Old Mentz Heritage Center Family Project

Erastus Main

M, b. 27 June 1799, d. 23 August 1875

Erastus Main was born on 27 June 1799 at Connecticut, USA

; Find a grave says b. Port Byron, but 1855 census says Conn.¹ He married Philomelia Baker. Erastus Main died on 23 August 1875 at Elkhart, Indiana, USA

, at age 76.¹

Family

Philomelia Baker b. c 1806, d. 8 Sep 1872

Children

Austin Baker Main² b. 1 Jul 1825, d. 14 Mar 1895
Harriet Lovicia Main+³ b. c 1828, d. 25 Jun 1906
Fidelia Maine+ b. Nov 1834, d. 3 Dec 1916

Citations

[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Erastus J Main
Gender     Male
Birth Date     27 Jun 1799
Birth Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Death Date     23 Aug 1875
Death Place     Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Cemetery     Adamsville Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Father
Rufus Main
Mother
Lucy Main
Spouse
Philomelia Main
Children
Austin Baker Main
Fidelia E Schoomaker
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13608311/erastus-j-main
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave.
[S460] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995, Harriet Johnson
Birth Date     abt 1828
Birth Place     N.Y.
Death Date     25 Jun 1906
Death Place     Ontwa, Cass Co., MI
Death Age     78
Occupation     None
Race     White
Marital Status     Widowed
Gender     Female
Father Name     O.H. Maine
Mother Name     Philoma Baker
FHL Film Number     1021048.

Philomelia Baker¹

F, b. circa 1806, d. 8 September 1872

Philomelia Baker was born circa 1806 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹ She married Erastus Main. Philomelia Baker died on 8 September 1872 at Cass, Michigan, USA

.^2,3

Family

Erastus Main b. 27 Jun 1799, d. 23 Aug 1875

Children

Austin Baker Main b. 1 Jul 1825, d. 14 Mar 1895
Harriet Lovicia Main+⁴ b. c 1828, d. 25 Jun 1906
Fidelia Maine+ b. Nov 1834, d. 3 Dec 1916

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Philomela Main
Age     49
Birth Date     abt 1806
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Wife
Line Number     39
Sheet Number     26.
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Philomelia Main
Maiden Name     Baker
Gender     Female
Birth Date     1806
Death Date     8 Sep 1872
Death Place     Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Cemetery     Adamsville Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Adamsville, Cass County, Michigan, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Spouse
Erastus J Main
Children
Austin Baker Main
Fidelia E Schoomaker
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13811024/…
[S460] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995, Harriet Johnson
Birth Date     abt 1828
Birth Place     N.Y.
Death Date     25 Jun 1906
Death Place     Ontwa, Cass Co., MI
Death Age     78
Occupation     None
Race     White
Marital Status     Widowed
Gender     Female
Father Name     O.H. Maine
Mother Name     Philoma Baker
FHL Film Number     1021048.

Austin Baker Main¹

M, b. 1 July 1825, d. 14 March 1895

Father*

Erastus Main¹ b. 27 Jun 1799, d. 23 Aug 1875

Mother*

Philomelia Baker b. c 1806, d. 8 Sep 1872

Austin Baker Main was born on 1 July 1825 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹ He married Eliza Schoonmaker, daughter of Charles Schoonmaker and Jane Lowe.² Austin Baker Main died on 14 March 1895 at Berrien, Michigan, USA

, at age 69.¹

Citations

[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave.
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Austin B Main
Age     30
Birth Date     abt 1825
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Child
Line Number     40
Sheet Number     26
Household members
Name     Age
Erastus Main     54
Philomela Main     49
Austin B Main     30
Phidelia Schoonmaker     20
James Schoonmaker     23
Charles L Main     5.

Edward Hendrickse Schoonmaker

Edward Hendrickse Schoonmaker married Elizabeth Whitaker.

Family

Elizabeth Whitaker

Child

Charles Schoonmaker+ b. c 1783

Elizabeth Whitaker

Elizabeth Whitaker married Edward Hendrickse Schoonmaker.

Family

Edward Hendrickse Schoonmaker

Child

Charles Schoonmaker+ b. c 1783

Stewart Eliott¹

Stewart Eliott married Rachel Taylor.

Family

Rachel Taylor

Child

Nathan William Eliott+ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Citations

[S289] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865, Nathan William Eliot
Birth Date     14 Jun 1818
Birth Place     Greene Co, New York
Father     Stewart Eliot
Mother     Rachael Taylor
Residence Place     Mentz
Enlistment Date     23 Dec 1863
Enlistment Location     Mentz, Cayuga, New York
Regiment     9th Artillery
Company     F
Rank     Private
Race     White
Marital Status     Married.

Rachel Taylor¹

Rachel Taylor married Stewart Eliott.

Family

Stewart Eliott

Child

Nathan William Eliott+ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Citations

[S289] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865, Nathan William Eliot
Birth Date     14 Jun 1818
Birth Place     Greene Co, New York
Father     Stewart Eliot
Mother     Rachael Taylor
Residence Place     Mentz
Enlistment Date     23 Dec 1863
Enlistment Location     Mentz, Cayuga, New York
Regiment     9th Artillery
Company     F
Rank     Private
Race     White
Marital Status     Married.

Henry Houghtaling¹

M, b. 7 October 1791, d. 12 August 1860

Father*

John Houghtaling b. 1753, d. 1793

Mother*

Anna Margaret Roosa

Henry Houghtaling was born on 7 October 1791 at Ulster, New York, USA

.^1,2 He married Ann Van Bramer. Henry Houghtaling died on 12 August 1860 at age 68.²

Family

Ann Van Bramer b. 9 Mar 1793, d. 20 Sep 1870

Children

John H Houghtaling³ b. c 1813, d. 6 May 1874
Tunis H Houghtaling+⁴ b. 12 May 1824, d. 9 Sep 1871
Julia Ann Houghtaling⁵ b. c 1829, d. 1886
Augustus Houghtaling+ b. 17 Mar 1832, d. 17 Oct 1899

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Henry Houghtaling
Gender     Male
Birth Date     7 Oct 1791
Death Date     12 Aug 1860
Cemetery     Wiltwyck Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Kingston, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Spouse
Ann Houghtaling
Children
Sarah M Davis
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132693486/…
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, John R Houghtaling
Age     42
Birth Date     abt 1813
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Head
Line Number     13
Sheet Number     26
Household members
Name     Age
John R Houghtaling     42
Ann Houghtaling     54
John O Demond     54
Maria Demond     56
Susan Ten Eyck     17.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Tunis Houghtaling
Gender     Male
Birth Date     12 May 1824
Death Date     9 Sep 1871
Cemetery     Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Children
Solomon Chappell Houghtaling
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18318153/…
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Juliann Farrarand
Age     26
Birth Date     abt 1829
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 2
Relation to Head     Child
Line Number     21
Sheet Number     6
Household members
Name     Age
Henry Houghtaling     64
Ann Houghtaling     62
Augustus Houghtaling     23
Juliann Farrara     26
Close.

Ann Van Bramer^1,2

F, b. 9 March 1793, d. 20 September 1870

Ann Van Bramer was born on 9 March 1793 at Columbia, New York, USA

.^1,2 She married Henry Houghtaling, son of John Houghtaling and Anna Margaret Roosa. Ann Van Bramer died on 20 September 1870 at age 77.²

Family

Henry Houghtaling b. 7 Oct 1791, d. 12 Aug 1860

Children

John H Houghtaling³ b. c 1813, d. 6 May 1874
Tunis H Houghtaling+⁴ b. 12 May 1824, d. 9 Sep 1871
Julia Ann Houghtaling⁵ b. c 1829, d. 1886
Augustus Houghtaling+ b. 17 Mar 1832, d. 17 Oct 1899

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Ann Houghtaling
Maiden Name     VanBramer
Gender     Female
Birth Date     9 Mar 1793
Death Date     20 Sep 1870
Cemetery     Wiltwyck Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Kingston, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Spouse
Henry Houghtaling
Children
Sarah M Davis
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/132693502/…
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, John R Houghtaling
Age     42
Birth Date     abt 1813
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Head
Line Number     13
Sheet Number     26
Household members
Name     Age
John R Houghtaling     42
Ann Houghtaling     54
John O Demond     54
Maria Demond     56
Susan Ten Eyck     17.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Tunis Houghtaling
Gender     Male
Birth Date     12 May 1824
Death Date     9 Sep 1871
Cemetery     Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Children
Solomon Chappell Houghtaling
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18318153/…
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Juliann Farrarand
Age     26
Birth Date     abt 1829
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 2
Relation to Head     Child
Line Number     21
Sheet Number     6
Household members
Name     Age
Henry Houghtaling     64
Ann Houghtaling     62
Augustus Houghtaling     23
Juliann Farrara     26
Close.

Julia Ann Houghtaling¹

F, b. circa 1829, d. 1886

Father*

Henry Houghtaling¹ b. 7 Oct 1791, d. 12 Aug 1860

Mother*

Ann Van Bramer¹ b. 9 Mar 1793, d. 20 Sep 1870

Julia Ann Houghtaling was born circa 1829 at Ulster, New York, USA

.¹ She married William D Farrand. Julia Ann Houghtaling died in 1886.²

Family

William D Farrand

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Juliann Farrarand
Age     26
Birth Date     abt 1829
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 2
Relation to Head     Child
Line Number     21
Sheet Number     6
Household members
Name     Age
Henry Houghtaling     64
Ann Houghtaling     62
Augustus Houghtaling     23
Juliann Farrara     26
Close.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Julia Farrand
Maiden Name     Houghtaling
Birth Date     1828
Death Date     1886
Cemetery     Wiltwyck Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Kingston, Ulster County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129593782/julia-farrand

William D Farrand

William D Farrand married Julia Ann Houghtaling, daughter of Henry Houghtaling and Ann Van Bramer.

Family

Julia Ann Houghtaling b. c 1829, d. 1886

Elizabeth Murray¹

F, b. July 1840, d. 7 August 1913

Elizabeth Murray was born in July 1840 at New York, USA

.² She married Eli Schoonmaker, son of Charles Schoonmaker and Jane Lowe, on 8 September 1872 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹ Elizabeth Murray died on 7 August 1913 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

, at age 73.³

Family

Eli Schoonmaker b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Child

Ida Schoonmaker+⁴ b. c 1873

Citations

[S576] Unknown author, The Port Byron Chronicle, Location: Port Byron, NY, https://oldmentz.historyarchives.online/viewer
[S26] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Elizabeth Schoolmaker
Age     60
Birth Date     Jul 1840
Birthplace     New York, USA
Home in 1900     Mentz, Cayuga, New York
Street     Maiden Lane
Sheet Number     4
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation     85
Family Number     93
Race     White
Gender     Female
Relation to Head of House     Head
Marital Status     Widowed
Father's Birthplace     New York, USA
Mother's Birthplace     New York, USA
Mother: number of living children     0
Mother: How many children     0
Occupation     Pension
Can Read     Yes
Can Write     No
Can Speak English     Yes
House Owned or Rented     Own
Home Free or Mortgaged     F
Farm or House     H.
[S569] Unknown author, New York Death Indexes, Url: Ancestry.com, Name     Elizabeth A Schoonmaker
Death Date     7 Aug 1913
Death Place     Port Byron, New York, USA
Certificate Number     36618
Close.
[S20] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Ida Schoonmaker
Age     7
Birth Date     Abt 1873
Birthplace     New York
Home in 1880     Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA
Street     Meadon Leane
Dwelling Number     136
Race     White
Gender     Female
Relation to Head of House     Daughter
Marital Status     Single
Father's Name     Eli Schoonmaker
Father's Birthplace     New York
Mother's Name     Elizabeth Schoonmaker
Mother's Birthplace     New York
Attended School     Y.

Ida Schoonmaker¹

F, b. circa 1873

Father*

Eli Schoonmaker¹ b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Mother*

Elizabeth Murray¹ b. Jul 1840, d. 7 Aug 1913

Ida Schoonmaker was born circa 1873 at New York, USA

.¹ She married William Nolan, son of James Nolan and Mary Martin.

Family

William Nolan b. c 1875

Child

Thomas Everand Nolan² b. 14 Mar 1895

Citations

[S20] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Ida Schoonmaker
Age     7
Birth Date     Abt 1873
Birthplace     New York
Home in 1880     Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA
Street     Meadon Leane
Dwelling Number     136
Race     White
Gender     Female
Relation to Head of House     Daughter
Marital Status     Single
Father's Name     Eli Schoonmaker
Father's Birthplace     New York
Mother's Name     Elizabeth Schoonmaker
Mother's Birthplace     New York
Attended School     Y.
[S590] Unknown author, New York State Birth Index 1881-1942, Url: Ancestry.com, Thomas E Nolan
Birth Date     14 Mar 1895
Birth Place     Port Byron, New York, USA
Certificate Number     11097.

Katherine Murray¹

F, b. circa 1818, d. before 1870

Katherine Murray was born circa 1818 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹ She married Eli Schoonmaker, son of Charles Schoonmaker and Jane Lowe.¹ Katherine Murray died before 1870.

Family

Eli Schoonmaker b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Children

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Catherine Schoonmaker
Age     37
Birth Date     abt 1818
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Wife
Line Number     25
Sheet Number     8
Household members
Name     Age
Eli Schoonmaker     38
Catherine Schoonmaker     37
Mary J Schoonmaker     17
Aldarette R Schoonmaker     9.
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Mary J Schoonmaker
Age     17
Birth Date     abt 1838
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Daughter
Line Number     26
Sheet Number     8.
[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Aldarette R Schoonmaker
Age     9
Birth Date     abt 1846
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Daughter
Line Number     27
Sheet Number     8.
[S24] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, Alida Schoonmaker
Age     5
Birth Year     abt 1855
Gender     Female
Race     White
Home in 1860     Mentz, Cayuga, New York
Post Office     Port Byron
Dwelling Number     415
Family Number     415.
[S21] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Chas Schoonmaker
Age in 1870     13
Birth Date     abt 1857
Birthplace     New York
Dwelling Number     167
Home in 1870     Port Byron, Cayuga, New York
Race     White
Gender     Male
Post Office     Port Byron
Cannot Write     Yes.

Mary J Schoonmaker¹

F, b. circa 1838

Father*

Eli Schoonmaker¹ b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Mother*

Katherine Murray¹ b. c 1818, d. b 1870

Mary J Schoonmaker was born circa 1838 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Mary J Schoonmaker
Age     17
Birth Date     abt 1838
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Daughter
Line Number     26
Sheet Number     8.

Aldarette Schoonmaker¹

F, b. circa 1846

Father*

Eli Schoonmaker¹ b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Mother*

Katherine Murray¹ b. c 1818, d. b 1870

Aldarette Schoonmaker was born circa 1846 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Aldarette R Schoonmaker
Age     9
Birth Date     abt 1846
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Mentz, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Daughter
Line Number     27
Sheet Number     8.

Ella Alida Schoonmaker¹

F, b. circa 1855

Father*

Eli Schoonmaker¹ b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Mother*

Katherine Murray¹ b. c 1818, d. b 1870

Ella Alida Schoonmaker was born circa 1855 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹

Citations

[S24] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, Alida Schoonmaker
Age     5
Birth Year     abt 1855
Gender     Female
Race     White
Home in 1860     Mentz, Cayuga, New York
Post Office     Port Byron
Dwelling Number     415
Family Number     415.

Charles E Schoonmaker¹

M, b. circa 1857

Father*

Eli Schoonmaker¹ b. 2 Aug 1830, d. 24 Dec 1881

Mother*

Katherine Murray¹ b. c 1818, d. b 1870

Charles E Schoonmaker was born circa 1857 at New York, USA

.¹

Citations

[S21] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Chas Schoonmaker
Age in 1870     13
Birth Date     abt 1857
Birthplace     New York
Dwelling Number     167
Home in 1870     Port Byron, Cayuga, New York
Race     White
Gender     Male
Post Office     Port Byron
Cannot Write     Yes.

Emma G Schoonmaker¹

F, b. 19 May 1857, d. 5 May 1932

Father*

James Schoonmaker¹ b. 18 Nov 1830, d. 18 May 1911

Mother*

Fidelia Maine¹ b. Nov 1834, d. 3 Dec 1916

Emma G Schoonmaker married Henry Brink.² Emma G Schoonmaker was born on 19 May 1857 at New York, USA

.^1,3 She died on 5 May 1932 at Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

, at age 74.^1,3

Family

Henry Brink

Citations

[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Emma Brink
Gender     Female
Birth Date     1856
Death Date     1932
Cemetery     Grand Lawn Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Children
Marie Gallowich
Nina Arron
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14084259/emma-brink
[S288] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Emma Brink
Gender     Female
Race     White
Marital Status     Married
Death Age     75
Birth Date     19 May 1857
Birth Place     New York New York
Death Date     5 May 1932
Death Place     Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Father     James Schoomaker
Mother     Dellia Maine
File Number     157681.
[S288] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Emma Brink
Gender     Female
Race     White
Marital Status     Married
Death Age     75
Birth Date     19 May 1857
Birth Place     New York New York
Death Date     5 May 1932
Death Place     Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Father     James Schoomaker
Mother     Dellia Maine
File Number     157681
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Henry Brink¹

Henry Brink married Emma G Schoonmaker, daughter of James Schoonmaker and Fidelia Maine.¹

Family

Emma G Schoonmaker b. 19 May 1857, d. 5 May 1932

Citations

[S288] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Emma Brink
Gender     Female
Race     White
Marital Status     Married
Death Age     75
Birth Date     19 May 1857
Birth Place     New York New York
Death Date     5 May 1932
Death Place     Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Father     James Schoomaker
Mother     Dellia Maine
File Number     157681.

Charles J Schoonmaker¹

M, b. 8 May 1864, d. 15 May 1893

Father*

James Schoonmaker¹ b. 18 Nov 1830, d. 18 May 1911

Mother*

Fidelia Maine¹ b. Nov 1834, d. 3 Dec 1916

Charles J Schoonmaker was born on 8 May 1864.¹ He died on 15 May 1893 at age 29.¹

Citations

[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Name     Charles J. Schoomaker
Birth Date     8 May 1864
Death Date     15 May 1893
Cemetery     Cannonsburg Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Rockford, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Father
James R. Schoomaker
Spouse
Minnie Mae Ross
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75044372/…

Willis Romaine Schoonmaker¹

M, b. 4 September 1883, d. 28 November 1942

Father*

James Schoonmaker¹ b. 18 Nov 1830, d. 18 May 1911

Mother*

Fidelia Maine¹ b. Nov 1834, d. 3 Dec 1916

Willis Romaine Schoonmaker was born on 4 September 1883 at Cannonsburg, Kent, Michigan, USA

.¹ He died on 28 November 1942 at Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA

, at age 59.²

Citations

[S581] Unknown author, Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Url: Ancestry.com, Name     Willis Romaine Schoonmaker
Gender     Male
Race     White
Birth Date     4 Sep 1883
Birth Place     Cannonsburg, Michigan
Father     James Schoonmaker
Mother     Fidelia Maine
SSN     365202984
Notes     Oct 1941: Name listed as WILLIS ROMAINE SCHOONMAKER
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[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Willis R. Schoomaker
Birth Date     1869
Birth Place     Cannon Township, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
Death Date     28 Nov 1942
Death Place     Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
Cemetery     Cannonsburg Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Rockford, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
Has Bio?     Y
Father     James R. Schoomaker
Mother     Fidelia E Schoomaker
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27387503/…

Alexander Eliott¹

M, b. 12 April 1851, d. 12 September 1929

Father*

Nathan William Eliott¹ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Mother*

Betsy Ann Dibble¹ b. Mar 1823, d. 31 Oct 1909

Alexander Eliott was born on 12 April 1851 at Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA

.^1,2 He died on 12 September 1929 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

, at age 78.²

Citations

[S491] Unknown author, 1855 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Alexander Elliott
Gender     Male
Age     2
Birth Date     abt 1853
Residence Date     1855
Residence Place     Coxsackie, New York, USA
District     E.d. 1
Relation to Head     Son
Line Number     33.
[S569] Unknown author, New York Death Indexes, Url: Ancestry.com, Alexander Elliott
Death Date     12 Sep 1929
Death Place     Port Byron, New York, USA
Certificate Number     58338.

Mary Jane Eliott¹

F, b. 27 December 1861, d. 18 October 1926

Father*

Nathan William Eliott¹ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Mother*

Betsy Ann Dibble¹ b. Mar 1823, d. 31 Oct 1909

Mary Jane Eliott was born on 27 December 1861 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

.^1,2 She married Andrew J Baker.³ Mary Jane Eliott died on 18 October 1926 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

, at age 64.^1,2

Family

Andrew J Baker b. Jan 1855, d. 25 Sep 1920

Children

Jennie Villa Baker+ b. 5 Sep 1886
Bessie L Baker⁴ b. 1 Jan 1891, d. 18 Jun 1909

Citations

[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Mary Jane Baker
Maiden Name     Elliott
Birth Date     Dec 1861
Birth Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Death Date     18 Oct 1926
Death Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Cemetery     Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Father
Nathan William Elliott
Spouse
Andrew J. Baker
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15611220/…
[S569] Unknown author, New York Death Indexes, Url: Ancestry.com, Mary J. Baker
Death Date     18 Oct 1926
Death Place     Port Byron, New York, USA
Certificate Number     63954.
[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Andrew J. Baker
Gender     Male
Birth Date     Jan 1855
Birth Place     Greene County, New York, United States of America
Death Date     25 Sep 1920
Death Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Cemetery     Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Spouse
Mary Jane Baker
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15611219/…
[S569] Unknown author, New York Death Indexes, Url: Ancestry.com, Bessie L Dower
Death Date     18 Jun 1909
Death Place     Mentz, New York, USA
Certificate Number     28656.

Andrew J Baker¹

M, b. January 1855, d. 25 September 1920

Andrew J Baker was born in January 1855 at Greene, New York, USA

.¹ He married Mary Jane Eliott, daughter of Nathan William Eliott and Betsy Ann Dibble.¹ Andrew J Baker died on 25 September 1920 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

, at age 65.¹

Family

Mary Jane Eliott b. 27 Dec 1861, d. 18 Oct 1926

Children

Jennie Villa Baker+ b. 5 Sep 1886
Bessie L Baker² b. 1 Jan 1891, d. 18 Jun 1909

Citations

[S13] Unknown author, Find A Grave, Andrew J. Baker
Gender     Male
Birth Date     Jan 1855
Birth Place     Greene County, New York, United States of America
Death Date     25 Sep 1920
Death Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Cemetery     Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place     Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Has Bio?     N
Spouse
Mary Jane Baker
URL
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15611219/…
[S569] Unknown author, New York Death Indexes, Url: Ancestry.com, Bessie L Dower
Death Date     18 Jun 1909
Death Place     Mentz, New York, USA
Certificate Number     28656.

Charles Eliott¹

M, b. circa 1859

Father*

Nathan William Eliott¹ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Mother*

Betsy Ann Dibble¹ b. Mar 1823, d. 31 Oct 1909

Charles Eliott was born circa 1859 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹

Citations

[S519] Unknown author, 1865 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Charles Elliot
Gender     Male
Relation to Head     Son
Birth Year     abt 1859
Residence Age     6
Residence Year     1865
Residence Place     Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA
Line Number     18
Page number     10
House Number     78.

Harvey F Eliott¹

M, b. circa 1856

Father*

Nathan William Eliott¹ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Mother*

Betsy Ann Dibble¹ b. Mar 1823, d. 31 Oct 1909

Harvey F Eliott was born circa 1856 at Cayuga, New York, USA

.¹

Citations

[S24] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, Harvey F Elliott
Gender     Male
Race     White
Birth Place     New York
Home in 1860     Brutus, Cayuga, New York
Post Office     Weedsport
Dwelling Number     194
Family Number     203
Inferred Father     Nathan Elliott
Inferred Mother     Betsey A Elliott.

Daniel F Eliott¹

F, b. circa 1854

Father*

Nathan William Eliott¹ b. 14 Jun 1818, d. 27 May 1897

Mother*

Betsy Ann Dibble¹ b. Mar 1823, d. 31 Oct 1909

Daniel F Eliott was born circa 1854 at New York, USA

; Daniel is listed as a brother to Stewart and Mary Jane Baker on cencuses after 1905, but is not found listed in household for Nathan on earlier censuses.¹

Citations

[S24] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, Daniel Elliott
Age     66
Birth Year     abt 1854
Birthplace     New York
Home in 1920     Mentz, Cayuga, New York
Street     Utica Street
Residence Date     1920
Race     White
Gender     Male
Relation to Head of House     Brother-in-law
Marital Status     Single
Father's Birthplace     New York
Mother's Birthplace     New York
Able to Speak English     no
Occupation     Laborer
Industry     Farm
Employment Field     Wage or Salary
Able to Write     No
Neighbors     View others on page
Household members
Name     Age
Andrew Baker     64
Mary J Baker     58
Daniel Elliott     66.

Jay Stewart Elliott¹

M, b. 23 March 1873, d. 23 October 1962

Father*

Stewart Elliott¹ b. Dec 1848, d. 12 Feb 1909

Mother*

Martha Viola Witcomb¹ b. c 1852, d. 17 Feb 1888

Jay Stewart Elliott was born on 23 March 1873 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

.^1,2 He died on 23 October 1962 at Port Byron, Cayuga, New York, USA

, at age 89.²

Citations

[S487] Unknown author, 1875 New York Census, Record Type: New York State Census, Stewart Elliot
Gender     Male
Relation to Head     Son
Residence Age     2
Birth Date     abt 1873
Residence Date     1875
Residence Place     Mentz, Cayuga, New York, USA
Election District     Mentz
Household Number     260
Line Number     25
Sheet Number     26
Household members
Name     Age
Stewart Elliot     26
Martha Elliot     22
Stewart Elliot     2.
[S569] Unknown author, New York Death Indexes, Url: Ancestry.com, Death Record for Stewart Jay Elliott.