Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

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Samuel Taylor

M, #10826

Parents

FatherJacob Taylor
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 26 October 1719)
Last Edited2 January 2021

Shubael Taylor

M, #10827

Parents

FatherJacob Taylor
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 26 October 1719)
Last Edited2 January 2021

Benoni Taylor

M, #10828

Parents

FatherJacob Taylor
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 26 October 1719)
Last Edited2 January 2021

David Taylor

M, #10829

Parents

Last Edited2 January 2021

Lucinda Taylor

F, #10830

Parents

Last Edited2 January 2021

Silas Taylor

M, #10831

Parents

Last Edited2 January 2021

Mary A. Preston

F, #10832

Family: John Tilley (b. 13 February 1834, d. 1912)

SonClifton F. Tilley (b. 2 October 1861, d. 15 January 1963)
SonTrenor P. Tilley (b. 8 December 1875)

Biography

Marriage27 November 1860John Tilley and Mary A. Preston were married on 27 November 1860 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts,1
Last Edited2 January 2021

Citations

  1. [S983] Elbert O. Taylor, History of John Taylor of Hadley: including...the genealogy of the descendants of the ancestor (Boston: Taylor Reunion Association, 1903), p. 89; digital images, archive.org (https://archive.org/details/historyofjohntay00tayl/page/n7/mode/1up : accessed

Clifton F. Tilley

M, #10833, b. 2 October 1861, d. 15 January 1963

Parents

FatherJohn Tilley (b. 13 February 1834, d. 1912)
MotherMary A. Preston

Biography

Birth2 October 1861Clifton F. Tilley was born on 2 October 1861 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Marriage12 June 1895He and Helen F. Davis were married on 12 June 1895 Helen of Holyoke, Mass.
Death15 January 1963He died on 15 January 1963 in Holyoke, Hampshire County, Massachusetts,
Obituary17 January 196317 January 1963, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Springfield Republican Obituary:. Holyoke: Clifton F. Tilley of 75 Lexington Ave., died Tuesday night in his home. He was born in Granby, Oct. 2, 1861, son of the late John and Mary Ann (Preston) Tilley, and resided in South Hadley Falls and Holyoke most of his life. His father was the founder of the Adaskin Tilley furniture store on Suffolk and Maple Sts., and on his death the store was operated by his sons, Clifton and Trenor Tilley until its closing several years ago. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ, and served as treasurer of the church for many years, and was a director at the Hadley Falls Bank for many years. He served for many years in the state militia. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Helen F. (Davis) Tilley, a brother Trenor P. of Holyoke, several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Village Cemetery, South Hadley.
Last Edited3 May 2021

Helen F. Davis

F, #10834

Family: Clifton F. Tilley (b. 2 October 1861, d. 15 January 1963)

Biography

Marriage12 June 1895Clifton F. Tilley and Helen F. Davis were married on 12 June 1895 Helen of Holyoke, Mass.
Last Edited2 January 2021

Trenor P. Tilley

M, #10835, b. 8 December 1875

Parents

FatherJohn Tilley (b. 13 February 1834, d. 1912)
MotherMary A. Preston

Biography

Birth8 December 1875Trenor P. Tilley was born on 8 December 1875 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Marriage4 September 1901He and Harriet L. Snow were married on 4 September 1901 in Holyoke, Hampshire County, Massachusetts,
Last Edited2 January 2021

Harriet L. Snow

F, #10836

Family: Trenor P. Tilley (b. 8 December 1875)

Biography

Marriage4 September 1901Trenor P. Tilley and Harriet L. Snow were married on 4 September 1901 in Holyoke, Hampshire County, Massachusetts,
Last Edited2 January 2021

Alma Blakeman

F, #10837, b. 30 October 1892, d. 14 April 1988

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Blakeman, Jr. (b. 12 August 1856, d. 1 March 1941)

Family: Charles E. Martin (b. 1895, d. 1972)

DaughterMarilyn Martin+ (b. 1932, d. 2019)

Biography

Birth30 October 1892Alma Blakeman was born on 30 October 1892 in Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois.1
Marriage1916Charles E. Martin and she were married in 19161
Death14 April 1988She died on 14 April 1988 in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois,1
Last Edited1 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, id = 65744946 , Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL

Charles E. Martin

M, #10838, b. 1895, d. 1972

Family: Alma Blakeman (b. 30 October 1892, d. 14 April 1988)

DaughterMarilyn Martin+ (b. 1932, d. 2019)

Biography

Birth1895Charles E. Martin was born in 1895.
Marriage1916He and Alma Blakeman were married in 19161
Death1972He died in 1972
Last Edited1 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, id = 65744946 , Fernwood Cemetery, Roodhouse, IL

William Henry Blakeman, Jr.

M, #10839, b. 12 August 1856, d. 1 March 1941

Parents

FatherWilliam Henry Blakeman (b. 18 December 1830, d. 29 July 1889)

Family:

DaughterAlma Blakeman+ (b. 30 October 1892, d. 14 April 1988)

Biography

Birth12 August 1856William Henry Blakeman, Jr., was born on 12 August 1856 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois.
Death1 March 1941He died on 1 March 1941 in Morgan County, Illinois,
Burial3 March 1941He was buried on 3 March 1941 at Murrayville Cemetery in Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois. Note on his Findagrave page:
William Henry was a son of William Henry Blakeman, Sr., and his wife Nancy Adelia Sprague.

He first married Louisa Duncan 11 February 1879 in Morgan County, Illinois. They had six children, three of whom died young. Louisa Blakeman died in 1900 and was buried in Zion Rimbey Cemetery east of Murrayville.

Next, William married a widow, Emma (Harper) Roberts on 4 March 1902. Emma already had a daughter, Zenia Roberts, from her first marriage and had another, Mary Blakeman, with William.

William was buried in this cemetery with his second wife.1
Last Edited1 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, id = 67257338 ,Murrayville Cemetery, Murrayville, IL

William Henry Blakeman

M, #10840, b. 18 December 1830, d. 29 July 1889

Parents

FatherCurtiss Blakeman (b. 24 October 1777, d. 20 May 1833)
MotherEliza Mead (b. about 1797, d. 21 May 1833)

Family:

SonWilliam Henry Blakeman, Jr.+ (b. 12 August 1856, d. 1 March 1941)

Biography

Birth18 December 1830William Henry Blakeman was born on 18 December 1830 in Marine, Madison County, Illinois.
Death29 July 1889He died on 29 July 1889 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois,
Burial31 July 1889He was buried on 31 July 1889 at Murrayville Cemetery in Murrayville, Morgan County, Illinois.1
Last Edited1 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, id = 67326347 ,Murrayville, IL

Marilyn Martin

F, #10841, b. 1932, d. 2019

Parents

FatherCharles E. Martin (b. 1895, d. 1972)
MotherAlma Blakeman (b. 30 October 1892, d. 14 April 1988)

Family: William E. Israel (b. 1932, d. 2018)

SonDouglas E. Israel

Biography

Birth1932Marilyn Martin was born in 1932 in Manchester, Scott County, Illinois.
Marriage17 June 1951William E. Israel and she were married on 17 June 1951
Death2019She died in 2019 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois,
Obituary19 April 201919 April 2019, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, State Journal Register Obituary:. Marilyn D. Israel, 87, of Springfield, died at 5:58 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 29, 1932 in Manchester, IL to Charles and Alma Blakeman Martin. She married William E. Israel on June 17, 1951 and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2018.
She is survived by her three sons, Douglas E. (Debra) Israel of Springfield, Gregory M. (Sue) Israel of O'Fallon, MO, and Richard A. (Ellen) Israel Sr. of Roselle, IL; one sister Pauline Harris of Richmond, VA; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Charles W. Martin; and two sisters, Alice Brooks and Audrey Kemp.
Prior to living in Springfield, Marilyn was a resident of Roodhouse, IL. She was a cashier at Roodhouse National Bank, now FirstBank, and retired after 29 and a half years of service. Marilyn was very active in Laurel United Methodist Church. She was also involved in the P.E.O. Chapter, D.C. and was the past President of the Roodhouse Chapter, B.U.
Visitation: 11 am – 1 pm, Monday, April 22, 2019 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 1 pm, Monday, April 22, 2019 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Reverend Dr. Kent Lolling officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Laurel United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Last Edited1 February 2021

William E. Israel

M, #10842, b. 1932, d. 2018

Family: Marilyn Martin (b. 1932, d. 2019)

SonDouglas E. Israel

Biography

Birth1932William E. Israel was born in 1932.
Marriage17 June 1951He and Marilyn Martin were married on 17 June 1951
Death2018He died in 2018
Last Edited1 February 2021

Douglas E. Israel

M, #10843

Parents

FatherWilliam E. Israel (b. 1932, d. 2018)
MotherMarilyn Martin (b. 1932, d. 2019)
Last Edited1 February 2021

Isaac St John

M, #10844, b. 1739, d. 1799

Family 1: Deborah Garnsey (b. 27 June 1741, d. 14 September 1792)

Biography

Birth1739Isaac St John was born in 1739 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Marriage15 June 1761He and Deborah Garnsey were married on 15 June 1761 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1
Marriage13 March 1796He and Widow Eunice Smith were married on 13 March 1796 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1
Death1799He died in 1799 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
Last Edited3 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), Norwalk Vital Records, p. 112, viewed on NEHGS website

Widow Eunice Smith

F, #10845

Family: Isaac St John (b. 1739, d. 1799)

Biography

BirthWidow Eunice Smith was born in Fishkill, New York.
Marriage13 March 1796Isaac St John and she were married on 13 March 1796 in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut,1
Last Edited3 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S736] Lorraine Cook White, Editor, Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records: In Ancestry.com's Connecticut, Town Marriage Records, pre-1879 database, Vol 1-55 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., Between 1994 and 2002), Norwalk Vital Records, p. 112, viewed on NEHGS website

Maggie Terry

F, #10846

Parents

Last Edited4 February 2021

James Tilley

M, #10847, b. 1 January 1773, d. 23 November 1851

Parents

FatherSamuel Tilley (b. 1731, d. 1815)
MotherElizabeth Morgan (d. 1835)

Family: Mary Chase (b. 7 April 1776, d. 7 July 1866)

DaughterAnna Tilley (b. 5 January 1793, d. 18 April 1827)
SonThomas Morgan Tilley+ (b. 21 November 1795)
SonJames Tilley (b. about 1797)

Biography

Birth1 January 1773James Tilley was born on 1 January 1773 in New York. Queens County Heritage report notes possibly Dutchess County.

Findagrave lists his birthdate at 7 Sep 1773, Rombout Ridge, Dutchess County, New York.

Baptism 9 Jul 1773, Brooklyn, Kings County, based on the Records of Winona (Tilley) Rhodes, 1997. [Note, HK, I have not been able to find this baptism, or any baptism record for Samuel or Leonard.]1
Marriage14 September 1793He and Mary Chase were married on 14 September 1793 in Maugerville, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada, For the most complete information on their descendants, refer to the Tilley Genealogy pdf on the Queens County Heritage website, linked in footnote.1
OccupationJames worked in Sheffield, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada, as a farmer and innkeeper.1
BurialHe was buried at Sheffield United Church Cemetery in Sheffield, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada.2
Death23 November 1851He died on 23 November 1851 in Sheffield, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada, Findagrave lists his death as 24 Nov 1850.3
Last Edited23 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S987] , Some Descendants of Samuel Tilley, UE,c1740-1814: With Addendum 23 Feb 2003 by Barbara L Winn, Westmount, Quebec (Gagetown, New Brunswick: Queen's County Historical Society, Gagetown, N.B., 24 May 1999), p.1; pdf, Queens County Heritage, http://www.queenscountyheritage.com/index.php (http://www.queenscountyheritage.com/TilleyGenealogy.pdf : accessed
  2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID = 201972973 , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, NB
  3. [S986] James Hannay, The life and times of Sir Leonard Tilley: being a political history of New Brunswick for the past seventy years (St. John NB, Canada: n.d.), p. 177; digital images, Hathitrust, hathitrust.org (https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433082393293&view=1up&seq=1 : accessed

Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley

M, #10848

Parents

FatherThomas Morgan Tilley (b. 21 November 1795)
MotherSusan Ann Hunt Peters

Biography

BirthSir Samuel Leonard Tilley was born in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Title1789He held the title of Knight Commander in 1789 in New Brunswick, Canada. when he was knighted by Queen Victoria.
Newspaper Mention27 May 1881The 27 May 1881 edition of the Newport Daily News, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, reported "The National Division, Sons of Temperance, of North America, will open its 37th annual session at Saratoga Springs, June 23d, at 10 o'clock. The sessions will be holden in the Methodist Episcopal Church. At the public reception of the National Division, by the Grand Division, Thursday evening (23d), in addition to the addresses of welcome and response, addresses are expected from Sir. Leonard Tilley, Finance Minister of the Dominion of Canada, P.M.W.P, and Hon. Neal Dow, of Maine, P.M.W.A. Excursion rates have been established for members of the order and friends at the very low price, from Newport, of seven dollars and seventy-five cents."

[Note HK: I would love to know if the Tilley's of the day knew of the supposed connection between the Newport Tilley's and the New Brunswick Tilley's.]
Last Edited10 February 2021

Jacob Tilley

M, #10849, b. about 1775, d. 23 October 1849

Parents

FatherSamuel Tilley (b. 1731, d. 1815)
MotherElizabeth Morgan (d. 1835)

Family: Charlotte Nickerson (b. about 1779)

Biography

Birthabout 1775Jacob Tilley was born about 1775 in New York.1
Marriage16 November 1796He and Charlotte Nickerson were married on 16 November 1796 in Waterborough Parish, New Brunswick, For the most complete information on their descendants, refer to the Tilley Genealogy pdf on the Queens County Heritage website, linked in footnote.1
Death23 October 1849He died on 23 October 1849 in New Brunswick, Canada,1
Burial27 October 1849He was buried on 27 October 1849 in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Last Edited23 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S987] , Some Descendants of Samuel Tilley, UE,c1740-1814: With Addendum 23 Feb 2003 by Barbara L Winn, Westmount, Quebec (Gagetown, New Brunswick: Queen's County Historical Society, Gagetown, N.B., 24 May 1999), p.29; pdf, Queens County Heritage, http://www.queenscountyheritage.com/index.php (http://www.queenscountyheritage.com/TilleyGenealogy.pdf : accessed

Samuel Tilley

M, #10850, b. about 1779, d. 26 November 1800

Parents

FatherSamuel Tilley (b. 1731, d. 1815)
MotherElizabeth Morgan (d. 1835)

Biography

Birthabout 1779Samuel Tilley was born about 1779 in New York.1
Death26 November 1800He died on 26 November 1800 in Sheffield, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada,1
Last Edited23 February 2021

Citations

  1. [S987] , Some Descendants of Samuel Tilley, UE,c1740-1814: With Addendum 23 Feb 2003 by Barbara L Winn, Westmount, Quebec (Gagetown, New Brunswick: Queen's County Historical Society, Gagetown, N.B., 24 May 1999), p.32; pdf, Queens County Heritage, http://www.queenscountyheritage.com/index.php (http://www.queenscountyheritage.com/TilleyGenealogy.pdf : accessed