ESGET, Jerome William

Jerome married TRISKET, Ida 1880, Kalamazoo, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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Source:
Much of credit for this family information goes to Joan R. Fitch.

William appears in 1860 Ottawa Co., Michigan census living in Crockery Township, near his father, (p.283). In the census he is a Blacksmith.
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The 1863 Michigan Directory shows William Esget of Elmira as a boot and shoe maker.
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William enlisted on 31 July 1862 in Kalamo, Eaton Co., Michigan at age 34, in Co. G of the 20th Michigan Infantry. He was Wounded in the battle of Poplar Springs Church, Va., on 30 September 1864 and died in Annapolis, Maryland on October 13, 1864. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery Grave #1409, Sect: D, Grave Sect: 195.
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Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65. (MI. Roster) Published in 1903.
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Lucy made an application for William's Civil War pension on January 21, 1865 (Application # 81.339, Certificate # 46.226).
William's grandson, Joseph Gridley, made an apllication on January 26, 1867 (Application #143.026 , Certificate #97.633).

William married CUNNINGHAM, Lucy A. 11 Nov 1854, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan. Lucy was born 10 Apr 1832, Virgle, Cortland County, New York; died 16 May 1891. [Group Sheet]

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Following William's death Lucy remarried (1866 to an Edmund Field in Ottawa, Michigan) and William's children were split up and placed under differing guardianships. They were not reunited for many years.

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SOURCE:
The following infromation was compiled from numerous sources, and much of the credit goes to Joan R. Fitch, who has traveled the country carefully researching this family, and who has generously shared her work with all who have needed her help.

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Daniel was born in New York as was his wife Polly. The 1850 census shows that their 3 oldest children were also born there. This fact implies a move date to Pennsylvania of between 1836-1838 as Harry and Sally were born there.
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Daniel was shown farming in Greenfield Township, Erie Co., Pennsylvania in the 1840 census (Page: 201).
Males under 5: 1 (Harry)
Males 10-14: 1 (William)
Males 30-39: 1 (Daniel)
Females under 5: 1 (Mary)
Females 20-29: 1 (?)
Females 30-39: 1 (Polly)
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Sally was born there in 1841 and Harry Jerome in 1843.
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In 1848 the family moved to Crockery Township, Ottowa County, Michigan. Charles was born there in 1848.
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The 1850 census finds Daniel and his family living in Crockery Twp., Ottawa Co., Michigan as Daniel "Isget". He stated he was a farmer with real estate valued at $200. (p. 55).
Daniel Isget, 45,M, Farmer, $200, NY
Polly, 41, F, NY
Wm., 22, M, Laborer, $75, NY
Mary M., 14, F, NY
Harry, 12, M, PA
Sally, 7, F, PA
Charles, 1, M, MI
also shown at this residence are;
Lorenzo B. Stephenson, 27, M, Wheelwright, NY
Edmond Fields, 34, M, Laborer, NY
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The 1860 census finds Daniel as the head of the family living with his daughter "Polly H. Dewitt" and son-in-law "Henry Dewitt".
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From January to April 1863, Daniel was living at Nunica with his daughter Sally Duret.
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April 1863 to January 1864 he resided with his daughter Desiree Grinwold in Rosa Township, Oakland Co. Michigan.
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In November 1879 he moved to Dewitt, Clinton County where he lived until October 1881. While there he applied for the Civil War pension for his son Harry who had died in the War while serving with Co. D of the 2nd. Michigan Cavalry. It was stated in the pension papers that Sally had died, Desiree had gone west and Daniel did not know the whereabouts of his son Charles. The pension was filed on December 6, 1879 (App. #255463, Cert. #202302).
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1880 Census, Watertown, Clinton, Michigan (Film Number T9-0577, Page Number 532B).
Daniel Esget Self Married Male White 75 NY Farmer NY NY
Desire Esget Wife Married Female White 71 NY Keeping House NY NY
S. Schermahorn StepDau Married Female White 48 NY NY NY
(The census also stated Desiree had contracted cancer).
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In December of 1883, a mortgage was executed by an Edward Esget to Daniel Esget for ten acres. Edward and Daniel were both living in Kalamo, Eaton County. Daniel was at that time 79 years old.
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In February 1891 that property was sold, Daniel having died.

Daniel married THOMPSON, Mary Polly Abt 1827. Mary (daughter of THOMPSON, Henry and ESGET, Desire) was born Abt 1809, New York; died 15 Oct 1857, Nunica, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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SOURCE:
The following infromation was compiled from numerous sources, and much of the credit goes to Joan R. Fitch.

Shown on "Jabez Isgate" 1810 census in Ontario Co. (latter called Monroe Co. 1821), New York (p. 136).
Males:
1 age 0-9
1 age 26-44
Females:
2 age 0-9
1 age 26-44
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A pension application was approved for the widow and children of Jabez Esgate of New York who was a Sergeant. The pension of $4 per month was to commence September 28, 1812. In the remarks for this pension is a note stating the widow of Jabez was remarried on September 19, 1813.
Source: Military Records: Revolutionary War Pension Lists, Revolutionary Pensioners of 1818, Statement, Showing the Widows and Orphans, New York, Page 234.
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Jabez served in The War of 1812 with The 18th Regiment (Dobbins), New York Militia.
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Death date (although 1 Dec 1812 is also given as death date.) Also gives information on both marriages for widow, Ruth PIXLEY. Jabez enlisted 29 Jun 1812, in Captain Josiah Morehouse's Co of Detached Militia, State of NY. Also served in Captain Caleb Herington's Co of Detached Militia, State of NY.
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Ruth received half pay pension of $47.06 on 4 Jun 1817.
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Ruth's second marriage date from widow's pension file; Ruth and second husband living Bristol, Ontario Co, NY on 8 May 1817. Ruth signed with X. Following statement included in file: "I Abigail Simmons do solemonenly declare and sware that I saw Ruth STILWELL married to Jabesh ESGATE on 26 Mar 1799, so help me God." Signed with X. This was sworn to 18 Oct 1816 before Seth Hathaway, Justice of Peace.
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Following the death of Jabish Isgate of Penfield, NY, his children Patten, Daniel, Sally and Betsey were placed under the guardianship of a Daniel Stillwater (or Stillwell).
Reference: Early Settlers of New York State, Volume II, July 1940, Subscribers Inscriptions, Settlements of Estates of Early Residents in Monroe Co., Page 393.
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Note: An over 45 Daniel Stillwel appears on the 1810 census near the Isgate family (Francis, William and Jabez). My hunch is he could be the father of Jabez's wife. In that census Mr. Stillwel is shown by himself.
Other Stillwels on the 1810 Ontario Co., New York census include;
Bishop, Elisha, and James.
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It is worth noting that in the reference quoted above Jabish and his children were ascribed the surname Isgate.
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A debt of gratitude is owed to Joan R. Fitch for the information she has posted at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jrfitch/jrf/jf24110.htm

Jabez married STILLWELL, Ruth 26 Mar 1799, Probably New York. Ruth (daughter of STILLWELL, Daniel) was born Between 1775 and 1784, Probably New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Notes of Joan R. Fitch:
ksnczn@earthlink.net

Ruth's father may have been Daniel STILLWATER/STILLWELL, who was named childrens' guardian on 16 Jul 1816.
Ruth received half pay pension of $47.06 on 4 Jun 1817.

Second marriage date (19 Sep 1813) from widow's pension file; Ruth and her second husband, Paul PIXLEY were living in Bristol, Ontario Co, NY on 8 May 1817. Ruth signed with X. The following statement was included in file: "I Abigail Simmons do solemonenly declare and sware that I saw Ruth STILWELL married to Jabesh ESGATE on 26 Mar 1799, so help me God." Signed with X. This was sworn to 18 Oct 1816 before Seth Hathaway, Justice of Peace.

Paul PIXLEY is listed on 1820 CENSUS, London, Huron, OH. Apparently Ruth was still living at that time.

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1820 CENSUS, Penfield, Ontario, NY:
3 males under 10 years;
1 male 10-16 years;
1 male 26-45 years,
1 male over 45 years;
2 females under 10 years;
1 female 10-16 years;
1 female 16-26 years;
2 females 26-45 years.

1840 CENSUS, Greenfield, Erie, PA:
1 male 10-15;
1male 15-20;
1 male 20-30;
1 male 50-60;
1 female 10-15;
1 female 40-50.

1850 CENSUS, Crockery, Ottawa, MI:
Henry Thompson, 64, born VT, Farmer
Desire Thompson, 61, born NY
Next door is Daniel ESGET family.
Living on other side is son, Ellis THOMPSON, 24, NY.

Ottawa Center Cemetery Records: Henry THOMPSON, "Father", died 15 Jan 1857, 73 years.

Henry — ESGET, Desire. Desire (daughter of ESGATE, Francis and PATTEN, Desire) was born Between 1787 and 1789, New York; died 25 Nov 1868, Crockery, Ottawa County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

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Notes by Joan R. Fitch, 2005
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1850 CENSUS, Crockery, Ottawa, MI: 61 years, born NY. Living with spouse, Henry THOMPSON, next to Daniel and Polly ESGET and family.
1860 CENSUS, Crockery, Ottawa, MI: 71 years, born NY, dometic. Living with son, Ellis THOMPSON.
Ottawa Center Cemetery Records: Desire THOMPSON died 25 Nov 1868, 84 years.
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Have presumed "Desire" to be name of Francis ESGET's daughter, solely on circumstantial evidence. The name, Desire, was not only the mother's name, but has been used in succeeding generations. The Henry THOMPSON family is listed on the 1820 CENSUS, for Penfield, which is where ESGET's were living. They are shown again in 1840 in Greenfield, Erie, PA, also where ESGET's are living. And, as shown above, they are living next to Daniel ESGET (Desire's nephew) in 1850.