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Eunice Edgerton was the daughter of Elisha Edgerton and Eunice Peck. She was born 19 July 1777 in Franklin, New London,Connecticut. She had at least one brother, Elisha. Eunice married Septa Fillmore (1774-1823) 21 Dec 1797 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. Septa built a log house in lot 185 of the Refugee Tract in Chazy, Clinton, New York in 1799. Eunice was brought up by sleigh to Middlebury, Vermont by her father where Septa met her and took her the rest of the way to Chazy. The Fillmores were among the first five families to settle in Chazy Village, which was also known as 'Five Nations'. Together she and Septa had at least ten children: Phoebe, Fanny, Nancy,Zerviah, Harriet, Elisha, Laura, Sabrina, Eunice and John De LaFayette. Fanny Fillmore who was born in 1801 was probably thefirst child born in Chazy. Their first home had a roof over only one side and a dirt floor; it stood at the rear of the Chazy Hotel of which it was a part until 1950, when it was dismantled. Septa ran the Chazy Hotel until he died.Septa was a captain in the war of 1812 but only lived until 15Nov 1823 when he died at home in Chazy when the youngest child was only three years old. Eunice ran the hotel for some years. In 1830 she is in Chazy, Clinton, New York as the head of household of 15. However, in 1840 she went out to Zanesville, Ohio to stay with her son Elisha Fillmore. However, by 1850 she was with her daughter and son-in-law, Zerviah and John North, again in Chazy, New York. Eunice died 8 Feb 1869 in Chazy, Clinton, New York. 28 Oct 1999 AT Source: GenealogyLibrary.com Book: John North of Farmington Connecticut p.161Eunice Edgerton was sixth from Richard Edgerton of England who was one of the thirty-five original proprietors of Norwich (CT) in 1659.6 Dec 1999 AT Source:http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyclinto/chazy/chazy3.html

REMINISCENCES OF OLDEN TIMES IN CHAZY AS TOLD BY EUNICE EDGERTONFILLMORE TO HER CHILDREN AND GRAND-CHILDREN By Mrs. J. F. Gilbert
Septa Fillmore and Eunice Edgerton were married in Norwich,Conn., in 1797. Grandfather came in 1799 and Grandmother in the winter of 1800, her father bringing her as far as Middlebury,Vt., in a sleigh and grandfather meeting her there. They were both from homes of comfort and perhaps luxury at that time. Leaving brothers and sisters and a father's home to make a home in Chazy, then called the Five Nations, and almost a wilderness., I have heard grandmother say that if her father had known to what hardship and privation she was coming, he would never have given his consent. Grandfather built a log or block house with a roof over only one side and a dirt floor. This I believe was just back of where the hotel, (Chazy House), now stands. The cooking was then done before an open fire or in a kettle hung on a crane. I have often heard old people wish they could eat some of the good things cooked in that way.With the woods and wild beasts around them, grand-mother was sometimes left alone for two or three days when grandfather was obliged to go to mill, taking his grist and that of his neighbors to Chazy Landing and from there in a canoe to Noix where there was a wind mill. She would take her two babies up the ladder nights and pull it up after her, as there was only a blanket for a door below and the wolves were so plenty they lighted pine knots to keep them awav. (The people carried torches when they went out at night). One can imagine that there could be little sleep for a mother with little children under such circumstances. After a few years grandfather built the main part of the present hotel where they lived several years, and where he died. What is now the front piazza, was then enclosed and made into several bedrooms, which some of you may remember. There was a bake house where all of the cooking was done. For months before the battle of Plattsburgh many of the officers boarded at the hotel, which made lively times and hard work. At one time they were obliged to bake several hundred loaves of bread and hand them out of the window as fast as baked to the soldiers who were (in their way to Plattsburgh and stopped there for rations.Grandfather was a captain and expected to be ordered to his regiment at any time. While everyone was waiting in suspense a man came dashing through the place saving, 'The British are coming - the British are coming.,, This proved to be a false alarm. At the time grandfather was putting on his shoes and stockings. He left one stocking behind, kissed his wife goodbye, jumped upon his horse and rode for dear life as there was danger of his being killed by those in hiding, most of the way being a wilderness and filled with Indians and scouts sent out by the British. The British had sent out a proclamation that all who would remain quietly and peaceably at home should not be molested. Grandmother thought at first she would be brave and remain, but after grandfather had gone and she was left with her little family and the care of the hotel, she became frightened at the fearful hooting and howling at night. Fearing for herself and children she decided to attempt to reach Plattsburgh. She piled bedding, clothing and several little children on a big wagon and sent them on ahead. Then she took other things and followed, leaving her house filled with supplies of all kinds and all that they had gathered together in the few years of their married life. When they reached the old Woodruff place, about four miles this side of Plattsburgh, the road was blocked with felled trees, but Esq. Woodruff came out and let them through, and for the first time she felt safe. They went on to Peru, where they had friends, and grandmother was prostrated by the great anxiety and the effort she had made. When the news came that the British flag had struck, there was no more sickness for her,only suspense, as she did not know whether her husband was killed or not. When the battle was over and the British 'had marched back to Montreal, Sir,' she returned to find only the bare shell of a house; not an article of furniture, no food, all the supplies taken or destroyed, not a whole pane of glass,the front door riddled with bullets, a perfectly bare and desolate place. The only article found was an iron kettle up in the field. Every tree of the young orchard which grandfather had set out was cut down. Only the Free Mason sign upon the house prevented its being burned. Thus they were obliged to begin life anew. Grandmother said they never recovered the great loss of property as her husband did not live many years and there was no one to look after her interests with the government.After the battle several of the inhabitants were taken prisoners, among them old Dr. Carver. He was attending some of the sick and wounded at a hotel which stood just across the road from where the Cummings live. He was taken for an army surgeon. They took him to Montreal and kept him two months. Grandfather was there at the time and was told to get into bed with the sick soldiers, which he did boots and all, and often laughed at how he escaped being taken prisoner. Capt. Fillmore was Colonel by brevet.

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Eunice married Septa FILLMORE on 21 Dec 1797 in Norwich, New London, CT. Septa (son of Comfort FILLMORE and Zerviah BOSWORTH) was born on 13 Oct 1774 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 16 Nov 1823 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Phebe married Jonathon HYDE on 19 Mar 1818. Jonathon (son of Elijah HYDE and Elizabeth EDGERTON) was born on 1 Jun 1789 in Bennington, Bennington, VT; died on 19 Apr 1864; was buried in Stevens Cemetery, Paw Paw, DeKalb, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Fanny Fillmore

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Francis married Caleb LUTHER on 29 Jan 1816 in Chazy, Clinton, NY. Caleb was born on 21 Jan 1784 in CT; died on 20 Oct 1828 in Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married David KENNON about 1830. David (son of Isaac KENNON and Ruth BURNHAM) was born about 1786 in MA; died after 1870 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nancy married Dr. Dr. Julius C. CHURCHILL on 1 Sep 1830 in Champlain, Clinton, NY. Dr. was born on 20 Mar 1802 in Hubbardton, Rutland, VT; died on 7 Feb 1881 in Champlain, Clinton, NY; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Champlain, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zerviah married John W. NORTH on 13 Jan 1826 in Chazy, Clinton, NY. John (son of Captain Captain Lemuel NORTH and Polly JONES) was born on 18 Nov 1802 in Champlain, Clinton, NY; died on 17 Feb 1876 in Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 22 Jul 1850, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY

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1850 census at Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY shows: Harriet Burdick, 40, b. NY, no occupation listed; children b. NY: Electa, 16; Theodore, 14; Olivia, 12; Mildred C., 8. Four boarders are also enumerated in this household.

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Harriet married Shubal BURDICK on 19 Feb 1833. Shubal was born about 1791; died on 7 Jun 1847; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elisha married Margaret ARTHUR about 1836. Margaret was born in 1812; died in 1877; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Zanesville, Muskingum, OH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1865, Genesee Co., NY

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Laura married George BRISTOL on 16 Apr 1834. George was born about 1812 in NY; died in Apr 1875; was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Death: 16 Aug 1890

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Sabrina married Curtis H BUCKMAN on 3 Jul 1839. Curtis was born on 11 Aug 1816 in NY; died on 8 May 1890 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Sarah CRAWFORD on 16 Apr 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Bettie M. UNKNOWN on 18 Jun 1863 in Denver, Denver, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Paul Adam REED. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: 2 Jul 1892, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY

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Mary Elizabeth Luther was born about 1826 in New York, daughter of Caleb and Fanny (Fillmore) Luther. Her father died in 1828 and her mother remarried David Kennon. She may have been in the David Kennon household in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York in the 1840 census. She married Alexander Abijah North (1827-1889) in 1843. They had no children and lived in Chazy, Clinton, New York. In 1860, Mary's half-sister Sophia Kennon is found listed under their household as a domestic. There is a Samuel Ford who was listed as a farm laborer in the household as well. In 1870, there was a Rebecca Wood who was listed as doing housekeeping. Mary died June 12, 1892 and was buried next to her husband Alexander Abijah North in the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy,Clinton, New York. She left the majority of her household goods to her niece, Sophie Mary Stevenson who was Sophia Kennon's daughter. The remainder of her personal property and real estate were to be divided between her nephews, Albert North Stevenson and Pierre R. Stevenson, sons of Sophia Kennon. Albert North Stevenson was appointed executor of her will.

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Mrs. Mary E. North, aged 67, wife of late Alexander North, died Sunday p.m., June 12,1892. Her funeral was attended from her late residence on Tuesday at 10.30 a. m, the Revs. A. Nash and F. J. Myera officiating. Her death resulted from abcesseas of an aggravating form for the past seven months. She was confined to her room and during the last two months was an intense sufferer. She was a lady of refined tastes and strong personal characteristics. During her long illness was shown remarkable fortitude to bear up and overcome the decree that had fatally implanted itself. Of her Immediate family one brother and two sisters survive her. Her nephews. Albert N. and Pierre R. and niece Sophie M.Stevenson of New York, having resided with her more or less as foster children and to whom she bequeathed her real estate aad personal property, will greatly mourn her loss.

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Mary married Alexander Abijiah NORTH in 1843 in Clinton Co., NY. Alexander (son of Captain Captain Lemuel NORTH and Polly JONES) was born on 13 Jan 1817 in NY; died on 3 Nov 1889 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 11 Jul 1860, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Land: 1869
• Census: 2 Aug 1870, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Land: Abt 1875
• Census: 6 Jul 1880, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA
• Census: 1885, Nodaway Township, Adams, IA
• Land: 1890
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, Quincy Township, Corning, Adams, IA
• Will: 21 Apr 1901
• Obituary: 11 Mar 1902
• Obituary: 12 Mar 1902, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

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US Geological Survey map: Shows a 'Kennon Creek' just north of Plattsburgh, NY. The creek empties into Cumberland Bay on Lake Champlain. An old directory from the area shows the land of A.G.Kennon situated on the creek and at another location northwest of the homestead it lists A.G. Kennon Tannery. During a visit to the area, armed with the late 1800's map, we found the creek and photographed a tiny little area of 'rapids' in the woods near where we figured the tannery had been.

Moved to a farm in Nodaway Township, Adams Co., IA in 1869.

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1860 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Albert Kennon, 30, farmer and tanner, b. NY; Betsey, 35, b. NY; Fredrick, 3, b. NY; Clara, 1, b. NY. Albert and Betsey are listed just before Alberts parents, David and Francis."

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This 1869 Atlas of Clinton County shows the tannery of A. G. Kennon located on what is now known as "Kennon Creek."

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1870 census at Plattsburg, Clinton, NY shows: Albert Kennon, 39, farmer, b. NY; Betsey, 45, b. NY; Fred K. (Frederick) 13, b. NY; Clara, 11, b. NY and David, 84, b. NY.

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Albert Kennon was enumerated in New York in 1870 and Iowa in 1880. This 1875 map of Adams County shows him owing land in Nodaway Township about 12 miles southwest of Corning.

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The 1880 census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert Kennon, 49, b. NY, parents b. MA/NY, occupation farmer; Betsey, 55, b. NY, parents b. NY/VT; Fred, 22, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, occupation farm worker. In addition Albert Stevenson is with the family at this time, he is the son of Albert's sister Sophia, he is listed as age 9, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY.

The census taker for Nodaway township was Albert Kennon.

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The 1885 Iowa State census at Nodaway Township, Adams, IA shows: Albert G. Kennon, age 54, b. NY; Elixabeth (sic), age 60, b. NY

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It appears as if Albert moved closer to town after his marriage to Clarinda as he is shown in Quincy Township on all subsequent census records. The property is on the northern edge of the town of Corning across the road from the cemetery.

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The 1900 census at Quincy Township, Corning, Adams Co., shows: Albert Kennon, b. Dec 1830, age 69, married 11 years, b. NY, parents b. MA/NY, farmer; Clarinda, b. Sep 1856, age 43, 3 children born/3 living, b. IA, parents b. PA/PA; children b. IA: Ruth, b. XXX 1892, age 7; Elizabeth, b. illegible, age 5; Helen, b. Aug 1896, age 3.

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WILL OF A. G. KENNON

I, A.G. Kennon being of sound mind and memory, recognizing the uncertainty of life do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore made.

Item 1. I desire that my executrix hereafter named to pay all my debts and expenses of my funeral from my personal Estate as soon after my decease as same can be conveniently and consistently done.
Item 2. To my wife Clarinda Kennon I will and devise absolutely, my home place in Corning, it being the N 5 acres of the North East Q of the North East Q of Section no. thirty four (34) Tp Seventy Two (72) Range thirty four (34) also the South Half of the South East Q of the South East Quarter of Section no. twenty seven (27) Tp 72 Rg 34 also the West 15 acres of the North East Q of the North East Q of section no. Thiry four (34) Tp no. seventy one (71) Range no. Thirty five (35) also all of my personal property, and notes, credits, stocks and accounts of whatever nature of kind, subject only to the payments of my debts as provided in Item 1 hereof.
Item 3. In also will and devise unto my wife, Clarinda for her life only my farm in Nodaway Tp Adams Co Ia namely the WQ SE and SE NW Q Sec. 28 Tp 71 Rg 35, she to pay any incumbrance on said land.
After the death of my wife Clarinda I will and devise said land last described unto my three children, namely Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen jointly, and in case of the death of either of these without issue then her of their share shall go the the survivor of her or them, but in case either of said daughters are leaving issue then the share of said deceased daughter shall pass on to her or their said issue, but in case of the death of all my said daughters above named before the decease of my wife, then I desire and will that said real Estate last mentioned shall pass one half to my wife, Clarinda absolutely and the other one half thereof I will and devise to my son Fred A. Kennon and my daugher Clara Worley, share and share alike.
The devises and bequests made to my wife Clarinda in this item and in Item 2, is intended to be and is in lieu of dower, or other statutory rights.
Item 4. To my daughter Clara Worley I will and devise the NW Q SW Q Section no. 27 Tp 71 Rg 35.
Item 5. To my son Fred A. Kennon I will and devise the N half SE SE Sect 27 Tp 71 Rg 34.
Item 6. In case of the decease of my wife Clarinda, before my death, then the property devised to her absolutely as above shall pass to my children in the same manner as provided in Item 3 hereof.
Item 7. I hereby name and nominate my wife Clarinda Kennon to be my sole executrix of this my last will and testament and direct that no bonds shall be required of her.
In case of her death, disability or des(illegible) to act I desire that W.C. McClelland shall act as executor, no bonds to be required of him in case of his taking said Executorship.

Dated at Corning Ia December 5, 1900.


Codicil

I A. G. Kennon being still of sound mind and memory desiring to make a change in my will of date Dec. 5, 1900, hereto attached do make this a codicil to said will and direct that said will be changes as indicated in Item 1 of this codicil.

Item 1. It is my will and desire and I do hereby direct that my wife Clarinda Kennon shall have the use, rents and profits of the NW SW Q Section 27 Tp 71 Rg 35. the land devised to my daugher Clara Worley by Item 4 of my will and shall also have the use rents and profits of the N half SE SE Sec 27 Tp 72 Rg 34, the land devised to my son Fred A. Kennon by Item 5 of my said will up to March 1, 1909.

Dated at Corning Ia April 21, 1901.

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Obituary of Albert G. Kennon

For quite a number of months it has been the fortune of A.G. Kennon, whose home was just north of Corning to be a sufferer from nervous prostration and other diseases. He has required the constant attention of strong men, both day and night for many weeks. At the hour of 3 o'clock a.m. on Monday, March 10th, 1802 (sic), the angel called Death, came to his relief and his spirit passed to the Grand Master above. Mr. Kennon lived for many years in the township of Nodaway ere removing to his late home. From the rough ashler in the quarries, he became as a finished corner stone of the building.


Obituary of Albert G. Kennon

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Death of an Aged and Highly Respected Citizen Last Monday

For some weeks the death of A.G. Kennon has been daily expected. For several years he has been failing in health and about three months ago he was taken much worse and never regained his strength. He said in the fall: "I do not expect to live through the winter." His friends thought his pluck and energy would pull him through, but he contended it would not. The disease that caused his death was the result of la grippe, contracted several years ago, and for the past few months suffered a great deal of pain and he welcomed the peaceful end of a long and useful career which came last Monday morning at the advanced age of 71 years, 2 months and 21 days.
The subject of this sketch was born in Plattsburg, N.Y., Dec. 20, 1830. In 1853 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Garrett who died May 14, 1887. They moved to Iowa in 1869 and located on a farm near Nodaway. To this union was born two children. F.A. Kennon of this city and Mrs. Clara Worley of Albany N.Y. On Nov. 5, 1888, Mr. Kennon married Miss Sarah C. McClelland and in 1890 they moved to Corning where he has since resided. To this union was born three children Ruth, Elizabeth and Helen.
He has been a shrewd and successful farmer, a thorough-going wide-awake citizen, with strong convictions and unquestionable courage. For a number of years he was treasurer of the Adams County Mutual Insurance association. Politically he was a strong advocate of democratic principles.
In his youth he became a member of the Presbyterian church. On coming to Iowa he became an attendant and supporter though not a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian congregation located near Nodaway. Mr. Kennon was a member in good standing of the Masonic order and the local lodge attended the funeral in a body and participated in the funeral exercises. The services were held at his late home in Corning at 10:30 this morning. Rev. M.V. Higbee preaching the sermon from the text chosen by Mr. Kennon himself, I Corinthians xv:22, "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."

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Albert married Elizabeth GARRETT in 1853 in NY. Elizabeth (daughter of Rowland S. GARRETT and Chloe MASON) was born on 15 Dec 1824 in Beekmantown, Clinton, NY; died on 14 May 1887 in Nodaway Township, Adams, IA; was buried on 16 May 1887 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Sarah Clarinda MCCLELLAND on 5 Nov 1888. Sarah (daughter of Paul Dowlin MCCLELLAND and Elisabeth G. GUTHRIE) was born on 19 Sep 1856 in Warren Co., IA; died on 16 Oct 1929 in Hazel Crest, Cook, IL; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Tanner

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Frances Kennon was born between 1835 and 1840 in New York, the daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. She was probably included in the 1840 census enumeration of David Kennon's household and was listed as well in the 1850 census. In 1860, she and her sister Helen were enumerated at their aunt and uncle's (George & Laura (Fillmore) Bristol) in Wheatland, Monroe, New York. Why they were there is unclear. Their other sister,Sophia, was also found living away from their parents' home in Plattsburgh and was living with their mother's half-sister Mary (Luther) North and her husband Alexander in Chazy, Clinton, NewYork. All three girls were single. One might guess that finances at home weren't too great and it eased the burden some to have children living with relatives.Frances is said to have married Charles Bristol. As it turned out, there was a Charles E. Bristol in the George and Laura Bristol household in 1860, the same time that Frances and her sister were with the family. I don't know if the cousins married one another as there is no evidence yet to support this, but it's an interesting coincidence for the moment. (25 May 2000 AT).

Francis married Charles E BRISTOL about 1861. Charles (son of George BRISTOL and Laura Ann FILLMORE) was born on 27 Apr 1840 in NY; died on 21 Feb 1924 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 9 Jun 1880, Chicago, Cook, IL

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Sophia Kennon was born about 1841 in Chazy, Clinton, New York. She was the daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. By the age of 18 or 19, in 1860, Sophia was found living in the household of her step-sister, Mary E. Luther and her husband Alexander North in Chazy, Clinton, New York. Sophia married John Stevenson (1840-1890), also from Chazy, Clinton, New York, about 1861 or 1862. They were found living in John Stevenson's brother's home in New York City in the 1870 census. Sophia and John had at least five children: Grace Isabel, John Lennox, Albert North, Sophia Mary (known as Sophie), and Pierre R. (also seen as Pierce). Grace and John died as infants before 1870. The remaining three were born in New York between 1870 and 1880. Her daughter Sophie was born in Chazy, New York, in August 1872. In 1880, Sophia (without husband John) is found with her children, Albert, Sophia and Pierre in Chicago, Cook, Illinois at 94 Walnut Street. That was most likely just a short trip and not a relocation. Sophie may have had her sister Helen living in Chicago (John F. Russell and daughter Natalie - this relationship is not yet proved). Sophie's brother, Albert, and his family were also by then living in Iowa. Sophie's son, Albert Stevenson, was enumerated for a second time in 1880 with his uncle's family in Iowa. Sophia died young at 48 on Oct 13, 1889. She was then back in New York City at her home, No. 21 East 114th St. She was buried at the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York._____Dates for Sophie vary leading one to believe that she may have shaved off a few years here and there during her life during various censuses. However, given that she was listed as nine years old in the 1850 census (assuming her parents gave the information and also assuming they wouldn't have reason to fudge her age) and that her grave stone which cites that she died on Oct 13, 1889 at the age of 48, these would point to her birth being about 1841. Sources on the internet also cite Sophia Kennon and John Stevenson's marriage date as 1852. Even in the mid-1800's, it seems unlikely that a girl and boy would have been married off at 11 and 12. In death, there is some lasting confusion as to who Sophia really was. In the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York, Sophia is noted on the south side of the Alexander North monument as Sophia A. Stevenson Died Oct 13, 1889 Ae. 48 yrs. Immediately following is, Sophia A. Luther, wife of John Stevenson. Luther was the maiden name of Sophia Kennon's half-sister Mary E. Luther who married Alexander North (the one that the monument is named after). One can imagine that Mary or Alexander North went to the gravestone cutter and said that they wanted to have Mary's sister's information engraved as well. The engravers may have assumed by hearing 'sister' that the last name was Luther when it was instead Kennon. There is enough evidence to support that Sophia and John Stevenson's children knew their mother's maiden name as Kennon. Sophie Mary (Stevenson) Stetson used the name Sophia Kennon in her DAR application 104625, 'I was born in the village of Chazy, County of Clinton, State of New York and am the daughter of John Stevenson of New York born 1840, died 1890 and his wife Sophia Kennon of Chazy, N.Y. born 1843, died 1889, married 1861. 'Albert Stevenson wrote in affidavits for his sister regarding their childhood and who their parents were. (23 Feb 2000 AT)Sophia married John Stevenson (1840-1890), also from Chazy, Clinton, New York, about 1861 or 1862. They were found living in John Stevenson's brother's home in New York City in the 1870 census. Sophia and John had at least five children: Grace Isabel, John Lennox, Albert North, Sophia Mary (known as Sophie), and Pierre R. (also seen as Pierce). Grace and John died as infants before 1870. The remaining three were born in New York between 1870 and 1880. Her daughter Sophie was born in Chazy, New York, in August 1872. In 1880, Sophia (without husband John) is found with her children, Albert, Sophia and Pierre in Chicago, Cook, and Illinois at 94 Walnut Street. That was most likely just a short trip and not a relocation. Sophie may have had her sister Helen living in Chicago (John F. Russell and daughter Natalie - this relationship is not yet proved). Sophie's brother, Albert, and his family were also by then living in Iowa. Sophie's son, Albert Stevenson, was enumerated for a second time in 1880 with his uncle's family in Iowa.

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Sophia married John STEVENSON on 23 Mar 1862 in Kane Co., IL. John (son of Dr. Dr. Miles STEVENSON and Theodosia GOLDSMITH) was born on 24 Jul 1840 in Chazy, Clinton, NY; died on 9 Jan 1890; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Chazy, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 9 Jun 1900, 169 E. 63rd St., Manhattan, New York, NY

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Helen M. Kennon was born about 1844 in New York the youngest daughter of David and Fanny (Fillmore) Kennon. She grew up in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York and was enumerated with the family in the 1850 census there. In 1860, she and her elder sister Frances were in Wheatland, Monroe, New York in the household of their mother's sister Laura (Fillmore) and her husband George T. Bristol. Chances are, but not yet entirely proven, Helen married John F. Russell, also of New York. They moved to Chicago, Illinois where by 1880, they had one daughter, Natalie who was three years old and born in Illinois. There may have been another daughter, Helen or her full name included both Helen and Natalie. The reason for thinking that Helen Russell is Helen Kennon, was that in the 1900 census of Manhattan, New York, Helen Russell is enumerated as head of household and in the household is Pierre Stevenson noted as her nephew. Helen Kennon's sister Sophia married John Stevenson and their youngest child was Pierre. As Sophia and John Stevenson died in 1889 and 1890 respectively when Pierre was about 12 years old, it would make sense that he was sent to live with relatives.

Census:
1900 census in the borough of Manhattan shows Helen Russell, widow, b. Nov 1844, 55, 1 child born, 1 living, b. NY, parents b. CT/CT; Helen, daughter, b. Dec 1876, Chicago, 23; Nathaniel Gilbert, brother-in-law, b. Sep 1836, 63, widower, b. NY, parents b. CY/CT, auditor; Pierre Stevenson, nephew b. Aug. 1878, 21, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, salesman; Susan Connelly, servant, b. Dec 1869, 30, b. IRELAND, parents b. IRELAND.

Helen married John F. RUSSELL on 20 Jan 1862 in Kane Co., IL. John was born about 1838 in NY; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Francis KENNON about 1861. Francis (daughter of David KENNON and Francis Hough FILLMORE) was born in Jan 1835 in NY; died on 26 Apr 1918 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Note: 30 Jul 1891, Ft. Leavenworth, Leavenworth, KS

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On July 30, 1891 Henry applied for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution citing Col. Septa Fillmore and Captain John Reed as qualifying participants in the war.
He states he is currently an officer in the US Army at Ft. Leavenworth, KS.

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Henry married Elizabeth STORY about 1872. Elizabeth was born on 1 Jul 1849 in Waukesha, Waukesha, WI; died on 16 May 1922; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Mercer, NJ. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Gertrudio ASENJO on 10 Jul 1899 in San Juan, PR. Gertrudio was born in May 1880 in PUERTO RICO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: 23 Aug 1857
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, Quincy Township, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY
• Obituary: 9 Feb 1910, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA
• Obituary: 12 Feb 1910, Adams County Free Press, Corning, Adams, IA

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1900 census at Quincy Township, Fred, b. Aug 1850, age 39, m. 13 yrs, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY; Clara, b. July 1866, age 38, m. 13 yrs, children born/living, 4/4, b. IL, parents b. NY/NY; children, all b. IA: Edith, Mar 1888, 12; Freddie, Sep 1889, 10; Frank, July 1895, 4; Ralph, Aug 1898, 2. The age and birthdate of Fred is obviously wrong and Clara seems to be off by a year.

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Frederick married Clara Edith Daisy LARUE on 30 Apr 1887 in Corning, Adams, IA. Clara (daughter of Franklin B. LARUE and Amelia Wells CHAPIN) was born on 7 Jul 1865 in Bloomington, McLean, IL; died on 16 Sep 1949 in Corning, Adams, IA; was buried on 19 Sep 1949 in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 13 Jun 1900, Champlain, Clinton, NY
• Residence: 12 Mar 1902, Albany, Albany, NY

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1900 census at Champlain, Clinton, NY shows Clara K. Worley, b. Jul 1869, 40, widow, 1 child born / 1 child living, compositer. Clara is show as a boarder at the home of Augusta and Lydia Dunning. Note: Not sure what a compositer is but the head of this household and a few other neighbors work at the US Customs house.

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Relatives here have received word from Helen Kennon Emerson of New York City, of the death of her half-sister. Clara Kennon Worley, who passed away at a hospital in New York City Tuesday. March 31, 1931. Death was caused by cancer. Mrs. Worley was buried in Massachusetts. Mrs. Worley was the daughter of A. G. Kennon and formerly resided in Adams county. Her husband. Dexter Worley, who preceded her in death, was a former county superintendent of schools of Adams county.

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Clara married Louis Dexter WORLEY about 1880 in IA. Louis (son of John J. WORLEY and Philena UNKNOWN) was born in 1854 in North Fairfield, Huron, OH; died on 27 Jan 1888 in Nodaway Township, Adams, IA; was buried on 29 Jan 1888 in Nodaway Cemetery, Nodaway, Adams, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Adams Co. Free Press, June 1, 1910
Miss Ruth Fillmore Kennon died at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. G. Kennon, in north Corning Sunday evening, May 29th, 1910. Miss Ruth was born in our city, July 19, 1892, and was aged 17 years, 10 months, and 10 days at the time of her death. Her entire life was spent in Corning. She attended the Corning schools and would have graduated with the class of this year, but on account of her illness had not attended school the past year. During her illness she took a great deal of interest in the work of her class and kept in touch with them throughout the year's work, even making close inquiry in regard to the closing examinations. When about 10 years of age, Miss Ruth joined the Presbyterian Church of Corning and she was a conscientious Christian girl who friends were limited only by her acquaintance. It was ever her desire to live that her life might be a benefit to the world and that the world would be better for her having lived. After the death of her father, March 10, 1891, Miss Ruth took a great interest in the affairs of the house and assisted her mother in many ways, being very thoughtful of others until she passed away her desire was to make others happy. Miss Ruth was taken sick with scarlet fever February 22, 1909, and when she was just getting about from the attack, she was taken with catarrh of the stomach and bowels and was never well afterward. She was about the house in an invalid chair, until Saturday afternoon of last week, when she was suddenly taken with a sinking spell and the end came as above states on Sunday. Besides her mother, Miss Ruth leaves two sisters, Helen and Elizabeth and a host of friends to mourn her departure. Funeral services were held at the home this morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S. F. Gutelius, pastor of the Presbyterian church and interment was made in Walnut Grove Cemetery. The boys of the graduating classes acted as pall bearers.

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• Census: 12 Apr 1950, Chicago, Cook, IL

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The 1950 census lists Elizabeth Phillips, age 55, widow, b. IA, secretary,bank; Charles, 26, b. IL, no occupation.

Elizabeth married Unknown PHILLIPS between 1922 and 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Helen married Wilbur Timothy EMERSON on 27 Nov 1929 in Manhattan, New York, NY. Wilbur (son of Samuel L. EMERSON and Elizabeth DANFORTH) was born on 17 Nov 1880 in Whitefield, Coos, NH; died on 19 Aug 1962 in Palm Beach Co., FL; was buried in Glenside Cemetery, Winthrop, Kennebec, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace Isabel Stevenson died at 1 month, 18 days on March 17, 1865. She was buried in the Miles Stevenson plot in the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York, with her father and her younger brother John Lennox who also died as an infant.

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John Lennox Stevenso died at 1 month, 23 days on March 26, 1869. He was buried in the Miles Stevenson plot in the Riverview Cemetery in Chazy, Clinton, New York, with his father and his elder sister Grace Isabel who also died as an infant.

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• Note: 1892
• Census: 25 Apr 1910, 60 Mackey Avenue, Port Washington, North Hempstead, Nassau, NY
• Census: 10 Jan 1920, 60 Mackey Avenue, Port Washington, North Hempstead, Nassau, NY
• Census: 17 Apr 1930, 60 Mackey Avenue, Port Washington, North Hempstead, Nassau, NY

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Executor of Mary E. (Luther) North's will, 1892, Albert North Stevenson was born about 1871 in New York, the son of John and Sophia (Kennon) Stevenson. By the age of nine or ten, he was found in June in the 1880 census with his mother and his younger sister and brother (Sophia and Pierre) in Chicago,Cook, Illinois at 94 Walnut Street. The same year in July he was also enumerated with his uncle and aunt, Albert and Betsey(Garrett) Kennon, in Nodaway, Adams, Iowa. Albert's mother died first in 1889 and his father the next year in 1890. In 1892, Albert was made executor of his aunt's will, Mary Elizabeth (Luther) North, half-sister to his mother Sophia Kennon. Mary E. North lived in Chazy, Clinton, New York. Her estate was divided between Albert and his siblings. Sophie got most of the household goods and the remainder of the estate and real estate was divided two-thirds/ one-third between Albert and his brother Pierre. Albert Stevenson married Grace (ca 1873 - ?) about 1903. In 1910, they and their two eldest children, Kate and Albert North, were living on Mackey Ave. in North Hempstead (Port Washington), Nassau, New York. By 1920, with their third child Mary, the family were at 60 Mackey Ave in Port Washington, Nassau, New York. Albert was a hardware merchant in 1920 and owned his own business.

Census:
1910 census at North Hempstead, Nassau, NY shows: Albert N. Stevenson, 39, married 7 years, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, salesman, cotton goods; Grace, 37, 2 children born / 2 living, b. NJ, parents b. NY/NY; children b. NY: Kate, 6; Albert North, Jr., 4.

Census:
1920 census at North Hempstead, Nassau, NY shows: Albert N. Stevenson,49, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, hardware merchant; Grace, 46, b. NJ, parents b. NY/NY; children b. NY: Kate, 16; Albert N., 14; Mary G., 7.

Census:
1930 census at North Hempstead, Nassau, NY shows: Albert N. Stevenson, 59, married at age 32, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, broker, real estate; Grace, 57, married at age 30, b. NJ, parents b. NY/NY; children b. NY: Kate E., 26; Albert N. Jr., 24; Mary G., 17.

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Albert married Grace BAKER about 1903. Grace was born in 1873 in NJ; died in 1954; was buried in Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, Nassau, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: Teacher in New York City High Schools
• Census: 7 Feb 1920, Manhattan, New York, NY

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Sophia (went by Sophie) Mary Stevenson was born Aug 19, 1872 in Chazy, Clinton, New York. Her parents were John and Sophia (Kennon) Stevenson. She seems to have spent a lot of her lifegoing between New York City and Clinton County, New York, either Chazy or Plattsburgh. In 1880, her mother Sophia took Sophie and her two brothers, Albert and Pierre, out to Chicago,Cook, Illinois. It seemed more like a trip rather than a permanent move as during this time at least her brother Albert was visiting their uncle Albert Kennon in Nodaway, Adams, Iowa. Sophie's mother died in 1889 when Sophie was 17. Her father passed away a few months later in 1890. Her mother's half-sister, Mary E. (Luther) North, died in 1892 and in her will of Apr 16, 1892 left Sophie the following: 'After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I give and bequeath to Sophia M. Stevenson all the contents of my dwelling house,except two plaid blankets, two flannel sheets, one Rose blanket, one feather bed and pillows, one looking glass with gilt frame, one bed room set, six silver teaspoons, two silver dessert spoons, one what not, one small stand, one white quill, one small stand, one coal stove.' On June 20, 1892, Sophie Stevenson married Frederic Thomas Stetson (1868-1919) in Brooklyn, New York. Fred Stetson had just graduated from the West Point Military Academy a week or two earlier and had been commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, 4th US Army. During the next several years, Sophie went with her husband out west. Their eldest child, Allyn Fillmore Stetson,was born June 1893 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Idaho. Their second son, Raymond Reed Stetson, was born November 1894 in Lincoln, Spokane, Washington. Sophie and the boys then moved back to Champlain, Clinton, New York and lived with Fred Stetson's uncle and guardian, Thomas Stetson. Fred remained in the service being stationed in various places, serving in the Spanish American war and the Phillipine Insurrection until he resigned in 1900 at the rank of 1st Lieutenant, 3rd US Army. Fred then went to law school in Albany, New York and began practising. In February 1907, Sophie and Fred had their third child Francis Lynde Stetson (known as Stet) while they were living in the Bronx, New York at Montgomery Av. and 177th Street. Stet was named after a cousin of Fred Stetson who was a prominent lawyer in New York City. As family stories go, Sophie was a bit of a schemer and hoped that by naming her child after the wealthy relative, there might be some benefit after the namesake died. (As it turned out, Francis L. Stetson, the younger, was able to go to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, graduating 1928). In 1910, Sophie and Fred with Francis were back north in Champlain, Clinton, New York. From pension application records, it appears that Fred seems to have become more and more mentally unstable after retiring from the army in 1910. After 1910 until his death in 1919, Fred Stetson seems to have spent the majority of his time in hospitals. During this time, Sophie got training to become a school teacher in the New York City Schools and worked to pay bills. Both her sons, Allyn and Raymond, went to Williams College and both fought in the first World War. About 1913, Sophie applied for admission into the Daughters of the American Revolution based on her ancestor Josiah Goldsmith(1744-1816), who in 1777, was in Captain Christopher Webber's company, Col. Benjamin Bellow's regiment, New Hampshire militia, which marched to reinforce the garrison at Ticonderoga. He was born in Wenham, Massachusetts. She was noted to have purchased an insignia and bar in 1914. Once times got really tough, after Fred Stetson's death and his pension stopping, Sophie resigned her membership in April 1921. Sophie applied for a widow's pension from the US Military but it took several years and lots of paperwork before $12 a month was granted to her. Resided:1880, 94 Walnut Street, Chicago, Cook, Illinois 1892, New York City, Manhattan, New York1900, Champlain, Clinton, New York 1907, Montgomery Av. and 177th Str., Bronx, New York 1913, 158 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York BET. AUG 1919 - APR 1920, 851 West End Ave., New York, New York Dec 1920, 97 West 163rd St., New York, New York BET. 21 MAY 1921 - MAY 1922, 311 West 95th St., New York, NewYorkMar 1940, 250 Riverside Dr., New York, New Yor kBET. JUN 1941 - OCT 1954, 227 Riverside Dr., New York, New YorkJul 1941 - Aug 1947 RFD 2, Plattsburgh, New York. Sophie remarried April 10, 1926 William Grant Thompson (ca.1866-1940) in Plattsburgh, Clinton, New York. They lived in NewYork City. In 1940, William died having commited suicide. Sophie died October 21, 1954. Sophie's son Stet married Mildred Drucquer November 1931 in NewYork City. As another family story went, Sophie was vain about her age and didn't want it known that she was old enough to have children 13 or 14 years older than Stet. Mildred didn't learn that Stet had two older brothers until their wedding. Previously they had been introduced as cousins. Also Stet didn't call Sophie 'Mother' or 'Mom' but rather Sophie. Her grandchild, Joyce Stetson, knew her grandmother as 'Aunt Sophie'. In the 1920 census, Sophie was a widow and cut six years off her age and of her two eldest sons. Joyce Stetson's recollection of her grandmother was that she was quite attractive and had beautiful auburn hair. 23 Dec 1999 AT Source: Sophie M. Stetson's application to the DAR 'I was born in the village of Chazy, County of Clinton, State of New York and am the daughter of John Stevenson of New York born 1840, died 1890 and his wife Sophia Kennon of Chazy, N.Y. born 1843, died 1889, married 1861.'

Census:
1920 census at Manhattan, New York, NY shows: Sophie Stetson, 41, widow, b. NY, parents b. NY/NY, school teacher; Allyn, 21, b. ID; Raymond, 20, b. WA; Francis, 13, b. NY.

Sophie married Frederic Thomas STETSON on 20 Jun 1892 in Brooklyn, Kings, NY. Frederic (son of Samuel STETSON and Helen BOISE) was born on 18 Nov 1868 in Albert Lea, Freeborn, MN; died on 9 Jul 1919 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence, NY; was buried in Plattsburg Barracks Post Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 4 May 1910, Central Islip State Hospital, Islip, Suffolk, NY

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Pierre R. Stevenson was born August 1878 in New York, the youngest child of John and Sophia (Kennon) Stevenson. When he was two years old, his mother took him and his two older siblings, Albert and Sophie, to Chicago, Cook, Illinois, possibly to visit relatives in the mid-west. Pierre's parents died when he was young: his mother in October 1889 when he was about 11 and his father a few months later in January 1889. He inherited some property from his mother's half-sister, Mary E. (Luther) North who's will dated April 16,1892 left him the following, 'All the balance of my Personal property and all my Real Estate I desire to be divided between Albert N. Stevenson and Pierre R. Stevenson - two shares to Albert N. Stevenson and one share to Pierre R. Stevenson.' He was found in the household of his aunt, Helen Russell, in NewYork City in 1900. He was a salesman. In the New York City directory of 1910-1911, he (under the name of Pierce) and his brother Albert Stevenson were listed as in the cotton goods trade at 78 Grand in New York City, with both living in Port Washington, Long Island, New York.

Census:
In 1910 Pierre is listed as a patient in the Central Islip State Hospital. He is also shown as a patient their in the 1915 New York State Census.

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