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James Redman

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Birth	1772	James Redman was born in 1772 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.
Baptism	28 June 1772	He was baptized on 28 June 1772 in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England.1
Directory	1805	As of 1805 James was listed in the London, England, directory at 169 Oxford St. as a Grocer & Tea dealer. J.S. Currey wrote that William Royce had a brother James Royce in London, who sent some support to Elizabeth when William deserted the family. The family that I think most likely to be William Royce's family did not have a James. However, Elizabeth did have a brother James. I have no idea if he moved to London and became a grocer there, but I am recording this as a possibility.

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) A15, Image 577

Keran-Happuch 'Katy' Redman

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Note		The name Keran-Happuch is from Job 42.14, for one of the daughters of Job. Various spellings: Kerun, Keren. I am using the spelling from her gravestone.
Birth	about December 1776	Keran-Happuch 'Katy' Redman was born about December 1776 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Based on age of 16 weeks noted in baptism record.
Baptism	14 April 1777	She was baptized on 14 April 1777 in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England.1
Immigration Group Member	1794	Keran-Happuch 'Katy' Redman immigrated along with William Royce in 1794 in New York.2
Marriage		Capt. Charles Morris and she were married, date unknown. Currey mentions this marriage, and says they lived on Staten Island and had a daughter Louisa. Morris was a sea captain and died at sea.3
Marriage		William George and she were married, date unknown3
In household	1810	She appeared in the household of William George in the census 1810 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as
Census	1820	She appeared in the household of William George in the census 1820 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as
Church Affiliation	1832	As of 1832, Keran-Happuch was affiliated with Methodist Episcopal Church East Circuit, in New York. Listed as "George Keren H" in "A General Alphabetical Register of the Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, New York East Circuit. 1832. Samuel Merwin, Presiding Elder" Handwritten. The five churches of the Methodist Episcopal Church East Circuit were Forsyth Street, Seventh Street, Allen Street, Willett Street, and Second Street Methodist Episcopal Churches.4
Church Affiliation	23 November 1833	As of 23 November 1833, Keran-Happuch was affiliated with Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York. Listed as Keren H. George, Leader A. Riker, Disposition Passed.5
Church Affiliation	1835	As of 1835, Keran-Happuch was affiliated with Bedford Street Methodist Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Listed on Membership list, Keren H. George. Class List of Abram Riker, Leader. This volume is 1835 to 1839, some of the transfers on this page are dated 1935, '36, '37. On the next page (p. 26) is another class list of Abraham Riker, Leader, and Keran H. George is also listed there. https://nycemetery.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/bedford-street-methodist-church-graveyard-and-vaults/ The first Methodist congregation in Greenwich Village was founded in 1805 and in 1810 erected a meeting house at the southeast corner of Bedford and Morton streets. This structure—a frame building with shingled sides—was enlarged in 1830, then replaced in 1840 by a red-brick church. The Bedford Street Methodist church became one of the largest and most prosperous congregations in the city, its membership ranging in size from 800 to 1,200 for most of the 19th century. Known as “a hot furnace of religious activity” for its evangelism, the Bedford Street Church congregation included the middle classes of old Greenwich Village as well as wealthy local families such as the McLeans, Brushes, DeGroots, Bakers, and Halls.6
Church Affiliation	1843	As of 1843, Keran-Happuch was affiliated with Forsyth Street Methodist Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Monday 3 pm Class: Keren George7
Church Affiliation	1844	As of 1844, Keran-Happuch was affiliated with Forsyth Street Methodist Church, in New York City, New York County, New York. Listed on the Monday, 3 pm class list ad Keron George and after her name, "Removed".8
Church Affiliation	20 April 1847	As of 20 April 1847, Keran-Happuch was affiliated with Methodist Episcopal Church, in New York. Class No. 2, Wednesday Afternoon: "Keran George, Removed with Certificate April 20, 1847"9
Record not found	1849	Keran-Happuch has not been found on the Directories of 1849 for New York City, New York County, New York. I searched 1832-1851.
Census	1850	She appeared in the household of Frances ("Fanny") George in the census 1850 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Frances is listed as
Death	18 August 1857	Keran-Happuch 'Katy' Redman died on 18 August 185710
Burial	20 August 1857	She was buried on 20 August 1857 at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, Section 27, Spencer Family plot. Inscription: Here lies the body of Keran R. George Died August 18, 1857 Aged 77 years10

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) A15, Image 577
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, Section on the Redman family
4. [S792] United Methodist Church (New York City, New York and Vicinity), Vol 81-82: ME Church of New York: Classes, Members and other Records, 1832-1846, Image 175/240; updated, collection name changed to new york, new jersey and connecticut, u.s., united methodist church records, 1775-1949, Ancestry.com ().
5. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 72-78, Methodist Episcopal Church: Marriages, Members and Probationers, 1799-1837, p. 172, image 483/605
6. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 204a, NYC Bedford Street Church: Members, 1835-1839, pp. 25-26, image 23/92
7. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 206-211, NYC Forsyth Street Church: Baptism, Marriage and Other Records, 1789 - 1899, p. 13, image 31/673.
8. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 206-211, NYC Forsyth Street Church: Baptism, Marriage and Other Records, 1789 - 1899, p. 137, image 94/673.
9. [S792] United Methodist Church, New York City, New York, Vol 72-78, Methodist Episcopal Church: Marriages, Members and Probationers, 1799 - 1837, Image 583/605
10. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Keran R. George 48086590

Mary Ann Royce

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Capt. Charles Morris

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Note		Speculative first name, based on the mariner and shipmaster Charles Morss who lived in NYC.
Directory	1790	As of 1790 Charles was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory as a mariner, 50 Cherry St. Listed as Charles Morse. I reviewed the directories from 1789 to 1803. There were many Morris entries, but none were mariners or sea captains. I found the following, who could be the sea captain that Keran-Happuch Redman married: 1790: Morse Charles, mariner, 50 Cherry 1791: no Morss or Morse mariner 1792: Moses, Charles, mariner, 18 Ann St. 1793: Morss, Charles, mariner, 18 Ann St. 1794: Morss, Charles, mariner, 53 Ann St. 1795: Morss, Charles, mariner, 5 Chestnut 1796: Morse, Charles, mariner, 5 Chestnut 1797: no entry 1798: Moss, Charles, mariner, 5 Chesnut [sic] 1799: Morss, Charles, mariner, 5 Chesnut 1800: Moss, Charles, mariner, 20 Catherine 1801: No Charles Morss. There is a John Morris, shipmaster, 86 Chatham, the first year he is listed. 1802: No Morss, Morse, Moss. 1803: No Morss, Morse, Moss. If this may be the same man who died by drowning in May of 1799, it may be that the information was collected the year before. It is interesting that he is listed with a new address in 1800. In old New York City, May 1 was Moving Day. Tenants were given notice on Feb. 1 what the new rent would be for the year, and tenants had a few months to find a better location. Typically on May 1, thousands of renters were moving to new residences. According to the Wikipedia article on Moving Day, "Because there were not enough cartmen to handle all the traffic, farmers would come from Long Island and New Jersey to rent out their wagons at high prices." J.S. Currey stated that Keran and Capt. Morris lived on Staten Island "at one time." I was not able to find any mention of a Morris on Staten Island, but if he did not own property there, and was not living there for the 1800 census, it would be hard to verify.
Marriage		He and Keran-Happuch 'Katy' Redman were married, date unknown. Currey mentions this marriage, and says they lived on Staten Island and had a daughter Louisa. Morris was a sea captain and died at sea.1
Death	1 May 1799	He died on 1 May 1799 in Norfolk, Virginia,
Newspaper Mention	11 May 1799	The 11 May 1799 edition of the The North American, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, reported Norfolk News, May 4: "On Wednesday last a schooner was upset in Hampton Roads. The particulars, from what we have been able to learn are, that Capt. Morris (of the English brig Charlotte, now in this harbour) had hired the schooner to carry him up Nansemond river; in coming back was overtaken about 6 miles below Craney Island by a violent squall, and before the sails could be taken in, she filled and went down. They clung to the mast heads,where they remained for three hours. Capt. Morris feeling little chance of saving their lives, undertook to swim to the windward shore, which was three miles distant, but he had not got farther than a mile from the schooner when his strength failed him, and he was drowned. Fortunately for the survivors, a schooner from Smithfield came just in time to prevent their meeting a similar fate." This same article was reprinted in the Poughkeepsie Journal, 21 May 1799, p. 3. There is a short note in the Aberdeen Journal and General Advertiser, of 9 Sep 1799, p. 3, in the section "Intelligence from Lloyd's": The Charlotte, Late Morris, from Virginia to Martinico, is captured by La Conquest privateer, and carried into St. Thomas's. In April, The North American mentioned the brig Franklin, of and from Philadelphia, Capt. Morris. That was probably R.V. Morris (see below), USS Franklin (1795), an 8-gun brig built in 1795, captured by corsairs from Tripoli in 1802, bought back by the United States Navy in 1805, and sold in 1807 Wikipedia list of ships named Charlotte has only one early enough: Charlotte (1784) - an English full-rigged ship built in the River Thames and chartered in 1786 to carry convicts as part of the First Fleet to New South Wales. She returned to commercial trading, and disappears from lists by 1821 (possibly lost off Newfoundland in 1818) In the same time frame, Capt Richard Valentine Morris of the U.S. Navy was mentioned in many newspaper articles. He was relived of his command after an unsuccessful blockade of Tripoli in the First Barbary War. So a newspaper search for a Capt. Morris returns mostly articles about this person. There were some Norfolk newspapers at the time, which are on microfilm at the Library of Virginia but not online.

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 the Redman family; 4 archival boxes, (https://connect.historyit.com/PublicSites/browse/603/0?account=evanstonhistorycenter : accessed

William George

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Note		Given name from the Find a Grave entry of his daughter Frances (George) Mounsey.
Birth	about 1756	William George was born about 1756 in England. Based on Frances George Mounsey's record in the 1880 census, says both her parents were born in England. Based on the ages in the 1800, 1810 and 1820 censuses, he should have been born between 1756 - 1765. Based on the mortuary notice, it would be 1756.
Record not found	1789	William has not been found on the City Directory of 1789 for New York City, New York County, New York. I reviewed the New York City directories from 1789 to 1802, and William George was not entered.
Marriage		He and Keran-Happuch 'Katy' Redman were married, date unknown1
Census	1800	He appeared in the census 1800 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as: William George 2 males 26-44 [born between 1756 & 1774] 1 female under 10 1 female 26-44 This looks like he is already married at this time, or has a married couple living with him but he being considered the head of household. If he is already married to Keren-Happuch, the female under 10 may be Louisa. They may be living her at the "George Farm" so-called, which Charles White sold to William's sister Lydia the day before he married her, in 1799. Neighbors: Elias Clapp, Benjamin McCord, Garrett Williams, Cornelius Ryder, John Haviland, Abraham Williams, Samuel Fields, Brundate Knapp, Benjamin Kniffen. Various Reynolds further down page. On the next page, John Clark, Benjamin McCord, Jr.
Census	1810	He appeared in the census 1810 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as: William George 1 male 45 and over [born at least by 1765, and possibly earlier] 2 females under 10 [Louisa and Frances] 1 female 26-44 [Keren is about 33] Neighbors: Many Lents, including Hercules, Francis, David, William, Tobias. Abraham Baker, David Brown, Henry Brown (father of Mary Polly Hilliker), Peter Post, Jacob Post, Phillip Verplanck, John Barley, Lemuel Baker, David Heleker. This is all the area around the property of Lydia George White, and many of these neighbors are members of the Dutch Reformed Church. Image 5 of 9 for Cortlandt.
Property Bounds	7 June 1817	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 7 June 1817 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. John Blake and his wife Cornelia, of Cortlandt, sold to Cornelius Brown, land in Cortlandt described as "lately occupied and possessed by Thomas Clark in right of his wife Elizabeth, being the undivided ninth part thereof and is bounded on the north by lands lately owned by Hercules Lent, deceased, on the east and southeast by lands in possession of William George, on the south by lands of William George, the lands late of Captain Martin Post, deceased, and by lands of Eli Runnolds, on the west and southwest by lands of Philip Ver Planck. Also the point of land commonly called Clarks Point and is bounded on the east by the Post Road, on the southwest by lands in possession of John H. Lent, on the west and northwest by Hudsons River, on the north and north east by lands of the said party of the second part, the whole containing Two hundred and fifty acres of land, be the same more or less." The deed was recorded 4 May 1833, and is in the 1833 deed book. The deed on the next page, p. 257, image 137/557, is John Clark, Jr. and wife Sarah, on 22 Dec 1817, selling 200 acres with a very similar description, to Jacob Dyckman, "the equal undivided ninth part of all that certain farm or tract of land...being the farm lately occupied by Thomas Clark in right of his wife, and is bounded westwardly by Hudsons River, and the Creek, running through the marsh on the lands of Eli Runnolds and the farm late of Martin Post, deceased, on the east by the farm last aforesaid, and the lands in possession of William George, and on the north by the farm late of Hercules Lent, deceased." And also the equal undivided ninth part of the lot called Clarks Point. These properties seem to be located south of Peekskill village, down the Old Post Rd, South Street, in the area just east of Lent's Cove.2
Property Bounds	6 November 1819	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 6 November 1819 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. David L. Clark and Polly sold to Philip Clapp, land lagely owned by Thomas Clark. Bounds: on the east and southeast by lands of William George, on the south by lands of William George. Deed recorded 4 May 1833.3
Census	1820	He appeared in the census 1820 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William is listed as: William George 1 male under 10 [Samuel] 1 male 45+ [born at least by 1775, or earlier] 1 female 10-16 [Frances. Louisa married] 1 female 26-45 [Keren about 43] 1 person in Agriculture The ages all fit. Louisa is not in the household. Next door neighbor, John Hilliker -- not spelled correctly, and two houses above William George is John's father David Hillker. All the other same neighbors as the 1810 census. This is not Scarsdale! Image 203/296 in Westchester County on FS. Go back to image 201 and you see the final total of Scarsdale, and with pencilled number 283 starts "Courtlandt". On Ancestry it is Image 5 of 5. Image 3 of 5 is the beginning of Courtlandt.
Property Bounds	24 August 1820	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 24 August 1820 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Benjamin Dyckman sued Jacob Dyckman, property sold by write of fieri facias, land lately owned by Thomas Clark, sold at public vendue. Bounds: Bounds: On the east and southeast by the land of William George, on the south by lands of the said William George.4
Death	March 1821	He died in March 1821 in New York 1821I believe this attached mortuary notice refers to him. I have not found any other William George's in New York and Westchester County, for one thing, and the date fits with the deed record. He is mentioned in property descriptions in Cortlandt as living up to 1820 and as deceased from 1822 on. See the Property Bounds references listed. Weekly Visitor and Ladies Museum, 24 Mar 1821, Vol II, Issue 21, Page 336.
Property Bounds	11 December 1822	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 11 December 1822 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. William Clark and Abigail sell to Robert Denike, Farmer, an undivided ninth part of two certain pieces, and the boundary description states, "till it meets the line of land formerly in possession of William George deceased, then southerly with the said George's land..."5
Property Bounds	14 September 1824	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 14 September 1824 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. John Clark of Peekskill sold to William Briggs, farm lately occupied by Thomas Clark. Bounds: on the east by land late in possession of William George, deceased. Deed recorded 4 Sep 1824.6
Property Bounds	7 January 1825	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 7 January 1825 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Benjamin Dyckman sells to Robert Denike, Farmer, farm in Cortlandt lately occupied by Thomas Clark in the right of his wife. Bounds: "east by the lands late in possession of William George, deceased". Recorded 2 Oct 1826.7
Property Bounds	7 April 1832	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 7 April 1832 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. In a property sale by William Dyckman to Martin P. and Sampson B. Dyckman, the boundary description includes "...thence northeasterly along land formerly of William George, now of Stephanus Hunt..." The deed was recorded 9 Sep 1833. This bordering property is the property sold by Lydia George White to Stephanus Hunt and John Chase 1 May 1827.8
Property Bounds	10 June 1839	William's boundary was mentioned in a property transaction on 10 June 1839 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. A property transaction for the land of Reuben R. and Nathan Finch, which was sold at auction to satisfy debtors' claims, being the same property which was purchased by Daniel Carpenter from Robert Denike and his wife Abby on 29 Oct 1827, mentioned bounds as follows: "...on the east and southeast by land late in possession of William George, deceased, on the south by land in possession of the said William George, deceased,... which farm or land by a map & survey thereof, made in July 1839 by George W. Cartwright, Surveyor...is bounded as follows; viz:..." The deed then goes on to relate the survey in detail, with the degrees, and links and chains, and boundary owners including Lewis Lent, M.P. and S. B. Dyckman, Hercules Lent, Stephanus Hunt, Wm Lewis, Isaac Reynolds, John Hilliker, and William B. Verplanck, excluding the piece owned by John Hilliker "where his house now stands 28" x 48"" and subject to John Hilliker's lease on land near his house. The survey does not mention William George as a neighboring landowner. By the time of the survey, the land had been sold by Lydia White to Stephanus Hunt. This deed was recorded 26 Aug, 1847. Survey: Beginning at the northwest corner thereof at the Creek and at the corner of the land of Lewis Lent, thence south 87° 19 east 70 links to an oak tree thence by the lands of the said lewis Lent the same course crossing the post road 43 chains and 4 links to the end of the stone wall to land of M.P. and S. B. Dyckman, thence by land of said Dyckmans south 34° 54' east 7 chains and one link to an old oak tree fallen, thence south 52° 12 east by said Dyckmans land 12 chains and 48 links to a stake near a brook east of a cedar stump, thence easterly by the said Dyckmans land and land of Hercules Lent 48 chains and 78 links passing a maple tree, a hickory tree and a large chestnut tree dead, another hickory tree, a black oak tree, a tall butternut tree, a butternut stump and a black ash tree marked to a stake standing among the rocks at the northeast corner of said farm by the land of Stephanus Hunt; thence southwesterly by the land of the said Stephanus Hunt sixteen chains and twenty=eight links to a chestnut stump and sprout to land of William Lewis, thence wouthwesterly by said Lewis land 5 chains and 68 links to an ash tree by the land of Stephanus Hunt thence southwesterly by said Hunts land 7 chains and 77 links to a corner of a stone wall thence wouth 43° 38 west 6 chains and sixty-three links to another corner of a stone wall, thence northwesterly by land of one Wilber, passing a rock and a peak of rocks 30 chains and eighty-one links to another corner of a wall, thence north 24° 55 east three chains and eighteen links to the end of a stone wall on a rock, thence north 51° 20 west 21 chains and 31 links to the end of a stone cross wall, thence south 41° 32 west by the land of Isaac Reynolds 15 chains 70 links to the center of the brook, thence along the land of the said Isaac Reynolds by the center of said brook as it winds and turns, to a field of land of John Hilliker, thence northerly and then westerly around the said Hillikers piece of land to the post road at the northwest corner of said Hillikers barn, thence turning and running southerly by said Post Road to the bridge across the creek, thence a northerly course by and with said Creek as it winds and turns along the land of William B. Verplanck to the place of beginning, containing one hundred and eighty-two acres, and nine tenths of an acre, exclusive of the Postroad and excepting the piece of land owned by John Hilliker where his house now stands which is 28 feet front and 48 feet deep and also subject to the lease held by the said John Hilliker on a piece of land near his house as now enclosed by him, the rents of said lease to be paid to the said parties of the second part from the date hereof.9

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 the Redman family; 4 archival boxes, (https://connect.historyit.com/PublicSites/browse/603/0?account=evanstonhistorycenter : accessed
2. [S1032] New York, "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images, familysearch, Family Search (familysearch.org), Deeds 1833, Vol 50-51, Image 136/557, Cortlandt, William George bounds; Multiple County Courthouses, New York
3. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1833, Image 139/557, p. 261, Cortlandt, William George bounds
4. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1833, Image 138/557, p. 259, Cortlandt, William George bounds
5. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1822-23, 1820-22, Image 672/682, p. 500, Cortlandt, William George bounds
6. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1822-23, Image 650/682, p. 456, Cortlandt, William George bounds
7. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1825-27, Image 567/713, p. 155, Cortlandt, William George bounds
8. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1833. Vol 51, , Cortlandt, William George bounds
9. [S1032] New York. "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975", database with images Deeds 1846-47, Vol. 119, p 396, image 467/523, Cortlandt, William George bounds

Louisa Morris

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Samuel W. George

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Birth	11 April 1812	Samuel W. George was born on 11 April 1812 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. Based on his obituary.
Marriage	about 1838	He and Elizabeth W. ("Betsy Ann, Mary") Ferris were married about 18381
Occupation	1841	In 1841 Samuel worked in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, as a Cooper. He witnessed the will of Joseph Ferris in 1838. and when it was probated, he appeared to validate his signature, and he was described as age 29, Cooper.
Census	1850	He appeared in the census 1850 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Samuel is listed as: Dwelling # 353, Family # 433, Samuel W. George, age 37, Cooper, real estate $200) Elizabeth M. (age 30) Frances M. (age 12) Caroline L. (age 7) Mary E. (age 5) Wm H. (age 1) All born in New York. Frances, Nancy and Caroline attending school. Also Nelson McCutchen (23, Tinsmith) Marietta McCutchen (23) James Hilliker (age 26, Cooper) Some public trees list James, b. 1823, as a son of John Hilliker and Louisa Morris. Also on Find A Grave. If so, here he is living with his uncle Samuel, brother of his mother Louisa. Do further research. (ceit1248 tree) Neighbors: Joshua Horton, Herman Danning, Morris Raynor, Andrew Handford, Andrew J. Montross, Alletta Birdsall, Hachaliah B. Strang, Daniel Lent. Image 69 of 185 on Ancestry. Link wrong.2
Census	1860	He appeared in the census 1860 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Samuel is listed as: Saml M. George (Age 40, Clerk, Real estate $2500, personal $300) Betsy M. George (age 41) Caroline George (14) Mary George (13) Wm H. George (11) Thos. George (8) Chas. B. George (6) Smle George (1) All born in New York.
Census	1870	He appeared in the census 1870 at Shrub Oak in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Samuel is listed as: George, Samuel (age 57, Cooper, $300 personal estate) Betsey (age 51, keeping house, $1000 personal estate) Wm H. (age 21, Clerk) Thomas (age 18, Clerk) Charles (16) Samuel (1) Wurd, John (age 30, Worker on R.R.) [Ward] Wurd, Caroline (age 27)
Census	1880	He appeared in the census 1880 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. Samuel is listed as: George Samuel (age 68, Clerk) Betsy Mary (age 59, Wife, keeping house) William (age 29, son, Clerk)
Death	10 September 1888	He died on 10 September 1888 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York,
Burial	12 September 1888	He was buried on 12 September 1888 at Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery in Van Cortlandtville, Westchester County, New York. Also listed on file 007831766 Item 2, Cemeteries near Peekskill, page 77 St. Peters Yard, VanCortlandt, near Peekskill: George, Samuel W. 1812 -1888 Betsey M., wife Samuel W. 1818-18913
Obituary	15 September 1888	15 September 1888, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, The Democrat Obituary:. Samuel W. George In the death of Samuel W. George, which occurred about five o'clock last Monday morning. a lifelong resident, worthy citizen and good man has passed away. His loss will be sincerely mourned by many, for Uncle Sammy was everybody's friend. A few weeks ago he was prostrated with an attack of pneumonia from which he was slowly recovering, but other unfavorable symptoms set in which resulted fatally. Mr. George was born in this village April 11th, 1812, and was the son of William and Carrie Knappet George, natives of England, who on coming to this country settled in Peekskill. Mr. George learned the trade of a cooper and for many years kept his shop on Main street in the building at present occupied by George A. Ryan. Before the breaking out of the war, he gave up coopering and several years was a clerk for P.G. Ferris who then ran a country store where the barber shop of Max Salomon now stands. About 1870 he started business for himself converting the cooper shop into a grocery, the the venture was not successful. He again entered the employ of Mr. Ferris, with whom he continued until feeble health compelled him to retire from active occupation. Mr. George was a charter member of Cryptic Lodge, L.O.O. F., for forty years and was buried on Wednesday with the honors of the order, a large number of his late brothers turning out to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. The funeral services were held from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. P. Germond officiating.
Newspaper Mention	23 August 1952	The 23 August 1952 edition of the Peekskill Evening Star, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, reported in an article entitled "Historic Scenes and Events of an Old Village", "Samuel George, who in this period bottomed tubs and churns, and made pails and firkins, was a well-known personality. A firkin was a wooden vessel to hold lard or butter, both of which were locally supplied.

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1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth W. Ferris George id 153278488
2. [S86] , 1850 Census Online, As viewed on ancestry.com.
3. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, FAG ID 153278473.

Elizabeth W. ("Betsy Ann, Mary") Ferris

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Burial		Elizabeth W. ("Betsy Ann, Mary") Ferris was buried at Old Van Corlandtville Cemetery in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York.1
Birth	December 1818	She was born in December 1818.1
Marriage	about 1838	Samuel W. George and she were married about 18381
Death	23 November 1891	She died on 23 November 1891 in Croton Landing, Westchester County, New York,
Obituary	28 November 1891	28 November 1891, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Highland Democrat Obituary:. Mrs. Betsey M. George died shortly before the noonday hour, last Monday, at the residence of her son, Thomas George, Croton Landing, aged 72 years and 11 months. Her remains were brought to Peekskill, and the funeral, which was largely attended, occurred at the residence of her son-in-law, John M. Ward, corner of Nelson avenue and John Street, on Wednesday afternoon, at two o'clock. Rev. A. Ostrander preached an eloquent discourse. Interment was at Hillside. Mrs. George was the widow of the late Samuel George, well-known in Odd Fellows circles. She leaves several daughters, among them Mrs. Ward and Mrs. D. S. Godden, and two sons, Thomas and Samuel George, Jr. She was a sister to Mr. Peter G. Ferris.

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1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth W. Ferris George id 153278488

Caroline Lent ("Carrie") George

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Birth	16 July 1843	Caroline Lent ("Carrie") George was born on 16 July 1843 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. Based on obituary.1
Marriage	29 September 1862	John M. Ward and she were married on 29 September 1862 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York,
Census	1870	She appeared in the household of Samuel W. George in the census 1870 at Shrub Oak in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Samuel is listed as
Census	1880	She appeared in the household of John M. Ward in the census 1880 at 20 Nelson Avenue in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York. John is listed as
Death	22 July 1901	She died on 22 July 1901 in Peekskill, Westchester County, New York,
Obituary	27 July 1901	27 July 1901, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Highland Democrat Obituary:. Mrs. John M. Ward died at her home 200 Nelson avenue last Monday afternoon. She had been ill with paralysis for over two years. Mrs. Ward's maiden name was Carrie Lent George, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary George. She was born in this village July 16, 1843 and was married to John M. Ward Sept. 29, 1862. With the exception of three years her married life has been spent in Peekskill. She was long a member of St. Paul's M. E. church, a consistent Christian and a woman with many friends. There survives her a husband, two sisters, Mrs. David S. Godden of this village and Mrs. Frances M. White, of Tarrytown, and three brothers, Samuel George, Brooklyn, Charles B. George, Glenwood, N. Y. and Thomas George, of Peekskill. The funeral services were held at her late residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J . W. A. Dodge, officiating. Interment at Hillside cemetery. The pall bearers were Oscar Griffin, Lemuel Haines, Alonzo Durrin, George L. Hughson, Irving Pugsley and Wm. Chambers.

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1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, Cortlandtown, Westchester County, New York, p. 255.

Nancy George

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1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Nancy George Godden id 70655339
2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID = 70655339 , Hillside Cemetery, Cortlandt Manor, Westchest Cty, NY.

Samuel George

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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 the Redman family; 4 archival boxes, (https://connect.historyit.com/PublicSites/browse/603/0?account=evanstonhistorycenter : accessed
2. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, Cortlandtown, Westchester County, New York, p. 255.

Charles B. George

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1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, Cortlandtown, Westchester County, New York, p. 255.

Thomas J. M. George

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1. [S84] , Census Online, Viewed on ancestry.com, Cortlandtown, Westchester County, New York, p. 255.
2. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Thomas J. M. George id = 196231534

John M. Ward

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William H. George

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Elizabeth Lent

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Jonathan Ferris

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Nancy Lent

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Frances M. George

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1. [S86] , 1850 Census Online, As viewed on ancestry.com.

David S. Godden

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Frances ("Fanny") George

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Birth	9 September 1806	Frances ("Fanny") George was born on 9 September 1806 in Westchester County, New York.1
Marriage	about 1830	John Mark Mounsey, Esq., and she were married about 1830 They must have married before 1834, because the Petition for Administration document for Frances George, Fanny's aunt, mentions her as Frances Mounsey in 1834.
Census	1840	She appeared in the household of John Mark Mounsey, Esq., in the census 1840 in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as
Census	1850	She appeared in the census 1850 in Cortlandt Town, Westchester County, New York. Frances is listed as: Frances Mouncy (age 44, b. NY) Frances Mouncy (age 10, b. NY) Kuren George (age 70, b. Eng) Ancestry links the wrong page. We need dwelling 462, family 581. Image 86 of 185 in Cortlandt. Neighbors: Charles Van Vorhis, John Willetts, Lewis Jesup, Joseph Conklin, Geo. Coles (Methodist Episcopal Clergyman -- name next to the Mounsey household), Charlotte Smith, Newbury Anderson, Joshua Beal, John R. Leviness, Wm Boyce, Lyman Boyce. Rev. George Cole was pastor of South Street First Methodist Episcopal Church, Peekskill. An article on the occasion of the centennial celebration was in the New York Times 10 Nov. 1895, p. 8.
Census	1860	She appeared in the census 1860 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. Frances is listed as: Widow Mounsey (age 45) Mary Mounsey (age 19) They are living in the Boarding House of Eleanor Elting, along with a number of other boarders, including the widowed James Spencer (age 38)and his two sons. In the 1866 Peekskill, White Plains, Tarrytown Directory, under Boarding Houses for Tarrytown, is listed Eleanor, Elting, Washington near Elizabeth.
Census	1870	She appeared in the household of James Seldon Spencer in the census 1870 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. James is listed as
Census	1880	She appeared in the household of James Seldon Spencer in the census 1880 at Tarrytown Village in Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. James is listed as
Death	13 August 1893	She died on 13 August 1893 in Westchester County, New York,1
Burial	15 August 1893	She was buried on 15 August 1893 at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York. Inscription on stone: Frances Daughter of William George And Wife Of John Mark Mounsey Born Sept 9. 1806 [1808?] Died Aug 13, 1893 So He Giveth his Beloved Sleep1
Obituary	19 August 1893	19 August 1893, Peekskill, Westchester County, New York, Highland Democrat Obituary:. Mrs. Francis Mounsey, an aunt of Mrs. David S. Godden and Mrs. John M. Ward, of Peekskill, died at the residence of her son-in-law Rev. Selden Spencer in Tarrytown on Sunday last. Mrs. Mounsey --illegible--- Peekskill some years ago.

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1. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, ID=48086575 , Frances Mounsey, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, NY

John Mark Mounsey, Esq.

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Note		Called "of New York" in bio of his son-in-law James Spencer.
Birth	1792	John Mark Mounsey, Esq., was born in 1792. His obituary says he died in the 48th year of his age.
Census	1819	He appeared in the census 1819 at 202 Hester Street, Ward 6, in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as: John M. Mounsey, 202 Hester, Brewer, Personal Estate of $150, age 25, Juror, 2 males, 2 females, 1 colored female inhabitant, not slave, total 5, renting.1
Directory	1829	As of 1829 John was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory at 65 Lombardy as Brewer. 180 Cherry, h. 65 Lombardy
Marriage	about 1830	He and Frances ("Fanny") George were married about 1830 They must have married before 1834, because the Petition for Administration document for Frances George, Fanny's aunt, mentions her as Frances Mounsey in 1834.
Census	1830	He appeared in the census 1830 at Seventh Ward in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as: John M. Mounsey, one male 10-15 one male 20-30 one male 30-40 one male 50-60 one female 15-20 one female 30-40 Puzzling who is in this census. John had an unmarried sister Eliza, born in 1786, so she was 44. Fanny was 24. His father Thomas
Will	23 June 1838	He signed a will on 23 June 1838 in New York City, New York County, New York. I, John M. Mounsey of the City of New York, Brewer, being in good health and sound mind memroy and understanding, but knowing the uncertainty of life, do make this my last will and Testament. In the first place my executors, viz Charles Wheelock of the City of New York, Tallow Chandler; Charles L. White of the City of New York, Druggist; and Robert Bullick of the State of New York, Gentleman, to pay all my just and lawful debts which are trifeling with the exception of those secured by Mortgage. In the second place I do empower, authorize, and direct said executors or the survivors or survivor of them to make such disposal of all my estate both real and personal of which I die possessed or to be owned by me after my death, by sale or lease and to continue the Brewing business or not as they may deem most for the interest of the estate premiscing that it shall be safely invested and if in reall estate that it shall be fully insured to be held by them in trust for the heirs. I wish my estate or the proceeds thereof to be legally divided between my wife Frances for her life in lieu and bar of dower and my son Thomas in fee, and such other child or children as she may bear by me hereafter subject to the following legacies only: to my Father Thomas Mounsey, to my sister Eliza Mounsey and to my nephew Henry Le Breton, all at present of the City of New York, for their comfortable support such sums paid quarterly from the proceeds of said estate as can be properly spared allways provideing that a sufficiency shall by them be retained for the comfortable suport of my wife Frances & my son Thomas and such other child or children she may bear by me and the suitable education of the latter. At the death of my wife and child or children, the latter dieing without issue, the estate to be equally divided between Mrs. Elizabeth Todd, my neice & my nephew Henry Le Breton. At their deceace without issue the estate to be equally between the children of Mathew & Susan Bullock of the town of New Scotland & County of Albany. I further direct, authorise and empower the aforenamed executors that should they at any time think proper and find the above named Henry Le Breton steady and fit to conduct bussiness, they may stop his legacy and in lieu of it give him such a sum in cash or reall estate as they may see fit without inureing the interests of my wife Frances and my son Thomas and such or child or children as she may bear by me. The aforementioned legacies are only life legacies, given under my head seal this twenty-third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eighteen hundred and thirty-eighty. The erasure and interlineations done before sighning and sealing. John M. Mounsey Signed, sealed, declared and published by the above name testator John M. Mounsey as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us, who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto the 29th day of Mary 1839. James W. Gerard, 499 Broadway David Russel, 6 Sherriff St.2
Directory	1839	As of 1839 John was listed in the New York City, New York County, New York, directory at 140 Madison Street as Brewers. 180 Cherry, h. 140 Madison
Will Abstract	29 March 1839	John's will recorded on 29 March 1839 in New York, New York County, New York, mentioned Will Signed Sealed and Witnessed. John M. Mounsey of the City of New York, Brewer Executors Charles Wheelock of New York City, Tallow Chandler; Charles L. White of New York City, Druggist; Robert Bullock of the State of New York, Gentleman. They are authorized to pay depts, dispose of estate, and "to continue the Brewing business or not as they may deem " best. Estate divided between wife Frances for her life in lieu and bar of dower, and son Thomas in fee, and such other child or children as she may bear by me. Legacies to his father Thomas Mounsey, sister Eliza Mounsey, nephew Henry Le Breton, all of City of New York. At death of wife and child or children, estate divided equally between Mrs. Elizabeth Todd, Niece and Henry Le Breton, Nephew. At their decease without issue, to John M. Todd. At his decease to Robert Bullock, one of the executors, at his decease without issue, equally between the children of Mathew and Susan Bullock of New Scotland, Albany County. 23 June 1838 Witnessed 29 March 1839 by James W. Gerard, 499 Broadway, and D. Russel, 6 Sherif St. Charles L. White, Druggist, is the cousin of his wife, Frances George, the son of the Captain White who was the ship captain on the ship Keren-Happuch came to America on.3
Census	1840	He appeared in the census 1840 in New York City, New York County, New York. John is listed as: John M. Mounsey 1 male 10-15 (Thomas? If so he must have died soon thereafter.) 1 male 40-50 (John) 1 female under 5 (Mary) 2 females 20-30 (Servants?) 1 female 30-40 Fanny 1 female 60-70 (This could possibly be Keren-Happuch, age 64)
Death	1 March 1841	He died on 1 March 1841 Based on mortuary notice in Evening Post.
Obituary	3 March 1841	3 March 1841, New York City, New York County, New York, Evening Post Obituary:. On the 1st instant, after a short illness, Mr. John M. Mounsey, in the 49th year of his age. Funeral, at half past 3 o'clock, this afternoon, from his late residence No. 140 Madison St.
Will	20 March 1841	He signed a will on 20 March 1841 in New York City, New York County, New York. Proved 20 Mar 1841, Vol 083, page 139 (new page #)
Estate Administration	5 May 1847	The settlement of John M. Mounsey's estate took about six years. He had a number of businesses, including John M. Mounsey & Co.; Mounsey, Todd and Bilsborrow, Brewers and Mounsey, Todd and Bullock; Brewers. He and the businesses owned quite a few buildings and also rental properties, including those on Cherry St, Monroe St., a Barber Shop, and others. The business partnerships were complicated by the deaths of several of the partners, both before and after John's death, including John M Todd, and Robert Bullock. There were numerous mortgages, loans, and investments to untangle. Charles L. White, one of the executors, and the cousin of Fanny George, his wife, testified to spending much time working with the books and trying to sort out the affairs. Also the bookkeeper of the Brewery, an accountant, several lawyers among others, worked on the project. The estate paperwork digitized on Ancestry.com is 134 pages. The paperwork is very difficult to understand, but it appears that his wife may have inherited something in the neighborhood of $25,000.4

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1. [S1098] New York County Ward Jury Census 1816, 1819, 1821, New York County, New York, Image 132/170, 21 Volumes, Collection REC0055 - RG 021, New York County Clerk, New York City Municipal Archives, https://nycma.lunaimaging.com/luna/servlet/view/all?sort=identifier%2Ctitle%2Cdate%2Cvolume_number
2. [S801] Surrogate Court (New York State), New York City Wills, Vol 083, 1842, p. 139 (image 108/368 Ancestry); digital images, Ancestry.com ().
3. [S801] New York Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Vol 083, 1841, p. 138. Image 108/368 on Ancestry.
4. [S801] New York Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Decrees on Accounting, 1828-1865, Indexes 1828-1907, Surrogates Court of New York County, Decrees, Bundle #0030 31, (images 878/1215 anc. & FS), 134 pages of documents.