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Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr.
b. 05 Jul 1933
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     Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr. was born on 5 July 1933 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.1 He is the son of Harold Babcock Whitmore and Floyd Kathryn Duke.2 He married Dorothy Joyce Groff, daughter of Walter Carlton Groff and Winifred Caroline Whitmore, on 25 August 1961 at Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

     Children of Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr. and Dorothy Joyce Groff:
Christopher Alan Whitmore   (13 May 1962)
Michael Hildreth Groff Whitmore   (15 Jan 1964)

  1. [S215] Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr. Entry, Birth Registration State File 13521, Registered No. 247, State File No. 13521, Registered No. 247, 10 July 1933 (10 Jul 1933).
  2. [S215] Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr. Entry, Birth Registration State File 13521, Registered No. 247 (10 Jul 1933).

Dorothy Joyce Groff
b. 26 Apr 1931
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     Her married name was Whitmore. Dorothy Joyce Groff was born on 26 April 1931 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of Walter Carlton Groff and Winifred Caroline Whitmore. She married Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr., son of Harold Babcock Whitmore and Floyd Kathryn Duke, on 25 August 1961 at Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

     Children of Dorothy Joyce Groff and Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr.:
Christopher Alan Whitmore   (13 May 1962)
Michael Hildreth Groff Whitmore   (15 Jan 1964)


    Christopher Alan Whitmore
    b. 13 May 1962
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         Christopher Alan Whitmore was born on 13 May 1962 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr. and Dorothy Joyce Groff. He married Theresa Marie Latanzi, daughter of Ilario (Larry) P. Latanzi and Mary Pierantozzi, on 11 August 2001 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware.1

    1. [S546] Interview, Theresa Latanzi Whitmore, 5 Aug, 2003.

    Michael Hildreth Groff Whitmore
    b. 15 Jan 1964
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         Michael Hildreth Groff Whitmore was born on 15 January 1964 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr. and Dorothy Joyce Groff.


      Harold Babcock Whitmore1
      b. 03 May 1901, d. 12 Apr 1959
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           Harold Babcock Whitmore was born on 3 May 1901 at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.2 He was the son of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock.1 He witnessed the residence of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock in 1911 at Basin, Wyoming.3 He accompanied Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore on their move to Basin, Wyoming
           Sometime in 1911. He was graduated on 24 May 1918 at Basin High School, Basin, Wyoming; Commencement was held at the Rex Theatre; there were five members of the graduating class.4 He witnessed the residence of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock in 1920 at Casper, Wyoming.5 He married Floyd Kathryn Duke, daughter of Green R. Duke and Etoile Hunter Floyd Linder, on 29 August 1928 at Tampa, Hillsboro, Florida. Witnesses: Seth Dekle and G. D. Murrill; by Marjorie Holt, JP was the officiant at the wedding.6 He died on 12 April 1959 at at home, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, at age 57. He was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. His obituary appears in notes.7
      As does a second.8

           Child of Harold Babcock Whitmore and Floyd Kathryn Duke:
      Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr.+   (05 Jul 1933)

      1. [S65] Birth Records entry, Saginaw County, Michigan Certified copy in Whitmore Genealogy File.
      2. [S65] Birth Records entry, Saginaw County, Michigan Certified copy in Whitmore Genealogy File, Local File No. DL-13, Record No. 205 Father's Name: Horace Clayton Whitmore; Mother's Maiden Name: Bessie Livermore Babcock.
      3. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937 page 1.
      4. [S302] Program for commencement exercises of the Basin High School, May 24, 1918.
      5. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937.
      6. [S64] Hillsborough County, Florida, Marriage Records : Marriage Book 4, Page 307.
      7. [S298] "H. B. Whitmore Dies; Resident For 33 Years, " St. Petersburg (Florida) Times, April 13, 1959 Harold B. Whitmore, 58, of 1723 32nd St. S., St. Petersburg, died yesterday in a St. Petersburg hospital. Born in Saginaw, Mich., Mr. Whitmore moved to St. Petersburg in 1926 from Casper Wyo. He was an active wholesale paint salesman for the Sherman (sic)-Williams Paint Co. He was a Protestant and a member of the Masonic Pathfinder Lodge No. 42, Casper, Wyo. Surviving are his wife, Floyd D.; his mother, Mrs. Essie (sic) Babcock, both of St. Petersburg; a son, Harold Jr., Philadelphia; a sister, Mrs. Carl Krott (sic), Casper. Baynard-Barnes, Biscoe & Yopp Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. (Note: Comment that he died in a hospital is an error. He died at home.).
      8. [S299] Southeastern Dixie Parade, May-June 1959 (Vol. XIV, No. 5; This was the house magazine of the Sherwin Williams Co., Atlanta.) It is with deep and sincere regret that we announce the passing of our good friend and fellow-worker, H. B. Whitmore, on April 12, 1059. "Whit," as he was familiarly known to his associates, had faithfully served the Sherwin-Williams Company since August 9, 1937. For a number of years he traveled an important dealer territory out of the Tampa Main Branch. In checking our progress in Florida, it would be difficult to find anyone who has contributed more than has Harold Whitmore. To know Whit meant the beginning of a freindly relationship that lasted over the years. He was just that kind of man. Area manager G. L. Howell said that Whit was a good, sound thinker, and that he found him to be invaluable as a personal advisor, as well as a tried and true friend. Whit was a 'regular' fellow to all dealers and fellow employees alike, and was considered a good diplomat and public relations man for the Company. Indeed, he will be missed by all. He and Mrs. Whitmore have one son, Harold, who is a graduate Chemical Engineer..

      Floyd Kathryn Duke
      b. 03 Oct 1896, d. 21 Jan 1986
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           Her married name was Whitmore. Floyd Kathryn Duke was born on 3 October 1896 at Dalton, Georgia.1 She was the daughter of Green R. Duke and Etoile Hunter Floyd Linder. She married Harold Babcock Whitmore, son of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock, on 29 August 1928 at Tampa, Hillsboro, Florida. Witnesses: Seth Dekle and G. D. Murrill; by Marjorie Holt, JP was the officiant at the wedding.2 She died on 21 January 1986 at Morris, Texas, at age 89.1

           Child of Floyd Kathryn Duke and Harold Babcock Whitmore:
      Harold Babcock Whitmore Jr.+   (05 Jul 1933)

      1. [S114] Morris County, Texas Death Records,.
      2. [S64] Hillsborough County, Florida, Marriage Records : Marriage Book 4, Page 307.

      Horace Clayton Whitmore1
      b. 24 Feb 1875, d. 18 Oct 1937
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           Horace Clayton Whitmore was born on 24 February 1875 at Mundy Township, Genesee County, Michigan.2,3 He was the son of William Henry Whitmore and Amanda Jane Brown.1 Horace Clayton was enumerated with William Henry Whitmore on the census of 1 June 1880, at Mundy Township, Genesee County, Michigan, as Clayton H. Whitmore|He was a five year old white male, son of the head of the household, unmarried and his occupation was "at home." He and his father were born in Michigan; his mother was born in Pennsylvania..4 He married Bessie Livermore Babcock, daughter of William Alamando Babcock and Alice Louise Witter, on 31 August 1898 at North Bradley, Midland County, Michigan. W. E. Ogden, Minister; Earl Johnson of North Bradley and R. May Greenleaf of Midland, witnesses. was the officiant at the wedding.5,6 He and Bessie Livermore Babcock resided after 31 August 1898 at Gera, Michigan. [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 6 June 1900 , Frankenmuth Township, Saginaw County, Michigan, as Clayton Whitmore | He was born February, 1876, in Michigan, and had been married for one year. His father and mother were born in New York [actually Michigan for father and Pennsylvania for mother]. He was employed as a railroad section foreman, and had not been unemployed in the last year. He rented the house that was his residence. Listed with Horace Clayton Whitmore were Bessie Livermore Babcock.7
           In late 1900 or early 1901 Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore moved from the Saginaw Michigan area to Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. It is probable that available work on the portion of the railroad between Midland and Port Huron was scarce, and they were not willing to keep moving westward to Reed City and Pere Marquette. They were, of course, accompanied by their wives, both pregnant at the time of the move or shortly after. In 1901 they were employed as conductors on the trollys in Duluth. Later they moved to Chisholm, St. Louis County, and were employed at the Hartley Mine on the Masabi Iron range.
           In December 1908 Horace Clayton Whitmore went to Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota for surgery for the removal of one of his kidneys.. His sister, an unknown person , came from Owosso, Michigan, to be a private duty nurse. The operation was performed by Dr. Charles Mayo on December 2, 1908, and was very "advanced" for the times, as was all major surgery of this nature. The day before surgery he wrote to his wife, Bessie, in Chisholm, describing the clinic and his feelings:
           My dearst little girl,
           I am going to write a line before I go under fire. I am fooling you & have had a time to make Sis keep still. She is scared to. But it is of you I am thinking. When I was at the hospital the other day and saw all those white faced men and women sitting in the main office, starting out of their chairs with a groan every time someone cried or one of those wagons went by bringing someone from the operating room.
           He went on to tell her that if he didn't survive, and she couldn't keep the children, she should "let one of the girls --his sisters Sara and Carrie--take them. (They were both married and had no children of their own.).8 He and Bessie Livermore Babcock resided in 1911 at Basin, Wyoming.9
           Sometime in 1911 Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore moved from Minnesota to Basin, Wyoming. He and Bessie Livermore Babcock resided in 1920 at Casper, Wyoming.10 He resided in 1925 at St. Petersburg, Florida. He died on 18 October 1937 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, at age 62; Principal cause of death was renal calculi and hydronephrosis. Contributory cause was uremia.11 He was buried Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. His obituary appears in notes.12 His as does a second.13

           Children of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock:
      Harold Babcock Whitmore+   (03 May 1901 - 12 Apr 1959)
      Hildreth Angeline Whitmore   (04 Jan 1904 - Apr 1976)

      1. [S47] Genesee Births.
      2. [S3] The Family Bible of Daniel Henry & Mary Ellen O'Dette Whitmore.
      3. [S47] Genesee Births : Volume 2, page 33. Record 488. Name shown as Clayton H. Whitmore; Date filed May 26, 1876. Father Wm. H. Whitmore born in Michigan; Mother Amand J. Whitmore, born in Pennsylvania.
      4. [S90] 1880 U.S. census, Genesee County, Michigan, population schedule, written p. 3, dwelling 10, family 10 (photocopy);.
      5. [S4] Unknown author, Midland County Marriages, No. 772, 1898., No. 772, 1898.
      6. [S4] Unknown author, Midland County Marriages, No. 772, 1898., License No. 772 issued by Wm. Davidson, Deputy County Clerk. Affidavit for license indicates that H. Clayton Whitmore of Gera, Saginaw County, born in Michigan, occupation laborer, was 23 on last birthday, and son of Henry Whitmore and Manda Brown. Bessie L. Babcock of North Bradley, born in Michigan, occupation school teacher, was 20 on last birthday, and daughter of William Babcock and Alice M. Witter..
      7. [S404] 1900 U.S. census, Saginaw County, Michigan, Population Schedule, p. 199, dwg 64, fam 64; National Archives micropublication 739.
      8. [S466] Letter, Clayton Whitmore to Bessie Whitmore, December 1, 1908.
      9. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937 page 1.
      10. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937.
      11. [S6] Horace Clayton Whitmore, Pinellas County Death Certificate Registered No. 772, filed 10/20/37, Wm. M. Davis Local Registrar., City or Town No. 39-611, Registered No. 772.
      12. [S301] St. Petersburg Times, October 19, 1937 H. Clayton Whitmore Dies at Home in City. H. Clayton Whitmore died last night at 7:40 o'clock at his home, 3142 Fourth Avenue South. He was an employee of the Hendry Lumber Company, coming here 12 years ago from Casper, Wyo. Mr. Whitmore was a member of Pathfinder Lodge No. 42, F & AM, of Casper, and also of the Woodmen of America. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bess Whitmore; one daughter, Mrs. C. E. Kropp of Casper, who is now here; one son, H. B. Whitmore of this city; one sister, Mrs. Glen Reynolds, Philidelphia, and two brothers, Earl Whitmore, Port Huron, Mich., and Dan Whitmore, Winifred, Mont. Funeral services are in charge of The Palms.
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      13. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937 page 1. Clayton Whitmore Passes Away. H. Clayton Whitmore, one-time resident of Basin died at St. Petersburg, Fla., October 18, 1937. Following is a short obituary of Mr. Whitmore: H. Clayton Whitmore was born at Flilnt, Mich., Feb. 24, 1875. He was married to Miss Bess. L. Babcock at Bradley, Mich., in 1898. The Whtimores came to Basin in 1911, went to Casper in 1920 and to St. Petersburg, Fla., for his health in 1925. Mr. Whitmore passed away October 18, 1937. For the past few years he had been in charge of the Paint Department of the Hendry Lumber company.
        He leaves his widow, Bess L. Whitmore, a son, Harold B., and a grandson, Harold B. Jr., of St. Petersburg, and a daughter, Mrs. Hildreth Kropp of Casper, Wyo..

      Bessie Livermore Babcock
      b. 21 Jul 1878, d. 05 Jul 1965
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           Her married name was Whitmore. Bessie Livermore Babcock was born on 21 July 1878 at Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan.1 She was the daughter of William Alamando Babcock and Alice Louise Witter. Bessie Livermore was enumerated with William Alamando Babcock on the census of 1880, at Buttonville Village, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Bernie [sic] Babcock. She was a 2 year old female, daughter of William A. Babock, born in Michigan.2 She was graduated on 30 June 1893 at North Bradley, Michigan; Other Graduates included Mabel O'Dell, Metta Whitehead, Maggie Robinson and Hattie Russ. Bessie Babcock delivered an essay entitled 'Our Famous Women,' and took part in a duet of 'Come Rise With the Lark.3' Bessie Livermore was enumerated with William Alamando Babcock on the census of 1894, at Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Bessie Babcock. She was a 15 year old single female, and the daughter of the household. She and her parents were born in Michigan, and she had lived in Michigan and the US for 15 years..4 She married Horace Clayton Whitmore, son of William Henry Whitmore and Amanda Jane Brown, on 31 August 1898 at North Bradley, Midland County, Michigan. W. E. Ogden, Minister; Earl Johnson of North Bradley and R. May Greenleaf of Midland, witnesses. was the officiant at the wedding.5,6 She and Horace Clayton Whitmore resided after 31 August 1898 at Gera, Michigan. Bessie Livermore was enumerated with Horace Clayton Whitmore on the census of 6 June 1900, at Frankenmuth Township, Saginaw County, Michigan, as Bessie L. Whitmore | She was born July. 1878, in Michigan, and had been married one year. She had never had a child. Her parents were born in Michigan..7 She accompanied Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore on their move to Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota
           In late 1900 or early 1901. She and Horace Clayton Whitmore resided in 1911 at Basin, Wyoming.8 She accompanied Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore on their move to Basin, Wyoming
           Sometime in 1911. She and Horace Clayton Whitmore resided in 1920 at Casper, Wyoming.9 She died on 5 July 1965 at Memorial Hospital, Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, at age 86.10,11 She was buried after 5 July 1965 Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.

           Children of Bessie Livermore Babcock and Horace Clayton Whitmore:
      Harold Babcock Whitmore+   (03 May 1901 - 12 Apr 1959)
      Hildreth Angeline Whitmore   (04 Jan 1904 - Apr 1976)

      1. [S7] Unknown author, Notarized Affidavit of Birth, dated 15 Nov, 1944, signed by Alice Witter Botroff, mother, of 4126 St. Jean Avenue, Detroit, Michigan..
      2. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 59.
      3. [S8] Unknown author, Commencement Invitation from Public Schools of Midland County..
      4. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 191 (citing William Babcock household, p. 23, dwelling 93, family 93).
      5. [S4] Unknown author, Midland County Marriages, No. 772, 1898., No. 772, 1898.
      6. [S4] Unknown author, Midland County Marriages, No. 772, 1898., License No. 772 issued by Wm. Davidson, Deputy County Clerk. Affidavit for license indicates that H. Clayton Whitmore of Gera, Saginaw County, born in Michigan, occupation laborer, was 23 on last birthday, and son of Henry Whitmore and Manda Brown. Bessie L. Babcock of North Bradley, born in Michigan, occupation school teacher, was 20 on last birthday, and daughter of William Babcock and Alice M. Witter..
      7. [S404] 1900 U.S. census, Saginaw County, Michigan, Population Schedule, p. 199, dwg 64, fam 64; National Archives micropublication 739.
      8. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937 page 1.
      9. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937.
      10. [S50] Unknown author, Certificate of Death, State of Wyoming, 1965-1475, signed July 7, 1965..
      11. [S544] Bess L.Whitmore, State of Wyoming, Death Certificate shows cause of death as respiratory failure due to pneumonia, cachexia, due to ateriosclerosis, generalized. Death certificate shows (1) DOB as Jul 21, 1878, (2)Place of Birth as Michigan, (3) fathers name as William Babcock and mother's maiden name as Alice Converse. Informant was Carl E. Kropp, son-in-law. Information about mother's maiden name is an obvious error..

      Walter Carlton Groff
      b. 09 Aug 1903, d. 06 Sep 1971
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           Walter Carlton Groff was born on 9 August 1903 at Bryan, Williams County, Ohio.1 He was the son of Charles Gilbert Groff and Blanche Bertha Hollinger. He married Winifred Caroline Whitmore, daughter of Daniel Henry Whitmore and Mary Ellen (Nellie) O'Dette, at at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reynolds, Owosso, Shiawasee County, Michigan. Family members present as guests included Charles Gilbert Groff, Joyce Marie Hollinger, Blanche Bertha Hollinger and Sara Jane Whitmore. The wedding of Walter Carlton Groff and Winifred Caroline Whitmore was reported in a newspaper article as follows:; Autum leaves and chrysanthemums, combined with lighted ivory tapers, made a most beautiful and effective background for the marriage of Miss Winifred Whitmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Whitmore, of Winifred, Mont., to Walter C. Graff (sic), of Philadelphia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Graff, of that city.
      The ceremony took place at hight noon today in the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Sara Reynolds, North Water street, in the presence of immediate relatives and close friends of the young people. The Rev. Rex O. Holman, of the First Congregational Church, officiated. The bridal party, which included Miss Ola Gladys Hylton, of Ann Arbor, maid of honor, and Frank Emmerling, of Philadelphia, best man, took their appointed places to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Eileen Fairchild, of Rochester.
      Ivory satin had been chosen by the bride for her wedding gown, beakutifully fashioned with a princess bodice, long tight sleeves and a circular skirt, made very long and falling to the bloor at the back. The hem was outlined with tulle, and tulle and rose point lace marked the neck line. Her tulle veile was confined to the coiffure in cap effect, with soft bands of the material, and was caught at either side with orange blossoms. The last perfect detail was the wedding bouquet of bride's roses and swansonia tied with a wide satin bow of ivory ribbon.
      Miss Hylton was charming in chiffon in the lovely autumn copper shade, the bodice fashined in the new silhouette, and the full skirt, made very long, and falling to the floor at the back, made in a series of pointed flounces.
      A hat of French felt was worn with the costume in harmonizing shade with the gown, and was caught at the right side with a large velvet bow. All dress accessories were in pefect harmony. Her arm boquet contained Korda roses tied with a wide bow of ribbon in colors corresponding to the shades of the roses.
      A wedding breakfast was served at Christian's Restaurant, the couple leaving later for a motor trip in the east. The bride wore for going away, an ensemble of silk and wool in shades of brown. They will be at home in Philadelphia, where the groom is engaged in business.
      Mrs. Graff is well known here to many friends, having made her home with Mrs. Reyonlds during her high school career, draduating from the local high school with the class of 1919. She afterwards attended the University of Michigan, and has since been practicing dental hygiene in Detroit. The groom is also a graduate of the university, and it is there that the romance, that culminated in today's wedding, had its inception.
      Guests from out of the city present for the nuptials were Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Graff, parents of the groom, and Mrs. Frank C. Emmerling, of Philadelphia; Earle Whitmore, of Port Huron; Mr. and Mrs. George Walther, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wortman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coquigne, Mr. and Mrs. William Hermann, of Flint; Dr. and Mrs. Leon Haywood and Miss Cecelia Denks, of Detroit; Mrs. Mary Shaprstene, of San Gabriel, Calif; Miss Dorothy Ketcham and Miss Marie Kimmel, of Ann Arbor; Miss Madeline Thompson, of Lansing, and Miss Esther Cole, of Rochester.2 He died on 6 September 1971 at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 68.1 His obituary appears in notes; Walter C. Groff, a retired manager for the Electrolux Corp. died yesterday in Jefferson Hospital. He was 68 and lived at 1000 Cedar road, Wynnewood.
      Mr. Groff, a graduate of Kemper Military Academy and the Univesity of Michigan, was a research bolunteer in the study of mollusks at the Academy of Natural Sciencesm, a member of the Eastern Gem and Mineral Society and the Franklin Institute. He retiredin 1958 and was active in boy scouting.
      He is survived by his wife, the former Winifred Whitmore; a daughter, Mrs. Harold B. Whitmore, and two grandchildren.
      Services will be held a 8 P.M. tomorrow at the Narberth Presbyterian Church.3 His obituary appears in notes.4 His obituary appears in notes.5 He was buried on 9 September 1971 Groff family lot, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In December, 1971, an article in The Evening Bulletin announced the establishment of a memorial fund. Under the heading "Academey Sets Memorial for Walter Groff, " the article read:
      The Academy of Natural Aciences has established the Walter C. Groff Memorial Fkund for the maintenance and preservvation of the Academy's mineral collection.
      Groff, a Wynnefield [sic] resident who died Sept. 4 [sic], was a retired esecutive with the Electrolux Corp. and a member of the Academy for 25 years.
      He began working as a volunteer in the malacology department after answering an advertisement in the academy's magazine, Frontiers, for someone to sort shells under a microscope.
      Over the years he became an epert in the field. And because of his contribution of time, the academy now has an outstanding collectionn of microscopic shells.
      Dr. Robert Robnertson, chairman of the malacology department, said the fund was established in commeration of Groff's contributions.
      He pointed out that even in his private life, Groff demonstrated his desire to help scientists by incorporating a laboratory in his recently completed home in Florida. Groff planned to make the laboratory available to visiting scientists. Mrs. Groff will carry on with her husband's plans.6

           Child of Walter Carlton Groff and Winifred Caroline Whitmore:
      Dorothy Joyce Groff+   (26 Apr 1931)

      1. [S359] Social Security Death Index, online www.genealogylibrary.com.
      2. [S304] Clipping from unknown newspaper, Probably the Owosso ... for .... 1929.
      3. [S447] The Evening Bulletin, Sept. 7, 1971.
      4. [S445] Main Line Chronicle, Thursday, Sept. 9, 1971, Services were held last evening at the Narberth Presbyterian Church for Walter C. Groff, retired division manager of the Electrolux Corporation, who died Saturday after a short illness. He was 68, and lived at 1000 Cedar Grove Re., Wynnewood.
        A native of Bryan, O., Mr. Groff had lived on the Main Lince since 1942, making his home for many years in Narberth before mofing to Wynnewood.
        He was active in local Boy Scout activities, held membership in the Franklin Institute, the Eastern Pennsylvania Gem and Mineral Society and the Micro-Mount Society, and took an active interest in the Academy of Matural Sciences, where he worked as a volunteer in the Department of Malacology.
        Surviving are hiss wife, Winifred; a daughter, Mrs. Harold B. Whitmore of Newcastle, Del., and two grandsons..
      5. [S446] Main Line Times, Thursday, Sept. 9, 1971, 16, Walter C. Groff of 1000 Cedar Grove Rd., Wynnewood, died Saturday at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He was 68.
        A Mine Line resident since 1942, Mr. Groff had been an active participant in the Boy Scouts for most of his life. During World War II, he was an officer in the Volunteer Port Security Guard, a branch of the U. S. Coast Guard. He was also a member of the Franklin Institute; the Eastern Pennsylvania Gem and Mineral Society; the Micro-Mount Society; and an active volunteer in the Department of Malacology of the Academy of Natura Sciences in Philadelphia.
        Mr. Groff is survied by his wife, the former Winifred Whtimore; a daughter Mrs. Harold B. Whitmore, and two grandsons.
        Services were held yesterday at Narberth Presbyterian Church. Interment was private..
      6. [S444] Bulletin, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1971, B-4.

      Winifred Caroline Whitmore
      b. 02 Apr 1901, d. 27 Sep 1989
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           Her married name was Groff. Winifred Caroline Whitmore was born on 2 April 1901 at Duluth, Minnesota.1 She was the daughter of Daniel Henry Whitmore and Mary Ellen (Nellie) O'Dette. She accompanied Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore on their move to Basin, Wyoming
           Sometime in 1911. She was graduated on 16 May 1913 at Greybull High School, Greybull, Wyoming; there were six members of the graduating class; commencement was held at the Baptist Church, followed by dinner at the school house; she delivered the Class Prophecy. She was only 12 years old at the time, but note her later high school graduation from Owosso High School.2 She was graduated on 25 June 1919 from at Owosso High School at the Baptist Church, Owosso, Michigan; Commencement Exercises were held at the Baptist Church in Owosso.3 Winifred Caroline was enumerated with Daniel Henry Whitmore on the census of 24 February 1920, at School District 29, Fergus County, Montana, as Winifred Whitmore. She was an 18 year old female, born in Minnesota, daughter of Daniel H. Whitmore. She was occupied as a teacher in a ? [small?] school.4 She married Walter Carlton Groff, son of Charles Gilbert Groff and Blanche Bertha Hollinger, at at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Reynolds, Owosso, Shiawasee County, Michigan. Family members present as guests included Charles Gilbert Groff, Joyce Marie Hollinger, Blanche Bertha Hollinger and Sara Jane Whitmore. The wedding of Winifred Caroline Whitmore and Walter Carlton Groff was reported in a newspaper article as follows:; Autum leaves and chrysanthemums, combined with lighted ivory tapers, made a most beautiful and effective background for the marriage of Miss Winifred Whitmore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Whitmore, of Winifred, Mont., to Walter C. Graff (sic), of Philadelphia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Graff, of that city.
      The ceremony took place at hight noon today in the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Sara Reynolds, North Water street, in the presence of immediate relatives and close friends of the young people. The Rev. Rex O. Holman, of the First Congregational Church, officiated. The bridal party, which included Miss Ola Gladys Hylton, of Ann Arbor, maid of honor, and Frank Emmerling, of Philadelphia, best man, took their appointed places to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, played by Miss Eileen Fairchild, of Rochester.
      Ivory satin had been chosen by the bride for her wedding gown, beakutifully fashioned with a princess bodice, long tight sleeves and a circular skirt, made very long and falling to the bloor at the back. The hem was outlined with tulle, and tulle and rose point lace marked the neck line. Her tulle veile was confined to the coiffure in cap effect, with soft bands of the material, and was caught at either side with orange blossoms. The last perfect detail was the wedding bouquet of bride's roses and swansonia tied with a wide satin bow of ivory ribbon.
      Miss Hylton was charming in chiffon in the lovely autumn copper shade, the bodice fashined in the new silhouette, and the full skirt, made very long, and falling to the floor at the back, made in a series of pointed flounces.
      A hat of French felt was worn with the costume in harmonizing shade with the gown, and was caught at the right side with a large velvet bow. All dress accessories were in pefect harmony. Her arm boquet contained Korda roses tied with a wide bow of ribbon in colors corresponding to the shades of the roses.
      A wedding breakfast was served at Christian's Restaurant, the couple leaving later for a motor trip in the east. The bride wore for going away, an ensemble of silk and wool in shades of brown. They will be at home in Philadelphia, where the groom is engaged in business.
      Mrs. Graff is well known here to many friends, having made her home with Mrs. Reyonlds during her high school career, draduating from the local high school with the class of 1919. She afterwards attended the University of Michigan, and has since been practicing dental hygiene in Detroit. The groom is also a graduate of the university, and it is there that the romance, that culminated in today's wedding, had its inception.
      Guests from out of the city present for the nuptials were Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Graff, parents of the groom, and Mrs. Frank C. Emmerling, of Philadelphia; Earle Whitmore, of Port Huron; Mr. and Mrs. George Walther, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wortman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Coquigne, Mr. and Mrs. William Hermann, of Flint; Dr. and Mrs. Leon Haywood and Miss Cecelia Denks, of Detroit; Mrs. Mary Shaprstene, of San Gabriel, Calif; Miss Dorothy Ketcham and Miss Marie Kimmel, of Ann Arbor; Miss Madeline Thompson, of Lansing, and Miss Esther Cole, of Rochester.5 She died on 27 September 1989 at Bryn Mawr Terrace Nursing Home, Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, at age 88; Septicimia due to carcinoma of the right breast.6 She was buried Groff Lot, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

           Child of Winifred Caroline Whitmore and Walter Carlton Groff:
      Dorothy Joyce Groff+   (26 Apr 1931)

      1. [S3] The Family Bible of Daniel Henry & Mary Ellen O'Dette Whitmore.
      2. [S302] Program for graduates of Greybull (Wyoming) High Schoo, May 16, 1913.
      3. [S302] Printed invitation to the commencement exercises of the Owosso High School on June 25, 1919, with card of Winifred C. Whitmore enclosed.
      4. [S450] 1920 U.S. census, Fergus County, Montana, population schedule, p. 5 B, fam 18, Daniel H. Whitmore household; National Archives micropublication T625_970.
      5. [S304] Clipping from unknown newspaper, Probably the Owosso ... for .... 1929.
      6. [S74] Unknown volume, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Death Certificate No. 550054, dated Mar 28, 1963, Local Reg. No. 6591, Primary Dist 80. : Certificate 1347960, filed 29 September, 1989, unknown repository.

      William Alamando Babcock
      b. 10 Mar 1849, d. 11 Apr 1897
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      Appears on charts:
           Descendant Chart for Elias Converse Jr.

           William Alamando Babcock was born on 10 March 1849 at Milan, Washtenaw County, Michigan.1,2 He was the son of William A. Babcock and Angeline Rachael Converse.3 William Alamando was enumerated with William A. Babcock on the census of 8 August 1850, at Platteville Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, as Wm. Alamando Babcock. He was a 1 year old male, born in Michigan.4 William Alamando was enumerated with William A. Babcock on the census of August 1870, at Jerome Township, Midland County, Michigan, as William A. Babcock. He was a 20 year old male, born in Michigan, and employed as a railroad laborer.5 He was mentioned in the probate records of the estate of William A. Babcock on 12 April 1875 at Midland County, Michigan; John E. Willard, judge of probate for Midland, appointed Angleline R. Babcock, William A. Babcock and Leslie F. Babcock appraisers for the estate of William Babcock, deceased.

      Inventory: Angleine R. Babcock, adminstratrix of said deceased, listed real estate as follows to wit: .... of Sec 16 town 15 W and the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec 16, Town 15 NR 1 West being in all two hundred acres. This land was appraised at $1000.

      Appraisal was signed by Angleine R, Leslie F. and William A. Babcock.6 He married Alice Louise Witter, daughter of Amos A. Witter and Julia Ette Rapp, on 18 May 1876 at East Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. 'Return of Marriage' shows William Babcock a resident of Geneva, MI, age 27 at last birthday, and birthplace as Washtenan, MI, occupation merchant. Alice L. Witter, resident of Midland City, MI, age 19 at last birthday, and birthplace Clinton County, MI was the officiant at the wedding.7 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1880 , Buttonville Village, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as William A. Babcock. He was a 28 male, married, postmaster, born Michigan. His father and mother were both born in New York. Listed with William Alamando Babcock were Alice Louise Witter and Bessie Livermore Babcock.8 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1894 , Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as William Babcock. He was a 45 year old married, male "husband." He was born in Michigan, his parents in New York. He was a farmer, and had lived in Michigan for 30 years, the US for 45. Listed with William Alamando Babcock were Bessie Livermore Babcock, Alice Louise Witter and Arthur Babcock.9 He died on 11 April 1897 at North Bradley, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, at age 48; No record of his death exists in the Midland County Records (phone call from the Midland County Clerk's office, 2 Feb 1994, and letter on file), although the obituary noted below from a Coleman, Michigan newspaper indicates that he died at home in North Bradley. This, together with the evidence of his headstone in the Geneva Township Cemetery in North Bradley, Michigan, is reasonably conclusive. The dates on his headstone read 1849-1897.10,11,12

           Children of William Alamando Babcock and Alice Louise Witter:
      Bessie Livermore Babcock+   (21 Jul 1878 - 05 Jul 1965)
      Arthur Babcock   (c 1888);My grandmother never mentioned an adopted brother, nor another child in the household. This was probably not an adoption in the legal sense, and Arthur was probably a part of the household for a very short time. No evidence or his adoption, other than the cenus, has been found. Nothing further is known of him.

      1. [S44] "A Sudden Death, " n.pub., unknown date.
      2. [S40] Certificate, Babcock-Witter marriage of May 18, 1876, Marriage License shows age last birthday as 27, and place of birth as Washtenaw County.
      3. [S81] Whitmore and Babcock Family Records.
      4. [S434] 1850 U.S. census, Grant County, Wisconsin, population schedule, p. 94, dwelling 116, family 119, household of Wm. Babcock; National Archives micropublication M432_998.
      5. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 8 (written), dwg 69, fam 69, William Babcock household;.
      6. [S167] Unknown author, Babcock, William, Probate File, Probate Court of Midland County..
      7. [S40] Certificate, Babcock-Witter marriage of May 18, 1876.
      8. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, Page 161, Dwelling 1, Family 1. (Note: Census Book, p. 59).
      9. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 191 (citing William Babcock household, p. 23, dwelling 93, family 93).
      10. [S26] Midland Genealogical Society, Midland Cemetery Records, Babcock 1849-1897.
      11. [S44] "A Sudden Death, " n.pub., unknown date A Sudden Death "Billie Babcock, of North Bradley is dead," were the words that shocked many Coleman people as they came down town Monday morning. It seemed impossible, as only thirty-six hours previous he was visiting with his Coleman friends apparently as healthy and happy as ever. But it was too true. Genial "Billie" had gone to join the great majority. During Sunday afternoon he was taken with a severe pain in the stomach but soon found relief and he felt as well as ever. About midnight he was again attacked by a similar pain only more severe. L. F., his brother, was summoned and loving hands did everything in their power for his relief, but he continued to suffer untold agony. After suffering in this manner for nearly two hours he stated to his brother, "you'll have to help me soon," then his head fell to one side and Billie Babcock was dead. Dr. High had been sent for but he did not arrive until death had did its work. William A. Babcock was born March 10, 1849, at Milan, Mich., hence was 48 years, 1 month and 1 day old. In June, 1872, he came to North Bradley and has been an active man in that community from that time until the day of his death. For many years he was engaged in the cercantile business with his brother, Leslie F., and for nearly three years he conducted the business alone. He has held many important positions of trust--all going to show the confidence the community reposed in him. From 1872 to 1895, a period of twenty-three years, he was North Bradley's postmaster. He was deputy sheriff for many years and held the offices of supervisor and treasurer of Geneva township many times. In 1876 he was married to Miss Alice Witter and one child, Mis Bessie, came to make glad their home. Mr. Babcock loved social life and was a great believer in fraternal orders, being a member of the Odd Fellows, K.P. and Foresters, carring an insurance in the Foresters. The funeral services were held in the North Bradley school house Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. E. Ogden, of Lyons, preaching the sermon. A special train from Coleman carried members of the K.P., I.O.O.F., Foresters and friends of the deceased to attend the funeral, conducted by the members of Coleman K. P. lodge, of which deceased was a member. Besides his wife and daughter he leaves a brother, an aged mother to mourn his loss and they have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.
        In his closing remarks Rev. Ogden truly said: "Mr. Babcock was a kind husband, a loving father, a dutiful son. Ever ready to help one in trouble. He will be greatly missed in the home, community and in the fraternal circles where he was so often found. Mrs. Babcock and daughter want to express throught the columns of this paper their heartfelt thanks to their neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness whown them during their hour of need. Also to the fraternal societies of Coleman..
      12. [S80] Unknown author, Memorial Card in Photo Album, "William A. Babcock, died April 12, 1897, age 48 years, 1 month, 2 days".

      Alice Louise Witter1
      b. 07 Sep 1857, d. 23 Aug 1948
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           Her married name was Botroff. Her married name was Haack. Her married name was Babcock. Alice Louise Witter was born on 7 September 1857 at Dallas, Clinton County, Michigan.2 She was the daughter of Amos A. Witter and Julia Ette Rapp.3,1,4 She was enumerated, with her mother, Julia Witter, as a part of the household of William N. and Ellen R. Stepson (spelling not clear) on the cenus of 18 June 1860 at Matherton Post Office, Dallas Township, Clinton County, Michigan. She was a 4 year old female, reported as born in New York. [Evidently her birth place and her mother's were reversed.].5 Alice Louise was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 14 July 1870, at Midland Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Alice M. Witter. She was a 14 year old female, born in Michigan. She attended school.6 She married William Alamando Babcock, son of William A. Babcock and Angeline Rachael Converse, on 18 May 1876 at East Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. 'Return of Marriage' shows William Babcock a resident of Geneva, MI, age 27 at last birthday, and birthplace as Washtenan, MI, occupation merchant. Alice L. Witter, resident of Midland City, MI, age 19 at last birthday, and birthplace Clinton County, MI was the officiant at the wedding.7 Alice Louise was enumerated with William Alamando Babcock on the census of 1880, at Buttonville Village, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Alice L. Babcock. She was a 23 year old female, wife of William A. Babock. She was born in Michigan and both of her parents were born in New York. She keeps house.8 She On October 1, 1893, she sent a postcard from the Columbian Exposition to her mother-in-law, Mrs. A. R. Babcock, which read 'Dear Mother: We are at Chicago. Haven't had a very nice time. Has rained ever since we have been here, but today it is pleasant. The fair is grand. Leslie is not well today, so stayed home. Will be home the last of the week. Alice on 1 October 1893 at Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. Alice Louise was enumerated with William Alamando Babcock on the census of 1894, at Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Alice Babcock. She was a 37 year old, married, female "wife." She had had one child, who was still living. She was born in Michigan, her parents in New York. She was a housewife, who had lived in Michigan and the US for 37 years..9 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 18 June 1900 , Geneva Township, Geneva County, Michigan, as Alice L. Babcock. The census reports she was born September 1859 and 41 years old. The year of birth and her age are incorrectly reported. She owned her home, which was free of mortgage.10 She married John E. Haack circa 1910.11 She and John E. Haack were divorced on 19 February 1912 at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan.12 She married Peter Botroff on 2 November 1916 at St Johns, Clinton County, Michigan.
      Peter Botroff's age is shown as 65; place of residence Olive, Clinton County, MI; place of birth Hillsdale County, MI; occupation farmer; father's name Jacob Botroff; mother's maiden name Avis Nichols; previously married two times.
      Alice Hoack's [sic] age is shown as 54; residence Detroit, MI; place of birth Clinton County, MI; occupation housework; father's name Amos Witter; mother's maiden name Julia Livermore; previously married two times.
      License signed by Marian Clark, Deputy County Clerk.
      Certificate signed by William Kedzie, Congregational Clergyman.
      Witnesses Faith Kedzie and Ida E. Kedzie. was the officiant at the wedding.13 She died on 23 August 1948 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, at age 90. She was buried circa 31 August 1963 Memorial Park Cemetary, St. Petersbury, Pinellas County, Florida.1

           Children of Alice Louise Witter and William Alamando Babcock:
      Bessie Livermore Babcock+   (21 Jul 1878 - 05 Jul 1965)
      Arthur Babcock   (c 1888)

      1. [S81] Whitmore and Babcock Family Records.
      2. [S126] Amos A. Witter, Complete Pension File, unknown file number, General Affidavit: "I am acquainted with Alice L. Witter now Babcock have been acquainted with her since her birth. was present at her birth and acted as midwife at her birth. She was born in Dallas, County of Clinton, Michigan on the seventh day of Septermber 1856 that she was the only child under sixteen years of age at the death of Amos A. Witter. I was acquainted with her father Amos A. Witter at the time of the birth of said Alice L. Witter." Signed Eliza M. Parks..
      3. [S126] Amos A. Witter, Complete Pension File, unknown file number.
      4. [S126] Amos A. Witter, Complete Pension File, unknown file number, Proof of Birth of Alice L. Witter.
      5. [S460] 1860 U.S. census, Clinton County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 45, dwg 370, fam 332, William N. Stepson (?) household;.
      6. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 7(written)/137 stamped, dwg 54, fam 54, William Greenleaf household;.
      7. [S40] Certificate, Babcock-Witter marriage of May 18, 1876.
      8. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 59.
      9. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 191 (citing William Babcock household, p. 23, dwelling 93, family 93).
      10. [S111] 1900 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, Enumeration District 118, p. 24A/5A, dwelling 98, family 100, Alice L. Babcock household;.
      11. [S55] Unknown subject unknown repository.
      12. [S49] Unknown author, Decree of Divorce, dated February 19, 1912, Circuit Court for the County of Saginaw, in Chancery, William G. Gage, Circuit Judge..
      13. [S48] Unknown author, Marriage License, No. 6697, and Certificate of Marriage, Clinton County, Michigan, dated 2 November, 1916..

      Hildreth Angeline Whitmore
      b. 04 Jan 1904, d. Apr 1976
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      Appears on charts:
           Descendant Chart for Elias Converse Jr.

           Her married name was Kropp. Hildreth Angeline Whitmore was born on 4 January 1904 at Duluth, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock. She witnessed the residence of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock in 1911 at Basin, Wyoming.1 She accompanied Horace Clayton Whitmore and Daniel Henry Whitmore on their move to Basin, Wyoming
           Sometime in 1911. She witnessed the residence of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock in 1920 at Casper, Wyoming.2 She married Carl E. Kropp on 25 December 1926 at St Petersburg, Florida.3 She died in April 1976 at Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, at age 72.4

      1. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937 page 1.
      2. [S300] Basin (Wyoming) Republican, November 4, 1937.
      3. [S54] Unknown author, Printed Wedding Announcement or Invitation.
      4. [S221] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/.

      William A. Babcock1
      b. 31 Jan 1818, d. 08 Dec 1874
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      William & Angeline Babcock
      William & Angeline Babcock
           William A. Babcock was born on 31 January 1818 at New York.1 He was the son of Moses Babcock and Abigail (--?--).1 He was born on 11 February 1818 at New York.2 He was probably enumerated with Moses Babcock on the census of 1820, at Junius, Seneca County, New York, as one of two males under ten-years.3 He was probably enumerated with Moses Babcock on the census of 1830, at Arcadia, Wayne County, New York, as one male 10-15.4 He was probably enumerated with Moses Babcock on the census of 1840, at Putnam Township, Livingston County, Michigab, as one of two maies 20 to < 30.5 He married Angeline Rachael Converse, daughter of Elias Converse Jr. and Anna Fredenburg, in 1845 at Livingston County, Michigan. The material in A. R. Babcock's obituary in the Sun appears to be reasonably accurate, and the year given for the marriage is consistent with the birth dates for thie children. These, in turn, are the same as those which appeared in the article about Leslie Babcock about twenty years earlier in Midland Portrait and Biographical. Macliver, in Days and Ways, says that the marriage occured in Cayuga County, New York. Although this information was probably supplied to Macliver by my grandmother, it is obviously in error, as census data indicates that Angeline was with her father in Michigan by 1840. Yates repeats the error about the marriage occuring in New York in Salt of the Earth. In view of the fact that her father and step mother are listed in the 1850 census of Livingston County, Michigan, and William Babcock's parents were also in Livingston County by about 1840, it is likely that they met and married in Livingston County.6,7,8,9 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 8 August 1850 , Platteville Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, as Wm. Babcock. He listed as 31 years old, a wagon maker, born in New York. Listed with William A. Babcock were Angeline Rachael Converse and William Alamando Babcock.10 William A.and an unknown person purchased land on 20 January 1870 at Block No. 1, Sanford, Midland County, Michigan; 20 January 1870
      Charles S. Sandford and Eliza B. Sandford his wife of the Vilage of Sandford, County of Midland and Statte of Michigan to William Babcock of the same place, for the consideration of $75., do sell...
      Commencing at the north easterly corner of Block No. one (1) and running sourherly along the line of said block one hundred and sixty eight feet, thence westerly sixty six feet, thence northerly one hundred and sixty eight feet thence easterly sixty six feet to the place of beginning, according to the plot of said Village of Sandford now in record in the office of the Register of Deeds for Midland County, State of Michigan.

      Received for record 26 March 1870.11 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of August 1870 , Jerome Township, Midland County, Michigan, as William Babcock. He was a 52 year old male, born in New York. His occupation was hotel keeper. Listed with William A. Babcock were William Alamando Babcock, Leslie Foster Babcock, Alice Babcock and Angeline Rachael Converse.12,13 He died on 8 December 1874 at Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, at age 56.14,15,16 He was buried Geneva (Union) Township Cemetery, North Bradley, Midland County, Michigan.17,18 His estate was probated on 14 January 1875 at Midland County, Michigan; Petition on the part of Angeline R. Babcock to be appointed administrator of the estate of William Babcock who died 19 December 1874, and the names and residence of the heirs at law and other persons interested are:
      Angleine R. Babcock, Midland County
      Wm. A. Babcock, Midland County
      Lesesly [sic] F. Babcock, Midland Count.19 His estate was probated on 8 February 1875 at Midland County, Michigan; John E. Willard, Judge of Probate for Midland County, received the bond posted by Angeline R. Babcock, Wm. A. Babcock and Leslie F. Babcock, for the appointment of Angeline R. Babcock as administratrix of the estate of William Babcock.19 His estate was probated on 12 April 1875 at Midland County, Michigan; John E. Willard, judge of probate for Midland, appointed Angleline R. Babcock, William A. Babcock and Leslie F. Babcock appraisers for the estate of William Babcock, deceased.

      Inventory: Angleine R. Babcock, adminstratrix of said deceased, listed real estate as follows to wit: .... of Sec 16 town 15 W and the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec 16, Town 15 NR 1 West being in all two hundred acres. This land was appraised at $1000.

      Appraisal was signed by Angleine R, Leslie F. and William A. Babcock.19

           Children of William A. Babcock and Angeline Rachael Converse:
      Charles J. Babcock   (02 Aug 1847 - 21 Dec 1847)
      William Alamando Babcock+   (10 Mar 1849 - 11 Apr 1897)
      Franklin W. Babcock   (19 Feb 1851 - 12 May 1862)
      Leslie Foster Babcock   (19 May 1855 - 1939)
      Alice Babcock   (09 Feb 1860 - 22 Oct 1873);Portrait & Biographical entry for Leslie Babcock in 1884 shows Alice as an adopted daughter.

      1. [S19] Midland Deaths.
      2. [S61] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", p. 216.
      3. [S433] 1820 U.S. census, Seneca County, New York, population schedule, line 3, Moses Babcock household; National Archives micropublication M33_75.
      4. [S432] 1830 U.S. census, Wayne County, Michigan, population schedule, line 5, Moses Babcock household; National Archives micropublication M19_117.
      5. [S431] 1840 U.S. census, Livingston County, Michigan, population schedule, line 7, Moses Babcock household; National Archives micropublication M704_208.
      6. [S41] G. Fosberg Mcliver, Days and Ways of Pioneer Michigan.
      7. [S311] Midland (Michigan) Sun, p. 4.
      8. [S163] Portrait and Biographical Album Midland, p. 216.
      9. [S312] Dorothy Langdon Yates, Salt of the Earth, p. 65.
      10. [S434] 1850 U.S. census, Grant County, Wisconsin, population schedule, p. 94, dwelling 116, family 119, household of Wm. Babcock; National Archives micropublication M432_998.
      11. [S131] Unknown author, Midland County, Michigan, Records of the Register of Deeds., Liber J., No. 47.
      12. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, Page 127R, Dwelling 69, Family 69. (Note: Census Book p. 59.).
      13. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 8 (written), dwg 69, fam 69, William Babcock household;.
      14. [S19] Midland Deaths, William A. Babcock died 8 Dec 1874, age 56 years 10 mo 8 days.
      15. [S51] Letter Ella Johnson to HBW, May 21, 1947, William Babcock Sr. died December 19, 1874.
      16. [S26] Midland Genealogical Society, Midland Cemetery Records, William Babcock died Dec. 19, 1871, age 58.
      17. [S26] Midland Genealogical Society, Midland Cemetery Records, William Babcock, died December 19, 1871, age 58.
      18. [S51] Letter Ella Johnson to HBW, May 21, 1947.
      19. [S167] Unknown author, Babcock, William, Probate File, Probate Court of Midland County..

      Angeline Rachael Converse
      b. 10 Sep 1824, d. 27 Mar 1905
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      Appears on charts:
           Descendant Chart for Elias Converse Jr.

      Angeline (Converse) Babcock
      Angeline (Converse) Babcock
      William & Angeline Babcock      Her married name was Babcock. Angeline Rachael Converse was born on 10 September 1824 at Savannah, Wayne County, New York.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Elias Converse Jr. and Anna Fredenburg.5 She was probably enumerated with Elias Converse Jr. on the census of 1830, at Savannah, Wayne County, New York, as one female five through nine.6 She was probably enumerated with Elias Converse Jr. on the census of 1840, at White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan. She would have been "one female, 15-19."7 She married William A. Babcock, son of Moses Babcock and Abigail (--?--), in 1845 at Livingston County, Michigan. The material in A. R. Babcock's obituary in the Sun appears to be reasonably accurate, and the year given for the marriage is consistent with the birth dates for thie children. These, in turn, are the same as those which appeared in the article about Leslie Babcock about twenty years earlier in Midland Portrait and Biographical. Macliver, in Days and Ways, says that the marriage occured in Cayuga County, New York. Although this information was probably supplied to Macliver by my grandmother, it is obviously in error, as census data indicates that Angeline was with her father in Michigan by 1840. Yates repeats the error about the marriage occuring in New York in Salt of the Earth. In view of the fact that her father and step mother are listed in the 1850 census of Livingston County, Michigan, and William Babcock's parents were also in Livingston County by about 1840, it is likely that they met and married in Livingston County.8,9,10,11 Angeline Rachael was enumerated with William A. Babcock on the census of 8 August 1850, at Platteville Township, Grant County, Wisconsin, as Angeline Babcock. She was a 25 year old female. He birthplace was not listed..12 Angeline Rachael was enumerated with William A. Babcock on the census of August 1870, at Jerome Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Angeline R. Babcock. She was a 45 year old female, born in New York. Her occupation was keeping house.13 She was mentioned in the probate records of the estate of William A. Babcock on 12 April 1875 at Midland County, Michigan; John E. Willard, judge of probate for Midland, appointed Angleline R. Babcock, William A. Babcock and Leslie F. Babcock appraisers for the estate of William Babcock, deceased.

      Inventory: Angleine R. Babcock, adminstratrix of said deceased, listed real estate as follows to wit: .... of Sec 16 town 15 W and the NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 and the NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec 16, Town 15 NR 1 West being in all two hundred acres. This land was appraised at $1000.

      Appraisal was signed by Angleine R, Leslie F. and William A. Babcock.14 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1880 , Buttonville Village, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Angeline Babcock. She was a 56 year old widowed female, born in New York. Her father was born in Vermont, her mother in New York. Her occpation was keeping house Listed with Angeline Rachael Converse were Leslie Foster Babcock and Alice Geary.15 Angeline Rachael was enumerated with Leslie Foster Babcock on the census of 19 June 1900, at Geneva Township, Geneva County, Michigan, as Angeline Babcock. The census erroneously reports that she had had only one child and had one child living. She and her mother were born in New York, her father in Vermont..16 She died on 27 March 1905 at North Bradley, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan, of heart failure at age 80 Other information from the death record includes.17,18 She was buried on 29 March 1905 at Geneva (Union) Township Cemetery, North Bradley, Geneva Township, Midland County, Michigan. M; There is no marker for A. R. Babcock.19,20 Her obituary appears in notes.21 Her obituary appears in notes.22

           Children of Angeline Rachael Converse and William A. Babcock:
      Charles J. Babcock   (02 Aug 1847 - 21 Dec 1847)
      William Alamando Babcock+   (10 Mar 1849 - 11 Apr 1897)
      Franklin W. Babcock   (19 Feb 1851 - 12 May 1862)
      Leslie Foster Babcock   (19 May 1855 - 1939)
      Alice Babcock   (09 Feb 1860 - 22 Oct 1873)

      1. [S19] Midland Deaths.
      2. [S111] 1900 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, Enumeration District 113, p. 24B, dwelling 107, family 109, Leslie F. Babcock Household. Census confirms birth month and year.;.
      3. [S493] Louis Randall, "Converse Bible Records," e-mail to HBW, 19 June 2003.
      4. [S499] Converse Family, manuscript family history, written by Hattie Converse, 1892 Mrs. Ina Boardway Armstrong.
      5. [S81] Whitmore and Babcock Family Records.
      6. [S432] 1830 U.S. census, Wayne County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 207, line 4, Elisa Converse Jr. household; National Archives micropublication M19_117.
      7. [S190] 1840 U.S. census, Oakland County, Michigan, population schedule, Elias Converse listing; National Archives micropublication M704_209.
      8. [S41] G. Fosberg Mcliver, Days and Ways of Pioneer Michigan.
      9. [S311] Midland (Michigan) Sun, p. 4.
      10. [S163] Portrait and Biographical Album Midland, p. 216.
      11. [S312] Dorothy Langdon Yates, Salt of the Earth, p. 65.
      12. [S434] 1850 U.S. census, Grant County, Wisconsin, population schedule, p. 94, dwelling 116, family 119, household of Wm. Babcock; National Archives micropublication M432_998.
      13. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 8 (written), dwg 69, fam 69, William Babcock household;.
      14. [S167] Unknown author, Babcock, William, Probate File, Probate Court of Midland County..
      15. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 59.
      16. [S111] 1900 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, Enumeration District 113, p. 24B, dwelling 107, family 109, Leslie F. Babcock Household. ;.
      17. [S309] Letter, Leslie F. Babcock to Alice L. Babcock, March 27, 1905, "Dear Alice--Mother died this am at one o'clock. Probly the funeral will be Wednesday. Yours Let"
        Postmarked March 27, 1905.
      18. [S19] Midland Deaths, Record No. 2861.
      19. [S309] Letter, Leslie F. Babcock to Alice L. Babcock, March 27, 1905.
      20. [S310] Letter Ella Johnson to HBW, 28 May 1947.
      21. [S311] Midland (Michigan) Sun, March 31, p. 8. Mrs. Angelina Ruth Babcock. Angelina Ruth, mother of L. F. Babcock of North Bradley, died March 26, of a complication of diseases, aged 80 years. For years she had made her home with her son. Mrs. Babcock was one of the oldest, if not the oldest member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Michigan. The funeral services were held Wednesday..
      22. [S311] Midland (Michigan) Sun, April 28, 1905, p. 4. Midland Sun Obituary of 4/28/1905
        Mrs. A. R. BabcockAngeline R. Babcock died March 27, 1905, aged 81 years. Angeline R. Converse was born near Seneca Falls, N.Y., Sept. 10, 1824. At the age of sixteen she moved with her father to White Lake, Hillsdale county, Michigan. Later she moved to Milan, Mich., where in 1845 she was married to William Babcock. From this union four children were born: Charles J., William A., Franklin W. and Leslie F., the latter being the only survivor. Mrs. Babcock became a member of the Congregational church fifty-five years ago in Plattville, Wis. In 1780 [sic, probably 1870] she with her husband and children journeyed to Pikes Peak, Colo., returning the next year to Fowlerville, Livingston county, Mich. She became a member of the O.E.S. about forty years ago in Fowlerville.".

      Amos A. Witter
      b. c 1817, d. 16 Sep 1862
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           Amos A. Witter was born circa 1817 at New York.1 He was the son of Amos Witter and Eunice [Witter]. He married Julia Ette Rapp, daughter of Lambson Livermore and Roxy (Rocksy) Witter, on 17 December 1855 at Suspension Bridges, Niagara County, New York. Married by the Rev. Joel Kennedy, Minister of the Gospel. was the officiant at the wedding.2,3,4 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 28 June 1860 , Dallas Township, Clinton County, Michigan, as Amos A. Witter. He was a 43 year old male, born in New York. He was a farmer, with real estate valued at $2,000 and a personal estate of $200. He was the only person in his household. He appears to be somewhat more prosperous than his neighbors, as his real estate values are more than twice that of most of them. In view of the fact that his wife is a school teacher, she may be boarding in the Village of Masterson, which appears to be the only village in the township, in order to teach.5 He began military service on 19 December 1861 at Highland, Oakland County, Michigan; Enlisted in Company H, 10th Infantry.6 He was military on 6 February 1862 at Highland, Oakland County, Michigan; Mustered.6 He died on 16 September 1862 at Camp Denison, Ohio.6 He was buried after 16 September 1862 Camp Denison, Ohio.6

           Child of Amos A. Witter and Julia Ette Rapp:
      Alice Louise Witter+   (07 Sep 1857 - 23 Aug 1948)

      1. [S108] Unknown author, 10 Michigan Infantry (verify title), gives age as 44 at time of enlistment in 1861..
      2. [S81] Whitmore and Babcock Family Records.
      3. [S109] Unknown author, Greenleaf, Julia E., Obituary, "The Midland Sun", 30 Aug 1901, page 4., Sept 1860 (date an error? daughter born 1857??).
      4. [S126] Amos A. Witter, Complete Pension File, unknown file number, Widow's Delclaration for Army Pension..
      5. [S460] 1860 U.S. census, Clinton County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 65/(828?), dwg 322, fam 477, Amos A. Witter household;.
      6. [S108] Unknown author, 10 Michigan Infantry (verify title).

      Julia Ette Rapp
      b. 24 Apr 1839, d. 27 Aug 1901
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           Her married name was Witter. Julia Ette Rapp was also known as Julia Ette Livermore She used the name of her adoptive parents as a "maiden" name. Her married name was Greenleaf. She was born on 24 April 1839 at near Troy, New York.1 She was the daughter of Lambson Livermore and Roxy (Rocksy) Witter.2,3 She and _____ Rapp immigrated circa 1844 to Milford, Oakland County, Michigan.4,5 She married Amos A. Witter, son of Amos Witter and Eunice [Witter], on 17 December 1855 at Suspension Bridges, Niagara County, New York. Married by the Rev. Joel Kennedy, Minister of the Gospel. was the officiant at the wedding.2,6,7 She was enumerated with her daughter Alice Witter as a part of the household of William N. Stepson (?) on the census of 18 June 1860, at Matherton Post Office, Dallas Township, Clinton County, Michigan, as Julia Witter.8 She married William A. Greenleaf, son of Thomas Greenleaf and Mary Young, on 15 September 1866 at Milford, Oakland County, Michigan. Married by Joseph Atwood [pastor of the Baptist church in Milford], Minister of the Gospel, at the home of Mr. Livermore. Witnesses Lamson Livermore of Milford and John Burnoss of Milford. William A. Greenleaf of Midland City, age 32 years and Julia E. Witter of Milford, aged 30 years. Recorded Oct. 19, 1866, W. T. Cuhn, Deputy Clerk. was the officiant at the wedding.9,10 Julia Etteand an unknown person purchased land on 10 January 1868 at Section 33, Town 14 North, Range 2 East, Midland County, Michigan; This indenture made this tenth day of January, 1868, between Sewell Avery and Nancy his wife, Simon J. Murphy and Ann M. Murphy his wife of the City of Detroit, and Edwin Eddy and Celia W. Eddy his wife of East Saginaw, all in the State of Michigan and Julia E. Greenleaf, Midland, Midland County, State of Michigan in consideration of the sum of $320 ... sell all that certain tract of land situate in the County of Midland in the State of Michigan known and described as the north half of the south east quarter of Section Numbered thirty-three (33) in Town fourteen (14) North of Rage Two (2) East containing Eighty acres more of lefs Government Survey.

      Received for record the 15th day of Sept AD 1868 at 3 o'clock pm.11 Julia Ette was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 14 July 1870, at Midland Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Julia E. Greenleaf. She was a 33 year old female, born in New York. Her occupation was keeping house.12 Julia Ette was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 1894, at Ward 3, Midland, Midland County, Michigan, as Julia E. Greenleaf. She was a 56 year old, married, female, wife. She had had two children, both of whom were still living. She was born in New York, her parents birthplace was unknown. She was a housewife, who had lived in Michigan for 50 years, the US for 56 years..13 Julia Ette was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 11 June 1900, at Midland, Midland County, Michigan, as Julia E. Greenleaf. She was a white female and wife William A. Greenleaf. She was born in April, 1839, and is 61 years old. She has been married for 33 years and has two children, both of whom were living. She was born in Michigan, and her father was born in Ireland..14 She died on 27 August 1901 at Midland, Midland County, Michigan, at age 62; Midland Republican, Aug 30, 1901, page 4
      "Death of Mrs. William Greenleaf.
      Mrs. Wm. Greenleaf died at her home in this city about 9:30 am, Tuesday, of enlagement of the live, after a brief but severe illness. Julia E. Livermore was born near Troy, N. Y., April 24, 1839. When about five years of age she removed with her parents to Milford, Oakland county where whe was married in September, 1860, to Amos A. Witteer, whose death occurred two years later. In 1867 she came to Midland and the following year was married to Wm. Greenleaf. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Alice Witter Babcock and R. May Greenleaf. Also an adopted son, Will, of Bay City and three grandchildren, Mrs. Bessie Whitmore of Saginaw and Floyd and Will Greenleaf of Bay City. She was a member of the L.O.T.M. [Loyal Order of the Macabees] and Lady Foresters, carrying an insurance of $1000 in the former. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church yesterday afternoon.
      "The Family wish especially to thank Dr. Johnson for his faithfulness in attending Mrs. Greenleaf during her illness. Also thank their may friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted them throughout."

      Midland Sun, 30 Aug 1901, page 4:
      Mrs. Wm A. Greenleaf
      Julia E., wife of William Greenleaf died at her home Tuesday, August 27, of enlargement of the liver, aged 62 years, 4 months and 3 days. Deceased was one of the oldest residents of Midland having lived here 34 years. For may years she had been ailing and death came as a welcome relief. She was a consistent member of the M.E. [Methodist Episcopal] church and leaves a husband and two grown up children to mourn her loss. She was born April 24, 1839, in New York state, and was marriedd to Mr. Greenleaf in September, 1866. Her first husband, Amos Witter, died while in the Union Army. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church yesterday afternoon, Rev. Willits officiating. Delegations were present from the W.R.C., Lady Maccabees and Companion Court of Foresters.15,5,16 She was buried after 27 August 1901 Midland, Midland County, Michigan.17

           Child of Julia Ette Rapp and Amos A. Witter:
      Alice Louise Witter+   (07 Sep 1857 - 23 Aug 1948);Betsey Parks and Susan Parks were present at the birth, per affadavit filed 26 July 1871. Eliza M. Parks (Betsey?) acted as midwife.

           Children of Julia Ette Rapp and William A. Greenleaf:
      William Allen (Kesler) Greenleaf Jr.+   (c 1859 - 14 Feb 1923)
      Roxy May Greenleaf   (23 Aug 1869 - 29 Nov 1947)

      1. [S19] Midland Deaths.
      2. [S81] Whitmore and Babcock Family Records.
      3. [S19] Midland Deaths, Shown as father on death record..
      4. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, Census shows that she has been in Michigan for 50 years..
      5. [S109] Unknown author, Greenleaf, Julia E., Obituary, "The Midland Sun", 30 Aug 1901, page 4..
      6. [S109] Unknown author, Greenleaf, Julia E., Obituary, "The Midland Sun", 30 Aug 1901, page 4., Sept 1860 (date an error? daughter born 1857??).
      7. [S126] Amos A. Witter, Complete Pension File, unknown file number, Widow's Delclaration for Army Pension..
      8. [S460] 1860 U.S. census, Clinton County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 45, dwg 370, fam 332, William N. Stepson (?) household;.
      9. [S61] Unknown author, "unknown short article title".
      10. [S112] Unknown author, Oakland County Michigan, Marriages, Record 610, C-51.
      11. [S131] Unknown author, Midland County, Michigan, Records of the Register of Deeds., Liber F, Page 254.
      12. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 7(written)/137 stamped, dwg 54, fam 54, William Greenleaf household;.
      13. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 396 (citing Wiliam A. Greenleaf household, p. 27, dwelling 114, family 119).
      14. [S111] 1900 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, unknown cd;.
      15. [S19] Midland Deaths, age 62, 4 mo, 3 days. Enlargement of liver.
        Birthplace New York.
        Lambson Livermore and Roxie Witter shown as parents..
      16. [S110] Unknown author, Greenleaf, Julia E., Obituary, "Midland Republican" Aug 30, 1901, page 4..
      17. [S82] Unknown author, "Pioneer Record," publication of the Midland (Michigan) Genealogical Society., V. VIII, No. 3, p. 33 (February, 1988).

      William A. Greenleaf
      b. 09 Jun 1835, d. bef. 24 May 1907
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           William A. Greenleaf was born on 9 June 1835 at Mercer, Maine.1 He was the son of Thomas Greenleaf and Mary Young.1 He resided between 1856 and 1861 at South Carolina.1 He began military service on 18 April 1861; Enlistment Company A, 6th Maine Volunteers-Infantry (Private).2 He immigrated in 1865 to Michigan; Note: This date conflicts with date of discharge from Union Army. National Archives records should clear this up.1 He ended military service on 7 July 1866; Discharged from Union Army.3 He married Julia Ette Rapp, daughter of Lambson Livermore and Roxy (Rocksy) Witter, on 15 September 1866 at Milford, Oakland County, Michigan. Married by Joseph Atwood [pastor of the Baptist church in Milford], Minister of the Gospel, at the home of Mr. Livermore. Witnesses Lamson Livermore of Milford and John Burnoss of Milford. William A. Greenleaf of Midland City, age 32 years and Julia E. Witter of Milford, aged 30 years. Recorded Oct. 19, 1866, W. T. Cuhn, Deputy Clerk. was the officiant at the wedding.1,4 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 14 July 1870 , Midland Township, Midland County, Michigan, as William Greenleaf. He was a 35 year old male,a farmer, and born Maine. His real estate was estimated at $800, and his personal property at $300. Listed with William A. Greenleaf were Julia Ette Rapp, Roxy May Greenleaf, Alice Louise Witter and William Allen (Kesler) Greenleaf Jr..5,6 He was enumerated as a boarder in the household of Franklin Simons on the census of 1880, at Warren, Midland County, Michigan, as William Greenleaf. He was a 46 year old male, married, carpenter, born Maine, father born Maine, mother born Maine. [NB: This must be while he was on the farm, with his family at home in Midland City. I could not, however, find any listing for the remainder of the family in Midland Township, Midland County for this census.].7 He William A. Greenleaf, farmer, section 33, Midland Township, is a son of Thomas and Mary (Young) Greenleaf, natives of Maine. He was born in Mercer, that state, June 9, 1835, attended school until 18 years of age, and then learned the trade of carriage-making. He then worked at his trade five years in South Carolina. Returning to his native state, he enlisted, April 18, 1861, in the Sixth Maine Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. During the first three years of his service he was in 23 general engagements.

      After the war he returned to Maine, and two months afterward he came to Michigan. The first winter he worked in the woods, and in May, 1866, he came to Midland City, where he was employed two summers in carpentry, but continued in the lumber woods during the intevening winters. About 1868 he purchased 80 acres of land where he now resides; but from 1870 to 1881 he lived in Midland City, continuing at carpentry and lumbering, according to the season, as above mentioned. He now has 25 acres under cultivation.

      Mr. G. was married in Oakland Co., Mich., in Septembe, 1866, to Mrs. Julia, daugher of Lambson and Roxy Livermore and widow of Amos Witter, who died in the army. She had by her first marriage one child, Alice by name, and by her present marriage one child, Roxy M., born Aug 21, 1868.

      In general politics, Mr. Greenleaf votes with the Republicans. In 1884 at Midland County, Michigan.8 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1894 , Ward 3, Midland, Midland County, Michigan, as William A. Greenleaf. He was 58 year old, married, male husband. He and his parents were born in Maine. He was a carpenter. He had been in Michigan for 29 years and the US for 58 years. Listed with William A. Greenleaf were Roxy May Greenleaf, Julia Ette Rapp and Roxy (Rocksy) Witter.9 He According to an account in the "Midland Sun," 14 December 1894, William Greenleaf this week received from his sister in Munson, Maine, a box seven inches square and eighteen inches long that was made by his great uncle while a prisoner on a British man of war in 1730. It is all manufactured from cedar, and is handsomely carved, the only instrument used being a jack knife. Mr. Greenleaf also received a number of other relics that have been in the family from 50 to 100 years.
      The Portrait and Biographical of Midland County states that William A. Greenleaf, farmer, section 33, Midland Towhship, is a son of Thomas and Mary (Young) Greenleaf, natives of Maine. He was born in Mercer, that state, June 9, 1835, attended school until 18 years of age, and then learned the trade of carriage making. He then worked at his trade five years in South Carolina. Returning to his native State, he enlisted, April 18, 1861, in the Sixth Main Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. During the first three years of his service he was in 23 general engagements.
      After the war he returned to Maine, and two months afterward he came to Michigan. The first winter he worked in the woods, and in May, 1866, he came to Midland City, where he was employed two summers in carpentry, but continued in the lumber woods during the intervening winters. ABout 1868 he purchased 80 acres of land where he now resides; but from 1870 to 1881 he lived in Midland City, continuing at carpentry and lumbering, according to the season as above mentioned. He now has 25 acres under cultivation.
      Mr. Greenleaf was married in Oakland Co., Mich., in September, 1866, to Mr. Julia Greenleaf, daujghter of Lambson and Roxy Livermore and widow of Amos Witter, who died in the army. She had by her first marriage, one child, Alice by name and by her present marriage one child, Roxy M., born Aug 21, 1868.
      In general politics, Mr. Greenleaf votes with the Republicans.
      The Greenleafs are buried in Midland City Cemetery, Mrs. Greenleaf having died in 1901 (Midland County Cemetery Book). On 14 December 1894.1 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 11 June 1900 , Midland, Midland County, Michigan, as William A. Greenleaf. He was a white male and was head of the family. He was born June 1835, and is 64 years old. He as been married for 33 years. He and his father were born in Maine. Listed with William A. Greenleaf were Roxy May Greenleaf and Julia Ette Rapp.10 He died before 24 May 1907 at Soldiers' Home, Grand Rapids, Michigan.11 His obituary appears in notes; Midland Republican, 24 May, 1907:
      "Death of William A. Greenleaf
      "An Old Soldier, Long a Citizen of Midland, Breathes His Last at the Soldiers' Home
      "William A. Greenleaf, well known in Midland where he lived many years, died at the Soldiers' Home, Grand Rapids.
      "Mr. Greenleaf was formerly a member of Dwight May Post. He was born in Maine June 9, 1835, enlisted in the 6th Maine Volunteers April 18, 1861, and served to the end of the war, soon after which he came to Michigan, reaching Midland in 1866, in which year he was married to Mrs. Julia Witter.
      "A son William lives in Bay City and Mrs. B. V. Walton is a daughter."12 He was buried Midland City Cemetery, Midland, Midland County, Michigan.13

           Children of William A. Greenleaf and Julia Ette Rapp:
      William Allen (Kesler) Greenleaf Jr.+   (c 1859 - 14 Feb 1923)
      Roxy May Greenleaf   (23 Aug 1869 - 29 Nov 1947)

      1. [S61] Unknown author, "unknown short article title".
      2. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, Cited in Midland County Census Book, page 412..
      3. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, Census Book, page 412.
      4. [S112] Unknown author, Oakland County Michigan, Marriages, Record 610, C-51.
      5. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 137, dwelling 54, family 54.
      6. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 7(written)/137 stamped, dwg 54, fam 54, William Greenleaf household;.
      7. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 67.
      8. [S61] Unknown author, "unknown short article title", p. 208.
      9. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 396 (citing Wiliam A. Greenleaf household, p. 27, dwelling 114, family 119).
      10. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book.
      11. [S62] Unknown author, Greenleaf, William A., Obituary in the Midland Republican, May 24, 1907, p. 1.
      12. [S308] Midland (Michigan) Republican, May 24, 1907.
      13. [S63] Midland Genealogical Society, Midland Cemetery Book.

      Roxy May Greenleaf
      b. 23 Aug 1869, d. 29 Nov 1947
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           Her married name was Walton. Roxy May Greenleaf was born on 23 August 1869 at Bullock Creek, Midland County, Michigan.1 She was the daughter of William A. Greenleaf and Julia Ette Rapp.2,3 Roxy May was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 14 July 1870, at Midland Township, Midland County, Michigan, as Roxa M Greenleaf. She was a 1 year old female, born in Michigan.4 Roxy May was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 1894, at Ward 3, Midland, Midland County, Michigan, as R. May Greenleaf. She was a 24 year old, single, female, daughter. She was born in Michigan, her father in Maine and her mother in New York. She was a school teacher, who had lived in Michigan and the US for 24 years..5 Roxy May was enumerated with William A. Greenleaf on the census of 11 June 1900, at Midland, Midland County, Michigan, as R. May Greenleaf. She was a white female, and the daughter of William A. Greenleaf. She was born in August 1870 and was 29 years old. She was single. She was born in Michigan and her father was born in Maine..6 She married Bennona V. Walton on 25 June 1902 at Midland, Midland County, Michigan.7 She died on 29 November 1947 at Midland, Midland County, Michigan, at age 78.1 She was buried circa 5 December 1947 Forrest Lawn Cemetary, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.1

      1. [S20] Obituary of R. May Greenleaf Walton, Nov 30 1947.
      2. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, shown as daughter.
      3. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book.
      4. [S459] 1870 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 7(written)/137 stamped, dwg 54, fam 54, William Greenleaf household;.
      5. [S96] Midland Michigan Census Book, p. 396 (citing Wiliam A. Greenleaf household, p. 27, dwelling 114, family 119).
      6. [S111] 1900 U.S. census, Midland County, Michigan, population schedule, unknown cd;.
      7. [S54] Unknown author, Printed Wedding Announcement or Invitation.

      Elias Converse Jr.1
      b. 05 Feb 1801, d. 05 Nov 1874
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      Appears on charts:
           Descendant Chart for Elias Converse Jr.

      Elias Converse, Jr. Elias Converse, Jr.      Elias Converse Jr. was born on 5 February 1801 at Bridport, Addison County, Vermont; son of Elias and Sarah.2 He was also known as Elias B. Converse Name given in the Converse Genealogy.3 He was the son of Elias Converse and Sarah (Sally) Barrows. He was baptized on 10 January 1805 at the Congregational Church, Bridport, Vermont; on the account of his parents, Elias and Sarah Converse. He was baptized again, 6 September 1805, on the account of his mother, Sarah Converse.4 He was probably enumerated with Elias Converse on the census of 1810, at Bridport, Addison County, New York, as one of two males under ten.5 He married Anna Fredenburg, daughter of William Vredenburg and Anna (--?--), circa 1818 at New York?. The primary source of proof for this marriage is the death certificate of her son Lewis Converse, which gives the names of his parents as father, Elias Converse, mother, Anna Fretinberg. (The death certificate of Angeline Rachael Converse Babcock names Elias Converse as her father but reports mother unknown.) This is almost certainly a mistranscription (or a misspelling) for Fredenburg. Based on their son William's birthdate, he marriage proably took place in 1818, and in the small community of Savannah, New York was the officiant at the wedding.6 He was probably enumerated with Elias Converse on the census of 1820, at Galen Township, Seneca County, New York, as one of three males age 16 through 25.7 Elias Converse Jr. was listed as head of household on the census of 1830 , Savannah, Wayne County, New York, as Elias Convers Jr.. Included as part of his household were 1 male 10 through 15 (William, age 11), 1 male 20 through 29 (Elias himself, age 29), 1 female 5 through 9 (Angeline R., age 5) and 1 female 20 through 29 (Hannah, his wife).8 He, of Conquest, Cayuga County, New York, purchased land on 14 January 1840 in at SW quarter of Section 25, Conway Township, Livingston Couty, Michigan.9 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1840 , Conquest, Cayuga County, New York, as Elias Converse. This is clearly a second census listing for Elias Converse, also enumerated in White Lake Township, Oakland County Michigan. This listing has a household consisting of two males less than five (James and Lewis, ages 2 and 4), one male five through nine (Ransom, age 9), one male 30-39 (Elias himself, age 39), one female ten through 14 (Angeline, 15) and one female 30-40 (Anna Fredenburg Converse, his wife). This is the same family unit shown on the White Lake enumeration.10 Elias Converse Jr. was listed as head of household on the census of 1840 , White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan, as Elias Converse. He was listed with a household consisting of 2 males less than 5 (James, 2 and Lewis 4, until July), 1 male 5-9 (Ransome, 9), 1 male 30-39 (Elias himself, 39), 1 female 15-19 (Angeline Rachael, 16 in September), and 1 female 30-39 (his wife, Anna). William, about 21, is no longer a part of the household. Elias was employed in agriculture. Elias is listed on a line between his nephew by marriage, Sloan Cooley, and his nephew, Prosper Bunyea, suggesting that they either share the same house or have adjoining houses.11 He married Harriet Field, daughter of Thomas Field and Charity McKain, on 26 November 1843 at probably Livingston County, Michigan. Lucas Hartstuff was the officiant at the wedding. Henry Hartstuff and Benjamin Kirkland were witnesses.12,13 He was listed as a resident taxpayer of Conway Township, Livingston County as shown by the assessment rolls of 1844.14 He and Harriet Field sold land in 1845 in the at SW quarter of Section 25, Livingston Couty, Michigan.9 He, of Conway Township, Livingston County, Michigan and an unknown person purchased land on 10 September 1846 in at W half of the NW quarter of Section 36, White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan. The purchase was made for $800, from Joseph R Well and Sephrona A. Wells, his wife, both of White Lake Township.15 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 2 October 1850 , White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan, as Elias Converse. He was a 49 year old, male farmer, born in Vermont. He owed $1200 in real estate. Listed with Elias Converse Jr. were Ransom Converse, Lewis Converse, James Converse, George D. Converse, Jerome Richmond, Lovina Richmond, Eunice Almira Richmond, Harriet Richmond and Harriet Field.16 He and an unknown person sold land to Robert M. Green for $1000. Circa October 1853 at W half of the NW quarter of Section 36, White Lake Township, Oakland County, Michigan.17 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1860 , Conway Township, Livingston, Michigan, as Elias Converse. He was a 60 year old, male, farmer, born in Vermont. He owned $1300 in real estate and $400 in personal property. Listed with Elias Converse Jr. were George D. Converse, Herbert Lee Converse, Harriet Richmond and Eunice Almira Richmond.18 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 13 June 1870 , Conway Township, Livingston County, Michigan, as Elias Converse. He was 69 year old, white, male, a farmer, and born in Vermont. He owned $2400 in real estate and $600 in personal property. Listed with Elias Converse Jr. were Herbert Lee Converse and Harriet Field.19 He died on 5 November 1874 at Conway Township, Livingston, Michigan, at age 73; born Massachusetts, according to death record; age 73 years 9 months. died Conway Township.20,21 He was buried Section 25, Conway Township, Livingston County, Michigan, his grave marker reads: Ellias Converse, Died Nov. 5, 1874, aged 73 years, 9 months..22 Elias Converse Marker. Coughra

           Children of Elias Converse Jr. and Anna Fredenburg:
      Erastus Converse   ( - bef. 1830)
      William B. Converse   (02 Sep 1819)
      Angeline Rachael Converse+   (10 Sep 1824 - 27 Mar 1905)
      Royal J. Converse   (11 May 1827 - bef. 1830)
      Sally Converse   (29 Jul 1829 - bef. 1830)
      Ransom Converse+   (01 Mar 1831 - Mar 1885)
      Albert J. Converse   (02 Jun 1834 - bef. 1840?)
      Lewis Converse+   (27 Jul 1835 - 03 Mar 1902)
      James Converse+   (30 Sep 1838 - 20 Feb 1917)

           Children of Elias Converse Jr. and Harriet Field:
      George D. Converse+   (17 Sep 1845 - 02 Apr 1911)
      Sarah S. Converse   (22 Nov 1848 - 16 Sep 1848)
      Charles Converse   (30 Jul 1849 - 21 May 1850)
      Horace E. Converse   (19 Apr 1851 - 21 Jun 1852)
      Herbert Lee Converse+   (03 Sep 1853 - 10 Apr 1902)
      Emma J. Converse   (05 Aug 1856 - 20 Aug 1857)

      1. [S334] Unknown subject entry, Bridport Town Records, V. 2, p. 197.
      2. [S616] Bridport TR : v 2, p. 197 son to Elias and Sarah.
      3. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family.
      4. [S613] Manuscript transcript of early Converse records in the records of the Bridport Congregational Church Bridport Town Clerk's Office, Converse genealogy file.
      5. [S435] 1810 U.S. census, Addison County County, Vermont, population schedule, p. 19, line 6, Elias Converse household; National Archives micropublication M252_64.
      6. [S85] Shiawassee Vital Records.
      7. [S433] 1820 U.S. census, Seneca County, New York, population schedule, p. 118/431, line 14, Elias Conves household; National Archives micropublication M33_75.
      8. [S432] 1830 U.S. census, Wayne County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 207, line 4, Elisa Converse Jr. household; National Archives micropublication M19_117.
      9. [S530] Milton Charboneau, Early Livinston Landowners.
      10. [S622] 1840 U.S. census, Cayuga County, New York, population schedule, p.299, line 9, Elias Converse household;.
      11. [S190] 1840 U.S. census, Oakland County, Michigan, population schedule, Elias Converse listing; National Archives micropublication M704_209.
      12. [S313] Louis M. Randall, "Pain Converse family," e-mail to HBW, February 12, 2000.
      13. [S493] Louis Randall, "Converse Bible Records," e-mail to HBW, 19 June 2003.
      14. [S332] Franklin Ellis, History of Livingston, p. 337.
      15. [S519] Oakland County Deeds, Liber 41, p. 98: Joseph R. Wells to Elias Converse

        This Indenture made the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred forty six. Between Joseph R. Wells and Sephrona A Wells his wife of the town of White Lake County of Oakland and State of Michigan of the first part and Elias Converse of the town of Conway County of Livingston and state of Michigan of the second part. Witnesseth taht the said parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of eight hungred dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged have granted bargained sold remised released ??? and confirmed by these presents do grant bargain sell remise release ??? and confirm unto the said party of the second part and to his heirs assigns forever all and singular the following described piece or parcel of land known and distinguished as follows To wit the west half of the North west quarter of section thirty six in the Town of White Lake afroresaid containing according to the official plat of the Survey General recorded in the General Land office eighty acres be the same or lefs Together with all and signular the herediments and appurtenances thereounto belonging or in any wise appurtaining and the revisions and revisions remainders rents singular and proper thereof and all the estate, rights title interest claim or desmens whatever of the said partys of the first part either in Law or Equity ...[ etc, etc etc ] ...
        we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year first above written.
        Joseph R. Wells LS
        Siphony A. Wells LS
        Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
        Sloan Cooley, Dolly E. Olmstead

        State of Michigan
        County of Oakland
        On the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred forty six before me a justiceof the peace for said county personally came the above named Joseph R. Wells and Siphronia Wells his wife and acknowledged the written instrument by them executed to be their free act and deed and the said Sophronia Wells upon an examination separate and apart from her said husband acknowledged that she executed the same of her own free will and accord without any fear or compulison of or from her said husband or any other person.
        Sloan Cooly, JP
        Rec and recorded November 16 1850 at 11 o'c am E. A. Whitny Dep Regr

        .
      16. [S196] 1850 U.S. census, Oakland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 161;.
      17. [S519] Oakland County Deeds, Liber 50, p. 217: Elias Converse to Robert M. Green

        This Indenture made the twelth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three between Elias Converse of White Lake Oakland County Michigan and Harriet his wife of the first part and Robert M. Green of ??field in said county of the secon part. Witnesseththat the said parties of the first part for.... consideration of the amount of one thousand dollars to them in hand paid by the said party of the second part the whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged by these presents grant confirm sell ?? release with the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever. All that parcel or particular tract of land that lying or being in the Town of White Lakes in the County of Oakland in the State of Michigan, known and described as follows, to wit: The West half of the North West quarter of Section Thirty six in the Township then North of Range eight East in the Detroit land district containing eighty acres more or less. Together with all and singular herehtiments?? and appurtances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining.These are the said premises as described with the appurtances with the said party of the second part and his heirs and assigns forever. And the said parties of the first part for their heirs and administrators and assigns do covenant and grant bargain and agree to ??? the said party of the second part his heirs and assigns that at the time of the making and delivery of these presents they are well siezed of the above granted premises in fee simple that they are free from all incumbrances whatever and that they will and their heirs, executors admistrators and assigns shall warrant and defend the same against all lawful claims whatever. In witness whereof the said parties of the first part have hereunto set their names and seals the day and year first above written.

        Signed, sealed and deilvered in the presence of C. A. Curtis, D. A. Eliot
        Elias Converse LS
        Harriet Converse LS

        State of Michigan
        County of Oakland
        On the twelth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three before me a Notary Public for the said County personally came the above named Elias Converse and Harriet his wife, and acknowledged the above instrument by them excuted to be their free act and Deed. And the said Harriet in a private examination taken separately and apart from her said husband acknowledged that she ??? the same freely and without any fear or compulsion from anyone.
        David A. Eliot, Notary Public

        Received and recorded December 12, 1853 at 2 o'clock PM
        R. W. Davis, Regr, D. A. Elliot, Dep.

        .
      18. [S197] 1860 U.S. census, Oakland County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 374, dwelling 999, family 993.;.
      19. [S188] 1870 U.S. census, Livingston County, Michigan, population schedule, written page 3, printed page 37, dwelling 24, family 23;.
      20. [S189] Raynor and Gladys Moore Reeve, Livingston County Tombstones.
      21. [S195] Unknown author, Livingston County Deaths.
      22. [S501] Elias Converse marker, Coughran Cemetery Cemetery, Livingston County, Michigan.

      Sarah (?)

           Her married name was Convers. Sarah (?) married Allen Convers Jr., son of Allen Convers and Joanna (?). She was buried on 5 December 1626 South Weald, Essec, England.1

           Children of Sarah (?) and Allen Convers Jr.:
      Theophilus Convers+   (13 Mar 1613/14)
      Allen Converse   (18 Aug 1616 - 19 Apr 1679)
      Aaron Convers   (02 Feb 1618/19)
      Abraham Convers   (07 Jan 1619/20)
      Sarah Convers   (17 Apr 1621 - aft. 1659)

      1. [S592] Douglas Richardson, "Parker Brothers".

      Carl E. Kropp
      b. 17 Nov 1899, d. Feb 1982

           Carl E. Kropp was born on 17 November 1899.1 He married Hildreth Angeline Whitmore, daughter of Horace Clayton Whitmore and Bessie Livermore Babcock, on 25 December 1926 at St Petersburg, Florida.2 He died in February 1982 at Casper, Natrona, Wyoming, at age 82.1

      1. [S221] Social Security Death Index, online http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/.
      2. [S54] Unknown author, Printed Wedding Announcement or Invitation.

      Bennona V. Walton

           Bennona V. Walton married Roxy May Greenleaf, daughter of William A. Greenleaf and Julia Ette Rapp, on 25 June 1902 at Midland, Midland County, Michigan.1

      1. [S54] Unknown author, Printed Wedding Announcement or Invitation.

      Deacon Edward Converse
      b. 23 Mar 1588/89, d. 10 Aug 1663
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      From The Great Migration Begin       Although six or seven generations of the descendants of Edward Converse have been well documented for at least a century, many of the published reports of his ancestry have been far from satisfactory. One of the earliest genealogies of the Converse family, published in the late 19th century,1 reported Edward as a descendant of the noble Conyers family of Durham. Although a highly respected contemporary journal, The New England Historical and Genealogical Register found this claim dubious,2 it has been repeated in many subsequent genealogies of the Converse family.3 C. A. Converse's two volume genealogy,4 published in 1905, repeated the earlier pedigree, but also included an extensive study of the Convers family of Essex, recording numerous wills and baptism, marriage and burial records from several neighboring Essex parishes. Eben Putnam, a genealogist of substantial repute, had done research for Converse, and a report of his efforts was included at the end of Volume 2.5 Putnam even included a four or five generation pedigree for the Convers family of Navestock and South Weald. This report, and the data on which it was based, appears to have been largely ignored by Converse family researchrs for almost a century. In 1992 a brief study by the Petersons6 reached the conclusion that the Convers family of Navestock and South Weald were, indeed, the forbears of Edward Convers of Woburn. It remained for Douglas Richardson, in an article about the family of Edward's first wife, Sarah Parker, to dot the "i's" and cross the "t's", and clearly define Edward's ancestry. Although the Convers family of Navestock and South Weald may have been descended from the noble Conyers family of Durham, that connection is certainly not definite, and Edward's immediate ancestors were what Eben Putnam termed "substantial yeomen [and] ... for their time and position well supplied with wordly effects, and possesed lands in more than one parish."7 This background for Edward appears perfectly consistent with the position he held in the Massachusetts Bay Colony from 1630.
      Deacon Edward Converse was baptized on 23 March 1588/89 at Navestock, Essex, England.8 He was the son of Allen Convers and Joanna (?).8 He married Sarah Parker, daughter of John Parker, on 29 June 1614 at Great Burstead, Essex, England.
           Edward Convers was born while Elizabeth I reigned in England, and James I began his reign and the Stuart dynasty when Edward was 14-years-old. During the reign of Elizabeth, the so called "Elizabethan Settlement," a compromise between the reforming and the more catholic elements of the English Church, had had kept the more extreme of reformers, the Puritans, under tight control. With the accession of James in 1603, the Puritans hoped for further reforms, including major modifications in the role of bishops. The Hampton Court Conference of 1604 quickly demonstrated to them that James had no plans to move in their direction. James' death and the succession of his son as Charles I in 1626 made it even less likely that the reforms the Puritans were seeking would take place. He married Sarah (?) before 14 October 1632.9 He left a will in August 1659 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He married Joanna Warren on 9 September 1662 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on 10 August 1663 at Woburn, Massachusetts, at age 74. He was buried First Burial Ground, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

           Children of Deacon Edward Converse and Sarah Parker:
      Deacon Josiah Converse+   (30 Oct 1618 - 03 Feb 1689)
      Lieutenant James Converse+   (29 Nov 1620 - 10 May 1715)
      Mary Converse+   (1622)
      Sarah Converse   (02 Jun 1623 - 30 Dec 1623)

           Child of Deacon Edward Converse and Sarah (?):
      Sergeant Samuel Converse+   (12 Mar 1637/38 - 20 Feb 1669)

      1. [S14] William G. Hill, Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse and Elisha S. Converse.
      2. [S597] Unknown author, "unknown short article title".
      3. [S41] G. Fosberg Mcliver, Days and Ways of Pioneer Michigan, Macliver even goes so far as to suggest that it was Edward Convers way of writing the "y" in Conyers that accounted for the change to Convers..
      4. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family.
      5. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, pp. 882-891.
      6. [S599] Arnold P. G. and Carolyn Bryant Peterson, "Birthplace & Ancestry".
      7. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 889.
      8. [S592] Douglas Richardson, "Parker Brothers".
      9. [S593] Edward and Sarah Convers, Edward Convers and his wife Sarah were dismissed from the First Church of Boston on 14 October 1632. Their marriage must have occured before this date, and after the death of Edward's first wife, Sarah Parker Convers. Richardson in his article on the Parker Brothers argues that the marriage was fairly recent, based on the fact that no children were born between Edward's daughter, Sarah, and the birth of Edward's and the second Sarah's son Samuel in 1638. On the other hand, it might well have occured shortly after the death of Sarah Parker Convers, as Edward would have needed a mother for his children., Dismissal from the first Church.

      Sarah (?)
      d. 14 Jan 1661/62

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           Her married name was Convers. Sarah (?) married Deacon Edward Converse, son of Allen Convers and Joanna (?), before 14 October 1632.1 She died on 14 January 1661/62 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2 She was buried First Burial Ground, Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2

           Child of Sarah (?) and Deacon Edward Converse:
      Sergeant Samuel Converse+   (12 Mar 1637/38 - 20 Feb 1669)

      1. [S593] Edward and Sarah Convers, Edward Convers and his wife Sarah were dismissed from the First Church of Boston on 14 October 1632. Their marriage must have occured before this date, and after the death of Edward's first wife, Sarah Parker Convers. Richardson in his article on the Parker Brothers argues that the marriage was fairly recent, based on the fact that no children were born between Edward's daughter, Sarah, and the birth of Edward's and the second Sarah's son Samuel in 1638. On the other hand, it might well have occured shortly after the death of Sarah Parker Convers, as Edward would have needed a mother for his children., Dismissal from the first Church.
      2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

      Deacon Josiah Converse
      b. 30 Oct 1618, d. 03 Feb 1689
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           Deacon Josiah Converse was baptized on 30 October 1618 at South Weald, Essex, England.1 He was the son of Deacon Edward Converse and Sarah Parker. He married Esther Champney on 26 March 1651 at Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2 He died on 3 February 1689 at Woburn, Massachusetts, at age 70. He was buried in February 1689/90 First Burial Ground, Woburn, Massachusetts.2 His estate was probated in April 1690 at Woburn, Middlesex Co MA.2

           Children of Deacon Josiah Converse and Esther Champney:
      Hepzibah Converse   (excluded)
      Lydia Francis Converse   (excluded)
      Captain Josiah Converse   (excluded)

      1. [S592] Douglas Richardson, "Parker Brothers", citing parish registers at South Weald.
      2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

      Sergeant Samuel Converse
      b. 12 Mar 1637/38, d. 20 Feb 1669
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           Sergeant Samuel Converse was baptized on 12 March 1637/38 at First Church, Charlestown, Massachusetts.1 He was the son of Deacon Edward Converse and Sarah (?). He married Judith Carter, daughter of Rev. Thomas Carter and Mary Parkhurst, on 8 June 1660.1 He died on 20 February 1669 at age 30.1

           Children of Sergeant Samuel Converse and Judith Carter:
      Samuel Converse Jr.+   (04 Apr 1662 - 09 Feb 1731/32)
      Abigail Converse   (aft. 1660 - 14 Jul 1689)

      1. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 9.

      Judith Carter
      b. 15 Mar 1642/43, d. 1677
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           Her married name was Converse. Judith Carter was born on 15 March 1642/43 at Watertown, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Rev. Thomas Carter and Mary Parkhurst. She married Sergeant Samuel Converse, son of Deacon Edward Converse and Sarah (?), on 8 June 1660.1 She died in 1677. Her estate was probated on 3 October 1678 at Appraisement of Estate.2 She died on 3 October 1678 at Charlestown, Massachusetts, at age 35.2

           Children of Judith Carter and Sergeant Samuel Converse:
      Samuel Converse Jr.+   (04 Apr 1662 - 09 Feb 1731/32)
      Abigail Converse   (aft. 1660 - 14 Jul 1689)

      1. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 9.
      2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

      Rev. Thomas Carter

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           Pedigree for Elias Converse

           Rev. Thomas Carter married Mary Parkhurst. He was graduated in 1633 at St John's College, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He immigrated in 1635.

           Children of Rev. Thomas Carter and Mary Parkhurst:
      Theophilus Carter   (excluded)
      Deborah Carter   (excluded)
      Samuel Carter   (excluded)
      Judith Carter+   (15 Mar 1642/43 - 1677)
      Mary Carter   (excluded)
      Abigail Carter   (excluded)
      Timothy Carter   (excluded)
      Thomas Carter   (excluded)


        Mary Parkhurst
        d. 28 Mar 1687

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             Mary Parkhurst married Rev. Thomas Carter. Her married name was Carter. She died on 28 March 1687; Her name is given as Mary Dalton in Burke's Landed Gentry.

             Children of Mary Parkhurst and Rev. Thomas Carter:
        Theophilus Carter   (excluded)
        Deborah Carter   (excluded)
        Samuel Carter   (excluded)
        Judith Carter+   (15 Mar 1642/43 - 1677)
        Mary Carter   (excluded)
        Abigail Carter   (excluded)
        Timothy Carter   (excluded)
        Thomas Carter   (excluded)


          Samuel Converse Jr.
          b. 04 Apr 1662, d. 09 Feb 1731/32
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               Samuel Converse Jr. was born on 4 April 1662 at Woburn, Massachusetts.1 He was the son of Sergeant Samuel Converse and Judith Carter. He married Dorcas (?) before 1694.1 He emigrated in 1710 from Killingly, Connecticut.2 He was first among the founding members of the new Congregational Church on 28 January 1730 at Thompson, Connecticut.3 He died on 9 February 1731/32 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut, at age 69.4 He was buried West Thompson Cemetery, West Thompson, Connecticut.4

               Children of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?):
          Samuel Converse III+   (26 May 1694)
          Edward Converse+   (25 Sep 1696 - 09 Jul 1784)
          Thomas Converse+   (28 Oct 1699 - c 1760)
          Dorcas Converse   (01 Feb 1702)
          Pain Converse+   (25 Nov 1706 - 10 Sep 1781)
          Josiah Converse+   (21 Nov 1714)

          1. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 23.
          2. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 25.
          3. [S607] Charles Hamilton, Manual of Thompson Church.
          4. [S630] Charles R. Hale, West Thompson Cemetery, S. Converse marker.

          Abigail Converse
          b. aft. 1660, d. 14 Jul 1689
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               Abigail Converse was born after 1660 at Woburn, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Sergeant Samuel Converse and Judith Carter. She died on 14 July 1689.


            Dorcas (?)
            d. aft. 1714

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                 Her married name was Converse.1 Dorcas (?) married Samuel Converse Jr., son of Sergeant Samuel Converse and Judith Carter, before 1694.1 She died after 1714 at Thompson Parish, Windham County, Connecticut.2

                 Children of Dorcas (?) and Samuel Converse Jr.:
            Samuel Converse III+   (26 May 1694)
            Edward Converse+   (25 Sep 1696 - 09 Jul 1784)
            Thomas Converse+   (28 Oct 1699 - c 1760)
            Dorcas Converse   (01 Feb 1702)
            Pain Converse+   (25 Nov 1706 - 10 Sep 1781)
            Josiah Converse+   (21 Nov 1714)

            1. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 23.
            2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

            Samuel Converse III
            b. 26 May 1694
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                 Samuel Converse III was born on 26 May 1694 at Woburn, Massachusetts. He was the son of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?). He married Hannah Bartlett on 11 December 1716.1 He married Sarah Atwell on 5 May 1731 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut.

                 Children of Samuel Converse III and Hannah Bartlett:
            Ruth Converse   (excluded)
            Aimwell Converse   (excluded)
            Dorcas Converse   (excluded)
            Hannah Converse   (excluded)

            1. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

            Edward Converse
            b. 25 Sep 1696, d. 09 Jul 1784
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                 Edward Converse was also known as Ensign Edward Converse.1 He was born on 25 September 1696 at Woburn, Massachusetts.2 He was the son of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?). He married Elizabeth Cooper, daughter of John Cooper and Elizabeth (?), on 6 August 1717 at Thompson Parish, Windham County, Connecticut.1 He was eleventh among the founding members of the Congregational Church on 28 January 1730 at Thompson, Connecticut.3 He died on 9 July 1784 at Thompson Parish, Windham County, Connecticut, at age 87.2 He was buried West Thompson Cemetery, West Thompson, Connecticut.2

                 Children of Edward Converse and Elizabeth Cooper:
            James Converse   (excluded)
            Edward Converse   (excluded)
            Jonathan Converse   (excluded)
            Jacob Converse   (excluded)
            Asa Converse+   (30 Sep 1730)
            Jesse Converse   (excluded)
            Elisabeth Converse   (excluded)
            Zacharias Converse   (excluded)
            Elisabeth Converse   (excluded)
            Susannah Converse   (excluded)

            1. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.
            2. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 34.
            3. [S607] Charles Hamilton, Manual of Thompson Church.

            Thomas Converse
            b. 28 Oct 1699, d. c 1760
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                 Thomas Converse was born on 28 October 1699 at Woburn, Massachusetts. He was the son of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?). He married Martha Clough on 11 April 1723.1 He was was twenty-fifth among the founding members of the Congregational Church on 28 January 1730 at Thompson, Connecticut.2 He married Ablgail Fay on 2 November 1737 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut.1 He died circa 1760 at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.1

                 Children of Thomas Converse and Martha Clough:
            Martha Converse   (excluded)
            Ebenezer Converse   (excluded)
            Tabitha Converse   (excluded)

                 Children of Thomas Converse and Ablgail Fay:
            Thomas Converse   (excluded)
            Samuel Converse   (excluded)
            Ebenezer Converse   (excluded)
            Abigail Converse   (excluded)
            David Convers   (excluded)
            Tabathy Converse   (excluded)
            Joel Converse   (excluded)

            1. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.
            2. [S607] Charles Hamilton, Manual of Thompson Church.

            Dorcas Converse
            b. 01 Feb 1702
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                 Her married name was Whitmore. Dorcas Converse was born on 1 February 1702 at Woburn, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?). She married Daniel Whitmore on 28 April 1723.


              Pain Converse
              b. 25 Nov 1706, d. 10 Sep 1781
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                   Pain Converse was born on 25 November 1706 at Woburn, Massachusetts.1 He was the son of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?). He became the twenty-ninth member of the Congregational Church in 1730 at Thompson, Connecticut.2 He married Mary Halford before 1734 at Woburn, Massachusetts. He died on 10 September 1781 at Killingly, Connecticut, at age 74.1 He was buried West Thompson Cemetery, West Thompson, Connecticut.3

                   Children of Pain Converse and Mary Halford:
              Mary Converse   (01 Aug 1734)
              Pain Converse Jr.+   (28 Aug 1739 - 29 Mar 1800)
              Bathsheba Converse   (08 Dec 1741)
              Stephen Converse   (05 Aug 1745)

              1. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 40.
              2. [S607] Charles Hamilton, Manual of Thompson Church.
              3. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

              Josiah Converse
              b. 21 Nov 1714
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                   Josiah Converse was baptized on 21 November 1714 at Killingly, Connecticut,, by Mr. Dwight.1 He was the son of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?). He married Mary Sabin on 7 December 1737.2 He and Mary Sabin became members 187 and 198 of the Congregational Church in 1742 at Thompson, Connecticut.3

                   Children of Josiah Converse and Mary Sabin:
              Esther Converse   (excluded)
              Mary Converse   (excluded)
              Josiah Converse   (excluded)
              Esther Converse   (excluded)
              John Converse   (excluded)
              Dorcas Converse   (excluded)
              Mary Converse   (excluded)
              Benjamin Converse   (excluded)

              1. [S631] New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2003, Josiah, son of Samuel Converse.
              2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.
              3. [S607] Charles Hamilton, Manual of Thompson Church.

              Daniel Whitmore

                   Daniel Whitmore married Dorcas Converse, daughter of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?), on 28 April 1723.


                Mary Halford
                b. 1704, d. 05 Apr 1790

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                     Mary Halford was also known as Mercy Halford.1 Her married name was Convers. She was born in 1704.1 She married Pain Converse, son of Samuel Converse Jr. and Dorcas (?), before 1734 at Woburn, Massachusetts. She became the seventy-third member of the Congregational Church in 1735 at Thompson, Connecticut.2 She was buried in April 1790 West Thompson Cem, West Thompson, Connecticut.1 She died on 5 April 1790.

                     Children of Mary Halford and Pain Converse:
                Mary Converse   (01 Aug 1734)
                Pain Converse Jr.+   (28 Aug 1739 - 29 Mar 1800)
                Bathsheba Converse   (08 Dec 1741)
                Stephen Converse   (05 Aug 1745)

                1. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.
                2. [S607] Charles Hamilton, Manual of Thompson Church.

                Mary Converse
                b. 01 Aug 1734
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                     Mary Converse was born on 1 August 1734 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 She was the daughter of Pain Converse and Mary Halford. She married Nicholas Parker on 28 May 1752 at Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut.2

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson, downloaded February 20, 2000, citing v.1, p. 14.
                2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

                Pain Converse Jr.
                b. 28 Aug 1739, d. 29 Mar 1800
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                     Pedigree for Elias Converse

                     Pain Converse Jr. was a Captain in the Revolutionary War. He was born on 28 August 1739 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 He was the son of Pain Converse and Mary Halford. He was baptized in 1739 at Killingly Congregational Church, Killingly, Connecticut.2 He married Mary Lee on 11 December 1760 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.3,4 Pain Converse Jr. was listed as head of household on the census of 1790 , Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, as Payne Converse. His household consisted of three males 16 and older (Pain, himslef; Alfred, age 18; and ?), four males under sixteen (Gardner, age 8; Erastus, age 10; Pain II, age 13; and ?) and four females (Mary Lee Converse, his wife; Orinda; Lavina; possibly his mother, Mary Halford Converse; and ?). (Jeremiah, Bernard and Elias were all living in Vermont in 1790.).5 He and an unknown person sold land in at Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut, for 400 pounds to Thomas Day of Killingly, gentleman, in Windham, Connecticut. On 18 March 1793. The land was described as beginning at a stake and a heap of stones by the north side of the highway that leads from Thompson Meeting House to Nathan Thayers which bound is by a small Broke and is a corner of Mathan Thayers land from thence bounded on said Thayers land northerly to Capt. Stephen Ruths farm from thence eastward by S. Ruths farm to a white oak which is on the south easterly corner of S Ruths farm thence bounded south easterly on Jacob Converses until it come to the corner of Capt. Simon Davis far, ete. etc. The deed was witnessed by Jason Phipps and John Whittemore, and recorded by Jason Phipps, J of P on 18 March, 1793.6 He died on 29 March 1800 at Bridport, Vermont, at age 60. He was buried Village Cemetary, Bridport, Vermont.

                     Children of Pain Converse Jr. and Mary Lee:
                Jeremiah Converse+   (04 Aug 1761 - 26 Jun 1837)
                Bernard Converse+   (15 Jan 1764 - 17 Mar 1806)
                Elias Converse+   (15 Oct 1767 - 18 Feb 1840)
                Hamblin Converse+   (15 Oct 1767 - 09 Aug 1847)
                Lavina Converse+   (08 Aug 1769)
                Alfred Converse+   (25 May 1772 - 18 Jan 1849)
                Orinda Converse+   (27 Nov 1774 - 10 Mar 1821)
                Pain Converse II+   (04 Jun 1777 - Feb 1864)
                Erastus Converse   (05 Oct 1780)
                Gardner Converse+   (07 Apr 1782 - 12 Apr 1839)

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson: Pain, s. Pain & Mary, b. Oct. 28, 1739; vol 1; p. 23.
                2. [S631] New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2003, Pain, son of Pain Converse.
                3. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson: Pain, Jr., m. Marcy Lewas, Dec. 11, 1760; vol. 1; p. 175. There is no other evidence of Lewas as a surname for Mary Lee, and clearly the date records the same marriage as the church records which use the name Mary Lee..
                4. [S386] Frederick Bailey, Marriages in Windham County before 1800, Thompson Congregational Church: Converse, Pain & Mary Lee, Dec. 11, 1760.
                5. [S614] 1790 U.S. census, Windham County, Connecticut, population schedule, p. 316, line 4, Payne Converse household;.
                6. [S609] Thompson Connecticut Land Records : v. 2, p. 5..

                Bathsheba Converse
                b. 08 Dec 1741
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                     Bathsheba Converse was born on 8 December 1741 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 She was the daughter of Pain Converse and Mary Halford.

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Killingly, downloaded February 20, 2000, citing v.1, p. 30.

                Stephen Converse
                b. 05 Aug 1745
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                     Stephen Converse was born on 5 August 1745 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut; Served as a sergeant in the Revolutionary War, from 1776-1778, serving first under Capt. Payne Converse and Col John Ely.1 He was the son of Pain Converse and Mary Halford.

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson, downloaded February 20, 2000, citing v.1, p. 30.

                Mary Lee
                b. 1735, d. 13 Dec 1809

                Appears on charts:
                     Pedigree for Elias Converse

                     Her married name was Convers. Mary Lee was born in 1735 at Thompson Parish, Windham County, Connecticut.1 She married Pain Converse Jr., son of Pain Converse and Mary Halford, on 11 December 1760 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.2,3 She became a member of the Congregational Church on 6 May 1804 at Bridport, Vermont.4 Her married name was Hopkins.4 She married Col. Roswell Hopkins on 1 July 1804 at the Congregational Church, Bridport, Vermont. The Rev. Increase Graves was the officiant at the wedding.4 She died on 13 December 1809 at Bridport, Addison, Vermont.5 She was buried Bridport, Vermont.

                     Children of Mary Lee and Pain Converse Jr.:
                Jeremiah Converse+   (04 Aug 1761 - 26 Jun 1837)
                Bernard Converse+   (15 Jan 1764 - 17 Mar 1806)
                Elias Converse+   (15 Oct 1767 - 18 Feb 1840)
                Hamblin Converse+   (15 Oct 1767 - 09 Aug 1847)
                Lavina Converse+   (08 Aug 1769)
                Alfred Converse+   (25 May 1772 - 18 Jan 1849)
                Orinda Converse+   (27 Nov 1774 - 10 Mar 1821)
                Pain Converse II+   (04 Jun 1777 - Feb 1864)
                Erastus Converse   (05 Oct 1780)
                Gardner Converse+   (07 Apr 1782 - 12 Apr 1839)

                1. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000, Note: There is no record of this birth in the Barbour Collection..
                2. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson: Pain, Jr., m. Marcy Lewas, Dec. 11, 1760; vol. 1; p. 175. There is no other evidence of Lewas as a surname for Mary Lee, and clearly the date records the same marriage as the church records which use the name Mary Lee..
                3. [S386] Frederick Bailey, Marriages in Windham County before 1800, Thompson Congregational Church: Converse, Pain & Mary Lee, Dec. 11, 1760.
                4. [S613] Manuscript transcript of early Converse records in the records of the Bridport Congregational Church Bridport Town Clerk's Office, Converse genealogy file.
                5. [S616] Bridport TR : v 2, p 13.

                Jeremiah Converse
                b. 04 Aug 1761, d. 26 Jun 1837
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                     Jeremiah Converse was born on 4 August 1761 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 He was the son of Pain Converse Jr. and Mary Lee. He married Rhoda Converse, daughter of Jonathan Converse, on 26 November 1778 at New Haven, Connecticut.2 He died on 26 June 1837 at Darby Twp., Madison Co., OH, at age 75.2

                     Children of Jeremiah Converse and Rhoda Converse:
                Sanford Converse   (excluded)
                Parley Converse   (excluded)

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson, downloaded February 20, 2000, citing v.1, p. 251.
                2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.

                Bernard Converse
                b. 15 Jan 1764, d. 17 Mar 1806
                Pop-up Pedigree

                     Bernard Converse was born on 15 January 1764 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 He was the son of Pain Converse Jr. and Mary Lee. He married Hannah Alton on 31 March 1785 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut.2 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1790 , Wardsborough, Windham County, Vermont, as Barnard Converse. One male sixteen and over (Bernard, himself), one male under sixteen and three females (one his wife, Hannah Alton Converse).3 He died on 17 March 1806 at Bridport, Addison County, Vermont, at age 42.2

                     Children of Bernard Converse and Hannah Alton:
                Levina Converse   (excluded)
                Clarissa Converse   (excluded)
                Mary Converse   (excluded)
                Hannah Converse   (excluded)
                Lavissa Converse   (excluded)
                Bernard Converse,Jr.   (excluded)
                Alfred Converse   (excluded)
                Abial Converse   (excluded)

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Killingly, downloaded February 20, 2000, citing v.1, p. 251.
                2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.
                3. [S615] 1790 U.S. census, Windham County, Vermont, population schedule, p. 120, line 8 of Wardsborough, Barnard Converse household;.

                Elias Converse
                b. 15 Oct 1767, d. 18 Feb 1840
                Pop-up Pedigree

                Appears on charts:
                     Pedigree for Elias Converse

                Converse House Thompson CT
                Converse House Thompson CT
                     Elias Converse was born on 15 October 1767 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 He was the son of Pain Converse Jr. and Mary Lee. He married Sarah (Sally) Barrows, daughter of Noah Barrows and Martha Bowen, on 31 May 1787 at Thompson Parish, Thompson, Windham County, Connecticut.2 Elias Converse was listed as head of household on the census of 1800 , Bridport, Addison County, Vermont, as Elias Converse. The household consisted of five males under 10 (three of these probably his sons, Simon, Royal and George), 1 male 10-15 (probably his son, William, age 11), 1 male 16-25, 1 male 26-44 (Elias himself, age 33), two females 10-15 (one probably his daugher, Lucy, age 12), 1 female 16-25 (possibly his sister, Orinda, not yet married). 1 female 26-44 (probably his wife, Sarah, age and 1 female 45 or over (possibly his widowed mother, Mary (Lee) Converse).3 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1810 , Bridport, Addison County, New York, as Elias Converse. 2 males under 10 (probably Elias B, age 9 and Roswell, age 2), 2 males 10-15 (probably Royal age 13 and George age 11), 1 male 16-25 (probably Simon, age 17), 1 male 26-44 (Elias himself, age 43), 2 females under 10 (probably Sally, age 8 and Jerusha age 5), 1 female 45 and older (probably Sarah, his wife, age about 50). Son William died young, and daughter Lucy, age 22, is already married and living with her husband Listed with Elias Converse were Sarah (Sally) Barrows, Simon Converse, Royal N. Converse, George Converse, Elias Converse Jr., Sally Converse, Jerusha Converse and Roswell Converse.4 He and Sarah (Sally) Barrows removed to Onondaga County, New York, circa 1812.5 He removed in in 1812 to Savannah (then a part of Galen), Wayne (then a part of Senneca) County, New York.. He and Joseph Mozier were the first settlers there..6 Elias Converse was listed as head of household on the census of 1820 , Galen Township, Seneca County, New York, as Elias Conves. Listed with Elias Converse were 2 males under ten (his grandsons, Marvin, age 3, or Charles, age 1 or William, age 1), 1 male 10 through 15 (Roswell, age12), 3 males 16-25 (Elias B., age 19, George, age 21 and Royal, age 23), 1 male 26 through 44 (Simon, age 27), one male 45 and over (Elias himself, age 52), 1 female 10 through 15 (Jerusha, age 14), 2 females 16 through 25 (his daughters-in-law, Hepzibah, age 25 or Sally, age ? or Hannah age ?), 1 female 45 and over (his wife, Sarah). Five of these were engaged in agriculture.7 Elias Converse was listed as head of household on the census of 1830 , Savannah, Wayne County, New York, as Elias Converse. Listed with Elias Converse were 1 male 20 through 29 (Roswell, age ), 1 male 60 through 69 (Elias himself) and one female 60 through 69 (his wife Sarah).8 He appeared on the census of 1840 at Conquest, Cayuga County, New York; p. 299 Not this Elias Converse; too young. He died on 18 February 1840 at Montezuma, Cayuga County, New York, at age 72.9 He was buried Old Montezuma Cemetery, Montezuma, Cayuga County, New York, his grave marker reads: Elias Convers died February 18, 1840, ae 73 yrs & ??.10 Elias Convere marker

                     Children of Elias Converse and Sarah (Sally) Barrows:
                Lucy Converse+   (18 Apr 1788)
                William Converse   (09 Dec 1789 - 14 Oct 1803)
                Simon Converse+   (09 Oct 1793 - 23 Mar 1876)
                Royal N. Converse+   (21 Sep 1797 - 04 Nov 1847)
                George Converse+   (05 May 1799 - 24 Jan 1882)
                Elias Converse Jr.+   (05 Feb 1801 - 05 Nov 1874)
                Sally Converse+   (24 Jul 1802 - 13 Nov 1887)
                Jerusha Converse   (17 Sep 1805)
                Roswell Converse+   (25 Mar 1808 - 1892)

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Town of Killingly: Elias, twin with Humblen, s. Pain, Jr. & Mary, b. Oct. 15, 1767; vol. 1; p. 251.
                2. [S386] Frederick Bailey, Marriages in Windham County before 1800, Thompson Congregational Church, Converse, Elias & Sarah Barrows, May 31, 1787..
                3. [S606] 1800 U.S. census, Addison County, Vermont, population schedule, p. 67, line 18, Elias Converse household;.
                4. [S435] 1810 U.S. census, Addison County County, Vermont, population schedule, p. 19, line 6, Elias Converse household; National Archives micropublication M252_64.
                5. [S10] Charles Allen Converse, The Converse Family, p. 174.
                6. [S338] J. H. French, 1860 Gazetteer of New York, p. 693.
                7. [S433] 1820 U.S. census, Seneca County, New York, population schedule, p. 118/431, line 14, Elias Conves household; National Archives micropublication M33_75.
                8. [S432] 1830 U.S. census, Wayne County, Michigan, population schedule, p. 207, line 3, Elias Converse household; National Archives micropublication M19_117.
                9. [S488] This marker has been read by others as 1810 instead of 1840, and as 73 years instead of 75., Old Montezuma Cemetery, Oswego County, New York.
                10. [S385] Mable Crosby, Old Montezuma Cemetery.

                Hamblin Converse
                b. 15 Oct 1767, d. 09 Aug 1847
                Pop-up Pedigree

                     Hamblin Converse was born on 15 October 1767 at Thompson Parish, Killingly, Connecticut.1 He was the son of Pain Converse Jr. and Mary Lee. He married Mary Green on 8 January 1789 at Killingly, Thompson Parish, Windham County, Connecticut.2 [PG1] was listed as head of household on the census of 1810 , Bridport, Addison County, Vermont, as Hamblin Converse. 1 male under 10 (probably Erastis G., age 4), 1 male 16 through 44 (Hamblin himself, age 36), 1 female under 10, 1 female 16-45 (servant?), and 1 female 26 through 44 (probably his wife Mary Green Converse).3 He married Anna Douglas on 4 December 1843.2 He died on 9 August 1847 at Bridport, Addison Co., Vermont, at age 79.4

                     Children of Hamblin Converse and Mary Green:
                Hamlin Converse   (excluded)
                Matilda Converse   (excluded)
                Erastus Converse   (excluded)
                Erastis G. Converse   (excluded)
                (Infant) Converse   (excluded)

                1. [S343] Barbour Collection, online http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Fields/4791/barbourcollectionvrindex.html, Thompson, downloaded February 20, 2000, citing v.1, p. 251.
                2. [S383] Mary Ann Kaylor, November 3, 2000.
                3. [S435] 1810 U.S. census, Addison County County, Vermont, population schedule, p. 19/98/197, line 4; National Archives micropublication M252_64.
                4. [S613] Manuscript transcript of early Converse records in the records of the Bridport Congregational Church Bridport Town Clerk's Office, Death recorded by the Sexton. Converse genealogy file.


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