Newsletter #1 San Luis Rey, Calif., March 1, 1971 Dear Walrath Family Association Members; Here is a list of the members of the Association as of March 1, 1971. 1 have listed the ancestors of each on the Walrath line as far back as possible or the particular ancestor wanted. #1 Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth, 390 Stout St., Blackfoot, Idaho, 83221 (Moved) Kenneth M. Boyd, 1906, m Joyce Rosamond Whyte. Fred Clinton Boyd, m Orpha Loella House, 1868 Mary Adelia Walrath, m Elias House Josiah Walrath, 1818-1874, m Orpha Johnson, 1821. Daniel Walrath, 1796-1815, m Maria E. House, 1798-1897. Henry Walradt, 1768-1829, m Anna Bowman (Bauman) Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina. Henry Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina. #2 Cathey, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol M. (Betty) 2520 6th Ave., Pueblo, Colo. 81003. Gertrude Betty Sheridan, 1912, m Carrol M. Cathey. Alice Julia Walrath, m Elmer John Jacob Sheridan Rev. Adoniram Judson Walrath, m Ida Lillian Skinner. Henry Walrath, 1810-1907, m Katherine Hoover, 1812-1896. John Adam Walrath, 1773-1831, m Elizabeth Moyer, 1780-1860. Rest of pedigree same as #1 - #3 Clancy, Mr. and Mrs. August, (Reetha) Star Rt.-Box 29, San Luis Rey, Ca. 92068 Mary Reetha Foley, 1905, m August L. Clancy Lillie May Walrath, 1872-1921, m Orlando Francis Foley. Amos Josiah Walrath, 1845-1913, m Harriet Eugenia Risley Josiah Walrath, 1818 - 1874, m Orpha Johnson, 1821 Rest of pedigree same as #1 - #4 Gubi, Mrs. R. D. (Alice) 11414 E. Scotland Ave., R. D. 1 , North East,Pa. 16428 Hannah or Anna Deck, m ---- Walrath. #5 Hancock, Mrs. Rosetta Fife, Rt. 1, Box 101, Rigby, Idaho 83442 Heath, John Walrod, m Mary Hill Harvey. Mary Magdalena Walrath, m Thomas Heath Johan Adolph Wallrad, m Amelia Sutz, 1716-1795. Henry Conrad Wallrad, wife Christina. #6 Horton, Jane, 3365 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84403 Louise Walrath m Gilbert Post. #7 Jacobs, Mrs. Jennie Walrath, 143 Charles St., Painted Post, N.Y. 14870 Same pedigree as #20 #8 Johnson, Mrs. Florence G. A. Box 162, Harlem, Mont. 59526. #9 Mahaffy,Edith, 7472 Salina St., Pulaski, N.Y. 13142 (Deceased) #10 Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. (Mabel) 1609 Helmer St. Sioux City, Ia. 51103. Christianna Walroth, 1824-1873, m, Cyrennius Shepard, 1823-1919. #11 Scott, Patricia A. Walradt, 6800 N. Hi-Wood St., Peoria, Ill. 61614. Patricia Ann Walradt, 1935 m Kenneth Dale Scott, 1932 Cedrick Montgomery Walradt, 1908- m Dorothy Ruth Timme, 1914 Andrew Montgomery Walradt, 1881-1964, m Emma Matilda Schroeder. George William Walradt, m Jane Maria Hunter. ***************** End of Newsletter # 1 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #1 Page 2 #12 Smith, Mrs. Mary Alice, 16101 Marin St., Corning, Calif. 96021 Mary Alice Whitson, 1932, m Jay Smith Alice Best Walrath, 1892-1962, m Herbert Whitson Amos Walrath, 1845-1913, m Harriet E. Risley Rest of pedigree same as #3 #13 Spike, Mrs. Charles (Luella) 151 19th St., NW, Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52405 Luella Walrod, 1927, m Charles N. Spike John P. Walrod, 1899-1947, m Violet Stringer, 1902 Nicholas A. Walrod, 1860, m Jennie A. Mitchell Black, 1877, wife 2 Michael Walrod, 1814-1897, m Catherine Burger, 1839-1932 Abraham Walrod, 1790-1863, m Catherine Redman, 1791-1842 Nicholas Walrod, 1750-1835, m Anna Barbara Shultz, 1750 Jacob Wallrath, 1723, m Magdalena Fox #14 Trudell, Jessie, 1076 Coomsville, Napa, Calif. 94558 Diana Walreth, 1819-1892, m Charles Ripley 1808-1885 #15 Dean Walradt, 226 So. House Ave., Cheyenne, Wyo. 82001 #16 Walrath, Dean A. R. D. 1, Milan, Pa. 18831 Dean A. Walrath, 1949 Albert E. Walrath, m Grace Elsbree Eugene Walrath, 1854-1918, m Bertha Bishop, 1872-1953 Emmanuel Walrath, 1818-1911, m Charlotte Murray Johan Adam Walrath, Jr. 1773-1894, m Mary Zimmerman, 1778-1856 Johan Adam Walrath, 1750, m Magdalena Klock #17 Walrath, E. D. (Dave) 1610 Felton St., San Diego, Calif. 92102 #18 Walrath, F. F. E., DeKalb Junction, New York 13630 Floyd F. E. Walrath Ira Walrath, 1862-1939, m Lana Gordon Josiah Walrath, 1818-1874, m Nancy Ann House (wife 2) Rest of pedigree same as #3 #19 Walrath, Grace Ida, DeKalb Jn. N.Y. 13630 (deceased) Sister of #18 #20 Walrath, Mr. and Mrs. Levi J. 1075 OBerry Hoover, Orlando, Fla. 32807 Levi Walrath, m Mavis Parker Oscar Walrath, 1859-1933, m Mary Crosby Josiah Walrath, 1827-1901, m Catharine Maria Countryman, 1827-1889 Abraham Walrath, m Sally Packard, 1811 John G. Walrath, 1775-1865, m Elizabeth Lintner, 1769-1857 Garrett Walrath, 1740-1809, m Anna Zimmerman Johan Adolph Wallrad, m Amelia Sutz, 1716 Henry Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina #21 Walrath, Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. 1646 Avocado Dr., Vista, Calif. 92083 Louis Grace Walrath, 1892, m Bertha E. Sexsmith & Gail Watkins Louis Erastus Walrath, 1859-1908, m Edna Crissy Grace, 1861-1940 Oliver James Walrath, 1832-1908, m Alvira E. Miner, 1832-1893 Peter Walrath, 1800-1882, m Elizabeth Kane, 1804-1887 Jacob A. Walrath, m Sally Priest, widow of Oliver Parker. #22 Walrath, Mr. and Mrs. William, 3415 Baldwin Rd., Pontiac Mich. 48055 #23 West, Mrs. Gail D. (Mary) 428 Alicia Dr., El Paso, Texas, 79900 Dorothea Walrod, 1805, d 96 yrs. m Jacob Stam, 1805 #24 Williams, Mrs. S. G. Box 376 Williamsport, Md. 21795 ***************** End of Newsletter # 1 Page 2 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 1 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #2 Page 1 June 1 , 1971 Dear Walrath Family Association Member; Here is the additional list of members as of June 1, 1971. #25 Taylor, Doris L. 637 Keele St., Montpelier, Idaho 83254 Doris Louise Portenier ---- Portenier, m Viola Pearl Hoover, 1908- Nicholas Sanford Hoover, 1881-1966, m --- Theodore Hoover, 1845-1923, m Eliza Ann Walrath, 1852-1931 Nicholas Walrath, 1810, m Elsie Gray, 1818 (wife 2) #26 Bakey, Florence, Barnum, Iowa 50518 Florence Bakey Albert Bakey, m 1902, Nettie A. Walrod, 1870- Michael Walrod, 1814-1897, m Catharine Burger, 1837-1932 Abraham Walrod, 1790-1863, m Catharine Redman 1791-1842 Nicholas Walrod, 1750-1835, m Anna Barbara Shultz 1750 Jacob Wallrath, 1723-1790, m Magdalena Fox #27 Colburn, Mrs. Wm. B., Box 456 Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. 92067 James Stewart Munroe Stewart Walrath Munroe, 1889, m Harriet Dana Coman, 1888-1962 Anthony B. Munroe, 1861-1936, m Louise Mary Walrath, 1864-1948 Christopher Walrath, m --- Stewart #28 Myers, Carol M. Withdrew--no Address. #29 Beishline, Jessie W. 3406 Adams Ave., Ogden, Utah 84403 Guy W. Walrod, 1892-1944, m (1) Carrie A. Johnson, (2) Alberta Sturgeon Silas Eugene Walrod, 1866-1948, m May (Mary) Doubleday 1870-1948 William M. Walrod, 1843-1910, m Calista Angeline Sheldon 1843 James Walrod, m Eliza B. Hovey #30 Brown, Mrs. W. Ralph, (Fern) 1220 8th Ave., So. Ft. Dodge, Iowa 50501 Lyda Fern Bakey, sister of #26. #31 Van Wie, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton E. 3022 E. Yucca St. Phoenix, Ariz.(both Dec.) Sent in the line of his cousin: Leon Walrath, 1896-1970, m (1) Carolyn White, (2) Alice Young. Charles C. Walrath, 1872-1947, m Ella Saltzman, 1872-1945 John Jacob Walrath, 1826-1891, m Maria Ehle -1905 Frederick Walrath, 1789-1861, m Helen Van Deusen, 1794-1868 Mr. and Mrs. Van Wie are preparing the Shultz genealogy. Nicholas Walrath, son of Jacob, 1723, m Anna Barbara Shultz Johannes Shultz, m Maria Magdalena Johannes Shultsheis, wife Anna Barbara, widow of ---Reutenbush, m 11710 West Camp by Rev. Kocherthal. We have the family group sheets for some of the above, also some of those on the first list. If you have questions, please send them and I will answer all I can. ***************** End of Newsletter # 2 Page 1 ********** Additions and Corrections Newsletter #2 Page 2 #4 Jan. 25, 1814, Jacob G. Wallrod, m Anna Waggoner. Had 5 children: Jacob, b 26 Mar. 1815, Betsey, b 2 Oct. 1816, married Garret Sneck, Anna, b 5 Oct. 1818, m David Geesler, Sally, b 16 Oct. 1821, m Moyer Lambert, and Wm. J. b 24 June 1822 Jacob m (2) Nancy Deck, had 5 children: Hiram, r# Harriet Van Deusen, Amos, m Mary Elizabeth Pickard, Emily, m David Lambert, Maria, m Geo. Pickard, and Almera, m Wm. Geesler. Could this be your Anna or Hannah Deck? You did not give any dates. #5 Mrs. Hancock sent in the pedigree of Amalia Sutz, 1716-1795, wife of Johan Adolph Wallrad, son of Henrich Conrad and Christina. Johan Peter Sutz, 1676 b Bellheim, Pfalz, Bavaria, wife Anna Margareta Burchard. Johan Dietrich Sutz, wife Magdalena Betz, dau of George. Uldarici Sutz #9 Mrs. Mahaffy sent in her pedigree: Edith Scriber, m Frederick G. Mahaffy. Daniel Stephen Scriber, 1865-1954, m Lena E. Williams, 1864-1940. Abraham Scriber, m Nacy C. Jacobson, 1828-1917 Stephen Scriber, 1805, m Mary Walrath Henry Walradt, 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman. #10 Roberts, correction: Christianna Walroth, b 1824, not 1823 Sent in the following Walrath pedigree: Eugene Delbert Walrath, m Ula Guile William Walrath, 1879-1951, m Louise Siepold Mosher, 1873-1961 George Delbert Walrath, m Gertrude Brown. #13 Dean Phillip Walradt's pedigree: Floyd (Bud) Walradt, 1919-, m Joyce Elaine Cross, 1920- Floyd Glen Walradt, 1896-1958, m Grace Griffin, 1895 Abel Isaac Walradt, 1866-1942, m Ida May Baker Isaac Walradt, m Zelpha Flint #16 Johan Adam Walrath and Johan Adam Jr. dropped the Johan and are known on many records as Adam or Adam A. and Adam A. Jr. #20 Sent in the family group of Elizabeth Lintner, 1769-1857, wife of John G. Walrath, 1775-1865. George Lintner, .1.744, Zweibreuken, Bavaria, d 1826, wife Elizabeth Hilbut, 1743-1818. #21 We are sad to announce the death of #21, Mr. Louis G. Walrath. Mrs. Walrath (Gail) resides at the same address. #24 Mrs. S. G. Williams now resides at Box 376, Williamsport, MD 21795. Sent in notes on the related Lepper family: Lucia (Lucea) Walrod, 1807, dau of Johannes Walrad and Leah Bradt, m Jacob Lepper Phylinda Walrod, 1828-1914, also dau of Johannes Walrod and Leah Bradt, m Ira Lepper. John Lepper, 1765-1840, m wife (2) Mary Prime Conrad Lepper, 1725, wife Maria Johan Phillipe Lepper, 1698 Herman Phillipe Lepper, d 1710 on the voyage to America. Also sent in the following pedigree: Solon R. Walrath, 1863-1912, m (1) Carrie Reed, (2) Mrs. Alice Brown. Alonzo Walrath, 1823-1887, m Caty Walter, 1822. Henry Walrath, 1793-1867, m Clarissa Lovelace (Loveless) Adam Walrath, 1750, m Magdalena (Lana) Klock, 1755 ***************** End of Newsletter # 2 Page 2 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 2 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #3 Feb- 11- 1972 Dear Walrath Family Members; I am sorry to be so late with this newsletter, and apologize to the new members for being so slow in getting their names entered. New Members: #32 Flint, Mrs. A. Verne, Undermountain Road, Salisbury, Conn. 06068 Alberta Minor, m A. Verne Flint Edith Squire, 1868-1949, m Albert H. Minor, 1867-1942 Martha Ann Thornton, 1838-1901, m Erastus French Squire, 1837-1886 Dorothy Walrath, 1807-1880, m Asa M. Thornton, 1804-1853 George Walrath, abt 1776-1843, m Catharine (Weldon?) 1781-1844 #33 Walrath, Mrs. E. D. 33 Skyline Apts. Watertown, N.Y. 13601 (Mother of #17) Edith M. Dimmick m Edwin David Walrath, 1888-1956 #34 Rathje, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, 2826 Fair Ave., Davenport, Iowa 52803 Gilbert L. Rathje, m Wanda Lois Henning. Gilbert John Rathje, m Mildred Elmira Harrington. Levi D. Harrington, 1853-1940, m Elmira Allison, 1856-1940 Matthew Harrington, m Elizabeth Walrod, 1824-1909 Nicholas Walrod, 1792-1852, m Sarah (Sally) Redman. Nicholas Walrod, 1750-1835, m Anna Barbara Shultz, 1750 Jacob Wallrath, 1723-1790, m Magdalena Fox, 1726 #35 Steward, Mrs. Hazel, Grand Mound, Iowa 52751 (#34 Mr. Rathje's aunt. Has not sent in her pedigree) #36 Walrath, Steve, 817 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. 90015 Aaron Walrath, 1827-1911, m Sarah Michael, 1827-1925 John Adam Walrath, 1803-1881, m Mary (Polly) Weaver Adam A. Walrath, 1773-1854, m Mary Zimmerman Adam A. Walrath, 1750-1822, m Magdalena Klock, 1755 #37 Rinker, David B. 588o S.W. 91st St., Miami, Florida 33156 Hazel Clara Walradth Eli W. Walradth, 1851-1935 Mark Walradth, 1809, m Sallie A. Warner. ***************** End of Newsletter # 3 Page 1 ********** Additions and Corrections #3 #16 Dean Walrath sends in additions to his pedigree: Albert Walrath, b Aug. 21, 1911, Linesville, Crawford Co. Pa., m Grace Elsbree, b Apr. 1, 1915, Sayre, Pa. dau of J. David Elsbree & Helen. #16 & #24 We have reason to doubt that Hendrick Walrath, 1730-1800, and wife Catharina Klock are the parents of Adam A. Walrath (sometimes known as Johan Adam Walrath) We got this information from DAR records which may be in error. Until we have more information we are not sure who the parents of Adam A. Walrath were. #17 Pedigree of E. D. Walrath: Edwin David Walrath, 1920, m Helen Wallingford. Edwin David Walrath, 1888-1956, m Edith M. Dimmick 1895- David Walrath, 1857-1890, m. Jane P. Cocagne Reuben H. Walrath, 1824-1869, m Lura Ann Laurence, 1833-1900 Christian Adam Walrath, 1784 m Catherine (Caty) Hillegas (Johan) Adam A. Walrath, 1750, m Magdalena Klock. #21 Mr. Louis G. Walrath died March 14, 1971. He is buried in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Oceanside, California. His wife Gail Watkins Walrath is still residing at the same place. #33 Mrs. E. D. Walrath sent in the obituary of Mary E. Walrath, wife of Germain Williams, b June 22, 1856, town of Brownsville, N.Y. d Oct. 25, 1922. She was the daughter of Nathanias and Elizabeth Walrath. #34 Mrs. Wanda Rathje asks for information: Nicholas Walrod, 1792 and Sally Redman had a son Hiram b Dec. 1821 in Syracuse, N.Y. m, Elizabeth Betz, b Dec. 1830, Tiffin, Ohio. They lived in DeWitt, Iowa after marriage. Would like information on Betz and Redman families. #36 Steve Walrath sent in notes on the related families of Klock, Bellinger, Weaver, Zimmerman and others: Mary (Polly) Weaver, 1806-1887 Daniel Weaver, m Maria (Polly) Koch Severnus Koch m Catherine Loux Sarah Michael, 1827-1925 m Aaron Walrath Jacob Michael, 1791-1846, m Catherine Weaver, 1800-1867. Andrew Michael, 1759-1835, m Anna Helmer Phillip P. Helmer m Anna J. Fox Mary Zimmerman 1778-1856, m Adam A. Walrath Lt. Henry Zimmerman, 1738-1807, m Maria Margaretha Bellinger Jacob Zimmerman, 1692- Germany, m Anna Margathea Brant John Wolfe Zimmerman, 1652, Germany Anna Margathea Brant King Hendrick Peterse Brant, 1680-1755, m Margathea Kimpago Maria Margaretha Bellinger, m Lt. Henry Zimmerman Frederick Bellinger Jr. 1710-1791, m Anna Rosina Walrath,dau of Henry & Christina Frederick Bellinger, 1680-1768, m Anna Elizabeth Fox Magdalena Klock, m Adam A. Walrath, 1750-1789 George Klock, 1714-1789, m Maria Margaretha Wallrad Hendrick Conrad Wallrad, wife Christina Miss Letha Phelps, 406 W. Willow St. Lansing, Mich. 48906 asks: Is Valentine Boyer who married Gertrude Walrath in 1769 the brother of Johannes Boyer? Any information on the Boyer family would be appreciated. ***************** End of Newsletter # 3 Page 2 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 3 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #4 October 1, 1972 Dear Members; First of all may I apologize for the lateness of this letter. My husband and I spent most of last summer visiting our daughter Carol in Alaska. When I got back I expected to find a stack of Walrath letters, but I guess everyone was on vacation too. promise to get busy now that vacation is over. Please may I hear from you with lots of information you have gathered, so that I can make a more useful letter next time? Our vice-president, Betty Cathey has been on the sick list this past winter, but she is better now, and says she will start digging again. She is very good at this, and many of the records I have she has sent me. Some of the people whose names are on our lists have expressed interest in our association, but have not sent in any pedigrees or other material. While their names will remain on our list, I do not feel that I can continue to send them the newsletters, as it is considerable work and expense. So far I am doing this on my own; several members have contributed money for postage, and I am grateful for their help. especially appreciate family groups for my files. We have a little additional information and several new members: #38 Glenny, Mrs. D. E. 201 S. Glenmar Rd., Mesa, Arizona 85208. #39 Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn R. (Margaret) 1214 N. Broadway, Apt.E Escondido, Calif. 92025. Margaret Morris is the daughter of #17, Dave Walrath, and granddaughter of Mrs. Edwin David Walrath of Watertown N.Y. #40 Stone, Mrs. Fred W. 15185 Sycamore Ave., Morgan Hill, Calif. 95037. #26 Florence Bakey and #30 Fern Brown tell of the passing of their mother, Antoinette (Nettie) Bakey a few days before her 102nd birthday. She was born May 19, 1870, and died May 26, 1972 at the family home in Barnum, Iowa. Don't forget to send in your questions. ***************** End of Newsletter # 4 Page 1 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 4 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #5 Dear Members; #41 Fullerton, Mrs. William B. 121 W. 48th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64112 Ruby Elizabeth McKim, 1918, m William B. Fullerton William James McKim, m Carrie Wicks, 1857-1942 Benjamin Franklin Wicks, 1823-1912, m Christiana Klock, 1830-1914 John Beekman Klock, 1787-1860, m Margaret Klock, 1792-1872 Jacob G. Klock, 1738-1814, m Maritje Beekman George Klock, 1714-1789, m Maria Margaretha Catharina Wallrad Henry Conrad Wallrad, b Germany, d 1746, wife Christina #42 Walrath, Robert, 1382 Bexley Lane, Brea, Calif. 92621 (Newsletter returned) (Brother of Steve Walrath, #36) Robert Cyril Walrath, 1920, wife Marjorie Shearer Steven V. Walrath, 1887 m Elsa A. Kronfeldt Steven A. Walrath, m Alice Safford Aaron Walrath, 1827-1912, m Sarah Michael John Adam Walrath, 1804, m Mary (Polly) Weaver Adam A. Walrath, 1773-1854, m Mary Zimmerman Adam A. Walrath, 1750-1789, m Magdalena Klock Adam Walrath, d 1759, wife Anna Barbara, d 1769 Robert Walrath, 2nd line: Adam A. Walrath, 1750-1789, m Magdalena Klock George Klock, 1714-1789, m Maria Margaretha Catharina Wallrad Hendrick Conrad Wallrad, ca 1686-1746, wife Christina Robert Walrath, 3rd line: Adam A. Walrath, 1773-1854, m Mary Zimmerman Lt. Henry Zimmerman, 1738-1808, m Maria H. Bellinger 1752-1815 Frederick Bellinger Jr., 1710-1791, m Anna Rosina Wallrad Henrich Conrad Wallrad, wife Christina #43 Clark, Rudolph J. 3926 Zenith Ave., So. Minneapolis, Minn. 55410 Rudolph J. Clark m K. Ryan Irving J. Clark, m Mayme Waddick James Clark, m Alice M. Walrath Aaron Walrath, 1827-1912, m Sarah Michael Rest of pedigree same as #42 #44 Walrath, Leslie M. 34055 Pequita Drive, Dana Point, Calif. 92629 Leslie M. Walrath, 1921, m Jeanette Alice LeFevre Merrill V. Walrath, 1885- m Carrie Marie Larsen Steven A. Walrath, m Alice Safford Rest of pedigree same as #42 #45 Cook, Ralph W. 2691 Larry Tim Drive, Saginaw, Mich. 48601 Ralph Wm. Cook, 1918, m Arlene Feller Wm. Floyd Cook (Koch) 1886-1955, m Lula Mae Spraker, 1892-1970 Alexander Spraker, 1831-1870 m Hannah Gleason 1845-1923 0zias Spraker, 1810-1883, m Helen Walter, 1811-1884 George Spraker, 1788-1853, m Maria Loucks, 1790-1825 Johan George Laux, 1759-1835, m Elizabeth Bellinger, 1759-1825 Frederick Bellinger Jr., 1710, d bef. 1791, m Anna Rosina Wallrad Hendrick Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina #35 Hazel May Harrington, m Howard G. Steward, 1889-1963 Levi Davis Harrington, 1853-1940, m Elvira Allison, 1856-1940 Rest of pedigree same as #34, Gilbert Rathje. ***************** End of Newsletter # 5 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #5--Additions and Corrections Page 2 #1 Newsletter returned. 1vidently the Boyds have moved -no return address. #41 Klock and Nellis Families-Mrs. Fullerton sent in many records of the descendants of these families, and undoubtedly has many more in her files. The first white settlers in and about Palatine Church were the two Nellis brothers, Christian and William. Just east of the present village of St. Johnsville, Hendrick Klock located. He had two daughters, Barvalis (Barbara) and Magdalena, who married the two Nellis pioneers, thus uniting those families by a double tie. The records are far from complete and there probably are errors. Milo Nellis has given several years to the work and has solved several baffling points but there remains a vast amount of research. Christian Nellis, pioneer, 1697-1771, age 74 by tombstone record, married Feb. 1718 (German Bible 'Record) Barvalis Klock. William Nellis 1694-1778, married Magdalena Klock. Hendrick Klock had ten children: 1. Col. Jacob Klock, 2. Honorich Jr. Johannes, 4. Johangurgh (assumed to be George, or "Old George" also called Ury or Jerry, married Margaret Wallrad (according to her father's will) She Was also called Maria Margaretha, Maria Margaretha Catharine or Maria Catharina. 5. Coorrad (minor in 1742) settled in Fairfield before the Revolution, 6. Hannarum (Minor in 1742) 7. Hanyost (minor in 1742) 8. Barvalis. 9. Magdalena. 10. Adam, not mentioned in father's will Items on the Walrath Family from the St. Johnsville Enterprise and News--Milo Nellis. John (Johannes) Walrath, blacksmith and ferryman, and wife Amelia Sutz were the parents of twelve children. Garret, the eldest son, born about 1740, was a powerful fellow, as Simms says, "Not afraid of man or devil." He was taken captive during the Battle of Oriskany, August 6, 1777, and turned over to an Indian guard who was leading him through the woods, when Garret severed the strands which held his hands behind him, killed the guard with his own hunting knife and returned -to the battlefield in time to help out with the finish. In the Enterprise and News dated May 1, 1929 was an article concerning Capt. Joseph Dygert and his men stating that his home before and during and for many years following the Revolution was at Fall Hill on the south side of the Mohawk-- this was adjacent to the home of '.11arner Dygert and General Herkimer. This article included an affidavit made by Henry J. Walrath, Apr. 3, 1837 in support of a pension claim for Capt. Dygert's widow, that he Walrath was then 77 years of age; that he was in the Battle of Oriskany, was taken prisoner there and carried off to Canada but succeeded in returning home the following January. In another article by Frank Duel, Utica, N.Y. he refers to an affidavit of Peter Walrath, a son of John, Blacksmith and ferryman. After the war he married Maria Catharina, a daughter of Warner Dygert of Fall Hill and his wife Magdalena Herkimer, sister of General Herkimer, and thereafter moved from the place of his birth, which was mentioned as a few miles West of Fort Plain to the settlement of Canajoharie called Buel where he died November 17, 1834. The St. Johnsville Dutch Reformed Church record gives the baptism, May 17, 1789, of Margaretha, daughter of Jacob Walrath of Gaesenberg, and wife Maria Charon, Gaesenberg was present day Hallsville, situated 3 or 4 miles south of Fort Plain on Otaquago Creek--also about 3 miles directly south of St. Johnsville, and adjacent to the lands of the pioneer Walrath settlers in Canajoharie district. #36 Steve Walrath says that Adam A. Walrath Jr., and wife Mary Zimmerman went to Conneautville, Pa. before 1850 to live with their son David Walrath. About 1850 Abraham Walrath and his and wife Elizabeth Shettleman moved to Conneautville and the parents moved to their home. Adam A. Wllrath Jr and wife are buried in the Conneautville cemetery. ***************** End of Newsletter # 5 Page 2 ********** Page 3 Newsletter #5-Additions and Corrections Death Record Gouverneur, New York, 17 March, 1972. Ward F. Walrath, 50, -Rock Hollow Road, Hermon, former Loomis Talc employee, died In Gouverneur Edward John Noble Hosp. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel H. Walrath; six sons, Richard, Philadelphia, Ronald, Star Lake, James and Gary, Gouverneur, Rex in the Air Force in Calif., Wayne, at home; five daughters, Mrs. William (Kathy) Dibble, Hermon; Rosalie Karen, Melinda and Lauralee, all at home; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Frank Walrath, Fowler; three brothers, Glen, Gouverneur, Keith, Jewett City, Conn., Robert, Fullerville; five sisters, Mrs. Mindow (Hilda) Woodward, DeKalb, Mrs. Gordon (Betty) Stevens, Emeryville, Mrs. Roy (Ella Mae) Parrow, Oneida, Mrs. Clarence (Jane) Murdie, Gouverneur, Mrs. Wforth (Leona) Hulbert, Heuvelton. Marriages--Gouverneur Tribune Press, Nov. 29, 1972. The wedding of Miss Phyllis Aliens Spaman to James Ira Walrath was solemnized Nov. 10 at the Rensselaer Falls Union Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Fern Allen of Canton and Calvin Spaman of Route 2, Ogdensburg. The groom is the son of Mrs. Ethel Walrath of Hermon and the late Ward Walrath. #43 Mr. Rudolph Clark has compiled a genealogy of his family, had it privately printed and generously gave me a copy. It gives the genealogy of his English and New England ancestors, and also many MohawkValley ancestors. In the latter are included Walrath, Bellinger, Klock, Nellis, Michael, Brant, Fox, Helmer, Kimpago, Koch, Loux, Weaver and Zimmerman. The text of the genealogy has many references to these people, with dates, personal anecdotes, etc. especially of that branch of the family that Migrated to Wisconsin and Minnesota. In connection with Mr. Clark's English ancestors, I found the following which might be of interest to him: From "The American Colonists in English Record" by George Sherwood, 1933. In Canterbury Probate Registry, File 1644, No. 55. The will of Trustram Stevens of Dover, Mariner, 1643. Stevens, Trustram, "ready to go to sea" born at Brixton, Devon, his home and key near the sign of the Falcon. Stevens, Robert, eldest son to whom lands in Petham. Stevens, Trustram, 2nd son, to whom lands without Cowgate. Stevens, Richard, 3rd son, to whom lands without Cowgate. Chalks, Wm. and Sarah his wile. Penny, Edward of the Flower-de-Luce in Dover Stopgate, a Dutchman. Streeting, Midred Hooker, John, Shipwrigt Stevens, Denance, testator's mother Stevens, Robert, decedent testator's father, has Stowe in Brixton. Lucas, Wm. his house on the peere at Dover Stevens, Frances, wife, dau of Marten, John, dec'd & Katherine, his wife. Stevens, Wm. and John, bros Stert, John "cosn" ( Tristram Stevens, brother-in-law of Tristram Coffin who went to New England.) Walraths in the Revolution--from the DAR Index: Henry Walradt, Esq. May 14, 1742.- March 24, 1821, wife Elizabeth Bowman. Henry Walrath, April 3, 1766- March 22, 1795, Wife Maria G. H. Bell. Jacob Walrath, Feb. 21,1723 - Feb. 1, 1790, wife Magdalena Fox. John Adam Walrath, Feb. 20, 1750 - Sept. 15, 1822, wife Magdalena Klock Nicholas Walrath 1750- wife Anna Barbara Shultz. Peter J. Walrath, June 9, 1764 - Sept 17, 1849, wife Elizabeth Bauder. William Walrath abt 1750-1802, wife Catherine Lipe. Books of Interest : Early Palatine Emigration-Knittle Old Mohawk Turnpike--Greene The Mohawk Dutch and the Palatines - Milo Nellis Gateway To The West -- Greene The Book of Names--Lou D. MacWethy ***************** End of Newsletter # 5 Page 3 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 5 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWESLETTER #6 July 1973 Greetings, Members; New Members #46 Hillman, Miss. Susan B., 2344 Mayfield Road, Saginaw, Mich. 48602 Susan E. Hillman Warren Hillman, 1908- wife Edna Shaver, 1909-1966 Frederick Shaver, 188o-1969 wife Martel Ertel, 1886- Milton Shaver, 1852-1929, wife Ella Grumbly, 1851-1912 Harvey Shaver, 1823-1900, wife Rosina Osborn, 1820-1864 Joseph Shaffer (Shaver) 1797-1879, wife Maria Bellinger, 1793/4-1863 Peter Bellinger, 1767-?, wife Elizabeth of "Youkersbush" John Frederick Bellinger, 1746-1834, wife Catharine ? Frederick Bellinger Jr., 1710-1791, wife Anna Rosina Wallrad. Hendrick Conrad Wallrad wife Christina #47 Young, Mrs. Mimi, 1004 Sylvan, Emporiam Kansas 66801 Dorotha Walrath, 1805, married Jacob Stam(m) #48 Rasmussen, Mrs. Kathy, Star Route, Box 28, Lyman, Wyoming 82937 Mary Sitts, 1742-1859, married William Nellis Baldwin Sitts, wife Anna (Nancy) House, 1751-1844 Hermanus Haus (House) wife Maria Margaretha Wallrath Adam Wallrath, wife Anna Barbara #19 We are sad to announce the passing of Grace Walrath, sister of F. F. E. Walrath. They were ardent genealogists, and in fact were instrumental in getting this writer started in Walrath family research. Cousin Grace died March 22, 1973, and is interred in the Hermon Cemetery, St. Lawrence County, New York. She was eighty-four years old. Walrath Spelling Walrath Wallratt Walratt Wallrath Walradth Walraat Wallerrath Wallrat Walraadt Wallrad Wallrate Walerod Walraad Walrate Walroth Walrod Walrad Woolrat Walradt Walraughd Waldrat Walrat Walreth Wallraad All the above have been found in my records. Have you any others? #42 Robert Walrath, added information, 4th line: Lt. Henry Zimmerman, 1738-1808 m Maria H. Bellinger, 1752-1818 Jacob Zimmerman ca 1692 Germany, m Anna Margathea Brant John Wolfe Zimmerman ca 1652, Germany- wife died at sea. King Hendrick Petrse Brant 1680-Sept. 6, 1755 m Margathea Kimloago Frederick Bellinger, Jr. 1710-1791 m Anna Rosina Wallrad Frederick Bellinger I, 1680-1768 m Anna Elizabeth Fox Johannes Bellinger ca 1660 Germany m Anna Maria Margaretha Johan Philip Fox m Anna Eva #12 New Address: Mrs. Mary Smith, Pt. 1, Box 390 #7, Corning, Ca. 96021. ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 1 ********** Page 2 What we know for sure about the Walraths and some puzzlers The first appearance of the name Walrath in America seems to be on Governor's subsistence lists in the Palatine settler's tar-camps. We have the lists of 1710 and 1712. Children over 10 received adult rations. 1. In 1710, we find Gerhard Walrath, wife Maria and 2 children. 2. Nov 17, 1711, Rev. Kocherthal baptized Christina Elizabetha, child of Gerhard and Anna Maria. 3. Subsistence list, 1712, Gerhard and Anna Maria, 3 adults only. This would indicate that their oldest child was born in 1701/2, the two other children having died. 4. On June 6, 1717 one Johan Adam Walrath was a sponsor for the baptism of the child of Johan and Sibyl Leer. Could this be Gerhard and Anna Maria's eldest child, later called Adam Walrath? 5. Subsistence list, 1710, Hendrick Walrath and wife Christina, no ch. 6. Subsistence list, 1712, Hendrick Walrath, wife Christina, 1 child. This would indicate that their 1st child was born in 1711 or 1712 7. Due to the extreme hardships the Palatines endured in those early days, records were few or nonexistent. In 1717 Ulrich Simmindinger one of the Palatines, returned to Germany and published a list of Palatines remaining in New York. On this list appeared Hendrick Wallerrath" and two children, and Gerhard Walrath and three children 8. In 1713, Gerhard Walrath was sent, with two others to England, to petition queen Anne for justice for the Palatines, but he died before he could return. We have never been able to ascertain the names of Gerhard's children, unless the eldest was the Johan Adam mentioned in item 4. We have record of an early "Hendrick Walrath, Jr." so perhaps the eldest was Hendrick, and Johan Adam was someone who came later from Germany, but we have no record of such an arrival. 9. In 1746 we have the handwritten will of Hendrick Walrath, signed "Henry Wallrad" in which he mentions his wife Christina, elder son , Hendrick, younger son, Johan Adolf, and daughters Margret (later called Maria Margaretha, Maria Margaretha Catharina or Maria Catharina), wife of Geo. Klock, Elizabeth, wife of Geo. Windecker, and Anna Rosina, wife of Frederick Bellinger Jr. 10. The earliest record re have, (obtained by Betty Cathey) from Fonda courthouse is of a Hendrick Walrath, 1717-1756. We believe that this is the Hendrick mentioned as the elder son in the will, item 9. Would like someone to furnish proof of this. 11. Hendrick's younger son called Johan Adolf in the will was later known as Johannes or John. On April 1780 he obtained a license to operate a ferry across the Mohawk near Ft. Plain. For many years it was known as "Walrath's Ferry." He married Amelia Sutz and their children have been well documented from baptismal records. 12. We have never been able to prove for sure the names of the wife or children of Hendrick 1717-1756. We are reasonably sure of two of them, Henry, 1742, who married Elizabeth Bowman, and Jacob, 1744, who married Maria Charon. Henry, called Esquire, was an innkeeper, Justice of the Peace, and took over "Walrath's Ferry from his uncle John. Henry and Jacob's children well documented. ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 2 ********** Page 3 13. We have the records of the Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine, of Jacob Wallrath, b 25 Feb. 1723, m 27 June 1747, d 1 Feb. 1790. DAR records give wife's name as Magdalena Fox. Several researchers believe that this Jacob was a younger son of Hendrick and Christina and not mentioned in the will. Hendrick made his will in 1746 and Jacob was not married until 1747. It does not seem likely that Hendrick would not mention a 23 year old unmarried son. Bruce Walrod has listed in his journal many descendants of Jacob 1723. Jacob and his son Nicholas were both at the battle of Oriskany in the Revolution. The later generations of Jacob spell their name Walrod to this day. 14. From the records of the Dutch 'Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine we find the following: Heinrich Wallrath, born in the year 1737, died 3 Jan. 1791, married June 17, 1758, Catharine, widow of Henry Walradt, d June 11, 1797, age 56 years, born 1741. Who was Catherine's first husband? 15. Some researchers say that Catharina Klock, daughter of George Klock and Maria Margaretha Wallrad married her first cousin Henry Walrath, Jr. Puzzle, Who was Henry Walrath, Sr.? 16. Records show that Adam A. Walrath, 1750, married Magdalena Klock, 1755, dau of George Klock and Maria Margaretha Wallrad. We have the record of an Adam Walrath, whose wife was Anna Barbara. Was he Adam A's father? We have a lot more puzzles but that is enough for now! Does anybody have an answer for any of the above? Items from "The History of Springfield" Sent in By Mrs. Douglas Walrath, to Mrs. Louis Walrath, No.21. The early road ran from West Village north through Cedar Swamp and probably over Pumpkin Hook. The road from Nicholas Walrath's past the Peter Genter's (now Addison Van Alstine's place to the foot of Mud Lake much used in early times. Jacob Walrath, born Stone Arabia 1723 in 1763 he bought Lot No. 49 in the Waggoner patent. His son Nicholas was the first settler on the Gilchrist farm before the war. His second son Adolph was living somewhere in Springfield, but not located as people at that early date had a bad habit of neglecting to record their early deeds. The Plank road was surrendered May 23 1870 by E. Cory, Pres. H. E. Williams Secy. and Alexander Smith, John Smith, John A. Walrath, Oliver N. Shipman and Geo. Springer, directors. After the hotel burned, Tom Pegg moved up to the village and lived in the Walrath house, the stone building. The home of Peter I. Walrath was one of the "preaching places" in Springfield according to the reports of 1796/7. The names of Peter I Walrath and wife have come down through the generations as a Christian family giving Christian hospitality to the circuit preachers, their home being called a "Methodist Tavern". Robert Walrath, trustee East Springfield Academy--John J. Walrath, first graduate. Heinrich Bradt and wife were here before the Revolution; their daughter Lea Married John Walrod. Moses Franklin, in War of Revolution, 1776, June 4, 1789 married Amelia Walrath, who was born Sept. 29, 176? and died Nov. 19, 1819. Daniel Gilchrist, born 1828, Jan. 2, 1866 married Hannah E. Walrath, dau of Jacob Walrath, a neighbor, had four children. Charles D. Walrath, East Springfield--Director of Hyde Bay Association. Eventually the nine adults mentioned, Adolph Walrath, wife Elizabeth, Nathaniel Dikes, his wife Esther, Josiah Heth, wife Hanna, Juvenal Winters, Starlin Way and Henry Stancel met Jan. 15, 1787 to consider the advisability of starting a Baptist Church. ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 3 ********** Items from "History of Springfield," continued Page 4 A shoemaker's account book gives us an idea of prices in 1815. Peter J. Walrath: to making pare of shoes for Hannah .50 To taping your boots .25 To making a pare of shoes for Lois .58 Map-1856 O. Walrath-South of Allena Lake A. A. Walrath-East of Cherry Valley R G. Walrath-Salt Springville R. Walrath & J. Walrath-Salt Springville J. Walrath- East Springfield Map-1868 J. Walrath at Dutch Corners, E. Springfield J. Walwrad-Salt Springville Walwrad & Fox " A. Walrod E. of Cherry Valley, Town of Otsego O. Walrod, Dist No. 8 D. Walrad, North of Cooperstown, Village of Cooperstown O. Walrod, Elm St. Map- 1903 Town of Otsego: A. J. Walrath-Pierstown O. Walrath " A. S. Walrath " Village of Cherry Valley: Mrs. Robert Walrod, Cor Main and Wall St. G. D. Walrad, Alden St. Mrs. E. Walrad, Church St. Mrs. C. D. Walrad " Town of Cherry Valley: J. Walwrad, Lot 48 D. Walrod, Lot 37 From Story of Old Fort Plain, p 164 : In 1784 Garret Walrath had a blacksmith shop in Palatine about half a mile westward from the Fort Plain Depot. Directory 1872-3 Cooperstown Brothers-Cooperstown, 0. J. and J. Walrath, jobbers and builders. James Walrath, Schuyler Lake, Farmer 70 acres leased of A. Shaw. J. Walrath-Cooperstown, Walrath Bros. Oliver Walrath, farmer 80 acres. Delos Walrath, Carpenter, jobber, builder. Gazetteer, Business Directory of Montgomery and Fulton Counties 1869-70 St. Johnsville Enterprise and News-Submitted by Ralph W. Cook. Walrath, Abram, Hallaville (with Franklin) dairyman, 40 cows, and farmer,180 Walrath, Alfred, Fort Plain, dairyman and farmer, 156. Walrath, Caleb D., Freys Bush, farmer 30. Walrath, C. D. Sprout Brook, farmer 24. Walrath, Charles A. Fort Plain, dairyman 40 cows and farmer 157. Walrath, Ervin, St. Johnsville (with Jacob) farmer. Walrath, Franklin, Hallsville, (with Abram) dairyman,49 cows and farmer 180 Walrath, Harrison, Minden (with Jerry) Walrath, Henry, Hallsville, dairyman and farmer 160 Walrath, Hiram, Freya Bush, carpenter and joiner. Walrath, Jacob, St. Johnsville, dairyman, 15 cows, hop raiser and farmer 93. Walrath, Jacob G. St. Johnsville, dairyman and farmer, 99. Walrath, Jacob Jr. St. Johnsville, (with Jacob) farmer. Walrath, James, Fort Plain, (Keller and Walrath) Walrath, Jerry, Minden, dairyman and farmer, 112 ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #6 Page5 Gazetteer--continued Walrath, John A. Fort Plain (Diefendorf and Walrath) Produce Walrath, J. G. Sprout Brook, dairyman and farmer 99 Walrath John J. Fort Plain, dairyman and farmer 87 Walrath, J. P. Hallsville, carpenter. Walrath, Wm. G. Freys Bush, dairyman, hop raiser and farmer 75 The Battle of Oriskany Items sent in by Rudolph J. Clark-newspaper clippings The settlers of the Mohawk Valley, mostly Dutch and Palatines, were among the most vigilant, brave and active of any of the settlements of the 13 colonies and with the news of Lexington and Concord, had acted immediately to provide for public safety. The British strategy of 1777 formulated in England called for General Burgoyne to go from Canada up Lake Champlain and down the Hudson to units with General Howe's army and then meet St. Leger's army which was to go via Lake Ontario, Oswego River, Oneida Lake, Wood Creek, capture Fort Stanwix (Rome, N.Y.) and proceed down the Mohawk and wipe out the settlements in the valley. If the plan had been successful it would have been the death knell of American Independence, as it would have separated New England from the other colonies. Oriskany-Bennington-Saratoga "Without them there would be no 48 states today, reaching from ocean to ocean in a single united country. These three battles that smashed Burgoyne's crucial drive at the heart of the new America in the 2nd year of its creation, are the contribution of New York to the land of which it is a part." Now York Times, October, 1925 "The Stars and Stripes" was flown in action from the bastions of Old Fort Stanwix for the first time on Aug. 3, 1777. It was hurriedly put together from a soldier's white shirt, a woman's red petticoat, and the blue cloth of a Captain's uniform. On the same day, in regiments under General Herkimer assembled to march from Fort Dayton (now Herkimer) to the aid of Fort Stanwix. Two of these regiments are believed to have been commanded by related families, namely the Palatine Regiment under command of Colonel Jacob Klock and the German Flatts and Kingsland Regiment under command of Colonel Peter Bellinger. The Battle of Oriskany (the bloodiest of the Revolution) took place in a wooded ravine, eight miles East of Fort Stanwix, and just off the present road from Oriskany to -Rome. Roster of Oriskany Heroes--MacWethy Book of Names. The list of names following comprise the combined lists of 1884 and 19;11. The list also includes a number of names procured by Nelson Greens and others. Other names have been added with satisfactory proof from pension papers, etc. That it is incomplete it is accepted and acknowledged. There may also be duplications. Key to References: 1. Killed 2. Died In action 3. Prisoner of war 4. Missing 5. 6. Wounded. Brigadier General: Hercheimer, Nicholaus 1 Colonels: Bellinger, Peter Cox, Ebeneezer 1. Klock, Jacob Visscher, Frederick Lieutenant Cols: Walrath, Heinrich Bellinger, Frederick Veeder, Volkert Campbell, Samuel Brigade Majors: Frey, John 3-6 Majors: Bleven, John 1. ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #6 Page 6 Roster of Oriskany Heroes-Continued: Majors-cont. Lieutenants: Baumann, Jacob DeGraff, Isaac Bailey, Joseph Baun, John Eisenlord, John 1 Bailey, Joseph Becker, Hendrick Klapsattel, Enos 1 Campbell, Robert 1. Bell, George Henry Newkirk, John Dunlap, John Bell, Joseph 1. Sieber, Wilhelm 1 Fox, Frederick Bell Nicholas Shoemaker, Han Yost Gardenier, Samuel 6 Bellinger, Adam Van Slyck, Hermanus 1. Grant, Petrus 1. Bellinger, William P. Van Vechten, Anthony Gray, Samuel Bellinger, Peter F. Grinell, James 1. Bellinger, John P. Second Major: Groot, Peter 6 Bellinger, John Clyde, Samuel Hans Yost Bellinger, Adam Surgeons: Heath, Nathaniel 1. Bellinger, Johan Petry, Dr. Wilhelm 6 Helmer, George 6 Bellinger, Martin Younglove, Dr. Mores 3 Hiller, Jacob 1. Berge, Peter Horning, Dederick Biddleman, Adam Captains- Loucks, Peter Billington, James 1. Bauman, Jacob 1 Bell, George H. 6 McMaster, Daniel Billington, Samuel 1. Brodbach, (Rigbread) Johan 6. Petrie, Wilhelm Boyer, Johan Capeman, Adam Petrie, Hans Yost Bowman, Frederick Capeman, Adam Petrie, Dietrich M. Brooks, Naome Davis, John James 1. Putman, Vostor Bush, George DeGraff, Immanuel Putman, Richard Casselman, John Deifendorf, Heinrich 1. Quackenbush, Abram 6 Chawgo, Jacob 1. Dichert, William Swart, Jeremiah Christian, Frederick DeMuth, Johann Scholl, Johan Yost Clemons, Jacob Dygart, John 1. Timmerman, Heinrich Cone, Samuel Diefendorf, Jacob Van Alstyne, Martin Clock, John I. Dillenbach, Andreas 1. Van Horne, Thomas Collier, Jacob Eckler, Henry Voltz (Foltz) Jacob Cook, John 6 Fox, Christof W. 6 Wagner, Peter Jr. Countryman, John Frank, Frederick Sergeants: Covenhoven, Peter Gardenier, Jacob 6 Brandt, Christian 1. Covenhoven, Isaac Getman, Frederick Comb, Uriel 1. Covenhoven, Abraham Hand, Christian Diefendorf, John Jacob Covenhoven, Cornelius Helmer, Frederick 1. Garlock, Charles 1. Covenhoven, Jacob Herchheimer, George Petrie, Nicholas 1. Cox, William Hoover, John Piper, Andrew Cunningham, Andrew 1. Ittig, Michael Ritter, John 1. Crouse, George Keyser, John Steinway, Arnold 1 Crim, Jacob Klock, Jacob G Dachstader, Johann Pettingale, Samuel 6 Corporals: Davis, Daniel Rector, Nicholas 6 Finck, Christian 1 Davis, Benjamin 1. Seeber, Jacob 1. Iser, Frederick 1. Davis, Martinus 1. Seeber, Jacob Keyser, Michael Dickson, James Small, Jacob 1. Mereness, William 1. Deichert, George Snook, William Tuthill, Stephen 1. Deichert, Peter S. Tuthill, Stephen Privates: Deichert, Johan Van Evers, Rym:Ler Alter, Jacob Diefendorf, Johann Visscher, John Aradt, Abram DeGraff, Eamanuel Wemple, Johannes Bauder, Melchert 1 Dorn, Peter Yates, Robert Baluwadt, Major 3 Dunckel, Garret (sup. murdered) Dunckel, Nicholas ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #6 Page 7 Privates in the Battle of Oriskany (con't) Dunckel, Peter Hanson, Henry Leonardson, John Dunlap, John Hawn, Conrad Lentz, Jacob Dunlap, William Helmer, Johann Adam Levy, Michael 1 Dunlap-- Henner, Peter 1 Lighthall, (3 bros.) Herkimer, George Lighthall, Nicholas D.ygert, Peter Herkimer, Joseph Lighthall, Francis 3 Edic, Jacob Sr. Herkimer, Hendrick Lighthall, George Ehle, Peter 3 Herkimer, Philip Lindner, George Ehle, William Hess, Augustine Jr. Lohnus Heinrich Ellwood, Isaac 1 Hess, George Longshore, Solomon Empie, Jacob 1 Hess, Johannes 6 Lonas, John Eversen, Adam Hiller, 1 Loucks, William 3 Eyor, Frederick (Oyer) Hoover, Jacob Markell, William Eyster, Johann Horning, Adam Markell, Jacob Fehling, Jacob 1 Horning, George Martin, Philip 6 Fehling, Heinrich M. Horning, John Mauer, Finster, John Horning, Lanert Mauer, Conrad Flint, Adam House, Conrad 1 Mathias, Hendrick 1 Flint, Alexander House, John McMaster, Hugh 6 Flint, Cornelius Hoyer, George Frederick Merkel, Jacob 1 Flint , John Hufnagel, Christian Meyer, Jost Flint, Robert Hunt, Abel 1 Miller, Jelles Flock, John Hunt, Timothy Mowers, Conrad Foltz, Peter 1 Hunt, Peter 1 Mowers (bros) Polts, Peter Huyck, John Mowers " Fonda, Adam Jackson, Joseph 1 Moyer, Jacob 1 Fox, Philip Jones, Judas Moyer, Ludwick Fox Karl Jones, Judah Muller, Henrich Fox, Christopher Kaufman Muller, Jolles Fox, Freidrich Kessler, Adam Muller, Johann P. Fox, Peter Kessler, Jacob Murray, David Fox, William Keller, Andreas Nellis, Christian Franks, Andrew 6 Keller, Jacob Nellis, Joseph Frank, Adam Keller, Soloman 1 Nellis, Johann P. Frank, John 1 Keller, John 6 Nellis Philip 6 Froelich, Valentin Keller, Henry Nestel, Peter Gago (Chawgo) Geo. 1 Keller, Jacob A. Neuman, Joseph Garderier, Samuel Keller, Jacob Nelson, Paul Garlock, Elias 6 Kessler, Adam Parsy, Isaac 1 Garter, John Kessler, Jacob Peria, Peter 1 Garter, John Jr. Kessler, Johann Peeler, Jacob Goertner, Peter Keyser, John Petrie, Johann 1 Goertner, George Keyser, Henry Philips, James 1 Gray, Silas Keyser, Bernard Philips, Cornelius 1 Graves Kilts, Conrad Pickert, Bartholomew Gremps, John (15yrs) Kilts, Peter Pickard, Adolph 6 Gross, Lorenz Klapsattel, Jacob Pickard, John 6 Hahn, Conrad 1 Klock, Jacob I. Putman, Ludwig Hall, William Klock, Adam 1 Putman, Martinus 1 Halter, Johann A. Klock, John J. Radnor, Jacob 6 Hand, Marcus Kopernall, Richard Ratenhower, Godfrey 1 Hann, Conrad Kraus, George Rasbell, Frederick 6 Harter, John A. Kraus, Robert 1 Raspnor, George Lampman, Henry 1 Ravsnor, George 1 Lapper, Jacob 1 Reibson, Mathias 1 ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #6 page 8 Privates in the Battle of Oriskany (con't) Yerdon, Nicholas 6 Ritter, Jacob Suits, John Ritter, Henry Sulbach, Garret 6 Yerdon, John Ritter, Jacob 1 Terwilliger, James Yonker (Youker), Jacob Ritter, 1 Thumb, Adam Young, Peter Rose, Willard Thornton, James Young, Richard Roth, Johan Thompson, Henry Young, Godfrey 6 Ruff, Johannes Timmerman, Conrad Zimmerman, Heinrich Saltzman, John 6 Timmerman, William (Pension papers) Sammons, Thomas Van Alstyne, Philip Zimmerman, Jacob Sammons, Jacob Van Alstyne, Martin G. Zimmerman, Conrad Sammons, Samson Van Antwerp, John 1 Zoller, Jacob 1 Saunders, Henry Van Deusen, George Zoller, Andrew 3 Scholtz, George van Driesen, Peter Schaefer, Wilhelm 6 Van Epps, Jan Spencer, Thomas,(Indian) Scherer, Christian 1 Van Epps, Charles Atyataronghta, St. Col. Scherer, Pedagogus Van Evera(s) Reemer Louis, Indian Officer. Schimmel Van Horn, Henry Tewahangaraghken, Capt. Scholl, Heinrich Van Horn, Cornelius Han, Indian Officer. Schultz, Georg Van Horn, Abram Schultz, Johann Van Slyck Names of soldiers who Schnell, Christian Van Slyck, Jacobus fought at Oriskany, whose Schnell, Frederick Van Slyck, Nicholas 1 names are not on the Schnell, Johann Van Vechten, Derrick Monument: Schnell, George 1 Vatterly, Henry 1 Helmer, Jan Adam 1 Schnell, Jacob 1 Veeder, Johannes Helmer, John G. Schnell, Joseph 1 Veeder, Volchert Helmer, (bro of John G-1 Schnell, Peter Veeder, Abram Bowman, Capt. Peter 1 Schnell, Sophronus 1 Veeder, Hendrick Smith, Nicholas Sr. 1 Schumacher, Thomas Veeder, Henry Additional names in Schuyler, Philip 1 Visseher, Harmon Greene Gateway to the Schuyler, William Visger, John West: Seeber, Henry 6 Vrooman, Hendrick Ayer, Frederick 1 Seitz, Henry 6 Wagner, George 6 Basehorn, Lt. Jacob Seitz, Peter Wagner, Jacob Bell, Jacob 1 Serviss, Christian Wagner, Johann Bellinger, Frederick Pvt. Serviss, George Walrath, Garret 3 Bellinger, John Lt 1 Schaull, George Walrath, Jacob Bellinger, John Frederick 1 Shults, Johan Walrath, Nicholas 6 Billington, Sieber, Adolph Walter, George Casler, John Sieber, Rudolph Weaver, George J. Casler, Jacob Siller Weaver, George M. Casler, Adam Silberbach, Johan G. Weber, Jacob Covenhoven, John Sitts, Henry Weber, Peter J. Davy, Capt. Thomas Smith, Henry Westerman, Peter 1 Demuth, Hans Marks Smith, George Wildrich, Michael DeGraf, Nicholas Snell, Suffrenus Windecker, Frederick Dunckel, Francis Sparks, Pearl 6 Windecker, Nicholas Fonda, Adam Lt. Col. Sponable, John 3 Wormuth Fonda, Jelles Spore, John Wohleben, Nicholas Foltz, Jacob Lt. Stevens, Frederick 1 Wohleben, Adam Fox, Christopher P. Capt Steele, Diederick Wohleben, Johann 1 Fox, Charles Stevens, Amasa Wohleben, Peter Frank, Charles Sgt. Staring, Heinrich Wrenkle, Lorenz Graves, Capt. Stevens, Frederick Wright, Jacob 6 Gross, Lorenz, Capt Stowitz, Philip G. 1 Yates, Robert Hartman, Adam ***************** End of Newsletter # 6 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 6 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter # 7 March 1974 Dear Members; Information has been very slow in coming in, but we do have several new members: #49 Dean, Isis DuBois (Mrs. William B.) 5204 Benton Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 55436 Isis DuBois, 1910- married William B. Dean. Ethel Alvira Walrath, 1883- m Edward H. DuBois. Stephen Aaron Walrath, 1858-1925, m Alice A. Safford, 1864-1931. Aaron Walrath, 1827-1911, m Sarah Michael, 1827-1925. John Adam Walrath, 1803-1881, m Mary (Polly) Weaver Adam A. Walrath, 1773-1854, m Mary Zimmerman. Adam A. Walrath, 1750-1822, m Magdalena Klock 1755. #50 Moser, Mrs. Ray E. (Doris) Rt. 1, Box 200, Okanogan, Wash. 98840 Doris Everett, m Ray E. Moser. Estelle Ethel McClure, 1893- m Everett Frances Emiline Walrath, 1856-1935, m George Camber McClure 1879/80 John Jacob Walrath, m Marietta St. John, 18?-3-1882. Jacob Walrath Jr. m Maria Cornue #51 Everett, Mrs. Estelle Ethel McClure, Okanogan, Wash. 98840, Mother of #50 #52 Briggs, Mrs. Clark E. (Betty) I Twyndom Terrace, New Hartford, New York, 13413. Daughter of #9 (Deceased) Betty Mahaffy, m Clark E. Briggs. Edith Scriber, m Frederick G. Mahaffy Daniel Stephen Scriber, 1865-1954, m Lena E. Williams, 1864-1940 Abraham Scriber, m Nancy C. Jacobson, 1828-1917 Stephen Scriber, 1805, m Mary Walrath. Henry Walradt, 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina #53 Bowman, Mrs. Oland J. 414 Proctor Ave., Odgensburg, New York 13669. Oland J. Bowman, m Edna Esther Marseilles, 1850-1935 m Benjamin Bowman, 1827-1873 Daniel Marsailles, m Polly Walrath #54 Walradth, Merle 207 E. Main, Pipestone, Minn. 56164. Will send in his pedigree later. We are sad to inform you of the passing of another of our members, Edith Mahaffy, #9. She died March 9, 1973 in Paxton Hospital, Utica, and was buried in Pulaski, New York, May 19, 1973. Five generations of a Watertown, N.Y. family met recently for the celebration of the 90th birthday of Mrs. Mary C. Walrath. With her were her son, Milfred E. Walrath, her granddaughter, Mrs. William F. (Charlotte) Burns, her great grand- daughter, Mrs. John D. (Linda) Lewis-, and her great great granddaughter, Kelly Marie Lewis, 14 months. Walter Walrath entered business in 1888 in LaFargeville with Mrs. Walrath conducting a millinery department. ***************** End of Newsletter # 7 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #7 Page 2 From the Watertown Daily Times, June 17, 1972 : Mr. Arthur M. Walrath of Brownsville, has a garden filled with almost every kind of plant imaginable, including many native plants, and rare plants from all over the country. He has the largest trillium collection in the world, and has learned to propagate this very difficult plant; he has many rare and valuable species. Obituaries sent in by Mrs. Belle Williams: Mrs. Ruth M. Walrath Cipriano, 50, of Newport News, Va., a former resident of Evans Hills, died April 27, 1973. The committal service was held at Evans Mills with Charles Blankenship officiating. Surviving are three daughters Krista, Marta and Lorna, and a brother, John P. Walrath of Greenwich, Conn. Mrs. Cipriano was born in Evans Mills, May 2, 1922, a daughter of the late Edwin J. and Emma Hoffer Walrath. Her father died May 1, 1949 at the age of 71; he was a prominent figure in Evans Mills and Leray, Director of the People's Bank, Dairyman's League, and Farmer's & Traders Life Insurance Company. Her mother died Aug. 28, 1965 at the age of 75. On Oct. 19, 1949 she was married to V. C. Cipriano of Clyde, then a first lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force. Ogdensburg--Kenneth Walrath, 73, of R.D. 2. died of an apparent heart attack, Aug, 25, 1973. The funeral was held in Dexter with burial in Brownsville Cemetery. He is survived by a brother Kermit, Rt. 1, Dexter. Born Nov. 2, 1899 in Glen Park, a son of Hamilton and Grace Smith. He never married. Sackets Harbor---Edmund P. Cowles, 75, Boulton Beach Road, d May 12, 1792 in Watertown. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna R. Cowles and a daughter Mrs. V. J. Williams, Muncie. He married Mrs. Randall Walrath, widow of Earl Walrath January 31, 1925. Watertown - Raymond Burt Ives, 75 Arsenal Street Rd. d July 22, 1972 burial in the Brookside Cemetery. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Jean E. Ives; a sister Mrs. R. Eldridge (Irene M.) Myers of Baltimore. He was born on the Ives family homestead, Arsenal Street Road, July ;3, 1896, the son of the late Burt Jay and May N. Walrath Ives. On Aug. 31, 1920 he married Manie A. Roat, daughter of the late Charles and Celina Roat of Cape Vincent. The Ives family genealogy has traced the family to William Ives who came from England in 1635 and was one of the founders of what later became the New Have Colony. The family claims more than 170 years of continuous residence in the town of Watertown, having come to Northern New York from Connecticut. Raymond Ives was associated with his father in the operation of a dairy farm until 1937. Then Mr. Ives entered the poultry and egg business. ***************** End of Newsletter # 7 Page 2 ********** NEWSLETTER #7 Page 3 Marriages, Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine Dec. 18t 1759, Peter Hillegas, son of Conrad, Inhabitant of Sintzheim, married Anna Barbara Walrad, dau of Adam Walrod deceased. Sept. 6, 1761, Andreas Forth, son of Jacob, m Maria Catharine, dau of Adam Dec. 9, 1764, Thomas Heath m Magdalena Walrad,dau of Johan Adolf & Amelia. July 16, 1765, Johannes Walrath m Elizabeth Etz. Sept. 15, 1767, Frederick Dachstader m Maria Catharine Wallrath. Dec. 16, 1768 Johannes Wallrath Jr. m Maria Nelles March 21, 1770, Adolph Walrath m Elizabeth Pottman. Aug. 5, 1770, Gerrit Walrad m Anna Zimmerman Dec. 4, 1770, George Fehling in Catharina Walrath. Jan. 14, 1783, Henry Johan Wallerath m Maria H. Bell dau of George H. Bell. June 4, 1797 Henry R. Wallradt m Delia Tygert. Apr. 19, 1802, Jacob Walrath Jr. Married Maria Cornue Nov. 7, 1802, John Wallrath m Elizabeth Armstrong. Apr. 18, 1802, George G. Eaker m Maria Wallrath. Sept 13, 1807 ______Wentworth m Caty Wallrad Feb. 28, 1807, Peter A. Nellis m Caty Wallrad March 17, 1811, Adam Loucks m Magdalena Wallrad Dec. 2, 1810, John W. Ehle m Catherine Wallrad Jan. 27, 1811, James W. Hayes m. Gertrude Wallrad, dau of Peter H. Walrath Nov. 12, 1815 David W. Fuller m Peggy Wallrad, dau of Peter H. and Anna Eva. Same as above Apr. 17, 1770, Jacob Walrath m Maria Charon Feb. 2, 1775, John Heinrich Gunther m Lea Wallrath dau of Jacob Oct. 15, 1811 Wilhelm Walrath, son of Isaac, married Magdalena Wagner dau of Peter Dec. 25, 1811, Thomas Eston, m Eva Wallrath dau of Peter H. March 7, 1812, Henrich Wagner son of Peter m Elizabeth Walrath, dm of Isaac Jan 1, 1828 Abraham Devoe, m Polly Walradt of Oppenheim. March l9, 1828 Jesse Mattoon m Mary Barbara Walradt of Palatine, dau of Peter H. Jan 17, 1830, John Walradt, age 18, m Mary Bush age 21 of Minden Jan. 31, 1830, Jacob H. Moyer 22, of Danube m Nancy Walradt, 16 of Danube. Feb. 14, 1830, John Kiesler age 21 m Betsey Walradt, age 16. Dutch Reformed Church, St. Johnsville March 15, 1818, Henry Walrath m Clarice Loveless. Dec. 6, 18l8, John Walrath n Lydia Robers, of Oppenheim Jan. 12, 1822, Anthony Walrath of Oppenheim m Caty Davis of Mannheim. May 15, 1823, Daniel Walrath, m Maria Bellinger of Oppenheim. June 30, 1823, Henry Walrath, m Polly Campbell, of Oppenheim Nov. 2, 1823, Henry J. Walrath, m Elizabeth Eygabroat of Danube. ***************** End of Newsletter # 7 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #7 Page 4 Dutch Reformed Church of St. Johnsville--continued July 6, 1824, Christian Walrath, m Eve Heiring, Oppenheim Jan. 28, 1826, Daniel D. Walrath, m Lana Walrath of Oppenheim Apr. 30, 1826, Christian J. Klock, m Margaret Walrath Jan. 30, 1831, David Shontz, age 22, m Elizabeth Walrath, age 21. Feb. 20, 1831, Ethan Barton, age 19, of Ephrata, m Mary Walrath, 19, Oppenheim Mar. 29, 1838, Peter Tymenon, m Margaret Walrath of Oppenheim. Dutch Reformed Church, German Flatts Dec. 26, 1781, Adolph Wallrath, m Anna Fink, widow. Oct. 9, 1781, Conrad Helligas m Anna Eva Walrath Jan. 14, 1783, Heinrich Joh. Wallrath, m Maria G. H. Bell Oct. 26, 1784, Jacob Adolph Wallrath, m Elizabeth Fehling, dau of Jacob. Nov. 17, 1784, John Peter Walrath, son of John, m Maria Catharina W. Tyghart (Dygert), dau of Capt. Warner and Eliz. Herkimer. Jan. 11, 1785, Moses Van Campen, m Elizabeth H. Wallrath, dau of Henrich. Sept. 11, 1785, Jacob H. Walrath, son of Henry, m Rebecca Herman Van Slyk, prob. dau of Hermanus. Dutch Reformed Church of Herkimer. Feb. 15, 1807, Johannes Diederich Wallrath, son of Hendrick, m Lydia Easterbrook, dau of Abiae. June 18, 1809, Johannis Diederich Casler, son of Johan J. m Anna Wallrath, dau of Henrich. Jan. 1, 1815, John Dockstader Jr. son of John of Herkimer, m Anna Wallrath, dau of Henrich of German Platts. Apr. 12, 1818, Jacobus H. Wallrath, son of Henrich of Herkimer, m Catharina Schell, dau of Marks. Sept. 27, 1818, Jacob Schell, son of Marks of Herkimer, m Catharina Wallrath, dau of Henrich of German Flatts. Feb. 6, 1820, David Wallrath, son of Henrich Jr. of Herkimer, m Susanna Bauman, dau of Nicholas of Herkimer. Dutch Reformed Church of Fort Plain, Town of Minden. Oct. 23, 1792, Wilhelm Wallrath, m Margaretha Schunk. June 17, 1793, Jacob Spalsberger, m Margaretha Wallrath. June 8, 1794, John Wallrath, m Elisabeth Lindner, dau of George Lintner. June 14, 1795, John Gerhardt Walrath, m Catharine Dygert of Stone Arabia. Oct. 25, 1795, Jacob Wallradt, m Anna Zoller. Dec. 28, 1805, Stephen Scriber m Maria Wallrad. July 20, 1806, Benjamin Post Jr. m Caty Wallrad. Feb. 21, 1808, Adam Wallrad, m Maria Waggoner, dau of Jacob. Mar. 28, 1807, Peter Nellis, m Caty Wallrad, widow of Garret. Oct. 13, 1807, ---Windworth, m Catharine Wallrad, dau of Jacob. Nov. 27, 1808, George Wallrad m Maria Sheibley. Dec. 25, 1808, Rudolph Sheibley m Margaret Wallrad, dau of Jacob ***************** End of Newsletter # 7 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #7 - Page 5 Church of Fort Plain--Continued July 24, 1808, Henry J. Moyer, m Anna Wallrad. Jan. 27, 1811, James W. Hayes, m Gertrude Wallrad, dau of Peter. Dec. 2, 1810, John W. Ehle, m Catharine Wallrad Mar. 17, 1811, Adam Loucks m Magdalena Wallrad. Jan. 25, 1814, Jacob G. Wallrad, m Anna Waggoner. Feb. 26, 1815, Adolph Wallrad, Jr. m Lena Ostrander. Nov. 12, 1815, David W. Fuller, m Peggy Wallrad. Nov. 17, 1816, Moses Wallrad, m Paggey Witmoser. Aug. 15, 1816, Caleb Davidson, m Elisabeth Wallrad. Feb. 16, 1817, John Krankheit (Cronkheit) m Caty Wallrad. June 25, 1818, Charles Wallrad, m Elisabeth Lipe, dau of David July 5, 1818, Daniel Wallrad, m Maria House, dau of Peter A. Aug. 30, 1818, Jno. J. Wallrad m Anna Sheibly. May 22, 1819, Adam Wallrad m Catharine Waterhouse. Oct. 19, 1819, Henry Counterman m Betsey Wallrad. Sept. 23, 1819, John Hoch Jr. m Dorothy Wallrad, dau of A. Mar. 3, 1822, Daniel Wallrad m Polly Wallrad. Nov. 22, 1823, Henry Phillips m Elisabeth Wallrad. Feb. 3, 1824, John J. Waggoner, m Maria Wallrad. Feb. 19, 1824, John G. Wallrad m Catharine Lipe. Oct. 24, 1826, Charles Wallrad m Jane Bortle. Jan. 22, 1826, Abraham Arndt m Mary Wallrad. Aug. 31, 1828, Geo. Snyder Jr. m Elisabeth Wallrad. Dec. 28, 1834, David Casler, son of John m Maria, dau of Adam Wallrad. Nov. 29, 1836, Abraham Alter, m Caty Wallrad, dau of Frederick & Helen Van Deusen Dutch Reformed Church, Mapleton, Town of Canajoharie. Oct. 16, 1810, Frederick Walradt m Helen Van Deusen, dau of Gloudy of Canajoharie Aug. 14, 1813, William Walradt of Stone Arabia m Lydia Dey, dau of James,Mapleton Oct. 14, 1813, Joseph Walradt m Nancy Ecker, dau of John. Nov. 9, 1813, Barent Walradth m Sarah Higgens, dau of Benjamin July 13, 1818,Adolph Walradth, m Nancy Keller, dau of Jacob deceased. Stone Arabia Lutheran Church From Mrs. Johnson. Jan. 9, 1840, Silas Walrath, m Barbara Nestle, Wit: Sylvanus Walrath, Peter C. Nestle Mar. 18, 1847, Peter Walrath, m Barbara Ann Titterly, Wit: Abm. Titterly, Benj. Nellis Dec. 21, 1848, Charles Walrath m Mrs. Magdalena Lipe, Wit: Jn.Nellis, Abm. Nellis Oct. 5, 1851, Daniel Wallrath m Catherine Rochefeller. Mar. 29, 1860, Joseph Wallrath, m Delilah Ehle. June 29, 1865, Reuben Fox m Betsy Ann Wallrath. From Mrs. E. D. Walrath Abt. 1877, Mary E. Walrath, dau of Nathanias and Eliz.W. m Germain Williams ***************** End of Newsletter # 7 Page 5 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 7 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #8 June 24, 1974 Dear Members; New Members #55 Cooke, Robert George, 761 Linwood Avenue, St. Paul,. Minn. 55105 Mary-Alice Walrath, 1834-1901 m George Marvin Mitchell, 3rd Count de Royalton, 1836-1883 Cornelius Walrath, 1804-1864, m Polly Goodal, 1807-1873 William Walrath, 1772-1858, m Margaret Irving (Ervin) 17?6-1839 John Walrath d bef. 1828 Jacob A. Walrath, d ca 1828, m Elizabeth Hendrick H. Walrath #56 Eaton, Mrs. Elmer, 1906 Baird Rd. Arcata, Calif. 95521 Julia Walrath, 1871-1938 John H. Walrath, 1824-1080, m Luecta 1843 #57 Ehrmann Mrs. H. H. 2239 North Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, Calif. 90068 Interested in the related House and Nestle families: Daniel House, b ea 1798, m Catherine Nestle Silas Walrath, m 9 Jan. 1840, Barbara Nestle, Witnesses: Sylvanus Walrath, Peter C. Nestle. She would like to find the parents and the brothers and sisters of Daniel House. #40 Mrs. Fred Stone's pedigree: Reverend Frederick Walrath m _______ Walrath Johannes Walrath, 1766-1814, m Magdalene Zoller. Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1742-1808 Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henrv Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina #53 Mr. and Mrs. Olande J. Bowman--Additional pedigree Oland J. Bowman, m Edna Benjamin Bowman, 1827-1909, m Esther Marsailles, 1850- 1935 Daniel Marsailles, m Mary (Polly) Walrath, 1822-1890 Daniel Walrath, 1796-1850, m Maria E. House, 1798-1897 Henry Walradt Jr. 1768-1829, m Anna (Nancy) Bowman (Bauman) 1770 Henry Walradt Esq. 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1742-1808 Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina. #12 Mrs. Mary Alice Smith is now Mrs. Mary Thuemler, 1606 Marin St., Corning, Calif. 96021. She has a small daughter Deborah. ***************** End of Newsletter # 8 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #8 Page 2 The Webster County Farm Bureau has been notified that the former regional manager for Webster County Farm Bureau, Jack Walrath, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 1974 in Minnesota. He had been ill with cancer for only a short period of time. If anyone would like to extend sympathy to his wife Rose, her address is Route 2, St. Cloud, Minn. 56301. BROWNVILLE-- Mrs. Celia S. Walrath, 90, of 215 W. Main St., was pronounced dead on arrival at Mercy Hospital Sunday at 1:25 A. M. Jan. 20, 1974. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9:30 A. M. from the Johnson Funeral Home, Dexter, and 10 A. M. from Immaculate Conception Church, Brownville. Burial will be in Brownville Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Kathleen) Warren, Brownville, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Born May 26. 1883 at Embrum, Ont., daughter of Theodore and Kathleen Sabourin, she married William Walrath of Brownville, Feb. 19, 1902 at Newton Falls. The couple lived most of their lives in Brownville. Mr. Walrath died July 26, 1957. #56-Mrs, Elmer Eaton asks: John H. Walrath, b ca 1824, N.Y. Where? Parents? He married Lusette V. ______ b ca 1843 N.Y. Where? Parents? Moses Wright b ca 1820, Canada. Where? Parents? He married Sabrina ____ 1833, Canada, Where? When? Joseph Wright, b ca 1862, N.Y. Where? Maud May Wright, b ca 1886 Where? She married (1) Alfred M. Jolo, Date? Place? married (2) Wm. Eaton Date? 'Place? From a letter sent in by #55, Robert G. Cooke: Petition notice of partition of land to the heirs of Jacob A. Walrath. "To the Supreme Court of Indenture of the State of New York--The Petition of John I. Failing and Mary, his wife, of the County of Montgomery, respect- fully showith: That your petitioners are seized in fee simple (the said John I. Failing in right of his said wife, the said Mary, as one of the heirs at law of John A. Walrath, deceased) as Tenants in common of one undivided Seventh part of the three pieces of land (It here described the land as belonging formerly to Hendrick H. Walrath) being the farm in possession of Jacob A. Walrath at the time of his death. (Deed 1793) And your petitioners further shows that the following persons are also seized in fee simple as tenants in common of the above mentioned and described pieces of land in the following proportions, towit:- Adolph Walrath of one undivided seventh part; Jacob Mayer & Anne, his wife, one undivided seventh part (the Jacob in right of his wife) Adam Walrath, William Walrath, Christian Walrath and Caty Beekman each one undivided fifth of one undivided seventh part; Ebennezer Cox and John Cox each one undivided fourth of one undivided fifth of one undivided seventh; Luther Russell and Nancy, his wife, one fourth of one fifth of one seventh; John Sutz and Betsy, his wife, one fourth of fifth of one seventh part; Jacob C. Helligas one third of one seventh part;- ***************** End of Newsletter # 8 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #8 Page 3 Christian A. Walrath and Caty, his wife (the said Christian in right of his wife) one third of one seventh part; Peter Walrath, Adolph H. Walrath, Henry H. Walrath , George Walrath and Mary Walrath, children of Henry Walrath, deceased, each one sixth of one seventh part; Jonas Dillenback & wife (in right of wife) one sixth of one seventh part; Adam A. Walrath, Jacob A. Walrath Jr. Christian A. Henry A. and Anthony Walrath, each one eighth of one seventh part; John H. Bellinger and wife (in right of wife) one eighth of one seventh part; Mary Walrath, Julia Anne Walrath, Nancy Walrath, James Walrath, Eliza Walrath, and Walter Walrath, children of David Walrath deceased, each one sixth of one eighth of one seventh part, the whole into seven equal parts to be divided. Your petitioner further show that Elizabeth Walrath. widow of the said Jacob A. Walrath, deceased, has right of dower in each of the said three pieces of land. Dated June 17th, 1828. Signed John I. Failing & Mary Failing, his wife. Item from Betty Cathey: Mary Sitts, b 18 May, 1772, Minden, daughter of Baldwin Sitte and Nancy House; she and her grandfather were captured by Indians and taken to Canada-- d 8 Sept. 1859 as 87 (Pioneer Sketches of the Long Point Settlement In Ont. Canada. Reformed Dutch Church Records, Stone Arabia, Page 11: Balthasor Sit mit Anna Hausin, Sept. din 10, Anno--? Anna Hausin christened June 20, 1751, dau of Hermanus Haus and Maria Margaretha Wallradin. Sponsors, Adam Wallrad & Anna Barbara. Hermanus Haus was the aged grandfather killed by the Indians on the Long march. Marriages from "Tree Talks" Town of Palatine: Jacob Zeiley 45 of Steuben married to Betsey Walrath, 31 Feb. 20, 1847. Town of Minden: Marinas Diefendorf 24 of Danube married to May Walrath 22 DeWitt C. Fox 27, of Ft. Plain to Eliza Walrath, 20, Jan 14, 1847. Peter Walrath, 27, to Betsey Ann Sitterley 20, Mar. 18, 1847. Town of Canajoharie: Wm. Geesler, 22, of Freys Bush to Almira Walrath, 19, Feb. 17, 1847. Frederick Walrath, 19 of Freysbush to Maria Jourden 19, Oct. 28, 1847 Births Town of St. Johnsville 1848: Charles Walrath to John A. and Margaret, Sept. 20 Sally Walrath to Jacob and Maria, Aug. 19 Joseph Harvey Walrath to John Jacob and Maryette, Jan 14, 1847 Daniel to Jacob and Maria, Dec. 13, 1848 Barney to Hiram and Harriet, July 3, 1848 Zachary to John & Delia, July 19, 1848 Alice to Lysander and Fanny, Feb. 28, 1847 _____ Walrath, to Sylvanus and Margaret, Feb. 15, 1848 ***************** End of Newsletter # 8 Page 3 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 8 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #9 October 1, 1974 New Members #58 Walrath, Jerry Leslie, 4224 Comstock St., Flint, Mich. 48504 Hollis Charles Walrath, 1912-1959, m Eleanor V. Stoutenburg, 1915- Herbert Leslie Walrath, 1854-1950, m Mae Corwin, 1871-1962 Hiram Walrath, 1827-1913, m Elizabeth Parrish, 1829-1914 Cornelius Walrath, 1804-1864, m Polly Goodal, 1807-1873 William Walrath, m Margaret Irving (Ervin) #59 Woodward, Mrs. G. P. 6759 23rd St., North, St. Petersburg, Fla. 33702 Norma Alice Slater, 1926- m George Roland Woodward Erma Ruth Gay, 1892-1974, m Lee Grant Slater, 1893-1964 Lena Agnes Phillips 1862-1915, m William Henry Gay, 1860-1925 Mary Frances Storms, 1842-1878 m Andrew Phillips, -1862 William Snow Storms, 1812-1895, M Mary Shults, 1809-1896 Gilbert Storms, 1791-1850, m Catherine Snow, 1789-1842, and/or Catherine Walrath. Family notes have it that the mother of William Snow Storms was Catherine Snow. However, his death certificate lists his mother as Catherine Walrath. The abstract of the will of Peter H. Walrath mentions his daughter Caty, wife of Gilbert Storms. Perhaps this could be cleared up by finding the marriage date of Gilbert Storms and Catherine Walrath. If she is proved to be the mother of William Snow Storms, the line is as follows: Gilbert Storms, 1791-1850, m Catherine Walrath Peter H. Walrath, 1766-1831, m Anna Eva Hillegas, 1763-1831 Henrich Wallrath, 1737-1791, m widow Catharina - Walrath-1741-1799 #60 Green, Mrs. Charles 4918 Magnolia St., Omaha, Nebr. 68137 Grace Duff m Charles Green Mary Cynthia (Molly) Walradt, 1862-1948, m John Brown Duff. George Wm. Walradt, 1833-1891, m Mary Ann Hunter, 1831-1870 Abram A. Walradt, m Polly Nestle #61 Gage, Mr. and Mrs. George H. 142 Perkins Row, Topsfield, Mass. 01983 Frances Irvine, 1925- m Geo. H. Gage, 1924- Alice Walrath, 1907- m Robert Andrew Irvine, 1899- Perry Walrath, 1878-1965, m Ida Mantle, 1881-1963 Wilbur J. Walrath, 1855-1908, m Anna Cornelia Fink, 1854-1927 Josiah Walrath, 1878-1901, m (Catherine) Maria Countryman, 1827-1889 Abraham Walrath, 1801, m Sally Packard, 1811 John George Walrath, 1775-1865, m Elizabeth Lintner, 1769-1859 Garrett Walrath, 1740-1809/19, m Anna Zimmerman Johan Adolph Walrath, m Amelia Sutz, 1716-1795. Henry Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina. Correction: #57 is Mrs. Harold H. Ehrman Correction: #53 is Mrs. Oland J. Bowman. We have lost another member. Mr. Will 1,. Stone writes that his mother, #40 Margaret Stone, passed away last May 23rd, at the age of 82. #58, Jerry Walrath asks for information on a Harold Walrath who married Harriet Worden. He moved to California about 20 years ago. He had sons Albert Harold, Leon and Walter and daughters Eleanor, Dorothy and Elizabeth. ***************** End of Newsletter # 9 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #9 Page 2 #59 Mrs. Woodward has an old letter dated 22 Oct. 1850. Louise Storms married a Robbins and had come by horse and buggy to Crum Creek to Uncle John and Catherine Storms. On the way home they stopped about 22 miles from Coopers- town at the home of her Aunt C. Walrath and stayed all night. Aunt C. and her husband were very "Dutchy" but she liked them very much. Also, in 1793, Peter Storms Sr. bought a 100 acre farm in the Klock and Nellis patent. #4 Alice Gubi was inquiring about an Anna or Hannah Deck who married a ______ Walrath. Among the Germans and Dutch the common nickname for Anna was Nancy. We have found an Abraham Walrath who married Nancy Deck. We have no dates for Abraham, but he was the son of Abraham Walrath, 1801 and Sally Packard, 1811, and the grandson of John G. Walrath and Elizabeth Lintner. Pat Scott sent in the following abstracts of wills of Montgomery Co.: Christian Etz of Canjohary, 3/11/1811, mentions wife Dorothy, sisters, Elizabeth Walradt and son Christian, Mary Vandemarke, Cathrene Vandemarke and Catraut Casper. Jacob H. Walrath of Canajoharie, 6/29/1810, wife Mariah, sons Casper, Adolf, George and John; Daughters Caty, Elizabeth and Margaret. Adolph I or J Walradt, Canajoharie, 8/11/1806, wife Catharine, sons Abraham, Peter (son David) Daughters Caty and Polly. John J. Walrath of Palatine, 11/11/1806, wife Maria, daughter Catharine, Witnesses, Peter Walrad, John Walratt. William Walradth, Canajoharie, 8/11/1802, wife Cathreen, son Peter, Abraham, Garret, daughter Elizabeth Seeber. Executors Adolph Walradth, Peter Walradth, Witnesses Peter and Adolph Walrad. Joseph Lipe of Canajoharie, 3/20/1797, brothers Abraham and Casper, sisters, Maria 'PIizabeth Young, Anna Walrath, Caty Kilts and Margaret Kilts. Other Items Thomas Crippen married Susannah Hill. They had three children--separated and he married a ?evolutionary Soldier's widow, ---Walderat. Nancy Ellwood, b 4/19/1813 d 8/18/182- m Joseph Walrath, Children James and Joseph, a Michigan family. Some birth records from Tree Talks: Town of St. Johneville, 1848: Charles to John A. and Margaret Walradt. Sept 20. Sally to Jacob and Mariah Walradt, Aug. 19 Joseph Harvey to John Jacob and Maryetta Walradt, Jan. 14, 1847 Daniel to Jacob and Maria Walrath, Dec 13, 1848 Barney to Hiram and Harriet Walrath, July 3, 1848 Zachary to John and Delia Walrath, July 19, 1848 Town of Palatine: Alice to Lysander and Fanny Walrath, Feb. 28, 1847 --- to Sylvanus and Margaret Walrath, Feb. i5, 1848 John to Ozias and Helen Spraker, Apr. 10, 1848 Alison Kinkade to Henry D. and Susanna Van Wie. Subscribers to 1st Central Methodist Church at Palatine Bridge and Canajoharie Methodist, 1839: Spraker, Geo-43; Elizabeth, 39; Ephraim 18; Catharine E. 16; Elizabeth 12; Joseph 9; Daniel 5; and Helen 1. Van Wie, Henry 8; Benjamin 16; and Catharine 14. ***************** End of Newsletter # 9 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #9 page 3 Records of the Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia Town of Palatine, Montgomery County, N.Y. These records skip from 1771 to 1786 Parents: Child and Date Sponsors: Jurrie Klock Elizabeth Henrich Walraad Maria Cath. Walraad Bapt-Feb.18, 1750 Elis.Cath. Walraad Frederick Bellinger Maria Margaretha Geo. Clock & Anna Rosina Wallrad b Sept. 14, 1752 wife Maria Margaretha Johannes Wallrad Adolph Adam Wallrad & Amelia Sutz Bapt.May 20, 1752 wife Anna Barbara Henrich Henrich Henrich Wallrad b Apr. 3, 1760 & wife Catharina Isaac Isaac Paris b Nov. 15, 1762 & wife Adolph Wallrad Henrich Henrich Wallrad Dorothea Hess Bapt. Fab 10, 1753 & wife Elis. Catharina Anna Anna & Johannes Hess b July 23, 1769 Jacob Wallrad Rachel Eva, dau of Sam Devi Magdalena Fox b Sept. 1760 Johannes, son of Johannes Magdalena Magdalena Wallrad b Feb. 3, 1762 Wilhelm Sever, b unm. Petruig Johannes Wallrad b June 9, 1764 & Amelia Jonas Wilhelm Teughard & b Feb. 8, 1766 Elizabeth Eckers Amalia Georg Hickki & b Sept. 29, 1767 Maria Sutz Frederick Wallrath Georg Fredrich Georg Friedrich Hajer & Catharina b Mar 3, 1?70 & Margaretha Henrich Wallrad Adolphus Johannes Walrad & & wife Catharina b Apr. 4, 1761 Margaretha Klock, unm. Elisabetha Johan Jost Klock & b Aug. 8, 1767 Elisabeth Warmuth Petrus Peter Wagner b Aug. 6, 1766 & Barbara Elisabeth Johannis Johannis Frey b Oct. 13, 1768 Christine Finck & (prob.d infancy) Anna Klock Johannis Hermanus Van Slyck b June 30, 1770 & Elisabeth Isaac Wallrad Wilhelm Margaretha Nellis b Apr. 12, 1787 Child b May 3, 1789 Anna Magdalena Jonas Wallrath b May 6, 1791 ` Anna Nellis ***************** End of Newsletter # 9 Page 3 ********** Records, Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia Town of Palatine, Continued Page 4 Parents: Child: Sponsor Peter Wallrath Catharina Renriclg Wallrath Anna Eva Helligas b July 12, 1788 Margaretha Helligas Wilhelm Wilhelm Fink, Sen. b May 5, 1790 & wife Margaretha Eva Bapt. Jan. 22, 1795 Gertrydt Severinus Tygert Bapt. may 17, 1795 Gertrydt, his wife Maria Margaretha Jacob Eaker b Apr. 26, 1797 & w Maria Margaretha Ann Jacob Eaker b Aug. 7, 1801 Catherine Amek Maria Barbara Parents b Jan. 12, 1809 Jacob Wallrath Catharina Heinrich Wallrath Rebecca b Van Schleuk b Nov. 30, 1788 Catharina, his wife Nicholas Wallrath Abraham John Bukbread Anna Barbara Schultz b Apr. 20, 1790 Anna, his wife Peter Jacob Wallrath David Isaac Wallrath Elizabeth Baader b Sept. 5, 1791 & wife Margaretha Jacob Wallrath Catharina Jacob Eaker & wife Maria b Dec. 25, 1794 & wife Maria Margaretha Peter Comes Wilhelm Peter Wallradt Rahel Wallradt b Mar 13, 1796 & wife Elizabeth Jacob Spalsberger Lena William Coppernall Margaretha Wallradt b Aug. 20, 1797 & wife Lena John I or J Van Slyck Getty Parents Elisabeth Wallratt b June 26, 1801 John Walrad Catherine Geo. G. Eaker & wife Elisabeth b Aug. 29, 1810 & wife Maria Peggey Christopher C. Fox b Mar. 22, 1812 & wife Peggey Charles Charles Wallrad b Mar. 7, 1814 Elisa Nellis Nancv Maria Jno. G. Wallrad b Mar. 20, i8i6 & Maria Snell John Walrad Jr. Joseph Henry Joseph Snell & wife Elisabeth b Aug. 30, 1817 & wife Christina Angeline Christian A. Finck b Sept 23, 1819 & wife Nancy Lena Margaret ` Frederick Sallsman b July 11, 1822 & wife Maria William Wallrad Child wife Lena Bapt. Feb 1812 To be Continued ***************** End of Newsletter # 9 Page 4 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 9 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #10 February, 1975 Dear Members; I am late as usual. With Christmas and a bout with the flu, just now starting to get myself together. We have several "eager Beavers" and I am so grateful to them; otherwise material is slow in coming in. How about each one of you trying to recruit another member? Your effort will be acknowledged. New Members #62 Theobald, Mrs. Richard, (Dorothy) 108 Post Road,, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Name sent in by Pat Scott. Dorothy Walrath m Richard Theobald Frank Wilson Walrath, b 1896 m Laura Grace Barton. Warren Grant Walrath, b 1865 m Sara Frances Genung. Daniel Walrath, b 1839 m Eliza Deming. Isaac Walrath b 1813 m Catherine Zoller. Jacob H. Walrath b 1775 m Anna (Nancy) Zoller. Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1821 m Elizabeth Bowman. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756 m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Conrad Wallrad d 1746, wife Christina #63 Shultz, Ruby 1616 Gregory Way, Bremerton, WA. 98310. Name sent in by Phyllis Ehrmann. George Henry Walradth m Amanda Sayles -----Walrath m Nancy Remington. #64 Lalles, Mrs. Vivian, Rolling Meadows Rts. 6, Mountain Home, Ark. 72653. Name also sent in by Phyllis Ehrmann. Has material which she will send later. Obituaries sent in by Belle Williams. Evans Mills--7 Jan 1974. Mrs. Alta Walrath, 85, widow of Joseph L. Walrath. Interment in Evans Mills Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Niles (Ida Mae) Horton, Mrs. Norman, (Katherine) MacFarlane and Mrs. Arthur (Ella Marie) Fults, all of Evans Mills, 7 grand children and 12 great grand children. Born 6 May 1888 in Town of Orleans a daughter of Edward and Mary Dillon , Hosmer, she was married to Joseph L. Walrath of Evans Mills, 21 Dec. 1910. He was a beekeeper and a member of one of the early pioneer families of Jefferson County, North of Black River. He died 29 Nov. 1936 at 51. Grace Williams Morris, 90, widow of John E. Morris d 28 May, 1974. Buried in Dexter Cemetery. ]3orm Feb. 14, 1884 on Pillar Point, she was the daughter of Germain and Mary Walrath Williams, She married Mr. Morris 29 Dec. 1907 in Saccetts Harbor. He was a pilot on the Great Lakes and died Apr 1965 as 86. Mrs. Williams asks: Who were the parents of Margaretha Walradt who married John Spalsberger and had Lena, b 20 Aug. 1797? Some records also from Belle Williams: Alma Walrath m Derwood Lawrence, had Leslie R. Lawrence b Lefargeville,NY 9 July, 1911, d Watertown, NY, 3 Oct. 1970, m 8 Feb. 1935, Faith K. Knapp.Div. 1952, had one son Alton. 1865 Census LaRay #99 Walrath, Harvey 42, b Lewis Co.; Charley Walrath, 46, b Herkimer Co.; Nancy 18, b Jefferson Co.; Calvin 15; Clarence 9. ***************** End of Newsletter # 10 Page 1 ********** Records from Belle Williams--Continued Page 2 Landmarks of Steuben Co. 1896--by Haker: Abram Walrath, Jasper NY 4/11/1849 Catherine Walrath, m 4/b/i886 J. B. Miller, Addison NY, had Delbert and Elva. Nancy Walrath, b 7/12/1857 m 7/23/1886 Franklin Dennis, b 3/23/1862, had Wyan, 11/8/1889 and Marie. Records from Jerry Walrath 1850 Census of Ohio: Joseph Walrath, age 23, b Prussia, living with Charles & Anna Hoffman. William Walruth, 21, b Pa. wife Sarah, 19, b il-.L. George Walruth 34 or 39, b NY, wife Elsa, 32, b NY, ch. Amenzo 12, Lydia 9, Minerva 7, Nancy 2. Jacob Walrath, 69, b NY, wife Electa 29, b Canada. Ch. Catherine 12, Jacob 8, Harriet 5, Sarah Jane 3. Jerry Walrath asks for information on Elmer and Frank Walrath, twins, b 1897, lived in Chicago area until their deaths in 1957 and 1961. Wants information of Harry, Bertha and Clare (Male) b 1870-1880, children of Orlando Walrath, 1849-1937, and Frances Calkins, lived in Chicago area. Merle Walradth's line: George Henry Walradth m Amanda Sayles ---- Walrath m Nancy Remington. Sketch of Henry I. Walradt, from Pat Scott. Born 3 Apr. 1760, Canajoharie, died 22 Mar. 1795, wife Maria G. H. Bell, he enlisted May 1776 as Private under Captain John Hess and Gel. Jacob Klock. Was taken prisoner at the Battle of Oriskany, was returned home Jan. 1, 1778 and again took up arms and was in the Battle of West Canada Creek. He lived in Canajoharie two years after Rev. War and then went to German Flatts. Pension allowed 11 Feb 1833, a resident of Little Falls. He was the son of Johannes (Johan Adolph) Walrath and Amelia Sutz. Children (DAR Record) Nicholas Bell Walrath b 26 Nov.1783 Adolph Walrath, 6 Sept.1784, m Sophia Pieter Walrath 4 Nov. 1785, m Maria (Mary) Roth Johan Dieterich, 9 Apr. 1786 George Henry, b ?, m Eva Sebert Catharine Walrath, b 2 Feb. 1788, m Benjamin Post Jr. Anna (Nancy) Walrath, b 29 Aug. 1789, m Casler Henrich Walrath b 28 Aug. 1791, Maria Walrath, b 23 Aug. 1793 Johannes Walrath, b 18 Mar. 1795, m Delia Young Will of Polly Walrath. (Polly Nestle Walrath, widow of Abraham Walrath. dated 15 May, 1872, died Cherry Valley. Heirs listed as: Adolph Walrath of Cherry Valley Andrew Walrath " " Jacob Walradt of Fort Plain Caroline Walradt of Canajoharie Cynthia Nestle of Sprout Brook Charity Walradt of Springfield Levi Walradt of " Jonas Walradt of Cherry Valley Delos Walradt " Isaac Walradt of Unknown Geo. Walradt of Unknown and children Abram Walradt, deceased and children, of Unknown John Walradt, deceased and children Peter Walradt of Cortland Co. Delos Walradt and Peter Nestle Executors, Delos Walradt & Levi Nestle ***************** End of Newsletter # 10 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #10 Page 3 Items from Doris Moser 29 Jan. 1761--NY Secretary Calendar of Land Papers, Gen R-974, 7 IV 5675.3 Petition of Peter Van Brugh Livingston, Hendrick Walraat & Thomas Smith in behalf of themselves & 22 others, Paying license to purchase 25,000 acres of land on the S. side of Oneida Lake lying between the Royal Block House & Uts West end of Oneida Lake. Dec 10, 1754--Patent granted to Henry Walradt & Godfred Helmer. From a newspaper clipping sent in by Jerry Walrath. By Jason Robards. "How I overcame my Fear of Snakes. "I've been afraid of snakes most of my life," said film star Jason Robards. "I've been afraid of them ever since my younger brother, Cris, was bitten by a rattler when we were children in California, and he almost died. "Then I found myself playing a desert wanderer in "The Ballad of Cable Hogue," with a key part of the story requiring that I capture and subsist on rattle- snakes, gila monsters and other wasteland animal life. "The best way out of the predicament, I figured was to become an expert reptile handler. My mentor became biologist-herpetologist John M. Walrath of Mesa, Ariz. He got me acquainted with things like a 7-foot Eastern diamond- back rattler. (Photo shows director Sam Peckinpah) In the movie I have a scene with a live, 5-foot rattler, putting him into a bag. Scenes like that couldn't be phonied. They had to be filmed real. And as my skill in handling snakes increased, so did my confidence." Jerry Walrath wants to know if anyone knows anything about the following children of William Walrath, 1772- 1858, and wife Margaret Irving, 1776-1839. Jacob, 1798 Mary Alice, 1812 John, 1801 Alvin, 1814 Adam, 1803 Mathew, 1816 Benjamin, 1806 Alex, 1818 Margaret, 1609 Elizabeth, 1820 I am repeating the will sent in by Robert G. Cooke, #55. (#& was a disaster!) To the Supreme Court of Indenture of the State of New York--The petition of John I. Failing and Mary, his wife, of the County of Montgomery, respect- fully showeth: That your petitioners are seized in fee simple (the said John I Failing in right of his said wife, the said Mary, as one of the heirs at law of Jacob A. Walrath, deceased) as Tenants in common of one undivided seventh part of the three pieces of land. (It here described the land as belonging formerly to Hendrick H. Walrath) being the farm in possession of Jacob A. Walrath at the time of his death (Deed 1793) And your petitioners further shows that the following persons are also seized in fee simple as tenants in common of the above described pieces of land in the following proportions, to wit:- Adolph Walrath of one undivided seventh part; Jacob Walrath Mayer & Anne, his wife one undivided seventh part (the Jacob in right of his wife.) Adam Walrath, William Walrath, Christian Walrath and Caty Beekman each one undivided fifth of one undivided seventh part; Ebenezer Cox and John Cox each one undivided fourth of one undivided fifth of one undivided seventh; Luther Russel and Nancy, his wife, one fourth of one fifth of one seventh; John Sutz and Betsy, his wife, one fourth of one fifth of one seventh part; Jacob C. Helligas one third of one seventh part; Christian A. Walrath and Caty, his wife (the said Christian in right of his wife) one third of one seventh part; Peter Walrath, Adolph H. Walrath, Henry H. Walrath, George Walrath and Mary Walrath, children of Henry Walrath, deceased, each one sixth of one seventh part; ***************** End of Newsletter # 10 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #10 Page 4 Petition of John 1. Failing and Mary--continued: Jonas Dillenback &, wife (in right of wife) one sixth of one seventh part; Adam A. Walrath, Jacob A. Walrath Jr., Christian A., Henry A., and Anthony Walrath, each one eighth of one seventh part; John H. Bellinger and wife (in right of wife) one eighth of one seventh part; Mary Walrath, Julia Anne Walrath, Nancy Walrath, James Walrath, Eliza Walrath and Walter Walrath, children of David Walrath, deceased, each one sixth of one eighth of one seventh part, the whole into seven equal parts to be divided. Your petitioners further show that Elizabeth Walrath, widow of the said Jacob A. Walrath, deceased, has a right of dower in each of the said three pieces of land. Dated June 27th, 1828. Signed John I. Failing & Mary Failing, (his wife) Doris Moser asks: Who were the parents of Jacob Walrath, Jr. born 1775, and whose wife was Maria Cornue? She also asks about the family of Jacob Walrath whose wife was Maria Charon. In this regard we have the following facts: From Milo Nellis in the Enterprise and News, St. Johnsville NY: Our next clue is in the will of Jacob H. Walrath (Canajoharie District) dated June 29, 1810 and probated April 22, 1816 which mentions his wife Mria, sons Casper, Adolph, George and John, and daughters, Elizabeth, Caty and Margaret. His death is recorded in the Send Hill Church as Jan or June 2, 1812 age 68 which would make his birth 1744. The birth previously given of Henry Walrath born 1742, died 1821, this Jacob H. Walrath, born 1744 died 1812 would be that Henry's brother, two years younger. Mrs. Frances E. Reid, Douglas Wyoming seeks records to prove that her great- grandfather John J. (Jacob) Walrath was a brother of Adolph (Jacob) Walrath which she knows to be true by a statement made to her by her grandfather, David Walrath. This will of Jacob H. Walrath proves by the names of his wife and sons, Jacob and Adolph, that he was the Jacob Walrath who married in 1770 Maria Charon. The St. Johnsville Dutch Reformed Church Record give the baptism, May 17,1789 of Margaretha, daughter of Jacob Walrath of Gaesenberg and wife Maria--Gaesenberg was present day Halleville situated 3 or 4 miles south west of Fort Plain on Otaquago Creek-- also about three miles directly south of St. Johnsville and adjacent to the lands of the pioneer Walrath settlers in Canajoharie district. Adolph Walrath was born August 4, 1791 (2 years after the above child, Margaret) Records of the Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine--continued Parents: Child and date: Sponsors: William Wallrad Peter Jno. P. Waggoner & wife Lena b Apr. 1, 1818 & wife Elizabeth Josiah Nicholas Waggoner b May 14, 1820 & wife Elizabeth James Henry Parents b Sept. 6, 1823 Henry H. Wallrad Ciles (as written) Jno. Snell & wife Delia b Feb. 1, i8l3 & Betsey Dygert William Wallrad Matthew Matthew Dixon & wife Peggey (Irving?) b Feb. 18, 1816 & Wife Polly ***************** End of Newsletter # 10 Page 4 ********** Births--continued Page 5 Charles Wallrad Garret Lipe David Lipe & wife Betsey (Eliz.Lipe) b Oct. 26, 1818 & wife Elizabeth Records of Lutheran Trinity Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine. Hermanue Haus Johann Jacob Jacob Wallrath & Maria Margaretha Wallrat Bapt. Jan 28, 1752 & Eleanora Jacob Wallrath Isaac Isaac Barri & wife Magdalena b Dec. 5, 1754 Rachel Pickert Lea Isaac Berri b Oct. 26, 1756 Lea Pickert Johannes Wallrath Johann Peter Joh. Peter Suz & wife Apr. 23, 1757 & Dorodea Crems Adolph Wallrad Jacob Jacob Wallrad & wife Elizabeth b May 11, 1771 & wife Henrich Wallrad Henrich Heinrich Frey & wife Catharina b June 26, 1771 & wife Gerhard F. Wallrad William William Wallrad & & Anna b Sept 2, 1771 Margaretha, dau of Jacob Jung Nicholaus Wallrad Maria Nicholas Weser & Anna Barbara b July 18, 1772 & Maria Schulz Margaretha Isaac Wallrath b Jan 1, 1775 & Margaretha Siz Catharina Johann Schulz, Jun. b June 28, 1778 Rahel Wallrath Anna George Schulz b Feb. 9, 1780 & Catharina Georg Georg Schulz b June 2, 1796 & Catharina Jacob Walrat, Jr. Andreas Reber Andreas Reber & wife Rebecca b June 10, 1793 & wife Jacob Walrat Adolph Jerg Ekert & wife Maria b Aug. 4, 1793 & Catharina Petrus H. Walrat Petrus Peter Hillegas & Anna Eva b Sept. 18, 1793 & Catharina Elisabet Heinrich Heineman b Feb. 2, 1799 & Elisabet Henry Walrat Adam Severinue Deichert & Delia b July 6, 1798 & Gertraut Geret Walrat Charles W. Nellis & wife Catarina b Oct. 30, 1798 & Dorothea David Wallrath Juliane Henry Wallrath & wife Elisabet b Mar. 21, 1813 & Maria Forbes Jacob Wallrath Elisabet Adolph Walrath & wife Maria b Apr. 5, 1814 & wife Anna Isaac Isaac Quackenbush b Sept. 15, 1815 & wife Catarina Caty Henrich Kring b Nov. 17, 1819 Catarina Baum ***************** End of Newsletter # 10 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #10 Page 6 Births--continued Johannes Walrath Daniel Daniel Walrath & wife Catarina b Mar. 20, 1816 Rachel Blattau Albert Walrath Abraham Johann Wallrath & wife Catarina of Minden b June 17, 1813 & wife Elisabeth James Abraham Walrath b Apr. 19, 1820 Maria Betten Margaret James Yuel b Apr. 3, 1823 & wife Margaret Christian Walratt Margaret Adam Sitz & wife Elizabeth of Minden b June 28, 1818 & Magdalena Gros Christian Walrath Daniel Parents & wife Maria Bapt-Oct. 13,1822 Jacob G. Walrath Ann Joseph Roberson & wife Anna of Minden b Oct. 5, 1818 & wife Anna Sally Frent Kany b Oct. 16, 1820 Nancy Hal Adolph H. Walrath Nancy Parents & Sophia b Sept. 11, 1819 Daniel Walrath Polly Daniel Walrath & wife Maria b Aug. 23, 1822 & wife Polly Abraham Walrath David Georg Rickert & wife Anna of Minden b June 27, 1823 Magdalena Walrath Henry Walrath Levin Jacob Cunterman & wife Polly b Mar. 24, 1823 & Jane Walrath Salomon Parents b Oct. 27, 1830 Wilhelm Walrath Jacob Parents & wife Margaret b May 29, 1815 Wilhelm P. Walrath James D. Parents & wife Leddy b Dec. 17, 1815 Wilhelm Wallrath Elise Ann Jacob Waggoner wife Magdalena b Mar. 23, 1814 & widow Magdalena Lauchs Jacob Wallrath Von Margaretha Niclaus Dachstetter Gaeseberg (Minden) Bapt. May 17, 1789 Margaretha Records of the Dutch Reformed Church, St. Johnsville. (Records skip 1795 to 18l6) Friderich Wallrath von Elisabeth Conrad Killsz & Canajoharle Castle Bapt. July Elisabeth Killsz & Catherine Adam Wallrath von Palatine David Christaph Fox & Magdalena Klock Bapt. Jan 14, 1790 Catharina Fox Daniel Adolph Walrath Bapt. Jan. 14, 1792 Maria Walrath Conrad Helligas von Palatine Maria Adam Wallrath Anna Eva Wallrath Bapt Jan. 14, 1790 Maria Wallrath George Walrath von Canajoharie Henrich Henrich Dyselin Castle, wife Anna Leip Bapt Mar. 1, 1790 Anna Margaretha Leip ***************** End of Newsletter # 10 Page 6 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 10 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #11 September, 1975 Dear Members; Greetings after a long summer. Material has been coming in, thanks to all of you. Jerry Walrath printed newsletter # 10, and will print this one, and I am eternally grateful to him. NEW MEMBERS #65 Nielsen, Mrs. H. E., 222 S. Lombard Ave., Lombard, Ill. 60148. Margaret Kathryn (Peg) Bauder, 1929, m Henry E. Nielsen, 1927. Carleton Willard Bauder, 1903-1974, m Marion I. Taylor, 1904- Willard Bauder, 1870-1940, m Kathryn D. Wemple, 1868-1956. Henry Wemple, 1836-1913, m Abigail Dockstader, 1842-1905. John J. Dockstader, 181l-1895, m Catharine Loucks, 1811-1897. Johan Georg Laux, 1759-1835, m Elizabeth Bellinger, 1760-i828. Frederick Bellinger, Jr., 1710-1791, m Anna Rosina Wallrad. Henry Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, wife Christina. #66 Edwards, Charlotte, 636 W. 7th St. Brie, Pa. 16502. (Jerry Walrath sent in name and address. Pedigree from #2, Betty Cathey. Charlotte Walrath, m --- Edwards. Edward Judson Walrath, 1881-1952, m Florence Gebhart. Rev. Adoniram Judson Walrath, 1851-1897, m Ida Lillian Skinner, 1853-1931. Henry Walrath, 1810-1907, m Katherine Hoover, 1812-1898. (John) Adam Walrath, 1773-1831, m Elizabeth Moyer, 1780-1860. Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1742-1808. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina. Henry Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, m Christina. #67 Walrath, Lester W., 363 Beachwood South, D 11, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601. Lester Walrath, 1904 Alonzo Walrath, 1866-1973, m Ida Sheldon, 1874-1931. David Walrath, Jr., 1847-1931, m Fannie Ashpole, 1852-1935. David Walrath, 1806-1849 #68 Walradt, Marjorie B. (Mrs. Al) Routs 6, Box 71, Caldwell, Idaho, 83603 Isaac Walradt, 1824, m Zilphia Flint. #69 McClean, Gwendolyn (Mrs. Robert) 57 Dunvegan Rd. Ottawa, Ont. Canada KIK 3G2 Gwendolyn Orial Headley, m Robert Stewart McClean. Ruby Amelia Walradth, 1880-1947, m Bird Rufus Headley, 1877-1971. George Henry Walradth, 1842-1gi6, m Amanda Sayles, 1842-1918. #70 Drake, Leora W. 60 Russell Street, Canisteo, NY, 14823. Sent in the pedigree of her deceased husband's relative: Darlene Renee Drake, m Richard Garret Coleman. Arnold Burrell Drake, 1925-1975, m Barbara Jean Hawley. Floyd Ellsworth Drake, 1904-1968, m Sylvia Slocum, 1905-1975. Floyd Burrell Drake, 1883-1945,-m Lena Melinda House, 1886-1967. Harvey Chauncey House, 1863-1905, m Julia May (Mary) Loper, 1866-i943. Ann Maria Walrath, 1834-1888, m Chauncey House, 1830-1909. Abraham Walrath, 1601-1871, m SAIIY R. Packard, 1811-1840 John George Walrath, 1775-1865, m Elizabeth Lintner (Lindner) 1769-1857. Garret Walrath, 1739/40-1809/19, m Anna Zimmerman. Johannes Wallrad, m Amelia Sutz, 1714-1795. Henry Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, m Christina. #71 Krueger, P. J. Jr., 12 Austin Ave. Vermillion, SD, 57069. George Henry Walradth. #72 Timmerman, Dottie, 887 S. Ironwood Ave., Bloomington, Calif. 92316 Garret Walrath, 1740-1809, m Anna Zimmerman. ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 1 ********** NEWSLETTT #11 Page 2 Change of Address #4 Mrs. B. D. Gubi--10644 W. Main Rd. North East, Pa. 16428. #25 Doris L. Taylor--637 Keele St. Montpelier, IdaLho, 33254 #39 Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn R. Morris, 1214 N. Broadway, Apt. E Escondido, Calif. 92026 #58 Jerry L. Walrath, 900 L2RImpild. # 419, Lansing, Mich- 48910. #31, Mr. Stanton E. Van Wie passed away last spring. I do not have any dates at this time. His wife Sue has been one of our most faithful members, and we wish to express our heartfelt sympathy. Additional Pedigrees #54 Merle Walradth, 1900- m Minnie Drossel, 1910- George Albert Walradth, 1870-1955, m Rachel Lung, 1878-1973. George Henry Walradth, 1842-1916, m Amanda Sayles, 1842-1918. #64 Amanda Vivian Headley, 1904- , John Lallos. Ruby Amelia Walradth, 1880-1947, m Bird Rufus Headley, 1877-1971. George Henry Walradth, 1842-1918, m Amanda Sayles, 1842-1918. ---- Walrath, m Nora Remmington. #55 Robert G. Cooke, 1906- m Helen Marie Mullery, 1910- Cora May Mitchell, 1864-1949, m Joseph Robert George Cooke, 1858-1910. MaryAlice Walrath, 1834-1901, m Geo. Marvin Mitchell, 1836-1883. Cornelius Walrath, 18o4-1864, m Polly Goodal, 1807-1873. William Walrath, 1772-1858, m Margaret Irving, 1776-1837 John Walrath, d bef. 1828 Jacob A. Walrath, d 1828 m Elizabeth Hendrick H. Walrath. #4 Mrs. Gubi, (note new address) sent material on the Deck family. Abraham J. Walrath, (Blacksmith Abe) m Maria Deck. Albert Walrath, m Catherine Yule. John G. Walrath, 1775-1865, m Elizabeth Lintner, 1769-1857. Garret Walrath, m Anna Zimmerman. Johannes Wallrad m Amelia Sutz, 1714-1795. Henry Conrad Wallrad, d 1746, m Christina. Abraham Walrath m Nancy Deck. Abraham Walrath, 1801-1871, m Sally Packard. John George Walrath, 1775-1865, m Elizabeth Lintner, 1769-1857. Garret Walrath, 1739/40-1809/19, m Anna Zimmerman. Johannes Wallrad, m Amelia Sutz, 1714-1795. Henry Conrad Wallrad, Christina. Hannab (Anna, Nancy) Deck m 1801, as 2nd wife, Jacob G. Wallrod. #58 Jerry Walrath announces that he will reproduce for any of the members, any documents up to 14 x 18" The charge will be .10 per copy to cover the cost of the paper, plus $1.00 postage to return them by registered mail. He also suggests that they be sent to him by registered mail. Obit. sent in by Mrs. Edith Walrath: Nathan Walrath died 1907, Chaumont, NY. Son Bert Walrath, born Sept. 12, 1876, died Aug. 3, 1954. Survived by wife Minnie Walrath Carlisle, two sons and one daughter. Marriage Records sent in by Jerry Walrath From New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vol. 18, page 301- Ebenezer Wentworth, m on 16 Sept. 1807, Catherine, dau of Jacob H. Walrath of Palatine, Montgomery County NY. ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #11--Continued Page 3 Vol. 79, page 133: Harriet Ann Walrath, married Francis Ward Winchester, 23 Sept. 1852 at Ellery, NY. Vol 83, Page 430 : Louis E. Walrath of Cooperstown, NY, married Edna C. Grace on Oct. 17, 1888 at South Church of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Cemetery Inscriptions from Same Source: Vol. 104, pg 106 Inscriptions in Purmont Cemetery, DePeyster, NY, St. Lawrence Co. Walrath, Henry G. d 15 Nov. 1865, aged 75 yrs. Catherine, his wife, d 6 Aug. 1846, 56 Yrs 4 mo. Joseph G. d July 1861, 79 yrs. Hannah, his wife, d 4 Feb. 1865, 82 yrs. Daniel, 1817-1878. Mary, his wife, 1835-1919. Jacob, d 17 Jan. 1888, 73 yrs. Permelia, his wife, d 5 Dec. 1863, 53 yrs. 10 mo. C. Lafayette, their son, d 18 Aug. 1888, 44 yrs. Madison Monroe, son of Lafayette & Louise Brown Walrath, born 19 Dec. 1873. Vol. 115 pg 111: Born to Garratt Walrath and Hannah Walradt, 27 Nov. 1814, W. Lihe The following Walraths appeared in the 1850 Census in Ohio: Joseph Walrath, age 23, born in Prussia, lived with Charles & Anna Hoffman. William Walruth, 21 yrs. b in Pennsylvania, wife Sarah, 19 yrs. b in NY. George Walruth, 34 or 39 yrs. b in NY, wife Polly, 28 yrs. Nicholas Walrath, 39 yrs. b in NY, wife Elsa 32 yrs. b in NY. Son-Amenzo, 12 yrs; b in NY. Daughters, Lydia, 9 yrs; Minerva J. 7 Yrs. & Nancy L. 2 yrs. Jacob Walrath, age 69, b in NY, wife Electa, 29 yrs b in Canada-Children: Catharine, 12, Jacob 8, Harriet 5, Sarah Jane 3, & Issac 6 mo. 1850 Census, St. Lawrence County, New York I. Reel # 589-Morristown, New York Walwrath, Westley 24 yrs. Klock, Christian 43 Margaret 41 Emily 23 Mathew 21 Westley 4 Walrath, Cornelius 45 yrs Real Estate $2000 Polly 42 Hiram 24 Stephen W. 21 Harriet 19 Mary 15 William 77? David 9 Walwrath, Stephen 27 Real Estate $2000 Marsha 22 Atwood, Rufus E. 1 II. Reel 589-Macomb, NY Walrod, Andrew 32 yrs Real Estate $300 Sarah 30 Ellen 11 Phoebe 4 Adeline 2 ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 3 ********** NEWSLETTER #11--Continued Page 4 1850 Census St. Lawrence County, NY, continued Walwroth, Adolphus 39 yrs. Jane 36 Martha 15 John 13 William 11 Mary 8 George 4 Adolphus 2 Reel #589--Depyster, NY Walwroth, Catherine 21 yrs. (Residing with Tuttle Family) Reel #589--Oswegatchie, NY Walwraght, Maria 51 yrs Daniel 24 Peter 17 Polly 26 Eliza 19 Hiram 14 Horace 9 Almira 6 Reel #589-Gouverneur, NY Helligas, John 35 Eliza 31 Reel #589-Hammond, NY Walwrod, Charles 25 Catherine 19 Reel #590- Canton, NY Walrath, Solomon 44 yrs Real Estate $1800 Abba 42 Louisa 15 Henry 13 Martha 11 Goodale, George 43 yrs Eunice 47 Eunice S. 13 Martha M. 11 Ira (Male) 7 Mary 5 Town of Lisbon, Reel 590 Walrath, Benjamin 44 yrs. Real Estate $750 Sarah S. 39 San:f ord 14 Sarah 10 Homer 8 Roselin 6 Orrin 3 Helen 1 yr 6 mo. Female 5mo. Town of Russell Dimmick, Loren 55 yrs Sybil 54 Edwin 23 Ezra 12 ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #11 Page 5 Some Sketches sent in by the Members This information from Bay County History-Flint, Michigan Library (from Jerry L. Walrath) Calvin H. Walrath, native of Jefferson County, NY, came to Mich. in 1869, lived in Kalamazoo until 1875, returned to Watertown NY, and was in livestock business for two years. Was a bookkeeper for the factory at South Bay City from 1877-78. In 1878-79 was a engineer in Fray and Merrill's grist mill. He married Ada Truax of Watertown in 1879, (married in the Township of Hampton). They had two children. Henry S. Walrath, born 1838 in NY, came to Saginaw, Mich. in 1862 where he worked in saw mills for two years. He then moved to Bay City, worked for Moore and Smith for seven years. He married Annie J. Fraszer of NY. Three children. Mrs. Flint sent in an item she found in the 1850 census, Almstead twp. Cuyahoga Co. Ohio. It shows A. Walworth (another spelling) 41, merchant, and living in the household Mrs. Flint's great grandmother, Dorothea (Walrath) Thornton, 38, and three of her four daughters, 18, 10, and 5. There are some errors here according to the Bible records she has. Dorothea's husband died in 1853, but here in 1850 is the family broken up and living with the uncle. She presumes that this A. was Adolphus, but according to the Bible record he was born in 1803, not 1811. Abram, nearer the date, b 1809 (listed 1811) had a different wife. Can anybody shed any light on this? Notes on the John G. Walrath family sent in by Mrs. Drake, Town Historian of Canisteo, NY. Steuban Co. New York--from Mohawk Region. John G. Walrath, who was born in 1775, married Elizabeth Lintener, who was of German descent, as was Mr. Walrath, whose parents came to America ante Revolution. The Lintener Family Bible is in the hands of a descendant, Mrs. Nelson Wilson of Waverly, NY. Elizabeth Lintener was born Sept. 4, 1769. Mr. and Mrs. Walrath lived in Canajoharie, NY, married 6/8/1794, Town of Minden, Dutch Ref. Church. To John and Elizabeth were born Albert, Nancy (Jos. Robinson) John, Peter, Katherine, (Abram Wagner); Laney (d ch.) Abraham A., George, Betsey (John Keeler) Laney 2nd (Abraham Miller) and 2 who d in infancy. John G. Walrath d in 1865, Mrs. Walrath d at Minden, NY, Nov. 16, 1857. Albert Walrath, son of John G. and Eliz. Lintener: He was probably the one who married Catherine Yule, b 10/2-1791, dau of James and Margaret Christman Yule, and a sister to Elizabeth (Betsey) Yule who married George J. House who came to Cameron, NY ca same time as Walraths and others from Mohawk Valley to Cameron, Jasper, etc. Abraham J. Walrath, son of Albert was called (Blacksmith Abe) to designate him from others of the same name. Abraham came to this vicinity in 1845 and lived in both Cameron and Jasper. He was in 1850 assessed on 316 acres in Cameron. He married Mariah Deck of Jasper. To them were born Nancy, (Franklyn D Ordway), Catherine,(Jos. B. Miller), Mrs. Ezra Chatfield of Jasper and Claud. From 1870 census of Cameron NY: Walrath, A. 52 yrs. Maria 49 Catherine 19 Mary 17 Maggie 12, Nancy 11 Howard 10 Frank 7 Mrs. Catherine Miller d 5/24/1911, Jasper NY, b Jan.1851; m Apr 1886 to J.B. Miller--survived by bro. Frank of Elmira and sis. Mrs. Franklin Ordway. Mrs. Drake- sent in data on many others of this family. I will publish later as I know you will want to have more birth records. The families include George Walrath, son of John G., Abraham, son of John G., Solomon, son of Black Abe, Oscar Walrath, son of Josiah, Russell Walrath, son of Josiah, son of Abraham and many later members of the family, also wills and census records. ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #11 Page 6 Here is an interest item sent in by one of the members--I'm sorry I forgot who it was. MADISON, WISCONSIN (UPI) On Feb. 18, 1876, Georgia Walrath, a 13-Year old school girl from Augusta made some amazingly accurate predictions about the world of 1976. Portions of her essay were printed in the February edition of the Wisconsin Ledger which is published by the Wisconsin American Revolution Bi-Centennial Commission here. In a centennial essay, Georgia predicted the following for the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States: Women, without doubt, will vote and hold some public offices more than they do now. It is not likely they will know much more about the sun than we do now, but I presume there will be machinery invented, something like a balloon, so that people can go to the moon and back in about the time it takes to go around the world. I think the Indians will all be driven out of the Black Hills and that the white faces will have as complete possession there as they have in the Rocky Mountains. Cars will be used more than balloons on land, because they are more convenient and safer, though balloons go the fastest. Balloons will be used more than they are now. They probably will be propelled or navigated by machinery and used to cross the oceans and seas. Our knowledge of distance will be nearly complete. We will know as much about the interior of Africa as we know now about the U.S. I think nearly everything will be done by machinery without anybody to tend to it except a man to go around every Saturday to oil it up. Georgia may have missed the mark on at least one prediction: "I think that dry goods and groceries will be very cheap. Records of the Dutch Reformed Church of St. Johnsville. Records skip from 1795 to 1816. Continued from #10. Parents Child & date Sponsors Adolph Wallrath von Margaretha John Adam Nellis Palatine bapt. Mar 1, 1790 Elisabeth Nellis Anna Zimmerman Jacob Jacob Zimmerman Bapt. July 1, 1793 Magdalena Zimmerman Henry Walrath, German Flatts Johann Jacob Peter Bauman Anna Bauman b June 22, 1792 Margaretha Gerloch Adolph Wallrath,Palatine Adolph Beckman Cornelis Beckman & Maria bapt. Aug. 26, 1792 Catherine Beckman. George Wallrath, Cana- Daniel Johann Wallrath joharie & Anna bapt. Sept. 2, 1792 Catharine Wallrath Peter P. Walrath Ruben Eva Klock b. Feb. 4, 1818 Henry Walrath Rosina Clarissa Loveless b Sept. 6, 1818 Sylvester bapt. May 1820 " Alonzo b Feb. 1823 George Walrath & wife Patty William Walrath Elisabeth Margreta Ervin b May 4, 1820 ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #11 Page 7 Parents Child & date Sponsors George Walrath Almira Polly Loveless bapt. May 1820 John Walrath David Daniel Walrath Anna Shible b Feb. 16, 1820 Caty Shible Henry G. Walrath Mary Ann Abram Walrath Catharine Manck born. Sept. 3, 1820 Mary Leip (Leib) Joseph G. Walrath Elezebeth Solomon Cramer Anna Dachstader born Mar. 30, 1821 Elezebeth Walrath Abram Walrath Hiram Daniel Walrath b Aug. 2, 1821 Eve Helligas Abraham Walrath Jeremiah Adam Walrath Nancy Wever b May 1, 1824 Polly Weaver Mary Ann Adam A. Walrath b June 8, 1827 & Maria Zimmerman Anna Maria b Apr. 20, 1828 Jacob Wallrath William Anna Waggoner b June 24, 1822 Jacob Walrath Elezebeth Henry A. Walrath Maria Smith b June 16, 1822 Polly Cambdont Maria b May 11, 1824 ` Adam & Eve, twins b Aug. 7, 1829 Charles b July 20, 1833 Jacob A. Walrath Jr. Annah Maria Klock b Feb. 20, 1825 Andrew Walrath Cornelius Naome Wilcox bapt Jan. 5, 1823 Christian A. Walrath Polly Caty Helligas b Aug. 20, 1816 Peggy b Jan. 13, 1819 Ruben b Apr. 1821 Nancy Catharine Nancy Holligas b May 17, 1831 d June 13, 1831 Adam J. Walrath James William Peter Klock Christina Tusler b Apr. 5, 1817 Betsy Dyslin John A. Walrath Daniel Edwin Lena Walrath Polly Wever b July 14, 1825 Adam Walrath Aaron Polly Wever b Feb. 27, 1827 Henry J. Walrath Maria Betsey Eygabroat b July 25, 1827 ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 7 ********** Newsletter # 11 Page 8 Parents Child & date Sponsors Christian Walrath Mary Eve Haring b June 28, 1827 Adam Walrath Ervin Peter Graves Mary Leip b July 27, 1828 Mary Walrath Cornelius Walrath Stephen William Wm Walrath Polly Goodale b July 4, 1828 & wife Margreta John A. Walrath Nathan b June 10, 1831 Nathan b July 16, 1833 Dutch Reformed Church, German Flatts, Herkimer County Records skip 1795-1811 Parents Child & date Sponsors Adolph Wallrath Elizabeth John Smidt & Elizabeth b Nov. 24, 1778 & Elizabeth Wilhelm Walrath Johannes Johannis Leib & Catherine b May 27, 1781 & Maria Elizabeth William Walrath Abraham Georg Waggoner b Oct. 8, 1784 & Maria Garret Walrath Catharina Henrich Walrad & Anna b Nov 11, 1781 & wife Catharina Catharina Henrich Walrad b Nov. 4, 1782 & wife Catharina John Adam Wallrath Georg Geo. Klock & Lena b Feb. 4, 1782 & Catharina Christian John Christ. Aetsch b July 29, 1784 & Dorothea Lena Johannes Bellinger b Mar 20, 1786 & Margaretha Johannes Ad. Walrath Elizabeth Wilhelm Aetsch & (no name) b Oct. 8 1786 & Maria Walrath Nicolas Walrath Rachel Renrich Schultz & Anna Barbara b Apr. 6, 1782 & Catharina Walrath Johannes Magdalena, widow of b Sept. 11, 1783 Johannes Schultz Henrich Wallrath Johann Friedrich Freidrich Wallrath & Elizabeth b July 22, 1782 & Catharina Bapt & died Aug 24 Jacob Wallrath Johannes Johannes Wallrath & Gertraud b Aug. 26, 1782 & Maria Johann Jost (Joseph) Jost Haus b Jan. 7, 1785 & Elizabeth Friedrich Wallrath Anna Georg Wallrath & Catharina b Aug. 31, 1782 & Anna Adolph Wallrad Maria Henrich Nellis & Catharina . b Sept. 2, 1783 & Christina Jacob Walrath Jacob & Maria Elisabetha Jacob Jung & Maria & Maria b May 12, 1784 Pieter Westerman & Maria Elisabetha To be Continued ***************** End of Newsletter # 11 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 11 ++++++++++++++++++++ January, 1976 NEWSLETTER #12 Dear Members; Happy New Year, and Good Hunting! New Members #73 Myers, Rodney C. 91 Sand Creek Road, West Albany N.Y. 12205 Catherine Walrad (Wallrod) 1804-1885, m Nicholas Harris , 1803-1886 John Walrad m Maria #74 Rankin, Lynne, P. 0. Box 97, Del Mar, Calif. 92014 Interested in the Palatine family of Brill. #75 Walrath, Arthur J. and Margaret K., 1010 S. Main St., Blacksburg,Va-24060 Arthur Joseph Walrath, 1913 Horton Eli Walrath, 1884-1941, m Mary Tuite Ira Judson Walrath, 1853-1920, m Cora Ella Coleman John L. Walrath, 1810-1871, m Dorothy Keller Adolphus Walrath, m Polly (d 1853) #76 Walrath, Marguerite, 8267 Austin St. Kew Gardens, N.Y. 11415 #31, Sue Van Wie has joined her husband Stanton. Newsletter #11 returned marked "Deceased". No further particulars. Additional Pedigrees #71, R. J. Krueger, Jr. sends in the following: Robert James Krueger, Jr. 1941- m Judy Patricia Gudger Robert James Krueger, 1914- m G. Ada Walradth, 1913-1969 George A. Walradth 1870-1955, m Rachel Lung, l8V8-1973 George Henry Walradth m Amanda Sayles. Mr. Krueger sent in the Discharge Papers of George H. Walradth which reads as follows: "Know Ye, that George H. Walradth, Private, of Captain Lewis Deitz Company (K) 5th Regiment of New York Heavy Artillery VOLUNTEERS, who was enrolled on the Twenty-first day of August, one thousand eight hundred and Sixty-two to serve three years, or during the war, is hereby DISCHARGED from the service of the United States this 26th day of June, 1865at Harpers Ferry,Va. by reason of G. 0. No 94 A. G. 0. C. S. 1865. (No objection to 'his being re-enlisted is known to exist.) Said George H. Walradth was born in Jefferson County in the State of New York, is 21 years of age, 5 feet 5 inches high, brown complexion, blue eyes, black hair, and by occupation when enrolled a farmer. GIVEN at Harpers Ferry, Va., this Twenty-sixth day of June, 1865. Lewis Dei-tz, Capt.5th N.Y. Arty. Co. Geo W. Bartlett and A G.O.C.S. Mil Dist-Harpers Ferry Ist Lieut. Comdg Co.K 5th N.Y. Arty. Jerry Walrath sent in the pedigree of R. Judson Walrath: Richard Judson Walrath Richard J. Walrath Burton J. Walrath Ira Nelson Walrath David Walradt, m Susanna Bauman (Bowman) Henry Walradt, Jr. 1768-i8pg, m Anna (Nancy) Bauman Henry Walradt, 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1742-1808. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad, d 1746, m Christina ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #12 Page 2 Obituaries Sent in by Bette Williams: Mrs. Helen H. Maldoon, 70 111 St. Lawrence Ave., Brownville, d in Watertown. She was the widow of Clinton Maldoon. Her first husband was Raymond Walrath, m May 23, 1925. He died in 1941. She was born March 8, 1905 in Watertown, the daughter of Earl and 'Eva Wallace Hall. Mrs. Paulette J. Babcock, wife of Duane E. Babcock. Burial in Smithville Cemetery 2112,@ ?5. Surviving, besides her husband are a son, Shawn, 3; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David M. Murphy, Smithville, and a sister, Mrs. Donald (Linda) Rumsey, Smithville. Born April 13, 1951, in Smithville, a daughter of David M. and Inez Walrath Murphy and m July 9, 1969 to Duane E. Babcoak. Mrs. Leta Diana Walroth, 80, of 118 Michigan Ave. (city?) widow of Roland G. Walroth, died March 13, 1975 and buried in Glenwood Cemetery March 21, 1975. Mrs. Walroth was born in Kingston, Ont. March 7, 1895, daughter of Herbert and Sarah Lawler. A graduate nurse, she was employed for a time at the former Jefferson County Sanatorium. She was married to Roland G. Walroth, Feb. 17, 1921. Mr. Walroth, a liquor salesman, died Dec. 23, 1970. Mrs. Frances L. Walrath Cameron, 68, Grand Island, near Buffalo, a Carthage native, former Watertown resident, and wife of Charles Cameron, d 4/23/75, burial at Grand Island. Born at Carthage, Nov. 17, 1906, a daughter of Charles and Emma Gebo LaClair, m Russell Walrath, Dec. 6, 1928. Mr. Walrath, a New York Air Brake machinist, died unexpectedly at work Sept. 7, 1943 at the age of 40 years. Gouverneur-- Earl H. Walrath, 70 of 29 Barnes St. a retired school teacher, d in the Edward John Noble Hospital. (no date given) Burial in East Riverside Cemetery. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Helen Walrath; three daughters, Mrs. James (Nancy) Mullendore, Pennsylvania, Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Deck, Buffalo, Mrs. Robert (Claudia) Lundberg, Greenwich, a daughter, Charlotte Ann, died in an auto accident in Alexandria '3ay in June 1960. Born in Herkimer Countv. July 10, 1904, son of Henrv M. and Ida Snell Walrath, he attended schools there and was graduated from Albany State Teachers College. He married Helen Lipphart in Calvary Episcopal Church, Utica, on June 30, 1932. He taught in Warren, Pa., and Alexandria Bay before moving to Gouverneur in Sept. 1937. He retired in 1969 after becoming chairman of the business education Department and director of adult education in 1950. He served on the ration board during World War II and was a member of Masonic Lodge 217. He was also a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and the Gouverneur Youth Commission. A member of Trinity Episcopal Church, he served as deputy to the diocesan convention and was a vestryman and deputy of the church. Sent in by Jerry Walrath: Herkimer, N.Y. March, 1943, James H. Walrad, former president of the Board of Education and at one time superintendent of the Standard Furniture Company. died at his home here after an illness of several weeks. He was 86 years old. On the Board of Education for more than twenty-five years, he retired as its president in 1936. He had been chairman of the Democratic town committee and chancellor of Herkimer Council, Knights of Columbus. Bradenton, Fla., March 7, 1946, John C. Walrath of Salamanca, N.Y. industrialist and public health leader, died today. He had been spending the winter here. Mr. 'Walrath was president of the Luminite Products Corporation and the Cattaraugus County Board of Health. Twenty years ago he was instrumental in setting up a model public health service for rural counties known as the Milbank Demonstration. He was formerly president of the Francher Furniture Company and was organizer of the Sterling Furniture Company. Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1942, Dr. Henry Freeman Walradt Economic3,professor at Ohio State University and nationally known authority on taxation, died tonight. His age was 57. Born in Downington, Pa., he joined the Ohio State faculty in 1911. Dr. Walradt was an author of books and articles on finance and taxation. ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #12 Page 3 Obituaries--continued Metuchen, N. J. June 10, 1955, A funeral service was held here this evening for Russell Walrath, cartographer of The New York Times, who died on Tuesday at Middlesex General Hospital at the age of 73. Dr. George Walrath, Staten Island physician, former president of the Richmond County Medical Societv. died yesterday of a heart ailment at his home, 1540 Castle- ton Avenue, Port Richmond, S.I., at age 61. Dr. Walrath was graduated from the Union Medical College in Albany, N.Y. in 1904 and practiced for a year in St. Johnsville, N.Y. before coming to Staten Island in 1905. He was an attending surgeon at St. Vincent's Hospital, West Now Brighton, and a member of the Elks and Masons. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Witt of Staten Islqnd. Fort Plain, N.Y. Feb 14, 1951, Alton A. Walrath, retired manufacturer, died in his home at the age of 80. He was a former mayor of Fort Plain and was at one time a member of the New 7ork State Legislature. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Barber Walrath, three children, five grandchildren and three sisters. Rahway, N. J. Nov. 16, 1943. Word was received here today of the death in Evanston, Ill., of' William B. Wallrath, former president of the William B. Wallrath Company which developed large residential sections of this city, including the Florence Park tract, from 1911 to 1919. Mr. Wallrath was assistant State prosecutor in Illinois at the time of the Leopold-Loeb murder trial, in which he was one of the prosecutors. Syracuse, N.Y. June 26, 1948, John H. Walrath, Mayor of Syracuse from 1922 to 1925 and former Onondaga County District Attorney, died tonight. He was 81 years old. News Items Ithaca, N.Y. April 12, 1945. Russell J. Walrath, chief cartographer for the New York Times will lecture on "The Making of Newspaper Maps in Wartime" on Tuesday night, April, 17, in Olin Hall at Cornell University. The lecture is sponsored by the Goldwin Smith Foundation and will be accompanied by lantern slides. Considered the dean of newspaper mapmakers, Mr. Walrath has been making maps since 1899. He made war maps for The Times during the first World War. Peacetime exploring expositions also call for maps. Mr. Walrath was elected president of the American Polar Society five years ago and still holds the title. Walrath Family Notes- Steuben County, N.Y. sent by Mrs. Drake: Town of Cameron, N.Y. married 8/26/1900 Georgia Stuart d/o John & Martha Walrath to Andrew D. Taft, s/o Serrel & Eliza Sharp Taft, Georgia 24, Andrew 34. married 7/4/1891. Maud Stewart, d/o Chas. E. & Laura Walrath to Jos. M. Dougherty s/o Chas. W. & Frances V. Oliver. Died 2/28/1895- Chas. A. Walrath. Died 12/3/1911-Martha R. Stewart, b Cameron, age 57 yr-d/o Abraham Walrath, b Canajoharie, N.Y. & Rodelia House-b Cameron-bur. Boyd's Cem. Some Walrath Biographies History of Herkimer County N.Y. 1791-1879-F. W. Beers & Co. NY City: P. 242- Town of Danube-Jacob Walrath was b in Danube in 1820 and was married to Maria Greene in 1847. His father, Moses Walrath located on a farm now owned by Jacob in 1835. He was at Sackett's Harbor in the War of 1812 and afterward drew a pension until his death in 1866. Jacob still has in his possession the powder horn which his grand- father used at the Battle of Oriskany, in which he participated. Levi Walrath was b in Montgomery Co. in 1329, and at the age of 9 yrs removed with his father Henry, to Danube, near Indian Castle. In 1851 he married Johanna Davy and in 1854 he removed to Columbia. After a two year residence in that town he returned to Danube and located on the farm which he still occupies. His great grand- father, John Davy, was killed by the Indiana near Herkimer Village while with a small party of volunteers in search of a cow which the Indiana and Tories had stolen. ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #1 Page 4 News items from Mrs. Drake-continued Page-263/4 Town of Herkimer-Wm. P. Walrath of Palatine, N.Y. deceased was a soldier of the War of 1812. He was, mar. Feb. 27, 1840 to Emily, d/o Elias Ellison Ch: Maggie J., Ezra G. living 1879, Elias & Prudence Ellison, parents of Mrs. Emily Walrath, came from Mass. in 1803. They were parents of 9 ch. Ref: French's 1860 Gazetteer of N.Y. State PP 416/7t Town of St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co. The 1st settlement at the village was made by Jacob Zimmerman in 1776 (see footnote) During the Revolution the house of Christian Klock, 3/4 mi. W of Palatine Church, was stockaded and named "Fort House''- see footnote. The house of Jacob Zimmerman was also stockaded. These forts were both attacked but never taken. Fort Hill, situated on an eminence East of East Creek, was erected during French War. It was repaired and used during the Revolution. The battle between the forces of Sir John & the advance guard of Van Rensselaer's army under Col. DuBois was fought at Klock's Field, near Fort House, Oct. 18t 1780. The enemy forded the river and retreated up the valley during the night following. The Indians in small parties continued to prowl about the settlement during the war, and shot and captured several of the inhabitants--see footnote. A church was built by Christian Klock in 1756; the Rev. Mr. Rosenkrantz was the first pastor and John Henry Disland the second. Footnotes: 1-tat settlers of the town came in long prior to this (1776) but the precise date is unknown. They were Germans and among them were families named Hellebrant, Waters, Getman, VanRipen, Walrath, Klock. Christian Nellis kept an inn in 1783 and a store in 1801. Jacob Zimmerman built the 1st grist mill, during the Revolution, and Geo. Klock the second in 1801. In the Spring of 1780 Philip Helmer deserted to the enemy. He had previously been paying his addresses to a daughter of Philip Bellinger, and upon a plan being formed to take the family of the latters prisoners, he forewarned them in time to rally a party to their assistance. Notes sent in by Arthur J. Walrath The Walraths of Clockville: There were three Walrath brothers (at first spelled Walrod) They were Col. Peter, John L. , and Sylvanus Walrath. Peter bought land about 1850-one acre east and three acres west of the Stone road. He built a tannery and shoe shop on the east side just above where the creek is crossed by the road. He died and his widow married Job Gardner. She deeded the property to John L. Walrath. He lived on the site of the present Bosworth home next to the old building once a Methodist Church. He bought the old school on the point across from his home and had a shoe shop. Here he employed two or three men. He rented the upper store and ran it as a grocery. He formed a partnership with Charles Button and they bought the property now owned by James Phillips. There they built a tannery. They tried a new process of tanning which shortened the time of curing the hides, but they lost a great deal of money as the hides spoiled because they were not entirely familiar with the process. Later Mr. Walrath left Clockville and went to Syracuse. Adolphus Walrath and wife Polly Ostrander were admitted to the Ft. Plain Church Sept. 30, 1815. She was born in 1778 and died July 5, 1853 and is buried in Clockville. The family were shoemakers and tanners. Adolphus never owned any property here and has no stone beside his wife in the local cemetery. Peter Walrath who spelled his name Walrod, was born in 1804, and died Feb. 9, 1849, wife Cynthia. Children by Walrath, Hiram, 1829, George W. 1835, S.S. 1837, Charles E. 1839, other minor children in 1845, Eliza, Aurilla, Caroline, Ursula, Louise, Ellen. John L. Walrath, born 1810, died in Syracuse, May 19, 1871, wife Dorothy Keller, 1813-1883. Both are buried in Clockville. He enlisted in the army (Union) after he was past fifty. Children, Mary V. 1835, married Eli T. Covey who conducted the lower store after Walrath. Ellen married a man named Hyde. Ira Judson married Cora Coleman and had three children, Horton, Mary and Russell. ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 4 ********** Page 5 Bible Records Taken from the Walrath Family Bible in possession of Mrs. Minnie Conklin, Shelter Island Heights, New York. Montgomery County Department of History and Archives Births: Luke C. Walrath, Jan. 22, 1814 Eliza, (my wife) June 28, 1820 Mary Walrath, Oct. 12, 1846 Edwin Walrath, March 2, 1848 Helen Walrath, Aug. 21, 1849 Luke Walrath,Jr. May 25, 1852 Norman Walrath, Dec. 30, 1854 Fidilia Walrath, March 3, 1857 Daniel Walrath, July 13, 186o Anna Walrath, March 20, 1865 Marriages: Luke C. Walrath to Eliza Ehle, Feb. 5, 1846. Samuel Hoyt to Miss Helen Walrath, Feb. 3, 1869 Deaths: Edwin Walrath, Aug. 21, 1848, aged 5 Mo. 19 days Norman Walrath, Apr. 19, 1855, aged 3 mo, 19 days Luke Walrath Jr., Feb 26, 1856, age 3 Yrs, 9 mo. Mary Walrath, May 24, 1874, age 27 Yrs, 7 mo 12 days Fidilia Walrath, May 5, 1883, age 26 yrs, 2 mo, 2 days. Walrath Family Bible owned by William E. Walrath, Canajoharie, New York Births: William J. Walrath, b June 25, 1822, d Aug. 3, 1885 Lucinda Dunakel Walrath, b July 7, 1829, d Mar. 18, 1871 Emery Walrath, b Feb. 2, 1860, d Feb. 27, 1912 Lida Iffland Walrath, b Feb. 3, 1866, d Sept. 14, 1931 Son-William E. Walrath, b Aug. 13, 1887 Dau-Marjorie Walrath Bauder, b Oct. 30, 1890, d Feb. 5, 11959 William, (son of William E. & Regina Fuller Walrath') b Oct.29, 1912, d June 23, 1920 Mary Elizabeth Walrath, b Jan 25, 1918 Robert Donald Walrath, b July 11, 1920 Rosann Walrath, b June 20, 1924 Marriages: William J. Walrath & Lucinda Dunckel, Oct 25, 1849 Emory Walrath & Lida Iffland, April 21, 1886 William E. Walrath & Regina Fuller, Oct. 4, 1911 Marjorie E. Walrath & Harry Bauder, Oct. 10, 1925 Walrath Family Bible Record Marriages: David D. Walrath was married to Maria Louise Cady Sept. 7th 1848 by Rev.James Abell at the home of the bride's parents in Clockville, N.Y. Elgin Daniel Walrath was married to Lulu Garlock Sept. 27, 1893 at the home of the bride's parents in Chittenango, N.Y. -Rev. Dr. J. C. Perkins officiating. Beecher Cady Walrath, son of D.D. & M.L. was married Feb. 5, 1879 to Maggie Parrish bv Rev. Dr. Dunham at the home of the bride's parents in Johnstown,NY- Births: Daniel D. Walrath, was born March 8th, 1821 Mary Louise Cady was born Nov. 24, 1829 Son Beecher Cady Walrath was born June 12, 1849 Son Eugene Daniel Walrath, born Feb. 12, 1855 Son Elgin Daniel Walrath, b March 29, 1864, Lulu Garlock b Oct. 23, 1872 ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #12 page 6 Bible Records-Continued. Deaths: Eugene Daniel Walrath d July 21, 1862, aged 7 Yrs. 5 mo 9 days Daniel D. Walrath, husband of Maria L. Walrath, d Feb. 2, 1886,age 64 Beecher Cady Walrath, d July 8, 1894, aged 45 yrs 26 days Maria L. Walrath, d Aug- 3, 1913, aged 83 years 8 mo 9 days. Bible Record of Barney Walrath Births: Barney Walrath, July 3, 1840 Clarissa Walrath, Apr. 23, 1850 Seward Edgar Walrath, Sept. 18, 1880 Lula May Walrath, June 10, 1872 Married: Barney Walrath of Freysbush and Clara Keesler of Freysbush, on July 4, 1869 at Cherry Valley by Rev. H. W. Swinmerton Deaths: Clarissa Walrath, Sept. 22, 1903 Lula May Walrath, Dec. 25, 1874 Record Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, New York Josiah Walrath, b May 14, 1820 Nancy Loucks, his wife b Sept. 24, 1846 Josiah Walrath married Nancy Loucks 1846 Children: William Walrath b Jan. 18, 1850 Mary Walrath, b Aug. 10, 1855 Jeremiah Walrath, b May 27, 1858 Fernando Walrath, b Oct. 23, 1861 Deaths: Josiah Walrath, Aug 31, 1867 Nancy Loucks Walrath, June 14, 1874 Jeremiah Walrath, Feb. 25, 1915 Fernando Walrath, May 17, 1945 William Walrath Dec. 23, 1937 Mary Walrath Saltsman, May 12, 1946 Marriages.- William Walrath married Libbie Moore, Feb. 16, 1887 Libbie Moore, b Dec.31, 1856, d Nov. 15, 1934 Irene Electa Walrath, dau of William and Libbie, b May 15, 1888. Birth Records--Continued from Newsletter #11. Dutch Reformed Church, German Flatts, Herkimer County-Continued Parents Child and date Sponsors Jacob Walrath Georg Georg Wallrath & Maria b Nov. 6, 1784 & Anna Henrich Wallrath Pieter Pieter Knieskern & Maria born Nov. 4, 1783 & Lea Henrich Walrath Nicholas Bell Henrich Uhly & Maria born Nov. 26, 1783 & Christina Bell Wid Henrich John Wallrath Johann Dieterich Joh. Dieterich Petri & Maria born Apr. 9, 1786 & Elisabeth Henrich Walrath Catharina Georg Henrich Bell & Maria born Feb. 2, 1788 & Catharina ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #12 Page 7 Records of Lutheran Trinity Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine Parents Child and date Sponsors Henry Walrat Adam Severinus Deichert & Delia born July 6, 1798 & Gertraut Geret Walrat Charles W. Nellis & wife Catarina Born Oct. 30, 1798 & Dorothea David Wallrath Juliane Henry Wallrath & wife Elisbet born March 21, 1813 & Maria Forbes Jacob Walrath Elisabeth Adolph Walrath & wife Maria Born Apr. 5, 1814 & wife Anna Isaac Isaac Quackenbush born Sept. 15, 1815 & wife Catarina Caty Henrich Kring born Nov. 17, 1819 Catarina Baum Johannes Walrath Daniel Daniel Walrath & wife Catarina Born Mar. 30, 1816 Rachel Blattau Albert Walrath Abraham Johann Wallrath & wife Catarine of Minden born June 17, 1818 & wife Elisabeth ` James Abraham Walrath born Apr. 19, 1820 Maria Betten Margaret James Yudl born Apr. 3, 1823 & wife Margaret Christian Walratt Margaret Adam Sitz & wife Elisabet of Minden born June 28, 1818 & Magdalena Gros Christian Walrath Daniel Parents & wife Maria Bapt. Oct. 13, 1822 Jacob S. Walrath Jacob G. Walrath Anna Joseph Roberson & wife Elisabet born Oct. 5, 1818 & wife Anna Sally Frent Keny born Oct. 16, 1820 Nancy Hal? Adolph H. Walrath Nancy Parents Sophia born Sept. or Nov 11, 1819 Daniel Walrath Polly Daniel Walrath & wife Maria born Oct. 23, 1822 & wife Polly Abraham Walrath David Georg Rickert & wife Anna of Minden born June 27, 1823 Magdalena Wallrath Henry Walrath Levin Jacob Cunterman & wife Polly born Mar. 24, 1828 & Jane Walrath Salomon Parents born Oct. 27, 1830 Wilhelm Walrath Jacob Parents & wife Margaret born May 29, 1815 Wilhelm P. Walrath James D. Parents & wife Leddy born Dec. 17, 1815 Wilhelm Wallrath Elise Ann Jacob Waggener & wife Magdalena born Mar. 23, 1814 & wid. Magdalena Lauchs Jacob A.M. Wallrath Caty Henrich H. Schmidt & Maria born Jan 13, 1818 & wife Catharina Bapt Feb. 6 ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #12 Page 8 Dutch Reformed Church, German Flatts, Herkimer County Parents Child and date Sponsors Henrich Walrath Anna Pieter Waggoner & Maria born Aug. 29, 1789 & Anna " Henrich Henrich Rosenkrantz born Aug. 28, 1791 & Anna Fva Chample Maria Johannes G. Walrad born Aug. 23, 1793 & Maria Rosenkrantz Johannes John Sweeding born Mar. 18, 1795 & Abigail How Johannes Walrath Christian Christian - & EIisabeth born Jan 20, 1784 & Maria Adolph Walrath Elisabeth Petrus Wallrath & Anna born Dec. 13, 1784 & Elisabeth Zimmerman Peter Wallrath Mary Catharine Parents Catharina Bellinger born Sept. 19, 1821 George Henrich Wallrath Willhalmus Parents Eva Seebert born Nov. 17, 1811 " Maria John N. Wallrath born Jan 4, 1814 & Fanny Seebert Nancy Wm Ruppy born Mar. 6, 1816 & Maria Walrath Joseph Henry Jacob Sebert born Mar. 6, 1818 Gertrud Rosenkrantz Johan Diederick Wallrath Elisa Ann Richard N. Casler Lydia Easterbrook born Jan 28, 1814 & Rulia Easterbrook Johannis H. Wallrath Wm Henerich Peter Wallrath Delia Young born Oct. 22, 1817 Maria Walrath Barnard John Eiseman born July 5, 1819 & wife Maria Young Dutch Reformed Church, Herkimer, Herkimer County, Records start 1801 Henrich Wallrath Elisabeth Anna and Thomas Bell Maria Bell born Jan 25, 1802 Johannis Diederich Wallrath Anna Maria Han Diederich Casler Lydia Easterbrook born Dec. 19, 1808 & Anna Walrath Jacob Walrath Jr. Emma Daniel Baumann & Catharine Schell born Apr. 15, 1820 Emma Williams Johannes Wallrath Peter Parents Catharine Pluto born Leroy,Jeff.Co. Apr. 5, 1822 David Wallrath Wm. Henry Jacob Lentz Susan Bowman born Schuyler,Herk.Co. & wife Elisabeth May 8, 1825 Jacob Walter Dorothea Wallrath & born July 12, 1829 Henrich, unmarried Daniel Wallrath Daniel Peter Bowman Maria House of Schuyler born Sept. 25, 1824 & wife Catharina Anna Henry Wallrath born Oct. 9, 1826 & wife Anna ***************** End of Newsletter # 12 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 12 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #13 April, 1976 Dear Members; NEW MEMBERS #77 Hanna, Mrs. May M. 4219 S. 48th Street, Lincoln, Nebr. 68506 May Marie Walrath, 1921 , m _______ Hanna Gerald Allen Walrath, 1891-1960, m Jessie Madge Blakesley, 1899- Milton Edward walrath, d 1917, m Rene May Lawrence, 1870-1917. Jeremiah Walrath, m Margaret Smeld. #78 Amos, Mrs. Franklyn, 38 E. Bayberry Road, Glenmont, New York 12077 John H. Walrath, 1766-18l4, m Magdalena Zoller, 1764-1853 Henry Walradt, 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1742-1608. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad, d 1746, m Christina #79 Walrath, Miss Linda, 146 40th Street N. E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 Leonard Theo Walrath, 1909- m Patsy Jean McMickle, 1932 Leonard W. Walrath, 1881-1964 m Valeada Violet Holmes, 1881-1964. Fletcher Walrath, 1858-1945, m Emma Catherine Hodgson, 1662-1951 Jacob walrath, m mary Steinhart, 1826-1919 Arlene Cook sent in the obituary of Sue Van Wie; she received it from Ed Spraker, letter dated Oct. 17, 1975. CANAJOHARIE-- Mrs. Sue Van Wie, 66, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Cana joharie, died Monday in a Phoenix hospital, after a long illness. She was the widow of Stanton E. Van Wie, who died in April. She was born Nov. 2, 1908 in Waxahachie, Tex., the daughter of Ewell and Myrtle Lancaster McCarthy. She attended public schools there and in Canajoharie and was a student at Russell Sage College, Troy. After her marriage in 1926, she and her husband lived in Canajoharie for several years and in Larchmont for 22 years. They moved to Arizona in 1965. ,Survivors include one son, Robert S. Van Wie of Camp Springs, Md,; three grand- children, three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Lola) Dustan, St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Roger (Elsie) Smith, (Canajohari and Mrs. J. R. (Frances) Shelton of Dallas, Tex.; nieces and nephews. interment will be in the family plot in Fort Plain Cemetery in the spring. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. We will surely miss her. Mabel Roberts sent in a biography of her ancestor, her grandmother, Christianna Walroth, born 7 Jan. 1824 in Herkimer County, N.Y. "I do not know her parents, names. Although there are many church records for this period I have not found a baptismal record for Christianna. Christianna married Cyrennius Shepard in Feb. 1842 (according to the record in Shepard families of New England Vol I p. 169) place of marriage was not given, neither was the source of this information. According to the Shepard family Bible they were married in 1843. Cyrennius was born in Jefferson County and his parents lived there during this period. in 1849 Cyrennius bought property in Orleans, Jeff. Co. according to a deed registered in Watertown. Christianna's name was not included in this deed. In 1853 another deed indicated that Cyrenius and wife sold this property to Schols Dentleman. In 1865 Cyrennius and Christianna with their 5 children appear in the N.Y. State census in the town of Pamelia, Jefferson Co. According to this census, Christianna was born in Herkimer Co. and Cyrennius was born in Jefferson to. The five children were Laura, Priscilla, Zenus, Joanna Sevilla, Flora Delsena and Ida Viola, all born according to the census in Jefferson Co. ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 1 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 2 Christianna Walroth--continued: This family does not appear in the 1850-1855- or 1860 census of Jefferson County. On Oct. 16, 1866 the eldest daughter, Laura Priscilla married George Davis near Rochelle, Ogle Co. Ill. On May 30, 1867, the youngest child, Eugene Monroe Shepard, (Mabel's father) was born in Dement Township, Ogle Co. Illinois. On 23 Oct. 1873, Flora Delsina Shepard married John Redman, in Viola Twp. Audubon Co. Iowa. On 27 Nov. 1873 the son Zenus died. On 4 Dec. 1873 Christianna died. Both are buried in the Lowman Cem. Cass. Co. Iowa. On 1919 Cyrennius Shepard died at the home of his daughter, Joanna Sevilla Dotson in Villaska, Montgomery Co. Iowa and was buried beside his wife in the Lowman Cemetery. According to the census records there were many Walraths living in Jefferson County during this period, but I cannot find which of them are Christianna's parents. Please let Mabel Roberts know if any of you find a clue to her parents. THE WALRATH SURNAME Remember the 24 surname spellings reported in #6? And three more in #10? Arthur and Margaret Walrath have reported the following more: Wallerade Walraed Wolradt Woolrath Wallerat Walraet Wolrate Wallraed Walread Wolrath Wallraet Walreadt Wolrodt Wallratha Walred Woolraad Wallrodt Walread Woolraat Walrade Walroth Woolrad Walrades Wollrath Woolradt As we know, in German the letter W is pronounced as V. We could add to our list many of the above and the others reported spelled with a V. Arthur Walrath found a Vollrath in the Atlanta telephone directory and a Volrath in the Baltimore directory. #12 told about the Walraths of Clockville; Arthur J. Walrath gives us some notes on the cemetery in Clockville. The Walrath plots were several rows west of the old unused cemetery road off the Clockville Road. There is a Covey lot on the east side of this old road. The first stone is the John L. Walrath stone which is inscribed: J. L. Walrath died May 19, 1871 age 61. Dorothy, his wife, 1813-1883. Adjacent to this is the following stone: Polly, wife of Adolphus Walrath, died July 5, 1853, age 75 years & 4 months. Adjacent to the Polly Walrath marker is an infant's stone with only the inscription "Our Child". Some distance away, leaning against a larger stone: Ursula Laveria, daughter of John L. & Dorothy Walrath, who died May 28, 1833 as 1 Mo. The fourth Walrath marker is for: Col. Peter N. Walrad who died Feb. 9, 1845, age 41. The other marker is the Covey monument which was evidently placed many years following the others: Eli T. Covey, 1827-1896 Their children: Mary Walrath, his wife, 1835-1896 Ida May 1855-56 Amos i857- 1861 ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 2 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 3 Cemetery in Clockville- -continued. According to Arthur Walrath, the relationships are as follows: John L. Walrath and Dorothy (Keller) were his great grandparents, uol. Peter N. Walrath, assumed to be the brother of John L., Mary , Walrath Covey, daughter of John L., and Polly Walrath, wife of Adolphus, possibly the parents of John L. In the material sent to this writer, Arthur J. Walrath included the two generations of the Keller lines. Autobiography of John L. Walrath From letters in possession of Arthur J. According to these notes, John L. at the time of his marriage worked in Vernon, Oneida Co. N.Y. John L. and Dorothy were married by a Rev.Breed of Fayetteville. He built a house in Hunts Corner in Hastings, Oswego Co. Ursula Laveria, the first child was born at Hastings, and is buried in Clockville, "where it lays with my Mother and a little boy we lost at Clockville about that time." This quotation gives support that Polly and Adolphus were the parents of John L. At one time John L. went West. he and some one else had, at one time, owned some land that eventually became the center of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES--1790 In the first census only New York had Walraths listed--22 families located in two towns, Canajoharie and Palatine. only limited information given in this census. Town of Canajoharie John H. Walradt: Includes 1m 16 or over,3M under 16; Lm IF. Frederick Walradt: Includes life 16 or over; 4 males under 16; and 3F. Frederick A. Walradt: Includes IM 16 or over; 4m under 16; and 3 F. George Walradt: Includes IM 16 or over; 4m under 16; and 1 F. Henry W. Walradt: Includes 4M 16 or over; 2M under 16; and 5F. Jacob A. Walradt: Includes 1 m 16 or over; 1 M under 16; and 2F. Jacob Walradt: Includes 1M 16 or over; 3m under 16; and 4F. Adolph Walradt: Includes 1 M 16 or over; 1M under 16; and 2F. Garret Walradt: Includes 2M 16 or over; 3 M under 16; and 3F John Peter Walradt: Includes 1M 16 or over; 2M under 16; and 4F. Also 1 slave Peter Walradt: Includes 1M 16 or over; and 3F. William Walradt: Includes 1M 16 or over; 3M under 16; and 2F. Adolph Walradt Jr.; Includes 1 M 16 or over; 2M under 16; and 4F. Also 1 slave. John S. Walradt: Includes 1M 16 or over; and 2F. Also 1 slave. Town of Palatine Isaac Walradt: Includes IM 16 or over; 1 M under 16; and 5F. Also 1 slave. Nicholas Walradt: Includes 2M 16 or over; 3M under 16; and 9F. Jacob H. Walradt: Includes 3M 16 or over; and 3F. Peter H. Walradt; includes 1 M 16 or over; 1 M under 16; and 3 F. John Wolrodt: Includes 3 M 16 or over; 3M under 16; and 6F. Adam Wolrodt: Includes 3M 16 or over; 4 M under 16; and 4F. Adolph Wolradt: Includes 1 M 16 or over; 1 M under 16; and 4 F John Wolradt: Includes 3-M 16 or over; 1M under 16; and 3 F Also 4 slaves Note: Canajoharie is on the south side of the river and Palatine, including Stone Arabia, is on the north side. CENSUS OF 1820--Montgomery County, N.Y Walraths in Town of Minden: (Note: The land owned by the original Walrath settlers was between the towns of Minden and Fort Plain.) Christian Walrath: Includes 2 F 45 or older; 1M and 1 F 26 to 45; 1F 16 to 26; and 3M under 10. --- ret Walrath: Includes 1 M 18 to 26; 1 F 16 to 16; and 2-M under 10. Seterin (?) Walrath: Includes 2M and 1 F 45 or over; l F 26 to 45; 1 M 18 to 26; 2F 16 to 26; 1M and 1F 10 to 16; and 4 M and 1 F under 10. ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 3 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 4 Census of 1820-Town of Minden--Continued: Jacob A. Walrath: Includes IM and 2F 45 or over; and IF 16 to 26. Christian Walrath: Includes IM and IF 26 to 45; IF 10 to 16; and 7M and 2F und 10 Peter Walrath: Includes IM and IF 26 to 45 and IM and 2F under 10. Jacob C. Walrath: Includes IM 26 to 45; ii-, 16 to 26; and let and 2F under 10. Walraths in Town of Palatine--1820 census. Peter Walrath Includes IM and IF 45 or over; IF 16 to 26 and IN under 10. Peter P. Walrath: Includes IF 26 to 45; im 18 to 26; and l M under 10. John Walrath Jr.: Includes IM 45 and over; IF 26 to 45; IM 10 to 16; and 2M und 10 William Walrath Includes IM and IF 45 and over; IM and IF 26 to 45; IF 10 to 16; and 4M and IF under 10. Charles Walrath: Inclu&s IM 18 to 26; IF 10 to 26; and IM under 10. (Note the difference in the spelling of the surname between 1790 census and the 1820 census.) CENSUS OF 1820.--Montgomery County Mr. Walrath has not rechecked these entries, but states that there were no Walrath families reported in Palatine in 1825. There were seven Walrath families in Minden and 11 in the town of Canajoharie. CENSUS OF 1830--Montgomery County: Town of Minden Peter Walrath: Includes IM and IF 40 to 50; IM and IF 15 to 20; IF 10 to 15; and IF under 5. Elizabeth Walrath: Includes only IF 60 to 70. Adolph Walrath: Includes IM and IF 60 to 70; and IM 10 to 15. Abraham Walrath: Includes IM and IF 20 to 30; IM 15 to 20; 1M 5 to 10; and IM und 5 Solomon Walrath: Includes Im and IF 20 to 30. Abraham G. Walradt,. Includes IM and IF 20 to 30; IM and IF 5 to 10; 2& under 5 Jacob G. Walrad: Includes IF 50 to 70; 1M 30 to 40; IF 20 to 30; IM 15 to 20; 2F 10 to 15; ?-M and IF 5 to 10 and IM and IF under 5. Christian Walrad: Includes IM and IF 40 to 50; IF 20 to 30') 2m 15 to 20; IM 10 to 15; IM and IF 5 to 10 and IM under 5. Town of Canajoharie- Frederick Walrad: Includes IM 40 to 50; IF 30 to 40; IM and IF 10 to 15; IM und 5. Abraham Walrad: Includes IM and IF 20 to 30; IM 5 to 10; and IM and IF under 5. John Walradt: Includes l F 60 to 70; 1 M 50 to 60; l M 20 to 30); and IM and IF 15-20 Peter J. Walrath: Includes IF 70 to 80; 1 M and 1 F 20 to 30; and 2M under 5. Henry Walradt: Includes 1M 30 to 40; IF 20 to 30; IM and 2F 5 to 10; 2M under 5. Peter Walradt Jr.: Includes IM 30 to 40; IF 20 to 30; IM and IF 5 to 10; IF under 5 Joseph Walradt.- Includes 1M 50 to 60; IM 40 to 50; IF 30 to 40; 1M 20 to 30; 2F 15 to 20; 1M 5 to 10; and 2F under 5. Leonard Walrad: Includes l M, 30 to 40; 2F 20 to 30; and 1F under 5. Jacob Walradt; includes IM 50 to 60; 1F 40 to 50; 2F 20 to 30; 2M 10 to 15; and IM and 2F 5 to 10. Barent Walradt: Includes IM and IF 30 to 40; IF 15 to 20; IM and IF 10 to 15; 2M and IF 5 to 10; and IM and IF under 5. Note: These censuses do not give much information; perhaps they can give a clue to where these -walraths were located in these years.) Misc. Walrath Notes--Copied by Leora Drake: Walrath, Emory of Minden b 2/2/186o, Minden, N.Y. his grandfather was Jacob G. who married 1st, Anna Waggoner, had five ch; Jacob, Wm. J., Betsey, wid. of garret Sneck (Schenk) who res. in Jasper., Sally, wid. of Moyer Lambert, & Anna, w of David Geasler, & d in Minden. Jacob m 2nd, Nancy Dock, ch. Hiram, Amos, Emily, w of David Lambert of Minden, Maria, w of George Pickard of Perth, & Almira, Widow of Wm. Geesler Wm. J. father of Emory, b 6/25/1822, m Lucinda Dunkle. Wm. d 8/3/1885, 3 ch., to maturity - Mary E. w of Wm. C. House; Annie M. w of Emory Diefendorf. Emory m Lydia Iffland, 2 ch. Willie and Margie, res. Minden. ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 4 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 5 Misc. Walrath notes--by Leora Drake Walrath, Wm. of Palatine, b 1850, son of Josiah, grandson of Wm. son of Isaac, a native of Palatine. Grandfather Wm., m Lany Wagner, 1 dau 5 sons, members of stone Arabia Church, both d in Palatine. Josiah b 1820, m Nancy Loucks, 3 sons, 1 dau. He d 1869, Nancy d 1873. Wm. m 1887, Libbie b in Hudson, d/o James Moore, 1 dau, Irene E. Walrath, Harry, St. Johnsville, b Minden 6/27/1846, s/o Jeremiah and Mary Zoller @:alrath; grandson of Peter (War of 1812) and ggrandson of Peter from Holland. Jeremiah's mother was Elizabeth Dressler (Druesler) 3 ch. Jeremiah b 1/16/1815, Minden; d 3/22/1873, ae 65 yrs. Walrath, Seward b 7/18/1855 Minden, s/o Jeremiah and Mary Zoller. Walrath, Reuben K. b Palatine, 2/4/1818, s/o Peter P., grandson of -Peter H. and gr grandson of Henry. Peter b 1766, Palatine, m Annie E. Hillegas, b 1763; 7dau,2sons Peter k. b 9/18/1763 m Evaline, d/o Geo. G. Klock b 6/2/1792 of St. Johnsville & had 1 ch. Reuben K. Peter P. d 3/12/1865, w d 8/2/1865. Chn. Helen A., Minerva A., Albert P., Marion A. Walrath, Alfonzo of Minden, only s/o Jacob and Elizabeth, b 11/l/1840, Minden, m Mary E. d/o T. B. Farley of Ft. Plain; 6 chn: Maude, m E. C. Crane of Utica, Alton A., Jessie, Nettie, Hazel and Mary. Walrath, Charles of Florida, one of the 3 sons of Josiah and Caroline Green Walrath, b in Florida; m Mary E. d/o P. Hackett & M. Louisa Overbaugh McClumpha of Ft. Hunter. Walrath, Martin, St. Johnsville, b 2/13/1845, St. Johnsville, s/o Martin & Julia Flanders Walrath, gson of Adam. Martin Sr. b 1814, d 1885. Martin Jr. m 6/13/1877, Celestia E. d/o Dr. Leonard G. & Elizabeth B. Brown Haskins. 2 chn. Leonard G. & Elizabeth May Walrath. Family Notes from the files of Reetha Clancy: Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1821, s/o Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756 and grandson of the settler Henry Conrad Wallrad. I have the copy of the handwritten will of Henry Conrad in which he mentions his two sons, Henry the elder and Johan Adolph. The latter was later called Johannes or John Walrath, and had a license to operate a ferry over the Mohawk near Ft. Plain. It was long known as Walrath's Ferry, and it was later taken over by his nephew, henry Walradt Esq. Henry, Esq. was an innkeeper and Justice of the Peace. He fought in the battle of Oriskany. His wife was Elizabeth Bowman, and they were the parents of 14 or 15 children. These were: Eliz-H. b 1764, m Moses Van Campen; John, b 1766, m Magdalena Zoller; Henry, b 1768, m Anna (Nancy) Bowman (Bauman); Jacob H., b 1770, m Anna Zoller; Adolph, d infancy; (John) Adam, b 1773, m Elizabeth Moyer; Phillip, b 1775; James or Jane, b 1777; Catherine, b 1779, m Henry I. Zoller; Johan Friedrich, b 1782, d infancy; Mary, b 1784, M Stephen Scriber; Anna, b 1787, m Henry J. Moyer; Margaret, b 1790, m Solomon Putnam; Abraham, b 1791; Peter, b 1792. The Walrath property was on the south side of the Mohawk, between the towns of Minden and Ft. Plain. At a later time I will relate the stories of the bravery of Elizabeth Bowman Walrath during the Indian Wars and the Revolution as related by her daughter Mary, who married Stephen Scriber, the ancestor of our member #9 Edith Mahaffey (now deceased) and her daughter, #52, Betty Briggs. These stories are from "The House Family of the Mohawk" by Shaver. ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 5 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 6 Family notes of Reetha Clancy--continued: Daniel Walrath, gson of Henry Walradt, Esq. and Elizabeth Bowman, was the son of Henry, known as Henry Jr. who married Anna (Nancy) Bauman, daughter of Jacob Bauman and Anna Foltz. Both Jacob Bauman and Anna's father Hans Jacob Foltz (Folts) fought in the Battle of Oriskany. Daniel Walrath, b 1796, d 1875, m Maria E. House, daughter of Peter A. House and his wife Maria. They lived near Minden, and when their eldest son Josiah, my g grandfather was nine years old, the family traveled by ox-cart to St. Lawrence County and settled on the shore of Black Lake. Little Josiah led the family cow all the way. Maria Walrath lived to be almost one hundred @ears old. My husband and I visited our cousins Floyd and Trace Walrath in 1967, and they showed us the place where the homestead stood, and told us how great great grandmother Maria used to wash her clothes in the lake. Their son Josiah married Orpha Johnson and they had 4 children, the eldest my grandfather Amos. Orpha died and Josiah m Nancy Ann House, a young widow with a small son, who came to care for the children. They had six children, the eldest Ira, the father of Floyd and Grace Walrath, #18 and #19. Josiah was hauling in a load of pumpkins from the farm when the front of the wagon gave way and the pumpkins rolled out and frightened the horses; Josiah war killed. Josiah's son Amos and his wife Harriet Risley of DeKalb Junction, and his family, which included my mother Lillie May migrated to central Michigan and bought land near Sylvester and the family grew up there. However, they never lost the pioneering spirit, so journeyed to Manhattan, Montana and took up a homestead there. They retired to Bozeman, Montana, and are buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Daniel and Maria Walrath are buried in The Cedars Lutheran Lake Cemetery on the shore of Black Lake. Birth Records--Dutch Reformed Church--Herkimer, Herkimer County- Continued from Newsletter #12 Parents: Child and Date: Sponsors: Daniel Wallrath Elisa John Dockstader Maria House of Schuyler b May 24, 1829 & wife Elisabeth William Wallrath Anna Maria Wernero Mathilda Dygert b Canajoharie, Aug 23,1833 & wife Elizabeth Lutheran St. Paul's Church, Town of Minden, Montgomery Co. Formerly at Hallsville, known as the Geisenberg Church. Gerhard Wallrath Jacob Jacob Young & wife Anna b Oct. 11, 1793 & wife Maria Georg Georg Lindner b Sept. 30, 1795 & wife Elisabetha Johannes Wallrath Daniel Jacob Wallrath & wife Magdalena b Sept. 2, 1794 Margaretha Zollinger Maria Georg Schall b Jan. 19, 1797 & wife Maria Friedrich Friederich Zollinger b Aug. 3, 1801 Maria Wallrath Johannes Wallrath Anna & Albertus Abraham Lindner & wife Elisabeth b May 5, 1795 Elizabdth Wallrath Albertus Lindner & wife Elisabeth Johannes Wallrath Johannes Gerhard Wallrath & Christina Elisabetha b Nov. 22, 1796 & wife Anna Johannes Wallrath Catharina John Lindner & wife Elisabeth b Nov. 1, 1798 & wife Catharina ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 6 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 7 Lutheran St. Paul's Church, Town of Minden, Geisenberg Church-Continued: Johannes Wallrath Abraham Georg Lindner & wife Elisabeth b. Mar. 1, 1801 & wife Elisabeth Peter Johann Georg Lindner b Nov. 14, 1801 & wife Maria Elisabeth Adam Wallrath b Sept. 22, 1804 & Elisabeth Lindner Magdalena John Deck b Feb. 26, 1807 & wife Elisabeth John Georg Andreas Ruff b Dec. 10, 1809 & wife Maria John G. Wallrath Elisabeth George A. Lindner, Minister & wife Elisabeth b Mar. 21, 1813 & Maria Hackney Adolph H. Waltath Catharina James Murphy & wife Maria b Feb. 12, 1797 & wife Gertraut Jacob Walrath Jacobus (James) Georg Stenzel & wife Margrietha b May 12, 1798 & wife Lea Margretha William Pickert b Feb. 20, 1801 & wife Maria Georg Walrath Henrich Peter Walrath & wife Catharina b May 9, 1799 & wife Magdalena Jacob Jacob Wallrath b Feb. 1, 1801 & Elisabeth Adolph Adolph Wallrath b Apr. 6, 1803 & Rachel Sitts Margretha Henrich Sitts b Apr. 19, 1805 & Rachel Schneyder Dorothea John Kruch b June 15, 1807 & Anna Sitts George Baltus Sits b July 22, 1809 & wife Anna Peter Wallrath William William Wallrath & wife Maria b Sept. 20, 1801 & wife Catharina Johannes Henrich Wieting b June 8, 1804 & Lea Roth James John Roth b Sept. 29, 1805 & Anna Young Henrich Jacob Nellis b July 25, 1807 Nancy Parents b Oct. 30, 1809 Charles Parents b Nov. 12, 1811 Peter H. Wallrath Joseph Parents & wife Maria b Jan- 3, 1814 Jacob Wallrath Maria Jacob Moyer & wife Anna b June 11, 1804 & Maria Wallrath ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 7 ********** NEWSLETTER #13 Page 8 Lutheran St. Paul's Church--Town of Minden, Continued Gerhard Wallrath Anna Johannes Dick & wife Lydia b July 22, 1809 & wife Elisabeth Henrich Wallrath Sally & Maria Wilhelm Appel & Sophia Sits b Nov. 8, 1811 & Anna Sits Baldus Sits & wife Anna Adolph H. Wallrath John Salomon Mayer & wife Sophia b June 5, 1812 & Elisabeth Maria Parents b Aug. 17, 1817 " Nancy Parents b Sept. 11, 1819 Adolph Wallrath Adolph(illegitimate) John Krach & Johanna Krach b Dec.18,Bap Dec l9,1811 & wife Rachel Abraham Walrath David Georg Richert & wife Anna b June 27, 1823 & Magdalena Walrath Abraham Walrath Josiah & wife Anna Rosina b Mar. 14, 1827 Henrich Wallrath Jacob John Manck, Jr. & wife Catharina b May 31, 1814 & wife Anna Albert Wallrath John Jacob Youle & wife Caty (Catharina) b June 8, 1816 & Anna Wallrath Abraham Johan G. Walrath b June 17, 1818 & wife Elisabeth James Abraham Walrath b Apr. 19, 1820 & Maria Betten Margaret James Yule b Apr. 3, 1823 & wife Margaret Oliver Albert Lentner b Oct. 11, 1827 & wife Elisabeth Christian Walrath Margaret Adam Sits & wife Elisabeth b Dec. 19, 1818 & Magdalena Gros Christian Walradt Moses Peter Sitts & wife Maria b Dec. 19, 1828 & Margaret Daniel Parents Bapt. Oct. 1822 Chauncey Parents b Jan. 5, 1832 Jacob G. Walrath Sally Frent Kenny & wife Anna (Nancy) b Oct. 16, 1820 & Nancy Hall Isaiah Abraham Lintner b May 24, 1827 & wife Hannah Lavina George Bauder b Mar. 14, 1829 & Maria John Parents b Nov. 5, 1831 Daniel Walrath Polly Daniel Walrath wife Maria b Aug. 23, 1822 & wife Polly To be Continued ***************** End of Newsletter # 13 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 13 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER # 14 August, 1976 Dear Members; After a month's vacation, where I attended my 50th class reunion at Montana State University at Bozeman, Montana, then on to Franklinville, New York to greet a new granddaughter, Courtney Cathleen Clancy, I am back on the job. New Members : #80 Margaret Spalsbury, 31 Glib Drive, Augusta, Kans. 67010. Conrad Pickard, 1727-1827, m Anna Margaretha Walrath. #81 Mrs. Elmer D. Reynolds, 102 Elm Avenue, Delmar, New York, 12054. Frances Basinger, 1895- m Albert Smith and Elmer Reynolds. George R. Basinger, 1856-1926, m Ella Snyder, 1861-1937. Jacob Basinger, 18l8-1866, m Eliza Ely, 1831-1895. Daniel Basinger, 1789-l860, m Catherine Walrath, 1794-1875 Peter Walrath, 1764-1849. m Elizabeth Bauder, l769-1848. Jacob Walrath, 1723-1790, m Magdalena Fox, 1726 We have lost #7, Jennie Walrath Jacobs. She died 29 April, 1976. No other particulars. At this time I will give the status of the association: #1 Boyds---moved away, no address. #4 Alice Gubi--New address, 10644 W. Main Rd., North East Pa. 16428. #7 Jennie Walrath Jacobs--Deceased. #9 Edith Mahaffy--Deceased. #12 Mary (Smith) Thuemler--.presumed deceased. #17Dave Walrath--present address, 1610 Felton St., San Diego, Ca. 92102. #19 Grace Walrath, Deceased. #2l Louis Walrath--deceased. Wife, Gail Walrath, still active. #25 Doris Taylor--637 Keele St., Montpelier, Idaho 83254. #28 Carol Myers--moved, no longer active. #31 Mr. and Mrs. Van Wie--both deceased. #40 Margaret Stone--deceased. #39 Margaret and Ellyn Morris, address 1214 N. Broadway, Apt.E, Escondido, Calif. 92025. #42 Robert Walrath, 12 Laurel Rd. Brunswick, Maine 04011 #58 Jerry Walrath, 900 Long Blvd. #419, Lansing, Mich. 48910. On my vacation, I had the privilege of meeting with Mabel Roberts, our President. We traded notes and group sheets, and we will study them and see if we can find clues which will help the members. Mabel suggested that each member make out a brief autobiography, giving any information which might be interesting to the other members. As we are all related in some way It will help to bring the group closer together--you know we Walraths are very interesting people! I also had a brief meeting with Florence Bakey and Fern Brown in Ft. Dodge, Ia. Additional pedigree for Mrs. Franklin Amos: Dr. and Mrs. Franklin B. Amos, 38 -East Bayberry Rd. Glenmont, NY 12077. Gladys Boardman 1907 m. Franklyn B. Amos. Carroll F. Boardman 1876-1951 m Eunice Woodworth. Sarah Biggs 1852-1937 m George Boardman Mary Finck 1826-1905 , (?) m Francis G Biggs Mary Walrath 1797-1865 (?) m John Christian Finck John M. Walrath 1766-1814 m Magdalena Zoller Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1821 m Elizabeth Bowman Henry Wallrad 1717-1756 m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad d 1746, wife Christina ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #14 Page 2 A Mr. Hank Jones, a professional' genealogist is writing a book on the Palatine Families of New York. I saw his ad in the genealogical Helper, and wrote him to see if he had anything on the Walrath family. At that time he had nothing, but recently he wrote that he had discovered the home of Gerhard Walrath in Germany and the records of the baptisms of his children. I purchased the material, and he also included a map showing the location from which he came and the subsistence lists for both Gerhart and Henrich Walrath. It is most interesting, although it doesn't shed much light on the activities of Gerhart in this country. Gerhart Walrath of Runkel. Runkel is a small village on the Lahn River, which is a tributary of the Rhine on the East side. Nearby is the large town of Limburg. Gerhart's children were born at Ennerich, a small nearby town, but the records are found in the Runkel church books, which begin in 1651. son, born at Ennerich, 22 July, 1691 to Gerhard Walrad and Eva Elizabeth. Godfathers Johannes Wilholmus and Elizabetha. The child baptised at Runkol,26 July. Eva Elizabetha wife of Gerhard Walrad, died at Ennerich 16 May, 1693; buried at Runkel 17 May. Gerhard then remarried. Gerhard Wallrad, widower, married in Ennerich to Maria Referin (Probably Reffi) 12 August, 1694. Johannes Fridericus born at 2;nnerich 27 April, 1696 to Gerhard--Wallrad and Maria. Godparents: Fridericus Rosper, Johan Peter Wust, and Juliana Catharine Dampfin. Child baptised at Runkel, 3 May, 1696. Johannes Georgius, born 16 November, 1697 to Gerhard Walrad and Maria. God- parents Johannes Rospach, Johann Georg N., and Maria Aessin. Child baptised at Runkel 21 Nov. Johann Adolf born 15 March, 1700 to Gerhard Wallrath. godparents were Johan Adolf Reffi and Riederhausen, Johann Peter Schreiber, Anna Juliana, Franz Schneider's daughter. Child baptised at Runkel 21 March, 1700. Anna Elisabeth, born 28 April, 1702 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon to Gerhard Wallrath from Ennerich. Godparents were Nicholas Rosper, Moritz Rosper's wife, Elisabeth Mauer, George's wife from Vellmar. Child baptised at Runkel on 7 May. Maria Philippina, born 12 September, 1704 to Gerhard Walrad from Ennerich. Godparents: Johann -Jacob Ax from Runkel, Rost from Lindenholzhausen, Maria Philippina-Herrn Emelin(?) at Ennerich's wife, Maria Gertraud Referin from Ennerich. Child baptised at Runkel 21 Sept. son, born 30 December, 1706 to Gerhardt Walrath and wife Maria Lucretia at Ennerich. Godparents: Jost Winterstein, Johann Jacob......, Maria Reinnannin. Child baptised at Runkel, 8 January 1707. Gerhard Wallrath from Ennerich buried a child 9 September, 1701. ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #l4 Page 3 Mrs. Rankin sent in a complete Brill genealogy. Anyone who finds anything about this family can contact her or me. Cemetery Records sent in by Mrs. Roberts. JEFFERSON CO. NY Film No.3998 at Genealogical Library in Salt Lake City Town of Lyme--Fox Creek Cemetery Warner Walrad b 1803, d 1868 Anna Walrad, dau of Alonzo W. and Eliza M. b 1832, d 1855 Town of Orleans--Orleans Corners Cemetery. Henry Walrath died Aug. 28, 1867, aged 73 Clarinda Walrath (his wife) died Feb 10, 1866 73 yrs 8mo Lany Walrath-wife of Sylvester, died 28 Oct. 1845 age 25 Maryette Walrath, dau. d 3 Aug-1845, age l yr 5mo 8days. Adams--Rural Cemetery Simeon Walrath, 1811-1876, son of Jacob Abraham Walrath & Maria Klock. Sandy Loam Cemetery Anna Walrath--wife of Adolphus A. died Jan. 16, 1845, age 87 yrs. John A. Walrath, 1797-1888 Margaret Reese Walrath, his wife 1801-1858 Brownville Cemetery Walrath, Christian 1784-1869 Walrath, Catharine-his wife 1786-1869 Adam Walrath b Feb.12, 1803, d March 18, 1881 Mary Walrath, his wife b Apr 3, 1806, died March 8, 1887 Hoover Cemetery Walradt, J. Adam d Feb. 27, 1831, aged 57 yrs 10mo 18 days. Walradt, Elizabeth Moyer, his wife d June 28, 1860 aged 80 yrs 4mo 13days Walradt, Isaac d Jan 25, 1888 age _3yrs. Walradt, Anne Sixbury, his wife d Oct.24, 1874 aged 64 yrs 7mo 8days Cemetery on Beardslee Farm-Snells Bush Town of Manheim Walrath, Lany, wife of Daniel D. d 16 June 1887 aged 32 yrs 3 mo 1 day Walrath, Irene, dau of Daniel and Lany-d 3 June, 1844 aged 7yrs 9mo 4days East Creek "Old City" Cemetery from St. Johnsville Enterprise and News John I. Walrath, died Sept. 18, 1835 aged 11 yrs. ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #14 Page 4 Some Biographical Notes From History of Herkimer Co. NY by Geo.Hardin. Salt Lake City Library. Henry Walrath, Litchfield was born in Jefferson Co. 23 Nov. 1837 and settled in 1838 in the town of Danube. In 1870 he settled on the farm where he now lives in Litchfield. He married Martha Jane Eygbroat of Minden, Montgomery Co. on Nov. 1859. They have 5 children: Esther, Hattie, Henry H., Milton, and Lester. Henry Walrath is a son of David of the county who died in Danube in 1848. His wife, Barbara (Bort) Walrath died Aug. 22, 1882. Jacob Walrath, Danube, was born in Danube 16 Aug. 1822. His father, Moses Walrath participated in the war of 1812, and was at Sacketts Harbor. Jacob Walrath married Mariah Green-, daughter of Lyman Green; they have 5 children, one son and four daughters. Mr. Walrath owns a 200 acre farm on the River Road in Danube Township and is assisted by his son. He has served as a Trustee and is highly esteemed resident of Danube. Levi Walrath, Stark, was born where he resides, 19 Sept. 1827- a son of Adolphus H. and Sophia (Moyer) Walrath. The grandfather was a pioneer of Minden, Montgomery County and raised two sons, Adolphus and Peter. The subject's father was born in Minden, and finally settled in Stark, where he owned 400 acres before his death in Nov. 1863 aged 80 years. His wife died 20 Feb. 1864 aged 77 yrs. They had 10 children: John A., Jerry, Charity, Mary, Nancy, Sally, Joanna, Moses, Levi and Betsey. Levi Walrath owns 350 acres of land. He cared for his parents until their death. He runs a large dairy and is Republican. He married on 16 Mar. 1862 to Elizabeth Zoller, daughter of Jacob and Pamelia (Haun) Zoller and she died 16 Sept. 1862. He married 2nd on 25 Mar. 1865 Anna A. Zoller, a sister of his first wife, by whom he had 2 children, John A. and Levi. He and Mrs. Walrath are members of the Lutheran church. Walrath, Marvin of Danube was born in Danube 9 Apr. 1845 and comes of old Revolutionary stock. A grandfather was a captain in the Patriot Army and was killed at Herkimer. Henry I, father of Marvin, was a native of Minden, and followed his trade of merchant tailoring, combined with agricultural pursuits until his death. Marvin owns 137 acres in Danube, is engaged in wholesale bottling business, putting up cider, Lager, and cider vinegar. Mr. Walrath married Cordelia Ingersoll and they have 5 children, 4 sons and 1 daughter. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity and the Royal Arcanum. 1800 Census for the whole State of New York--Gendex 1971 by Everton. (Note the various spelling) Waldrat, Adam Montgomery Co. Waldrot, John Montgomery Co. Waldrat, Adolphus " Waldroth, Henry " Waldrat, Casparus " Waldroth, Jacob A. " Waldrat, Casper " Walrath, Isaac " Waldrat, George " Walrath, John A " Waldrat, Henry B. " Walrath, Garratt " Waldrat, Jacob " Walrodt, Henry " Waldrat, Jacob B. " Walroth, Peter H. Waldrat, Margaret " Walradt, Adolphs JB Otsego Go. Waldrat, Peter " Walradt, Jacob " Waldrath, John H. " Walradt, Nicholas " Waldrot, Adam J. " Walradt, Peter " if Mabel Roberts copied the Pension Record of Henry Walradt, and while it is long, I think most interesting for it gives a first hand look at the fighting of that time and of the Battle of Oriskany, where so many of our ancestors fought. ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #14 Page 5 Pension Papers of Henry Walradt. (Son of Johannes and Amelia Sutz Walrath and husband of Maria G. H. Bell.) Certificate of Pension issued 29 march 1834. (Condensed somewhat by me, RC) On the 11 day of Feb. 1833 personally appeared in open court of Common Pleas, Henry I Walrad a resident of the town of Little Falls, age 72 years, does make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That he was born in the now town of Palatine in the year 1760 the 3rd day of April as appears by the record of the Dutch Reformed Church at Stone Arabia in said town of Palatine. That the deponent resided in the said town of Palatine when he entered the service which town was then called Canajohari in the County of Tryon, and resided there during the war, and then moved to the town of German Flatts in the county of Herkimer, where deponent has resided ever since. But the town now changed to Little Falls. That in the year 1776 in the month of May or June he was enrolled in a company of Militia, commanded by Captain John Hess, during Waggoner was first and George Waggoner was second Lieutenant. The company was attached to a regiment commanded by Col. Jacob Klock, one Peter Waggoner was Lieutenant Colonel and Hermanus Van Slyk was Major. That after deponent was enrolled he was ordered and commissioned to keep himself in readiness to go on scouting parties whenever required. Deponent resided on the North side of the Mohawk river opposite Fort Plain where there was a Block House and a guard kept. Deponent was frequently called to go there and stand guard but cannot say how often. During this summer deponent was called to go and stand guard at Fort Herkimer, located on the South side of the Mohawk about 25 miles from the place of his residence. He was at the fort about three weeks. Deponent was also at Fort Dayton located where the village of Herkimer now stands, for about three weeks on duty standing guard and keeping the fort. report was spread through the country that the Indiana and Tories were going to attack the fort and the militia were called in to defend it. The fort was commanded at this time by Colonel Dayton. That during the time deponent was stationed there he was sent out several times with small parties to scout the county to discover if the enemy was approaching. The enemy did not attack the fort as was expected and the Militia was permitted to return home. In the spring of 1777 it was reported that the Indians and Tories under the command of Col. Brant had collected at a place called Unadilla. The Militia was called out to go in pursuit of them under command of General Nicholas Herkimer who commanded the militia on the Mohawk. Deponent went with general Herkimer and was about three weeks and then returned home. The next service that deponent performed was the last of June or first of July when he was drafted to go with the Militia to Fort Stanwix to scout up Wood Creek that empties into Onieda Lake. The Militia went to Fort Stanwix from which place again was sent to protect the Militia while they fell trees in the creek to prevent the British from ascending it with boats. lie thinks they had been out about three weeks, then returned to Fort Stanwix. The country was all in a commotion as it was reported that St. Leger was on his way from Oswego to attack Fort Stanwix and all the militia of the country was called out by General Herkimer to go and defend Fort Stanwix. The company to which deponent belonged joined the forces at Fort Dayton and then camped for the night. The next day they went as far as Oriskany Creek and encamped for the night on the east side of the creek. The next morning they continued their march, being the 6th day of August. The army was marching through a piece of wood where the underbrush was very thick when the Indians rose with an awful yell and poured a destructive fire on them. Deponent was in the main body of the army and in the hottest of the battle. Three of his companions were shot down by his side. Deponent fired nine times and then the Indians rushed up and took him prisoner, tied a rope around his neck and fastened him to a tree. That soon after the Indians had to ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #14 Page 6 beyond where he was tied and he was led off by his master. The Indiana who took Deponent prisoner had plundered some of the baggage wagons and before the battle had commenced their march for St. Leger's camp. There were ten or twelve of the Indians, and deponent was the only prisoner among them, but they were all loaded with plunder. They took deponent into camp and showed him to St. Leger and he asked deponent if he was hungry and gave him some victuals. The Indians then took deponent to their own camp about a mile and a half from St. Leger's camp. At night the Indians tied deponent to the ground so that he could not move his hands or feet and the mosquitos bit him so bad that the next morning his face was so swollen that he could hardly see. The Indians stayed in their camp two days and then went to Oswego. From there they went to Fort Niagara where deponent was put in prison and kept five days. The Indians were drunk during this time and were not permitted to see deponent. They took deponent from there to Fort Erie, and from theme started for Detroit. They were six days on Lake Erie by reason of a hard wind. They landed at a place called Fort Molton by the Indians and from there they went to Detroit, eighteen miles. From the time deponent was taken prisoner till he arrived at Detroit was about four weeks and he suffered very much from want of food and from the treatment of the Indians. When deponent arrived at Detroit the Indians thought he would die and sold him to Governor Hamilton, the Commander of the fort. He kept deponent but one day and then put him and another prisoner on board a small vessel and sent him back to Fort Erie and from there he went to Fort Niagara and to Oswego and was then sent to Carlton Island (now Kingston).Deponent was then sent to Ogdensberg and then to Montreal where he was imprisoned 14 days. He was then put on board a vessel and sent to Quebec where he was imprisoned three weeks at which time he was put on board with twenty-four other prisoners and started for New York. A storm arose soon after they got to sea and it was seven weeks before they arrived at New York. During this time the prisoners had to subsist on condemned provisions and their hardships were past description. When they arrived at New York deponent and a part of the prisoners were put on board an armed vessel which proceeded up the River as far as Peekskill where the river was frozen and they landed and were carried in sleigh as far as Albany, and from there deponent came home about the first of January 1778. when the prisoners were at Quebec they had to take an oath that they would not take up arms against His Majesty's forces until they were exchanged, and they were sent home on their "parole of honor." Deponent does not know if any exchange was ever made, but fought the first opportunity that presented. The year after deponent returned, 1778, he volunteered several times to go in pursuit of the Indians and Tories that infested the country and held himself in readiness to go anywhere his services were needed. The Indians and Tories burned several houses in the vicinity of Fort Plain. The Militia was called out and they pursued the enemy for three days. During this year the people on the Mohawk were surprised so often that a guard of regular troops was kept at the Block House. Deponent was employed when not scouting the country in standing guard. He was sent to Schenectady twice during the summer and fall for provisions for the soldiers for which he received no pay and was not promised any. The next year (1779) he was engaged in the same service, standing guard and scouting in different parts of the county. He also was employed about three weeks carrying provisions, ammunition and baggage from Canajoharie to the foot of Oswego Lake and from early spring till late fall was almost constantly engaged. Then next March in the year 1779 a report was spread that the Indians and Tories had collected in the North part of Stone Arabia at a settlement called Tilloborough. There was a Ferry (Walrath's Perry )established near the Block House across the river for the command of the troops at Fort Plain and the Block House at Palatine. Deponent was appointed with several others to guard the ferry to Prevent the scow being carried off or destroyed. ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #14 Page 7 In 1780 the small force kept to guard the ferry was increased. in October of this year the enemy burned Caghnawaga and Schoharie and proceeded up the North side of the Mohawk. Col. Brown attacked them and was defeated. He fell fighting manfully. Deponent with others went to join him but arrived too late. They were fired on but escaped. General Van Renssalair, who promised to aid Col. Brown did not keep his promise and much blame was attached to Gen. Van Rensealair. In the fall of 1782 deponent rendered his last service when a battle was fought between the Militia with Col. Willet and the British, Indiana and Tories at Johnstown in the now county of Montgomery. The enemy were defeated and fled. War Record of Jacob H. Walradt. On the eighth day of November 1842 appeared Jacob H. Walrath, a resident of the town of St. Johnsville, aged 84 on the 17 day of i4ovember last. He entered the service in the Spring of 1775 and served first under Captain John Bradbeck in Col. Jacob Klock's regiment and General Herkimer brigade two months and a half at StoneArabia and Onagatchie. That in the next campaign 1777 he served under the same officers and was stationed Fall Hill and German Flatts until this month Of August when he was ordered to march to the relief of Fort Stanwix. That he marched by the way of the Mohawk River and Herkimer to Oriskany at which place a battle was fought between the militia under General Herkimer and a large party of British and Indians and that he was wounded in the shoulder by a musket ball which was not extracted until several years later and that the time he served was three months. His next service was as Corporal in the militia under Capt. Bradbeck at Palatine and Johnstown, in 1778 for one month and a half. The next campaign was under Capt. Van Slyke at Stone Arabia for one month. He was born in Palatine district then Tryon County, now Montgomery County, on the 17 day of November 1758. When he was called into the service he was living at the place where he was born and that he has since the Revolution lived in the came county, Montgomery, and lives now in the town of 6t. Johnsville. (Note--I have looked through my files and cannot place the above Jacob H. Walrath. Can anyone help me?) Birth Records - continued from #13 Lutheran St. Paul's Church, Town of Minden Parents: Child and date Sponeors Adam G. Walrath Sally & wife Maria born Oct.25, 1826 Lavina John Waggoner born Mar. 14, 1829 & Betsey Walradt Peter J. Walrath Hezekiah Jacob Wensell wife Lana born Jan. 3, 1828 & Betsey Walradt William John Walradt born Mar. 20, 1829 Betsey Walradt Simeon Joseph Robinson born Aug. 20, 1830 & wife Nancy Louisa Abram Miller born Aug. 29, 1932 & wife Lany Abraham Walradt Josiah & wife Eve born July 27, 1829 Maria born Feb. 18, 1831 John E. Walrath Nancy Maria Christian Walrath & Maria born Mar.15, 1831 & wife Maria ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #14 Page 8 Lutheran St. Paul's Church, Town of Minden--continued Parents Child and date Sponsors Wid Abraham G. Walrath Eliza Isaac Craig born Nov. 15, 1828 & wife Betsey Abraham born Apr. 10, 1831 John Walrath Elizabeth John G. Walrath & Deliah born Dec. 18, 1831 & wife Elizabeth Henry J. Walrath Margaret Elizabeth Jacob H. Walrath & wife Elizabeth born Dec. 5, 1831 & wife Nancy Reformed Dutch Church, Fort Plain, Town of Minden. No baptisms prior to 1809 Adam Wallrad Henry Fredrick Moyer & wife Elizabeth Nov. 13, 1810 & wife Maria John Adam Wallrad Moses Elizabeth Van Campen & wife Elizabeth born Nov. 9, 1812 Adam H. Wallrad Charles Daniel Countreman & wife Elizabeth born Jan. 4, 1815 & wife Maria Elizabeth Henry born May 10, 1817 & wife Jacob Jacob H. Wallrad born May 15, 1819 & wife Anna Adam Wallrad Abraham Abraham Moyer & wife Elizabeth born July 11 , 1821 & wife Elizabeth Adam H. Walrath Catharine Eliza David Lipe & wife Catharine born Feb. 4, 1820 & wife Elizabeth Henry Parents born Dec. 22, 1821 James Abraham Longstreet born Oct. 27, 1823 & Maria Jordan Adam Wallrad Jacob Jacob Wallrad & wife Maria born Apr. 9, 1811 & Anna Waggoner Adam G. Wallrad Anna Parents & wife Maria born Mar. 9, 1813 Polly Jacob J. Waggoner born Jan. 7, 1815 & wife Anna Caty Peter __ born Apr. 5, 1817 & wife El__ Jacob H. Wallrad Anna Peter Wallrad & wife Anna (Nancy) born Dec. 15, 1811 & Elizabeth Jacob and Isaac (twins) H. Moyer & wife Anna born May 2, 1813 Nicholas Moyer & Anna Lucinda Henry Zoller born Oct. 24, 1815 & Catharine Smith To be continued ***************** End of Newsletter # 14 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 14 ++++++++++++++++++++ November, 1976 NEWSLETTER #15 Dear Members; A little early, but I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. New Members: #82 Walrath, Yvette, P. 0. Box 798, Juneau, Alaska 99802 Morton Bruce Walrath Delbert Fred Walrath, m Katie Patrick Frederick Walker Walrath m Nancy Morton She asks: Does anyone have any Walraths that settled in Almira, New York? Does anyone have any Walrathe that went to Augusta, Montana? #83 Conradi, Marian, 4048 45th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310 John V. Walrath Sanford Walrath #84 Walrath, Wilbur R., 1418 Jefferson, Pekin, Illinois 61554 Present status of the Association: #24, Mrs. S. G. Williams, Box 376 Williamsport, MD 21795 #43, Rudolph Clark, New address: 2700 Test 445t., #213, Minneapolis,MN 55410 #50, Doris Moser, 476 S. E. lst., East Wenatchee, WA 98801 #55, Robert G. Cooke, new address: 515 So. Lexington Pkway, Apt. 105, Saint Paul, MN 55IT6 #37, David Rinker, Newsletter #14 returned, no new address. #47, Mimi Young, Newsletter #14 returned, no new address. #48, Kathy Rasmussen, #14 returned, no new address. #54, Merle Walradth, #14 returned, no new address. #59, Mrs. C. R. Woodward, #14 returned, no new address. No deceased, this time! Additional Pedigree: Margaret Spalsbury Ross L. Spalsbury m Gertrude I. Stotler Mordecai Stotler m Eunice 0. Wilson Charles J. Nilson m Philistia Frost John G. Frost m Sally Pickard Adolphus Pickard m Catherine Spalsbury Conrad Pickard m Anna Margaret Wallrath She sent in some notes on the Spalsbury family and I will give it just as she sent it in: The Jacob Spalsberger that married Margaretha Walrad 17 June 1793 is related but not direct. He was the brother (in age) between my maternal ggg grandmother Catherine Spalsbury that married in 1787 Adolph Pickard, and my paternal gg grandfather John Spalsbury that married Sally (Sarah) Weldon in 1798. This Margaretha Walrath was the daughter of Nicholas Walrath (eldest son of Jacob born 1723 in Stone Arabia, according to the History of Springfield by Kate M. Gray. My record of the marriage of Conrad Pickard and Anna Margareth Wallrath is from several sources but all originally came from the Vosberg collection of Church Records of Stone Arabia. Conrad Pickard was a Revolutionary soldier. Mrs. B. D. Gubi (Alice) sent in material and group sheets on the Deck and Osterman family. There seem to be many connections between the Walraths and the Decks. (Note her address in #14) ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 1 ********** NEWSLETTER #15 Page 2 Mrs. Ralph W. Cook sent in an item of interest. This is from Root Genealogical Records, by James Pierce Root, New York, Published 1870, P 302. Almeron Palmer Root, son of Palmer, Norway, N.Y. grandson of Aaron, b Nov. 5, 1839, Russia, New York; m March 14, 1861, Mary E. Walrath- daughter of Benjamin Walrath of Hawkinseville, N.Y. He is a farmer and lives three miles south of village of Norway, N.Y. Children: (Root) I Nellie E. b Aug. 4, 1863 Minnie, b Jan. 21, 1867 Charley, b Feb. 20, 1869. Jerry Walrath asks: Who were the parents of Catherine Walradt, born Dec. 7, 1843, married Isaac Keller in 1861? She was born in Jefferson Co., N.Y. but spent the majority of her life in Dodge Co., Minn. Their children: Nellie, Matthew P. and William I. Biography of Jacob Walradt, born May 15, 1819, son of Adam and Elizabeth Moyer Walradt. In 1851 he married Harriet Crosett and they lived in Dodge Co. Wisconsin. She died in 1853. Jacob married Aurilla Gibson in 1862. Before she died in 1863 they had one daughter, Flora who married Harry Sparrow. In 1863 Jacob married Orvilla Hallett (born Thomas) a daughter Mary was born of this third marriage. This information came from "The History of Winona, Olmstead and Dodge Co. Minnesota,, published in 1884 by H.H.Hill and Co., Chicago. For our Walrod relatives, I've put the following together from records in the Huron County Clerk's office at Bad Axe, Mich.: Nelson Walrod and Sarah Curan had at least two children: I. James E. born Jan 9, 1866 in New York, died Dec. 20, 1889 in Almer Twp. Tuscola Co. Mich. He married Alice B - ----- born circa 1865. They had two children: Edward J. born Feb. 25, 1886, m Myrtle Smith; and Carl John, born June 11, 1890. Both children were born in Almer Twp. II. George E. born circa 1860 in New York, died Sept. 19, 1928 in Bingham Twp. , Huron County, Mich. He married first, Lydia D. Allard. She was born in N.Y. Their children: 1. Grace L. born circa 1880 in Mich. * May 10, 1899 to Albert Paughborn. 2. Nelson E. born circa 1885, m Aug. 15, 1906, Sadie King. 3. James E. born Sept 179 1893, Verona Twp. Mich. George married second Ina E. Willett on May 6, 1894. They had a daughter Mabel M. born circa 1895, m Thomas Cook on Nov. 27, 1917. Does anyone have information on Nelson and Sarah (Curran) Walrod? New York Census Records sent in by Jerry Walrath COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN St.Lawrence Depeyster 1850 Josiah Walwrout 30 Orpha 29 " Mary 6 Amos 5 Josiah " David Walwrout 33 (Bro-of Josiah RC) Barbary 30 " Joseph Walwrout 64 Hannah 66 Daniel I. 29 Mary 20 Maria 3 Angeline 1/2 Oswegatchee Maria Walwright 51 Daniel 24 Peter 17 Polly 26 Eliza 19 Hiran l4 Horace 9 Almira 6 ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 2 ********** NEWSLETTER #15, Continued Page 3 New York Census Records from Jerry Walrath, continued: COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN Saratoga Halfmoon 1850 John Walradt 29 merchant Lydia 22 Sarah 2 Lantha 1mo Jacob Walradt 29 Clerk Maria 28 Ann 5 Willard 3 Sarah 2 Daniel 1 Harriet 4mo Wayne Lyons Henry Walrath 38 Carpenter Hannah 36 Susan 17 Delia 13 George N. 9 Abram Walrath 40 Carpenter Amelia 29 George W. 13 Catherine 8 Patience 6 David 5 Edward 2 St. Lawrence Morristown Walrath, Westley 24 Laborer for Adam Daggett Macomb Adolphus Walwroth 39 Farmer Jane 36 Martha 15 John 13 William 11 Mary 8 Elizabeth 6 George 4 Adolphus 2 Fulton Oppenheim Moses Walrath 33 Blacksmith Emily 29 Hannah 11 Sarah A. 11 George M 5 Mary E. 1 Ephrata Aaron Walrath 23 Blacksmith Sarah 23 Housewife Oppenheim Henry Walrod 51 Farmer Mary 45 Daniel 23 Levi 21 Solomon 19 Reuben 17 Almira 14 Jacob 12 William 10 Elizabeth 7 Lorenzo 3 ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 3 ********** NEWSLETTER #15 Page 4 New York Census Records from Jerry Walrath--Continued: COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN Fulton Oppenheim 1850 John A. Walrath 18 Laborer of farm of Peter Small Ephrata Alvin Walrod 37 Tailor Triphena 36 Francis M 5 Nat 1 month Oppenheim Mary Walrath 72 At home of Peter Timmerman Ann B. Walrath 21 At home of John Leek Curazff Josiah Walrath 21 Insurance Oppenheim 1860 William Walrath 33 Carpenter Catherine 34 Harriet 4 Emma 1 Permelia Walrath 29 Head of Household widow Henry 8 Charles 6 Daniel 4 William Walrath 19 Farmer Polly Walrath 54 Jacob Walrath 21 Lorenzo Walrath 12 Reuben Walrath 25 f'armer Elizabeth 24 Nelson 7 Emily 5 Mary 3 Henry A. 1 Levi Walrath 32 Laborer Eva A. 24 Charles H. 5 Nathan 8 months Joel Walrath 28 Laborer Lucinda 2 Solomon Walrath 29 Farmer Melissa 25 Adam 2 Martha 5 months Matthew Walrath 42 Farmer Sally 38 Lenora 9 Child (can't read) 6 Herkimer Danube 1860 Elizabeth Walrath 22 A male 19 John Walrath 64 Eliza 39 Rufus 17 Herman 12 Child (can't read) 7 ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 4 ********** NEWSLETTER #15 Page 5 New York Census Records from Jerry L. Walrath-Continued: COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN Herkimer Danube 1860 Moses Walrath 64 Jacob 39 Maria 3 Amanda 8 Margaret 3 George 1 Little Falls William Walrath 26 Farming Matilda Walrath 48 Lucilla 20 Anna 26 John Walrath 35 Laborer Elizabeth 29 Amanda 12 Walter 9 Jeanett F 7 Ida 1 Henry Walrath 23 Blacksmith Mary 19 Maria Walrath 45 Alice 13 Margaret Walrath 23 Seamstress Schuyler Mary Walrath 21 Schoolteacher Salisbury Jeremiah Walrath 35 Blacksmith Margaret 33 Harriet 9 Milton 3 Newport Anthony Walrath 45 Merchant Lovina 36 Merton 16 Leonida 15 Fannie 13 Irvin 9 Stella 7 Danube Gage Walrath 29 Carpenter Gena 27 John 6 Eugene 4 Sharlotte 2 Infant Isaac Walrath 33 Farmer Eleanor 32 Fertile (?) F 10 Martha 8 Julia 4 Daniel 5 Jonas Walrath 33 Farmer Maria 32 Mary 9 Willard 5 Alonzo Walrath 32 Farmer Nancy 31 Nathan 5 Anna 4 Albert 65 Cal ---- F 6 Fulton Ephrata Alvin Walrath 44 Tailor Tryphena 40 Francis D. 15 James B. 8 Jane Ann 4 mo ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 5 ********** NEWSLETTER #15 Page 6 New York Census Records from Jerry L. Walrath--continued COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN Montgomery St.Johnsville 1870 Daniel Walrath 44 Railroad worker Aliza 40 John 14 Eliza 17 Alice 9 John H. 4 Daniel 3 Martin Walrath 54 Farmer and Justice Juliann 46 Martin 22 Adam 18 Joseph A. 15 Charles 17 Alva ? 12 George 9 Andrew Walrath 71 Palatine Nancy Walrath 42 Keeping house William 19 Farmer Mary 14 Jeremiah 12 Fernando 5 Reuben Walrath 53 Farmer Marion F 54 Helen 21 Albert 21 St. Johnsville James Walrath 53 Farmer Susan 52 Jacob 23 Matilda 16 Fulton Oppenheim 1860 James Walrath 18 Farm worker Peggy Walrath 58 Both living at Charles 10 home of Dennis Rogers Ephrata 1870 Jacob Walrath 32 Mary 27 Dora 3 Howard 1 Oppenheim Levi Walrath 45 Eva 40 Charles 16 Stephen 14 Mary 12 Levi 10 John 6 Joel Walrath 38 Farmer Lucinda 37 Solomon Walrath 39 Farmer Melissa 35 Adam 12 Martha 9 Chauncey 8 John 6 Cora 3 Oliver 1 Henry Walrath 18 Working for Samuel Cook ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 6 ********** NEWSLETTER #15 Page 7 New York Census Records, from Jerry L. Walrath--continued COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN Fulton Oppenheim 1870 Matthew Walrath 54 Farmer Sally 49 Sarah 12 Carrie 9 Ephrata Alvin Walrath 56 Tryphena 50 James 16 Jane 10 Minnesota Census Records, from Jerry L. Walrath COUNTY TOWN YEAR NAME OCCUPATION BORN Dodge Kasson 1860 Aaron Walrath 37 Farmer NY Sarah 30 NY Frances F 9 NY Mary Alice 8 NY Sarah 4 NY Stephen A. 2 NY Kasson 1870 Aaron Walrath 43 Farmer Sarah 42 Frances 19 Alice 18 Emily S. 14 Stephen 12 Lydia 9 MINN Arthur 7 MINN Ervin 4 MINN Myron 1 MINN Headline from San Diego Paper: OLD FIGHTING LADY HEADS FOR RETIREMENT TODAY CARRIER ORISKANY RETIRES TODAY Twenty-six years after her commissioning and nearly eight years after her adoption by the city of Oakland, the aircraft carrier Oriskany will be decommissioned today. A 30,000 pound anchor from the vessel will be on display in Jack London Square in the heart of Oakland's waterfront. The last and mightiest of the Navy's 'Essex class aircraft carriers, the war- ships credited with winning the Pacific in World War 11 will be retired today after more than 25 years of service. The carrier, named after a Revolutionary War battle, was launched in October, 1945. The Oriskany 'is the last of 24 sister chips, with names like Yorktown, Hornet and Franklin. A Navy memorial calls them perhaps the greatest class of ships ever to go to sea and fight.,, The Oriskany was the first carrier to go "round the Horn"-- from the Atlantic to the Pacific because she was too big to get through the Panama Canal when she moved to her new home port of San Diego in 1952. The carrier was deployed 16 times--to the Mediteranean, action in the Korean War, and repeated trips to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. She will be dispatched to storage at Puget Sound in the mothball fleet. (Note-- Thought this might be interesting. They thought enough about the little "bloody" Battle of Oriskany, where so many of our ancestors fought to name a great aircraft carrier after it.) ... Betty Cathey sent in the following map of the Mohawk valley in the old times. I received the portion of the map of Germany showing the home of Gerhard Walrath. This was obtained from Hank Jones, a professional genealogist. He is compiling a book on the first generations of the Palatines, and promised to let me know If he finds additional material on Gerhard or Henrich 6onrad Walrath.. I know I promised to send in the rest of the birth and death records I have, and I will do so in my next newsletter, along with some material Jerry L. Walrath has collected. Reetha ***************** End of Newsletter # 15 Page 7 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 15 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #16 March, 1977 NEW MEMBER #85 Walrath, R. Judson (Judd) 2064 Huntsford Rd. Jacksonville, Fla. 32207. Richard Judson Walrath Richard J. Walrath Burton J. Walrath Ira Nelson Walrath David Walrath, m Susanna Bauman (Bowman) Henry Walrath, Jr. 1768-1829, m Anna (Nancy) Bauman. Henry Walradt, Esq. 1742-1721, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1742-1808. Henry Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad, d 1746, m Christina Present status of the Association #82 Yvette Walrath, New address: c/o Norman Hickok,P. 0. Box 1290, Petersburg, Alaska, 99833. #18 F. F. E. Walrath (Floyd) Deceased. Obituary A much loved member of our group has passed away, Edna Bowman sent in the obituary from the local paper: FLOYD WALRATH DEAD AT AGE 82, DEKALB HISTORIAN, December 28, 1976. DeKalb Junction-- Floyd Walrath, 82, a historian and electrician, died at 7:45 P. M., Tuesday at A. Barton Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg, where he had been admitted Tuesday morning. The funeral for Mr. Walrath will be held at 1:30 PM Friday at the Danesha Funeral Home, with Rev. Norman Love, of the DeKalb Junction United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Herman Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday afternoon and evening. The only survivors are cousins. Born in the Town of DeKalb, Sept. 3, 1894, he was the son of Ira and Lana Gordon Walrath. He attended local schools. Mr. Walrath and his family had a homestead in South Dakota when he was a child near the turn of the century. He was never married. Mr,. Walrath was an electrician. He attended schools for electricians in Indiana and Wisconsin. He was a member of the St. Lawrence County Historical Association. Mr. Walrath was also the historian for the Town of DeKalb. He made a census of old cemeteries in the town of DeKalb in 1963. In 1967, August and I attended the World's Fair in Montreal, and on the way we stopped in DeKalb to meet Floyd Walrath and his sister Grace. We had corresponded for many years. While there Floyd showed us a large beaut- ifully handwritten note book of genealogical material. I copied as much as I could in the short time as we were there. I don't have any idea where that book will be, but only hope that it will be where it will be appreciated and used. Obituaries sent in by Jerry Walrath Hermon, New York, August 16, 1976. Mrs. Dorothy Walrath, wife of Raymond Walrath, died Sunday afternoon at her home. She had been in ill health. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the Green Memorial Home, Hermon, with Rev. Samuel A. Simmons, pastor, Free Methodist Church, Gouverneur officiating. Burial in the Hermon Cemetery. Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Deborah, at home; two sons, -.Thomas, at home, and Richard, Depeyster; three sisters, Mrs. Ina Johnson, Depeyster, Mrs. Leona Trombley, Oxbow, and Mrs. Madeline Hazelton, Heuvelton; four brothers, Francis Cousino, Gouverneur, Harold Cousino, Depeyster, Edward Cousino, Massachusetts, and Leo Cousino, California. Born April 7, 1933 at Gouverneur, daughter of Henry and Gertrude Boyer Cousino. She married Raymond Walrath of Hermon, Dec. 18, 1949. The couple lived in Hermon until moving to Depeyster 12 years ago. ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #16 Page 2 Obituaries, Continued Franklin Robert Walrath, 17, of Plainfield, died at the W.W. Backus Hospital Monday afternoon, Dec. 19, 1976, as the result of a hit and run accident on Route 12 in Plainfield. He was born in Gouverneur, N.Y. on Sept. 25, 1959, the son of Keith Floyd Walrath, Sr. and Mary Rice Walrath. He was a junior in Plainfield High School. The youth was employed at the Yankee Plainfield Greyhound Track as a lead-out man. Surviving besides his parents are one brother, Keith Floyd Walrath, Jr., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Mary Ann) Bartocha of Plainfield, and Latricia Dawn Walrath, at home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace Walrath of Fowler; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon and Nettie Rice of Edwards, one nephew and one niece. Heuvelton--Ceylon Walrath of Depeyster died Sunday evening (June 27, 1976) at E.J. Noble hospital, Gouverneur. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fox Funeral Home of Heuvelton. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's Journal. Jerry Walrath received this information from an ad he placed in the Helper: Peter Joseph Walrath, b 4 Sept. 1804 Prussia, d 5 Dec. 1878,Waupaca Co.,Wis. m Margaret, b 1807, Prussia, d 6 Sept. 1891, Waupaca Co., Wis. Children: 1. James, b 1843, Germany 2. Nicholas, b 4 Sept. 1844, Germany, d 10 Jan. 1916,bur.Bear Creek, Wis. 3. Joseph, b 1840/48, Germany, d 1918,bur. Lebanon Twp Waupaca Co. Wis. m Ann Quigley, dau of Bernard and Ann (Malone) b 1837/1841, d 24 Dec 1902 bur. Lebanon. 4. Eva, b 1850, Wisconsin, possibly m Peter Nicholai. References: Waupaca County Courthouse, St. Patrick & St. Mary's Church & cemeteries. Yvette Walrath sent in a more complete pedigree: Yvette Leigh Walrath b 1 July, 1956, Riverside, California Lloyd Dean Walrath, b 28 Aug. 1930, Pablo, Montana m 23 June 1954, Carolyn L. Roth, Missoula, Montana. Morton Bruce Walrath, (Jefferson Morton) b 2 June, 1903, Augusta, Montana m 28 Aug. 1926, Monna L. Evans, Great Falls, Montana. Delbert Fred Walrath, Sr. b 30 Apr. 1858, Sparta Wisc. m 28 Jan. 1883, Katie L. Patrick. d 8 Apr. 1930, Augusta, Montana Frederick F. Walrath, b 6 Mar. 1830, New York m 24 Nov. 1852, Alvira Walker, New York d 27 Apr. 1894, (suspect Augusta) Yvette says she has a family history of this family and will send to anyone who is interested. (Reetha is interested) INQUIRY I am hoping to find my daughter, Gloria Bailey, who is now 28 years old. I spoke to her on the telephone on April, 1970, when she called from the County Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. Gloria is a black girl, about 5ft. 3in. tall and slight. She has a broken front tooth. Her whole family is anxious to know where she is, as we love her very much. Please contact me. Mrs. Dee Walrath,453 Ferrero Lane, La Puente, CA. 91744. (Levi Walrath sent this in. ) ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #16 Page 3 An interesting item from our local paper: NOTABLES A 600-foot neon-lighted cactus, containing an observation tower, restaurant and cocktail lounge, is the scheme of HOWARD WALRATH, a Phoenix commercial artist. Walrath knows just the spot, Phoenix's Papago Park, east of town. So Walrath painted a picture showing the edifice in place. The Phoenix Parks Board took a close look at the painting, thanked Walrath for his interest but took no action. (I thought the thing did look interesting, it really showed up against the sky! RC) ... Mabel Roberts sent in group sheets for several Walrath families. I can't publish them complete, but if anyone is interested please contact Mabel or me. Peter Walrath and Cynthia Hills David H. Walrath and Susannah Bowman William Walrath and Magdalene Wagner Abraham Walrath and Elizabeth Shettleman Charles M. Walrath and Ellen F. Emerson Daniel J. Walrath and Eliza Deming Emmett L. Walrath and Lena Lawrence Eugene Artimus Walrath and Julia Lurena Pulver Gabriel Walrath and Mary Simons Jesse Walrath and Ann Eliza Slocum Jacob Walrath and Margaret Braut John Jacob Walrath and Florence Levantia Young Philo Walrath and Mary Cronkhite William Walrath and Catharine Fox Mabel Roberts suggested that each member sent in an auto-biography. Accordingly I quote from Jerry Walrath's letter: "As far as a short auto- biography--there isn't much to tell. I spent 40 years of my life in Flint, Mich.--born there also. I'm presently 41 yrs. old. 'though divorced (for 11 years) I have a fine son nearly 15 yrs. old. I have been employed by the Xerox Corp. for 13 years, and at present I am the Branch Service Support Manager for the Lansing Branch of Xerox. The Lansing Branch covers the entire state of Michigan, except for the Detroit area. My grand- father came to Michigan from Morristown, N.Y. in 1858 at the age of 4 Yrs. He came with his father and grandfather, and his sons stayed and raised their families here. Since I am single, I devote the majority of my spare time to genealogy. (Jerry sent me his picture, RC) RC got a little carried away with her auto-biography! "My father, Orlando Foley was born in Ontario, Canada, but the family soon migrated into Central Michigan. My mother, Lillie May Walrath was born on a farm near Depsyster,NY. Her father, Amos a descendant of Henrich Wallrad, the settler. My great grandfather, Josiah W. a boy of 9, led the family cow all the way from Minden with his parents, Daniel and Maria house W. Mother's family traced back to the mayflower and many early settlers from England, Scotland and Ireland, including many Puritan ministers. When mother was a young girl, the family moved to Central Michigan where she grew up. in the 1880's the family went west and took up a homestead in the Gallatin Valley of Montana. In the meantime, my father's first wife died leaving a shall boy, Joseph Foley and a baby girl, Flossie. His wife's family took in the children and my father came west to join his brothers. He was a lumberman and played the fiddle for country dances. I was born in the little lumber town of Harrison, Idaho. I was the second child, a baby sister having died. My father died when I was four, and mother taught school, leaving me with my grandparents on the farm. When I was eight my mother married Mr. Towner, and ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #16 Page 4 Reetha's auto-biography--Cont. we went to his ranch in Central Oregon to live. it was a good life. In the summer I ran barefoot all over the place, helped with the garden and chickens, drove the hay-rake, led the derrick horse for stacking and rode my strawberry roan pony, Puss. After graduating from the one- room McKay Creek school I rode Puss five miles into Prineville to high school. When I was 16 my mother died and 1 went back to Bozeman, Montana to live with my uncle and aunt and grandmother. My uncle was Co. Supt. of Schools and later District Attorney. I finished high school and went on to Montana State College. While I was teaching, Home Economics, Physics and Chemistry my family moved to California and bought a home near San Luis Rey. I joined them during vacation and met my future husband, who was a neighbor. August Clancy learned to fly after WWI and bought a "Jenny" I had my first airplane ride in it. We were married in 1929 and he went to work as an airline pilot. We had our first child, Carol, and spent a year in Columbus, Ohio. The depression hit and we were laid off and we went back to the farm to stay with his aging parents. We have been there ever since. August was a pilot instructor during WWII and then worked for the Road Dept. We had two more girls and five boys, and we lived the good country life. Our place had cows and chickens, garden and fruit trees. All the children are married now except two bachelor sons, who still live here. We have 19 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. For the last twenty years I have been giving piano lessons in my home. (When I was 11, out in Oregon, I was given my grand piano; I still have it.) Mother and I drove into Prineville for my music lesson with a horse and buggy while she sold her butter and eggs. Most every summer we take a camping trip in our van. Our daughter Carol lives in Anchorage and we have made two trips there, the first up the Inside Passage and back down the Alcan. In 1970 we went to Michigan to meet my half brother and sister whom I found after 60 years by advertising in the Helper. My brother, 86 still lives in Corunna, Mich. Last summer we attended my 50th class reunion at MSD and we had a ball, visiting familiar places and meeting old friends. I would love to have you come and visit us at our little "ranch". We live eleven miles East of Oceanside Calif. and our telephone number is 714-758-0150. -Birth Records, Reformed Dutch Church, Fort Plain, Town of Minden Continued from #14. Parents child & date: Sponsors Jacob H. Wallrad Peggy Jacob Zoller & wife Anna, (Nancy) b sept.6, 1818 & wife Catharine Jacob Wallrod Jacob Jacob Waggoner & wife Anna Waggoner b Mar. 26, 1815 & wife Salome Jacob G. Wallrad Betsey Adam G. Wallrad & wife Anna b Oct 2, 1816 & wife Maria Jacob Wallrad Sally Jno. Sallsman & wife Eve b Nov. 11, 1810 & wife Peggy " Harrison Michael Wa --- b June 3, 1817 & wife Mar --- Andrew Wallrad Jane Isaac Quackenbush & wife Annatje b Jan 30, 1815 & wife Caty Geo. A. Wallrad Clary Henry Wallrad & wife Patty b May 28, 1815 & Clary Loveless ____ Walrad Maria & wife -- b Mar. 16, 1810 ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #16 Page 5 Reformed Dutch Church, Fort Plain, Town of Minden, Continued: Parents child & date: Sponsors ____ Wallrad Luke Cornue & wife-- b Jan. 22, 1813 Peter Wallrad Eva Moses Wallrad & wife Elizabeth b Dec. 2, 1811 Maria Dusler Jeremiah Elisabeth Wallrad b Jan 16, 1814 Elisabeth Parents b Oct. 4, 1819 Ephriam b Sept 2, 1822 Peggy b Jan 3, 1826 Peter A. Wallrad Peter Catharine Wallrad, Wid. & wife Hannah Hover b may 9, 1815 Adolph Wallrad, Jr. Jacob & Catharine,twins Adolph A. Wallrad & wife Lenah b Oct. 10, 1815 & wife Maria Henry Edwood & Caty Wallrad John Jacob Jacob Wallrad b Oct. 23, 1817 & wife Elisabeth Abm. A. Wallrad Andrew Andrew Nestel & wife Polly b Sept. 16, 1815 wife Gertrude Cassina Catharine Wallrad b Mar. 5, l817 the grandmother Abraham b Mar. 5, 1819 Abm. Wallrad Lena Catharina Jacob Seeber & wife Nancy b Aug. .31, 1819 & wife Elisabeth Adolph Wallrad Gertrude Wm. Borgart & wife Sofia b Nov 19, 1815 & wife Barbara Adolph J. Wallrad ___ Keller John Quackenbush & wife Nancy b May 26, 1820 Catharine Wallrad Henry J. Wallrad Lucinda Parents & wife Betsey b Jan. 2, 1817 Josina b Apr. 3, 1825 Catharine b May 26, 1830 Henry Wallrad Henry & wife b Aug. 25, 1836 Moses Wallrad John Jno. Rice & wife Peggey b Apr. 1818 & wife Christina Jacob Jacob H. Wallrad b Aug. 16, 1820 & wife Nancy Jonas Jonas Rice b Jan. 14, 1823 Mary Wallrad ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #16 Page 6 'Reformed Dutch Church, k'ort Plain, Town of Minden--continued: Charles Wallrad Garret Lipe David Lipe & wife Betsey b Oct. 26, 1818 & wife Elisabeth it it Lysander Parents b Jan. l@l, 1821 it If David Henry The father and b Mar. 2, 7823 grandmother, E.Lipe Daniel V!allrad Josiah Abm. B. House & wife i-iaria House b Dec. 20, 1818 Gertrude Wallrad it it David David @Rallrad b July 23, 1820 & wife Susanna it if Henry Adam Wallrad b Aug. 14, 1822 & wife Elisabeth ty if Elisa Jacob Bomstead b Nov. 20, 1623 & wife Susan David V.Iallrad Mary Ann David Moyer & wife Susanna b Jan. 30, 1821 Maria Zoller John Wallrad Melinda Goo. U. Baker, Jr. & wife Elisabeth b Aug. 20, 1824 & Maria Ehle Christopher Christopher Nellie b Feb. 20, 1826 u Nancy Shaver Sally Archibald Ehle b Apr. 16, 1828 Nancy Nellie John G. Wallrad Alfred John W. Ehle wife Cathar-t@,@ine b Jan. 5, i825 & wife Catharine Oliver (3eo. u. Eaker b Dec 1827 & wife Maria Lanso Lipe John A. Lipe b P-eb. 2, 1-829 & wife Elisabeth John G. Wallrad Mary Jane Parents & wife Maria b Mar. 1, 1839 Christian Wallrad Caty Maria Adam Sitts & wife Maria b July 5, 1825 & wife Margaret Dutch Reformed (hurch, Caughnawaga (Fonda) Town of Mohawk, Mont. Co. Frederick Dogsteder Elisabeth Hendrick Dogsteder Jr Catrina Walraat b Nov. 21, 1772 Elisabeth It it tt Johannes Johannes Dogstader b May 2, 1775 Barbara it if it Frederick Frederick Doxteder b Aug. 24, 1777 Elisabeth It it Molly Hendrick Walradt b Nov. 7, 1779 Catrina it VI Fredric Jacob Rees ? b Jan 12, 1782 Catrina it Johannis Doksteder b Oct. 25, 1784 Barbara ca&P@er'Dock,stadex- Hendrick Henry Tivendorf margrita Ivalradt b May 18 Elisabeth Young ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #16 Page 7 Parents child & date: Sponsors Volkert Ostrander Caty Ann Margret Walraadt b June 14, 1823 Adolf Walradt Anna Catrina Bronnel b Mar. 8, 1785 Dutch Reformed Church, Mapleton, Town of Canajoharie, Montgomery Co. William Lane Peter Magdalena Walradth b May 7, 1818, Adolph Walrath, Jr. Philip Helen Ostrander b Aug.15, 1819, John T. Walradth Maria Christina Hugunin b Feb. 19, 1805 William Tooker Elizabeth Hannah Walradth b May 16, 1805 Polly b Apr. 20, 1807 Rudolph Shibly Jacob Jacob Shibly Margaret Walradt b Mar. 16, 1809 Anna Keese George I or J Walradth Abraham Mary Shibly b Nov. 8, 1809 John Van Slyke Peter Henry Elizabeth Walradth b Oct. 19, 1812 Garret Walradth Livingston Dunlap Hannah Dunlap b Nov. 10, 1811 Benjamin Post Malinda Catharine Walradth b Sept. 29, 1812, Town of Minden William b. Nov. 19, 1815 Dutch Reformed Church, St. Johnsville, Montgomery Co. David Walrath James James Forbes Elizabeth Forbes b Aug. 25, 1817 Margaretha Forbes Liza Ann Anthony Walrath b May 6, 1823 & wife Catharine Walter b Aug. 28, 1826 Joseph Walrath Daniel Daniel Walrath Nancy Dockstader b Nov 20, 1817 Caty Zoller Adam A. Walrath Benjamin Henry Walrath Mary Zimmerman b Apr. 22, 1816 Caty Klock Manual b July 13, 1818 David Walrath Ana Walter Susanna Bowman b Dec 15, 1822 Anthony Walrath Sary Ann Caty Davis b Jan. 11, 1823 Obediah b Nov 15, 1825 Elizabeth b Nov. 16, 1827 ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 7 ********** Newsletter -#16 Page Henry A. Walrath Hiram Polly Campbell ]3apt.May 16, 1824 Daniel b Mar. 1, 1826 Reuben b June 6, 1833 Jacob Henry b July 28, 1838 Wm. Andrew b Mar. 22, 1841 Sarah Elizabeth b May 5, 1844 Lutheras Ikalrath Mary Cathrien Tyna Post b Sept. 1, 1824, Danube Mosers Walrath Tyne b Nov. 14, 1825, Danube Stone Arabia, from Mrs. Johnson Sylvanus @l,'alrath Charles Margarite b 15 Feb. 1842 Peter l@talrath Wellington & wife b 5 July, 1852 James ff. Walrath Alice Mary Catharine b 3 Apr. 1855 Peter @Talrath Clark P@lizabeth Ann b 9 May, 1859 James !@,'alrath Peter Mary Catharine b 31 Aug. 186P From Mrs. E. D. 'Falrath Nathanias It'alrath Mary E. 7lizabeth b June 22, 1856, Town of Brownsville I heard that there was a "Walrath Journal" in the library in the city of Watertown and tried to get it. I don't know how Jerry did it but he did, and I am going over it and after I have found material not covered in the earlier newsletters, will publish it in the next ones. RC. ***************** End of Newsletter # 16 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 16 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #17 May, 1977 New Members #86 Domson, Mrs. Andrew, Jr. 2318 Mayfield --Road, Saginaw, Mich. 48602 Walrath married a Hess in Montgomery County, and again in Smith family in Michigan. #87 Brown, Mrs. Mary E. 5956 W. 74th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Mary Elizabeth Colyer, b 1909, m Matthew Logan Brown Clifford Couch Colyer, b 1881,d 1972, m Emma Louise Woodward, 1882-1938 Henry leaae Colyer, 1841-1925, m Mary Elizabeth (Lillie) Couch, 1856-1939 John Colyer (Collier) 1815-1907, m Mary Ann Walrath, 1811-1901 Henry I. Walrath, 1786-1849, m Elizabeth Susanna (Betsy) Anguish 1792-1865/6 John Henry Walrath, 1766-i8i6, m Magdalena Zoller, 1764-1845 Henry T@!alradt, Esq. 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowmqn, 1742-1808 Henry Wallrad, 1717- 1756, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Conrad Wallr-ad b Germany, d 1746. Status of the Association: #34 Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Pathje, 2815 Sheridan Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803 Obituaries Sylvia lqalrath Young, (Sent in by Mrs. Elmer Reynolds) widow of Dr. Philip Young, passed away Friday, Feb. 11' at Goshen, NY. A native of Springfield, who returned to celebrate the golden anniversary of General James Clinton Chapter DAR of which she was a charter member in 1898. She had reached the age of 100 years in June 1976. She was the daughter of Robert Lay Walrath and Elizabeth Shaul, the grand- daughter of Jacob Walrath and Loxea Lay, gggkanddaughter of Peter Walrath and Elizabeth Bauder, ggggranddaughter of Jacob Walrath and Magdalena Fox. Sent in by Jerry Walrath from the Flower Memorial Library in Watertown: (Condensed by PC) J. L. Walrath, aged 51, Bee-Keeper of Evans Mills died Nov. 30, 1936. The family located early in Jefferson County north of Black River. He was born in the town of Leray, Sept. 26, 1885, son of Lewis ir,,aac and Ida Getman Walrath. The Walrath homestead is on the Evans Mills-Chauftys Corners county road, just a short distance from the site of the old Crystal Springs cheese factory. Mr. Walrath married Alta Hoemer at Watertown on Dec. 21, 1910. He is sur- vived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Niles L. Horton of Chaumont, Katherine Barbara and Ella Marie Walrath of this village; one sister Mrs. Peron Kiechle of Philadelphia; one niece, Esther Kiechle and four nephews, Carl, Paul, Roy and 'Benjamin Kiechle of Philadelphia. Joseph Walrath, 81, in Evans Mills, Aug. 8, 1916, well known farmer died in Le%ray. He was born in Leray June 18, 1835. He leaves two brothers Lewis and Sidney Walrath both of Leray. Mrs. Julia Walrath, 77, widow of George Walrath, died 1966, Chaumont, NY. Surviving are two sons, Edison W. Chaumont, and Norris J. Vernon; two brothers, Charles Cean, Brownville, and Charles Cean, Rochester; and two sisters, Mrs. George (Belle) Dillenback, Dexter, and Mrs. Leo (Minnie) Furgison, Massena. Mrs. illalrath was born in Carlton Place, Canada, March 2, 1889 a daughter of Charles and Amelia Emerson Cean. Mr. 7'alrath died in 1934. Mrs. Mabel L. Walrath, widow of former local trainmaster, 83, d (date unread- able) She was born in Oswego, Dec. 31, 1878, a daughter of the late John B. and Mary I. Lester. She married George B. Walrath, a native of Evans Mills, June 27, 19C)I. Mr. Walrath died May 8, 1949 at the age of 73, after 55 years of railroad service. ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #17-continued Page 2 Died 1925, Mrs. Sylvia Jane Walrath, age 88; born Sept 4, 1827, daughter of Oliver W. Flint and Sally Scofield Flint. Married Oct. 17, 7865 in Leroy, Wm. R. Walrath. Her ancestors came from Saratoga County in 1803. Her grandfather was Elisha ,Scofield, veteran of the War of 1812. She leaves a son, Willis G. and a daughter Carrie M. Walrath. Mrs. Alice M. Walrath, 70, widow of Alpha IValrath died (no date given) in Dexter. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Marion W.) Lamon, 502 Stockton Street, with whom she made her home; four grandchildren, Mark, Diane, Michelle and Anita Lamon; three sisters, Edith Covey and Pearl Martin of Water- town and Mae Krake of tjackets Harbor-; and a brother, Harold Weaver of Calsium. She was born on Jan. 4, 1891 at the Weaver homestead on the Morris Tract town of Brownville. On Dec. 31, 1912, she was married to Alpha @lalrath of Chaumont. They owned and operated a farm on the Morris Tract throughout their married life. Mr,. Walrath died Jan 12, 1941. Jesse J. Herbison, 73 once of Theresa, d 1945. he was born in Theresa, July 8, 1877, only child of the late Louis Jerome and Ida Walradt Herbison. Mr. Herbir: ,on's maternal grandparents, John Adam and Elizabeth Moyer@Walradt, were pioneers of Jefferson County, coming from Montgomery County in 1824 and locating near Evans Mills. Abraham Moyer and Clarinda Hoover Walradt, were among the early settlers of Theresa. Mr. Herbison for several years was in the imploy of the Eastman Kodak Company, and for 35 years a purchasing agent for the State Agricultural and Industrial School. he was active in civic orginations. Mrs. Herbison if the former Harriet Wilcox of Mumford, NY. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Howard T. (Dorothy) Hawkins, Spencerport, three grandchildren, and an aunt, Kiss Ella Marie Walradt, Watertown. Lafargeville, April 15, 1935, Edward Walrath, 84, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Duard Lawrence. he was born in the town of Clayton on Oct. gi- 1850 a son of Christophew and Helen Wood Walrath. Besides his daughter he is survived by a son J. E. Walrath, Los Angeles, Calif; one brother, Edson Walrath Of Rome, and a half-brother, Hanley Ellis of LaFargeville. Miss Ella Marie l@Ialradt, 85, retired prinoci-palof the old Watertown Teachers Training School, died Sept. 1949. She was the daughter of the late Abram and Clorinda Hoover Walradt, born Oct. 18, 1863 at the Walradt family home on main Street, -kheresa. Evans Mills, May 2, 1949, .@,dson J. VTalrath, 71. Surviving Mr. Walrath are his wife, Mrs. Emma Hoffer Walrath, and two children, U"ohn F. Walrath, an auditor for the general electric company of Schenectady, and Miss Ruth Walrath, a teacher in the Clyde Central School. mr. Walrath, a pioneer Jefferson County family was born in the town of ieray, Aug. -3, 1877, son of John and Mary Baum Walrath. He married Miss Emma Hoffer, Sept. 15, 1914. He was a member; of Pamelia grange, acting as master and later as deputy state master for Jefferson County. He retired in 1948 as treasurer of the Farmers' and Traders' Life Insurance Co. of Syracuse. George B. Walrath expiros, aged 73 after 55 years of service for the St. Lawrence and Ottawa divisions of the New York Central Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mabel E. Lester Walrath; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen F. (Jane Elizabeth) Burkard, and Mrs. Robert M. (Margaret) Munger, Woodbridge, NJ; four grandchildren and two brothers, Leon A. Walrath and Daniel Webster Walrath, 'P,vans Mills. George Burton Walrath was born Aug. 15, 1875 at Evans Mills, a son of the late Daniel and Eliza McCue Walrath. Mr. Walrath was the last of three brothers to and a railroad career. D.W. Walrath retired in 1936 after 46 years of service, and his brother Leon A. devoted 20 Wars to the service. Harlon G. Walrath, of Sackets Harb3Dr died May 4, 1961. Mr. Walrath is survived by his wifeo Nre. Nina Mae MeGarvey Walrath, formerly of Watertown, a daughter ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #17 Page 3 Mrs.'Raymond Monterieff, East Rochester, a son, Harlon C., Baltimore; his mother, Mrs. Zida Bette, East Rochester; six grandchildren; and a brother LeRoy Van Aman, Arlington, Mass. He was born March 17, 1899 at Sackette harbor, a son of Irwin and Zida Emerson Walrath. Following service in World War 1, he was graduated from Syracuse University. He was an employee of the Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. steam transmission division. Cemetery Records from Watertown, sent in by Jerry Walrath l@alrath, Flora, d 29 July, 1878, age ?yrs,2mo. Frank A., son of Andrew and Lucy, d 19 Dec, 1870,age 5yrs,ilmo. Freddie E, son of 11 it d 10 Dec, 1870, Pyre, 6mo. Andrew, b 5 May, 1835, d 190?. Lucy, his wife, d 10 June, 1894 ae 55 yrs, 6 mo, 7dys. Perch Piver Cemetery, Town of Brownville Elizabeth, wife of Nathaniel d 9 Dec. 1857 ae 30 Yrs. Catherine, dau of Nathaniel & Elizabeth, d 30 Aug. 1852 ae ?mo@5dys Emma, dau of n It d 22 Aug. 1855, ae 6mo,3dys. Daniel d 15 Tuly 1878 ae 7? yrs. 2mo. Mary, his wife d 20 Sept. 1878 ae 74 yrs 5mo. Freeman Cemetery, Town of Brownville ina B. Frame, wife of Merrit S. d July 2, 1880 age 21 yrs 5mo 10dys John A. 1797-1866 Margaret, hie wife, 1801-1858 Sylvester d 18 Apr 1909 ae 89 yrs Imo 3dys Grace Perry, his wife, d 8 May 1878 ae 47 Yrs 7mo 18dys. Fred D. d 13 Oct 1874 age 15yrs 4mo 24dys. George H. d 15 June 1864 age 22yre. kehildren of Sylvestex- and urace) Lutheria M. b 28 Aug. 1849, d 9 June 1855. Depauville Cemetery, Town of Clayton Christopher d 2 Apr 1856 ae 27 yre 6mo. Death Records from the Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia, Town Palatine Jacob Wallrath, son of Isaac, b May 15, 1785, d Aug 4, 1789. Jacob !FIalrath, b v'eb 25, 1723, m June 27, 1747, d E'eb 1, 1790 Henry Wallrath, b 1?37, m 1758, d Jan 3, 1791. Catharine, widow of Henry Wallradt, b 1741, d June 11, 1797. Rebecca Wallradt, wife of Jacob Wallradt, b jan 21 1764. Peter Wallrad's child, d Dec. 16, 184,5, age 9 mo. Anna Barbara 7.7allrad, buried Nov. 13, 1769. (no age given) Andreas, bur Dec. 5, 1778, youngest son of Jacob Wallrath at the river, age lyr. Dutch Reformed Church--Herkimer Henricus Wallradt, died June 28, 1829, age 61 yre Smo. Reformed Dutch Church, Fort Plain--Town of Minden Henry Wallrath, b Feb 11, 1753, d Feb 26, 1792. Amelia, widow @lvallrath, b Feb 26, 1714, d mar 5@, 17YS, left 12 children, 52 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. Jacob IVallradt b Oct 29, 1?94, d Sept 7, 1796. Garret Wallrad d July 8, 1806, age 39 yrs. Elizabeth Wallrath, wife of Henry, b July 28, 1742, d Nov 8, 1808 age 66yrs,3mo 8dys. Had 14 children, 9sons and 5 daus 43 grandchildren. Elizabeth, dau of Peter Walrath d Mar 27, 1811, age lyr. Jacob H. l@'allrad, age 68 yrs d Dec 2, 1812. Had 13 children, 7 alive 15 grandch. Adolph A. Wallrad's child, d Oct.22, 1815 age Ilmo 5dys. Adolph Wallradir, chfad d Mar 9, 1814, age 4yrs emo. Henry Wallrad, esq. d Mar 241821, age 78 yrs 10mo 10dys. ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #17 Page 4 Cemetery '9ecords, continued: Town of Minden Joseph Wallradis child d Aug 13, 1822 age 8yrs 3mo 2dys. Charles Wallrad's wife, d Mar 12, 1823. David Wallrad's child d Mar 23, 1824 age lyr 6mo. Widow Wallrad d June 7, 1827, age 47 Yrs 7mo 3dys. John 0. Wallrad's child d Jan 28, 1828, age 2mo 6dys. Widow Wallrad d May 19, 1828, age 70 Yrs. Widow Wallrad d June 12, 1829, age 80 yre 10mo. Paggey Wallrad,- dau of Jacob d Nov. 26, 1835, age 17Yra 2rao lgdys. Widow Jacob Wallrad d Jan 3, 1837, age 73yrs 6mo. Large Cemetery--St. Johnsville Adam J. Walrath, 1858- 1932 Frankie Ellis, his wife 1867- Matilda Walrath Sunderlin, wife of Samuel S. b 5/23/1820, d 2/21/1891. T,orenzo Walrath, 1847-1869 Urilla Quackenbush, his wife 1850-1924. James Y. Ilalrath, 1842-1902 Etta S. Smith, his wife 1855-1929. Adam Walrath MD, 1852-1912 Caroline Thumb, his wife, 1856- George MD 1880- Bertha Snell', his wife 1878 Martin Walrath, 1845-1923 Celeste E. Haskins, his wife, 1844-1902. Lmnard G. 1878-1923. David H. "Valrath,Co. 137th N.Y.V. d 11/24/1890 age 70yrs GAP. Jeremiah 1815-1873 Mary 1815-1900 William A. Walrath, 1841-1926 Elizabeth Ann, his wife, 1842-1899. Girven 1864-1866 Libbie 1875-1894 Adelia 1878-1879 Henry A. Walrath, 1800-1859 Mary Campbell, his wife 1806-1884. Daniel Walrath, 1825-1903 Eliza &atherine, 1829-1903. Solomon Walrath, 1830-1910 -ielissa, his wife (no dates) Chauncey, died 7/26/1888 aged 27yrs 5mos 21dys. fierman, 1869 Rose Mary Allen, 1873-1908. 7'alrath Graveyard, .rown of Minden John Talrath, d May 12, 1862, aged 44Yrs Imo 3dys. Polly Green, wife of John d Mar 3, 1920, age 95yrs 2mos 20dys. Carrie, daughter of Ervin and Mary d 2/11/1879, age 2yrs 9mos 25dys. Carrie G. dau of Jonas and Maria, d Aug 10, 1869, age 4yrs 2moE; 19dys. Jonas Walrath, d Nov 6, 1889, age 67Yrs 10mos 18dys. Maria, his wife, d Apr 6, 1881, age 50yre 6mos 16dys. Hiram d Dec 6, 1858, age 21yrs 2mos 7dys. Moses 1,Valrath d Apr 10, 1866, age 69yre 10mos 16dys. Margaret, his wife, d Aug.14, 1858, age 61yrs 2mos 2dys. 'Reformed Churchyard Cemetery, Manheim, Herkimer Co. NY I.r-ene 'Nalrath, dau of Daniel and Lany d 6/3/1841, age 7yra 9mos 4dys. Abijah, son of Daniel and Lany, d 3/21/1838, age 6yrs 4mos 25dy8. Lany, wife of Daniel, d 6/i6/i837, age 32yrs 5mos 13dys. Youker Bush Cemetery, North of St. Johnsville, NY Levi Walrath, d 10/6/1881, age 54yre 6mos 20dys. Daniel Walrath d 2/18/1856, age 29yrrz, Ilmor, 18dyr:,. Parmelia, wife of Daniel, d io/16/i874, age 44yre 6mos 15dys. Cemetery in Brownsville, NY J. imalrath, 1812-1886 Wife Mary Christian Walrath, 1884-1889 Wife Catherine 1786-1869 Mary E. Walrath, wife of Germain Williams, d Oct 25, 1922. ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #17 Page 5 Mr.'R. J. Krueger writes: "My uncle Merle (#54) gave me some old letters to look through and I believe I am a bit closer to discovering who George Henry ,@ralradth was. He was born Apr-2, 1842 in Jefferson Co. NY, m Amanda Saylas,kb July 20, 1842) in Evans Mills, d Mar 21, 1918) inredwood NY on Feb 21, 1864 while on furlough from the Union army, d July 21, 1916 in White,SD. It also appears that his wife, Amanda was a descendant of a Walradth. Her mother was an Eva Putnam who was the daughter of Solomon Putnam and Katherine Walradth. Your family notes in #13 mentions a Margaret Walradth marrying Solomon Putnam." (Records from DAR say Margaret,RG) "Here's a short biography. I was born in Pierre, SD May 12, 1941. Am married to JudyfiGudzer, who is from Birmingham, Alabama. '@le have two sons, ages 7 and 3. Both my parents were born in SD; all my grandparents were early residents of Dakota Territory, only one came here after statehood (1889) and then jjust a few years later. I attended the U of SD here in Vermillion, then left the state in 1963 for two years in the army (Washington DC) and two years as a salesman for Pan Am Airways (Los Angeles, New York and Detroit) Didn't like big cities as places to live so returned here to settle down. Was an administrator for USD until 1972, then law school and a shingle across the street from the Court House. My Grandmother, Rachel Lung Walradth and her sister-in-law, Etta Walradth Harseim lived their last years together, both into their 90's. Rachel lived in White, SD from about 1912 to her death in 1973, in the same house. She published a newspaper for 45 years, selling at age 92 because her press man became ill and she couldnot replace him. She died in her sleep one night after not a minutes illness, and her weekly column was on the desk and ready to print. She was 95. Etta lived one more year in a nursing home. Rachel's husband, George, and Etta were children of G.H.W." Florence Bakey writes about the storms and tornados in Iowa, Ft. Dodge and vicinity and sends in her autobiography. "The story of my life can be told quite briefly. i was second in a family of four girls and one boy, who died in childhood. i was born on a farm not far from Fort Dodge, Lowa. My paternal grandparents purchased the land soon after my grandfather was discharged from the army in which he served throughout the Civil War. This place is still my home, since my father, being the only boy in the family continued to operate the farm after his parents retired. Because there were no sons to assist with the farm work it became my respon- sibility to help with the daily chores. As a result of that situation I still prefer being out-of-doors to doing housework. As children, my sisters and I attended a rural one room school two miles from home. Except in stormy weather, we walked. Then the township consolidated its rural schools, and after one year in the high school at Fort Dodge, we rode the school bus to 6arnum. After graduation I attended Buena V- ista College at Storm Lake, iowa. .rhis is a small college which was founded by the Presbyterian Church. -.There I was active in dramatic, speech and music. I received my B.A. degree in 7,'ducation, and taught in small consolidated high schools for nine years. The last year was difficult because of my father's death in 1937, and some of the obstacles presented by the school in which I was teaching. i decided to come home and rest for a year. i became involved in community and family affairs, and lost interest in returning to the classroom. Church work occupied my time for quite a few years, and when my mother's health began to fail I took care of her. When she died in 1972 she had just passed her 102nd birthday, and had never been in a hospital or a nursing home. Heading is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy poetry and have dabbled a bit in writing verse as well as prose. I enjoy the out-of-doors, walking and taking care of the yard. I like good music, but am a listener, not a performer. I have done only a small amount of traveling, but hope to make a break some day and see more of our wonderful country. I think that it was 'Robert Frost, who said about the trees: iithey are that which talk of going, but never get away" I often think that this description fits me very well." ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #17 Pabe 6 Sketch of Adel;@l_;Walrath, by A. J. Faiche, from Watertown Library: Adolf Talrath whose will dated May 26th 1783 of the Palatine District, Tryon COdfttltY, N.Y. is the first of that name of which the following family is the sub- ject under consideration in America. His original will in his own handwriting is now, July 12, 1931 in the possession of Mrs. Alice Walrath Belltnger, No. 83 West Main Street, St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, N.Y. Evidendly he was a Palatine and emigrated to America at an early date in the 18th century and set- tled soon thereafter in the town of Palatine, near St. Johnsville, N.Y. where he purchased a farm in the Schuyler Patent, Lot. No. 17, and upon which he resided at the time he executed said will. There was also another family by the same name evidently living in the same town, one of whom, Henry Walrath, said Adolf Walrath appointed one of the executors of his will. Whether these families were related or not there is no present evidence. The testator speaks of said Henry as his "friend" thus indic- ating a lack of relationship of the two families. There was also another @llalrath family which was among the early settlers in the town of Danube, one of whom was Albert Walrath who married Catherine, born 10-2-1791 at German Flatts, Herkimer County, died 9-12- 1847 at Danube, daughter of James and Margaret (Christman) Yule. The latter was a daughter of Nicholas and ( ) Christman of Herkimer. They had a son Levi C. Walrath who was a farmer at Springfield Center, Otsego County, N.Y. Adolf's will mentions his wife Anna, his children, John, Jacob, Adolf b 9-30- 1767, died 1833, Dorotia, Annet, Anna, Maria and Henry. He named his well- beloved friends Henry Walrath, Esquire, John Windecker, and @'riterich Bellinger as executors, and the will was witnessed by Jacob H. Klock, George Klock and the mark of Jacob K. Klock. There were a lot of other records from the Memorial Library in Watertown but as most of them have been previously printed. I have enough material to print several more newsletters, (if Jerry Talrath is willing) I will also publish what groups (family) that I have. And I also hope that more of the members will send in their life histories. Dear Members, in some of my newsletters I may have given some of you allbum steer". The settler, Henry Conrad Wallrad mentioned in his will his eldest son, Henry, whom we believe to be the one, 1717-1756. From the sponsorship in the early baptisms I believe his wife to be Elizabeth Catharina. Betty Cathey is not so sure about this. He then mentions his younger son Johan Adolf. Not having any proof of this, I have assumed that this son was the Johannes Walrath, black- amith and ferryman who married Amelia Sutz. Betty has pointed out to me that the dates do not agree. We have the dates of the birth and baptism Of Amelia, and if she married Johan Adolf, she would be quite a few years older than her husband. So now we must agree that Johannes is one of the children of uerhart and Anna Maria, born between 1712 and 1717. I then believethat the Johan Adolf mentioned as the younger son of Henry and Christina is the Adolf who married Dorothea hess, and whose child Henry, b Feb. 10, 1753 and whose baptism was sponsored by,irenry Walrath and wife Elizabeth Catharina. Loora Drake, the town historian of Canisteo, New York, and who has sent in so many valuable records, although she is not related to the Walrath family, sent me a volume compiled in celebration of the Centennial. In lieu of her personal history, I will tell about the indiaa life in the early days from this book. A Prayer for Today How good it is, 0 God, that I can turn to Thee this morning and know that I am in Thy care. Amen. ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #1 7 page Living Signs by Betty Dennis Some 260 Scotch Pines, an average of 9 to 10 feet in height, form the "World famous living sign" on the hillside behind the Canisteo Elementary School on Greenwood Street. The area which contains the letters 6ANISTEO (made of living evergreens) is approximately 300 + 90 with each letter about 30 feet wide and 70 feet long. i-t was designed and planted by the late Harry Smith and Ed Childs of Canisteo in 1933. Smith was a civil engineer. It was believed to be of aid to pilots at that time. The trees are planted on a slanted hilly area in shale like soil. only six percent of the trees were lost the first year and were replaced. 'rhe Smith-Childs Homestead is directly to the left of the school. Although the family no longer lives there , they still maintain the residence. ,the property, with the exception of the home, was purchased by the school district in 1957. The school was built in 1958. The purchase agreement incl- uded a perpetual-care agreement which the school assumed. A crew of school em- ployees clear the weeds and trim the trees every two years, taking about a week. As the "'World's largest living sign" it was reported in the famous "Believe it or Not" column by Ripley several years ago.The Canisteo Chamber of Comrierce decided in 1964 to announce the local attraction at the entrances of the village. 'the people of the Village of Canistao (which was a former French settlement rich in Indian history and spelled lli;anestioll then) are proud of the sign and happy to share its beauty and the information concerning it with visitors to this area. ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS ***************** End of Newsletter # 17 Page 7 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 17 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #19 August 1977 Now Members #88 Varney, Opal W. 3308 Tangley Road, Houston, TX 77005 Francis Nicholas Varney, 1872 Bowman Varney, 1837, m Lydia Ann Walrath, 1841. ,George Walrath, 1816, m Elea Mrs. Varney has Civil War papers showing that an A. Walrath was an Assist=t Adjutant and qP[ General. #89 Clute, Mrs. Donald, 207 S. Fairview, Madisonville, TX 77864. Donald Clutele mother was Walrath. Member Marion Conradi told Mrs. Cluto about our association. #90 Martin, D. K. Mouse Hill, West Chazy, New York 12992. Mr. Martin is working on the 18th century histories of the Zimmerman and Failing families of the Mohawk Valley. He wishes to astab@ish their conn- ection to the Walrath (Walmrath) family. questions: 1. Catherine Walmrath, b ea 1754, dau of John and Amelia (Sutz) Walwrath, living in 1791, m 4 Dec. 1770 George Failing, b ea 1724-, son of Henrich R. and Anna Maria Kunigunda Failing. 2. Jacob Adolph Walwrath b? m 2Z=Oct. 1786, Elizabeth Jacob Failing b 14 June 1763, d? a dau of Jacob and Anna Maria Catherina (Gerlach) Failing. 3. Is it possible the Mary who m by 1791 Johan J. Failing, b 1765, d 1847 is a Walmrath? Perhaps a sister of Jacob Adolph? 4. Gerrit Walwrath m 5 Aug. 1770 Anna Zimmerman. I need her date of birth, children and sponsor&. #91 Jones, Hank, P. 0. Box 8341, Universal City, CA 91608. My-. Jones is a professional genealogist, compiling the lines of many of the Palatine emigrants of 1710. He promises to send us anything he finds on the Walrath family, and will help any members on other lines, (for a fee) Status of the Association. #39 Mr,. and Mrs. Elwyn Morris, Newsletter #17 returned. #4- Mrs. B. D. Gubi, correction on address: 1(644 West Main Road, Lot 120, North East Pa. 16428. #58 iterry Walrath, 5168 Green Meadow Dr. Gd. Blanc, Mich. 484,39. Best wishes to Jerry and his new bride, Patricia (Pat). married June 11. Misc. records sent in by Loora Drake: 1840-Wheeler, NY- Peter Walrath, 40/50 183.5- " is Peter A. Walrath, 4 males, 3 fem. 12/10, 1901, Jasper, NY- Abram E. Walrath ae 84 yrs. died. W. Almond, Allegheny Co. NY, 1850 census: #160 Walrath Peter, 41 yro, Pamela 25/16, Mary 15, Adam 11, Chas. 1810 Census, Canajoharry, Montgomery Co: Wa3-radt. Andorf I p69 -0-0-2-0-1; Peter W. P70-3-0-2-1-0; f 2-1-0-1-0 Jacob, P75 0-1-3-0-1; f 0-0-2-0-1 Jacob A or H. p82, f 0-1-0-0-1 Peter P?B, 3-1-1-0-1; f 0-1-0-0-1 John, 3-1-0-1-C), f 1-1-0-1 1810, Minden, Walradt Garret, f Adam p9O, O.-O-1-0-0-0 Audorfat? f 1-0-0-0-0 Goo. 3-0-0- 1-0; f 2-1-0-1 p92 Peter 3-0-0-1-0; f 1-1-0-1 Henry 2-0-1 -0-1 ; f2-0-1-1 Jacob A. 0-1-0-0; f 2-0-1-1 ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #18 Paga 2 Misc. Records by Loora Drake-- continued: 181,,Q@-D Film, Canajohary, Montgomery Co. Walradt Rich, P110-1-0-1- 0-0; r 1-0-T-0-0-0 Henry P113-3-1-1-1-0; -Y 2-1-0-1 1810 film, Palatine: Walradt Mary, pll? o-o-l-o-o; P o-o-o-o-l-o-1 Isaac, pl25 o-o-2-o-1; P. 2-3-1- 0-1 Peter H. 0-0-2-0-1; F 2-@3161*0-1 1 81 0 fi la, O@ppenbeim Walrad Ad&m A. 1-3-0-1-0; George F P132 Jacob o-o-l-o-o; F 2-o-l-o Andolph o-o-l-o-I P137 Adam p 138 2-2-o-l-o; F 2-2-o-I Jacob p 141 P 3-0-0-1 Jacob p 144, 0-0-0-1-0; F 3-0-0-1 Joba, P146-2-0-0-1-0; Ir 3-0-1-0-0-0-1 1870 W. Sparta, NY Walrath Jacob 40 yr NY Sarah 25 + Adelia 4, Cora 2, all NY Mrs. 'Drake also sent in some Yule genealogy. This family has connected to Walrath on several lines. Question Sherry Warden, 330 Roger Road, Darien, II. 60559 Mr-s Margaret Nielsen of Lombard and I have several lines in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York. She and I connect on the Suts (Sute) line-- believe Anna Elisabetha who married Johannes Suts (will dated a Sept. 1794 pro 28 Jun 1823) was a Walrath based on the sponsors of their children. Anna Johannes Suts Anna Mereklin SAR 12 Apr 1762 Anna Elirabothq John Walrad Jacobus Johannes Sutm Jacob Walrath SAR 5 Oct 1768 Anna Elisabotha wife Lena Doms anyone know and show proof that Anna Elisabetha above was a Walrath? Deed sent in by Margaret Spalsbury: (condensed to the esentials,RC) From Montgomery County, Department of History and Archives Indenture, Quitclaim, 1739 AD Know ye by the&* presents that Hendrack Walrath of Cannajoharre in the County of Albany in the Province of New York, Yeomanly for & in consideration of the sum of thirty pounds currant mony on the Province shall quitclaim and discharge to Hendrack Schr-eml:Lng, his heirs and assigns forever a cert&An tred or lot of wood land situate lying and being at Stonerabie on the north side of the Mohawk River by the name of Lot number twenity one beginning at the north west corner of the wood lot called number nineteen runs from thence north eight chains then east sixty five chains then south eight chains then west sixty five chains to the place where first begun containing fifty acres be it more or less, to have and to hold granted and bargained premises with all the appurtenances priviledges & commodities to the same belonging. 1, the said Hendreek Walrath covenant and promise that I am lawfully possessed of the same premises. Signed the nineth day 6f October in the fienrick Walrat (Seal) thirteenth year of his Majerties.Heign, Anney Domino one thousand Seven Hundred Michel Wains & thirty nine. Sealed in the presence of Henrick Frey and George ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #18 Page 3 Our-President, Mabel Roberts sent in her Autobiographical Sketch: I was born 7 September 1903 in Carroll, Carroll Co., Iowa. I was the fifth child of Eugene and Mary Josephine (Patty) Shepard. I grew up in Carroll and was educated in their elementary schools. When I was ready to go to high school my family moved to AM&S, Iowa. They wanted to be near a college so all of their children could go on to school. So I graduated from Ames High School and then went on to Iowa State College and received a !Bachelors Degree in Home Economics. i was very interested in Psychology so I ended up going an extra year and getting a Masters degree in education and Psychology. After that I tried teaching school but didn't like it, so decided to go east and study to be a nurse. i trained in the Mt. Sinai School of Nursing in New fork City. After that I worked as a District Nurse in New Jersey until my marriage to Stuart Beebe in 1933. -1 have a son by my first marriage, Merton Shepard Beebe, who now lives with his wife and two sons in Rosev:Llle, California. i was doing psychiatric nursing in iowa when I met my second husband, Homer Roberts. We were married in 1943 and since then have made our home in Sioux (,'ity, iowa. We have one daughter, Mary Marguerite. After she came that ended my nursing career. 1 stayed home and took care of the family. Mary is now married to Rodger L. Sorensen, a commercial pilot for North West Orient Air- lines. They live in Soda Springs, Idaho and have two lovely daughters, &atrina and hat@rica Sorensen. They are expecting another baby in October, 1977. In 1956 i joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and that is when my interest in genealogy began. i have been tracing my family lines ever since. Were I required to designate lifes most important decision, L would, without hesitation, point to the time I decided to join the Latter Day Saint Church. The importance of this influence in my life throws all else into the shade, because it has given significance to all also in my life, including death and the hereafter. All during life I had asked myself the questions, Who am -L? Why am L herei What is my goal? The church has provided reliable and satisfying answers to these questions, and many more. Genealogical research is one important part of it. At the present time my husband and I are retired. That is really a bit of a joke to us because we have never been busier in our lives. it does mean, how- ever, that we are free to spend our winters in the Rio Grande Valley in Texas where we enjoy the milder weather and are still able to share in the work of the church and also carry on our genealogy research in two fine Texas libraries. I am trying desperately to find the parents of my paternal grandmother, born Christianna Walroth the 7 Jan. 1824 in Herkimer Co. N.Y. If any one in the Association can help me I will forever be indebted to them. Very sincerely yours, Mabel Shepard Roberts. I promised that I would start bringing what family groups 1 have, so will star,t with the earliest, the Will of the Palatine Settler, Heurich Conrad Wallrad. This was a copy, of the original handwritten will sent in by Betty Cathey. in the name of God, Amen, the first day of October, in the Twentyeth year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord, George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Brittain Franco & Ireland, King Defender of the lo'ajth,ete and in the Year of omr Lord one thousand seven hundred & forty six, I Hendrick Wolrad of Conajoharry in the county of Albany & Province of New York, yeoman being of good & perfect mind & memory, blessed of God for the same. Considering tihe certainty of Death & the uncertain time & hour of it, have thought fitt to dispose of the temporal estate which it pleased God to give me, recommending first my Immortal Soul into the hands of God & my savior Jesus Christ & my body to the earth revoking cancelling and annulling by these presents all wills and testaments codic:Llls or other ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #18 Page 4 Will of Hendrick Wallrad-- continued: disposals which I have hitherto made or executed it is my desire that neither they or them skall be valid or in any wise take effect but I declare this to be my Last Will and Testament. Imprimis, I give and Make unto my Eldest son named Hendrick Wolrad the sum of twenty shillings in right of his primogeniture & that he shall be satisfied with what I hereinafter shall make devise & bequeath unto him. I will & desire that all my just debts shall be paid and satisfied by my said son Hendrick Wolrad. I do give bequeath & devise unto my said son Hendrick Wolrad, his heirs & assigns for ever one hundred acres of land situate lying and being at Conajoharry aforesaid being part of the lands which I purchased from Philip Livingston & Co, being the eastermost or lower half part of the Lott of land I now dwell upon and manure, he helping his brother Johan Adolf Wolrad to build a house & barn on the lands hereinafter devised unto him, as good as the house and barn which the said Hendrick inherits on the lands hereby before devised unto him. I do give bequeath & devise unto my said son Johan Adolf Wolrad his heirs assigns for ever one hundred acres of land being the westermost or upper part of the lott of land I now dwell on & of which I have bequeath the other half to my said son Hendrick, he helping his said brother Hendrick to stub & clear the said land devised unto him, as much as he helped him to stub & clear of his. I do give & bequeath unto my well beloved wife named Christina Wolrad yearly & every year during her natural life the sum of four pounds current and lawful mony of the Province for her maintainance, which my said two sons Hendrick & Johan Adolf or their heirs shall equally and joyntly pay unto her, together with my feather bed & all my bed cloths & my chest wich I got from the Doctor & all my wearing apparel whatsoever to her & her assigns for ever, and if she should come to any want, & if she has nothing to maintain her, then it is my will and desire that my two sons Hendrick and Johan Adolf shall equally and together shall add to the four pounds and pay her out of my said estate sufficient yearly maintainance of meat and drink & apparel fitting for her aged condition yearly and every year of her natural life, but she shall not waste or give away any of her said main- tainance. I do give & bequeath unto my said sons Hendrick & Johan Adolf & their heirs on& Hundred and twentyfive acres of land lying at the east end of the Patent, which my said land is specified in to be equally occupied & manured betwixt them during the time of twenty years after my decease if the said Hendrick or his heirs pay unto the said Johan Adolf or his heirs the full sum of twenty pounds in consideration of which the said Hendrick Wolrad shall possess & enjoy all & singular the said one hundred & twentyfive acres of land & his heirs and assigns for ever. I do give & bequeath unto my three daughters named Margret wife of George Clock, Elizabeth wife of George Windecker & Annarosina wife of Fredrick Bellinger Junior the sum of thirty pounds currant mony of the Province to be equally divided amongst them share and share alike. I give ftvise and bequeath unto my said sons Hendrick and Johan Adolf the sum of fifty three pounds, being a debt which the said George Clock owes me for land & if he refuses to pay it unto them it is my will and desire that they use all lawfull ways & means to recover it of his. I hereby name and appoint as Meltrs of this my last will and testament my beloved friondsconrad Contryman & Adam Timberman to execute this my last will & testament. in wittness whereof i have hereunto set my hand & seal the day and year first above written. In presence of us Henry Wallrad Marcus Kontriman his Cas:per- Leib mark 000- Tompson ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #18 Page 5 The reason I have written out Hendrick's will in full; several persons have believed that Jacob Walrath, b 1723 was a younger son of Hendrick. In the will he so definitely mentions his two sons. Jacob Walrath was not married until 1747; it does not seem likely that Hendrick would not mention a young unmarried son and provide for him. Johannes Wallrad (Walrath) Blacksmith and @'erryman. now believed to be the son of Gerhart and Anna Maria, born between 1712 and 4717. Amelia Sutz, Chr. 14 Sept. 1716, West Camp, Ulster Co. NY. dau of Johan Peter Sutz and Anna Margareta Burchard. Children,. (I have the Sutz genealogy) 1. Garret Walrath, b ea 1?39/40, d 11 Sept. 1809 m Anna Zimmerman, 5 Aug. 17?0 2. John J. Walrath, b ea 1741, d 9 Nov. 1809, m 16 Dec. 1768 Maria i4elles 3. Mary Magdalena Walrath, b abt 1743, m 9 Dec. 1764 Thomas Hartford Heath 4. William Walrath, b 1747, will. prob. 10 Nov. 1802, m 1773 Catherine Lipe (Lieb) 5. Catherine Walrath, b 1749, m 4 Dec. 1770 George Failing 6. Adolph Walrath, b 20 May, 1752, d 18 Aug. 1814, m 20 Mar. 1770 Elizabdth Pottman (Cottman, Poltman) Johan Peter Walrath, b Bap. 23 Apr. 1756, d 17 Mar. 1834, m 17 Nov. 1784 Maria Catherine Dygert 8. Henry Johan Walrath, b 3 Apr. 1760, m 14 Jan. 1784@ Ms-fta Bell 9. Isaac Walrath, b 15 Nov. 1762, d 12 Oct. 1841 Margareta Nellie Mrs. Rosetta Fife Hancock sent in the references for the above: Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia (GS Ser. #4025 Pt. 32) Bitth and Chr,. Child #6, 7, 8, 9. Mar. Child #2, 3, 5, 7, & B. Mar. 9 from Pension. Lutheran Quarterly Vol 57 Page 11;1, Chr. wife Amelia, Zoeherthal Rec. West Camp Jacob Walrath, parents unknown, b 25 Fob@1723, d I Feb 1790, m ;17 June, 1747. Magdalena #'ox, b 16 Dec. 1726. Dates above for Jacob from Dutch Ref. Church, Stone Arabia, Town of Palatine. Childmn as listed in 13ruce Walrod's Journal: 1. Nicholas, b March 3, 1750 at Stone Arabia, d in 1835 at Camillus, NY, u Anna Barbara Shultz, b in 1750. 2. Catherine, b July 28, 1751m Goo. Failing. 3. Margaretha, b Oct. 18, 1752, m Nich. Weiser. 4. Isaac, b Dec. 5, 1754, no further record. 5. Lea, b Oct. 26, 1756, m John Heinrich Gunther, 2 Feb. 1775. 6. Isaac, b Mar. 17, 1758, no further record. 7. Rachel, b Sept. 3, 1760, no further record. $. Peter J. b June 9, 1764, s 'Elizabeth Bauder (Have complete genealogy) B. Magdalena, b Feb. 8, 1762, m Wm. Stokes 10 Jonah, b Feb. 8, 1766, no further record It Amelia, b Sept 29, 1767t m Moses P'ranklin. AiB :@,ou can see Catherine who married Geo. Fai ing also listo as dau of Johanner: . and Amelia. Sue Van Wis also insisted that Isaac #6 above was the isaac who married Margareta jig,lir ,, not Isaac #9 son of Johannes and Amelia. Anybody have proof,., ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #18 Page 6 Garret Walrath, lst son of Johannes Walrath and Amelia Sutz Wife Anna Zimmerman. Children: 1. William Walrath, b 2 Sept. 1771, m ____? 2. John George Walrath, b 1775, d 1865, m Elizabeth Lintner (Lindner) 3. Catherine Walrath, b 11 Nov. 1781 m ____? 4. Catherine Walrath, b 4 Nov. 1789 m 5. Jacob Walrath, b 1, Oct. 1793 6. George Walrath, b 30 Sept. 1795. Records from newspaper clippings. Can anybody help fill this in? William Walrath, 4th child of Johannes and Amelia Sutz Wife Catherine Lipe (Lleb, Leib) (From DAR records) 1. Peter Walrath, b abt 1774. 2. Elizabeth Walrath, b 13 Aug. 1777, d 7 Mar. 1843, m John W. Seeber. 3. Johannes Walrath, b 1781, died young. 4. Abraham Walrath, b 8/9 Oct. i784, m Anna Helmer. 5. Garret Walrath, b 13 Jan. 1787, m Hannah Dunlap. Johan Peter Walrath, 7th son of Johannes and Amelia Wife Maria Catherine Dygert, b 17 Aug. 1764, d 18 Aug. 1818, dau of Capt.Warner Dygert and Magdalena Herkimer. Children: 1. Warner Walrath, b 1794, d 1871. 2. Peter Walrath, Jr. b 1799, d 5 July, 1857, m Catherina Bellinger, daughter of Christopher P. Bellinger. 3. Charles Walrath 4. John Walrath 5. William Walrath, m Matilda Dygert (Deichert) Dau. of Werner (5) Jost (4) Werner (3) Severinus (2) Werner (1) Deichert. Henry Johan Walrath, 8th child of Johannes and Amelia. Wife Maria G. H. Bell, daughter of George H. Bell. Children: DAR records 1. Nicholas Bell Walrath, b 26 Nov. 1783 2. Peter Walrath, b 4 Nov. 1785, m Maria (Mary) Roth. 3. Anna Walrath, b 29 Aug. 1789 4. Heinrich Walrath, b 28 Aug. 1791. 5. Maria Walrath, b 23 Aug. 1793 6. Johannes Walrath, b 18 Mar. 1795, m Delia Young. 7. George Jacob Walrath, m Eva Sebert. 8. Johan Dietrich Walrath, b 9 Apr. 1786, m 15 Feb. 1807, Lydia Easterbrook. 9. Catherine Walrath, b Feb. 2, 1788. Isaac Walrath, 9th child of Johannes and Amelia. (from Salt Lake) Wife Margareta Nellis. (Parentage not determined) Children: 1. Caty Mayso Walrath, b 3 May, 1789, m 28 Feb. 1807, Peter A. Nellis 2. Anna Magdalena Walrath, b 6 May, 1791 3. William Walrath, m 21 Oct. 1811, Magdalene Wagner. 4. Elizabeth Walrath, m 7 Mar 1812, Henrich Wagener. Nicholas Walrad (Walrath) let son of Jacob 1723 and Magdalena Fox Wife Anna Barbara Shultz, b 1750 From DAR records and Bruce Walradts Journal 1. Maria Walrod, b 18 July 1772 2. Margreta Walrod, b I Jan. 1775 3. Jacob Wallrath, b 1776, m Margaret Braut 4. Catharina Walrod, b 28 Jan. 1778 ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #18 Page 7 Children of Nicholas Walrod and Anna Barbara Shultz--continued. 5. Ann Walrod, b 9 Feb. 1780 6. Rachel Walrod, b 6 Apr. 1782 7. Johannes Walrod, b 11 Sept, 1785, d 9 Apr. 1856, m Lea Bradt. 8. Abraham Walrod, b 21 Apr. 1790, d Aug. 1863, m Catherine (Caty) Redman. 9. Nicholas Walrod, b 8 June, 1792, d 30 Nov. 1852, a Sarah (Sally) Redman. 10. George Walrod, b 2 June, 1796. In Bruce Walrod's Journal only the sons of Nicholas are listed, the daughter's names and birth dates are from church records already given in the newsletters. Nicholas' will lists only the five sons. Evidently the girls had settlements at the time of marriage.Does anybody have records of the marriages of any of these? Peter J. Walrath, 9th child of Jacob, 1723 and Magdalena Fox, b June 9, 1764, m 1786, d 7 Sept. 1849, will I Oct. 1847, prob. Oct 22, 1849. Wife Elizabeth Bauder, b 2 Apr. 1769, d i6 may, 1848. Children: 1. Blizab,eth (Betsey) Walrath, b 8 Aug. 1790, m James Allen. 2. Rachel Walrath, , b 8 Sept. 1791, d 1884, R 1809, William Hardy. 3. David Walrath, b 5 Sept. 1792. 4. Catkartke Wa@r&tl7gflaty) b 5 Aug. 1793, m Daniel Bassinger. 5. David Walrath, b 23 Mar. 1793. 6. Lany Walrath, b 1798. 7. Jacob Walrath, b I Oct. 1800, m Loxea Lay. 8. Hannah Walrath, b 12 Oct. 1802, m Simon Gray. 9. Lois Walrath, b 22 Nov. 1804, m Ben Barrett. 10. Ann Walrath, b 17 July, 1806, m Parmalea. 'Records from Mrs. Levi Walrath from History of Springfield pub. by Gen. James Clinton Chapter DAR re Walrath Family. Hendrick Wallrad (Parents unknown) b 1737, Palatine, m 1758, d 3 Jan. 1791. Records from the Dutch Reformed Church, Fort Plain, Town of Minden. Wife Catharina, b 1741, d 11 June 1799. Children, the ones there are records of: 1. Adolph Walrath, b 4 Apr. 1761. 2. Elizabeth Walrath, b 5 Aug. 1764. 3. Peter H. Wallrad, b 6 Aug. 1766, m Anna Eva Hillegas. 4. Johannes Wallrad, b 13 Oct. 1768 d in infancy. 5. Johannes (John) Wallrad, b 30 June, 1770. 6. Henrich Wallrad, b 26 Jun*, 1771. Johan Adam Walrath (Adam A. Walrath) b 20 Feb. 1850 (Parents unknown) m 13 May, 1773, d 15 July, 18;'P. Wife Magdalena (Lana) Klock, dau of Johan guergh Klock and Maria Margarsta Catharina Wallrad, dau of Hendrick and Christina. Chr. 9 Apr. 1755. 1. Adam A. Jr.. b 17175 1% Mary Ann Zimmerman (Timmerman) 2. Jacob Abraham Walrath,,b 14 Dec. 1778, m Maria Klock, 15 Mar. 1803, dau of Jacob J. and Anna G. Klock Klock. 3. George A. Walrath, b 4 Fob. 1782, Chr. 10 Feb. 1782, m Patty Lovelace. 4. Christian A. Walrath, b 29 July, 1784, m Catherine Hillegas. 5. Magdalena (Lana) Walrath, b 17 Mar. 1786, n (1) Johannes H. Bellinger, m (2) Benjamin Veeder. 6. David Walrath, b 4 Jan. 1790, m Elizabeth (Betsey) Forbes. 7. Henry A. Walrath, b 17 Aug. 1794, d 26 Apg. 18$f, a 15 Mar. 1817, Clarissa Lovelace, d Feb. 20, 1866, dau of Joseph and Elizabeth Pine Lovelace. 8. Anthony Walrath, b Aug.20, 1796, d 26 Apr. 1870, m Catherine (Caty) Davis. From Solon R. Walrath Journal and notes from Mrs. C. G. Williams ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #18 Page 8 Note: There was a Johan Adam Walrath who was a sponsor of a baptism in 1717 in the Kocherthal Records. There was also an Adam Walrath whose wife was Anna Barbara. Henry Walradt, laq. Forryman, Innkeeper and Justice of the Peace. Believed son of Hendrick Wallrad, oldest son of Hendrick and Christina. b 14 May, 1742, Minden. d 24 Mar. 1821 , n abt 1763 Wife Elizabeth Bowman, b 28 July, 174;, d 18 Nov. 1808. Children: 1. Elizabeth R. Walradt, b 1764, Minden, m 11 Jan. 1785, Moses Van Campon. 2. John Walradt, b 12 Oct. 1766, d 1814, m I Feb. 1789, Magdalena Zoller. - 3. Han" Walradt, 'kcalled Henry, Jr.) b 3 Nov. 1768, d 28 June, 1829, a 2P Feb. 1791, Anna (Nancy) Bowman, dau of Jacob Bowman and Anna Foltz. 4. Jacob H. Walradt, b 1779, m 25 Oct. 1?95, Anna Zoller. 5. Adolph Walradt, buried 1772. 6. Joh* Adm Walradt (called Adam) b 9 Apr. 1773, d Feb. 1831, m 1801, Elizabeth Moye.r. 7. Phillip Walradt, 1775 8. Jaues or Jane Walradt, 1777 9. Catherine Walradt, b 1779, m Henry 1. Zoller. 10. Johan Fr-ie&ich Walradt, b 22 July, 1782, d 24 July. 11. Mary Walradt, b 1784, m 28 Dec. 1805 Stephen Scriber. 12. Anna Walradt, b ea 1787, m 24 July, 1808, Henry J. Moyer. 13. Margaret Walradt, b ea 1890, m Solomon Putuan. 14. Abraham Walradt, b 1791 15. Peter if. Walradt. b ea 1792. These records from the DAR records of Betty Cathay. In the will of Henry, gsq. he signed his name Henry Walradt. John H. Walrath, 2nd child of Hendrick Esq. and Elizabeth Bowman.(Mary Bromm Race) Wifer Magdalena Zoller.b Oct. 1764, d p Apr. 1845. Children: 1. Henry 1. Walrath, b 22 Oct. 1786,d 17 Sept. l@849, m 1810, Elizabeth Susanna Anguish, b 13 Mar. 1792, d 1865/6 0- hi I c4- 2. John I. Walrath, b I Sept. 1789, d 31 July 1865, m KAturah Overhizer, b 5 June 179?p d 22 Mar. 1872. 3. Abraham Walrath, b 10 Aug. 1791, d 9 Oct. 1831, m l@3 Aug. 1815, Catherine Caslt,-r, b 25 Nov. 1796. 4. Daniel Walrath, b 1794, d 1854, m Jane Van Valkenburg, b 1802, d 1872. 5. Mary (Polly) Walrath, b early 1797t m John 0. Frick 6. Susannah Walrath, b late 1797, d 2 weeks. 7. Frederick Walrath, b 1801--no further information. 8. Elizabeth walrath, b 1806, m 1830, Jacob Colyer, b -il Oct. 1808. Henry Walradt, 3rd child of Henry Walradt Esq. and Elizabeth Bowman. Wife, Anna knancy) Bowman (Bauman)b 14 June, 1770. children: 1. dokan Jacob Walrath, b 22 June, 1792, m Caty Scholl. 2. Anna knancy) Walrath, 1794, m I Jan. 1815, tiohn DoxtaAerJr. (Dockstader) 3. Daniel Walrath, b 28 Jan. 1796, d 11 Mar. 1850, m 5 July,1818, Maria E. House. 4. David Henry Walrath, b 1798, m 6 Feb. 1820, Susan Bowman. 5. Elizabeth Walrath, b 1800, m Henry Countryman. 6. Catherine Walrath, b 1802, in 27 Sept. 1818, Jacob Schell. 7. Eva Walrath, b 1805 8. Ade,lia Walrath, b 1807, m George Armstrong. 9. Leah Walrath, b 1809, m Isaac Miller. 10. Dolly Walrath, b 1811, m (1) Abram Walrath, m (2) Aaron Housuar. ***************** End of Newsletter # 18 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 18 ++++++++++++++++++++ Newsletter #19 January, 1978 HAPPY NEW YEAR AND GOOD HUNTING! New Members #92 Mr. & Mrs. Tim (Carolyn) Sanders, 2219 Fig Street, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Timothy L. Sanders 1947, m Carolyn J. Troutner, 1949 Charles Walrath Sanders, 1908-1957, m Marguerite M. Fyhr, 1913. William Sanders, 1871-1920, m Lillian H. Hayes, 1873-1965. Ervin (Irvin) Jacob Sanders, 1845, m Martha Walrath, 1842. #93 Starr, Chuck Walrad, 11386 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 92126 Charlene (Chuck) Walrad, 1946, m Larry k F. Starr. Jack Maynard Walrad, 1919, m Marian (Maybelle Davenport. Jacob Maynard Walrad, 1884-1956, m Marie Jordahn. Correction- from Mrs. Elmer Reynolds, #81 On Newsletter No 18, I gave the children of Peter J. Walrath and Elizabeth Bauder, listing only 10. I forgot to turn the page. There are 3 more: 11. Polly, b Oct. 6, 1808, m Wiltsie. 12. Samantha, b Jan.5, 1811, m John Young. 13. Levantia, b Nov, 1814, m Daniel Young. Mrs. Reynolds sent in an interesting article, which may clear up the descent of some of the earlier generations of Walraths. I quote, "The German Platte patent, which was for lands upon both sides of the Mohawk and now situated in the Towns of Herkimer and German Flatts and dated April 30, 1725 and granted to 92 individuals who are believed to have been of the third immigration of Palatines to New York Colony. This was a ship load from Holland whither they had fled from persecution in Germany, landing in New York in the fall of 1722 and in the following spring going on lands In the Mohawk valley purchased by Governor @3urnett from the Indians. Simms in his "Frontiersmen of New York" gives a list of these German Flatts patentees and says that the English scribes at New York made sad work in Anglicizing some of these names as pronounced in German--they probably used the phonetic system. Among the list appears Johannes Ponradt and Gertrude Ponradt, which reasonably might have been Walradt as appears Erghemar (Herkimer). So it is very easy to suppose either that they were of the disaffected in the Schoharie Valley or the third immigration. They might have dwelt at the German Flatts or only been interested purchasers, as these lands were granted them on very easy terms, the state only reserving an annual quitrent of two shillings and six pence per hundred acres, and the cultivation within three years of six acres in every hundred. This Johannes and Gertrude Ponradt, without sufficient proof either way could be the parents of Jacob Walrath, who was born Feb. 25, 1723 near Stone Arabia. " This article gives us "food for thought," doesn't it? Obituaries, sent in by Mrs. Williams, #24. Richard E. Walrath, son of Edith Dimmick Walrath, #33, and brother of Dave Walrath, #17, died December 18, 1975, in Watertown, NY at the age of 56. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Edith Walrath, Skyline Apartments; a sister, Mrs. George (Rosemary) Fogarty, Dexter; a brother, E. David, San Diego, Calif. , nieces and nephews. Born April 6, 1919, In Watertown, a son of Edwin and Edith Dimmick Walrath, he spent most of his life in Watertown, and had been working in the Jefferson County Association for Retarded Children Workshop for two years. WALRATH--in Meadeville, Pa. Mrs. Lena Bolton Walrath, 93, widow of Herbert Walrath, aged 93. Funeral Saturday at Nichols Funeral Home, Ogdensburg. Burial in Ogdensburg Cemetery. ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #19 Page 2 Obituaries--continued Gilbert P. Lamon, 64, of 502 Stockton St. Dexter, a retired teacher d April 12, 1976. Burial was in Dexter Cemetery. Born May 29, 1911 at Dexter, son of Frederick and Margaret Anne Warwick Lamon, he married on Nov. 24, 1954, Marion Walrath of Chaumont. The couple had lived in Dexter all their married life. He attended Potsdam State Teachers College and St. Lawrence University and taught in Dexter schools for 36 years until he retired in 1974. He is survived by his wife Marion, a son Mark, a student at Syracuse University; four daughters, Diane, a student at Potsdam State College, and Michelle, Anita and Rae Lee,, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Leitha Ballard, Fredonia, Kansas, and Miss Audrey Lamon, Dexter; and three brothers, Ralph and Donald, Dexter and Louis, Watertown. WALRATH--AT Depeyster, Aug. 15, 1976, Mrs. Dorothy Walrath, 43, star Route Depsyster, wife of Raymond Walrath. Burial in Hermon Cemetery. CALCIUM--Fred Gonseth, 99, of Sanford Road, Calcium, died December 2, 1976. Burial in San-ford Corners Cemetery. He was born Feb. 25, 1877 one of 10 children in Canton Berne, Switzerland and came to the United States when he was seven years old and settled in Sanford Corners. Oct. 9, 1900 he married Estella Walrath. She died Sept. 17, 1953. Surviving are three sons, Clarence and Leonard, both of Calcium, and Raymond, R.D. 1, Sackets Harbor; 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Grover (Bertha) Nutting, Dexter; nieces and nephews. He retired from farming in 1937 and moved to his present address. Milfred Walrath, 72, of 826 Boyd Street, died June 30, 1977. Burial was in Dexter Cemetery. Mr. Walrath was born Nov. 29, 1904 in Brownville, son of Howard F. and Mary Charlotte Warwick Walrath, and attended local schools. In his early years he played saxophone for Stu Ellison, Clyde Bigness and Ward Hamilton. He married the former Anna E. Thompson July 29, 1925. In addition to his widow and daughter, Mrs. William J. (Betty.,Charlotte) Burns, 824 Boyd Street., his mother, Mrs. Mary Charlotte Warwick Walrath, 93, a patient at Madonna Home; two grandchildren, Mrs. John (Linda) Lewis, city, and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Craig, Rochester, and a great grandchild, Kelly Lewis. He was employed as a machinist at New York Air Brake Co., retiring in 1969 after 45 years of service. Paul Walrath Joslin, 76, Watertown, Route 3, Pearl St. Road, died Tuesday, Jan 25, 1977. Burial was in the Brookside Cemetery. He was born May 6, 1900, in Watertown, a son of Charles and Argie Walrath Joslin. He married Miss Pauline Barlow, Massena, a teacher at the Stillman Business School, Aug. 5, 1924. She died Sept. 18, 1968 at the age of 67. Mr. Joslin attended Watertown schools and for about 40 years was employed at the old Farwell and Rhines Feed Mill, then on Fairbanks Street. His father also had worked there. He maintained the 60 acre family farm on the Pearl Street Road. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Eleanor Ruth) Hutchings, Cape Vincent; a son Ralph, in Nevada; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne A. (Alta M.) Ward, Watertown, and Mrs. Maurice D. (Ada F.) Knox, Devon, Conn. and eight grandchildren. GOUVERNEUR-- William L. Merritt, 18, Chub Lake Road, was killed, and his step- father, Roy J. Walrath, 41, seriously injured, Oct. 30, 1976, when they were struck by a falling tree Saturday afternoon while attempting to cut down a large elm. Burial for William was in the Hermon Cemetery. He was born at Gouverneur, Oct. 8, 1958, son of William L. and Fern Griffin Merritt and was a student at the local high school. Surviving are his mother, Fern Merritt Walrath and stepfather, Roy Walrath, three sisters, Donna, Vicky and Lisa and a brother, Earl. ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #19--Continued Page 3 Obituaries continued. Potsdam--From the Watertown Daily Times--Wade Walrath, 25, his wife Carol, 21, and their one year old son, David, died in a fire of unknown origin which destroyed their house trailer on Routs IIB about three miles east of the village of Potsdam, Saturday, March 26, 1977. Potsdam and West Stockholm firefighters were called to the scene at 6:15 A.M. after an unidentified neighbor en route to work saw smoke coming from the trailer. The neighbor alerted Mrs. Walrath's father, David E. Birdou, who lives about 30 yards west of the Walrath home. He found the body of his son-in- law and dragged it out of doors, but was unable to enter the house on account of the flames. Mrs. Walrath and little David's bodies were found later in the bedroom. At this time there were no arrangements for the funeral service. Obituary sent in by May Hanna #77 Lincoln Neb. Journal, ,Monday, December 5, 1977--WALRADT--Lillie L. (widow of Charles E.) 94, Elmwood, died Friday. Survivors, several nieces and nephews. Burial in Ashland Cemetery. Mrs. Hanna sent in her autobiography: May Marie Hanna-- born Jan. 2, 1921 to Gerald and Jessie (Blakesley) Walrath at Sterling, Nebr. I grew up and graduated from high school at Bennet, Nebr. Took a beauty course and got my Cosmetology license in Lincoln, Nebr. Married Gerald Franklin Voller and lived on a farm. We adopted 2 children, Donald Ray and Sharon Ann. My husband died in 1953, so I moved my children and myself to Lincoln, where I opened a beauty shop in my home. In 1955 I married Robert Neal Hanna and on Dec. 25, 1957 had a baby girl, Roberta Marie. My second husband died Oct. 8, 1969. 1 still live in Lincoln and operate my little Beauty Shop in my home. Item from Watertown news, by Mrs. Williams: Mrs. Leta Diana Walroth, 80, of 118 Michigan Ave.., widow of Roland G. Walroth, who died March 13, 1975,left an estate of $81,438.32 according to the surrogate court records of Judge Leon Schwerzmann,,Jr. Mrs. Walroth died Feb. 20, 1976. The bulk of the estate consisted of $68,500 in transfers, the appraised value of the house on Michigan Ave at $22,500, $12,167 in banking and insurance. The house was bequeathed to a daughter, Harriet L. Walroth, and son James E. Walroth and a son, Roland G. Walroth Jr., 180 Park Ave. Mrs. Walroth's husband was a liquor salesman. Snow Shovels Stolen- Watertown Times, Jan. 29, 1977. In weather like this, what else is there to steal besides a snow shovel? Five were stolen overnight, three from James Walroth, 118 Michigan Ave., and two from Frank Fyles, 330 E:. Moulton St. Watertown. Records from Leora Drake Fort Plain Chapter DAR, Montgomery Co. NY LINTNER(LENDNER)GEORGE served as a private in the Battle of Oriskany. He served under Capt. Klock under the command of Gen. Herkimer, in Tryon Co. Militia.Born in Zweibrucken, Bavaria, died in Geisenberg (Minden) Jan-27, 1826. Buried in Minden, NY, Mt. Hope Cemetery, married Elizabeth Hilbert. Elizabeth Lintner, b 4 Sept. 1769, d 16 Nov. 1857, dau of George, b 1744, in Zweibrucken, Bavaria; came to America in 1766 & Elizabeth Hilbut, b 1743, d 11 July 1818 in Minden. Elizabeth Lintner married 8 June 1794, Minden, to John George Walrath. The Nebraska State Historical Society on Dec. 28, 1948 sent the following Bible records as they appeared in the Nebr. & Midwest Genealogical Records, Vol.1-pp.88/89 ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #19 Page 4 Records from Leora Drake--continued. Bible owned by, Anthony Walrath, s/o Adam A., also given Johan Adam. Adam A. Walrath or John Adam was a member or private in Col. Jacob Klock's 2nd Regt. of Tryon Co. Militia, NY State. Bible published by Saalfield Pub. Co. Akron, Ohio. this Bible belonging to Floyd Jacob Walrath & Eugene Walrath. Floyd J. Walrath, b 8/14/1882-d.6/10/1946 Nellie L.Docketader-b.6/25/1887-d-8/4/1929-m 10/12/1905. Wm. Walrath, b. 3/22/1841, d. 8/a6/1926-m. 7/4/1860. Elizabeth Nellis-b. 2/22/1842, d 3/8/1899. Eugene W. Walrath-b 1/22/1907, m 9/5/1933, Pauline Choguill. LeeOna Walrath, b 12/10/1908, m 4/25/1934 James Hane Mrs. Elsie Ann Dockstader d 5/4/1918 Eugene Dockstader d 10/7/1922. 1880 Prattsburg, Steuben CO.NY #48 Walrath, Peter, 71 Yrs. Permelia 56 yrs. #66 " Sarah, 19, sof W. H. Babcock #154 " Chas., 32 Wm.B.Pratt " LeNora, 21 Family groups--continued from Newsletter # 18: Henrich Conrad Wallrad, b Germany, died 1746, wife Christina. Records from will--children may not be in proper order. 1.Margaret Wallrad, m George Clock 2.Elizabeth Wallrad, m Geo.Windecker 3-Anna Rosina Wallrad, m Frederick Bellinger, Jr. 4. Hendrick Wallrad, 1717-1756, m Elizabeth Catharina 5. Johan Adolph Wallrad, m Dorothea Hess. Jacob H.Walrath (Wallrad) b 1744,. m 17 Apr. 1770, d 1812, Will probated 22 April, 1816, Sandhill Church Records, residence, Canajoharie District. Wife Maria Charon. Children: Walrath Family, Milo Nellis, St.Johnsville. 1. Margaretha Walrath, b 17 May, 1789, Bapt. St. Johnsville Dutch Reformed Church. 2. Adolph Walrath, b 4 Aug. 1781, Canajoharie Dist. m 18 July, 1818, Nancy Keller, d 7 Jan. 1899, Indian Ford, Wis. 3. Casper Walrath, Mentioned in will. 4. George Walrath, Mentioned in will. 5. John Jacob Walrath, b 31 Dec. 1787, Montgomery Co. m 30 Aug. 1818, Anna Shibly, d 9 Dec. 1842, Oneida Co. 6. Elizabeth Walrath 7. Caty Walrath. Jacob Walrath, son of Johannes, b 1754@, m Gertrude Dockstader, dau of John Fredrick Dockstader and Ann Eliza Stahring, b 1757, d 19 May, 1828. Records from Pat Scott. Children: 1. Jacob Walrath, Jr. b 23 March, 1775, d 30 Sept. 1861, m Maria Cornue. 2. Elizabeth Walrath, b 14 Oct. 1777, d 13 Sept. 1852, m John I.Van Slyck. 3. Johannes Walrath, b 26 Aug. 1782, m 7 NOV-1802, Elizabeth Armstrong. 4. Johan Jost Walrath, b 7 Jan. 1785,, m 24 Oct. 1813, Nancy Ecker. 5. Gertrude Walrath 6. Frederick Walrath, b 9 Jan. 1789, d 10 Aug. 1861, m Helen Van Deusen. 7. Daughter, m Cornelius Wyncoop. ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 4 ********** Newsetter #19 Page .5 Jacob Walrath, Jr. b 23 March, 1775, son of Jacob Walrath and Gertrude Dockstader, m 19 April, 1801, Maria Cornue, daughter of David Cornue and Sarah Wessles, b 10 April, 1781, d 19 Sept. 1861. Records from Pat Scott. Children: 1. Gertrude,(Gitty) Walrath, b 14 Aug. 1804 unmarried. 2. Daniel Walrath, b 17 March, 1806. 3. Sally Walrath, b 19 March, 1808 4. Maria Walrath, b 16 March, 1810 5. Lake Cornue Walrath, b 2P Jan. 1813, m 5 Feb. 1846, Eliza Ehle, d 4 Aug,1896 6. John Jacob Walrath, b 22 Dec.1815, m 5 July, 1844 at Hillsdale, Mich., Marietta St.John. 7. Joseph Henry Walrath, b 5 Nov.1818. 8. Eliza Walrath, b 2 Mar. 1823. 9.Leonard J. Walrath, b 26 Jan. 1821, m Susan Garlock. 10 Roselin, b 19 Jan. 1826. Frederick Walrath, son of Jacob Walrath and Gertrude Dockstader, b 9 Jan. 1789, m 16 Oct. 1789, d 10 Aug. 1861 Wife, Helen Van Deusen, daughter of Gloudy Van Deusen and Angelica Van Slyke, b 7 May, 1794, d 1863. Records from Pat Scott. Children: I. Helen Walrath, b 23 Sept. 1811, d same day. 2. Gertrude Walrath, b 3 Nov- 1812, d 16 Sept. 1830. 3. Gloudy Van Deusen Walrath, b 29 Jan. 1815 4. Ann Catherine Walrath, b 26 Dec. 1818, m 21 Nov. 1836, Abram Alter. 5. John Jacob Walrath, b 26 Jan. 1826, d 2 Aug. 1891, m Maria Ehle. Daniel Walrath, son of Henry Walrath and Anna (Nancy) Bowman (Bauman) b 28 Jan. 1796, Fort Plain, NY, m 5 July, 1818, Church of Fort Plain, d 11 March, 1850, Buried Cedars Lutheran Cemetery, St. Lawrence CO.NY. Wife Maria E. House, daughter of Peter A. House and Maria, b 20 May, 1798, Lake Pleasant, Hamilton Co. NY, d 13 Apr. 1897, Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence Co. NY burial Cedars Lutheran Cemetery. Floyd Walrath Records. Children: 1. Josiah Walrath, b 20 Dec. 1818, Minden, NY, m 21 July, 1842, (1) Orpha Johnson, m (2) Nancy Ann House, d 10 Oct. 1874. Buried Purmont Cemetery, Depuyster, NY. 2. David Walrath, b 23 July, 1820 3. Mary (Polly) Walrath, 23 Aug. 1822, Minden, d T890, m David Marsales. 4. Daniel Walrath, 25 Sept. 1824, BaPt. Dutch Reformed Church, Herkimer, m Barbara Burroughs. 5. Anna (Nancy) Walrath, Bapt. 29 Oct. 1826, , d 1913, m John Bloodough. 6. Eliza Walrath, b 24 May, 1829, d 16 Oct. 1887, m Stephen Kellogg. 7. Peter Walrath, b 16 Feb. 1832, d 18 Oct. 1908, m Mary Sprowles. 8. William Henry Walrath, b 2 Sept. 1834, d 4 Aug. 1840. 9. Hiram R. Walrath, b 12 Oct. 18-36, d IT May, 1902, m Nellie R. Coons. 10 Lottie Eliz. Walrath, b 23 Dec. 1838, d 1838. 11 Horace Duane Walrath, b 27 May, 1840, d 5 Dec. 1918, E Eliza Catherine Armstrong. 12. Almeda Walrath, b 23 Jan. 1842, d 9 Jan. 1911, m John Lamphere (Lamphear) ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #19 Page 6 Josiah Walrath, son of Daniel Walrath and Maria E. House, b 22 Dec. 1818, 10 Oct. 1842, Depeyster, St. Lawrence Co. NY, buried in Purmont Cemetery, m 21 July, 1842, (1) Orpha Johnson, daughter of John Johnson and Pleasant. b 1821, Depeyster, NY. Floyd Walrath Records. Children: 1. Mary Adelia Walrath, b 14 April, 1843, near Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Go. NY, d 8 Nov. 1919, m 20 June, 1857, Elias House. 2. Amos Josiah Walrath, b 23 Oct. 1845, Near Ogdensburg NY, d 3 Aug. 1913, Bozeman, Montana, buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, m 4 Nov. 1869, Harriet Eugenia Risley. 3. Josiah Orman Walrath, b 1847, m Clara House. 4. Emma Dolly Walrath, b 1851, m Henry Stevens. d. Mecosta County, Mich. Josiah Walrath, above, m (2) Nancy Ann House, daughter of Abraham Peter House. b 30 June, 1838, herkiner Co. NY, d 27 Feb. 1938, buried in Purmont Cemetery. Children: Floyd Walrath Records. 1. Cora Josephine Walrath, b 26 Aug. 1858, Depeyster, NY, d 15 Mar. 1940, m George F. Simmons. 2. Abram Peter Walrath, b 11 July, 1860, Depeyster, d 9 July, 1917, m 1883/4, Jinnie Allen. 3. Ira Daniel Walrath, b 25 Feb. 1862, d 19 May, 1939, m Delana Gordon. 4. Hattie Elizabeth Walrath, b 24 1864, d 10 Feb. 1899, m Lyman Eugene Schofell. 5. Carrie Elizabeth Walrath, 10 Feb. 1867, d 6 May, 1926, m Perley Kinnie. 6. William Henry Walrath, b 13 Mar. 1869, d 15 Jan. 1938, m Lucy Gordon. 7. Ida Ann Walrath, b 28 Nov. 18?2, , d 3 Nov. 1909, m Lee Billings. 8. Josiah Orin Walrath, b 11 Apr. 1875, d 24 July, 1956, m 19 Dec. 1908, Lillian Livernois. Johannes Walrod, son of Nicholas Walrod and Anna Barbara Shultz, b 11 Sept. 1783, Stone Arabia, m,1806, d 9 Apr. 1856, Welton, Clinton Co. Iowa. Wife, Lea Bradt, daughter of Heinrich Bradt and Catherine Grems. Bruce Walrod's Journal and DAR records. Children: 1. Lucea Walrod, b 11 Nov. 1807, m Jacob Lepper. 2. David Walrod, b 29 Mar. 1809, m Mary Ann Grunman. 3. Nicholas Walrod, b 1811 4. Henry Walrod, b 14 Aug. 1813, d 9 Dec. 1844. 5. Lucinda Walrod, b 18 Sept. 1817, m Bartlett. 6. Abraham Walrod, b 8 Oct. 1815, m Julia Sawyer. 7. John Walrod, b 1819, d 11 July, 1825. 8. William Walrod, b 3 Aug. 1821, d 29 Jan. 1850. 9. Celinda Walrod, b 16 Aug. 1823, m Wm. E. Leffingwell. 10 Phylinda Walrod, b 17 Sept. 1828, d 22 July, 1914, Sioux City, Iowa, m Ira Lepper-. Peter Wallrath, son of Henrich Walrath and Catharina Klock b 6 Aug 1766, Stone Arabia, d 1831, Will Prob. 3/16/1831 Codicil 4/16,/1831, Prob.8/1/1831- Wife, Anna Eva Hillegas, b 1763, d 1831. ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #19 Page 7 Children of Peter Wallrath and Anna Eva Hillegas: 1. Catherine (Caty) Wallrath, b 12 July, 1788, m Gilbert Storms. 2. William P. Wallrad, b 5 May, 1790, d 1875, W 14 May, 1814, Lydia Dey. 3. Peter P. Wallrad, b 8 Sept. 1793. 4. Eva Walrath, bp 22 Jan. 1795, m 25 Dec. 1811, Thomas Easton. 5. Gertrydt Wallrath, bp l7 May, 1795, m 27 Jan. 1811, James W. Hayes. 6. Maria Margaret Wallrad, b 26 Apr. 1797, m 12 Nov. 1815, David W. Fuller. 7. Elizabeth (Betsy) Wallrath, b 2 Feb. 1799, m Caleb Davidson. 8. Ann (Nancy) Wallrath, b 7 Aug. 1801, m Henry Fuller. 9. Maria Barbara Wallrath, b T2 Jan. 1809, m 19 Mar. 1828, Jesse Mattoon. Adolph Walrath, son of Jacob H. Walrath and Maria Charon, b 4 Aug. 1791, Canajoharie, d ? Jan. 1879, Indian Ford, Wis., m 13 July, 1818, in the Mapleton Dutch Reformed Church, Town of Canajoharie. Wife, Nancy Keller, daughter of Jacob Keller, b 7 may, 1800, Buried Faucett Cemetery, Edgerton, Wis. Enterprise and News, St. Johnsville, News clippings. Children-.-. 1. Jacob Keller Walrath, b 26 May, 1820 2. Mary Walrath, b 28 Feb. 1822. 3. John Walrath, b 16 Sept, 1824. 4. George Walrath, b 29 Aug, 1826 5. James Walrath, b 8 Jan. 1829 6. David Walrath, b 4 July, 183T, d 5 May, 1913, buried Faucett Cem. Edgerton,Wis John Jacob Walrath, son of Jacob H. Walrath m d Maria Charon, b 31 Dec. 1787, Montgomery County, NY, d 9 Dec. 1842, Oneida Co. NY, m 30 Aug. i8l8. Wife, Anna Shibly, b July 1793 in Switzerland, d 28 Aug, 1874, Buried in Rock County, Wis. Newspaper Clippings. Children: 1. David Walrath, b 16 July, 1820, d 17 Feb. 1876, m 20 Jan. 1856, Martha Mary Mole. 2. Jacob Walrath, b 26 Feb. 1823- 3. Nancy Catherine Walrath, b 7 Dec. 1824, d 7 Apr. 1900. 4. Mary Margaret Walrath, b 15 Apr. 1826, d 30 Oct. t889, m i Jan. 1845, Charles Bowerman. 5. Silvester Walrath, b 29 Mar. 1828@, d 2 Dec. 1908. 6. Edwin Franklin Walrath, b 20 Nov. 1830, d Oct. 1904. 7. Lany Christina Walrath, 29 June, 1834. Abraham A. Walradt, b 1792, d 28 July 1870, Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY Wife, Mary (Polly) Nestle,(Nestel) b 1791, d 15 May, 1872, Cherry Valley, Recorded Presbyterian Church. Pat Scott Records. Children: 1. Audolph Walradt, b 1812, d 2 Jan-1878, m (1) Amanda, m (2) Maria. 2. Andrew Walradt, b 16 Sept. l8l5, Fort Plain, d 5 Mar. 1891. 3. Cassina (Caroline) Walradt, 15 Sept. 1814, Fort Plain. 4. Abraham Walradt, b 5 Mar. 1819, Fort Plain. 5. Cynthia Amanda Walradt, b 1823, d 27 Nov. 1893, m Levi Nestel (Nestle) 6. Isaac Walradt, b 24 June, 1824, d 12 Nov. 1905, m 29 Sept. 1849, Zelphia Flint. 7. Levi Walradt, 8. Jonas Walradt 9. Jacob Walradt 10. Delos Walradt, m Anna ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #19 Page 8 Jacob Walrath, b 1 Oct. 1800, d 17 June 1875, son of Peter J. Walrath and Elizabepth Bauder. Wife, Loxea Lay. From Bruce Walrod's Journal. Children: 1. Hannah E. Walrath, b 1802, d 1866, m Daniel Gilchrist. 2. Lois A. Walrath, m Charles N. Branch. 3. Ann Elizabeth or Eliza Ann Walrath, m 8 Jan. 1861, Billings G. Burlingame, both of East Springfield, 4. Robert Walrath, m Libbie Shaul 5. Peter Walrath 6. Adelaide H. Walrath, b 7 Oct. 1847, m Alfred T. Francis. 7. Josephine Walrath, m L. B. Gray. John Adam Walrath, son of Henry Walrath, Esq. and Elizabeth Bowman, b 9 Apr. 1773, Canajoharie District, Montgomery Co. NY, m about 1801, Minden, d Feb. 1831, 1831, LeRay, Jefferson Co. NY, Buried Little Dutch Cemetery, LeRay. Wife, Elizabeth Moyer, b 1780, d 1860, LeRay. Betty Cathey's Records. Children: 1. Daniel Walrath, b 6 Jan. 1802, d 24 Sept. 1889, m 3 Mar. 1822, Polly Walrath. 2.& 3. Two Female children. 4. Isaac Walrath, 18 Sept. 1809, d 25 Jan. 1888, m Anna Sixbury. 5. Henry Walrath, 13 Nov. 1810, d 21 Feb. 1907, m 25 Dec. 1832, Katherine Hoover. 6. Moses V. Walrath, b 9 Nov. 1812, d 1,8 Sept. 1833, unmarried. 7. Charles Walrath, b 4 Jan. 1815, d 21 Sept. 1884, m Abie Southwell. 8. Elizabeth Walrath, b 70 may, 1810 9. Jacob Walrath, b 15 May, 1819. 10 Abraham Moyer Walrath, b 11 July, 1821, d 17 Jan. 1917, m Clarinda Hoover. Henry Walrath, son of John Adam Walrath and Elizabeth Moyer, b 13 Nov. 1870, Minden, Montgomery Go. NY, m 25 Dec. 1821, Evans Mills, Jefferson Co. d 21 Feb. 1907, Watertown, Jefferson Co. NY, buried in Hoover Cemetery, Evans Mills. Wife, Katherine Hoover, daughter of Peter Hoover and Lena Blood, b I NOV. 1812, Le-Ray, Jefferson Co., d 26 Apr. 1898, Evans Mills. Betty Cathey Records. Children: 1. Cyrus H. Walrath, b 1835, Evans Mills, d 8 Sept. 1860, unmarried. 2. Amelia Melissa Walrath, b 24 Sept. 1838, m 24 Dec. 1861, James Riley Martin. 3. Lydia Ann Walrath, b 5 May, T841, d 20 Jan. 1934, m 1859, Fred Waddingham. 4. Adoniram Judson Walrath, b 7 Apr. 1851, d 21 Apr. 1897, m 1870, Ida Lillian Skinner. Rev. Adoniram Judson Walrath, son of Henry Walrath and Katherine Hoover, b 7 Apr. 1851, LeRay, Jefferson Co. d 21 Apr. 1897, Penn Yan, Yates Co. NY, m 1870, Evans Mills. Wife, Ida Lillian Skinner, daughter of James F. Skinner and Lavina M. Jewett, b 14 Aug. 1853, Rosendale, Wis. d 23 Mar. 1931, Erie, Erie Co. Penna. burial in Lakeside Cemetery, moved to Laurel Hill Cemetery. Betty Cathey Records. Children: 1. Katherine Walrath, b 24 June 1877, Evans mills, d 5 May, 1963, m 11 Aug,1896, Everett Hall 2. Arthur C. Walrath, twin, b 4 Feb. 1880 3. Ada W. Walrath, twin, b 4 Feb. 1880, d 23 July, 1942, m 1902,Edward R. Richards 4. Edward Judson Walrath, b I Jan, 1881, d 14 Mar. 1952, m Florence Gebhart. 5. Alice Julia Walrath, b 14 Nov. 1883, d 28 Sept 1961, m 4 Nov. 1908, Elmer John Jacob Sheridan. 6. Frederick Henry James Walrath, b 10 Aug. 1866, d 19 Aug. 1965, m 1916, Mary Elizabeth Coughrean. 7. Ida Walrath, b 1888, died in infancy. 8. Gertrude C. Walrath, b 2 Nov. 1890, d 18 Oct. 1933, m 28 May, 1909, John C. Kendall. ***************** End of Newsletter # 19 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 19 ++++++++++++++++++++ WALRATH FAMILY ASSOCIATION May 1978 Newsletter #20 New Members #94 Cornell, John L. 10706 Amber Trail, Sun City, Arizona 85351 Adam Van Driesen, 1821-1889 m Amarilla J. Smith 1827-1907 Peter Van Driesen, m Dolly Walrath #95 Fry, Mrs. John Walrath, 1243 Oro Dam Blvd., West, Oroville,CA 95965 Jacob Henry Walrath, 1841-1905 m Charity E. Hill Isaac Walrath, 1813-1886, m Catherine Zoller 1817-1900 Jacob H. Walrath, 1775-1851, m Nancy Zoller, 1774-1845 Henry Walrath Esq. 1742-1821, m Elizabeth Bowman, 1842 #96 Pollard, Mrs. Ronald D. (Barbara Jean) Rt-4, Box 60, Cameron, MO 64429 Barbara Jean Hammontree, 1944- m Ronald Dale Pollard, 1944- James Dean Hammontree, 1917-1967, m Opal Mae Waldron (Walrad) 1923- Daniel Lee Waldron (Walrod) 1891-1973, m EIsie Mae Colby, 1894-1976. John Jacob Walrod, 1864-1950, m Rosa Belle McKeever, 1870-? Benjamin Franklin Walrod, 1817--1888, rn Rachel Anna Rodgers, 1827-1900 Abraham Walrath, 1789-1863, m Catherine (Caty) Redman, 1791-1842. Nicholas Walrath, 1750-1835, m Anna Barbara Shultz, 1850 Jacob Walrath, 1723-1790, m Magdalena Fox, 1726 #97 Moyer, Mrs. Bill, 211 Barley Ave., Portland, MI 48875 Jacob H. Moyer, 1771, m Elizabeth Diefendorf Jacob Moyer, 1750, m Elizabeth Walrath. Obituaries John Jacob Walrod 86 years old, of Mayetta, Kans., passed away at the Holton Hospital, Wednesday morning. For the past 50 years he had lived in Jackson County. He is survived by three sons and six daughters: Lee of Cameron, MO.; James of St. Joseph, MO.; Mrs. Nellie Robinson and Mrs. Elsie White of St. Joseph, MO. Mrs. Ronald D. Pollard submitted this article, given to her by her aunt and no date was on the obituary. John Jacob Walrod was born May 7, 1864 and was the son of Benjamin Franklin Walrod and Rachel Anna Rodgers. He was the grand- son of Abraham Walrath born 1789 and Catherine Redman. Gary R. Walrath, 22 of 4811 Patrick Place, Liverpool, died yesterday (18 Aug, 1977) after being critically injured in an automobile accident. The car went off Bear Road in the Town of Clay, went down a four-foot embankment and struck several trees. Mr. Walrath was born in Oswego and had resided in the Syracuse area most of his life, and was a graduate of the North Syracuse High School. Surviving are his wife, the former Wilma Leonard, a daughter, Amy Lyn, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walrath of North Syracuse, two brothers, Glen and Greg, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Sherwood of Watertown, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Walrath of Oswego, and a great-grandfather, Reid Putnam of Oswego. (From Jerry L. Walrath) Inquiry Mrs. Colburn is still looking for the parents of Christopher Walrath, the Gggrandfather of Mrs. Colburn's son-in-law, -James Stewart Monroe. Mrs. Colburn is doing this research for her grandson, hoping that some time in the future, he will have something to work on. Christopher Walrath, married 24 Oct. 1883, Mary Stewart. He died 28 Apr. 1948, in Oneida, NY. ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #20 Page 2 Material from Mrs. Nielsen In connection with the Christian Walrath in Jefferson co. (1850 census) that gave you in last letter, I found some added info which I couldn't lay my hands on when I wrote--knew I had it. The 1850 census had shown Mary Bauder in the household of Christian Walrath with Sidney Bauder/and Catherine Bauder,8. The 1855 state census showed in Brownsville: Christian A. Walrath 70 b Montgomery Co. yrs. in town-19. Catherine 68 " wife Polly (Bauder) 39 " child Peggy 36 " " Reuben 31 " " Sidney Bauder 15 Jefferson Co. Catherine Bauder 13 " In 1645-Land deed Grantor-George M. Bauder and Getty, his wife--grantee Ozias Bauder (76:398 In 1845--Land Deed, Grantor-Ozias Bauter and Polly, his wife, Grantee--George M. Bauder (father of Ozias (76: 525.) In 1847--Land Deed, Grantor was Ozias Bauter and Polly his wife- grantee, Henry Walrath (83: 246) In 1865-- a Land Deed, Grantor was Jeremiah Bauter and Margaret C. Bauter- Grantee Nathaniel Walrath (book 152: 123) Jeremiah was brother of Osias Bauder whom I believe was husband of Polly Walrath. The following was in a deed book (214:638) 7 Apr. 1878. Referee: Francis S. Fitech. Mary Walrath, plaintiff and Mary Bauder and Margaret Walrath, sisters of Magdalene Concklin, dead, Laura Ann Manigold, widow of Reuben Walrath, deceased, David Walrath, Esther Walrath, Mary Walrath, Ruby Ann Walrath, children and heirs at law of said Reuben Walrath, Rhoda Walrath, widow of Nathaniel Walrath, dec'd, Hamilton Walrath, Sarah Gould, Mary Walrath, Martha Walrath, Nathaniel Walrath, Warren Walrath and Frederick Walrath, heirs at law of Nathaniel Walrath, dead, Alfred E. Lord, Helen M. Campbell, Frederick R. Farewell, and Josiah P. Moulton, John C. Streator, and Dwight B. Dewey, defendants.(Defendants Campbell, Farewell, Moulton, Streeter and Dewey were not seized of said property.) It would appear that shortly after Ozias and Polly sold the land in 1847 (deed was dated 19 Mar. 1847) Ozias left and his wife and children went back to live with her parents (note children had been there in town 8 years in 1855-1847) And as indicated in previous newsletter Ozias was named in George M. Bauder's petition to his Will in 1868) "Ozias Bauder, a son whose residence is unknown and cannot upon diligent inquiry be ascertained." Odd that neither Sidney or Catherine were named as grandchildren, as several other ones were who were children of a deceased son. Wonder if Ozias "went west" to seek his fortune and just disappeared. Thought maybe he had deserted them, but the fact that they sold the land the same year, makes me think it was planned, and something happened to him. Mrs. Nielsen writes that she has some extra copies of the Bauder Book, and there are a number of ]3auder/lYalrath connections. Also she will appreciate any data on Walrath/Bauder connections, known or possible ones, and any information on Bauder-s that might be turned up by anyone (other than in Montgomery, Herkimer or Jefferson Counties) while searching out other family records in other areas. While the book is out, she is still gathering data. Mrs. Nielsen sends in the following census records (sone of which may be previously published: 1820 Jefferson Co. LeRay Twp. Walrod, John-4 m u 10, 1-10-16, 1-26-45/ 1-f u 10, 1-10-16, 1-26-45. (in this particular twp. is where about the only "Montgomery, Herkimer" Co. names were, found this early. Others were Waffle, Root, Cronkite, Ingham, Ingersol, Timmerman, Bellinger, Rickert, Keller and Helmer.) ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #20 Page 3 Census records, Jefferson Co. LeRay Twp. continued: George Walrod, 1-m u 10, 1-10-16, 1-26-45/ 1-f 26-45. John Walradt, 1-m ulO, 1-26-45,/ 3 f UIC), 1 10-16, 1 ?-6-45. 1830 Jefferson Co. LeRay Twp. Adam Walrod-Im 5-10, 2m 16-15, 2m 15-20, Im 20-30, 1-50-60/ If 10-15, 1-50-60. Daniel Walrod- 2m u5, 2-5-10, 1-30-40/ If U5, 1-5-10, 1-;(-30. Abram Walrod-Im 5-10, 1-30-40/lf 20-30 1830-Lewis Co. Turin Anthony, Walrath-2m u5, 1 30-40/ If U5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30. " " Harrisburgh Jacob Walrath-Im u5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40/ If 10-15, 2 30-40. 1840 Lewis Co. Turin Anthony Walrath 2m u5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 40-50/ If 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 30-40. 1850 Jefferson Co. Alexandria Jacob Y. Walrath 55, Catherine 47, Peter 23, Eliza 23- Henry Walrath 56, Clarinda 58, Sylvester 30, Grace 20, George H. 8, Lutheria 1. Abram Walrath 54, Dolly 39, Almira 16, Martha 15. H.G.Walrath 29, P.M. 27 (f), Gertrude 1 (+ 5 misc. names) Christian Walradt, 65, Catherine 62, Magdaline 40, Nathan 28, Reuben, 26, Polly Bauder 32, Peggy Walradt 30, Sidney Bauder 10, Catherine Bauder 8 Levi Pearce 17, Daniel Bellinger 28,--Nan Dean 32. Adam Walradt 47, Mary 44, Erwin 21, William 21, Charles 9, By..(ram)? 7 Frances (f) 16. Jacob A. Walrod 60, Isaac 33, Betsey A. 28, Charles 16, Nancy Post 55, George 12 Jacob 19, David 7 (all Posts) Henry Walrod 39, Catherine 38, Cyrus 15, Amelia 12, Lydia 9. David H. Walrod 57, Susannah 49, Wm. 25, Lodemira (possibly Lodema) f 16, Sidney 14, Daniel 12, Ira 9, Emily Iv Fred Armstrong 22, Armenia 19. Dan'l Walradt 48, Polly 49, Salina 17, Dan'l 14, Mary 12, Lucy 10, Mary Arnold 74 1850 Jefferson Co. Clayton Alonzo Walrath 28, Catherine Maria 28, Walter 5, Watson E. 1. Anthony Walrath 54, Catherine 49, Jeremiah 21, John 19, Julia 17, Leander 12, Martha 9. Jonas Walrath 41, Mary 32, Dorcas Wright 12, Catherine Deusler 4. John A. Walrath 53, Margaret 49, Caroline 15, Margaret 7, John 11. Christopher Walrath 22, Hellen 26, Hellon 2. David Walrath 51, Mary 44, Elijah 22, Delia 18, Alexander 13, Andne (poss. Andrew) 11 , Nathan 9, Asa 7, Frederick 4, Mary I. Since I've been working on the Bauder records (book published last year) I was particularly interested in Christian Walrath, with Polly Bauder 32, and children Sidney 10, and Catherine 8 in the household. She was the daughter of Christian, as per a deed, in which sisters and brothers were named. She was referred to as Maria. I' believe she was the wife of Osias Bauder, son of George M, as Ozias and wife Maria were named in several land deeds in Jefferson Co. in 1847. Whether he deserted her she left him, I don't know--but at the time of his father's death in 1869, age 83, Ozias was mentioned but it said his whereabouts were unknown (in the petition to George Bauder's will.) Item from David X. Martin I had a letter from Jerry L. Walrath yesterday which I think clears up the parentage of Catherine Walrath who married George Failing (see newsletter #18,P.5) ,George Failing was b c 1724 a son of Henrich H. and Anna Maria Kunigunda (-) Failing of St. Johnsville. 4 Dec. 1770 George Fahling m Catharina Walrath (Stone Arabia 'DR) The 1783 will Of Adolph Walrath of St. Johnsville (b 1730,m Anneb) ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #20 Page 4 Item from David K. Martin--continued: mentions dau. Caty Failing, so both previous parentages for Catharine are wrong, she would be the dau. of Adolph and Anneb )-) Walrath, born probably c 1752. The Failing brothers married wives much younger than themselves. Catharine's sister Maria W. married George's nephew John Jacob Failing, and his sister Elizabeth Failing m Jacob Adolph Walrath, bro. of Maria and Catharine. Item from Jerry L. Walrath I have been corresponding with a man in Illinois who is a descendant of Rachel Walrad, the 7th child of Jacob and Magdalena Fox (record of Bruce Walrod said "Rachel Walrad, no further information) Further information states: Rachel Walrod, born 3 Sept. 1760, married 11 Apr. 1784, at Stone Arabia to Peter Coombe, b 1 Oct 1760, died 21 Aug. 1820. Rachel died 1854. This info from Rev. War pension papers. Jerry in studying newsletter #18, p 5 notes that the 6th child of Johan and Amelia Sutz is Adolph, b 20 May 1752, d 18 Aug. 1814, m 20 Mar. 1770 Elizabeth Pottman. If he would look at the bottom of the group he will note that Mrs. Rosetta Fife Hancock cites references from the Dutch Reformed Church, Stone Arabia (GS Ser. #4025 Pt. 32) Birth and Chr. Child #6, 7, 8, 9. Incidentally, Bruce Walrod in his journal does not list an Adolph. Newsletter #16, page 5: the child born to Adolph Wallrad & Nancy was Jacob Keller. The child (John) born to Moses Wallrad and Peggey was born Apr. 9. Grantor-Grantee Records from St. Lawrence County, rcvd from Mrs. Beulah Bondi, Feb. 1977. Grantee From Town Book 1839 Solomon Walrath Augustus Chapman Morristown 29,pg 367 1840 Solomon Walrath-Henry Van Rensselaer & wf Canton 32 pg 369 1844 Solomon Walrath etal-James G. Averall Heuvelton 36 pg 713 1845 Adolphus Walrath- Charlotte Hoffman Morristown 37 pg 415 1845 Benj. W. Walrath- Charlotte Hoffman 37 pg 471 1846 Jacob H. Walrath -Benjamin F. Partridge &wf Depeyster 38 549 1846 William Walrath - Augustus Chapman,etal Morristown 38 472 1839 Adolphus Walrath-Augustus Chapman etal 30 43 1849 Benj. W. Walrath- Solomon Walrath & wf Lisbon 41 245 1850 Phillip Walrath- Adolph Walrath &wf Morristown 42 275 1852 Phillip Walrath- Adolph Walrath & wf 45 124 1854 Phillip Walrath- John Dellanback &wf 48 533 1855 Phillip Walrath - James Harder etal 49 508 1856 Stephen R. Walrath- 17illard Sanderson &wf Canton 51 572 1857 Jacob Walrath- Edwin Dodge &wf Macomb 53 523 1862 Jacob H. Walrath- Ferguson Meserrery &wf Depeyster 65 180 1863 Stephen P. Walrath- Theodore Caldwell &wf Canton 68 558 1864 Andrew Walrath- Edwin Dodge &wf Macomb 71 444 1864 Philip Walrath- Solomon G. Krake &wf Morris 71 569 1865 Barbara Walrath- David C. Judson Lisbon 72 304 1867 Adolph Walrath - Hez. W. Smith & wf Hammond 79 485 1867 Daniel T. Walrath Wm. Perry & wf Depeyster 79 248 1869 Jacob H. Walrath Ferguson Meeservey &wf Macomb 86 59 1869 Philip Walrath etal - Augustus C. Krake &wf 86 601 1870 Daniel G. Walrath- Theophilus R. Turmonk Depeyster 87 289 1870 Andrew Walrath Jacob H. Walrath & wf Macomb 88 237 1871 Harriet Walrath Henry S. Walrath etal 91 399 1872 Hiram B. Walrath John Bell etal Oswegatchie 92 336 1872 Sarah Walrath - Milo Walrath & wf Macomb 94 57- 1875 Martha Walrath- Ira W. Heaton Canton 100 225 1876 Martha Walrath - Maria W. Tunn 103 78 Grantor-Grantee records--to be continued. ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #20 Page 5 Bauman (Bowman) family-- from Hank Jones Pastori Joshua Kocherthal, the first Lutheran minister to the "Palatines" of colonial New York, recorded that "Bacharach-am-Rhine" was the ancestral home of the emigrant 1709-er Adam Bauman at his second marriage on 6 March, 1711. Thus, unlike so many other families of the emigration, the town of origin of the Bauman family was known. A research of the ancient churchbooks at Bacharach was made to discover more about this family; good results were found in the Reformed churchbooks: The founder of the family of whom we have the earliest knowledge was Wilhelm Baumann who died at Bacharach on 9 July, 1622. Wilhelm's wife was Helena Magdalena. The American line was carried on by their son Peter Baumann who was baptized at Bacharach on 28 Apr. 1581. He m 22 June, 1615, Christina Rossler (sp?) who was bapt. Nov. 15, 1592, and d ca 1663; her parents were Jacob Rossler, who d 1 Feb. 1612, and his wife Barbara Ritter of Kaub who had m 11 May, 1579 at Bacharach. Peter Baumann was dead before 30 May, 1652. The American family was continued by their son Johann Peter Baumann . He was b ca 1616-1619 and died before 19 June 1678. Johann Peter was married to Anna Magdalena Sommer of Bacharach on 6 Oct. 1652. She was the dau of Hans Wilhelm Sommer who d 3 May, 1668--drowning in the river at Bacharach. He had married on 29 May or 5 June, 1625 to Sophia Conradt. She was bapt. 1 Jan. 1602-- the dau of Phillip Conradt who had married 19 May, 1600 to Elisabetha Diel (Thill), who was born 27 Sept, 1578, the dau of Nicalaus Thill. Hans Wilhelm Sommer was the son of Frantz Sommer and Elisabetha Katharina. Johann Peter Baumann , cooper of Bacharach, had among his children Anna Catharina Baumann, bapt. 28 Jan. 1658 who married the founder of the New York Wolleben family, one Walrath Wolleben b before 22 Feb. 1676 at Hochheim near Worms. The other child of Johann Peter and Anna Magdalgna Sammer Baumann, whom American descendants spring from was Johann Adam Baumann who was married to Susanna Catharina Dresh, dau of the late shoemaker Nicolaus Dresh. He was our emigrant in 1709 to colonial New York. He had German-born children: Margaretha Elisabetham bapt.12 Jan, 1690 Anna Margretha, bapt.9 Nov. 1692 Elizabetha Catharina, bapt 4 Apr. 1695 Henrich Peter, bapt 27 July, 1698 Maria Sybilla, bp 12 Sept. 1700 Maria Margaretha, bp 11 Feb. 1703. Johan Adam Baumann married 2nd to Anna (Maria) Margaretha Kugel on 6 Mar 1711, ,they had definite issue, Maria Catharina b 9 June 1717 at Schoharie (Kocherthal) Continuation of Bauman (Bowman) family from record search from Mrs. Deanna M. Smith, prof. researcher, Box 192, Fort Plain, NY 13339 In searching for the parents of Jacob Bauman, I, (Reetha C.) obtained the following from Mrs. Smith: Johan Adam Baumann , son of Johann Peter and Anna Magdalena Sommer Baumann, b Bacharach, Rheinish Prussia and bpt Reformed church Oct. 8, 1665. married Feb. 17, 1688 at Bacharach to Susanna Catherine, dau of deceased shoemakers Nicholas Dresch. Johan Adam Baumann was a butcher, and arrived in NY July 1710 (he is on Gov. Hunter's Subsistence list.) Johan Adam Baumann b ca 1705 probably Rhenish Prussia (now W. Germany) at ca age 5 years came to Ny with his parents. His mother Susanna Catharine died either on voyage over in 1710 or shortly after the arrival. On Mar. 6, 1711 Johan's father remarried Anna Margaretha Kugel at West Gamp. By 1713 Johan Adam moved with his father to Schoharie Valley where he spent 2 the remaining years of his boyhood in the village of Hartmansdorf. Johan Adam was one of the original patentees of Burnetsfield Patent (present day Herkimer) and took possession of his land April 30, 1725. he married 1730- 1734, wife's name unknown . ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #20 Page 6 Baumann--continued: The children of Johan Adam Baumann as listed in the Bauman Gen. are: George Adam, b ca 1735, Jacob b Mar. 1745 and Frederick, b 1750 (leaving room for a daughter Elizabeth. Mrs. Smith was not able to determine the parentage of Elizabeth Bowman who married Henry Walradt Esq. Records said she was born 28 July, 1742. Mrs. Smith is of the opinion that she was the daughter of Johan Adam and siste5 of Jacob above. This has to be proven. Jacob Bauman married Anna Foltz and their daughter Anna (Nancy) Bauman married Henry Wa1radt Jr,. (By Jacob's will) Jacob Bauman b March 1745 spent his boyhood in Albany (now Herkimer Co.NY Jacob was enumerated in various records with Adam and Frederick. Jacob and Frederick married sisters, Anna and Delia Foltz. On the morning of Sept. 17, 1778 the British and Indians attacked German Flatts and Fort Dayton where Jacob Bauman was stationed. Jacob and his family were among the inhabitants of German Flatte who lost their home, barns, crops and livestock (ref. the "Sufferers of German Flatts, Public Papers of George Clinton") following the war, Jacob and Anna settled in Herkimer. Jacob Bauman was in the Tryon Co. (Now Montgomery Co.) Militia in the Rev. War. He was a Sergeant in Capt. Henry Herder's Co. of Col. Peter Bellinger's Regt. He was born Mar. 1745, married Feb. 20, 1770 according to the rec. of the Stone Arabia Reformed Church, Town of Palatine. Mrs. Smith also sent several Walrath items: Henry Walradt Jr. son of Henry Esq and Elizabeth Bowman was killed in a barn raising project near Herkimer according to Bowman material in our County archives. Henry died 28 June, 1829. His wife came north to Jefferson County, and Mrs. Smith had no record of her death. Family Groups, continued from Newsletter #19 George William Walradt, b 25 Dec. 1833 at Cherry valley, NY died 15 Feb. 1891 at Cass Co. Nebr. m 15 Jan. 1856 at Yonkers NY. He was the son of Abram A. Walradt and Polly Nestle. Wife (1) Mary Ann Hunter, b 25 Dec. 1831 in England died 3 Aug. 1870 Cass Co. Nebr. She was the dau of Benjamin Hunter and Margaret Newton Hunter. Children: 1. Abram Benjamin Walradt, b 6 Jun 1858, Cedar Creek, Neb. d 20 Sept. 1916, m Christine 1. Tedsen. 2. Bertha 7 May 1859-3 Mar 1860. 3. Bertha Walradt, b 20 July, 1861, d 28 Aug.1942, m Henry Ahl. 4. Mary Cynthia (Molly) Walradt, b 24 Dec. 1862, d 12 Sept 1948,m John Brown Duff 5. George, 30 Apr 1864 - 13 July 1864 6. George Nestle Walradt, b 13 May 1866, d 24 Aug 1931 m Emma Inhelder. 7. Grace Kozina Walradt, b 18 July 1868, m Art Kunzman. George William Walradt, above. m 2nd wife Jane Marie Hunter Thomson, b 14 Jun 1843, d 30 Nov 1919, sister of Mary Ann Hunter. Children: 1. Amanda Christine Walradt, b 24 Jun 1877, Cedar Creek, Neb. d 12 Jun 1952 m Christian Willart Erickson. 2. Antoinette Edna Walradt, b 27 Aug 1878, d 1 Feb 1973, m John Inhelder 3. Andrew Montgomery Walradt, b 30 May 1880, d 5 Dec 1964,m Emma Mitilda Schroeder. 4. Charles Edward Walradt, b 16 Mar 1882, d 11 May 1934, m Lilly Louise Schroeder. 5. John Levi Walradt, b 18 Feb. 1885, d 26 Sept 1954, m Grace Urwin 6. Raymond Benjamin Walradt, b 30 Sept 1887, d 26 Jan 1846, m Debra Aline Hoham. ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #20 Page 7 Adam A. Walrath, Jr. sometimes known as Johan Adam Walrath, son of Adam A Walrath and Magdalena (Lana) Klock, b 25 Dec. 1773 in Snells Bush, St.Johnsville NY, d 12 Feb. 1854, m 1798, Mary Ann Timmerman or Zimmerman, dau of Ens. Henry Zimmerman or Timmerman and Maria Margaretha Bellinger. Children: (From Solon Walrath Journal) 1. Abraham A. Walrath, b 7 Aug 1799, Manheim, Herkimer CO.NY d 19 Jun 1874, m Nancy Weaver 2. Daniel Walrath, b 26 Apr l80l, Manheim, d 26 Dec 1856, m 16 Feb 1846C Pauline Rasbach. 3. Johan (John) Walrath, b 12 Feb. 1803, Manhein, d 18 Mar 1881, m 1826, Mary (Polly) Weaver, 1806-1867, dau of Daniel Weaver and Mary (Polly) Koch and g dau of Severnus Koch and Catherine Laux. 4. David Walrath, b 7 Feb. 1810, Manheim, d 23 Dec 1890, m Elizabeth (Betsy) Forbes. 5. Anthony Walrath, b abt. 1811, Manheim, m Lovina Klock. 6. Rebecca Walrath, b 17 Jan 1813, d 26 July 1875, m Harmon Bradt. 7. Benjamin Walrath, b 22 Apr 1816, chr St.Johnsville. 8. Emanuel Walrath, b 13 July 1818, d 1911, m Charlotte Murray. 9. Magdalena (Lany) Walrath, m Benjamin Vedder. Jacob Abraham Walrath, b 14 Dec 1779, in Snells Bush, St. Johnsville NY, son of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, d 18 Feb. 1841, buried Snells Bush or Manheim Church, Herkimer Co. m 15 Mar 1803, Maria Klock, dau of Jacob J. and Anna G. Klock Klock. Children: 1. Hannah Walrath, b & d 1804 2. Magdalena Walrath, b 2 Mar 1805, d 17 Jun 1837, m 28 Jan 1826, Daniel Walrath 3. Maria Walrath, b 7 May 1807, m Austin Devoe or Devor. 4. Elizabeth Walrath, b 25 Mar 1809, m 30 Jan 1831, David H. Shantz. 5. Simeon Walrath, b 26 Nov 1811, m Jane Van Alstyne. 6. Mary Ann Walrath, b 16 Feb 1814, m Benjamin Beck. 7. Moses J. Walrath, b 9 Apr 181?, d 27 Oct 1864, m Emily Steele. 8. Hiram Walrath, b 1 Jan 1821, m 24 Dec 1848, Philena N. Shaver. Peter Walrad, b 4 July 1777, Canajoharie, Montgomery Co. d 5 July 1857, m 1820, Little Falls, Herkimer Co. Catherine Bellinger. She was the dau of Christopher P. Bellinger. From L. F. Bellinger Book, p 67. Children: 1. Mary Catharine Walrad, b 19 Sept 1821, d 1893, m 11 May 1841, George Chamberlain. 2. Philo Walrad, b 1824, d Dec 1864, m 1824, Lois Ann Camp. 3. Harriette N. Walrad, b 1830, d 14 Mar 1901, m P5 Aug 1851, Fred B. Carter. 4. Calvin P. Walrad, b 25 Apr 1835, d 4 Mar 1916, m 14 June 1864, Sarah Chamberlain. Franklin Eugene Walrath, b Dec 1854, Linesville, Pa., d Dec 1918, Fairview, Pa son of Emanuel Walrath and Charlotte Murray, m Bertha Bishop, dau of' Eugene Sylvester Bishop and Eliza Knowlton. Bertha was b in 1872, d Oct 1953. Children: 1. Della Walrath, b 24 Aug 1904, m 1 Oct. 1923, (1) Ben Longdue, (2) Charles Fred Sparber. 2. Nellie Walrath, b 21 Oct. 1900, m Oct 1919, (1) John Bardsley, (2) Francis B. Kerrick. Nellie D 29 Jan 1967. 3. Stella Walrath, b 6 Dec 1898, d Feb. 1963, m --Barnhart. 4. Charlotte Walrath, b 19 Apr 1915, m 14 Oct 1933, Leard Steadman. 5. Albert F,. Walrath, b 21 Aug 1911, m Grace Elbree. ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #20 page 8 John G. Walrath, b 1775, d 1865, son of Garret Walrath and Anna Zimmerman m 8 June 1794,Elizabeth Lintner (Lindner) b 4 Sept 1769, d 16 Nov 1857, dau of George Lintner and Elizabeth Hilbut. Children: 1. Albert Walrath, b 5 may 1795. 2. Anna (Nancy) Walrath, b 5 May 1795, d 30 Dec 1862, m Joseph Robinson. 3. Katherine (Katy) Walrath, b 1 Nov l798, m Abram Wagner. 4. Abraham Walrath, b 1 Mar 1801, m (1) Sally Packard, m (2) Rodelia House. 5. Peter Walrath, b 14 Nov 1802, m Permelia Clim. 6. Laney Walrath, b 26 Feb. 1807, d young 7. John Walrath, b 12 Feb 1809, d 22 Apr 1827 8. John George Walrath, b 10 Dec 1809, Canajoharie, d 17 Aug 1899, m 1835, Susan Wendall. 9. Laney Walrath, m Abraham Miller. Abraham Walrath, b 1 Mar 1801, son of John George Walrath and EIizabeth Lintner, married Sally Packard, b 1811. Children: 1. David Walrath, m (1) Catherine Chase, m (2) Rodelia House Walrath. 2. Josiah Walrath, m Catherine Maria Countryman. 3. Abraham Walrath, m Nancy Deck. 4. Ann Maria Walrath, m Chauncey House. 5. Betsey Walrath, m James Minier. Abraham Walrath, above, m Rodelia or Rodella House, Children: 1. John Walrath, m Mary Van Gorder. 2. Amanda Walrath, m Charles Quick. 3. Martha Walrath, m John Stuart. 4. George Walrath, d young 5. Byron Walrath, d young. George Walrath, b 18 Feb 1811, d 17 Aug 1899, son of John George Walrath and Anna Zimmerman, m Susan Wendell, b 17 Nov 1817, d 28 Feb 1895, Children: 1. Helen Walrath, m Jacob Kohler. 2. Harrison Walrath, m Belle Collins. 3. Serena Walrath, m Charles Stuart. 4. Jacob Walrath, n Hannah Wood. 5. Menzo Walrath, died in the Civil War. 6. Melvina Walrath, d 1863. 7. Livonia Walrath, d 1845 8. Agnes E. Walrath 9. George Walrath 10. Laney or Laura Walrath, d 1863. Abraham J. Walrath (Known as Blacksmith Abe) son of Albert Walrath and Catherine Yule. They lived in Jasper, NY. Children: 1. Frank H. Walrath. 2. Nancy Walrath, m Franklin D. Ordway. 3. Catherine. Walrath, m Joseph B. Miller. 4. Hezekiah Walrath, m Mary Dear Members, in order to make out the newsletters, I have to rely on the material that you send in. And some of you have sent in their autobiographies,and we find them very interesting--wish more of you would do so. And do try to get new members to join. ***************** End of Newsletter # 20 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 20 ++++++++++++++++++++ WALRATH FAMILY ASSOCIATION August 1979 Newsletter Number 21 New Members : #98 Walradt, George Lyle, 906 Fairbanks, Pocatello, Idaho 83201 Brother of #69, Alfred Walradt. #99 Hicks, Elsie Walrod, Somers, Iowa 50586. Florence Bakey sent In the name and address of her cousin. They are double cousins; Elsie's father was Florence's Mother's brother, and Elsie's mother was Florence's sister. #100 Walrat, C. J. Tacoma, Washington. Members, I have done a stupid thing. Someone sent me Mr. Walrat's name and address, and I wrote to him, inviting him to join our association. Somehow I have lost the letter with the address, and his letter of acceptance had no return address. So I cannot send him the back newsletters he asked me to send. Can someone help me? If you cannot help me, what is he going to think of me and us? We have no obituaries this time; isn't that wonderful? Question? Mrs. Tim Sanders, (Carolyn) asks, "Does anyone have any information on Martha Walrath, born St. Johnsville, 1842, wife of Ervin Jacob Sanders of Minden? She is believed to be the sister of Hom. Martin Walrath. I have information on Sanders, Moyer (related families) of Minden area. If anyone interested, send SASE." She sent in also: Walrath biographies from History of Montgomery County, by Washington Frothingham, Syracuse, D Mason & Co. 1892, P. 205: Walrath, Harry, St. Johnsville was born in Minden, July 27, 1845, and is a son of Jeremiah and Mary (Zoller) Walrath, and grandson of Peter Walrath, whose father was also named Peter, and who came from Holland. Our subject's grand- father was born in Minden, May 15, 1786, and served in the War of 1812 as a commissioned officer at Sackett's Harbor. His wife was Elizabeth Duesler, by whom he had three children, Eva, Elizabeth Margaret and Jeremiah. He died at the age of sixty-five, and his wife in her ninety-second year. Our subject's father was born January 16, 1815, in Minden, where he lived and died, March 22, 1873, aged sixty-five years. His wife, who survived him bore him four children, Maggie, Berzee Harry, Carrie and Seward. Harry Walrath was educated in the Clinton Liberal Institute, and graduated from Eastman's (?) Also from the same source, p. 203, Walrath, William, Palatine, was born in Palatine in 1950. His father was Josiah, and tie grandfather was William, son of Isaac, a native of Palatine, The grandfather,, William, married Lany Wagner, and had one daughter and five sons, all of whom were members of the Stone Arabia Church. Both parents died in Palatine. Josiah Walrath was born in 1820, and married Nancy Loucks, who bore him three sons and one daughter. he hold various town offices and he and his wife were members of the Reformed Church. He died in 1967 and his wife in 1873. William Walrath was raised on a farm and was educated at the common school. he married in 1887 Libbie, daughter of James Moore, (born in Hudson); they have one daughter, Irene E. Mr. Walrath has hold town offices, is a member of Fort Plain Lodge No. 433, F. and A. M. and is a Democrat. Also from Carolyn Sanders: From History of Springfield. Jacob Walrath was born Feb. 21, 1723; died Feb. 1, 1790, and was buried Feb-3, 1790. He, married Magdalena Fox who was born Dec. 16, 1726. They were the parents of thirteen children, the ninth being Peter from whom the Springfield Walraths are descended. Peter was born June 9, 1764; married Elizabeth Bauder Nov. 12, 1786. Their children were: ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 2 Betsey, b Aug. 8, 1790, married --- Allen Rachel, b Sept. 9, 1791; married Wm. Hardy (g.p. of Ella Marks.) David, b Sept. 5, 1792 Katy, b Aug. 5, 1793; m D. Basinger. David, b Mar. 23, 1796. Lany, b 1798 Jacob, b Sept. 1, 1800; married Loxea Lay, (Mrs. Branch's parents.) Hannah, b Oct. 22, 1802; married Simon Gray Lois, b Nov. 22, 1804; married Benj. Barrett Ann, b July 17, 1806; married Parmalee Polly, b Oct. 6, 1808; married Wiltsie (father of Jay) Samantha, b Jan 5, 1811; married John Young. Levantia, b Nov. 4, 1914; married Daniel Young (father of Benj.) Jacob Walrath, Jr. (son of Peter and his wife Elizabeth Bauder) married Loxea Lay and made his residence at Dutch Corner, the farm being owned at the present time by Robert Y. Walrath, the line of descent being Peter, Jacob, Robert, John Jacob and Robert Y. The following bit of history concerning Elizabeth Bauder, wife of Peter Walrath is from Simms New York Frontiersman, copied exactly as written. "The enemy at Bauders--not far from Fort Plain in Stone Arabia, resided in the Revolution Melchert Buder; his place has long since been known as the Michael Wick farm. One Sunday P. M. in the summer of 1781, a party of seven or eight Indians came to Bauder's house and captured his two sons, Malchert, Jr. and Leonard, aged 12 and 10 years. They had a sister Elizabeth, aged 15, who was also made a prisoner taken into the woods and allowed to return home. The mother was at Fort Plain 1-1 miles distant when the enemy was at her house; and the father happened to be asleep under an apple tree back of the house and escaped notice; while George, a third son, some 8 or 9 years old had gone to a brook fishing and thus escaped a journey to Canada. The enemy plundered the house and set it afire but it was extinguished by Mr. Bauder with milk from the cellar. This party joined another war party and proceeded with their prisoners by the northern route to Canada. On their way they ate whatever they found, snakes included--but a large turtle furnished their most dainty meal. The party had not proceeded far on its return march when the Indian claiming Malchert as his prisoner got into a drunken frolic, was stabbed by one of his fellows and died within an hour, the boy falling to the care of another Indian. The journey was made partly by land and partly by water and on arriving in Canada the boys were separated. the oldest boy was exchanged and came home with other prisoners arriving on Xmas day probably of the next season to find his brother already at home. A Miss Bauder, who some say was a young aunt and namesake of the one named above is said to have been captured at another time at a spring whither she had gone for a pail of water, was taken to Canada and never returned; nor was anything satisfactorily ascertained of her fate until about the year 1845 when a man named McDonald from Canada informed Gen. Bauder--mentioned as fishing boy of this family that his mother (then deceased) was a miss Bauder who had been taken to Canada in the Revolution from frontiers of NY. She was no doubt the lost member of this Bauder family--Gen. Peter C. George Bauder and his nephew, Benj. Bauder. (by Kate M. Gray, published by DAR Gen. James Clinton Chapter, #640, 1935.) Also from Carolyn Sanders: From The Colorado Genealogist, The Colorado Genealogical Society, Denver, July 1964, Vol XXV No. 3, P. 77. Bible Records--Genung-Walrath From the family Bible of Isaac and Catherine Walrath, brought out to Fayette County, Iowa in 1856 from Herkimer County, N.Y. ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 3 BIRTHS: Isaac Walrath may P, 1813, Zenas Walrath May 31, 1845 Catherine Zoller Mar. 6, 1817 Mary Alice Walrath Oct. 11, 1846 Daniel Walrath June 13, 1839 Marvin Walrath Aug. 16, 1849 Jacob H. Walrath May 30, 1841 Willie H. Walrath Apr-. 25 1857 Abram Walrath April 1, 1843 From the family Bible of George Wiltson and Mary Ann Genung brought out to F'ayette Go. Iowa in 1868 from Lake County, Ohio. BIRTHS: George Wiltson Genung Jan. 31, 1841 in Madison, Lake Co. Ohio. Mary Jane Daniels Mar. 15, 1842 in " " Lizzie Delia Genung June 17, i866 in " " Sara Francis Genung Jan. 9 1869 in Taylorsville, Iowa Pearl Marion Genung Sept. 28,1872 In " Fayette Co. Ia Bertha Catherine Genung Mar 18, 1874 " " " George Elbert Genung June 10, 1876 " " MARRIAGES: Lizzie D. Genung to Ble B. Walrath, April 11, 1888 in Brush Creek, Iowa, By Rev. J. B. Thomas of Dubuque, Iowa. Sara F. Genung to W. Grant Walrath, April 11, 1889 in Independence, Iowa, by Rev. J. B. Thomas of Dubuque, Iowa, assisted by the Rev. J.J. Reeder of Independence, Iowa. Contributed by Mrs. Ethel Walrath Thomas, 65 Logan St., Denver, Colorado (Granddaughter of Daniel Walrath and daughter of Sara Genung and Grant Walrath.) Question? Mrs. A. Verne (Alberta) Flint asks: My husband has a German great-grand- father John Lamp, Sr. and I just learned his wifes name: Magdalena (Laney) Wolboden. There are all sorts of spelling of that name, Wolboden, Wolbat or Walbot--like the Walraths. No one in the family knew of this, few care at all, but I was greatly excited. We know where this Magdalena is buried, and her daughter was called "Lanie". CLAIM WIDOW'S CERTIFICATE Doris Taylor is searching for the parents of Nicholas Walrath, Sr. She encloses a copy of a record received from the National Archives Pension file ,which was submitted by Eliza Ann Walrath. Nicholas Sr. was assumed to have married between 1830 and 1836. Amanda (family says Menzo) was born 5 Sept. 1836 in Now York. 2nd child ?? Next found them on the 1840 Ohio Federal Census. There was another marriage because all the children listed were not full brothers and sisters. The 7th child, Eliza Ann, did not list another wife or husband or which children belonged to which parents. Claim Certificate 945-104 Births Nicholas Walrath, Sr Born Sept. 10, 1810 Elsie Walrath Born Aug. 2.5, 1818 Amanda Walrath Born Sept. 5, 1836 Franklin Walrath Born Feb. 18, 1839 Leydia Mariah Walrath Born Feb. 18, 1841 Minerva Jane Walrath Born Oct. 10, 1843 Nancy Le Walrath Born Feb. 18, 1848 Nicholas Walrath, Jr Born June 20, 1850 Eliza Ann Walrath Born Nov. 17, 185P Martin Leuther Walrath Born Mar. 10, 1857 Francis Alison Walrath Born Jan. 12, 1865 This document was made about 1921, being copied from a Family Bible it ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 4 was sworn to by Chester Gates, Notary Public in and for Seminole County, State of Oklahoma and did not show any erasures or alterations. Grantor-Grantee Records St.Lawrence County--Continued from #20 GRANTEE GRANTOR TOWN BOOK 1878 Eliza C. Walrath Eleanor Enslow Pierp. 107-416 1878 Phillip L. Walrath Alfred S. Krake Morristown 108-e48 1879 Eliza C. Walrath Orville Hull Pierp. 109-21 1879 Sarah Walrath Milo Walrath Mac. 111-22 1880 Royal 0. Walrath George A. Walrath 111-488 1880 Royal 0. Walrath Harriet Walrath Canton 111-540 1880 Royal 0. Walrath Thomas E. Thompson Lisbon 112-292 1880 Royal 0. Walrath Michael Mackey & wf 111-262 1880 Harriet Walrath Royal 0. Walrath 711-264 1880 Phillip Walrath Abel Godard & wf DeKalb 118-492 1880 Phillip Walrath Solomon M. Krake Nam 111-415 1881 Daniel T. Walrath Mary D. House Depy ` 113-42? 1882 Hiram R, Nellie Walrath Simon D. Butler Colton 116-255 1883 Geo. A. Walrath Del S. Morgan & wf Norwood 119-28 1884 Hiram Walrath Isaac A. Sharp & wf Depy 120-157 1885 Christopher Walrath Jacob H. Walrath Dep. &Mac. 122-395 1885 Jacob H. Walrath Christopher L. Walrath & wf 122-396 1885 David Walrath, trustees of Barbara Walrath Will-6-88 1886 Stephen B. Walrath Arnold M. Gully & wf Canton 125-1061 1888 Mary Walrath, Madison W. Christopher Walrath Wills-7-436 1890 Hiram B.& Nellie R. Walrath Eliza C. Walrath Colton 133-712 1891 George Walrath Ira Nichols & wf Norf. 135-79? 1892 Ira D. Walrath Nancy A.W. Maybee DeKalb 137-1??? 1893 Frederick Walrath etal Anthony Furnico will-9-352 1897 Ira Walrath Wm. ? Thomas & wf D&Kalb 150-803 1894 Wm Walrath Abram Maybee & wf Russell 143-189 GRANTOR GRANTEE TOWN BOOK 1841 Solomon Walrath & wf David Klock Morris 34-328 1845 Benj. W. Walrath & wf Wm. H. Sutphen Morris 35-608 1849 Solomon Walrath & wf Benj. W. Walrath Lisbon 41-245 1846 Wm. Walrath Duncan Ferguson Morris 38-473 1852 Adolph Walrath & wf Phillip Walrath Morris 45-124 1852 Benj. W. Walrath & wf Ira Hinsdale 45-638 1853 Solomon Walrath etal Uni-Socy-Asw, etal Herm. 46-106 1853 Solomon Walrath & wf David S. Hinsdale Lisbon 47-429 1854 Benj. W. Walrath & wf Abram Canfield Lisbon 47-598 1857 Jacob Walrath & wf James Sayers Macomb 53-525 1865 Barbara Walrath David C. Judson DePeyster 74-7 1866 Benj. W. Walrath & wf James Conelly Lisbon 75-454 1867 Stephen Z. Walrath & wf John Lavake Canton 79-418 1869 David G. Walrath Josiah Walrough DePeyeter 86-372 1870 Marsha Walrath etal Abiel Beardsley Morris 89-632 1870 Jacob H. Walrath Andrew Walrath Macomb 88-237 1871 Henry S. Walrath etal) Solomon (heirs of) Harriet Walrath wid. 91-397 1872 Andrew Walrath & wf Milo Walrath Macomb 94-582 1875 Stephen Z. Walrath & wf B A and NRR Morris 100-64 1878 Phillip Walrath & wf Rosellia Krake Morris 108-350 1878 Martha Walrath Almaron Z. Squirers Canton 108-470 1879 Mary Walrath wid Herman W. Walrath & wf Daniel G. Walrath (heirs of) Geo Breckenridge D&Peyster 109-207 To be Continued ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 5 Family Groups- Continued George A. Walrath, b 4 Feb, 1782, chr 10 Feb 1782, son of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, born German Flatts, Herkimer County NY, married Patty Lovelace. Children: Jane Walrath, m Jeremiah Mosher. Clarissa Walrath Betsey Walrath Nancy Walrath (single) Alvira Walrath, b 1820 Christian Adam Walrath, son of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, born 29 July 1784, married Catherine (Caty) Hillegas. Children: Polly Walrath, 3 Aug. 1816, Montgomery County, m --Bauder. Nathaniel Walrath, b 5 Nov. 1821, d 15 June, 1877, m (1) Eliza Walrath, 1827-9 d Dec. 1837, m (2) Lucinda ? 1823-24, Sept. 1863. Reuben Walrath, b Apr. 1824, m Lura Ann Laurence, dau of Angovine and Phebe Lock Laurence. Nancy Catherine, b 13 June, 1831 Jonas, m Mary Satchwell, 9 children. Magdalena, 1810 Margaret (Peggy) Walrath, 1820, m Bauder. William, 1830-36, m 1879. Henry A. Walrath, son of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, b 1793/4 d 28 Aug. i867, m 15 Mar. 1817, Clarissa Lovelace, who died 20 Feb. 1866, age 73, dau of Joseph and Elizabeth Pine Lovelace of Oppenheim Center. The Pine family came from Conn. Henry was a tailor and lived in St. Johnsville, except for a short time in Cattaragus County. Children: Rosina Walrath, bapt 6 Sept. 1819, m 23 Apr. 1927, George Timmerman. Sylvester Walrath, bapt 15 Mar. 1820. Alonzo Walrath, bapt 11 Feb, 1823, (b 7 Feb.) d 24 Oct. 1897, m 26 Oct. 1942, Caty Maria Walter, b 27 Oct. 1822, dau of Martin and Mary DeLong Walter. In 1836 Alonzo moved to Orleans Twp Jefferson Co. NY, in 1844 to Depauville (Town of Clayton) and in 1855 to St. Lawrence, town of Cape Vincent, where he died. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. E 186th Reg. N.Y. Volunteers. David Walrath, son of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, b St. Johnsville, m Elizabeth (Betsey) Forbes. Children: James Walrath, b 25 Aug. 1817 Liza Ann Walrath, b 6 May, 1823 Walter Walrath, b 28 Aug. 1826. Anthony Walrath, son of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, m Caty Davies. Children: Sarah Ann Walrath, b 11 Jan. 1823, d 30 Jan. 1917 Obediah Walrath, b 16 Nov. 1825, d 1 June, 1865. Elizabeth Walrath, b 15 Nov. 1827, d 9 Dec. 1859 Jeremiah Walrath, b 3 Sept. 1830 John Adam Walrath, b 19 June 1831 Juliette Walrath, b 9 June 1834 Robert Walrath, b 16 June, 1836 Leander Walrath, b 21 June, 1838 Martha Walrath, b 2 Oct. 1842. ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 6 Family Groups-Continued Magdalena Walrath, daughter of Adam A. Walrath and Magdalena Klock, m John H. Bellinger. Children: Eve Bellinger, bapt 14 July, 1816 Adam Bellinger, bapt 5 June, 1819 David Bellinger, bapt 18 May, 1820 Margaret Bellinger Ann Bellinger Alexander Bellinger Anthony Walrath, son of Adam A. Walrath Jr. and Mary Ann Zimmerman (Timmerman) married Lovina Klock. Children: Morton, married Emma Hide. Leonidas B. Walrath, m Sophronia Wheeler, had child Addis. Ervin Walrath, m ____Walrath Fannie Walrath m Sandys Estella Walrath, m Monroe Nellie A. m _____Walrath Jennie Walrath, m Putnam. Emmanuel Walrath, son of Adam A. Walrath, Jr. and Mary Ann Zimmerman (Timmerman) b 13 July 1818, d 1911, m Charlotte Murray. Children: Franklin Eugene Walrath, 6 Dec. 1854, m Bertha Bishop, dau of Eugene Sylvester Bishop and Eliza Knowlton. Other children of Emmanuel and Charlotte: Jay, Henry, Mary and Hattie. Hiram Walrath, son of Jacob Abraham Walrath and Maria Klock, b 1 Jan 1821, m 24 Dec. 1846, Philena Shaver. Children: Gertrude Elvira Walrath, b 9 Aug. 1949, m 5 Apr. 1969, Warren Young, 2 Ch. Roy Demos Young, b 1871, and Rena Gertrude Young, b 16 Dec. 1873, d 11 Feb. 1893 Luella Fidelia Walrath, b 31 Oct. 1853, d 28 Oct. 1881. Byron Hamilton Walrath, b 26 Oct. 1656, m 1866, Ida Marie Johnson, one Child, Cady Byron Walrath. Walter Kellogg Walrath, b IS Aug. 1859, m 30 May, 1887, Elizabeth C. Crittendon, one child, Florence, 1888. Nathaniel Walrath, son of Christian Adam Walrath and Caty Hillegas, b 5 Nov. 1821, d 15 June, 1877, m (1) Eliza Walrath, m (2) Lucinda Children: Sarah Walrath, 1850 Catherine Walrath, b&d 1852 Hamilton Walrath, 1954-1915 Emma Walrath, b&d 1855 Mary Walrath, 1857 Martha Walrath, 1863. Reuben Walrath, son of Christian Adam Walrath and Caty Hillegas, b Apr. 1824, m Lura Ann Laurence, dau of Angovine and Phebe Locke Laurence. Children: David H. Walrath, 1957-1890, m Jane P. Cocagne, dau of Simon. Esther G. or J. 1860 Mary A. Walrath, 1862 Ruby A. Walrath ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 7 Family Groups-Continued Alonzo Walrath, son of Henry A. Walrath and Clarissa Lovelace, bapt. 11 ieeb. 1923$ d 24 Oct. 1987, m 26 Oct. 1842, Caty Maria Walter. Children: Walter Henry Walrath, b 9 June, 1945, a Marion Henry, 2 children, Ethel B,elle, b 3 Dec. 1870, m Clinton Snell, and Charles Alonzo, 1982-1888. Watson Elmer 1. @Ialrath, b 22 may, 1849, m Ist, 31 May, 1871, Maressa A. Dodge, who died 23 May, 1876, 1 child, Earl A. 1873-1892. Watson Elmer m (2) 17 Nov. 1877, Amelia A. Whitney, who d i6 6ov. 1896, 4 children, uertrude Luella, b 29 June, 1880, Lizzie Maria, 29 Nov. 1887, Bertha M. b 27 Aug. 1892, and Herbert Martin, b&d 1895. Solon R. Walrath, b 26 k'eb. 1863, d 21 Dec. 1912, m (1) Carrie Reed, m t'P) Mrs. Alice Brown. no chladron. Martin Henry Walrath, b 26 P,eb. 1863, k'twin of Solon) m 29 June, 1892, Caroline Eliza Newt,@Q@--t child, martin Tomilson, b 2 Aug. 1901. dan of Henry Walrath _Awd,-Clarisea Lovelace-. m George Timmerman. Children#. Alice j. Timmerman, m fhomas Lee. Clarinda Timmerman Mary J. Timmerman Martha A. Timmerman P,ayette A. Timmerman George A. Timmerman, m Moda R. Hoyl, dau of Phillip. Frederick D. Timmerman. Byron Timmerman Delos Timmerman ? M Eber. Sylvester Walrath, son of Henry A. Walrath and Clarissa Lovelace, bapt 15 mar. 1820, r (1) Laney Gray, m (2) Gr- ace Perry, m (3) Eliza Osborne. Children: George H. Walrath, d Civil War, 2nd Lt. Monroe NY Maryette Walrath, Enthera Walrath Ella Walrath Rose Walrath, m Frank C. Fox 29 June 1853, d 17 Sept 1887, Idaho, had Winfield H. and Hattie. Merritt S. Walrath Fred Walrath Ambrose Walrath Grace Walrath Watson Elmer Walrath, son of Alonzo Walrath and Caty Maria Walter, b 22 May, 1949, m Maressa A. Dodge, m (2) Amelia A. Whitney. Children: Earl A. Walrath, b 26 Apr. 1673, d 31 May, 1892, Child of (1) Gertrude Luella Walrath, b 29 June, 1980, dau of k2) Amelia A. Whitney, dau of Alexander and Betsey Sykes Whitney, m James M. Lingerfelter, son of Charles and Geogina Putnam Lingenfelter. Lizzle Maria Walrath, b 19 Nov. 1887, m Fred Charles Parker, son of Chas. Bertha M. Walrath Ora P. Walrath b&d 1892 Herbert Martin Walrath, b&d 1895 Stella 1898 Obediah Walrath, son of Anthony Walrath and Katherine (Caty) Davis, b 26 Nov. 1825, St. Johnoville, NY, d I June 1865, m Oct. 1949, Caty Widrick, b 5 Apr. 1827 d 19 Aug. 188'3 Children: Warchester Walrath, Corada Walrath, 'b 7 July, 1250, d 29 Mar.1885, Libby Walrath$ Kitty and Sarsk. To be Continued. ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #21 Page 8 Have just received a letter from Pat Scott who enclosed a letter from the Cherry Valley Historical Association which I quote: "We have had many requests recently for information about the Bicentennial observance of the Cherry Valley Massacre. We have tried to answer each letter, but we need to enlist your aid to reach as many people as possible. Would you tell your membership about our plans, either at a meeting or through a press release. Although the actual anniversary of the Massacre is Nov. 11, 1978, the weather then is too uncertain for such plans, so must be made in advance. Con- sequently the activities have been planned for October 14 and 15. The 64th Regiipent of Foot, recently at the Battle of Monmouth, will be camped here to help with the observance. Here is a brief schedule of events: October 14--beginning at 11 A.X. Parade Chicken Bar@-B-4 T6urs of the IridiansO, British and Settlers' Camps. @@--Vii;it to the Cherry Valley Museum. October 15--starting time depends on Church Memorial services. Visit to the museum Visit to cemetery At I p.m.- Re-enactment of the Massacre on hill just south of the village. Perhaps by Oct. 14-15 there will be additional activities scheduled. We would like all descendants of the settlers in Cherry Valley at the time of the Massacre to notify The Cherry Valley Bicentennial Commission if they plan to attend the re-enactment. We hope to be able to make some special notice of then in the Massacre. Overnight accommodations can be found in Cherry Valley and in Cooperstown, Springfield, Richfield Springs and Sharon Springs, all close to Cherry Valley. The following items will be-offered for sale for those interested in adding to their bicentennial collection: A souverir booklet Lo $1.50 A souvenir plate showing 5 views of Historic Cherry valley @ $6.50 A eachated envelope @ $1.00 This envelope features a sketch of the Massacre Monument done by an art student at Cherry Valley Central School. It will be stamped and mailed from Cherry Valley with a special bicentennial cancellation mark obtained from from the Post Office Dept. This cancellation will be good one day only-- Nov. 11, 1978. All cachet orders will be held until Nov. 11, so that they will have the special post mark. Address orders to Marion J. Cornelia, Cherry Valley, N. Y. 13320. The souvenir booklet and plate can be bought at the museum and at other places of business in Cherry Valley. The Historical Association will be glad to fill C.O.D. mail orders for the booklet and/or the plate. Check with your local post office for approximate charges. ***************** End of Newsletter # 21 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 21 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #22 January, 1979 Happy New Year! (A little late) Material has been a little late coming in, and we have only one new member: #101 Walrad, Major Jack M.,Jr., USAF (Retired) Post Office Box 2684, Satell: Lte Beach, Florida 32937. Mr. Walrad says his family consists of himself, t59) of Westport, Conn., his wife, Marian Davenport Walrad, of Kinston, N.C, his children: Charlene (32), Jack, 3rd k3l) of West Palm Beach, k'la., Charyse Walrad Burt, who was born in Germany, but now lives in Kennewick, WA, Lynn Iltalrad, who was born in Charleston, S.C. but now lives in @an Diego, CA; Sue Walrad, who was born in Hampton, VA, but now lives with Lynn, and Lance !Falrad, who was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but still lives with them in Florida. Note-- We are hoping that Major Walrad will send in information on the 7?alrod family as far back as he knows. '@le are glad to know about his interesting family. Obituary From the Oceanside, CA 131ade-Tribune, December 11, 1978,the following: Gail Walrath, 81, of 1646 Avocado Dr., Vista, CA died Saturday in a local convalescent home. A native of Springfield, Ill., and a resident of Vista for 29 years, she was an apartment manager. She is survived by two nieces. Her husband, Louis G. Walrath died several years ago. Interment was in Eternal Hills Cemetery, Octanside, with Dr. J. Paul Foiatherstons of the Church of Religious Science officiating. (Gail was a very active member of our Assn. and we will surely miss her) Doris Moser sent in the following news item: From the Fort Myers, k'lorida News-Press: Friday Morning, December 1, 1978. Moore Haven-- Raleigh Porter has-been convicted of two counts of first degree murder for the August slaying of an elderly Port Charlotte couple. Porter had been charged with the beating and strangulation death of 74- year- old ftarry Walrath and his 67 year-old wife Margaret in their Port Charlotte home. The '@Ialrathal bodies were discovered in the den of their home on August 21, just a few hours after a man matching Porteris description had been seen entering the building. During the three day trial, two associates of Porter testified that he had told them about the killing. Porter's trial was moved to Moore Haven, the county seat of Glades County, because of the extensive publicity in case had received in Charlotte County. Velma Pomeroy sent in the following: Louis D. Walrath, 82, of 3 Brintnell Place, of Binghamton, N.Y. died Friday morning, Sept. 28, 1962, at Wilsom Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, N.Y. following a short illness. he was born at Conneautville, Jan. 17, 1880, a son of John A. and Olive Hill Walrath, and married th4 former Elizabeth Humphrey on July 1, 1904. They formerly resided in Meadville. Mr.Walrath was formerly employed at Keystone View Company and later worked as an insurance broker. He retired in May, 1961. He was a member of Centenary Methodist Church, Binghamton, and its official board and board of trustees. He was a 50 year Mason of Maine Masonic Lodge, Maine, N.Y. He was graduated from Asbury College, Wilmore, KY, and later taught Greek and Latin at the college. He also did graduate work at Chicago University. ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 2 Obituaries, Continued: Surviving, besides his widow, are two daughters, Mrs. Helen Leadbetter of 'F,ndwell, NY, and Mrs. Frederick (Hazel) Vogelsang of Oxford, NY; Three sisters, mr-s. Ray (Lillian) Lawrence of Keystone Heights, Fla., Mrs. Mildred Starns o-I Conneautville, and Mrs. Alton Hurd of Bessemer; three brothers ' Frank of Key- stone Heights, Winfield of Fort Myers, Fla, and Paul of Pittsburgh; and six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at the Barber Funeral Home, Johnson City, totaittal services at Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. Funeral services for J. A. Walrath, aged 721 years, who died Jan. 4, 1938 at his home East of Conneautville, with interment in Conneautville Cemetery. Mt. Walrath was a lifelong resident of this community, and a faithful member of the Church of the Nazarine at Springboro. Surviving, besides the widow, are four sons, L. A. Walrath of Binghamton, NY, F. N. Walrath, Keystone Heights, Fla.,W. S. Walrath, Wooster, 0, and P. H. Walrath of Pittsburgh; three daughters, Mrs. C. R. Lawrence, Keystone Heights, @'la., Mrs. Mildred Stearns, at home, and Mrs. A. L. Heard, Bessemer; two sisters, Mrs:. J. J. Paddock and Mrs. Sarah Turner, both of Brie; fourteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. News Items Also sent in by Velma Pomeroy: PI Stater Receives International Appointment. Mrs. Helen Leadbetter, Beta Iota, ( Mrs. Leadbetter was the daughter of Louis D. Walrath, mentioned above) has been appointed by international as one of two staff membarx to work for international at the Navajo Community College, Many I'arms, Chinle, Arizona, for a two year period. Helen, a ratored teacher, applied for the appointment and is now living in the trailer-home provided for the Society. A letter just received from Helen Leadbetter, reports on plans for the util- ization of the $200 Pi State voted to her as an aide to her work. 'fhis semester Helen and Arletta Bailey are working with eighteen year olds, who have dropped out of school and now wish to continue their education toward the General Edu- cation Diploma (H.S. Equivalency) This is a necessity if they are to secure desirable employment. "Since few of our students," writes Helen, "have had any meaningful experience off the reservation we are planning to take them on field trips; the first a November weekend in Albuquerque.,, It is hoped that this, and others, will result in new vocabulary, knowledge about urban living, sharing social experiences, as well as better teacher-pupil relationships. Helen also offers her hospitality to any Society member igho is traveling in her area. her address-. Navajo Community College, Many Farms Rural Post Office, Chinle, Arizona. 86503. kNote- This article did not have a date.R.C.) IKE NAMES CITY NATIVE TO ICC Washington, March 1, Laurence Walrath, a native of Meadville, Pa, whose home now is in Pente Vedra, @'la., was named Wednesday by President Eisenhower to the 10member Interstate Commerce Commisibion. Walrath replaces Martin Kelso Elliot, whose resignation as a member of the ICC was announced IAadnesday. Elliott will return to Indiana to resume private law practice. Both Talrath and Elliott are Democrats. Walrath is a son of the late Frank M. Walrath, who became vice-president and sales mamager of Keystone View Company before leaving Meadville about 35 years ago. He and the late Frank P. Miller of Meadville were instrumental in develo- ping the Keystone Heights area in Florida. The Walrath family originally had lived in Conneautville, and in Meadville resided on Reynolds Avenue. Laurence was about 12 years old when the Walratts moved to Florida. Walrath Reunion 1946 ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 3 'O,Ialrath Reunion 1946 A family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. J. A. Walrath, near Conneaut- ville on Saturday, June 8. Mrs. Walrath has just passed her 89th birthday, and all of her seven children are living and were able to be present, except one son, L. D. of Binghamton, NY. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Lawrence and daughter from Jacksonville, Fla; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Walrath and and two granddaughters from Keystone Heights, t'la; Mr. and Mrs. Winfield igalrath and family from Massilon, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walrath of Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. Alton Heard of Bessemer, Pa., and Mrs. Mildred Stearns and her son and family; a nephew, Mr. Bert Hill and family, a grandson, Donals Lawrence and wife from Conneaut, Ohio; and five great grandchildren were present. It was a very enjoyable occasion as it was the first time the family were able to be together for several years. Velma Pomeroy wrote me, (RC) of the most interesting genealogical vacation she took last summer, starting June 22, for three months. She says, 'tIt was fantastic. I thank everyone I came into contact with for helping to make it so successful. 1 give a special thanks to brother Bill and (wife) Jane for carting me around, hosting, housing and traveling with me for three months. I wish I could have seen more prople than I did but it just wasn't possible. Starting June 22 we drove the VW van 'Fast. I saw Gib off on a plane for home on Sun. July 16. On Monday July 17 brother Sill and Jane and I set out on a tour of the New England states. Our first momentous encounter was a visit with Hazel Walrath Vogelgsang and husband Fred at Black Lake in N.Y.state. If I had known then what I know now we would have spent a lot more time in N.Y. state at the original settling spot of the l@Ialraths. TO the beat of my knowledge they settled in and around Canajoharie in Montgomery Co. and Herkimer in Herkimer County. quite a few Walraths and Walrath spouses fought in one of the bloodiest and most decisive battle of the Revolution. After visit- ing the usual New England sites we heapded home. Our last stop was with Billie and Paul Walrath in Rochester Mills. After a couple of days of rest I went to Meadville, Pa. for a few days. Saw a few old friends and visited the court house and library. I then drove down to'Radford Va. to see Dad and Doll. While there Dad took me to meet Arthur Walrath the Mayor of Blacksburg. He generously gave me copies of the News- letter of the Walrath Family Assn. while hosting us to lunch. In the letters I found information given by Mrs. F. S. Thyne of Johnstown, N.Y. giving Adam A. Walrath Jr. and Mary Zimmerman as the parents of Abraham plus 7 more children. This information was given to Mrs Thyne by none other than John A. Walrath of Conneautville Pa. (in 1937). Steve VIalrath of L.A. had sent in the above information into the Association. Dad traveled back to Ohio to Bill and Jane's with me. On Thurs. of that week Dad and I went to see Wilda and Al Heard and then on to Paul and Billie "lalrath's. Dad, Wilda and Paul all gave me valuable tidbits of family history. I went back to Meadville to spend long, standing days in the Court House, and long sitting evenings in the library. We looked up the house in which Olive Hill Walrath was born and raised. in the Court House I found the will of Abraham Talrath naming 14 children. The oldest son Jeremiah, mary Ann Seek, Anna Maria Bowerman, (I think the foregoing were children of his first wife Nancy Weaver) Harriet Patrick, Almira Robinson, Catherine Myers, Julia Lawrence, Ella Turner, Susan St. Clair, Sarah Ann Turner, Mary, Helen, Mina Bell and John A. Walrath. Over the Labor Day week end I was hosted to a lovely and fulfilling gene- alogical day and night at Norman and Doris George's home. Doris is Catherine !Valrath Myers granddaughter. She informed me of the existence of a book by the name of "TheHistory of the Schidlemann Family" which is full of Walrath genealogy. If anyone knows where I can find this book please inform me. Thank you. ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 4 Velma Pomeroy's letter continued- Jane, Bill's wife helped to drive back. Tffe stopped to see daughter Gynne in Flagstaff, Arizona and brother Howard in Phoenix. A couple weeks after ariving home I went into L.A. to see Steve Walrath. He gave me much important information, and we found that we are third cousins. His great grandfather, John Adam, was a brother to Abraham, my great grandfather. Wilda shared correspondence received from Thalia Peterson; Thalia is Helen Walrath Lead- bettor Dunbar's daughter. Note-Velma writes that in Newsletter #10, Page 3, the biologist-herpetologist John M. Walrath is her first cousin. In newsletter #16, Page 3, under Notables Howard Walrath is her older brother. She would also like to ask that anyone having a family group sheet for Abraham Walrath and his second wife Elizabeth Shettleman to contact her. Un- fortunately I do not have this information. (PC) Velma included in her letter to me two pictures of Walrath family re-unions. One taken around 1907 in the possession of the present owners of the Walrath farm in Conneautville Pa. contained the following identifiable persons: Ray Lawrence, Lillian Walrath Lawrence, L. D. Walrath, Elizabeth Walrath, Ina Walrath, Merle Walrath, Mildred INalrath, Winfield Walrath, Olive Hill Walrath, Wilda Walrath, Paul Walrath, John A. Walrath. The other picture, taken ea 1919 at Conneautville, contained the following: John A. Walrath, Olive Hill Walrath, Paul Walrath, Lillian Walrath Lawrence, Wilda Walrath, Ray Lawrence, Elizabeth Walrath, Dayton Walrath, Ina Walrath, Merle Walrath, Mildred Walrath Stearns, Harry Stearns, Isabel Fish Walrath, Winfield Walrath, Frank Walrath, Laurence Walrath, uerald Stearns, Don Lawrence, Howard Lawrence, Harold Lawrence, Ruth Lawrence, Helen Walrath, L. D. Walrath, Jr.,Howard Walrath. Tnformation Offered Mary E. Brown says, "If anyone is interested in Ives family in Connecticut, Ladd and Ives families in Vermont, Woodward in Vermont and Conn., Morehouse in Vermont, Colyer in New York, I have found Ives back to before 1647, Ladd to about 1780,(family ancestors of Woodward) back to 1632, Colyer- family back to 1643 in New Amsterdam. 1 will be happy to hear from anyone interested. Wills (Sent in by Jerry Walrath) Reeld from Mrs. Biondi-St. Lawrence County: Adolph-will made 3/2/1874, prob. 3/13/1875. (1) Beloved wife Magdalene + of all my income & interest for pers. est. during her natural life. Expenses of sickness and funeral shall be paid by executors out of any pers. est. Request to my wife all furn- ishings and bedding except otherwise noted, use of house and lot where she resides. (2) Grandson Albert Miller S1400 as soon after my decease as possible with interest from it after my dec. not to be deferred longer than life of my wife. (3) Gr. dau Viola Walrath $100 after death of wife. (4) Dau-in-law Maria Walrath, widow of my son John Jr. $700 to be paid after death of my wife. k5) Bequests hereby made to my wife shall be made in lieu of dower and also in lieu of amount directed to be set off to her by the statute by the appraisers. (6) In case provision hereby made for wife, to support her comfortably, to pay such hired help to keep her, that the deficiency shall be paid by my exec. from my pers. est. (7) Son Stephen, my secretary after death of wife. (8) Son Philip, my wolf-skin robe. (9) After decease of wife, L direct that my library shall be divided as equally as possible into 4 parts to Philip, Stephen, my sons, mrs. Mariah Evans, my dau- in-law each to have one share; other share bet. Mariah and gr. son Albert miller. ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 5 Will of Adolph- continued: (10) Pers. est. to be loaned at interest- bond-mtg. equally safe, exe. an amtt to keep buildings in repair, sickness and fun. exp. deposited in some safe bank. (lT) Desired to be buried in cemetery at Fordsborough at Montgamery Co. NY where I now have stones erected for self and wife. (Stones cracked) Removal expenses & expenses for friends to come, expense (word not plainl (no litigation) (12) After all above paid, all rest and residue after dec. of wife, son on law John D. Evans. Appt: Philip,son in law John D. Evans and isaacDeLong, executors. Wit: Tobias Eustis,Hammond irenus Franklin, 11 Solomon Walrath, made will 3/11/1871, prob. 4/24/1871 Reeld from Mrs. Biondi. Petition by wife----@(1) Debts, etc. (2) to wife Harriet, $1000 from real and pers. estate in lieu of dower rights. (3) Son George J. $1000 for real and pers. est. (4) Son Royal, of Canton $1000 (5) Dau Hattie P. $250. (6) Dau Martha A. Evans, w of John, of Morristown, $100. (7) Son Henry S., now res. State of Mich., $50. (8) Residue to my wife Harriet (kpart); to Geo. j. (- @part); Royal (kpart); Hattie, Martha and to be shared equally (kpart remaining) after paying my said bequests. (9) Real est. to remain for use of family; rents, etc. (10) Appt: Harriet, Executrix & Albert Nightingale of Canton, executor. Tit: Joseph Barney & Arvilla M. Miener, Canton Christopher L. IA,'alrath, will made Apr. 11, 1888, PePeyster,Prob. Sept 10, 1888. (1) Beloved wife Mary L. Walrath, use of all real est. for and during time she remains unmarried. k2) Said wife all pers. prop. for and during her natural life. (3) Son Madison M. all real est. subj. to life estate of sd wife. (4) Dau. Larilla P. (Lavilla P?) $500 to be paid to her 2yrs after death of sd wife. hereby charge real est of q5OO but in case sd dau dies before sd wife without issue, shall lapse. P@oregoing in lieu of dower. Appt. Mary L. executrix Witnesses: Charles Snyder, Edenton, N.Y. J. G. Swain, of (Lavilla P. d 1899 (letters of Admin. dated 1/17/1899.) Grantor-Grantee Records, St. Lawrence Co. From Jerry V.!alrath, Continued from #21 Date Grantor Grantee Town Book 1879 Addia A, Fred, Kile Daniel J. Walrath (heiris of) Geo.Breckenridge Dep. 109-21 It Milo Walrath & wf Sarah Walrath Macomb 111-2 1880 Eliza C.Horace D.1,Valrath Mary A. Sindsay Pierp 111-95 1880 it it n tv it iii-89 1880 Geo. A. Walrath Royal 0. @llalrath 111-488 1880 Harriet Walrath it Canton 111-548 1880 Royal 0 Walrath Susannah Thompson hir.(?) 112- 294 1880 Royal 0 '@Ialrath Harriet @Ialrath 111-264 1880 David J.Walrath (heirs of) John Austin Dep. 111-350 1881 Daniel J. Walrath S.r Hei @hsageli 113-431 1896 Phillip @Palrath @@IER ak cal"morris 150-347 1899 Madison Walrath visa' Royal E. Perry Dep. 152-1164 1899 Mattison Vlalrath wif. James Carter Mad. 153-517 1901 Philip Walrath Willis E. Walrath Morris. 156-1744 1902 Philip Walrath Pluma Walrath et al Will. 557 1901 Nellie walrath Augusta Bowman et al Will 282 ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 6 Date Grantor Grantee Town Book 1901 Philip Walrath Willis E. Walrath Morris 152-1863 1902 Hiram Walrath George Walrath et al Osweg. 160-253 190.3 Hiram, Nellie,Wm Talrath Ena, George Walrath Dellia Evans if 161-687 1903 Hiram Walrath Joseph Larus et al Dep. i62-1817 1904 Nathaniel "lalrath et al Sarah Moore et al Han Falls 163-375 1904 Pluma,Willis, Philip Walrath Loren H. Harder Morris 163-774 1904 Phillip Walrath Marion Krake 163-1383 1904 Philip Walrath If 11 Hanm. 163-1384 1905 Emma "lalrath et al John Vor8burg DK 166-1127 1905 Martha Walrath Chas.N Reynolds et al Canton i66-i874 1905 Martha & Stephen ll!alrath Josephine E.@3ush et al Canton 167-272 1906 Josiah Walrath wf Wm Cochran Perp. i6g-;,12 1907 Orman Walrath wf @'rank J. Stowell @@owi. 170-15- 1910 Myron Walrath & wf Uriel H. Walrath DK i76-ii2 1910 Uriel A. Walrath & wf Myron T. Walrath DK 176-114 1912 Barbara Walrath et al J. B. Thompson Lisbon 180- 800 1913 Willis Walrath & wf et al Benjamine Hatton Morris. 18i,-1720 1916 Orman Walrath & wf International Pulp Co Fbwler 189-428 1916 Myron Walrath Heuvelton Tel.Co. DK 189-86i 1916 U. A. Walrath ti it 189-862 1916 Uriel Walrath Pene.Falle 'rel&TelCo i8g-gi6 1916 Myron 11 it if it if 189-935 1917 Lavillia l@Ialrath Kermetl K. Koch Mad. 190-452 1917 A. P. Walrath Martha Walrath Pite. 190-1213 1917 John H. Walrath &wf Alice M.P. Davis Tine. 191-213 1917 F'rederick 17,'alrath &wf St.Law Trans Co. Oswe. 191-1640 1918 Lavillia Walrath Ernest Carter et al Mad. 193-383 1918 Martha&Stephen E.Walrath Morris P. Cota Canton 193-1499 1919 Martha 'Walrath Frank Hosmer Pite. 198-846 19Pl Milo Walrath Ellen 11 Frederick Travis Ogd. 204-311 1923 Milo Walrath Sarah, et al Daniel 0. Hutcherson Mac. 214-164 1923 Lillian Walrath Kathryn M. Hand Ogd. 219-63 1926 Margaret L,Phillip Walrath St.Law.Co.Utilities Inc. Morris 235-424 1927 Ira 0. Walrath George F. Green DK Junct. 240-318 Reeld from Mrs. Biondi, St. Lawrence Co. Feb. 1977 Patriotic Woman In the Enterprise and News under date of P'ebruary 25, 1931, titled "Women in the Revolution, 11 is the following !;Ialrath incident as narrated by !,:Iiza- beth Scriber House concerning her grandmother, Elizabeth bowman, wife of Henry Walradt, who lived near Fort Plain and there operated a ferry across the Mohawk. We will use her words as she told it to her son Addison S. House and to her granddaughter, L. Josephine Shaver-. "Grandmother and her family 21ved near Fort Plain, about two miles away and near the Mohawk River. There were several other families living near them, as it seems to have been a little settlement in itself. This little settlement had always been on quite friendly terms with the Indians and many times they had stopped at Grandmother Walrodis door for food and were never refused. quite often the women and children of the settlement were left at home alone when the men were busy with the duties of the farm or were under arms fighting for the independence of the colonies. One day an Indian whom Grandmother had befriended many times, stopped at the house and sat down on the doorstep. He was very silent and Grandmother asked the cause, as she could see that his mind wqs troubled. At last he spoke, first act@4g the promise never to reveal what he was about to tell her as coming From im ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 7 Patriotic Woman--continued: from him. .Vhis she readily agreed to and he told her that the Indians were already on the warpath, and were about to raid the settlement and for her to flee while there was yet time. Again imploring secrecy on his part in her es- cape, as his life would be forfeited if his tribe found out he had revealed their plans, he disappeared into the forest. Mrs. Vlendover, a neighbor, accompanied by her two children and her dog was calling on Grandmother when the Lndian gave the alarm. -.rhe two women soon gath- ered their children about them and started to seek Safety. TWO children were missing but they soon found them gathering nuts nearby. As they left home they could see the smoke and flames issuing from the buildings at the other end of the settlement. t- 'he Indians were already at work on their deadly mission, as the whole settlement was burned and the stock drived away. The two women and their children hid under the roots of an upturned tree while the Indians passed over the creek on a log bridge nearby. 'They were unseen by the Indians and Grandmother often commented on the silence of the dog during their hiding. Aftex- the Indians had gone it was necessary for the two women to ford the river and carry their children to safety at the fort, where other women were stationed during their husbands absence. .rUere was one old man and a boy of about twelve years of age at the fort. i:he women put on men's coats to make it appear that there were men at the garrison, loaded what guns there were and placed themselves under the command of the old man. 'i@hey awaited the approach of the Indians until they got very close to the fort. When the command was given the women fired, killing and wounding Several. The remainder of the Ind- ians fled, leaving their dead and wounded. One Indian who feigned death was killed by the boy. The burning of the settlement did not destroy Grandmother Walrod's wonderful oven, which was very substantially built, and as she was an expert horsewoman as well as a good baker, she used to ride back and forth, a distance of about two miles to bake the bread for those who were staying at the fort. On one occasion she was surprised to see a band of Indians coming in the distance. Sha quickly placed the loaves in sacks and, throwing them across the horse's shoulders, she raced back to the fort. Upon arrival there it was discovered that the horse's shoulders were blistered from the heat of the bread. After peace was restored and now buildings replaced those which had been destroyed, Grandmother 'Nalrod was at home caring for the Inn of which she was hostess, the men being absent about their duties, and with her was only her little daughter Mary (afterwards the wife of Stephen Scriber.) She was amazed to hear them tell of the burning of the settlement and the naming of a white man-a Tory- who joined in the destruction of their home." (The above from The House Family of the Mohawk" by Melvin Rhodes Shaver. Pansomville, N.Y. ) A Thoughtn Provoker Many of us, in searching for our ancestors, may find some whose character leaves much to be desired. But do not be discouraged. The following a3@ticle described one of my ancestors, and I think I turned out fairly well in spite of him! (RC) "Black Sheep Ancestor Went North, From Robert A. Goodpasturs, Star Route, Ueorgetown, CA 95634. "JOHN Billington-- my pilgrim ancestor with wife Eleanor and two sons came on the mayflower in 1620. In 1630 John Billington was hanged at New Plymouth for killing one John Newcommon with his blunderbuss. Why would one of my ancestors do such a thing like that? This required a "Study". The gbodpastured;were a Southern family from Virginia. my mother was a Tribble, and from all good southerb families. But my grandfather did it. he married one of 'them Yankees' On reaearch of my Yankee line, most of them were good, only a preacher that was kicked out of his church in Colchester,' and one caught stealing sheep on Block Island. Then I came to the Billington 0 ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #22 Page 8 of the Mayflower--the first New Fngland murderer. The 'black sheep, of the Mayflower--now mine. This murder by John Billington worried me a great deal until I researched the historyyof the Pilgrims and learned how they got to New Wngland. The solution then became quite simple. Now--when the Mayflower sailed for the New World it was supposed to go to Virginia. John Billington expected to land in Virginia. Lnstead they dumped him up there amongall them 'Yankees'. He got mad about it and finally shot one of them. John Billington started the Civil War--not John Brown!" I can add something to the above. Gov. Bradford wondered how such a "profane family" got in with those worthy Pilgrims. Evidently authorities in London were of the idea that it would be a good Idea that they be shipped off some where. And Eleanor had a hard time too. She got into an altercation with the deacon about the mowing of a meadow. She was made to sit in the stocks and be publicly whipped and fined 5Lb.Besides, the two boys were described as "Hellionall They shot off their father's blunderbuss near a keg of powder. My ancestor, @'rancis Billington had eight children, most of them bound out as servants. However, his daughter Mercy, married well, andi.;the name was later changed to Billings. So don't bei discouraged, folks! Sue Van Wie sent me a group of sheets in her own handwriting. Most of them said "do not print yet". Here@ are several which she said "OK to print- Refer to #19, page 5) Gloudy Van Dousen Walrath, son of 14'rederick Walrath and Helena Van Deusen, b 19 Jan. 1815, canajoharie, d 16 Feb. 1856, m before 1839, Nancy--. Children: Lana Catharine, b 7 Feb. 1839, bp 12 Nov 1844, m --Prine Margaret Ann, b or bp, 11 May 1842 James Edward, b or pb 28 Mar 1843 Mary Jan&, b 12 6ept 1847, bp 27 July T859 i@826 John Jacob @falrath, son of Frederick 'Valrath and Helena Van Deusen, b 26 J@MI Canajoharis Dist. d 2 Aug 1891/or 3 Aug 1892, m 2 Sept 1852 Maria Ehle, dau of Daniel Ehle,(.son of Hermanus Ehle and Betsy Cornue) and Magdalen Cornue, (dau of Peter Cornue arld Jane Quenaw) b 26 Feb i828, d 5 Nov 1905. Children: Daniel J. Walrath, b 10 June, 1856, d 14 Nov 187P. Helena Walrath, b 27 Mar 1859, d ae 6 mo. Y'rederick R. Walrath, b 28 July, i862, d 7 Jan. 1921, m Anna May Zimmerman. Helena Walrath (2) b 5 June 1865, d ca 1950, m George Zimmerman. Henry A. Walrath, b 12 Aug 1868, d young. Charles Walrath, b 17 De6 1871, Town of Minden, d I k'eb. 1947, ae 75, Little Falls, m Oct 12, 1893, Ella Saltsman, dau of Jacob Saltsman and Mary Eliz.Shults John Jacob Walrath, '@ 22 Dee 1815, son of Jacob Walrath, Jr. amd Maria Cornue, m 3 July 1844, Canajoharie, Marietta St. John, b 12 May 1823, Maple- ton, d 29 June 1882. (Doris Moser sent this to Sue) Israel, b 9 May 1845, d same month. Joseph Harvey, b 14 Jan 1847, St. Johnsville. Lewis Emser, b 23 Nov 1848 Charles Leland, b 19 Dee 1851, @'rances Emiletta, b 15 June 1856, d I Jan 1935, Takima, Wash. m 18 Aug 1878, Hillsdale, Mich. Geo. Camber McClure. (All of these above had little squiggles of authorities written in, hard to decipher.RG) Please send In material for the next newsletter. I will try to publish more family groups next time. ***************** End of Newsletter # 22 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 22 ++++++++++++++++++++ WALRATH FAMILY ASSOCIATION June, 1979 Newsletter #23 New Members #102 Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. G. S., 1575 Singingwood, Pomona, CA 91767 Velma Wilda Walrath, 1921- m Gilbert Scott Pomeroy. Winfield Scott "Wally" Walrath, 1891- m isabel Lucile P'Ish. John Adam Walrath, 1855-1938, m Olive Rose Hill. Abraham Walrath, 1799-1874, m Elizabeth Schoidelmann/Shettleman,wife #2 Adam A. Walrath, Jr., 1773-1854, m Mary Zimmerman, 1777/8-1856. Adam A. Walrath, 1750-1822, m Magdalena klana) Klock, 1755. Jacob "alrath m Elizabeth. My apologies to you and to Velma--she should have been on #2Z. #103 Smith, mr. and Mrs. David N. Smith, 44 ule musket iane, Danbury,uonn.068io Carol June Woody, 1949, m David Nathaniel Smith, 1941. Ned Noel Woody, 1914, R Hhrold Wadell Woody, 1893, m June Maudell Sprague, 1894. Henry Monroe Sprague m Lenora E. Bronson, 1872. William R. Bronson, 1843, m Anna Walrath, 1847. Aron Walrath Christian Walrath, ea 1782, m Mary, 1790. #104 Rollins, Michele L., 3875 Saratoga Way, Pleasanton, GA 94566. Michele L. Walrath, 1951, m Richard E. Rollins. Gilbert A. Walrath, m Mary Helen Goodwin. Merrill V. Walrath, 1885, m Carrie Marie Larsen. Steven A. Walrath, m Alice Safford. Peet of pedigree same as #42. #105 Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Edw. L. 4737 Bel-Wood Dr. N.E. Bel-Wood Park, Olympia, WA 98506. Barbara Jean Dayton, m Edward Louis Lawrence. Ralph Otto Dayton m Thelma Isabel Kuntz. James Elmer Kuntz m Minnie Pearl Walrath. James Edmund Walrath m Emmaretta Isabella Wilson. David Walrath m Martha Mary Mole John J. Walrath m Anna Shibley. Jacob H. Walrath m Maria Charon. Henry Walrath, m Elizabeth Catharina Henry Wallrad m Christina. Correction: #100 C. T. Walrath, 314 South Liberty Street, Port Angeles WA 98362. (Knebes and Walrath, Attorneys-at-Law.) Change of Address: #61 George H. Gage, 326 Highland St. Weston, Mass. 02193. Velma Pomeroy has a history of the Scheidelmann family, with an interesting account of their life in Germany and their arrival in America. Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy visited us during the Easter vacation, and we had a very interesting exchange of ideas. She gave me some very good ones. (RC) In #22, I wrote about an interesting genealogical trip the Pomeroys took. They included some pictures of a family reunion of the John Adam -Olive Hill Walrath family. Jerry and Pat Walrath also visited us, and Jerry said he could xeron those pictures. So they will be included in this newsletter. ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #23 Page John kdam Walrath and Olive Hill Walrath Reunions: 1907 Reunion--See page three. 1919 Reunion--See page 3 ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 2 ********** Taken around 1907 Newsletter #23 Page 3 Reproduced from a picture in the possession of the present owners of the Walrath farm I Jrohn A. Walrath in conneautville. Pa. 2, Olive Hill Walrath 1. Ray Iiawrence 3, Paul W43.rath 2. Lillian Walrath Lawrence 4. Lillian Walrath Lawrento 3. Who is she? 5. Wilda Walrath 4, L. D. Walrath 6. Ray Lawrence 5. Elizabeth Walrath 7. Elizabeth Walrath 6. ita Walratii liazel- Walrath 7. Merle Wal.rath 9. Dayton Walrath 8, Mildred Walrath 10. lna Walrath 11. Merle Walrath 9, Winfield Walrath 12.,Mildred Walrath Stearns 10. Child? 11. Olive Hill Walrath 13. Harry Stearns 12. Baby? 14, I-abel- Fish Wul-- th 13. Wilda Walrath 15*.Winfield Walreth 14. Paul Walrath 77 16, Frank Walrath 15, John A, Walrath 17. Laurence Wal-rath 16-, Baby? 18, Gerald Stearns I would appreciate any possible help 19. Don Lawrence in identifying #3,101, 12, & 16. Thanks. 20. Howard Lawrence 21,.Harold Lawrence 22. Ruth Lawrence 23. Helen Walrath 24 , L.D. Walrath Jr. 25, Howard Wal@rath Walrath family reunion at Conneautvine Pa. a& 1919 Reproduced from a picture loaned by HazQl a7 IC, VR (@@1) 9@9 ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 3 ********** Newsletter #23 Page 4 Some items from the Surname Index by the Iowa Genealogical Society, 1977. Walrath, Adolph J. 179INY-1879WI, m Nancy Keller. Walrath, Edgar D. 1860, m Emma Smith. Walrath, Pletcher Wiltsey, 1858WI-19451A, m 1881 IA, Emma Catherine Hodgson. Walrath, Harold Holmes, 1904 IA, m 1930 IL, Bessie Adeline Verwerck. Walrath, Irene Dorinda, 1906 IA,-1967 IA, m James Arthur Davis. Jacob H. Walrath, 1744-1812, m 1770, Maria Charon. Walrath, Jacob Keller, 1820, m 1844, i-iary Ann "teinhart. 'inalrath, L-#ohn J. 1787 NY-1842 NY, m Anna shibley. Walrath, Leonard Theo, 1909 IA, m 1930, (1) Dorothy Alice Oxley,(2) 1956,IA, Patsy Jean MeMickle. Walrath, Leonard William, i884 -LA,- 1968 i-A, m Valeda Violet Holmes. *alrath, Llirs. MYrtle, m 1903 iA, Arthur James kroctor. walrath, Nelson J. 1854-1913, m i)emetra- Walrath, Nicholas, 1792 NY-1852 IA m Sarah Redman. Walrod, Elizabeth, 1824 iAl-1909 IA m 1845 inatthew A. Harrington. Velma Pomeroy sent in this marriage record: Ashtabula County Court House in Jefferson, Ohio. marriage Docket p 64,1/23/1909 l,iCenSO-UeOrge A. Tuttle & Hattie- V-Valrath usorge-age 59, born Feb. 8, 1908 in Auburn, NY. Residence-Conneaur, uhio Father, James Tuttle ,Brother, Dorcas rollet He is a widower Rev. John 0. Ford-officiating. tiattie Walrath, age 44, born Mar. 16, 1908 in kenn Line, Pa. Residence-Conneaut, Ohio Father- Emmanuel Walrath Mother-Charlotte "V,"Lurrey She is divorced, she was Hattie Stockton. Arlene Cook sent in the following records from a mss by Ruth Kitson Walrath, (1967-8) Arlene has Mrs. Kitson's ROOT ancestry. Ezra Graves Walrath b 12 -aug 1878, d 9 Sept 1944. m I Jan 1913 to iiuth Louise Kitson, d/o William Thomas Kitson and zmma Eliza Elizabeth Gray. Children: Esther Elizabeth walrath b 6 Feb 1916 Beulah Ruth Walrath, b 12 Oct 1917 Leon Paul Walrath b 4 Apr 1919 1. Esther Elizabeth Walrath m William h. Palmer, Aug 23, 1935, Children: William H. Palmer Jr., b 8 May 1936, d ?-8 Aug 1956 Lois fiessie, Palmer, b 18 .;une 1943, m Victor F. Clark Edward Z-Jzra Palmer, b 8 Sept 1947 John Paul Palmer, b 22 Aar 1949 2. Beulah Ruth walrath, m T2 Oct 1937, John Rowland Ireaale. V'hildren: Til Shirley Ann iredale, b 13 vec 1944, m 4 Mar 1966 to James Lyron Ellsworth/ 3. Leon Paul Walrath, m in Herkimer NY, Mary Elizabeth Smith. Children: Stephen Paul Walrath, b 15 July 1949 Jay Marie Walrath b 15 lllar 1952. Bible -Aecords from VIalrath 6ible in possession of Martha Hinshaw, Arnolds Park IA sent in by Darbara Lawrence: Births john Walrath was born in the year of our Lord 1787 in tne month of Dec. 31, Montgomery countyt State Of New York. ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #23 i?age .5 Bible ;tecords-- continued- Anna Shibley was born in the year of our Lord 1793 in the month of vuly. John Walrath Family Births: My son vavid was born P'ebruary 16th, 1820. ,"y son Jacob was born Cebruary 26th, 1823. ,iy daughter nancy @;atherine was born December 7th, 1824. My daughter Mary Margaret was born April 15th, i826. My son Silvester was born March 29, 1828. My son Edwin Franklin was born November 20th, 1630. daughter Lang (Lana?) Christina was born June 29th, 1834. David -Y-Valrath V-amily dirths: James E. Walrath was born Jan. 26th, 1858 -- Mary M. Walrath was born zeb. 8th, 1859. Est4er E. Walrath was born jan 14tn 1861. Lily May --nalrath was born uec 28th, 1863, mock C;ounty Wisconsin Jacob H. Walrwth was born July 31st, 1869. James E. Walrath Family Births: Minnie P. Walrath was born April 21st, 1882. Ruby E. Walrath was born Dee 10th, 1884 Nellie Alma Walrath was born April 28th, 1887 Edmund Earl Walrath was born August 15th, 1890 Deaths: John Walrath died in the year of our Lord 1842, December 10th, Age fifty four years, eleven months and nine days. Anna Walrath died in the year of our Lord 1874, August 28th, Age 81 years. David Walrath died in the year of our Lord 1876, February 17th. Age 56 years. Martha M. Walrath died Oct. 30th in the year of our Lord 1889. Age 58 years, 15 months and 15 days. James E. Walrath died Aug. 14, 1925, age 77 yre.,6 mo., 19 days. Edmund Earl Walrath passed away April 17th, 1944. Emma 1. Walrath, died June 8, 1949-Aged 8 8yrs. 22 days. karriages- John Walrath was married to Anna #-. 'Phoiblay, @-ug. 30th, in the year of our Lord, 1818. ,@;harles Bowerman was married to Gary Margaret Walrath, January llth, 1845. David Wairath was married to iiartha Mary riole, January 30 in the year of our -Lord, 1850 James E,. Walrath was married to i@mma I. Wilson, September 18th, 1879. Census -. ecords sent in by Barbara Lawrence Iowa-Polk County-1880-walnut Township Charles oalrath 29 R.@.R. Worker b -W'f-isconsin fborn Ni Mborn 4-.Ix 1850 New fork Census Town of %lanajoharie, 27 July T850 jacob Wairath 7.5 i.'armer RE2400 New York Maria 69 Uertrude 40 Maria 35 Eli za 22 14ary 3 HL-1]Len 10/12 LEONard J. Walrath 29 Susan 22 Lemuel 2 Elida A. I Aug 6, 1850 Seth W. Walradt 26 Harriet 23 Theodore Salisbury 11 ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 5 ********** Census Records-continued Newsletter #23 Page 6 Town of Minden, 5 Sept. 1850 John Walradt 38 Blacksmith RE400 New York Mary 4P Mary J. 1T Stephen 7 David A. Walradt 41 Laborer it Lydia 40 Marra 15 11 Sept. 1850 John G. Walradt 79 Farmer It Elizabeth 82 Town of Lenox, 7 June, 1865, Madison County Christopher Walrath 37 Merchant Kary 30 Fanny A. 6 Jessie L. 4 Louisa 12/12 David H. Walrath 42 Merchant Montgomery Co. NY Marea 34 11 Rosa M. 37/1 Madison 9 June, 18 65 Chas P. Walrath 48 Tailor Montgomery Co. Nancy 44 Charles C. 2;1 Laborer Maggie 18 Madison Co. Wesley 12 it Amos 9 10 June, 1865 Chas. 'Nalrath 66 Montgomery Go. Magdaline 52 Mary 1'2 11 June, i865 Joseph H. Walrath 46 Farmer Montgomery Co. Delia 35 Elizabeth (mother) 77 Margaret (sister) 42 Town of Sullivan, 17 June, 1865 Abram J. Walrath 31 Farmer Madison Co. Addie A. 27 Hubert J. 6 Howard P8/lp- 20 June, i865 William H. Walrath 43 Surveyor Madison Elizabdth (M)? 42 Rensselaer Winfre;d (G)? son 17 Madison Jenny 14 Edith 36/12 Joseph Walrath 46 Carpenter, Farmer Montgomery Elizabeth 37 Madison Alfred 15 Frederick 13 Jesse 11 Daniel 8 John Walrath 75 Farmer Montgomery Beturah 68 Frances G. (son) 17 Madison Census Records continued in #24 ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #23 page 7 #103, Carol and David Smith sent in their autobiographies: Carol was born 6 July 1949 on a farm about 15 miles South of Wichita, Kansas, where she lived until 1970. She graduated from high school in 1967 and obtained a cosmetology license in 1968. She married me (David Smith-see below) in Mar. 1970 and I took her away to a life of ease (?), raising children, (3: Charles, 1970; Katrina, 1973; Allen, 1975), a dog (Woodrow Wilson Smith--Woody- a sewing machine (Bernina) which she works on when I am "Doing Genealogy!" (I see that our David has a sence of humor! RC) David writes: I was born 13 Dec. 1941 in Poplar Bluff, MO. We moved to N.H. in 1951 and back to NO in 1955, to college in 1959;,--, graduated in 1967. kyor,., I am slow, but not that slow--it wasn't continuous due to long periods of working. To Wichita, Kansas in 1967 to work for Boeing as a computer programmer, I met Carol in 1969. Didn't know she was quite so young (20 to my 27) or wouldn't have dated her! Since 1974, we have lived in San Jose (3 years) and Danbury '-"CT @i-t years). I now work for IBM. (Isn't it refreshing to have two such eager young people working for the Walrath Family Association? RC) Item from First Congregational Church, Danbury Conn., submitted By David Smith: Peter Andrew Walrath, Michael Patrick Walrath, Kelly Patricia l@Ialrath and Erin Elizabeth "I'alrath, children of Peter and Patricia Walrath were baptized on April 22, 1979. Peter Andrew was born on October 17, 1973- Michael Patrick was born on April 17, 1975. &elly Patricia was born on April 29, 1977 and Erin Elizabeth was born of November 11, 1978. The Smiths thought it would be a good idea If I would include an updated membership list. I thought so too, and here it is. Membership of the Walrath Family Association as of June, 1979. #2 Mr. and Mrs. Carrol M. Cathey, 2520 6th Ave. Pueblo, Colo. 81003. #3 Mr. and Mrs. August L. Clancy, Star Rt. Box 29, San Luis Rey, CA 92066. #4 Mrs. P. D. Gubi, 10644 W. Main Rd. Lot 120, North East, Pa. i6428. #5 Mrs. Rosetta k'ife Hancock, Rt. 1, Box 101, Rigby, Idaho 83442. #6 Jane Horton, 3365 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84403 #8 Mrs. Florence G. A. Johnson, Box 162, tiarlem, Montana 59526 #10 Mr. and Mrs. Homer C. Roberts, 1609 Helmer St. Sioux City, Iowa 51103. #11 Patricia A. Walradt Scott, 6800 N.Hi-Wood St., Peoria, Ill. 61614. #13 Mrs. Charles Spike, 151 19th St. NW, Cedar Rapids, iowa 52405. #14 tjessie Trudell, 1076 Coomsville, Napa, CA 94558. #15 Dean Walradt, 226 So. House Ave., Cheyenne, Wyo. 62001. #16 Dean A. Walrath, R.D.1, Milan, Penna. 16831. #17 R. D. Walrath, 1610 ,. elton St., San Diego, CA 92102. #20 Mr. and Mrs. Levi J. Walrath, 1075 OBarry Hoover, Orlando, Pla- 32807. #23 Mrs. Gail D. West, 428 Alicia Dr. El Paso, Texas 79900 #24 Mrs. S. G. Williams, Box 376, Williamsport, MD 21795 #25 Doris L. Taylor, 637 Keele St. Montpelier, Idaho 83254 #P6 Florence Bakey, Barnum, Iowa 50518 #27 Colburn, Mrs. Wm. B. Box 456 Ranchoi,@.,@AntaFtg,, CA 92067 ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 7 ********** Newsietter 7@z5 - page Z5 Members List--Continued: #29 Jessie W. Beishline, 3406 Adams Ave. Ogden, Utah 84403 #30 Mrs. W. Ralph Brown, 1220 8th Ave. So. Ft. Dodge, Iowa 50501 #32 Mrs. A. Verne k'lint, Undermountain Rd. Salisbury, Conn. 06C)68 #33 Mrs. E. D. Walrath, 33 Skyline Apts. Watertown, NY 13601 #_34 Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Rathje, 2815 Sheridan St. Davenport, Iowa 52803 #35 Mrs. Hazel Steward, Grand Mound, Iowa 52751 #36 Steve Walrath, 817 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 #41 Mrs. William B. Fullerton, 121 W 48th St., Kansas City, MO 64112 #4-3 Rudolph J. Clark, 2700 West 44th St., #213, Minneapolis, Minn. 5.5410 #44 Leslie M. Walrath, 34055 Paquita Dr. Dana Point, CA 92629 #45 Ralph W. Cook, 2691 Larry Tim Drive, Saginaw, Mich. 48601 #46 Miss Susan E. Hillman, 2344 Mayfield Road, Saginaw, Mich. 48602 #49 Mr. Wm. B. Dean, 5204 Benton Ave. Minneapolis, Minn. 55436 #50 Mrs. Pay E. Moser, 476 SE let, East Wenatchee, Wash. 18801 #51 Mrs. Estelle Ethel McClure Everett, Okanogan, Wash. 98840 #52 Mrs. Clark E. Briggs, 1 Twyndom Terrace, New Hartford, NY 13413 #53 Mrs. Oland J. Bowman, 414 Proctor Ave. Ogdensburg, NY 13669 #55 Robert George Cooke, 515 So. Lexington PKWY #105, St. Paul, Minn. 55116 #56 Mrs. Elmer Eaton, 1906 Baird Road, Arcata, CA 95521 #57 Mrs. H. H. Ehrmann, 2239 North Beachwood Dr. Hollywood, CA 90068 #62 Mrs. Richard . vheobald, 108 Post Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 #63 Ruby Shultz, 1616 Gregory Way, Bremerton Wash. 98310 ,#64 Mrs. V-tvian Lallos, Rolling meadows, Rt. 6, Mountain Home, Ark. 72653 #65 Mrs. H. E. Nielsen, 222 S. Lombard Ave., Lombard, Ill. 60148 #-66 Charlotte Edwards, 636 W. 7th St., Erie, Pa. 16502 #67 Lester W. Walrath, 363 Beachwood South, D 11, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 #68 Marjorie B. Walradt, Route 6, Box 71, Caldwell, Idaho 83603 #69 Mrs. Robert McClean 57 DunveggLn Rd. Ottawa, Ont. Canada KIK 3G2 #70 Leora W. Drake, 60 Russell St., Caninteo, NY 14823. #71 R. J. Krueger, Jr. 12 Austin Ave. Vermillion, SD 57069 #73 Rodney C. Myers, 91 Sand Creek Road, West Albany, NY 12205 #74 Lynne Rankin, P. 0. Box 97, Del Mar, CA 92014 #75 Arthur J. and Margaret K. Walrath, 1010 S.Main St. Blacksburg, -Va. 24060 #76 Marguerite Walrath, 8267 Austin St. Kew Gardens, NY 11415 #77 Mrs. May M. Hanna, 4219 s. 48th St., Lincoln, Nebr. 68506 #78 Mrs. Franklin Amos, 38 E. Bayberry Rd. Glenmont, NY 12077 #79 Miss Linda Walrath, 146 40th St. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 #80 Margaret Spalsbury, 31 Cliff Drive, Augusta, Kansas 67010 #81 Mrs. Elmer D. Reynolds, 102 Elm Ave. Delmar, NY 12054 #82 Yvette Walrath, c/o Norman Hickok, P.O.Box 290, Pe,"rsburg,Alaska 99833 #83 Marion Conradi, 4048 45th St. Der* 14oines, Iowa 50310 #84 Wilbur S. Walrath, 1418 Jefferson, Pekin, Ill. 61554 #85 R. Judson Walrath, 2064 Huntsford Rd. Jacksonville, Fla. 3?207 #86 Mrs. Andrew Domson, Jr. 2318 Mayfield Rd. Saginaw, Mich. 48602 #87 Mrs. Mary E. Brown, 5956 W 74th St. Los Angeles, CA 90045 #88 Opal W. Varney, 3308 Tangley Rd. Houston, Texas 77005 #89 Mrs. Donald Qlute, 207 S. Fairview, Madisonville, Texas 77864 #90 D. K. Martin, Mouse Hill, West Chazy, NY 12992 #91 Hank Jones, P. 0. Box 8341 Universal City, CA 91608 #92 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Sanders, 2219, Fig St. Simi Valley, CA 93063 #93 Chuck Walrad Starr, 11386 Camino Ruiz, San Diego, CA 9;>126 #94 John L. Cornell, 10706 Amber Trail, Sun City, Ariz. 85351 #95 Mrs. John Walrath Fry, 1243 Oro Dam Blvd. Oroville, CA 95965 U #96 Mrs. Ronald D. Pollard, Rt. 4, Box 60, Cameron, MO 64429 .4@04 #97 Mrs. Bill Moyer, 211 Barley Ave. Portland, MI@@-@t4887-5 8-m @,g 4 #98 George Lyle l@Ialradt, 906 Fairbanks, Pocotello, Idaho 83201 rw 0 tv #99 Elsie Walrod Hicks, Somers, Iowa 50586 .14 i% #100 C. T. Walrath, 314 South Liberty St. Port Angeles Wash. 98362 #5r Jerry Leslie Walrath, 5268 Green Meadow Dr. Grand Blanc Mich. 48439 #60 Mrs Charles Green i 4918 Magnolia St. Omaha, Nebr. 68137 #61.Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gage, 326 Highland St. Weston, Mass. 0219 #fMT Major Jack M. Walrad tir. P.O.Box 2684, Satellite Beach Fla 3293@ ***************** End of Newsletter # 23 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 23 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER #24 October, 1979 No New Members This Time Change of Address #3 Mr. and Mrs. August L. Clancy, as you probably know by now, live in the same place, but have a new address: 30505 Old River Road, Bonsall, CA 92003. After almost 75 years, August has received his mail, Star Route from San Luis Rey P. 0. eleven miles away. Now we live in Metropolitan Bonsall, pop. 500 before this, only two miles away. Progress! #25 Doris Taylor, 912 Washington St., Montpelier, Idaho 83254. #32 Mrs. A. Verne Flint, 75-A Heritage Village, Southbury, Conn. 06488. #95 Mr. and Mrs. John Walrath @'ry, 965 Lindsey Lane, Oroville, CA 95965. Janet writes that they too live in the same place, but progress has taken place there too. Obituary, sent in by Mrs. Elmer Reynolds. Robert Y. Walrath, 79 of vast St)i-ingfield, owner of Dutch Corner Farms and a wfldely known Holstein dairyman, died Wednesday, July 25, at Bassartt Hospital, Cooperstown, after an extended illness. Mr. Walrath was born May 25, 1900 on the Talrath family farm at East Spring- field, a son of Jacob and Florence (Young) Walrath. He attended school at East Springfield, Albany Business College and Cornell University. He married ',Ruth A. Williams on Nov. 30, 1933 at 'bleat Winfield. Mrs. Walrath died March 9, 1971 - Mr. Walrath had owned and operated Dutch Corner Farm, an area showplace for many years and retired some time ago because of ill health. He w" a member of the First Presbyterian Church, East Springfield, Springfield Grange, Otsego County Cooperative 7,xtension Service, and the Dairyman's League Coop- erative Association. He was a charter member of the Otsego County Farm Burtau and a charter member of the OHM Holstein Club of which he was a former director. He was a member of the HFAA, a former director of the @HA and past president and former member of the Board of Education of Springfield Centtal School. Surviving are a son, John D. Walrath, of East Springfield, a broth6r, Philip S. Vlalrath, Crestline, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was at 2 P.M. Saturday, July 28, at the Ottman Funeral Home, Cherry Valley, with the Rev. Pay Wotring, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, East Springfield officiating. Burial was in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield Center. Frances Reynolds writes: "Our farm (Bassinger) joined the Walrath farm on the North. Robert died July 25, and on August 4, they had a Walrath family reunion at the farm. I didn't go to either the funeral or the picnic. While I'm still driving and taking aare of all my needs, at 84, the 65 trip up there, one way, seems to get farther every year. It's like the stairs which get steeper and the print which gets smaller. Robert Y. Walrath's line was as follows:: John Walrath-Florence Young Robert Walrath-Elizabeth Shaul Jacob Walrath-Loxea Lay Pete3@. Walrath-Elizabeth Bauder Jacob Walrath-Magdalena Fox Correction #70 Leora Drake 60 Russell St. Canisteo (not Caninteo) NY 14823. Mrs. Drake writes that she has retired as Town Historian on account of ill health. We wish to thank her for all the valuable information she has sent in, and we will continue to send her the newsletters. ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 1 ********** Page 2 for Wairaths IASPI]Eft-Me children of Mr. and Mrs. Levi J. Wairath are hosting an open house in observance of their nt's 55th wedding anniversary. re celebration will begin at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 in the United Church of Jasper. Levi J. Wairath and Mavis Parker were married Sept. 7, 1924 in the Bath Methodist Church. The Rev. John R. Adarns, a former pastor of the Canisteo Methodist Church, offici&W. Mr. and Mrs. Bay Wairath, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom, were attendants. They were residents of Canisteo, Jasper and Painted Post before retiring in 1958 and moving to Orlando, FU., where they now live. They are the parents of seven children: Robert of Melbourne, Fla.; Arline Rizzo of Mansfield, Pa. ; Charles of Addison; Reed of Hammondsport; Clair of Homby; Norman of Orlando, Fla., and SMrley Ford of Kent. 7bere are 24 grandchildren and two greit-gmn&hildm. Leora Dralik writes that that thelfwalraths lived only a few houses from me and Mavis in school with me too-#' She says that if there is any further writeup she will send it in. Clancy Celebration August and Reetha Clancy celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a picnic and family reunion. They were married July 10, 1929 at the Old Mission San Luis Rey. As that day fell on a Tuesday, the picnic was held on Sunday, July 8 at Live Oak Park in Fallbrook, CA which is about six miles from their home. Six of their eight children were there with their families, thirty in all, with many old friends and relatives, about 75 in all. Their eldest daughter, Carol, with her husband Chuck Corey and little son Shane drove all the way from Anchorage, Alaska, and their son Edward, wife Jacquie and their four children from Franklinville, NY. Eldest son, August Jr. was in Italy for his company, and had flown home in June for hi gd daughter's high school graduation, could not make a second trip, but he call/Trom Italy. Son Patrick unable to come from Northern Calif. Daughter Rosalie, husband, Dr. Richard Yerby and four daughters from Huntington Beach, Daughter Donna and two sons, her daughter, Linda, husband and two little girls, daughter Sharon, husband and daughter, her son John in the navy so he and wife and daughter could not be there. Son Michael, wife Larita and two daughters, from Aguanga, Ca- Youngest son Richard, at home made a big crowd. big time had by all. ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 2 ********** NEWSLETTER #24 Page 3 #99 Elsie "A!alrod Hicks sent in her autobiography: 11 I was born at Moorland, Ia. Sept 20, 1907. I attended rural school at Fulton No. 3 through the 8th grade. I went 4 years to r4oorland High School. It had just been built when I starter to high school. After graduation I worked out for families who had a new baby in the home or who had a crew of corn huskers to cook for. I finally went to Ft. Dodge to work for a family who had several children. He was an insurance man and after a year or so 1 broke down from exhaustion. I was in bed all summer and lost 42 lbs. 1 wasn't too well when I got married May 11, 1934. My husband worked at the creamery in Somers at that time. A farmer got blood poisoning and Glen borrowed money and bought the farmer out. We farmed there several years, then a larger farm was for rent so we moved over a couple miles and finally that farm was for sale so we bought it. ltm still living there. My husband passed away, July 2, 1969. We had three children, Roger who lives in Lancaster, Callif. now. he has a boy and a girl (girl the oldest) Roger works for N.A.S.A. He went to work for NASA right out of college. Dean- he works in the Brenton Bank in Jefferson, Iowa, he has two boys. Judy lives on a farm with her husband and 3 children, 2 boys and a girl. Husband Jim works at Globe Union, Ft. Dodge. I have 4 brothers and I sister, all living, range in age from 66 to 76. This story is one my father gave for a theme he had to have for English in high school. A Story of My Grandfather-that would be Michael Walrod. My Grandfather was born in the State of New York in 1814. While a young boy he worked for his father and mother, that is, carried wood and water, and in the evening he would go to the woods and drive the cattle home to be milked or milched. he@ would also help his father thresh wheat with a flail. When he grew to be a little older he worked out. He drove a horse on the towpath. Tiring of that work in a few months he heard Horace Greely said, "Go West, young men, go West," and took his advice. ',Vhen he reached Chicago, there were a few cabins, but he described it as nothing as a mud hole. Coming down through the State of Illinois, he stopped his journey for a few months on the banks of the Mississippi, "The Father of Creat Waters." He came to Iowa and went into a settlement which was then called "Hickory Grove." He said, in the fall, when they wanted some meat for winter, he and his father would go out into the grove and shoot wild hogs and some deer. he gave the history of what happened when he first came out here but my parents have forgotten some of it. He said they uaed ox team to break the low level land when the grass grew to be four and five feet tall. At that time they would term my grandfather a "trail blazer" or a "pioneer" He and his brother bought a farm and worked it in partnership for some years, till the cry came that there was found gold in far off Calif., so they decided to sell-their farm and go and seek for gold in Calif. But before they got ready to go, my grandfather got sick and couldn*t go, but his brother made the trip anyway. When my grandfather got well again, he had no farm; his stock was sold and his brother and family with whom he used to live were gone. The next year, about 1857 he was united in marriage with kmiss) Catherine Burger. Thoughts came to him, "Young man go West". So in a couple of years, he and his wife and only child, Charles started PIest. There were but few settlements in Iowa, one at Fort Des Moines and another at Wintereet. He crossed long stretches of prairie land where there were lots of crane and geese. Ae said to his wife that that land would never be settled. Going from Iowa to Kansas he drove an ox team to a covered wagon and forded all the rivers but two or three west of the Mississippi. He worked in a sawmill at k'ort Riley, &ansas. He also went buffalo hunting and brought down many buffalo off the plains. ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 3 ********** SEWSLETTER #24 Page 4 Grandfather's Story-- continued: He said that the wolves were so bad out there at that time that they killed a horse that was staked out about four rods from the cabin door. Fire brands were thrown at them but took no effect. In the morning nothing was left of the horse but the bones. The people were also bothered with Indians; whenever they went out on a hunt they always took three or four covered wagons with them. khey would drive till they reached the p@ace termed "Hunting - (]round." They would arrange their wagons as best they could for protection. They called this "breast worIL" or fort." Tiring of what they then called the west, he returned to Iowa and took up the occupation of farmer, which he remained the rest of his days. Cutting wheat with a cradle and raking and binding by hand he followed the new inven- tions till he saw the self binder and the two row planter and checkrowe. Item From the July-August Genealogical Helper Palatines of America held their fifth annual convention on June 15th and 16th on the campus of Messiah College, Grantham, Pennsylvania. This organization is composed of descendants of persons who migrated to America from the Palatine area of Europe. Featured speaker was the popular television and movie person- ality, Hank Jones, who Is of Palatine extraction. His subject was 1, The Palatine Families of New York." He covered the documentation if 500 of the 800 families who arrived in New York in the early 1700's. His research convinces him that these peorie should not be regarded as cold statistics but remembered as living and vibrant individuals. For more information about this organization write to Palatines To America, 1492 Guildford Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221. (Hank Jones, as a member of the Walrath Family Association, why have you not told us about this organization? We are Palatines, too.) RC Benedict Family-married Walraths Opal Varney sen@ in the,,follow;@ng items:4 3 George Benedict (Lewis'@' Isaac@'Nathanial John John2Thomas') b Dee 17 1820 m Feb 27, 1847, Sarah, dau of John P. Walrath of Madison Co. NY b 1825. Ch. George Talrath m Clara Cool Alice Jane m Capt Robert J. W. Bristow. Mara k'lora Sarah Evelyn m Fred Baber Ayres Grace Scribner m Walter Taylor Howard Mason m Annette Perry. Amzi Benedict m m June 12, 1856, Catherine Courtland, dau of John I-Walrath. Ch. Willie 'q,'nella 'P. Caroline m Joseph Dunn Burrell Albert Grant, Sidney Amzi m Elizabeth Sutton I havekgl even a bare outline. if anyone is interested will give more particulars. Early Settlers of New York Vol 1, July 1934 sent in by David Smith George Henry (Bartoo) May 19, 1865-SePt 8, 1888 m Libbie Walrath, Jasper,NY Their children were Olive, Apr. 24, 1876 who married Wesley Houghtaling; Ledley 1878-1891; Emery E; Stella; and Archie. Also from Genealogocical and Family Histoey of Central New York. WALRAD-- Johannes Petrus Walrad, settled in Canajoharie, now Montgomery Co. New York, and is said to have come thither from Germany. He appears to have I!Nned tgew@@tsts now the village of Buel, where a Peter and Adolph Walrath were 9 r settlers, The census of 1790 shows that at that time John Peter ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 4 ********** NEWSLETTER #24 Page 5 Johannes Petrus Walrad-- continued: Walrad (or Talrath as some of the descendants spell the name) had two sons under sixteen and four females in his family; Adolph, probably his son, had one son under sixteen and two females. Garret '@ialrad had two males over sixteen three under that age and three females. There was also a William Walrad having three sons under sixteen and two females in his family. (11) One of the sons of John Peter or Johannes Petrus Walrad had sons: Warner; Peter, mentioned below; Charles, John and William. (TV) Peter, grandson of Johannes Petrus Walrad was born in Canajoharie or vicinity, in Montgomery Co, about 1799 and died July 5, 1857, aged 58 years. He received his education in the public schools. Removing to the town of Homer, Cortland Co. NY in 1837, he settled on land where the Little York Railroad station now stands, and followed farming the rest of his life. A citizen of prominence, actively interested in public affairs, he was supervisor at the time of his death. He was a member of the Congregational Church of Homer. He married Catherine Bellinger, of Little Falls, New York, daughter of Christopher P. Bellinger, and she died at Homer, April 8, 1854, aged fifty-two years. Children: 1. Catherine, born 1821, died October, 1893; married George Chamberlain, of Cortland. 2. Philo, lives on the homestead; married Lois A. Camp, their daughter Harriet married Charles Beach of Tully, NY. 3 Harriet N., born 1830, died 1903; married S. B. Curtis of Niagara-on-the-Lakes, Canada. 4. Calvin P. mentioned below. (IV) Calvin P. son of Peter Talrad was born in Buel, Montgomery Co. NY April 25, 1835. he was educated in the public schools and at Homer Academy. For five years he was in business as a merchant in Homer, and for twenty years in Cort- land. Since 1866, when the Cortland Savings Bank was organized he has been an officer of that institution; in 1866 he was elected secretary and continued to fill that office until 1891, since when he has been president. In politics he was a Republican, and for two years he was president of the incorporated village of Cortland. He is a director of the Cortland Silk Mill. He is an active and prominent member of the Presbyterian Church and has been one of the trustees for the past thirty years. Its married (first) in 1864, Sarah, daughter of Alfred and Samantha kboyes) Chamberlain of Cortland. She died June 23, 1871 and he married (second) Grace Chamberlain, sister of his first wife. Child of first wife: 1. Alfred C. born Nov. 1867, employed in officd of 7-lickwire Brothers, Cortland; married Anna Hudson; children: Henry Calvin, Alfred Hudson and Catherine. Children of second wife: 2. Katherine, born June 26, 1880; married Frank W. McKee, of Pittsburgh, Penn, and had a daughter, Anna who died in infancy. 3. Anna, born Feb 22, 1883, liv@?a with her parents on the homestead at Cortland. Census Records --By Barbara Lawrence Continued from #23 New York Census, 1865, Madison County James Walrath 45 Merchant Madison Maryette 45 Onondago Emma 17 Madison Flosee 14 it James 36/12 Infant dau. 16/1 Minerva 24 Daniel D. Walrath 44 Layyer Madison Maria L. 35 13. C . 1( P-Igin B. I Marons C. Walrath (widowed) 45 Jobber Madison Robert (H) 20 Laborer Sarah M. 9 ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 5 ********** NEWSLETTER #24 Page 6 Census records, 27 June--from Barbara Lawrence Richard P. Walrath 39 Grocer Madison Helen M. 34 Oswego Nellie 4 Madison Abram Walrath 32 Farmer Madison Kate 27 ti Jane Walrath (widow) 59 Madison Cornelia (dau.) 34 Jesse 28 Casieu'? 26 Kattie@ 24 George 22 28 June, 1865 John B. 1,Valrath 38 Boat Bldr. Madison Julia 37 Rensselaer Alice C. 15 Madison Abram 11 II Cora B. 9 It Richard (.. Walrath 36 merchant Madison Catharine 34 Austin (H)? Ti Grace L. 5 1860 Wisconsin Census--Rock County Town of Fulton 6 June 1860 A. Walrath 69 Farmer New York Nancy 62 it David Walrath 28 Farmer New York Susan 21 Maine Clara 3 Wisconsin Munford I it John J. ivalrath 35 Farmer New York Lucitta 19 it David Walrath 40 Day Laborer New York Martha 28 it James E. 3 Wisconsin Mary M. I it Susanna Mole 24 New York Jacob l@7alrath 37 New York Margaret 24 ?I Geo. S. 4 Wisconsin Fanny C. 2 ti Sylvester Walrath 32 New York Sally 29 Ireland John 5 Wisconsin Arthur S. I Moses White 21 New'IY7ork James screen 78 -Lreland TREE TALK N@7@WSLETTMRS--New York, by Barbara Lawrence Tree Talks, Vol. 7 NO-2 June 1967 Guardianship Records of Madison County, from County Courthouse, 7,'ampsville WALRATH Eliza, age 11, on August 9 last, John H. age 9 on Apr. 26 last, Richard C. age 6 on Nov. 31 last, Austin, age 4 on Apr. 26 last, children Of Abraham Walrath, late of the town of Sullivan. J- ohn 1, Walrath, uncle, town of Sullivan apt. Guard:ian@ Julyl5, 1835- ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 6 ********** NEWSLETTER #24 Page 7 Tree Talks-continued: WAI,hA,I:H Catharine Bishop, formerly Catharine Walrath, mother. Also James, age 18 years on Oct 31 last, Marcus, age 16 on Dec. 27 last, Daniel, age 14, on March 8, last, same guardian apt. July 25, 1835. Tree Talks, Vol. 3 No 2, June 1963*** Montgomery County.,page 5. WALRATH Peter P. 46 yra. head of family. Eve, 47 yre. wife. Reuben K. 21 , yrs. only son. Peter H. father of Peter P. died may, 1931, age 65. Eve, 75 yrs. mother, widow Palatine, Oct. 1839. The above subscribers to the fii-st Centenary of Methodism at Palatine Bridge and Canajoharie Methodist Churct,,1839. TREE TALKS, Vol 4, No. 2, June 1964 Montgomery County Page 7 Vital Records of New York State Marriages in Town of Palatine, 1847 FOX-WAL'-RATH--Dewitt C. Fox, 27 of i-'ort Plain to Eliza Walrath, 20, Jan. 14. WALRATH-SITTERLY--Peter Walrath, 27, to Betsey Ann Sitterly, 20, March 18. TREE TALKS, Vol 4 No. 4 Dec. 1964, Montgomery County, page 9 Marriages in the town of Canajoharie, 1847. GESUR- WALRATH--William Gesler, 22, of Freya Bush, to Almira Walrath, 16 of Freya Bush, gob 1,7. WALRATH-JOURDON--Frederick Walrath, 19 of Freya Bush, to Maria Jourdan, 19 of Freya Bush, Oct 28. WALRATH-VAN DEUSFN, Hiram Walrath, 23, to Harriet Van Deusen, 24 both of Frays Bush, May 20. TREE TALKS, Vol 10t No 4- Dee 1970 Montgomery County page 32. Birth record WALRATH- Charles, to John A. and Margaret Walrath, Sept. 20 Above birth in the Town of St. Johnsville, 1848. TREE TALKS, Vol 7 No 1, March 1967 Herkimer County page 11 Abstract of Wills from Book B on file at the Surrogatels Office of Herkimer County, Herkimer, New York. 3OWMAN-Jacob of Town of Herkimer. Oldest son Peter, youngest son Jacob, daus., Nancy Walrath, Elizabeth Bowman. Elizabeth given 013.25 received of Gaylord ('triswald towards payment of a lot on the Stone Ridge. Wits: John Demoth, Dan Chapman and Henry Walradt. Exec: John M. Smith and Henry F. Holmes. Will made June 26, 1802, recorded July 25, 1803.Pg. 56. TREE TALKS Vol 8 No 1, 1968 Herkimer County Page 15. BELLINGF,P- Joseph, farmer, of Town of German Flatts, Beloved wife Mary Bellinger rpons John, Abraham and Joseph Bellinger. "I order that after my decease my son John remain with my family as long as he and my present wife can agree." Wits: Henry Wallrath, Richard Walrath and Mary Walrath. Exect: Trusty friends, Christopher P. Bellinger, George Rosecrantz and Peter P. Bellinger. Will made Nov. 24, 1806 recorded March 26 1808, page 125. TREE TALKS Val 8 No 2, June 1968 Herkimer County page 16. VOLS- Jacob, of Town of German Flattr,. Grandson Jacob Vols, son of my son Conrad, 5 shillings for his birthright. Dearly beloved wife Anna Catherine, Grandsons, Werner Vols and John Jost Vols. 6 daughters konly 4 named), Elizabeth, Catherina, Anne Marie, Anne Delia, Granddaughter, Anna Margar- etha, grandchild of Anna Margaretha. Legacy made to dau. Elizabeth to come unto Elizabeth Bauman, dau of Frederick Bauman. And that to my dau Anna, dee. wife Of Jacob Bauman, to her eldest dau- Anna Wallrath. Laxtd ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 7 ********** NEWALETTER #24 Page 8 Will of Jacob Vole- continued: given Jacob Vols joined that of Peter Gottman, land given Werner Vols adjoined that of Wm. Dygert. Bible given to grandson Jacob after my decease and my beloved w:Lfels. Widow of son Conrad Vols to have full power to act and command until partition is completed-ahe-mother--of Jacob and Werner- Anna Vole. Witnesses: Wm. PetryMelcher Pols and Melcher Thum, X his mark. Executors: Dearly beloved friends, Christopher Bellinger and George Vols. Will made on October 16, 1793 recorded June 9th, 1808. Page 144 Wm. Petry and Melcher Thum deceased prior to recording of will. NOTE- The name Vols has been spelled variously, Fole, Folts, k'oltz, but the will was signed Jacob Vole.) RC TREE TALKS Vol 10, No 1, March 1970 Herkimer County page 23 MMD- Bernhardt, merchant, of Town of Herkimer. Beloved wife Ann. Gerrit W. Lansing, son of my friend Abraham Lansing. Hudson McFarlan, son of. Robert McFarlan, Esq of Minden. Elizabeth IValradt, daughter of Elizabeth M. Smith. Susanna Lansing, wife of my friend Abraham G. Lansing, Gertrude, wife of Charles Newkirk. Elizabeth McFarlan, wife of Robert McFarlan. Jacob Smith. Dr. James Kennedy- to be given a mourning ring valued at $10.00. Valentine Waggoner. Each executor to receive a mourning ring valued at $10.00. Table- spoons given to Susanna Lansing, Gertrude Newkirk and Elizabeth McFarlan shall be engraved with name of my former wife and my name. Witnesses: Alexander Davidson, James Brown, and William MeHinch. Executor or Adminis- trator: wife Ann to be executrix, Abraham G. Lansing, Jacob Smith, William Hatch, brother of the aforesaid wife Ann, Executors. Date of Will 9 August, 1810, recorded on 28 May, 1813. page 305. YF,STERYEARS-NEW YORK HISTORY Spring 1975, Vol 18, No. 41 THE WALRATH FAMILY Adolph Walrath was born in St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, NY, Sept. 30,1767. He died in 1833. He was a farmer in the town of Mendph where he married Gertrude Fiske. She was born July 23, 1768, and died in 1855. The children of this marriage were: (1) Adolph, born Aug. 28, 1791. fie married Lena Young. Whis couple settled in the town of Danube (2) Catherine, born Feb. 15/17, 1707 (must be 1097 RC) She married John Cronkhite. (3) Abram. (4) Dolly, born Nov 30, 1800; she married John Hoke. They settled in Starke, Herkimer County. (5) Mary, born July 1, 1804, she married Abram Arndt. (6) Solomon, born Oct 22, 1806. He moved to St.Lawrence County. (7) Elizabeth, born Apr. 10, 1809; she married Isaac House. (8) Daniel, born Nov. 1, 1811. Abram, the third child of Adolph and Maria Walrath, was born Aug. 10, 1799. He die%d in Sept. 1881. fie married Eva Paum, born Oct. 24, 1802 and died in 1889. The children were: Henry, born Oct. 2, 1823, died in 1889. He married Elizabeth Smith. Their children were: (a) Edwin, (b) Alonzo, (c) Ida, (d) Nettie, (2) Josiah. (3) Maria, born Feb. 18, 1831; she married Gilson Elwood. (4) Nancy, born Feb. 26, 1834; she married Peter Moyer. t5) James, born Aug 10, 1836; he married Nancy Bleaker. (6) Alfred, born Feb. 3, 1838; he married Margaret Smith; they had Eugene and Emma. (7) Matilda, born Feb. 4, 1841; she married Reuben Evans. (8) Frank, born Sept. 10, 1843; he married Mary Smith. Their children were: Alice, Eva and William. Correction for Bible Records of Martha Hinshaw (#23) l@age 5. Marriages David Walrath, m Martha Mary Mole-20 Jan 1856, not 30 jan 1850. James E. Walrath m Emma 1. Wilson-28 Sept 1879, not 18 Sept 1879. Deaths John Walratth-9 Dec 1842 not 10 Dec 1842. We thank Barbara Lawrence for all these records. more will be in #25. MRS.AUGUST L.CLANCY 30505 Old River Road Bonsall, CA 92003 ***************** End of Newsletter # 24 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 24 ++++++++++++++++++++ NEWSLETTER # 25 February, 1980 WALRATH FAMILY ASSOCIATION New Members #106 Walrath, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levi, 1816 Cadillac Circle, Melbourne, Fla- 32935. Mr. Walrath Is the son of #20, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Walrath. #107 Samson, Joba M., Luker Road, Cortland, New York 13045. ,John Melvin Samson, 1908- ma Florence Jeffery, 1911- John Sham Samson, 1876- 1969, r Core F. Walrad, 1881-1947 Fred Hendrick 'Na.Irad, 1861-1934, m Charlotte El,@awrth, i858-i930 Peter Walradt, 1829-1905, n Amy Adams, 1826- 1905. (Pat Scott sent in this now member) Status of the Association #66 Charlotte Edwards, Newsletter #24 returned, no forwarding address. No obits this time, of the members, that is. Florence Bakey sent in the obituary of her aunt, Dr. Garnet P. Lows. I)r. Garnet P. Lowe, 98, former Fort Dodge resident, died at the Pomeroy Care Center, October 13, 1979. Interment was in the Greenfield Cemetery, south of Knierim. Surviving are a son, W. Kenneth Lowe, Pomeroy; four grand- children, 10 great grandchildren; and nine great- great grandchildren. Garnet Walrod was born in Clinton County, September 28, 1881, the daughter of Michael Walrod and Catherine Burger Walrod. She came to Webster County with her parents as a small child and they lived in the Barnum and Knierim areas. She attended the rural schools and graduated from what is now the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls. She married Frank P. Lowe in 1902 and they farmed near Knierim. The couple later attended the Palmer School of Chiro- practic at Davenport. She practiced in Fort Dodge until retiring in 1972. Her husband died in 1965. Dr. Lowe was a charter member of the Calvary United Presbyterian Church at Barnunt and was the church organist for a number of years. Florence writes about her narrow escape from the devastating tornados that hit Iowa last summer! On June, 28th one virtually destroyed the town of Manson, which is just a few miles northwest of here. In fact, I watched the ugly funnel cloud that snaked its way southward, to the west. I had my flashlight transistor radio, coat and purse in my hands, ready to head for my basement if it turned in this direction. It didn't, in fact, It suddenly seemed to lift and disappear- to my great relief. The town is rebuilding now, and I hope it will never again go through such an ordeal." Baumann items sent in by Mrs. Levi Walrath Inverness: A Citrus County couple, Adolph and Dorothy Baumann of Inverness were killed in a head-on collision of State Road 200 a mile east of Hernando. Robert W. Bauman, 73, 425 Boxwood Circle, Winter Springs, died Jan. 4o 1979. fie was an accountant and a Protestant. Survivors, Mrs. Elsie Carrel Bauman; son Ronald W., Winter Springs, brothers John C. South Euclid, Ohio; James E., Chagrin Falls, Ohio, George T. Orlando, Dr. Edward, Warren, Ohio. Burial Alamonts Springs. Henry Frederick Baumann, 79, 304 W. Lancaster St. Orlando, died Monday. Mar. 18, 7-9. Bornin Olney, Ill. he moved to Orlando from Sebring in 1960. He was a buinder and attended the Christian Church in Olney. Mrs. Walrath writes that she was surely surprised to see their picture in our, newsletter. She says that they have two new great grandchildren. One born Oct. 3, 1978, Michele Strauss to Bonnie W. and Craig Strauss and a boy, Aaron, to Cheryl Rizzo Clark&, Mar. 29, 1976. ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #25 Page 2 Mrs. Walrath also reported several deaths: Hannah Walrath Froomand, 'Widow, July 14, 1979. Willard Bronson, husband of Ruth Walratho March 1979. Elmer Whiting, Alzora Walrath's husband, Nov. 1, 1979. She writes that she and Levi renewed their wedding vows at their Anniver- sary party. They flew up Aug. 22, and back Sept. 12. While they were gone hurricanes David and Fredric had passed. She writes that iahis will be 78 her next birthday, and that God has been very good to them in all ways. (They have been very earnest members of our Walrath Family Association, and we thank them. RC) Census Records Jerry Walrath has finished compiling the 1880 and 1900 NY censuses. He wished to have me print that he will sell the complete package, 77 pages for $5.00 each postage paid. The 1900 census, 60 pages on 8i x 11 paper with 1109 names all Walrath, Walrod, Walroth, etc. It is by County, and also in alphabetical order of the head of tha family. It gives the following information, the name, age, month of year of birth, place of birth, relationship to the head of family, city, county and the information needed to locate the family in the regular census. The 1880 census index of NY consists of 17 pages, 332 names and has all of the information as the 1900 index except the dato of birth. He has also Indexed both census by given name on index cards so he can locate any person easily. The following is the 1880 census he sent me: Year 1880 Index to NY Census Abbreviations Microfilm # ?765-184 w-wife B-son d-daughter f-father m-mother si-s:Lster gs- grandson fil-father in law mil-mother in law County City Vol- anum diet-sheet line Relat. HD -§Sig of hour?, Broome 5 48 14 47 HD Walred Reuben 27 w Lilla 25 Harry 3 6 13 13 27 HD Walrath,Nalson 26 w Laura 26 s Albert 7 s Newton 5 D Mary 3 s Edgar 5/12 Cayuga Sterling 8 38 1 45 ED Walrath, David 34 w Fannie 26 s Alonzo 13 s Menzo 13 D Emma I Chautauqua Jamestown 9 53 42 2 HD Wallrath Louis L. 42 w Emma 3.5 s Charles 9 s Emmett 7 Chautauqua VIatte Flats 9 6i 4 38 Walradt,William 25 11 116 4 29 HD Walrad,lrvin 27 w Lodema 20 s Frank I ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #25 Page 3 Year 1880,#T 765-184 Index to NY censug3 Abbreb. Same County City vol,dist, sheet, Line-Relation Name age Erio Buffalo 20 121 40 1 HD Walruth, Charles 39 FultO@ia S&ssslville(?) ?- 4 4 10 47 HD Walrathm Adam 25 W Carrie 27 s 2/12 Fulton Ephrata 24 4 20 7 HD Walrath,jacob R. 41 w Mary 38 s William 6 s Franklin 2 Fulton Ephrata 24 4 20 13 HD Walrath, Levi 52 w Eve 45 s Nathan 20 s Aaron 18 Sarah 15 Irvin 12 Lor en zo 10 Clark 8 A3.bert 6 Stewart 2 Fulton Ga('?) 24 4 45 50 HD Walrath,Charies H. 25 w Rosanna 22 D Hattie 3 D Libbio 2/1;1 Herkimer Little palls S(?) Augusta I * (IP4) HD' Wa3.rath, I saac M. 49 w Irene C. 47 s Joks J. 27 s Eugene M. 24 D Lottie J. 22 D Julia M. 20 D Helen 16 D Kittis 13 D Mary 10 s FrankL 9 Herkimer Little Falls 26 30 1 6 HD Walrath,isaae 43 w Ellen 51 D Arrilla 19 D Martha 28 D Julia Ann 26 s David 22 John John Nelson Herkimer Little Falls 26 30 39 25 HD Walrath, John 54 Herkimer Little Falls 26 Eliz. 32 18 17 HD Walrath,Walter 30 w Eliz. 25 s George 6 Year 1880 Microfilm #7 765 18 s Eugene 4 Herkimer Manheim 26 32 28 38 HD Walrath4Archibald 38 w Laney 33 D 3ertha 5 s Martin 2 Herkimer Y4aLnhein 26 32 29 22 HD Walrath,Darvan 29 w Alida 24 s Frank M. 5 D Maggie 3 D Maude 5/12 ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 3 ********** Herkimer Newsletter #25 Page 4 Manho-in 26 32 30 26 HD Walrath, Archibald 71 w Lucinda 6.5 S John A. 44 Herkimer Manheim 26 32 30 33 Walrath, Truman 34 Herkimer Salisbury ;>6 37 4 27 Walrath, George 10 Adopt.S of Dennis 'Rogers Herkimer Salisbury P6 37 14 8 HD Walrad, Joseph 61 w Cather:Ln a 47 T4adison Chittenango 4 1 73 10 29 HD Walrath, Abraham 46 w Kate 40 D Anna S. 9 Madison D Florence 2 ChittOnango 41 73 10 37 .4HD Walrath,eornelius Catherine 6/i 2 Madison Chittinango 41 73 T@7 23 HIYWalrath, Daniel j. P8 w Maude M. ?- 4 S Earl 6 Madison Madison 41 68 26 16 HD Walratht Adoniram 29 w Ida 25 D Kate 3 S Arthur 4/IP D Ada 4/12 Montgomery Canajohari& 45 48 15 T2 HD Walrath, Jacob 27 w Helen 24 D Virgis 2 Montgomery Floridatown 45 50 14 32 HD Walrath, Josiah 50 w Caroline 47 S Horace 23 S Charley 17 S George 13 Continuation of * on Page 3 S Frank 70 (I goofed,forgot to turn the page) Year 1880 # T 765-184 Fulton Johnstown 24 5 16 16 ED Walrath,Charles 38 w Lucinda 38 D Cora J. 2/12 Fulton Johnstown 24 5 PO 39 Walrath, Susan 56 Fulton Johnstown 24 8 84 46 HDWalrath, Charles 30 w Delia 22 D Lillis 9/12 Fulton Johnstown 24 9 23 18 RDWalrath, Willard 33 w 27 Fulton Oppenbeim S Willard Jr. 1 ?-4 14 20 7 HDWalrath, William 39 w 'S, is 38 Fulton Oppenheim 6 S Elmer 6 24 14 31 EDWalrath, James 37 w Laura 32 S Reuben 2 Fulton oppenhaim 24 14 31 28 HDWalrath, Solomon 49 w Melissa 45 Herkimer Danube 26 ;12 6 1 HDWalwrath,marvin 25 w Cordelia 35 S Alonao, 17 S Henry 15 S Clayton 13 S Lester 3 S Alphoniso 3/12 Elizabeth 75 ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #25 Page 5 Year 1880-T 765-i84 Continued H6,Pkim&r Herkimer 26 28 17 33 HD Walrath, Ezra 35 w Emma 28 s Siliori ar 3 D Luln P/I?- s Ezra Jr I Herkimer Litchfield P6 29 i6 14 HD Walrath, Hanry 42 w Martha 38 D Esther 17 D Hattie 13 Henry 11 s Milton 3 MIL Eggebroat,Charlotte 59 Herkimer Little Falls 26 31 7 17 HD Walrath, Daniel 2.3 w Mary 19 D Gertis 1112 Pro .* Page 4 Herkimer Salisbury 26 37 11 HD Walrath, William F. 53 w Sarah 30 D Alice 20 D Minnie 11 s Marvin 5 D Mary 2 Jefferson Brownville 27 T07 5 14 HD Walrath, Adam 77 w Mary 74 s Byron 36 as Frank 4 GS Willis I ,Yofferson Brownville 27 1(7 5 16 HD Walrath, Byron 36 w Delia 29 D Grace 5 Jefferson Brownville 27 109 6 8 HD Walrath,Hamilton 27 w Rose 21 s Howard I Jefferson Cape Vincent 27 110 13 26 HDWalrath, Alonzo 57 w Caty 57 s Watson 31 DIL Amelia 30 s Martin 17 GS Earl 7 Jefferson Clayton 27 115 2 16 Walrath, Frederick 33 Jefferson Clayton 27 115 3 9 HDWalrath, Nathan 39 w Nancy 30 s Alpha 8 s Burt 4 Jefferson Clayton 27 117 33 45 HDWalrath, Walter 34 w Marion 27 D Ethel 9 Jefferson Permelia 27 123 9 33 HDWalrath, Ira 32 Jefferson Permelia 17 123 10 1( HDWalrath, Aaron 42 w Esther 40 D ra Jefferson Theresa 28 144 9 13 HDWalradt, Dorman 35 w Nancy 33 s George 13 s James 10 Jefferson watervotu 28 148 30 8 Orphan Walrath,Fred 4 Jefferson Watertown 28 149 3 31 Walrath, Sidney 44 ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #25 Pas* 6 Year i88o #T 765- i84, continued Livingston West Sparta 40 40 17 9 HD Wallrath, Jacob 47 Madison Chittenango 41 73 8 7 HD Walrath, George 38 See page 4 r4OntgOmery Minden 45 54 4 24 HD Walrath, John J. 52 W Maria 51 s Frederic 17 D Helena 14 s Henry 11 s Charles 8 s John 6 Montgomery Minden 45 54 11 15 RDWalrath, Alfred 49 W Margaret 41 s Clarence 14 s Eugene 7 D Emma 4 Montgomery Minden 4.5 54 P-3 48 HD Walrath, Jacob Jr 67 W Nancy W. 64 D Laura 37 SIL Smith, Charles 40 Montgomery Minden 45 54 24 8 HD Walrath, Amos 43 W Elizabeth 42 s Wesley 16 s Burton 5 Pr Nancy 78 Montgomery Minden 45 54 26 1 HDWalrath, Charles A. 56 W Lavina 49 D Ellen 19 D Hattie Mary72 D Emma 10 D Libbie 8 Montgomery Ft-Plain 45 54 33 3C) HD Walrath, John 38 W Elizabeth 32 D Delia 10 s Jerry 8 s Nathan 6 p John H. 84 Montgomery Minden 45 54 40 24 HD Walx-ath, James 42 W N&nnie 3?- Montgomery Ft-Plain45 54 47 30 HD Walrath, Alphonso 39 W Mary 36 D Maude 14 s Althon 9 D Jessie 6 D Nettie t+ MDefendorf, Elizabeth 62 Montgomery Ft-Plain 45 54 48 1 ED Walrath Albert 28 W Lucy P9 s Bertrand W 3 s Charles T I Montgomery, Ft-Plain 45 54 71 43 HD Walrath, John A. 66 W Margaret 54 B Ireland D Margaret 23 D Allie 18 s Willis 25 DIL Ida 24 (;s John 4 To be continued-- Laura 2 ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 6 ********** Newsletter # 25 page 7 question #69, Gwendolyn McClean asks if there are an3f books or writings about the Palatines moving to Or settling in America and any other reference,--material. In an early newsletter I listed these books that I know, but will list them again to refresh the memory. If you members know of any others, share this with now Early Palatine Emigration--Knittle The Mohawk Dutch and the Palatines- Milo Nellis The Book of Names--MeWeth7 The Mohawk Turnpike and The Gateway to the West-Greens I quote her letter. "I've been contacting several in regard to the Walradth (pronounced Walrad-Walrath by different branches) famil@j settling in the Theresa, NY area, but haven't learned much. Vle were told that the Sayles, (maternal side of the family) were called Mohawk Dutch as they were befriended by Mohawk Indians an settlers moved along the Mohawk Valley--but no one is certain whether we are Dutch or Palatine German. A great-great-great + grandfather of min* was Gen. Israel Putnam. About three years ago my oldest sister and I had a time to make a brief visit to Throna, NY to see what we could learn about the Walradths. There was so little time and we hope to return as the library and the town hall& were closed. We did go to an old cemetery (some Civil War graves there) and found a large memorial cairn with the name Walradth engraved on it. There were no names or dates on it nocr graves nearby with the name Walradth. It seemed a mystery to us. Thought you would like to see some of the members. Jerry said his machine would print the pictures. ***************** End of Newsletter # 25 Page 7 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 25 ++++++++++++++++++++ WALRATH FAMILY ASSOCIATION June, 1980 Newsletter #26 Now Members: # 108 Walrod, Donald W. 524 S. 3rd Street, Yukon, Oklahoma 73099. Donald Walrod, (wife's name not given) Albert C. Walrod, 1906- married Mabel Lundin, 1917- JohnaJ. Walrod Benjamin F. Walrod Abraham Walrath Nicholas Walrath Jacob W. Wallrath # 109 Hancock, Cloyd, Route 1, Box 101, Rigby, Idaho 83442 (Mr. Hancock is the son of Mrs. Rosetta @'ife Hancock, Deceased,See below) #110 Seely, John and Maurine, 160 E. 234 St. Carson, CA 90745. Maurine Brevoort, 1924- married John Robert Seely, 1922m Maurice John 3r&voort, 1900- married Ota A. Saunders, 1923- Earl C. Brevoort, 1878 married Ruth Pangborn, 1879 '@Francis L. Pangborn, 1847, married Annie Cylinda Walrod, 1851 Harvey Walrod, 1812, married Betsy Matilda Church, 1819. Peter A. Walradt, 1774, married Elizabeth .178(. #111 Young, Charlotte, 1702 Old Mamor Road, Emporia, Kansas 6680i. (She has not yet sent in her line. ) Change of Address #70 Leora Drake, Box 61, Canistoo NY, 14823. Leora is not able to do any research, but she still enjoys the newsletters, and will like to hear from the members. #78 Mrs. Gladys B. Amos, Bethlehem Terrace @'163, Blessing Road, Slingerlands, New York 12159. Obituaries New member, Olbyd Hancock writes: My mother, Rosetta Fife Hancock passed away 15 Dec. 1975. Mother was born I Oct. 1910, daughter of Wallace Fife and Rosetta Doxey. Interment in Lewisville Cemetery. Her children, Nolan, Garen, Cloyd; Nelda (Mrs. Larry Drollinger) and Judy, (Mrs. Dusty Umphrey. Mother married Solomon Ward Hancock. Mother's brothers and sisters; Vera, Blanch, Virginia, Irma, Merline and Wallace. Wallace died suddenly as a very young child, I am told. All but the one that passed away of Mother's brothers and sisters had wives and husbands, but most of them have passed away. He has been enjoying the newsletters, and we will continue to send them. He@ has been working on Walrath, Waldrath lines, also the related lines of Sutz and Betz. I can help his with the Sutz line but perhaps some one else can help with the Betz line (RC) #102, Pomeroy sent in the following obituaries some of which she obtained from #100, Chet Walrath: Walrath, Cheater Henry Walrath of 477Sunnyside Drive, Eugene passed awav at his home August 19, 1963 at the age of 81. He was born Oct. 11, 1882 in Kankakee, Ill. His wife, Cora, preceded him in death in 1940. He is survived by 7 children; Mrs. Frances Nielson, Preston Walrath, Cheater Walrath, Mrs. Helen Mathiesen, and Mrs. Margaret Parks, all of Eugene, Mrs. Joan Gleason of Los Angeles and Mrs. Betty Olsen of Akhambra, California; 22 grand- children and 8 great-grandchildren. He had been a resident of Eugene since 1937. interment was in the Laurelhill Cemetery. ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 1 ********** NEWSLETTER 26 Page 2 Obituaries-continued: Ex- Eugenean Dies at Myrtle Point. A former Eugene resident, Ervin Earl Walrath 38, of Coquille, died Nov. 7 at Myrtle Point Hospital of a heart ailment. (No year was given, but Gladys wrote that this man was the uncle of Chester T. Walrath, #100. ) Mr. Walrath was born in Blair, Nebr. He attended the University of Oregon, majoring in business administration. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Vivian; a daughter, Nancy; father, C. H. Walrath; sisters, Mrs. Carl M. Ntelsen, Mrs. Edmund Mathiesen, Mrs. Bert Parke and Mrs. 'Ramon Gleason, all of Eugene, and Mrs. Raymond Olsen of Tujunga, Calif.; and two brothers, Preston of Eugene and Chester of DeKalb, Texas. (Oops, was mistaken; Ervin Earl was Chester's brother.) Evanston, 111. circa 1959. Founder of CRADLE, Mrs. Walrath dies. Mrs. Florence Dahl Walrath, founder of the Cradle Society, which operates the nationally known foundling home, The Cradle died Friday after a long illness. She was 81. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. H. H. Hunter of San Francisco, Mrs. John B. Sanborn, Farmington, Conn., Mrs. Arthur R. Oehl of Winnetka, Ill., amd a son, William B. Walrath, Jr., of Madison, Wis. Mrs. Margaret Marshall dies, 1938, resident of Blair, Nebr. 28 years. She was 72. As Margaret Ellen Cassalman she was born at Three Rivers, Mich. in i866. In 1885 she was married to George Marshall of Winterset and they moved to Minneapolis, Kansas where they resided on a farm. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Holeton of Blair and Mrs. Chester Walrath of Eugene, formerly of Blair; and two sons, amd Ollie and Floyd Marshall both of Blair, also 14 grandchildren and longreat grand- children; two brothers, Eugene CasselmaLn of St. Joseph, Mo; George Casselman, at Veteran's Hospital in Sheridan, Wyo.; and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Shrader, of Oregon. Blair Man Expires--George Preston Marshall died at his home on South Street Tuesday morning, Octob,-@r, 1928. Born in Febery, Ill. August 4, 1858. He married andmmoved to Kansasswhere they lived about 15 years before moving to Blair. Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. C. H. Walrath of this city and Mrs. 0. V. Houghton of Detroit, Mich; two sons, Floyd Marshall of Herman and 0. L. Marshall of this city; a sister, Mrs. William Farnsworth of Topoka,Kans., and twelve grandchildren. Interment in Blair Cemetery. Item from new member #108, Donald Walrod I was born May 14, 1943 and raised around the little town of Mayetta,Kansas. I have been in Oklahoma since 1972. 1 am married and have two daughters, and I step-daughter. My wife and I both pitch horseshoes; I was the Oklahoma Men-a Ztnte Champion inl974. My wife is the present Oklahoma Women's State Champion. She has held the title 5 times. My father, Albert C. Walrod, born May 1, 1906, still lives at Mayetta, Kansas along with my mother, Mabel (Lundin) Walrod, born Sept. 27, 1911 near Dan@ison, Kansas. My three brothers, John E., James R., and Roy E. live near there. My one sister, Vida (Walrod) Kayser lives near Pax:Lco, Kansas. I have most of my information from the Walrod Family Tree book written by Bruce Walrod in 1942. I am not in this book because I was born in 1943. (It is a small world! August and I went through a tornado in a tent while camping near Paxico. RC) Item from New member # 110, Maurine Seely Census: 1840 NY Chenango Co. Otselic Peter A. Walrod M 1-3-2-0-2-1-0-0-1 F Harvey Walrod M 1-0-0-01- 0-0-0-0 F 0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0 ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #26 Page 3 Censuv>: i850 Pa. Warren Co. Columbus Twp p 302 Dw # 1136 Fan # 1137 Harlow Walrod 37 N Laborer @200 NY Elizabeth 11 69 r NY Morris Johnson 21 M it NY # 1138 Walter Walrod 29 m 9 NY Lydia 23 P NY Walter I m PA Maurine continues: Harvey Walrod and Betsy moved to Chautauqua Co. NY after they married and had some of their children. My grandfather, Earl Brevoort still lives there as well as some of his descendants. The Pang- borns are buried in Fredonia KY. Harvey and Betsy are buried in Myrtle Cemetery, Kennedy, NY. Peter A. and Elizabeth are buried near Losttevill, @Varren Co. Pa. My parents are buried at Wake Forest, NC. I have the following list of children of Peter A. and Betsy Walradt: Mark, Walter, Hannah, Catherine, Clara, Sarah, b 16 Feb. 1805, Harvey and Harlow (twins) b 17 Nov. 1812. I will enclose a family sheet for Harvey and Betsy Matilda Church. I was born in Bevraska, where my parents met in graduate school. Dad was a research physicist for NASA, Langley k'ield, Va. where I grew up. I graduated from Mary Washington College and had a year of graduate work at Vleatern Reserve University. In 1950 I married John Seely and moved to Calif- ornia. We have three children, Man3tice 1951-1971, Robert, 1954 and Leone, 1956. I am a child welfare worker for LA county and my hobby is genealogy. I have copies of all issues of the journal of the Western New York Genealogical Society and will be happy to check the indexes for surnames for anyone. I also have some more information regarding the other surnames in my family. I will share this with anyone interested and would like to have information regarding there families as well as help on Peter's parents and Elizabeth's surname and ancestry. Family group Harvey Walrod (Walradt) b 12 Nov i8i;>, Cherry Valley, Otsego Co. NY, d 4 Dee 1893, Walrod Hill, Poland Center, NY; m 4 May, 1839 Betsy Matilda Church, b 30 Sept. 1819, Goshen, VT, d 4 Feb. 1888, Walrod Hill, Poland Center, MY, Burial Myrtle Cemetery, Kennedy, NY. Children: 1. Milo b 10 Aug. 1839 2. Hiram 24 Jun 1841 3. Matilda Chenango, NY d 4. Clarinda Betsy 13 NOV-1845 Otselic " NY d 1917 5. Anjoline I Apr. 1847 it it d 1878 6. Louisa Matilda 28 Jul 1848 it it d 1911 m Henry Holiday 7. Charles 22Sep 1849 it ft 8. Annie Cylinda 28 Oct 1851 Clymer Chautauqua m 18 Mar 1870, Francis L. Pangborn, d 20 Sept 1908, Fredonia NY. 9. Tudson 19 Dec. 1854 Clymer Chautauqua NY 10 Sophia 14 Jun 1856 it It 11 m Delbert MCintre,d 189.5 11 LaVern 15 Jun 1858 12 Elmer 4 May i86i 13 Albert Clinton 22 Aug i86?- V4lAgs Pomeroy sent in the following: Hudson- Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs--A record of the Achievements of the people of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys in New York State, included within the present counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Washington, Saratoga, Montgomery, Fulton, Schenec- tady, Columbia and Creene --- by Cuyler Reynolds. WALRATH Among the early settlers, Palatines that settled in Montgomery @q gqty and founded the town of Palatine, was a family by name Walrath. The a o-f this family was either the father or grandfather of Josiah Walrath, ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 3 ********** Walrath Family Newsletter #26 Page 4 Walrath Family continued: now head of the family under consideration. The story of the Palatines has often been told and need not be repeated. The first of the line of record was Adolph, whose father was one of the early Mohawk Valley settlers. (1) Adolph Walrath was born in St. Johneville, Montgomery County, New York, September 30, 1767, died in 1833. His boyhood days were spent in that locality, and in early manhood he is found the owner of a newly made farm in the town of Menden of the same county, south of St. Johneville. He further improved the farm by clearing and adding to the area from the, surrounding wild. This farm was for generations the family homestead, and was at the time of his death well improved property. He married in Minden, Gertrude Fiske, born July 23,(date not clear),d in 1855. Children: 1. Adolph (2) b Aug 28, 1791, died aged eighty years; married Lena Young, daughter of a Herkimer County farmer; they settled in the town of Danube and spent their remaining years and reared a family. 2. Catherine, b Jan 17, 1797; Married John Cronkhits, native of Danube, their residence and birth- place of their children. 3. Abram (see forward) 4. Dolly (or Dorothy) b NOV-30, 1800; married John Hoke; they settled in Stark, Herkimer County, where they lived many years and had issue. 5. Mary, b July 1, 1804; married Abram Arndt; they settled in Minden where they died, both having passed their seventieth year; they left a large family. 6. Salomon, b Oct 22, 1806; removed to St. Lawrence County, married and left issue. 7. Elizabeth, b Apr ?, 1809; married Isaac House of Minden, where he died; the widow and her children removed to Beloit, Wis. where she died at an advanced age. 8. Daniel, b Nov.1,1811; d unmarried at age 70. (11) Abram, third child ofAdolph,,-,,'.!sLs@-biDrn in Minden, Montgomery County, Now York, Aug 10, 1799, d ? Sept 1881. After his marriage he settled on a farm in Minden where he ever afterward lived. He was a successful and prosperous farmer one of the beat in the county, where he accumulated a large estate. He was a devoted Lutheran, as was his wife, and they were pillars of strength in the church of their choice and most liberal in the bonevelences. He was in early life a Whig, strongly anti-slavery, and upon the formation of the Republican party became an earnest supporter. He married Eva Baum, born of German ancestors, Oct 24, 1802, died in 1889. Her forbears were patriots in the Revolution and are said to have come to America with the troops of France under Lafayette. She was a devoted wife and mother, bringing up her children in the faith of her church and ably seconding the efforts of her husband In his church and secular labors. Children: 1. Henry, born Oct 20, 1823, died in Minden about 1889; married Eliza- beth Smith, also deceased; children: Edwin, Alonzo,deceased; Ida and Nettie. 2. Josiah (see forward) 3. Maria, born Feb 18, 1831; married Gibson ElwooA, who died in his home in St. Lawrence County, New York, leaving sons George and Charles Elwood, the latter a professor in Columbia College, Missouri; Mrs Elwood yet survives her husband (1909) at Briar Hill, NY. 4. Nancy, born Feb 26, 1834; married Peter Moyer, whom she survives, residing at Fort Plain, NY; no Issue. 5. James, born Aug 10, 1836; died at Fort Plain, July 1, 1909; he was a merchant; married Nancy Bleeker, now a resident of Fort Plain, mother of one son Carl, of New York City. 6. Alfred, born Feb 3, 1838; married Margaret Smith; children: F,ugene and Emma; they reside at their farm at Dutchtown, Minden. 7. Matilda, born Feb 4, 1841; married Reuben Evans, a merchant of Hammond, St. Lawrence County, and has a son, Fred. 8. Frank, born Sept 16, 1843, died July 2, 1909; he succ- eeded to the old homestead farm in Mindenl-now owned by his son, which makes the ftmily ownership of the farm cover a period of over one hundred years;,married Mary Smith, who survives her husband with children, Alice, Eva and Willard. (111) Josiah, second child of Abram and 'Eva (Braun) Walrath, was born on the homestead in Minden, July 29, 1829. He grew up on the farm and had the except- ional advantage of a seminary education, which has contributed largely to his success in life. He purchased after marriage, his present farm at Yankee Hill, south of Fort Hunter. This is one of the finest, beat managed estates, where Mr. Walrath is rated among the best and most successful of agriculturists. He is a member of the Reformed Church, whose material interests are advanced through his ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #26 Page 5 Walrath Family- continued: liberality. He is politically a staunch Republican. He married, Sept 7, 1854, at Indian Castle, Danube, Herkimer County, NY, Caroline Greene, born there Aug 5, 1822, died at her beautiful home at Yankee Hill, Oct 29 1894. She was the daughter of Lyman and Polly (Harden) Greene, both natives of Danube, and the parents of four other children: 1. Maria, married Jacob Alalrath, both deceased, leaving George, Amanda, Amelia, Emily and Margaret Walrath. 2. Jane, married James '.@3ellinger, both deceased; children, Carrie, Flora, Clara and John Bellinger. 3. Ruth, married Daniel Purdy, whom she survived with children: George A. and Laura Purdy; she resides in Manchester, VT 4. Willis, marriedmaggie Larowt and lives on the old Greene homestead at Indian Castle with their only child, Lyman Greene. Mrs. Josiah Walrath was a devoted member of the Reformed Church and shared with her husband the good will and respect of the community for her upright Christian life and character. Children of Mr.and Mrs. Walrath: 1. Horace, (see forward) 2. Ch@arles, born 1862; owner of a fine farm of one hundred and fifty acres near Fort Hunter, on which they reside; married Apr 4, 1888, Ella McClumpha, and had a son Frank, born July 28, 1897; 3. An infant born Oct 13, 1863 4. George, born Apr 22, 1867; married Delia McClIumpha; children, Charles Haslett, born Aug 9, 1896, and Hallen L. born Jan 29, 1898; he owns and operates the Yankee Hill home- stead farm deeded to him by his father. (IV) Horace, eldest son and child of Josiah and Caroline (Greene) Walrath was born May 14, 1857. A& was educated in the town schools of Florida and at Whitestown Seminary. he adopted farming as his life4a work and has proved the wisdom of his choice. He is the owner of a good 3farm of one hundred and fifty acres near minaville, which is carefully tilled and well stocked with choice Hole;tein,s and other thoroughbred stock. Since 1883 he has resided upon his farm earning fairly a first place among the many successful and practical agricul- turir>ts of Montgomery County. In political faith he is a Republican. His church connection Is with the Reformed congregation of the town, a faith that is inher- ent in this family, and one that has been his for many years. He married Oct 4, 1882, Mary B. born March 14, 1859, daughter of Reuben M. Hartley. She is also a member of the Reformed church, extending over a long period of time. Child; Jennie, born June 15, 1922. Walrath Family notes from # 100 Cheater T. Walrath Great Great Grandpa Walrath was born at York, Indiana about 1818, of German descent. Great Grandpa William Henry Walrath was born in 1840 and grew up to be a farmer. He was in the Civil War in 1865 and lost a lung. married to Harriet Jane Kohler, daughter of John Kohler. Wm. was 42 years of age & Harriet was 38 when their sixth child, Chester Henry was born Oct. 11, 1882 at Wilmington, Illinois. Harriet was also of German descent. A daughter Emma married Henry Hentze, but had no children; Arthur died at age ? of diptheria. Nettie married Royal Bell and last known of was living in the state of Washington as farmers. Elsie Married Mack Bell. Effie married Frank Brooks; was divorced and married Amos Brockway and lived in Joliet, 111. Charles died at the age of 29, a bachelor, from an accident with a runaway horse. (Another story was "he was drunk and ran his horse into a tree.) Chester married Cora Adella Marshall, two weeks after they met. Cheater had been going steady with the Hardsock girl and her parents offered him 80 acres of land if he married their daughter, but she wasn't the one he wanted to marry. Dell was baking broad for a move her folks were making to Kansas or Nebr. but told then sha wouldn't be eating any of it, as she wasn't going with them, as she planned to marry Chet Walrath at Deepwater, Mo. and go live with his folks at ifolden, Mo. Wm. Vlalrath had bought a new 410 shotgun and went out to shoot a bluejay in a tree close to the house. Instead of hitting the 'kird, he hit the window and never tried to shoot it again. So this gun was handed down until it has ended ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 5 ********** Newsletter #26 Page 6 Chet T. Walrath Family- continued: up in his great grandsons hands as a souvenir. When Grandma W. was living where they had outside privies she was sitting there one day enjoying the roses growing around the door. Suddenly a skunk looked in the door, and she shook her apron at it and said "shoo". She had to bury all her clothes because of the apron and the word shoo. I don't know how she got the odor out of her hair because it was so long, when she took it down she could dit on it. Chet & Dell had a daughter Audrey, born in 1908 at Holden, No., but died at 10 yrs. of Lockjaw from a broken arm when she fell out of a cherry tree. Frances May was born at Kinkaid, Kans. Nov 6, 1909. Preston Oliver was born Oct 17, 1910 at Pleasonton, 111. Chester Willard was born Feb. 10, 1912 at Kinkaid, Kans., and died of lung cancer. Helen Carolina Dec. 14, 1913 at Blair, Nebr. Margaret Jane, Nov. 19, 191.5; Irvin rarl, Apr. 28, 1918, Joan, 1926 and Betty Louise, May 31, 1933 Chester Henry Walrath was born Oct. 11, 1882, & died 1963 Cora Adell (Marshall) Walrath was born Oct. 28, 1889 & died July 1940. Chet Sr. worked at a Gas Co. in Blair, Nebr. then in a CC camp. Chet Jr. was in a CC camp at Pleasant Hill, Ore. #91, Hank Jones, our Genealogist-Pro. and "Televi- sion Personality) wr3.t&s: The Palatine project goes very well. I was hoping to have some further news for you from (-,-ermany, as Carla Mittelstaedt- Kubaseck, mu researcher, has been spending a lot of time fighting the winter snows in the Runkel area--that seat- Ion of Germany where we found the 1709or Gerhardt Walrath. We still need to firmly pinpoint Hen..rich Conrad Walrath, as you know, so are going village-to- village in the region looking for his. No luck last trip, but she will be going out In a few weeks again. It's just a matter of time, I believe, until we finally document him there- that is if the churchbooks of his village are still extant. So far, over 500 of the 80(@-* Palatine families who arrived in colonial NY have been pinpointed and their ancestries fully traced. I recently got ahold of a copy of a good translation of THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOHN CONRAD WEISER 1696-1760, wherein he talks in detail about his father being sent to England to plead the Palatine cause in 1718; one of his other deputies was Gerhardt Walrath, as you must know. Here is what was written (and thus is a near-contemporary account of what actually happened): "..sent deputies to England therefore to obtain from King George the First not only Schochary (sic) but more land for the other German@s. It did not go according to their wish, for first the three deputies had to depart secretly. They took ship therefore in Philadelphia in 1?18 and as soon as they got on the open sea ran into the hands of pirates, who took their money as well as that of the people of the ship, and then let them go. My father, who was one of the deputies, was bound three times and but could not confess to, money. At last William Schaf, the other deputy, said to the pirates: you men, this man and I had one purse and I have given it to you, he can give you nothing, tu*reupon they let him go in peace. They had to run into Boston to buy pro- visions in the place of those which the pirates had taken from them. When they arrived in England they found that times had changed, nor did a Queen Anna rule any more, but they found a very few of the old benefactors, among whom were two gentlemen, Boom and Robert, Preacher of the German Castle Chapel. These did all they could. The matter of the deputies came at last before the Lorct Commissioners of Trade and Plantation. The governor of New York, Robert Hunter, was cited home; in the meantime the deputies got in debt. Walrach, the third deputy, got homesick, boarded a ship for New York and died on the ocean. The two other deputies were thrown in prison. They wrote in good time for money but the lack of understanding and dishonesty of those who should forward the money which the people had brought together, caused the money to come to England very slowly... it ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 6 ********** Newsletter #26 Page 7 Conrad ileiser- continued: Tha narrative goes on, with Conrad Weiser, Sr. not returning home to America until 1723! (Conrad Jr. was writing the narrative). The stilted qual- ity of the story is due to the translation from old German. "Queen Anna" is, of course, "Queen Anne", while "Robert", the minister, was actually the Palatine's friend "Ruperti.11 "Walrach is Gerhardt Walrath. You ask for biographical details on yours truly: I am 39 years old, a grad- uate of Stanford University. I began work on my project in 1960--studying the Irish Palatines who arrived in the emerald isle in 1709. Moved on to study the NY group in 1969. Now have 17,000 documented family groupshosts on the 1709ore from original sources only, with 500 of the 800 families now fully traced over- seas--many into the 1500'al In order to help support the tremendous expense of chronicling so many families in Germany via village-to-village research k5O,OOO spent so far) I will share my documented "finds" with interested descendants. If any of your members wish me to check my collections and 17,000 sheets on their NY German lines, I only require a rough family tree of the pre- 1776 lines to see if I might be able to augment their own data; I would then quote a fee for the added material, based on my German expenses, which they could either accept or reject - no obligation on their part. Among some of the 500 families found so far in uermany in my project into the early 1600*s who settled in the Schoharie/Mohawk region are: Anna Catharina Ball, Adam Bauman, the Bellingers, Johannes Burckhardt, Jacob Caputaki, Ludolf Corring, Werner Dygert, Bertram Enders, Peter Niclaus Feller, Menrich Frey, Philip Fuchs, Friederich Guntermann ('Countrymann) Maria, Hager, Plaichard Hauck, Philip Helmer, Johannes Hess, ueorg Harkimer,Nicholaus fforning, the Kaoselmanne, Georg Kast, Johannes Kessler, Peter Kneakern,Johannes Krombe, Samuel Kuhn, Diaterich and Jost Laux, the Ldschers, Henrich Matties, henrich Ohrondorff, Conrad Rickert, uerhardt Schgfer, Christian Sflttenich , (Sidney), the Spohnis, Nicolaur* Staring, DJ-eterich Sutz, Peter Wagner, Melchior Wise, Hartmann Windecker, & the Wohlebans, countless other 170gers as well as later arrivals to NY 1720-50 have been found also in uermany. I welcome the -support of descendants in return for my sharing this documented material with them. Hank also encloses some pictures and biography of some of his activities in my profession as an actor in films and TV. He says forgive the funny faces--he has to do comedy sometimes in my work. tiANK JONES Height 51811 Hair: Light brown Complexion: Fair Weight 135 lbs. Eyes., Blue Meet HANK JONES a voung man with talent and experience. After earning his degree in Film and Television at Stanford University, Hank began his career as costar of the daytime "Tennessee Ernie Ford Show", logging over 400 ABC network appearances in the course of two years. Besides enter- taining with comedy sketches on the Ford Show, he also sang on each program, which led to an RCA recording contract. After serving his apprenticeship with "Old Ern", Hank branched out into new areas, playing recurring roles on ABC's "Patty Duke Show" and CBS's "My Three Sons". The face of Hank Jones then became prominent on many other tv series: "Love Boat". "Mork and Mindytl, "Movie of the IVeek," "Emergency," "Mod Squad", "Love American Style", "Family Affair," "Petticoat Junction," 'tnanny and the Prefessor", and many other shows. He also starred in a 12 episode series for educational TV "You in Public Service" and appeared as "Ognir Prate" the twin brother of Ringo Starr xn Ringo's NBC TV Special Rank made his motion picture debut with Elvis Presley in MGM's "Girl Happy" and then appeared in many other movies: 20th Century Fox's "Toral Toral Tora!", Universal's "Young Warriors", and Joe Levinalls "Village of the Giantr," to hams a few. fie. has been, seen in many Walt Disney films, among them-. I'The Cat From ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 7 ********** Newsletter #26 Page 8 HANK JONES- Continued: Outer Space", "The Shaggy DA", "No Deposit@ No Return", -The !3arefoot Executive, "Herbie @ides Again", -,Million Dollar Duck", and i,The @amily 6@d". His beat known movie role is that of bumbling ,@udger Larkin, the top featured part in Walt Disney's fantasy, -,Blackboard@s Ghost-', &tarring Peter .9tinov. as to other activities, Hank is a ur,.my nominated song-writer, a Laurel and Hardy buff, and a published historian-genealogist. memo& BO(K RFYIEW Sir William Johnson, "Lord of ttis ,ohawks@@ by @ames Thomas Flaxner Two centuries ago the forests of upstate @iew York, the @reat Lakes area, western Pennsylvania and the okkio Valley were considered the merican west. This vast region was home to dozen, of i,dian nations, mosl noteworthy being the iro- quois confederation. Few white men had influence here, indeed few would venture through the great woods of hickory and birch. One man who did brave the unknown was Sir Willi" @john8on. @t remains a mystery why iohnson survives as the great unknown character in merican history. along with 3enjain Franklin, Johnson was one of the most recognizable personal- ities in pre- Hevolutionary War America. Emigrating from Ireland, the young Johnson quickly acquired land nd influence along the frontier of i@ew York-a ohawk Valley. Johnson learned the language and customs of the powerful @roquois and lived and went to war with them. He took an @ndian wife and became through sheer energy and personality, the -meric@ @;olonies most lmportnt @ndi@ gent and frontiersman. Leading a double life, Johnson worked with New Tork Gov. @eorge Ilnton and @en. Offery Amherst and reported directly to the crown. At the same time he war an adopted brother in trie ,ohawk cl@ nd the only white .@ tne @ndians completely trusted, and who carried the ndian isue to council, protecting their interests as beat he could. Johnson became a wealthy furrier and landowner and was reputed to have fathered Many Children, both @ndian and white. rlexner Points out tnat if it wasn't for Sir William Johnson, mericans might all be speaking ronch oday. t was ;ohnson who single-handedly persuaded the @roquois to side with ngland in t,,e Fre d . nch & -ndi@ War 1-@d made possible the victory which was essential to the establish- ment Of the nited states. lexner a intriguing biography is highly recommended. more refreshing or exciting story in A@merica@s frontier history won t be found. Povi-w by Jeff Nathan. 1!6 1111,Al"""IIA"l 305050ldRil.'R-@d Bo@.11, CA 92003 ***************** End of Newsletter # 26 Page 8 ********** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++End of Newsletter # 26 ++++++++++++++++++++ WALRATH FAMILY ASSOCIATION October, 1980 Newsletter #27 New Members: #112 Sprague, Mrs. Verna, R2, Hammondsport, N.Y. 14040 Mrs. Sprague said her mother descended from a Walrath, but she was not sure of the descent. This is what she wrote: My grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Walrath, his father was Jacob Walrath, his father (I believe) was Peter Walrath. Peter was married twice: ist Catherine Cramer Walrath, had Mary Jacob. 2nd. Permelia Walrath had Adam Charles. Jacob married twJ-ce-. Ist Sarah Elizabeth Wheeler Walrath (Germany) 2nd Mary Walrath. #113 Emery, Helen Irene (Hill) 313 Cardinal Crescent, Monona, Wisconsin 53716. Helen Irene Hill 1933- married Richard Leroy Emery, 1930- Francis Leroy Hill 1911- married Gladys Lillie Hanson, 1911-1980 Ellery Budd Hill, 1886-1965, married Dora Mellisa Saunders, 1889-1946. Francis Aldro Hill, 18-58-1901, married Mary Louiise Walrath, 1858- 1913. Hiram Walrath, 1824-1899, married Mary Ann Sweet, 1831-1907. Henry A. Walrath, 1800-1859, married Polly Campbell, -1884. #114 Bartlett, Joseph Kingsbery , 211 Driftwood Drive, Seabrook, Texas 77586. Joseph Bartlett, 1917- married Elizabeth Jean Newell 1924- dalvin Bartlett, 1884-1973, married Olive Kingsbery, 1886-1972. George Bartlett, 1840-1917, married Ellen Elizabeth Carter, 1846-1908. Ephraim P. Bartlett, 1812-1896, married Lucinda Walrod, 1817-1850. Johannes Walrod 1783-1856, married Leah Bradt, 1785-1845. @Nicholas Walrod (Wallrath) 1750-1835, married Anna Bar'Mara Shultz 1850. Jacob Walrath, 1723-1790, married Magdalena Fox, 1726. Mr. Bartlett is especially inte6sted in tracing the Bartlett family. Status of the Association, After Noirember 10, The Catheys new address will be., 1735 E. let Avenue, Mesa, Arizona, 85204. Mrs. Oland J. Bowman asks that her name be dropped from the list, as she is not well, and has no one to continue with research. She says that she has enjoyed the newsletters, and hope for their continued success. Obituaries. Dear members, four writer has lost the dear husband of 51 years. August L. Clancy passed away in his sleep, Sept. 2, 1980. Obituary is from the Oceanside, California Blade-Tribune of SePt. 4, 1980: BONSALL- August 1,. Clancy, 77, died Tuesday at his residence. Born in Flagstaff, Ariz., he was a north County resident for 76 years. He was a retired operator for the San Diego County road department. He was a member of the San Luis Rey Mission, a pilot for the U.S. mail service before and during World War 11, and a flight instructor for the Army Air force. He is survived by his wife, Reetha Clancy of Boneall; five sons, August L. Clancy, Jr. of Oakland, Edward W. Clancy of Franklinville, KY., Patrick J. Clancy of St. Helena, CA, Michael A. Clancy of Aguanga, CA, and Richard P. Clancy of Bonsall; three daughters, Carol L. Corey of Aiachorage, Alaska, Rosalie C. Yerby of Huntington Beach, CA, and Donm M. Teutsch of Twentynine Palms;ma brother, JOseph E. Clancy of Stockton; 19 grandchildren and five great grand- children. There will be a rosary 4t Eternal Hills Chapel Friday at 7 P*mo and a Mass Saturday at the San Luis Rey Mission, at 9-30 a.m. with Fr. Martin officiating. Interment will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Visitation will be Friday from noon to 9 p.m. Eternal Hills Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, ***************** End of Newsletter # 27 Page 1 ********** Newsletter #27 Page 2 Autobiography of Velma Wilda Walrath Poner I was born in Wooster, Ohio on 31 January, 1921. Third child but second and only living daughter of Winfield Scott 'twally" Walrath and Isabel Lucile Fish Walrath. We lived in Keystone Heights, Florida in my second and third years. On returning to Ohio we settled in Orrville, twelve miles from Wooster. I attended First through Eleventh grades in Orrville. We moved back to Wooster and I graduated from Wooster High School. I have two brothers, "Howard Winfield, b 29 March, 1917, and John William "Bill" b 12 October, 1931- I attended Kent State University, met Gib and we were married 13 April, 1941 while still in school. I graduated in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a teacher's credential. We have four children: Gilbert Scott Jr. "Scotty" b 18 Nov. 1943, Valmallirenell b 20 Feb., 1945, "Marcia" Joyce,b 28 April, 1951, "Gwynnell 'Regina b 4 June, 1952. Scotty has one son, Irene one daughter and Marcia one son. In 1951 we moved from Cleveland, Ohio to Meadville, Pa. which is only about 12 miles from Conneautville, Pa. where my father and grandfather were born. Adam A. Walrath, Jr. and wife Mary Zimmerman, Abraham Walrath and wife Elizabeth Scheidelmann?Shettalman, John Adam Walrath and wife Olive Hill are all buried, (Among other Walraths) in Conneautville Cemetery. We moved to Pomona CA in 1957. 1 started to teach in Pomona in 1962 and receive@d my M.S. degree in 1968 from California State College in Los Angeles. I retired from teaching in 1976 and am filling my time with my favorite hobby, genealogy. Mrs. Pomeroy announces the most recent Walrath birth in her family. Lucas Alan Walrath b 8/8/80 to Jef f & Shelley Walrath, who reside in Massillon, Ohio. Jeff is the son of my brother Bill. Items from John M. Samson Kr. Samson writes: "Some of this may be a repeat, I'm a poor one to file and no doubt forgetful, but found among Walrad referrals so sending along. Hope may be useful in some way to someone. (Some of this may be in the records,'but It may be a reminder.RC) Jacob Walrath, b 1723, d 1790 Stone Arabia MY m Magdalena Fox. Their son Yeter m Elizabeth Bander, and their son Jacob m Loxea Lay, their daughter Lois m Charles M. Branch. Orlena L. Walrath b 9/19/1857, dau of Abr. B 11/12/1809 and K. Mow bl2/8/1811 i,it Cass Co. Mich. m Lewis Brown b 10/24/1862 in i886 at Winfield, Kansas, had issue of Rhoda Ann b 11/18/1886, Ruth Evelyn b 7/13/1888, Lewis 10/30/1890- died same day and then Theron McCabe b ;1/19/1897 all at Winfield, Kansas. The Mow family to America, thru David Jouakin b 1777 at Hamburg, Ger. about 1800, m Patience Blockburger, b 1786, place not noted, they lived near Schen- ectady NY had issue, of Fredricko 1807, Bdtay, 1809, Katherine, 1811, Charles 1814, Augusta 2826, Lewis 1819, Ameli 1/2/1822, John 1824, Mary 1826,Caroline 1828. These are the sisters that m Abr. Walrath, b 1809, son or Geo. & Mary. Notice in paper$ Abraham Walrath at 24 m in 1833 Katherine Mow. At her death in 1640 m her sister Amelia Mow. At this notice also states 18 Walrathe and other spelling were serving under Capt. Jacob Klock's Reg. Newspaper article: Polly Walrath Dygert b 10/23/1793 d 8/14/1894 aged 100 years, 10 mos. at a reception for her 100th birthday among guests attending -svere Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Walrath, Misses Lucinda and Anne Walrath of Little Falls, KYl Dr, and ?4re. Walrad, Dr Charles Vialrad of Johnsville, NY, Mrs. Walrad & Mrs Beach of Tully, NY, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Walrad, Miseez Grace and Anna Walrad of Cortland NY and Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Little Falls NY Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dygert & 3 daus. of Ilion NY. Johannes Petrus Walrath-b 5/30/ 1756j d 1834 at @@rey's-Bush m maria Ca- tharena Dyg&rt who d 8/18@38 at Li"ttle Falls NY, both buried at Bue). gomery Co. NY. *Mont- ***************** End of Newsletter # 27 Page 2 ********** Newsletter #27 eagO 3 .Lteme from John M. Samson- continued: Johannes Petrus walrathis issue, Warner, William, John, Charles, Peter, Laney and Polly. This Peter b 1799 B %"atherine Bellinger 180it d 4/8/i854 had issue, i-tary Catherine 1821, while 1824, "@arriett 1830 and ualvin P. 4/25/1835. keter remarried Lavenia ,;hamberlain, 185.5. Peter d 7/5/1857 and uavenia d .5/g/1876. riaria Catharina uygertle mother was a sister of @.7eneral Aerkimer who was in command of vort Herkimer NY in the attack of xrench and Indians in Rev. Mary 0. Walrad d 10/29/ 4893 at homer, @iY m George Chamberlain who d 4/20/1852 Philo Walrad m 7/1850 Lois Ann uamp, had dau i.Lattie @,urtis Walrad m ,,harles iieach 12/2/1882, Philo d Dec. 1864 at home. Harriette Walrad m Fred Curtis of Buffalo 8/25/1851, she died at Buffalo 3/14/1901. Calvin P. Walrad m 6/14/1844 Sarah Chamberlain had Alfred Chamberlain Walrad 11/9/1867. Sarah C. Walrad d 6/23/1871. Calvin P. m Grace B. Chamber- lain 9/3/1873 had dau Grace 6/26/1880 and Anne Simantha 2/23/1882. urace Walrad m Frank McKee 6/23/1902 had dau Anne Walrad McKee 9/26/1910 d 9/3/1910. Jacob Walrath b 5/27/1775 m Nancy Zoller 10/25/1795 had issue, Moses 6/26/1796 Cad3r 5/18/1798, facob 4/27/1800, d 9/17/1807, Henry 6/13/1802, i'- Iaria 6/11/1804, Da-@,oid 6/8/i8o6, Betsy 3/7/1808, Nancy IP/13/1810, twins Jacob and Isaac 5/12/1813 Lucinda 10/4/1815, Peggy 11/25/183,). Isaac 1813 m Catherine Zoller, moved to Fayette Co. Iowa in 1850's, issue Dani#l 6/13/1839, i-acob 5/30/1841, Abram 4/l/1843, Zenas 5/31/1845, Mary 10-11/1846, Marvin 8/16/1849, Willie 4/25/1857. Isaac 1813 was grandfather of Dr. George D. Walrath, article from John J. Walrath, Mason City, Iowa 1/23/1933. Adolph @ialrath b Aug. 4, 1791, Canajoharie NY d In k'ulton5l/15/1879, m Nancy Keller had Jacob K. b 5/26/1826, d 7/30/1869. Jacob m marya.? b 10/9/1826 Columbus Co. NY They were married in Rock County, Wis. 1845 had issue James N. 7/28/i856, Fletcher 7/25/1858, Edgar D. 7/l/i8bO, John to-ay 9/3/i862, Mary i.,urana 1864 she d 1867, i--imma Mahalia d as infant. Except last 2 all were born at Packwauha, Wis. Alfred Chamberlain walrad m mnna hudson 6/10/1891 at Cortland iiY. Their son aenry Calvin b 8/10/i892 and Alfred Augustus b 7/18/i897, dau Katherine Hudson Walrad b 10/25/ 1905 m Daniel uamont Kinney 10/13/1930 had dau Barbarab 8/14/1931 urace Catherine "'.'alrad m Frank Wray i@ickee 6/23/1906 and had dau iinne Walrad ilickee b 9/P6/1910 d 10/3/1910, a son Robert bradford vickee 0 3/6/1913, Frank Wray McKee 'J r. 2/48/'1915 and t. "lalvin Walrad inckee 11/4/191(> and dau ulean Chamber- lain Mcixee 3/6/1919. air. Samson writes: "Florence, my bride of 'ewlyn v#est, venzance, uornwall, England and I celebrat* our 5Uth hhis 0Una 27tho will be touring NY and parts of New @;ngland in a leisurely manner the balance of month. Thanks again ior your info on mother*s side of my family. They cover the USA as do the Samsons. It He also writes: "Daughter mean and grandchildren have been here on a visit from Toulouse in southern Crance, left 8/1 to meet her husoand xodd t@achel for a motor trip through Denmark, Norway and Sweden, Itas two weeks off for the trip. iie's connected with Dendix of -.L-orktown, 7@a which is their home or was until last year. Bendix and Renault went 49-51 partnership on a new plant in operation already. Lodd is in electronics, doing well. we visit later this month our daughter Ruth and grandson and granddaughter in Class. Her husband is uarl J. Ruder of the Horton Qo. Abrasivest etc. into finances, etc. uur other daughter Elaine and granddaughter Huth fortunately live in Cortland so get to see them often. Wlaine is a teacher of cosmetology at J-.thaea, bee- a at it going on 11 years.,nuth in itass. is a French teacher, so took all her children to crance last month to visit jean and u'ean came home she visited all over France, got home happy but greatly exhausted. ,@iy sister in law nelen m to older Oro. iharles, dec. returned from winter in Florida a trip to visit sons home in Arim. Lravelled thru parts of Rocky Mts. Helen is a bird watcher and covered bridge addict. She and brother tharler, are always dashing off to see birds around the country. ***************** End of Newsletter # 27 Page 3 ********** 'Newsletter #27 age 4 New member iotna Sprague sent in a more complete line; %terna Hoadl954- in -James -ilbert ?prague, Jr. i946- Illa Walruth 1929- m Vernon Hoad 1929- Benjamin Franklin Walruth 1881-1958 m Florence Fisher 1891-1956. Jacob Walrath 1833-1911 m Sarah Wheeler Peter Walrath ? 1810? m Catherine Cramer. My grandfather changed the spelling of Walrath during his lifetime for reason. He, was born a Walrath and died a Walruth. Census records also from llerna Sprague: Family Number 258--Weat Almond 1850 150 Peter Walrath-40 yrs. Permelia-26 yre Mary-15 yrs. Adam- 10 yrs. Charles-3Yrs. 123 Enoch Ranks-71 yrs born Conn. Hannah Hankr-73 Yrs " it Jacob Walrath-17 yrs. no oce. Prattaburg census, page 9 1875 Peter Walrath- 66 yre. Permalia-51 yre. James E. 19 yra. born All. county Charles H. 26 yrs. born All. County wife to Charles Lenora We@at Sparta Livingston County 1870 Jacob Walrath w/Sarah Wheeler Adelia Cora Prattaburg pg 11 2nd district 1875 Jacob Walrath-38 Yrl ,Sarah (Wheeler) 33 yr. Germany Adelia-9 yr Cora- 6 yr. Victor 2 yr 5 mo. FrejKmont page 11 census 1892 Jacob Walrath-59 yr. MarY-48 yr. Ren- 11 yr. Pratteburg 1865 #72 Adam Walrath-26 yr. born Allegany S.A.-22 yr. born Steuben A.M.-3 yr daughter G. -mo daughter #1'44-not sure where this information was found (was sent in as is) Abram Walrath-35 yr. born Mont. NanCY-34 yx-. born Stouben Francis-13 yr. Wilber J. -9 yr. Barbara E. 8 yr. John W. -6 yr Oscar C. -5 yr. Emery R. -4 Yr solomon- 3 yr 8 mo. Emery E. -1 yr 10 mo. Prattaburg 1892 Ist district pg 9 Charles Walrath-43 yr Eva (Wilson)- 21 yr. Lulu-3Yr Wallis-1 yr. ***************** End of Newsletter # 27 Page 4 ********** Newsletter #27 Lage 5 Census records, continued: Fremont Pg 14 1892 Hiram Trowbridge-30 Yr. Cora (Walrath) -24 Yr. Ella-6 yr Hazel-4 yr Ollie-2 yr. Information from Stouben County History Book "Walrath" George Walrath-farmer-Cameron Mary Walrath-dressmaker-Canisteo "Walrath Brothers Business **Saw Mill**fl The mill was in Tucaros the brothers all lived in Jasper. Abraham Oscar Joesie Solomon Wilber all farmers Steve Walrath writes, after reading about the book on Sir William Johnson in my last newsletter: DeaLr Mrs. Clancy: You no doubt have a copy of the book, The Mohawk Dutch and the Palatines by Milo Nellis. If so you will find chapter VII on Sir William Johnson very interesting. Instead of being such a great friend of the Indians, at one time Johnson wrote., "He expressed hope that in a short time they would "go at each others throats" add thereby relieve him of much expense (of buying scalps) and ridding the country of them." Johnson carried on a continuous battle with our ancestor, ueorge Klock. At one time he cheated Klock and his associates out of 50,000 acres of land bztween ',last and I'lest Canada Creeks, 25 miles in depth from the Mohawk River. He had six children by his Indian housekeeper, loolly Brant. She was the one who tipped of her brother Joseph and caused our ancestors to be killed at the battle of Oriskany. Johnson was the one who tried in every way to stop our ancestors from fighting England during the Revolutionary War. His death on July 11, 1774 came at just the right time. At this time I (RC) thought it appropriate that I give an article on Molly Brant. This is by Elsie 0. Hallenbeck, Amsterdam Chapter, DAR Amster- dam, NY. Molly Brant was the granddaughter of Sa Ga Yean Rash Tow, Vands Maguas aliar,, Coning Brant, who was one of the four Indian Kings who went to London where they were presented at the Court of queen Anne of England. in Old Fort Johnson one can see a picture of these kings and their names, and in the very cent