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The Frederick Family Tree

Joshua Braffit died (UNKNOWN). He married Mary Mapes about 1780 in Monroe, Orange Co. NY.

Mary Mapes [Parents] 1 was born 13 Jun 1757 in Monroe, Orange Co. NY. She died before 1830 in Monroe, Orange Co, NY, USA. Mary married Joshua Braffit about 1780 in Monroe, Orange Co. NY.

Other marriages:
Smith, Samuel

In her father Henry Mapes Will ( dated 1812) , Hezekiah Braffit, her son by her first marriage,  is to receive his inheritance when he comes of age. That suggests to me that he was born no earlier than 1791 (1812-21=1791). From this it is logical to assume that Mary Mapes was still married to Braffit as late as 1790. Therefore, she probably was a second wife to Samuel Smith (who has at least three children known to be born before 1790  -ie. Eleanor born 1777) They probably married Circa 1791 as Moses Smith (known to be a son of Mary Mapes Smith was born 1792.
Since Mary was not mentioned in the will of Samuel Smith (which was long and precise)  it is probable that she was deceased before 1830 when the will was first written. Nor is she mentioned by name in her father's will written 1812 - Nor are any of her children by Smith mentioned. It appears that the elder Mapes was not at all pleased with his daughter marrying into this family - even if Samuel himself was a Patriot. However it is also possible that Mary and Samuel already had received something from the Mapes at the time of their marriage although I have never found any legal record of Land etc changing hands.

SOURCE: letter to  George E Smith Jr from an Elizabeth S Smith, Monroe NY date 2/5/1997
Joshua Braffit Mary Mapes b 6/13/1757. Children Joshua Braffit and Hezakiah Braffit who m. a Elizabeth Newberry b 5/24/1785 d 11/14/1870. One child named Samuel. Elizabeth Newberry was the daughter of John Newberry and Jemina Benedict of Bellvale NY. There is no source for this known."

They had the following children:

  M i
Hezekiah Braffit was born after 1791. He died (UNKNOWN).

Named as a minor in the will of Herny Mapes, grandfather
  M ii
Joshua Braffit died (UNKNOWN).

Hendrick Henry Mapes [Parents] 1 was born 2 Apr 1737 in Tappan, Rockland Co. NY. He died after 20 Oct 1812 in Monroe, Orange Co. NY. Hendrick married Ruth Rumsey on Sep 1756 in Orange Co., NY, USA.

Hendrick was baptized 30 Apr 1738 in Tappan, Dutch Church, NY.

Lineage for Henry Mapes from Joe Boyle - Descendants of Thomas Mapes - and Lester Dunbar Mapes.
Henry served as private in Capt Thomas McKinstry's company, Col William Malcolm's regiment
 
NOTE; THERE IS NO REAL PROVEN LINEAGE FOR HENRY (except possibly the following deed). FURTHER GENERATIONS ARE ALL CONJECTURE - BASED ON BEST POSSIBLE ASSUMPTIONS. Information from Joe Boyle
 
SOURCE: Lester Dunbar Mapes:p 17
" A deed to son "Henry Junior", dated Sept 12 1759 by Thomas Mapes and his wife was signed by the wife as Hanky...recorded Sept 12, 1768. 'Hank is the male nickname for Henry  (Hendrick), wherefore 'Hanky' is the female nickname for Hendrickje and should not be read as 'Hannah'... Henry Mapes Junior the father, has no revolutionary pension record of his own, but his service as a soldier can be proved through that of his son John, whose pension claim is S.13831. John Mapes, son of Henry Mapes was born in Blooming Grove in 1761. Name of mother not given. He enlisted in 1776, 1777, 1778, 1780, 1781, and 1782. Five of these enlistments were as substitutes for his father, in three of those cases the father finished the term. In the spring of 1777 he substituted for his brothers Henry and Nathan.
 
SOURCE:"History of Orange County NY" Ruttenber and Clark LDS fiche # 6100669
p789 " Henry Mapes lived near Monroe Village, on the place now owned by the heirs of Dr. Andrews."
p. 793 "Monroe is a village of the same name as the town, situated on the headwaters of the Ramapos, the outlet of Round Pond...The present business of the village...a drug store by Henry Mapes"
 
SOURCE-Will  Liber G page 78
Will made Oct 20, 1812      Probated March 4, 1823
"In the name of God Amen I Henry Mapes of the Town of Monroe in the County of Orange and State of New York being weak in body but of sound mind and memory (blessed be God) do this Twentieth day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and twelve make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say.  Imprimis I give and bequeath to my grandson Hezekiah Braffit the sum of twenty dollars to be paid to him when he shall arrive to the age of twenty one years together with the Interest that may arise thereon which sum of Twenty dollars I direct my son David Mapes to put out at Interest to the best advantage for the use and at the risque of the said Hezekiah, and if he the said Hezekiah should die before he shall arrive to the said age of twenty one years, I direct that the said sum of twenty dollars with the Interest that shall have been gotten for the same be paid to my daughters and granddaughters in the same proportions that I hereafter bequeath the residue of my personal estate.  Item all the rest and residue of my personal estate I give and to my Daughters Ruth Galloway, Abigail Lamoreux and Phebe Miller, and to my granddaughters Cornelia Mapes and Caroline Mapes the twin children of my daughter Sarah Brewster to be divided between them in manner and proportions following to with to my Daughter Ruth Galloway one thirteenth part of my said personal estate and to my daughter Abigail Lamoreux four thirteenth parts of my said personal estate, and to my Daughter Phebe Miller four thirteenth parts of my said personal estate, and to my said granddaughters Cornelia and Caroline each two thirteenth parts of my said personal estate and if it should so happen that either of my said granddaughters Cornelia or Caroline should die before they arrive to the age of eighteen years then and that case I direct that the share of the said granddaughter or granddaughters so dieing shall be paid and belong to my said Daughter Sarah Brewster, and I direct that my said Daughter Sarah have the use and Interest of the sum or shares which shall belong to her said Daughters Cornelia and Caroline until they shall arrive to the age of eighteen years, and I make and Constitute and ordain my said Daughter Sarah Brewster to be my Executrix and my son David Mapes and my good friend Seth Marvin to be my Executor of this my will and that they may retain in their hands all their charges and expenses whatsoever in relation to their trust.  In Witness whereof I the said Henry Mapes have to this my last will and Testament set my hand and seal this Twentieth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twelve.  Signed sealed published and declared by
the said Henry Mapes as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto.  John Brooks Jun.  Ebenezer Seely. Richard Marvin. Henry Mapes /LS/
 
 

Ruth Rumsey [Parents] was born 1734 in Suffolk, Long Island, NY. She died before 1812 in Monroe, Orange County NY. Ruth married Hendrick Henry Mapes on Sep 1756 in Orange Co., NY, USA.

They had the following children:

  F i Mary Mapes was born 13 Jun 1757 and died before 1830.
  M ii
Daniel Mapes was born after 1757. He died (UNKNOWN).
  M iii Nathan Mapes was born 14 Aug 1760 and died 14 Jan 1828.
  M iv John Mapes was born 19 Aug 1761 and died 13 Mar 1836.
  M v
James Mapes was born 6 Aug 1763. He died (UNKNOWN).

According to Joe Boyle, lived Allegheny Co, NY
  M vi Henry Mapes was born 6 Nov 1765 and died (UNKNOWN).
  F vii Eleanor Nelly Mapes was born 24 Mar 1768 and died (UNKNOWN).
  F viii
Seth Mapes was born 2 Dec 1770. She died (UNKNOWN).
  F ix Ruth Mapes was born 2 Dec 1771 and died after 4 Mar 1823.
  F x Abigail Mapes was born 30 Nov 1772 and died after 4 Mar 1823.
  F xi Phebe Mapes was born 1773 and died after 4 Mar 1823.
  F xii Sarah Mapes was born 1774 and died after 1830.
  M xiii
David Mapes was born 20 Nov 1775. He died 2 May 1855 in Blooming Grove, Orange County, NY.
  M xiv Simon Rumsey Mapes was born 18 Jun 1783 and died 5 Mar 1859.

Moses Smith [Parents] 1 was born about 1792 in Orange County, NY. He died 5 Jan 1877 in Monroe, Orange Co, New York, USA. Moses married Martha Patty Galloway about 1815.

Other marriages:
O'Neill, Jane

information ON THIS LINE FROM PREDMORE GENEALOGY AND TERRY HURD and JOE BOYLE and Huntley Papers
SOURCE: Deposition dated 9 Jan 1851 in the matter of Jacob Frederick application for Bounty Land
" On this 9th day of January AD 1851, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Moses Smith aged fifty nine a resident of Monroe County and State of New York who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that the said Jacob Frederick who subscribed to and was sworn  to the foregoing declaration as the identical man who performed services as related in the forgoing dictation that this above was a member of the same company.
Moses Smith, his Mark. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written by making his mark Ja. B. Stevens, Justice of the Peace"
SOURCE: "Charles Fitzgerald Account Book", Dutch Hollow, Chester Township- from the "Orange County GS Newsletter Vol 16, LDS  # 6048735. p 12 1868-1882-... Moses Smith...
SOURCE:  Film 0837263 - NY OC Index to Surrogates Records-1787-1898 1877: Moses Smith will Liber 39 p 390; Letters I 303; Inventory March 31 1877; Decree J 189

Martha Patty Galloway [Parents] was born 23 Nov 1785. She died about 1830. Martha married Moses Smith about 1815.

They had the following children:

  M i
Samuel Smith was born about 1815. He died (UNKNOWN).
  F ii
Almira Smith was born about 1815. She died (UNKNOWN).
  F iii
Sally Smith was born about 1816. She died (UNKNOWN).
  M iv Thomas Smith was born about 1818 and died (UNKNOWN).

Moses Smith [Parents] 1 was born about 1792 in Orange County, NY. He died 5 Jan 1877 in Monroe, Orange Co, New York, USA. Moses married Jane O'Neill about 1829.

Other marriages:
Galloway, Martha Patty

information ON THIS LINE FROM PREDMORE GENEALOGY AND TERRY HURD and JOE BOYLE and Huntley Papers
SOURCE: Deposition dated 9 Jan 1851 in the matter of Jacob Frederick application for Bounty Land
" On this 9th day of January AD 1851, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Moses Smith aged fifty nine a resident of Monroe County and State of New York who being duly sworn according to law says on his oath that the said Jacob Frederick who subscribed to and was sworn  to the foregoing declaration as the identical man who performed services as related in the forgoing dictation that this above was a member of the same company.
Moses Smith, his Mark. Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written by making his mark Ja. B. Stevens, Justice of the Peace"
SOURCE: "Charles Fitzgerald Account Book", Dutch Hollow, Chester Township- from the "Orange County GS Newsletter Vol 16, LDS  # 6048735. p 12 1868-1882-... Moses Smith...
SOURCE:  Film 0837263 - NY OC Index to Surrogates Records-1787-1898 1877: Moses Smith will Liber 39 p 390; Letters I 303; Inventory March 31 1877; Decree J 189

Jane O'Neill 1 was born 1809. She died 30 Aug 1887 in Monroe, Orange Co, New York, USA. Jane married Moses Smith about 1829.

SOURCE:  Film 0837263 - NY OC Index to Surrogates Records-1787-1898 1887: Jane Smith will Liber 50 p 231; Letters m 41;

They had the following children:

  F i Amanda Smith was born about 1830 and died (UNKNOWN).
  M ii Moses Oneil Smith was born 20 May 1833 and died 19 Apr 1920.
  M iii Albert Smith was born 1839 and died 27 Oct 1904.
  F iv Catherine Smith was born about 1841 and died (UNKNOWN).
  F v
Catherine Smith was born 7 Jul 1843 in Monroe, Orange Co, New York, USA. She died 26 Dec 1861 in Monroe, Orange Co, New York, USA.
  F vi Jeanette Smith was born about 1844 and died (UNKNOWN).
  M vii John Smith was born about 1846 and died (UNKNOWN).
  M viii Dewitt Smith was born about 1849 and died (UNKNOWN).

Peter Meekins 1 was born about 1790. He died 1850 in Lucas co., OH. Peter married Hannah Smith about 1820.

Peter Meekins appears as Meekins, Mickens, and McMeekins. In the 1825 Census for Orange Co. NY he is listed as Peter McMeekins (2m-9f -with 7f under 16). I have recently been informed that he had three other children (which I do not doubt if he is the one in the census). These are named Mickins and as follows: James (1820-1887 m Angeline), Peter (1828-), and Ellen (1821-1849, m. Peter Miner,1820-1873). These three are also listed in the IGI but no wife is listed for Peter. Peter Mickens (McMicken) father's name was apparently James Mickens of Delaware, New York; and is apparently listed there on the 1800 and 1810 Censuses. James was born about 1756. Walter Becktel also informs us that a Peter McMickens is found on the 1820 OCNY Census living next to Hophnia Smith. This seems to corroberate Hannah Smith as a wife (She is sister to Hophni). However Walter says "Peter's oldest son was James -- according to Mormon records; but he apparently also had an older daughter who was born about 1798.So that would mean that Hannah was born about 1780 and that Peter was born about 1775.There also seems to be at least two brothers -- William S., and James -- who both attended the War of 1812 as privates in the new York Militia; and there appears to be a James McMicken who married a certain Phebe Allis on 07-09-1760 in the town of Philadelphia, but as I said before, this family seems to have mostly come from Connecticut." All this is possible. Hannah could be from Samuel Smith's first family. Born c 1779. But I have not made those changes yet. Note: the 1825 Census gives Peter's wife in the 16-45 range. The surnames above do not appear in the 1835 census.

Hannah Smith [Parents] 1 was born about 1793. She died (UNKNOWN). Hannah married Peter Meekins about 1820.

LIL'S NOTE: Hannah is a bit of a mystery. My original sources have her born C 1893 to Mary Mapes and Samuel Smith. Information I have received since then on Peter Mickins from Walter Becktel has me thinking that perhaps she was born much earlier c 1780. That would mean her mother was NOT Mary Mapes but Samuel Smith's first wife, whose name is another mystery. Add to this, the fact that I cannot find my source for Hannah's death. If she indeed died in 1878 she would have been a  woman of almost 100 years if she was born circa 1780 as I suspect she was.  Her death probably would have been in Ohio or Michigan. She had one son - James(b. 1818) living in Washington Twp, Lucas Co., Ohio in the 1880 Census. She had another son - Peter (b. 1828) living in Michigan. It seems to me that there should be some news report of a woman of 100 or thereabouts in 1878. It all is VERY tentative, but I put this here so someone can correct me.

They had the following children:

  F i
Martha Meekins was born about 1820. She died (UNKNOWN).

William Hunter 1 was born 14 Aug 1797 in Greenwood Lake, Orange Co, NY. He died 29 Mar 1866. William married Ann Smith about 1818.

William was employed farmer.

Farmer in Warwick on 1850 Census. 2000 acres
 Source:  Film 0837263 - NY OC Index to Surrogates Records-1787-1898 1868 William Hunter Admin L 192; Inventory June 1 1868 Decree F 594
Census 1: 1835, Monroe, Orange Co., NY (Source: State of NY, 1825/1835 NY State Census, Orange Co.,,  (1835), Monroe, William Hunter; 2m, 2f,,1 vote; 2hogs.)
Census 2: 1825, Monroe, Orange Co., NY (Source: State of NY, 1825/1835 NY State Census, Orange Co.,,  (1835), munroe, William Hunter: 5m, 2 f; 1m 18-43; 1 mv; 1 mf under 45; 1 m child born; 37 acres; 6 beef; 2 horses; 17 hogs; 40 yds linen.)
Census 3: 1850, Warwick (Source: Govt USA, 1850 Census, Chester, Orange Co NY,  (Oct 1, 1850  FHL film 0444290), p211, Line 8, William Hunter 56 farmer $2000 real estate; Ann 53; Jackson 18; Jesse 13, James 5.)

Ann Smith [Parents] 1 was born 16 May 1797 in Smith's Clove, Orange Co. NY. She died 14 Apr 1876 in Monroe, Orange County, NY, USA. Ann married William Hunter about 1818.

Found on Warwick 1850 Census. Information on family from that source
Source:  Film 0837263 - NY OC Index to Surrogates Records-1787-1898 1876 Ann Hunter Will 39, p 16; Letters J 201

They had the following children:

  F i Mary Ann Hunter was born 22 Jan 1819 and died 1 Jun 1873.
  M ii
John L Hunter 1 was born 6 May 1820. He died 1867 and was buried (UNKNOWN) in Greenwood Lake Cemetery, Monroe, Orange Co, NY.

Source:  Film 0837263 - NY OC Index to Surrogates Records-1787-1898 1868 John S Hunter Admind L 213 Inventory Nov 2 1868
 SOURCE:Unidentified Cemetery Greenwood Lake, Orange County, New York Contributed by Maude Conklin Gertrude Rose, Barbara Defalco, and Laura Cooper.  Total records = 45. On Old Dutch Hollow Road. http://www.interment.net/data/us/ny/orange/unidentified_cemetery.htm Hunter, John, 2/9/1808--17 yrs
  M iii Levi Hunter was born 14 Jan 1822 and died 1897.
  M iv
George W Hunter 1 was born 7 Sep 1823. He died 1842.

Never married
SOURCE: "Charles Fitzgerald Account Book", Dutch Hollow, Chester Township- from the "Orange County GS Newsletter Vol 16, LDS  # 6048735. p 12 :1868-1882- George Hunter
  M v Samuel Hunter was born 13 Jun 1825 and died 14 Jan 1889.
  M vi Coe Hunter was born 31 May 1827 and died 1 Dec 1897.
  M vii Albert Hunter was born 5 May 1829 and died 4 May 1887.
  M viii Jackson Hunter was born 25 Apr 1832 and died 19 Jul 1900.
  M ix Charles Hunter was born 20 Mar 1834 and died 11 Apr 1894.
  F x
Ellen Jane Hunter was born 9 Dec 1836 in Greenwood Lake, Monroe, Orange Co, NY. She died 1839.
  M xi Jesse Hunter was born 9 Dec 1839 and died 12 Oct 1917.
  M xii
George Dallas Hunter was born 21 Jul 1845. He died 1846.
  M xiii
James Polk Hunter was born 21 Jul 1845. He died 4 May 1898.

Jesse Smith [Parents] 1 was born about 1799. He died before 15 Oct 1842 in Monroe, Orange Co, NY, USA. Jesse married Martha Patty Newberry on 1817.

ALL INFORMATION FOR THIS LINE FORWARD FROM THE PREDMORE GENEALOGY

SOURCE: Will of Jesse Smith      18 Feb 1842 -  28 Nov 1842
Letters Testamentary:
On reading and filing the application of Amzi L Smith, Executor named in the Last will and testament of Jess Smith, late of the town of Monroe in the County of Orange deceased for the proof of said will as a will of Real and Personal estate. It is ordered that the following citation viz:
The people of the State of New York to Martha Smith, the widow,  Jesse Smith of the Town of Monroe, Stephen B Smith of the town of Goshen, all of the County of Orange, William F Smith of Morristown in Morris County in the state of NJ, Ira Smith of Sandusky Co, State of Ohio, town unknown, the next of kin of Jesse Smith, late of the town of Monroe in the County of Orange deceased. Greeting: You are hereby cited to be and to appear before the Surrogate of the County of Orange, at his office in Goshen, in said county on the twenty-eighth day of November next at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day, to attend the probate of a certain instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and testament of said deceased bearing date the eighteenth of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-two on the application of Amzi L Smith claiming to be executor thereof which said will relates to both real and personal estate...
Will:
In the name of God Amen
I Jesse Smith of the town of Monroe County of Orange and State of New York, considering the uncertainty of this life and being of sound and perfect mind and memory (Blessed be almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last Will and Testament.
First I will and order that all my lawful debts and funeral charges be paid out of my personal property. To my beloved wife Martha, I give, in Lieu of lawful dower the use of my homestead farm during her natural life, including the premises in which I now live and the lot of land which I purchased of Elisha Pinkney, also parcel of land which I inherited from my father.
Further I give to my wife, one years provision from my decease. Also one cow, two feather beds and bedding sufficient for summer and winter including with them the bedsteads, cords curtains and straw ticks, her choice of one of my tables and light stand, six chairs, six cups and saucers, six knives and forks, one tea kettle, two brass kettles, one frying pan, one iron pot, one pair of brass andirons, shovel and tongs, two brass candlesticks, one carpet, one bureau, one wash tub and any other articles of household stuff which shall be necessary for her to have for keeping house comfortable. To have and to hold the before mentioned articles unto her the said Martha and her heirs forever. I also give unto my wife the use of my best clock through her lifetime and at her decease I then give it to my son Jesse to his use and disposal forever.
To my beloved son Amzi I give and bequeath all that parcel of my freehold estate lying in the town of Warwick called the Fitzgerald farm containing about seventy two acres of land together with all the appurtances thereto belonging. To have and to hold the same to Hirn and his heirs forever upon the consideration that he the said Amzi shall pay or cause to be paid to my beloved son Ira the sum of six hundred and twenty five dollars lawful money of the State of New York within fifteen months from my decease. To my beloved son Jesse I give one cow, Also  I give and bequeath to my son Jesse at the decease of his mother my homestead farm including the premises on which I now live, the lot of land which I bought of Elish Pinkney and the parcel of land I inherited from my Fathers estate. To have and to hold the same with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to him the said  Jesse, his heirs and assigns forever upon the consideration that he the said Jesse shall pay or cause to be paid my grandson David Smith ( the son of William F Smith) the just and lawful sum of five hundred Dollars on his coming of age. Also to my grandson Abner ( the son of Stephen B Smith) the just and lawful sum of five hundred dollars on his becoming of lawful age. In case either or both the above named grandsons should be of lawful age at my decease, then in that case the several sums to be paid to them within fifteen months from my death.
To Martha Cox, (a girl which I brought up) I give one cow and a good feather bed and sufficient bedding for summer and winter including also a bed stead, cord and straw tick.
As to my farming utensils stock and household stuff not otherwise disposed of and all my personal property I will and order my executors to sell same at public venue excepting my wearing apparel which I leave to my wife requesting her to dispose of them among my children as she pleases.
If at my decease I should have money on hand or ay use I order my executors to put the same with the money arising from the residue and after paying my debts and funeral charges and the expense of settling my estate Then of the residue I give my sons William F and Stephen B two dollars each, and all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate whether personal or real I give it equally to my two sons Amzi and Jesse, their heirs and assigns forever. As to a certain sealed obligation which I hold against my son Ira of one hundred and seventy five dollars i will and order that the same be not collected but that my executors give up the same to my said son Ira. Lastly it is my wish that my son Jesse should work and carry on my homestead farm as a tenant under hid mother, and furthermore it is my will that my son Jesse should have the privilege of making any improvements upon the farm which he may think proper at his own expense during the lifetime of his mother. I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made and appoint mu beloved wife Martha Smith and my beloved son Amzi Smith Executors of this my Last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two.  Jesse Smith

Martha Patty Newberry was born about 1790. She died (UNKNOWN). Martha married Jesse Smith on 1817.

They had the following children:

  M i Amzi Lewis Smith was born 27 Sep 1818 and died 30 May 1894.
  M ii William F Smith was born about 1820 and died (UNKNOWN).
  M iii Stephen B Smith was born about 1820 and died (UNKNOWN).
  M iv
Ira Smith was born about 1820. He died (UNKNOWN).

In 1842 according to the Letters testamentary of his father Jesse's will, Ira was living in Sandusky co Ohio, town unknown.
  M v Jesse Smith was born 11 Nov 1821 and died 30 Dec 1849.

Archibald Mcelroy Lt. Col [Parents] was born in Bristol Borough, PA. He died (UNKNOWN) in Bristol Borough, PA. Archibald married Sarah Bunk on 7 Apr 1764 in NY.

Vital Records T/New Windsor Death Records
6/29/1909 Ferdon, Margaret L 39 house work United States
Archibald McElroy - Ireland Hannah Devine - Ireland New Windsor Woodlawn Cemetery

Sarah Bunk died (UNKNOWN). She married Archibald Mcelroy Lt. Col on 7 Apr 1764 in NY.

They had the following children:

  M i James Mcelroy was born 25 Dec 1764 and died 9 Feb 1851.
  M ii Alexander Mcelroy was born about 21 Aug 1771 and died 10 Oct 1853.
  F iii
Mary Mcelroy was born about 1788. She died (UNKNOWN).

McElroy Cole

Posted by Michael Burnett on Sun, 19 Sep 1999, in response to Smith, Mapes, McElroy, posted by Lil Heselton on Sun, 25 Oct 1998

Surname: McElroy Cole, Davis, Hall

My 4th great Grandmother,Mary McELROY may be the Aunt
of your Lydia. I am assuming that Mary McELROY was the
sister of Alexander McELROY and JAmes McELROY.
From the 1820 census, Alxander McELROY and his wife,..
(and by the way, I had not know her until your message,..)
Sally HALL McELROY were the heads of household,
even though, only Alexaner was listed.
I believe that Alexander McELROY was the person
in the "over 45" category?
I am guestimating, that my Mary McELROY was born ca. 1788
from the 1855 New York State census. She is with my ggg
Grandparents, Joel DAVIS (son of Gilluim DAVIS) and
Mathilda COLE DAVIS, her age is marked as 67 years, and she
must have been widowed by that time. Mary McElroy married
Abram or Abraham COLE and he may have been a Rev War veteran, and if so,
must have been quite a bit older that Mary McELROY.

One other piece of informaiton that I have found is that Alexander McElroy's
brother, James McELROY served in the Revolution, I believe in the
Continental Army and moved to Ohio, where he applied for a pension in the 1830s.

I know that you may not have any more informaiton, or have too
much of an interest in this branch, but I would very much like to
find out more and share anything that I may find, and that
you may find. I really would like to find the parents of both
Mary McELROY and Abram COLE

Mike Burnett
[email protected]

James Mcelroy [Parents] was born 20 Jan 1795 in Monroe, Orange county, NY. He died 5 May 1878 in Hamptonburgh Orange Co NY and was buried in Hamptonburgh Cemetery, Orange county, NY. James married Patience Comfort Strong.

 
SOURCE: Judy Riley <[email protected]>
  ®Land deed,20 Sep1838,  Deeds Liber 65, pg 308-310,--James McElroy of town of Monroe and Patience his wife sold to Robert Ashman of same place. for $1900 land "lying & being in the town of monroe and the patent of Cheesecocks & is part of the great Mountain lot #11-beginning at a bank with stones put around it at the south side of Mombasha Pond....Samuel Smith's line..165 acres more or less..signed by James McElroy and Patience McElroy witness John McGanob
 
®School records for District 1 in 1882, Monroe, Orange Co., New York--show the following...McElroys mentioned in school note: William McElroy, James McElroy, Daniel in 1831 James had 2 children in school-This information send by Anna Kessock, 9 Brooklyn Street, Port Jarvis, NY 12771
 
SOURCE: notes of Thor N Trolsen in 1999 letter to Judy Riley
I dont think I can add much to what you already have on the McElroys. Most of my information comes from the work of Elizabeth S. Smith, who is a descendant of Lydia Mcelroy and Hophni Smith. I garnered what I have from the records she submitted to the OCGS, Goshen, NY and some letters from her. I am enclosing the data I have and copies of transcribed letters from elizabeth Smith which might be of some interest to you. You will see that i do not have your Charlotte in my records, although the DOB you give would make a fit...
You mightalso be interested in the following: The 1855 NY State Census shows the following living in the same house: James McElroy, age 60; Patience, wife, age 58; James E. McElroy age 23; Lydia age 18; Martha age 14; Henry K age 3; David Corter, age 11 grandchild; John Early age 30 servant, born in Ireland.
From Elizabeth S Smith: James & Patience are buried in the Hamptonburgh Cemetery. she died of 'paralysis" at age 75, 16 Oct 1872 (Hampton NY Roster of Hamptonburgh Cem Assoc 1927) Copy in OCGS research room.
 
SOURCE: Notes from letters of Elizabeth S. Smith to Thor Trolsen, Nov 29 1992 as transcribed by Thor Trolsen for Judy Riley
I have the same information you have for #30 and 31 of your ancestor table (JamesMcElroy and Patience) Elizabeth Horton, Genealogist of Middletown Ny is my source. she did not always give source of her information.
Father of James was Alexander McElroy b. NYS who had a brother James McE.
Jan 29, 1993 Letter from Elizabeth S. Smith to thor N Trolsen as transcribed by Thor Trolsen for Judy Riley
I am sending you a copy of material on James McElroy, brother of Alexander, which came from Myrtle S. Edwards, a 3rd cousin of mine on the Smith side. I added notes- do not know their source- possibly Elizabeth Horton. I have to get Myrtle interested in working on McElroys, but she has several other concerns at present, which take priority and which I understand.
Also I added two more children for James. Alexander and William, but I have no proof that they are children of James. William I found right along in Monroe. Alexander only briefly.
I have suspected that possibly some descendant of James had been in contact with Elizabeth Horton. Her papers were given to OCGS research room. They are being sorted and filed. So far nothing has turned up on McElroy.
Another copy of material on James- one or two- was in Helen Ror Predmore file. You can see by my note I questioned it. She has your James- a son of James. If the date you have for James is correct and you can prove it, I think it rules out that possibility. Mrs Predmore did give a surname for Patience, which neither you nor I had. That may be something for you to pursue. If she was indeed a Strong - that could give you a Revolutionary War ancestor. On page 3, I copied information from DAR Patriot Index on James and also the Abstract of Rev War Pension Application for him.
If you have trouble understanding my notes, let me know and I will try to explain them more clearly. If you succeed in tracing the McElroy family I will be happy to have the information. I think you have to go further afield than Orange County to do so. Information does turn up in enexpected places.
From Myrtle Edwards- The Gleaner, Independent Republican 12 Apr 1951
James McElroy- Rev soldier(Brother of Alexander, (see p 3) son of maybe Archibald. 1st wife Martha Burks or 2nd wife Sarah (Burk) McElroy. 1764 Livingston Manor, Columbia county now Sullivan Co. NY.
Alexander1: b ca 1835 , m 21 Mar 1850, Sararh Titus2, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Cook Titus3
William:  b ca 15 Feb 1817, d 4 Mar 1888, m by Justice of Peace in Patterson NJ, Jane Starr. He was 18, she was 17. she died 7 Aug 1893, age 77 years. She was born 12 Jan 1816.(Predmore file OCGS) (no cemetery stone. No proof of parentage of this william per Elizabeth S. Smith)
Superscript 1- Age computed from 1855 Census
Superscript2- History of first Presbyterian Church of Monroe NY 1783-1956, p. 191
Superscript3- Portrait and Biographical Record- Chapman, 1895 pg 955.
(Lil's addition: quote from Portrait & Biographical Records of Orange County NY "Elizabeth Cocks was a daughter of Jacob and Hannah(Townsend) Cocks, the lattter of whom was born on Long Island, and was a daughter of Nicolas and Philadelphia (Robbins) Townsend, both of whom were natives of Long Island. Jacob Cocks, a son of Henry Cocks, was also a native of Long Island. To the parents of Mrs Shuit, Isaac B and Elizabeth Titus, were born seven daughters.  Sallie D., now deceased was twice married, first to Alexander McElroy, and then to Noah Brooks; Mary ann was the first wife of Mogan Shuit; Hannah C. deceased, married Robert L Gough of Westport NY; Martha died young; Susan C is also deceased; Phoebe B married Morgan Shuit after the death of her sister; and elizabeth is also deceased")
NB Sometimes people have confused the wives of the two younger Alexander McElroys. All three married Sarahs. This Alexander I cannot fit in as Grandson of Alexander. Elizabth S. Smith
 Predmore file at OCGS Research Room:
James Mc Elroy Jr. m. Patience Comfort Strong.
Children:
1. William
2. Cornelius
3. Theodore
4. John
5. Davis
6. Egbert
7 Sarah -  sarah Mc Elroy married Courter
8. Charlotte - Charlotte Mc Elroy m. McMunn
9 Lydia - Lydia McElroy m. Dolse
10 Anne - Ann McElroy m. Thurston
11. Matilda - Mathilda McElroy moved west
12 Martha - Martha McElroy m. John Frederick Illenberg on June 6 1857
James Mc Elroy Jr. was a son of (James Mc Elroy of Warwick- 1800-1810. April 22, 1820 he bought 80 acres of land in Knox County OH. At that time he was 56 years old)
In 1820 James MCElroy Jr sold land in Warwick and bought land in Hamptonburgh, NY
"EIT Bullville- grandaughter of Martha" "Ancestor Exchange"
Note by ES Smith: See Alexander McElroy- son of James. Would seem that this son of Alexander or this Alexander a mixture of 2 James McElroys. I find Mrs. Predmore has made wrong assumptions from time to time.
 
Lil's NOTE: Found on 1850 Census for Hamptonburgh living near to on page 154b line 18  James, John, Cornelius, is a Gilbert McElroy age 30 (1820). wife Phebe S age 28 (1822), anne E age 8 (1842), Margaret H age 6(1844) Mary J age 3(1847)  I think they probably belong in this family. He fits timewise. These are obviously thesame as the following received from from Glenn Marshall, New windsor Town Historian:
McELROY,CORY A 7/18/1867 1 DAU. OF G.D. & P.J. McELROY HAMPTONBURGH
McELROY G.D. 2/3/1891 12/27/1818 WASHINGTONVILLE
EARLE,PHEBE J 5/12/1898 8/17/1820 WIFE OF G.D. McELROY WASHINGTONVILLE
 

 

Patience Comfort Strong was born 18 Feb 1797 in Hamptonburgh, Orange County, NY. She died 26 Oct 1872 in Hamptonburgh, Orange county, NY and was buried in Hamptonburgh Cemetery, Orange Co, NY. Patience married James Mcelroy.

 
SOURCE: Judy Riley <[email protected]>
 Information from files of Thor N Trolsen, 4396 Lake Circle, Little River, SC 29566. 843-249-5500
SOURCE: notes of Thor N Trolsen in 1999 letter to Judy Riley
 
From Elizabeth S Smith: James & Patience are buried in the Hamptonburgh Cemetery. she died of 'paralysis" at age 75, 16 Oct 1872 (Hampton NY Roster of Hamptonburgh Cem Assoc 1927) Copy in OCGS research room.

They had the following children:

  M i John Mcelroy was born 25 Nov 1814 and died 10 Mar 1890.
  F ii Anna Mcelroy.
  M iii
Davis McElroy.
  F iv
Matilda McElroy.
  F v Sarah Mcelroy.
  M vi William McElroy was born 15 Feb 1817 and died 4 Mar 1888.
  M vii Cornelius Alexander McElroy was born 1822 and died 25 Nov 1858.
  M viii Alexander Mcelroy was born 1825.
  F ix Charlotte McElroy was born 1828.
  M x James Egbert Mcelroy was born 1832 and died 1901.
  M xi
Theodore Mcelroy was born 1834. He died (UNKNOWN).
  F xii Lydia Mcelroy was born Aug 1835 and died 1 Oct 1899.
  F xiii Martha S Mcelroy was born 1841 and died (UNKNOWN).

Samuel W Mcelroy [Parents] was born about 1796. He died (UNKNOWN).

He had the following children:

  F i
Caroline Mcelroy was born 1828. She died (UNKNOWN).
  F ii
Elizabeth M Mcelroy was born 1832. She died (UNKNOWN).

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