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Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Columbia Deed T-317


New York Land Records, 1630-1975  Columbia Deeds 1833-1835... (T-317):


T-317 [Image 190]
16 May 1833
Asa and Sally Richmond; John and Sally Richmond; Abraham and Elizabeth Winn; Howland S. and (_____) Richmond; Sibil Spencer; Perez and Elizabeth Richmond; Martin and Lovina Terry; Harry and Hannah Richmond; David S. and Mary Richmond; George W. and Philany Richmond
Of The First Part, And
James Richmond, of Hillsdale, Columbia, New York
Of The Second Part

Also named: Harmanus Winkler, Anthony Winkler, Isaac Downing, Peter Becker, Heirs and Martin Spencer, deceased, Thomas Palmer, John Richmond, widow of Stephen Richmond,


Source - Signatures

Also see Stephen Richmond's Heirs blogpost.




Monday, April 17, 2017

James Richmond, Grantor, Deed 9-316


New York Land Records, Columbia Deeds 1858-1859...:

9-316

Columbia County, New York
17 April 1858
James Richmond*, Of Livingston, Columbia, New York
To
Robert Blacom, Junior, Of The Same

Also mentioned were David Miller, James Best, Robert Blacom (Senior)

*This James Richmond?


Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Richmond To Neefus Deed 73-192


New York Land Records, 1630-1975  Columbia Deeds 1882-1883...:



1 February 1877
Edward H. and Sarah F. Richmond
Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Of The First Part
To
Robert H. Neefus, 
Of Claverack, Columbia County
Of The Second Part

Claverack, Columbia, New York
HOUSEHOLD
Robert H Neefus M 43 New York
Rachael R Neefus F 38 New York
Ann Neefus F 18 New York
Elisabeth Neefus F 16 New York
Robert H Neefus M 11 New York
Hannah Richmond F 60 New York
Mary Drown F 45 New York

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HOUSEHOLD
Edward H Richmond Self M 45 New York
Sarah F Richmond Wife  F 45 Virginia
William M Richmond Son M 20 Virginia

Note:  Cross-posted at In Deeds blog



Richmonds In Deed 9-314


New York Land Records, Columbia Deeds 1858-1859...:

Source [Image 165]

10 April 1858
Robert H. Neefus And Rachel R., His Wife, And Edward H. Richmond
all of the town of Claverack, Columbia County, And
Lorenzo P. Whiting And Phildelia T., His Wife
Of The Town Of Rhinebeck, Dutchess County
Parties Of The First Part
And
Hannah Richmond, Of Claverack
Party Of The Second Part
Quit Claim


Also mentioned Rev. Frederick F. Tiffany, Jacob Youngs, Mrs. Betsy Currie, Jerome B. Tuttle, Peter B. Hermance, Harry Richmond, Dennis and Sarah A. Stow

The Richmond Family Book included the following:

2453. Henry Richmond 7 (Stephen 6 , Edward 5, Benjamin,4, Edward 3, Edward 2 , John 1) was born in Hillsdale, N.Y., September 5, 1796, and died October 9, 1851. He married Hannah Van Hoesen. He was a merchant, and lived in Claverack, N.Y.

Children :
— 5258. Rachel 8, born about 1822; married Robert Nephus; resided in Claverack, N. Y.
— 5259. Philetus 8, deceased in 1858.
— 5260. Phidelia 8, married Whitney, and resided in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
— 5261. Edward 8  unmarried in 1859.





Sunday, July 31, 2016

Elizabeth Barringer, Executor


Elizabeth Barringer, nee Ackley, was the daughter of Elizabeth Richmond (#2477).  She was named executor of her husband's will as seen below.

Browsing through the New York Probate Records, 1629-1971  Columbia Wills and letters index, the following Barringer probate items of note were found.


Source

W-41 [Image 50]
1897
Henry J. Barringer's will
Will Proven: 31 July 1897
Executor: Elizabeth Barringer, Wife

Also found X-3 (Catherine Barringer Image 464); Y-509 (Otis Barringer); Q-603 (Heir of Eliza Barringer -- Niece Katy Peary, daughter of Jacob Peary) and U-291 (William Barringer's will). It is not known if there is any relationship between Henry J. Barringer and the others.



Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Thomas Ackley's Will


Note: Thomas was the son of Myron Ackley and Elizabeth Richmond.

New York Probate Records...Columbia Wills and letters index...:


Image 7
Ackly, Thomas R.
1873
O-695
Will Dated: 28 June 1871
Residing in Hudson, Columbia, New York
Recorded: 26 July 1873
Brother-in-law & Sister as Executors (Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Barringer)

Bequeaths:

Sister, Mrs. Henry J. Barringer, $1,000 (and items combined with her husband)
Brother, Rev. Charles G. Ackly, $1,000
Niece, Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Clemans, $1000
Son: Albert Journay Ackly, $500.
Daughter: Mrs. Anna W. Gladding, $500.
Nephew: Thomas A. Barringer, $250. and watch and chain
Niece: Julia Helen Clark Ackly, $250.
$400 to be divided between his (Henry J. Barringer's) daughter, Ada E., and son, Henry J. Barringer

Note: Wife (ex-wife?) was still alive in 1877 and living with son Albert J. Ackly




Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Elizabeth (Ackley) Baringer


5356. Elizabeth Ackley, 8 (Elizabeth Richmond, 7, Silvanus 6, Edward 5, Benjamin 4, Edward 3, Edward 2, John 1) [b. 25 May 1825; d. 16 December 1903] married Henry J. Baringer.


Hudson, Columbia, New York
HOUSEHOLD
Henry I Barniger M 41 New York [Druggist]
Elizabeth Barniger F 36 New York
Thomas A Barniger M 10 New York
Ada E Barniger F 4 New York
Rosanna Canar F 30 Ireland
Jane Flarrety F 17 Ireland
Elizabeth Acly F 65 New York


Hudson, Columbia, New York
HOUSEHOLD
Henry J Baringer Self M 61 New York
Elizabeth R Baringer Wife  F 55 New York
Ada E Baringer Daughter F 24 New York
Henry J Baringer Son M 16 New York
Mary Eaton Other F 24 New York
Margaret Marlin Other F 26 New York

Elizabeth's death notice can be found in this newspaper.  She died 16 December 1903.




Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Is John W. Gleason A Richmond Descendant?


Yes, if his grandmother was Eliza Coventry, daughter of Rachel (Richmond) Coventry.

This one?
Eliza Shileal
Census 1875
Milton, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Female
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Eliza Shileal F 72 [b. Dutchess Co.]
Jane C[atherine] Hill Daughter F 50 [b. Columbia Co.]
John W Gleason Grandson M 24 [b. Saratoga Co.]

J. William Gleason and family (including his mother, Catherine Hill) in the 1892 New York Census (Milton, Saratoga County, New York).

John W Gleason
Census 1900
Ballston Spa village, Saratoga, New York
Years Married: 16
Birth Date: May 1851
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1884
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
John W Gleason Head M 49 New York
Maria J Gleason Wife F 45 New York
Mabel E Gleason Daughter F 14 New York
Mark H Gleason Son M 11 New York
Ellen L Gleason Daughter F 11 New York
Catherine H Gleason Mother F 74 New York [sic - Last Name Hill]




Saturday, February 28, 2015

#2553 Eliza (Coventry) Shimall


Not sure if the records below are a match with Eliza Coventry who is No. 2553 in the J. B. Richmond book.
2553.  Eliza Coventry 7, (Rachel 6, Cyrus 5, Cyrus 4, John 3, Edward 2, John 1) married John Shimall.  

Eliza's mother, Rachel (Richmond) Coventry was born in Dutchess County, as was Eliza [in a census below].  Eliza's father, The Coventry family lived in Columbia County, where Eliza's (presumed) daughter, Catherine Jane, was born.  Eliza, Catherine and Catherine's son, John Gleason, resided in Saratoga County, New York.

Birth:  unknown
Death:  Nov. 10, 1891
Ballston Spa Village Cemetery 
Ballston Spa
Saratoga County
New York, USA
 Created by: sticksandstones
Find A Grave Memorial# 71112674


Census 1880
Milton, Saratoga, New York
Gender: Female
Age: 77
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Occupation: At Home
Relationship to Head of Household: Mother


Name: Eliza Shileal
Census   1875
Milton, Saratoga, New York
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Eliza Shileal F 72 [b. Dutchess Co.]
Jane C[atherine] Hill Daughter F 50 [b. Columbia Co.]
John W Gleason Grandson M 24 [b. Saratoga Co.]



Census 1870
Event Place: New York [Saratoga Co., Milton]
Gender: Female
Age: 67
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Eliza Shimeal F 67 New York
Catharine Hill F 40 New York




Friday, July 4, 2014

Josiah Richmond's Probate


Josiah Richmond's will was found in the New York, Probate Records, Columbia Wills 1820-1833 vol E-F [Index].

The will: Volume E, Page 161

From Probate 27 July 1826
Mary Richmond, executrix

Son, Simeon
Daughter Betsey Lamphere 
Daughter Polly Benge


Information from the Krafft Family Organization:

Josiah Richmond was born say 1753 at possibly, Middleboro, Massachusetts. He was the son of George Richmond and Hannah Caswell.

The first known record of this farm (William H. and Charlotte (Gillette) Strever Homestead) located about one mile northeast of Chatham, N.Y. was in the late 1700's. Records show it was owned and lived in by Josiah Richmond and wife Mary Hall. They were married Nov. 7, 1782 and it can be assumed they lived there from that time on; at least their children, Simeon, George, Elizabeth, George (2nd), Tessie, Mary, and Matilda were born there.


Revolutionary War service from the GenForum message board:
Josiah RICHMOND b. 1760 d. 4 Jul 1826
spouse: Mary ??? b. 16 Apr 1766 d.15 Jan 1844
served as Pvt., 1st Regmt, NY Line
Pvt. Malcolm's Levies
Buried: Rogers Plot, Chatham, NY




Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Abigail (Richmond) Sisson



942.  Abigail Richmond, 6 (Edward 5, Benjamin 4, Edward 3, Edward 2, John 1) was born in Spencertown, N. Y., and died in Hillsdale, N.Y.  She married Peleg Sisson.  They had no children, but she adopted Peleg Richmond, son of her brother Edward (No. 937).  Her husband deserted her, eloping with a person by the name of Van Volkenburg, by whom he had nine daughters.


From Sampubco:
SISSION, ABIGAIL HILLSDALE  NY-11-F-169 [Co., Vol, Pg]

From FamilySearch:

New York, Probate Records, 1629-1971, Columbia Wills 1820-1833 vol E-F, Page 169, Abigail Sisson:

Last Will and Testament of Abigail Sisson, Deceased
Hillsdale, Columbia County, New York
March 1821
Recorded: 15 April 1829

Brothers: Stephen, Edward, Sylvester, Martin
Betsey Ackley received $50. and gold beads [relationship not cited]
Charles Richmond, John Richmond, Ryle [Riley] Richmond, McCrosbe Richmond, children of Sylvanus Richmond, deceased

Volume F, Page 170
Bequeathed to:  Martin Spencer, Asa Richmond, John Richmond, Peleg S. Richmond, James Richmond, Peras Richmond, Henry Richmond, David Richmond, George Richmond, Sally Richmond (the wife of John Richmond), Sybel Spencer, Elizabeth Winn, Lavinia Terry
Sally Ann Richmond...

Martin Spencer and John Richmond, sole executors
Witnesses: Sibbel Fuller, Walter Frost, Jacob Minckler
Last page



Saturday, February 8, 2014

Elizabeth Powell Richmond


The Chatham Courier @ Fulton History published on 14 March 1940:

Source
POWELL - The Powells settled in Austerlitz, Columbia Co, N.Y., 1757.  The each had 100 acres, their section was known as Macedonia.  Truman Powell was born not later than 1703 married March 6, 1727, Elizabeth Carpenter, at Coventry.

Children:  Elizabeth, b. Feb.18, 1728, m. Sharon, Conn., March 25, 1745, Edward Richmond.
Truman
Martin
John
Elijah
Lois
Joseph

The first meeting of the proprietors was held at Spencer's Town, May 31, 1757.  Truman Powell was one of a committee for laying out the settlings lot.



Saturday, January 11, 2014

Abigail And Peleg Sisson


Peleg Sisson (1754 - 1836) was first married to Abigail Richmond.  They had no children.  Peleg deserted Abigail and married Mary VanValkenburg (1768 - 1831) with whom he had several children.

Source: Fold3

 From the Richmond Family book:

302. EDWARD RICHMOND5  (Benjamin4, Edward3, Edward2, John1) was b. in Little Compton, R. I., July 7, 1723. He married, in 1736, Elizabeth Powell. He died about 1804. Residence, Spencertown, N. Y.

CHILDREN:
 +934. BENJAMIN6 , born about 1750; married, 1st , Lois Griffith; 2nd, Mrs. Polly Richmond.
 +935. ELIZABETH6, born in 1752; married Jonathan Shepherd.
 +936. STEPHEN6, born Jan. 7, 1754; married Rebekah Sisson.
 +937. EDWARD6, born about 1770; married Huldah --------.
 +938. JONATHAN6, married Polly Richmond.
 +939. SYLVESTER6, married Harriet Covell.
 +940. SYLVANUS6, born about 1771; married Rachel Phillips.
 +941. MARTIN6
 -941a. ELIJAH6, born about 1778; married Elizabeth Fowler. [Note: My Ancestors]
+942. ABIGAIL6, married Peleg Sisson. 
+943. Rhoda6, married Deliverance Smith.
-944. DANIEL6, married ------- Hunt, and lived near Lenox, Mass.

Marriage 1 Abigail RICHMOND b: 1770 in Spencertown, Columbia, New York
Note: They had no children, but she adopted Peleg Richmond, son of her brother Edward. Her husband deserted her, eloping with a person by the name of Van Volkenburg, by whom he had nine daughters.

Peleg and his second wife (Mary/Polly) lived in Murray, Orleans County, New York.  From the History of Murray:

"The first settlement of this town was commenced in 1809, or previous to that, by Epaphras Mattison. Daniel Wait, Joshua Rockwood and Peleg Sisson were among the other early settlers."

From the VALKENBURG-L Archives:

Peleg SISSON (John , Jonathan , James , Richard ) was born 18 Jan 1756 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. Peleg married (1) Polly VAN VALKENBURG. Polly was born 1785, d. before 1833.
They had the following children: Anna, Sarah, PhoebeRhoda W., Peleg, Hannah, Milbourne, Jesse 

Peleg married, as his third wife, Clarissa BURLINGAME.  Peleg's Revolutionary War pension application and that of his widow, Clarissa.  At the time of his service he was of Claverack, Albany, New York. [Note: Also At Fold3]

Peleg Sisson in the Surrogate Index of Orleans County
Sisson, Peleg Murray 1836 o,w,t 21-408

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Mackey C. Richmond




2482.  Mackey C. Richmond, 7,  (Silvanus 6, Edward 5, Benjamin 4, Edward 3, Edward 2, John 1) Dec, 29, 1807; married Amelia Hagar and resided in Troy, N.Y.

Child:
5362. Antoinette (8); born about 1835; died about 1851

United States Census, 1850
Troy, ward 2, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Mckay C Richmond M 42 New York
Amelia Richmond F 38 New York
Charlotte A Richmond F 16 New York

New York, State Census, 1855
Ward 7, Troy City, Rensselaer, New York, United States
  Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Mackay C Richmond M 46
Wife Amelia Richmond F 42

Per the 1855 census, Mackay was born in Columbia County, New York, and Amelia was born in Dutchess County, New York.


Source of 1860 Census


In the 1860 Census, M. C. Richmond, a merchant and tailor, age 50, and his wife, Amelia, age 57, were living in Troy, Rensselaer, New York.


This one? [Living in West Stockbridge, MA]
United States Census, 1870
Event Place: Massachusetts, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Simon Steekles M 63y New York
Eliza Steekles F 63y New York
Theodore Steekles M 23y Massachusetts
Frances Steekles F 18y Massachusetts
Amelia Richmond F 55y New York
Albert Vandeusen M 16y Massachusetts


New York, State Census, 1875
Name: Amelia Richmond
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, United States
Household Gender Age Birthplace
James S Hawley M 70
Wife Adeline Hawley F 60
Son Joseph H Hawley M 24
Ward Boarder James C Ritter M 23
Ward Boarder Conellia C Ritter F 20
Son Charles C Hawley M 18
Malhon Felter M 44
Son Edgar N Felter M 11
Boarder Amelia Richmond F 61 [Housekeeper, b. Dutchess, NY]

This one? [She was born in Dutchess Co.]
Massachusetts, Deaths, 1841-1915
Name:  Amelia Richmond
Event Date:  23 Jan 1885
West Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Residence Place:  West Stockbridge
Age:  73
Marital Status:  Widowed
Birthplace:  Duchess Co.
Birth Year (Estimated):  1812
Burial Place:  West Stockbridge
Father's Name: Jacob
Mother's Name: Elizabeth


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Stephen Richmond's Heirs


Cross-posted at my In Deeds blog:


TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013

Stephen Richmond's Heirs


New York, Land Records, 1630-1975, Columbia County, includes S-133, a deed that deals with the estate of Stephen Richmond, son of Edward andElizabeth Powell Richmond.  T-317 is another deed pertaining to the estate and Stephen Richmond's heirs.

One of the heirs, Sybil Richmond, married Martin Spencer (in a Spencer family tree: iv. Martin, d. in Columbia Co.; m. Sybil Richmond. that also mentioned Gerrard Spencer, a Spencer ancestor of mine through his daughter Sarah).  The Richmonds are also cousins of mine.

Another heir was Peleg Sisson Richmond.