Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Abram Vail Boak {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



Abram Vail Boak  (James Faulkner Boak, Achsah, William Bull, James, William) was born in Middletown, Orange Co, New York, October 20th, 1849, to parents James Faulkner Boak and Martha Coleman Vail.

Abram married Frances Mary Bruster (1853-1917) (Gen 6) (James Bruster, Mary Boak, Achsah, William Bull, James, William) January 16th 1878 in Middletown, Orange Co, New York. Frances (Fannie) was the daughter of James Bruster, Abram's first cousin. Abram and Frances were first cousins, once removed.

The couple had three children: all born Middletown, Orange Co, New York

  • Frances Brewster Boak b. Jan 1879 d. 1956 m. Laurent Heaton
  • Martha Eleanor Boak b. 30 May 1880 d. 11 May 1966 m. Francis S Smithers Jr
  • Ada Lynda Boak b. 2 Feb 1890 d. 2 Jul 1987 m. (1)Henry Taylor Moore no issue (2)John Chase Reddington no issue


Abram was in the real estate business in Middletown and the surrounding areas of Orange Co, New York. He was self employed, running his own business for over 30 years. He owned many parcels of land in the town of Middletown, New York.

Frances Bruster Boak "Fannie" was a popular and well-known woman. She was a member of the D.A.R. and was active in her church, Grace Episcopal. Fannie died suddenly while on a trip to Prout's Neck, Maine, July 19th 1917. Fannie was 64 years old. She is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Scotchtown, Orange Co, New York.

Abram Vail Boak died the following year, February 16th 1918 at his home in Middletown. He was 68 years old. Abram is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Scotchtown, Orange Co, New York, alongside his wife.


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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Angeline Bruster {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



Angeline Bruster  (Mary Boak, Achsah, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, February 1st, 1828, to parents Mary Boak and John Everett Bruster.

Angeline married Eli Horton Young (1829-1876) about 1852, most likely in Orange Co, New York.


The couple had at least three children: all born Lamoine, McDonough Co, Illinois

  • Mary C Young b. Abt 1854 d. UNK
  • Moses Everett Young b. 9 Apr 1856 d. 12 Mar 1948 m. (1)Mary Belle Gilles (2)Luna Gilbert
  • Lewis Bruster Young b. 10 Dec 1860 d. 11 Sep 1947 m. (1)Nettie Fitzgerald (2)Marie C Baker

Eli was born in Orange Co, New York and was a farmer and a merchant in Lamoine, Illinois.

Eli Horton Young died July 20th 1876, he was only 47 years old. Eli is buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Plymouth, Hancock Co, Illinois. 

Angeline appears to have remained a widow, residing in the family home for a time, then removing to Reno Co, Kansas with her son Lewis. Angeline disappeared before 1900, perhaps she remarried?

Angeline Bruster Young died January 6th 1910, location unknown, she was 81 years old. Angeline is buried in Rosemont Cemetery, Plymouth, Hancock Co, Illinois alongside her husband. 


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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | James Bruster {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



James Bruster  (Mary Boak, Achsah, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, August 17th, 1825, to parents Mary Boak and John Everett Bruster.

James married Eleanor Walker Johnson (1829-1887) about 1852, most likely in Baltimore, Maryland.

The couple had at least three children: all born Baltimore

  • Frances Mary Bruster b. 18 Mar 1853 d. 19 Jul 1917 m. Abram Vail Boak 
  • Eleanor Johnson Bruster b. 19 Dec 1854 d. Apr 1939 m. Henry C Cromwell no issue
  • Angelyn Bruster b. Feb 1856 d. 22 Feb 1944 m. Henry W Wiggins


James migrated to Maryland prior to his marriage, sometime around 1850. He appears to have been in the agricultural implements business. He was listed as registered for the draft in 1863, but I do not think he served. 

James Bruster died July 29th 1870 "in the 45th year of his life" according to his headstone. James is buried in the St Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery in Owings Mills, Baltimore Co, Maryland.

Eleanor Walker Johnson Bruster died February 28th 1887 at the age of 58. Eleanor is buried in the St Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery in Owings Mills, Baltimore Co, Maryland, alongside her husband.

 
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | James Clark Boak {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



James Clark Boak  (John Boak, Achsah, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, October 7th, 1828, to parents John Boak and Maria Clark.

James married Mary Emily Barton about December 28th 1854, most likely in Elmira, Chemung Co, New York.


The couple had three children: all born Elmira, New York

  • Caroline "Carrie" M Boak b. 10 Mar 1857 d. 11 Jan 1946 m. William H Peters
  • John Boak b. 3 Aug 1859 d. 2 Aug 1861 died in infancy
  • James Lewis Boak b. 11 Jul 1867 d. 19 Nov 1941 m. Louise F "Fannie" Bennett


James worked as yardmaster for the Erie Railroad for most of his life. When his health began to fail he went into the grocery business and ran a retail grocery business in Elmira for six years. He was a member of the Elmira Lodge No 150 AOUW. 

James Clark Boak died of chronic bronchial catarrh on September 13th 1898 at the age of 69. James is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, Chemung Co, New York.

Mary Emily Barton Boak lived just 3 more years, following her husband in death on April 17th 1901. Mary died of stroke of paralysis, she was 69 years old. Mary Emily is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery alongside her husband and two of her children.


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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Mary Ann Boak {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



Mary Ann Boak  (John Boak, Achsah, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, June 28th, 1825, to parents John Boak and Maria Clark.

Mary Ann married Norman Randall Norton (1816-1883) on February 17th 1848, most likely in Orange Co., New York but possibly in Chemung Co., New York.

The couple had at least six children: all born Elmira, Chemung Co., New York

  • Mary Emily Norton b. 26 Apr 1849 d.17 Jan 1922 never married
  • Caroline C Norton b. May 1851 d. 22 Sep 1916 m. Frank K Gould
  • Hannah M Norton b. 2 Nov 1853 d. 27 Jan 1934 never married
  • Grace D Norton b. 1 Apr 1856 d. 11 Aug 1931 never married
  • Frances K Norton b. 1865 d. 21 Mar 1929 never married
  • Flora W Norton b. 1866 d. BEF 1870 in infancy

I suspect there may have been more children, there is a gap of almost 10 years between the 4th and 5th known children. 

Norman Randall (N R) was employed by the Elmira Roller Mill. 

Mary Ann Boak Norton never lived to see her children grown or her daughter Carolina marry. Mary Ann died January 26th 1869 at the age of 43. Cause of death is currently unknown. Mary Ann is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, Chemung Co, New York.

Norman Randall Nelson lived another thirteen years, remaining a widower. He died November 5th 1883 at the age of 66. Norman Randall is buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira, Chemung Co, New York along side his wife and several children.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Anna Catherine McGowan {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



Anna Catherine McGowan (Priscilla, John, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, April 6th, 1836, to parents Priscilla Faulkner and Benjamin McGowan.

Anna married Alzamora Woolsey (1835-1898) February 7th 1860 in New Prospect, Ocean Co, New York.

The couple had at least one child:

  • Alzamora Woolsey, Jr b. Aug 1868 d. 10 May 1926 m. Anna Thompson

Alzamora Sr was a steamboat captain, perhaps on one of the great steamboats that sailed the Hudson River. Later he became a manager of a brickyard. The family belonged to the New Prospect Dutch Reformed Church. 

Alzamora Woolsey Sr. died October 18th 1898 he is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, Orange Co, New York. He was 63 years old.

Anna Woolsey received the family house upon her husband,s death. She lived as a widow the remainder of her life. Anna was preceded in death by her only son, Alzamora Jr.

Anna Catherine McGowan Woolsey died on June 9th 1929 at the age of 88. She is buried in the family plot in Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor, Orange Co, New York, alongside her husband, son and assorted grandchildren.


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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Mary Eliza McGowan {Gen 5}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.



Mary Eliza McGowan (Priscilla, John, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, April 6th, 1836, to parents Priscilla Faulkner and Benjamin McGowan.

Mary married Johannes L Deyo (1825-1862) September 12th 1855 in New Prospect, Ocean Co, New York.

The couple had two children:

  • Daniel Deyo b. 1856 d. 1859 in infancy
  • Arabella McGowan Deyo b. 1860 d. 1860 at birth

Not much is know of this family group. The children died young, as did Johannes.

Johannes L Deyo died in June 1862 at the age of 36. He is buried in the New Prospect Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery in Pine Bush, Ulster Co, New York.

Mary Eliza McGowan Deyo remained a widow for the rest of her life, running a boarding house to support herself. Mary died February 8th 1911 at the age of 74. She is buried in the New Prospect Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery in Pine Bush, Ulster Co, New York along side her husband and their children.


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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Sarah Jane McGowan {Gen 5}




It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Sarah Jane McGowan (Priscilla, John, William Bull, James, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, October 21st, 1823, to parents Priscilla Faulkner and Benjamin McGowan.

Sarah married James Van Keuren (1806-1884) about 1843 most likely in Ulster Co, New York.

The couple had at least 12 children:

  • Mary Jane Van Keuren b. 24 Mar 1844 d. UNK
  • Anna Catherine Van Keuren b. Jul 1845 d. BEF 1850 in childhood
  • Christina J Van Keuren b. Jul 1845 d. 5 Jul 1922 m. Herman Crans no issue
  • Eugenia Van Keuren b. 15 Dec 1846 d. BEF 1920 m. William A Heath
  • Anna Louisa Van Keuren b. abt 1848 d. 26 Feb 1928 never married
  • Ann Margaret Van Keuren b. 1 Feb 1850 d. 1927 m. Hugh Muir no issue
  • John Fowler Van Keuren b. 24 Aug 1853 d. 17 Aug 1858 in childhood
  • Sarah Elizabeth Van Keuren b. 15 Apr 1856 d. 26 Mar 1910 never married
  • Emma Catherine Van Keuren b. 25 Jan 1859 d. 1923 m. James H Boyce
  • James Hazel Van Keuren b. 28 Jan 1861 d. 1941 m. Gertrude S LNU no issue
  • William Van Keuren b. 11 Aug 1863 d. 19 Apr 1938 m. Clara LNU
  • Ella Ettie Van Keuren b. 27 Jul 1866 d. 30 May 1934 m. Thomas S Elder

James was a bachelor farmer when he married Sarah Jane. She was 20 years old, he was 37. The family attended the New Prospect Dutch Reformed Church in Pine Bush, Ulster Co, New York. 

James Van Keuren died March 8th 1844. He was 77 years old. He is buried in the New Prospect Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery in Pine Bush, Ulster Co, New York.

Sarah Jame McGowan Van Keuren died April 13th 1895 at the age of 71. She is buried alongside her husband in the New Prospect Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery. Many of their children are buried there as well.



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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Harrison S McBride {Gen 4}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Harrison S McBride (Levi McBride, Susan, William, William) was born in Orange Co, New York, March 4th 1848, to parents Levi McBride and Hannah S Millspaugh.

Harrison Married Elizabeth H LNU about 1877 most likely in Orange Co, New York.


The couple had at least three children:

  • William Harrison McBride Sr. b. 2 Apr 1878 d. 22 Nov 1961 m. Catherine Stipe
  • Levi McBride b. 3 Aug 1882 d. Jul 1963
  • Edward "Eddie" McBride b. 1884 d. UNK


Very little is known of this family. In 1880, Harrison and Elizabeth were living in Wallkill, Orange Co, New York. William was not listed as living with them. By 1888 the three children, William, Levi and little Eddie were living in the Orange County Poor House with a notation that they had been residing at the Children's Home in Middletown. Elizabeth was admitted to the same Poor House in 1890. Harrison was listed as being "Intemperate".

Harrison's mother passed away in 1893 and Harrison was essentially disowned by her last wishes "It being my intention to make my son Melancton my sole heir or devisee to the exclusion of my son Harrison S and his descendants."

The whereabouts of the family, with the exception of son William, remain unknown. There was a "Harry" McBride listed in the New York Death Index, living in Newburgh, Orange Co, who passed in 1938. I can find no further information.


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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | William G Morrison {Gen 4}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

William Gwyn Morrison (Gwyn Morrison, Esther, William, William) was born in Grimes Co, Texas, October 5th 1861, to parents Gwyn Morrison and Sarah Ann Roberts.

William married Anna Kelley about 1902 most likely in Waller Co, Texas.

The couple has one child:

  • Isabella Morrison b. 9 Aug 1904 d. 4 Apr 1982 m. Luther A Bradbury no issue


Before marriage William served in the U S Military. He was a Commissioned Officer, ranked 1st Lieutenant, in the 16th Infantry, Company "B" stationed at Fort Concho in San Angelo, Texas. He married later in life to a woman almost 20 years his junior. By the time William married he had settled down as a farmer and rancher in Waller Co, Texas. He also worked for a time as an assistant cashier in  the banking industry.

William Gwyn Morrison died June 11th 1924 of a heart condition. He was 62 years old. William is buried in Hempstead Cemetery in Hempstead, Waller Co, Texas.

Anna Kelley Morrison never remarried. She lived as a widow for her remaining long life. She died February 28th 1968 at the age of 89. Anna is buried alongside her husband in Hempstead Cemetery. 


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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Susan C Morrison {Gen 4}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Susan C Morrison (Gwyn Morrison, Esther, William, William) was born in Grimes Co, Texas, mid August 1849, to parents Gwyn Morrison and Sarah Ann Roberts.

Susan married John F Whiteside (1848-1896) November 1st 1871 in Grimes Co, Texas.

The couple had at least 3 children:

  • Anna E Whiteside b. 25 Feb 1874 d. 20 Aug 1942 m. (1)William F Duer (2) C. Cleveland
  • John H Whiteside b. 20 Dec 1875 d. 1 Apr 1880 in childhood
  • Frank G Whiteside b. 7 Feb 1888 d. 21 Apr 1968 m. May Belle Massey


John Whiteside was a farmer and rancher in Brazoria Co, Texas. Susan was a farmer's wife. Not much is know of this family, their first two children were born shortly after their marriage, the third known child was born 13 years later. There may have been more children born to this couple. John's will listed two living children.

Susan Morrison Whiteside died January 27th 1893 at the age of 43. Her youngest child, Frank, was just 5 years old. She is buried in Hempstead Cemetery in Hempstead, Waller Co, Texas.

John Whiteside died 3 years later on  January 12th 1896 at the age of 48. John is buried alongside his wife in the Hempstead Cemetery. 

Frank G Whiteside was sent to live with his uncle James Whiteside and family.



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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Finding Faulkner: The Progeny | Mary E Morrison {Gen 4}



It started, as good quests always do, with a family tale.

Mary E Morrison (Gwyn Morrison, Esther, William, William) was born in Grimes Co, Texas, sometime in February 1847, to parents Gwyn Morrison and Sarah Ann Roberts.

Mary married James B Glaze (1843-1942) June 30th 1869 in Grimes Co, Texas.


The couple had 9 children:

  • Ella Glaze b. 12 Apr 1870 d. 1 Sep 1950 m. Robert Lee Collier
  • Lena Glaze b. 12 Feb 1873 d. 23 Oct 1960 m. James C Barnhill
  • May Glaze b. 8 May 1875 d. 29 May 1959 m. Samuel H Priddy
  • Ora Glaze b. 1 Apr 1877 d. 23 Jul 1895 died young
  • Ross M Glaze b. 6 Aug 1879 d. 26 May 1958 m. Ida Hanna 
  • Inez Glaze b. 12 Sep 1881 d. 1 Nov 1971 m. Thomas A Sacra
  • Vera Glaze b. 12 Apr 1883 d. 24 Mar 1968 m. Edward W Green
  • Zula Glaze b. 4 Jul 1886 d. 20 Feb 1951 m. Ernest P Black no issue
  • UNK Glaze b. aft 1880 d. bef 1900

James Glaze was a farmer and rancher in Grimes Co, Texas. He removed from Tennessee with his family about 1850. Mary was a farmer's wife. Mary claimed nine children born to her on the 1900 US Census with seven still living. There is one unaccounted child born sometime between census years 1880 and 1900, unless one child was a twin.

Mary Morrison Glaze died sometime in 1923 and is buried in Barstow Cemetery, Barstow, Ward Co, Texas. She was 76 years old.

James B Glaze died April 27th 1932 at the age of 89. James is buried alongside his wife in Barstow Cemetery, Barstow, Ward Co, Texas.




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