James Robert VANDERVORT <> Descendents
First Generation
1. James Robert VANDERVORT <>1 was born2,3,4,5,6,7 on 23 Oct 1789 in
Beekman, Duchess Co., NY. He died8,9,10,11 on 4 Jan 1881 in La Grange Twp.,
Monroe Co., WI. He was buried12 in La Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
He was in 14 P 198, 1820, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He was in
P ???, 1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He was in 16 P 068, 1830, Blenheim
Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He was in 17 P 010, 1835, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
He was in 18 P 007, 1840, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He was in 19 Waukesha
(Prairieville), Waukesha Co., WI. He was employed as Carpenter in 1850 in Summit Twp.
, Waukesha Co., WI. He resided21 about 1850 at Summit, Waukesha Co., WI. He was
employed22 as carpenter in 1850/1860 in Summit, Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 23 Hshd
005, 1850, Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. He resided24 about 1860 at Summit,
Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 25 Hshd 493, 1860, Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp.,
Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 26 Hshd 096, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He
was in 27 Hshd 054, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was employed28 as
carpenter about 1880 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
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BIOGRAPHY: Derivation of Surname; VAN DER VOORT (VAN DER VOERT).- From the cove or creek.
(Taken from Dutch Apple Web site)
SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE OF JAMES R. VANDERVORT BIRTH AND DEATH DATES (i)= IMPLIED
DATE/SOURCE
BIRTH
DEATH
29 Jan 1881 / Tomah Journal (i) 29 Oct 1788 16 Jan 1881
Prob 1881 / Gravestone
(i) 28 Oct 1789 15 Jan 1881
1912 / Hist. Of Monroe Co.
1984 / Mo Co Heritage Book
23 Oct 1789
AGE
92y2m18d
NOTES
AB has copy
91y2m18d
LaGrange Cem
4 Jan 1881
page 902
4 Jan 1881
pages 288-9
Conclusion: AB agrees with Karla that the most likely correct information is on the gravestone.
James probably died late Saturday night 15 Jan 1881 and the newspaper reported it as 16 Jan 1881. In
addition, the newspaper probably made an error in calculating the y/m/d age. This was corrected when
the family was providing data for gravestone.
The books, written 31 and 103 years later had to rely on previous information and for some reason just
got it wrong. AB 7/5/01
BIRTH: Gary Griggs notes reference 3/22/01
From the Genealogical Branches of Monroe County, Volume II, Article 166:
James R. Vandervort d. 16 Jan 1881 at son's home in LaGrange Twp. 92 y 2 m 18 d. Came from N.Y.
state in 1846. The Genealogical Branches is a summary of articles from the Valley Junction Advocate,
Monroe County Democrat, Sparta Herald, Tomah Journal, Elroy and Hillsboro newspapers, as well as
many cemetery and church records throughout Monroe County. Going backwards 92y 2m and 18d from
1/16/1881 would put his birth date as Oct 29 1788, while we have been using Oct 23 1789. Of course,
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their calculation of y/m/d could be wrong.
BIRTH: Karla Staudt Observation 3/22/01:
Born in either Beekman or Renssalaer Co., NY -- based on (father) John VDV military pension file which
says John lived in Duchess Co. when he enlisted, but that he had lived in Schoharie 35 years (then it
was 1832) so 1797-1832, and prior to that in Renssalaer, Albany Co., NY. John probably did go back to
Dutchess Co. after the war, as he married Mary Elizabeth there in Poukeepsie, and the first 4-5 children
were born there. The first child I have credited to Renssalaer is Catherine, so James could be either,
probably Beekman. Does anyone have his 1812 War file? It could verify one or the other.
BIOGRAPHY: Served in War of 1812. Pension $8.00 per month in Monroe Co., WI
Surname Given Name Middle Initial Company Unit Rank - Induction Rank - Discharge Misc Roll Box Roll
Exct Roll Rec VANDERVOORT JAMES PRIOR'S REGIMENT, NEW YORK MILITIA. PRIVATE
PRIVATE 214 602 (From Rootsweb on search)
1820CENSUS: NY Schoharie Co., Blenheim census shows three boys aged (0-10) in the family. Don't
know who they are. Must have had males that died young.
1825CENSUS: NY Schoharie Co., Blenheim
3 M total
4 F total
3 F < 16
1 F b. past yr
0 M b. past yr
1830CENSUS: NY Schoharie Co., Blenheim
1M 5-10
1M 10-15
1M 40-50
1M 50-60
3F 0-5
2F 5-10
1F 10-15
1F 30-40
1830CENSUS: About 7 hshds above James is what looks like Jacob? McIntire, oldest male, 60-70.
NOTE from Arlyn BERNHARDT:
I was most curious about a wedding date I had for James and Mary (Baker) of 3/14/1830. I finally found
my source for that. There is a book by RICHARDS from 1912 HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY and on
page 902 it has a wedding date of 3/14/1880. We assumed it to be a typo and should be 3/14/1830.
1830 fits in that it is between the birth of Mary MOON (1829) and Cornelius (1833).
1835CENSUS: NY Schoharie Co., Blenheim
4 M total
6 F total
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1 mar F < 45
5 F < 16
1 M b. past yr
1840CENSUS: NY Schoharie Co., Blenheim 1-2-1-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0---1-1-4-2-0-1-1-1-0-0-0-0-0
1 male 0=5
2 male 5-10
1 male 10-15
1 male 15-20
1 male 50-60
1 female 0-5
1 female 5-10
4 females 10-15
2 females 15-20
1 female 30-40
1 female 40-50
1 female 50-60
11/25/02 Email from Karla Staudt: I think the Percy Miller Farm is the VDV farm - just a more recent
name of someone who owned it - Chris could probably verify that? Karla (This is in Blenheim)
1840's: 10/9/01 Email from Chris Vandervort stated:
If word of mouth is to be believed - my grandfather (Harold) would often speak of the family history.
One of his stories was of the travel of James and Mary Baker by covered wagon from New York to
Wisconsin. My grandfather recalled that Cornelius would state that all members of the party walked the
trail - with the exception of James and Mary who enjoyed the rights to ride in the wagon.
BIOGRAPHY: One account of James' early movement in Waukesha County had him coming first to
Prairieville (Now Waukesha), then to Merton and on to Summit Twp. by 1850. An interesting note about
Merton was found 11/13/01 by AMB regarding Merton and is as follows:
During the winter of 1848 and 1849, Dewey K. Warren introduced a bill to have the name of the towns
changed from Warren to Merton, to correspond with the name of the post office established in the town
during the previous year. The town has since been known as Merton.
CENSUS1846: WI Territory, Waukesha Co., Waukesha cty, (Prairieville)
John Vandavort with 4 males and 6 females--no ages recorded (This is correct number of males &
females for James R. Vandervort and he did come to Prairieville at about that time) (This assumes Sally
MOON gone and probably married since she had first child in Jan 1847)
1850CENSUS: Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., WI
5-6 Vanderovit, James
Mary
62 carpenter NY
48
Cornelius 17 laborer
NY
NY
Maria
14
NY
Isaac
15
NY
James
9
NY
Fidelia
5
Wis
1855CENSUS: Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI on page 12 lists James Vandevort head of
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household includes 5 white males, 5 white females, no foreign born.
1860CENSUS: Waukesha County Historical Society Library shows dwelling number 493, James
Vandervoort, age 72 born in New York, occupation was carpenter, wife Mary age 55 born in New York,
son James, age 19, born in New York, occupation farmer, and daughter Fedelia, age 15 born in
Wisconsin. Also living in this house at this time was daughter Maria Kinne, age 23 born in New York
and her daughters Mercy age 3 born in Wisconsin and Harriette age 1 born in Wisconsin. Maria's
husband Edwin Kinne was not listed, reason unknown.
CENSUS1865: Oconomowoc Township, Waukesha Co., WI Census on page 8 lists James R.
Vandervoort head of household includes 1 white male, 2 white females, no foreign born.
1870CENSUS: June 1870 Federal, Town of Lincoln, Monroe Co, Wisconsin page 85 & 86
96-111 Vandervoot, James R. 88 M W House Carpenter RE $0 Pers Estate $80 New York
Vandervoot, Mary
74 F W Keeping House
New York
[Note: living in household next to Williom Getman and near sons Cornelius & James & dau Fidelia
families]
1880CENSUS: Federal 1880, June LaGrange, Monroe Co, Wisconsin
54-54 Vandervort, James, male, age 39, head of household, farmer, Born NY Father born NY
Mother born NY
(col 20 marked - has to do with maimed, bedridden or otherwise disabled)
Anna, female, age 36, wife, keep house, born Mass, father and mother born Mass
Sarah F, female, age 14, daughter, in school, born WI, father born NY, mother born Mass
Dora F,female, age 12, daughter, in school, born WI, father born NY, mother born Mass
Charles M, male, age 11, son, in school, born WI, father born NY, mother born Mass
Otie M, male, age 7, son, born WI, father born NY, mother born Mass
James, male, age 91, father, carpenter old age, born NY, father and mother born NY
BURIAL: Arlyn Bernhardt has cemetery data from Monroe Co. Local History Room in Sparta. WI taken
12/29/82) that states:
James d. 15 Jan 1881 91y 2m 5d
Mary w/James d. 14 Jan 1880 75y 4m 5d
BURIAL: Karla says buried in Town of LaGrange Cem., Greenfield Twp., Monroe Co., WI (should be La
Grange Twp)
OBITUARY: "Died - Vandervort- at the residence of his son in the Town of LaGrange, this county,
January 16, 1881. James R.Vandervort, aged ninety-two years, two months and eighteen days. He had
lived in this county about 12 years, came into the state in 1846,was born in the State of New York." (His
obituary notes that he died at the age of 92 years, two months and eighteen days, indicating that his
date of birth would have been Oct 29 1788.)
BIOGRAPHY: Vandervort Life in NY from Chris Vandervort 1/15/02:
I do hope that this letter was of interest - it helped get me started in trying to understand the reasons for
the movement of so many of our New York ancestors. Turns out that the short story centers on the antirent movement - a period of considerable controversy in upstate New York. Critical event was the death
of Stephen Van Rensselaer III - the landlord (patroon) of the Rensselaer estate that included southern
Schoharie County. Until his death, the rent collections occurred on a rather ad hoc basis communications were poor and many farmers in that remote region rarely paid their rent (payable in
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wheat / livestock). On his demise, his descendant, Stephen IV, did a few quick numbers and realized
that dear old dad was owed over $500,000 in back rents by his tenants - who included John, James, etc
Vandervort. At the same time, crops were failing because of the poor soil and less than modern farming
practices - so that there was considerable hardship for the tenants. Local sheriffs were sent in to try to
collect rents and they were received about as well as their predecessor from Nottingham. A few locals
became very hostile, dressed up in various costumes (including as Indians) leading to a few armed
skirmishes. Local communities banded together, one of the significant gathering points was the
Brimstome Methodist Church - attended by and just up the road from the Vandervort's and the
Vrooman's. Likely this was a time of great conflict - the letter indicates that they were all deeply religious
and hard-working. It is probable that they would have preferred to settle things peaceably - but there
was very little money versus an armed group of local sheriffs and deputies. Many of the men were
veterans of either the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812 where they believed they had fought for
their freedom. At the same time, they remained tenant farmers in the remnants of a feudal society. They
also had received somewhat of a raw deal - the region was primarily settled within a few years of the
end of the Revolutionary War. The region was intensely "marketed" by the Van Rensselaers throughout
New York and New England as a land of richness. As an incentive, the settlers were provided 7 years to
live, rent-free. The reality is that the highlands were too cold for many crops - including corn. The ground
remains very rocky and there would have been massive trees to clear. Coincidentally, word began
arriving of free lands to the west - opportunity to stake a claim, work and improve the land, and own the
land. James and his family took advantage - and were clearly successful. If one considers the excellent
farms they established in Monroe County - and compares it to remarkable absence of wealth remaining
in Schoharie - they made a very wise decision. All of this is very well documented - I have several
articles provide many details. Best of these is the Blenheim History, 1710 to 1991 written by Fanchon
Dewell Cornell and Alicia Tara Cornell - each descended from the same line of Cornells as John's wife Mary Elizabeth. The works are full of references to the Vroomans - a very prominent family in this part of
upstate New York. There is even a novel written by John J. Vrooman entitled "The Promised Land" that
chronicles the history of the region. Best Regards to All, Chris Vandervort
James married (1) Rebecca MCINTYRE <>29 daughter of Saul (poss) MCINTYRE and
Unknown UNKNOWN in 1812/1818 in Schoharie Co. prob, NY. Rebecca was born about
1789/1796. She died in 1831/1832 in Schoharie Co. prob, NY.
Rebecca was in P198, 1820, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She was in P ???,
1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She was in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp.,
Schoharie Co., NY.
They had the following children:
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i. Male 1 prob VANDERVORT was born30 in 1817 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co.
, NY. He died31 prob bef 1825 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
Male was in P198, 1820, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
CENSUS1825: Not listed
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ii. Male 2 prob VANDERVORT was born32 in 1818 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co.
, NY. He died33 before 1825 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
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Male was in P198, 1820, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
CENSUS1825: Not listed
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iii. Hannah VANDERVORT34 was born in 1819 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co.,
NY. She died before 1922.
Hannah was in P198, 1820, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She
was in P ???, 1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She was in P
068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
BIRTH: This is an estimate from Karla Staudt.
DEATH: Fidelia's Obit states: By the death of Mrs. JOHNSON, Mrs. KINNEY
becomes the only living member of a family of 16 children. She is 86 years old.
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iv. Male 3 prob VANDERVORT was born35 in 1820 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co.
, NY. He died36 before 1825 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
Male was in P198, 1820, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
CENSUS1825: Not listed
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v. Jacob W. VANDERVORT <> was born37 on 17 Oct 1820 in
Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He died38 on 27 Jun 1897 in
Monroe Co., WI. He was buried39 in La Grange Twp. Cem.,
Monroe Co., WI.
Jacob was in P ???, 1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He
was in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He was in P
010, 1835, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He was in P 007, 1840,
Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He was in 40 Hshd 883, 1850, Syracuse,
Ward 2, Onondaga Co., NY. He was in Hshd 079, 1855, Geddes Twp.,
Onondaga Co., NY. He was employed as Salt Boiler in 1860 in Geddes
Twp., Onondaga Co., NY. He was in 41 Hshd 1304, 1860, Geddes Twp.,
Onondaga Co., NY. He was in 42 P 7, 1865, Oconomowoc Twp.,
Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 43 Hshd 062, 1870, Eaton Twp., Monroe
Co., WI. He was in 44 Hshd 042, 1880, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
CENSUS1840: Assume it is him in James' hshd (male 15-20). He would be 19 at this
time.
CENSUS1850: Ward 2, City of Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY (done 5 July 1850)
household 901 Jacob W. Vandervort 28 M occupation Boarding House born NY
Loese
“
Martin L.
“
30 F
6
M
born “ attending school
Virgil E.
“
4
M
born “ Caroline M. “
F
2
born “
C??? McKinney
Julia Murry
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born “
9
20
M
F
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born NY attended school
born Ireland W. Luck
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30
M occupation Re??f?
born NY
CENSUS1860: Town of Geddes, Onondaga Co., NY Page no 173 (p 677 hand written)
Jacob 40 Salt Boiler Born NY
Louisa 36 Born NY (Other census says Canada)
Martin 15 Mail Carrier Born NY
Caroline 13 Born NY
BIOGRAPHY: I have Virgil and Louise (as additional children of Jacob & Louisa) from
another source but no info. my other source is not totally acceptable . Diana
CENSUS1865: Oconomowoc Township on page 7 of book at Waukesha County
Historical Society Library: Jacob W. Vandervort as head of household, with 1 white
male and 2 white females, no foreign born. (from Darryl Vandervort 7/3/01)
BIOGRAPHY: Son Martin's Obit says family came to Monroe Co. WI in 1865. Settled
on farm that eventually went to grandson William Vroman.
BIOGRAPHY: Taken from "The Vand Der Voort Families of Early Dutchess,
Schoharie, and Delaware Counties, New York" p.38 per Karla Staudt "Jacob Van der
Voort reported as an Engineer in NY State Census was the son of James R. Van der
Voort and first wife Rebecca ? b 17 Oct 1821 N.Y., m Louisa Eastman, cousin of
George Eastman, inventor of Eastman Kodak. Louisa b. 1819 in Canada, d. 20 Aug
1886 Grant Township, Wis. Children: 1. Martin - b 1844 Oneida Co., N.Y. d 17 Jul
1925 Black River Falls, Wis. m 17 Dec 1876 Phoebe Jeanette Hunt b. 1851, d. 1932
2. Virgil - also called Cecil or Will b. in Oneida Co., NY and lived there all his life. 3.
Mary Caroline - b. Oneida Co., N.Y. m. (1) James Vroman (2) Cal Leighton
Jacob married45 Louisa E. EASTMAN <> on 23 Nov 1843 in NY
prob. Louisa was born46 on 13 Apr 1819 in Canada. She died47
on 20 Aug 1886 in Monroe Co., WI. She was buried48 in La
Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
Louisa was in Hshd 883, 1850, Syracuse, Ward 2, Onondaga Co., NY.
She was in Hshd 079, 1855, Geddes Twp., Onondaga Co., NY. She was
in Hshd 1304, 1860, Geddes Twp., Onondaga Co., NY. She was in P 7,
1865, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. She was in Hshd 062,
1870, Eaton Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 042, 1880, Lincoln
Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
BIRTH: Gravestone has died 20 Aug 1886 67y4m7d so birth 13 Apr 1819
BIRTHPLACE From Census
1850: NY (Lots of dittos)
1855: Canada (Here the other members of family listed county born in.)
1860: NY (Lots of dittos)
1870: NY Written out
1880: Canada
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CENSUS1850: Ward 2, City of Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY (done 5 July 1850)
household 901 Jacob W. Vandervort 28 M occupation Boarding House born NY
Loese
“
Martin L.
“
Virgil E.
“
30 F
6
M
born “ attending school
4
M
born “ Caroline M. “
F
2
born “
C??? McKinney
Julia Murry
30
born “
9
20
M
born NY attended school
F
M occupation Re??f?
born Ireland W. Luck
born NY
CENSUS1880: Age 60 Born Canada
Parents born in NY
Diana found 11/5/03 http://www.linkstothepast.com/waukesha/biosketches.html
ELI EASTMAN, Postmaster, Merton; was born at Hawkesbury, on the Ottawa River,
Canada in 1821; when he was 16 years of age, engaged to learn the shoemaking
trade in Chneiecarte, and, in 1846, he came to Wisconsin and located on a farm in the
town of Merton, Waukesha Co., Wis.; continued farming until about 1851, in which
year he moved to the village of Merton, engaged in shoemaking, a business he since
continued in; he was appointed Postmaster in 1867, a position he still holds to the
general satisfaction of the people and all interested; was elected Justice of the Peace
in 1865, and, with the exception of three years, has been the incumbent of that office
since. Mr. Eastman married in Canada in 1844, Electa Waite; she was also a native of
Hawkesbury; they have three children living; Sarah, their oldest daughter, is the wife
of J. Burk; he is now Principal of the First Ward School at Appleton, Wis.; Louisa E.,
their second oldest daughter, is the wife of E. S. Pearl, of Lisbon, this county; Eunice
M., their youngest daughter, is the wife of C. J. Medbury, salesman for the Fish Bros.
Manufacturing Company.
Eli is below in 1850 just as the bio says:
You know, this could be a brother of our Louisa's given his dob, born in Canada and
fact he ended up here very near the Vandervorts. James R. VDV, by one account,
went from Prairieville (Waukesha) to Merton and then to Summit Twp. This was all
between 1846 and 1850. Then to top it off, he names one of his daughters Louisa.
Many people named their children after siblings.
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Waukesha&township=Unknown+Townships&ed=&roll=M432_1009&STAbrv=WI&
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11/5/03 Email from Karla: It is a possibility - (according to the article) Eli was in
Canada until 1846 when he moved to Wisconsin.
Louisa was in NY no later than 1843, possibly earlier. Chances are she was there with
her parents as young women generally didn't travel far on their own. Which means
that Eli would have stayed behind in Canada when the family moved.
Hawkesbury is almost due north of Ogdensburg, NY (not far from where we were
living) and could have been a fairly logical progression for the Eastmans who moved
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in and out of the VT/NY area. Some certainly did go to Canada based on the research
I have done on various branches looking for Louisa's roots. Likely they were Tories,
but there was a fair amount of travel and trade done between the communities that far
North. Ogdensburg is close to due North from Oneida Co.,NY - though the travel
across the Adirondacks would have been daunting and not a likely path of migration.
The fact that Eli is in Waukesha Co. is interesting............???? The question might be
why did he go to Wisconsin?
Certainly worth pursuing to some type of conclusion!
Karla
3/31/05 Email from Karla Staudt:
First of all, given the time frame, NY didn't require OR even have Vital documents of
any type, including marriage except for a brief window from about 1848-1851. The
early marriage records that exist (of a later date) didn't require parents' names in NY
until the 1880's, and compliance wasn't enforced until right about 1900. Also, we don't
know for sure where they were married. The VDV history says the 3 children were b.
in Oneida County, however, Martin himself in 2 different documents claims he was b.
in Watertown and in Syracuse (2 more counties). On top of which, I have found no
evidence to Jacob ever living in Oneida Co. (or any of his siblings or parents doing so).
The 1845 census which might yield a clue doesn't exist for many of the counties in
Western NY. The only hope of a true marriage record is a church record or bible
record at this point. The fact that they are Methodist is a plus, as the ME church was
well established by 1840 in upstate NY, but many areas were served by circuit-riders
who kept their own records. I have been in contact with the Methodist Archives, but
they do not keep this type of record. A circuit-rider's records often were kept by that
preacher and what happened to them depended widely on the individuals. Churches
in existence then, that are still in existence today may have those records. Churches
that have closed would have sent their records to their "replacement" church facility.
On top of that we have the transition from ME to Methodist to United Methodist to now.
So determining WHERE they got married would be a priority, and to date, there isn't
any strong evidence of that. Land records might yield a clue as to where they lived,
but access is a problem from a long distance. I keep hoping to make it to Oneida
County when I am in NY, but the time just hasn't come yet to get there. If you have
any ideas to explore I would love to help.
Karla
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vi. Female 1 prob VANDERVORT was born49 about 1822 in Blenheim,
Schoharie Co., NY. She died50 before 1835 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
Female was in P ???, 1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
was in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
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vii. John VANDERVORT51 was born52 in 1823 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
He died53,54 poss bef 1835.
John was in P ???, 1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
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in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
DEATH: By 1922 since Fidelia's Obit states: By the death of Mrs. JOHNSON, Mrs.
KINNEY becomes the only living member of a family of 16 children. She is 86 years
old.
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viii. Female 2 VANDERVORT was born55 about 1824 in Blenheim, Schoharie
Co., NY. She died56 in 1835 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
Female was in P ???, 1825, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
was in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
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ix. William VANDERVORT was born57 in 1825 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
He died58,59 poss bef 1835 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
William was in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY.
DEATH: By 1922 since Fidelia's Obit states: By the death of Mrs. JOHNSON, Mrs.
KINNEY becomes the only living member of a family of 16 children. She is 86 years
old.
William married Unknown.
Unknown
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x. Abigail Lowerie "Abby" VANDERVORT was born60,61 on 1 Jul
1827 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. She died62 on 24 Aug
1906 in Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. The cause of death was
Dropsey and indigestion. She was buried63 in Spring Grove
Cem, Delevan, Walworth Co., WI.
Abigail was in P 068, 1830, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She
was in P 010, 1835, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She was in P
007, 1840, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. She was in Hshd 210, 1850,
Rochester Twp., Racine Co., WI. She was in Hshd 138, 1860, Delavan,
Walworth Co., WI. She was in Hshd 018, 1870, Delavan, Walworth Co.,
WI. She was in 64 Hshd 291, 1880, Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. She
was in Hshd 381, 1900, Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. She resided in 1900
at 604 Geneva St., Delavan, Walworth Co., WI.
BIOGRAPHY: Middle name Lowerie was on her death certificate
CENSUS1880: Delavan, Walworth, Wisconsin
Source:FHL Film 1255449 National Archives Film T9-1449
Abbie FLINT
Occ:
Sarah FLINT
Occ:
James FLINT
Occ:
Stella FLINT
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Self
F
W
W
52
NY
22
WI
W
20
WI
W
14
WI
Page 46B
Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: VT
Dau
F
S
W
At Home
Fa: NY Mo: VT
Son
S
M
LaborerFa: NY Mo: VT
Dau
F
S
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Source:FHL Film 1255449 National Archives Film T9-1449
Abbie FLINT
Occ:
Sarah FLINT
Occ:
James FLINT
Occ:
Stella FLINT
Occ:
Cattie FLINT
Occ:
Self
F
W
W
52
NY
22
WI
W
20
WI
W
14
WI
13
WI
7
WI
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Keeping House Fa: VT Mo: VT
Dau
F
S
W
At Home
Fa: NY Mo: VT
Son
S
M
LaborerFa: NY Mo: VT
Dau
F
S
At Home
Fa: NY Mo: VT
Dau
S
F
At School
George FLINT Son
M
W
Fa: NY Mo: VT
S
W
Fa: NY Mo: VT
DEATH: Obituary Received from Barbara Borns 11/19/01:
From the Delevan Newspaper, death notice 8/24/1906 "Abbie Louise Vandervoort"
(note the Louise instead of Lowerie which is what the death certificate says quite
clearly) Born 7/1/1827 Blenheim, Schoharie Co, NY. Moved to Wisconsin at 15 yr,
(1842), married Perry D Flint, 1846 (we know this date is wrong--it is 1847) 13 children-8 survive, Stewert V, Rockford (my ggfather),HA, Belvidere Ill, Mrs. Warren Jenkins,
James B, Edward E of Delavan, Eugene of Seattle, Wash Mrs. George Hatch (this
was Stella), George S, of Bushnell Ill, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Flint of Milwaukee.
(Could only account for 12 children until 6/02 when Barbara Borns found Claire in
Cem.)
Abigail married65,66 David (Delos) Perry FLINT (poss son) son
of Daniel FLINT Jr. and Sally WHITING on 12 Dec 1847 in
Sugar Creek, Walworth Co., WI. David was born67,68,69 about
1827 in Middlebury, Addison Co., VT. He died70 on 6 Feb 1873
in Delavan, Walworth Co., WI. He was buried in Spring Grove Cem,
Delevan, Walworth Co., WI.
David was in P ?, 1842, Rochester Twp., Racine Co., WI. He resided71
in Dec 1847 at Waterford, Racine Co., WI. He was in 72 Hshd 210, 1850,
Rochester Twp., Racine Co., WI. He was in 73 Hshd 138, 1860, Delavan,
Walworth Co., WI. He was in 74 Hshd 018, 1870, Delavan, Walworth Co.,
WI.
May be son of Daniel Flint
Was named Perry Flint on Marriage Record of Dec 1847
CENSUS1850 WI, Racine Co., Rochester Twp, Hshd 210:
Delos Huntly
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28 NY
Susan "
24 VT
Perry Flint
22 VT
Abigail "
23 NY
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Miron "
2
Caroline "
17
WI
VT
CENSUS1850 WI, Racine Co., Rochester Twp, Hshd 209 (Next door)
Sarah Bloomer
26
Charles "
3
Jane
"
WI
1
Taly(Saly) Flint
VT (Sarah Flint, sister or cousin of Perry)
WI
57
VT
CENSUS1860: WI, Walworth Co., Delavan Twp.
David Flint 33
Abby
32
Miran
11
Chas
9
NY (Should be VT per 1850 & 1870 Census)
NY
WI
WI
(note from B Borns: died in 1861) Prob 9/9/1864 from
stone
Stewart
7
Henry
6
WI
WI
Mary
4
WI
Sarah
2
WI
Perry
8/12
WI (Oct 1859)
CENSUS1860: WI, Walworth Co., Lafayette Twp.
James Flint
Mary Jo "
29 NY (Could be brother of Perry's)
21 NY
Phoebe A. " 3
WI
Residence: Delavan, Wisconsin
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 15 February 1864 Enlisted in
Company A, 36th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 15 February 1864 was Wounded
on 14 August 1864 Received a disability discharge on 13 June 1865
Sources:
Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion. (WIRoster)
Published in 1886Taken from Ancestry.com 11/9/01 by Arlyn Bernhardt
CENSUS1870: WI, Walworth Co., Delavan Twp.
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David Flint
43
Well digger
Vt
Abby
44
Keeps house
NY
Myron
21
Well digger
WI
Stuart
19
Farm hand
"
Almer
18
James
10
Mary
15
"
Sarah
13
"
"
Edwin
8
"
"
"
"
Scholar
"
"
Eugene
7
"
"
Stella
5
"
"
Kate
3
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CENSUS1880: WI, Walworth Co., Delavan Twp.
Abbie Flint
Self
52
Keeping House
Sarah Flint
Dau
22
At Home
NY
WI
James Flint Son
20
Laborer
WI
Stella Flint
Dau
14
At Home
WI
Cattie Flint Dau
13
At School
George Flint Son
7
WI
WI
Email from Barbara Borns 10/10/01 I wanted to send on a couple comments to
recent emails about VdV and Flint records. First I knew that somewhere in my
archives I had some evidence that Perry Flint and George Flint were probably 1st
cousins and not brothers. In looking back thru the old file cabinet this week, I found a
couple articles that I found 7-8 years ago. Thru LDS archives I found two articles:
one titled "Thomas Flint and William Flint of Salem, Mass. and Their Descendants."
This is a 1931 article by Rev A.M. Smith with a long history (around 10 generations) of
the family which traces back to Wales. In that article there are listed as sons of
Daniel Flint, another Daniel Flint b July 17, 1786 who married Sally Whiting and
Ebenezer Flint, b Oct 7,1792 who married Elizabeth Linfield and "went west".
In a second LDS microfilm article called "The History of Braintree Vermont" by H.
Royce Bass published in 1883 I found much the same chronology but with more detail
for the family of Daniel as follows: Daniel Flint, Jr, b July 17, 1786, m. Nov 10, 1808, to
Sally Whiting. Children: 1. Eliza, 2. Nelson, 3. Orison, 4. Warren, 5. Sarah, 6 Perry.
While there were no birth dates for the children, I assumed this Perry was my ancestor.
[Further data found at LDS site revealed that this Perry b. too soon so it may not be
the right one - AMB]
Also in the same article listed as a son of Daniel was Ebenezer, b, Aug 7, 1792 (which
is off by 2 months from the other source) but lists Eliza Linfield as his wife and the
comment "went west." In around 1992, we visited Braintree, Vt and met with a woman
who had written a history of the area including lots of Flints. We spent a number of
hours in the Town Hall going thru old record books. On one page I found the entry: "
Daniel Flint died, March 12, 1841 and we found his grave on the top of the hill in the "
burying ground." There was also a record of Daniel's marriage to Sally Whiting Nov 10,
1808. Furthermore I was able to purchase the book mentioned above by Royce
Bass. In 1847-48 we have a record saying on "the 12th day of Dec, 1847 Delos P.
Flint (he used several names thru the years--the tombstone at Spring Grove cemetery
in Delavan simply says DP Flint died Feb 6, 1873) and Abby Van Devoort were
united in marriage at our huse by a justice of the peace named Tibbets..." In Racine,
Wis records I found a marriage entry for Eliza Flint ( I assume sister of Perry) to Abner
Dearbourn on 8-7-1847 and for George Flint to Catherine Vanderfort on 22 May,
1847. I suspected that after Daniel died, Perry came west with some sisters and
settled in Racine county near his uncle Ebenezer and his wife Eliza. I also wanted to
comment on the email from Karla Staudt about Catherine's death--somewhere--I
believe I saw that she died in Milwaukee and not Waukesha. They may have had
children in Milwaukee that she went to live with after George died. This is just a guess
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and I have not followed up on seeking a death certificate for her
COMBINE CHILDREN
Approx Year of birth from Census Age ~DOD
Census---------
1860
1870
Myron
1849
Charles
1851
na
Stewart
1853
1851
Almer
1880
1900
1849
10 Jan 1847 (Stone)
na
1861
1852
Henry
1854
Mary
1856
1855
Sarah
1858
1857
1858
10/1857
Perry
1859
James
1860
1860
10/1859
Edwin
1862
Eugene
1863
Stella
1865
1866
Kate
1867
1867
George
1854
2/1861
1873
6/1873
Almer and Henry probably same person (Abigails obit has child named H.A. - must be
Henry Almer)
Perry and James have to be the same person Perry listed as age 8/12 yr. old in June
1860 would have been born Oct 1859. James listed in 1900 Census lists birth as Oct
1859 and age as 40.Can't be twins or both would have been listed in 1860 Census.
(Abigails obit says 13 children. Can only account for 12)
James married76,77 (2) Mary BAKER75 daughter of Gerardus "Graudus" BAKER
Sr. and Jane A. WILLIAMS on 13 Mar 1830 in Schoharie Co. prob, NY. Mary
was born78,79,80 on 9 Dec 1804 in Schoharie Co. prob, NY. She died81,82,83,84 on
14 Jan 1880 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was buried85,86,87 in La
Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
Mary was in P 198, 1820, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. She was in P 066, 1830,
Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. She was in P 010, 1835, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie
Co., NY. She was in P 007, 1840, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. She resided88 about
1850 at Summit, Waukesha Co., WI. She was in Hshd 005, 1850, Summit Twp.,
Waukesha Co., WI. She resided89 about 1860 at Summit, Waukesha Co., WI. She
was in Hshd 493, 1860, Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. She was in
Hshd 096, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
BURIAL: I have cemetery data from Monroe Co. Local History Room in Sparta. WI taken 12/29/82) that
states:
James d. 15 Jan 1881 91y 2 m 5 d
Mary w/James d. 14 Jan 1880 75 y 4 m 5 d (This would make birth on 9 Sep 1804)
BURIAL: Karla Staudt sent me pic of Tombstone and it appears to read: aged 75y 1 m 5 d (which would
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be 9 Dec 1804)
Blenheim Hill The Baker Family document states: Was about 25 when her father died (abt 1831)...Mary,
daughter of Graudus Baker, Sr. married and moved to Wisconsin
BURIAL: Arlyn Bernhardt has cemetery data from Monroe Co. Local History Room in Sparta. WI taken
12/29/82) that states:
James d. 15 Jan 1881 91y 2 m 5 d
Mary w/James d. 14 Jan 1880 75 y 4 m 5 d (This would make birth on 9 Sep 1804)
BURIAL: Karla Staudt has pic of Tombstone and it appears to read: aged 75y 1 m 5 d (which would be 9
Dec 1804)
James and Mary had the following children:
12 M
xi. Cornelius "Neil" VANDERVORT was born90,91,92 on 3 May 1833
in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He died93,94 on 26 Mar 1921 in
La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was buried95 after 26 Mar
1921 in La Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
Cornelius was in P 010, 1835, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He
was in P 007, 1840, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He resided96 about
1850 at Summit, Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 97 Hshd 574, 1860,
Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 98 Hshd
103, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 99 Hshd 114, 1880,
La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was employed100 as farmer about
1880 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He resided 1900 - 1920 at 317
Hollister Ave, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. He was in 101 Hshd 581, 1900,
Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. He was in 102 Hshd 204, ED 144, 1910, Tomah,
Monroe Co., WI. He was in 103 Hshd 235, ED 147, 1920, Tomah, Monroe
Co., WI.
1860CENSUS: As listed in Waukesha County Historical Society Library shows,
dwelling number 574, Cornelius Vandervort head of household, age 27 born in New
York, occupation farmer, real estate valued at $800 with personal property of $450.
Wife Julia age 21 born in New York. Son William age 2 born in Wisconsin. Abram
Dezotell? listed in hshd age 18 from Canada.
Name: Cornelius Vandervoort , Residence: Glencoe, Wisconsin Enlistment Date: 07
March 1865 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union
State Served: Wisconsin Unit Numbers: 3106 3106 Service Record: Enlisted as a
Private on 07 March 1865 Enlisted in Company H, 51st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin
on 07 March 1865. Mustered out Company H, 51st Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on
06 May 1865
Some references show Cornelius in the 53. That may be because in June 1865 the
four companies of the 53rd regiment were consolidated with the 51st. Cos. G, H., I
and K, of the 51st, did not leave the state, but were discharged on May 6 under
general orders for reduction of the army. The regiment was mustered out by
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companies on various dates during Aug., 1865.
1870CENSUS: From Diana Morse 3/22/01
June 1870 Federal, Town of Lincoln, Monroe Co, Wisconsin
103-118 VANDERVORT, Cornelius, male, white, age 36, farmer, 4000-1040, born NY
male citizen of
US over 21
Julia, female, white, age 30, keep house, born NY
William, male, white, age 11 born WI
Lewis, male, white, age 9 born WI
Jacob, male, white, age 7 born WI
Alfred, male, white, age 4 born WI
Charles, male, white, age 1 born WI
1880CENSUS: From Diana Morse 3/22/01
June 1880 Federal, Township of LaGrange, Monroe Co, Wisconsin
114-116 VANDERVORT, Cornelius, male, age 46, head of household, farmer, born
NY father and
mother born NY
Julia, female, age 39, wife, keep house, born NY, father and mother born NY
Jacob, male, age 17, son, at home, born WI, father and mother born NY
Alfred E, male, age 13, son, school, born WI, father and mother born NY
Walter, male, age 4, son, born WI, father and mother born NY
BIOGRAPHY: HISTORY OF MONROE COUNTY by Richards 1912 from pages 902 &
903 (With additions & corrections by Karla Staudt in parenthesis 3/22/01)
Cornelius Vandervoort, retired farmer of Tomah, a native of Schoharie county, New
York state, was born 13 May, 1833 (May 3, 1833). His parents were James R. and
Mary (Baker) Vandervoort, also natives of New York, coming to Buffalo in1844, They
one year later continued their journey westward, locating with their family of eleven
children in Waukesha, Wis., and after three years removed to Oconomowoc, and
there purchased a farm on which he lived for ten years. It was in 1852, during the gold
excitement in California, that our subject left the parental roof and joined the
successful army of gold diggers and during his stay there sent enough money to his
father to pay in full for the farm that he had bought at Oconomowoc. James R., the
father of our subject, was first married to Miss McIntire in the state of New York, and
ten children were born to them, five of whom are now living (at least five children were
born to them.) His second marriage occurred March 14, 1880 (KARLA's guess: Mar
14, 1830 not 1880), with Miss Mary Moon (and five were born to them (Maybe that's
our answer about the supposed Kate and Mary VDV???)). In early life he learned the
trade of a carpenter and became an expert mechanic and one of the best hewers of
timber to be found in the country. He was a man highly respected in the community, a
sincere Christian gentleman and in religious affiliations a Methodist. (He was indeed a
Methodist!) He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He died January 4.,1881.
John Vandervoort. the grandfather of our subject, was a soldier in the
Revolutionary War under Washington.( Only in that Washington was Commander in
Chief! Otherwise was a gunner and privateer (meaning made $ on the Revolution as a
boat pirate so to speak))
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Cornellitis attended the district school until he was sixteen years of age and at the
age of eighteen in 1852, he started overland with his brother-in-law (Charles Willette
Ryder who mar. Sarah Jane "Sally" Moon) and his family for the gold fields in
California, making the trip with an ox team, reaching their destination at the end of six
months. Their first stop in the Golden state being forty-five miles from Sacramento.
They resume their.journey further, where they engaged in their search for the golden
metal. After one year they went to a point on the Yuba river, where the subject wa take
ill with fever, resulting in a physical breakdown, and becoming homesick, he
abandoned further mining explorations and returned to Wisconsin, making the trip by
the way of the Isthmus of Panama, arriving in New York City after a twenty-three days'
trip, in 1855, after an absence of three years. Arriving at Oconomowoc, Wis., his
former home, he bought two forty-acre tracts of land on each side of his father's farm
and there resided for about six years. In the beginning of the sixties he moved with his
family to Monroe county and bought eighty acres of land in LaGrange township,
adding to this until he acquired 210 acres in the township, where he resided for some
thirty years, since which time he has been a resident of the city of Tomah, where he
owns a neat and comfortable residence, besides other valuable city property. Mr.
Vandervoort has been a successful general farmer, and ran the first steam thrasher in
Monroe county, and carried on that business for eight years. While conducting his
farming interests he was ever successful in the raising of grain and grass crops, to
which he gave special attention, as well as the raising of cattle and hogs and the dairy
business. After bestowing largely the real estate he has acquired to his children, he
still retains a sufficient amount of the world's goods to keep him in comfort during his
declining years.
Mr. Vandervoort was united in marriage with Miss Julia Ann Gitman (Getman) in
1856.(27 Dec 1857)
Six children were born to this union, four of whom are living, viz. - W. E., William
Edgar born August 12, 1858; J. L.,(J. Lewis) born July 9, 1860; Jacob, born October
19, 1862; Alfred, July 20, 1865. ( Charles Henry b.16 Mar 1869, Walter 28 Jan 1876
AND adopted: Gracie Getman b. Dec 1888(dau. Of Aaron and Mary GETMAN when
Mary d. soon after the birth of Gracie — Aaron was brother of Julia Getman VDV. This
was Cornelius only daughter, who tragically died at 7 mos. Old.) Mrs. Vandervoort is
deceased. Mr. Vandervoort is a member of the Methodist church, the Knights of
Pythias and the G. A. R. In August, 1864, he enlisted in Company H, Fifty-first
Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry 'and served until the end of the war.
Christian Vandervort stated in an Email to Arlyn Bernhardt on 6/1/01:
Civil War Service for Cornelius - I can't find my documentation - but am 99% sure that
he served in the 53rd, not the 51st Volunteers. The 53rd was the very last regiment they mustered in, trained at Camp Randall, marched to St Louis, built "fortifications"
(ditches), then marched back on the end of the war. This is based upon the search
functionality at the Veteran's Museum in Madison, Wisconsin - I'd run a search and
the result showed Cornelius to be in the 53rd.
BIOGRAPHY: Gary Griggs noted 3/22/01:
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From the Monroe County Heritage Book, Article 869:
Cornelius, their third child, was born 13 May 1833 in Schoharie County, N.Y. He
moved with the family to Wisconsin, and in 1852 he went to California to mine gold.
He married Julia Ann Getman 27 Sept 1857 at Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. They had
six children, of which four survived
BIOGRAPHY: Arlyn Bernhardt noted 3/22/01:
Book "History of Monroe County" 1912 page 902 & 903, respectively:
"...was born May 3, 1833..."
"... marriage.. in 1856"
BURIAL: Gravestone says 1834 - 1921
Cornelius married105,106 Julia Ann GETMAN daughter of Aaron
GETMAN Sr. and Eve EBBIE on 27 Sep 1857 in Oconomowoc,
Waukesha Co., WI. Julia was born107,108,109 on 4 Aug 1839 in
Jefferson Co., NY. She died110,111,112 on 28 Oct 1906 in Tomah,
Monroe Co., WI. She was buried113 after 28 Oct 1906 in La Grange Twp.
Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
Julia was in P 610, 1840, Lyme Twp., Jefferson Co., NY. She was in
Hshd 1010, 1850, Schaumburg Twp., Cook Co., IL. She was in Hshd
574, 1860, Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. She was in
Hshd 103, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 114,
1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 581, 1900,
Tomah, Monroe Co., WI.
CENSUS1850: Listed with Mathias DOHLE & wife who was her sister.
DEATH: In biography by Nina Jackson or Gerald Thiemke it says she died at her
home (farm in Lagrange Twp) per Karla Staudt 7/9/01
OBITUARY: The Tomah Journal Published 2 November 1906
Julia Ann Vandervort nee GETMAN was born in Jefferson county; N.Y., Aug. 4, 1839,
and died at her home in this city Oct. 28, 1906, aged 67 years, 2 months and 24 days.
In 1846 she with her parents came west and made her home at Oconomowoc, Wis.
On Sept 27th, 1857, she was united in marriage with Cornelius Vandervort and five
years later they moved to Monroe county, settling on a farm in La Grange where they
brought up their family and continued to reside until their removal to this city. The
deceased was converted to Christ and united with the Methodist Episcopal church at
La Grange under the ministry of Rev. Thomas Harwood and remained a consistent
and faithful member of the same until the time of her death. She was also a member of
the Woman's Ts Relief Corps and ever ready to assist in the good work of that
organization so far as her strength and time would permit. Together with her
husband four children live to mourn, viz: William Vandervort of Milbank, S. Dakota,
Lewis, Jacob and Alfred Vandervort, all of this community. She is survived also by
three sisters, viz: Mrs. Jane Hoffman of La Grange, Mrs. Mary Dohle of Peotone, Ills.,
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and Mrs. Caroline Wilson of Chicago, Ill. She also leaves eleven children and a host
of nieces and nephews and friends to mourn her departure. One of the early
settlers of this community and an excellent woman in all the relations of life, she won
for herself the confidence of all with whom she was associated. Although for years
she had been in poor health her last illness was brief. But in perfect submission to the
divine will her end was peace. The funeral was held in the M.E. church Tuesday
afternoon, Nov. 30th, at 1:30, Rev. Wm. Atkinson officiating. The Relief Corps
attended in a body and formed an arch at the door through which the funeral party
passed to and from the church. The singing was rendered by Mr. And Mrs. Bosshard, I.
N. Palmer and Mrs. Fred Keyes, with Miss Myrtle Smith accompanist. The pall bearers
were Harry Lea, Henry Coome, Wallace Amons, D.R. Jones, Charles Taft and C.E.
Loomer. The interment was at the LaGrange cemetery.
6/3/02 Email from Chris Vandervort: Photo of (sign) Getman Corners, New York. It is
located in Herkimer County - about 60 miles west of Albany and 20 miles north of
Cooperstown. Based upon the Getman genealogy, it is very likely named after the
ancestors of both Julia Ann Getman (wife of Cornelius) and Willliam Getman (husband
of Fidelia). It is in the vicinity of German Flats in a region first settled by the Palatines
in the early 1700's. Not shown are the two houses - perhaps the only ones in
Getman Corners and both in considerable need of TLC. As one proceeds north
through the town of Mohawk and into Herkimer, itself, it is clear the the economic
boom of the 90's has somehow eluded the local residents. The phrase "sleepy" would
probably be appropriate. Getman Corners is on the border of a plateau overlooking
the Mohawk River - about 5 miles to the north. Had Abner Doubleday chosen to play
his first baseball game here, instead of Cooperstown, any ball hit to the north would
have rolled all the way to the river.
THE GETMAN FAMILY GENEALOGY The following information is taken from the
book entitled "The Getman Family Genealogy. Some additions have been made. This
is the direct line for the family of Julia Ann (Getman) Vandervort. PALATINE
HISTORY The Reformation began in Germany in 1517 under the leadership of
Martin Luther and its echoes were soon heard in all Christian lands. At first it was
demanded that the church be purged from the scandals that were existing at that time.
The movement was purely in the interest of religion. As time went on, social and
economic grievances were added to the list of complaints and as a result the
Reformers or Protestants became a political party. In France, they were known as the
uguenots. In opposition, we find another group "The League of the Guises" led by
Catharine de Medici, an Italian Princess who had a passion for power. She, at this
time, was the Queen Mother for her son Charles IX who had not as yet reached his
majority. A truce was eventually arranged, and the arfare ceased, but on St.
Bartholomews Day 1572, in a surprise move the Catholic Group suddenly set pon the
Huguenots and began a mass slaughter. It has been said that within a period of a
month over 50,000 Huguenots were killed in France. The struggle continued until
Henry IV, King of Navarre, was able to negotiate an agreement, The Edict of Nantes,
which gave the Huguenots full religious freedom. After Henry IV died, his widow,
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Marie de Medici, another Italian Princess, became regent for her son Louis XIII. She
was an ambitious and unscrupulous woman and soon, through her influence,
religious persecution was again revived. Louis XIV continued this persecution and
the Treat of Nantes was revoked in 1685. When this action was taken, the Huguenots,
fearful for their lives, fled to the Palatine where the local residents gave them refuge.
The Nellis family were French Huguenots. Louis used this as an excuse for invading
this area, because he claimed that his subjects were being received and hidden by the
Palatines. Conditions went from bad to worse in the Palatine. It eventually
became so bad that thousands decided to leave their homeland and migrate to some
other place where they could have religious freedom and be able to live in peace and
quiet. Charles Burr Todd in his history of the Palatines says, "The period of
American Colonization was productive of many romantic incidents and tragedies,
few of which have been told adequately. One of the most striking of these is the
settlement in New York in 1710 of a large body of Germans who were the victims of
religious persecution. The original home of these people, the lower Palatine, was a
beautiful and peaceful country of vineyards and gardens with a soft climate under a
mild government of a hereditary ruler who was a Prince Elector and a Protestant.
When the armies of Louis XIV marched into the country, they ravaged it utterly.
Everything except the soil was destroyed. This included churches, houses, public
buildings, cattle and vineyards. In that time of terror, the Prince of the Palatines,
looking from his castle, saw two cities andtwenty-five towns, all in flames at once.
Over 3,150 square miles of territory was laid waste and the inhabitants were driven
into exile." Queen Anne of England was approached at this point and she decided
to offer some assistance. During the year 1709 about 13,000 refugees entered
England. They were quartered in tent colonies, vacant warehouses, and any other
place where shelter could be found. The influx was so great that it soon became
evident that sane permanent solution must be developed for this large group of
refugees. The crowded conditions of their crude shelters made many of them ill and
much sickness developed. On August 30, 1709 the London Board of Trade,
began considering a plan to locate the Palatines in New York and have them
manufacture naval stores for the government. It was known in England that the
Carolina trees produced excellent tar and turpentine. Reports from competent
authorities stated that the same tar content could be expected from the white pine in
the New York area. As a result it was decided to send 3,000 Palatines to New York
and have them engage in the manufacture of ship stores. The plan was adopted by
the London Board of Trade on Nov. 12, 1709. Gov. Hunter, the newly appointed
Governor of N.Y. expressed fears that after arriving in New York, the Palatines might
be lured away from the naval stores project, so he asked that the Board of Trade
place them under contract. The settlement of the Palatines in New York seemed to the
British Cabinet the answer to their problems of finance, naval stores, provincial
defense, and the retention of the great fur trade. To the Palatines in London, it
seemed that their settlement in New York would be an escape from the untold
miseries of war and persecution which they had suffered. A contract was signed,
arrangements were made for the mss migration of this large group of emigrants.
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It is fortunate that the Board of Trade recorded the names, ages, occupations, data on
children and religions of thousands of these people as they arrived from the
mainland of Holland. These records are very valuable today when we, the
descendants, wish to secure pertinent and vital information about our ancestry. It is
also fortunate that men of the caliber of Boyd Ehle had the foresight to have a record
compiled from the original record and Mr. Lou Mac Wethy, editor and publisher of the
St. Johnsville Enterprise and News, had the interest in the Palatines affairs to publish
a wealth of historic information. Ten ships were assembled to carry the 3,000
Palatines to New York. This was the largest single group to came to America from
Europe before the Revolutionary War. These people were placed on board the ten
ships shortly after Jan. 1, 1710, but they did not set sail until April 1. The foul air,
vermin, lack of sunlight, little exercise, poor food, and poor drinking water caused
many of them to fall ill. Eighty deaths were reported on one ship before they left
Portsmouth. It was also reported that 446 persons died on the way over to America.
That is why we believe that our ancestor, Casper Getman, died before reaching here.
Another 250 died during the latter part of the summer after they landed on Nutters
(Governors) island pending their disposition to other localities. The single women
and the elderly people were allowed to remain in New York, while the able-bodied
men and women were sent to East and West Camps on the Hudson River. These
locations are known as Germantown and Saugerties. The production of the naval
stores was delayed because of the British Expedition against the French in Canada in
1711. About 300 men from the Palatines joined this force, but when they returned they
received no pay for their services and the women and children received no ration
allowance while they were away. Richard Sackett, a farmer with only limited
experience in tar making was put in charge of the project. One hundred thousand
trees were barked and only 200 barrens of tar extracted. This pine was not the proper
kind to yield tar, so the work was stopped. The announcement of cessation of the
work and the subsistence was like a bombshell to the Palatines. Many doubted their
ability to provide food for their families during the coming winter. They were left
stranded in a strange land. They contended (1) No accounting had been made for the
work they had performed on the naval stores: (2) They had not been paid for the
improvements made to the camps along the Hudson: (3) They had received no pay for
the military service in 1711: (4) The British had not honored its pledge to furnish each
person with 40 acres of land as in the contract. They naturally became very bitter
toward the British and it has been said that this feeling was one of the main reasons
this group rebelled and joined forces with the Colonies at the time of the
Revolutionary War. When the Stone Arabia Patent was opened in 1723, 28
families took title to about 740 acres of land each. This patent is now the present
village of Palatine Bridge, N.Y. The Burnetsfield Patent was opened in the German
Flats (Herkimer) in 1725. This included land on both sides of the Mohawk River.
Ninety-two families settled on this land and many of their descendants still remain in
this area. Our own Johannes Bierman's plot of 100 acres was located on the north
side of the Mohawk at the mouth of the West Canada Creek. The plot of Mary Bierman
was located at the present site of Little Falls, N.Y. On April 1, 1723 about thirty
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families left the area of Schoharie and floated down the Tulpehocken Valley and
settled near the present cities of York and Reading, Pa. Simms says there was a large
exodus at that time. Up until 1757 the Palatines lived in comparative peace and
quiet and during this time they improved the land and built suitable buildings. In Nov
1757 the French with their Indian allies raided and destroyed the settlements where
Herkimer, Little Falls, Ilion and Mohawk and Frankfort now are located. The raiders
burned every house, barn, grist and saw mill on the north side of the river' as well as
many on the south side. The cattle, horses and sheep were killed as well as many of
the inhabitants who could not escape to the forts. In all these Palatine settlements
they followed thesame general pattern. After the log cabin had been built and the
cattle housed, they built a building for church and school use. When the resident
clergyman arrived, he was usually both the minister and the schoolmaster. There
is considerable evidence that the British could not have held this territory against the
French without the assistance of the Palatines. We have records of the Getman men
who served in these wars. But the British ruled the colonies like subjected people
and as a result tension increased. When Col. Johnson tried to win the Palatines over
to the British side, Nickolas Herkimer stated that it was the position of the Committee
of Safety of Tryon Co. (Montgomery CO.) that it would support the Continental
Congress until all grievances were redressed. A general meeting of the men at the
Mohawk Valley was held at Canajoharie May 24, 1775 and the Palatine District
Committee was here merged into the Tryon Co. Committee. Nickolas Herkimer was
appointed Chairman. Our Palatine ancestors again faced the bitter struggle of war.
The Mohawk Valley was one of the most bitter struggles of the war. The Battles of
Oriskany and Saratoga foiled the British plan to divide the Colonies. But this tire they
won a peace and became part of the new nation. Our readers should read of this
struggle of nearly a century and remember what our ancestors went through so that
we might have the freedoms we now enjoy. We should also remember that the price of
freedom is eternal vigilance and we must work to preserve what they struggled so long
to obtain for us.
EARLY GETMAN HISTORY The first record which we have of the Getman family
is found in the Public Record Office, London, England. In vol. 2 number D 69, we find
a list of poor Palatines who arrived at St. Catherine's June 11, 1709, list taken June 16.
This list contains the names of 1,745 refugees who arrived that particular day. Among
those listed, we find the following: GETMAN, CASPER Hs & V age 36 sons 16-148-5 dau 6-5-2-1 L Note: Hs & V indicates that Casper was a Husbandman and
Vinedresser, the L indicates that his religion was Lutheran. The ages of his children
are shown, but the name of his wife and the names of all the other wives that arrived
that day are not listed. We have found from other sources that the name of Casper's
wife was Maria Barbara. Frederick Getman was born in the Palatinate, German
Pfalz, which was a principality located on the Rhine about midway between its mouth
and its source. The Castle of Heidelberg was the seat of government and the home of
Prince Frederick, a cousin of Queen Anne of England. The reason for the flight of the
Palatines has been covered in their history. Due to the fact that Queen Anne and
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Prince Frederick were both Protestants, she decided to give shelter to these
unfortunates, who through no fault of their own were being driven out of their
homeland. The fact that Maria Barbara was listed as head of a family on Gov.
Hunter's ration list taken in 1710 would indicate in all probability Casper Getman
never reached America. We know only one member of the family who arrived and
survived, her son Frederick born 1693. However, some recent research in
Pennsylvania early records discloses the fact that the Getmans had settled there. It is
interesting to note that the same family names were used. Frederick (1693) named
three of his sons George, John and Christian, names used in Pennsylvania and this
raises the thought that Frederick could have named his sons after the three younger
brother listed, and they went with the migration from Schoharie mentioned in the
Palatine History. Frederick Getman was naturalized at the Mayor's Court in
Albany, N.Y. November 22, 1715. As we check the list, we find the name of Johannes
Bierman next to that of Frederick. This indicates that these two men were naturalized
at the same time and place, and it might indicate that they were in each other's
company at that time. They were to he related by marriage of Johannes' daughter to
Frederick, and by land purchases later. Frederick Getman and Johannes Bierman
purchased 700 acres of land in the Stone Arabia Patent in 1743. The land consisted of
lots 92, 94, 96 and 98. The transfer of Lot 94 is recited in a certain Deed dated 1781,
which has been preserved by the family of Christian Getman and which was
reproduced and given as a bonus to early subscribers of the book. These lotswere
passed down to sons and grandsons for several generations. There are two old
graveyards on these lands, although no longer used. The years between the
naturalization of Frederick in 1715 and 1720 remains a mystery as of 1972. The State
of New York put a Historical marker on the Getman property in 1935, the reading of
which follows: Site of the Home of Frederick Getman came to America in 1710
Naturalized on November 22nd
1715 Purchased 600 acres of land in Stone
Arabia Patent and settled here in 1720. His sons and descendants were prominent in
early civil and Military life of the Colony and State. Erected-by State Education
Department and descendants of Frederick Getman 1934 We also know that by
1721 Frederick and Mary Bierman were married for we have the death notice of their
first born which gives 1721 as her birth. Herkimer Co. D.Ref. Ch.Rec. Vol I p 264;
1811 octobri 16ta; Anna Maria nata Gettinan uxer Henerici Mayer P: M: vidua Mottus
dropsi debilitate aetat circiter 90 aer-um; septula coemdteric Text Heb. 1-2 Four
sons George 1723, John 1728, Christian 1734 and Frederick 1736 and two or three
daughters were born to Frederick and Mary. Several sources list only two, and
there is much doubt about Elizabeth 1740-1762-1840. Elizabeth 1740 or 17621840 - m Gershon Skinner (Bowman Record page 3 Getman News). He makes the
statement here "The Skinner records are poor. " 1. I have found no proof of an
Elizabeth 1740. 2. Frederick would have had to be 69 to have fathered a child in
1762. Mary even if married very young would be past child bearing years in 1762. I
believe our research proved that there are only two daughters, or that if she was born
in 1740 she did not live as we find no other records for her. And she certainly did not
marry Gershon Skinner, 10 years her junior.
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3. We have documented proof that Gershon Skinner did marry Margaret Getman
daughter of Frederick 1736 and Broadhack. They had the children Bowman had listed
as children of the 1740 Elizabeth. Columbia Cem. page 52. Skinner Gershon d 1824
age 74 yrs 10 ms 13 days (ninth and day of death not given). Elizabeth d 1840 ag
78 yrs (no surname given) Elizabeth d Jan 31 1852 ag 66 yrs 10 ms 22 days John d
Feb 27 1863 ag 78 yrs 2 ms 5 days Margaret Getman wife of Gershon Skinner d Sept
14 1850 ag 78 yrs Our Elizabeth was a mystery in the first issue of the Getman
News. This burial record with no surname given is still a mystery. There is no doubt
that Gershon Skinner married the Margaret Getman. Because of the fact no surname
is given, it could be an Elizabeth Skinner, sister of Gershon. There is also an Elizabeth
(Betsy) Getman sister of Margaret Getman about whom it is said "All we know that this
spinster married Norman Sharp and lived south of Columbia Center on the east side
of the road on the hill south of the Warren McCredy homestead but no sign of human
habitation remins." She could have been buried on her sister's plot. I feel we shall
have to leave the Elizabeth in this burial record as one of the unsolved mysteries of
this research. We are not carrying down the daughters, or John who was a Tory
and went to Canada. Vera Smith Co-Historian suggested in August 1970 that we carry
the three main lines down as George Branch (A), Christian Branch (B), and Frederick
Branch (C), and this is the way it will be done. GETMAN PIONEER
GENERATION Frederick Getman was born in 1693 in the Palatinate, Germany.
He was the son of Casper and Maria Barbara Getman. Frederick was naturalized at
Mayor's Court in Albany, N.Y. on 22 Nov 1715. He married Mary Bierman before
1721. Issue: (GETMAN) I - Anna Maria b 26 Dec 1721, d 12 Oct 1811 at
Herkimer, m John H. Myers b 20 Oct 1715, d 1810. Issue: (MYERS) a)
Margretha m Johannes Helmer b) Maria b 1740 d 1830, m Jacob Bell. c) Gertrude
m 1765 Conrad Frank Jr. son of Conrad and Ann Elizabeth Frank. d) Jehave
Gerlock b 1746, d 1773, m 1770 Anna Elizabeth Rasbach.
e) Frederick H. b 20 May 1748, d 18 Jul 1822, m Anna Margaret Weaver b 1753, d 11
Nov 1831. f) Anna Eve b 1750, m Frederick Christman g) Johannes b 1752, m
Elizabeth --------- h) Peter H. b 1757, d 1843 urm@arried <mailto:urm@arried>. N)
Johannes Nicholas b 1758, d 1843, m Canelia Lake. j) Henrich H. b 1760, d 1789,
m Christina Leather b 1756, d 1855 k) Catherine m 1784 Johannes Phillips. N.B.
for Descendants see Home Folks Book of Darius Myers Family II - George b I
May 1723, d 1789, m 1750 Udelia Shoemaker. See Al. III - John b 1728. Married
Anna Marie Markle 10 Aug 1762. This famLily migrated to Canada. No records
available. IV - Anne Eve b 1731. m Frederick Orendorf. Issue: (ORENDORF) a)
Katherine m Michael Edick 1734-1806. b) Eve married Hans Thams Shoemaker c)
Conrad m Katherine Shoemakerd) Frederick 1758-1830. m Lucy Helmer e)
Elizabeth bapt. 28 Nov 1758 f) Henry 1765-1854. m Ann De Muth g) Unnamed
daughter m Mr. Earl h) Unnamed daughter m Mr. Bellinger N.B. It is not definite
that these unmarried girls were daughters of Frederick and Anne Eve (Getman)
Orendorf. Lines not carried down. V - Christian b 1734 d 1821. m Arme Eve
Tinrnernan Markle. VI - Frederick b 1736 d 1792/1793. m Marie Broadhack.
VII - Elizabeth b 1740 d 1840. m Gershon Skinner. Doubtful if she is daughter of
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Frederick Getman. GEORGE GETMAN BRANCHAl George Getman, oldest son of
Frederick and Mary (Bierman) Getman, b I Ma7-l723, d Sept 1789. Will was
probated 28 Jan 1790. m Udelia Shoemaker, daughter of Johannes Shoemaker.
She was alive in December 1783 when George Getman made his will. On 20 Mar
1757 he served in Capt. Deychert 's Company. He served in the American
Revolution in Col. Jacob Klock's Regiment. Was at the Battle of Stone Arabia in
1780. He finally reached Ft. Paris in safety. issue: (GETMAN) A2 - Frederick b
1751, m Anne Eve Frank. A3 - Thomas b 17 Nov 1752, m Elizabeth Helner. A4 Johannes b 2 July 1754, m Margaret Loucks. A5 - George b 11 July 1756, m
Elizabeth House. A6 - Mary b 11 July 1756, m Hans Ludwig Kring. SECOND
GENERATION A2 Frederick Getman, oldest son of George and Udelia
(Shoemaker) Getman. was b in 1751, d 9 Mar 1812. He served in the Revolution. In
1789 he was a Deacon of the Stone Arabia Church, Justice of the Peace for
several years and also an Assemblyman 1792-1796. He was elected to the New
York Senate 1797-1800. At the beginning of the 1800's he owned considerable land
in Manheim. When the great western turnpike was built he drove an eight horse
stage. He m Anna Eve Frank, b 1752, d 31 Aug 1812, daughter of Conrad and Arm
Elizabeth Frank. Issue: (GETMAN) A7 - Elizabeth b 26 Dec 1771, m John
Saltsman. A8 - Frederick b 1775, m Mary Strayer. A9 - Catherine b 26 Aug 1783.
A10- Delia (Ottilia) b 17 Aug 1786, d 15 Jan 1849, m 5 May 1804 Andrew Acklet
Fink. A11l- Daniel b 18 Jan 1791, m Delia Timmerman. THIRD
GENERATION A8 Frederick Getman, oldest son of Frederick and Anne Eve
(Frank) Getman, b 1775, d 1847/1848. m Mary Strayer, b 1777, d 1835, daughter of
John B. Strayer. issue: (GETMEN) A45 - Aaron b 14 Oct 1796, m Eve Ebbie
A46 - Mary b 10 May 1802, m Daniel Folts. A47 - Hiram b 13 Jan 1806, m Mary A.
Wellman. A48 - Sally Ann b 3 Mar 1812. A49 - Almina/Elnieire b 27 Mar 1814, m----Ludlow. Moved to Ohio A50 - Eliza iiarried Fred Helmer. A51 - James m Nancy
Campbell. A52 - Julia m Peter Weaver
FOURTH GENERATION A45 Aaron Getman, oldest son of Frederick and Mary
(Strayer) Getman 1796, d 9 Jan 1860, m Eve Ebbie/Ebblie, b 13 Mar 1802, d 24 Aug
1855. Issue: (GETMAN) A214 - Nicholas b 27 Aug 1818, near Palatine Bridge, d
16 Jan 1892, La Grange, Wis., m (1) 10 Jun 1839 Jane Minerva Jones, La Grange,
Wis. b 1 May 1819 Oneida Co., Pa., d 21 Jun 1889 La Grange, Wis. m (2) Mariah
Steel 3 Jun 1890. A218 - Catharine b 24 May 1820, d 18 Jul 1891, m (1) James
Henry Empie (2) Lescomb. A218a - Jacob b 9 Jun 1822, d 12 Jul 1826. A218b William b 23 Apr 1825 d 13 Jul 1826 (Twin of 218c) A218c- Horace b 23 Apr 1825, d
13 Jul 1826(Twin of 218b) A218d- Mary M. b 26 Jun 1827, d after 1898, m 18 Aug
1844 Bloomingdale, Dupage, Ill., Mathias Dohle. A218e - James Lewis b 21 Aug
1829, d 2 Sep 1854. A221 - Elizabeth Jane b 12 May 1831, d 16 Sep 1912, m (1)
James Youngs (mulatto)d 21 Oct 1877, m (2) Peter R. Hoffman 11 Nov 1888, d 11
Jun 1898. A216 - Caroline b 28 Jun 1834, m (1) Stephan De Zotel, Oconomowoc,
Wis. m (2) Francis H. Wilson 2 Jul 1876 La Grange, Wis. A218f - Alexander b 23 Jul
1836, d 14 Oct 1899, m Pamelia/Pennilia. A217 - Julia Ann b 4 Aug 1839, Jefferson
Co., N.Y. d 28 Oct 1906 Tomah, Wis., m 27 Sep 1857 Cornelius Van Dervoort,
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Oconomowoc Wis. A220 - Aaron Jr. b 22 Jan 1842, Cook Co., Ill. d 23 Aug 1901, m
(1) Mary Lucille Elmer (2) Sarah Elizabeth (Woods) Schultz A219 - Nancy Matilda b
30 Jun 1844, d 12 Feb 1896, m 22 Feb 1863 Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., Wis. William
Harp FIFTH GENERATION A217 - Julia Ann Getman, eleventh child of Aaron
Getman and Eve (Ebbie/ Ebblie Getman b 4 Aug 1839, Jefferson Co., N.Y., d 28 Oct
1906, Tomah, Wis., m 27 Sep 1857 Cornelius Van Dervoort/Vandervort, Oconomowoc,
Wis. Cornelius b 13 May 1333 Schoharie Co., N.Y. His parents were James R. and
Mary (Baker) Moon Van Dervoort. Cornelius d 27 Mar 1921, Tomah, Wis. Issue:
(VANDERVORT)
13 M
xii. Isaac VANDERVORT was born115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123 on 9
Sep 1834 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He died124,125,126,127,
128,129
on 3 Sep 1912 in Monroe Co., WI. He was buried130,131,132,
133
on 5 Sep 1912 in La Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
Isaac was in P 010, 1835, Blenheim Twp., Schoharie Co., NY. He was
in P 007, 1840, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He was in Hshd 005,
1850, Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. He resided134 about 1850 at
Summit, Waukesha Co., WI. He was in 135 Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., ,
WI. He was in Hshd 372, 1860, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI.
He resided139,140 after 1866 at La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was
in 141 Hshd 131, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 142
Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was employed143,144,145,146 as farmer
and sawmill operator in 1880/1900 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
He was in 147 La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was employed148 as
farmer about 1880 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 149
Hshd 046, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He resided150 in Feb
1887 at La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in Hshd 005, 1890, La
Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 152 Hshd 186, 1900, La Grange
Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 153 Hshd 188, 1910, La Grange Twp.,
Monroe Co., WI.
BIRTH: Gravestone states born Sept 9, 1833 but that would put him too close to
Cornelius. Data from several censuses indicate that 1834 is correct.
1850CENSUS: He resided the home of his parents in Jul 1850 in Summit Township,
Waukesha, WI Census stated that he was 13 years old, indicating that he was born in
1836 or 1837.)
1860CENSUS: As shown in Waukesha County Historical Society Library: Isaac
Vandervort head of household, age 26 born in New York, occupation farmer, real
estate valued at $500 plus personal property of $500. Wife Laura age 19 born in Ohio.
CENSUS1860: Listed as Isaac VAN
1864: Military service 1: Bet. 1864 - 1865, Company A, Third Cavalry, Wisconsin
Military service 2: Bet. 1864 - 1865, He had tried to enlist twice before but for some
reaon was rejected, however, on this his third try he was assigned to a heavy artillery
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company
(Taken from Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01)
Name:
Isaac Vandervort ,
Residence:
Richmond, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date:
02 September 1864
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served:
Union
State Served:
Wisconsin
Unit Numbers:
3059 3059
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 02 September 1864 Enlisted in Company L, 1st Heavy
Artillery Regiment
Mustered out on 26 June 1865
1865CENSUS: Oconomowoc Township, as shown in page 5 of that book at,
Waukesha County Historical Society Library: Isaac Vandervort head of household, 3
white males, 1 white female, no foreign born. In addition to Isaac, 1 other male must
be son Alvin, but other male is question as second son Edwin John wasn't born until
1866.
1870CENSUS: Page 88, Household 131/155 Township of Lincoln, Monroe Co,
Wisconsin
1879 May: Civil War Pension for Chronic diarrea & result dis. of abdominal viscera.
$6.00 per month, May 1879
1880CENSUS: From Diana Morse 3/22/01
June Federal, Township of LaGrange, Monroe Co, Wisconsin
46 -46 VANDERVORT, Issac, male, age 45, head of household, Farmer, born NY
Father born NY, Mother born NY (col 20 marked - has to do with maimed, bedridden
or otherwise disabled)
Laura, female, age 39, wife, keep house, born Ohio, Father born Vermont, Mother
born Vermont
Alvin, male, age 17, son, work farm, born WI, father born NY, mother born OH
Edioin, male, age 14, son, school, born WI (must be Edwin), father born NY, mother
born VT
Frank, male, age 12, son, school, born WI, father born NY, mother born VT
George P, male, age 8, son, born WI, father born NY, mother born VT
Ody, male, age 5, son, born WI, father born NY, mother born VT
Mary J, female, age 2, daughter, born WI, father born NY, mother born VT
Roy, male, age 5 months, son, born WI, father born NY, mother born VT
1890: He was pictured with the Civil War Veterans of Tomah, WI
5/14/1892 Tomah Journal: Mr. Isaac Vandervort has started his saw mill and has
about two weeks,
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sawing on hand which will finish up the business for this season.
1892: "The Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties,"
published in 1892, contains the following article: "Isaac Vandervoort, a well-known
farmer in Monroe County, Wisconsin, was born in Schoharie County, New York,
September 9, 1834, a son of James R. and Mary (Baker) Vandervoort, also natives of
the Empire State. The parents emigrated to Monroe county in 1866, where they
passed the last days of their lives; the father died at the age of ninety-two, and the
mother at seventy-five years of age. They reared a family of five children, losing two in
infancy: Cornelius; Isaac, the subject of this notice; Maria, wife of E. G. Kinnie; James
B.; and Phidelia, wife of Mr. Featherly. The father was three times married; there were
no children of the first union, but seven were born of the second marriage, and one,
Jacob Vandervoort, resides in Monroe County. The father was a soldier in the War of
1812, and was a carpenter by trade. Isaac Vandervoort was nine years old when his
family removed to the West, and settled in Waukesha, which was then known as
Prairieville; two years later they went to Merton, and thence to Summit Centre, where
they remained two years. Our subject was then fourteen years old, and he and his
brothers purchased forty acres near Oconomowoc, which they opened, improved and
added to until they had one of the best farms in that section. He continued his
residence there until 1860. He was married March 22, 1859, to Laura A. Foss, who
died April 28, 1885, at the age of forty-four years. After his marriage he spent one year
on the home farm and then bought forty acres, which he began to improve; he made
additonal purchases but in 1866 sold the entire tract and removed to Monroe County.
Here he bought 160 acres and erected the necessary buildings at once. He now has a
good dwelling-house, and barns for stock and grain. Since his fourteenth year he has
been engaged in threshing a portion of each season, and for twelve years he was
interested in a sawmill. When the Civil War broke out Mr. Vandervoort at once
offered his services to his country, but was rejected; the spirit of patriotism was not
quenched, however, although he made a third application before he was received. He
enlisted in July, 1864, as a member of Company L, First Heavy Artillery, and served
one year. He affiliates with the Republican party, has been charman of the Board, has
served as Assessor and as a member of the School Board. He belongs to the G.A.R.,
Henry W. Cressy Post, No. 42. He has been a member of some tempererance
organization since he was fourteen years of age, and has never tasted an intoxicating
drink; he has also discarded the use of tobacco. By his first marriage Mr.
Vandervoort had eight children: Alvin J., Edwin J., Frank E., George, O.D.Y., Mary J.,
Roy I., and Lulu B. He was married February 20, 1887 to Naomi Hoag, a native of
Monroe County, New York. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
and he is chairman of the official board. He has always taken an active interest in the
elevation of the moral and educational standards in the county, and merits the esteem
in which he is held."
1899: There was a Bee at the Isaac Vandervort saw mill in Pleasant Valley on
Wednesday of this week for the purpose of sawing into lumber the logs donated by
neighborhood farmers for the building of the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. The
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Good work of sawing, hauling to the site,and piling the lumber was done by six Purdys,
John, Eddy, Byron, Fred, Rupert, and Ed. ;; five Vandervorts, Isaac, Frank, Roy, Ed,
and Ode;N. and O. Oakley, Vaney and E. Johnson, Frank and Leslie Hart, Ernie
Hatch, John Burnham, Elmer Blackwood, W.R. Griffin, and Harry Hoag. The Ladies
Aid of the Valley met at the Vandervort's home and served meals for 82 people. The
church thrived for many years along with LaGrange and Diamond Valley. When
disposed of they were purchased by our late citizen, Chas. Hamilton and the material
went into residences on East Monowau Street. The church was built in 1899, and this
clipping appeared in the Tomah Journal in 1949 commemorating its 50th anniversary.
1895 Dec.: Tomah Journal G. A. R. OFFICERS ELECTED
CMDR.
S. VC.
VC.
O. I.
I. VANDERVORT
M. ROBERTSON JR.
M. LARKIN
R. E. BRAMAN
DELEGATE L. D. WYATT
QR. M.
JAS. N. KELLOGG
SURG.
R. NOBLE
CHAP.
O. G.
D. N. SPOONER
J. VANDERVORT
TRUSTEE M. C. ALTON
1900: An article in the 17 March 1900 issue of the Tomah Journal reports: "Isaac
Vandervort's mill shut down for repairs on Friday of last week. The guide worked loose
and turned and the saw, struck it and sawed it and broke it. No one was hurt but the
saw was in bad shape."
1907: A divorce granted to Mrs. VANDERVORT from Isaac VANDERVORT of
LaGrange Twp. 26 July 1907 (This would be Augusta Hunt)
1910CENSUS: He was living with his daughter Lula Belle and her family
1912 OBITUARY: Tomah Journal 6 Sep 1912
Isaac Vandervort, an old resident and prominent farmer of the town of
LaGrange, died at the home of his son Frank on Tuesday morning, Sep 3, at the age
of 78 years. Isaac Vandervort was born in the town of Blenheim, Schoharie County,
New York, Sep 9, 1834. He resided in that state until the fall of 1844 when the family
came to Wisconsin, settling in Waukesha County. He was married to Laura A. Foss
on March 22, 1859, with whom he lived until her death on April 28, 1885. On Feb 20,
1887, he was married to Mrs. Naomi Hoag who died Dec. 14, 1903.
Mr. Vandervort enlisted in the Union Army in 1864 and served until the close of the
war. After the war he resided near Oconomowoc until the spring of 1867, when he
came to Monroe County and settled on a farm in the town of LaGrange which was his
home until a few months ago. Following a stroke of paralysis which left him helpless
he was taken to the home of his son Frank where he was cared for until his death.
He is survived by seven children, E.J. Vandervort, F.E. Vandervort, O.D.Y.
Vandervort, Mrs J. Trapp and Mrs C. Dickinson, all of whom live in or near Tomah; G.
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P. Vandervort of Sayner, Wis., and R. I. Vandervort of Osseo, Wis. His eldest son
Alvin died 15 years ago. Two brothers also survive him, Cornelius and James B.
Vandervort of Tomah; and two sisters, Mrs E.G. Kinne and Mrs J. Johnson of Tomah,
besides many other relatives.
Mr. Vandervort was an intelligent and successful farmer, prominent in the affairs of his
town and held in high esteem by many friends. He was a member of the M.E. Church,
also of the G.A.R., and the Knights of Pythias. These two orders attended his funeral
which was held Thursday afternoon from the LaGrange Church, the services being
conducted by Rev. J.G. Smith of this city. A very large number of friends and relatives
attended the funeral and followed the remains to their last resting place in the
LaGrange Cemetery.
1949: An article in the Tomah Journal in 1949 commemorating its 50th Anniversary: "
There was a Bee at the Isaac Vandervort saw mill in Pleasant Valley on Wednesday
of this week for the purpose of sawing into lumber the logs donated by neighborhood
farmers for the building of the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church. The Good work of
sawing, hauling to the site,and piling the lumber was done by six Purdys, John, Eddy,
Byron, Fred, Rupert, and Ed; five Vandervorts, Isaac, Frank, Roy, Ed, and Ode; N.
and O. Oakley; Vaney and E. Johnson; Frank and Leslie Hart; Ernie Hatch, John
Burnham, Elmer Blackwood, W. R. Griffin, and Harry Hoag. The Ladies Aid of the
Valley met at the Vandervort's home and served meals for 82 people.
The church thrived for many years along with LaGrange and Diamond Valley.
When disposed of, they were purchased by our late citizen, Chas. Hamilton, and the
material went into residences on East Monowau Street. The church was built in 1899."
Isaac married154,155,156,157 (1) Laura Ann FOSS daughter of
Persons D. FOSS and Mary P. UNKNOWN on 22 Mar 1859 in
Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., WI. Laura was born158,159,160 on
20 Mar 1841 in Summit Co., OH. She died161,162 on 28 Apr 1885
in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was buried163,164,165 after 28 Apr
1885 in La Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
Laura was in Hshd 372, 1860, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI.
She was in Hshd 131, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in
Hshd 046, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
BIRTH: Gary Griggs noted 3/22/01:
From the Genealogical Branches, Volume I, Article 702:
Mrs. Isaac Vandervort nee Laura Foss b. Summit Co., Ohio 20 Mar 1841 d. Twp. La
Grange 28 Apr 1885
She died of heart disease
Isaac married168,169,170 (2) Naomi Erepta TAYLOR166,167
daughter of Pascal Enos TAYLOR and Alzina TRIPP on 20 Feb
1887 in Monroe Co., WI. Naomi was born171,172,173,174,175 on 14
Jun 1836 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY. She died176,177 on 14
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Dec 1903 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was buried178,179,180
after 14 Dec 1903 in Oak Grove Cem., Tomah, Monroe Co., WI.
Naomi was in P 62, 1840, Penfield Twp., Monroe Co., NY. She was in
Hshd 067, 1850, Penfield Twp., Monroe Co., NY. She was in Hshd
1243, 1860, Sodus Twp., Berrien Co., MI. She was in Hshd 010, 1870,
Tomah Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 077, 1880, Tomah Twp.,
Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 186, 1900, La Grange Twp., Monroe
Co., WI.
181
BIRTH: (Her date of birth may have been 6 June 1836 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co.,
MI per Judy Decker.)
Taken from Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01:
The following was extracted from a Hoag family genealogy page. Naomi Erepta Taylor
(Isaac Vandervort's second wife) was a widow when she married Philip Hoag.
Because her sister Rebecca married Henry Hoag (oldest son of Philip Peter Hoag,
Naomi's second husband) she actually was mother-in-law to her own sister.
Philip Peter Hoag was a wagon maker in Walworth, Wayne County, New York, in 1850.
About 1853 he moved to Michigan and lived for awhile at St Joseph. Then in 1855 he
purchased land at Sodus, Berrien County, Michigan where he farmed and operated a
saw mill.
In 1866 Philip Peter Hoag sold his land in Sodus, Michigan to his brother, Isaac. He
then moved to Tomah, Monroe County, Wisconsin, where he purchased a farm south
of town. He not only farmed but was a wheel-wright and logger. Shortly after his death
in 1880 the family home burned to the ground and everything was lost. Bert and Avis
the youngest children, hid behind a door and were nearly burned to death but were
rescued before being badly injured.
A local farmer Issac Vandervort, took up a collection to help the Hoag family. Isaac
Vandervort's wife had died in 1885 and in 1887 he and the widow Naomi Hoag were
married. She moved to his farm in La Grange Township, Monroe County, Wisconsin.
She died there suddenly of a heart attack.
Isaac married182,183 (3) Augusta M. MENTZEL daughter of
August MENTZEL and Augusta PUEL on 3 Jan 1907 in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. The marriage ended in divorce.
They were divorced184 on 26 Jul 1907 in Monroe Co., WI.
Augusta was born185 in 1867 in Germany.
Augusta emigrated186 in 1883. She was in Hshd 300, ED 84, 1900, Wd 5,
St. Mary Co., LA. She was in Wd 21, 1910, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co.,
WI.
8/27/08 Email from Janelle:
Among the many interesting things I found out at Jerry Sullivan's house today is that
Isaac Vandervort's third wife, Augusta Hunt, was the widow of Phebe Jeannette
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(Hunt) Vandervort's brother George Hunt.
A divorce granted to Mrs. VANDERVORT from Isaac VANDERVORT of LaGrange
Twp. 26 July 1907
The Waukesha Freeman
Thursday 17 January 1907
page 7
Among Our Neighbors
Oconomowoc
Isaac Vandervort and wife have been guests this week of Oconomowoc relatives and
friends. Mr. and Mrs. Vandervort, nee Augusta M. Hunt, were married in Milwaukee,
Thursday, Jan. 3, and will make their home in that city for the present
Name: Augusta Hunt
[Augusta Mentzel]
Census Date: 1 Jun 1905
Residence County:
Milwaukee
Residence state:
Wisconsin
Locality:
Milwaukee
Birth Location: Germany
Marital Status: Widowed
Augusta Hunt 37
Roy Hunt
14
Harriet Hunt
13
Mentzel Hunt
8
Harry Hunt
6
George Hunt
2
Home in 1910: Milwaukee Ward 21, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Augusta M Hunt
Roy G Hunt
42 Listed as widow
19
Harriet P Hunt 18
William M Hunt 12
Harry P Hunt
9
George W Hunt7 (b. Louisiana)
14 F
xiii. Maria Amelia VANDERVORT was born187 on 14 Jul 1836 in
Schoharie Co., NY. She died188 on 13 Nov 1931 in Shelton at
daughter's home, Mason Co., WA. She was buried in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Olympia, Thurston Co., WA.
Maria was in P 007, 1840, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. She was in
Hshd 005, 1850, Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. She was in Hshd 493,
1860, Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. She was in
Hshd 065, 1870, Eaton Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 057,
1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 144, 1910,
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Greenfield Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in 189 Hshd 074, 1920,
Olympia, Thurston Co., WA. She resided in 1920 at 1318 Seventh St.,
Olympia, Thurston Co., WA. She was in Hshd 110, ED 27, 1930, Shelton,
Mason Co., WA.
1860CENSUS: Living with James R. Vandervort Family in Oconomowac Twp,
Waukesha Co., WI with daughters Mercy 3 and Harriet 1 (Husband Edwin not shown)
CENSUS1910: Listed in Edward PURDY hshd.
CENSUS1930: Living with daughter Hannah "Anna" and husband Wellington OAKLEY
NAME: Middle name Amelia from Edgerton Web site
OBITUARY: 1931 Obituary of Maria A. Kinne Received hand written from Mamie
Larsen 3/2/1983
Typed by Arlyn Bernhardt 3/21/01
Maria A. Kinne died at Olympia, Wash. Nov 13 at the home of her daughter Mrs.
Cleona Oakley near Shelton. Mrs. Kinne was born in the State of N.Y. July 14, 1836
and moved with her family to Wis. at an early age. She was married in that state
March 13, 1856 to Edwin G. and remained there until 1917 to be with her children.
She was a member of the Women's Relief Corps and Methodist Church. She was a
mother of 8 children, four of whom survive. Jennie Purdy of Tomah: Ella Noble,
Cleora Oakley, Mrs. Anna Oakley of Shelton. 29 Grandchildren, 45 Great Grand
Children, 27 Great Great Grand Children. Funeral services were held at Mills Funeral
Home, Rev. Echer of Shelton officiating. Internment took place at Odd Fellows
Cemetery of Olympia.
BURIAL: Has memorial marker at Town of La Grarange Cem. Monroe Co., WI
Maria married191 Edwin Giles KINNE190 son of Jacob KINNE
and Mercy "Mary" COVELL on 13 Mar 1856 in Oconomowac,
Waukesha Co., WI. Edwin was born192 on 8 Aug 1831 in Vienna
Twp., Oneida Co., NY. He died on 9 Dec 1893 in Tomah,
Monroe Co., WI. He was buried193 in La Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co.,
WI.
Edwin was in 194 Hshd 029, 1850, Vienna Twp., Oneida Co., NY. He Co.
C, 28 Wis. Vol in 1861/1865 at WI He was in 196 Hshd 065, 1870, Eaton
Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 197 Hshd 057, 1880, La Grange Twp.,
Monroe Co., WI.
CENSUS1850: Listed with mother. Next door to sister Mary Ann (KINNE) PETRI
family.
CENSUS1850 Hshd 028, 1850, Vienna Twp., Oneida Co., NY
Name: Edwin Kinne
Age:
19
Estimated birth year:
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Birth Place:
New York
Home in 1850 (City,County,State):
W K Cook
44
Jane C Cook
39
Elizabeth J Cook
19
Caroline M Cook
16
Helen C Cook 14
Sophia G Cook
11
George W Cook
Mary F Cook
8
4
Thomas Phalen
20
Mercy Kinne
48 (A.B. Note: Mary, Edwin's mother)
Edwin Kinne
19
Edith ROSS Note: Edwin started in the shoe making trade, spent 15 summers on the
Erie Canal. He started west in 1854. In August of 1864 he joined the Wisconsin
Infantry to fight in the Civil War.
2/17/04 Email from Jackie GELLY: MARRIAGE RECORDS TAKEN FROM THE
CHURCH REGISTER OF THE REVEREND GEORGE FELLOWS, MINISTER OF THE
GOSPEL AT OCONOMOWOC, WISCONSIN, 1856-1857 *
From: http://www.rootsweb.com/~neresour/OLLibrary/Journals/NMGR/Vol06/
nmgrp004.html#cd
Be it Remembered &c. &c. &c. That on the 13th of March 1856 I united in Matrimony
Edwin G. Kinne, son of Jacob and Mary Kinne (a White) mechanic, born in Vienna,
Onida. [Oneida] Co. New York, Aug. 8th, 1831, and Maria Vandervoort, daughter of
James and Mary Vandevoort (a White) born in Plenham, Schoharie Co. New York,
July 14th, 1836. At residence of G. C. Kinne, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co. Wisconsin.
In presence of George C. Kinne, Caroline Kinne.
*Copied from the original Register by Mrs. Lucia Russell Fellows, 30 U Street, Salt
Lake City, Utah. The register itself is in her possession.
Edwin G Kinne , Residence: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date: 21 August 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union State Served: Wisconsin
Unit Numbers: 3080 3080 Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 21 August 1862 Enlisted in Company C, 28th Infantry
Regiment Wisconsin Mustered out on 23 August 1865 in Brownsville, TX
15 M
xiv. James Baker VANDERVORT was born198,199,200,201 on 30 Mar
1841 in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY. He died202,203,204 on 23
Mar 1916 in Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. He was buried205 on 27
Mar 1916 in Oak Grove Cem., Tomah, Monroe Co., WI.
James was in Hshd 005, 1850, Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., WI.
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was in Hshd 493, 1860, Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI.
He Co. A 16th WI Vol Inf in 1861/1865 at WI He was in 207 Hshd 104,
1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in Hshd 054, 1880, La
Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was employed208 as farmer about
1880 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in Hshd 002, 1890, La
Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 209 Hshd 591, 1900, Tomah,
Monroe Co., WI. He resided in 1900/1910 at Pearl St., Tomah, Monroe
Co., WI. He was in 210 Hshd 215, ED 144, 1910, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI.
Name: James Vandervort ,
Residence:
Monterey, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date:
Side Served:
18 October 1861
Union
State Served: Wisconsin
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 18 October 1861
Enlisted in Company B, 16th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 18 October 1861.
Transfered on 15 November 1862 from company B to company A
Mustered out Company B, 16th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 31 July 1865
1870CENSUS: From Diana Morse 3/22/01
Federal June 1870, Town of Lincoln, Monroe Co, Wisconsin
104-119 Vandervort, James, male, white, age 31, Farmer, born NY Male citizen of US
over 21
Sarah, female, white, age 5 born WI
Dora, female, white, age 4 born WI
Charles L, male, white, age 1 born WI
In previous dwelling 103:
Annie, female, white, age 25 keeping house, born Maine
[NOTE: this is James B VDV wife]
1880CENSUS: Federal 1880, June LaGrange, Monroe Co, Wisconsin
54-54 Vandervort, James, male, age 39, head of household, farmer, Born NY Father
born NY Mother born NY
(col 20 marked - has to do with maimed, bedridden or otherwise disabled)
Anna, female, age 36, wife, keep house, born Mass, father and mother born Mass
Sarah F, female, age 14, daughter, in school, born WI, father born NY, mother born
Mass
Dora F,female, age 12, daughter, in school, born WI, father born NY, mother born
Mass
Charles M, male, age 11, son, in school, born WI, father born NY, mother born Mass
Otie M, male, age 7, son, born WI, father born NY, mother born Mass
James, male, age 91, father, carpenter old age, born NY, father and mother born NY
BIOGRAPHY: Civil War Pension for disease of eyes. $12.00 per month, Nov 1880
1880 Waukesha County History shows James B. Vandervort, residence as Monterey,
having enlisted in County B, 16 th Wis Inf on October 18, 1861, later transferred to
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County A and mustered out on July 31, 1865. It also lists his Pension File Numbers
as Application 257,723; Certificate 178,431. Widow Anna M. Application 1,064,088;
Certificate 812,509 Wis.
CENSUS1900: Sht. 27, Line 50 Hshd 591-612
Vandervoort, James B. 59
head
Vandervoort, Anna
wife
54
Vandervoort, Earnest D.
Vandervoort, Nettie
26
19
son
daughter-in-law (Wife of Oliver)
Vandervoort, Chester 6
grandson
Vandervoort, Cecil
grandson
5
at school
Vandervoort, James
3
grandson
Vandervoort, Hazel
5 mo
granddau
Honel, Sarah
34
dau
Honel, Alice
10
granddau at school
Honel, Pansy
8
granddau
Fennel, William
12
ward
at school
OBITUARY: "James B. Vandervort, the son of James R. and Mary Vandervort was
born in Schoharie County, New York March 30, 1841 and departed this life at 7:30
Thursday evening March 23rd at his home in this city.
During his early childhood in the year 1845 he moved with his parents to Buffalo, New
York, and one year later they came west and settled first at Waukesha and then at
Oconomowoc in this state, Wisconsin.
He grew to manhood and at the outbreak of the Civil War he volunteered at the first
call of troops to put down the rebellion. He enlisted in Company A 16th Wisconsin
Volunteer Infantry, and after eighteen months in service, the time of his enlistment
expired, he re-enlisted on Jan. 4, 1864 at Red Bone, Miss. to serve for three years or
until the close of the war.
Some of the bloodiest battles of the desperate struggle were participated in by him,
and he took part in the celebrated March to the sea and the capture of Atlanta.
Sometime after this he was taken sick with fever and sent north to the military hospital
at Prairie du Chien, Wis. On July 31, 1865 he received an honorable discharge from
the service with a war record that might be coveted by any soldier. The experience of
those troublesome times were indelibly stamped upon his memory and he loved to talk
of the days of strife and turmoil which he had passed.
On July 3, 1865, he was married to Miss Anna M. McIntyre and they soon moved to a
farm in the Town of LaGrange where they resided until 1890 when they came to
Tomah, which place has since been their home.
Six children were born to this union, five of whom survive him, namely: Mrs. Sarah
Brown, Tomah; Mrs. Wm Root of Grundy Center, Iowa;C. L. Vandervort of Enderlin, N.
Dak.; Otis O. Vandervort of North Home, Minn.; and E. D. Vandervort of Thief River
Falls, Minn. Besides his wife and children he is survived by two sisters and one
brother, namely Mrs. Deal (John) Johnson residing in the state of Washington, Mrs.
Maria (Ed) Kinne and Cornelius Vandervort of this city, and also a large company of
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relatives and friends.
The deceased was an honored member of the Henry W. Cressy Post and Knights of
Pythias Lodge of this city.
During the pastorate of the Rev. O. A. Britton at LaGrange, he experienced religion
and united with the Methodist Church at thatplace, and on Sept. 11, 1892 transferred
to Tomah Church.
On many a bloody battle field he fought, the flag to save
To do the Master's will on earth, his strength he freely gave
The fainting cheered, the sick relieved all by the power of love;
A crown of life is his reward, in the Laud of Light above
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. E. Hoisington at the Methodist Church at
2:30 Monday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the family lot at Oak Grove
Cemetery."
"Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the many friends, the members of the various lodges and societies,
the choir and others who so generously extended ustheir help and gave us such
beautiful flowers and the obsequies of ourbeloved husband and father.
Mrs. J. B. Vandervort and Family"
7/17/10 Email from Dave Weiner, Class of 1959 Tomah High School with Arlyn
Bernhardt:
Yes the picture is the house that I grew up in, the correct address is 621 Pearl St. It is
situated on the corner of Pearl st. and May St.
We bought it it 1948 and moved in during the summer of 1949. The house came
with a lot that was 50X75, my parents bought an additional 50X150 lot behind it that
fronted on May Street. When we bought it, it was known as the "Brenhan house". As I
recall it had been a rental property for several years and was sold to settle an estate.
It was pretty rough initially, we remained in our home in Sparta for nearly a year until a
new heating system, electrical upgrading, roof etc. had been completed.
When we moved, attached to the north end of the house was a 1 story addition
called a "summer kitchen" with it's own duplicate kitchen and laundry. At the north
end of that was a woodshed. When we tore down the addition, we found hundreds of
pint whiskey bottles in the walls. We were told that the "man of the house" had a like
for booze and his wife didn't...so when he went out to get wood, he would have a nip.
At the Northeast end of the original property, directly North of the present garage
location, was the garage. We moved it south to it's present location and constructed
the present 3 season room in 1951. The knotty pine interior came from the old St
Mary's school building which was torn down for the construction of the new school.
I don't what if any pictures I may have of the original house configuration, but will let
you know if you're interested.
How long have you been in Kokomo? We moved to Lafayette from Green Bay in
'93...raised our family here and really enjoy the climate after Wisconsin.
If you have a copy of the Bio's and update from the last class reunon I'd like to get a
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copy. I did send in my bio as requested, but since I didn't attend the reunion, I
ordered a copy, received nothing, cancelled the check last month. If you have a copy
and can scan or send...or let me know who I can contact I'd appreciate it.
I hope that this answers your question, if I can assist further please contact me. I
am retired for the most part and teach part time at Ivy Tech in Lafayette.
My address:
7675 Summit Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905
Dave Weiner
More in a second 7/17/10 Email from Dave Weiner:
Notice the detail on the living room window (left) cut glass work in red, blue and green.
that matched the cut glass around the exterior front door. Just left of the front door
was another that was a direct entrance to the living room, we removed that.
The depth of the upper and lower porches was the offset in the walls, The original
window was changed to a door, for access to the upper porch.
The extended window in the dining room was rather unique in it's construction. The
other was removed when we rebuilt the kitchen.
7/19/10 Email from Jim Zingler:
2009 tax rolls for 621 Pearl St.
Arlie E. Jenks
621 Pearl St
Tomah Wi 54660
Arlie and his wife Darlene both died in June of 2009
James married212,213,214,215 Ann Mary "Anna" MCINTYRE
daughter of David MCINTYRE and Louisa HUFF on 2 Jul 1865
in Prarie du Chien, Crawford Co., WI. Ann was born216,217,218 on
26 Oct 1846 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY or MA. She died219 on
26 Dec 1924 in Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. She was buried on 29 Dec 1924 in
Oak Grove Cem., Tomah, Monroe Co., WI.
She was in Hshd 683, W8, 1860, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., WI. She
was in Hshd 104, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd
054, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 591,
1900, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 215, ED 144, 1910,
Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. She was in 221 Hshd 140, ED 148, 1920, Tomah
Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
BIOGRAPHY: In biography of father, she is named Ann
BIOGRAPHY: Husbands and her obit has name Anna M.
BIOGRAPHY: Also known as Mary Anna
CENSUS1870: Lists birth in Maine
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CENSUS1880: Lists bith in Mass
CENSUS1900: Lists birth in Massachusettes, fa b. Mass mo b. Maine
CENSUS1910: Lists birth in Maine, fa b. Maine mo b. Maine
Obituary Notes: "Anna M. McIntyre was born at Troy, N.Y. Oct. 26,1846. When she
was a small child she moved with her parents to Oconomowoc, Wis. A short time later
they moved to Prairie du Chien,Wis. where she made her home until she married J. B.
Vandervort in 1866 (Her husband's obituary states that they married in 1865 and that
is correct).
They made their home on a farm in LaGrange Township, Monroe County,where they
lived until 1891 (J. B.'s obituary states 1890) when they moved to Tomah. Mr. James
Vandervort died in 1916.
To them six children were born. Clinton died in 1888. Those who survive are Sarah
Brown, Tomah; Dora Root, Grundy Center, Iowa; Chas.S., Ironwood, Mich.; Otis O.,
Bergville, Minn.; and Ernest D.,Superior, Wis.
She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and also a member of the Pythian
Sisters and WRC.
She departed this life at the home of her daughter Mrs. Frank Brown at Tomah Dec.
26, 1924. Funeral Services were held at the Methodist Church of Tomah, Dec. 29,
Rev. G. H. Willett officiating."
1/29/04 Emailed: History of Crawford and Richland Counties Wisconsin, 1884,
Springfield, IL, Union Publishing Company. Dave Taft [email protected] found at:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wicrawfo/crawlook.html
From 8/28/1982 Letter from Charles F. VANDERVORT II:
Anna McIntyre (of Tomah) Vandervort was according to Ernest and Maude a lady with
a good sense of humor, the type with the twinkle in the eye.
16 F
xv. Fidelia "Deal" VANDERVORT was born222 in 1845 in
Waukesha Co., WI. She died223 on 23 Apr 1922 in Aberdeen,
Grays Harbor Co., WA. She was buried224 in Fern Hill Cemetery,
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA.
Fidelia was in Hshd 005, 1850, Summit Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. She
was in Hshd 493, 1860, Monterey, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI.
She was in 225 Hshd 095, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was
in Hshd 023, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in 226
Hshd 246, 1900, Greenfield Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in 227 Hshd
037, 1910, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. She was in Hshd 070, ED
63, 1920, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA.
1880
Albert FEATHERLY
1884 26 Jan Wm. GETMAN Died
St. Clair Co., MI
Monroe Co., WI
1884 19 Oct Fidelia married Albert FEATHERLY Monroe Co., WI
1887
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1893 Aug
Albert FEATHERLY died
Traverse City, MI
1894
Fidelia's son Harry married
Traverse City, MI
1894
Fidelia married Charles SNOW
1896
Fidelia's dau Jennie m. RICHARDSON Traverse City, MI
1899
Fidelia married John JOHNSON
1900
Jennie & E.A. RICHARDSON
Montgomery Co., IN
1910
Jennie & E.A. RICHARDSON
Fulton Co., OH
1911
Fidelia's son Lester had 1st child IL (Prob Evanstan)
1920
Jennie & E.A. RICHARDSON
1920
Fidelia & John JOHNSON
Traverse City, MI
Monroe Co., WI
Sturgis,St.Joseph Co., MI
Grays Harbor Co., WA
BIOGRAPHY: Mamie Larson (Granddaughter of Isaac Vdv wrote to me on 3/2/83: "
Fidelia (Deal) married Will Getman (d. 1884) , 2nd George Featherly, 3rd Snow (a
piano player and tuner) divorced, then married John Johnson (Dr. Hugh Johnson's
brother from Tomah, WI) he (John) passed away out west and buried there"
BIOGRAPHY: Rcvd from Jackie Gelly 3/20/01 Taken from the Tomah Journal:
Oct 31 1884 Mrs Wm Getman has linked her fortunes with those of Albert Featherly. It
seems as though the widow had doffed her weeds for orange blossoms rather soon.
Oct 3 1895 Court Summons Fidelia Snow, George & Albert Featherly Defendant
Anna Homermiller
CENSUS1900: Anna Homermell Tomah, Monroe, Wisconsin abt 1857
widow New York
with 2 children, Anna and Carl.
FERDINAND HOMERMILLER marr. ANNA CORNELL 7 Jun 1882 Monroe
Homermiller, Ferdinand C. –1894 Oak Grove Cem Tomah
Homermiller, Anna -1933
Oak Grove Cem Tomah
Homermiller, Anna A. 1894-1974 Oak Grove Cem Tomah
Homermiller, Carl F. 1890-1960
Oak Grove Cem Tomah
March 26 1896 La Grange Mr & Mrs Snow of Michigan have secured possession of
the Featherly farm.
OBITUARY: Obituary rcvd from Jacqueline Gelly via Bren in Aberdeen, WA: 3/19/01
MRS. J. L. JOHNSON CALLED BY DEATH
Well Known Aberdeen Woman Succumbs To Illness
Mrs. Fidelia JOHNSON, 76 years old, wife of J. L. JOHNSON, died yesterday
morning at her home, 709 East Wishkah Street, after a four months' illness. She came
to Aberdeen about 20 years ago from Wakesha, Wis. where she was a pioneer.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Johnson is survived by five sons: Arthur GETMAN, of
Tomah, Wis.; H. M. GETMAN, Colorado Springs, Col.; Frank R. GETMAN, Milwaukee,
Wis.; L. E. GETMAN, Champagne, Ill., and A. W. FEATHERLY, of Aberdeen; a
daughter, Mrs. E. A. RICHARDSON, of Sturgis, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Maria
KINNEY, of Shelton. By the death of Mrs. JOHNSON, Mrs. KINNEY becomes the only
living member of a family of 16 children. She is 86 years old.
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Mrs. JOHNSON's husband, a step-son, G. H. JOHNSON; A. W. FEATHERLY and
a niece, Mrs. Carrie DIGGS were at her side when she died. She was a member of the
First Methodist Episcopal church of Aberdeen and the Women's Relief Corps.
Funeral services will be held in the Elerding & Pinnick chapel Wednesday afternoon
at 2:30, Rev. A. A. HEIST, of the Methodist church, officiatin. Interment will be in Fern
Hill cemetery.
Fidelia married228 (1) William H. "Will" GETMAN son of
Nicholas GETMAN and Jane Minerva JONES before 1868.
William was born229,230,231,232,233 on 7 Oct 1842 in NY. He died234,
235
on 26 Jan 1884 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was
buried236 in La Grange Twp. Cem., Monroe Co., WI.
William was in Hshd 1132, 1850, Ixonia Twp., Jefferson Co., WI. He
was in Hshd 350, 1860, Oconomowoc Twp., Waukesha Co., WI. He was
in Hshd 095, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was employed237
as farmer in 1880 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 238
Hshd 023, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI.
children between the two are:
Arthur(my Great Great Grandfather) b. 1868
Harry
Frank
Jennie
Lester
If this is correct and you have the birthdates of the children and any other information..
..on the Vandervort side that would be great. How are you related?
Regards,
Jacqueline Gelly 9/9/00
Fidelia married239 (2) Albert "Al" FEATHERLY son of Jacob
FEATHERLY and Harriet Catherine UNKNOWN on 19 Oct
1884 in La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. Albert was born240,241,
242
about 1836 in Sodus, Wayne Co., NY. He died243,244 in Aug
1893 in Grand Traverse Co., MI.
Albert was in P 78, 1840, Sodus Twp., Wayne Co., NY. He was in
Hshd 324, 1850, Huron Twp., Wayne Co., NY. He was in Hshd 1974,
1860, Huron Twp., Wayne Co., NY. He was employed as Sailor in 1860
in Huron Twp., Wayne Co., NY. He was employed as Sailor in Jun 1860
in Huron Twp., Wayne Co., NY. He was in Hshd 1974, 1860, Huron Twp.,
Wayne Co., NY. He was employed as Shipbuilder in 1870 in Huron Twp.,
Wayne Co., NY. He was in 245 Hshd 289, 1870, Huron Twp., Wayne Co.,
NY. He was employed as Carpenter in 1880 in Marine City, St. Clair Co.,
MI. He was in 246 Hshd 085, 1880, Marine City, St. Clair Co., MI.
BIRTH: Census 1850 age 14 (abt 1836)
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Census 1860 age 22 (abt 1838)
Census 1880 age 41 (abt 1839)
11/5/01 Jackie Gelly Email stated: Judy(Featherly lady) has his death date as 29 Jul
1893 in Traverse City,MI.....I just sent away for the marriage certificate for Albert &
Fidelia.
6/11/02: Jackie sent me data from Judy. Had a lot of what I found today.
BIRTH: Census 1850 age 14 (abt 1836)
Census 1860 age 22 (abt 1838)
Census 1880 age 41 (abt 1839)
CENSUS1880: P 163B, Marine, St. Clair Co., MI
Andrew YAX Self M
Barbara YAX Wife
F
M
M
W
W
Albert FEATHERLY Other M M
40
MI
Occ: Barber
41 GER Occ: Restaurant
W
41
NY
Fa: --- Mo: --Fa: GER Mo: GER
Occ: Carpenter
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Note: Listed as married but no sign of wife.
Aug 10 1893 Tomah Journal News La Grange Al Featherly, a former resident of La Grange, died lately in Michigan. Mrs. F. (formerly
Mrs. William Getman) was expected at Tomah last night by her Son, Art Getman.
Fidelia married247 (3) Charles O. SNOW in 1894 in Grand Traverse Co., MI.
The marriage ended in divorce.They were divorced248 in 1899.
Charles was born249,250 estimated 1840.
Charles was in Hshd 161, 1870, Tomah, Monroe Co., WI. He was in
Hshd 193, 1870, Lincoln Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He resided252 in 1896
at MI.
251
CENSUS1870: Found Charles H Snow in Lincoln Twp Hshd 193 Im 23 b. abt 1830 in
Canada married to Ellen and have 6 children, one child Charles age 6. Fidelia
married to Getman also living in Lincoln Twp. in 1870
Grand Traverse Co., MI Marriage Record: From http://www.tcnet.org/cgi-bin/
marriseek.pl
SNOW, CHARLES O
FEATHERLY, FIDELIA 1894 Liber 3, page 073
La Grange March 26 1896 - Mr & Mrs Snow of Michigan have secured possession
of the Featherly farm.
SNOW CHARLES O. DIVORCE SH 10/3/1899 03/3
SNOW FIDELIA DIVORCE SH 10/3/1899 03/3
Fidelia married254,255 (4) John Luther JOHNSON253 son of
Albert T. JOHNSON Rev. and Almeda Clarissa ROUSE on 27
Oct 1899 in Monroe Co., WI. John was born256,257 on 2 Jul 1857
in Sauk Co., WI. He died258 on 13 Mar 1924 in Aberdeen, Grays
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Harbor Co., WA.
John was in Hshd 1056, 1860, Hillsboro Twp., Vernon (Bad Ax) Co., WI.
He was in Hshd 168, 1870, Otter Creek Twp., Eau Claire Co., WI. He
was in Hshd 175, 1880, La Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in
Hshd 246, 1900, Greenfield Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in Hshd 246,
1900, Greenfield Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in Hshd 037, 1910, La
Grange Twp., Monroe Co., WI. He was in 259 Hshd 070, ED 63, 1920,
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA.
CENSUS1880: P 52A, 1880, La Grange, Monroe Co., WI
Nicholas GETMAN Self M M W 61 NY Occ: Farmer
Jane GETMAN
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Wife F M W 61 NY Occ: Keeping House Fa: WALES Mo:
WALES
John JOHNSON
SonL M M W 22 WI Occ: Farmer
Fa: NY Mo: NY
Phebe JOHNSON Dau F M W 21 WI Occ: Keeping House Fa: NY Mo: NY
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Appendix A - Sources
1. Lawrence Chandler Daniels, Sr., Book "Van Der Voort Families of Early Dutchess, Schoharie and Deleware
Counties New York", 1983.
2. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
3. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume II, Article
166.
4. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Taylor Publishing Company,
1984, Article 868.
5. Family Search (LDS) Pedigree Resource File--Internet, CD #10.
6. Obituary, CD #10.
7. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File, CD #10.
8. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR, abt 1980.
9. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume II, Article
166.
10. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 870.
11. Obituary.
12. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
13. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 1277.
14. Census, Im 2.
15. Census, Taken 10/3/1825.
16. Census, Im 11.
17. Census, State of NY taken 10/7/1835.
18. Census, Im 13.
19. Barbara Borns.
12/11/01 Email from Census records.
20. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
21. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
22. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
23. Census.
Im 232.
24. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1860 Census.
25. Census.
Im 22.
26. Census.
Im 11.
27. Census.
Im 5.
28. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
29. Griggs, Gary Vandervort GEDCOM.
30. Census, 1820 Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
31. Census, 1820, 1825.
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32. Census.
1820 Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
33. Census, 1820, 1825.
34. Letter 6/13/85 from Edith (Kohl) Ross Grt Granddaughter of Cornelius Vandervort.
35. Census, 1820 NY.
36. Census, 1825 NY State.
37. Civil War Records, Of Martin, gives Vandervort bible data.
38. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
39. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
40. Census.
Im 13.
41. Census, Im 45.
42. Darryl Vandervort Email, 7/3/01.
43. Census.
Im 8.
44. Census.
Im 20.
45. Civil War Records, Family bible entries.
46. Census.
47. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
48. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
49. Census.
1840 Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
50. Census, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835.
51. Letter 6/13/85 from Edith (Kohl) Ross Grt Granddaughter of Cornelius Vandervort.
52. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
53. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
54. Census, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835.
55. Census.
1840 Blenheim, Schoharie Co., NY.
56. Census, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835.
57. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
58. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
59. Census, 1820, 1825, 1830, 1835.
60. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File.
61. Death Certificate.
Had middle name Lowerie.
62. Death Certificate, Copy of handwritten Certificate of Death in possession of GLG. #170053.
63. Death Certificate.
64. Census.
Im 26.
65. Marriage Certificate.
66. Marriage License Record, Copy of hand-written marriage record of Saul H. Tibbets, Justice ofthe Peace.
67. Barbara Borns Letter 1/26/1983 to Arlyn Bernhardt.
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68. Census, 1850.
69. Civil War Records, Per Barbara Borns on birthplace.
70. Barbara Borns.
10/10/01 Email (Gravestone).
71. Marriage License Record.
72. Census, Im 330.
73. Census.
Im 20.
74. Census, Im 27.
75. Letter 6/13/85 from Edith (Kohl) Ross Grt Granddaughter of Cornelius Vandervort.
76. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 869.
77. Book "History of Monroe County Wisconsin" by Richards 1912, P 602 Has marriage 3/14/1880 (typo, prob
1830).
78. Census.
79. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
80. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/22/2001.
81. Letter 6/13/85 from Edith (Kohl) Ross Grt Granddaughter of Cornelius Vandervort.
82. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
83. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File.
84. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/22/2001.
85. Mamie Larson from Chicago, Granddaughter of Isaac Vandervort Letters 1983 .
86. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
87. Mamie Larson from Chicago, Granddaughter of Isaac Vandervort Letters 1983.
88. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
89. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1860 Census.
90. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
91. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 869.
92. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
93. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
94. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang.
95. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/23/2001.
96. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI.
1850 Census.
97. Census.
Im 33.
98. Census.
Im 12.
99. Census, Im 11.
100. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI.
1880 Census.
101. Census.
Im 53.
102. Census, Im 30.
103. Census.
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Im 19.
104. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
105. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 869.
106. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family, Article 869.
107. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
108. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 869.
109. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/23/2001.
110. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson Counties Geneaology Workshop, Inc., Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Deaths,
1856 to 1907.
111. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/23/2001.
112. Book: "Getman Family Genealogy", 3/23/2001.
113. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/23/2001.
114. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
115. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
116. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File.
117. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang.
118. Gravestone.
119. Arlyn Bernhardt VDV Gang GEDCOM File, 6/12/01.
120. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
121. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin, Lewis Publishing Company,
Chicago, 1892, Pages 715 and 716.
122. U.S.Census, Schoharie County, NY, 1835 Census.
123. U.S.Census, Schoharie County, NY, 1840 Census.
124. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File.
125. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, From a picture of the tombstone.
126. Gravestone, From a picture of the tombstone.
127. Arlyn Bernhardt VDV Gang GEDCOM File, 6/12/01.
128. Gravestone.
129. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang, Descendants of James Robert VDV, e-mail 7/13/01.
130. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
131. LaGrange Township Cemetery List, Vandervorts and Vromans, 3/31/01.
132. Gravestone.
133. Carolyn Habelman, "Monroe Juneau Jackson Counties (WI) Genealogical Workshop Newsletter", Vol XVI No.
4, February 2002.
134. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
135. U.S. Census, Waukesha County, WI, 1850 Census.
136. Diana Morse research and e-mail, 4/21/01, "Monroe County (WI) List of Pensioners".
137. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin, Pages 715 and 716.
138. Picture, Civil War Veterans, Tomah, WI, e-mailed to VDV Gang by Darryl Vandervort, 11/17/2002.
139. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 30.
140. Biographical Histories of La Crosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin, Pages 715 and 716.
141. Census.
Im 16.
142. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1870 Census.
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143. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
144. "Standard Atlas of Monroe County", Geo. A. Ogle & Co., Publishers and Engravers, 1897, 1897 Edition.
145. Tomah (WI Journal Newspaper.
146. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1900 Census.
147. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
148. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
149. Census.
Im 4.
150. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 30.
151. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
152. Census.
Im 21.
153. Census, Im 15.
154. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
155. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume III,
Article 697.
156. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family, Volume III, Article 697.
157. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang, Volume III, Article 697.
158. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
159. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 702.
160. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume III,
Article 697.
161. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume III,
Article 697.
162. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 702.
163. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 702.
164. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume III,
Article 697.
165. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
166. Judy Decker, Decker, Judy GEDCOM File.
"Imported Feb 2, 2001.".
167. Judy Decker, Judy Decker Family Tree Research
<[email protected]>.
"GEDCOM File imported on 2 Feb 2001.".
168. Monroe, Juneau, Jackson County Genealogy Workshop, Inc., Monroe County (WI) Index to Early Marriage
Registrations, 1855 to 1907, Volume I, Article 30.
169. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 700.
170. Monroe Co., WI Record.
171. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Monroe County (WI) Heritage Book, Article 943.
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172. Judy Decker [email protected], Decker, Judy Family Tree Research, Article 943.
"GEDCOM file imported on 3 Feb 2001.".
173. Monroe County Heritage Book Committee, Jeanette Kenyon Storkel, "Monroe County, Wisconsin Heritage
Book", Taylor Publishing Company, 1984, Article 943.
174. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
175. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 700.
176. Judy Decker [email protected], Decker, Judy Family Tree Research.
177. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 700.
178. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 700.
179. "Genealogical Branches From Monroe County, Wisconsin", Volume I, Article 700.
180. Arlyn Bernhardt e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/31/01.
181. Census, Im 10.
182. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
183. Newspaper Article.
184. E. Carolyn Wildes Habelman, Book "Genealogical Branches from Monroe County Wisconsin", Volume I,
Article 460.
185. Marriage Records Transcriptions, 8/6/07 from Janelle.
186. Census, 1910.
187. Obituary.
188. Obituary.
189. Census, Im 7.
190. Obituary.
191. Obituary.
192. Karla Staudt Email.
4/22/01.
193. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
194. Census, Im 4.
195. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
196. Census.
Im 9.
197. Census.
Im 5.
198. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
199. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File.
200. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang.
201. Obituary, handwritten by Mamie Larson in 1982 and typed by Arlyn Bernhardt,3/23/2001.
202. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
203. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File.
204. Obituary, (Hand written by Mamie Larson in 1982 and typed by Arlyn Bernhardt,3/23/2001.).
205. Obituary.
206. Obituary.
207. Census.
Im 12.
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208. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
209. Census, Im 53.
210. Census, Im 31.
211. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
212. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
213. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
214. Karla Staudt e-mail to VDV Gang.
215. See notes, Of David MCINTYRE.
216. Obituary.
217. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
218. See notes, Of father, Ann is her name.
219. Obituary, (Hand written by Mamie Larson in 1982 and typed by Arlyn Bernhardt,3/23/2001.).
220. Darryl Vandervort GEDCOM to AMB 7/4/01.
221. Census, Im 13.
222. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
223. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to GLG, 3/22/2001.
224. Obituary.
225. Census.
Im 11.
226. Census.
Im 25.
227. Census.
Im 4.
228. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
229. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01.
230. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
231. Arlyn Bernhardt GEDCOM File, 1880 Census.
232. Karla Staudt Email 3/22/01, 1880 Census.
233. Census.
1860 WI.
234. Vera Purdy Wilde, Vera Purdy Wilde Research of the James R. Vandervort Family.
235. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to GLG, 3/22/2001.
236. Carolyn Habelman & others, Cemetery Transcripts from MCLHR.
237. U.S. Census, Monroe County, WI, 1880 Census.
238. Census, Im 2.
239. Marriage Certificate.
From Jackie Gelly 11/9/01.
240. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/22/2001.
241. Marriage Certificate.
From Jackie Gelly 11/9/01.
242. Census.
1850 NY Wayne Co., Huron Twp., page 402 Albert age 14.
243. Jackie Gelly, 5/30/02 Email.
244. Newspaper Article Index MCLHR.
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245. Census, Im 33.
246. Census, Im 35.
247. Jackie Gelly, 5/30/02 Email.
248. Newspaper Article Index MCLHR.
249. Mamie Larson from Chicago, Granddaughter of Isaac Vandervort Letters 1983.
250. Jackie Gelly, 5/30/02 Email.
251. Census, Im 23 NOT SURE IF FIDELIAS 3rd Husb.
252. Newspaper Article Index MCLHR.
253. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/22/2001.
254. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to VDV Gang, 3/22/2001.
255. Jaqueline Gelly.
256. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to GLG, 3/22/2001.
257. Census.
1900 WI.
258. Jacqueline Gelly e-mail to GLG, 3/22/2001.
259. Census, Im 7.
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Index
Name
No. Page
BAKER, Mary(b.1804)
EASTMAN, Louisa E. <>(b.1819)
FEATHERLY, Albert "Al"(b.1836)
FLINT, David D Perry P S(b.1827)
FOSS, Laura Ann(b.1841)
GETMAN, Julia Ann(b.1839)
GETMAN, William H. W(b.1842)
JOHNSON, John Luther(b.1857)
KINNE, Edwin Giles(b.1831)
MCINTYRE, Ann Mary A(b.1846)
MCINTYRE, Rebecca <>(b.1789)
MENTZEL, Augusta M.(b.1867)
SNOW, Charles O.(b.1840)
TAYLOR, Naomi Erepta(b.1836)
VANDERVORT, A L A(b.1827)
VANDERVORT, C "Neil"(b.1833)
VANDERVORT, F 1 prob(b.1822)
VANDERVORT, Female 2(b.1824)
VANDERVORT, Fidelia D(b.1845)
VANDERVORT, Hannah(b.1819)
VANDERVORT, Isaac(b.1834)
VANDERVORT, Jacob W (b.1820)
VANDERVORT, James B(b.1841)
VANDERVORT, James R (b.1789)
VANDERVORT, John(b.1823)
VANDERVORT, Male 1 P(b.1817)
VANDERVORT, Male 2 P(b.1818)
VANDERVORT, Male 3 P(b.1820)
VANDERVORT, Maria A(b.1836)
VANDERVORT, William(b.1825)
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1S
6S
16S
11S
13S
12S
16S
16S
14S
15S
1S
13S
16S
13S
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12
7
9
16
4
13
6
15
1
8
2
3
5
14
10
Name
No. Page
14
7
41
11
30
18
41
42
33
38
5
31
42
30
10
15
9
10
39
6
26
6
34
1
9
5
5
6
32
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