My Family

Josephine Eugenia Maheux was born in Jul 1855.⁽³²⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She resided at Hoffmeister on French Rd in 1915 in Morehouse, Hamilton, NY.⁽²³⁾ She died on 10 Sep 1917 in Morehouse, Hamilton, NY.⁽³²⁾⁽⁵⁵⁾ She was buried in Morehouse United Methodist Church Cem., Hoffmeister, Hamilton, NY.⁽³²⁾ Parents: Eugene Maheux and Delpine P. Bennett.

She was married to Daniel Theodore Partello about 1875.⁽³⁸⁾ They were married in Josephine's father's hotel, shortly after which the hotel burned down and all of the newlyweds possessions were destroyed, including the wedding presents. Children were: Walter Augustus Partello, Eugene Theodore Partello, Lester John Partello, Albert Francis Partello, Mabel Agnes Partello, Fannie Emily Partello, Harriet Marion Partello, Annie Eugenia Partello, Charles Marvin Partello, Ada Jennie Partello, Malvin Alvah Partello, Elmer Daniel Partello.

Hannah Marsh was born about 1655. Parents: John Marsh and Anne Webster.

She was married to Joseph Loomis Deac. on 28 Jan 1676. Children were: Lydia Loomis.

John Marsh was born in Apr 1618 in England. He died on 28 Sep 1688 in Windsor, CT.

Children were: Hannah Marsh.

Margaret Martin.

Children were: Margaret Barber.

Mathew Marvin was born in Mar 1600 in Great Bentley, Essex, England. He died in 1680 in Norwalk, CT.

He was married to Elizabeth about 1622 in England. Children were: Sarah Marvin .

Sarah Marvin was born in 1632 in England. She died in 1702 in Stratford, CT. Parents: Mathew Marvin and Elizabeth.

She was married to William Goodrich on 4 Oct 1648. Children were: Sarah Goodrich.

Maria Salome Matz was born about 1715 in Germany.⁽¹¹⁾ She died on 3 Apr 1776 in Ruppertsweiler, Pfalz, Bayern, Germany.⁽¹¹⁾

She was married to Johan Melchior Ehrgott. Children were: Maria Elisabetha Ehrgott.

Gesche Meinsen was born about 1634. She died about Jan 1688 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. She was buried on 6 Jan 1688 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. Parents: Johan Meinsen and Anneke .

Children were: Johan Suettmeyer.

Johan Meinsen was born about 1597. He died about Feb 1674 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. He was buried on 8 Feb 1674 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany.

Children were: Gesche Meinsen.

Anne Marie Elisabeth Mentmeier was born about Aug 1761 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. She was christened on 30 Aug 1761 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. She died on 9 Sep 1832 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. Parents: Johann Henrich Mentmeier and Gret Lisabeth Rolfing.

She was married to Henrich Daniel Thielking on 14 Nov 1779 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. Children were: Friedrich Wilhelm Thielking.

Johann Henrich Mentmeier

Children were: Anne Marie Elisabeth Mentmeier.

Hannah Merrick was born on 10 Feb 1649 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.⁽⁶⁸⁾ Parents: Thomas Merrick and Sarah Stebbins.

She was married to Benjamin Knowlton.

Mary Merrick was born on 28 Sep 1645 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.⁽⁶⁸⁾ She died on 28 Jul 1646 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.⁽⁶⁸⁾ Parents: Thomas Merrick and Sarah Stebbins.

Mary Merrick was born in Aug 1647 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.⁽⁶⁸⁾ Parents: Thomas Merrick and Sarah Stebbins.

She was married to Samuel Foote.

Sarah Merrick was born in 1643 in Springfield, Hampden, MA. Parents: Thomas Merrick and Sarah Stebbins.

She was married to Eliakim Hitchcock on 4 Nov 1667 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.⁽³⁴⁾⁽²⁷⁾ Children were: John Hitchcock, Sarah Hitchcock, Hannah Hitchcock, Thomas Hitchcock, Samuel Hitchcock, Mathias Hitchcock, Eliakim Hitchcock, John Hitchcock, Joseph Hitchcock.

Thomas Merrick was born in 1620 in Wales. He died on 7 Sep 1704 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.

He was married to Sarah Stebbins on 14 Jul 1639 in Springfield, Hampden, MA. Children were: Thomas Merrick, Sarah Merrick, Mary Merrick, Mary Merrick, Hannah Merrick.

Thomas Merrick was born on 12 Feb 1641 in Springfield, Hampden, MA.⁽⁶⁸⁾ He died young.⁽⁶⁸⁾ Parents: Thomas Merrick and Sarah Stebbins .

Anna Lisabeth Meyer was born about Apr 1677 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She was christened on 28 Apr 1677 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She died about Nov 1726 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She was buried on 5 Nov 1726 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. Parents: Cord Meyer and Lisabeth Borchman.

She was married to Johan Hinrich Tielking on 27 Sep 1702 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. Children were: Johann Cord Hinrich Tielking.

Cord Meyer was born about 1653. He died about Aug 1717 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. He was buried on 12 Aug 1717 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. Parents: Cord Meyer and Mrs. Meyer .

He was married to Lisabeth Borchman on 12 Jan 1677 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. Children were: Anna Lisabeth Meyer.

Cord Meyer was born about 1615. He died about May 1685 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. He was buried on 16 May 1685 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany.

Children were: Cord Meyer.

Mrs. Meyer was born about 1625. She died about Oct 1680 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She was buried on 22 Oct 1680 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany.

Children were: Cord Meyer.

Anna Catharina Minch was born on 21 Nov 1870 in Mill Point, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵²⁾⁽³²⁾ ⁽⁶⁹⁾⁽⁶⁴⁾ She was christened on 12 Feb 1871 in Lutheran Church, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁶⁹⁾ She died on 14 Mar 1894 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵²⁾⁽³⁾⁽³²⁾⁽⁶⁴⁾ Her obituary reads as follows:

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The Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 3/15/1894

Mrs. Henry Horstman.

Mrs. Anna, wife of Henry Horstman of Fort Hunter, died last evening after a brief illness, aged 23 years. She was the daughter of Conrad Minch of Fort Hunter. Besides her father Mrs. Horstman is survived by her husband and two children, one an infant, 3 sisters, Mrs. Henry Fink, Mrs. Ferdinand Creigmus, Miss Carrie Minch, and one brother, Henry Minch. Mrs. Horstman was a member of the Geman Methodist Church of Fort Hunter. She had a wide circle of friends who will be pained to learn of her death. The funeral will be held from the German Methodist Church ar Fort Hunter saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. Philip Stahl officiating.

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She was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾ Her gravestone has the following inscription:

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Anna C. Minch
wife of
Henry A. Horstman
born
at Mill Point, N.Y.
Nov. 21, 1870
Died
Fort Hunter, N.Y.
Mar. 14, 1894
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Anna was born in Mill Point and baptized in the Lutheran church of Ft Plain; both villages are in Montgomery County, NY. When 15 years old she lost her mother, Susannah (see Susannah Lehr Minch's obituary). By the 1892 NYS Census, she was married to Henry and had her first child. She died only a month after the birth of her second child. Parents: Conrad Minch and Susannah Lehr.

She was married to Henry August Horstmann about 1888 in prob. Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY. After Anna's death, Henry remarried and had a third child in the town of Florida, Montgomery County. However, only a short time later he died of convulsions in the Utica State Hospital, Utica, Oneida County, NY. This hospital was one of the largest mental hospitals in the U.S. at this time. He apparently moved to Schenectady before he was admitted to this institution and his will is located at the Schenectady County Surrogate Court.

After Henry's death, his second wife gave up Anna's children and they lived with their aunt and uncle, Henry and Rose (Bobilin) Minch. However, Rose abused the children and by 1900 they were taken in by other relatives. Fred was lucky in that he was treated decently by his Aunt Carrie and Uncle Anst Bobilin. However, Nettie was not so lucky since she was treated as a servant by her Aunt Isabelle (Belle) and Uncle Henry Fink. The stepmother and third child had moved to Schenectady shortly after Henry's death. In the 1900 Federal Census, they were found in 'The Children's Home' listing, with Emma as an attendant and Irene as an inmate. However, they apparently came back to the area by 1915. Children were: Frederick Conrad Horstman, Nettie Laura Carrie Horstman.

Anna Catharina Minch was born on 13 Sep 1830 in Dens, Hesse-Kassel, Germany.⁽⁶⁹⁾ She died on 8 Jul 1869 in Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY. She was buried on 10 Jul 1869 in Fort Plain Cemetery, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY. Parents: Heinrich Minch and Anna.

She was married to Philip Minch before 1860. Children were: George C. Minch, Catherine Minch, Martin Minch, John Henry Minch, Elisabeth B. Minch, Catharina Barbara Minch.

Barbara Elisabeth Minch was born on 4 Jun 1869 in Mill Point, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³⁸⁾ ⁽⁶⁹⁾ She was christened on 10 Jul 1869 in Lutheran Church, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁶⁹⁾ She died on 8 Aug 1937 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Her obituary reads as follows:

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Barbara Elizabeth Minch Criegmus
Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 8 Aug 1937

Elizabeth Barbara Minch, wife of Ferdinand J. Criegmus, Bridgeport, Conn., a former resident of Fort Hunter, died Sunday morning in the Amsterdam City Hospital; where she had been a patient since Thursday. She had been in ill health for some time. The previous Saturday she had started on a vacation trip and was visiting Amsterdam when she became seriously ill Thursday.

She was born in Mill Point June 4, 1869, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Minch, and lived there until she was 11 years old, when she moved to Fort Hunter, residing in that village for many years, except for a few years spent in Amsterdam. Twenty years ago she went to Bridgeport and had lived there ever since. She was a member of Grace M. E. Church, Bridgeport, and while in Fort Hunter was a member of the Methodist Church there. She was well known in this city and vicinity.

Besides her husband Mrs. Criegmus is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Benjamin Whittaker, Trumbull, Conn.; a son, Charles, Bridgeport; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Henry Fink, Fort Hunter; one brother, Henry Minch, Fort Hunter, and several nieces and nephews.

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As an adult, Barbara called herself Lizzie or Elizabeth B.. Parents: Conrad Minch and Susannah Lehr.

She was married to Ferdinand J. Criegmuss about 1892.⁽³⁾ ⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Julia E. Criegmuss, Edward Charles Criegmuss.

Carrie C. Minch was born on 4 Aug 1875 in Mill Point, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She died on 3 Apr 1923 in Auriesville, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Carrie's obituary reads:

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Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY, Monday, 9 Apr 1923, page 10:

Mrs. Anst Bobilin

After an illness of a week of pneumonia the death of Carrie Minch, wife of Anst Bobilin, occurred Tuesday morning, April 3, at her home near Auriesville. She was the daughter of Conrad and Suzanne Minch and was born at Mill Point August 4, 1875. Beside her husband she is survived by four sons, Albert of Fort Plain, John, James and Conrad of Auriesville; two daughters, Mrs. Milton Smith and Lena Bobilin of Auriesville; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Fink of Fort Hunter and Mrs. Ferdinand Creigmuss of Bridgeport, Conn. and one brother, Henry Minch of Fort Hunter and three grandchildren.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home, the Rev. John D. Pape and the Rev. William Schlenter of Fort Hunter officiating. Interment was at Pine Grove cemetery. Tribes Hill. The bearers were members of the family.

Mrs. Bobilin was a woman of genial and loving disposition, possessed of a keen and motherly interest in her home. She was a member of the German Methodist church of Fort Hunter and a loyal and ardent worker in all its interests. The floral tributes at the funeral were many and beautiful, attesting the esteem in which Mrs. Bobilin was held. They included a pillow lettered "Mother", from the family; a casket bouquet of calla lillies, C.S.C; casket bouquet of tulips, Glen grange; casket bouquet of daffodils, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foody; pink carnations, Ethel Skinner; white carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Creigmuss; hyacinths, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thielking and Fred Horstman; smilax and pink carnations, Norma Bowhall and Helen Bowhall Harris; pink carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ackeley, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olmstead; daffodils, A. Noeltner and family; daffodils and carnations, Albert Bobilin and family; wreath of roses, Henry Minch and family; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. William Bobilin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fink, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fink, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newkirk.

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Parents: Conrad Minch and Susannah Lehr.

She was married to Ernest "Anst" Bobilin about 1893.⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Albert F. Bobilin, Carrie Bobilin, Nellie Matilda Bobilin, John E. Bobilin, Frank Bobilin, James William Bobilin, Lena S. Bobilin, Conrad R. Bobilin.

Conrad Minch was born on 13 Feb 1832 in Dens, Hesse-Kassel, Germany.⁽³²⁾ He was a farmer between 1870 and 1875 in Glen, Montgomery, NY.⁽²⁵⁾⁽⁷⁰⁾ He moved before 1890 to Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY. This is the first time that land records show up in his name. He was a farmer in 1892 in Florida, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵⁰⁾ He died on 12 Jun 1894 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³²⁾⁽⁵²⁾ His obituary reads as follows:

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Conrad Minch
Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 6/12/1894

A FATAL ACCIDENT.

Conrad Minch of Fort Hunter
Killed on the West Shore

In the Yankee Hill cut this afternoon
- Particulars of the casualty -

He was a prominent citizen and a hay buyer by occupation.

The West bound New York express, train No. 2, on the West Shore, due in this city at 2:48, struck and instantly killed Conrad Minch of Fort Hunter just west of the depot in the Yankee Hill cut, this afternoon.

Mr. Minch came to this city today and intended to return home on the train which killed him, but upon applying at the depot for a ticket, he was told that the train, which is a fast one, did not stop at Fort Hunter. Wishing to return home before night, and not caring to wait, he started up the tracks on foot, intending to walk home. The train came along in a few minutes, and, as it was rounding the curve in the cut, Mr. Minch was struck in the back of the head and instantly killed. The train was stopped and the remains put on board and brought back to the depot, where they were placed in the baggage room to await the disposition of Coroner Johnson, who was at once summoned. Upon the Coroner's examination it was found that death was due to a fracture in the rear portion of the skull. It is not believed that he suffered any other injuries. The remains were ordered removed to the under taking rooms of C. A. Lutton.

Mr. Minch resided in Fort Hunter, near the West Shore station, and was a hay buyer, being in business with his son Henry, who survives him, together with three daughters, Mrs. Henry Fink, Mrs. Ferdinand Creigmus, and Mrs. Anst Bobilin, all of Fort Hunter. He was about 60 years old and for a number of years worked the farm of Rev. J. H. Enders. He was a prominent member of the Fort Hunter German Methodist Church, being one of the trustees. Another daughter, Mrs. Henry Horstman, died a short time ago. His father, who also survives him, lives in Fort Plain.

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He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾ Conrad's father came directly to Ft Plain, Montgomery, NY from Germany. However, Conrad and Susanna married in 1862 in Carbon County, PA, where Susanna was born. Conrad's brother, Martin, purchased land in Fort Plain (village), Minden TWP, Montgomery County, NY in 1867. By1864, Conrad and his family lived in Mill Point, Glen Twp, Montgomery, NY. The family moved to Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY before 1884 and possibly as early as 1877. In 1890, Conrad purchased property in Fort Hunter, Florida TWP, Montgomery County, NY. While in Fort Hunter, Conrad's occupation was a 'hay buyer'. His son, Henry, joined his father in this business and continued in his name after his father's death. Parents: Heinrich Minch and Anna.

He was married to Susannah Lehr on 15 Jan 1862 in Carbon County, PA.⁽⁶¹⁾⁽⁶⁵⁾ On their marriage record, Conrad is of North Whitehall, Lehigh, PA and Susanna is of East Penn, Lehigh, PA Children were: Henry Francis Minch, Isabella Sophia Minch, Barbara Elisabeth Minch , Anna Catharina Minch, Mary Minch, Carrie C. Minch.

Heinrich Minch was born about Jan 1805 in Dens, Hesse-Kassel, Germany.⁽⁶⁹⁾ He immigrated about 1860 to America.⁽⁵²⁾⁽³⁾ He died on 30 Oct 1895 in Johnstown, Fulton, NY.⁽⁵²⁾⁽⁶⁹⁾⁽³⁾⁽³²⁾ His obituary reads as follows:

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Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 1 Nov 1895

Henry Minch, aged 89 years, died at the residence of John Beatte, just south of the city of Johnstown, Wednesday evening, where he was visiting. He came from Germany direct to Fort Plain, where he has resided for the past 35 years. Today his remains were taken to Fort Plain, where he will be buried and his funeral will be held. Mr. Minch was the father of the late Conrad Minch of Fort Hunter, and where he has resided for the past year or so. He was remarkably active for one so advanced in years. He has nephews and nieces residing at Fort Hunter.

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He was buried on 2 Nov 1895 in Fort Plain Cemetery, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁶⁶⁾ Henry, his son, Martin, and his daughter, Anna, lived in Ft Plain, while, Conrad lived in Mill Point, then later in Ft Hunter (all villages in Montgomery county, NY). There may have been other children.

Although Henry immigrated to America, it appears that his wife did not. Henry is buried in the Fort Plain Cemetery, next to his daughter and her family. There is no sign of his wife having been buried in this cemetery and I have not seen any other records for his wife. Parents: Valentin Muench .

Children were: Anna Catharina Minch, Conrad Minch, Martin Minch.

Henry Francis Minch was born on 23 May 1864 in Mill Point, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾⁽³⁸⁾ He appeared on the census in 1892 in Florida, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵⁰⁾ He was a hay buyer in 1894 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵¹⁾ He was a farmer in 1898/99 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵¹⁾ He was a commision dealer between 1903 and 1913 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁵¹⁾ He died on 14 Feb 1940 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ His obituary reads as follows:

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Henry F. Minch
Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 15 Feb 1940

Henry F. Minch, well-known resident of Fort Hunter, died yesterday afternoon at 2:50 o'clock in St. Mary's Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days. He was born in Mill Point May 23, 1864 and had been a resident of Fort Hunter since 1881. For most of his life he was engaged as a hay buyer and shipper, being in business with his father until the latter's death, when Mr. Minch took over the business in his own name. About 15 years ago he lost his eyesight and since led a retired life.

Honorable and upright, Mr. Minch mad many friends through his hones business dealings. Aside from his business interests his principal concern was his home and family. A member of the Fort Hunter Methodist Church, he served for a number of years on the Board of Trustees of that church. He was also a member of the German Benevolent Society of Amsterdam.

His wife, the former Rosia Bobolin, whom he married February 19, 1887, survives, together with six daughters, Mrs. George Miller, Amsterdam, Mrs. Harold Wittemeier and Miss Lydia Minch, Fort Hunter, Mrs. Theron Geesler, Fort Johnson, Mrs. David Roberts, Verona, N.Y., and Mrs. D.B. Scriber, Parish, N.Y.; four sons, Warnick H., Arthur F., Leonard G., Fort Hunter, and Frank W., Tribes Hill; one sister, Mrs. Henry Fink, Fort Hunter; 22 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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He was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾ Henry was a commission dealer and for a time he was in business with his father as a hay buyer. Rosina called herself Rose. Henry and Rosina are buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery County, NY. Buried in the same plot are: Lydia, Bertha, Cora, Herman, Emil, Lena, and Wavel. Buried in the same cemetery are: Louise, Elsie, Warnick, Frank, Arthur, and Leonard. Parents: Conrad Minch and Susannah Lehr.

He was married to Rosina Bobilin on 19 Feb 1887 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Children were: Susanna E. Minch, Lydia R. Minch, Louise Caroline Minch, Mary Magdelena Minch, Bertha A. Minch, Cora M. Minch, Carrie Emma Minch, Elsie I. Minch, Herman Minch, Emiel Minch, Lena Minch, Warnick H. Minch, Frank W. Minch, Arthur F. Minch, Wavel Minch, Leonard Gustave Minch.

Isabella Sophia Minch was born in Jun 1866 in Mill Point, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She died on 7 Jan 1947 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ ⁽³²⁾ Her obituary reads as follows:

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Isabella Sophia Minch Fink
Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 10 Jan 1947

Ft. Hunter Funeral Held for Mrs. Fink

FORT HUNTER, Jan 10. - The funeral of Mrs. Isabel Fink was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Ray Johnson home here and 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist Church, the Rev. John C. Richardson, pastor, officiating.

Mrs. Fred Miller sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "God Will Take Care of You" accompanied by Mrs. Helen Johnson. Among the floral tributes were pieces fromt eh Electronic Laboratory of the General Electric Company, Schenectady, the W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church, friends and neighbors. The bearers were Fred Miller, Fred Tieman, Henry Becker, Ira Cole, Floyd Dennis and G. H. Quackenbush.

Attending the funeral from out of town were; Mrs. Fred Matern, Scotia; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Whittaker, Mrs. Thron Geesler, Ferdinand Creigmus, Fort Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Newkirk, Auriesville; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, Amsterdam; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Quackenbush, Mrs. George Currie, Mrs. Ernest Weigel, Miss Geraldine Weigel and Frank Minch, Tribes Hill.

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She was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill, Montgomery, NY.⁽³²⁾ Isabella called herself 'Belle'. Parents: Conrad Minch and Susannah Lehr.

She was married to Henry Charles Fink on 4 Apr 1888 in Fort Hunter, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Florence Fink, Anna Fink, Walter Christian Fink.

Martin Minch was born on 1 Nov 1841 in Dens, Hesse-Kassel, Germany.⁽³⁸⁾⁽⁵²⁾ He immigrated in 1857.⁽³⁸⁾ He was a shoemaker before 29 Aug 1862 in Montgomery Co., NY.⁽⁷¹⁾ He served in the military between 29 Aug 1862 and 2 Oct 1865 in Company C, 153 NY Vol Infantry..⁽⁷¹⁾ Martin enrolled on 29 Aug 1862 in Root, NY, and was mustered in as a private on 17 Oct 1862 at Fonda, NY. He mustered out with the company as a private on 2 Oct 1865 in Savanah, Ga. He is described as being 5 foot, 4 inches tall, light hair, light complexion and blue eyes. He moved on 2 Oct 1865 to Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY. The first land record in his name is in 1866 in the village of Fort Plain. He was a shoemaker between 1870 and 1900 in Minden Twp, Montgomery, NY.⁽²⁵⁾⁽⁵⁰⁾⁽³⁸⁾ In an 1891 NYC and Hudson River RR Directory, Martin is listed as a shoemaker with a home at 115 North Main street in Fort Plain. He died on 11 Nov 1901 in Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ His obituary reads as follows:

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Martin Minch
Amsterdam Daily Democrat and Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 13 Nov 1901

Fort Plain - Martin Minch, one of the most highly esteemed residents of this village died at his home on Reid street Tuesday, aged 60 years. Mr. Minch was taken sick Sunday evening with symptoms that indicated pneumonia. Mr. Minch was born in Germany, but has been a resident of this county for a number of years. Deceased was a member of Company E, One Hundred and Fifty third regiment, and served three years of the Civil war. He had been a resident of this village since the close of the war. He was a member of the Methodist church and took an active part in all its meetings. Mr. Minch was a shoemaker by trade and had been employed at the Parr Shoe store for a number of years. Deceased is survived by a widow, one son, Adam L., and one daughter, Annie. The funeral will be held from the Methodist Church Thursday at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. Brown officiating.

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His death certificate states that Martin was a 36 year resident in the US and a 36 year resident of Fort Plain. However, this would mean that he came in 1865, and we know that he served in the Civil War starting in 1862. So the immigration date from census records is the better date. The cause of death was "apoplexy".

He was buried on 14 Nov 1901 in Fort Plain Cemetery, Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁷¹⁾ Martin was the executor of his brother Conrad's will. He purchased land in the village of Fort Plain in 1867 and 1870. From Census records, Martin was a shoemaker and was born in Kassel, Hessen, Germany and his wife was born in Wurtenburg. Martin fought for three years in the Civil War. Parents: Heinrich Minch and Anna.

He was married to Barbara Nash on 23 Feb 1865 in Fort Plain, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁸⁾⁽⁷¹⁾ Martin was married while on sick leave by the Methodist minister, Rev. Abram G. Diefendorf. He had sustained a gun shot wound to the head in the battle of Cedar Creek, Va., on 19 Oct 1864. According to his pension papers, this wound caused a "loss of memory and an affliction of the eyes" which affected him the rest of his life. Children were: Adam L. Minch, [unknown] Minch, Anna R. Minch.

Mary Minch was born in Apr 1873 in Mill Point, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁷⁰⁾ She died on 7 Sep 1874 in Florida, Montgomery, NY.⁽⁷⁰⁾ Mary died of scarlet fever according to the 1875 NYS census. Parents: Conrad Minch and Susannah Lehr.

Anna Margaretha Moerschel was born on 15 May 1689 in Lemberg, Phalz, Bavaria, Germany.⁽¹¹⁾ She died on 27 Dec 1753 in Gersbach, Phalz, Bavaria, Germany.⁽¹¹⁾ Parents: Peter Moerschel and Elisabetha Bride.

She was married to Joh. Andreas Stegner. Children were: Hans Jakob Stegner.

Peter Moerschel died on 16 Jan 1705 in Pirmasens, Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany.⁽¹¹⁾ He was a baker in Lemberg, Phalz, Bavaria, Germany.⁽¹¹⁾ He was a weissbaecker "white baker" in Pirmasens, Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany.⁽¹¹⁾

He was married to Elisabetha Bride . Children were: Anna Margaretha Moerschel.

Josephine Ilsabein Anna Elisabeth Mueller , aka Anna Elisabeth Mueller

Children were: Johan Christian Richards.

Valentin Muench died in prob. Germany.

Children were: Heinrich Minch.

Myers .

Children were: Katherine Myers, Mary Myers.

Katherine Myers was born on 11 May 1840 in Baden, Germany.⁽⁴¹⁾⁽²⁵⁾⁽²⁶⁾⁽³⁸⁾ She immigrated in 1851 to America.⁽³⁸⁾ The family apparently settled in Amsterdam, NY. She died on 30 May 1920 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Her obituary reads:

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Amsterdam Evening Recorder, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY - 6/1/1920

Mrs. Henry Gerling.

Mrs. Katherine Gerling, widow of Henry Gerling, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chris. Thielking, 53 Arnold avenue, Sunday evening at 7:15 o'clock after a brief illness, aged 80 years. She had been a resident of this city since childhood and was married at Albany 60 years ago. Mrs. Gerling is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Chris. Thielking; four sons, Charles of Schenectady, Christian, Edward, and Albert Gerling of this city; also seventeen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Another announcement reads:

Gerling - Katherine, widow of Henry Gerling, May 30. Funeral at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chris. Thielking, 53 Arnold avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'cock, the Rev. Ernest von Hahmann officiating. Interment in Green Hill.

********************* She was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Amsterdam, Montgomery, NY.⁽³⁾ Katherine had a sister, Mary, a step-brother, and step-father. Her mother died of consumption (tuberculosis). Her father was a tailor and her mother was a dressmaker. She came to this country when she was eleven. When her sister died she took in Mary's two daughters, while the son Christy was put in a Catholic Orphanage. One of the girls died of "black" scarlet fever while with Katherine. Later the father, John Clemens, married Katherine's cousin, Tracy and took back the children. The boy Christy, later married and lived in Schenectady. Other cousin's of Katherine's were named Albert and Hoffman.

According to verbal history, Katherine and Mary were also named "Kunagunda" and "Kunaveve", respectively. Parents: Myers .

She was married to Henry Gerling about 1860 in Albany County, NY.⁽³⁾⁽³⁸⁾ Children were: Henry Gerling, Caroline Marie Gerling, William Henry Gerling, Charles C. Gerling, Christian J. Gerling, Mary Gerling, Katie Gerling, Edward H. Gerling, Albert Gerling, Lillian B. Gerling, Clara Gerling.

Mary Myers Parents: Myers.

She was married to John Clemons. Children were: [daughter] Clemons, [daughter] Clemons, Christy Clemons.

Anne Lisebeth Nobbe was born about Apr 1662 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She was christened on 20 Apr 1662 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She died about Feb 1713 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. She was buried on 5 Feb 1713 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. Parents: Ernst Nobbe .

She was married to Cordt Rikman on 25 Feb 1687 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. Children were: Johan Meinhard Rieckman.

Ernst Nobbe was born about 1619. He died about Mar 1689 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany. He was buried on 31 Mar 1689 in Holzhausen, Westfalen, Germany.

Children were: Anne Lisebeth Nobbe.

Roger Osborne.

Children were: Sarah Osborne.

Sarah Osborne died about 1642 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽²⁸⁾ She was born in Halstead, Kent, England. Parents: Roger Osborne.

She was married to Richard Lyman Sr. in England.⁽²⁸⁾ In the marriage source, "The Great Migration Begins", is written: "Some older sources claim that Sarah was daughter of Richard Osborne of Halstead, Kent, but there is no support for this identification". Children were: Phillis Lyman, Richard Lyman, William Lyman, William Lyman, Richard Lyman Jr., Sarah Lyman, Anne Lyman, John Lyman, Robert Lyman.

Liesabeht Peters was born about Jun 1666 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. She was christened on 16 Jun 1666 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. She died about Jan 1745 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. She was buried on 21 Jan 1745 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. Parents: Zacharias Petersen and Anna Rahtert.

She was married to Cordt Wefer on 7 Jan 1701 in Hartum, Westfalen, Germany. Children were: Dorthea Lisabeth Wefer.

Zacharias Petersen was born about 1623. He died about Mar 1712 in Hahlen, Westfalen, Germany. He was buried on 11 Mar 1712 in Hahlen, Westfalen, Germany.

Children were: Liesabeht Peters.

[infant] Pitkin was born in 1771 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ He (or she) died in 1771 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ Parents: Jonathan Pitkin and Lucy Steele.

Allen Pitkin was born in 1770 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ He died in 1776 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ Parents: Jonathan Pitkin and Lucy Steele.

Allen Pitkin was born on 9 Jan 1777 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ He died on 13 Dec 1847 in Manville, NY.⁽⁴³⁾ Parents: Jonathan Pitkin and Lucy Steele.

He was married to Persis Stedman on 25 Nov 1800.⁽⁴³⁾

Anna Pitkin Parents: Jonathan Pitkin and Rebecca Smith.

Caleb Pitkin was born on 19 Aug 1687 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ He died on 16 Jan 1773.⁽⁴³⁾ Parents: Roger Pitkin and Hannah Stanley.

He was married to Dorothy Hills.⁽⁴³⁾

Elijah Pitkin was born on 28 Feb 1781 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ He died on 16 Oct 1844 in Hartford, Hartford, CT.⁽⁴³⁾ Parents: Jonathan Pitkin and Lucy Steele.

He was married to Sarah Hale in 1802.⁽⁴³⁾

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