Emma Constant Holly
F, #2601, b. 1871, d. 1965
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 1871 | Emma Constant Holly was born in 1871. |
| Property Record | March 1896 | Emma was involved in a property transaction in March 1896. as listed in "Recorded Mortgages" in the New York Times of 18 Mar 1896: "Holly, Emma C., to Jessie Clark' e s of 3d Av, 74.1 ft s of 35th St. and other property, 1/3 part, 1 year, $4,000."
Next entry: "Same to same: same property, 1 year, 1/3 part, $11,000.1 |
| Marriage | 17 October 1900 | Elmer Livingston MacRae and she were married on 17 October 1900 |
| Newspaper | 17 October 1900 | According to the on 17 October 1900 edition of the. "MacRae -- Holly, Greenwich Depot, Conn. The wedding of Miss Emma Constant Holly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holly, to Elmer Livingston MacRae, took place to-night at the home of the bride at Coscob.
The house, whose history dates back to Revolutionary times, was decorated throughout with holly and thistle, the latter being in honor of the Scotch ancestry of Mr. MacRae. Candles in Colonial candlesticks and candelabra took the place of other lights, and Japanese lanterns artistically hung with pine were festooned on the oaken wainscoating.
The bride wore a gown of white mousseline de soi over white silk, and the bridal veil was the same one worn by hergreat grandmother. Walter Strong Edwards was best man. The presents were principally silver and antique furniture. Friends were present from Boston, Bedford, Winchester, Roxbury and Greenwich.2 |
| Death | 1965 | She died in 1965 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S282] , New York Times, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Database online, 1857 - 2003, 18 Mar 1896, p. 15., 18 Mar 1896, p. 15.
- [S282] New York Times, 1857 - 2003, 17 Oct 1900, p. 9., 17 Oct 1900, p. 9.
Elmer Livingston MacRae
M, #2602, b. 1875, d. 1953
Biography
| Birth | 1875 | Elmer Livingston MacRae was born in 1875.1 |
| Marriage | 17 October 1900 | He and Emma Constant Holly were married on 17 October 1900 |
| Witness | 17 October 1900 | He was a witness. "MacRae -- Holly, Greenwich Depot, Conn. The wedding of Miss Emma Constant Holly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holly, to Elmer Livingston MacRae, took place to-night at the home of the bride at Coscob.
The house, whose history dates back to Revolutionary times, was decorated throughout with holly and thistle, the latter being in honor of the Scotch ancestry of Mr. MacRae. Candles in Colonial candlesticks and candelabra took the place of other lights, and Japanese lanterns artistically hung with pine were festooned on the oaken wainscoating.
The bride wore a gown of white mousseline de soi over white silk, and the bridal veil was the same one worn by hergreat grandmother. Walter Strong Edwards was best man. The presents were principally silver and antique furniture. Friends were present from Boston, Bedford, Winchester, Roxbury and Greenwich.2 |
| Death | 1953 | He died in 19531 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S281] Karen Blanchfield White, Bush-Holley Historic Site Guide (39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807: Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich, 2003), p. 5. Hereinafter cited as Bush-Holley Historic Site Guide.
- [S282] , New York Times, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Database online, 1857 - 2003, 17 Oct 1900, p. 9., 17 Oct 1900, p. 9.
Edward L. Holly
M, #2603, b. 1869
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 1869 | Edward L. Holly was born in 1869 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. |
| Marriage | 17 October 1899 | He and Sarah Lewis Mead were married on 17 October 1899 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1 |
| Directory | 1928 | As of 1928 Edward was listed in the Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, directory at 123 E. Putnam Ave., The Elms. |
| Last Edited | 26 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S282] , New York Times, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Database online, 1857 - 2003, 16 Apr 1953, p. 29., 16 Apr 1953, p. 29.
Mary A. Holly
F, #2607
Parents
Biography
| Baptism | 10 August 1832 | Mary A. Holly was baptized on 10 August 1832 at Second Congregational Church in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Josephine Holly
F, #2608, b. 1869, d. 1887
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 1869 | Josephine Holly was born in 1869 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut. |
| Death | 1887 | She died in 1887 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, The Port Chester Journal wrote, under Cos Cob News: "Miss Josie Holly, the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Holly, died last Saturday after an attack of measles, aged 17 years and 4 months. Although Miss Josie has been delicate in health since infancy, she has been a diligent student, always much interested in her studies, and her young friends were much attached to her. The funeral, which was private, was held at five o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Porter being in attendance. Her brother and sister, Eddie and Emma, who have also had the measles, are improving."1 |
Citations
- [S98] Obituary, Port Chester Journal, Port Chester, Westchester Cty, New York, 24 Feb 1887, 24 Feb 1887
Shadrach Mead
M, #2612, b. 15 January 1758, d. 16 September 1844
Parents
Biography
| Birth | 15 January 1758 | Shadrach Mead was born on 15 January 1758 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1 |
| Marriage | after 1814 | He and Abigail Ingersoll were married after 18141 |
| Death | 16 September 1844 | He died on 16 September 1844 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S127] USGenWeb Fairfield County Early Settlers of Stamford, CT Families 1641-1935, online http://www.ctgenweb.org/county/cofairfield/pages/stamford/settlers_page.htm
- [S114] SPENCER P. MEAD, L.L.B., of the New York Bar, compiler, VOL. II ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1803-1848 (, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Stamford Probate Record Abstracts.
Titus Mead
F, #2613, b. 15 September 1729, d. 10 September 1812
Biography
| Birth | 15 September 1729 | Titus Mead was born on 15 September 1729 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut.1 |
| Death | 10 September 1812 | She died on 10 September 1812 in Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S127] USGenWeb Fairfield County Early Settlers of Stamford, CT Families 1641-1935, online http://www.ctgenweb.org/county/cofairfield/pages/stamford/settlers_page.htm
- [S114] SPENCER P. MEAD, L.L.B., of the New York Bar, compiler, VOL. II ABSTRACT of PROBATE RECORDS FOR THE DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD, AND STATE OF CONNECTICUT, 1803-1848 (, 1919). Hereinafter cited as Stamford Probate Record Abstracts.
Titus Mead
M, #2614
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Solomon Lyon
M, #2615
Biography
| Marriage | | Solomon Lyon and Hannah Rundle were married, date unknown1 |
| Death | | He died, date unknown in Bedford, Westchester, New York,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S172] Obituary, Greenwich News & Graphic, Greenwich, Connecticut, 25 Apr 1916, p. 5, col. 5, 25 Apr 1916, p. 5, col. 5
Hannah Rundle
F, #2616
Biography
| Marriage | | Solomon Lyon and Hannah Rundle were married, date unknown1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S172] Obituary, Greenwich News & Graphic, Greenwich, Connecticut, 25 Apr 1916, p. 5, col. 5, 25 Apr 1916, p. 5, col. 5
Hannah Lyon
F, #2617
Parents
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Edward Raymond
M, #2618
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
John Mead
M, #2619, b. 24 January 1753, d. 1820
Parents
Biography
| ChildParent1 | | |
| Birth | 24 January 1753 | John Mead was born on 24 January 1753 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Death | 1820 | He died in 1820 in Norwich, Chenango County, New York,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S231] ; Record Group 15; FHL Film 0971703; Microcopy 804 (700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.: National Archives and Records Administration), Conn. Pension App. W19862 John Mead, Elizabeth his widow.
Captain Francis Peet
M, #2620, b. 1802, d. 16 January 1882
Family: Maria Mead (b. about 1808, d. 12 January 1877)
Biography
| Birth | 1802 | Captain Francis Peet was born in 1802 in Connecticut. |
| Marriage | 21 November 1826 | He and Maria Mead were married on 21 November 1826 in Connecticut |
| Death | 16 January 1882 | He died on 16 January 1882 in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, |
| Obituary | 22 April 1882 | 22 April 1882, Mariposa, California, Mariposa Gazette Obituary:. Another Pioneer Gone.
Mr. F. PEET, jr., who resides in San Francisco, No. 9 Geary street, furnished us with the following for publication in the Gazette: " Capt. Francis PEET, after a short illness, died at his home in Burlington, New Jersey, January 16th, 1882, aged 80 years. Capt. Peet came overland to this State in 1849, and settled in Mariposa, where he resided for ten years, afterwards returning to New York. In 1862 he opened business in San Francisco, in the firm name of F. PEET & Son, but continued his residence in New York. In 1868 he withdrew from business in San Francisco, since which time he has resided in Burlington, New Jersey. He leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. His wife, Maria MEAD died some five years previous. His frank and genial temperament made him many friends in social life, and was always a deep sympathizer and friend, and none knew him but to love him. |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Aiden David Tilley
M, #2621
Parents
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Constant MacRae
F, #2622, b. 1904, d. 1934
Parents
Biography
| ChildParent1,1 | | |
| Birth | 1904 | Constant MacRae was born in 1904 at Cos Cob in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Death | 1934 | She died in 19341 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S281] Karen Blanchfield White, Bush-Holley Historic Site Guide (39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807: Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich, 2003), p. 5. Hereinafter cited as Bush-Holley Historic Site Guide.
Clarissa MacRae
F, #2623, b. 1904
Parents
Biography
| ChildParent1,1 | | |
| Birth | 1904 | Clarissa MacRae was born in 1904 at Cos Cob in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S281] Karen Blanchfield White, Bush-Holley Historic Site Guide (39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807: Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich, 2003), p. 5. Hereinafter cited as Bush-Holley Historic Site Guide.
Sarah Lewis Mead
F, #2624, b. 1871, d. 15 April 1953
Biography
| Birth | 1871 | Sarah Lewis Mead was born in 1871 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut.1 |
| Marriage | 17 October 1899 | Edward L. Holly and she were married on 17 October 1899 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1 |
| Newspaper Item | 18 October 1899 | According to the 18 October 1899 edition of the , "HOLLEY - MEAD, Greenwich, Conn., Oct 17: The wedding of Miss Sarah Lewis Mead, daughter of the late S[olomon] Mead, and Edward L. Holley, took place at the Mead homestead, on Maple Avenue, tonight, the Rev. Benjamin Wright of Orange and the Ref. Washington Choate of Greenwich officiating. One hundred and fifty guests were present. The bride wore a costume of white silk point applique, trimmed with orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley. She was attended by four flower girls. Everett and Christy Mead, brothers of the bride, were ushers. There were no bridesmaids or groomsman.
Mr. and Mrs. Holley departed after the wedding celebration for a short trip. They will spend the Winter in Greenwich, and will go abroad in the Spring. Among the many gifts was a pair of andirons which has been in the Holley family for five generations, and a chest of silver.2 |
| Death | 15 April 1953 | She died on 15 April 1953 in Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1 |
| Obituary | 16 April 1953 | 16 April 1953, Obituary:. "Mrs. Edward L. Holley, Greenwich, Conn., April 15 -- Mrs. Sarah Lewis Mead Holley, a member of one of the original Greenwich families and the widow of Edward Lyon Holley, died yesterday at Greenwich Hospital at the age of 82. She was graduated in 1891 from Greenwich Academy."1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S282] , New York Times, ProQuest Historical Newspapers Database online, 1857 - 2003, 16 Apr 1953, p. 29., 16 Apr 1953, p. 29.
- [S282] New York Times, 1857 - 2003, 18 Oct 1899, p. 7., 18 Oct 1899, p. 7.
Thomas Lewis Nichols
M, #2625, b. about 1786, d. after 1830
Biography
| Birth | about 1786 | Thomas Lewis Nichols was born about 1786 in New York.1 |
| Marriage | about 1810 | He and Rolina Mead were married about 1810 in Saratoga County, New York,1 |
| Death | after 1830 | He died after 1830 in Sodus, Wayne, New York,1 |
| Last Edited | 22 December 2016 |
Citations
- [S155] International Genealogical Index, online http://www.familysearch.org