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     Ellis Chappel was born in 1779.¹ She married Joel Loomis, son of John Loomis and Rachel Harris, in December 1806.¹ Ellis Chappel died on 17 May 1853 at Montville, CT.¹

     William Cheney was born on 8 September 1741 at Newbury, MA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Cheney and Elizabeth Tucker.¹ William Cheney married Elizabeth Sweet on 17 April 1763 at Newbury, MA.¹ William Cheney died on 4 April 1803 at age 61.¹

     Rachel Harris was born on 30 September 1737 at Salem, CT.¹ She married John Loomis, son of Daniel Loomis and Hannah Withrell, on 18 December 1760.¹ Rachel Harris died on 23 June 1827 at age 89.¹

     Ebenezer Cheney was born on 24 February 1764 at Newbury, MA.¹ He was the son of William Cheney and Elizabeth Sweet.¹ Ebenezer Cheney married Hannah Eaton on 3 August 1789 at Campton, NH.¹ Ebenezer Cheney died on 3 August 1832 at Campton, NH, at age 68.¹

     Bertha Louise Beman married Burton Lemuel Griffin, son of Homer Griffin and Susan Jane Griffin, on 20 October 1891.

     Aaron Taft was born on 28 May 1743 at Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of Peter Taft and Elizabeth Cheney.¹ Aaron Taft married Rhoda Rawson, daughter of Abner Rawson and Mary Allen, on 1 June 1769 at Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Aaron Taft died on 26 March 1808 at Townshend, VT, at age 64.²

     Mary Mosley was born on 1 May 1673 at Windsor, Hartford Co., CT.¹ She married Isaac Phelps, son of Capt. Isaac Phelps and Ann Gaylord, on 17 December 1690.¹ Mary Mosley died at Westfield, Hampden Co., MA.¹

     Peter Taft was born circa 1715.² He married Elizabeth Cheney, daughter of Josiah Cheney and Hannah (?), on 20 April 1736 at Medfield, Norfolk Co., MA.^1,2 Peter Taft died on 12 December 1783 at Medfield, Norfolk Co., MA.²

     Sally Phelps was the daughter of Isaac Phelps and Honora Stevens.¹ Sally Phelps married Barnes Hubbard. Sally Phelps died on 28 January 1876 at Amboy, OH.²

     Josiah Cheney was the son of Joseph Cheney and Hannah Thurston.¹ Josiah Cheney married Hannah (?)¹

     Jane M. Turner married Christopher Comstock Loomis, son of Joel Loomis and Ellis Chappel.¹

     Joseph Cheney was the son of William Cheney and Margaret (?)¹ Joseph Cheney married Hannah Thurston.¹

     Harriet Frances Wheeler married Judge William Butler Loomis, son of Christopher Comstock Loomis and Jane M. Turner, on 1 October 1860.¹ Harriet Frances Wheeler died on 24 March 1880.¹

     Orlando Holcombe was born circa 1800 at VT.¹ He was the son of VT Holcombe.¹

Orlando and Clarissa were enumerated in the 1850 Russia, Lorain Co., OH, federal census. He was a farmer, age 49 from VT, she was 41. Children in the household, all born in Ohio were Allison 18, Ransom 16, and Amanda 3.

Orlando and "Tersey" were enumerated in the 1860 West Union, Fayette Co., IA, federal census. He was a farmer, age 60 from NY, she was 51. Children in the household were R. J. 24, and Amanda 12.

     Anne Holcombe was born circa 1870. She was the daughter of William Horace Holcombe and Elizabeth Munson.

     Obed Holcombe was born circa 1797 at VT. He was the son of VT Holcombe.

Obed was enumerated in the 1850 Darby, Madsion Co., OH, he was a farmer, age 53 from VT. Children in the household were Alesander 16, William 15, Selinda 13, and Mary 10.

     Martha Belle Griffin was born on 20 November 1861. She was the daughter of Homer Griffin and Susan Jane Griffin. Martha Belle Griffin died on 8 December 1864 at age 3.

     William H. Holcombe was born circa 1866. He was the son of William Horace Holcombe and Elizabeth Munson.

     Herbert W. Holcombe was born circa 1869. He was the son of William Horace Holcombe and Elizabeth Munson.

     Rebecca G. Griswold married Albert G. Wickwire, son of Roswell Wickwire and Sarah Holcombe, on 20 January 1834.

     David Low Dodge married Sarah Cleveland.

     Jerusha O. Pitcher was born in 1836 at Orwell, Bradford Co., PA. She married Albert James Wickwire, son of Albert G. Wickwire and Rebecca G. Griswold, on 18 October 1859. Jerusha O. Pitcher died in 1918 at Athens, Bradford Co., PA. She was buried at Tioga Point Cemetery, Athens, Bradford Co., PA.

     Joseph Cheuvront was born on 2 February 1757 at Germany Valley, VA. He married Elizabeth Ellsworth, daughter of Moses Ellsworth and Anna Henckel.

     Anna Morgan was born circa 1706 at Groton, New London Co., CT.¹ She married Rev. John Owen on 25 November 1730 at Groton, New London Co., CT.¹ Anna Morgan died on 22 May 1743 at Groton, New London Co., CT.¹

     Vincent Caster was the son of Samuel S. Caster and Margaret Pritchard. Vincent Caster married Elizabeth Cheuvront, daughter of Gideon Cheuvront and Phoebe Post.

     Clarissa J. Rose was born on 20 February 1841 at Lagrange Twp., Lorain Co., OH. She was the daughter of Eliza Pelton. Clarissa J. Rose married Laomi Holcombe Jr., son of Laomi Holcombe and Hannah (?). Clarissa J. Rose died on 27 March 1923 at Lagrange Twp., Lorain Co., OH, at age 82. She was buried at River Road Cemetery, LaGrange, Lorain Co., OH.

     Samuel S. Caster married Margaret Pritchard.

     Eliza Pelton was the daughter of James Pelton and Harriet Clark.

     Samuel Tuller was born on 28 September 1717. He was the son of Samuel Tuller and Sarah Mills. Samuel Tuller married Mary Segar on 26 February 1738.

     Mary Fitch was born in September 1707 at Preston, New London Co., CT.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Fitch and Mary Sherwood.¹ Mary Fitch married Rev. John Owen on 13 November 1744 at Groton, New London Co., CT.² Mary Fitch married Rev. Samuel Dorrance.²

     Levi Tuller was born in 1773 at Simsbury, Hartford Co., CT.¹ He was the son of Ezekiel Tuller and Lydia Humphrey. Levi Tuller married Nancy Griswold, daughter of Joab Griswold and Elizabeth Collins, before 1798.¹ Levi Tuller died in 1838.¹

     Margaret (?) married William Cheney.¹

     Armory Houghton Sr. was born on 26 August 1812. He died on 20 February 1882 at age 69.

     Jane Atkinson married Thomas Cheney, son of William Cheney and Margaret (?), on 11 January 1655/56 at Roxbury, MA.¹

     G. Hudson Allen was born in September 1896 at KS.¹ He was the son of Guy Wiley Allen and Lois Hudson.¹

     Polly Church was born circa 1812 at NY.¹ She married Solomon Holcombe, son of NY Holcombe, circa 1830.¹

     Mary Harbert married Benjamin Cheney, son of Thomas Cheney and Jane Atkinson, on 14 November 1706 at Charlestown, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ Mary Harbert died on 15 May 1760 at Ashford, Windham Co., CT.¹

     Paul Porter Hayes was born on 12 September 1890 at Burghill, Trumbull Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Porter C. Hayes and Sarah (?)¹ Paul Porter Hayes married Mary (?) Paul Porter Hayes died in March 1970 at Burghill, Trumbull Co., OH, at age 79.²

Paul registered for the WWI draft giving his birth date as 12 Sep 1890 in Burghill, OH. At the time he worked in a saw mill in Vernon.

Paul and Mary were enumerated in the 1920 Vernon, Trumbull Co., OH, federal census. He was a telegraph operator for the railroad, age 29, she was 28. The only child in the household was H. Bernhard, 7.

     Elizabeth Tucker married Joseph Cheney, son of Benjamin Cheney and Mary Harbert.¹

     Howard Bernhard Hayes was the son of Paul Porter Hayes and Mary (?)

     Elizabeth Sweet was born on 24 November 1745 at Newbury, MA.¹ She married William Cheney, son of Joseph Cheney and Elizabeth Tucker, on 17 April 1763 at Newbury, MA.¹

     William R. Holcombe was born on 28 March 1884 at Bristol, Ontario Co., NY. He was the son of Clark M. Holcombe and Etta A. Alford.

     Hannah Eaton was born on 4 December 1761 at Meredith, NH.¹ She married Ebenezer Cheney, son of William Cheney and Elizabeth Sweet, on 3 August 1789 at Campton, NH.¹ Hannah Eaton died on 14 January 1832 at Campton, NH, at age 70.¹

     The lives of most men seem to run their course according to prescribed formulae, or perhaps, to given plans and specifications--so alike are they in detail. The master weaver utilizes the same warp and woof, the shuttle weaves the fabrics, but now and then the pattern is abruptly and pleasingly changed. This change of pattern relieves the monotony, and we discover why the departure is interesting. A variety of vocations, and an equal proficiency in all, brings new colors and an harmonious design to the fabric of any man's life. Leslie Verne Case is a successful pedagogue, an eminent geologist, and a well known ornithologist and archaeologist. As a geologist he made the first discovery of radium-bearing ore in New York State. This product, cyrtolite combined with autonite and other complex uranium compounds, was found in Bedford, Westchester County, and was given due publicity in an article written by Professor L. McI. Luquer of Columbia University in the "American Geologist." The radium ores collected by Mr. Case formed a part of the Smithsonian exhibit at St. Louis at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and were later transferred to the American Museum of Natural History of New York City. Mr. Case is also an expert on gem stones. In the study of birds and their habits he is an authority, and his ornithological writings are learned and many. Mr. Case has lectured extensively on archaeology, and a part of his Egyptian collection is given prominent place in the New York State Museum at Albany.

Leslie Verne Case was born October 1, 1874, at Cohocton, New York, a son of George Washington and Ella Mary (Peck) case. Mr. Case is descended from Colonial New England stock. Among his ancestors were several of Revolutionary fame, including colonel Ethan Allen, Zebulun Phillips, and Caleb Mathewson. George Washington Case served for some years as police justice, but has since retired. During the Civil War he volunteered in the New York National Guard, Company A, and after having served his enlisted time received an honorable discharge, he reenlisted in the 188th United States Infantry, Company F, 1st Division, 2d Brigade of the 5th Corps. He served with General U. S. Grant's army until the end of the war, when he received his honorary discharge. Mr. Case has served as aid-de-camp in the National Encampment, and is the present commander of Bingham Post, Grand Army of the Republic.

Leslie Verne Case, following his preparatory course in the Atlanta High School, entered the Naples Academy and was graduated in 1894. He then entered the Geneseo State Normal School and received the classical diploma in 1897. He supplemented his pedagogical training by a thorough course at New York University, graduating with the class of 1905. Since then he has taken a considerable amount of post-graduate work in both Cornell University and Columbia University. During his undergraduate days he was affiliated with the Gamma Sigma fraternity.

From 1897 to 1898 Mr. Case was connected with the public school of West River, New York. During the two following years he was employed in the public school at Bedford, New York, and resigned to enter the Tarrytown public school system in 1900. With the reorganization of the schools into a supervisory unit Mr. Case was appointed the first superintendent of the Tarrytown public schools, which position he is still occupying . . . . a period covering nearly a quarter of a century. He now ranks as the senior among the city and village superintendents in the point of continuous service in Westchester County. For three summers Mr. Case was honored as faculty lecturer on science at the New York State Summer School for Teachers at Cliff Haven, New York. Mr. Case has been a pioneer in scientific research and has invented several instruments which have been widely used. He has done much research work in color photography, and his photograph of lightening, reproduced simultaneously in the Buffalo "Sunday Courier" and the Syracuse "Sunday Herald" of August 20, 1894, was one of the first photographs of lightening ever taken. He made the first X-ray photograph in Tarrytown inn 1903, and installed the first wireless receiving set in Tarrytown in 1904. When the late Professor Tuff of Columbia University went to Paris to study with the Curries, Mr. Case was put in charge of the radium measurements in the Phoenix Research Laboratory of the university. During the World War Mr. Case was chairman of the "four-minute" men of Tarrytown and North Tarrytown. He is now a member of the Board of Water commissioners of Tarrytown, and also an active member of the Tarrytown Fire Department.

Mr. Case was married, at Brownsville, Tennessee, on April 7, 1914, to Sarah Gray, daughter of John Turner and Ora (Battle) Gray. Among her ancestors of Revolutionary fame were Captain William Battle, Lieutenant John Williams, Nathan Brodie, John William Crockett, and Rev. John Thompson. The Battle family was of French Huguenot stock and were among the settlers of New Rochelle, going from there to Virginia, and thence to Tennessee. Of this marriage there is one child, George Battle Case, born at Tarrytown, New York on December 8, 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Case are members of the First Presbyterian Church of New York City.

     Rhoda Rawson was born on 4 October 1749 at Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.² She was the daughter of Abner Rawson and Mary Allen.³ Rhoda Rawson married Aaron Taft, son of Peter Taft and Elizabeth Cheney, on 1 June 1769 at Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Rhoda Rawson died on 9 June 1827 at Townsend, Middlesex Co., MA, at age 77.²

     George Colton married Mary Griswold, daughter of Daniel White Griswold and Esther Case, on 12 October 1847 at Manchester, Hartford Co., CT.¹

     Elizabeth Cheney was born on 21 September 1707 at Medfield, Norfolk Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Josiah Cheney and Hannah (?)² Elizabeth Cheney married Peter Taft on 20 April 1736 at Medfield, Norfolk Co., MA.^2,1 Elizabeth Cheney died on 21 September 1783 at Uxbridge, Worcester Co., MA, at age 76.

     Daniel Griswold was born on 3 June 1799.¹ He was the son of Daniel White Griswold and Esther Case.¹