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Esther Knickerbocker^1,2

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Esther Knickerbocker Goodrich

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• Esther Knickerbocker was born about 1826 in NY.²
• She died about 1920 in Ontario, Canada.

• Esther Knickerbocker lived in Lewiston, Niagara, NY, in 1850.²
• She lived in Sayre, Ont., in 1904. From sister Susan's obituary.

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S54] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
2. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Lewiston, Niagara, New York; Roll: 561; Page: 435a

Henry Knickerbocker, B1815^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

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• Henry Knickerbocker, B1815, was born in 1815.
• He and Sarah Morrow were married on 10 September 1840 in Genesee, Genesee, MI.⁶
• He died on 18 July 1874 at age ~59 in Genesee, Genesee, MI, Fell in front of reaping machine while cutting wheat.^2,5,7
• He was buried in Genesee, Genesee, MI.²

• Henry Knickerbocker, B1815, lived in MI. Marital Status: Married.⁵
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. Cornelius / 4. John / 5. Andris / 6. Henry (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• He was born on 24 August 1815 in Pine Plains, Dutchess, NY.^8,2,3,4,5,7
• He lived in Oakfield, Genesee, NY, in 1850.⁴
• NY, Genesee, Oakfield. HOH = Henry Knickerbocker.
• He lived in Thetford, Genesee, MI, in 1860.³

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1. [S281] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1817-1850
2. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
3. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Thetford, Genesee, Michigan; Roll: M653_544; Page: 529; Family History Library Film: 803544
4. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Oakfield, Genesee, New York; Roll: 508; Page: 306b
5. [S53] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
6. [S199] Ancestry.com, Web: Genesee County, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Index, 1836-1934
7. [S54] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
8. [S513] Ancestry.com, History of Genesee County, Michigan : with illustrations of its prominent men and pioneers.

Jerome Knickerbocker, B1835^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

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• Jerome Knickerbocker, B1835, was born about 1835 in Genesee, Allegany, NY.^1,2,3,4,5,7
• He and Barsheba Jane Prior were married on 8 August 1859 in Hill, Ogemaw, MI.⁶
• He died on 6 October 1909 in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI.^1,2,3
• He was buried in ..., Calhoun, MI.³

• Jerome Knickerbocker, B1835, lived in MI. Marital Status: Married.¹
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. Cornelius / 4. John / 5. Cornelius / 6. Jerome (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1860.⁵
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1880. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self.⁴
• He lived in Homer, Calhoun, MI, in 1901. Mentioned in Batavia paper when he visited.

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Citations

1. [S53] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
2. [S55] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive Barcode/Item Number: 30000008532511; Roll Number: 127; Certificate Number: 15
3. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
4. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 574; Page: 183A; Enumeration District: 048
5. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 214; Family History Library Film: 803539
6. [S218] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1851-1875
7. [S54] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

Andrew Jackson Knickerbocker, B1829^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,8,8}

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• Andrew Jackson Knickerbocker, B1829, was born about 1829 in NY.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,8,8}
• He and Adaline F. (2nd wife) Cragan were married on 11 April 1860 in Branch, Branch, MI.^5,7
• He died on 25 August 1917 in Columbia, Van Buren, MI.^1,2,4,8
• He was buried in ..., Calhoun, MI.⁴

• Andrew Jackson Knickerbocker, B1829, lived in MI. Marital Status: Widowed.¹
• He had person sources.¹³
• He lived in Clarendon, MI.⁵
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. Cornelius / 4. John / 5. Cornelius / 6. Andrew (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• 1858 in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI: Farm in Clarendon Township. A property owners map from 1858, available on the Library of Congress website, shows an AJ Knickerbocker at approximately GPS 42.0824, -84.8684
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1860.³
• He lived in Convis, Calhoun, MI, on 1 July 1863. Marital Status: Married.¹¹
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1870. Residence Post Office: Clarendon.¹²
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1880. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self.⁹
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1900. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁶
• He lived in Lansing, Ingham, MI, in 1905. From sister's obituary.
• He lived in Lansing, Ingham, MI, in 1910. Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father.¹⁰

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S53] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
2. [S55] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive Barcode/Item Number: 30000008533725; Roll Number: 246; Certificate Number: 16
3. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 214; Family History Library Film: 803539
4. [S210] Ancestry.com, Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012
5. [S67] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 29; Film Description: 1885 Alcona-1885 Lapeer
6. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 705; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0043
7. [S218] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Compiled Marriages for Select Counties, 1851-1875
8. [S54] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
9. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 574; Page: 183A; Enumeration District: 048
10. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 5, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1374664
11. [S64] Ancestry.com, U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 1 of 3
12. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M593_666; Page: 540B
13. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Polly Anne Knickerbocker¹

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• Polly Anne Knickerbocker was born in 1814 in NY.¹
• She died on 10 December 1885 at age ~71 in Mount Pleasant, Isabella, MI, Death record found on Familysearch. Lists her parents.¹

• Polly Anne Knickerbocker lived in MI. Marital Status: Married.¹

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

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1. [S53] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

Ervin Knickerbocker, B1868^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

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• Ervin Knickerbocker, B1868, was born on 1 August 1868 in MI.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
• He and Fannie Fulcher were married on 15 July 1896 in Girard, Branch, MI.^4,10
• He died on 21 April 1925 at age 56 in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, Familysearch has death record. Father Jerome Knickerbocker. Also, Fultonhistory has stories about Jerome and Irving visiting Batavia (though they do not say "son").^2,5,9
• He was buried in ..., Calhoun, MI.²

• Ervin Knickerbocker, B1868, was baptized in ..., Calhoun, MI.³
• He lived in MI. Marital Status: Married.⁵
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI.⁴
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. Cornelius / 4. John / 5. Cornelius / 6. Jerome / 7. Ervin (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 7.
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1880. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.¹
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1900. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁷
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1910. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁸
• He lived in Clarendon, Calhoun, MI, in 1920. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁶

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

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1. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 574; Page: 183A; Enumeration District: 048
2. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
3. [S149] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911
4. [S67] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 56; Film Description: 1895 Wayne-1896 Gogebic
5. [S53] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
6. [S17] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T625_760; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 67
7. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 705; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0043
8. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_639; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374652
9. [S54] Ancestry.com, Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
10. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clarendon, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1240705

Edward Knickerbocker, B1869^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}

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Obituary Edward Knickerbocker of Woodstock NY

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• Edward Knickerbocker, B1869, was born in January 1869 in NY.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10}
• He and Sarah Adelaide Parker were married on 29 October 1890 in New Woodstock, Madison, NY.^11,1
• He died in 1938 at age ~69 in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, Run over by a car. May have been lying the road before the car even approached him. ObituaryDeruyter NY Gleaner 1938-1939 - 0002.pdf.

• Edward Knickerbocker, B1869, lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1870. Residence Post Office: Syracuse.¹⁰
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1880. Living with Edgar and Julia Sweet. Julia's maiden name was Stanton. In 1870, Julia Stanton was a domestic in the household of Seymour Knickerbocker. Thus, Julia Stanton Sweet connects Ed with Seymour.³
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1892.⁵
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.¹
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Head.⁶
• 1905: Jennie Stanton Knickerbocker Philips was the ex wife of Seymour Knickerbocker. She died in 1905. Her obit in the Cortland Standard mentioned her 3 "Knickerbocker" children: Edward of New Woodstock, Grace of Syracuse, and William of Cortland.
• 1908: Edward Knickerbocker, farmer of Madison County, charged with intoxication in Syracuse. Post Standard, 6 Mar 1908.
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1910. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁴
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, on 1 June 1915. Relation to Head of House: Head.²
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1930. Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Lodger.⁷

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Citations

1. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0005
2. [S18] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison; Page: 01
3. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 859; Page: 44D; Enumeration District: 049
4. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: T624_987; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375000
5. [S27] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
6. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison
7. [S15] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 2341364
8. [S21] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
9. [S200] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index
10. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 5, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M593_1062; Page: 305A
11. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241071

Ethel Mae Knickerbocker^1,2,3,4

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• Ethel Mae Knickerbocker was born in February 1893 in New Woodstock, Madison, NY.^1,2,3,4
• Charles E. Bathke and she were married in 1917 in Cazenovia, Madison, NY.
• She died in 1976 at age ~83 in Poland, Herkimer, NY, Obituary, Fultonhistory, Utica NY Observer 1976 - 0291.pdf. Brother Frank Knickerbocker in Memphis, sister Mrs George (Edith) Baker of Binghamton.³
• She was buried in Russia, Herkimer, NY.³

• Ethel Mae Knickerbocker lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter.¹
• She lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Daughter.²

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1. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0005
2. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison
3. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
4. [S21] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936

Frank Louis Knickerbocker, B1896^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

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• Frank Louis Knickerbocker, B1896, was born on 4 November 1896 in NY.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}
• He died in 1982 at age ~86 in Highlands, Duval, FL.^6,7
• He was buried in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY.^6,7

• Frank Louis Knickerbocker, B1896, lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.¹
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Son.⁴
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1910. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son.³
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, on 1 June 1915. Relation to Head of House: Son.²
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, between 1917 and 1918.⁵
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1920. Relation to Head: Son-in-law; Residence Marital Status: Married.⁸
• He lived in Salina, Onondaga, NY, in 1930. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.¹⁰
• He lived in Salina, Onondaga, NY, in 1935.⁹
• He lived in Salina, Onondaga, NY, in 1940. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.⁹
• He lived in Liverpool, Onondaga, NY, in 1950. Relation to Head: Head; Marital Status: Married.¹¹

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1. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0005
2. [S18] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison; Page: 01
3. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: T624_987; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375000
4. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison
5. [S61] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Onondaga
6. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
7. [S40] Ancestry.com, Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
8. [S17] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 4, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T625_1247; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 129
9. [S62] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Salina, Onondaga, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02705; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 34-69
10. [S15] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Salina, Onondaga, New York; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0216; FHL microfilm: 2341359
11. [S366] Ancestry.com, 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Liverpool, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 527; Sheet Number: 72; Enumeration District: 34-122

Edith L. Knickerbocker^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

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• Edith L. Knickerbocker was born in June 1898 in NY.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
• Leslie Pettingill and she were married about 1917.
• George Baker and she were married about 1939 in Binghamton, Broome, NY.
• She died in 1984 at age ~86.⁸
• She was buried in Binghamton, Broome, NY.⁸

• Edith L. Knickerbocker lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter.¹
• She lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Daughter.⁴
• She lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1910. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter.³
• She lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, on 1 June 1915. Relation to Head of House: Daughter.²
• She lived in Erie, Erie, PA, in 1920. Mother's obiuary describes her as Mrs. Leslie Pentigill of Erie, PA. (Census records show Edith Pentigil, born 1899.)⁵
• She lived in Binghamton, Broome, NY, in 1930. Widow.⁶
• She lived in Binghamton, Broome, NY, in 1935.⁷
• She lived in Dickinson, Broome, NY, on 1 April 1940. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife.⁷
• She lived in Binghamton, Broome, NY, in 1976. She was descrbied as Mrs. George (Edith) Baker in her sister's obit.

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Citations

1. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0005
2. [S18] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison; Page: 01
3. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: T624_987; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1375000
4. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cazenovia; County: Madison
5. [S17] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Erie Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1565; Page: 25A; Enumeration District: 73
6. [S15] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Binghamton, Broome, New York; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 2341142
7. [S62] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dickinson, Broome, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02501; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 4-84
8. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Seymour Knickerbocker, B1841^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13}

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Obituary Seymour Knickerbocker

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• Seymour Knickerbocker, B1841, was born in 1841 in Pompey, Onondaga, NY.^{1,2,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,13}
• He and Alice Jane Newton were married in 1879.¹³
• He died in 1930 at age ~89 in Richmond, Richmond City, VA, At the home of his son Laverne M. Knickerbocker, Obituary, Fultonhistory file Syracuse NY Journal 1930 - 7020.pdf.^3,4,9
• He was buried on 20 August 1930 in Richmond, Henrico, VA.^3,9

• Seymour Knickerbocker, B1841, served in the military in NY.¹²
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Lawrence / 5. Samuel / 6. Levi / 7. Seymour (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 7.
• He lived in Pompey, Onondaga, NY, in 1850.¹
• NY, Onondaga, Pompey. HOH = Levi Knickerbocker.
• He lived in Queensbury, Warren, NY, in 1860. Surprising location, but look at the siblings in 1860. These are Levi's children, including Seymour.¹¹
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1870. Residence Post Office: Syracuse.¹⁰
• He lived in Virgil, Cortland, NY, in 1880. Marital status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self.⁵
• He lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in June 1890.⁸
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.¹³
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1910. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁶
• He lived in Richland, Oswego, NY, in 1920. Relation to Head: Head; Residence Marital Status: Married.⁷
• He lived in Richmond, Richmond City, VA, in 1930. Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father.²

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Citations

1. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pompey, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 567; Page: 112b
2. [S15] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342208
3. [S230] National Cemetery Administration, U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
4. [S164] Ancestry.com, Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
5. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Virgil, Cortland, New York; Roll: 822; Page: 269D; Enumeration District: 138
6. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 19, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T624_1057; Page: 19b; Enumeration District: 0194; FHL microfilm: 1375070
7. [S17] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richland, Oswego, New York; Roll: T625_1254; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 186
8. [S154] Ancestry.com, 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs; Record Group Number: 15; Census Year: 1890
9. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
10. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 5, Onondaga, New York; Roll: M593_1062; Page: 305A
11. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Queensbury, Warren, New York; Roll: M653_873; Page: 111; Family History Library Film: 803873
12. [S460] National Park Service, U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
13. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 19, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 1138; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0163

William Knickerbocker, B1875^1,2,3,4,5

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• William Knickerbocker, B1875, was born in December 1875 in NY.^1,2,3,5
• He and Effie Mae Chaffee were married in 1895.
• He and Effie Mae Chaffee were divorced in 1906 in Cortland, Cortland, NY.
• He and Alma Harriet Bush were married in January 1907 in Cortland, Cortland, NY.
• He died on 9 February 1919 at age 43 in Homer, Cortland, NY, Multiple brief obituaries. None of them name his wife, but Alma is "widow" in the 1920 census.⁴

• William Knickerbocker, B1875, lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1880. Adopted son, living with Willie and Jennie Post. Jennie might be his birth mother Jennie S. Knickerbocker ??³
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1892.⁵
• He lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Brother. C William Knickerbocker 24 Effie M Knickerbocker 22 Frank D Knickerbocker 9/12.¹
• He lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1905. From mother's obituary.
• He lived in Mendon, Monroe, NY, in 1910. William Kruckerboeker 31 Alma Knickerbocker 22 Ruth Knickerbocker 2.²
• 1919: Another obituary: Cortland NY Standard 1918 - 3217.pdf. Survived by father "Sherman", wife Alma, dau Ruth, brother Edwin, son from 1st marriage Charles DeWilton.

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 1071; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0005
2. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mendon, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_988; Page: 11b; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1375001
3. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 859; Page: 45B; Enumeration District: 049
4. [S25] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
5. [S27] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1892

Grace Sweet Knickerbocker^1,2,2

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• Grace Sweet Knickerbocker was born about 1877 in NY.¹
• John Charles Brown and she were divorced about 1896.
• John Charles Brown and she were married on 17 August 1896 in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY.²
• Lewis Clark Crowell and she were married in April 1901 in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY.
• She died in 1908 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, Based on a story in the Syracuse paper.

• 1877: Fultonhistory has multiple stories about Grace. She led a troubled life, with three marriages. Morphine, alcohol, and other problems are mentioned. For example, on Fultonhistory: Utica NY Sunday Tribune 1897-1899 - 1065.pdf
• Grace Sweet Knickerbocker lived in Cazenovia, Madison, NY, in 1880. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Niece.¹
• 1901 in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY: A lengthy newspaper article discusses some of Grace's problems, including a marriage on Tuesday that ended on Thursday. Her mother was interviewed for the article. Syracuse Evening Telegram, 16 Apr 1901.
• 1902: A story in 1900 says she had been Mrs McMahon and Mrs. Brown. (Fultonhistory file Syracuse NY Evening Herald 1900 - 1835.pdf) Her 2-day husband from the above 1901 story was L.C. Crowell
• 1903: First husband was John Brown. Second was William McMahon. William and his brother John had been part of Grace's father's law firm. William had once served as Grace's legal guardian. Fultonhistory Syracuse NY Evening Herald 1896 - 3035.pdf
• She lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1905. Mentioned in mother's obituary.
• 9 March 1908 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA: Story in Syracuse Journal: Lengthy article says Grace Knickerbocker, stepdaughter of JH Phillips, is dying alone in Phila. Mentions multiple marriages, legal and drug problems.

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Citations

1. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cazenovia, Madison, New York; Roll: 859; Page: 44D; Enumeration District: 049
2. [S200] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index

Levi Knickerbocker, B1818^1,2,3,4

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• Levi Knickerbocker, B1818, was born in 1818 in NY.^2,3,4

• Generation 6 is sometimes the hardest to trace. Generations 1 to 5 included a total of only about 350 Knickerbockers. Generation 6 had about 600 Knickerbockers, at a time of (a) mass movements towards the west, and (b) mediocre recordkeeping.
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Lawrence / 5. Samuel / 6. Levi (this person). The connection at Gen 5 / Gen 6 is tentative.
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• Levi Knickerbocker, B1818, lived in Onondaga, Onondaga, NY, in 1840.¹
• He lived in Pompey, Onondaga, NY, in 1850.²
• NY, Onondaga, Pompey. HOH = Levi Knickerbocker.
• He lived in Pompey, Onondaga, NY, in February 1859. Levi Knickerbocker jailed 10 days for public drunkenness. (Story in Syracuse Standard. Syracuse NY Daily Standard 1859 Grayscale - 0121.pdf.)
• 1860: See 1860 census. See son Seymour's entry . It looks like all of Levi's kids went to Warren County to stay with a man named John Knickerbocker.
• He served in the military on 3 December 1862 in Buffalo, Erie, NY.^3,4

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S5] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pompey, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 317; Page: 183; Family History Library Film: 0017200
2. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pompey, Onondaga, New York; Roll: 567; Page: 112b
3. [S112] Historical Data Systems, comp, U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
4. [S114] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]; Box #: 326

Edward Knickerbocker, B1857^1,2,3,4,5

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Obituary Edward Knickerbocker of Pompey and Cortland

Biography

• Edward Knickerbocker, B1857, was born in 1857 in Pompey, Onondaga, NY.^2,3,4,5
• He and Helen mnu Knickerbocker were married in 1878.⁶
• He died on 4 September 1922 at age ~65 in Cortland, Cortland, NY, Obituary, Cortland Democrat, Fultonhistory file Cortland NY Democrat 1922 - 0298.pdf. Survived by wife (not named), brother Seymour, son Clarence (Syr), Charles E (Cortland), dau Mrs Ezra Smith Bowling Green KY.¹
• He was buried in Cortland, Cortland, NY.¹

• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Lawrence / 5. Samuel / 6. Levi / 7. Edward (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 7.
• Edward Knickerbocker, B1857, lived in Queensbury, Warren, NY, in 1860. Residence Post Office: Glens Falls.⁵
• He lived in Cortlandville, Cortland, NY, in 1892. Edward, Helen, Clarence, Florence.²
• He lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1900.⁶
• He lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Head.³
• He lived in Courtland, Cortland, NY, in 1910. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.⁴
• 1922: Detailed obit on Fultonhistory: Cortland NY Standard 1921-1922 - 2873.pdf

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
2. [S27] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
3. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cortland Ward 05; County: Cortland; Page: 37
4. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Courtland Ward 5, Cortland, New York; Roll: T624_934; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1374947
5. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Queensbury, Warren, New York; Roll: M653_873; Page: 111; Family History Library Film: 803873
6. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cortland Ward 5, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1020; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0093

Clarence Knickerbocker, B1887^1,2,3,4,5,6

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• Clarence Knickerbocker, B1887, was born on 7 March 1887 in NY.^1,2,7,4,5,6
• He and Pearle Ina Dibble were married on 26 August 1906 in Cortland, Cortland, NY.³
• He died in September 1965 at age 78 in Cortland, Cortland, NY.^7,4
• He was buried in Cortland, Cortland, NY.⁴

• Clarence Knickerbocker, B1887, lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY. Relation to Head: Head.⁵
• He lived in Cortlandville, Cortland, NY, in 1892.¹
• He lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1900.⁸
• He lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Son.²
• He lived in Courtland, Cortland, NY, in 1910.⁹
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1920.¹⁰
• He lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1930. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head.⁶

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S27] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
2. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cortland Ward 05; County: Cortland; Page: 37
3. [S200] Ancestry.com, New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index
4. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
5. [S60] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New York; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 329
6. [S15] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 2341362
7. [S65] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
8. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cortland Ward 5, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1020; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0093
9. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Courtland Ward 5, Cortland, New York; Roll: T624_934; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1374947
10. [S17] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Syracuse Ward 14, Onondaga, New York; Roll: T625_1248; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 193

Florence Knickerbocker^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,7}

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• Florence Knickerbocker was born about 1881 in NY.^1,2,3,4,5,6
• Ezra Smith and she were married on 27 September 1906 in Cortland, Cortland, NY.

• Florence Knickerbocker lived in Cortlandville, Cortland, NY, in 1892.¹
• She lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1900.⁸
• She lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Daughter.⁴
• She lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1908.⁷
• She lived in Courtland, Cortland, NY, in 1910. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife.³
• She lived in Bowling Green, Warren, KY, in 1920. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife.²
• She lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1930. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife.⁵
• She lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1931.⁷
• She lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, in 1935.⁶
• She lived in Syracuse, Onandaga, NY, on 1 April 1940. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife.⁶

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S27] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
2. [S17] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky; Roll: T625_600; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 132
3. [S16] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Courtland Ward 6, Cortland, New York; Roll: T624_934; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0119; FHL microfilm: 1374947
4. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cortland Ward 05; County: Cortland; Page: 37
5. [S15] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 2341362
6. [S62] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Syracuse, Onondaga, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02856; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 66-147
7. [S48] Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
8. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cortland Ward 5, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1020; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0093

Helen mnu Knickerbocker^1,2

Biography

• Helen mnu Knickerbocker was born about 1857 in NY.¹
• Edward Knickerbocker, B1857, and she were married in 1878.²
• She died in 1904 in Cortland, Cortland, NY, mentioned in husband's obit.

• Helen mnu Knickerbocker lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1900.²
• She lived in Cortland, Cortland, NY, in 1905. Relation to Head of House: Wife.¹

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S19] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Cortland Ward 05; County: Cortland; Page: 37
2. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cortland Ward 5, Cortland, New York; Roll: 1020; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0093

John (Harmen's John) Knickerbocker, B1760^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}

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Knickerbockers in Eaton NY in 1820 Census

Land records show that Harmon, Peter, and Henry bought parts of John's properties during the years after the 1810 census. Thus, by the 1820 census, John had fewer sons living with him, and the 3 boys were heading their own households nearby.

Biography

• John (Harmen's John) Knickerbocker, B1760, was born on 15 September 1760 in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT.^2,3,4
• He and Lydia Jackson were married on 9 June 1785 in Sharon, Litchfield, CT.⁹
• He died on 23 January 1860 at age 99 in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, His tombstone in Cincinnatus (now degraded) reportedly said "in his 100th year". One brief obituary says he was 97.^2,10
• He was buried in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY.^2,10

• John (Harmen's John) Knickerbocker, B1760, had person sources.^12,12
• 1760: This person called "Harmen's John" in grandad's will. Differentiated him from cousins also named John. (To further confuse matters, granddad "John" also had cousin named "John" who was son of Cornelius. Five John Knicks in 1 town.)
• 1760 : See the pdf called "John Knickerbocker and Lydia Jackson" on knic.com.
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Harmen / 5. John (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 5.
• 1761 in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT: Born 1760, per Salisbury records. (Often mis-quoted as 1766.) Less clear where he was born. Father Harmon not on tax list in Salisbury in 1760's. 1850 census says John bCT, but '55=Mass. In '80, dau Lucy said he was b. Mass.
• 7 May 1785 in Canaan, Litchfield, CT: Stephen Pangborn and wife Thankful "of Salisbury" sell land once owned by her mother, Hendrica Hogoboom. Also, in May, a probate file mentions that Thankful Pangborn inherited land at the death of her mother, Mrs Hogoboom. (See her entries.)
• 5 June 1785 in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT: Grandfather John re-writes his will. "Harmon's John, so-called, my grandson" gets land. Barth'w & the twins essentially disowned. (Thankful had just cashed in her inheritance, and soon moved to VT with S Pangborn, plus Barth'w and the twins)
• He lived in Litchfield, Litchfield, CT, in 1790. 3 John Knicks in Litchfield. (p 7 & 2 on p 29). Two show 2 sons/1 dau. "Harmon's John" was probably living on inherited land, near Isaac, Solomon, etc. (The John who already had 2 daughters wound up with many girls. See Lawrence's son John.)¹¹
• 1795: An old Sharon CT record says Lovina Pardee married John Kernickerbacker. Wrong. Groom's full name was actually John Knickerbocker Beardslee. Well documented. See John Beardslee in this tree.
• He lived in Sharon, Litchfield, CT, on 4 May 1799. John Knickerbacker of Sharon sells a quitclaim, giving up his rights to a parcel formerly owned by John Knickerbocker of Salisbury, deceased, which right was equally divided among the heirs of the deceased man.
• He lived in Sharon, Litchfield, CT, in 1800. Two John Knickerbockers in Litchfield Co in 1800. This is the John with 5 sons. The other John in Salisbury had many daughters; he was the son of Lawrence. (The 3rd John from 1790 was not in Salisbury in 1800. Did he go to Vermont ?)⁵
• 1802 in Eaton, Madison, NY, : The first Knickerbockers in the Eaton area was cousin Jeremiah in "Hamilton, Chenango Co" in 1802. (Madison Co was formed in 1806; Eaton split from Hamilton in 1807.) Jeremiah's property was ~1 mile from John's property.
• October 1804: The original deed for John Knickerbocker. The purchase was made when this was Hamilton, Chenango County. It was recorded after Eaton and Madison County were created.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in August 1810. Census entry for John again shows 5 sons, but only 1 daughter. (Laura had already married G Peckham.) Note: Ancestry claims that John is in Lebanon, the adjacent town. Wrong. He is in Eaton. Look at the filmstrip.⁸
• September 1810: No single record names John's 5 sons. However, combination of census, real estate, military, and church records connects all 5 sons to Eaton NY.
• September 1810 in Eaton, Madison, NY: John Knickerbocker sells land in Eaton to Peter Knickerbocker and Harmon Knickerbocker. All three are of Eaton, Madison County, NY. (Book F, pg 125. A copy of the deed is attached to Peter's page.) Note that the sale was after the 1810 census.
• November 1810: John makes a 2nd purchase. 50 acres near NW corner of Lot 52. (Thus, about 1/4 mile west of Leland Pond.) Madison Co K, p 447. Sale was done in 1810, but recorded 1815. (Recorded same day as a sale from John to Harmon.)
• 5 September 1815: John Knickerbocker and his wife Lydia sell property to Harmon Knickerbocker. All parties are "of Eaton". (Book K, page 448.) It appears John bought 50 acres (previous transaction) then sold 15 of those acres to Harmon.
• 1817: Harmon sells some of his land to Henry Knickerbocker "of Eaton." (See Henry.)
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1820. Census shows that John has 1 living with him. (Must be Hiram.) Harmon, Henry, and Peter were living on their own properties, near their father. Harley was not nearby; he was in Potter Co PA; see his census entries. 1 daughter (Lucy) also still home.¹
• January 1829 in ..., Madison, NY: John Knickerbocker sells property to Hiram Knickerbocker. (Madison County records, Book AC, Page 385.) Thus not surprising that Hiram is a head of household in the following census.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1830. No children were with John (60-69) and Lydia (70-79). Hiram makes 1st census appearance near John and Harry. Lucy has married Albert Howard. (Also: Bartholomew's sons Stephen and John were heads of households in Eaton in 1830.)⁶
• He lived in Madison, Madison, NY, in 1840. John is probably the elderly man living with H. Knickerbocker. (H is Harley; other brothers have names spelled out in their census entries.) The elderly man cannot be Harley's father in law, who died much earlier. Lydia Knickerbocker is gone.⁷
• He lived in Volney, Oswego, NY, in 1850. John is living with his daughter, Lucy Howard. He says he was born in CT. (Interestingly, Lucy said "Massachusetts" in answer to the 1880 census question "where was dad born".)³
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1855. John is a boarder. (Landlord: Daniel Sperry, proprietor of the Cincinnatus Hotel, which also had apartments. This is now called the Bennett Hotel.) Son Harry was still living on the farm about a mile away. John's birth listed as Massachusetts.⁴
• 1894 book, long after John died. 2 different stories. #1 OK; says John b in CT. #2 appears to confuse John & his grandfather. (The grandfather John is the one who moved to CT with uncle. The elder John & his uncle Corn founded CT Knick lines.)
• 1894: The Madison County history mentions an un-named uncle. Years later, an adopted g-g-grandaughter of John's claimed the uncle was "Henry." This has propagated, but has no basis.

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1. [S80] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Page: 52; NARA Roll: M33_73; Image: 64
2. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
3. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Volney, Oswego, New York; Roll: 577; Page: 328a
4. [S7] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
5. [S41] Ancestry.com, 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 2; Page: 792; Image: 101; Family History Library Film: 205619
6. [S39] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 93; Page: 265; Family History Library Film: 0017153
7. [S5] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Roll: 295; Page: 112; Family History Library Film: 0017192
8. [S43] Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Lebanon, Madison, New York; Roll: 28; Page: 836; Image: Nym252_28-0190; FHL Roll: 0181382
9. [S160] Ancestry.com, Connecticut, U.S., Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920
10. [S40] Ancestry.com, Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
11. [S42] Ancestry.com, 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 0568141
12. [S515] Ancestry.com, Biographical review : this volume contains biographical sketches of the leading citizens of Madison County, New York.

Harmen Knickerbocker, B1786^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,10,11,12,13,13,10,14,15,10,16,10,17}

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Knickerbocker Families in Eaton NY in 1820

The 1820 census for Eaton, Madison County, New York captured John Knickerbocker and three of his sons. (John had 5 sons altogether. In 1820, youngest son Hiram was still living at home. Harley was living in Potter County, Pennsylvania.)

Biography

• Harmen Knickerbocker, B1786, was born on 15 May 1786 in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT.^3,4,5,6,7,12
• He died on 29 May 1871 at age 85 in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, Phoebe applied for a pension after he died. In the affidavits, daughters Maranda Perry and Charlotte Nettleton testified that they were the "oldest surviving children." Also that there had never been a family bible with any records.^5,13,13
• He was buried in ..., Cattaraugus, NY.⁵

• Harmen Knickerbocker, B1786, lived in Elgin, NY. Lyndon was briefly renamed “Elgin”.¹⁷
• :
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Harmen / 5. John / 6. Harmen (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• 1786 : See the report "John Knickerbocker and Lydia Jackson" on knic.com.
• He served in the military Fold3: Enlisted 1 Sep 1813 in Eaton NY. Discharged 1 Dec 1813. Many years later, a newspaper story mentioned that Harmon Knickerbocker, buried in Lyndon NY, had served in the war of 1812. in 1813 in NY.⁹
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, on 5 September 1815. John Knickerbocker and his wife Lydia sell property to Harmon Knickerbocker. All parties are "of Eaton". Madison county land records, Book K, page 448.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, on 24 May 1817. Harmon Knickerbocker and his wife Phebe, both of Eaton, sell property to Harry Knickerbocker. (Madison County, Book Q, Page 42.) Note: Harmon and Phebe, husband and wife, are also mentioned in other Madison Co land records.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1819. Obituary of Harmon's daughter, Emily Knickerbocker Perry, says she was born in Eaton in 1819.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1820. Harmon's first census listing. 1 M u10 (older son). 1 F u10 and 1 F10-15 (Emily and another daughter).¹
• He lived in Madison, Madison, NY, in 1822. NY State Census records shows that daughter Charlotte Knickerbocker Nettleton was born in Madison County.
• He lived in Madison, Madison, NY, in 1824. Son George's death certificate says George was born in Madison County.
• He lived in Madison, Madison, NY, in 1830. Harmen Nickabackor in the town of Madison (just east of Eaton). Sons 5-9 and 10-14. Daus u5, 5-9, 10-15, 15-19.¹⁵
• He lived in Rushford, Allegany, NY, in 1836. A history of Rushford says that meetings were held at Knickerbocker's in 1836.¹⁸
• He lived in Rushford, Allegany, NY, in 1840. Oldest son is gone. 1 male 15 - 19 (George?). 1 female 5 - 9 . 1 female 10 - 14, 2 females 15 - 19. Best guess is Mary was 10, Charlotte 18, and Emily 21, but could be off a year or two. (The oldest girl from 1820 would be over 30 in 1840.)²
• He lived in Caneadea, Allegany, NY, in 1850. Birthplace CT. Mary, Charlotte, and Charlotte's daughter Isabelle (b.1844) are living with them. Charlotte's marriage must have been very short.⁴
• NY, Allegany, Caneadea. HOH = Harman Knickerbocker.
• 1854: Rawson: Postmaster. (Josiah Perry had been postmaster earlier. Charlotte Nettleton would be postmaster later.)
• He lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1855. Harmon and Phebe b CT. Daughter Charlotte b. Madison County. The Perrys live next door. Daughter Emily was also b. Madison County.⁷
• He lived in Rawson, Cattaraugus, NY, on 1 August 1857. Postmaster.⁸
• He lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1860. Birthplace CT.^6,11
• He lived in ..., Cattaraugus, NY, on 30 September 1863.¹⁰
• He lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1865. Relation to Head of House: Head.^12,10
• He lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1869. Attached map shows H Knickerbocker and JQ Perry as neighbors. (Right hand edge of map.) On a modern map, he was just south of the "T" at Lyndon Road and Rawson Road. (Note that town of Lyndon was once called Elgin.)^14,10
• He lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1870. Birthplace CT.³
• He lived in ..., Cattaraugus, NY, on 30 September 1871.¹⁰
• He lived in ..., Cattaraugus, NY, on 30 September 1873. Still listed as postmaster, 2 years after his death.¹⁰
• He had his estate probated on 9 January 1875 in ..., Cattaraugus, NY.^13,13

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S80] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Page: 52; NARA Roll: M33_73; Image: 64
2. [S5] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rushford, Allegany, New York; Roll: 265; Page: 139; Family History Library Film: 0017179
3. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lyndon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_909; Page: 308A
4. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 475; Page: 198b
5. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
6. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lyndon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M653_725; Page: 64; Family History Library Film: 803725
7. [S7] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
8. [S30] Ancestry.com, U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 86
9. [S151] Ancestry.com, U.S., War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815
10. [S459] Ancestry.com, U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
11. [S32] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
12. [S12] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1865
13. [S29] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1820-1936; General Index, 1800-1956; Index to Wills, 1832-1893; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Cattaragus County); Probate Place: Cattaraugus, New York
14. [S33] Ancestry.com, U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_6; Roll Number: 6
15. [S39] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Madison, Madison, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 93; Page: 368; Family History Library Film: 0017153
16. [S483] Ancestry.com, New York, War of 1812 Certificates and Applications of Claim and Related Records, 1858-1869, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Adjutant General's Office War of 1812 Claims files, 1857-1861; Volume: 14
17. [S327] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Military Equipment Claims, War of 1812
18. [S516] Ancestry.com, Allegany County and its people : a centennial memorial history of Allegany County, New York

Harmen Knickerbocker, B1742

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• Harmen Knickerbocker, B1742, was born on 13 January 1742.
• He and Thankful Henrickje Hogoboom were married about 1760.
• He died about 1777 in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT, 1776 is the last year that Harmon paid the headcount tax in Salisbury. (We know that he died before 1885, when his father finalized his will.) (We also know that Thankful remarried before 1885.)

• 1742 : For a detailed discussion of this line, see the report "John Knickerbocker and Lydia Jackson" on knic.com.
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Harmen (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 4.
• 1770: Harmon's father was John Knickerbocker. The posting for John includes his will. The will explicitly names Harmon's 4 children (John, Bartholomew, and the twins, Rachel and Thankful.) Van Alstyne later incorrectly claimed Harmon had 6 kids.
• 1770: Father John's will was long but incomplete. Several properties were not mentioned. These were split 9 ways (since John had 9 kids). Harmon's slice (1/9th) was further split 4 ways (1/4th of 1/9th), because Harmon had 4 children.
• Harmen Knickerbocker, B1742, lived in Canaan, Litchfield, CT, in 1771. Harmon Knickerbocker and Thankful "his wife", shown as "of Canaan", have a real estate transaction with "Hendries Hogoboom, our honored mother". See Thankful's entry for more information.
• He lived in Salisbury, Litchfield, CT, in 1774. Harmon paid the adult male headcount tax in Salisbury from 1774 to 1776.
• Person [44] in Van Alstyne's numbering system. NYGBR, 1908/1909.

• Last Edited: 16 June 2023

Peter (son of John) Knickerbocker, B1789^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

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2 Peter Knickerbockers, Potter PA and Elba NY

In 1870, Peter H. Knickerbocker was living in Elba, NY. A different man named Peter Knickerbocker was living in Potter County, PA. These are two different people. (The pictures here are from the 1870 census. In fact, both Peter Knickerbockers also show up in census records 1840, 1850, and 1860. One Peter is always in Elba. The other is always in Potter County. ) Years ago some speculation got posted on knic.com, saying that Peter Knickerbocker from Potter County was born in Dutchess County. This has propagated all over the internet, and causes people to associate the Potter County man with Elba, NY. This is unfortunate, and clearly wrong. These are different men.

Biography

• Peter (son of John) Knickerbocker, B1789, was born in 1789 in Litchfield, Litchfield, CT.^2,4,5,7,8
• He died about 1879 in Potter, Galeton, PA, Lucy's obit says Peter lived to 90, which places death around 1878/79. (Lucy's obit also says Peter was born in CT.) Ancestry users claim that Peter died in Potter PA, but this is doubtful. More likely to have died in Portville NY, near his daughter.⁸
• He was buried in Ayers Hill, Potter, PA.⁸

• Peter (son of John) Knickerbocker, B1789, had person sources.⁹
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Harmen / 5. John / 6. Peter (this person.)
• 1789 : See the report "John Knickerbocker and Lydia Jackson" on knic.com.
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• 1790: Peter Knickerbocker born in Dutchess County NY, son of Hugh, is often confused with Peter Knickerbocker, born in CT.
• 1790: Many Ancestry hints are based only on popularity, not on facts. The majority of trees say that the Peter in Potter Co PA was born in Dutchess County. The result is that new Ancestry users get bad hints.
• He lived in Litchfield, Litchfield, CT, in 1790. Peter was the 2nd son of John Knickerbocker. In 1790, John and his young family were in Salisbury, CT.
• He lived in Sharon, Litchfield, CT, in 1800. By 1800, John Knickerbocker had moved just south into Sharon CT. 5 sons (Harmon, Peter, Harry, Harley, Hiram) and 2 daughters (Laura and Lucy).⁶
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1804. John and family moved to Eaton in 1803/1804. (Documented in Madison County history, and in land records.)
• 1810 in Eaton, Madison, NY: The 1810 deed mentions the northeast corner of Lot 53. This means that Peter and Harmon were near today’s intersection of McQueen and Cole roads, just above the Resurrection Church, and about a quarter mile west of Leland Pond.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in August 1810. In the 1810 census all 5 sons are still with John, in Eaton NY.
• September 1810 in Eaton, Madison, NY: John Knickerbocker sells land in Eaton to Peter Knickerbocker and Harmon Knickerbocker. All three are described as being of Eaton, Madison County, NY. The deed is attached. (I do not know when Peter sold his interest in this land.)
• 1816 in Ayers Hill, Potter, PA: In 1816, brother Harley was 1st schoolteacher on Ayers Hill. (See 1878 book, via Google.) Harley m. Isaac Lyman's stepdaughter. Harley - not Peter - was the 1st Knickerbocker proven to live Potter PA. (See also 1820 census for Harley.)
• 1817: Peter's movements around 1817 are a mystery. Was he a lumberjack moving from camp to camp? Did he travel or live with brother Harley? More research needed.
• 1817: Peter bought & sold properties starting in 1814. I have found 5 deeds so far. Confusing. Needs more work. Example: book A, p109. When he sold land in 1817, he was called "late of Potter County". Did he leave in '17, then come back later?
• 1818: Daughter Lucy's obituary says (1) she was the oldest, and (2) she was born in PA. Melissa must have been 2nd daughter. Melissa's LDS baptism says she was born in Madison Co. This only makes sense if Peter was still moving around.
• About 1819 in Madison, Madison, NY: Melissa Allen joined the LDS church. Baptism shows b. Madison County, NY. Death record says father was Peter Knickerbocker. She reached adulthood and had kids in Potter County, PA.
• He lived in Madison, Madison, NY, in 1819. Peter Knickerbocker was living in Madison County in 1819. (See daughter Melissa's birth record.)
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1820. Peter was b. CT, but moved to Madison County NY with his parents. In 1820, he was living near father and brothers. This is the only Peter Knickerbocker ever recorded in Madison County, and must be Melissa's father.¹
• 1823 in Potter, Galeton, PA: See "History of Potter County", Victor L. Beebe, Potter County H. Society, 1934. This author says a contract for clearing timber went to "Harley or Peter Knickerbocker."
• 1823 in Potter, Galeton, PA: "Early History of Coudersport" says that Peter Knickerbocker received a contract for clearing land. (The contract had been owned by Isaac Lyman, who had links to Harley.)
• 1824 in Eulalia, Potter, PA: See the attached item. Peter sold land in 1824. Based on the neighbors, it is possible that brother Harley lived in Peter's land from circa 1816 - 1822. (Harley left Potter Co after his wife died.)
• 1826 in PA: Potter county's Peter had a son Hiram, born in PA, whose life is well documented. (Peter H. Knickerbocker of Dutchess County / Elba also had a Hiram, b Dutchess NY. Not the same person.)
• 1830: Peter H. Knickerbocker (the son of Hugh) was in Elba in the 1830 Peter H. Knickerbocker lived in Elba for the rest of his life and showed up in every census.
• 1830: This "Peter Knickerbocker" does not appear in the 1830 census. Maybe he was in a logging camp somewhere? (I have searched the census records in all of the obvious towns; no sign of him.)
• He lived in Pike, Potter, PA, in 1833. Peter Knickerbocker is called a taxpayer in Potter County in 1833. First solid evidence that Peter finally settled in Potter County. He remained in Potter County until very late in life (when he moved across the state line to Portville, NY.)
• He lived in Pike, Potter, PA, in 1840. Peter is in Potter County census. Oldest kids are gone. 4 sons with Peter. (1 m 5 - 9, Peter Jr; 2 m 10 - 14, Oliver and Hiram; 1 m 15 - 19., Amassa). Peter and wife are 40 - 49. H Knickerbocker, John Robbins, and D Crippen are neighbors.³
• PA, Potter, Pike. HOH = Peter Knickerbocker.
• 1850: Four different times in his life, census takers asked Potter County's Peter where he was born. (1850, 60, 70, and 75.) Every time he said Connecticut. This is straight from the horse's mouth.
• He lived in Pike, Potter, PA, in 1850. Potter County Peter's birthplace listed as CT. Peter (61), Hannah (51), Peter Jr (17). Lucy Robbins nearby, with her daughter Lydia. Oliver next door with son Harley.⁴
• He lived in Stewardson, Potter, PA, in 1860. Potter County Peter's birthplace is shown as CT. Peter 71, Hannah 61, no kids. Daughter Lucy next door with John Robins.²
• He lived in Stewardson, Potter, PA, in 1870. Potter County Peter's birthplace is CT. Peter (83) living with Oliver (43), next door to daughter Lucy. Oliver's son Harley is living nearby.⁵
• 1875: There are 6 census sheets attached (1820,40,50,60,70,75). None of them show a middle initial. No middle initial in Madison County land records, or in Potter County histories. Thus, there is no basis for claiming to know Peter's middle initial.
• 24 January 1875: Peter H. Knickerbocker - the man with the Dutchess County roots - died on Jan 24 1875. Probate records list date of death, name of wife & kids, etc. Meanwhile, Peter Knickerbocker of Potter County was still alive. (See the 1875 census)
• He lived in Portville, Cattaraugus, NY, on 1 June 1875. Birthplace CT. Age 87. Living with daughter Lucy and her first husband, John Robins, in the household of a granddaughter. This is Peter's last appearance in the census.⁷
• 1879: Potter County's Peter is grave 64138066. The owner recently updated the grave, to show that Peter was indeed born in CT. However, the findagrave owner still believes Peter had a link to Dutchess County. I see no basis for this claim.
• 1900: Lucy, Peter Jr, and Amacy all said father born in CT in both 1880 + 1900 census. Also 1885 state census for Peter Jr. Oliver said NY in '80 but PA in '00. Hiram said NY in '80 and '00. Kid's vote totals: CT 7, NY 3, PA 1.

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S80] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Page: 52; NARA Roll: M33_73; Image: 64
2. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Stewardson, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1177; Page: 229; Family History Library Film: 805177
3. [S5] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pike, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: 476; Page: 271; Family History Library Film: 0020551
4. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: 825; Page: 119b
5. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Stewardson, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1446; Page: 585B
6. [S41] Ancestry.com, 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 2; Page: 792; Image: 101; Family History Library Film: 205619
7. [S11] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1875
8. [S63] Ancestry.com, Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
9. [S517] Ancestry.com, Early history of Coudersport

Harry Henry (son of John) Knickerbocker, B1791^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,15,15}

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• Harry Henry (son of John) Knickerbocker, B1791, was born on 13 October 1791 in Sharon, Litchfield, CT.^{4,7,8,9,10,12,14}
• He died on 10 May 1871 at age 79 in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY.^4,7,15,15,15
• He was buried in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY.^4,7

• Harry Henry (son of John) Knickerbocker, B1791, had his estate probated in Cortland, Cortland, NY.¹⁵
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Harmen / 5. John / 6. Harry (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 6.
• 1791: Phineas Brigham was the father in law of Harry Knickerbocker. Phineas was Brigham Young's uncle, but, more to the point, Phineas is recognized by the DAR. At least one of Harry's descendants joined the DAR based on this connection to the Brigham family.
• 1791 : See the report "John Knickerbocker and Lydia Jackson" on knic.com.
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1804. Born in Sharon, CT (based on his father's census location in 1790). Moved with his family to Eaton in 1803/4 (mentioned in Madison County history.)
• 24 May 1817 in Eaton, Madison, NY: Harmon Knickerbocker and his wife Phebe, both of Eaton, sell property to Harry Knickerbocker. (Madison County, Book Q, Page 42.)
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1820. First appearance in the census, living near his father John. 1 girl (Amelia).¹
• He lived in Eaton, Madison, NY, in 1830. Now has 1 boy and 2 girls (FF, Amelia, Lousia). Son Henry was born later, in Cincinnatus.²
• About 1834: Phineas Brigham Junior moved to Cincinnatus sometime around 1834. (Mentioned in obit of Rev. George H. Brigham. ) Confirmed by land records.
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1835. FamilySearch has the 1835 census for Cincinnatus. Harry Knickerbocker (3 males and 3 females) lived next to Abram Mead. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS46-1QQ2-2?i=182&cat=217028.
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1840. 1840 census shows neighbor Abram Mead. Thus, Henry may have been leasing the farm he later bought.¹¹
• 1846 in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY: Harry buys land. Description matches the core part of today's Knickerbocker farm. Description also mentions bordering property of Abram Mead. (Mead farm was along Telephone Road, at the top of the main entrance to today's Knickerbocker farm.)
• NY, Cortland, Cincinnatus. HOH = Harry Knickerbocker.
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, on 22 August 1850. Harry Kinckerbacker 58 Loisa Kinckerbacker 53 Henry Kinckerbacker 16 Franklin Kinckerbacker 24 Huldah Kinckerbacker 19 (FF's first wife.)^6,8,13
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1855. Relation to Head of House: Head.¹⁴
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1860. Harry Knickerbocke 68 Henry Knickerbocke 27. (Shortly after this census, Harry moved off the hill, into town.)^5,9
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1865. Harry Knickerbacker 74 and 2nd wife Climina Knickerbacker 40.¹²
• He lived in Cincinnatus, Cortland, NY, in 1870. Harry Knickerbocker 78 Climana Knickerbocker 45. (Probably Lower Cincinnatus, on Brackel Road. See the 1879 map attached to Climena, which had similar neighbors.)¹⁰
• He had his estate probated on 4 March 1872 in Cortland, Cortland, NY.^15,15

• Last Edited: 16 June 2023

Citations

1. [S80] Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Page: 52; NARA Roll: M33_73; Image: 64
2. [S39] Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Eaton, Madison, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 93; Page: 265; Family History Library Film: 0017153
3. [S48] Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
4. [S40] Ancestry.com, Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
5. [S32] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
6. [S8] Ancestry.com, U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; Archive Collection Number: A2; Roll: 2; Page: 845; Line: 10
7. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
8. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; Roll: 493; Page: 200a
9. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; Roll: M653_739; Page: 666; Family History Library Film: 803739
10. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; Roll: M593_922; Page: 622B
11. [S5] Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Solon, Cortland, New York; Roll: 275; Page: 43; Family History Library Film: 0017184
12. [S12] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1865
13. [S38] Ancestry.com, U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Cincinnatus, Cortland, New York; Archive Collection Number: A2; Roll: 2; Page: 845; Line: 10; Schedule Type: Agriculture
14. [S7] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
15. [S29] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Probate Records, 1809-1935; Indexes, 1808-1970; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Cortland County); Probate Place: Cortland, New York

George Bennett Knickerbocker, B1824^{1,2,3,4,5,6,6,6,7,4,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,8,9}

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Death Notice George B. Knickerbocker

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• George Bennett Knickerbocker, B1824, was born in 1824 in Eaton, Madison, NY.^{1,2,3,4,5,7,4}
• He died on 18 December 1902 at age ~78 in New York, New York, NY, Familysearch has a full copy of the death certificate. It shows the full name as George Bement Knickerbocker. The middle name is unusual, and must be a clue to something.^7,9
• He was buried in 1902 in Kensico Cemetery.⁷

• George Bennett Knickerbocker, B1824, lived in Belfast, Allegany, NY, 1850'S. George B. Knickerbocker briefly owned a mill.¹⁰
• 1824: George is easily traced. George B. Knickerbocker of NYC was a dry goods salesman who spent almost every summer near Cuba, NY. The Cuba, NY newspaper tracked his life. (See below.)
• Knic Lineage: 1. HJ / 2. Lourens / 3. John / 4. Harmen / 5. John / 6. Harmen / 7. George (this person.)
• Knic Generation #: 7.
• He lived in Pratts Hollow, Madison, NY, in 1850. Unclaimed letter for Geo B. Knickerbocker. This doesn't mean he currently lived there, but he must at least have visited. (Pratt's Hollow is near Morrisville Station.)
• He lived in Belfast, Allegany, NY, in 1851. George was interviewed by the Cuba NY newspaper in 1893. He stated that he came to Belfast in 1851 to run the Massasoit hotel with his father. (See the land record from 1865, below.)
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1852. Among other employers, he worked for Halsted, Haines, & Co. See Google for details of a lengthy lawsuit involving George Knickerbocker and Halsted Haines.
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1855. George and Ellen in a boardinghouse in 1855. George's birthplace shown as Erie County. This has always bothered me, but George's death certificate says he was born in Madison County.^4,4
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1857.⁶
• He lived in Varick Street, Manhattan, NY, on 1 July 1863. Civil War draft registration. Ancestry transcribed this as being the town of Varick, NY. However, look the other location entries in the multi-page form. ("Broadway" "Greenwich" etc). I believe "Varick" refers to Varick Street in Manhattan.⁵
• 20 December 1865 in Belfast, Allegany, NY: For the price of one dollar, Harmon Knickerbocker of Cattaraugus County and George B Knickerbocker of NYC give up the water rights for the spring that feeds the Massasoit House in Belfast. (Allegany County book 74, page 51.)
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1870.¹¹
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1879.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1880. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self.²
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1882.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1883.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1884.⁶
• 10 June 1886 in New York, New York, NY: The Cuba NY Patriot reprinted a humorous letter to the editor of a NYC newpaper. The letter was written by E.W. Knickerbocker. The Cuba NY Patriot comments that this is the son of G.B. Knickerbocker, and that he is a chip off the old block.
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1888.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1889.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1891.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1892.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1894.⁶
• 1894: Geo Knickerbocker of NYC is mentioned in sister Emily's obituary
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1897.⁶
• He lived in New York, New York, NY, in 1898.⁶
• 4 October 1898, Ellen Knickerbocker, wife of George B. Knickerbocker (NY Press)
• 13 October 1898, On this date the Cuba NY Patriot reported the death of George B Knickerbocker's wife in NYC, but this story did not give her first name.
• 1899: Charlotte Knickerbocker Nettleton lived most of her life with her father, Harmon, because her husband left or died. Her obituaries mention brother George B Knickerbocker of NYC.
• He signed a will in June 1899 in Cuba, Allegany, NY.
• He lived in Manhattan, New York, NY, in 1900. Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Father.¹
• He died on 18 December 1902 at age ~78 in New York, New York, NY.³
• He had his estate probated in 1903 in New York, New York, NY.⁹

• Last Edited: 16 June 2023

Citations

1. [S14] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1119; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0868
2. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: New York City, New York, New York; Roll: 894; Page: 222B; Enumeration District: 573
3. [S229] Ancestry.com, New York, New York, U.S., Extracted Death Index, 1862-1948
4. [S7] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
5. [S64] Ancestry.com, U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 5 of 5
6. [S48] Ancestry.com, U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
7. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
8. [S381] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Episcopal Diocese of New York Church Records, 1767-1970, The Episcopal Diocese of New York; New York, New York
9. [S29] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Record of Wills, 1665-1916; Index to Wills, 1662-1923 (New York County); Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (New York County); Probate Place: New York, New York
10. [S516] Ancestry.com, Allegany County and its people : a centennial memorial history of Allegany County, New York
11. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: New York Ward 21 District 21, New York, New York; Roll: M593_1010; Page: 622B

Charlotte T. Knickerbocker^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}

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• Charlotte T. Knickerbocker was born on 22 November 1822 in Eaton, Madison, NY.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
• She and Zelus H. Nettleton were married about 1843.
• She died on 17 September 1899 at age 76 in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, Multiple obituaries on Fultonhistory. Cuba NY Patriot 1899-1902 - 0160.pdf. Ellicottville NY Post 1897 Jan-Dec 1899 - 1139.pdf.¹
• She was buried in ..., Cattaraugus, NY.¹

• Charlotte T. Knickerbocker lived in Caneadea, Allegany, NY, in 1850.⁶
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1855. Relation to Head of House: Daughter.²
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1860.⁵
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1865. Relation to Head of House: Daughter.⁷
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1870.⁴
• 1875: Rawson: Appointed postmaster of Rawson
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, on 1 June 1875. Relation to Head of House: Head.³
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1880. Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Self.⁹
• She lived in Lyndon, Cattaraugus, NY, in 1892. Nephew Egbert Perry is on the next line of the census form, followed by his family.⁸

• Last Edited: 18 May 2023

Citations

1. [S6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
2. [S7] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1855
3. [S11] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1875
4. [S4] Ancestry.com, 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lyndon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_909; Page: 308A
5. [S3] Ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Lyndon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M653_725; Page: 64; Family History Library Film: 803725
6. [S2] Ancestry.com, 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Caneadea, Allegany, New York; Roll: 475; Page: 198b
7. [S12] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1865
8. [S27] Ancestry.com, New York, U.S., State Census, 1892
9. [S13] Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lyndon, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 812; Page: 308D; Enumeration District: 019