Eva M. Symington

F, b. May 1891, File ID#81
  • Eva M. Symington was born in May 1891 at Connecticut, daughter of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny.
  • On 17 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, her parents, in the 1900 US census at Ward 3, Patterson City, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • Eva M. Symington married John A. Nyenhouse.
  • On 7 May 1915 her father, Ephraim Symington, died at age 50 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, (possible location).
  • On 3 January 1920 Eva M. Symington and John A. Nyenhouse were enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, as:
    Nyenhouse, John, head, 33, b. NY (parents b. Holland), blacksmith
    ---, Eva, wife, 33, b. CT
    ---, Harold G., son, 8, b. NJ
    ---, Dorothy, daughter, 5, b. NJ
    Wodell, Walter J., boarder (sic), 9, b. NJ.
  • On 4 April 1930 Eva M. Symington and John A. Nyenhouse were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at 4 Harrison Street, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, as follows:
    Wodell, Emma, head, 38, widow, silk weaver
    ---, Walter J., son, 20, drives a meat truck
    Buckele, Charles, boarder, 38, b. England, silk weaver
    Nyenhouse, John A., head, 42, married 22 years, owns a blacksmith shop
    ---, Eva, wife, 42
    ---, Harold J., son, 19, drives a meat truck
    ---, Dorothy, dau, 14.
  • In March 1967 John A. Nyenhouse, her husband, died at age 80 at Elmwood Park, Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jul 2005

Family: John A. Nyenhouse (excluded)

  • Eva M. Symington married John A. Nyenhouse.
  • Harold G. Nyenhouse (excluded)
  • Dorothy Nyenhouse (excluded)

Florence Symington

F, b. 3 December 1895, d. March 1974, File ID#581
  • Florence Symington was born on 3 December 1895 at New York, daughter of James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley.
  • On 2 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley, her parents, in the 1900 US census at 577 Blackwell Street, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York.
  • Her mother, Sarah J. Wartley, died at age 70 years and was buried in 1930 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Florence Symington died in March 1974 at Flushing, Queens County, New York, at age 78.
  • In March 1974 Florence Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Florence Symington never married.
  • Last Edited: 12 Jul 2004

Florence Symington

F, b. between 1903 and 1904, File ID#1138
  • Florence Symington was born between 1903 and 1904 at New York, daughter of Alexander Symington and Mary J. Buller.
  • On 20 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of Alexander Symington and Mary J. Buller, her parents, in the 1910 US census at 617 Seventh Avenue, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • In January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of James Symington in the 1920 US census at Astoria, Queens County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 18 Aug 2002

Ford Todd Symington

M, b. 26 July 1913, d. February 1987, File ID#593
  • Ford Todd Symington was born on 26 July 1913 at New Jersey, son of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger.
  • On 9 January 1920 he was enumerated in the household of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger, his parents, in the 1920 US census at 224 Warren Street, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 9 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger, his parents, in the 1930 US census at Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • Ford Todd Symington married Mary Hardy.
  • Ford Todd Symington died in February 1987 at Florida at age 73.
  • Mary Hardy, his wife, outlived Ford Todd Symington and died at age 80 on 12 March 1998 at Sarasota, Florida.
  • Last Edited: 4 Aug 2004

Family: Mary Hardy

  • Ronald Edwin Symington (living)
  • Robin Gay Symington (living)

George Symington

M, b. 21 January 1885, d. 1949, File ID#576
  • George Symington was born on 21 January 1885 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • His mother, Charlotte Ford, died at age 42 years and was buried in January 1888 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 his widowed father, James Symington, remarried to Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut.
  • On 2 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley, his parents, in the 1900 US census at 577 Blackwell Street, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York.
  • Between 1907 and 1908 George Symington married Estelle Rutan.
  • On 12 September 1918 George Symington registered for the military draft at Queens, Queens County, New York, age 33.
  • In 1920 George Symington was enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Astoria, Queens County, New York.
  • In 1920 George was a Letter Carrier, US Post Office.
  • On 17 April 1930 George Symington and Estelle Rutan were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at 59-34 161 Street, Flushing, Queens, Queens County, New York, as follows:
    Symington, George, head, owns his home worth $6000, age 45, married first at age 22, b. Connecticut, parents b. Northern Ireland
    ---, Estelle, wife, 40, married first at age 17b. NY (parents b. New Jersey and N. Ireland)
    ---, George, Jr., son, 20, b. NY (as were all children)
    ---, Alice, dau, 18
    ---, Mary C., dau, 16
    ---, Joan, dau, 10
    ---, Gloria, dau, 6
    ---, William, son, 3.
  • George Symington died in 1949.
  • Descendant(s): Jill Villatoro.
  • Last Edited: 30 Sep 2007

Family: Estelle Rutan

George F. Symington

M, b. 12 December 1909, d. 12 January 1988, File ID#1153
  • George F. Symington was born on 12 December 1909 at New York, son of George Symington and Estelle Rutan.
  • On 17 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of George Symington and Estelle Rutan, his parents, in the 1930 US census at 59-34 161 Street, Flushing, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • George F. Symington was buried at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, New York.
  • He died on 12 January 1988 at age 78.
  • Last Edited: 5 Aug 2004

Gloria Symington

F, b. between 1923 and 1924, File ID#1150
  • Gloria Symington was born between 1923 and 1924 at New York, daughter of George Symington and Estelle Rutan.
  • On 17 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of George Symington and Estelle Rutan, her parents, in the 1930 US census at 59-34 161 Street, Flushing, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • Gloria Symington married Howard Smith.
  • Last Edited: 5 Aug 2004

Family: Howard Smith (excluded)

Harold Raymond Symington

M, b. 28 September 1921, d. 10 June 1981, File ID#376
  • Harold Raymond Symington was born on 28 September 1921 at Hartford, Connecticut, son of Harold Raymond Symington and Grace Printz.
  • On 2 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of Harold Raymond Symington and Grace Printz, his parents, in the 1930 US census at 28 Monroe Street, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Harold Raymond Symington began military service, age 21, on 24 October 1942 at Hartford, Connecticut, having enlisted for the duration of the War. He was a highi-school graduate, single and without dependents at that time.
  • Harold Raymond Symington married Martha Lee Reline.
  • Harold Raymond Symington died on 10 June 1981 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, at age 59.
  • Harold Raymond Symington was buried at New Town Cemetery, Sudbury, Massachusetts.
  • Martha Lee Reline, his wife, outlived Harold Raymond Symington and died at age 67 on 1 July 1994 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • Last Edited: 15 Nov 2005

Family: Martha Lee Reline (excluded)

  • Harold Raymond Symington married Martha Lee Reline.
  • Barbara Rae Symington (excluded)
  • Richard Lee Symington (living)

Harold Raymond Symington

M, b. 4 July 1892, d. 14 July 1962, File ID#1129
  • Harold Raymond Symington was born on 4 July 1892 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill.
  • On 22 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill, his parents, in the 1900 US census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • In 1917 Harold Raymond Symington married Grace Printz.
  • In 1917 Harold Raymond Symington registered for the military draft stating that he was a married man and a salesman for Luke Horsfall Company.
  • In 1924 his father, Isaiah Symington, died.
  • On 2 April 1930 Harold Raymond Symington and Grace Printz were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at 28 Monroe Street, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, as follows:
    Symingtron, Harold R., head, owns a home valued at $6000, 38, married first at age 24, b. CT (father b. Northern Ireland, mor b. CT)
    ---, Grace P., wife, 33, married first at age 20, b. PA
    ---, Harold R., Jr., son, 8, b. CT
    ---, Richard E., son, 3 9/12, b. CT.
  • His mother, Anna C. Buskill, died at age 65 years and was buried in 1934 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Harold Raymond Symington died on 14 July 1962 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 70.
  • Harold Raymond Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Grace Printz, his wife, outlived Harold Raymond Symington and died at age 76 on 15 December 1972 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jul 2005

Family: Grace Printz (excluded)

  • In 1917 Harold Raymond Symington married Grace Printz.

Isaiah Symington

M, b. August 1868, d. 1924, File ID#587
  • Isaiah Symington was born in August 1868 at (Northern) Ireland, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • In 1881 Isaiah Symington emigrated from Ireland to America, per 1900 census. However, the passenger list is dated later.
  • He was found on a passenger list on 5 July 1882 travelling from at Ireland with Charlotte Ford, his mother.
  • His mother, Charlotte Ford, died at age 42 years and was buried in January 1888 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Isaiah Symington was naturalized in 1889.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 his widowed father, James Symington, remarried to Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut.
  • Between 1891 and 1892 Isaiah Symington married Anna C. Buskill.
  • In June 1900 Isaiah was a Tailor.
  • On 22 June 1900 Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, as follows:
    Symington, Isiah, head, b. Aug 1868, 31, married 9 years, b. Ireland (as were his parents), imigrated 1881, naturalized, tailor
    ---, Annie C., wife, b. June 1868, 31, both of her children are living, b. Connecticut
    ---, Harold, son, b. July 1892, b. CT
    ---, Richard J., son, b. June 1897, b. CT
    Southworth, Elizabeth, boarder, b. Dec 1863, single, b. CT.
  • On 12 January 1920 Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill were enumerated in the 1920 US Census at 27 Huntington Street, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, .
  • Isaiah Symington died in 1924.
  • In 1924 Isaiah Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Anna C. Buskill, his wife, outlived Isaiah Symington and died in 1934.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jul 2005

Family: Anna C. Buskill

Isiah Symington

M, b. 8 April 1890, File ID#975
  • Isiah Symington was born on 8 April 1890 at Enfield, Massachusetts, son of Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy.
  • On 20 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy, his parents, in the 1900 US census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 30 June 1906 his mother, Jane Kennedy, died at age 44 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • His widowed father, Robert David Symington, remarried to Sophie [?].
  • Isiah Symington was described as single, short, slender with brown hair and brown eyes in 1917.
  • In June 1917 Isiah Symington lived at 68 Court Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 June 1917 Isiah Symington registered for the military draft at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, age 27.
  • Isiah Symington married Minnie [?].
  • Last Edited: 4 Aug 2004

Family: Minnie [?] (excluded)

  • Isiah Symington married Minnie [?].
  • Arthur J. Symington (excluded)
  • William A. Symington (excluded)

James Symington

M, b. 4 July 1843, d. 6 October 1934, File ID#537
  • James Symington was born on 4 July 1843 at Ireland, son of Alexander Symington and Mary Riddle.
  • James was Protestant.
  • Circa 1861 James Symington married Charlotte Ford, daughter of David Ford and Charlotte [?], at Ireland possibly in Armaugh.
  • NOTE: The child, Charlotte, born 1872 in Scotland, appears to have died before 1882, if she belongs to this family at all. The Scottish origins of this family are not yet fully documented, but it is possible that she was born at the grandparents' home. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • In 1879 James Symington emigrated from Ireland to to America.
  • He traveled separately from the family that was found on a passenger list with Charlotte Ford on 5 July 1882 at Ireland.
  • James's son, John G. Symington, died at age 2 years and was buried in July 1882 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • James Symington was naturalized in 1884.
  • James's wife, Charlotte Ford, died at age 42 years and was buried in January 1888 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • James's daughter, Florence Symington, died and was buried in 1889 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 1 year.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 James Symington married Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut she was the widow Kilpatrick, with two sons at the time.
  • In 1891 James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley moved from at South Manchester, Connecticut, to to Astoria, Long Island, NY.
  • In 1895 his daughter, Agnes Lavinia Symington, died at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 2 June 1900 James was an operator in a silk mill.
  • On 2 June 1900 James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at 577 Blackwell Street, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York, enumerated as follows:
    SYMINGTON, James, head,b, July 1843, Ireland, as were his parents, married 10 years, immigrated 1881, naturalized, operator in a silk mill, unemployed for 2 months, own a mortgaged home
    -----, Sarah G., wife, b. Dec 1859, 1 child born and living (of this marriage? Kilpatricks?), immigrated 1881, b. Ireland as were her parents
    --, Moses, son, b. Aug 1872, single, b. CT
    --, George, son, b. Feb 1885, single, b. CT
    --, Florence J., daughter, b. Dec 1895, single, b. NY
    KILPATRICK, Thomas J., step-son, b. Nov 1884, single, b. CT, grocery clerk
    ---, William D., step-son, b. Nov 1887, single, b. CT, packer in a dry goods store, unemployed 6 months
    (NOTE: Moses' DOB is clearly wrong here. His birth certificate from CT says 2 Aug 1883).
  • James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley were separated apparently, since they are enumerated in separate households after 1900.
  • On 20 April 1910 he was enumerated in the household of Alexander Symington and Mary J. Buller, his son and daughter-in-law, in the 1910 US census at 617 Seventh Avenue, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • In January 1920 James Symington was enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Astoria, Queens County, New York, as follows:
    SYMINGTON, James, head, 77, married, em 1879, nat 1884, b. Ireland, no occupation
    SMITH, Harry, grandson, 25, single, b. CT, wire lather at a building company
    SYMINGTON, Alexander, son, 45, married, em 1880, nat 1889, b. Ireland, letter carrier, government
    Mary J., daughter-in-law, 43, em 1891, nat 1898, b. Ireland
    Florence M., grand-daughter, 16, single, b. NJ, stenographer at an automobile company
    Wesley B., grand-son, 14, b. NJ, runner at the stock exchange
    Viola H., granddaughter, 3, b. NY.
  • On 9 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of Alexander Symington and Mary J. Buller, his son and daughter-in-law, in the 1930 US census at Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • On 5 December 1930 Sarah J. Wartley, his wife, died at New York.
  • James Symington died on 6 October 1934 at Astoria, Queens County, New York, at age 91.
  • On 8 October 1934 James Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, (Click icon to view gravemarker, courtesey of J. Villatoro).
  • Descendant(s): Jill Villatoro.
  • Margaret (No. 1168), b. 1851 in Ireland, and "married a man named KNOELL and lived in Philadelphia", is said by family tradition to be the sister of James Symington (No. 537), who emigrated to America in 1881. There is no documentation to prove this at this time. However, the inclusion of one Marion Symington in her household in 1880, even as a boarder, suggests that there is some connection. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family 1: Charlotte Ford

  • Circa 1861 James Symington married Charlotte Ford, daughter of David Ford and Charlotte [?], at Ireland possibly in Armaugh.

Family 2: Sarah J. Wartley

  • Between 1889 and 1890 James Symington married Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut she was the widow Kilpatrick, with two sons at the time.
  • James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley were separated apparently, since they are enumerated in separate households after 1900.

James Earl Symington

M, b. 13 November 1894, d. 4 March 1981, File ID#1134
  • James Earl Symington was born on 13 November 1894 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny.
  • On 17 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, his parents, in the 1900 US census at Ward 3, Patterson City, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 20 April 1910 he was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, his parents, in the 1910 US census at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 7 May 1915 his father, Ephraim Symington, died at age 50 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, (possible location).
  • Circa 1918 James Earl Symington married Hilda Hagedorn.
  • On 5 April 1930 James Earl Symington and Hilda Hagedorn were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, where he is an area manager for Aetna Insurance. They have no children at this time.
  • On 23 August 1940 Hilda Hagedorn, his wife, died.
  • James Earl Symington died on 4 March 1981 at Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, at age 86.
  • In March 1981 James Earl Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jul 2005

Family: Hilda Hagedorn (excluded)

  • Circa 1918 James Earl Symington married Hilda Hagedorn.

James Frederick Symington II

M, b. 16 February 1879, d. 15 July 1955, File ID#539
  • James Frederick Symington II was born on 16 February 1879 at Armagh, (Northern) Ireland, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • James Frederick Symington II was born on 17 February 1879 at County Armaugh, Ireland, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • James Frederick Symington II was found on a passenger list on 5 July 1882 travelling from at Ireland with Charlotte Ford, his mother.
  • James was a Machinist.
  • On 26 March 1904 James Frederick Symington II, age 25, married Lena Steiger, age 19, daughter of Frederick Steiger and Sophia Von Gerichten, at Bronx, New York.
  • On 20 April 1910 James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger were enumerated in the 1910 US Census at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, as follows:
    Symington, James, 31, married six years, b. Ireland, imig. 1883, weaver at silk mill
    ---, Lena, wife, 25, all three of her children are living, b. NY (father b. Germany)
    ---, Catherine S., dau, 5, b. New Jersey
    ---, James F., son, 1/12, b. New Jersey
    ---, Lilian M., dau, 2, b. New Jersey.
  • On 20 April 1910 Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny were enumerated in the 1910 US census living in the same building as James Frederick Symington II at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 9 January 1920 James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger were enumerated in the 1920 US Census at 224 Warren Street, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, as follows:
    Symington, James, head, 40, married, b. Connecticut (parents b. Ireland), loom fixer in a silk mill
    ---, Lena, wife, 34, b. NY
    ---, Sophia, dau, 14, b. New Jersey, twill binder in a silk mill
    ---, James, son, 9, b. New Jersey
    ---, Ford, son, 6, b. New Jersey
    ---, William, son, 2 2/12, b. New Jersey.
  • On 9 April 1930 James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at Queens, Queens County, New York, as follows:
    SYMINGTON, James, Jr., head, rents, 51, married, b. CT, 25 at first marriage, Lather in the building trade
    Lena, wife, 45, b. NY, 19 at first marriage
    James F., son, 20, b. NJ, Lather in the building trade
    Ford, son, 17, b. NJ, helper on a wagon
    William H., son 13, b. NJ
    Ralph, son 4, b. NJ.
  • In 1930 James Frederick Symington II and Alexander Symington were living in the same two-family building, where James rented from his brother, Alexander.
  • James Frederick Symington II died on 15 July 1955 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, of heart failure at age 76.
  • Lena Steiger, his wife, outlived James Frederick Symington II and died at age 74 on 21 June 1959 at Hawthorne, New Jersey.
  • Last Edited: 6 Aug 2004

Family: Lena Steiger

James Frederick Symington III

M, b. 9 March 1910, d. 21 May 1958, File ID#384

James F. Symington, 3rd
  • James Frederick Symington III was born on 9 March 1910 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, son of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger.
  • On 20 April 1910 he was enumerated in the household of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger, his parents, in the 1910 US census at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 9 January 1920 he was enumerated in the household of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger, his parents, in the 1920 US census at 224 Warren Street, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 9 April 1930 he was enumerated in the household of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger, his parents, in the 1930 US census at Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • On 20 June 1931 James Frederick Symington III, age 21, married Edith Margarite Stoffels, age 20, daughter of Heimen Stoffels and Mary Ellen Herrington, at Suffern, New York.
  • James was a a wire lather.
  • He began military service, age 33, on 17 February 1944 in the US Navy, as a Seaman First Class.
  • He ended military service on 5 December 1945.
  • He died on 21 May 1958 at Long Island City, Queens County, New York, as result of cerebral complictions from a fall on the ice in winter at age 48.
  • On 23 May 1958 James Frederick Symington III was buried at Pine Lawn Cemetery, Long Island, New York.
  • Edith Margarite Stoffels, his wife, outlived James Frederick Symington III and died at age 72 on 18 December 1982 at Saugerties, New York.
  • Last Edited: 30 Sep 2007

Family: Edith Margarite Stoffels

James Frederick Symington IV

M, b. 11 September 1936, d. 27 February 2000, File ID#517
  • Last Edited: 3 Aug 2004

Family: Rita [?] (living)

  • Billy Symington (living)
  • Bobby Symington (living)
  • Kathy Symington (living)

Joan Helen Symington

F, b. 4 December 1919, d. 16 April 2000, File ID#1149
  • Joan Helen Symington was born on 4 December 1919 at New York, daughter of George Symington and Estelle Rutan.
  • On 17 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of George Symington and Estelle Rutan, her parents, in the 1930 US census at 59-34 161 Street, Flushing, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • In February 1947 Joan Helen Symington, age 27, married Gerard Walter, age 37, son of Jacob J. Walter and Barbara [?].
  • On 16 January 2000 Gerard Walter, her husband, died at age 90 at Stony Brook, New York.
  • Joan Helen Symington died on 16 April 2000 at Stony Brook, New York, at age 80.
  • Joan Helen Symington was buried at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York.
  • Joan Helen Symington and Gerard Walter had eight children.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jul 2005

Family: Gerard Walter

  • In February 1947 Joan Helen Symington, age 27, married Gerard Walter, age 37, son of Jacob J. Walter and Barbara [?].

Jocelyn Anne Symington

F, b. 16 June 1938, d. August 1983, File ID#1109
  • Jocelyn Anne Symington was born on 16 June 1938 at Long Island City, Queens County, New York, daughter of Allwyn Earl Symington and Annie Taylor.
  • On 5 June 1959 Jocelyn Anne Symington, age 20, married Joseph H. Ripel.
  • Jocelyn Anne Symington and Joseph H. Ripel were divorced in 1968.
  • In 1971 Jocelyn Anne Symington married William Schroder.
  • Jocelyn Anne Symington died in August 1983 at Central Islip, Suffolk County, New York, at age 45.
  • Last Edited: 3 Aug 2004

Family 1: Joseph H. Ripel (living)

  • Scott Taylor Ripel (living)
  • Craig Allan Ripel (living)
  • Tamera Ripel (living)

Family 2: William Schroder (living)

Lillian M. Symington

F, b. between 1907 and 1908, File ID#1146
  • Lillian M. Symington was born between 1907 and 1908 at New Jersey, daughter of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger.
  • On 20 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of James Frederick Symington II and Lena Steiger, her parents, in the 1910 US census at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • Last Edited: 4 Aug 2004

Lottie Mae Symington

F, b. 2 April 1892, File ID#974
  • Lottie Mae Symington was born on 2 April 1892 at Enfield, Massachusetts, daughter of Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy.
  • On 20 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy, her parents, in the 1900 US census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 30 June 1906 her mother, Jane Kennedy, died at age 44 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Her widowed father, Robert David Symington, remarried to Sophie [?].
  • Last Edited: 6 Jul 2005

Margaret J. Symington

F, b. June 1851, d. after 1930, File ID#1168
  • Margaret J. Symington also went by the name of Minnie Symington apparently.
  • She was born in June 1851 at (Northern) Ireland, daughter of Alexander Symington and Mary Riddle.
  • Margaret was Protestant.
  • In 1873 Margaret J. Symington emigrated from Ireland to America, according to the 1900 census.
  • Between 1874 and 1875 Margaret J. Symington married Godfrey H. Deal.
  • On 8 June 1880 Margaret J. Symington and Godfrey H. Deal were enumerated in the 1880 US Census at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
    Deal, Godfrey H., 38, builder, b. PA (as were his parents)
    ---, Margaret J., 29, wife, b. Ireland (as were her parents - sic)
    ---, Francis P., (m) 2, son, b. PA
    Symmington, Marion, 18, boarder, single, b. Ireland (as were her parents).
  • Circa 1892 Godfrey H. Deal, her husband, died at Pennsylvania (estimated date).
  • Circa 1895 Margaret J. Deal married John Knoell (estimated date).
  • Before 1900 her son, Francis P. Deal, died at Pennsylvania.
  • On 6 June 1900 Margaret J. Symington and John Knoell were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at 1514 N. Hancock, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, as follows:
    Knoell, John, head, b. Sep 1855, ae 44, married 1st at 23, b. Germany, imig. 1872, naturalized, furniture manufacturer
    ---, Margaret J. , wife, b. June 1851, married 1st at 23, of her 3 children one is still living, b. Ireland (her parents both b. Scotland), imig 1873
    ---, John, son, b. Dec 1877, single, b. PA (father b. Germany, mother b. PA), machinist
    ---, George, son, b. June 1880, single, salesman
    ---, Helena, dau, b. June 1882, single
    Deal, Mary E., step-dau, b. July 1880, single, b. PA (father b. PA, mother b. Ireland).
  • Margaret J. Symington and John Knoell were divorced before 1910 at Pennsylvania.
  • On 16 April 1910 Margaret J. Symington was enumerated in the 1910 US Census at 3307 N. 15th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 14 January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of Robert Ritchie Jr. and Mary E. Deal, her daughter and son-in-law, in the 1920 US census at 3538 15th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1930 she was enumerated in the household of Robert Ritchie Jr. and Mary E. Deal, her daughter and son-in-law, in the 1930 US census at 3238 15th Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • Margaret J. Symington died after 1930.
  • Margaret (No. 1168), b. 1851 in Ireland, and "married a man named KNOELL and lived in Philadelphia", is said by family tradition to be the sister of James Symington (No. 537), who emigrated to America in 1881. There is no documentation to prove this at this time. However, the inclusion of one Marion Symington in her household in 1880, even as a boarder, suggests that there is some connection. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jul 2005

Family 1: Godfrey H. Deal

Family 2: John Knoell

  • Circa 1895 Margaret J. Deal married John Knoell (estimated date).
  • Margaret J. Symington and John Knoell were divorced before 1910 at Pennsylvania.

Maria P. Symington

F, b. 15 September 1892, d. 6 July 1996, File ID#1133
  • Maria P. Symington was born on 15 September 1892 at Connecticut, daughter of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny.
  • On 17 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, her parents, in the 1900 US census at Ward 3, Patterson City, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 20 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, her parents, in the 1910 US census at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • In 1911 Maria P. Symington married Mr. [?] Howard.
  • On 7 May 1915 her father, Ephraim Symington, died at age 50 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, (possible location).
  • Maria P. Symington married Edgar Verbrugge.
  • On 14 April 1930 Maria P. Symington and Edgar Verbrugge were enumerated in the 1930 US Census at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, as:
    Verbrugge, Edgar, head, 40, age 24 at first marriage, b. Belgium, weaver in silk mill
    ---, Marie, wife, 37, age 19 at first marriage, b. CT, weaver in silk mill
    Howard, Edward C., son, 17, b. NJ, insurance clerk.
  • In August 1971 Edgar Verbrugge, her husband, died at age 81 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • Maria P. Symington died on 6 July 1996 at Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey, at age 103.
  • Last Edited: 5 Jul 2005

Family 1: Mr. [?] Howard (excluded)

  • In 1911 Maria P. Symington married Mr. [?] Howard.

Family 2: Edgar Verbrugge

Marion Symington

F, b. between 1861 and 1862, File ID#1318
  • Marion Symington was born between 1861 and 1862 at Ireland.
  • On 8 June 1880 she was enumerated in the household of Godfrey H. Deal and Margaret J. Symington, as a boarder, in the 1880 US census at Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
  • Although she is enumerated as a "boarder", the name suggests that she is in fact somehow related. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 23 Jun 2005

Mary Charlotte Symington

F, b. 12 July 1913, d. 28 October 1999, File ID#1148
  • Mary Charlotte Symington was born on 12 July 1913 at New York, daughter of George Symington and Estelle Rutan.
  • On 17 April 1930 she was enumerated in the household of George Symington and Estelle Rutan, her parents, in the 1930 US census at 59-34 161 Street, Flushing, Queens, Queens County, New York.
  • On 2 October 1937 Mary Charlotte Symington, age 24, married James Donady, age 26, at Church of the Redeemer, Astoria, Long Island City, Queens County, New York.
  • Mary Charlotte Symington died on 28 October 1999 at age 86.
  • Mary Charlotte Symington was buried at Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pleasantville, New York.
  • James Donady, her husband, outlived Mary Charlotte Symington and died at age 89 on 20 February 2001 at Rhinebeck, New York.
  • Last Edited: 5 Aug 2004

Family: James Donady

Mary Elizabeth Symington

F, b. 19 February 1870, d. 1895, File ID#586
  • Mary Elizabeth Symington was born on 19 February 1870 at Armagh, (Northern) Ireland, daughter of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • Mary Elizabeth Symington was born in 1872 at Ireland, daughter of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • Mary Elizabeth Symington was found on a passenger list on 5 July 1882 travelling from at Ireland with Charlotte Ford, her mother.
  • Her mother, Charlotte Ford, died at age 42 years and was buried in January 1888 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Mary Elizabeth Symington married Robert Smith.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 her widowed father, James Symington, remarried to Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut.
  • Mary's daughter, Charlotte Smith, died and was buried on 6 April 1893 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 2 years.
  • Mary Elizabeth Symington died in 1895.
  • Mary Elizabeth Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, (Click icon to view gravemarker, courtesey of J. Villatoro).
  • Last Edited: 13 Feb 2007

Family: Robert Smith (excluded)

  • Mary Elizabeth Symington married Robert Smith.

Moses Symington

M, b. 2 August 1883, d. 14 June 1966, File ID#577
  • Moses Symington was born on 2 August 1883 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • His mother, Charlotte Ford, died at age 42 years and was buried in January 1888 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 his widowed father, James Symington, remarried to Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut.
  • On 2 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of James Symington and Sarah J. Wartley, his parents, in the 1900 US census at 577 Blackwell Street, Queens, New York City, Queens County, New York.
  • On 28 April 1909 Moses Symington, age 25, married Florence Barbara Kober, age 19.
  • On 19 April 1910 Moses Symington and Florence Barbara Kober were enumerated in the 1910 US Census at 496 Tenth Avenue, Queens, Queens County, New York, as follows:
    Symington, Moses, head, 26, married one year, b. CT, ?? lather, buildings
    ---, Florence B., wife, 20, no children, b. NY (father b. Germany).
  • In 1917 Moses Symington lived at 769 11th Avenue, Astoria, Long Island City, Queens County, New York.
  • He was described as having grey eyes and light brown hair in 1918.
  • In 1918 Moses was a superintendant of construction at George S. Holmes & Company.
  • On 12 September 1918 Moses Symington registered for the military draft at Queens, Queens County, New York, age 35.
  • On 8 January 1920 Moses Symington and Florence Barbara Kober were enumerated in the 1920 US Census at 769 11th Avenue, Astoria, Long Island City, Queens County, New York, as follows:
    Symington, Moses, head, 36, b. CT (parents b. Ireland), Superintendant at Construction co.
    ---, Florence, wife, 30, b. NY
    ---, Mabelle, dau, b. NY
    ---, Allwyn, son, b. NY.
  • Moses Symington died on 14 June 1966 at Lutherville Timonium, Maryland, at age 82.
  • In June 1966 Moses Symington was buried at Nassau Knolls, Port Washington, Nassau County, New York.
  • Florence Barbara Kober, his wife, outlived Moses Symington and died at age 94 in February 1984 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.
  • Last Edited: 6 Aug 2004

Family: Florence Barbara Kober

Rachel Alice Symington

F, b. 31 August 1899, d. 19 November 1988, File ID#1136
  • Rachel Alice Symington was born on 31 August 1899 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, daughter of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny.
  • On 17 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, her parents, in the 1900 US census at Ward 3, Patterson City, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 20 April 1910 she was enumerated in the household of Ephraim Symington and Rachel Glenny, her parents, in the 1910 US census at 179 Twelfth Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
  • On 7 May 1915 her father, Ephraim Symington, died at age 50 at Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, (possible location).
  • On 5 January 1920 she was enumerated in the household of Rachel Glenny, her widowed mother, in the 1920 US census at 62 Bigelow Street, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • After 1920 Rachel Alice Symington married Charles S. Barnes, son of Charles S. Barnes and Charlotte M. Torrance, He was a widower with two children.
  • Rachel Alice Symington died on 19 November 1988 at Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut, at age 89.
  • In November 1988 Rachel Alice Symington was buried at Center Cemetery, East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Charles S. Barnes (excluded)

  • After 1920 Rachel Alice Symington married Charles S. Barnes, son of Charles S. Barnes and Charlotte M. Torrance, He was a widower with two children.
  • Charlotte C. Barnes (excluded)
  • Charles S. Barnes III (excluded)

Rachel T. Symington

F, b. November 1893, File ID#1093
  • Rachel T. Symington was born in November 1893 at Connecticut, daughter of Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy.
  • On 20 June 1900 she was enumerated in the household of Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy, her parents, in the 1900 US census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 30 June 1906 her mother, Jane Kennedy, died at age 44 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Her widowed father, Robert David Symington, remarried to Sophie [?].
  • Last Edited: 18 Aug 2002

Richard J. Symington

M, b. June 1897, d. 18 October 1960, File ID#1127
  • Richard J. Symington was born in June 1897 at Connecticut, son of Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill.
  • Richard J. Symington married Gladys Kane.
  • On 22 June 1900 he was enumerated in the household of Isaiah Symington and Anna C. Buskill, his parents, in the 1900 US census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • In 1924 his father, Isaiah Symington, died.
  • His mother, Anna C. Buskill, died at age 65 years and was buried in 1934 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • In 1960 Richard J. Symington lived at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut.
  • He died on 18 October 1960 at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 63.
  • Richard J. Symington was buried at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • Gladys Kane, his wife, outlived Richard J. Symington and died at age 87 on 27 December 1985 at Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut.
  • Richard J. Symington and Gladys Kane had no issue.
  • Last Edited: 3 Aug 2004

Family: Gladys Kane (excluded)

  • Richard J. Symington married Gladys Kane.

Robert David Symington

M, b. 16 January 1867, d. 1939, File ID#589
  • Robert David Symington was born on 16 January 1867 at Tartaraghan Parish, Armagh, (Northern) Ireland, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • Robert David Symington was born in February 1868 at Ireland, son of James Symington and Charlotte Ford.
  • In 1882 Robert David Symington emigrated from Ireland to America.
  • He was found on a passenger list on 5 July 1882 travelling from at Ireland with Charlotte Ford, his mother.
  • Robert David Symington was naturalized.
  • His mother, Charlotte Ford, died at age 42 years and was buried in January 1888 at East Cemetery, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 14 June 1889 Robert David Symington, age 22, married Jane Kennedy, age 27, daughter of Robinson Kennedy and Theresa McDowell, at Enfield, Massachusetts.
  • Between 1889 and 1890 his widowed father, James Symington, remarried to Sarah J. Wartley at Connecticut.
  • In June 1900 Robert was a Laborer.
  • On 20 June 1900 Robert David Symington and Jane Kennedy were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, as follows:
    Symington, Robert D., head, b. Feb 1868, 32, married 10 years, b. Ireland, immig. 1882, natualized, laborer
    ---, Jane, wife, b. Mar 1863, all 4 of her children are living, b. Ireland, immig. 1882
    ---, Isirah, son, b. Apr 1890 in MA
    ---, Lottie M., dau, b. Apr 1892 in MA
    ---, Rachel T., dau, b. Nov 1893 in CT
    ---, William A., son, b. Oct 1898 in CT.
  • On 30 June 1906 Jane Kennedy, his wife, died at age 44 at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Robert David Symington married Sophie [?].
  • Robert David Symington died in 1939.
  • Robert David Symington is said to have been married five times.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family 1: Jane Kennedy

  • On 14 June 1889 Robert David Symington, age 22, married Jane Kennedy, age 27, daughter of Robinson Kennedy and Theresa McDowell, at Enfield, Massachusetts.

Family 2: Sophie [?] (excluded)

  • Robert David Symington married Sophie [?].