Eliza Raymond was born circa 1822. She was the daughter of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Addie Raymond was born circa 1824. She was the daughter of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Jane Louisa Raymond was born circa 1826. She was the daughter of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      John Voorhees Raymond was born on 24-Mar-1827. He was the son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis. John married Sarah C. Grifen.

     Sarah married John Voorhees Raymond, son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Henry Voorhis Raymond was born on 12-Aug-1829. He was the son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis. Henry married Sarah Snedicor.

     Sarah married Henry Voorhis Raymond, son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Julia Augusta Raymond was born circa 1831. She was the daughter of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Mary Ellen Raymond was born circa 1833. She was the daughter of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Oacar Raymond was born on 1-Apr-1837. He was the son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Cornelius Shaddle Raymond was born on 17-Mar-1840. He was the son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Samuel W. Raymond was born circa 1845. He was the son of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis. Samuel W. Raymond died in 1875.

      Elizabeth Letson Raymond was born circa 1845. She was the daughter of Samuel Wilkinson Raymond and Mary Vorhis.

      Thomas S. Laird was born on 21-Jan-1831 at Washingtonville, Montour County, Pennsylvania. Thomas married Sarah Jane Glidewell. Thomas S. Laird died on 9-Mar-1914 at Davidson Twp., Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, at age 83.
     

THOMAS S. LAIRD, a blacksmith of considerable prominence at Nordmont, Laporte township, Sullivan County, Pa., is purely of Scotch descent, as his name indicates. He is the second child and eldest son of William and Sarah (McNeil) Laird, and was born at Washingtonville, Montour County, Pa., January 21, 1831.

Col. William Laird was the first of the Laird family to come to America. He was born in Scotland and came to this country at the age of seven years in company with some friends. He grew to manhood in the midst of the most exciting times in our country's history, at a time when young men for love of country left fathers, mothers, and sweethearts, and husbands left wives and families, that they might battle for the cause of freedom. It is almost needless to say that he responded to the call to arms. He served as a private under the illustrious Washington in 1755, and during the Revolutionary War he served as captain of Washington's body-guard, which fact is to-day the boast of his descendants. He wedded Rosanna Gaston, a Scotch emigrant, and settled in Northumberland County, Pa., where he bought a farm and became a tiller of the soil, an occupation he followed until cut off by death at the extreme age of ninety-seven years. His companion also lived to a very old age. Realizing that our country, depleted by the ravages of war, would need in the future many brave men and women to support the cause for which they fought, Col. Laird brought into the world sixteen children, eight boys and eight girls. It is not absolutely known how many of the girls reached maturity, as women sometimes change their names early in life, and their identity is easily lost. But the following boys grew to manhood: Thomas; John; James; William; Samuel; and Matthew.

Thomas, the eldest of these, was the grandfather of our subject. He was born in Derry township, then a part of Northumberland County, Pa., and died at the age of sixty-five years, having been a farmer all his life. He participated in the War of 1812 and was wounded at the battle of Lundy's Lane. He was united in marriage with Annie McBride, a Scotch emigrant, who, upon dying, left him with seven children, namely: Martha; Rosanna; Sarah; Esther; Eliza; William; and Thomas. Mr. Laird formed a second matrimonial alliance with Hester McReynolds, and they had two children: Anne, and Russell.

William Laird, the father of our subject, was born in Derry township, Columbia County, Pa. Early in life he learned the trade of a blacksmith, working at his chosen calling for a canal company, being thus employed when his life was cut short by a misfortune which deprived his wife and children of a loving husband and father. He was accidentally drowned at Carrasawaga Falls, Dauphin County, Pa., while yet in the prime and vigor of manhood, having only attained the age of thirty-five. He was married to Sarah McNeil, who survived him, having borne him four children, viz.: Mary, who died in infancy; Thomas S., our subject; Ann; and Samuel.

Our subject is particularly fortunate in one respect, there are many interesting facts and adventures by which he can remember his forefathers, and this is not alone true of his father's family, for there are many thrilling experiences told of his maternal ancestors, one of which deserves a place in this sketch. Sarah (McNeil) Laird was the daughter of Samuel McNeil of Columbia County, who was of Scotch descent. Her mother's maiden name was Annie Davis, who was taken prisoner by the Indians during the Revolutionary War at Chillisquaque Creek, seven of her sisters and brothers being killed at the same time. She was kept in captivity for five years, when Ezra, her brother, who was in the Colonial Army at the time of her capture, went to Canada, where she was held, and succeeded in securing her release. After her husband's demise our subject's mother formed a second marital union with Benjamin J. McWilliams, no issue resulting from their marriage.

Thomas S. Laird learned the blacksmith's trade by serving an apprenticeship under Joseph Green of Hughesville for a period of two years. He then started in business for himself at Sonestown, Sullivan County, Pa., where he remained one year; then he moved successively to Smithsville, Taylorville, Hughesville, and finally settled at Nordmont in 1876, where he is considered an expert in his business. He was united in marriage with Sarah Jane Glidewell of Davidson township, Sullivan County, and their home was blessed by the presence of nine children, as follows: Jerome; William; Coralynn; Caroline; Amanda; McClellan, now deceased; Eleanora; Russell; and Estella. It gives great pleasure to speak of a good man and to note what he has done, and we feel sure there are few men who more fully enjoy the confidence and good will of their fellow-men than does Mr. Laird. As to the question of religion and where people shall worship, he expresses broad and liberal views. In politics he upholds the principles of the People's party; has been on the election board twenty-one years as judge, inspector or clerk; and was auditor of Davidson township for eighteen years.

Extracted from: Book of Biographies of the Seventeenth Congressional District
Published by Biographical Publishing Company of Chicago, Ill. and Buffalo, NY (1899.

      Sarah Jane Glidewell was born on 12-Jun-1832 at Muncy Valley, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Sarah married Thomas S. Laird. Sarah Jane Glidewell died on 26-Jun-1921 at Davidson Twp., Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, at age 89.

      Eleanor Agatha Laird was born on 11-Mar-1902 at Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John William Laird and Mary Elizabeth Little. Eleanor married George Weeks, son of William Charles Weeks and Emma (Unknown), circa 1920; 5 children. Eleanor Agatha Laird died on 11-Apr-1956 at New York at age 54.
     She was also known as Ella Laird.

      George Weeks was born on 14-Jul-1902 at New York. He was the son of William Charles Weeks and Emma (Unknown). George married Eleanor Agatha Laird, daughter of John William Laird and Mary Elizabeth Little, circa 1920; 5 children. George Weeks died in Sep-1971 at Geneva, Ontario County, New York, at age 69.

     William married Emma (Unknown).

     Emma married William Charles Weeks.

      Virgil Emerson Weeks was born on 12-Jun-1923 at Muncy Creek, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of George Weeks and Eleanor Agatha Laird. Virgil married Helen Elizabeth Geiger, daughter of George Geiger and Teresa Engi; 9 children. Virgil Emerson Weeks died in Feb-1970 at Venice, Cayuga County, New York, at age 46.

      Helen Elizabeth Geiger was born on 3-Jun-1922 at Pitcher, Chenango County, New York. She was the daughter of George Geiger and Teresa Engi. Helen married Virgil Emerson Weeks, son of George Weeks and Eleanor Agatha Laird; 9 children. Helen Elizabeth Geiger died on 18-Nov-1982 at Newfield, Tompkins County, New York, at age 60.

     George married Teresa Engi.

     Teresa married George Geiger.

      Eva Lilly Hendrickson was born circa 1853 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of William B. Hendrickson and Catherine Louisa Applegate.

      Daniel D. Hendrickson was born circa 1857 at New Jersey. He was the son of William B. Hendrickson and Catherine Louisa Applegate.

      Mary Hendrickson was born circa 1801. She was the daughter of Capt. Daniel D. Hendrickson and Catherine Bedle. Mary married Joseph Morris Jr., son of Joseph Morris Sr. and Mary Brewer, on 13-Jan-1834.

      Joseph Morris Jr. was born on 6-Feb-1808. He was the son of Joseph Morris Sr. and Mary Brewer. Joseph married Mary Hendrickson, daughter of Capt. Daniel D. Hendrickson and Catherine Bedle, on 13-Jan-1834.

     Joseph married Mary Brewer.

     Mary married Joseph Morris Sr.

      Daniel Hendrickson Morris was born in 1839 at New Jersey. He was the son of Joseph Morris Jr. and Mary Hendrickson. Daniel married Mary Smith in 1858. Daniel married Josephine Smith. Daniel Hendrickson Morris died on 18-Sep-1886. Daniel was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Little Silver, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

      Josephine Smith was born circa 1849 at New Jersey. Josephine married Daniel Hendrickson Morris, son of Joseph Morris Jr. and Mary Hendrickson.

      Daniel Smith Morris was born on 29-Dec-1873 at New Jersey. He was the son of Daniel Hendrickson Morris and Josephine Smith. Daniel married Estella Stryker circa 1895. Daniel married Irene Budd in 1905.
     

      Estella Stryker was born circa Sep-1875 at New Jersey. Estella married Daniel Smith Morris, son of Daniel Hendrickson Morris and Josephine Smith, circa 1895.

      Irene Budd was born circa 1874 at New Jersey. Irene married Daniel Smith Morris, son of Daniel Hendrickson Morris and Josephine Smith, in 1905.

     Mary married Daniel Hendrickson Morris, son of Joseph Morris Jr. and Mary Hendrickson, in 1858.

     Amy married Thomas Bedle.

      Jeremiah Leeds was born circa 1855 at New Jersey. He was the son of Chalkley L. Leeds and Margaret H. Gaskill.

      Mary Leeds was born circa 1858 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Chalkley L. Leeds and Margaret H. Gaskill.

      Charles Leeds was born circa 1860 at New Jersey. He was the son of Chalkley L. Leeds and Margaret H. Gaskill.

      Isaac Leeds was born circa 1863 at New Jersey. He was the son of Chalkley L. Leeds and Margaret H. Gaskill.

      Laura Leeds was born circa 1866 at New Jersey. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Leeds and Melisent Ingersoll.

     Mary Leeds was the daughter of Felix Leeds and Eunice Frambes. Mary married Henry Martense.

      Henry Martense was born circa 1844 at New York. Henry married Mary Leeds, daughter of Felix Leeds and Eunice Frambes.

      Henry C. Martense was born circa 1874 at New York. He was the son of Henry Martense and Mary Leeds.

      Frederich L. Martense was born circa 1876 at New York. He was the son of Henry Martense and Mary Leeds.

      Emeline Baxter (widow) was born on 3-May-1832. Emeline married Job Leeds, son of Felix Caleb Leeds and Mary Ann Doughty, in 1852 at Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. Emeline Baxter (widow) died on 17-Apr-1861 at age 28.

      Mary Ann Leeds was born in 1854. She was the daughter of Job Leeds and Emeline Baxter (widow). Mary Ann Leeds died on 19-Jan-1935.

      Henry Robert Leeds was born on 6-Apr-1856. He was the son of Job Leeds and Emeline Baxter (widow). Henry Robert Leeds died in 1932.

      William Felix Leeds was born on 24-Sep-1858. He was the son of Job Leeds and Emeline Baxter (widow). William Felix Leeds died on 15-Mar-1874 at age 15.

      Elizabeth Debord was born on 12-Feb-1842 at Indiana. She was the daughter of George W. Debord. Elizabeth married Job Leeds, son of Felix Caleb Leeds and Mary Ann Doughty, in 1861 at Illinois. Elizabeth Debord died on 12-Jul-1884 at Pilot Twp., Cherokee County, Iowa, at age 42.

      Marion Ulysses Leeds was born in 1865 at Mercer County, Illinois. He was the son of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord. Marion married Mary Baker. Marion Ulysses Leeds died in 1929.

     Mary married Marion Ulysses Leeds, son of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord.

      Sarah Frances Leeds was born in 1875 at Mercer County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord. Sarah married Crawford Richardson. Sarah Frances Leeds died in 1949.

     Crawford married Sarah Frances Leeds, daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord.

      Nancy Caroline Leeds was born on 30-Mar-1867 at Mercer County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord. Nancy married Henry Rice on 17-Jun-1888. Nancy married Dee Inman. Nancy Caroline Leeds died on 22-Feb-1932 at age 64.

     Henry married Nancy Caroline Leeds, daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord, on 17-Jun-1888.

     Dee married Nancy Caroline Leeds, daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord.

      Aaron Winfield Leeds was born on 4-May-1872 at Mercer County, Illinois. He was the son of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord. Aaron Winfield Leeds died on 21-Apr-1901 at age 28.

      Bessie Ellen Leeds was born in Jul-1884 at Pilot Twp., Cherokee County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord. Bessie Ellen Leeds died on 27-Jun-1886 at age 1.

      Maggie Belle Leeds was born on 4-Aug-1880 at Pilot Twp., Cherokee County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord. Maggie married Arthur Luther Mosher, son of William Henry Mosher and Emily Melissa Mosher, on 28-Jul-1900 at Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. Maggie Belle Leeds died on 26-May-1957 at Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, at age 76.

      Arthur Luther Mosher was born on 28-Jul-1879 at Larrabee, Cherokee County, Iowa. He was the son of William Henry Mosher and Emily Melissa Mosher. Arthur married Maggie Belle Leeds, daughter of Job Leeds and Elizabeth Debord, on 28-Jul-1900 at Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa. Arthur Luther Mosher died on 27-Mar-1948 at Cherokee, Cherokee County, Iowa, at age 68.

     William married Emily Melissa Mosher.

     Emily married William Henry Mosher.