32 John MERKLEE.
Born on 14 May 1808 in probably New York, NY. Died on 18 Mar 1888 in Brooklyn, Kings, NY. Buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Occupation: Jeweler, produce merchant.John Merklee was a jeweler who later became a prominent merchant at New York City's famous Washington Market. The 1850 U.S. Census shows John and his family residing in New York City at 10 King Street, between Macdougal and Smith. This area was then the 8th Ward of Manhattan. The Merklees' two-story frame dwelling on King Street was razed to make way for the construction of Sixth Avenue. It was one of two frame houses in a longer row of brick Federal-style structures.
Also shown living in the Merklee household at that time were a Mr. C.A. Burnett (possibly John's bother-in-law), born in Connecticut, age 52; James A. McGee, a clerk, age 22, born in New York, and an Ann Kiley, age 23, born in Ireland. Ann Kiley probably was employed as a servant. Years later, another Irish servant girl who worked in the Merklee home, Catherine Mackin, would marry John's son, Andrew. James McGee would later marry John's daughter, Elizabeth. By 1852-53 the Merklees were living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Perhaps they chose this section of Brooklyn because of its close proximity to lower Manhattan where their business was located. At that time, ferries operated between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
John purchased the family burial plot in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, on 11 Feb 1850.
He married Elizabeth Ann BURNETT, on 13 Jun 1830 in New York, NY.
They had the following children:
| i. | Elizabeth Ann (1831-1892) | ||
| ii. | George William (~1833-1890) | ||
| 16 | iii. | Charles F. (1833-1912) | |
| iv. | Mary E. (~1839-1926) | ||
| v. | John B. (1841-1908) | ||
| vi. | Francis "Frank" (1845-1896) | ||
| vii. | Cornelia (1847-1852) | ||
| viii. | Andrew Jackson (~1849-1883) | ||
| ix. | UNNAMED (Gender unknown) (1852-1852) | ||
| x. | James Henry (1853-1915) | ||
| xi. | Cornelius (>1855-1935) |
33 Elizabeth Ann BURNETT. Born abt 1814 in CT. Died on 23 Apr 1887 in Brooklyn, Kings, NY. Buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY.34 James WEEKES. Born in NY.
He married Anna FEROUNA.
They had one child:
| 17 | i. | Anna M. (1832-1915) |
35 Anna FEROUNA. Born in CT.
36 Capt. William TREMPER.
Born on 15 May 1800 in Kingston, Ulster, NY. Died on 28 May 1861 in probably Kingston, Ulster, NY. Buried in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston, Ulster, NY. Occupation: Pilot, Boatbuilder.William Tremper's stone house in Ponckhockie was severely damaged in March 1854 by a northwest gale that roared down the Hudson Valley.
He married Ellen SNYDER, abt 1826 in probably Rhinecliff, NY.
They had the following children:
| i. | Augustus "Gus" (~1826-1881) | ||
| ii. | John McGregor (1827-1894) | ||
| iii. | Annette "Antoinette" (1832-1919) | ||
| 18 | iv. | Edward (1832-1888) | |
| v. | William (~1837-1889) | ||
| vi. | Harry (~1841-1897) | ||
| vii. | Alvord (~1842-) |
37 Ellen SNYDER.
Born in 1801 in Warwarsing, NY. Baptized on 13 Feb 1801. Died on 18 Jan 1882 in Rhinecliff, NY. Buried in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston, Ulster, NY.Ellenville, Ulster, NY is named for her.
40 Veder FOX. Born abt 1812 in NY. Occupation: Boatman.
He married Mary R..
They had the following children:
| i. | George (~1832-) | ||
| ii. | Mary J. (~1840-) | ||
| 20 | iii. | Veder B. (1843->1900) | |
| iv. | Annie L. (~1845-) | ||
| v. | Alida (~1847-) | ||
| vi. | Edward P. (~1851-) | ||
| vii. | William (~1865-) |
41 Mary R. Born abt 1815 in NJ.
44 David Moseley ROOT.
Born on 26 Jul 1814 in Montague, Franklin, MA. Died in 1856. Occupation: Carpenter.David and his family were living in Bennington, VT, at the time of the 1850 US Census.
He married Cordelia Brittania BURNHAM, on 20 Mar 1841 in Union Village, Washington, NY.
They had the following children:
| i. | Charles Henry (1843-1875) | ||
| 22 | ii. | Edward Burnham (1845-1918) | |
| iii. | Elisha Mattoon (1847-) | ||
| iv. | Mary Elizabeth (1849-) | ||
| v. | Anna Ruth (1851-1914) | ||
| vi. | Franklin A. (Twin) (1853-1853) | ||
| vii. | Frederick George (Twin) (1853-1930) |
45 Cordelia Brittania BURNHAM.
Born abt 1823 in NY. Died abt 1906 in Knoxville, TN.In her later years, Cordelia owned a house in Omro, WI, across the street from her son, Fred. In winter, she took the train to Knoxville, TN, to stay with her daughter, Emma.
46 WORDEN. Born in Canada.
He married Amanda.
They had the following children:
| 23 | i. | Amanda Melissa (1851-1918) | |
| ii. | Alanson (1862-) |
47 Amanda. Born in NY.
49 Margaretha BADUM.
The earliest record of the Badum family in Höchstadt is that of Philipp Badum, a mason (maurer) who came to Höchstadt from the nearby town of Wachenroth in 1756. A connection to Philipp has yet to be established.
Child:
| 24 | i. | Erhard Andres (1830-) |
50 Kaspar FEUERLEIN.
The earliest record of the Feuerlein family in Höchstadt is that of Johann Feuerlein, who lived at Höchstadt in 1739. A connection to Johann has yet to be established.
He married Kunigunde WERBECK.
They had one child:
| 25 | i. | Margaretha Benigna (1833-) |
51 Kunigunde WERBECK.
52 Konrad SPANNER. Born on 9 Apr 1789 in Gremsdorf, Bavaria, Germany. Died in Höchstadt a.d. Aisch, Bavaria, Germany. Occupation: Citizen?
The earliest record of the Spanner family in Höchstadt is that of Georg, who was born in Höchstadt in 1718. A connection to Georg has yet to be established.
He married Anna Maria GEHR.
They had the following children:
| 26 | i. | Georg Franz (1842-1907) | |
| ii. | Barbara | ||
| iii. | Oglathee (?) |
53 Anna Maria GEHR. Born on 3 Sep 1800. Died on 3 Aug 1857.
The earliest record of the Gehr (Geer) family in Höchstadt is that of Nikolaus, a Büttner, who was born in Höchstadt in 1668.A connection to Nikolaus has yet to be established.
54 Martin REICHOLD. Born on 24 Apr 1811 in Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany. Died on 20 Jul 1877. Buried in Höchstadt a.d. Aisch, Bavaria, Germany. Occupation: Maurer (Mason).
He married Kunigunde BACHMERER.
They had one child:
| 27 | i. | Anna Maria (1842-1913) |
55 Kunigunde BACHMERER. Born on 26 Mar 1811 in Höchstadt a.d. Aisch, Bavaria, Germany. Died on 28 May 1850. Buried in Höchstadt a.d. Aisch, Bavaria, Germany.
Also known as Barbara; two documents have different first names. The surname may be Bachmeier. The earliest record of the Bachmeier family in Höchstadt is that of Georg, a Bürger and Strohschneider who was born there in 1635. A connection to Georg has yet to be established.
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