CLINTSMAN, Tacy Leta

Tacy married TOWN, Roscoe C. 7 Dec 1910, Clare, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Roscoe was born 27 Nov 1881, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 13 Dec 1972, Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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The 1880 census finds Orville and family living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, as follows;
Clintsman, Orville, 30, farmer, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Mary A., 21, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Adda M., 2, b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
Christopher, 55, (Father), b. NY, Fa. NY, Mo. NY
(p. 17 (35), e.d. 230)
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He appears in the 1890 St. Lawrence Co. Directory, living in Russell, along with Peter.
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He had an estate probated on 1 Dec. 1893 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co.. NY.

Orville married VAN SANT, Mary A. 22 Feb 1875. Mary (daughter of VAN SANT, Richard A. and COLLINS, Joana C.) was born 23 Jan 1859, Richville, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 18 Jun 1932, Saint Lawrence County, New York; was buried , South Russell Cemetery, South Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Mary A. appears in the 1920 census with her 2nd. husband Dewitt Dean, living in Clare township, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
She indicated she was 60 years old, b. NY as were her parents.
Dewitt indicated he was 63, b. NY, father b. NY, mother b. Conn., he was a farmer by trade.
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Mary appears living in the home of her daughter Tacy and son-in-law Roscoe Towne, in District 9, Clare, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
She stated she was widowed, and was age 71.

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Christopher stated on his Civil War - Invalid Pension Application, that for 35 years prior to his enlistment in the Army he had resided in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, and that he had resided there since his discharge.
He went on to state that he had farmed, chopped wood, and cleared land prior to enlisting in the Union Army.
Regarding his service in the Army he stated "I was taken with a violent cold while at Fort Independence, (Mass.) which was followed by a severe cough, which brought on a pain in my left side. I was sent to Richmond, Va. in the later part of May, 1865. A short time after my arrival there I was taken with chronic diarrhea. I was treated in the regiment for a while and then sent to the hospital"...
The result of this last illness led to Christopher's discharge.
Christopher suffered with the side pain and other ailments for years after his discharge. However he stated that he found some relief by spending time in the wilderness, living on wild game and fish.
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Christopher appears on the 1850 census living in Herman, St. Lawrence Co., New York (p. 285) as follows;
Clintsman, Christopher, 26, M, Labor, b. New York
Clintsman, Salina, 28, F, b. New York
Clintsman, Alvin, 2, M, b. New York
Clintsman, Edward (Orville?), 1, M, b. New York
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Christopher appears on the 1860 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York (Roll 852, Book 1, Page 23) as follows;
Clintsman, C., 34, M,W, Farm Labor, $0/$50, New York
Clintsman, Salina, 37, F,W, Keeping House, New York
Clintsman, Alvin, 13, M,W, Keeping House, New York
Clintsman, Orville, 11, M,W
Clintsman, Cynthia, 9, F,W
Clintsman, Myron, 7, M,W
Clintsman, Ella, 5, F,W
Clintsman, Charles, 3, M,W
Clintsman, Lucy, 5/12, F, W
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He enlisted March 14, 1865 and was released October 15, 1865, total service 7 months and 2 days.
1890 St. Lawrence County Civil War Veteran Census Transcription Files, Russell, Enumeration District 220. Civil War discharge records show he was released from the Co. D, 2nd Battalion, 17 Regiment. under U.S. Regulars in Richmond, Va. in June 1865, and received back pay for four months and travel pay.
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His physical description in was as follows; (from pension file)
Age: 40, Height: 5'-9 1/2", Complexion: Fair, Hair: Dark, Eyes: Blue.
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Christopher appears on the 1870 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York as follows;
Clintsman, C., 45, M,W, Farmer, 1,500, 500, New York
Clintsman, Salina, 48, F,W, Keeping House, New York
Clintsman, Alvin, 22, M,W, Farming, New York
Clintsman, Orville, 21, M,W, Farming, New York
Clintsman, Cynthia, 18, F,W, House Keeper,New York
Clintsman, Myron, 17, M,W, Works on Farm, New York
Clintsman, Ella, 15, F,W, At Home, New York
Clintsman, Charles, 14, M,W, At Home, New York
Clintsman, Lucy, 9, F,W, New York
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By 1880 Christopher was living in the home of his son Orville, in S. Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.

Christopher married GOTHAM, Salina 1 Oct 1847, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. Salina (daughter of GOTHAM, Robert and RICE, Cynthia) was born Abt 1822, New York; died 20 Feb 1878, Hermon, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Married by Chester, Winslow, Esq.

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There was a witness to the marrige of Richard and Joana by the name of Ira John VanZandt, and he signed his name as such, with the spelling of Vanzandt.
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The 1860 census shows the Van Sant's living in Dekalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York (p. 791), they appear as follows;
Richard Vanzant, 22, Male, Laborer, b. NY
Joanna Vanzant, 20, Female, Housekeeping, b. NY
Mary A. Vanzant, 1, b. NY
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Richard was a private in Co I in the 11th New York Cavalry in the Civil War. He served from August 14, 1862 through June 12, 1865.
Civil War Record: "He was not in any serious engagements, and was not wounded". His total service was 2 years, 9 months and 29 days. His enlistment address was Russell, St. Lawrence Co. , NY." Taken from Civil War Enlistment Records at St. Lawrence Co. Historical Association.
Richard's physical description at the time of his enlistment was; Age: 23, Height: 5'-9 1/2", Complexion: Fair, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Occupation: Farmer.
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There is a record of Richard being treated for a back injury from February 27, 1864 to March 8, 1864, after which he returned to service.
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Richard states in pension files that "while doing duty near Memphis, Tennessee"...he "contracted fever". He said this happened in late 1864 or early 1865. He also mentioned rib fractures of the left side in the same document. In about March 1865 he was in the Regimental Hospital at Germantown, Tennessee for the fever and chills.
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The 1870 census finds the family living in the Town of Lenox, Madison Co., New York (Roll 968 Book 1, Page 375b) as follows:
Van Sant Richard, 32, M, W, Day Laborer, b. NY
" Johanna, 31, F, W, Keeping House, b. NY
" Mary Ann, 12, F, W, At Home, b. NY, Attended School, Cannot Write
" Stephen, 5, M, W, At Home, b. NY
" George, 2, M, W, At Home, b. NY
" Anson, 2 months, M, W, At Home, b. NY (in March)
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Richard A. Van Sant and his wife Johannah appear on the 1880 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York. He was a farmer age 43, and she was 41 and keeping house.
Sons:
Stephen 14,
George 12,
Joseph 10 were also at home and Richard's mother Betsey E. age 84. All family members stated they and their parents were born in N.Y.
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On the 1890 St. Lawrence County, Civil War Vet Census Transciption Files, Russell, Enumeration District 220. Richard stated he suffered from Rheumatism possibly brought on by his service in the Army.
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He was a Farmer in Russell, St. Lawrence Co. NY.
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The 1900 census finds Richard and Johanna in De Kalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York, Roll 1156 Book 1, Page 133.
(2 doors away from Johanna's brother Milo B. Collins).
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The 1910 census finds Richard and Johanna in District 177, Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York, (Sheet 11 B).
He was 70 and had his own income. She was 68. They stated 4 of their 5 children were surviving at that date (1910), and they had been married 53 years.
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All of Richard's deceased relatives are found buried in Degrasse and South Russell.
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An interesting note from an e-mail by Arland Pike (grandson of Joseph Anson Van Sant):
Gary Bushaw's mother has a Family Bible which says Richard VanSant was in Ford's theatre when President Lincoln was shot !! .
I can believe it because he was in the 11th NY Cavalry stationed in the area.

Richard married COLLINS, Joana C. 20 Oct 1856, Rome, Oneida County, New York. Joana (daughter of COLLINS, Peter and Ellen) was born 3 Dec 1842, Carlisle, Schoharie, New York, Unites States; died 26 Dec 1935, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; was buried , South Russell Cemetery, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Potsdam Herald Recorder
Friday, September 13, 1935
Hermon
Mrs. Laura Towne has returned from DeGrasse where she visited her aunt Mrs. Richard Van Sant who is 93 years old and "lively as a cricket".

MRS. JOANNA C. VANSANT DIES; Woman 93, Former Resident of Russell Area; WIDOW OF RICHARD VANSANT

Funeral to Be Held From Home of Her Son, Joseph VanSant, DeGrasse, Sunday at 2 P.M. With the burial in South Russell Cemetery.

Russell, December 27, (1935).---Mrs. Joanna Collins VanSant, Age (93), widow of Richard Van Sant, Civil War veteran, died Thurdsay at 9 a.m. at the home of her son, Joseph Van Sant at DeGrasse. Mrs. Van Sant had been confined to the bed for several weeks.
Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. Leonard Mathewson officiating. Burial will be at South Russell, cemetery.
Mrs. VanSant was born Dec. 3, 1842, and was united in marriage to Richard Van Sant Oct. 20, 1856, at Rome. They resided at Silver Hill, near South Russell, nearly all their married life.
Five children were born to them. Three of whom survive, Stephen of Russell, George of Edwards and Joseph of DeGrasse, with whom she had resided since her husband died in 1913. Besides the three sons she is survived by eleven grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren.
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On Pension applications she signed her name Joana Van Sant.
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The 1930 census shows Joanna (age 88) living in the home of her son Joseph, in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.

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The marrige was performed by the Baptist Clergyman, H. C. Vogle.

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The 1830 census shows Henry and his young family in Champion, Jefferson Co., New York as follows;
Males:
1 under 5 (Peter)
1, age 5-9 (Christopher)
1, age 20-29 (?)
1, age 30-39 (Henry)
Females:
1, age 20-29 (Phebe)
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The 1840 census shows Henry (Clinchman) and his young family in Wilna, Jefferson Co., New York as follows;
Males:
1, age under 5
1, age 5-9
1, age 10-14
1, age 15-20
1, age 40-59
Females:
1, age under 5
1, age 5-9
1, age 10-14
1, age 30-39
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Henry appears in the 1850 Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York census as follows;
Henry Clinchman, 54, farmer, b. NY, $1,000
Phebe, 49, NY
Peter, 22, NY
Truman, 18, NY
Sally M., 20, NY
Elizabeth, 16, NY
Mary, 14, NY
Jeremiah, 11, NY
William, 9, NY
Fidelia, 7, NY
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The 1860 census finds Henry and his family still in Russell, as follows;
Henry, 62, Farmer, $100/$250, b. NY
Phebe, 59, House Keeper, b. NY
Jeremiah, 21, Farm Hand, b. NY
William, 18, Farm Hand, b. NY
Phidelia, 16, Domestic, b. NY
Elizabeth Sage, 92, b. NY (Henry's mother, 2nd marriage name).
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Henry married HOTALING, Phoebe Abt 1824. Phoebe (daughter of HOUGHTALING, John and ALGER, Elizabeth) was born Abt 1801, New York; died 6 Feb 1872, South Russell Cemetery, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Phebe either was born in Worth (Lorraine), Jefferson Co., New York, or was an infant when her parents moved there in 1802.
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Phebe is shown in the 1870 census living in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York with her son Jerry Clintsman. Her husband had passed away the previous year.

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Military minutes of the Council of Appointment of the State of New York, 1783-1821, N.Y. State of New York, 1901-02, 3042 pgs. (p.1918).
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In 1818 Robert was a lieutenant in the 108th Regiment, Jefferson Co., Infantry.
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1820 Census:
Pamelia, Jefferson Co., New York.
Males:
1, age 18-26
Females:
1, age <10
1, age 16<18 (b. 1802-1804)

Note Abel Rice was enumerated next door. He was over 45. (Rise was Cynthia's maiden name, very likely her father).
Also a Sardius Rice nearby (perhaps her brother??)
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1830 Census:
Depeau, Saint Lawrence Co., New York.
Males:
1, age < 5
2, age 5<10
1, age 30<40 (Robert)
Females:
1, age 5<10
1, age 10<15
1, age 30<40 (Cynthia)

NOTE: there was an Abel Rice age 60<70 living nearby.
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Robert was appointed a Commissiner of Schools in Herman in 1830.
(History of St. Lawrence Co., New York, p. 436)
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The 1840 census finds Robert living in Hermonj, St. Lawrence Co., Vermont:
Males:
1, age <5
1, age 10<15
1, age 15<20
1, age 40<50
Females:
1, age <5
2, age 5<10
1, age 40<50
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Robert and his brother Daniel seemed to have had a close relationship as they appear living near each other over the decades, through 1840 in Hermon, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
Daniel also married a sister (Samantha) of Robert's wife (Cynthia).
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Our county and its people : a memorial record of St. Lawrence County, New York, Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason, 1894, 1218 pgs. (p.678).
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The first town meeting was held at the school house near Nathaniel Kent's, May 4, 1830, and the following named officers were elected: Wm. Teall, Supervisor; Benj. Healy, Town Clerk; Wilkes Richardson, Isaac C. Pool and Silas Williams, Assessors; Martin L. Cook and John Matoon, Overseers of the Poor; Simeon Peterson, Jesse Worden and Shubael Parker, Commissioners of Highways; Wilkes Richardson, Robert Gotham and Harry Tanner, Commissioners of Common Schools; Benj. Healy, Aaron Teall and C. D. Morehouse, Inspectors of Schools; Charles C. Redfield, Collector; Ariel Wrisley and Charles C. Redfield, Constables.

Robert married RICE, Cynthia Abt 1819. Cynthia (daughter of RICE, Abel) was born Between 1800 and 1810; died Abt 1844, Hermon, Saint Lawrence County, New Yor. [Group Sheet]

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Joseph Van Sant b. abt. 1788, married Elizabeth Pollack b. 1798. They resided most of their lives in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York and are buried there.
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Joseph was one of the first 3 settlers in Monterey (Degrasse), St. Lawrence Co., New York.
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He fought in the War of 1812 and is in the "Index of Awards". From a list of War of 1812 Pensioners; Van Sant, Joseph (Pension Certificate #7767), served in Capt. Jeremiah Browns co. of the New York militia as a private. He was drafted into the Militia at Carlisle, Schoharie Co., NY September 12 or 20, 1814. He fought with a group of volunteer's from Troy, New York, and helped guard the food (meat) at French Mill's on the St. Regis Indian Reservation. He served at the battle of Plattsburg, and was discharged at Plattsburg on on December 12 or 18, 1814, having served 92 days.
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Joseph stated he had received a 160 acres land warrant for his service in the War of 1812.
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The 1820 census finds Joseph living in Carlisle, Schoharie Co., New York.
(Roll 65 Book 1, Page 210).
Males:
1, age under 10
1, age 26-45 (Joseph)
Females:
1, age 16-18.
He was enumerated in the same vicinity as a William VanSant his presumed father (not proven), and George Pollock his father-in-law.
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The 1830 census shows Joseph Vanzant living in Rutland Township, Jefferson Co., New York (P. 119). The family was recorded as follows;
Males
2, age 5<10
1, age 10<20
1, age 40<50 (Joseph)
Females
1, under 5
1, 5<10
1, 30<40
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The 1850 census shows the Van Sant's living in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Co., New York (p. 791), they appear as follows;
Joseph VanZandt, 51 (actually 61), Male, Farmer, b. NY
William VanZandt, 27, Male, Farmer, b. NY
Maria VanZandt, 26, Female, b. Vermont
Betsey VanZandt, 50, Female, b. NY
NOTE: Joseph, William & Maria are show as over 20 and unable to read or write.
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The 1860 census shows the Van Sant's living in Dekalb, St. Lawrence Co., New York (p. 791), they appear as follows;
Joseph Vanzant, 71, Male, Farmer, $400 R.E., $30 Personal, b. NY
Elizabeth Vanzant, 62, Female, Housekeeping, b. NY
Note: Nearby are the families of several of their sons, including our line;
Richard Vanzant, 22, Male, Laborer, b. NY
Joanna Vanzant, 20, Female, Housekeeping, b. NY
Mary A. Vanzant, 1, b. NY
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Joseph and family appear in the 1870 census near Christopher Clintsman's family in Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York;
Vansant, Joseph, 82, M,W, Retired Farmer, New York
Vansant, Elizabeth, 72, F,W, Keeping House, 1,000, 200, New York
Vansant, William, 51, M,W, Farm Laborer, 200, New York
Vansant, Mariah, 48, F,W, Keeping House
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The 1873-1874 Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York Business Directory shows; Vansant, Joseph as a farmer with 68 acres.
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In the 1880 census of Russell, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Richard Van Sant says his parents were both born in New York.
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DEATH: Joseph's exact death date May 1, 1874 was recorded in his 1812 pension files.
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Joseph's widow Elizabeth lived in Russell, New York in 1882.
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BURIAL: The Rev. L. S. Baker officiated at Joseph's funeral (per pension files).

Joseph married POLLOCK, Elizabeth E. Feb 1817, Carlisle, Schoharie, New York, Unites States. Elizabeth (daughter of POLLOCK, George and Nellie) was born 16 Feb 1796, New Rhinebeck (Carlisle), Schoharie County, New York; died 27 Aug 1880, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York. [Group Sheet]

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Elisabeth stated in pension papers her maiden name was Polk or Pollock and that she was a "near blood relation to the late president James K. Polk, Ex-President of the United States". (Note: The grandfather of James K. Polk wrote his name Pollock). She continues to state she was married to Joseph VanSant in Carlisle, Schoharie Co., NY, in February, 1817, by Esquire Sweetman.
In another affadavit she names some of the wittnesses at their wedding as:
William Polk;
Rosy VanSant;
Sylvanus Parkenson and his wife Hannah;
(Silvanus, was born at Basking Ridge, N. J., April 19, 1763, soon after his parents had arrived from New Hampshire. He is of record as having served short terms in the War of the Revolution every year from 1776 (when in his fourteenth year) to 1782 inclusive, the full account of which services is extant. He removed in 1789 to Carlisle, N. Y.; in 1827 he left there for Otto, in Cattaraugus county, N. Y., where he was residing on October 5, 1832. He resided with John Ferris, cited below, on the 1840 census, pointing to a possible relationship. Also note worthy is the fact that Agnes McDowell, his first wife was from Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., New Jersey. Sylvanus seems to have married a Sarah Ferris, and fathered at least 2 children with her).
John Ferris;
Nancy Rogers;
Jesse Roberts
In the same affadavit Elizabeth stated she and Joseph "had and raised ten children"
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The spelling of Pollock was listed in the Town Clerk's Office for DeKalb when her children returned from the Civil War. She resided with her son Richard Van Sant 1880 census in Russell, NY. "Besty E. listed as 84 years old".
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Elizabeth's son Richard was supplied a coffin for his mother by Mr. Daniel Colton on August 28, 1880, pointing to a death date prior to the 28th in Russell St. Lawrence Co., NY. (per Joseph's 1812 pension record). Indeed the pension files do record her death date as August 27, 1880.

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Baptismal Date: 12 Aug 1804
Father: Michael Collins
Mother: Eytje Van Slyck
Item Number: 331
Child: Peter
Sponsor: Cornelius Collins; Margarit Collins
Birth Date: 12 July
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Peter appears in the 1850 Calisle, Schoharie Co., New York census as follows:
Peter Collins, 45, M, Shoemaker, $100, b. NY
Ellen, 45, F, b. NY
Sarah M. C., 18, F, b. NY
Mary, 15, F, b. NY
Milo, 13, M, b. NY
Ann M. (Joanna), 9, F, b. NY
Amanda, 6, F, b. NY
(Peter & Ellen indicated they could not read or write)
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Peter married Ellen Bef 1832, New York. Ellen was born Abt 1805, New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]