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taken prisoner by the Indians and Tories, removed to Fort

Niagara, and, in 1781, he was confined on the "Prevot" at

Montreal, where he suffered great hardships. He was born

in Albany ; died in Catskill, N. Y.
Jacobus Bruyn Hasbrouck (1753-1824) signed the Association

Test, 1775, and served in the militia. He was born in Mar-

bletown, N. Y.
Also No. 41044.

MRS. MARY M. MERRYMAN. 54906

Born in Windham, Me.

Wife of William C. Merryman.

Descendant of Capt. Benjamin Lemont and of Capt. Nathaniel

Springer.
Daughter of Silas E. Sylvester and Helen Lemont, his wife.
Granddaughter of Adam Lemont, Jr., and Mary Manning, his wife.



396 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Gr-granddaughter of Adam Lemont and Joanna Springer, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Benjamin Lemnot and Susanna Hunter, his

wife; Nathaniel Springer and Sarah Hodgkins, his wife.
Benjamin Lemont, in 1781, commanded a company from Bath,

Me. He was born in 1734.
Nathaniel Springer (1732-80) was captain, 1776, in the militia.

He was killed when pursuing in boats two armed vessels that

came up the Kennebec river to destroy the shipping. He was

born and died in Bath, Me.
Also No. 45752.

MRS. EMILY TURNER CAMERON. 54907

Born in New York, N. Y.

Wife of A. Cameron, Jr.

Descendant of John Schuyler, of New York.

Daughter of James Schuyler Turner and Jane Ann Turner, his wife.

Granddaughter of Charles Turner and Eliza Schuyler, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Peter Schuyler and Elizabeth , his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Schuyler and Mary Hunter, his wife.

John Schuyler (1 745-1 806) served as a private in the 15th regi-
ment, Albany County militia. He was born and died in New
York.

MISS ELLA E. PERRY. 54908

Born in St. Louis, Mo.

Descendant of Joseph Bridge, of Massachusetts.
Daughter of Ira Perry and Sarah Keating, his 2nd wife.
Granddaughter of Pardon Perry and Sally Bridge, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Nathan Bridge and Lurinda Hinsdale, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Joseph Bridge and Sarah Crosset, his wife.
Joseph Bridge (1 752-1 831) responded to the Lexington Alarm

as a minute man in Capt. John Parker's company. He was

born in Spencer ; died in Northfield, Mass.
Also No. 11331-



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MRS. SARA PERRY STAINACH. 5490s >

Born in St. Louis, Mo.



Wife of Stephen Marshall Stainach.

Descendant of Joseph Bridge.

Daughter of Ira Perry and Sarah Keating, his 2nd wife.

See No. 54908.



MRS. ADELAIDE E. WOOD KEMLAGE. 54910

Born in New York, N. Y.



Wife of Leopold Louis Kemlage.

Descendant of Ebenezer Wood, Isaac Cole, and Ensign Johannes

Meyer, all of New York.
Daughter of John Huyler Wood and Sarah Cole Lippincott, his wife.
Granddaughter of Benjamin Wood and Catharine Cole, his wife; Thomas

Lippincott and Catharine Cole, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Ebenezer Wood and Margaret Hubbard, his 2nd

wife; David Cole and Elizabeth Meyer, his wife (parents of Catharine,

who married Thomas Lippincott).
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Isaac Cole and Catharine Serven, his wife;

Johannes Meyer and Catharine Van Houten, his wife.
Ebenezer Wood (1729-1810) was a patriot and deputy sheriff

of Orange County, X. Y., during the Revolution. He

born in Massachusetts ; died in New York City.
Isaac Cole (1741-1800) served as private in Colonel Hay's Nt

York State troops. He was born in Tappan ; died in Broad-

albin, N. Y.
Johannes Meyer (1747-1817) served as ensign in a Clarkstown

company, Haverstraw precinct. He was born in Tappan;

died in Hempstead, N. Y.
Also No. 2019.



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398 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

MISS JULIANA LIPPINCOTT WOOD. 5491 1

Born in New York, N. Y.

Descendant of Ebenezer Wood, Isaac Cole, and Ensigi

Johannes Meyer.
Daughter of John Huyler Wood and Sarah Cole Lippincott, his wife.
See No. 549IO.

MRS. THEODORA BENEDICT DENNIS NESBIT. 5491.,

Born in Brooklyn, N. Y.

Wife of William N. Nesbit.

Descendant of William Briggs and of Capt. Jesse Cook.

Daughter of Edgar Dennis and Bessie Benedict, his wife.

Granddaughter of Charles Dennis and Frances Clark, his wife ; William
C. Benedict and Elizabeth A. Marsh, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Henry Dennis and Sarah Briggs, his wife; Silas
Hare Marsh and Philomela Burr, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of William Briggs and Frances Smith, his wife,
m. 1782 ; Theodore Burr and Asenath Cook, his wife.

Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Jesse Cook and Amanda Cook, his wife.

William Briggs (1752-1804) was a medical student who en-
listed from Voluntown at the Lexington Alarm. He was
born in Dighton, Mass. ; died at sea.

Also No. 17892.

Jesse Cook (1739-84) served at lieutenant and captain in the
Connecticut Line. He was taken prisoner at Fort Washing-
ton, 1776, and not exchanged for nearly four years. He was
born in Northbury, Conn.

Also No. 33917.

MRS. JULIA BEALE SPELMAN. 54913

Born in Brooklyn, N. Y.

Wife of William A. Spelman.

Descendant of Capt. Peter Cushing and of Major Salem Towne,

of Massachusetts.
Daughter of William Pomeroy Beale and Amelia D. Whiting, his wife.



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Granddaughter of John Beale and Silence Burr Cushing, his wife;
George Whiting and Julia Ann Wheelock, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of John Cushing and Christiana Thaxter, his 2nd wife;
Aaron Wheelock and Ruth Towne, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Salem Towne and Ruth Moore, his wife; Peter
Cushing and Silence Burr, his wife.

Peter Cushing (1741-83) commanded a company, 1776, in de-
fense of Dorchester Heights, under Colonel Lovell. He was
born and died in Hingham, Mass.

Salem Towne ( 1746-1825) was quartermaster in Capt. Ebenezer
Craft's company. Colonel Larnerd's regiment, at the Lexing-
ton Alarm. In 1777 served as lieutenant in Captain Hesley's
company, and later as major in the 5th Worcester County
regiment. He was born in Oxford, Mass. ; died in Charlton.

Also No. 47746.

MISS MAUDE HOYT SYLVESTER. 54914

Born in Catskill, X. Y.

Descendant of Ensign Joshua Knapp.

Daughter of John Field Sylvester and Jane E. Hoyt, his wife.

Granddaughter of John R. Sylvester and Urania Knapp, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Edwin Garvin Knapp and Marietta Ferris, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Joshua Knapp and Lodemia Warner, his wife,
m. 1785.

Joshua Knapp (1762-1829) was appointed ensign, 1781, in a
company from Danbury, Conn. He was a member of the
Cincinnati. He was placed on the pension roll, 18 18. He
was born in Danbury, Conn. ; died in Sherburne, X. Y.

MISS BELLE C. HALSTED. 54915

Born in Stamford, X. Y.

Descendant of Jacob Sharpsteen and of John Germond, of New

York.
Daughter of Xehemiah Halsted and Julia A. Sharpsteen, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Sharpsteen and Sarah Lawrence, his wife.



400 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.



Gr-granddaughter of Peter Sharpsteen and Deborah Germond, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Jacob Sharpsteen and Mary Bush, his wife;

John Germond and Elizabeth Filkin, his wife.
Jacob Sharpsteen served as a private in the militia of Dutchess

County, where, in 1802, he died.
John Germond (1725-91) served as a private in Col. John

Frear's 4th regiment, Dutchess County, where he died.
Also No. 44445.

MISS ELLA HALSTED. 54916

Born in Stamford, N. Y.

Descendant of Jacob Sharpsteen and of John Germond.
Daughter of Nehemiah Halsted and Julia Amanda Sharpsteen, his wife.
See No. 54915-

MISS IDA HALSTED. 54917

Born in Stamford, N. Y.

Descendant of Jacob Sharpsteen and of John Germond.
Daughter of Nehemiah Halsted and Julia Amanda Sharpsteen, his wife.
See No. 54915.

MISS GRACE HARRISON HORTON. 54918

Born in Orange County, N. Y.

Descendant of Silas Horton.

Daughter of Eugene Horton and Anna T. Haley, his wife.
Granddaughter of William Horton, Jr., and Maria Ryneck, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of William Horton and Phebe Rumsey, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Silas Horton and Margaret Bull, his wife.
Silas Horton (1730-1820) served as private in Col. Lewis

Duboy's company, 5th regiment, Xew York. He was born

in Southhold, N. Y. ; died in Goshen, Conn.



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MRS. S. ELIZABETH BOLTON. 54919

Born in Stoughton, Mass.

Descendant of Lieut. Lemuel Gay, of Massachusetts.

Daughter of Stafford T. Northup and Abigail Davenport Gay, his wife.

Granddaughter of Mace Gay and Sally Vose, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Lemuel Gay and Abugail Davenport, his wife.

Lemuel Gay (1745-1809) belonged to a family of patriots, as he
and his three brothers gave valuable service. He was a
private at Dorchester Heights, in Capt. Simeon Leach's com-
pany, and marched as lieutenant to the relief of Rhode Island.
He was born and died in Stoughton, Mass.

Also Nos. 6951, 10030.

MISS REBECCA BEVENS SCHEXCK. 54920

Born in Lincoln County, N. C.

Descendant of John Wilfong. of North Carolina.
Daughter of David Schenck and Sally Wilfong Ramseur, his wife.
Granddaughter of Jacob A. Ramseur and Lucy Mayfield Dodson, his wife
Gr-granddaughter of David Ramseur and Sarah Wilfong, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Wilfong and Hannah Sigmore, his wife.
John Wilfong (1762-1838) was placed on the pension roll, 1832,

for service as private. North Carolina militia. He was born

and died in Lincoln County, N. C.
Also No. 40566.

MRS. MONTROSE DAVIDSON PHIFER. 5492]

Born in Quincy, Fla.

Wife of W. W. Phifer.

Descendant of Major John Davidson, Capt. Richard Springs,

and Adam Brevard.
Daughter of Joseph S. M. Davidson and Laura Springs, his 2nd wife.
Granddaughter of John Matthews Davidson and Mary Sylvester, his wife;

Leroy Springs and Mary Amanda Moore, his wife.



402 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.



Gr-granddaughter of John Davidson, Jr. (1779-1810), and Sarah Harper
Brevard, his wife, m. 1800; John Springs and Mary (Springs), his
wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of John Davidson and Violet Wilson, his wife;
Adam Brevard and Sarah Winslow, his wife; Richard Springs and
Jane Baxter, his wife (parents of John).

John Davidson (1735-1832) signed the Mecklenburg Declara-
tion. 1775. He was appointed major, 1776, served with
Rutherford and Sumter, and was one of the active "Hornets"
at the battle of Ramseur's Mill. He died in Mecklenburg
County, N. C.

Also No. 4461 1.

Adam Brevard served as a private in the Revolutionary War
and was at the battle of Ramseur's Mill.

Richard Springs (1754-1833) was placed on the pension roll of
Mecklenburg County, 183 1, for service as private, lieutenant,
and captain, North Carolina militia. He was born at Jones
Neck, Del. ; died in Mecklenburg County, N. C.

Also Nos. 21395, 25569, 49263.



MRS. RUTH SMITH PATTERSON. 54922

Born in Williamsport, Pa.



Wife of Charles M. Patterson.

Descendant of Benjamin Smith, of New Hampshire.

Daughter of John Hutchings Smith and Maria Hammond Pratt, his wife.

Granddaughter of Isaac Smith and Harriet Hutchings, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Benjamin Smith and Elsie Woodman, his wife.

Benjamin Smith (1 760-1836) turned out from Temple for the
relief of Boston and served under Capt. Philip Putnam at the
battle of White Plains. He enlisted, 1777, in the Continental
Army for three years and was left sick in New York when
the regiment roll was taken at Valley Forge, 1778. He died
at Belmont, Me.

Also No. 13927.



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MRS. SARAH McGERVEY CHEW. 54923

Born in Xenia, Ohio.

Wife of J. P. Chew.

Descendant of Samuel Brown, of New York.
Daughter of James McGervey and Caroline Brown, his wife.
Granddaughter of Caleb Brown and Mary Adams, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Samuel Brown and Catherine Green, his wife.
Samuel Brown (1759-1814) served as a private, 1781, in the
Albany County militia. He was born and died in New York.

MRS. EDNA A. EAVEY NICHOLS. 54924

Born in Xenia, Ohio.

Wife of William Ankeny Nichols.

Descendant of John Eby, of Pennsylvania.

Daughter of John Knode Eavey and Frances Diboll, his wife.

Granddaughter of John Snavely Eavey and Margaret Christianna Knode,

his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Jacob Eavey and Susan Snavely, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Henry Evey and Elizabeth Metzinger, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of John Eby and Margaret Eby, his wife.
John Eby (1723-90) served, 1775, as a private in Capt. John

Roland's company, Lancaster County, Pa., where he was

born.

MRS. ELEANOR S. MILLS. 54925

Born in Richland County, Ohio.

Wife of Ezekiel F. Mills.

Descendant of Jonas Fairbanks.

Daughter of William Ashford Woodward and Mary Carter Dean, his

wife.
Granddaughter of David Dean and Sophia Fairbanks, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Jonas Fairbanks and Freelove Stanley, his wife.



404 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

Jonas Fairbanks (1752-1825) responded to the Lexington
Alarm. He was born in Dudley, Mass. ; died in Morrisville,
N. Y.

Also No. 44157.

MRS. CLARA TOWNLEY BRIDGE. 54920

Born in Franklin, Ohio.

Wife of Bezaleel F. Bridge.

Descendant of Effingham Townley and of David Miller.
Daughter of Gilbert C. Townley and Elizabeth Hedges, his wife.
Granddaughter of John Townley and Sarah Ward, his wife; Seaton

Elliot Hedges and Harriet Miller, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Henry Townley and Dorcas Williams, his wife ;

Robert Miller and Elizabeth Hanson, his 2nd wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Effingham Townley and Jemima Earl, his wife;

David Miller and Rachel Blackwood, his wife.
Effingham Townley (1729-1818) served as a private in the

Essex County militia and was at the battle of Springfield.

He was born in Elizabethtown ; died in Essex County, N. J.
Also No. 14373.

David Miller enlisted, 1775. as a private in Col. Moses Raw-
ling's regiment, and died. 1778, while in service. He was

born in Prince Georges County, Md.
Also No. 24505.

MISS SUSAN ELIZABETH BRIDGE. 54927

Born in Marion, Ohio.

Descendant of Samuel Bridge, Samuel Bridge, Jr., Effingham

Townley, and David Miller.
Daughter of Bezaleel Frederick Bridge and Clara Townley, his wife.
See No. 54926.

Granddaughter of Joseph C. Bridge and Susan Bechtol, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Bezaleel Bridge, Jr., and Almira Warner, his wife,
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Bezaleel Bridge and Theoda Walbridge, his wife.



LINEAGE BOOK. 405



Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Samuel Bridge, Jr., and Hannah Johnson, his

wife.
Gr-gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Samuel Bridge and Susanna Paige, his

wife.
Samuel Bridge (1729-1818) responded to the Lexington Alarm

as a private in Captain Munro's company. He was born and

died in Lexington, Mass.
Samuel Bridge, Jr., in 1775 served as a private in Capt. John

Bridge's company. He was born in Lexington. Mass. ; died

in Essex County, X. T.



MRS. C ALEX A TITUS ABBOTT. 5492 fci

Born in Seneca County, Ohio.

Wife of Lorenzo A. Abbott.

Descendant of Jeremiah Case, Jr.

Daughter of Rasselas Titus and Elvira Clark, his wife.

Granddaughter of Town Clark and Mrs. Philothe Case, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Isaac Phelps Case and Eunice Tracy, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Jeremiah Case, Jr., and Sarah Phelps, his wife.

Jeremiah Case, Jr. (1747-1805), enlisted, 1781, in Capt. Edwan
Ells' company. Col. John Durkee's regiment, from Simsbury
Conn., where he was born. He died in Cooperstown. X. Y

Also No. 48814.

MRS. FLORA HENDERSON BURKET. 5492 ..

Born in Findlay, Ohio.

Descendant of Col. Giles Jackson, of Massachusetts.
Daughter of Hiram E. Henderson and Hannah Belinda Alford, his wife.
Granddaughter of Thomas Zina Alford and Aurilla Orton, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Darius Orton and Vashti Jackson, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Giles Jackson and Anna Thomas, his wife.
Giles Jackson (1733-1810) was a member of the Provincial
Congress, 1774, and was major of the 1st Berkshire Couutv



406 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

regiment. He was chief of staff at Saratoga and drew up
the capitulation between Gates and Burgoyne. He fought ir.
many battles and arrived at Yorktown the day after the sur-
render. He was born in Weston; died in Monterey, Mass.
Also No. 14345-

MISS CLARA ROSELLA DONALDSON. 5493-J

Born in Ripley, Ohio.

Descendant of Sergt. Sherbiah Baker, David Barker. Co: p.
Robert Goddard, and William Mathews.

Daughter of John H. Donaldson (b. 1834) and Lura Permelia Barker
(1836-97), his wife, m. i860.

Granddaughter of Joseph Donaldson (1808-91) and Sarah Gordon
Mathews (1812-97), his wife, m. 1831 ; Daniel Gilbert Barker (1802-87)
and Eliza Baker (1800-65), his wife, m. 1829.

Gr-granddaughter of William Mathews, Jr. (1779-1832) and Mary Max-
well (1784-1852), his wife; Marshall Baker (b. 1774) and Betsey Ward
(b. 1778), his wife; Ephraim F. Barker (1778-1860) and Hannah Moss
(1778-1819), his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of William Mathews and Rachel Gordon (1755-
1827), his wife; Sylvanus Ward (1753-1834) and Hannah Goddard
(1753-1812), his wife, m. 1775; David Barker and Sarah Barker (b.
1737), his wife, m. 1753; Sherebiah Baker and Clotilda Daniels, his
wife.

Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Robert Goddard and Hannah Stone, his wife.

Sherbiah Baker (1747- 1823) served as sergeant of minute m^n
at the Lexington Alarm. He was born in Marlboro ; died in
Orange, Mass.

David Barker (1731-1815) responded to the Rhode Island
Alarm, 1777, in Capt. Samuel Johnson's company of Massa-
chusetts militia. He was born in Methuen, Mass. ; died in
Hancock, N. H.

Robert Goddard (1728- 1807) served as deputy sheriff, 1775. in
Petersham, where he was born and died.

William Mathews (1754-1834) was placed on the pension roll
of Trumbull County, Ohio, 1818, for service as private.
Pennsylvania Continental Line.



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5493i



MRS. FLORENCE IONA GILMOR.

Born in Springfield, Ohio.



Wife of Joseph W. Gilmor.

Descendant of Joshua Tyler and of John Patten.

Daughter of John B. Stroup and Allizuma Tyler, his wife.

Granddaughter of John Tyler and Addie Howard, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Jason A. Tyler and Thirza King, his wife ; Prosper
Howard and Hulda Patten, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Joshua Tyler and Judith Ayers, his wife ; John
Patten and Hannah Johnson, his wife.

Joshua Tyler (1758- 1807) served, 1777, as a private in Capt.
Daniel Gilbert's company from Brookfield, Mass., at the bat-
tle of Bennington. He was born in Brookfield ; died in Ches
terfield, N. H.

John Patten (1747- 1800) enlisted as a private in Capt. Roger
Enos' company, Col. Elijah Robinson's 2nd Connecticut regi-
ment. He was born in Stafford, Conn. ; died in Springfield,
Mass.



MRS. SARAH ANN BAIN ROBINSON. 54932

Born in Bellbrook, Ohio.

Wife of David Nelson Robinson.

Descendant of John Bigger.

Daughter of James Bain and Jane McBride, his wife.

Granddaughter of James McBride and Rebecca Bigger, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of John Bigger and Mary Bigger, his wife.

John Bigger (1760-1831) served as a private in Capt. Walter
McVinnis' company, 4th battalion, Cumberland County, Asso-
ciators, under Colonel Scott. He was born in Ireland; died
in Centerville, Ohio.



408 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

MRS. CORA J. DRAKE VALENTINE. 54933

Born in Holmes County, Ohio.

Descendant of Benjamin Hay ward.

Daughter of James L. Drake and Susan Hayward, his wife.

Granddaughter of Charles Hayward and Annie Barnhardt, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Benjamin Hayward and Hannah Way, his wife, m.
1787.

Benjamin Hayward ( 1767-95 ) served as fifer in Capt. Seth
Banister's company, Col. William Shepard's Massachusetts
regiment. He was born in Engand; died in Stockton, N. Y.

Also No. 9814.

MRS. CONSTANCE HOLMES DUNHAM. 54', ? »4

Born in Columbus, Ohio.

Wife of Alonzo Hatheway Dunham, M. D.

Descendant of Hon. Joseph Holmes and of Samuel Handy.

Daughter of James Taylor Holmes and Lucy Kelley Bates, his wife.

Granddaughter of Asa Holmes and Mary McCoy, his wife; James Law-
rence Bates and Maria Kelley, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Joseph Holmes and Sarah McNabb, his wife; Hon.
Stephen Bates and Naomi Handy, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Obadiah Holmes and Mary Chinn, his wife;
Samuel Handy and Sarah Hall, his wife.

Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Joseph Holmes and Elizabeth Ashton, his wife.

Joseph Holmes (1699-1777) was a member of the Provincial
Congress and Committee of Safety of New Jersey, 1775-76
He was born and died in Monmouth County, N. J.

Samuel Handy (1756-1838) was honored with the badge of
merit for six years' faithful service. His discharge, signed
by Washington, and the gun he carried are in possession of
his descendants. He was born in Killingworth, Conn. ; died
in Palmyra, N. Y.

Also No. 10181.



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MRS. MARY MATTESOX WILBUR. 54935

Born in Seville, Ohio.

Wife of Hollis Adelbert Wilbur.

Descendant of Titus Brown, of Connecticut.

Daughter of Horace Elias Matteson and Mary Hulbert, his wife.

Granddaughter of Halsey Hulburt and Betsy Moses, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Obadiah Hulburt and Rachel Burr, his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Daniel Burr and Betsy Brown, his wife.

Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Titus Brown and Rachel Marshall, his wife.

Titus Brown (1714-1802) turned out at the Lexington Alarm
from Norfolk. He enlisted, 1776, under Capt. David Hait
and Capt. Charles Smith. He was born in Windsor.; died h.
Norfolk, Conn.

Also No. 13525-

MRS. ELIZABETH L. HARSHA LEGLAR. 54936

Born in Adams County, Ohio.

Descendant of Othneil Taylor and of Capt. Othneil Taylor, Jr.
Daughter of Paul Howard Harsha and Ada Barnard, his wife.
Granddaughter of Francis Augustus Barnard and Ellen Patten, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of John Grieg Barnard and Emily Holcomb, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Selah Barnard and Dorothy Taylor, his wife.
Gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Othneil Taylor, Jr., and Dorothy Wilder, his

wife.
Gr-gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of Othneil Taylor and Martha Arms, his wife.
Othneil Taylor (1719-88), who had served in the early wars,

was an active Whig and served in the militia. He was born

and died in Charlemont.
Othneil Taylor, Jr. (1753-1819 ), entered the army as lieutenant;

promoted captain, 1780, and served to the close of the war.

He was placed on the pension roll of Ontario County. N. Y.,

1818, as captain in the Massachusetts Continental Line. He

was born in Charlemont. Mass.
Also No. 23216.



410 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

-AIRS. NELLIE BAUGHMAN REED. 549,57

Born in Milan, 111.

Wife of Charles S. Reed.

Descendant of Ensign Samuel Kidder, of Massachusetts.
Daughter of Samuel Baughman and Leonora Florence Kidder, his wife.
Granddaughter of Nelson Kidder and Marilda Curtis, his wife.
Gr-granddaughter of Jedediah Kidder and Chloe Foster, his wife.
Gr-gr-granddaughter of Samuel Kidder and Sara Corbin, his wife.
Samuel Kidder (1738-78) served as ensign, 1777, in Capt.

Abishai Brown's company, Col. John Robinson's regiment.

Massachusetts troops. He was born and died in Dudley.

AIRS. FLORA C. FITCH KRAAIER. 549-8

Born in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Wife of Samuel Edmond Kramer.

Descendant of Capt. Abraham Fitch, of Connecticut.

Daughter of Edward Hubbard Fitch (b. 1837) and Alta Deirexa Win-
chester (b. 1839), his wife.

Granddaughter of Oramel Hinckley Fitch (b. 1803) and Catherine Maria
Hubbard (b. 1811), his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Azel Fitch (b. 1771) and Fanna Hinckley (b. 1772),
his wife.

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Abraham Fitch and Elizabeth Bissell (b. 1737),
his wife.

Abraham Fitch (1737-1811), who had fought in the early war.-,
commanded a company of Light Horse in the 2nd regiment
for the relief of New London. He was born and died in
Lebanon, Conn.

Also Xo. 11718.

AIRS. AIARTHA ALAIEDA WHITNEY. 54939

Born in Claridon, Ohio.

Wife of John B. Whitney.

Descendant of Lieut. Childs Taylor, of Connecticut.



LINEAGE BOOK. 411



Daughter of Edwin Douglass and Almira Taylor, his wife.

Granddaughter of Childs Taylor, Jr., and Althea Beach, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of Childs Taylor and Rhoda Bates, his wife.

Childs Taylor (1756-1829) was a minute man at the Lexington
Alarm. He served, 1775, in Col. Benjamin Hinman's regi-
ment for the defense of Ticonderoga. He was born and died
in Hartland, Conn.

Also No. 39724.

MRS. LAURA M. NEWTON McKINSTRY. 54940

Born in Richfield, Ohio.

Wife of John Morton McKinstry.

Descendant of John Thompson and of Sergt. Edward Brock-
way.

Daughter of Lucius Newton and Caroline Holmes Brockway, his wife.

Granddaughter of John Newton and Laura Hooker Thompson, his wife;
Titus Brockway and Minerva Palmer, his wife.

Gr-granddaughter of John Thompson and Pamelia Cowles, his wife;
Edward Brockway and Martha Hoadley, his 2nd wife.

John Thompson (1757-1832) enlisted, 1776, as a private in