8/21/95 From Film 973027 "Annals of Staten Island, page 389:
Hillyer
John Hillyer, sometimes written Hilliard, lived on Staten Island in 1693, and married Elizabeth Dey in 1714.
Their children were John, (supervisor in 1767) Elizabeth, Mary, James, William, Nathaniel, Simon and Lawrence.
The present families of the name are descended from the youngest son Lawrence. His son John (sheriff in 1799 and 1819), was born in July, 1763, and died July, 1848. His wife Elsie Merrill was born in November, 1768, and died in August, 1858. Their children were Lawrence, (sheriff in 1831 and Member of Assembly 1835 and 1837.) John B. (Member of Assembly 1873.)
John B. is the father of James A., late of the firm of Pine, Hillyer & Co., of West New Brighton; and Abraham, of the firm of Hillyer and Hartley, of New Brighton, beside several other children.
9/12/99 Email from Jim Elbrecht [email protected] (Hilly-D.rtf) Hillyer family file.
i James A. HILLYER b. aft1810, d. bef1876. Clute's ; "Late of the firm of Pine Hillyer & Co. of West New Brighton "
12/18/99 See notes for John Hillyer, husband of Elizabeh Dey.
James died in his 93rd year. He was a senior partner in the firm of Pine, Hillyer and company, wholesale grocers of West Brighton. He married Phoebe Ann Smith and left behind him a son, Horace E. of Clove road,a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Simonson of Westerleigh and another son, Arthur S. of Washington. Horace married Susan Van Nostrand of Long Island. They are at present living with one of their married daughters, Mrs. Bertha Janin.
In addition to Mrs. Janin, Horace has three other children; a son, Arthur Everett and two daughters, Mrs. Anna Keegan of Clove road and Mrs. Mabel McNicol of Maine avenue, Westerleigh. Arthur Everett is a realtor. He married Marie Brantingham and makes his home at 1051 Victory boulevard. Their children, De Forest, 12 years, A. E. Jr., ten years and Barbara, eight years, form the eight generations of Hillyers
12/18/99 See notes for John Hillyer, husband of Elizabeh Dey.
5/6/95 pg 200 of Staten Island and Its People lists Monthey Eadie as a school teacher.
6/24/95 Information provided by Agnes Butler in her papers received 5/30/95, written by Isaiah Merrell in 1903.
7/15/95 A Tree provided by Agnes Butler spells his name Montieth Eadie.
8/19/95 Film 1376369, Vital Records for Northfield, Richmond County, New York: Marriage Record # 124, 8/20/1884, Husband: Edward M. Eadie, His Residence: Bloomfield, SI, Age: 34, Occupation: Teacher, Husband's birthplace: Port Richmond, His fathers name: William G. Eadie, His mothers maiden name: Eliza Raddesoore?, Name of wife: Jane E. Decker, Her residence: Bloomfield, SI, Age: 23, Wife's birthplace: Travisville, SI, Her father's name: Noah S. Decker, Her mother's name: Catherine A. Braisted.
9/6/99 See email correspondance from Holly Tooker (Matthias.doc).
6/24/95 Information provided by Agnes Butler in her papers received 5/30/95, written by Isaiah Merrell in 1903.
6/25/95 Listed on pg. 200 of Staten Island and It's People.
8/19/95 Film 1376369, Vital Records for Northfield, Richmond County, New York: Marriage Record # 124, 8/20/1884, Husband: Edward M. Eadie, His Residence: Bloomfield, SI, Age: 34, Occupation: Teacher, Husband's birthplace: Port Richmond, His fathers name: William G. Eadie, His mothers maiden name: Eliza Raddesoore?, Name of wife: Jane E. Decker, Her residence: Bloomfield, SI, Age: 23, Wife's birthplace: Travisville, SI, Her father's name: Noah S. Decker, Her mother's name: Catherine A. Braisted.
10/22/95 In a letter, papers, newspaper clippings, and photos sent by Irene Slawenski yesterday. In Aunt Ethel's handwriting in the margin, "My father's Aunt": (My records indicate that Isaiah Merrell and Jane Decker Eadie were 2nd cousins.)
Staten Island Advance, Monday, November 25, 1963.
MRS. JANE EADIE, AT 102; OLDEST NATIVE ISLANDER
Staten Island lost its oldest native resident Saturday when Mrs. Jane Eliza Eadie, 102, died in her home at 952 Post Ave., Port Richmond.
Mrs. Eadie, who was born in Travis shortly after the first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, received a congratulatory card from the late President John F. Kennedy when she reached her 100th birthday, June 1, 1960.
Throughout the years, Mrs. Eadie maintained a sense of humor and her friends often were surprised at her memory, even for details younger people are likely to forget.
She was an avid reader all her life, and even in her late years was able to crochet and watch television. She said, on her 102nd birthday, that she wore glasses only for reading.
Except for a few years in Jersey City, Mrs. Eadie lived her entire life on Staten Island. When she was 89, she wanted to go on her first airplane ride but was not allowed to because of an ear ailment.
The last of eight children of Noah Selleck Decker and Catherine Braisted Decker, she was the widow of Edward Monteith Eadie, Island lawyer and school teacher, who died 43 years ago.
She is survived by a son, DeWitt; a daughter, Mrs. Della Egbert; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The Rev. Dr. William F. MacCalmont, pastor of Immanuel Union Church, Westerleigh, will conduct a service tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the ..."
9/6/99 See email correspondance from Holly Tooker (Matthias.doc).
7/15/95 A Family Tree dated 1903 by Isaiah Merrell provided by Agnes Butler.
10/22/95 In a letter, papers, newspaper clippings, and photos sent by Irene Slawenski yesterday. In Aunt Ethel's handwriting in the margin, "My father's Aunt": (My records indicate that Isaiah Merrell and Jane Decker Eadie were 2nd cousins.)
Staten Island Advance, Monday, November 25, 1963.
MRS. JANE EADIE, AT 102; OLDEST NATIVE ISLANDER
Staten Island lost its oldest native resident Saturday when Mrs. Jane Eliza Eadie, 102, died in her home at 952 Post Ave., Port Richmond.
Mrs. Eadie, who was born in Travis shortly after the first inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, received a congratulatory card from the late President John F. Kennedy when she reached her 100th birthday, June 1, 1960.
Throughout the years, Mrs. Eadie maintained a sense of humor and her friends often were surprised at her memory, even for details younger people are likely to forget.
She was an avid reader all her life, and even in her late years was able to crochet and watch television. She said, on her 102nd birthday, that she wore glasses only for reading.
Except for a few years in Jersey City, Mrs. Eadie lived her entire life on Staten Island. When she was 89, she wanted to go on her first airplane ride but was not allowed to because of an ear ailment.
The last of eight children of Noah Selleck Decker and Catherine Braisted Decker, she was the widow of Edward Monteith Eadie, Island lawyer and school teacher, who died 43 years ago.
She is survived by a son, DeWitt; a daughter, Mrs. Della Egbert; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The Rev. Dr. William F. MacCalmont, pastor of Immanuel Union Church, Westerleigh, will conduct a service tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the ..."
12/18/99 See notes for John Hillyer, husband of Elizabeh Dey.
12/18/99 See notes for John Hillyer, husband of Elizabeh Dey.