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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.
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Davis Uriah I | Born 1707
Abt 1804 - 1890 (~ 86 years)