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The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees This list of interviewees is intended to give brief information regarding each of the people whom John Macdonald interviewed between 1844 and 1851. In some cases, no information could be found regarding the interviewee, particularly those whose first names were not provided by Macdonald. Much of the vital information for the interviewees …
A petition for probate for Samuel Allen of New Castle was filed with the Westchester County Surrogate's Court on November 10, 1880 (Westchester County Wills Liber 91, p.391). ANDERSON, Jeremiah Jeremiah Anderson was a son of William Anderson and Elizabeth Underhill. He is listed as a 67-year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census …
Melick, "Descendants of John Archer of Fordham," 1951, Typescript in WCHS Library, p.84). BARKER, William John Macdonald indicated that William Barker was 87 years old at the time of his interview on October 20, 1850. He is listed as an 86-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the White Plains Rural Cemetery …
According to historian Benson Lossing, Battin was aged "one hundred years and four months" at the time of his death and was "probably…the last living relic of the British army in America." See Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution (New York: Harber & Brothers, 1852), II, p.827. BATTIN, Joseph See BATTIN, John BAYLES, Nathaiel Although John Macdonald …
The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees BEARMORE, _____ (Madam) John Macdonald did not indicate the first name of Madam Bearmore but noted that her father was a cousin of Loyalist Major Mansfield Bearmore. She may be Elizabeth Barmore, who is listed as a 60-year-old resident of the Town of Cortlandt, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Madam Bearmore was interviewed on …
His tombstone in Slawson Cemetery in Darien indicates that he died on October 31, 1851, aged 92 years, 7 months, and 13 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14987923/thaddeus-bell BERRIAN, Nicholas Nicholas Berrian's tombstone in Berrian Cemetery in Bronx, New York, indicated that he died on March 3, 1844, aged 76 years, 6 months and 8 days (WCHS Book #80, p.38). The …
He is listed as an 82-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in King Street Baptist Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he died on October 12, 1851, aged 83 years, 8 months, and 16 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/163068335/merritt-brown BROWN, Nehemiah Two men named Nehemiah Brown were residing …
BRUNDAGE, Silas Silas Brundage is listed as a 52-year-old carpenter in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Anderson Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on August 4, 1866, aged 71 years, 7 months, and 24 days (WCHS Book #17, p.85). BRUSH, Benjamin Benjamin Brush's tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association …
Cameron's interview, he was likely a resident of one of those two towns. CARPENTER, Elizabeth Field Elizabeth Field Carpenter was the wife of interviewee John Carpenter. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that …
His tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that he died on September 18, 1851, aged 82 years and 4 months (WCHS Book #85, p.21). CARPENTER, Joshua Joshua Carpenter is listed as a 63-year-old farmer in the Town of Yorktown, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Amawalk Friends Meeting House Cemetery …
CHATTERTON, Stephen Stephen Chatterton's tombstone in the Greenville Reformed Church Cemetery in Greenburgh, New York, indicates that he died on February 5, 1850, aged 71 years, 11 months, and 29 days (WCHS Book 17, p.22). CHICHESTER, Henry / Harry Henry Chichester was occasionally referred to as "Harry Chichester." His tombstone in Pine Island Cemetery in Norwalk …
Alexander Clinton was a grandson of James Clinton (1736-1812), who served as a major general in the Continental Army, and a great-nephew of George Clinton (1739-1812), who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army, Governor of New York, and Vice President of the United States. His tombstone in Green-wood Cemetery in Brooklyn indicates that he was born on April 7 …
His tombstone in Evergreen Cemetery in Painesville indicates that he died on July 10, 1859. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113776512/lyman-cook CORSA, Andrew Andrew Corsa was selected by Cornelius Oakley and John Oakley to help guide the American and French forces during their reconnaissance into present-day Bronx County in July 1781. Because of this, he was considered by …
She is listed as "Patty Couch," an 89-year-old resident of the Town of Westport, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Colonial Cemetery in Westport, Connecticut, indicates that she died on October 11, 1851, in her 91st year. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35320466/martha_patty-couch COUTANT, Isaiah Isaiah Coutant was a brother of interviewee …
She is listed as "Sarah Curser," an 88-year-old resident of the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The tombstone of Sarah Curser in Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that she died on February 15, 1858, aged 98 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/196513588/sarah-curser CYPHER, Rachel Rachel Ecker Cypher is listed as "Rachel Cupher," an …
His tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that he died on November 12, 1854, aged 89 years (WCHS Book #38, p.29). See Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.181-182. DAVIS, Harrison John Macdonald indicated that Harrison Davis resided in Old Well, the neighborhood now known as South …
Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery indicates that she died on November 1, 1850, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 10 days (WCHS Book #38, p.29). The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees DERBYSHIRE, William William Derbyshire told John Macdonald that he was born in 1770. He is listed as "William Doubshire," an 82-year-old laborer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the …
He is listed as a head of household in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1840 United States Census. The one free white male aged 80-89 in this household was presumably the interviewee. DIBBLE, John John Dibble told John Macdonald that he was 89 years old at the time of his interview on November 2, 1847. DICKMAN, Daniel Daniel Dickman is likely Daniel Dikeman, who is …
Her tombstone in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Montrose, Town of Cortlandt, indicates that she died on October 18, 1870, aged 87 years, 8 months, and 10 days (WCHS Book #28B, p.50). DYCKMAN, Michael Michael Dyckman was a nephew of Westchester Guides Abraham "Brom" Dyckman and Michael Dyckman. He resided in the present Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Manhattan. His tombstone in Oakland …
FEEKS, Joseph Joseph Feeks told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on November 1, 1848. FERRIS, _____ (Mrs. Thomas) Mary Ann Ferris was the wife of Thomas Ferris of the Westchester County Militia. She is listed as a 96-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Middle Patent …
FIELD, Jane Jane Haviland Field was the widow of Aaron Field. She told John Macdonald that she was born in the Fall of 1765. Her tombstone in the Purchase Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Purchase, New York, indicates that she was born on November 11, 1765, and died on November 8, 1860 (WCHS Book #85, p.32). FISH, Hamilton Hamilton Fish was the son of Nicholas Fish …
Her tombstone in Tomac Burying Ground in Greenwich indicates that she was born on November 6, 1757, and died on November 27, 1858. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15534396/hannah-ford FOUNTAIN, James James Fountain told John Macdonald that he was in his 79th year at the time of his interview on November 2, 1848. His tombstone in Lounsbury Family Burial Ground in Bedford …
He is listed as a 90-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers indicates that he was born in June 1760 and died on November 25, 1852. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146254242/garrett-garrison GEDNEY, Prince Prince Gedney was enslaved by Absalom Gedney during the Revolutionary War …
The census enumerator most likely meant to indicate that she was 79 years old, which was her correct age at the time. Her tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford indicates that she died on December 18, 1851, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 9 days (WCHS Book #2, p.78). GRIFFEN, William William Griffen was a resident of Mamaroneck, New York. GUION, Elias Elias Guion told John …
Her tombstone in the Halsted Family Burial Ground in Purchase, New York, indicates that she died on November 29, 1871, aged 86 years, 9 months, and 12 days (WCHS Book #39, p.83). HALSTED, Daniel Daniel Halsted was the husband of interviewee Harriet Hunt Halsted. He is listed as a 71-year-old farmer in the Town of Harrison, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His …
His tombstone in the Titicus Cemetery in Ridgefield, Connecticut, indicates that he died on April 18, 1850, aged 91 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11244044/elisha-hawley HAWLEY, Lemuel (Deacon) Although John Macdonald indicated that Lemuel's surname was Holley, it was actually spelled Hawley. His tombstone in Redding Ridge Cemetery in Redding, Connecticut …
The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees HOBBY, Cynthia Cynthia Husted Hobby was a sister of interviewee Peter Husted. John Macdonald indicated that she was born in 1770. Her tombstone in Christ Church Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that she died on April 5, 1862, aged 91 years and 6 months. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26101324/cynthia-hobby HOBBY, Enos …
His tombstone in New Burial Grounds Association Cemetery in Greenwich, Connecticut, indicates that he was born on December 24, 1764, and died on March 8, 1851. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128331293/isaac-holly HOLMES, Nathaniel B. Nathaniel B. Holmes was the founding president of the Westchester County Savings Bank. He is listed as "N.B. Holmes," a 54-year-old farmer …
HORTON, John John Horton is listed as a 70-year-old farmer in the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery in White Plains indicated that he died on September 13, 1854, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 17 days (WCHS Book 17, p.29). The tombstone no longer exists, as the remains in the Grace Episcopal …
His tombstone in Fair Ridge Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that he was born in 1787 and died in 1848. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21553455/joseph-ryder-hyatt The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees HYATT, Nathaniel Nathaniel Hyatt was a son of Abraham Hyatt. He is listed as a 70-year-old resident of the Town of New Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States …
His tombstone in the Green Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on August 17, 1864, aged 57 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12675950/edwin-willis-june JUNE, Zabud Zabud June is listed as an 84-year-old farmer in the Town of North Salem, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in June Cemetery in North Salem indicates that he died on …
King was a son of Lieutenant Joshua King of the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, who had charge of British Major John André after the latter was captured, and Anne Ingersoll. His tombstone in Titicus Cemetery in Ridgefield, Connecticut, indicates that he died on July 30, 1887, aged 85 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42039743/joshua-ingersoll-king KIPP, Benjamin …
He participated in a portion of an interview with Zaccheus Mead on October 26, 1844. KNAPP, Benjamin Benjamin Knapp told John Macdonald that he was 78 years old at the time of his interview on October 31, 1848. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Knapp Cemetery in Greenwich indicates …
He is listed as an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Stamford, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States census. His tombstone in Westover Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on October 8, 1857. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16139062/daniel-lockwood LOCKWOOD, Ezra Ezra Lockwood was a son of Major Ebenezer Lockwood of the Westchester County Militia and …
His tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford, New York, indicates that he died on April 2, 1850, aged 88 years, 5 months, and 14 days (WCHS Book #2, p.87-88). LYON, Martha Martha Banks Lyon was the wife of interviewee James Lyon. She told John Macdonald that she was 88 years old at the time of her interview on November 4, 1848. Her tombstone in Buxton Cemetery in Bedford, New …
His tombstone in Long Ridge Union Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on July 26, 1860, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 15 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21273029/samuel-lyon_esq LYON, Samuel (of Rye) John Macdonald indicated that Samuel Lyon was "aged nearly 89" at the time of his interview on December 5, 1848. His tombstone in Greenwood Union …
MANDEVILLE, James James Mandeville's tombstone in Saint Peter's Cemetery (Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery) in Van Cortlandtville, New York, indicates that he died on December 21, 1848, aged 88 years, 4 months, and 27 days (WCHS Book #28A, p.10). McGOWAN, _____ (Mrs. Benson) Mrs. Benson McGowan is likely Margaret Benson McGowan (also spelled McGown, 1766-1851). She was the wife …
It noted that he "had been connected for over forty years of his life with the New York Custom House." MEAD, _____ (Madam, Widow of Andrew Mead) See MEAD, Amah Hobby MEAD, _____ (Widow Zaccheus Mead) See MEAD, Deborah Close MEAD, Amah Hobby Amah Hobby Mead was the wife of American whaleboat man Andrew Mead. She is listed as "Amy Mead," an 85-year-old resident of the Town of …
His tombstone in Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich indicates that he died on June 16, 1851, aged 84 years and 29 days. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/76491357/matthew-mead MEAD, Theodore Theodore Holmes Mead was a son of Ebenezer Mead (1778-1845) and grandson of Ebenezer Mead (1748-1818). He is listed as a 28-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich in the 1850 United States …
Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she was born on January 20, 1766, and died on August 27, 1855 (WCHS Book #17, p.83). MERRITT, Robert Robert Merritt told John Macdonald that he was in his 78th year at the time of his interview on December 6, 1848. He is listed as a 79-year-old farmer in the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census …
MILLER, Hannah Hannah Mabie Miller told John Macdonald that she was 86 years old at the time of her interview on November 19, 1845, 88 years old at the time of her interview on November 21, 1846, and that she was in her 90th year at the time of her interview on November 16, 1848. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains, New York, indicates that she died on …
His tombstone in the Old Burying Ground in Bedford, New York, indicates that he died on July 23, 1848, aged 83 years, 8 months, and 20 days (WCHS Book #17, p.107). MOLLINEX / MOLLINEUX, Jesse See MULLINEX, Jesse. MONTROSS, Barnardus All legal documents filed with Westchester County indicate that Montross's first name was Barnardus, not Bernardus. He was a son of interviewee …
Robert Morris was the son of Richard Morris (1730-1810), who served as Chief Justice of New York from 1779 to 1790, and Sarah Ludlow (1730-1791). He was born on June 28, 1762, and died on February 22, 1851. He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of West Farms, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. See Cuyler Reynolds, ed., Genealogical and Family History of …
MULLINEAUX, Jesse See MULLINEX, Jesse MULLINEX, Jesse Although John Macdonald also spelled Jesse's surname as Mollineaux, Mollinex, and Mullineaux, it is usually spelled Mullinex. John Macdonald indicated that he was 82 years old at the time of his interview on November 11, 1846. He is listed as an 85-year-old farmer in the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United …
OAKLEY, Sarah Sarah Oakley was a daughter of Westchester Guide Cornelius Oakley. She is listed as a 54-year-old resident of the Town of White Plains, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery indicates that she died on April 9, 1869 (WCHS Book #38, p.94). ODELL, Daniel Daniel Odell's tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery in Yonkers …
The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees ODELL, Pierre Pierre Odell was the son of interviewee Jackson Odell and the grandson of Westchester Guide John Odell. His tombstone in the Old Dutch Burying Ground in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he died on July 30, 1885. His obituary appeared in the Yonkers Statesman, Yonkers, N.Y., on August 3, 1885. ODELL, Rebecca Rebecca …
His tombstone in Sparta Cemetery in Ossining indicates that he died on September 27, 1862, aged 93 years, 11 months, and 3 days (WCHS Book #71, p.20). See Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.20. PALMER, _____ (Mrs.) John Macdonald did not provide the first name of Mrs. Palmer. She states that her husband served in …
An article that appeared in the Port Chester Daily Item in 1936 indicates that Polly Park owned property in Harrison with John Park ("Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Hains, Descendants of Local Pioneers, Will Observe Golden Wedding," The Daily Item, Port Chester, N.Y., April 25, 1936). The will of Phebe S. Park of Harrison, which was presented for probate on March 18, 1863, indicates …
His father, Peter Paulding, was a brother of the captor's father, Joseph Paulding. His tombstone in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that he was born on January 27, 1794, and died on March 28, 1850. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/55074129/john-paulding See Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS …
POST, Frederick Frederick Post's tombstone in Saint John's Cemetery in Yonkers, New York, indicates that he died on May 24, 1850, aged 87 years, 6 months, and 8 days (WCHS Book #86, p.113). PURDY, James James Purdy was a son of Elisha Purdy and Mehitabel Smith (Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.562-567). His …
He is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Saint John's and Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut, indicates that he died on November 4, 1855, aged 92 years. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14945362/isaac-quintard QUINTARD, James James Quintard's tombstone in …
She is likely a relative of interviewee John Randall (identified as "Mr. Randall" by John Macdonald), who also resided on 116th Street. John Randall's wife, Mary Randall, is listed as a 50-year-old resident of the 12th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. RANDALL, Sally See RUNDLE, Sarah. REED, Enos K. Enos K. Reed is listed as a 37-year-old hatter in the …
ROBBINS, Mary John Macdonald indicated that Mary Feaks Robbins was 79 years old at the time of her interview on November 6, 1849. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of North Castle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. ROMER, John John Romer was a son of Jacob Romer and Frena Haerlager, and was the husband of Leah Van Tassel. He is listed as an …
Mary Sniffen was killed during the Revolutionary War in Rye, New York, while traveling with a party from Greenwich, Connecticut, to New York City. Mary's mother, Eunice Sniffen Lyon, was Mary's sister. She is listed as a 59-year-old resident of the Town of Rye, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she died …
Nelson Scofield is listed as a head of household in the Town of Mamaroneck, New York, in the 1830 United States Census. The one free white male aged 60-69 in this household was presumably the interviewee. Although Nelson Scofield is not listed as a head of household in the 1840 United States Census, he is listed as a resident of New Rochelle, New York, on an 1841 deed …
Lee is likely William See, who owned a store at the northwest corner of the intersection of Broadway, Bedford Road and Beekman Avenue in present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York during the time that John Macdonald was conducting his interviews. He is listed as a 46-year-old merchant in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Old …
He is listed as a 78-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. SMITH, Caleb Caleb Smith was the husband of Hannah Dyckman, who was a sister of Westchester Guides Abraham "Brom" Dyckman and Michael Dyckman. He is listed as a 76-year-old farmer in the Town of Yonkers, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in …
His mother, Anna Van Wart, was Isaac Van Wart's sister (see Grenville Mackenzie, "Families of the Colonial Town of Philipsburgh," Typescript in WCHS Library, p.629 and 760). He is listed as a 65-year-old farmer and innkeeper in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York, indicates that …
STEVENSON, _____ (Mrs.) Mrs. Stevenson is likely Ann Stevenson. She told John Macdonald that she was 88 years old at the time of her interview on October 23, 1849. She is listed as an 89-year-old native of Scotland residing in the 5th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. Also residing in the same household at the time is her son, 58-year-old Dr. John B …
His tombstone in Middle Patent Rural Cemetery in North Castle, New York, indicates that he was born on February 5, 1755, and died on December 10, 1846. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42364584/silas-sutherland SUTTON, James John Macdonald indicated that James Sutton was 82 years old at the time of his interview on November 17, 1847. His tombstone in the Charlick Family …
His tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that he died on October 15, 1858, aged 89 years, 3 months, and 18 days (WCHS Book #15, p.40). TOFFEY, Esther Mrs. Toffy is likely Esther Toffey, who is listed as an 87-year-old resident of the Town of New Rochelle, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. Her tombstone in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in New …
Her tombstone in White Plains Rural Cemetery in White Plains indicates that she died on March 27, 1853, aged 76 years (WCHS Book #38, p.132). TOMPKINS, John John Tompkins is listed as a 66-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His tombstone in the Greenville Reformed Church Cemetery in Greenburgh indicates that he died on …
TOWNSEND, Sylvanus Sylvanus Townsend is listed as a 95-year-old resident of the Town of North Salem, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. The McDonald Interviews: Interviewees TRIPP, Abigail Abigail Platt Tripp was a daughter of Captain Benoni Platt, who served as an officer in the Westchester County Militia, and was the wife of Benjamin Tripp. John Macdonald indicated …
VAIL, Lydia Lydia Vail was a granddaughter of Richardson Davenport, who owned the Davenport House in Yorktown, New York, that figured prominently in the Battle of Pines Bridge. John Macdonald indicated that she was 74 years old at the time of her interview on November 19, 1847. She is listed as a 78-year-old resident of the Town of Somers, New York, in the 1850 United States …
VALENTINE, Frederick Frederick Valentine is listed as "Fred Valentine," a 90-year-old cartman in the 13th Ward of New York City in the 1850 United States Census. VAN CORTLANDT, Pierre Jr. Pierre Van Cortlandt Jr., was a son of Pierre Van Cortlandt (1721-1819), who served as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1777 to 1795, and Joanna Livingston (1722-1808). His brother Philip …
He is listed as "Isaac Vermilie," an 81-year-old farmer in the Town of Greenburgh, New York, in the 1850 United States Census. His surname is spelled Vermillya, Vermilia and Vermilye in the Westchester County Land Records (Westchester County Land Records Liber Z, p. 288; 32, p.177; 83, p.286). He himself spelled his surname Vermillya in his will (New York County Wills Liber …
Her tombstone in the Chappaqua Friends Meeting House Cemetery in Chappaqua, New York, indicates that her full name was Sarah Haight Ward, and that she died on January 30, 1860, aged 88 years and 8 months (WCHS Book #54, p.49). WASHBURN, Samuel John Macdonald indicated that Samuel Washburn was 87 years old at the time of his interview on November 6, 1849. He is listed as an …
WEED, Jacob T. Jacob T. Weed is listed as 46-year-old taverner in the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, in the 1850 United States Census. WEEKS, Abraham Abraham Weeks was a brother of interviewee Benjamin Weeks. John Macdonald indicated that Weeks was 82 years old at the time of his interview on October 19, 1848. He is listed as "Abram Weeks," an 83-year-old farmer on the Town …
Her tombstone in Greenwood Union Cemetery in Rye indicates that she was born in 1761 and died in 1853. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188986188/elizabeth-bush-wetmore WILLIAMS, John John Macdonald indicated that John Williams was 90 years old at the time of his interview on November 18, 1848, and 93 years old at the time of his interview on October 17, 1850. WILSON …