A William H Van Voorhis of Fishkill married Ruhamy Moss/Mors,1 but his parentage was unknown. In the process of finding his parents, it became apparent that changes to five families needed to be made:
Jerome6 Van Voorhis (Jerome5, Daniel4, Cornelius3, Coert2, Stephen1) and Sabra Scott2
John6 Van Voorhis (Jerome5, Daniel4, Cornelius3, Coert2, Stephen1) and Sarah Southard3
Henry6 Van Voorhis (Abraham5, Daniel4, Cornelius3, Coert2, Stephen1) and Mary Jane Baxter4
Hendrick6 Van Voorhis (Zachariah5, Coert4, Johannes3, Coert2, Stephen1) and Mary Hughson5
Cornelius6 Van Voorhis (Henry5, Coert4, Johannes3, Coert2, Stephen1) and Catherine Thorn6
This William H was born about 1810.7 The only known William whose family had not been traced was the son of Jerome Van Voorhis and Sabra Scott, who had been thought to have been born about 1805. Using census records, it became clear that he was probably born later,8 opening the possibility that they were his parents. A Wm H. Van Voorhis was a witness for the marriage of Cornelius Van Voorhis (one of Jerome’s known sons) and Eleanor Upton.9 DNA evidence provided by Scott (VanVoorhis) Martorano supported that placement.
However, further investigation raised suggestions that William B Van Voorhis, son of John Van Voorhis and Sarah Southard, was actually the son of Jerome Van Voorhis and Sabra Scott. In the 1840 Census of Fishkill,10 William B Van Voorhis was living next door to Sabra Dubois, widow of Jerome Van Voorhis, and later widow of Teunis Dubois. In 1835 William B was one of the witnesses to the sale of land by Sabra Dubois to her son Cornelius Van Voorhis.11 Also, William B had a daughter named Sabra Ann, an unusual name, suggesting Sabra was his mother (note her son, Cornelius, had a daughter named Sabra Ann, and her daughter, Eliza, had a daughter named Sabra). William B settled near where Sabra had lived.12 He was born in 11 Jul 1811, in the same time frame as Jerome’s son.
The clearest tie for William B to Jerome’s family comes in his wife’s will. William’s will13 left everything to his wife, Sarah, with no mention of any other relatives. However, his wife’s will,14 written 14 Apr 1888 at Matteawan, after other bequests, left the remainder of her estate to her sister-in-law, Mary Anderson, and Ann E. Crocker. It turns out that Ann E. Crocker was the daughter of Eliza Van Voorhis, daughter of Jerome Van Voorhis and Sabra Scott.15 Eliza and her husband, James Crocker, moved to Sullivan County shortly after they were married about 1832, so Sarah’s relationship with her was almost certainly familial as well.
William B had been thought to be the son of John Van Voorhis and Sarah Southard. However, further inquiry showed that their son, William, was probably living with his brother, Daniel, in the 1830 census of Fishkill.16 In the 1840 census, it is apparent that William H was living four doors away from Daniel17 and he was living close by Daniel in the 1850 census18 as well, suggesting William H, husband of Ruhamy, was the son of John Van Voorhis and Sarah Southard, not William B as seen earlier. He was born about 1810, about the same time as John’s son, who was born on 4 Jul 1810.
There are several records of a William H Van Voorhis that cannot be easily traced to the correct individual, so an effort was made to eliminate other possibilities for the parents of this new William H. There were two other William H Van Voorhis19 men born in Fishkill from 1808-1813, but these can be clearly distinguished from the husband of Ruhamy. However, in the process of researching them another William H was discovered, born in the same time range as the others. He is listed in the 1870 census living with his father Henry Van Voorhis and his second wife, Elizabeth.20 He was one of the witnesses at the marriage of his sister, Maria, to Benjamin Vandewater in 1835.21 He was not recognized as Henry’s son as he did not appear in the sale of Henry’s estate in 1873.22 Included in the sale was an Edwin R. Van Voorhees, who was assumed to be one of Henry’s sons. Actually, Edwin was William’s son, both of his parents having died. This William married Helen Myers, a distant cousin, and the family is listed in the 1850 census of Fishkill.23 Helen died before 1863 when she is not mentioned in the sale of land as one of the heirs of Reuben Myers, Helen’s father, but Edwin R. Van Voorhis is.24
This placement caused a problem with identity of the wives of this new William’s father, Henry. Both William (1813) and Maria (1816) were born before Henry’s marriage to Mary Jane Baxter in 1818.25 Also, census records suggest he was born in 1788 (in 1860 and 1870, in 1790 in 1865, and in 1795 in 1850), and died in 1870, shortly before the sale of his estate.26 Though Elias Van Voorhis27 did not identify his wife, he did identify that Hendrick, son of Abraham Van Voorhis and Marretje Phillips, was born 5 Jul 1788, and died 21 Jul 1870. He married Mary Hughson 4 Apr 1812, before both William and Maria were born. It is not known when Mary Hughson died, but he is the Henry who married second Elizabeth. The other Henry, husband of Mary Jane Baxter, was the son of Zachariah Van Voorhis and Nancy Springsteen and was born 4 Dec 1796, as Elias Van Voorhis had originally stated.28 He died 15 Jan 1873.29 He is the same person as the previously unknown Henry Van Voorhis who married a woman name Catherine30 before 1860 (Mary Jane had died in 1849, and Henry does not appear in the 1850 census), and confirmed by his age listed in the 1860,31 186532 and 1870 census records. The 1865 census says that Henry was the father of 5 children. However, none of them are known and the 183033 and 1840 census34 records suggest that at least some of them died young. Thus, it is clear that the children that were thought to be of Henry and Mary Jane Baxter, were actually children of Henry and Mary Hughson.
One other change is needed for the siblings of the new William. The 1865 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY states that his father, Henry, owned land and that his wife, Elizabeth, was the mother of 9 children.35 Adding William and subtracting Edwin left them with only 8 children. The ninth was presumably James, born about 1827, living with his brother-in-law, Benjamin Vandewater, in the 1850 census,36 apparently apprenticing as a mason. No further records have been found, so he probably died young.
Going back to identifying other records mentioning William H Van Voorhis, besides the witness at Cornelius Van Voorhis’ marriage, there were two records at the Presbyterian Church of New Hamburg. A Wm H Van Voorhis was a witness at the marriage of Walter Phillips and Susan Brewer in 1837.37 These individuals have no known close familial ties, so possibly that was true for Cornelius as well. A Wm Van Voorhis was baptized as an adult in 1843.38 Though none of the William Hs mentioned here have a known baptismal record, it would be unusual for him to be baptized as an adult, but his children not be.39 This suggests that this Wm H was either the son of Daniel Van Voorhis and Margaret Haines who had no children, or the son of John Van Voorhis and Cornelia Montross who had only one child who died young.
Given the new placement for the parents of William B as Jerome Van Voorhis and Sabra Scott, the circumstantial evidence that William H, husband of Ruhamy, was the son of John Van Voorhis and Sarah Southard, and the lack of other conflicting evidence, it is clear that his parents were, in fact, John Van Voorhis and Sarah Southard.
While examining the Henry Van Voorhis men above, a review of the probate of Cornelius Van Voorhis, husband of Catherine Thorn, was made and a couple of changes that need to be made arose there as well. Cornelius’ probate40 mentions an infant, Mary Ann, daughter of Cornelius’ son, Samuel Verplank Van Voorhis, who had not previously been recognized. Samuel had died and her guardian approved a sale that she had not taken part in. That sale was to Cornelius’ son, Henry, from Cornelius’ other heirs. Included in the heirs was Henry W. Van Voorhis and his wife, Catherine, of Boston. Since Henry W. was not the son of Cornelius, his wife Catherine must have been his daughter, who is not otherwise mentioned. Henry Wiltse Van Voorhis, son of Henry Van Voorhis and Hannah Flagaler, was known to have married a Catherine Van Voorhis and lived in Boston, but her parents had not been identified. Now they are.
Genealogical Summaries
Descendants of Jerome Van Voorhis and Sabra Scott
Generation Six
1. Jerome6 Van Voorhis (Jerome5, Daniel4, Cornelius3, Coert2, Stephen1).41 Born circa 1783. He married Sabra Scott, daughter of William Scott and Susan Stewart, on 23 Dec 1802 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. Died in 1814 at Fishkill, NY.
They lived in Fishkill, NY. 1820 Census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, pg. 63, Sabria Dubois, 1 male <10, 1 female < 10, 2 females 10-15, 1 female 26-44. Probably it is Cornelius who is missing, possibly working as an apprentice after his father died.
1830 Census Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, Saber Dubow, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 20-30, 1 female 10-14, 2 females 15-19, 1 female 40-49
1840 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY Sabra Dubois, 1 male 20-29, so William was born later than 1805 as previously thought.
Probable census, 1810 census of Newburgh, Orange, NY, Jeromus Van Voorhees: 1 son < 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 daughters < 10, 1 female 26-44.
Sabra Scott. Born circa 1783. D. on 22 Dec 1848. Bur. at Old Bethel Cem., Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY, Aged 70 yrs, 1 mon, 1 day. Birthdate calculates to 15 May 1778.
She married second Tunis Dubois. His will, dated 26 Oct 1818 at Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, proved 23 Mar 1820.
Children of Jerome6 Van Voorhis and Sabra Scott were as follows:
+ 2 i. Cornelius7 Van Voorhis born on 1 Mar 1806 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Eleanor Upton, daughter of Samuel Upton and Charlotte Frost, on 5 Sep 1833 at Ref. Ch., Rombout, Dutchess Co., NY, witness Wm H. Van Voorhees. Died on 9 Aug 1881 at Jackson, MI, at age 75.
+ 3 ii. Eliza Van Voorhis born in 1807 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married James Croker. She died on 6 Aug 1848. Bur. at Old Bethel Cem., Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY, age 41y 7m 11d.
+ 4 iii. Ann Van Voorhis born circa 1810 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married Samuel S. Upton, son of Samuel Upton and Charlotte Frost, circa 1832. D. on 25 Mar 1857 at Parma, MI.
+ 5 iv. William B. Van Voorhis born on 4 Jul 1811 at Sullivan, NY. The 1865 census says she was born in Dutchess Co., NY. The 1875 census says she was born in Sullivan Co., NY. He married Sarah (--?--) circa 1838. Died on 13 Jul 1879 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, at age 68. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 6 v. Sarah Van Voorhis born on 27 Jun 1814. She married Abner Hollister, son of Sheldon Hollister and Melinda Croker, on 4 Mar 1847 at White Lakes Presb. Ch., Bethel Twsp., Sullivan Co., NY. D. on 18 Mar 1854 at age 39. Bur. at Old Bethel Cem., Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY.
Generation Seven
2. Cornelius7 Van Voorhis (Jerome6).42 Born on 1 Mar 1806 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Eleanor Upton, daughter of Samuel Upton and Charlotte Frost, on 5 Sep 1833 at Ref. Ch., Rombout, Dutchess Co., NY, witness Wm H. Van Voorhees.43 Died on 9 Aug 1881 at Jackson, MI, at age 75.
They lived in Dutchess Co., NY, and Parma, MI. He went west with his wife's family in 1835.
The 1850 census of Jackson Co., MI, sheet 551, line 796, Parma Twsp., lists Cornelius Van Vorees 45 NY, Sabra 12 Mich, Howan 9 MI.
The 1860 census of Parma, Jackson CO., MI, pg. 10, lists Alphius Van Vores. 55 NY (this appears to be Cornelius with his son Howard), Howard C. 18 MI, Elizabeth Upton 14 MI, Eleanor 13 MI.
Cornelius is listed with his son Howard in the 1870 census.
Eleanor Upton.44 Born on 22 Jan 1809 at Hyde Park, Dutchess Co., NY. D. on 30 Nov 1846 at age 37.
Children of Cornelius7 Van Voorhis and Eleanor Upton were as follows:
7 i. Sabra Ann8 Van Voorhis. Born 17 Mar 1839 at MI. D. on 14 Aug 1856 at Jackson, MI.
+ 8 ii. Howard Van Voorhis born on 6 Sep 1841 at MI. He married Matilda Gould on 3 Nov 1868. Died on 6 Nov 1916 at Jackson, Jackson Co., MI, at age 75.
3. Eliza7 Van Voorhis (Jerome6).45 Born in 1807 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married James Croker, born circa 1805. She died on 6 Aug 1848. Bur. at Old Bethel Cem., Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY, age 41y 7m 11d.
1855 Census of Bethel, ED 2, Sullivan, NY; Jas Crocker, 50, Orange Co., Idelia, 32; Jerome 22, Sullivan Co; Cornelius, 19; Ann E.; 17, Edwin 15; Sarah L, 13; Emily, 11; Ellen, 10; Sabra, 7; Chas E., 3.
Children of Eliza7 Van Voorhis and James Croker, all born at Sullivan, NY, were as follows:
9 i. Jerome V.8 Croker. Born circa 1833.
10 ii. Cornelius Croker. Born circa 1836.
11 iii. Ann Eliza Croker. Born on 5 Oct 1837. D. on 9 Dec 1888 at Bethel, Sullivan, NY, at age 51.
12 iv. Edwin Croker. Born circa 1840.
13 v. Sarah L Croker. Born circa 1842.
14 vi. Emily Croker. Born circa 1844.
15 vii. Ellen Croker. Born circa 1845.
16 viii. Sabra Croker. Born circa 1848.
4. Ann7 Van Voorhis (Jerome6). Born circa 1810 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married Samuel S. Upton, son of Samuel Upton and Charlotte Frost, circa 1832. D. on 25 Mar 1857 at Parma, MI.
The 1850 census of Parma, Jackson Co., MI, #888, lists Samuel Upton 39 NY, Margaret 41 NY, Elizabeth 7 MI, Eleanor 3 MI, Daniel 1/12 MI.
The 1860 census of Parma, Jackson Co., MI, pg. 10, #65, lists Alphies Van Vores, 55. NY (this should be Cornelius), Howard C. 18 MI, Elizabeth Upton 14 MI, Eleanor Upton 13 MI.
Samuel S. Upton.46 Born on 10 Jul 1811 at Hyde Park, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 20 Jan 1856 at Parma, Jackson Co., MI, at age 44.
Children of Ann7 Van Voorhis and Samuel S. Upton, all born at MI were as follows:
17 i. Elizabeth8 Upton. Born in 1843.
18 ii. Eleanor Upton. Born in 1847.
19 iii. Daniel Upton. Born in 1850.
5. William B.7 Van Voorhis (Jerome6). Born on 4 Jul 1811 at Sullivan, NY. The 1865 census says she was born in Dutchess Co., NY. The 1875 census says she was born in Sullivan Co., NY. He married Sarah (--?--) circa 1838. Died on 13 Jul 1879 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, at age 68. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY.
He was a shoemaker.
On 24 Oct 1844 Sabre Dubois of Bethel, Sullivan, NY sold land to Abraham Smith of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, located in Fishkill, Dutchess, NY near Matteawan on the road from Matteawan Factory to Fishkill Village, containing three acres, two rods and ten rods, except on half acre sold to Peter Van Vliet and a building lot sold to Cornelius Van Voorhees, for $300. Dutchess Co., NY Deeds, vol 79, pg. 21.
On 24 Apr 1846 Abraham and Ruth Smith of Matteawan Village sold land to William B. Van Voorhis Dutchess Co., located in Matteawan Village, for $150. NY Deeds, vol 89 pg. 367.
William B Van Voorhis had his eldest daughter named Sabra (we listed her as a male, but she was not). Sabra is a very uncommon name, and I suspect she was named after her paternal grandmother, Sabra Scott, though none of his other children were named after their grandparents. Sabra’s son, Cornelius, and her daughter, Eliza, both had daughters named Sabra.
The 1840 Census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY lists William Van Voorhis next to Sabra Dubois (widow of Jerome Van Voorhis and Teunis Dubois)
The 1850 census of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 37, Fishkill, #357, lists W. B. Van Voorhis 38 (shoemaker), Sarah 33, William 8, Sabry (f) 11, Mary 6, Emelinda 5, Almena 1.
The 1860 census of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 735, Fishkill, #2438, lists Wm. Van Voorhis 49 (shoemaker), Sarah 44, William 19 file cutter apprentice, Mary 17, Alvina 12, Caroline 3, George Oliver 22 clerk born NH, Amanda 21, Josephine 6/12.
The 1865 census of Dutchess Co., NY says his wife was born in Dutchess Co., NY, the mother of 7 children.
The 1870 census of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 203, Twsp. Fishkill, #166, lists Wm. B Voorhees 57 (shoemaker), Sarah 51, Caroline 20, Sarah 12.
The 1875 census of Dutchess Co., NY says his wife was born in Sullivan Co., NY.
His will dated 25 Jul 1878 at Matteawan, Left all to wife and her as executor. Proved 5 Apr 1882.
Sarah's will of 14 Apr 1888 at Matteawan, mentions Frederick, Charles, Frank, Sarah and Joseph Schaeffer, child. of F.J.A Schaeffer, Charles Tompkins [grandson], s/o Lewis, Carrie Anderson, s-i-l Mary Anderson, Ann E Crocker [niece of William B] and Mary Anderson to share the remainder of the estate and money to First Presbyterian Church for maintaining cemetery lot.
Sarah (--?--). Born in 1816 at Sullivan, NY, 1865 census says she was born in Dutchess Co., NY, while the 1875 census says she was born in Sullivan Co., NY. D. on 6 Sep 1888. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY. Her will says she gave money to the First Presbyterian Church for the maintenance of her cemetery plot.
Children of William B.7 Van Voorhis and Sarah (--?--) were as follows:
+ 20 i. Sabra Ann8 Van Voorhis born on 14 Apr 1838 at Dutchess, NY. She married Frederick Schaefer. D. on 3 Apr 1876 at Newburgh, Orange, NY, at age 37.
21 ii. William Van Voorhis. Born on 12 Mar 1841 at NY. He died on 8 Mar 1862; age 20-11-25. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 22 iii. Mary Elizabeth Van Voorhis born on 27 Apr 1843 at NY. She married Lewis Tompkins, son of Solomon Tompkins and Elizabeth Randall, in 1862. D. on 14 Sep 1865 at age 22. Bur. at St. Lukes Ch. Yd., Matteawan, Town of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
23 iv. Emma Linda Van Voorhis. Born on 6 Aug 1845. She died on 6 Sep 1853; age 8y 1m. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY.
24 v. Alvina Van Voorhis. Born in 1849 at NY. She died on 11 May 1865; age 7. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY.
25 vi. Caroline Van Voorhis. Born in 1851 at NY. She died on 24 Aug 1874; age 23-10-17. Bur. at St. Luke's Cem., Matteawan, Dutchess Co., NY.
26 vii. Sarah Van Voorhis. Born in 1857 at Dutchess, NY.
6. Sarah7 Van Voorhis (Jerome6). Born on 27 Jun 1814. She married Abner Hollister, born circa 1814, son of Sheldon Hollister and Melinda Croker, on 4 Mar 1847 at White Lakes Presb. Ch., Bethel Twsp., Sullivan Co., NY. D. on 18 Mar 1854 at age 39. Bur. at Old Bethel Cem., Bethel, Sullivan Co., NY.
Abner married second, Julia Bishop.
Children of Sarah7 Van Voorhis and Abner Hollister were as follows:
27 i. Anne8 Hollister. Born circa 1848.
28 ii. Alfred Hollister. Born in 1850. Died in 1922.
Generation Eight
8. Howard8 Van Voorhis (Cornelius7, Jerome6).47 Born on 6 Sep 1841 at MI. He married Matilda Gould on 3 Nov 1868. Died on 6 Nov 1916 at Jackson, Jackson Co., MI, at age 75.
The 1870 census of Parma Twsp., Jackson Co., MI, pg. 333, #132, lists Howard Van Voorhis 28 MI, Cornelius 65 NY, Matilda 23 VT., Cornelius H. 7/12, Ella Upton 23 MI.
The 1880 census of Parma Twsp., Jackson Co., MI, E. D. 118, sheet 31, line 31, lists Howard Van Vooris 55 MI, Matilda 27 VT.
The 1880 census of Stowe, Lomaille Co., VT, lists Morris Cody 75 VT, Laura 47 VT, Matilda Voorhis 32 VT (parents VT), Frank Voorhis 8 MI (father MI, mother VT)
The 1900 census of Jackson, Jackson Co., MI, West Pearl St., E. D. 8, pg. 118, line 90 lists Howard Van Vorhis Sept 1834, Matilda Jan 1852 VT., Howard Oct 1886 MI.
None of this family appears in the index to the 1910 census index.
Cornelius and Frank were bap. 4 Apr 1872 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Jackson, MI.
Matilda Gould. Born in Jan 1852 at Stowe, Lamoille Co., VT, 05672. D. in 1926 at Jackson, MI.
Children of Howard8 Van Voorhis and Matilda Gould were as follows:
29 i. Cornelius9 Van Voorhis. Born in 1869 at Jackson, MI. Died on 9 Dec 1877 at Jackson, MI.
30 ii. Frank Van Voorhis. Born in 1872 at MI. He married Amy May Barber on 8 Nov 1893 at Leoni, Jackson, MI.48 Died on 26 Apr 1934 at Leoni, Jackson, MI.
1900 Census MI Jackson, Jackson: Frank Van Voorhees, b 8/1872, 27, MI, parents: MI & VT; Amy, b 6/1874, MI, married 7 years, 2 children, none living.
1920 Census MI Wayne Detroit Ward 4 ED 140: Frank Van Voorhees, 48, MI, married, b. MI, parents: MI & VT.
31 iii. Howard Van Voorhis born in Oct 1886 at MI. He married Vivian Mainight on 31 Mar 1909 at Jackson, MI.
20. Sabra Ann8 Van Voorhis (William7, Jerome6). Born on 14 Apr 1838 at Dutchess, NY. She married Frederick Schaefer, born 1834 in Germany.49 D. on 3 Apr 1876 at Newburgh, Orange, NY, at age 37.
Children of Sabra Ann8 Van Voorhis and Frederick Schaefer were as follows:
32 i. Frederick William9 Schaefer. Born in 1857. He married Mary A Chadborn.
33 ii. Emma Schaefer. Born in 1860. D. in 1887.
34 iii. Edward Schaefer. Born in 1862. Died in 1882.
35 iv. Geroge Schaefer. Born in 1865. Died in 1865.
36 v. Adelia Schaefer. Born in 1866. D. in 1883.
37 vi. Charles Schaefer. Born in 1869. He married Mary Neely. Died in 1907.
38 vii. Frank Schaefer. Born in 1871.
39 viii. Sarah Schaefer. Born in 1873. She married Frederick Chadborn.
40 ix. Joseph Grant Schaefer. Born in 1874. He married Dora Post. He married Caroline Regina Koch.
22. Mary Elizabeth8 Van Voorhis (William7, Jerome6). Born on 27 Apr 1843 at NY. She married Lewis Tompkins, son of Solomon Tompkins and Elizabeth Randall, in 1862. D. on 14 Sep 1865 at age 22. Bur. at St. Luke’s Ch. Yd., Matteawan, Town of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
Lewis Tompkins married second Helen Eliza Mather (1840-1932). They had three children Jennie (1868), Helen Elizabeth and Ralph (1876).
The 1870 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, p. 196, #188, lists Lewis Tompkins 34, Ellen E. 31, Charles W. 6, Jennie 2.
Lewis Tompkins.50 Born on 5 Aug 1836. Died on 14 Jul 1893 at age 56.
Children of Mary Elizabeth8 Van Voorhis and Lewis Tompkins were as follows:
41 i. Charles9 Tompkins. Born in 1864 at NY. Died on 5 Nov 1892 at Beacon, Dutchess, NY.
42 ii. James Tompkins. Born in 1868.
Descendants of John Van Voorhees and Sarah Southard
Generation Six
1. John6 Van Voorhees (Jerome5, Daniel4, Cornelius3, Coert2, Stephen1).51 Born on 10 Nov 1772. He married Sarah Southard, daughter of Daniel Southard and Sara Van Voorhis, on 10 Feb 1799 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He died on 7 Mar 1842; age 69 3 27. Bur. at Old Johnsonville Presb. Ch. Yd., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
Sarah Southard.52 Born on 26 May 1779 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. D. on 18 Sep 1855 at age 76.
Children of John6 Van Voorhees and Sarah Southard were as follows:
+ 2 i. Daniel J.7 Van Voorhis born on 5 Oct 1800. He married Martha Travis circa 1826. He died on 27 Dec 1850. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 3 ii. Richard Southard Van Voorhis born on 17 Dec 1802 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Cornelia Way, daughter of Peter Way and Jane Kip, circa 1826. He died on 23 Jun 1856 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. Bur. at Middlebush Ch. Yd., Wappingers Twsp, Westchester Co., NY.
+ 4 iii. Eliza Van Voorhis born on 19 Aug 1805. She married Gedion Townsend Vermilyea, son of Isaac Townsend Dyckman and Maria Jewell, on 5 Oct 1827. D. on 12 May 1875 at age 69. Bur. at Village Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
5 iv. Deborah Ann Van Voorhis. Born on 9 Oct 1808 at NY.
+ 6 v. William H. Van Voorhis born on 4 Jul 1810 at NY. He married Ruhamy Moss. D. on 16 Apr 1889 at age 78, Poughkeepsie Semi-Weekly Eagle, 4/20/1889.
+ 7 vi. Jane Van Voorhis born on 24 Apr 1813 at NY. She married Silas Hilliker. D. in May 1860 at age 47.
Generation Seven
2. Daniel J.7 Van Voorhis (John6 Van Voorhees).53 Born on 5 Oct 1800. Bap. on 11 Jan 1801 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Martha Travis54 circa 1826. He died on 27 Dec 1850; age 50y 21d. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.55
The 1850 census of Dutchess Co., NY, part 1, pg. 99, Fishkill Twsp., #1065, lists Daniel Van Voris 49 (farmer), Martha 39, Elias 23, Matthew 22, John 18, Catharine 14, Phebe 10, George 8, Susan Travis 27.
Children of Daniel J.7 Van Voorhis and Martha Travis were as follows:
+ 8 i. Elias8 Van Voorhis born on 29 Apr 1827 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Joan Vanderwater circa 1849.
9 ii. Matthew B. Van Voorhis. Born on 2 Jan 1829 at Dutchess Co., NY. He died on 19 May 1855; age 26-4-17. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
10 iii. Henry Van Voorhis. Born on 16 Feb 1832 at Dutchess Co., NY. He died on 14 Apr 1833; age 1-1-29. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
11 iv. John Van Voorhis. Born on 14 Feb 1833 at Dutchess Co., NY. He died on 28 Dec 1854; age 21-10-14. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
12 v. Catharine Van Voorhis. Born in 1836 at Dutchess Co., NY.
13 vi. Jerome Van Voorhis. Born on 19 Jun 1838 at Dutchess Co., NY. He died on 14 Jul 1839; age 1y 25d. Bur. at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
14 vii. Phebe Van Voorhis. Born in 1840 at Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 15 viii. George Washington Van Voorhis born in 1842 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Electa Jane Fuller on 24 Dec 1866 at Guilford, Chenango Co., NY, at the parsonage at Guilford, NY, by Rev. B. DeWitt, George is listed as of Fishkill, NY, and Martha of Guilford.
16 ix. Richard Rapelye Van Voorhis. Born on 14 Jun 1850 at Dutchess Co., NY. He died on 1 May 1851; age 10m 17d. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
3. Richard Southard7 Van Voorhis (John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 17 Dec 1802 at Dutchess Co., NY. Bap. on 3 Apr 1803 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Cornelia Way, daughter of Peter Way and Jane Kip, circa 1826. He died on 23 Jun 1856 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY; age 54-6-17. Bur. at Middlebush Ch. Yd., Wappingers Twsp, Westchester Co., NY.56
Cornelia Way.57 Born on 30 Apr 1806. She died on 18 Jun 1891; age 85-1-18. Bur. at Middlebush Ch. Yd., Wappingers Twsp, Westchester Co., NY.58
The 1860 census of Fishkill Twsp., Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 486, #1520, lists Cornelia Van Voorhis 53, Peter Way 84, Jane Way 82, Townsend Van Voorhees 17. Cornelis is listed with her daughter Sarah J. Berkins in the 1870 census.
Children of Richard Southard7 Van Voorhis and Cornelia Way were as follows:
+ 17 i. Sarah Jane8 Van Voorhis born in 1827 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married Smith Berkins circa 1849. D. on 24 Nov 1903.
+ 18 ii. Townsend Van Voorhies born in May 1843 at Dutchess Co., NY,. He married Carrie (--?--).
4. Eliza7 Van Voorhis (John6 Van Voorhees).59 Born on 19 Aug 1805. She married Gedion Townsend Vermilyea, son of Isaac Townsend Dyckman and Maria Jewell, on 5 Oct 1827. D. on 12 May 1875 at age 69. Bur. at Village Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
Gedion Townsend Vermilyea.60 Born in 1803. Died on 4 Feb 1865. Bur. at Village Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
Children of Eliza7 Van Voorhis and Gedion Townsend Vermilyea were as follows:
19 i. Maria8 Vermilyea. Born on 28 Feb 1830.
20 ii. John V. Vermilyea. Born on 5 Oct 1831.
21 iii. Sylvester P. Vermilyea. Born on 28 Aug 1843. Died on 23 Jan 1872 at age 28.
6. William H.7 Van Voorhis (John6 Van Voorhees).61 Born on 4 Jul 1810 at NY. He married Ruhamy Moss. D. on 16 Apr 1889 at age 78, Poughkeepsie Semi-Weekly Eagle, 4/20/1889.
The 1840 census of Dutchess Co., NY, Fishkill Twsp., pg. 102, lists William Van Voorhis, 3 males 5-9, 2 males 20-29, 2 females < 5, 1 female 20-29.
The 1850 census of Dutchess Co., NY, Town of Fishkill, Fishkill Twsp., pg. 104, #1140, lists William Van Voorhis 39 NY (farmer), Rohany? 39 NY, W. Hany 19, John 17, James E. 15, Annette 13, Charlotte 10, Jas R.? 8, Jacob G. 6, Daniel J. 4.
The 1860 census of Town of Fishkill, Fishkill Twsp., Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 565, #192, lists Wm Van Voorhis 49, Roxany 50, Charlotte Thompson 20, Chas Thompson 28, Jas E. Van Voorhis 24, Jackson 19, Jacob 17, Daniel J. 15, Schenck 10, Sutphen 8, Mary M. Tompson 21 domestic.
In the 1865 Census of Fishkill Ruhamy is listed as Emma Lou?, b, Dutchess Co., NY, age 53.
The 1870 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 239, #217, lists William Van Voorhis 59, NY, Roxani 59, James E. 30, Jackson 27, Schenck 19, Jacob 24, Stephen 17, Richard 14.
. In the 1875 census of Fishkill, Ruhamy is listed as Charlotte, b Dutchess Co., NY, age 68.
This family was not found in the Hopewell or Fishkill church records.
Ruhamy Moss. Born on 10 Jul 1810. D. on 15 Apr 1876 at age 65.
Children of William H.7 Van Voorhis and Ruhamy Moss all born at Dutchess Co., NY, were as follows:
+ 22 i. William H.8 Van Voorhis. Born on 8 Mar 1831. Died circa 1884, Augustus Van Voorhis says in 1939 that William died about 55 years ago.
+ 23 ii. John Van Voorhis. Born on 14 Feb 1833. He married Sarah (--?--) circa 1857.
24 iii. James E. Van Voorhis. Born on 12 Mar 1835. Died on 11 Apr 1876 at age 41.
25 iv. Annette Van Voorhis. Born on 4 Aug 1838. She was also listed as Amy M.
26 v. Charlotte Van Voorhis. Born on 20 Sep 1840. She married Charles Thompson. He was born in 1838.
27 vi. Jackson Van Voorhis. Born on 22 Sep 1842. He married Christina Cole, born Aug 1850, in 1881.
The 1900 census of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess Co., NY E. D. 44, sheet 7, lists Jackson Van Voorhis, Sept 1842 NY (parents NY), Christina, Aug 1850 (married 19 years, mother of 2, one living).
+ 28 vii. Jacob G. Van Voorhis born on 3 Sep 1844. He married Isabelle (--?--).
+ 29 viii. Daniel J. Van Voorhis born on 15 Mar 1846. He married Mary Burnett.
+ 30 ix. Schenck Van Voorhis born on 26 Oct 1851. He married Sarah Hawkes. His estate was probated on 6 Oct 1923.
+ 31 x. Stephen Van Voorhis born on 5 Mar 1853. He married first Anna Hitchock. He married second Lizzie Woolsey in 1894. His estate was probated on 13 Mar 1922.
+ 32 xi. Richard Van Voorhis born circa 1856. He married Clara Bryant.
7. Jane7 Van Voorhis (John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 24 Apr 1813 at NY. She married Silas Hilliker, born circa 1813. D. in May 1860 at age 47.
Children of Jane7 Van Voorhis and Silas Hilliker all born at Dutchess, NY, were as follows:
33 i. George W8 Hilliker.
34 ii. Melissa Hilliker. Born in 1836.
35 iii. Amelia Hilliker. Born in 1841.
36 iv. Hannah Hilliker. Born in 1843,
37 v. Catherine Hilliker. Born in 1845.
38 vi. Albert Hilliker. Born in 1848.
39 vii. William Hilliker. Born in 1852.
Generation Eight
8. Elias8 Van Voorhis (Daniel7, John6 Van Voorhees).62 Born on 29 Apr 1827 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Joan Vanderwater, born circa 1829, circa 1849.
The 1860 census of Fishkill Twsp., Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 639, #1881, lists Elias C. Van Voorhis 33 (farmer), Joanna 31, Herman 7, Arthur 4, Emma F. 2, Ellen 1.
The 1870 census of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 183, Fishkill Twsp., #520, lists Elias Van Voorhis 43 (farm worker), Joanna 41, Herman 17, Arthur 14, Emma 12, Ella 10, Elias 7.
The 1880 census of the 5th district, Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 228A, lists Elias Van Voorhis 53 NY (parents NY), Joanna 51 NY (parents NY), Herman 26, Arthur 23, Emma 21, Ella 19, Elias 16, Dewitt 9.
Children of Elias8 Van Voorhis and Joan Vanderwater, all born at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, were as follows:
40 i. Herman9 Van Voorhis born in Oct 1850. He married Susan Taplin, daughter of John A. Taplin, circa 1884. Died in 1917.
41 ii. Anna Van Voorhis. Born circa 1852.
42 iii. Arthur Van Voorhis born on 8 Jul 1856. He married Carrie Seaman in 1898. Died on 6 Feb 1938 at age 81.
43 iv. Ella Van Voorhis. Born in Sep 1858.
44 v. Emma Van Voorhis. Born in May 1860.
45 vi. Elias Van Voorhis. Born in Jan 1865.
The 1900 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 7, sheet 1, lists Elias Van Voorhis Jan 1865 (single), DeWitt March 1772 (brother), Emma Mat 1860 (sister), Ella Sept 1858 (sister).
46 vii. Dewitt Van Voorhis. Born in Mar 1872.
15. George Washington8 Van Voorhis (Daniel7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born in 1842 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Electa Jane Fuller, born circa 1844. on 24 Dec 1866 at Guilford, Chenango Co., NY, at the parsonage at Guilford, NY, by Rev. B. DeWitt, George is listed as of Fishkill, NY, and Martha of Guilford.
The 1860 census of Gardner, Ulster Co., NY, pg. 159 lists George Van Voorhees, 19, b NY, living in the household of Andrew and Mary A. Gildersleve.
The 1870 census of New Paltz, Ulster Co., NY, pg. 9, #118, lists George W. Van Voorhis 28, Electa J. 29. In the 1880 census, his mother-in-law, Phoebe Traphagen, was living with them.
In the 1910 census it is noted that she had 6 children, 2 living.
Children of George Washington8 Van Voorhis and Electa Jane Fuller were as follows:
47 i. Jerome9 Van Voorhis. Born in 1871.
48 ii. William Van Voorhis. Born in 1878.
17. Sarah Jane8 Van Voorhis (Richard7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born in 1827 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married Smith Berkins circa 1849. D. on 24 Nov 1903.
The 1870 census of the 34d Dist., Fishkill Twsp., Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 241, #227, lists Smith Berkins 52, Sarah J. 42, Charles W. 20, William M. 16, Richard S. 12, Sarah G. 19, Cornelia Van Voorhis 64.
Smith Berkins. Born on 11 Apr 1818 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 3 May 1897 at age 79.
Children of Sarah Jane8 Van Voorhis and Smith Berkins were as follows:
49 i. Charles W.9 Berkins. Born on 4 Mar 1850. He married Betty Barber on 15 May 1872 at NY, born on 12 Oct 1853.
50 ii. Sarah G. Berkins. Born in 1851 at NY.
51 iii. William M/ Berkins. Born in 1854 at NY.
52 iv. Richard S. Berkins. Born in 1858 at NY.
18. Townsend8 Van Voorhies (Richard7 Van Voorhis, John6 Van Voorhees). Born in May 1843 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Carrie (--?--), born 1844 in NY.
The 1880 census of Wappinger, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 453, lists Townsend Van Voories 57 NY, (parents NY), Carrie 38 NY (parents NY), Richard 17. The age of Townsend as listed in the LDS index says 57, his age as it appears on the census from the internet could be read as 37.
The 1900 census of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 44, sheet 5, lists Townsend Van Voorhis May 1843, wife April 1850 (married 4 years, mother of 0 children, her name is illegible).
These two census records appear to be of the same family. The son Richard would be named after his grandfather Richard Van Voorhis.
There were no children of Townsend8 Van Voorhies and Carrie (--?--).
Children of Townsend8 Van Voorhies and unknown (--?--) were:
53 i. Richard9 Van Voorhies. Born in 1863 at NY.
22. William H.8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 8 Mar 1831 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Sarah Ann Dubois, born circa 1833, on 5 Jul 1852 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, NY. Died circa 1884, Augustus Van Voorhis says in 1939 that William died about 55 years ago.
The 1870 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 288, #87 lists Wm. Van Voorhis 39 NY (carpenter), Sarah 37 NY, Amanda 17 NY, Richard 14 NY, Susan 12 NY, Elbert 9 NY, Seward 7 NY, William 3 NY, Willie 8/12 NY.
The 1880 census of Dist. 3, Dutchess Co., pg. 177C, lists William H. Van Voorhis 49 NY (carpenter, parents NY), Sarah A. 47 NY (parents NY), Elbert 19, Wallace 14, Willis 11, Libbie 6.
The 1900 census of Wappingers, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 43, sheet 1B, #11, lists Sarah Van Voorhis Jan 1833, Wallace June 1867, Elizabeth O'Dell May 1891 (granddaughter), she had 8 children, 3 living.
Children of William H.8 Van Voorhis and Sarah Ann Dubois were as follows:
54 i. Amanda9 Van Voorhis. Born circa 1853 at Dutchess Co., NY.
55 ii. Richard Van Voorhis. Born circa 1856 at Dutchess Co., NY.
56 iii. Susan Van Voorhis. Born circa 1858 at Dutchess Co., NY.
57 iv. Elbert Van Voorhis. Born circa 1861 at Dutchess Co., NY.
58 v. Seward Van Voorhis. Born circa 1863 at Dutchess Co., NY.
59 vi. Libbie Van Voorhis. Born in 1864 at NY.
60 vii. Wallace Van Voorhis. Born in 1866 at NY.
61 viii. Willie Van Voorhis born on 9 Nov 1869 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Annie Morse in 1899. Died on 5 Oct 1946 at Poughkeepsie, NY, at age 76.
23. John8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 14 Feb 1833 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Sarah (--?--), born in Jul 1833, circa 1857.
I have no proof that this John married Sarah and had the listed children. I have added him here because of the following census records:
The 1870 census of Fishkill Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 236, #12, lists John Van Voorhis 37 (farm laborer), Sarah 34, Charlotte 12, John 10, Ayres 8, Martin D. 6, Jackson D. 1, William 3.
The 1880 census of Wappingers, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 439C, lists John Van Voorhies 47 NY (parents NY), Sarah 47 NY (parents NY), Lottie 22, Court 18, Dwight 16, William 13, Jackson 11, Frederick 8, Marietta 1.
The 1900 census of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 21 E. D. 44, lists Sarah Van Voorhis July 1833 NY (widow, mother of 9, 6 living, Father England, mother, NY), Fred April 1872, Minnie March 1879 NY (daughter-in-law, widow, mother of 1, father NY, mother Ireland) Nellie July 1874 (granddaughter), Elmer 1897 (grandson).
Children of John8 Van Voorhis and Sarah (--?--) were as follows:
62 i. Charlotte9 Van Voorhis. Born circa 1858 at Dutchess Co., NY. She married John Eckler on 9 Feb 1889 at Ref. Ch., New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., NY, both are listed as "of Wappingers Falls.”63 John Eckler was born circa 1858.
63 ii. John Van Voorhis born in May 1860 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Martha Purdy, daughter of Alsada (--?--), in 1879.
64 iii. Ayres Van Voorhis. Born circa 1862 at Dutchess Co., NY, also listed as Court.
65 iv. Martin Dwight Van Voorhis born in May 1864 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Lillie (--?--) in 1884.
66 v. William Van Voorhis. Born in 1867 at Dutchess Co., NY.
67 vi. Jackson D. Van Voorhis. Born in 1869 at Dutchess Co., NY.
68 vii. Frederick Van Voorhis. Born in Apr 1872 at Dutchess Co., NY.
69 viii. Marietta Van Voorhis. Born in 1879 at Dutchess Co., NY.
28. Jacob G.8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 3 Sep 1844 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Isabelle (--?--), born circa 1867.
The 1880 census of East Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 102, #181, lists Jacob Van Voorhis 35 NY (farmer), Isabelle 23, Edna Perl 2, Scaneck 26 (brother).
Children of Jacob G.8 Van Voorhis (176588) and Isabelle (--?--) are:
70 i. Edna Perl9 Van Voorhis. Born circa 1878.
29. Daniel J.8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 15 Mar 1846 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Mary Burnett, born in 1852.
The 1870 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY: Daniel Van Voorhis 23 NY, Mary 22, Minne 1.
The 1880 census of Wappingers, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 443, lists Daniel Van Voorhies 35 NY (parents NY), Mary 28 NY (parents NY), Minnie 11, Romer 8, Herbert 4, Charles 1.
There is no proof that this is the Daniel son of William and Ruhamy.
Children of Daniel J.8 Van Voorhis and Mary Burnett. all born at Dutchess Co., NY, were as follows:
71 i. Minnie9 Van Voorhis. Born in 1869.
72 ii. Romer Van Voorhis. Born in 1872.
73 iii. Herbert Van Voorhis. Born in 1876.
74 iv. Charles Van Voorhis. Born in 1879.
30. Schenck8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born on 26 Oct 1851 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Sarah Hawkes, born circa 1851. His estate was probated on 6 Oct 1923.
The 1900 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 7, sheet 5, lists Schenck Van Voorhis Oct 1851 (widower), Raymond May 1893 (son)
The 1910 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D, 51, sheet 9B, #215, lists Schenck Van Voorhis 59 (widower), Mary E. (sister-in-law widow, mother of 5, 3 living).
Children of Schenck8 Van Voorhis and Sarah Hawkes were:
75 i. Raymond9 Van Voorhis. Born in May 1893 at Dutchess Co., NY, he is listed in the 1910 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 51, sheet 7A, as age 17 (laborer) in the household of Albert Haight.
31. Stephen8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees).64 Born on 5 Mar 1853 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married first Anna Hitchock, born circa 1853. He married second Lizzie Woolsey, born in Apr 1859 in NY, in 1894. His estate was probated on 13 Mar 1922.
The 1900 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 6, sheet 6, lists Stephen T. Van Voorhis March 1853 NY, Lizzie, April 1859 (married 6 years, mother of 3), Eva W. Sept 1879, Ethel Nov 1892, Hazel Dec 1896, Augustus July 1878, Foster July 1887, Anthony D. Wi --lsey July 1832 (the name is difficult to read, father-in-law)
The 1910 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, E. D. 51, sheet 7A, #149, lists Stephen Van Voorhees 57, Elizabeth 52 (mother of 3, 3 living), Eva 31, Foster 23, Ethel 17, Hazel 13.
Children of Stephen8 Van Voorhis and Anna Hitchock were as follows:
76 i. Augustus B.9 Van Voorhis.65 Born on 4 Jul 1878 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Iva (--?--), born circa 1878. They had no children. Died on 27 Dec 1945 at age 67.
77 ii. Eva W. Van Voorhis. Born in Sep 1879 at Dutchess Co., NY.
78 iii. Mary Bell Van Voorhis. Born in 1885 at Dutchess Co., NY. D. in 1886.
79 iv. Foster Van Voorhis. Born on 3 Jun 1887 at Dutchess Co., NY.
He was married but had no children. He lived in Beacon, NY.
On his World War I Draft Registration Card dated 5 June 1917, Foster Van Voorhis states that he is married and lists his address as 22 No. Elm, Beacon, IL.
The 1930 census of Beacon, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 2A, #30 lists Foster Van Voorhis 44 NY (parents NY, age 34 at first marriage), Nellie 52 NY (parents Poland, age 42 at first marriage). Perhaps this is the same Foster Van Voorhis, although the census data suggests he was married around 1920 and he states he was married in 1917 on his World War I Draft Registration Card.
80 v. Ethel M. Van Voorhis. Born in Nov 1892 at Dutchess Co., NY.
Children of Stephen8 Van Voorhis and Lizzie Woolsey were:
81 i. Hazel9 Van Voorhis. Born on 8 Dec 1896. She married (--?--) Connelly, born in 1898. She died on 6 Jul 1988 at NY at age 91.66
32. Richard8 Van Voorhis (William7, John6 Van Voorhees). Born circa 1856 at Dutchess Co., NY. He married Clara Bryant, born in Sep 1861 at NY.
The 1880 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 185 #275 lists Richard Van Voorhis 24 NY (carpenter), Clara 20 NY.
She was the mother of 3 children, 1 living, in 1990.
Children of Richard8 Van Voorhis and Clara Bryant were:
82 i. Mary9 Van Voorhis. Born in May 1882 at Dutchess, NY.
Descendants of Henry Van Voorhis and Mary Jane Baxter
Generation Six
1. Henry6 Van Voorhis (Henry5, Coert4, Johannes3, Coert2, Stephen1).67 Born on 4 Dec 1796. Bap. on 29 Jan 1797 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married first Mary Jane Baxter on 4 Feb 1818 at Ref. Ch., Hopewell, Dutchess Co., NY. He married second Catharine (--?--), born in 1798, after 1850. Died on 15 Jan 1873 at Dutchess, NY, at age 76. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.68
Henry has not been found in the 1850 census. The 1860 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 610, #1682, lists Henry Van Voorhis 64, Catharine 62.
1865 Fishkill, Dutchess, NY: Henry Van Voorhis, 69, b Dutchess, 5 children, married 2x, owns land, Catherine Van Voorhis, 65, wife, b Orange. These children have not been identified but may have died young since none are mentioned in his will.
The 1870 census of the 4th Dist., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 262, #138, lists Henry Van Voorhis 74, Catharine 70, living in the same dwelling as Alonzo Way 40, Jane 54.
His will dated 27 Mar 1871 at the Town of Fishkill, mentions his wife Catherine, but no other relatives, executor, Walter Thompson, proved 17 Feb 1873. Dutchess Co., NY Wills, vol 2, pg. 135.
Mary Jane Baxter. Born on 3 Aug 1796. She died on 29 Aug 1849; age 53y 7d.69 Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
There were no children of Henry6 Van Voorhis and Mary Jane Baxter.
There were no children of Henry6 Van Voorhis and Catharine (--?--).
Descendants of Hendrick Van Voorhis and Mary Hughson
Generation Six
1. Hendrick6 Van Voorhis (Zachariah5, Coert4, Johannes3, Coert2, Stephen1).70 Born on 5 Jul 1788 at Dutchess Co., NY. Baptized on 10 Aug 1788 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married first Mary Hughson, daughter of John Hughson and Hetty (--?--), born circa 1790, on 4 Apr 1812 at Ref. Ch., Wappingers Creek, Dutchess Co., NY, He is listed as son of Abraham and Maria,, age 23, she as daughter of Hetty, widow of John Hughson, age 21. He married second Elizabeth (--?--), born in 1798 in NY, at NY It is unclear if Elizabeth is the mother of any of his children. Died on 21 Jul 1870 at age 82.
Henry's widow and heirs are named in a deed of May 1873 as: Elizabeth Van Voorhis, Maria Vandewater, Sanford Van Voorhies and Hester his wife, Eliza Van Voorhies, Alson Van Voorhies and Helen his wife, Sarah Jane Van Nosdall and Alonzo Van Nosdall her Husband, Edward [Edwin elswhere] Van Voorhies, and Alfred Hasbrook as administrator of the estate of Henry Van Voorhees, dec'd of the first part and Benjamin Vandewater of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, of the second part. The land was conveyed by Abm Van Voorhies and Morieke, his wife, to Henry 26 Apr 1813 (Lib 56, pg 148). Dutchess Co., NY Deeds Vol 171, p 378. John P and his son are not named in the deed, so they had apparently died by then.
Notes taken by H. Hazelton state that Maria Van Voorhis (daughter of Henry and Eliza), married Benjamin Vandewater 15 Nov 1835 at Wappingers Falls Creek. The witnesses were Wm. Henry Van Voorhis and James Vail. The census 1870 records below show the Vanderwater family in the same dwelling as Henry Van Voorhis.
The 1850 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 77, #1192, lists Henry Van Voorhis 55 (wheelwright), Eliza 59, John P. 22, Alson 23 (he is also listed as the head of a family in Poughkeepsie), Eliza 28, Sarah 14, John P. (sigar maker). The 1850 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, pg. 149 shows a James Van Voorhis, 20, living with his sister, Maria Vandewater, 2 doors from his brother, Wm H. The ages of the adults are all off by about 10 years, so it is hard to tell how old he was.
The 1860 census of Fishkill Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 596, #1597, lists Henry Van Voorhis 72 (wagon maker), Elizabeth 68, Eliza 30, Sarah J. 22.
The 1870 census of Fishkill Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 225, #46, lists Henry Van Voorhis 82 (wagon maker), Betsy 72, Wm. H. 57 (wagon maker), Eliza 52 (tailoress). Living in the same house is Benjamin Vandewater 56 (mason), Marie 54, William H. 36 (mason) Emma J. 20, Aurelia 19, Anna 24, Frederick 6/12
The 1865 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY states Henry owned land and that Elizabeth was the mother of 9 children. While she was not the mother of any of them, it means there were 9 children in the family. The 9th is Wm H, named in the 1870 census. He died before the deed of 1873 as he is not mentioned in the sale of Henry's land, but William's son, Edwin, was, so Edwin was a grandson, not a son of Henry.
Children of Hendrick6 Van Voorhis and Mary Hughson were as follows:
+ 2 i. William H7 Van Voorhis born in 1813 at Dutchess, NY. He married Helen Myers, daughter of Reuben Myers and Catherine Van Voorhis. Died before 1874, He does not appear in the sale of his father's land in May 1873, but his son, Edwin, does.
+ 3 ii. Maria Van Voorhis born in 1816 at NY. She married Benjamin Vandewater, son of Benjamin Vandewater and Maria (--?--), on 15 Nov 1835 at Wappingers Creek, Dutchess Co., NY, She was 19 at her marriage. Wm Henry Van Voorhis, her brother, was one of the witnesses.
+ 4 iii. Sanford Van Voorhis born on 25 Jun 1820 at NY. He married Esther Hults. Died on 3 Aug 1875 at age 55.
5 iv. Eliza Van Voorhis. Born in 1822 at NY.
+ 6 v. Alson Van Voorhis born in Dec 1825 at NY. He married Helen Marie Brinkerhoff, daughter of Peter J. Brinkerhoff and Cynthia Hegeman, on 23 Oct 1856 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 27 Oct 1900 at New York City, NY, at age 74. Bur. at Rural Cem., Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.
7 vi. James Van Voorhis. Born circa 1827 at Dutchess, NY.
+ 8 vii. John P. Van Voorhis born in 1829 at NY. He married Christina Barringer on 30 Dec 1851 at St. Paul’s Luth. Ch., Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 21 Dec 1854. Bur. at Red Hook, Dutchess Co., NY.
9 viii. Mary Ann Van Voorhis. Born in 1831. She died on 2 Apr 1832 at Dutchess, NY; age 8m, 22 days. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 10 ix. Sarah Jane Van Voorhis born circa 1838. She married Alonzo Van Nosdale on 25 Nov 1863. D. before 1890, Alonzo remarried Eva Schofield on 29 Sep 1889.
There were no children of Hendrick6 Van Voorhis and Elizabeth (--?--).
Generation Seven
2. William H7 Van Voorhis (Hendrick6). Born in 1813 at Dutchess, NY. He married Helen Myers, daughter of Reuben Myers and Catherine Van Voorhis. Died before 1874, He does not appear in the sale of his father's land in May 1873, but his son, Edwin, does.
1850 Census Fishkill, Dutchess, NY: Wm H Van Voorhis,30, wheelwright; Helen, 29, Edwin R, 7 (note: ages for William and Helen are both off by about 10 yrs)
His wife had died by 1863 when Edwin had inherited land from his mother. 17 Mar 1863 Zachariah V [son of Reuben] and Sarah A Myers, of Poughkeepsie, Peter S. Monfort [husband of Nancy Myers, d/o Reuben] of Fishkill and Edwin R. () Voorhis [son of Helen, d/o Reuben] of Fishkill sold to Warren D Myers [son of Reuben] of Fishkill, land in Fishkill in Hughsonville bordering land of Benjamin Vandewater and Abraham Vail (see deeds vol 94, pg 395, conveyed by John R Myers [s/o Reuben] to Phebe [Myers, d/o Reuben], wife of Anthony Armstrong 11 Feb 1851). Dutchess Co., NY Deeds, vol 126, pg. 127.
Helen Myers. Born on 14 Apr 1813. Bap. on 24 Jul 1813 at Ref. Ch., New Hackensack, Dutchess Co., NY.
Children of William H7 Van Voorhis and Helen Myers were:
11 i. Edwin R8 Van Voorhis. Born in 1842 at Dutchess, NY. Died on 22 Mar 1907 at Dutchess, NY, buried at Wappingers Rural Cemetery. In the 1900 census of Wappingers, Dutchess, NY he is single, living with his cousin, Polhemus Myers, son of Warren D Myers.
3. Maria7 Van Voorhis (Hendrick6). Born in 1816 at NY. She married Benjamin Vandewater. Born in 1813 at NY, son of Benjamin Vandewater and Maria (--?--), on 15 Nov 1835 at Wappingers Creek, Dutchess Co., NY, she was 19 at her marriage. Wm Henry Van Voorhis, her brother, was one of the witnesses.71
The 1850 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, p. 75, #2006, lists, Benjamin Vandewater 20 (mason), Marie 24, William H. 14 (in the 1860 census he is listed as age 21), Mary 9, Emma 6, Aurelia 2, James Van Voorhis 20
The 1860 census of Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, lists Benjamin Vandewater 43, Wm H. 21, Mary E. 19, Emma J. 15, Aurelia 12
The 1870 census of Fishkill Dutchess, Co., NY, pg. 380, #1739, lists Benjamin Vandewater 56, Maria 54, William H. 36, Emma J. 30, Aurilia 19, Anna 24 in the same dwelling as Henry Van Voorhis and Eliza (parents of Maria).
Children of Maria7 Van Voorhis and Benjamin Vandewater all born at NY were as follows:
12 i. William H.8 Vandewater. Born in 1840.
13 ii. Mary E. Vandewater. Born in 1841.
14 iii. Emma Vandewater. Born in 1844.
15 iv. Aurelia Vandewater. Born in 1848.
4. Sanford7 Van Voorhis (Hendrick6). Born on 25 Jun 1820 at NY. He married Esther Hults. Died on 3 Aug 1875 at age 55.
The 1850 census of Cold Springs, Putnam Co., NY, pg. 116, #23, lists Sanford Van Voorhis 28 NY (merchant), Esther 33 NY, Charles H. 4 NY.
The 1860 census of Phillipstown, Putnam Co., NY, pg. 107, #491, lists Sanfort Van Voorhees 33, Esther 40, Charles H. 16.
The 1870 census of Phillipstown, Putnam Co., NY, pg. 115, #482, lists Sam Van Voorhes 47 (merchant), Ester 51 NY, Charles 25 NY
The 1880 census of the village of Hensenville, Twsp. of Phillipstown, Putnam Co., NY, pg. 50, #61, lists Sanford Van Voorhies 58 NY (laborer), Esther 64 NY (wife), Charles E. 6 (son).
The 1880 census of Phillipstown, Putnam Co., NY, pg. 50, #60, lists Elijah Hults 66 NY (parents NY), Catharine 61 NY, Mortimer 15 NY, Annie Van Voorhies 21 (granddaughter), Arthur Van Voorhies 2, Charles Van Voorhies 8/12. They are listed next door to Sanford Van Vorhees (1822) #176654 wife Ester Hults.
The 1900 census of Phillipstown, Putnam Co., NY, E. D. 51, sheet 1, lists Ester Van Voriss March 1815 (widow, mother of 1, 0 living, father CT, mother NY), Nancy Manning March 1823 (widow, sister, mother of no children, father CT, mother NY)
The 1880 census of Phillipstown, Putnam Co., NY, pg. 106C, #76, lists Charles Manning 70, Nancy 58. She is most likely the sister of Esther Hults Van Voorhees listed in the 1900 census above.
It would appear that Ester Hults, Elijah Hults and Nancy Hults are siblings. They have not been found in other census records.
Esther Hults. Born on 21 Mar 1815. D. on 29 Jun 1902 at age 87.
Children of Sanford7 Van Voorhis and Esther Hults were:
16 i. Charles H.8 Van Voorhis. Born on 8 Oct 1845 at NY. Died on 12 Sep 1875 at NY at age 29, A Kate Squire is listed on the same tombstone.
6. Alson7 Van Voorhis (Hendrick6). AKA Elson. Born in Dec 1825 at NY. He married Helen Marie Brinkerhoff, daughter of Peter J. Brinkerhoff and Cynthia Hegeman, on 23 Oct 1856 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 27 Oct 1900 at New York City, NY, at age 74. Bur. at Rural Cem., Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.
The 1850 census of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 340, #933, lists Alsan Van Voorhis 35 NY (carriage maker), Helen 23 NY, Willet 3 NY, Ida M. 9/12 NY.
The 1860 census of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 340, #933, lists Alson Van Voorhis 35, Helen 23, Willett 3, Ida M. 9/12.
He is listed with his daughter Ida in the 1880 and 1900 census which see.
Helen Marie Brinkerhoff.72 Born on 3 Feb 1837. She died on 4 Dec 1873, age 36-10-1 (tombstone). Bur. at Rural Cem., Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.
Children of Alson7 Van Voorhis and Helen Marie Brinkerhoff were as follows:
17 i. Willet8 Van Voorhis. Born circa 1858. Died on 17 Mar 1892, age 34-0-0 (tombstone). Bur. at Rural Cem., Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 18 ii. Ida Van Voorhis born in Sep 1860 at NY. She married William H. Dougherty on 1 Oct 1882.
19 iii. Annie Van Voorhis. Born circa 1861. She married Thomas Hornbeck on 4 Aug 1882 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY. Thomas Hornbeck. Born circa 1861.
20 iv. Irene Van Voorhis. Born circa 1865.
21 v. Elizabeth Van Voorhis. Born in Dec 1872 at NY.
8. John P.8 Van Voorhis (Hendrick7). Born in 1829 at NY. He married Christina Barringer on 30 Dec 1851 at St. Paul’s Luth. Ch., Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 21 Dec 1854. Bur. at Red Hook, Dutchess Co., NY.
His wife and child have not been found in the 1860 or 1870 census.
Christina Barringer. Born circa 1828. She married an unknown person on 8 Nov 1855.
Children of John P.7 Van Voorhis and Christina Barringer were:
22 i. Frederick Barringer8 Van Voorhis. Baptized on 8 Dec 1852 at St. Paul’s Luth. Ch., Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY.
10. Sarah Jane8 Van Voorhis (Hendrick7). Born circa 1838. Bap. at German Ref. Ch., Montgomery, Orange Co., NY, as adopted daughter of Henry Van Voorhees and Mary Baxter. She married Alonzo Van Nosdale on 25 Nov 1863. D. before 1890, Alonzo remarried Eva Schofield on 29 Sep 1889.
The 1880 census of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 26, #373, lists Alonzo Vanosdale 40, Sarah 43, Eliza Van Voorhis 54 (sister-in-law).
Children of Sarah Jane7 Van Voorhis and Alonzo Van Nosdale were:
23 i. Irene8 Van Nosdale. Born in 1872 at Dutchess, NY.
Generation Eight
18. Ida8 Van Voorhis (Alson7, Hendrick6). Born in Sep 1860 at NY. She married William H. Dougherty on 1 Oct 1882.
The 1880 census of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 375A lists Frederick McCord 53 NY (wagon maker maker), Ida 25, Emma McCord 19 (sister-in-law), Alson Van Vorhis 55 (carriage maker, he is listed as "other")
The 1900 census of the 22nd Ward, New York City, NY, E. D. 465, sheet 3, lists William Dougherty April 1860 NY (parents Ireland), Ida Sept 1860 NY (married 17 years, mother of 3, parents NY), Mary H. Aug 1883, William Jun 1885, Gertrude Nov 1887, Alson Van Voorhis Dec 1825 NY (widower, father-in-law, parents NY), Elizabeth Oct 1872 NY (sister-in-law).
William H. Dougherty. Born in Apr 1860 at NY.
Children of Ida8 Van Voorhis and William H. Dougherty all born at NY, were as follows:
24 i. Mary H.9 Dougherty. Born in Aug 1883.
25 ii. William Dougherty. Born in Jun 1885.
26 iii. Gertrude Dougherty. Born in Nov 1887.
Descendants of Cornelius Van Voorhis and Catherine Thorn
Generation Six
1. Cornelius6 Van Voorhis (Zachariah5, Coert4, Johannes3, Coert2, Stephen1)73 Born on 12 May 1770 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Catherine Thorn circa 1792. Died on 20 Sep 1838 at age 68.74 Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
He lived in Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. On 26 March 1834 Cornelius Van Voorhis of Fishkill sold to John Van Voorhis, of same, land in Fishkill, NY, part of the farm formerly belonging to the late Henry Van Voorhis. (Deed book 25, pg. 449)
The will of Cornelius Van Voorhis was dated 20 Sept 1838. It mentions children Henry, Hannah Townsend, Samuel, Mary Robinson, Eliza Addington, Catharine Van Voorhis and Daniel T.; Daniel and Catharine lived in Boston, the others in Fishkill, NY (Abstracts of Wills of Dutchess Co. by Barber, Vol. 13, pg. 63). Note: Henry married Amanda Lamson, Samuel died before his father leaving a daughter, Mary A.
Catherine Thorn. Born on 14 Jan 1770. She died on 2 Jun 1814. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, age 44y 4m 18d.
Children of Cornelius6 Van Voorhis and Catherine Thorn were as follows:
+ 2 i. James Cooper7 Van Voorhis born on 3 Dec 1793. He married Catharine VanWinkle, daughter of Jacob Charles VanWinkle and Sarah Morgan, on 30 Nov 1830. Died on 26 Jan 1833 at age 39. Bur. at Lyons, Wayne Co., NY.
+ 3 ii. Hannah Van Voorhis born on 30 Dec 1795 at Dutchess, NY. She married Gideon Townsend on 2 Jan 1820 at Ref. Ch., Wappingers Creek, Dutchess Co., NY, the church records list her as daughter of Cornelius and ---- Van Voorhees; Poughkeepsie Newspapers- Marriages and Deaths 1778-1782 pg. 106 state: Wed, Jan 19, 1820, on the second inst. by Rev. Jn Price, Capt. Gedeon Townsend to Hannah Van Voorhis, all of Fishkill. D. on 30 Nov 1883 at DeWitt, IA, at age 87.
+ 4 iii. Mary Ann Van Voorhis born on 17 May 1798. She married Duncan Robinson on 5 Nov 1818 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 5 iv. Henry Van Voorhis born on 3 Nov 1800. He married Amanda Lamson, daughter of Nathaniel Lamson and Mary Adams, on 29 Dec 1826 at Trinity Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, 12524, both listed as "of Fishkill." He died on 28 Apr 1845. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
+ 6 v. Eliza Ann Van Voorhis born on 25 Jun 1803. She married William R. Addington. She died on 17 Dec 1886.
7 vi. John Van Voorhis. Born on 24 Aug 1805. Bap. on 8 Jan 1809 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
8 vii. Daniel Thorn Van Voorhis. Born on 6 Apr 1806. Bap. on 21 Aug 1806 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Mercy Edmonds on 18 Aug 1828 at Malden, MA.75 He married Mary Edwards on 3 Dec 1828 at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, he was of Fishkill, NY, she of Malden, Mass.76
On 16 May 1839 Daniel T and Mary Van Voorhis of Boston sold land in Fishkill, Dutchess, NY to Daniel Brinkerhoff.
1840 Census Sherborn, Middlesex, NJ: Danl T Van vorus 1 1 0 0 0 0 / 1 0 0 0 0 1, not sure if this is the right family.
Mary Edwards. Born circa 1806 at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, also listed as Mary Edmonds.77
+ 9 viii. Samuel Verplanck Van Voorhis born on 6 Aug 1811.
+ 10 ix. Catharine Van Voorhis born on 5 Apr 1814. She married Henry Wiltse Van Voorhis, son of Henry Van Voorhis and Elizabeth Edmands, on 17 Jul 1839. D. on 10 Mar 1877 at Everett, Middlesex, MA, at age 62.
Generation Seven
2. James Cooper7 Van Voorhis (Cornelius6). Born on 3 Dec 1793. Bap. on 14 Jan 1794 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Catharine VanWinkle, daughter of Jacob Charles VanWinkle and Sarah Morgan, on 30 Nov 1830. Died on 26 Jan 1833 at age 39. Bur. at Lyons, Wayne Co., NY.
Catharine VanWinkle. Born on 24 May 1800 at Old Bridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. D. on 23 Mar 1895 at age 94. Bur. at Rural Cem., Lyons, Wayne Co., NY.
She married first 11 Feb 1823 at Spottswood, NJ, Simon Van Winkle.
She married third Abel Lyman of Winchester, NY, 27Aug 1837.
Children of James Cooper7 Van Voorhis and Catharine VanWinkle were:
+ 11 i. Mary Ashley8 Van Voorhis born on 24 Sep 1832 at Lyons, Wayne Co., NY. She married Gideon Townsend on 8 Nov 1853.
3. Hannah7 Van Voorhis (Cornelius6).78 Born on 30 Dec 1795 at Dutchess, NY. Bap. on 3 Apr 1796 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. She married Gideon Townsend on 2 Jan 1820 at Ref. Ch., Wappingers Creek, Dutchess Co., NY, the church records list her as daughter of Cornelius and ---- Van Voorhees; Poughkeepsie Newspapers- Marriages and Deaths 1778-1782 pg. 106 state: Wed, Jan 19, 1820, on the second inst. by Rev. Jn Price, Capt. Gedeon Townsend to Hannah Van Voorhis, all of Fishkill. D. on 30 Nov 1883 at DeWitt, IA, at age 87.
Gideon Townsend. Born circa 1795. Died on 3 Apr 1823 at Fishkill, Dutchess, NY.
Children of Hannah7 Van Voorhis and Gideon Townsend were as follows:
12 i. James A8 Townsend. Born in 1820.
13 ii. Edwin R. Townsend. Born on 23 Nov 1821.
14 iii. G Townsend. Born circa 1823.
4. Mary Ann7 Van Voorhis (Cornelius6).79 Born on 17 May 1798. Bap. on 22 Jul 1798 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. She married Duncan Robinson, born circa 1798, on 5 Nov 1818 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.80
Children of Mary Ann7 Van Voorhis and Duncan Robinson were:
15 i. Eliza8 Robinson.8 Born on 18 Apr 1828. She married John Trowbridge on 18 Jan 1853 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. D. on 11 May 1901 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY, 12602, at age 73.81
John Trowbridge.82 Born on 20 Jul 1829 at Washington Co., NY. Died on 18 Jun 1903 at Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY, at age 73.
5. Henry7 Van Voorhis (Cornelius6).83 Born on 3 Nov 1800. Bap. on 11 Jan 1801 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Amanda Lamson, daughter of Nathaniel Lamson and Mary Adams, on 29 Dec 1826 at Trinity Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, both listed as "of Fishkill." He died on 28 Apr 1845; age 43-5-25. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.84
The 1860 census of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 652, Fishkill Twsp., #1965, lists Amanda Van Voorhis 53 NY, Ella 21, Wm. Scott 33 (black) laborer, Rebecca McCarty 9, Cornelia McCarty 47 domestic, Henry Samson 14.
Amanda Lamson. Born on 23 May 1803. D. on 4 Dec 1886 at age 83. Bur. at Ref. Ch. Cem., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY.
Children of Henry7 Van Voorhis and Amanda Lamson were:
16 i. Ella8 Van Voorhis. Born in 1839.
6. Eliza Ann7 Van Voorhis (Cornelius6). Born on 25 Jun 1803. Bap. on 6 Aug 1803 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. She married William R. Addington, born circa 1803. She died on 17 Dec 1886.
Children of Eliza Ann7 Van Voorhis and William R. Addington were as follows:
17 i. John Cornelius8 Addington. Baptized on 24 Feb 1841 at Ref. Ch., Beacon, Dutchess Co., NY.
18 ii. Sarah Elizabeth Addington. Born on 12 Jul 1845. Baptized on 24 Oct 1844 at Ref. Ch., Beacon, Dutchess Co., NY.
9. Samuel Verplanck7 Van Voorhis(Cornelius6). Born on 6 Aug 1811. Bap. on 28 Nov 1811 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY, 12524.
Children of Samuel Verplanck7 Van Voorhis include:
19 i. Mary Ann8 Van Voorhis. Born circa 1835.
10. Catharine7 Van Voorhis (Cornelius6). Born on 5 Apr 1814. Bap. on 15 Dec 1814 at Ref. Ch., Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. She married Henry Wiltse Van Voorhis, son of Henry Van Voorhis and Elizabeth Edmands, on 17 Jul 1839. D. on 10 Mar 1877 at Everett, Middlesex, MA, at age 62.
Henry Wiltse Van Voorhis. Born on 13 Jun 1815 at MA. Died on 29 Nov 1900 at Brooklyne, Norfolk, MA, at age 85. He was a miller.
The 1850 census of Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, pg. 393, #371, lists Henry W. Van Vorhis 33 MA, Catharine 35 NY, Gulian 8 MA, Frederick 6 MA, John 28 MA, Francis Parks 58 MA.
The 1870 census of Everett, Middlesex Co., MA, pg. 49, lists Henry W. Van Voorhis 53 MA, Catharine 49 NY, Gullian K. 25 MA, Fred 24 MA, John C. 49 MA, Ellen 23 OH, and three servants. John C. is the brother of Henry. Ellen is the wife of Gullian.
The 1880 census of Everett Middlesex Co., MA, pg. 156A, lists Henry W. Van Voorhis 63 MA (miller, parents MA), John C. 58 MA (brother), Galian H. 36 MA (son), Ellen F. 33 OH (daughter-in-law, father PA, mother OH), Ellen K. 10 MA (granddaughter), Courtland H. 2 MA (grandson), George S. 5 months (grandson), Frederick C. 34 MA (liquors, son), and three servants.
Children of Catharine7 Van Voorhis and Henry Wiltse Van Voorhis, all born at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA, were as follows:
+ 20 i. Gulian H.8 Van Voorhis born on 16 May 1843. He married Ellen F. (--?--).
21 ii. Frederick Q. Van Voorhis. Born on 5 Nov 1844.
22 iii. Isaac L. Van Voorhis. Born on 14 Feb 1848.
Generation Eight
11. Mary Ashley8 Van Voorhis (James7, Cornelius6).85 Born on 24 Sep 1832 at Lyons, Wayne Co., NY. She married Gideon Townsend on 8 Nov 1853. D. on 7 Jun 1901 at Galveston, Galveston Co., TX, at age 68.
She wrote the Hills of Wayne. A photo of a monument listing her dates is in the Van Voorhees Association collection which states, "at the homestead of her great Uncle Judge Evert Van Winkle was held the first town meeting of the old town of Sodus 2 April 1799 erected 1939."
She left Lyons, NY, and in 1850 was living with her half-sister, Cephise Laura Slawson. Her husband was a broker and owned a coffee ranch in Mexico.
Gideon Townsend. Born circa 1832 at Fishkill, Dutchess Co., NY. Died on 30 May 1899.
Children of Mary Ashley8 Van Voorhis and Gideon Townsend were as follows:
23 i. Cora Alice9 Townsend. Born circa 1854. She married first Bannister Smith-Munro. She married second Jose Martin Rascon in 1891. D. in 1898 at Arachon, France. Bannister was born circa 1852. Jose Martin Rascon was born at Mexico.
24 ii. Daisy Townsend. Born circa 1855. She married George H. Lee. She lived in at Galveston, Galveston Co., TX. George was born circa 1854.
25 iii. Adele Townsend. Born circa 1856. She married Lewis Stanton, born circa 1855.
20. Gulian H.8 Van Voorhis (Catharine7, Cornelius6). Born on 16 May 1843 at Malden, Middlesex Co., MA. He married Ellen F. (--?--), born in 1847 at OH.
He and his family are listed with his father in the 1870 and 1880 census. None of this family has been found in the 1901 and 1920 census index for the US.
Children of Gulian H.8 Van Voorhis and Ellen F. (--?--) all born at MA were as follows:
26 i. Ellen K.9 Van Voorhis. Born in 1870.
27 ii. Cortland H. Van Voorhis. Born in 1878.
28 iii. George S. Van Voorhis. Born in 1880.
Endnotes
1. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the Seventh and Eighth Generations, by Florence A Christoph, Appendix B, pg. 1266
2. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the First Six Generations, by Florence A Christoph, pg. 448.
3. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the First Six Generations by Florence A Christoph, pg. 475.
4. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the First Six Generations, by Florence A Christoph, pg. 470. After its publication six other children were added, based on the estate settlement.
5. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the First Six Generations, by Florence A Christoph, pg. 472.
6. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the First Six Generations by Florence A Christoph, pg. 460.
7. Poughkeepsie Semi-Weekly Eagle, 20 Apr 1889, pg. 8.
8. 1820 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY lists Sabra Dubois with 1 son less than 10, i.e. William, while Cornelius is not listed, see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLJ-YT8, the 1830 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, lists Saber Dubow with 1 son 15-19 (William) and 1 son 20-29 (Cornelius), see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPD-MY3
9. New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Vol. 70, pg. 79.
10. 1840 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHYX-11B
11. Dutchess Co., NY Deeds, vol. 56., pg. 119.
12. Dutchess, Co., NY Deeds, vol. 89, pg. 367.
13. Dutchess Co., NY Wills, vol. 7, pg. 526.
14. Dutchess Co., NY Wills, vol. 10, pg. 38.
15. She is unmarried, living with her brother, Jerome, in the New York State census of 1875 for Delaware, Sullivan, NY, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTDV-S5X She died on 9 Dec 1888 at Bethel, Sullivan, NY, see findagrave.com https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52722316/ann-eliza-crocker
16. 1830 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY. Daniel is the male 26-44, William is probably the male 16-25, see
17. 1840 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHYF-MJY The children listed match well to both families. Ann Rapalje is living just a few doors away.
18. 1850 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCY3-RTY Ann Rapalje is listed next door. William is listed close by, see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYQ-YRS
19. William Henry Van Voorhis, son of Daniel Van Voorhis and Margaret Haines, and William Henry Van Voorhis, son of John Van Voorhis and Cornelia Montross.
20. 1870 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8FG-71W
21. Records of the First Presbyterian Church of Wappinger Creek (now at New Hamburg) Dutchess County, N.Y., 1811-1846, image 24, pg. 42.
22. Dutchess Co., NY Deeds. Vol 171, pg. 378.
23. 1850 Census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYQ-7Y8 He and his wife are listed as being 10 years younger than they actually were, as were Benjamin and Maria Vandewater who are listed next door.
24. Dutchess Co., NY Deeds, vol 125, pg. 126.
25. He was identified after the publication of The Van Voorhees Family in America, the Seventh and Eighth Generations.
26. The land was conveyed by Abm Van Voorhies and Morieke, his wife [Henry’s parents, though not stated as such in the document], to Henry on 26 Apr 1813 (see Liber 56, pg. 148). Dutchess Co., NY Deeds Vol 171, pg. 378.
27. Elias W. Van Voorhis, A Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family in America, pg. 229.
28. Elias W. Van Voorhis, A Genealogy of the Van Voorhees Family in America, pg. 279.
29. See his tombstone which lists both his birth and death dates: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/40826376/henry-van_voorhis
30. The Van Voorhees Family in America, the Seventh and Eighth Generations, by Florence A Christoph, Appendix B, pg. 1266
31. 1860 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC73-91C
32. 1865 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNN-4L15
33. 1830 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, shows Henry Van Voorhis, age 30-39, with 2 sons and 1 daughter, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHPD-9CZ
34. 1840 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, shows Henry Van Voorhis, age 40-49, with only 1 daughter and no sons, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYQ-7Y8
35. 1865 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVNN-4KHQ
36. 1850 census of Fishkill, Dutchess, NY, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCYQ-7Y8
37. Records of the First Presbyterian Church of Wappinger Creek (now at New Hamburg) Dutchess County, N.Y., 1811-1846, Family History Library Film 17821, image 25, pg. 44.
38. [Church records of] First Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg (Wappingers Creek Presbyterian Church), Family History Library, online at: https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/547281-redirection Adult baptisms, pg. 2, image 17.
39. The children of William B Van Voorhis were all baptized in 11 Jun 1852 at the First Presbyterian Church at Beacon, Dutchess, NY, New York Births and Baptisms, Southeast Region, Kinship, CD.
40. Dutchess Co., NY Deeds, Vol. 69, pg. 472, and Vol. 69, pg. 470.
41. Elias William Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 224; E. Van Voorhis Ancestry of Wm. Roe Van Voorhees, pg. 162-67.
42. Josephine C. Frost, Underhill Genealogy ([New York]: Underhill Society of America, 1932), Vol. II, pg. 319; J. Frost; Frost Genealogy, pg. 198; W. Upton Family Records, pg. 226, 260. Hereinafter cited as Underhill Genealogy.
43. New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Vol. 70, pg. 79.
44. Josephine C. Frost, Frost Genealogy, pg. 198; J. Frost, Underhill Genealogy, pg. 319.
45. correspondence with Gretchen Hovemeyer, who states that the death certificate lists the mother of Cornelius Croker as Eliza Van Voorhees. She does not list the date or number of the certificate.
46. William Henry Upton, Upton Family Records: Being Genealogical Collections for an Upton Family History (London: Mitchell and Hughes, 1893), pg. 226 & 260-261. Hereinafter cited as Upton Genealogy.
47. E. Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 224.
48. familysearch.org website, Michigan Marriages. Hereinafter cited as familysearch.org.
49. Ibid., https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/portrait/KZJW-86H.
50. Tompkins, Thompkins Genealogy (n.p.: n.pub., 1942), pg. 274 & 431. Hereinafter cited as Tompkins Genealogy.
51. Elias William Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 223.
52. William Henry Van Benschoten, Van Benschoten Genealogy, 1907, ; E. Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 223.
53. E. Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 223.
54. family information sheet a form designed by Oscar Voorhees for descendants to submit to Van Voorhees Association. They usually include names of the submitter's parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, together with personal information.
55. John Wilson, and Helen Wilkinson Reynolds Poucher, Old Gravestones of Dutchess Co., NY, unknown detail.
56. Poucher, Old Gravestones of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 388.
57. correspondence with Natalie Booth Loss, Poughkeepsie, NY, who stated that she had a death certificate for Cornelia listing her parents.
58. Poucher, Old Gravestones of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 388.
59. James Riker, History of Harlem, pg. 69 & 650; E. Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 223.
60. Riker, History of Harlem, 1904 pg. 650; Van Voorhis, Van Voorhees Family, pg. 223.
61. correspondence email correspondence with Scott (Van Voorhis) Martorano 18 Mar 2023.
62. family information sheet, submitted by his grandson George, son of Herman Van Voorhis; membership form submitted by Denise VanBuren, Beacon, NY, 1991.
63. Dutchess County Historical Society, Dutchess Co., NY, Historical Society Yearbook, Vol. V, pg. 110.
64. correspondence with Augustus Van Voorhis, Poughkeepsie, NY,1939, includes a note which seems to read, "is a sister by a 2 marriage, these three are brothers and sisters of Mine". He does not give a second wife of Stephen; family information sheet submitted by Iva Van Voorhis, wife of Augustus, also states that Stephen married twice but gives no name for the second wife.
65. correspondence with his widow, Poughkeepsie, NY, 1946.
66. Social Security Death Index.
67. Elias William Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 279; E. Van Voorhis, Ancestry of Wm Roe Van Voorhees, pg. 79.
68. John Wilson, and Helen Wilkinson Reynolds Poucher, Old Gravestones of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 79.
69. Christian Intelligencer of the Reformed Dutch Church (n.p.: Van Zee, Valentine, n.d.), Vol. III, pg. 114. Hereinafter cited as Christian Intelligencer.
70. Elias William Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 229.
71. H. Hazelton's notes list his source as "W3, pg. 42", which I have not identified.
72. Hazelton's notes; he cites Hegeman manuscript by "Delott?"
73. Elias William Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 260; E. Van Voorhis, Ancestry of Wm. Roe Van Voorhees, pg. 56.
74. John Wilson, and Helen Wilkinson Reynolds Poucher, Old Gravestones of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 79.
75. familysearch.org website, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9XF-Z5KM?cc=2061550&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQG1K-FG7B. Hereinafter cited as familysearch.org.
76. American Antiquarian Society, Index of Marriages in Massachusetts Centennial & Columbian Centinel, 1784 to 1840 (4 v. Boston: Hall, 1961), Index of marriages in Massachusetts Sentinel & Columbian Cent., 1784-1840. Hereinafter cited as Marriages in Centinel.
77. familysearch.org, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9XF-Z5KM?cc=2061550&personaUrl=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AQG1K-FG7B.
78. Henry Pennington Toler, New Harlem Register, pg. 69.
79. Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Lineage Books ([Washington]: the Society, v. 1-166; 1895-1921), Vol. 30, pg. 53-54 #29157. Hereinafter cited as DAR Lineage Books.
80. Helen Wilkinson Reynolds, Marriages and Deaths in Poughkeepsie, NY, Newspapers, pg. 88.
81. New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 109 pg. 5 (Obit).
82. Francis Bacon Trowbridge, Trowbridge Genealogy, pg. 343.
83. E. Van Voorhis, The Van Voorhees Family, pg. 13; Dutchess Co. Hist. Soc. Yearbook, Vol 27, pg. 123; Condensed Van Voorhees Genealogy, pg. 13.
84. Poucher, Old Gravestones of Dutchess Co., NY, pg. 79.
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