, March 17, 1958
Newport - Basil A. Pearce, 70, Newport, died March 16, 1958 at Herkimer Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
He was born at Newport Mar 27, 1887, son of the late Frank and Janey Harris Pearce. He was educated in Newport Schools and was engaged in farming. He later operated an iron working shop here.
He is survived by two brothers, Carl, Newport; James, Adam Center; two sisters, Mrs. Janey Seidell, Poland, Mrs. Roger Boland, Newport; a nephew, James, of Poland.
the funeral will be Wednesday at 3 at the Autenrith Funeral Home, Rev. Nelson Weppert, pastor of the Newport Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in newport Cemetery.
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September 7, 1913, Basil was driving a car which collided with a carriage carrying Kathryn Walker. A jury on Feb 12, 1914 awarded Kathryn $300 in damages for personal injury.
579 M ii. Carl Edward Pearce was born on 16 Dec 1888 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 29 Jul 1958 in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Daily Press, Wednesday, July 30, 1958
Newport - Carl E. pearce, 69, died suddenly July 29, 1958, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Gertrude Boland, Newport RD 1.
he was born in Newport Dec 16, 1888, son of Frank and Janey Harris pearce. He was educated in Newport High School and had been engaged in farmingall his life on the Pearce farm where he was born.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Janey Seidel of Poland; a brother, James Pearce of Adams Center; a nephew, James Seidel of Poland.
The funeral will be at 2:30 Friday from the Autenrith Funeral home. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
+ 580 F iii. Janey S. Pearce was born in May 1892 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died on 11 Nov 1963 in Herkimer Memorial Hospital, Herkimer, New York.
231. Myron S. Harris was born on 7 Jan 1858 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, died on 13 Jul 1944 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Newport, 1944 - Myron S. Harris, 86, a resident of Newport and East Herkimer, died in Herkimer Memorial Hospital July 13, 1944, after a brief illness.
He was born in the town of Fairfield, Jan 7, 1858, a son of Varnum and Jane Coffin Harris. He had lived in East Herkimer for the last 16 years with his daughter, Mrs. C. J. Fletcher. He had been visiting in Newport since April.
He married Mary Todd Oct 26, 1881. She died July 17, 1917. He attended the Universalist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Leon V. and Myron, both of Herkimer; one daughter, Mrs. Fletcher, East Herkimer; one sister, Mrs. Anna Mather, Newport; one brother, Morgan Harris, Newport; four grandchildren and two nephews.
The funeral will be from the home of his daughter at 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Newport.
Myron married Mary T. Todd on 26 Oct 1881 in Newport, Herkimer, New York. Mary was born on 21 Dec 1860 in Middleville, Herkimer, New York, died on 18 Jul 1917 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Herald Dispatch, Thursday, July 19, 1917
Mrs. Myron S. Harris died last night at her home in Folts street, the end coming rather suddenly, though she had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Harris was born in Middleville, December 21, 1860, and was the daughter of the late Hamilton and Laura Parkhurst Todd, and in 1881 she was united in marriage to Myron S. Harris of Newport, where they made their home until coming to Herkimer in 1905, and she had a wide circle of friends in both villages who will regret her death. Three years ago she had the misfortune to sustain a fractured hip and since then has been dependent upon a crutch. She is survived by her husband, and a daughter, Mrs. C. J. Fletcher, and three sons, Leon and Myron Harris of Herkimer and Roy Harris of Tompkins Cove. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home.
Children from this marriage were:
581 M i. Roy Harris was born in Oct 1883 in New York and died before 1944.
+ 582 M ii. Leon U. Harris was born in Oct 1889 in Newport, Herkimer, New York and died after 1944.
+ 583 M iii. Myron H. Harris was born in Jul 1892 in New York and died after 1944.
584 M iv. Earl Harris was born in May 1896 in New York, died on 31 Jul 1906 in Herkimer, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport, Herkimer, New York.
General Notes: Utica Herald Dispatch, Tuesday, July 31, 1906
Earl Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Harris, died at the home of his parents on Prospect street, early this morning. Diptheria was the cause of death. The deceased was 12 years of age. The funeral will be privately held from the house and the remains will be taken to Newport for burial.
585 F v. Laura Jones Harris was born in Sep 1897 in New York.
233. Sherman B. Harris was born about 1862 in Fairfield, Herkimer, New York, died on 19 Sep 1941 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in Newport Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
Sherman married Living
The child from this marriage was:
235. Morgan C. Harris was born about 1867 in New York and died after 1944.
Morgan married Carrie Jones in Mar 1902. Carrie was born on 21 May 1875.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 587 M i. Varnum W. Harris was born on 4 Jul 1908, died in Jun 1977 in Newport, Herkimer, New York, and was buried in St. John's Cemetery, Newport, Herkimer, New York.
236. Marion E. Coffin was born in 1845, died in 1901, and was buried in Solon, Kent, Michigan.
Marion married Nettie Pritchard. Nettie was born in 1855, died in 1917, and was buried in Solon, Kent, Michigan.
The child from this marriage was:
588 F i. Living
Living married Andrew Bower. Andrew was born about 1868 in Indiana.
238. Ida M. Coffin was born in 1861 in Plainfield, Kent, Michigan, died in 1948, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Walker, Kent, Michigan.
Ida married Living
The child from this marriage was:
589 M i. Monroe C. Hawkins was born in 1884, died in 1929, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Walker, Kent, Michigan.
Ida next married Richard H. Dorothy on 28 Jun 1899 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan. Richard was born in 1858 in Ottawa County, Michigan, died in 1924, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Walker, Kent, Michigan.
239. Erastus Winfield Honeywell was born on 29 Jul 1847 in Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio and died on 10 Oct 1918 in Bethel, Branch, Michigan.
Erastus married Ellie Dunn Or Drum on 1 Jan 1871 in Branch County, Michigan. Ellie was born about 1849 in Michigan.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 590 M i. Frank Honeywell was born on 10 Jun 1877 in Bethel, Branch, Michigan.
240. Amanda Bender was born about 1853 in Michigan.
Amanda married Living
The child from this marriage was:
591 M i. Wellington E. Bates was born about 1878 in Kinderhook, Branch, Michigan.
242. Florence C. Cable was born on 10 Jan 1846 in Constantia, Oswego, New York and died after 1914.
Florence married Horace Jared Canfield. Horace was born on 20 Jan 1834 in New York, New York, New York and died before 1910.
General Notes: Horace J. Canfield was an editorial writer on the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser. He was a man of scholarly attainments. In 1878 he removed to Stockbridge, Mass.
Theta Delta Chi, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, 1857, Andover, Mass.
The child from this marriage was:
592 M i. Horace Canfield was born on 2 Apr 1875 in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
245. John Henry Bostwick was born on 20 Mar 1838 in Buffalo, Erie, New York.
John married Irene J. Stoddard, daughter of Living, on 24 Mar 1863 in Kent, Connecticut. Irene was born on 30 Nov 1842 in Cornwall, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
593 F i. Fannie Coffing Bostwick was born on 28 Jan 1866.
General Notes: The Berkshire County Eagle, Wednesday, January 16, 1946
Bostwick Will Gives Bequests of $69,500
Institutions and Individuals Share in Estate
Institutional bequests of $22,000 are included in the specific bequests of $69,500 contained in the will of Miss Fanny Coffing Bostwick of Van Deusenville, Great Barrington, filed for probate yesterday afternoon. The Agricultural National Bank and Mrs. Louise T. McGill of this city are named executors. No bond indicating the size of the estate has been filed, but it may inventory around $500,000, it is said.
The institutional bequests are: $10,000 to the Episcopal diocese of Western Massachusetts, the income to be used for general running expenses, including salary of the rector of Trinity Church, Van Deusenville. This legacy is in memory of Miss Bostwick's mother, Irene J. Bostwick, and Louise Bostwick, sister of the testatrix.
The sums of $5000 each to Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington, and St. John's Church, Salisbury, Conn., the latter in memory of Sally Ann Wheeler Stoddard, grandmother of Miss Bostwick. The sums of $1000 each are left to the Mason Memorial Library, Great Barrington, and Ascension Farm School at South Lee.
William F. Noonan and Mary J. Lemolini are left $1000 each and Frederick Deland $500 if each was in the employ of the testatrix at the time of her death. Mrs. Louise T. McGill of this city was left $500 and Miss Mary C. Wolfe of this city, a cousin, was bequeathed a diamond crescent pin. Harriet Munson Shaw, Van Deusenville, was given $500.
Miss Bostwick left $10,000 each to Edith George Stephen and Marcia E. George of 91 Brook Street, Wellesley, cousins, and they also are named residual legatees. They are daughters of one-time rector of St. George's Church of Lee. The residuary legatees are given also the home of the testatrix with all furnishings as joint tennants and they also are left all other Great Barrington real estate.
Other individual bequests follow: To Malcolm Day Rudd, Lakeville, Conn., to Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Boell, Harriman, N.Y., and her sister, Sally Schuyler Van Rennselaer, each $5000; to Ruth Hodges of Brooklyn, N.Y., $2000; to Ruth George Jacobs of Wellesley, $3000; to Frederick C. Bostwick of Springfield, Philip and Marcia Jacobs of Wellesley and Rev. Albert E. George of Wellesley, each $1000; Marcia S. Betts and C. Lucille Godfrey, Bridgeport, Conn., each $500.
The will was drawn March 2, 1935. it provides that in event of predecease of a beneficiary his or her bequest is to become part of the residuary estate.
594 F ii. Maria Louise Bostwick was born on 8 Dec 1867.
246. Maria Louise Bostwick was born on 26 Aug 1841 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Maria married George Church on 14 Feb 1861 in Van Deusenville, Berkshire, Massachusetts. George was born on 20 Jul 1826 in Canaan, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
595 M i. William Bostwick Church was born on 18 Dec 1861 and died 8 Sepp 1862.
596 F ii. Rebecca Coffing Church was born on 28 Jan 1863 and died on 26 Aug 1865.
597 M iii. George Leman Church was born on 11 Feb 1865 and died on 22 Jan 1866.
598 M iv. Charles Bostwick Church was born on 21 Oct 1867.
Charles married Living
599 M v. John H. Coffing Church was born on 22 Jan 1870.
John married Living
600 F vi. Maria Louise Church was born on 24 Jul 1871.
Maria married Living
601 M vii. Fred Church was born on 9 Apr 1874 and died on 25 Oct 1874.
602 M viii. Robert Pomeroy Church was born on 23 Feb 1876 and died on 17 Aug 1877.
247. Charles Edward Bostwick was born on 11 Feb 1845 in Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts.
Charles married Frances R. Tanner on 26 Nov 1866 in East Chatham, New York. Frances was born on 15 Dec 1843 in Dover Plains, New York.
The child from this marriage was:
603 M i. Frederick Charles Bostwick was born on 24 Sep 1868.
249. Josephine Elizabeth Coffing was born about 1833 in Massachusetts.
Josephine married Joseph Watson Beach, son of George Beach and Living, on 13 Oct 1852. Joseph was born on 28 Dec 1823 and died on 16 Mar 1887 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 604 F i. Katharine Beach was born on 2 Aug 1853 in Hartford, Connecticut.
+ 605 M ii. Dr. Charles Coffing Beach was born on 19 May 1856 and died on 11 Feb 1948 in Hartford, Connecticut.
+ 606 M iii. George Watson Beach was born on 1 Feb 1858.
607 F iv. Mary Helen Beach was born on 12 Jul 1861.
Mary married Living
608 M v. Richard Jarvis Beach was born on 9 Oct 1870.
253. Asenath Catherine Brewster Coffing was born on 9 Apr 1847 in Peru, Lasalle, Illinois and died after 1914.
Asenath married William G. Colladay, son of William Y. Colladay and Ann Jane [--?--], on 26 Jun 1873 in Cook County, Illinois. William was born about 1848 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The child from this marriage was:
609 F i. Jeanette Cable Colladay was born on 29 Aug 1875 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
255. Maria Coffing Holley was born on 26 Jul 1842 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 25 Mar 1914 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Maria married William Beardsley Rudd on 7 Jun 1865 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut. William was born on 17 Aug 1838 in Freedonia, New York and died on 9 Jan 1901 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 610 M i. Malcolm Day Rudd was born on 3 Apr 1877 and died on 22 Jan 1942 in Lakeville, Litchfield, Connecticut.
611 F ii. Living
612 M iii. Living
256. Maria Birch Coffing was born on 4 Apr 1847 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 9 Mar 1901 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Maria married Milton Jones Warner on 21 Sep 1870 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut. Milton was born on 16 Oct 1842 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died on 1 Mar 1882 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
General Notes: Graduated from Williams College in 1865, from the Albany Law School, and read law with Donald J. Warner of Salisbury. He was admitted to the bar in September, 1867, and practiced in Waverly, N.Y. for some years, acting as Judge of the District Court. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was a man of an unusual variety of talents.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 614 M i. George Coffing Warner was born on 13 Jul 1871 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died in Mar 1963 in Winter Park, Orange, Florida.
+ 615 M ii. Milton Jones Warner Jr. was born on 9 Jan 1873.
+ 616 M iii. Percy DeForest Warner was born on 15 Jan 1874 in Waverly, New York.
+ 617 F iv. Elizabeth Warner was born on 11 Aug 1875 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
257. Clara Coffing was born about 1851 in Connecticut and died after 1930 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Clara married Hubert J. Williams, son of Living and Maria L. Holley, about 1880. Hubert was born in Sep 1853 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died before 1920.
Children from this marriage were:
618 F i. Margaret H. Williams was born in Nov 1883 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
619 M ii. Hubert C. Williams was born in Aug 1884 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut.
258. Marcia Coffing was born in Mar 1854 in Salisbury, Litchfield, Connecticut and died after 1910.
Marcia married Robert D. Drummond, son of John Drummond and Caroline [--?--], about 1881. Robert was born in May 1855 in Connecticut and died on 9 May 1931 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 620 F i. Frances (Fanny) Elizabeth Drummond was born in Apr 1882 in Connecticut.
621 M ii. Robert Harold Drummond was born in Sep 1883 in Connecticut.
622 M iii. Malcolm M. Drummond was born in Jul 1888 in Massachusetts.
623 F iv. Marion J. Drummond was born in Sep 1889 in Massachusetts.
624 F v. Dorothy J. Drummond was born in Jan 1892 in Massachusetts.
625 F vi. Mary Louise Drummond was born in Oct 1893 in Massachusetts.
626 F vii. Rebecca C. Drummond was born in Feb 1898 in Massachusetts.
Marcia next married Living
The child from this marriage was:
627 F i. Daisy Jewell was born about 1876 in Connecticut.
260. William J. Hotaling 2 was born on 18 Mar 1812, was christened on 5 Apr 1812 in Jerusalem Reformed Church, and died on 29 Dec 1903.
General Notes: Baptized: DRC, Jerusalem, Albany County, NY
D: Omaha, NE
From Obituary:
"William Houghtaling was born in Albany County New York on the 18th dayof March 1812, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Doherty,December 29, 1903, being 91 years, 9 months and 11 days old. He grew tomanhood in his native county and was married to Miss Catherine ElizabethWademan in 1831, at the age of 19 years.
To them were born six children:
Mrs. Anne Howard of Belvidere, Ill., John W. Houghtaling of Blockow, MO.,Mrs. M. Mirwin of Boscobel, Wis., Moses Houghtaling, whose mortal remainslie in Prospect Hill cemetery at Omaha, Mrs Maria Smith and Mrs. JosephDoherty of Omaha. In 1847 the family moved to Belvidere, Ill, settling ona farm, which occupation the deceased always followed. Here Mrs.Houghtaling went from labor to her reward a year later, in 1848. Twoyears thereafter Mr. Houghtaling was married to Mrs. Mahitable Seibert,who became the mother of one daughter Mrs. Amanda Keller of Chicago, andwho preceded her husband to the life beyond thirteen years ago. At thattime the deceased came to Omaha and has since made his home with his sonin law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Doherty. Mr. Houghtaling wassaid to be a direct descendant of William I., King of the Netherlands,formerly Prince of Orange, and known as William the Silent, who playedsuch an important part during the closing years of Napoleon’s efforts foruniversal empire, and was possessed of some sterling traits of characterof his great ancestor. Soon after his first marriage he and his wife wereconverted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has eversince been a member, and his children testify to his patient, earnest,honest effort and purpose to a live true and noble life. On coming toOmaha he united with the Seward Street church which he faithfullyattended up to about two years ago, when the infirmity of age hinderedhim. But he was always hopeful and prayerful, never complaining atanything. "
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1870 Flora Census, Boone County, Illinois
William, age 58
Mahitable, age 58
William Wicks, age 25
Amanda, age 18
William married Catherine Elizabeth Weidman in 1831.2 Catherine was born on 23 May 1848.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 628 M i. Moses Hotaling 2 was born on 18 Sep 1834 and died on 11 Nov 1885.
629 F ii. Living
Living married Living
630 F iii. Living
Living married Living
631 F iv. Living
Living married Living
632 M v. Living
+ 633 F vi. Living
William next married Mahitable Hudson. Mahitable was born on 2 Jul 1811 and died on 12 Feb 1890.
General Notes: B: Pulteney, Steuben County, NY
D: Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois
Buried: Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois
Nelson and Mahitable moved to Cleveland Ohio, then to Dupree Wisconsin[Green Bay Area]. In the late 1830's they were living in Mineral PointWisconsin, Nelson died of Typhoin Fever in July 1840 and Amanda returnedto Jasper, NY shortly thereafter.
Mahitable marries William B. Seebert, a widower from Genessee County NY,they moved to Port Stanley Canada where their son Albert W. was born on 4Jul 1845, They then moved to Naperville Illinois where her sister Nancylives with her husband John Boyd, sometime there after John dies andNancymarries Ithural Humphrey.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 634 F i. Amanda Jane Hotaling 2 was born on 1 Jul 1852 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois and died on 17 Dec 1927 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
263. Maria Hotaling 2 was born on 2 Mar 1817 and died on 22 Feb 1892 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
General Notes: She m. Rev. Garret LUKE [b. 21 Aug 1813], son of Henry LUKE and Jane
WATTERSON, on the 4 Feb 1835 at Albany, NY
Children:
Catherine Maria LUKE b. 09 May 1838;
John Wesly LUKE b. 31 Mar 1840;
Garret Watson LUKE b. 22 May 1842;
Mary Jane LUKE b. 23 Dec 1844;
Moses H. LUKE b. 16 Nov 1846;
Elizabeth LUKE b. 13 Apr 1850;
Elmira LUKE b. 10 Feb 1852;
Alice LUKE b. 12 Dec 1854.
Maria married Garrett Luke, son of Henrich Luke and Jane Waterson, on 4 Feb 1835 in Albany County, New York. Garrett was born on 21 Aug 1813 in Albany County, New York and died on 11 Jul 1888 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
General Notes: http://familytree.paradigmpress.net/family.php?famid=F55434
Children from this marriage were:
+ 635 F i. Catherine Maria Luke was born on 9 May 1838 and died on 9 Dec 1894 in Denver, Colorado.
+ 636 M ii. John Wesley Luke was born on 31 Mar 1840, died on 21 Dec 1895 in Hampton, Franklin, Iowa, and was buried in Hampton Cemetery, Hampton, Franklin, Iowa.
+ 637 M iii. Garrett Watson Luke was born on 22 May 1842 in Albany County, New York, died on 7 Feb 1910 in Geneva, Franklin, Iowa, and was buried in Lindenwood Cemetery, Geneva, Franklin, Iowa.
+ 638 F iv. Mary Jane Luke was born on 23 Dec 1844 and died on 5 Nov 1873.
+ 639 M v. Moses Hotaling Luke was born on 16 Nov 1846 and died on 23 Mar 1915.
640 F vi. Elizabeth Luke was born on 13 Apr 1850.
+ 641 F vii. Elmira Luke was born on 10 Feb 1852 in New York and died on 24 Jul 1891 in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska.
+ 642 F viii. Alice Luke was born on 12 Dec 1854 and died on 11 Jun 1897 in Galena, Jo Daviess, Illinois.
265. Peter Hotaling 2 was born on 27 Jun 1820 and died on 29 Jun 1887.
General Notes: Baptized: DRC, Jerusalem, Albany County, NY
Peter married Elizabeth Lagrange.2 Elizabeth was born on 28 Jun 1826 and died on 3 Feb 1848.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 643 F i. Anna Elizabeth Hotaling 2 was born on 4 Jan 1848 and died on 18 Nov 1929.
Peter next married Living
The child from this marriage was:
+ 644 M i. Charles H. Hotaling 2 was born on 12 Sep 1853.
266. Isaac Hotaling 2 was born on 12 Mar 1822 and died on 8 Apr 1900.
General Notes: Baptized: DRC, Jerusalem, Albany County, NY
Isaac married Catherine Spawn.2 Catherine was born on 25 Jun 1821 and died in 1866.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 645 M i. George Hotaling 2 was born on 25 Aug 1855.
Isaac next married Living
Children from this marriage were:
646 F i. Cora Hotaling 2 was born in 1871.
Cora married Living
647 F ii. Carrie Hotaling 2 was born in 1875.
267. Moses Hotaling 2 was born on 24 Mar 1824 and died on 16 Jan 1893.
Moses married Elizabeth Ann Becker.2 Elizabeth was born on 12 Oct 1827.
Children from this marriage were:
648 F i. Luella Hotaling 2 was born on 21 Dec 1854 and died in 1865.
+ 649 M ii. Andrew Hotaling 2 was born on 23 Jan 1859.
650 M iii. Howard Hotaling 2 was born on 25 Nov 1866 and died on 26 Dec 1940.
General Notes: D: Albany, NY
Howard married Alice M. Van Hoesen on 23 Oct 1895.2 Alice was born on 6 Jan 1866.
268. Jacob Hotaling 2 was born on 10 May 1826 and died on 30 Jun 1897.
General Notes: Buried: Bethlehem, Cemetery, Elsmere, NY w/his parents.
Jacob married Jemina Schaack Van Shaick on 29 Jan 1851.2 Jemina was born on 11 Feb 1823.
Marriage Notes: Guilderland DRC, Albany County, NYY
General Notes: dau. of Derricj VAN SCHAACK and
Elizabeth TYGART
Children from this marriage were:
651 F i. Mary Amelia Hotaling 2 was born on 26 Feb 1852.
652 M ii. Charles Ellis Hotaling 2 was born on 25 Nov 1853.
653 M iii. Edwin Hotaling 2 was born on 21 Sep 1855.
269. John Hotaling 2 was born on 22 Feb 1828 and died on 20 Oct 1910.
John married Emma A. Gallup on 14 Jun 1854.2 Emma was born on 18 May 1829 and died on 26 Mar 1903.
Children from this marriage were:
654 F i. Clarinda Hotaling 2 was born on 4 Apr 1855 and died on 10 Feb 1913.
General Notes: Baptized: Bethlehem DRC, Albany County, NY
655 F ii. Matilda Hotaling 2 was born on 26 Aug 1856.
General Notes: She m. David R. UDELL [b. 26 Aug 1854 d. Mar 1914]] on the 12 Sep 1885.
Children:
Emma Russell UDELL b. 16 Feb 1886;
Mary Antoinette UDELL b. 15 Dec 1888.
656 M iii. Horace Wheeler Hotaling 2 was born on 7 Mar 1858.
Horace married Abbie Richards on 8 Jun 1887.2 Abbie was born on 8 Apr 1853 and died on 27 May 1936.
+ 657 M iv. Andrew Howe Hotaling 2 was born on 10 Oct 1859 and died on 5 Feb 1924.
658 M v. Jay Hotaling 2 was born on 4 Jul 1861 and died on 24 Jan 1880.
270. Hiram Hotaling 2 was born on 1 Oct 1830 and died on 17 May 1854.
Hiram married Mary Louise Wilson on 17 May 1854.2 Mary was born on 16 Mar 1835 and died in 1917.
Children from this marriage were:
659 M i. Hiram Wilson Hotaling 2 was born on 27 May 1855 and died on 3 Jun 1866.
660 M ii. Frank Stewart Hotaling 2 was born on 3 Feb 1857 and died in Jul 1896.
Frank married Living
661 M iii. George Wilson Hotaling 2 was born on 31 Aug 1858 and died on 15 Sep 1858.
272. Emeline Darby was born in 1820 and died on 15 Feb 1889 in Acra, Greene, New York.
General Notes: Town of Cairo Tax Assessment, 1887
Emeline Blanchard, Personal - $2200, Real - $550.
Emeline married Justus Blanchard. Justus was born about 1821 in New York, died on 26 Jun 1856 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried on 28 Jun 1856 in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
662 M i. Hiland H. Blanchard was born in 1849 in Cairo, Greene, New York.
663 F ii. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard was born about 1851 in Cairo, Greene, New York, died on 22 Feb 1893, and was buried in Freehold Cemetery, Greenville, Greene, New York.
Mary married Myron F. Gage. Myron was born on 4 Oct 1848, died on 13 Jul 1883, and was buried in Freehold Cemetery, Greenville, Greene, New York.
274. Eleanor Coffin was born on 18 Nov 1823 in Durham, Greene, New York, died on 18 Mar 1896 in Cairo, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Eleanor married Edmund Augustus Lennon, son of Cyrenus Lennon and Mary Stoutenburg, on 25 Feb 1847 in Cairo, Greene, New York. Edmund was born on 30 Apr 1819 in Greene County, New York, died on 28 Aug 1894 in Greene County, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
Children from this marriage were:
664 F i. Caroline Elizabeth Lennon was born in 1849 in Greene County, New York, died in 1939, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
665 F ii. Jane A. Lennon was born about 1855 in Greene County, New York.
277. Maria Elizabeth Coffin was born on 29 Oct 1828 in Acra, Greene, New York, died on 22 Jan 1914, and was buried in Sextonville Cemetery, Richland County, Wisconsin.
General Notes: These notes taken from the on-line tree of Lynn Alitz
(http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1779710&id=I100248266)
The Tri-County Review, Lone Rock, WI, Friday, Jan. 30, 1914, Vol. 15, No.19
Mrs. Aaron Lee, an aged and highly respected citizen of this place, diedat her home on Thursday of last week. She had been about the house asusual on that day, performing some household duties, apparently in herordinary health. After retiring in the evening she was taken ill andmedical aid was summoned, but died within a short time.
Marie E. Coffin was born in Acra, Greene County, New York, Oct. 29, 1828.She was united in marriage to Aaron S. Lee at Catskill, N. Y., March 24,1847. They lived in New York until 1855 and then moved to the town ofIthica, Richland county where they lived until April 1870 when they movedto Lone Rock. They lived here continuously from that date.
The deceased was a member of the Congregrational church but transferredher membership to the Methodist church in 1873. There was born to thisunion, three of whom, Emily, Cornelius and Louis, preceded the deceasedin death. She is survived by her aged husband, one daughter, Mrs.Elizabeth Ray of this place, one son, Geo. Lee, of Nevis, Minn. eightgrand children.
The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Sunday morningRev. Joslin Bellville officiating. assisted by Rev. Vreeland. Burialocurred at Sextonville.
Card of Thanks
We desire in this way to express our heartfelt thanks for the many actsof kindness shown us in our bereavement in the death of our wife andmother; and for the beautiful floral offerings presented by the I.O.O.F.lodge, the Rebekah and Ladies Aid Societies. Aaron S. Lee, Mr. E. Ray andGeo. Lee.
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In the death of Mrs. A. S. Lee the community has lost a kind andconsiderate neighbor and friend; a woman possessed of a true Christianspirit, who was always ready to extend sympathy and what help she couldgive to others in their hour of troubles. The sympathy of our communitygoes out to the grief stricken husband whose help mate she was for oversixty-six years.
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The following relatives from abroad attended the funeral of Mrs. AaronLee which occured on Sunday last; Mrs. Chas. Heitkamp of Boscobel, Mrs.Oliver Alitz of Oelwein, Iowa, Mrs. C. J. Nichols of Luana, Iowa, all ofwhom are grand daughters of the deceased, and Geo. Lee of Nevis, Minn.,son of the deceased.
Maria married Aaron Stone Lee on 24 Mar 1847 in Catskill, Greene, New York. Aaron was born on 25 Aug 1825 in Hudson, Columbia, New York, died on 27 Apr 1919 in Lone Rock, Richland, Wisconsin, and was buried on 29 Apr 1919 in Sextonville Cemetery, Richland County, Wisconsin.
General Notes: Aaron S. Lee, who is mentioned above as the father-in-law of the subjectof this review, was born in Hudson, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1825, and is the sonof Cornelius and Hulda (Stone) Lee, both of whom were natives of theEmpire State, the family on both sides being of old New England stock.The father served with the New York state troops in the War of 1812,after which he followed farming and butchering in his native state until1865, when he came west and settled in Richland county, Wis. He spent theremainder of his life at Sextonville and died in 1874. Six children wereborn to him and his wife, the names and other facts concerning whom aregiven as follows: Eliza married Alonzo Pennoyer and resides inCalifornia; Aaron S.; Rhoda married Jacob Coffin and is deceased; Williamresides in Catskill, N.Y.; Mary married Walter Cass and is deceased, herhusband residing in Sauk county; and Harriet, who married Clayton Bush(deceased), resides in New York state. Aaron S. Lee was reared in NewYork and lived there until 1855, when he came to Richland county andsettled in the town of Ithaca, following farming there until 1870. Hethen removed to Lone Rock and has since been engaged in farming and alsoin the insurance business, following the latter employment since 1877,and representing several prominent companies. Of late years he has madehis home retired in the village of Lone Rock. Mr. Lee was married atCatskill, N.Y., on Mar. 25, 1847, to Miss Maria Elizabeth Coffin, ofGreene county, N.Y., his wife being a descendent of old Empire Statestock, and to this union five children were born: Emma died at the age ofthree years; Cornelius died in Richland county in 1905; George is aresident of Lone Rock; Elizabeth A. married Alexander Ray, whose nameintroduces this family review, and resides in Lone Rock; Lewis is aresident of Fredericksburg, Ia.
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The Weekly Home News, Spring Green, Wisconsin, May 1, 1919
Lone Rock
Obituary - Aaron S. Lee
Aaron S. Lee was born in Hudson, New York, August 25th, 1825, and wasmaried to Maria E. Coffin on March 25, 1847, at Catskill, New York, wherethey lived for one year. They then moved to Acra, New York. Mrs. Lee'sbirthplace, and made their home there until 1855, when they moved toAshland. In September, 1855 they answered the call to the west and cameto Sextonville, Wisconsin. The following year they moved to a farm nearSextonville where they resided until their final move to Lone Rock in1870. Five children were born to them. Emily, aged 3, died in New York.Cornelius and Lewis, the youngest have also preceded their parents to thebetter home. George W. of Blue River and Mrs. A. Ray of Lone Rock arestill living.
After several weeks of patient suffering he passed on to join his lovedwife, she died January 22nd, 1914, since which time his home has beenwith his daughter, Mrs. A. Ray.
He joined the M. E. Church early in life and the home of Aaron Lee hasalways been open to the entertainment ofthe gospel. Mr. Lee's life was alife of devotion to his wife and family, to his church, lodge andfriends, of which he had a limitless number. He was a man of clean moralsand good habits and even in his 93rd year his mind and body weresurprisingly active. Even to the last he has attended to his insurancebusiness with surprising accuracy and if in his last few years he mademistakes they were of the mind and not the heart, for he was God'snoblest - an honest man. On July 17th, 1871, he united with the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Lone Rock and he has been aconsistant member of the order which he loved so well fo more than 48years. His live has been typical of the three links of his order,friendship, love and truth. A peculiar coincidence is that he passed awayon April 27th, 1919, the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Oddfellowship.
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Lone Rock, andburial was made at Sextonville April 29th, under the auspices of theIndependent Order of Odd Fellows. L. W. McKibbin, pastor of the Methodistchurch, was the officiation clergyman.
Children from this marriage were:
666 F i. Emily Lee was born on 21 Feb 1848 in Catskill, Greene, New York, died on 18 Mar 1851 in Acra, Greene, New York, and was buried in Acra Cemetery, Acra, Greene, New York.
+ 667 M ii. Cornelius Lee was born on 15 Oct 1849 in Ashland, Cairo, Greene, New York, died on 23 Jan 1905 in Lone Rock, Richland, Wisconsin, and was buried on 26 Jan 1905 in Sextonville Cemetery, Richland County, Wisconsin.
+ 668 M iii. George W. Lee 8 was born in 1851 in New York and died in 1941.
+ 669 F iv. Elizabeth Ann Lee was born on 27 Sep 1852 in Wisconsin, died on 30 Mar 1937, and was buried in Sextonville Cemetery, Richland County, Wisconsin.
+ 670 M v. Lewis Hazard Lee was born on 20 Jan 1859 in Ithica, Richland, Wisconsin, died on 18 Apr 1911 in Independence, Buchanan, Iowa, and was buried on 21 Apr 1911 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Chickasaw, Iowa.
280. Miles Darby Coffin was born on 7 Aug 1830 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 10 Apr 1898 in Waverly, Bremer, Iowa, and was buried in Belvidere Cemetery, Boone County, Illinois.
Miles married Sara Mitchell Robinson, daughter of Elijah Robinson and Deborah Ann Cochran, on 6 Nov 1859 in Boone County, Illinois. Sara was born on 15 Jun 1836, died on 13 Jun 1894, and was buried in Belvidere Cemetery, Boone County, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 671 F i. Luna Estella Coffin was born on 27 Jan 1861 in Illinois and died on 1 Feb 1941 in Campbell, Santa Clara, California.
+ 672 F ii. Minnie Bell Coffin was born on 14 Dec 1866 in Illinois and died on 12 Aug 1957 in Campbell, Santa Clara, California.
+ 673 M iii. Roy J. Coffin was born on 7 Jan 1873 and died in Oct 1955 in Laurens, Pocahontas, Iowa.
283. Sara Maria Coffin was born on 23 Dec 1834 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 29 Sep 1877 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
Sara married Moses Sager on 6 Aug 1853 in Boone County, Illinois.6 Moses was born about 1828.
Sara next married Elisha Foster. Elisha was born on 20 May 1804 in Rome, Kennebec, Maine and died on 9 Nov 1875 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 674 F i. Junia Marie Foster was born on 11 Jun 1870 and died on 5 Feb 1937 in Normal, Mclean, Illinois.
284. Morse Houghtaling Coffin was born on 20 Sep 1836 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 5 Sep 1913 in Weld County, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
General Notes: PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF DENVER AND VICINITY, COLORADO,CHAPMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, CHICAGO 1898
(http://www.memoriallibrary.com/CO/1898DenverPB/pages/pbrd0944.htm)
MORSE H. COFFIN, one of the most prominent agriculturists of Weld Countyand one of the early pioneers, resides three miles east of Longmont. Amember of an ancient English family, he descends from the Coffeen (as thename was then spelled) family that came from the Netherlands with Williamthe Conqueror in the eleventh century. The head of the family wasknighted by the king and was given a grant of land in Alwington County,near Land's End, which was then named Coffeen County. At the present timethe eldest member of the family sits in the house of lords. TristramCoffeen came to America in 1542 and settled near Haverhill, Mass., wherehe became very influential in local affairs, serving as sheriff and innumerous other positions of trust. Letters written by him are onexhibition in the state house of New York.
One of the sons of Tristram settled on Nantucket Island, wherenumerous descendants still reside. Another son went up the Hudson Riverand settled near Albany, founding the branch of which our subject is amember. Edward Coffin (supposed to be our subject's great-grandfather orhis brother) was a member of the colonial army during the Revolution, andone of his powder horns is a prized souvenir, now in the possession ofour subject. Isaac Coffin, our subject's grandfather, was born atFishkill, N. Y., in 1773, and was a farmer and hotel keeper throughouthis active life; he died February 9, 1839.
Jacob Coffin, father of our subject, was born in Bethlehem, AlbanyCounty, N. Y., in 1800, and in youth learned the trade of a blacksmith,which he followed in connection with farming. In 1843, however, he movedwest to Illinois and settled near Belvidere, Boone County, where heafterward devoted his entire attention to agriculture. He was a faithfulmember of the Methodist Episcopal Church and for many years held theoffice of class leader, also served as superintendent of theSunday-school. His death occurred at DeKalb, DeKalb County, in 1876, andhe was buried in Boone County.
The subject of this sketch, a son of Jacob and Mary A. (Hull)Coffin, was born in Roxbury, Delaware County, N. Y., September 20, 1836.In 1845 he removed with his parents to Boone County, Ill., where hisfather was a pioneer agriculturist. There during the summer months oursubject assisted his father on the farm, while in the winter he attendedthe district school, acquiring a limited education. At the age oftwenty-one he began for himself as a farmer, being given entire charge ofhis father's farm. In 1859, with two friends, he started across theplains, with three teams of oxen and a wagon, also with $40 in money anda shotgun, which articles, together with his clothes, constituted hisentire worldly possessions. Leaving Illinois May 5, they arrived inBoulder July 18. On their westward journey they met many emigrantsreturning and all gave a very gloomy picture of Colorado. All thesereports had their effect on the men. By the time they had reached theMissouri River, their decision had been made to outfit and continue theirjourney to Oregon or California. However, on their arrival at FortLaramie, two days after Horace Greeley had made his famous trip to thestate, they heard his version of the country, and it decided them intheir course, they stopped in Colorado, where Mr. Coffin secured workwith Low, Goss & Pell. He whip-sawed lumber until he had paid anobligation to R. S. Low, a member of the firm. Afterward he continued inthe same work during the fall and winter, whip-sawing lumber for thefirst frame house built (by H. C. Norton) in Boulder County.
Coming to Weld County in the spring of 1860, Mr. Coffin took up onehundred and sixty acres on the St. Vrain, three miles east of Longmont,where he settled and began the improvement of a farm. By subsequentpurchase he became the owner of three hundred and sixty acres,constituting his present farm. During the late war he enlisted in CompanyD, Third Colorado Volunteer Cavalry, and is now a member of McPhersonPost No. 6, G. A. R., of which he is commander.
The marriage of Mr. Coffin united him with Miss Julia A. M. Dunbar,a native of Otsego County, N. Y. She is a daughter of Andrew B. Dunbar,who was born in Massachusetts and from there, in middle life, removed toNew York, where he was engaged in business as a merchant, butcher andfarmer. Five children were born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Coffin, andof these four are now living. Geneva, the eldest of the family, is agraduate of the State University at Boulder and has been successful as ateacher in the high school of Deadwood, S. Dak., and Glenwood Springs,Colo. Merton D. has been engaged in the fruit-growing business in De SotoCounty, Fla. Adelbert B. assists his brother in the management of hisfather's farm. Morse H. Jr., is deceased. Julia Etta is attending theLongmont high school, preparatory to a course in the State University.
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Longmont
SANDSTONE RANCH
Off Colo. Hwy. 119, east of Longmont
National Register 1/23/1984, 5WL.712
Morse H. Coffin built the ranch beginning in the early 1880s. The complexincludes nine farm structures and a quarry. The vernacular Second Empirestyle house was built in the early 1880s using sandstone from the nearbyquarry. The quarry supplied stone to Denver, other parts of the state,and as far east as Chicago. The ranch, one of the least altered in WeldCounty, represents a good combination of cultivation and grazingactivities.
Morse married Julia Ann Dunbar, daughter of Andrew B. Dunbar and Elizabeth Thomas, on 28 Dec 1865 in Dekalb County, Illinois. Julia was born on 2 Dec 1844 in Otsego County, New York and died on 16 Apr 1926 in Weld County, Colorado.
Marriage Notes: Marriage is also noted in records of Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 675 F i. Geneva Coffin was born on 21 Oct 1866 in Weld County, Colorado and died on 25 Jan 1936 in Encanto, San Diego, California.
676 M ii. Merton Dunbar Coffin was born on 8 Aug 1868 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 22 Oct 1944 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
Merton married Nora Etta Terry on 8 Jan 1898 in Desoto County, Florida. Nora was born on 1 Feb 1866 in Indiana and died on 7 Dec 1953 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
677 M iii. Adelbert Byron Coffin was born on 30 Nov 1874 in Colorado and died on 15 Apr 1945 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
General Notes: LONGMONT LEDGER, 3 Mar 1899
Married.
COFFIN-PAULUS - At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Arnett, Boulder,Tuesday, February 28, 1899, by Judge J.T. Atwood, Adelbert Byron Coffinand Miss Orrilla Paulus.
The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few of the relatives of the brideand groom being present. Miss Bertha Paulus, sister of the bride, Mrs.M.H Coffin and Miss Etta Coffin, mother and sister of the groom, wentover to Boulder for the occassion.
Mr. Coffin made arrangements some time ago to take change of the Kelsoranch, 6 miles east of Longmont, which will be the home of the newlywedded pair. They have already gone to housekeeping. The Ledger extendscongratulations and best wishes.
Adelbert married Orrilla Paulus, daughter of Living, on 28 Feb 1899 in Boulder County, Colorado. Orrilla was born on 29 Feb 1876 in Iowa and died on 29 May 1951 in San Diego, San Diego, California.
678 M iv. Morse Harry Coffin Jr. was born on 28 Aug 1877 in Weld County, Colorado and died on 27 Aug 1897 in Weld County, Colorado.
+ 679 F v. Julia Etta Coffin was born on 18 Sep 1883.
285. George Wesley Coffin was born on 24 Feb 1838 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 25 Jan 1906 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
General Notes: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/planning/ldc/landmarks/pgallery/pages/sthwy119_0990.htm
Through the years the Coffin name has been a part of notices of socialand civic affairs in the region. Brother George was at one time treasurerof Weld County and Longmont City Councilman and Mayor.
OBITUARY - LONGMONT LEDGER, 26 JAN 1906
COFFIN - At the hospital, Longmont, Thursday, January 25, 1906, George W.Coffin, aged 67 years, 10 months and 29 days.
George W. Coffin met with a fatal injury at his ranch east of Longmontabout five miles. The case is surrounded with mystery, and it looks nowas though it would always remain so. It occurred on Saturday, January20th, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Mr. Coffin was hauling manure Saturday morning, and the family of AlvaSaunders, the tenant, noticed in the afternoon that he did not come outas was expected, and in fact was not to be seen. Mrs. Saunders went tothe little house which Mr. Coffin had erected for his own use, and beingtimid, went back with the report that there was blood on the doorknob.Investigation resulted in finding Mr. Coffin in bed, undressed, his headin a pool of blood. He had evidently tried to wash himself, or what somethink more likely, some one unknown tried to wash him then left. If thelatter is the case it was the man who did the deed. Two blows on theback of the head crushed the skull, one injury on the left side near thetemple, and another dislocated the jaw. He had bled considerably fromthe nose and mouth.
Mrs. Saunders had also noticed that the horses were running at large withtheir harness on, and she did not understand it.
The ambulance was sent for, and Mr. Coffin was taken to the Longmonthospital, where he was cared for, but no hope was given by the surgeonsthat he could recover.
Telephone messages were sent to Sheriff Florence of Weld County andSheriff Bartell of Boulder County. These officers, together withrelatives and friends, have made repeated investigations of the premises,but cannot arrive at any certain conclusion. Mr. Saunders was inLongmont Saturday afternoon and his family can tell nothing. His houseis about 150 feet from that of Mr. Coffin. His injury was supposed tohave been received at the wagon where he was at work, and on which wasfound some blood, and also a pool of blood near it. A king bolt was alsofound with stains of blood upon it, leading the officers to think that asthe nature of the wounds on the back of the head would be made by somesuch instrument, that that was the thing. As we understand it, Mr.Coffin must have gone through a barb wire fence or around the house ofthe Saunders family, and then took off his clothes and went to bed.These actions do not seem possible to one in his condition.
Some think it all a mysterious accident, others that someone struck theblows. Besides there were papers found which had been in Mr. Coffin'spocket book, but the pocket book was gone, which makes it plain thatrobbery was the motive. If so, the thief did not get anything, unless itwas some small change. Mr. Coffin had sold some hay the day previous,but had applied the amount received on a debt.
He was unconscious most of the time after he was found, but at times knewthe members of his family. As to the injuries he had received he had noknowledge, though once in answer to a question from his brother Morse hereplied, "he went through the fence and down the road," referring to theman who had hit him. This was all that he could tell.
The family was very much scattered, Mrs. Coffin and daughter Edna were inLong Beach, Cal, and a telegram was at once sent to bring them home.Will was four miles from Eldora, and George at Caribou; Louis in thestate of Washington and Mark in Idaho. Will and George arrived Sundaymorning and sent telegrams to the other brothers, and received repliesthat they were coming.
George W. Coffin was born in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, February 24,1838, and with the family went to Buffalo by way of the Erie Canal. Hespent some time at Belvidere, Ill., and came to Colorado in 1860, andonly went back to the "states" as he needed goods, for there were nostores to speak of in Colorado at that time. He took up his homesteadsome six miles east of Longmont, on the St. Vrain, which he farmed eitherpersonally or by tenant ever since, and it was on the farm that he wasinjured.
He married Emily Ainsworth in 1863, which union resulted in four sons andtwo daughters, all of whom are living.
When the war broke out and Indian trouble commenced, he took care of theranches of his brothers when they went into the war. He has seen all the"ups and downs" of a pioneer in Colorado. He has of recent years beeninterested in mining, and two of his sons, Will and George, are followingthe lead.
He was a member of the State Constitutional Convention in 1864 or 5, butthe constitution was not adopted; was collector or Treasurer of WeldCounty in 1865-1866; elected County Judge of Weld County about 1866 (thisdate is not certain), but either did not serve or served but a shorttime.
He was a member of the congressional church, as well as the A.O.U.W. Hewas one of the most conscientious men we have ever known. Would go outof his way at any time to do a person a favor. It was on every person'stongue when the news passed around of his injury, "Who would hurt GeorgeCoffin?" He was one of the mildest tempered men in the country.
He has served on the city council of Longmont, as well as one term asmayor, and was an extra good official, for his conscientiousness wouldnot allow him to neglect anything he though his duty. We do not believeLongmont ever had a mayor who gave up so much of his time to duties ofoffice.
He was a brother of M.H. and R.F. Coffin, Mrs. J.W. Daniels, and Mrs.Ellen C. Pennock, and half brother of Herbert L. Coffin of Greenland,Minnesota.
His wife and daughter Edna arrived Wednesday noon, and he recognized thembefore he passed away.
The family were all here except Lewis, who telegraphed that he wasdelayed by snow blockades at Spokane.
George married Emiline M. Ainsworth on 1 Feb 1864 in Boone County, Illinois. Emiline was born in Sep 1842 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois and died on 19 Nov 1929 in San Diego County, California.9
Children from this marriage were:
+ 680 F i. Gertrude Coffin was born on 14 Apr 1865 in St. Vrain, Weld County, Colorado and died on 9 May 1945 in San Diego County, California.
+ 681 M ii. Mark Ainsworth Coffin was born on 19 Sep 1867 in Afton, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 15 Jan 1941 in Carlsbad, California.
682 M iii. Lewis Alfred Coffin was born on 19 Feb 1869 in St. Vrain, Weld County, Colorado, died on 1 Nov 1948 in Leavenworth, Chelan, Washington, and was buried in Beaver Creek Cemetery, Twisp, Okanogan, Washington.
General Notes: Obituary from the Omak Chronicle, Thursday, Nov 11, 1948, page 1
Rites Held for Twisp Resident
TWISP - Funeral Services for Louis A. Coffin, 79, who died in aLeavenworth hospital November 1, were held at the Twisp Masonic TempleSaturday with the Rev. John A. McNees officiating. F. & A.M. lodge No.240 was in charge of the services and music was furnished by the O.E.S.
He was born in 1869 at Longmont, Col., and came to the Methow Valley 50years ago. He was a member of the Twisp Lodge F. & A.M., Rose Croix inWenatchee and order of Eastern Star No. 232 of Twisp.
Burial was in the Beaver Creek Cemetery at Twisp with the KennisonFuneral Home at Winthrop in charge of the arrangements.
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It appears that Lewis never married.
683 M iv. William Holt Coffin was born on 8 Mar 1875 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado and died on 12 Feb 1942 in Santa Ana, Orange, California.
General Notes: The 1910 census of Elko, Nevada, shows William as a 35 year oldprospector, who has been married for 3 years. In 1920, he's in TwinFalls, Idaho, but listed as single.
+ 684 M v. George Emil Coffin was born on 4 Dec 1876 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado and died on 27 Jan 1925 in Colonial Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota.
685 F vi. Edna Coffin was born in Sep 1887 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado and died on 20 Oct 1949 in Harts Pass, Washington.
General Notes: Stenographer at the Denver Mint
Edna married John Farrah. John died in 1946.
286. Elizabeth Caroline Coffin was born on 10 Jun 1839 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York and died on 24 Nov 1913 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois.
Elizabeth married Sylvester Wellington Patten, son of David Patten and Nancy Countryman, on 1 May 1860 in Boone County, Illinois. Sylvester was born on 4 Sep 1837 in Starkville, Herkimer, New York and died on 20 Mar 1910 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois.
Children from this marriage were:
686 M i. Son Patton was born on 19 May 1863 in Afton, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 19 May 1863 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois.
687 F ii. Mary Leone Patton was born on 26 Jul 1864 in Afton, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 16 Dec 1932 in Dekalb, Dekalb, Illinois.
Mary married Madison Daniel Shipman on 11 Mar 1903. Madison was born on 11 Jun 1848 in New York.
+ 688 F iii. Emma Louise Patton was born on 6 Nov 1865 in Afton, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 22 Jun 1944 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
+ 689 M iv. Frank Coffin Patten was born on 10 Oct 1867 in Afton, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 19 Nov 1939 in Dekalb County, Illinois.10
690 F v. Edith Sylvia Patton was born on 31 Dec 1869 in Afton, Dekalb, Illinois and died on 20 Feb 1938 in Pope County, Illinois.10
Edith married Living
691 F vi. Alice Carey Patton was born on 17 May 1873 and died on 11 Sep 1904.
692 F vii. Daughter Patton was born on 20 May 1877 and died on 20 May 1877.
+ 693 F viii. Elizabeth May Patton was born on 8 Dec 1878 and died 23 May 192 ?.
287. Sabra Ellen Coffin was born on 6 Jan 1841 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 24 Aug 1913 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
General Notes: Longmont Ledger, August 29, 1913
PENNOCK - At her home on Collyer street, Sunday, August 24, 1913; Mrs.Ellen Coffin Pennock, aged 72 years, 7 months and 18 days.
It has long been known by Mrs. Pennock and her relatives and friends thather time on earth would be limited, for she had a fatal trouble. As shesuffered long she expressed a wish to go, for her Christian faith wasstrong for another and a better life than this. She was an active memberof the Methodist Church for many years.
The history of a good woman's life. How little can be said at such atime as this, and much of necessity must be omitted. She was one of theearliest of the pioneer women to come to Boulder County and saw the broadopen prairie before the farms were taken up and improved. All honor tothe noble women of which Mrs. Pennock is a type, for their faithfulnessto those they loved, in making for them a home in the great west, whereit was then thought that agriculture would be exceeding limited. The menhad the excitement of the hunt, the out-door life, new experiences at thefoot of the Rockies, of which so little was then known. But the womenhad the lonesome life (at times) in the cabin with the drudgery ofhousework. But without such women as Mrs Pennock, what would the menhave done in building up their new west? The danger from the Indians waswith her in the early sixties as with the men, and she faced it bravely.We fear that we cannot do justice to the one who left us.
Ellen Coffin was born in Roxbury, Delaware County, N. Y., January 6,1841. The family moved fom New York state to Illinois in 1845, where shetaught school before coming west. In 1862 she came to Colorado acrossthe plains with Jackson and DeGrass Pennock. They were met at theMissouri river at Omaha by her brother, George Coffin, and Porter R.Pennock. Chester Pennock, now of Rowena, son of Jackson Pennock, wasthen a mere boy. She taught school in Boulder, which, of course, was avery small town in the winter of 1863. There were no railroads then westof the Missouri.
Part of the time Ellen kept house for her brothers Morse and George onthe same ranch which has been the home of Morse H. Coffin for many years,though the log cabin in which they lived was not on the spot where thepresent home stands. It was at this log cabin, attended by relatives andfriends, that Ellen Coffin and Porter R. Pennock were married by the Rev.Chas. King, May 1, 1864. Mrs. Pennock was a merry, social girl when shewas young and a great favorite.
In 1865, Mr. and Mrs. Porter R. Pennock went back to Illinois, buying afarm and remaining several years. During that time they lost two sons,aged 5 and 2 years. They returned to Longmont in 1874, for this townhad been started during their absence, and Mr. Pennock bought the farmabout two and a half miles northeast of Longmont, still known by hisname.
Porter R. Pennock passed away April 30, 1901.
Mrs. Pennock leaves one son, Dr. V. R. Pennock, and two daughters, Mrs.Carrie Sanborn and Mrs. Lou Ellen Large; two brothers, M. H. and R. F.Coffin, one half brother, Herbert Coffin of Minnesota, and two sisters,Mrs. Libbie Pattonof Illinois and Mrs. Emma Daniels of Longmont.
A very fine article concerning the pioneer life of the early sixties, waswritten by Mrs. Pennock and read by her at a meeting of the BoulderCounty Pioneer's Association about four years ago. This has beenpreserved and will soon be published. She would not consent to itspublication during her lifetime.
Funeral Services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon by Rev. A.J. Waller.
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This house was built in 1901 for Mrs. J.W. Williams. The following year,the property was sold to Mrs. Ellen Coffin Pennock who lived here untilher death in August 1913. Mrs. Pennock was among the region's earliestand most venerable pioneers. She had been born at Roxbury, DelawareCounty, New York on January 6, 1841. She moved west with her family toIllinois where she taught school, before crossing the plains to ColoradoTerritory in 1862. Other members of her party which came west includedher brother, George Coffin, Jackson and DeGrass Pennock, and Ellen'sfuture husband, Porter R. Pennock. After arriving in Boulder County,Ellen taught school in Boulder during the winter of 1862-1863. On May 1,1864, she and Porter R. Pennock were united in marriage by the ReverendCharles King. The couple then returned to Illinois where they lived until1874, when the once again came west to Colorado. The Pennocks thenestablished a farm 2˝ miles northeast of Longmont where they lived untilPorter's death in April 1901. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Pennockmoved into town, acquiring this residence in August 1902. She then livedher until her death in August 1913. She was survived by a son, Dr. V.R.Pennock, and by daughters Mrs. Carrie Sanborn and Mrs. Lou Ellen Large.Mrs. Pennock is perhaps best remembered today for her fascinating diarywhich was published after her death, and which is an extremely importantprimary source relating the early pioneer days of the St. Vrain Valley.By the early 1920s, this property had become the residence of Hugh L.Large and Lou Ellen (Pennock) Large. Hugh Large had been born in Illinoisin 1872. He earned a teaching degree at the Lebanon, Illinois beforecoming west to Longmont in 1898 to teach at the Liberty Hall School. Heand Lou Ellen Pennock were married on February 1, 1903, and followingtheir marriage, they made their home in Longmont. Mr. Large served asLongmont's postmaster, and was involved in the real estate and insurancebusiness. Mr. and Mrs. Large had three daughters, including DorothyLarge, a noted local author and historian. Hugh Large passed away inOctober 1953. According to Longmont city directories, members of theLarge family resided here until the early 1960s.
Sabra married Porter Russell Pennock on 1 May 1864 in St. Vrain, Weld, Colorado. Porter was born on 15 Sep 1834 in Palmyra, Portage, Ohio, died on 30 Apr 1901 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
General Notes: Portrait and Biographical Record of Denver and Vicinity Colorado
Chapman Publishing Company, Chicago, 1898
PORTER R. PENNOCK is a retired farmer and respected citizen of Longmont,
Boulder County. For several years he has been a member of the board ofaldermen
of this city and is now chairman of the finance committee and of thecommittee
on building permits. He was elected on the People’s party ticket, and isvery
popular with the majority of our citizens. An ardent worker in theMethodist
Episcopal Church, he has been a trustee and steward for over twenty yearsand
has been one of the pillars in the congregation.
The paternal grandfather of our subject was of English descent,but came
from an old and honored Vermont family. He was a soldier in the war ofthe
Revolution, and his son Russell, who was the father of P. R. Pennock, wasa
drummerboy in the war of 1812. Russell Pennock was born in the GreenMountain
state and was an early settler in Ohio, where he improved a farm. Heremoved to
the vicinity of Rockford, Ill., in 1844, and owned and improved ahomestead on
Whig Hill, three miles from the town. Here he lived until he received his
summons to the better land, when he was in his sixty-third year. His wifewas
Fannie Holmes in her girlhood and was a native of New York state. Oftheir
eleven children, two only survive: Porter R., and his eldest brother,William
D., who resides with him.
The birthplace of P. R. Pennock was in Elmira, Portage County,Ohio. He
was born in 1834, and was the youngest of the family of brothers andsisters.
His education was obtained in the public schools of Ohio and Illinois,and he
continued to reside under the parental roof until he was twenty years ofage
when his father died. In 1859 he started for Pike’s Peak, going overlandby
ox-teams. He proceeded only as far as central Iowa that year, continuinghis
journey the following spring. After he had pursued the usual route alongthe
Platte River he went on to Denver, arriving in that city July 6, 1860.Thence he
went to Gilpin district, and for a short time engaged in business there.The
same autumn he took up a homestead in the St. Vrain Valley, nearBurlington, put
in ditches and began raising grain and hay. In 1864 he sold out andreturned to
the east, and for seven years resided in his old home district and inBoone and
DeKaib Counties, Ill. The attractions of Colorado proved irresistible inthe
end, however, and in 1871 he returned, and buying a farm two and a-halfmiles
east of Longmont, improved the place. Within a few years the splendidranch of
three hundred and twenty acres, with fences and good buildings,irrigation
ditches, etc., was justly considered one of the best homesteads in thissection.
The owner was one of the first to introduce Percheron-Norman horses, and
full-blooded Shorthorns. Of the fine horses he brought a car-load at onetime.
Since his second settlement in Boulder County, Mr. Pennock hasmade his
home in Longmont most of the time, altogether some sixteen years. Hebought and
improved an attractive place on Main between Second and Third streets. Informer
years he had a business office in Longmont, and was the localrepresentative for
the Glidden Barbed Wire Company, which now well-known and useful articleof
commerce he was the first to introduce into this state. He was one of the
original stockholders of the Longmont Mill and Elevator Company; theLongmont
Creamery Company, and many other local enterprises, and at present is
interested in the Longmont Reduction Works. Fraternally he belongs to the
Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The marriage of Mr. Pennock and Miss Ellen Coffin, a native of NewYork
state, took place in Boulder County, in 1864. They have three childrenliving,
one son and two daughters. Vivian R. graduated from the medicaldepartment of
the Colorado University in 1894, and is now successfully established inCripple
Creek. Lewellen is at home. Carrie, Mrs. Sanborn, lives near Denver,Colo.
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OBITUARY - Longmont Ledger, May 3, 1901
Longmont Ledger, May 3, 1901
PENNOCK - In Longmont, Tuesday, April 30, 1901, of concussion of thebrain, Porter R. Pennock, aged 66 years, 7 months, and 15 days.
Last week we recorded the accident which resulted in the death of ourfriend and fellow citizen, P. R. Pennock. Honest, clear headed and true,self-sacrificing for the good of the public or his friends, an activemember of the Methodist church, an old pioneer who has done his parttoward making this country what it is, Longmont has lost a good citizenand a good man. Not to be reported as good now that he is gone; butduring his life he has been respected and loved for his many noblequalities.
Mr. Pennock's life has been that of a pioneer to a great extent. Born inPalmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, September 15, 1834. Started for this countrywhen the cry of the gold discoveries had excited many in the easternstates, in company with Lorenzo Dwight in 1859, in wagons, but winteredin Iowa, and did not arrive until the Spring of 1860, when he went intothe mountains and prospected for gold as nearly every one of thenewcomers at that time did. Before fall he had located on Left Handabove the Belcher place, Mr. Dwight and he continuing as partners forseveral years or until after Mr. Pennock's marriage.
In the winter of 1860 he "bached" with Geo. and Fred Beckwith and theirfather and Lorenzo Dwight.
In the fall of 1862 Mr. Pennock and Geo. W. Coffin went back to Omaha inwagons and met Jackson Pennock and his family, W. D. Pennock's family andMiss Ellen Coffin, who all came to Colorado in their company.
In the fall of 1863 P. R. Pennock and G. W. Coffin again took theirwagons and teams and struck out for Omaha. From Omaha they took stage atCouncil Bluffs forty miles, to connect with the Northwestern road. Onthis trip the stage overturned off a bridge and they narrowly escapeddeath. After this they again crossed the plains to Colorado, just afterthe marriage of Mr. Coffin in March 1864.
On May 1, 1864, P. R. Pennock and Miss Ellen Coffin were married in M. H.and G. W. Coffin's log cabin on Lower St. Vrain, by Rev. Chas. King, aMethodist preacher.
A party, consisting of P. R. Pennock and family, G. W. Coffin and family,and C. H. Gardner, in the fall of 1865, left with wagons for Omaha,taking steamer to St. Jo, thence to Chicago on cars. Mr. Pennock and Mr.Coffin returned leaving their families in the spring of 1866, as theIndians were dangerous at that time. R. F. Coffin came with them.
The two went east over the plains again in the fall of 1866 to CottonwoodSprings, Neb., where they connected at that time with the U. P. R. R.,just being built. Mr. Coffin tells us that in this trip they wadedacross the Platte River in October, where it was a mile wide, and itbeing very cold they came near perishing, for the water was waist deep.They went to Illinois at this time where Mr. Coffin and wife remaineduntil a year later, and Mr. Pennock and family for ten years. This makesseven times that P. R. Pennock and G. W. Coffin crossed the plainstogether in wagons.
Mr. Pennock has been a farmer all his life. He was the first man todiscover the possibility of turning the water of the St. Vrain into LeftHand Creek, and did so before the Left Hand Ditch was constructed. Thetestimony of his friends is that though he was a farmer he sometimesspeculated in stock, and in matters of business he seldom or never made amistake in judgment. Others might hesitate, but he acted promptly andsuccess was with him.
In 1897 he was elected town trustee and served two years.
He leaves one son and two daughters, as well as wife to mourn their loss. In his own generation he was the youngest and last of twelve children.
Funeral services will be held this Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev.H. B. Cook of Canon City, and Rev. H. M. Mayo, officiating, at thePennock residence.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 694 F i. Carrie June Pennock was born on 6 Jun 1865 in Burlington, Colorado, died on 19 Apr 1952 in Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
695 M ii. Harley Pennock was born on 3 Oct 1867 in Illinois and died on 10 Nov 1871.
+ 696 M iii. Vivian Russell Pennock was born on 8 May 1870 in Dekalb County, Illinois, died on 19 Aug 1921 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
697 M iv. Porter Pennock Jr. was born on 6 Dec 1871 and died in 26 Apr.
+ 698 F v. Lou Ellen Pennock was born on 1 Aug 1879 in St. Vrain Valley, Weld, Colorado and died on 19 Dec 1962 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
288. Reuben Fryer Coffin was born on 15 Nov 1842 in Roxbury, Delaware, New York, died on 9 Dec 1928 in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Longmont, Boulder, Colorado.
General Notes: REUBEN F. COFFIN, one of the most prominent agriculturists of WeldCounty, owns a ranch two and one-half miles east of Longmont, on theBoulder County line, This property he took up in 1871 and settled uponthe following year, proceeding to make a farm out of the wild piece ofprairie land. He improved the one hundred and sixty acres and added to itfrom time to time until his farm finally consisted of five hundred acres.Later, however, he sold all the property except the original homestead,where he still resides.
In Delaware County, N. Y., the subject of this sketch was born November 15, 1842, a son of Jacob and Mary A. (Hull) Coffin, He was oneof twelve children, six of whom are living. They are: Morse H.;Elizabeth, wife of S. W. Patton; George W.; Ellen C., wife of Porter R.Pennock; Reuben F.; and Emma, Mrs. J W. Daniels. The family historyappears in the biography of Morse H. Coffin, upon another page.
The educational advantages received by our subject were somewhatlimited. At eighteen years of age he began life as a farm band. After oneyear the war broke out and he enlisted, July 10, 1861, in Company G,Nineteenth Illinois Infantry, Cot. G. B. Turchin commanding. Theprincipal battles in which he participated were those of Stone River,Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Resaca and Altona Pass. He was mustered outof service at Chicago, June 27, 1864.
From that time until the spring of 1866 he operated rented land inIllinois.
February 6, 1866, Mr. Coffin started across the plains with a team of horses. He arrived on the St. Vrain, just above the mouth of Boulder Creek, April 1, and at once embarked in farming, which occupation he followed for two years. Afterward he teamed on the Union Pacific Railroad for a year. In 1869 he engaged in freighting from Denver and Cheyenne to the mountains, principally to Blackhawk and Central City. In 1872 he came to the ranch where he has since resided. Fraternally he is identified with St. Vrain Lodge No. 32, A. F. & A. M., the Improved Order of Red Men, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and McPherson Post No. 6, G. A.R.
In 1877 Mr. Coffin was united in marriage with Miss Lydia E. Gregg. Six children comprise their family, namely: Roy; Stanley, who is a member of Torrey's Cavalry of Rough Riders, engaged in service in the war with Spain; Claude, Clair, Vinton and Ruby, who are at home.
Name: Reuben F. Coffin ,
Residence: Chicago, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 10 July 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Unit Numbers: 342
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 July 1861
Enlisted in Company G, 19th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 31 July 1861.
First marriage in The First Congregregational Church of Longmont Colorado was Mr. & Mrs. R.F. Coffin, which took place November 6, 1877. (Longmont Ledger, 17 Nov 1922)
Boulder County Courier, 29 Jun 1878
Mr. Reuben Coffin has on his ranch, near Greeley, about 5000 walnut trees, also numbers of elm, maple, magnolia and sweet chestnut trees growing finely. A three acre patch of alfalfa sown last year in April is proving a s