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Schoharie Sentinel 1994-95 Issue
Pierce
Kitty Pierce's box of hundreds of family group sheets arrived from the Schoharie
Stone Fort sometime in May. I immediately set to work on entering the several
hundred names that were descendants of Peter Charles Pierce, son of Ralph Pierce
b. 1822. I have recently framed Peter Charles Pierce Marriage certificate to
Jennie Jenks on Dec. 7, 1870 in Ludlow, Mass. where they settled down and raised
a family. Peter's mother Mariah Oliver Pierce's father, William B. Oliver, died
in Ludlow, Mass in 1871 and due to Kitty's research I have William B. Oliver's
will and death information. It looks like Mariah might have been an only child
due to the fact she was the only one mentioned in her father's will. There also
several transfers of property which was originally owned by William B. Oliver,
by Ralph and Mariah Pierce to Hezekiah Pierce and Nehemiah Pierce 2 acres each
near Lime Kill Creek in April 1885. Six acres was transferred from Ralph, Maria,
and Hezekiah Pierce to Jeremiah Tyron of 6 acres near Stony Brook Easterly lands
adjacent to Jeremiah's other property. One Acre of land was bought from Peter
Borst, Jr. for the sum of $40 on April 13, 1852, which bordered John Borst,
David C. Boules properties.
Rufus Harrison Pierce's (b. 1888) father-in-law was James Luther Walker Thayer b. 1834. This James Thayer was in the civil war and I have his original discharge papers issued to him on June 9, 1865, and his bureau of pensions record of May 24, 1912. James Thayer was a private, 10th Battery, Mass. Light Artillery. He received a pension of $40 per month until 1920 when it was increased to $50 per month. At our Caprio reunion in Endicott, NY next year, I plan to display this and other artifacts of this era. I can just hear Ralph Pierce (b.1822) trading war stories with James Thayer. Both men were in the thick of the Civil War. James Thayer married into the Pierce family and his descendants, for many of us, are our cousins.
Engle
Elberta Brummet put an genealogy ad in my D.A.R. magazine on the Hagadorns.
About the same time there was a query on the Prodigy on line computer bulletin
board on the Hagadorn and Hagadones, by a Barb Hansen. Next I contacted a Don
Hagadorn of Middleburgh, NY. Elberta Brummet has a handwritten note by a George
Hagadone Sr.(they changed the spelling after going out West). He states "In
every war in this country from 1690 to 1901 you will find a Hagadorn, 1690 Harmanna
Hagadorn, 1711 Christopher and Peter Hagadorn, 1715 Hendrick & Samuel Hagadorn,
1733 William Hagadorn Nov 14, 1745 was taken a prisoner by the French, 1777
Christopher Hagadorn served as ensign in Captain Rockenfellers company, Frederick
Hagadorn was killed in the Mexican War of 1849, The Rev William Hagadorn was
a Lieutenant in the War of 1812 and his brother John was a sergeant in the same
War, in the Civil war my father, brother Willie and myself were in the army
as well as many other Hagadorns. In Europe I have traced back the Hagadorns
back to 1389". The proof of an absolute tie to those earlier Hagadorns
are in progress. Barb Hansen and Elberta Brummet, can be contacted for those
who may have some information on these lines.
Dear Cousins,
My research this year has been fruitful. Many contacts have been made with other
family history buffs researching some of our family ties. This computer really
kicked in the opportunity for getting a wide range of information. I am in the
process of putting together a genealogy book with all those hundreds of new
family ties I have received over the last five years, and a copy of my master
list will be sent book form to the Genealogy Room at the Stone Fort in Schoharie
in New York. My master copy of this book along with many artifacts will be at
our Caprio reunion, which your are cordially invited to attend. Please let me
know if any of you are interested.
My son, Cary, will be finishing his Associates Degree at Suny Cobleskill this December, and he will be transfering to a four year University, Townsend in Maryland. His education proved to be a great experience for him at Cobleskill, but he is looking forward to moving father south where the weather will be a little milder. I hope this finds all of you in the greatest of spirits and the best of health. I wish you all a safe and prosperous New Year.
Affectionately,
Kathy
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Schoharie Sentinel 1995-96 Issue
Eckerson
In Tennessee we are starting the very first chapter for the Daughters of the
Union Veterans of the Civil War. It has been tried several times before without
success. So for the first time the "Yankees" will be represented in
the State of Tennessee. Our Chapter's name is Hetty M. MCEwen Tent and we will
be installed sometime in March of 1996.
In the Schoharie County
Historical Review which I subscribe to was a query from Frederick Melvin. He
wanted information on Nicholas J. Eckerson, wife Barbara b. 1820. Well needless
to say I got very excited and put an immediate phone call and found out that
his wife, Janet Sharalier Melvin is our cousin. And, Wow! what fun it was getting
some more pieces to the puzzle. Thanks Frederick and Janet Melvin.
New Lineage information:
Nicholas J. Eckerson
B. 1818
D. Dec. 16, 1858
married to Barbara Fredandall
B. 1820
D. March 5, 1902 in the Town of Clay
Onondaga County New York
Place of Burial Pine Plains
Cause of death Cerebral Hemorrhage
On her death certificate is says her father: Jacob Fridandall (but other records
show Philip as the first name) born in NY State, Mothers name is Margaret Crounse
born in NY State, daughter of Philip Crounce.
Now the real discovery!!!
Most of us are descended from Jacob Eckerson. Because of The Melvin's information,
we now know Mary, Jacob's sister lived and had descendants.
Mary M Eckerson
b. December 20, 1853
Died January 21, 1911
married March 24, 1875 to:
James E. Bettinger
Born October 27, 1844
Died December 22, 1905
Children of Lester and Mary
Eckerson Bettinger: Lester, Floyd E., Charles J.
Children of Lester Bettinger and Carrie Palmer: Dorothy Bettinger married Carl
Sharalier: Children : Janet, Marion
Janet married Frederick Melvin, who is the genealogist in his family and through
his research we have all this new information.
Frederick also furnished me with Jacob and Margaret Fredendall published list
of children, of which Barbara (wife of Nicholas Eckerson) is not mentioned.
But there is a span of 5 years between the 9th and 10th child and so could have
been possibly missed.
Oliver
While perusing the Prodigy Genealogy BB Board I came across a new newsletter
on the Oliver names. The name of the newsletter is THE OLIVER TREE, the
editor is Dave Rodgers, 7833 S. 450 E. Sandy City, Utah, 84070, USA (801-565-1439)
and he is asking $5.00 a year to cover mailing costs.
Pierce
Mabel Eckerson Miller's
Pierce Chili Recipe
24 Ripe Tomatoes peeled
4 onions
4 green peppers
4 red peppers
Grind or chop the above ingredients
add
1 tbl salt
1 tbl pepper
1 tbl cloves
1 tbl cinnamon
8 tbl sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne red pepper
cook slowly 3-4 hours
uncovered
Thank you Norm Schworm and Midge Duxbury
Dear Cousins,
Hope this finds all of you doing great. Finding our cousins Janet and Frederick
Melvin and their family was very exciting. Now, we have Jacob Eckerson's little
sister on our genealogy roster.
Love to all,
Kathy
Eckerson-Pierce
Hetty M. McEwen Tent for the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
was installed this past March. The program and ceremony was quite interesting.
Some of the men from the Sons of the Union Veterans of the civil war were dressed
in uniforms of the era as well as one of the wives and young girls. There were
about forty people, some of whom brought artifacts. I displayed some of our
family relics and got a lot of questions and good comment.
Thank you to Jerry Benson for sending your extensive family history on computer disk. Jerry is from the John Pierce (son of Ralph Pierce b. 1822) line. Jerry's list contains about 750 people. I appreciate the time you spent on this project.
Thanks Norm Schworm for the Nelson Pierce obit notice in the local papers. Nelson was the son of Hezikiah Pierce (son of Ralph Pierce b. 1822). Heartfelt condolences to Nelson Pierce's family.
On the Hagadorn-Engle connections, there are some people working on uncovering new facts, but it has been a slow going process.
Thank you Marshall Hardy for the picture of Barbara Fredendall Eckerson gravestone. Marshall was visiting the grave of a good friend and after reading my last newsletter he realized that this must the Bettinger's who were Mary Margaret Eckerson's descendants and spied Barbara's half hidden headstone.
Oliver
Recently a descendant of Cathrina Carnell (Carney married to William Oliver
(b.1762) contacted me. It is so great to be found by a cousin. Below is a genealogy
of two of the several children of Cathrina and William Oliver.
Lucinda Oliver (at this
time no evidence of issues)
Julia Ann Oliver, b.1809; married Elisha William Borst, b. 8/26, 1811
Schoharie, NY d. 3/14, 1875 at NY, Son of Michel Borst and Catharin Becker.
Children of Cathrina and Elsiha William Borst:
Benjamin Borst, Julia Borst, William Borst, Elaine (Lanie) Borst, Margaret Borst,
Cornelius Borst, Christina Borst, Helen Malinda Borst, Gideon Borst.
Helen Malinda Borst b. August
1831 at Schoharie, died on 3/6, 1915 at MN. married first c.1854 to William
Ball, second on 1858 at NY to Lewis Madison Wood, Born 1/15, 1835, Schoharie,
died 11/27, 1916 at MN, son of Arnold Wood and Christina Rorick.
Helen and William Ball children: Will Ball, Jr. b.1854, Emily Ball, b. 1858.
Helen and Lewis Wood children: Frank Wood, Foster Wood, Melvin Wood, Mary Esther
Wood.
Thank you Winona Aastrup for all this new information on your family history. Winona also has a copy of Cathrina and William Oliver's son Peter's will of Dec. 5 1881 and mentions his wife Maria, brother David, sisters Julia Ann Borst, Lucina Stever, nephews Abram, Wm Oliver, Andrew, William Lawyer, nieces Lany, Eliza, Maria Oliver, Gertrude Lawyer, Eve Fox, Gertrude Oliver. This document is one of the ways it helps us connect the families.
Dear Cousins
To be found by "new" cousins never fails to be exciting. I appreciate all the notes and family stats that you have sent me in the past. I wish all my cousins a very merry and healthy holiday and New Year!
Love,
Kathy
The Schoharie Sentinel 1997-98
Now at long last a place where anyone with a computer and access to the web can now peruse their family histories. A place where you can sign in the registry and leave news, good and bad for all to read. Please do not put the exact date of a new birth but do let us know your news. This web page has much more on the Eckerson branch with all its related families, than Caprio information. Many offshoots from the Pierce connection are also on the site. Swits, the ancestors of the Eckerson's, Pierce, Oliver, Hagadorn, Jenks, Olney, Capen, Thayer, Benson, Burley, Carter to name a few. If you see any changes that need to be made please let me know. Or if any of you are keeping your family history on a computer program and want to upload to my web site one of these related lines e-mail me or write or call and I will be glad to tell you how to save your information to disk with all the identifying stats deleted. Privacy is very important to all of us and I am doing my very best to maintain that for all of you. The cutoff year is 1905, with anyone listed after their birth dates and their stats are deleted.
Eckerson
Norman Schworm, grandson of Jacob Eckerson and son of Millie Eckerson Schworm,
father of Midge Duxbury passed away April 2, 1997. I met Norm and his lovely
wife Edith (also deceased) about 11 years ago. He is buried at the Stone Fort
in Schoharie along with his wife, mom and grandpa. He was enthused that I was
in hot pursuit of tracking down our ancestors. Norm was delighted when I made
a new discovery on the family tree. I will miss our talks and his appreciation
over all the new information I was able to dig up. I will miss his friendly
and happy outlook on life. I will miss the joy he brought to me and to others.
He was a good man and a very busy man with all the organizations he belonged
to. I am very, very sure he will be missed by his family and friends. My heartfelt
condolences to Midge and her family.
Hagadorn
I have been in contact with a Engle researcher, Lisa Herdahl. But so far I found
it difficult to make a connection.
There will be a link on my web site to the Hagadorn-Decker. These researchers
are avidly perusing the Hagadorn or Hagadone roots.
Dear Cousins
It has been a very busy and eventful year for me. As reported last year I have a new hobby, wine making. In September this year, I entered 6 of my wines and 5 came home with ribbons. I received two blue ribbons (first place) and those two went on to best of show competition. Lo and behold, my clover wine won "Best of Show". Got a big huge ribbon for that and $94 in prize money.. My clover wine was from the five acres of crimson (very red) clover that grows on my property, every year in the spring. I took the clover heads and steeped them in the wine brew of white and brown sugar, yeast, orange and lemon juice and raisins. The aroma and taste is unmistakably clover and the judges said that is why it won. I was the only female to enter, for the field is dominated by men. Knowing what is good tasting wine, helps in this rewarding hobby.
The other major project for me to do has been the web page for our family histories. It was created and is maintained by Ruthe Smith (MooRoo Creations). Ruthe is an artist and very talented. I could have never done the web pages without her. She will have a link on my web page with Native American information, for those wanting to check out her site.
All of my family are doing great. Thanks goodness our business is keeping us busy too. Hope this finds all of you in the best of spirits and health.
With much affection,
Kathy
