Notes: Rumsey Family Pages

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Matches 1,201 to 1,250 of 1,972

#	Notes	Linked to
1201	Isaac Skillin, head, M-W-57, married, KS, lived at same house in 1935, farmer on farm	Skillin, Isaac (I3381)
1202	Isaac was a blacksmith by trade.	Thomas, Isaac (I747)
1203	Isabelle Cameron, sister-in-law, F-W-48, single, NJ, Scotland, Scotland, school teacher	Cameron, Isabelle J. (I9047)
1204	Isabelle J. Cameron, sister-in-law, F-W-57, single, NJ, Scotland, Scotland, public school principal	Cameron, Isabelle J. (I9047)
1205	Israel Reeve as a representative in the Connecticut Legislature in 1793, 1795-97.	Reeve, Israel (I5247)
1206	Israel was of age when he sold land in 1707. He had a wife and children, and lived in Plympton and Halifax.	May, Israel (I4327)
1207	Israel, along with his brothers Samuel and Jeremiah, went to Main where he and Samuel served in the militia in 1724 through 1725 during an Indian war.	Sabin, Israel (I2448)
1208	It is known that Agatha was a mistress of John, but it is only supposition that she is the mother of his child.	De Ferrers, Agatha (I2257)
1209	It is not clear that Theophilus was the son of Theophilus Sr., though it is also unlikely that this Theophilus is the same person as his father, since Hannah Rumsey lived until 1760 (and Theophilus Sr. would not therefore have remarried in 1730).	Corwin, Theophilus (I5237)
1210	It is possible that she died before 1812, as she is not named in her father's will.	Mapes, Mary (I5334)
1211	It is presumed that Margaret died prior to 1880, as her children David, Nancy and Mary are found in the 1880 census living with their aunt and uncle, David and Mary Mearns, in Stillwater, Webster Co., NE.	Edgar, Margaret B. (I369)
1212	It is presumed that Nevell was adopted by Clarence and Elizabeth Fairburn, as his parents' place of birth in the 1910 census don't match with Clarence and Elizabeth	Fairburn, Nevell H. (I7518)
1213	It is thought that Zebulon came over in the "Old Calledonia", loaded with emigrants from Old England, about 1685. The ship landed at Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co., NJ and is said to have went to wreck.	Jennings, Zebulon (I1040)
1214	It is unlikely that Thomas died in 1940 since he is found arriving at Liverpool, England on 5 Mar 1941 on the ship Georgic. He is listed as a pilot and is travelling care of the Air Ministry in London. He was likely in the Air Force and was travelling as part of the War in Europe and was killed shortly thereafter.	McGerty, Thomas Paul (I8914)
1215	It was long thought that Jerusha³ Rumsey was the wife of the notorious Tory, Claudius Smith, but Mrs. Myrtle Edwards has concluded that Jerusha was his step-mother and sister-in-law instead. Jerusha's time of death is uncertain, but it is possible that she died before 1752, as she is not mentioned in her father's will. There is apparently some evidence that Claudius Smith had Rumsey brothers-in-law, which had led to the belief that his wife was Jerusha Rumsey, and that she had been omitted from her father's will because of his notorious reputation. But it seems she became his step-mother instead, by marrying his father David, while Claudius probably married Abigail Rumsey, one of her younger sisters.	Rumsey, Jerusha (I4934)
1216	It's unclear whether Kathryn had Brantly prior to the death of Brantly Sr. or not. The date and name would indicate that he was Brantly Sr.'s son, but the name would suggest he was her second husband's (Teague) son. Perhaps he was adopted by the second husband?	Carr, Kathryn (I7048)
1217	ITHACA--Funeral arrangements for Charles F. Rumsey, 79, of Enfield who died Monday, have not been completed. A retired farmer and former worker at the Robert H. Treman State Park, he was a life resident of the township. Mr. Rumsey lived with a nephew, Lee Rumsey. He was a charter member of the Enfield Fire Department and a member of the Ithaca Moose Lodge. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. The Allen Funeral Home in Newfield is in charge of arrangements.	Rumsey, Charles Farmer (I9786)
1218	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Rumsey, I.L.E. (I523)
1219	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Rumsey, I.L.E. (I523)
1220	Ivan served in the United States Army from 18 November 1941 - 27 October 1945, during WW II. He advanced to the rank of Tech Sgt. as an Instructor in the Electronic Automotive field at West Point, New York.	Hite, Ivan Ray (I9647)
1221	J. Baptiste Archambault, M-22, Quebec	Archambault, Jean Baptiste (I9243)
1222	J. M. Cass, son, M-W-22, single, KS, IL, IL, farm laborer	Cass, John M. (I7468)
1223	Jacob came to America from Germany in 1753, through Philadelphia on the ship Windsor by way of Rotterdam. He moved his family to Bedford, PA in 1775. He was Dutch however and was looking for religious freedom.	Oswalt, Jacob (I3218)
1224	Jacob is said to have commanded a company during the War of 1812.	Bransford, Capt. Jacob (I1723)
1225	Jacob lived at Glenwood, IL at one time.	Otis, Rev. Jacob (I4827)
1226	James and Martha departed Liverpool, England for America aboard the ship Salem, captained by Edward Richardson. They arrived in New York City on 15 March 1828 with their one-year old son William. James and his brother Hance [Hans] first appear in Longworth's New York City Directory in 1828, both listed as tailors located at 208 Mulberry. In 1830 he had moved his business a few blocks to 107 Mott, where he ran his tailoring business until 1838. In the 1840 census, James was 30-40 years old as was his wife Martha. They were living in the New York City Sixth Ward with 1 boy and 1 girl under 5 (James, Rebecca), 2 girls 5-10 (Agnes, ?), 1 male 15-20 (William?) and 2 males 20-30 (perhaps his brothers William and John). There was also one female aged 60-70 (possibly James' mother Agnes). In 1850 James was a tailor in New York City. He was 47, his wife Martha 40 and living with them were their six children: Agnes, 19, Rebecca, 16, James, 13, Charles, 7, William, 5, and Hance, 3. Also with them are John Keeley, 19, and Thomas Elliott, 30, both tailors. The 1860 census finds James, 50, working as a tailor and his wife Martha, 42, living in Mt. Morris, NY with their two youngest sons William, 16, and Hance, 12. In the request for probate of James' will, a Charles Skillin and Minnie Skillin of White House, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey are mentioned. It is not known who these two individuals refer to.	Skillin, James (I6098)
1227	James B. Cameron, brother-in-law, M-W-57, single, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, clerk	Cameron, James B. (I9049)
1228	James came to Chowan, NC from Isle of Wight Co., VA in 1669. He was a member of the Governor's Council in 1672 and of the first court held at Albemarle in 1677 and of the Great Council in 1679.	Blount, James (I1718)
1229	James D. Hankins, 30-M-W, farmer, VA	Hankins, James D. (I6672)
1230	James graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1879. He was later elected Justice of the Peace in Mt. Morris, NY.	Skillin, James Lowery (I6122)
1231	James H Scovill, M-42, 1839, US, farmer	Scovill, James Henry (I6087)
1232	James H. Scovill, male	Scovill, James Henry (I6087)
1233	James is said to have been named for James Berhold Stevens, who witnessed the wills of his sisters Annie and Phebe.	Rumsey, James B. Stevens (I5116)
1234	James Loyd, 29-M-W, farmer, TN, cannot read or write	Loyd, James (I21948)
1235	James Malsbury, W-M-20, brother, single, farming, IL, VA, NJ	Malsbury, James Heaton (I4888)
1236	James Marshall, 8-M-W, KS	Marshall, James (I9461)
1237	James Osburn Rumsey, son of James Rumsey and Eliabeth, was baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill, Dutchess Co, NY, of whom nothing further is known. Since he does not appear in the 1790 census, it is presumed the he died before then.	Rumsey, James Osburn (I5320)
1238	James Rumsey served a short time in the Revolution, perhaps was the 1st Lieut. in John Morin Scott's provincial brigade recruited 16 Feb 1776. He was in the Orange Co Militia, and helped build Fort Montgomery on the North River. He was in New Cornwall, Orange Co, NY, in the 1790 census, the only adult male in the household. With him were 3 males under 16, and 2 females. He was said to have moved to Aurora or Scipio, Cayuga Co, NY, about 1800 to live for a time with his brother Moses (LTC pt.3:70), though was not with him in the census. He had his own household in Scipio in 1800, consisting of 3 males and 1 female under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 2 males 16-25, 1 female 26-44 and 1 male over 45. In the fall of 1805, James and his sons James and John went to Ulysses, Seneca Co, where he had purchased 100 acres of land, later owned by his son George. (Tompkins Co was formed 1817 from Cayuga and Seneca counties, and part of Ulysses became Enfield, Tompkins Co.) They cleared a small plot and sowed some wheat. The following spring they built a small log cabin, and James moved his family into it in the winter of 1807. He was active in town affairs, and as a carpenter he helped build the first church at Enfield Center. (LTC pt.1:351, pt.3:70) In the 1810 census, James Rumsey was listed in Ulysses, Seneca Co. He and his wife were both over 45. With them were 2 boys under 10 (George, Horton), 1 boy and 1 girl 10-15 (Solomon, Hannah), 4 males and 1 female 16-24 (Joshua, James, John, Jonathan, Elizabeth). He and James Jr were both listed in Ulysses, Tompkins Co, in 1820. James Sr and his wife were over 45, and they had with them 1 male 10-15, and 1 male 16-18, the age subject to militia duty. A deed in Tompkins Co land records, dated 31 May 1813 (before Tomppkins Co was formed), showed that James Rumsey of Seneca Co purchased from Egbert Benson, executor of the will of John Lawrence of New York City, 100 acres in Ulysses (LR U:200, rec 1832). He bought another 74 acres in 1821 from Ann L. Hawkes by attorney (LR J:478, rec 1826). The 1825 census of Enfield, Tompkins Co, lists James Rumsey as having a household of only 2 males and 1 female. James was too old to be subject to militia duty, but he was entitled to vote. One male had died within the year (Horton), making the second male George. In 1826 James Rumsey sold the 74 acre piece to his son James Jr (LR J:480). And on 20 Apr 1826, James Rumsey of Enfield conveyed 25 acres in Section 74 to his son George, subject to the life estate of James (LR OO:121). His first wife Martha died the following year. The date he married his second wife Martha is not yet known. James Rumsey Senr was in his 60s in the 1830 census of Enfield, Tompkins Co. With him were 1 male (George) and 1 female (prob a servant) in their 20s. In the 1835 census of Enfield, under his name were listed 3 males and 2 females. Only one of these males was subject to militia duty, but all three were eligible to vote. One of the females was unmarried and between the ages of 16 and 45. This would be Martha Sutphen, daughter of James' second wife Martha, who was to marry his son George. The third male was probably a farm laborer. James had 55 acres of land under cultivation. In 1840 James Rumsey was in his 70s. With him were 1 male 30-39 (George Rumsey), 1 female 20-29 (Martha Sutphen) and 1 female 70-79. This last was a little older than the Martha Sutphen in the 1830 census (see next p.) who was 50-59. Following the death of James, his heirs disposed of their shares of his property between the years 1842 and 1855, most selling their shares to George Rumsey (LR RR:250; 58:447). On 26 Sep 1842, Martha Rumsey of Enfield, relict of James Rumsey, gave a quit claim for her dower rights, to Jonathan Rumsey, Elizabeth Russell (husband not named), James Rumsey Jr, Joshua Rumsey, Solomon Rumsey, Hannah Nobles wife of S. J. Nobles, and George Rumsey, all of Tompkins Co (LR SS:3). The widow Martha ( )(Sutphen) Rumsey died in 1850, before the census, in Cayuga Co where her probate gave the date of death as shown above. The heirs were listed as: Abraham Sutphen, Job Sutphen, Deborah Stoyell wife of Grover S. Stoyell, Jane Diamond wife of Henry Diamond, all of Cayuga Co; Margaret Hewlett wife of Philip Hewlett, Catherine Strong wife of Rensselaer Strong of Ohio, and the petitioner William A. Sutphen, all children of the deceased, and the two children of Martha Rumsey deceased, daughter of the deceased, the children (not named) living in Enfield, NY. (PR Box 26)	Rumsey, James (I4951)
1239	James Rumsey was among the children named in the will of his father, Simon² Rumsey, in 1752. He appeared in the Court of General Session of the Peace in Oct 1754, paid the fees and was discharged. He was in court again in 1762, charged with trespass. His land joined that of Nathan Rumsey, near Schunemunk Hill. James married Elizabeth Osborn, founded Satterlytown mills, and later moved elsewhere. Satterly mills is 6 miles south of Washingtonville, on Schunemunk Creek. There were two James Rumseys in the Cornwall township census of 1790, both with three male children under 16; one of these was James, son of Simon III. James, son of Phineas, had returned from Nova Scotia in 1786 but was supposed to have stayed with his father for some time. In 1790 he was not in Ulster Co., where he went later. Some of Phineas' grandchildren must have been with him to give three males under 16 years in 1790. A James Rumsey was 1st Lieutenant in John Morin Scott's provincial brigade recruited in Ulster, Suffolk and Orange Counties in 1776. There was also a James in the Dutchess militia during the Revolution. There was a James Rumsey in the Haverstraw Militia (then Orange Co., now Rockland Co.) during the Revolution, where Elizabeth Rumsey was enumerated in the 1790 census with no adult male in the household (but one under 16), and a total of four females. From this, we can presume that James was probably dead. If living in 1796, he would have joined Elizabeth in the Osborn deed. None of the above military records have been specifically identified with James, the son of Simon Rumsey, who seems to have married rather late in life, perhaps because of an early military career. He was probably already 21 when he first appeared in court in 1754.	Rumsey, James (I5069)
1240	James Scovill, M-52, widowed, head, US, Nova Scotia, US, Methodist, farmer	Scovill, James Henry (I6087)
1241	James Scoville, 28-M-W, farmer, WI	Scovill, James Henry (I6087)
1242	James served in Co. G 2nd U.S. volunteer cavalry in the Spanish-American War.	Skillin, James Harley (I6094)
1243	James served in the American Revolution and helped build Fort Montegomery on the North River. About 1800, he moved to Aurora, NY to live with his brother, Moses. In 1806, he came to Enfield, NY and bought 100 acres. He built a log house and moved his family there in 1807. He died on the homestead. A typical pioneer, he was prominent in town affairs. He was a carpenter and helped build the first Christian church at Enfield Center.	Rumsey, James (I5035)
1244	James Skillan, 13-M-W, NY	Skillin, James (I6102)
1245	James Skillin, head, M-W-55, married, KS, same house, farmer	Skillin, James Theodore (I3380)
1246	James Skillin, son-in-law, M-W-25, married, KS, NY, PA, farmer	Skillin, James Theodore (I3380)
1247	James W. Ballou, head, M-W-34, married, NC, NC, NC, tobacco buyer	Ballou, James Whitaker (I6622)
1248	James W. Ballou, son, M-W-9/12, single, NC, NC, NC	Ballou, James Whitaker (I6667)
1249	James was last heard of in New York City.	Plowman, James (I8585)
1250	Jamima E. C. Painter, 12-F-W, helps mother, OH	Paynter, Jemima Elizabeth Camsidella (I6165)

Notes

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1201

Isaac Skillin, head, M-W-57, married, KS, lived at same house in 1935, farmer on farm

Skillin, Isaac (I3381)

1202

Isaac was a blacksmith by trade.

Thomas, Isaac (I747)

1203

Isabelle Cameron, sister-in-law, F-W-48, single, NJ, Scotland, Scotland, school teacher

Cameron, Isabelle J. (I9047)

1204

Isabelle J. Cameron, sister-in-law, F-W-57, single, NJ, Scotland, Scotland, public school principal

Cameron, Isabelle J. (I9047)

1205

Israel Reeve as a representative in the Connecticut Legislature in 1793, 1795-97.

Reeve, Israel (I5247)

1206

Israel was of age when he sold land in 1707. He had a wife and children, and lived in Plympton and Halifax.

May, Israel (I4327)

1207

Israel, along with his brothers Samuel and Jeremiah, went to Main where he and Samuel served in the militia in 1724 through 1725 during an Indian war.

Sabin, Israel (I2448)

1208

It is known that Agatha was a mistress of John, but it is only supposition that she is the mother of his child.

De Ferrers, Agatha (I2257)

1209

It is not clear that Theophilus was the son of Theophilus Sr., though it is also unlikely that this Theophilus is the same person as his father, since Hannah Rumsey lived until 1760 (and Theophilus Sr. would not therefore have remarried in 1730).

Corwin, Theophilus (I5237)

1210

It is possible that she died before 1812, as she is not named in her father's will.

Mapes, Mary (I5334)

1211

It is presumed that Margaret died prior to 1880, as her children David, Nancy and Mary are found in the 1880 census living with their aunt and uncle, David and Mary Mearns, in Stillwater, Webster Co., NE.

Edgar, Margaret B. (I369)

1212

It is presumed that Nevell was adopted by Clarence and Elizabeth Fairburn, as his parents' place of birth in the 1910 census don't match with Clarence and Elizabeth

Fairburn, Nevell H. (I7518)

1213

It is thought that Zebulon came over in the "Old Calledonia", loaded with emigrants from Old England, about 1685. The ship landed at Perth Amboy, Middlesex Co., NJ and is said to have went to wreck.

Jennings, Zebulon (I1040)

1214

It is unlikely that Thomas died in 1940 since he is found arriving at Liverpool, England on 5 Mar 1941 on the ship Georgic. He is listed as a pilot and is travelling care of the Air Ministry in London. He was likely in the Air Force and was travelling as part of the War in Europe and was killed shortly thereafter.

McGerty, Thomas Paul (I8914)

1215

It was long thought that Jerusha³ Rumsey was the wife of the notorious Tory, Claudius Smith, but Mrs. Myrtle Edwards has concluded that Jerusha was his step-mother and sister-in-law instead.

Jerusha's time of death is uncertain, but it is possible that she died before 1752, as she is not mentioned in her father's will.

There is apparently some evidence that Claudius Smith had Rumsey brothers-in-law, which had led to the belief that his wife was Jerusha Rumsey, and that she had been omitted from her father's will because of his notorious reputation. But it seems she became his step-mother instead, by marrying his father David, while Claudius probably married Abigail Rumsey, one of her younger sisters.

Rumsey, Jerusha (I4934)

1216

It's unclear whether Kathryn had Brantly prior to the death of Brantly Sr. or not. The date and name would indicate that he was Brantly Sr.'s son, but the name would suggest he was her second husband's (Teague) son. Perhaps he was adopted by the second husband?

Carr, Kathryn (I7048)

1217

ITHACA--Funeral arrangements for Charles F. Rumsey, 79, of Enfield who died Monday, have not been completed. A retired farmer and former worker at the Robert H. Treman State Park, he was a life resident of the township.

Mr. Rumsey lived with a nephew, Lee Rumsey. He was a charter member of the Enfield Fire Department and a member of the Ithaca Moose Lodge.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. The Allen Funeral Home in Newfield is in charge of arrangements.

Rumsey, Charles Farmer (I9786)

1218

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Rumsey, I.L.E. (I523)

1219

At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

Rumsey, I.L.E. (I523)

1220

Ivan served in the United States Army from 18 November 1941 - 27 October 1945, during WW II. He advanced to the rank of Tech Sgt. as an Instructor in the Electronic Automotive field at West Point, New York.

Hite, Ivan Ray (I9647)

1221

J. Baptiste Archambault, M-22, Quebec

Archambault, Jean Baptiste (I9243)

1222

J. M. Cass, son, M-W-22, single, KS, IL, IL, farm laborer

Cass, John M. (I7468)

1223

Jacob came to America from Germany in 1753, through Philadelphia on the ship Windsor by way of Rotterdam. He moved his family to Bedford, PA in 1775. He was Dutch however and was looking for religious freedom.

Oswalt, Jacob (I3218)

1224

Jacob is said to have commanded a company during the War of 1812.

Bransford, Capt. Jacob (I1723)

1225

Jacob lived at Glenwood, IL at one time.

Otis, Rev. Jacob (I4827)

1226

James and Martha departed Liverpool, England for America aboard the ship Salem, captained by Edward Richardson. They arrived in New York City on 15 March 1828 with their one-year old son William.

James and his brother Hance [Hans] first appear in Longworth's New York City Directory in 1828, both listed as tailors located at 208 Mulberry. In 1830 he had moved his business a few blocks to 107 Mott, where he ran his tailoring business until 1838.

In the 1840 census, James was 30-40 years old as was his wife Martha. They were living in the New York City Sixth Ward with 1 boy and 1 girl under 5 (James, Rebecca), 2 girls 5-10 (Agnes, ?), 1 male 15-20 (William?) and 2 males 20-30 (perhaps his brothers William and John). There was also one female aged 60-70 (possibly James' mother Agnes).

In 1850 James was a tailor in New York City. He was 47, his wife Martha 40 and living with them were their six children: Agnes, 19, Rebecca, 16, James, 13, Charles, 7, William, 5, and Hance, 3. Also with them are John Keeley, 19, and Thomas Elliott, 30, both tailors.

The 1860 census finds James, 50, working as a tailor and his wife Martha, 42, living in Mt. Morris, NY with their two youngest sons William, 16, and Hance, 12.

In the request for probate of James' will, a Charles Skillin and Minnie Skillin of White House, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey are mentioned. It is not known who these two individuals refer to.

Skillin, James (I6098)

1227

James B. Cameron, brother-in-law, M-W-57, single, Scotland, Scotland, Scotland, clerk

Cameron, James B. (I9049)

1228

James came to Chowan, NC from Isle of Wight Co., VA in 1669. He was a member of the Governor's Council in 1672 and of the first court held at Albemarle in 1677 and of the Great Council in 1679.

Blount, James (I1718)

1229

James D. Hankins, 30-M-W, farmer, VA

Hankins, James D. (I6672)

1230

James graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1879.

He was later elected Justice of the Peace in Mt. Morris, NY.

Skillin, James Lowery (I6122)

1231

James H Scovill, M-42, 1839, US, farmer

Scovill, James Henry (I6087)

1232

James H. Scovill, male

Scovill, James Henry (I6087)

1233

James is said to have been named for James Berhold Stevens, who witnessed the wills of his sisters Annie and Phebe.

Rumsey, James B. Stevens (I5116)

1234

James Loyd, 29-M-W, farmer, TN, cannot read or write

Loyd, James (I21948)

1235

James Malsbury, W-M-20, brother, single, farming, IL, VA, NJ

Malsbury, James Heaton (I4888)

1236

James Marshall, 8-M-W, KS

Marshall, James (I9461)

1237

James Osburn Rumsey, son of James Rumsey and Eliabeth, was baptized in the Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill, Dutchess Co, NY, of whom nothing further is known. Since he does not appear in the 1790 census, it is presumed the he died before then.

Rumsey, James Osburn (I5320)

1238

James Rumsey served a short time in the Revolution, perhaps was the 1st Lieut. in John Morin Scott's provincial brigade recruited 16 Feb 1776. He was in the Orange Co Militia, and helped build Fort Montgomery on the North River.

He was in New Cornwall, Orange Co, NY, in the 1790 census, the only adult male in the household. With him were 3 males under 16, and 2 females.

He was said to have moved to Aurora or Scipio, Cayuga Co, NY, about 1800 to live for a time with his brother Moses (LTC pt.3:70), though was not with him in the census. He had his own household in Scipio in 1800, consisting of 3 males and 1 female under 10, 1 male and 1 female 10-15, 2 males 16-25, 1 female 26-44 and 1 male over 45.

In the fall of 1805, James and his sons James and John went to Ulysses, Seneca Co, where he had purchased 100 acres of land, later owned by his son George. (Tompkins Co was formed 1817 from Cayuga and Seneca counties, and part of Ulysses became Enfield, Tompkins Co.) They cleared a small plot and sowed some wheat. The following spring they built a small log cabin, and James moved his family into it in the winter of 1807. He was active in town affairs, and as a carpenter he helped build the first church at Enfield Center. (LTC pt.1:351, pt.3:70)

In the 1810 census, James Rumsey was listed in Ulysses, Seneca Co. He and his wife were both over 45. With them were 2 boys under 10 (George, Horton), 1 boy and 1 girl 10-15 (Solomon, Hannah), 4 males and 1 female 16-24 (Joshua, James, John, Jonathan, Elizabeth).

He and James Jr were both listed in Ulysses, Tompkins Co, in 1820. James Sr and his wife were over 45, and they had with them 1 male 10-15, and 1 male 16-18, the age subject to militia duty.

A deed in Tompkins Co land records, dated 31 May 1813 (before Tomppkins Co was formed), showed that James Rumsey of Seneca Co purchased from Egbert Benson, executor of the will of John Lawrence of New York City, 100 acres in Ulysses (LR U:200, rec 1832). He bought another 74 acres in 1821 from Ann L. Hawkes by attorney (LR J:478, rec 1826).

The 1825 census of Enfield, Tompkins Co, lists James Rumsey as having a household of only 2 males and 1 female. James was too old to be subject to militia duty, but he was entitled to vote. One male had died within the year (Horton), making the second male George.

In 1826 James Rumsey sold the 74 acre piece to his son James Jr (LR J:480). And on 20 Apr 1826, James Rumsey of Enfield conveyed 25 acres in Section 74 to his son George, subject to the life estate of James (LR OO:121). His first wife Martha died the following year. The date he married his second wife Martha is not yet known.

James Rumsey Senr was in his 60s in the 1830 census of Enfield, Tompkins Co. With him were 1 male (George) and 1 female (prob a servant) in their 20s.

In the 1835 census of Enfield, under his name were listed 3 males and 2 females. Only one of these males was subject to militia duty, but all three were eligible to vote. One of the females was unmarried and between the ages of 16 and 45. This would be Martha Sutphen, daughter of James' second wife Martha, who was to marry his son George. The third male was probably a farm laborer. James had 55 acres of land under cultivation.

In 1840 James Rumsey was in his 70s. With him were 1 male 30-39 (George Rumsey), 1 female 20-29 (Martha Sutphen) and 1 female 70-79. This last was a little older than the Martha Sutphen in the 1830 census (see next p.) who was 50-59.

Following the death of James, his heirs disposed of their shares of his property between the years 1842 and 1855, most selling their shares to George Rumsey (LR RR:250; 58:447). On 26 Sep 1842, Martha Rumsey of Enfield, relict of James Rumsey, gave a quit claim for her dower rights, to Jonathan Rumsey, Elizabeth Russell (husband not named), James Rumsey Jr, Joshua Rumsey, Solomon Rumsey, Hannah Nobles wife of S. J. Nobles, and George Rumsey, all of Tompkins Co (LR SS:3).

The widow Martha ( )(Sutphen) Rumsey died in 1850, before the census, in Cayuga Co where her probate gave the date of death as shown above. The heirs were listed as: Abraham Sutphen, Job Sutphen, Deborah Stoyell wife of Grover S. Stoyell, Jane Diamond wife of Henry Diamond, all of Cayuga Co; Margaret Hewlett wife of Philip Hewlett, Catherine Strong wife of Rensselaer Strong of Ohio, and the petitioner William A. Sutphen, all children of the deceased, and the two children of Martha Rumsey deceased, daughter of the deceased, the children (not named) living in Enfield, NY. (PR Box 26)

Rumsey, James (I4951)

1239

James Rumsey was among the children named in the will of his father, Simon² Rumsey, in 1752. He appeared in the Court of General Session of the Peace in Oct 1754, paid the fees and was discharged. He was in court again in 1762, charged with trespass.

His land joined that of Nathan Rumsey, near Schunemunk Hill. James married Elizabeth Osborn, founded Satterlytown mills, and later moved elsewhere. Satterly mills is 6 miles south of Washingtonville, on Schunemunk Creek.

There were two James Rumseys in the Cornwall township census of 1790, both with three male children under 16; one of these was James, son of Simon III. James, son of Phineas, had returned from Nova Scotia in 1786 but was supposed to have stayed with his father for some time. In 1790 he was not in Ulster Co., where he went later. Some of Phineas' grandchildren must have been with him to give three males under 16 years in 1790.

A James Rumsey was 1st Lieutenant in John Morin Scott's provincial brigade recruited in Ulster, Suffolk and Orange Counties in 1776. There was also a James in the Dutchess militia during the Revolution.

There was a James Rumsey in the Haverstraw Militia (then Orange Co., now Rockland Co.) during the Revolution, where Elizabeth Rumsey was enumerated in the 1790 census with no adult male in the household (but one under 16), and a total of four females. From this, we can presume that James was probably dead. If living in 1796, he would have joined Elizabeth in the Osborn deed.

None of the above military records have been specifically identified with James, the son of Simon Rumsey, who seems to have married rather late in life, perhaps because of an early military career. He was probably already 21 when he first appeared in court in 1754.

Rumsey, James (I5069)

1240

James Scovill, M-52, widowed, head, US, Nova Scotia, US, Methodist, farmer

Scovill, James Henry (I6087)

1241

James Scoville, 28-M-W, farmer, WI

Scovill, James Henry (I6087)

1242

James served in Co. G 2nd U.S. volunteer cavalry in the Spanish-American War.

Skillin, James Harley (I6094)

1243

James served in the American Revolution and helped build Fort Montegomery on the North River. About 1800, he moved to Aurora, NY to live with his brother, Moses. In 1806, he came to Enfield, NY and bought 100 acres. He built a log house and moved his family there in 1807. He died on the homestead. A typical pioneer, he was prominent in town affairs. He was a carpenter and helped build the first Christian church at Enfield Center.

Rumsey, James (I5035)

1244

James Skillan, 13-M-W, NY

Skillin, James (I6102)

1245

James Skillin, head, M-W-55, married, KS, same house, farmer

Skillin, James Theodore (I3380)

1246

James Skillin, son-in-law, M-W-25, married, KS, NY, PA, farmer

Skillin, James Theodore (I3380)

1247

James W. Ballou, head, M-W-34, married, NC, NC, NC, tobacco buyer