CLINTSMAN, Orville M.

Notes:

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]

1. CLINTSMAN, Adda May was born 21 Jan 1878, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 6 Sep 1917, Canton, Saint Lawrence, New York, Unites States.
2. CLINTSMAN, Nellie Ann was born Dec 1880, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died Aft 1972.
3. CLINTSMAN, Stanley Floyd was born 17 Sep 1882, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 9 Mar 1972, Watertown, Jefferson County, New York; was buried Mar 1972, Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, New York.
4. CLINTSMAN, Albert Leroy was born 21 Aug 1885, New York; died 9 Nov 1929, Cranberry Lake, Saint Lawrence County, New York.
5. CLINTSMAN, Cecile Bessie was born 4 Oct 1887, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 25 Apr 1890, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York.
6. CLINTSMAN, Tacy Leta was born 22 Dec 1893, Russell, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died 7 May 1985, Ogdensburg, Saint Lawrence County, New York.

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Married by Chester, Winslow, Esq.

Notes:

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]

Notes:

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.

Notes:

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]

Notes:

Christoph was a mercenary, a professional soldier who was hired out to serve in a foreign army for the money paid. This would indicate he was one of the younger sons who had to find other work other than whatever the family did. The family apparently lived in the area of Germany called Hesse, therefore, Christoph was a Hessian Mercenary who served the British, for pay in our Revolutionary War. He was captured by Gen. Benedict Arnold's troops in one of the two Battles of Saratoga at Freeman's Farm in Sept or Oct, 1777 where he fought under Gen. Burgoyne, but escaped and traveled south toward New York City, following the Hudson River, then later settling in Kinderhook for a time, beginning a new life as an American. (Notes by: Gary Bushaw).
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Christopher appears on the 1790 census as Christopher Clinsman.
He was living in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., New York (p. 69).
1 - Male 16 & over (Christopher)
0 - Male under 16
3 - Females (Elizabeth, Anna, & ?)
0 - Others
0 - Slaves
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Christopher appears on the 1800 census as Christopher Clinchman.
He was living in Champion, Oneida Co. (now Jefferson Co.), New York.
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Christopher (Clinchman) appears on the rolls of enlisted men of the Albany County Militia - Eighth Regiment.
SOURCE: New York In The Revolution as Colony and State, by James A. Roberts, Comptroller, Compiled by Frederic G. Mather, Second Edition 1898, Two Volumes.

Hans married FARENTON, Elizabeth 30 Jan 1787, Claverack, Columbia County, New York. Elizabeth was born Abt 1767, Massachusetts; died May 1853. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elizabeth applied for 2nd husband, Elias's "widow's pension" in 1851 from Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
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Elizabeth appears living with her son Henry and his family on the 1860 Russell, St. Lawrence Co., New York. She was listed as Elizabeth Sage (Her name from her 2nd marriage to Elias Sage), she was 92 years old and stated she was born in New York.

Notes:

John Houghtaling, one of the first settlers of Worth, moved his family here (Jefferson Co., NY) with an ox-team in 1802, and located on the farm now occupied by his grandson, Charles Houghtaling. He reared a large family, of whom Peter, Simeon, and William died in Worth. (From Pioneers of Jefferson Co., New York).

Worth was set off from Lorraine, in 1813. The families of Bullock, Case, Gillet and Houghtailing are some of the names of those who were there in 1802. Population 545.
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From early Jefferson Co. NY we find;
HOUGHTALING, HUGH of WORTH
HOUGHTAILING, JAMES of WORTH
HOUGHTAILING, JOHN of WORTH
HOUGHTAILING, SIMEON of WORTH
HOUGHTAILING, WILLIAM of WORTH
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The 1800 census indicated John was living in German Flatts, Herkimer Co., New York as follows;
Males:
2 age 0 to 10
1 age 26 to 45
Females:
1 age 26 to 45
John's neighbor could be a near relative of Elizabeth (Alger) John's wife, he went by the name Stoughton Aulger.
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The 1820 Census shows John and William living in Lorraine, Jefferson Co., New York, next door to one another.
John : 0,1,0,0,0,1,2,0,0,1,0,0,1,0,0
William: 0,0,0,2,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,0,1,0,0
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The 1830 Census finds, John William, & James in Lorraine.
John: 0,0,0,0,2,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,1
William: 2,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,1,0,0,1,0,0
James: 1,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,1,0,1,0,0,0
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The 1840 census shows John, William & Peter. (recorded as Houghtail).
John: 0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1
Peter: 1,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,1,0,0,0,1,0,0,0
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The 1850 Census shows only Peter, living in Worth. John and William are known to have migrated west to Wisconsin.
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John appears on the 1850 Census in Farmington, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin, (Roll 1000 Book 1, Page 101b), as a 94 year old, born in New York. He was living in the home of his daughter Clarissa Tracy, age 33, her husband Hiram, age 41, and their family. John's wife was not enumerated with them, having presumably died earlier.
Inidcated in the birth locations of their children is that the family moved from New York to Wisconsin between 1841 and 1844.
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NOTE: Hiram Tracy and William Houghtailing lived next door to each other on the 1840 Lorrain, Jefferson Co., New York census. John appears in the same town 2 pages later, living next door to his son Peter Houghtailing. (recorded as Houghtail).
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John apparently lived to the great age of 103, and died September 1, 1859.

John married ALGER, Elizabeth Bef 1793, New York. Elizabeth (daughter of ALGER, Stoughton and TAYLOR, Ruth) was born Abt 1773, Probably Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut; died Between 1840 and 1850, Probably New York; was buried , Farmington, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

From Pioneers of Jefferson Co., New York
GOTHAM, JOHN WATERTOWN
JOHN GOTHAM
Buried in Gotham Street Cemetery, Watertown
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The real estate of Henry Gotham was assessed at $206 in Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY. June 7, 1809.
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Henry was appointed town clerk of Pamelia, Jefferson Co., NY, about Marh 7, 1820.
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Service:
Henry Gotham enlisted in 1776 in Capt. Joseph Pettengill's Co., Col. Weston's regiment. Served until Feb. 1777 when he was discharged at Cherry Valley, N.Y. Enlisted again in Capt. Dustin 's company, Col. Millum's regiment of N.H. Line, and served until February 1778. Discharged at Kingsbury, N.Y. Cert. No. 2450, Issued 9/16/1818, File No. W. 1755, B.L. Wt. 6444-160-55
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Pension Record File No. W1753
BLWT 6444-16055
Cert. No. 2450
Issued 9-16-1818 Agency NY
Act of 3-18-1818 Service NH
At $8.00 per mo. Rank Pvt
App. for Pension 4-17-1818 Age 56
Res .at date of App. Watertown, NY
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Remarks:
Henry Gotham, in his application for a pension Apr. 17, 1818, states he is 56 yrs. old, residence Watertown N.Y. and that he enlisted at Salem, Massachusetts.
In October 1820 he made another application in which he mentions his wife (Unknown, aged 57), himself aged 58 years and three daughters, Hannah, aged 20;
Merriam aged 19, and
Lucina who is healthy.
The place of burial is unknown, but in Betsy Wilson Gotham's application for bounty land she states that Henry Gotham died in Pamelia, which is just across Black River from Watertown, N.Y.

Henry married ROWELL, Mary Between 1781 and 1782, New Hampshire. Mary (daughter of ROWELL, Enoch and CONVERSE, Miriam) was born 29 Jan 1763, Chester, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died Between 1820 and 1823, Jefferson County, New York. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1800 census, Leverett, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.
Abel Rice
Males:
2, age <10
1, age 10-15
1, age 26-44 (Abel) b. before 1774
Females:
2, age <10
2, age 10-15
1, age 26-44

NOTE: Josiah Rice, age 16-25 appears in the same township as Abel on the 1800 census.
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Abel appears on the 1810 Guilford, Windham Co., Vermont census:
Males:
2, age <10
1, age 26-44
1, age 45+
Females:
2, age <10
1, age 10-15
1, age 26-44
1, age 45+
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Abel appears on the 1820 Pamelia, Jefferson Co., New York census:
Males:
2, age 10-15
1, age 16-25
1, age 45+
Females:
1, age 16-18
1, age 16-25
3, age 45+

1, engaged in agriculture.

NOTE: Cynthia had married Robert Gotham at the time of this census
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1830 Census, Depeau, St. Lawrence Co., New York.
Abel Rice
Males:
1, age 20-29
1, age 30-39
1, age 60-69 (Abel)
Females:
1, age 60-69
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Abel was enumerated in close proximity to Robert Gotham and his wife Cynthia (Rice) Gotham from the time of the 1820 census in Pamelia, Jefferson Co., New York to 1830 Depeau, Saint Lawrence Co., New York and once again on the 1850 Hermon, Saint Lawrence Co., New York.
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On the 1850 census he was living with his son Leonard age 40, a farmer who stated he was born in MA. Abel stated he was 83, a cooper, and that he too had been born in MA. (abt. 1767).