Thomas Purchase

M, b. 4 March 1815, d. before 1830, #35
  • Thomas Purchase was born on 4 March 1815 at Dorset, England, son of Richard Purchase and Ann Bullen.
  • Thomas Purchase was found on a passenger list with Richard Purchase and Ann Bullen on 28 May 1821.
  • Before 24 December 1823 his mother, Ann Bullen, died at New York probably in Flushing, Queens County.
  • On 24 December 1823 Thomas Purchase's widowed father, Richard Purchase, remarried to Ann Gotrough at New York.
  • Thomas Purchase died before 1830 at New York.
  • Last Edited: 3 Apr 2003

Frederick Paul Brand

M, b. 31 January 1904, d. 9 August 1962, #42
  • Father: Hermann Frederick Brand b. 1874, d. 1906
  • Mother: Frances Isabelle Ricke b. 1877, d. 1949
  • Frederick Paul Brand was born on 31 January 1904 at Maspath, New York, son of Hermann Frederick Brand and Frances Isabelle Ricke.
  • Frederick Paul Brand was christened on 21 February 1904 at Winfield, New Jersey.
  • He was educated.
  • On 1 March 1930 Frederick Paul Brand, 26, married Mary Caroline Purchase, 22, daughter of Albert Belle Purchase and Selma Ellida Swenson.
  • Frederick Paul Brand was a Mechanical Engineer.
  • He died on 9 August 1962 at Port Jefferson, New York, at age 58.
  • Last Edited: 22 Mar 2003

Florence W. Purchase

F, b. 3 December 1906, d. April 1995, #43
  • Florence W. Purchase was born on 3 December 1906, daughter of Clarence Audrey Purchase and Sadie A. Wilson.
  • Florence W. Purchase was enumerated in the 1920 US census in the household of Florence A. Wilson, her grandmother, on 9 January 1920 at Clinton Place, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • In February 1928 Florence W. Purchase was living with Clarence Audrey Purchase and Sadie A. Wilson, her parents, at Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
  • On 14 November 1928 Florence W. Purchase, 21, married Arthur L. Lee Jr.
    Carol (Brand) Beale writes, "My mother was a bride's maid at Florence Purchase's wedding which was (according to a description in a letter written by my father to a favorite cousin) a most elaborate affair at the Park Lane Hotel in NYC with 1000 guests invited, including NY Mayor Wagner and General Pershing. However the groom's family was in the hotel business so maybe they paid for the wedding. "
  • Florence W. Purchase and Arthur L. Lee Jr. were enumerated in the 1930 US census on 11 April 1930 at Webb, Herkimer County, New York, where he was working as a hotel clerk.
  • In 1937, her son, Arthur Lee, died.
  • On 7 August 1937 Arthur L. Lee Jr., her husband, died.
  • On 23 September 1948 Florence W. Purchase, 41, married Douglas E. Nurse, 54.
  • Florence W. Purchase witnessed the death of Douglas E. Nurse on 2 January 1975 at Punta Gorda, Florida.
  • Circa 1991, her son, Douglas E. Nurse Jr., died without issue.
  • Florence W. Purchase died in April 1995 at Punta Gorda, Florida, at age 88.
  • She outlived both of her husbands and her two sons, both of whom died without issue.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family 1: Arthur L. Lee Jr.

  • On 14 November 1928 Florence W. Purchase, 21, married Arthur L. Lee Jr.
    Carol (Brand) Beale writes, "My mother was a bride's maid at Florence Purchase's wedding which was (according to a description in a letter written by my father to a favorite cousin) a most elaborate affair at the Park Lane Hotel in NYC with 1000 guests invited, including NY Mayor Wagner and General Pershing. However the groom's family was in the hotel business so maybe they paid for the wedding. "
  • Arthur Lee

Family 2: Douglas E. Nurse

  • Douglas E. Nurse Jr.

Sadie A. Wilson

F, b. 1879, d. 1954, #44
  • Father: Mr. [?] Wilson b. c 1850, d. b 1920
  • Mother: Florence A. Ames b. bt 1853 - 1854
  • Sadie A. Wilson was born in 1879 at New York, daughter of Mr. [?] Wilson and Florence A. Ames.
  • On 11 June 1902 Sadie A. Wilson married Clarence Audrey Purchase, 24, son of Richard Purchase and Caroline Carman.
  • Before 1920 her father, Mr. [?] Wilson, died.
  • Sadie A. Wilson was enumerated in the 1920 US census in the household of Florence A. Wilson, her mother, on 9 January 1920 at Clinton Place, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • In February 1928 Sadie A. Wilson and Clarence Audrey Purchase were living at Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
  • Sadie A. Wilson died in 1954.
  • Clarence, her husband, outlived Sadie A. Wilson and died on 2 December 1965.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Clarence Audrey Purchase

Malcom LeRoy Purchase

M, b. circa 1876, d. circa 1876, #45
  • Malcom LeRoy Purchase died circa 1876.
  • He was born circa 1876, son of Richard Purchase and Caroline Carman.
  • The birth date here is unverified. Unknown if he was really a twin with Albert Belle Purchase.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Mary Louisa Watts

F, b. 6 December 1851, d. 26 December 1935, #46

Mary L. Watts
(from the family archives of Carol Beale)
  • Mary Louisa Watts was born on 6 December 1851 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, daughter of George Watts and Eleanor E. Allen.
  • Mary Louisa Watts was enumerated in the 1860 US census near the household of George Palmer Watts and Elizabeth [?], her grandparents, on 25 June 1860 at Broadway P. O., Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • Mary Louisa Watts was enumerated in the 1870 US census in the household of George Watts and Eleanor E. Allen, her parents, in 1870 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • On 9 April 1871 Mary Louisa Watts, 19, married Andrew John Swenson, 24, son of Sven Abrahamsson and Johanna [?], at Stewartsvile, New Jersey.
  • Mary Louisa Watts and Andrew John Swenson were enumerated in the 1880 US census in June 1880 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, as:
    Andrew J. SWENSON, M, M, W, 33, b. SWED, Occ: Tin Smith, Fa: b. SWED, Mo: b. SWED
    Mary L., Wife, F, M, W, 27, b. NJ, Occ:     Keeps House, Fa: b. ENG, Mo: b. NJ
    Selma E., Dau, F, S, W, 7, b. NJ
    Celeste C., Dau, F, S, W, 5, b. NJ
    Carl E., Son, M, S, W, 4, b. NJ
    Aurelia, Dau, F, S, W, 1, b. NJ.
  • On 11 June 1900 Mary Louisa Watts and Andrew John Swenson were enumerated in the US census on 11 June 1900 at Borough of Queens, New York, Queens County, New York, as:
    SWENESON, John A., head, July 1847, 52, married 29 years, b. Sweden, as were parents, immigrated into US 1860, 40 years in US, naturalized, tinsmith,
    ---- Selma (sic), wife, W, F, Aug 1847, 52, ten of eleven children born still living (Carl E. is missing from 1900 census), "b. Sweden, as were parents", "immigrated into US 1863, 37 years in US"
    ---- Selma Ellida, daughter, W, F, Sep 1872, 29, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", Teacher
    ---- Celeste, daughter, W, F, Oct 1874, 25, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", Teacher
    ---- Aurelia, daughter, W, F, Dec 1878, 21, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", Teacher
    ---- Axel John, son, W, M, Jan 1881, 19, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", ??turmer (garbled)
    ---- George, son, W, M, May 1883, 17, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Hulda, daughter (sic), W, F, July 1882, 16, b. Sweden, as were parents, immigrated into US 1885, 15 years in US (Note: She was Andrew's niece, being the daughter of his brother Johannes.)
    ---- James, son, W, M, Oct 1885, 14, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Mary E., daughter, W, F, Feb 1888, 12, b. New York, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Margaret, daughter, W, F, June 1890, 10, b. New York, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Harold, son, W, M, Nov 1891, 8, b. New York, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden."
  • In 1903 Andrew John Swenson, her husband, died at Flushing, Queens County, New York.
  • Mary Louisa Watts died on 26 December 1935 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, at age 84.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Andrew John Swenson

Mary Caroline Purchase

F, b. 12 September 1907, d. 16 August 1987, #47
  • Mary Caroline Purchase was born on 12 September 1907 at Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, daughter of Albert Belle Purchase and Selma Ellida Swenson.
  • Mary Caroline Purchase was educated at New York.
  • On 1 March 1930 Mary Caroline Purchase, 22, married Frederick Paul Brand, 26, son of Hermann Frederick Brand and Frances Isabelle Ricke.
  • Mary Caroline Purchase was said to be of Flushing, NY, and living, according to the Purchase family cemetery plot deed on 6 October 1934.
  • She was an Art and Elementary school teacher.
  • She witnessed the death of Frederick Paul Brand on 9 August 1962 at Port Jefferson, New York.
  • Mary Caroline Purchase was Episcopalian and Unitarian.
  • She died on 16 August 1987 at Winthrop, Maine, at age 79.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Frederick Paul Brand

  • On 1 March 1930 Mary Caroline Purchase, 22, married Frederick Paul Brand, 26, son of Hermann Frederick Brand and Frances Isabelle Ricke.

Clarence Audrey Purchase

M, b. 31 December 1877, d. 2 December 1965, #48
  • Clarence Audrey Purchase was born on 31 December 1877 at New York, son of Richard Purchase and Caroline Carman.
  • Clarence Audrey Purchase was enumerated in the 1880 US census in the household of Richard Purchase and Caroline Carman, his parents, in 1880.
  • Clarence Audrey Purchase was enumerated in the 1900 US census in the household of Richard Purchase and Caroline Carman, his parents, on 4 June 1900 at Ward 4, 80 Clinton Avenue, New York City, Queens County, New York.
  • On 11 June 1902 Clarence Audrey Purchase, 24, married Sadie A. Wilson, daughter of Mr. [?] Wilson and Florence A. Ames.
  • Clarence Audrey Purchase was enumerated in the 1920 US census in the household of Florence A. Wilson, his mother-in-law, on 9 January 1920 at Clinton Place, Queens, Queens County, New York, as follows:
    Wilson, Florence A., head, 66, widow, b. ME
    ---, Harold M., son, 43, single, b. NY, civil engineer
    Purchase, Clarence A., son-in-law, 42, b. NY, photographer
    ---, Sadie A., daughter, 44, b. NY
    ---, Florence W., g-dau, 13, b. NY
    Ames, C. Herbey, brother, 57, single, b. ME.
  • In February 1928 his father, Richard Purchase, died at Flushing, Queens County, New York, at age 81.
  • In February 1928 Clarence Audrey Purchase and Sadie A. Wilson were living at Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
  • Clarence Audrey Purchase was said to be of 16806 Highland Ave., Jamaica, NY, and living, according to the Purchase family cemetery plot deed on 6 October 1934.
  • He witnessed the death of Sadie A. Wilson in 1954.
  • Clarence Audrey Purchase died on 2 December 1965 at age 87.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Sadie A. Wilson

  • On 11 June 1902 Clarence Audrey Purchase, 24, married Sadie A. Wilson, daughter of Mr. [?] Wilson and Florence A. Ames.

Ruth Powell

F, b. 31 March 1731, #51
  • Ruth Powell was born on 31 March 1731 at Bethpage, Oyster Bay, Queens County (on Nassau Island), New York, daughter of Thomas Powell and Abigail Hallock.
  • Ruth Powell was Quaker.
  • In 1748 Ruth Powell married Jehu Mott, son of John Mott Jr. and Rebecca [?].
  • Last Edited: 24 May 2003

Family: Jehu Mott

  • John Mott
  • Joseph Mott
  • Mary Mott
  • Ruth Mott+ (1754 - 1836)
  • Jehu Mott
  • Rebecca Mott

Capt. Joseph Haviland

M, b. circa 1724/25, d. before 28 May 1772, #56
  • Capt. Joseph Haviland was born circa 1724/25 at New Jersey, son of Caleb Haviland and Catharine Merrel.
  • Circa 1747/48 Capt. Joseph Haviland married Abigail Roe, daughter of David Roe Sr. and Deborah [?], at New York possibly in Flushing.
  • Capt. Joseph Haviland was Carpenter in 1749/50.
  • He died before 28 May 1772.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Abigail Roe

Abigail Roe

F, b. circa 1729/30, d. before 29 April 1826, #57
  • Father: David Roe Sr. b. c 1694/95, d. b 23 Mar 1767
  • Mother: Deborah [?] b. c 1699/0, d. a 20 Jul 1758
  • Abigail Roe was born circa 1729/30 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, daughter of David Roe Sr. and Deborah [?].
  • Circa 1747/48 Abigail Roe married Capt. Joseph Haviland, son of Caleb Haviland and Catharine Merrel, at New York possibly in Flushing.
  • Abigail Haviland was named in the will of David Roe Sr. on 20 July 1758.
  • Before 28 May 1772 Capt. Joseph Haviland, her husband, died at which time guardians are appointed for his minor children, Abigail and David.
  • Abigail Roe died before 29 April 1826 at New York.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Capt. Joseph Haviland

Mary Bloodgood

F, b. 22 June 1762, d. before 1840, #58
  • Mary Bloodgood was born on 22 June 1762 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, daughter of Robert Bloodgood and Sarah Thorne.
  • NOTE: Robert and Sarah (Thorne) Bloodgood are not conclusively proven to be the parents of Mary Bloodgood. The issue needs further documentation. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Mary Bloodgood and Roe Haviland, son of Capt. Joseph Haviland and Abigail Roe, had an unclarified relationship.
  • Mary Bloodgood died before 1840.
  • She was mentioned in a letter from George W. Haviland on 12 March 1894 as follows: from 299 Bayside Ave., Flushing. (Click icon to read).
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2006

Family: Roe Haviland

Roe Haviland

M, b. 15 September 1767, d. 1 March 1844, #59
  • Roe Haviland was born on 15 September 1767 at Douglaston, Long Island, New York, son of Capt. Joseph Haviland and Abigail Roe.
  • Before 28 May 1772 his father, Capt. Joseph Haviland, died at which time guardians are appointed for his minor children, Abigail and David.
  • Roe Haviland appeared on the census of 1790 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, as:
    Roe Haviland
    3 free males over 16 ;
    0 males under 16 ;
    1 free female ;
    2 Slaves;
    per New York, Queens Co., Roll: M637_6 Township: Flushing Page: 149.
  • Roe Haviland and Mary Bloodgood, daughter of Robert Bloodgood and Sarah Thorne, had an unclarified relationship.
  • Roe Haviland and Catherine [?] had an unclarified relationship an "arrangement." She had become the widow of Jonathan Wright of Flushing by 1840.
  • Roe Haviland appeared on the census of 1800 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, among the following families:
    (male 10 / 16 / 26 / 45 / over 45 // 10 / 16 / 26 / 45 / over 45 //)
    Roe Haviland 0 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 0 // no females in house // 1 / 2 (7)
    Sarah Bloodgood 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 // 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 1// (3)
    Daniel Bloodgood 3 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 // 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 1// (7)<-- ?
    David Roe - over 45, living with a woman over 45
    William Fowler
    Robert Bloodgood 0 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 // 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0// (3)
    Sarah Bloodgood 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 // 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 1// (4) <--?!
    1800 New York, Queens Co., Flushing, Roll: M32_25, Page: 543.
  • He appeared on the census of 1810 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, as:
    Roe Haviland 0 - 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 // no females in house //
    James Bloodgood 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 1 // 0 - 1 - 1 - 0 - 1// <--?
    from New York, Queens Co., UI TWP, Roll: M252_34, Page: 311.
  • Before 29 April 1826 his mother, Abigail Roe, died at New York possibly in Flushing, when administration of her estate was granted to her son, Roe.
  • On 9 June 1839, his daughter by Mary Bloodgood, Mary Bloodgood Haviland, died at Littleneck, Queens County, New York.
  • Roe Haviland left a will on 18 June 1840 at Queens County, New York, (Click icon to read).
  • He died on 1 March 1844 at North Hempstead, Queens County, New York, at age 76.
  • He was buried at Methodist Churchyard, Douglaston, Long Island, New York.
  • NOTE: both of his children, Mary Bloodgood HAVILAND and William HAVILAND, appear to be out-of-wedlock children. William's mother is someone else's widow many years after his birth. No record of a marriage has been found for Mary Bloodgood and Roe Haviland.
    The Roe Haviland, Jr. mentioned in the will is in fact a nephew, and son of his brother William. Roe Haviland, Jr., married his uncle's out-of-wedlock daughter, Mary Bloodgood Haviland.
    The other heirs mentioned are presumably children of his other siblings, all descendants of Capt. Joseph Haviland (No. 56 here).
  • He was mentioned in a letter from George W. Haviland on 12 March 1894 as follows: from 299 Bayside Ave., Flushing. (Click icon to read).
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2006

Family 1: Mary Bloodgood

Family 2: Catherine [?]

  • Roe Haviland and Catherine [?] had an unclarified relationship an "arrangement." She had become the widow of Jonathan Wright of Flushing by 1840.

Mary Bloodgood Haviland

F, b. 14 April 1794, d. 9 June 1839, #60
  • Mary Bloodgood Haviland was born on 14 April 1794 at Long Island, New York, daughter of Roe Haviland and Mary Bloodgood.
  • Mary Bloodgood Haviland appeared on the census of 1800 possibly near the household of Roe Haviland at Flushing, Queens County, New York.
  • On 19 November 1809 Mary Bloodgood Haviland, 15, married Richard Cutter of New Jersey, 21, son of Mr. [?] Cutter, at 1st Presbyterian Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.
  • On 24 April 1815 Richard Cutter of New Jersey, her husband, died at Flushing, Queens County, New York, according to the Cutter family Bible, quoted by George W. Haviland, it can only apply to this Richard Cutter. However, it makes some difficulty for Bloodgood H. Cutter's date of birth at age 26.
  • Mary Bloodgood Haviland witnessed the death of Richard Cutter of New Jersey before August 1817 at New York.
  • On 8 November 1825 Mary Bloodgood Haviland, 31, married Roe Haviland "Jr.", 27, son of William Haviland and Elizabeth Alburtis, at Hempstead, Queens County, New York.
  • Mary Bloodgood Haviland died on 9 June 1839 at Littleneck, Queens County, New York, at age 45.
  • She was named in the will of Roe Haviland on 18 June 1840 at Queens County, New York.
  • Mary Bloodgood Haviland was mentioned in a letter from George W. Haviland on 12 March 1894 as follows: from 299 Bayside Ave., Flushing. (Click icon to read).
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family 1: Richard Cutter of New Jersey

  • On 19 November 1809 Mary Bloodgood Haviland, 15, married Richard Cutter of New Jersey, 21, son of Mr. [?] Cutter, at 1st Presbyterian Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.

Family 2: Roe Haviland "Jr."

  • George W. Haviland+ (1825 - 1902)
  • Caleb Haviland
  • Mary Elizabeth Haviland
  • William Roe Haviland
  • Julia Ann Haviland

Bloodgood Haviland Cutter

M, b. 5 August 1817, d. June 1900, #61

Bloodgood H. Cutter
  • Bloodgood Haviland Cutter was born on 5 August 1817 at New York, son of Richard Cutter of New Jersey and Mary Bloodgood Haviland.
  • Bloodgood Haviland Cutter was named in the will of Roe Haviland on 18 June 1840 at Queens County, New York.
  • On 12 November 1840 Bloodgood Haviland Cutter, 23, married Emmaline Allen.
  • Bloodgood Haviland Cutter was enumerated in the 1850 US census in 1850 New York, Queens County, North Hempstead.
  • He was Farmer ($15,000) in 1850.
  • Per J. Frost, "Roe Haviland, the father, seemed to be a large land-owner, selling frequently in Flushing and North Hempstead. The son William also, and in 1852 William and wife Grace transfer all property willed to him by his father, Roe Haviland, to Bloodgood H. Cutter."
  • He was named in the will of William Haviland, his half-brother, on 11 January 1864 at Queens County, New York.
  • On 24 March 1881 Emmaline Allen, his wife, died.
  • Bloodgood Haviland Cutter witnessed the burial of Emmaline Allen in 1881 at Douglaston Cemetery, New York.
  • Bloodgood Haviland Cutter was mentioned in a letter from George W. Haviland on 12 March 1894 as follows: from 299 Bayside Ave., Flushing. (Click icon to read).
  • Bloodgood Haviland Cutter was Capitalist in 1900.
  • On 14 June 1900 Bloodgood Haviland Cutter was enumerated in the US census on 14 June 1900 at North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, as:
    CUTTER, Bloodgood H., head, b. Aug 1817, widower, b. NY
    ???, Maria, servant, Dec 1847, single, b. England, occupation capitalist
    HENDERSON, Sarah H., neice, b. Sep 1841, married for 31 years, all four children still living, b. NY, father b. England, mother b. New York, occupation oil paint artist.
  • He died in June 1900 at New York at age 82.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Emmaline Allen

  • On 12 November 1840 Bloodgood Haviland Cutter, 23, married Emmaline Allen.

Andrew John Swenson

M, b. 27 June 1846, d. 1903, #62

Andrew J. Swenson
(from the family archives of Carol Beale)
  • Father: Sven Abrahamsson b. c 1810, d. 1866
  • Mother: Johanna [?] b. c 1827, d. 1894
  • Andrew John Swenson was born on 27 June 1846 at Äspered Parish, Borås, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Sweden, son of Sven Abrahamsson and Johanna [?].
  • His baptism name was Anders Johan Svensson.
  • In 1866 his father, Sven Abrahamsson, died at Älvsborg, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Västergötland, Sweden.
  • Andrew John Swenson emigrated in June 1869 from Sweden on board the "State of Nebraska" sailing out of Liverpool.
  • On 9 April 1871 Andrew John Swenson, 24, married Mary Louisa Watts, 19, daughter of George Watts and Eleanor E. Allen, at Stewartsvile, New Jersey.
  • Andrew John Swenson and Mary Louisa Watts were enumerated in the 1880 US census in June 1880 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, as:
    Andrew J. SWENSON, M, M, W, 33, b. SWED, Occ: Tin Smith, Fa: b. SWED, Mo: b. SWED
    Mary L., Wife, F, M, W, 27, b. NJ, Occ:     Keeps House, Fa: b. ENG, Mo: b. NJ
    Selma E., Dau, F, S, W, 7, b. NJ
    Celeste C., Dau, F, S, W, 5, b. NJ
    Carl E., Son, M, S, W, 4, b. NJ
    Aurelia, Dau, F, S, W, 1, b. NJ.
  • Andrew John Swenson was naturalized on 20 September 1886 at Warren County, New Jersey.
  • He was tinsmith and plumber.
  • On 1 May 1899 at New York, New York, Andrew John Swenson applied for a U. S. passport.
  • On 11 June 1900 Andrew John Swenson and Mary Louisa Watts were enumerated in the US census on 11 June 1900 at Borough of Queens, New York, Queens County, New York, as:
    SWENESON, John A., head, July 1847, 52, married 29 years, b. Sweden, as were parents, immigrated into US 1860, 40 years in US, naturalized, tinsmith,
    ---- Selma (sic), wife, W, F, Aug 1847, 52, ten of eleven children born still living (Carl E. is missing from 1900 census), "b. Sweden, as were parents", "immigrated into US 1863, 37 years in US"
    ---- Selma Ellida, daughter, W, F, Sep 1872, 29, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", Teacher
    ---- Celeste, daughter, W, F, Oct 1874, 25, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", Teacher
    ---- Aurelia, daughter, W, F, Dec 1878, 21, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", Teacher
    ---- Axel John, son, W, M, Jan 1881, 19, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden", ??turmer (garbled)
    ---- George, son, W, M, May 1883, 17, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Hulda, daughter (sic), W, F, July 1882, 16, b. Sweden, as were parents, immigrated into US 1885, 15 years in US (Note: She was Andrew's niece, being the daughter of his brother Johannes.)
    ---- James, son, W, M, Oct 1885, 14, b. New Jersey, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Mary E., daughter, W, F, Feb 1888, 12, b. New York, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Margaret, daughter, W, F, June 1890, 10, b. New York, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden"
    ---- Harold, son, W, M, Nov 1891, 8, b. New York, Fb Sweden, "Mb Sweden."
  • NOTE: there is a major discrepancy in the enumeration of the "wife" as Selma, b. in Sweden. Also the "daughter", Hulda, is said to have been b. in Sweden. She may have been a niece.
  • Andrew John Swenson died in 1903 at Flushing, Queens County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Mary Louisa Watts

Sven Abrahamsson

M, b. circa 1810, d. 1866, #63
  • Sven Abrahamsson was born circa 1810 at Älvsborg, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Västergötland, Sweden, son of Abraham Holmberg and Bolla Kristina.
  • Before 1847 Sven Abrahamsson married Johanna [?] at Älvsborg, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Västergötland, Sweden, (estimated date and place).
  • Sven Abrahamsson was Coppersmith, farmer & church builder.
  • He died in 1866 at Älvsborg, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Västergötland, Sweden.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Johanna [?]

Bolla Kristina

F, b. circa 1790, #66
  • Bolla Kristina was born circa 1790.
  • Before 1810 Bolla Kristina married Abraham Holmberg.
  • Bolla Kristina died at Älvsborg, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Västergötland, Sweden.
  • Last Edited: 21 Mar 2003

Family: Abraham Holmberg

Johannes Svensson

M, b. 31 July 1852, d. 9 March 1902, #67
  • Father: Sven Abrahamsson b. c 1810, d. 1866
  • Mother: Johanna [?] b. c 1827, d. 1894
  • Johannes Svensson was born on 31 July 1852 at Äspered Parish, Borås, Älvsborgs län (now Västra Götaland), Sweden, son of Sven Abrahamsson and Johanna [?].
  • Before 1878 Johannes Svensson married Ammanda Alexandra Rosendahl.
  • Johannes Svensson was a Railroader.
  • He died on 9 March 1902 at Bredsjo, Vestmanland, Sweden, at age 49.
  • Last Edited: 3 Dec 2005

George Watts

M, b. 31 January 1830, d. 26 January 1882, #68

George Watts
(from the family archives of Carol Beale)
  • George Watts was born on 31 January 1830 at Sandwich, Kent, England, son of George Palmer Watts and Margaret Hills.
  • Circa 1843 his mother, Margaret Hills, died at Paterson, New Jersey.
  • After 1848 George Watts's widowed father, George Palmer Watts, remarried to Elizabeth [?] at New Jersey.
  • George Watts was enumerated in the 1850 US census in the household of George Palmer Watts and Elizabeth [?], his father and step-mother, on 6 August 1850 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • On 13 September 1850 George Watts, 20, married Eleanor E. Allen, 16, daughter of Robert A. Allen and Mary [?], at Asbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
  • On 29 August 1854, his infant son, Infant Son Watts, died at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • George Watts was Tinsmith in 1860.
  • He was enumerated in the 1860 US census near the household of George Palmer Watts and Elizabeth [?], his parents, on 25 June 1860 at Broadway P. O., Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, as:
    George P. Watts, 61, tinsmith, $600 real estate, $600 personal estate, b. England
    Elizabeth, 56, b. England
    William, 23, tinsmith, b. England
    (living nextdoor to)
    George Watts, 30, tinsmith, $100 personal estate, b. England
    Elenor, 27, b. NJ
    Mary, 7, b. NJ
    William F., 4, b. NJ
    Georgeana, 2, b. NJ
    Child, 2/12, b. NJ.
  • On 30 August 1861 George Watts began military service in the 8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. (Click icon to read details).
  • He ended military service on 21 September 1864.
  • He was a tinsmith in 1870.
  • He and Eleanor E. Allen were enumerated in the 1870 US census in 1870 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, as follows:
    George WATTS, 40, tinsmith, $500 personal estate, b. England, and parents b. England
    Eleanor E., 36, b. NJ
    Mary L., 17, b. NJ
    Wm. F., 15, b. NJ, learning tinsmithing
    Georgie A., 12, F, , b. NJ
    Geo. A., 10, , b. NJ
    Eleanor E., 8, , b. NJ
    Matilda P., 5, , b. NJ
    Victor Grant, 2, , b. NJ
    Mary ALLEN, 75, , b. NJ.
  • George Watts was named in the will of George Palmer Watts, his father, on 1 February 1873.
  • George Watts and Eleanor E. Allen were enumerated in the 1880 US census in June 1880 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • George Watts died on 26 January 1882 at Washington Co., New Jersey, at age 51.
  • In June 1890 George Watts appeared on the 1890 Veterans' Enumeration census at 63 Bergen Street, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, as reprented by his widow.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: Eleanor E. Allen

Eleanor E. Allen

F, b. 31 October 1833, d. 21 March 1913, #69

Eleanor E. Allen
(from the family archives of Carol Beale)
  • Father: Robert A. Allen b. bt 1794 - 1795, d. a 1850
  • Mother: Mary [?] b. bt 1793 - 1794, d. a 1880
  • Eleanor E. Allen was born on 31 October 1833 at Clarkerville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, daughter of Robert A. Allen and Mary [?].
  • Eleanor E. Allen appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of Robert A. Allen and Mary [?] at Bennets Bagore, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
  • On 13 September 1850 Eleanor E. Allen, 16, married George Watts, 20, son of George Palmer Watts and Margaret Hills, at Asbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
  • On 29 August 1854, her infant son, Infant Son Watts, died at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • Eleanor E. Allen was enumerated in the 1860 US census near the household of George Palmer Watts and Elizabeth [?], her in-laws, on 25 June 1860 at Broadway P. O., Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, as:
    George P. Watts, 61, tinsmith, $600 real estate, $600 personal estate, b. England
    Elizabeth, 56, b. England
    William, 23, tinsmith, b. England
    (living nextdoor to)
    George Watts, 30, tinsmith, $100 personal estate, b. England
    Elenor, 27, b. NJ
    Mary, 7, b. NJ
    William F., 4, b. NJ
    Georgeana, 2, b. NJ
    Child, 2/12, b. NJ.
  • Eleanor E. Allen and George Watts were enumerated in the 1870 US census in 1870 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey, as follows:
    George WATTS, 40, tinsmith, $500 personal estate, b. England, and parents b. England
    Eleanor E., 36, b. NJ
    Mary L., 17, b. NJ
    Wm. F., 15, b. NJ, learning tinsmithing
    Georgie A., 12, F, , b. NJ
    Geo. A., 10, , b. NJ
    Eleanor E., 8, , b. NJ
    Matilda P., 5, , b. NJ
    Victor Grant, 2, , b. NJ
    Mary ALLEN, 75, , b. NJ.
  • Eleanor E. Allen and George Watts were enumerated in the 1880 US census in June 1880 at Washington, Warren County, New Jersey.
  • On 26 January 1882 George Watts, her husband, died at Washington Co., New Jersey, at age 51.
  • In June 1890 Eleanor E. Allen was enumerated on the 1890 Veterans' Enumeration census as the widow of George Watts at 63 Bergen Street, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey.
  • On 13 August 1890 Eleanor E. Allen applied for a widow's pension at age 57 when she was a resident at 63 Bergen St. of Newark, Essex Co., NJ. She states that she and her husband were married on 13 Sept 1850 in Asbury, NJ, and that she did not remarry. Daughter Kate R. was under 16 at the time of the pension application, having been born on 25 Sept 1875.

    There are general affidavits from John A. Allen, Tillie Endlich, Mary Allen, Gustav Endlich. The Endlichs also live at 63 Bergen street, and John and Mary Allen live at 176 Washington St., all in Newark. The statements themselves are a standard formula and don't give any indication of family relationship, although I suspect there is with John and Mary.
  • On 1 June 1900 Eleanor E. Allen was enumerated in the US census on 1 June 1900 at Newark City, Essex County, New Jersey, as:
    WATTS, Elloner A., head, W, F, Oct 1833, 66, widow, eight children of eleven born still living,
    ---- George A., son, W, M, Apr 1860, 40, single,
    ---- Sherman, son, W, M, Mar 1872, 28, single,
    ---- Kate Ray, daughter, W, F, Sep 1874, 25, single,
    ENDLICH, Mathilda, daughter, W, F, July 1862, 37, widow, one child of two born still living,
    ---- Elloner E., grand-daughter, W, F, Feb 1888, 12, single.
  • She died on 21 March 1913 at age 79.
  • Last Edited: 24 Nov 2008

Family: George Watts

Roe Haviland "Jr."

M, b. 10 September 1798, d. 9 November 1856, #70
  • Father: William Haviland b. 9 Sep 1761, d. 2 Feb 1815
  • Mother: Elizabeth Alburtis
  • Roe Haviland "Jr." was born on 10 September 1798 at Littleneck, Flushing, Queens County, New York, son of William Haviland and Elizabeth Alburtis.
  • On 2 February 1815 his father, William Haviland, died at Littleneck, Queens County, New York, at age 53.
  • On 8 November 1825 Roe Haviland "Jr.", 27, married Mary Bloodgood Haviland, 31, daughter of Roe Haviland and Mary Bloodgood, at Hempstead, Queens County, New York.
  • On 9 June 1839 Mary Bloodgood Haviland, his wife, died at Littleneck, Queens County, New York, at age 45.
  • Roe Haviland "Jr." was named in the will of Roe Haviland on 18 June 1840 at Queens County, New York.
  • On 22 May 1841 Roe Haviland "Jr.", 42, married Julia Ann McDonald, 19, at Newtown, Queens County, New York, she, the daughter of William and Mary (Smith) MacDONALD.
  • In his uncle's will, his inheritance was made contingent on his not marrying one Priscilla Thurston. It appears that he complied.
  • Roe Haviland "Jr." died on 9 November 1856 at Littleneck, Flushing, Queens County, New York, at age 58.
  • He was mentioned in a letter from George W. Haviland on 12 March 1894 as follows: from 299 Bayside Ave., Flushing. (Click icon to read).
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family 1: Mary Bloodgood Haviland

  • George W. Haviland+ (1825 - 1902)
  • Caleb Haviland
  • Mary Elizabeth Haviland
  • William Roe Haviland
  • Julia Ann Haviland

Family 2: Julia Ann McDonald

  • On 22 May 1841 Roe Haviland "Jr.", 42, married Julia Ann McDonald, 19, at Newtown, Queens County, New York, she, the daughter of William and Mary (Smith) MacDONALD.
  • Charlotte Haviland
  • Sarah Haviland
  • John Haviland
  • Henry Martin Haviland
  • Eugene Caleb Haviland

Caleb Haviland

M, b. circa 1699/0, #71
  • Caleb Haviland was born circa 1699/0 at New Jersey, son of Joseph Haviland and Mary [?].
  • Before 31 August 1724 his father, Joseph Haviland, died at Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, when he was designated as "late of" in a letter of administration.
  • Circa 1725 Caleb Haviland married Catharine Merrel at New Jersey possibly in New Brunswick (estimated date).
  • Last Edited: 17 May 2003

Family: Catharine Merrel

  • Capt. Joseph Haviland+ (circa 1724/25 - before 1772)
  • John Haviland
  • Benjamin Haviland
  • Catherine Haviland

Catharine Merrel

F, b. circa 1705, #72
  • Catharine Merrel was born circa 1705.
  • Circa 1725 Catharine Merrel married Caleb Haviland, son of Joseph Haviland and Mary [?], at New Jersey possibly in New Brunswick (estimated date).
  • Last Edited: 17 May 2003

Family: Caleb Haviland

  • Capt. Joseph Haviland+ (circa 1724/25 - before 1772)
  • John Haviland
  • Benjamin Haviland
  • Catherine Haviland

Joseph Haviland

M, b. before 1654, d. before 31 August 1724, #73
  • Joseph Haviland was born before 1654 at Long Island, New York, son of William Haviland and Hannah Hicks.
  • Before 1686 Joseph Haviland married Mary [?] since they were enumerated together with six children in the Westchester census of 1698.
  • Her maiden name may be BIRDSALL (dau of Stephen or Nathan), or possibly she is the daughter of Col. Caleb HEATHCOTE, but no evidence is available for either.
  • Joseph Haviland emigrated in 1698 from Flushing, Queens County, New York, to Westchester, New York.
  • On 27 June 1711 Joseph Haviland was living at Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
  • He died before 31 August 1724 at Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Mary [?]

William Haviland

M, b. 7 September 1606, d. circa 1689/90, #75
  • Father: James Haviland b. c 1553, d. b 1 Apr 1613
  • Mother: Thomassine Maindonail b. c 1565, d. b 4 Sep 1641
  • William Haviland was born before 7 September 1606 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, son of James Haviland and Thomassine Maindonail.
  • William Haviland was baptized on 7 September 1606, son of James Haviland and Thomassine Maindonail, at St. Thomas Church, Salisbury, England.
  • Before 1645 William Haviland married Hannah Hicks, daughter of John Hicks and Herodia Long, at Newport, Rhode Island.
  • William Haviland was Rhode Island Freeman on 17 May 1653.
  • He was a Commissioner on 21 May 1656.
  • He died circa 1689/90 at Great Neck, Long Island, New York.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Hannah Hicks

  • Joseph Haviland+ (before 1654 - before 1724)
  • Benjamin Haviland
  • Jacob Haviland
  • Elizabeth Haviland
  • John Haviland

Hannah Hicks

F, b. circa 1640, d. 1711/12, #76
  • Father: John Hicks b. c 1606, d. May 1672
  • Mother: Herodia Long b. c 1615/16, d. b 1661
  • Hannah Hicks was born circa 1640 at Newport, Rhode Island, daughter of John Hicks and Herodia Long.
  • Before 1645 Hannah Hicks married William Haviland, son of James Haviland and Thomassine Maindonail, at Newport, Rhode Island.
  • Before 1661 her mother, Herodia Long, died at England.
  • Hannah Hicks died in 1711/12 at Great Neck, Long Island, New York.
  • Last Edited: 1 Jun 2003

Family: William Haviland

  • Joseph Haviland+ (before 1654 - before 1724)
  • Benjamin Haviland
  • Jacob Haviland
  • Elizabeth Haviland
  • John Haviland

David Roe Sr.

M, b. circa 1694/95, d. before 23 March 1767, #79
  • Father: Nathaniel Roe b. c 1669/70, d. b 2 Aug 1738
  • Mother: Elizabeth [?] b. c 1672/73, d. b 25 May 1726
  • David Roe Sr. was born circa 1694/95 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, son of Nathaniel Roe and Elizabeth [?].
  • David Roe Sr. was a member of the Flushing military company in 1715.
  • Before 1719 David Roe Sr. married Deborah [?] at New York.
  • David Roe Sr. left a will on 20 July 1758 mentioning wife Deborah, in which he is styled "Gent." (i.e. a man of wealth and prominence).
  • After 20 July 1758 Deborah [?], his wife, died at Flushing, Queens County, New York.
  • David Roe Sr. died before 23 March 1767 at Flushing, Queens County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2005

Family: Deborah [?]

  • Ezekiel Roe
  • William Roe
  • David Roe
  • John Roe
  • Abigail Roe+ (circa 1729/30 - before 1826)
  • Susanna Roe

John Mott Jr.

M, b. circa 1685, d. 1750, #91
  • John Mott Jr. was born circa 1685 at Hempstead, Queens County, New York, son of John Mott Sr. and Sarah Seaman.
  • Circa 1710 John Mott Jr. married Rebecca [?] (estimated date).
  • John Mott Jr. died in 1750 at Hempstead, Queens County, New York.
  • His estate was probated in 1751.
  • Last Edited: 26 Jun 2005

Family: Rebecca [?]

  • John Mott
  • Samuel Mott
  • Jacob Mott
  • Sarah Mott
  • Martha Mott
  • Jehu Mott+ (1723 - 1782)
  • Rebecca Mott
  • Phebe Mott
  • Micajah Mott

John Mott Sr.

M, b. circa 1657, d. circa 1725, #93
  • Last Edited: 30 May 2003

Family: Sarah Seaman

  • John Mott Jr.+ (circa 1685 - 1750)
  • Sarah Mott
  • James Mott
  • Martha Mott
  • Patrick Mott
  • Henry Mott
  • Jane Mott
  • Joseph Mott
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