McAllister, William Barriss; contractor; born, Cleveland, March 5, 1877; son of Arthur and Emma Barriss McAllister; educated, public schools, Cleveland, Mount Pleasant Academy, Ossining, N. Y., Case School of Applied Science, 1896; married, April 10, 1913, Martha Weed; started in business as manager of A. McAllister, builder, September, 1896 bought business from estate in 1898; […]
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HON. EMORY C. FERGUSON. – Mr. Ferguson, whose portrait is placed in this history, was born on a farm in Westchester county, New York, March 5, 1833, and is the son of Samuel S. and Maria (Haight) Ferguson. He resided in his native county and learned the trade of a carpenter until reaching his majority.
SLOCUM, Electa M. Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born April 17, 1821, married Jackson Slocum, of Purdy’s, N. Y. Children: I. Mary, d. in 1900, m. Leonard Ellis. II. Horace, m. Mary O’Brien, and had issue: (1) Edith, m. Thurson Cuyler, of Purdy’s Station, N. Y., where she resides; (2) Mortimer; (3)
In 1940 and 1941 Mrs. Sterling B. Jordan and Mrs. Frank W. Seth walked the 18 cemeteries in Poundridge, New York compiling the names and dates for all gravestones. Added to some of those gravestone listings were familial relationships if known. In addition, they referenced an even earlier listing of a few of the cemeteries by William Eardley taken in 1901.
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Stephen Todd7, (Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Jan. 20, 1803, died Feb. 12, 1875, married Dec. 28, 1825, Eliza Ann Baker. He was a farmer. They lived in Sing Sing, now Ossining, N. Y. Children: *1500. Albert, b. Nov. 20, 1826. 1501. Jane E., b. June 27, 1829, she lived in Ossining, N.
David Todd8, (Alfred7, David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born June 16, 1843, at the old homestead in Peekskill, N. Y., died May 31, 1896, married Dec. 15, 1871, Ellen Purdy, of Cortland, (near Peekskill,) N. Y. Mr. Todd was a farmer nearly all his active life living at the old homestead, except for a
Clark Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Dec. 29, 1827, died May 22, 1906, at his home in White Plains, N. Y., married about 1855, Merrial Perkins, daughter of Nathan and Margaret (Dexter) Voris, the later name being a contraction of Van Voorhees, she was born Oct. 14, 1832, died Nov. 14,
SMITH, Laura Josephine Todd8, (Harvey M.7, Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 1, 1845, in Somers, N. Y., married Oct. 1, 1867, Willis R. Smith, who died Jan. 28, 1899. He was a farmer and lived in Somers, N. Y. She lived on a farm formerly owned by her father since 1880. Children:
TRAVIS, Betsey Todd7, (David6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 25, 1808, married Phillip Travis. They lived in Peekskill, N. Y. Children: I. Cyrus. II. Eugene. III. Wright. IV. Althea.
Charles Todd8, (Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 28, 1826, in Goldens Bridge, N. Y., died April 8, 1870, in Ridgefield, Conn. He was twice married both wives being sisters, first, in Nov., 1850, Mary Ann, daughter of Lyman and Delilah (Wescott) Knapp, who was born Nov. 18, 1832, died May 24,
Gilbert M. Todd8, (Stephen7, Ira6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born in Salem, N. Y., Nov. 7, 1833, died Oct. 7, 1908, married Jan. 24, 1856, Eleanor F. Hull. For fifteen years he served as supervisor of the town of Ossining, New York. He also held several other positions of trust in the town. Children:
ROBERT THOMPSON DAVIS, M. D., late of Fall River, physician, promoter, State senator, mayor, congressman, etc., was one of the most prominent figures in the public and industrial life of Fall River, and as well one of its most widely known and wealthiest citizens. Dr. Davis was the son of John and Sarah (Thompson) Davis, and was born Aug. 28, 1823, in County Down, Province of Ulster, North of Ireland.
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MARSHALL, Eleanor Blanche Todd9, (William N.8, Harvey M.7, Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Feb. 11, 1866, married Nov. 11, 1896, James, son of William D. and Anna B. (Turk) Marshall, who was born June 10, 1869. Both Mr. and Mrs. Marshall were born in Somers, N. Y., and in 1920 were living in
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Leonard Barton Todd8, (Jonah7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Sept. 14, 1818, died Feb. 6, 1880, at Cross River, N. Y., married Oct. 19, 1842, Loretta, daughter of Daniel and Susan R. Horton. He was a farmer. Children: 2174. Daniel Horton, b. Oct. 8, 1849, m. Nov. 8, 1881, Flora Green, of Goldens
AVERY, Orphelia Jane Todd9, (Abraham H.8, Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born May 4, 1841, married Sept. 12, 1866, Alfred F. Avery. She was living in Katonah, N. Y., in 1913. Children: I. Myrtilla, b. Nov. 24, 1868; in 1919 was a teacher of Art in Wellesley College. II. Westervelt, b. Jan. 27,
William Nelson Todd8, (Harvey M.7, Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born March 11, 1828, in Somers, N. Y., died Aug. 30, 1904, married Oct. 10, 1855, Jane Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Jane (Purdy) Wilson, who was born Oct. 22, 1826, died March 23, 1888. She was granddaughter of Samuel and Charity (Rogers) Wilson,
WM. BETTS, Yonkers. “The Twelfth day of the Twelfth month 1673.” “I William Betts of the Yonckers Plantation, in the Jurisdiction now of New Orange so called.” Leaves to wife Alice, “house, barn and home lot, and meadows that are lying by my house lot,” also one third of my lot in the Planting Field,
CAPT. JOHN HARFORD. – This distinguished captain, whose portrait is given here, is now a resident and one of the principal owners of the townsite of Pataha City, Washington, and was born in Westchester county, New York, February 14, 1828. In 1842 he removed to Kendal county, Illinois, and in 1850 journeyed westward to the
Oliver Uel Todd7, (Uel6, Oliver5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) born Oct. 5, 1805, in South Salem, N. Y., died Oct. 5, 1880, married Dec. 10, 1832, Hester Jane Green, who was born Sept. 12, 1809, died Feb. 18, 1896. At the age of seven, he moved to Somers, N. Y., with the other members of
Charles Francis Todd9, (Clark8, Abraham7, Abraham6, Abraham5, Abraham4, Jonah3, Samuel2, Christopher1) married April 30, 1906, Viola Augusta Collyer. They were living in White Plains, N. Y. Children: 2699. Cecelia Antoinette, b. April 17, 1907. 2700. Merrial Estella, b. Aug. 5, 1908.
