Person Page 323

Elizabeth Redmond

Parents

Biography

Note		Her surname is given by her great-grandson, J. Seymour Currey, in his papers at the Evanston Historical Society.
Birth	about 1769	Elizabeth Redmond was born about 1769 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Based on burial record, it would be 1771, but she was baptized with a sister, 1769.
Baptism	25 June 1769	She was baptized on 25 June 1769 in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England. The register notes daughters of James and Ann Redman of Wellingborough, Northants. Perhaps they were twins born in 1769, or perhaps they were born earlier, and brought over to Thurleigh for baptism at their family church. There were many Redman families in Thurleigh. All names in the parish registers are spelled Redman. J.S. Currey in his memoirs spelled it Redmond.1
Marriage	7 January 1793	William Royce and she were married on 7 January 1793 at All Hallows Church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, Transcript of database on FreeReg.org.uk, from the All Hallows Parish register.
Immigration Group Member	1794	Elizabeth Redmond immigrated along with William Royce in 1794 in New York. according to the memoirs of his great-grandson, J. S. Currey. Currey wrote that they came in a ship captained by Capt. White. The family group consisted of William, his wife Elizabeth, their daughter Elizabeth, and Elizabeth's sister Keren-Happuch Redman. See attached for the information written by J.S. Currey, on file at the Evanston Historical Society, Evanston, IL.2
Census	1810	She appeared in the census 1810 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Elizabeth is listed as: Mrs. Royce. Three years before Elizabeth's marriage, there was only one Royce entry in Westchester County for Royce: Mrs. Royce: one male under 10 [William] one male 10-15 [?] 1 female under 10 [Mary Ann] 1 female 10-15 [Maria] 1 female 16-25 [Elizabeth] 1 female 26-44 Mrs. Royce would have been born between 1766 and 1784. If this is Elizabeth at 17 as the eldest child, Mrs. Royce would have had children between 1793 and say, 1805. Mr. Royce supposedly left the family. There is a burial in the Cortlandt Manor Hillside Cemetery for a William Royce, b. 1804, d. 1864. This was most likely the boy under 10 above. Image 2 of 9 for Cortlandt. Her sister Katy is on image 5.
Census	1820	She appeared in the census 1820 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Elizabeth is listed as: Mrs. Rice. In 1820, no Royce is returned for an Ancestry search of Westchester County. There is however, a Mrs. Rice in Cortlandt, which seems to be the same person. A Birdsell family is a neighbor, and William married a Birdsall. 1 male 16-18 (William is 16) 1 male 16-25 (William again) 1 female 10-15 1 female 16-25 (Maria is 24) 1 female 45 and over. (She would be about 48-50) Neighbors: Daniel W. Birdsell, Asa [Diven?], John Hukster, Martin Levitt, John DuPree. Image 3 of 13 on Ancestry.
Census	1830	She appeared in the census 1830 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Elizabeth is listed as: Elisabeth Rice. Indexed on Ancestry as Pice, with a suggestion of Pier. Lists one male 20-30. Could be William, b. 1804, m. abt. 1835 One female 20-30. Could be Maria, but b. 1796, would be 34. One female 50-60. Elizabeth, Sr. b. about 1769, so would be about in this age range. Neighbors: Samuel Hutster, Edward Ferris, William B. Birdsall, Theletus Raymond, Elijah Scott, Mary H. Titus, Daniel Birdsall
Death	8 May 1848	She died on 8 May 1848 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Based on burial record3
Burial	10 May 1848	She was buried on 10 May 1848 at Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York. NYG&B Cemetery Abstracts, Hillside Cemetery, Peekskill NY, Inscriptions prior to 1888, Volume 1 (Westchester County) has a record: Elizabeth Royce, wife of William, died May 8, 1848, 77 years.4

Citations

1. [S1001] F. G. Emmison, Editor, Bedfordshire Parish Registers: Volume XXVIII, Thurleigh 1562-1812, Riseley 1602-1812, film # 005412710, starting at image 559 of 764 (Bedford: Filmed by Genealogical Society of Utah, online at Familysearch.org, 1943) A14, image 576/764
2. [S999] Josiah Seymour Currey, The Papers of J. Seymour Currey: In the Collections of the Evanston Historical Society, Collection Number 117 (Evanston, Illinois: Between 1869 and 1929); 4 archival boxes, (https://connect.historyit.com/PublicSites/browse/603/0?account=evanstonhistorycenter : accessed
3. [S999] Currey, The Papers of J. Seymour Currey, handwritten memoirs.
4. [S956] Daughters of the American Revolution, Peekskill, N.Y. Cemetery Inscriptions: Vol. 1, Hillside Cemetery (N.p.: Microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, 1971) p. 60, Image 495 of 1070 in Family Search unindexed image collection, Book starts on Image 409. Probably transcribed in the 1920's or 1930's.

John E. Royce

Biography

Research Note		At first, I thought perhaps John E. Royce was the sibling of Maria and Elizabeth and William, since he was born about the time of their births, in the village where they lived. Also, in the 1840 census for Cortlandt, John has a female in Elizabeth, Sr.'s age range. However, based on Elizabeth Royce Ferris's birth date, I see they could not have been.
Birth	22 May 1793	John E. Royce was born on 22 May 1793 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Birth date on Gravestone
Marriage	10 February 1827	He and Kezia Derby were married on 10 February 1827 in New York City, New York County, New York, by Julius Field.1,2
Church Affiliation	1829	As of 1829, John was affiliated with Willett Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. where he is listed in the Thursday evening class. The Willett Street church was built in 1826.
Newspaper Mention	24 October 1837	The 24 October 1837 edition of the Westchester Herald, Ossining, Westchester County, New York, reported in its List of Letters that there was a letter remaining in the Post Office at Sing-Sing, Oct. 1, 1937, for John E. Royce.
Baptism	18 April 1838	He was baptized on 18 April 1838. based on the Nauvoo Community website.
Residence	1839	As of 1839 John lived in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, according to the Nauvoo Community Project. The Mormons bought up most of the property there (called Commerce at the time) in 1839, and lived there until Joseph Smith was killed in 1844 and most of the Mormons followed Brigham Young to Utah in the Mormon Exodus, via the Mormon Trail, over the winter of 1845-46. Seven Royces are listed as Mormons and residing in Nauvoo during the period 1839-1946. The members of John's family are have a residence listing of Caldwell County, Missouri, in addition to Nauvoo. John's father and mother are listed as Thomas Royce and Hannah. The Nauvoo site lists another child, Sarah Jane, born in 1842 and died before 1850 (since she does not appear on the census.) Looking at the attached listing, it certainly appears to be the John E. Royce family, listing Kezia as his wife, a less common name, and listing three of his known children, Elizabeth Ann, William H., and MaryAnn M. It is odd that Melvina is not listed.
Newspaper Mention	20 September 1839	The 20 September 1839 edition of the Hudson River Chronicle, Ossining, Westchester County, New York, reported a list of supporters of a Democratic Whig statement in favor of the policies of Governor William H. Seward and in opposition to Martin Van Buren, especially in regards to central banks. Many local citizens were listed after this statement, perhaps all the local Whigs. Among the many familiar names is found John E. Royce. There was also a John Royce on the list. Several Ferrises were listed including Cornelius P. , Nathaniel and Benson.
Census-not found	1840	John has not been found on the census of 1840 The census entry in Cortlandt which is indexed Jno Royce on Ancestry is indexed as Wm Royce on Familysearch, and the image is much clearer on Familysearch, and it is clearly Wm.
Census	1850	He appeared in the census 1850 at Ward 16 District 2 in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as: John E. (56, Cigar Maker) Kezia (52) Elizabeth (17) William (15) May A (12)
Census	1860	He appeared in the census 1860 at Ward 16 District 2 in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as: living in the household of Benjamin Wiley (36, Carman) with Belvina [sic] Wiley (24) as John Royce (66, Cigar Man. ), real estate $3000) Kecia Royce (62) William Royce (24, Clerk) Mary Ann Royce (20) I imagine that John Royce is actually the head of household, since he owns real estate and Benjamin does not, even though his son-in-law Benjamin is listed first.
Newspaper Mention	1 April 1869	The 1 April 1869 edition of the New York Herald, New York City, New York County, New York, reported in Marriage Notices: LOOKER - ROYCE: On Tuesday, March 30 at the Central Methodist Episcopal church, by the Rev. George S. Hare, D.D., Mr. I. Halsey Looker, of Newark, N.J. to Miss Mary A. Royce, daughter of John E. Royce, Esq. of this city.
Census	1870	He appeared in the census 1870 at Ward 16 District 6 in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as: John E. (76, No Occupation) Kezia (70, Keeping House, and the asset information was listed on her line, perhaps just an oversight: $10,000 in real estate and $500 in personal estate) Richard Taylor (40, Printer, or Painter, b. New York) Elizabeth " (36, Keeping House) George R. " (9) Mary E. " (6) Living next to Ben H. Wiley and Melvina (Royce) Wiley and 3 young children.
Death	7 April 1874	He died on 7 April 1874 in New York City, New York County, New York,
Obituary	8 April 1874	8 April 1874, New York City, New York County, New York, New York Herald Obituary:. Royce. On Tuesday, April 7, John E. Royce, in the 80th year of his age. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Central Methodist Episcopal church, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 225 West Twentieth Street, on Thursday afternoon, at three o'clock. His remains will be taken, on Friday, to Sing Sing for interment.
Burial	10 April 1874	He was buried on 10 April 1874 at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, Westchester County, New York.3

Citations

1. [S605] , 1850 Federal Census (.)
2. [S792] United Methodist Church (New York City, New York and Vicinity), Vol 72-28, page 137.; updated, collection name changed to new york, new jersey and connecticut, u.s., united methodist church records, 1775-1949, Ancestry.com ().
3. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY

Samuel Dean

Parents

William Royce

Parents

Biography

Birth	October 1804	William Royce was born in October 1804 in Westchester County, New York. Birth date calculated from gravestone.
Marriage	about 1835	He and Dorinda H. Birdsall were married about 1835
Census	1840	He appeared in the census 1840 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as: Wm Royce: 1 male under 5 (could be William B.) 1 male 20-29 1 male 30-39 (could be William) 1 female under 5 (could be Ann Elizabeth) 2 females 30-39 (Dorinda would be about 23, so not correct for her.) 1 female 60-69 (Elizabeth, Sr., William's mother, would be about 69.) Neighbors: Mary Birdsall, D. W. Birdsall, Mary Titus, James Tennett, Andrew Hanford, Alex Keeler. This census is indexed Jno Royce on Ancestry, and the Ancestry image is very poor. See FamilySearch image attached.
Newspaper Mention	14 April 1842	The 14 April 1842 edition of the The Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported The results of voting in the Cortlandtown Election for local officials was reported, and Wm. Royce was elected Town Clerk with 372 votes, beating T. Southard with 362 votes.
Newspaper Mention	29 August 1843	The 29 August 1843 edition of the Peekskill Republican, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported on the trial of Benjamin Lent vs. Jefferson Lewis, for debt. William Royce was one of the jurors before Justice Strang, along with John Mead, Isaiah Travis, Aaron Travis, Benjamin Clinton and Samuel Ferris. The case related to a deceptive sale of pigs.
Address	about 1850	As of about 1850, William lived at Diven Street in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, (north side.) This was mentioned in a newspaper series called "Personal Recollections of Peekskill in my Boyhood Days. Anecdotes of the Days and Events of Fifty or More Years Ago." This ran in the summer of 1910 in the Highland Democrat, Peekskill, NY. It was written by Stephen D. Horton. This particular item was mentioned in the 6 Aug 1910 issue.
Census	27 July 1850	He appeared in the census 27 July 1850 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as: William, age 40, Merchant, $7000, born in NY. Dorinda, age 40, born in NY Maria, age 50, born in England Ann E., age 14, born in NY William, age 12, born in NY Harriet, age 2, born in NY Mary A., age 4, born in NY. Next to a boarding house and another merchant which looks like Cornelius Crawford. All surname Royce. Image 44/185
Census	17 July 1860	He appeared in the census 17 July 1860 at Sing Sing Post Office in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as: Wm Royce (age 50, Dry Goods Merchant, real estate $8500, Personal $2000) Dorinda Royce (43, for birth it gives ditto from NY above.) Ann E Royce (age 22) Wm Royce (age 21, Clerk) Mary A. Royce (age 14, attending school) Emma Royce (age 7, attending school) Alaina or Alaissa Royce (age 60) [Maria?] Even though this says Sing Sing Post Office, he was located in the village of Peekskill. See attached 1867 Beers map extract.1,1
Will	12 May 1864	He signed a will on 12 May 1864 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. The records are available on Ancestry, In the collection "New York, Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999.". Mentions his wife Dorinda H., his "only son" William B., and three daughters, Ann Elizabeth, Mary Augusta and Emma. It was witnessed by Wm Nelson and Isaac S. Mandeville, both of Peekskill.
Death	16 October 1864	He died on 16 October 1864 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York,
Burial	18 October 1864	He was buried on 18 October 1864 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Inscription: 60y2,3
Probate Record	21 October 1865	William was listed in probate records on 21 October 1865 in Westchester County, New York. The will of William Royce was admitted to probate.
Newspaper Mention	30 July 1910	The 30 July 1910 edition of the The Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported some personal recollections of early Peekskill, by Stephen D. Horton, who mentions William Royce as he is describing the merchants of the town: "Royce and Clark also kept dry goods and groceries on this block. The firm were Wm. Royce and Frank B. Clark. The last named was village clerk for some years and also town clerk. Geo. F. Clark who now lives on the Crompond road is his son. Mr. Royce was the father of Mrs. Warren S. Jordan, Mrs. John W. Smith and Mrs. Wm. H. Roe, their brother Wm. B. Royce, who succeeded in the business. He died about 1873-4."
Newspaper Mention	17 September 1910	The 17 September 1910 edition of the The Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported in the column "Seventy Years Ago". William Royce was mentioned: "In 1839, William Royce, a Main street merchant, was postmaster. He was succeeded by Joseph Strang in 1840, and he, by William H. Briggs. Mr. Briggs was twice postmaster of this village. We had no railroads at that time. The mail came to Peekskill by steamboat. There were but three churches, the Methodist Episcopal on South street, of which the Rev. James Young was pastor, the Presbyterian Church on South street, and the Dutch Reformed Church on Main street.
Newspaper Mention	30 December 1911	The 30 December 1911 edition of the The Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported in a Glimpses from the Past article, on the early postmasters of Peekskill: "The latter Birdsall was succeeded Feb. 26, 1834, by that sterling citizen, Wm. Royce, who, associated with the late Francis P. Clark, conducted a general store for many years at No. 958 Main Street, where the postoffice during Mr. Royce's incumbency was located. Mr. Royce served one term as supervisor of the town of Cortlandt, and continued in the office of postmaster until June 16, 1840. Mr. Royce was born in Peekskill Oct. 1804, and passed away Oct. 14, 1864. He was a highly respected member of the First M.E. Church, and greatly esteemed in the community as a man of sterling integrity and moral worth. He is the father of Mrs. Warren Jordan, of Peekskill, and Mrs. John W. Smith and Mrs. Wm. H. Roe, of Summit, N.J."

Citations

1. [S958] F.W. Beers, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York (N.p.: F. W. Beers, 1867); digital image, Wikimedia.org (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/1867_Beers_Map_of_Peekskill%2C_Westchester%2C_New_York_-_Geographicus_-_Peekskill-beers-1867.jpg)
2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, NY
3. [S956] Daughters of the American Revolution, Peekskill, N.Y. Cemetery Inscriptions: Vol. 1, Hillside Cemetery (N.p.: Microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, 1971) p. 60, Image 495 of 1070 in Family Search unindexed image collection, Book starts on Image 409. Probably transcribed in the 1920's or 1930's.

Dorinda H. Birdsall

Biography

Note		The death record of her daughter Emma lists her name as Debora Birdsall. I will list her surname tentatively as Birdsall for now.
Birth	1817	Dorinda H. Birdsall was born in 1817. Based on cemetery inscription she would be born in 1800. Based on 1860 census, 18171
Marriage	about 1835	William Royce and she were married about 1835
Clue to Identity	1850	Looking at 1850 census . If her surname were Birdsall, in 1830, there is a William B. Birdsall, living next to Edward Ferris, and there is a Daniel Birdsall. Looking for clues based on tradition of naming children for family members, the following Dorinda's are listed in the 1850 Westchester County census: Dorinda Arthur (Ossining, b. 1793) Dorinda Mead (Somers, b. 1810) Dorinda Odell (Cortlandt, b. 1833) Dorinda Baker (Mount Pleasant, b. 1842) Dorinda Conover (Bedford, b. 1805) Dorinda Outhouse (Yorktown, b. 1830) Dorinda Van Tassel (New Castle, b. 1846) Dorinda Whelply (New Castle, b. 1798) Dorinda Wright (West Farms, b. 1810)
Death	17 June 1870	She died on 17 June 1870 in New York1
Burial	19 June 1870	She was buried on 19 June 1870 at Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York. Findagrave entry says the inscription says "wife of William. 70 y"1,2

Citations

1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, NY
2. [S956] Daughters of the American Revolution, Peekskill, N.Y. Cemetery Inscriptions: Vol. 1, Hillside Cemetery (N.p.: Microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, 1971) p. 60, Image 495 of 1070 in Family Search unindexed image collection, Book starts on Image 409. Probably transcribed in the 1920's or 1930's.

William B. Royce

Parents

Biography

Birth	1838	William B. Royce was born in 1838 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York.
Occupation	1866	In 1866 William worked as merchant, Royce and Clark Dry Goods, which he took over on his father's death. When I look at the Beers 1868 map, Royce and Clark (Listed as Boyce and Clark) is on Main Street between Union and Division.
Directory	1873	As of 1873 William was listed in the Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, directory. Royce Wiliam B. dry goods, Main, h Diven
Death	20 April 1874	He died on 20 April 1874 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York,
Burial	22 April 1874	He was buried on 22 April 1874 at Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York. Findagrave entry says there is an inscription "35 y"1
Newspaper Mention	30 July 1910	He was mentioned in a newspaper report about William Royce when 30 July 1910 edition of the The Highland Democrat, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported some personal recollections of early Peekskill, by Stephen D. Horton, who mentions William Royce as he is describing the merchants of the town: "Royce and Clark also kept dry goods and groceries on this block. The firm were Wm. Royce and Frank B. Clark. The last named was village clerk for some years and also town clerk. Geo. F. Clark who now lives on the Crompond road is his son. Mr. Royce was the father of Mrs. Warren S. Jordan, Mrs. John W. Smith and Mrs. Wm. H. Roe, their brother Wm. B. Royce, who succeeded in the business. He died about 1873-4."

Citations

1. [S956] Daughters of the American Revolution, Peekskill, N.Y. Cemetery Inscriptions: Vol. 1, Hillside Cemetery (N.p.: Microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, 1971) p. 60, Image 495 of 1070 in Family Search unindexed image collection, Book starts on Image 409. Probably transcribed in the 1920's or 1930's.

Ann Elizabeth Royce

Parents

Biography

Citations

1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, NY

Mary Augusta Royce

Parents

Biography

Emma Royce

Parents

Biography

Thomas Gildersleeve

Biography

Citations

1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Maria Royce

Parents

Biography

Research Note		Search for Elizabeth Royce's family. When I began searching for Elizabeth Royce's family, I focused on a Royce family in Cortlandt, Westchester County, NY. In 1850, this family had a Maria Royce, who appeared to be the sister of the head of household William. Her age implied a birth date of 1800. She was also listed in the 1860 census. I suspected already that William and Maria could be siblings of Elizabeth Royce Ferris. In some papers given to me by my uncle David Tilley, relating to genealogy of his wife, Alice Pearsall Tilley's ancestry, I found 3 pages titles Family Record, in what looked like my father's Aunt Helen Pearsall's handwriting. Helen Pearsall never married and lived with her mother until her mother died in 1949, so had access to any existing family papers. As can be seen in the attached image, Maria Royce is listed under Elizabeth Royce, which tied Maria to our family, and by extension added to other clues to add confidence that I was looking at the correct Royce family.
Birth	13 June 1796	Maria Royce was born on 13 June 1796. This birth date is from a 3-page list that I think is in Aunt Helen Pearsall's handwriting and was evidently given to either my grandfather Chet or my uncle Dave Tilley. The list is titled "Copy of Family Record" and has the birth and death of Joseph and Lydia Ferris, all their children with birth dates, and all James and Elizabeth's children and birth dates. On one side it gives the marriage date of James and Elizabeth, the birth date of Elizabeth Royce, and just under it, "Maria Royce, born 13 Jun 1796." Therefore, I think Maria was Elizabeth's sister.1
Census	27 July 1850	She appeared in the household of William Royce in the census 27 July 1850 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as William, age 40, Merchant, $7000, born in NY. Dorinda, age 40, born in NY Maria, age 50, born in England Ann E., age 14, born in NY William, age 12, born in NY Harriet, age 2, born in NY Mary A., age 4, born in NY. Next to a boarding house and another merchant which looks like Cornelius Crawford. All surname Royce. Image 44/185
Census	17 July 1860	She appeared in the household of William Royce in the census 17 July 1860 at Sing Sing Post Office in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as Wm Royce (age 50, Dry Goods Merchant, real estate $8500, Personal $2000) Dorinda Royce (43, for birth it gives ditto from NY above.) Ann E Royce (age 22) Wm Royce (age 21, Clerk) Mary A. Royce (age 14, attending school) Emma Royce (age 7, attending school) Alaina or Alaissa Royce (age 60) [Maria?] Even though this says Sing Sing Post Office, he was located in the village of Peekskill. See attached 1867 Beers map extract.2,2
Death	11 September 1860	She died on 11 September 1860 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York,
Burial	13 September 1860	She was buried on 13 September 1860 at Hillside Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York. Inscription: 64y.3,4

Citations

1. [S827] Ferris Family Record Copy (Family Records, 1800's), Maria Royce listed below Elizabeth Royce, with birthdates., Digital copy privately held by Helen Pearsall, Westfield, NJ, mid-1900's (Descendant). This looks like it was copied from the Family pages of a Family Bible, or another volume meant to record family events. I think this list was copied by Aunt Helen Pearsall, and given to her brother Chester, or to my uncle David Tilley. It came to me, Holly Kilpatrick, in a box of David Tilley's files.
2. [S958] F.W. Beers, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York (N.p.: F. W. Beers, 1867); digital image, Wikimedia.org (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/1867_Beers_Map_of_Peekskill%2C_Westchester%2C_New_York_-_Geographicus_-_Peekskill-beers-1867.jpg)
3. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Edna George Manson ID 236114342
4. [S956] Daughters of the American Revolution, Peekskill, N.Y. Cemetery Inscriptions: Vol. 1, Hillside Cemetery (N.p.: Microfilmed by the Genealogical Society, Salt Lake City, 1971) p. 60, Image 495 of 1070 in Family Search unindexed image collection, Book starts on Image 409. Probably transcribed in the 1920's or 1930's.

Kezia Derby

Biography

Birth	11 June 1798	Kezia Derby was born on 11 June 1798 in New York. Birth date calculated from death notice, and on gravestone.
Church Affiliation	1 September 1818	As of 1 September 1818, Kezia was affiliated with John Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Listed as Keziah Derby, Class Leader: Price, Status: Lost
Church Affiliation	24 May 1823	As of 24 May 1823, Kezia was affiliated with Allen Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. She was listed in the Wednesday afternoon class, as Kisiah Derby.
Church Affiliation	1826	As of 1826, Kezia was affiliated with Allen Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Listed in the Wednesday evening class as Keziah Royce, with the note "Transferred to Sutton." It is hard to tell the date of each entry. Here she is listed with her married name, so this specific entry must have been made after Feb 1827, although the membership list is dated 1826.1
Church Affiliation	1826	As of 1826, Kezia was affiliated with Willett Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Listed in the Thursday evening class at William Smith's, Brook St. Listed as "Keziah Derby, Married now, Royce, Changed to Ge. Whalen" In Vol. 76, p. 56, there is a general listing of all members of all NYC ME churches from 1822 - 1832. Here she is listed as "Keziah Derby, Married, now Royce."2,3
Marriage	10 February 1827	John E. Royce and she were married on 10 February 1827 in New York City, New York County, New York, by Julius Field.4,5
Church Affiliation	1829	As of 1829, Kezia was affiliated with Forsyth Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Listed in "Classes in Foysyth Street, 1829" in the Wednesday evening class. "Removed by letter, March 1832."
Death	13 October 1881	She died on 13 October 1881 in New York City, New York County, New York,
Obituary	15 October 1881	15 October 1881, New York City, New York County, New York, New York Herald Obituary:. ROYCE: On the 13th inst., Keziah, widow of the late John Royce, age 83 years, 4 month and 2 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respecfully invited to attend the funeral services at the residence of her son-in-law, Richard Taylor, 40 West 126th St., on Monday, at half-past two o'clock P.M. Her remains will be taken on Tuesday morning to Sing Sing for interment.
Burial	16 October 1881	She was buried on 16 October 1881 at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, Westchester County, New York.6

Citations

1. [S792] United Methodist Church (New York City, New York and Vicinity); updated, collection name changed to new york, new jersey and connecticut, u.s., united methodist church records, 1775-1949, Ancestry.com ().
2. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 67-68, p. 161
3. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 76, p. 56.
4. [S605] , 1850 Federal Census (.)
5. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 72-28, page 137.
6. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY

Melvina Royce

Parents

Biography

Benjamin Wiley

Biography

Elizabeth Royce

Parents

Biography

Birth	1833	Elizabeth Royce was born in 1833 in New York City, New York County, New York.
Marriage	about 1859	Richard Taylor and she were married about 18591
Death	22 August 1894	She died on 22 August 1894 in New York City, New York County, New York,2
Burial	24 August 1894	She was buried on 24 August 1894 at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, Westchester County, New York.2
Obituary	24 August 1894	24 August 1894, New York City, New York County, New York, New York Times Obituary:. Taylor: On the 22d. Elizabeth M. Royce, wife of Richard Taylor, formerly of No. 59 West 126th St. The funeral services will be at the residence of her brother-in-law, Rev. Brady E. Backus, D.D., No. 360 West 28th St., on Friday at 4 o'clock, to which her relatives and friends are invited. Interment at Dale Cemetery, Sing Sing on Saturday.

Citations

1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.
2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY

William Royce

Parents

Biography

Birth	29 June 1836	William Royce was born on 29 June 1836 in New York. Birthdate on Gravestone
Death	12 January 1863	He died on 12 January 18631
Burial	14 January 1863	He was buried on 14 January 1863 at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, Westchester County, New York.1

Citations

1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY

Mary Ann Royce

Parents

Biography

Birth	1 January 1840	Mary Ann Royce was born on 1 January 1840 in Sing-Sing, Westchester County, New York. Birthdate based on gravestone. Based on the New York City marriage records, her birthplace is given as Sing-Sing.1
Marriage	30 March 1869	Isaac Halsey Looker and she were married on 30 March 1869 in New York City, New York County, New York, Marriage database on familysearch lists the parents of bride and groom. No image available.2
Newspaper Mention	1 April 1869	She was mentioned in a newspaper report about John E. Royce when 1 April 1869 edition of the New York Herald, New York City, New York County, New York, reported in Marriage Notices: LOOKER - ROYCE: On Tuesday, March 30 at the Central Methodist Episcopal church, by the Rev. George S. Hare, D.D., Mr. I. Halsey Looker, of Newark, N.J. to Miss Mary A. Royce, daughter of John E. Royce, Esq. of this city.
Death	27 December 1869	She died on 27 December 1869 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey,1
Burial	29 December 1869	She was buried on 29 December 1869 at Dale Cemetery in Ossining, Westchester County, New York.1
Obituary	29 December 1869	29 December 1869, New York City, New York County, New York, New York Times Obituary:. Looker: At Newark, N.J., on Monday, Dec. 27, suddenly, Mary A., wife of J. Halsey Looker. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Thursday, 30th inst. at 1 o'clock, from the residence of her father, John E. Royce, No. 225 West 20th St., New York.

Citations

1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Dale Cemetery, Ossining, NY
2. [S844] New York; familysearch.org database

Richard Taylor

Biography

Citations

1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

William H. Roe

Biography

John W. Smith

Biography

Florence W. Smith

Parents

Biography

Citations

1. [S77] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com.

Warren Jordan

Biography

Citations

1. [S999] Josiah Seymour Currey, The Papers of J. Seymour Currey: In the Collections of the Evanston Historical Society, Collection Number 117 (Evanston, Illinois: Between 1869 and 1929), Section on William and Dorinda Royce family; 4 archival boxes, (https://connect.historyit.com/PublicSites/browse/603/0?account=evanstonhistorycenter : accessed

Edmund Jordan

Parents

Biography

Grace Jordan

Parents

Warren Jordan

Parents

Biography