Wibert Genealogy New York state

Benjamin Wibert (son of John b 1760 son of Thomas b 1740) b 28 Feb 1782 Greenfield, Saratoga County NY d 22 Feb 1847 De Ruyter, NY
m Sylvia Kelly b Vermont

1) Hannah Wibert (b 26 Jan 1806)(d 27 Feb 1889)
m 13 Oct 1824 to Samuel Wright (b16 Sep 1803-d 26 Mar 1875) De Ruyter
children
Eliza & Thomas Wright

2) Elizabeth Wibert (b 1807 )(d 18 July 1896)
m Jervis Johnson (m 27 Mar 1827) (d 6 Mar 1887)
children
Mary Johnson (m E.D. Allard)
Hannah

3) Dr. Thomas Wibert (b 1809)
m Mary Ann Stafford  (b 1812)
children
Ludentia, Elizabeth Speery, Benjamin L., John D., Lydia Ann, Jerome M., Amanda, Levi & Sylvia

4) Deborah Wibert (b 1811)
m John Beech
children
Lydia, Jane (married Isaac Case) & Benjamin

5) John C. Wibert (b 1812)(d 1894)
m Martha Hawkins b 1809

6) Reuben (b 1820) (d 1897)
m Rhoda Stowall (b 1821) (d 1904)
children
Albirt, Eliza Myra, Henry Harrison, Sarah Jane, John M., Mary Matilda(d), Charles B., Mary M.II, Ida May & Helen M. 

7) George M. (b 16 Jan 1822) (d 20 Feb 1893)
m Julia A (b 13 June 1819) (d 11 Sep 1897)
children
Caroline (b Mar 1844) (d Dec 1925) m Henry Backman (b 1831) (d1900)
Erranda (b 4 Nov 1846) (d 2 Mar 1932) m Thomas Akenhead (b 4 July 1838 d 14 Dec 1900)

                                                                                                                        

Watson/Croasdale/Allyn Genealogy

The names recorded are my grandfather’s children

Joseph Watson and Rachel Croasdale

Jonathan Watson born Oct 16 1757

David              “                Oct 12 1759

David              “               Sept 17 1760

Joseph             “               July 28 1763

Levi                  “               Oct 21 1765

William           “               Feb 21 1767

Rachel             “               June 6 1770

Rebekah         “               Oct 20 1772

Mark               “                Dec 12 1775

Mark was the son of Joseph and his second wife, Deborah Satcher Watson

I have made this record this 11^th day of the fourth month 1879 Galen, Wayne Co, NY

Stephen Y. (Yerkes) Watson

Note: Stephen was the son of Levi (above) and Rebecca Yerkes- granddaughter of Herman Yerkes, of Germantown PA

Copied by Emma May Gridley Allyn[1] granddaughter of Stephen Y Watson June 24 1936

(On back)

Old letters that I have seen- one written from Cranston (R.I.) the 4^th of the 12^th month 1792 To James Rice’s children and signed Jonathan Knowles

One written from East Greenwich May 18, 1800 to dear niece, directed to Phebe Rice signed Aunt Elizabeth Holden

One written from Granville 9 of 2^nd month 1818 to dear brother and sister and signed John Rice

This letter tells of the marriage of Waite to Benjamin Boss ‘last fall’_ also says he had heard from Rhode Island that Lydia Meeks, Jonathan Knowles and wife, Charles Cook, Deborah Greene and another name I couldn’t make out were all deceased. Benjamin Boss was of South Kingston RI_”he is a respectable man, a member amongst Friends”

My grandmother’s family- Sarah Rogers Watson (written by Emma Gridley Allyn)

[1]Emma Gridley Allyn b about 1861 to William Gridley & Phebe Watson (b abt 1838) to Stephen Y Watson (b Sept 16 1806) and Sarah Rogers (b abt 1810) daughter of Matthew Rogers & Phoebe Rice

Yerkes/Whitesides/Watson genealogy

James Yerkes was born Dec 22^nd 1756

Stephen Yerkes “ “ June 2^nd 1759

James Yerkes “ “ Oct 2^nd 1761

Elizabeth Yerkes “ “ Feb 8^th 1762

Rebekah Yerkes “ “ Oct 2^nd 1766

Joseph Yerkes “ “ July 5^th 1769

Rachel Yerkes “ “ Nov 4^th 1772

Samuel Yerkes “ “ Sept 24^th 1775

The above are the children of my grandfather Stephen Yerkes and his wife (my grandmother) whose name I think was Rebekah. Stephen Yerkes came from Germany, when young,with his parents and a number of brothers, I think about the year 1735, and all settled in Montgomery Co Pennsylvania, about 15 miles north east from Philadelphia, my grandmother came from England her maiden name was Whitesides and her daughter Rebekah was my mother.

Stephen Yerkes Watson[1]

5^th month 1882

[1] Stephen Yerkes Watson was the father of Levi Watson (b 28 Feb 1835 Galen NY).  Levi Watson was the father of Harvey C. Watson (b Nov 1861 Galen NY).  Harvey married Julia Etta Backman, daughter of Henry Backman and Caroline Wibert.  This is how the Yerkes/Watson family ties in with our earlier letters.

Mate is fixing her bonnet, ain’t she wicked to act so on Sunday

                                                                    Fulton Sunday morn Feb 7^th ‘64

                                                Friend Carrie[1],

                                                                                                I received your kind note and I am very glad to see that I am not forgotten.  Mate[2] is dressing for church but says she don’t want to go at all the bell has rung for prayer meeting but I don’t think I shall attend it is held in one of the recitation rooms.  I intended to write when Mate did, but didn’t have any time I have five studies beside nurse and I have to give four bells to that and it takes nearly all of my time.  I was over to Uncle Bill Greys when I was at home.  Nate Libbie, Tom Ott and Mr. Van Anken was there and we had a gay old time we trained at a great rate.  I wish you had been there we spoke of you that night.  Tom told me you intended to go away soon.  Tom[3] has enlisted that is too bad don’t you think so.  I wonder what he happened to get so patriotic for.  I suppose because the rest did.  Mate is fixing her bonnet, ain’t she wicked to act so on Sunday.  I guess I will have to report her.Well I believe I will have to stop writing and ‘fix to get ready’ to go to church.  What one do you attend mostly.  I go to all to see which one I like the best.  There is six different churches in the village and I have been to them all and I haven’t yet made up my mind so I’ll to take another round.  Perhaps by that time I can make up my mind.  I have been quite sick this last half of the term, I was sick for about two weeks and I was almost discouraged my Father and Mother have been out to see me they came while I was sick they were some what surprised for I hadn’t written anything about it to them.  I must now stop for I want to write some to Rand she wrote me a short note and a short one it was.  Hoping to her from you soon I subscribe myself your true friend,

                                                                                            Mella[4] Cosad

                                                Friend Rand[5],

                                                                                                I have just returned from church.  I went to the Universalist this morning and I think I shall attend the Baptist this afternoon for I don’t like to go in the evening.  Rand what are you studying and do you take music lessons.  I like it here real well and I hope you like your school it must be very pleasant to be among your friends.  I don’t wonder that you enjoy yourself there is no one her but Mate that I ever saw or heard of before and I am sometimes rather lonely.  When you write tell me all about your school and it will interest me I’ll assure you.  Mate has not yet returned from church.  Do you have to write compositions I do and how I dislike it.  Rand to do you remember the time we went to Backmans[6] to some sort of doings I don’t remember what they were now but I remember the way we went and came back and how we all carried on me especially.  I am getting steady since my last birthday which was yesterday don’t you think there is some need of it.  There was a dance to the hotel Thursday night- I didn’t go of course I might just as well asked the Principal to stand on his head as to have let me gone down there.  I suppose if he should catch us dancing in the music rooms as we do sometimes he would dance us around there.  I have written a somewhat longer letter than you did and I will now bring this to a close for I don’t wish to worry your patience any longer.  Write soon and long letters and oblige your ever true friend,

                                                                                              Mella Cosad

P.S. Excuse all mistakes and poor writing for I have a miserable pen.  Love to both.  (Farewell)

---

[1] Caroline Wibert born in Mar 1844 in Galen, Wayne Co, NY to George M. & Julia A. Wibert.

[2] Just a guess that Mate is ‘Mella’s’ sister Martha, born about 1843

[3] Thomas Akenhead born July 1838 to Thomas & Florinda Akenhead in Wayne County, NY.  He enlisted 22 Dec 1863, serving in the 1^st NY Cavalry

[4] I am not sure, but Mella may be a nickname for Elizabeth Cosad born around 1838 to David Cosad Sr. (b 1802 NJ) and Martha Yury (b 1808 NY)

[5] Erranda Wibert born 4 Nov 1846 in Galen died 2 Mar 1932

[6] Henry Backman who would later we Caroline Wibert, was born about 1831 in Wayne Co, NY to Abram & Catherine Backman

I have been called to mourn the loss of a dear good little brother

                                                                                      Hamilton, Jan 31^st 1865

Dearest Carrie[1],

  Received your letter in due time- I was not at home but my father sent it to me.  I am on my way to school to Utica am in Hamilton now shall leave in about one week from today.  I have been away from home six weeks Thursday.  I made quite a visit in Syracuse.

  Carrie since I last wrote you I have been called to mourn the loss of a dear good little brother.  It was little Johnnie if you remember him.  He hurt himself skating he fell on the ice hurt his knee then took cold and settled inflammatory rheumatism went to his brain and heart.  Killed him instantly, was only sick about two weeks was buried one week before Christmas.  It was a lonesome holiday for us- I was in Syracuse.

  I had a letter from H.B. Maine[2] the other day he said that Eunice Vincent[3] was to be married before long.  I should think it about time if ever would not you.  She has talked about it so long.

  Ella[4] is at home now.  She has been away I presume she has come home to attend the wedding.

  Oh Carrie I had a brother married since I saw you last- He was married the 14^th.  Johnnie died the 17^th he was married and on his wedding trip when we telegraphed him of Johnnie’s death.

  Carrie when you write me next you will have to direct to Female Seminary Utica, NY.  I suppose you remember my name, I hope so at least.

  Well how is Rand[5]- well, I hope.  I have never received that letter she promised me when we parted- do you remember that night or at least the ???? that performed it is ridiculous to think of it.  I felt we must have a little fun and I reckon we did, did we not.  But Carrie I must stop there is some callers in the parlor and so go I must. Would you be so good as to remember me to Rand I shan’t ask her to write.  With much love to you I close remain your true friend

                                                                                  Jennie Mitchell               

                                                                                  Or some other man

Carrie Wibert

                                                Miss Jennie Mitchell

                                                Female Seminary

                                                Utica, NY

---

[1] Caroline Wibert born in Mar 1844 in Galen, Wayne Co, NY to George M. & Julia A. Wibert 

[2] H.B. Maine is Harrison Burdette Maine, son of George and Lydia Maine b about 1839

[3] Eunice Vincent daughter of Cornelius D. Vincent and Harriett Helen Smith was b 1834 d 1910 married Waite Risley b 1820 d 1892

[4] Ella is Eunice’s sister Ella J. Vincent

[5] Erranda Wibert born 4 Nov 1846 in Galen died 2 Mar 1932

I laughed enough to kill a common man dead

                                                                               Ward D

                                                                               Jarvis USA Gen’l Hospital

                                                                               Baltimore, MD

                                                                               Jan 3^rd AD 1865

Friend Hank[1],

                                                                Once more I will try and answer your letter.  I would have done it before but have been somewhat busy preparing for the holidays.  We had considerable of a time here yesterday- a big dinner by the way a few turkeys & hams, venison & every thing necessary to gratify and satisfy a man’s appetite & lots of ladies to wait upon us.  I still continue well, consequently I could enjoy my dinner fully.  In the evening we had a concert by the brass band of the 8^th US Infantry & singing by some gentlemen of this city & some comic performances & recitative by Brig Gen’l Hayward[2].  He is a bully fellow for fun.  I laughed enough to kill a common man dead.  I expect there will be another general examination of men for the front soon, perhaps today.  Who will have to go is more than I can tell.  I don’t care much about it though I can go if I am called for.  My Capt. wants me to come to the company but I can’t see it unless I am ordered & have to go.  Sometimes I am provoked enough to go but soon get over it.

  Hank how different I passed New Year’s day 1865 from 1864.  You will recall to mind where we were then.  If my minds serves me right we were in Room #7 Annis House, DeRuyter, Madison Co NY.  I only wished I could have formed one of the 4 then & there assembled.  We could have had a bully time once more I think unless people have changed wonderfully since I saw them last & judging from this letter I should say they have not.  I am the same except in age, I am about the same size- weigh 178 pounds, seven pounds less than a year ago. 

  I hope this will find you in good spirits & recovered from your injuries received some time since & able to visit the young ladies as often as usual.  It would be mighty pleasant to sit by the side of some fair young lady & talk a little small talk for a brief hour or two,  think you?  Boy could I not enjoy it!  I reckon I could, at least I had before now.  I intend to try if I can (if I remain in Jarvis) get leave of absence 25 or 30 days to visit my friends and will try to enjoy myself if I can.  Will call on you sure.  In the meantime you must be sure and keep everything in running order.  Take good care of the ladies.  Give the special ones my love.  I wrote to the partner of your joys and sorrows some time since but have not received an answer yet.  I don’t know upon the whole as you allow her to write to soldiers in the army especially hospital beats like me but I will write to her that will do as nice.  I suppose she has but little time to herself I expect from what I hear you occupy a heap of her time.  I scarcely ever receive a letter from Miss Rand[3] but she says that you and Carrie[4] are sitting in the other room sparking or enjoying yourselves or you have no business to be together she says.

  I will close.  Write soon.  My respects to all enquiring friends & your family.

                                                                                From your friend,

                                                                                                                                Tom[5]

---

[1] Henry Backman born about 1831 in Wayne Co, NY to Abram & Catherine Backman

[2] There was no Brig Gen Hayward that I can find, perhaps he means Brig Gen Oliver Otis Howard?

[3] Erranda Wibert born 4 Nov 1846 in Galen died 2 Mar 1932.  Rand wed Thomas Akenhead later this same year.

[4] Caroline Wibert born in Mar 1844 in Galen, Wayne Co, NY to George M. & Julia A. Wibert.  She and Henry Backman married in 1866.

[5] Thomas Akenhead born July 1838 to Thomas & Florinda Akenhead in Wayne County, NY.  He enlisted 22 Dec 1863, serving in the 1^st NY Cavalry

He was afraid he would be drafted and left for parts unknown

Miss Carrie Wibert
Marengo, Wayne Co NY
                                                                                                Georgetown, Aug 13^th 1864
Dear Friend Carrie[1],
  Your kind and welcomed letter of the 3^rd was received and perused with that pleasure equal to my anticipation.  And will say I am sorry I have delayed so long to answer and hope you will pardon me this time for I have had the cares of a school to attend to & others also, so my time has been occupied to anything but idleness since you letter came to hand. 
  My school closes next Friday.  Say you step in Carrie so to get a ticket as all little children are fond of such.  By the way Carrie I will send you one and mayhap you will know the portrait on them.
  Dear Carrie how I wish I could see you and Rand[2] and live over those joyous time that we spent in that old boarding house while attending school which memory frequently brings to mind as if it were but yesterday eve that we all set at the table combing over books, but presume to say we will never be allowed the privilege of all attending school again together.
  I must tell you of a circumstance that occurred not long since.  One Friday afternoon as I was arranging things about the schoolhouse, I was nearly ready to bid it adieu till Monday morning who should I see coming but NO Coalman he came in and we had a gay chat.  He told me how well he enjoyed his visit to your house & he thinks it very pleasant there.  I like your people very much.  After chatting a while we went over to your Uncle JB.  I took tea with Jennie and you of course know we had a gay time.  We asked him to come up and bring Une(?) & he said he hardly ever rode with her therefore I think it doubtful about their coming.
  Jennie[3] was down town a while ago and she saw Unes(?) dress & she says it is splendid there is such a luster on it and it is trimmed so nice.[4]
  I attended church last Sunday to Georgetown Village and I saw Miss Chapin.  She is teaching school and four or five weeks more to teach.
  Ellen Jean (?) is teaching here and we have some gay times.  She stayed with me last night but has now gone over to see Rebecca Peckham.  She sends her love to you and wants to know if you are going to attend school to Deruyter this winter.
  I saw Miss Emma Cealy (?) three weeks ago & she said she was going back to NY next week.  She has had very poor health this summer but thinks she will venture to go if she should be sick when she arrives home. 
  Tell Rand that Mr. Sparger(?) has left the village as he was afraid he would be drafted and left for parts unknown.  I don’t wish to weary your patience this time so I will close.
  Give my love to Rand and a share for yourself.
  Please excuse all mistakes & write soon & tell Rand to write too for you know it is next to seeing you to have a letter from you, Jennie & I have been talking of coming to see you this fall, but guess it will be all talk.

This from your friend & schoolmate,

Jennie Nichols[5]

PS. Jennie Will B. was drafted but has been cleared

[1] Caroline Wibert born in Mar 1844 in Galen, Wayne Co, NY to George M. & Julia A. Wibert [2] Erranda Wibert born 4 Nov 1846 in Galen died 2 Mar 1932
[3] Jennie O'Dell born about 1845
[4] Jennie was later a dressmaker by trade
[5] "Jennie" (Lucy Jane) Nichols born 20 Jan 1843 Georgetown, NY to Asa Nichols & Sallie Anna Potter.  She married Leeurtus Palmer in 1867 and died in 1925