Descendants of

305. Andrew DRAKE was born on 10 Aug 1746 in Washington Valley, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 14 Aug 1827 in Scotch Plains, Union Co., NJ at age 81.

General Notes:
Andrew Drake

CONFLICT-BIRTH-DEATH: Birth 1746 at Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ; death 1827 at Piscataway, Middlesex, NJ

RELATIONSHIP: Andrew Drake and Eunice Martin were 2nd cousins. Their common ancestor was Joseph Fitzrandolph.

Andrew married Eunice MARTIN, daughter of Humphrey MARTIN and Experience (Pyatt) PIATT, on 15 Nov 1788 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Eunice was born on 9 Nov 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 14 Feb 1840 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 80.

309. Elizabeth DRAKE was born on 7 Aug 1747 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died between 1791 and 1793 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

Elizabeth married Elisha LAWRENCE. Elisha was born about 1744 and died in 1791 about age 47.

+ 885 F iv. Elizabeth LAWRENCE was born about 1765 and died in Mar 1797 about age 32.

314. Jeremiah MANNING was born on 25 Mar 1736 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 10 Jun 1803 in Woodbridge Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ at age 67, and was buried in Jun 1803 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

Jeremiah married Ursula DRAKE on 23 Sep 1758 in New Jersey. Ursula was born between 1735 and 1737 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died on 2 Aug 1761 in Scotch Plains, Union Co., NJ.

Jeremiah next married Rachel FORD on 26 Mar 1764 in New Jersey. Rachel was born on 6 Feb 1734 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 7 Feb 1799 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 65.

+ 891 M i. James MANNING IV was born on 9 Nov 1765 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 30 Nov 1808 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 43, and was buried in Dec 1808 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY, Middle Church.

Jeremiah next married Mary FITZ_RANDOLPH on 21 Jul 1799. Mary was born on 16 Apr 1749 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

323. Ichabod FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 19 Jul 1760 in Plainfield, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 29 Aug 1840 in Allegheny Co., PA at age 80.

General Notes:
Ichabod FitzRandolph

Problem: The birth place is also listed as, South Brunswick, NJ by Sue Reddell.

Ichabod married Margaret LIGGITT on 3 Jan 1802 in New Jersey. Margaret was born about 1772 in Princeton, Mercer Co., NJ and died on 9 Nov 1857 in Allegheny Co., PA about age 85.

+ 899 M vii. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 1 Jul 1817 in Allegheny Co., PA and died on 9 Nov 1903 in Kansas at age 86.

330. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 11 Sep 1771 in Atkins River, , NC and died about 1815 in Atkins River, , NC about age 44.

340. John STELLE was born about 1746 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1788 about age 42.

John married Hannah DE_BON_REPOS, daughter of Louis DE_BON_REPOS and Hannah LEWIS, on 19 Dec 1768. Hannah was born between 1748 and 1750 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1790 in Western Virginia.

+ 904 F i. Christiana STELLE was born in Feb 1771 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 6 Mar 1856 in Ritchie Co., VA at age 85.

346. Elizabeth SHOTWELL was born on 20 Sep 1761 in New Jersey and died on 9 Nov 1831 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 70.

Elizabeth married Isaac DRAKE, son of Nathaniel DRAKE and Dorothy RATTAN, on 8 Aug 1782. Isaac was born on 18 Jan 1756 in New Jersey and died on 14 Oct 1832 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 76.

+ 905 F i. Elizabeth DRAKE was born on 6 Sep 1787 in New Jersey, died on 13 Oct 1819 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 32, and was buried in Oct 1819 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH, Spring Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Benjamin Randolph

PROBATE:
Will proven 20 Nov 1792. He listed his mother, Sarah, and sons, Zebulon Stout and Moses, his sister, Rachel who had married John Houghton. He didn't mention his sister, Elizabeth, or his brother, Reuben.
(Furnished by Louise Webb, San Diego, CA - shared by Sue Reddell)

357. David R. RANDOLPH was born on 6 May 1773 in Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ, died on 19 Dec 1856 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL at age 83, and was buried in Dec 1856 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

General Notes:
David R. Randolph

DEATH: near Lebanon, Union Twp., Warren Co., OH

MARRIAGE:
The marriage date for David and Rebecca Randolph is given in the David Randolph Bible, which was copied by the D.A.R., and certified by them on 7 Apr. 1945. The Bible was then in the possession of Rosa (Randolph) Evans. It was originally owned by Rebecca (Randolph) Perrine, daughter of David and Rebecca. The entries are believed to have been made by Rebecca Perrine, with some perhaps made later by others.

Mrs. Rebecca Randolph's maiden name is shown in the Bible as "Suffield". Siblings other than Rebecca Perrine have shown it as "Sutphin". No Suffield family, living in the right place, and at the right time to have produced Rebecca has ever been found. There were ample Sutphin families living nearby in both Hunterdon Co. NJ., and Fayette Co. KY. to have done so.

David and Rebecca, were probably married in Fayette Co. KY. Records for the county were destroyed in a fire. The Sutphin families in Fayette KY. had come from Hunterdon Co., NJ. David may have known Rebecca's family there before the move to KY.
(Furnished by Sue Reddell)

David married Rebecca SUTPHIN, daughter of Stout SUTPHIN and Teuntje LOWE, on 31 Jan 1797 in Fayette Co., KY. Rebecca was born on 8 Jan 1778, died on 17 Dec 1828 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL at age 50, and was buried in Dec 1828 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

910 M i. Benjamin RANDOLPH was born on 7 Nov 1797 in Kentucky, died on 3 May 1864 in Illinois at age 66, and was buried in May 1864 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 911 M ii. David Stout RANDOLPH was born on 24 Jul 1799 in Fayette Co., KY, died on 29 Jan 1875 in Macomb Twp., Mc Donough Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Jan 1875 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 912 F iii. Elizabeth RANDOLPH was born on 30 Aug 1801 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, died on 29 Nov 1847 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 46, and was buried on 30 Nov 1847 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

913 M iv. Moses RANDOLPH was born on 12 Aug 1803 and died on 13 Aug 1823 in Ohio at age 20.

+ 914 M v. John RANDOLPH was born on 22 Dec 1804 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 5 Sep 1889 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL at age 84, and was buried in Sep 1889 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

915 M vi. Reuben RANDOLPH was born on 2 Apr 1807 in Ohio and died on 23 May 1850 in Indiana at age 43.

916 M vii. James Harvey RANDOLPH was born on 22 Jun 1809 and died on 17 Jan 1849 in Warren Co., IL at age 39.

917 F viii. Sarah RANDOLPH was born on 14 Feb 1811 in Ohio and died on 17 Apr 1839 in Ohio at age 28.

918 M ix. William Harrison RANDOLPH was born on 20 Aug 1813 in Ohio and died on 2 Nov 1864 at age 51.

919 F x. Rebecca RANDOLPH was born on 23 Nov 1815 in Ohio and died on 18 Jun 1903 in Ohio at age 87.

920 F xi. Rachel Ann RANDOLPH was born on 8 Nov 1817 in Ohio and died on 11 Feb 1876 in Kentucky at age 58.

David next married Deborah SHAW on 3 Jul 1834 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL. Deborah died on 29 Aug 1841.

359. Moses RANDOLPH was born on 16 May 1776 and died on 8 Apr 1854 in Warren Co., IL at age 77.

General Notes:
Moses Randolph

QUESTION: Three of the daughters of Moses Fitz Randolph married McGuire. Were the men related, before marriage?

EMIGRATION: Moses Randolph and other members of his family, including his mother, Sarah it is believed, and his older brother, David Randolph, all removed from Hopewell, Hunterdon Co., NJ to Scott Co., KY and later to Warren Co., OH where they settled near Lebanon.
(Furnished by Sue Reddell)

Moses married Sarah CROMWELL, daughter of Vincent CROMWELL and Unknown, in Fayette Co., KY.

375. Eunice MARTIN was born on 9 Nov 1759 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 14 Feb 1840 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 80.

Eunice married Andrew DRAKE, son of Edward DRAKE and Mary VAIL, on 15 Nov 1788 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Andrew was born on 10 Aug 1746 in Washington Valley, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 14 Aug 1827 in Scotch Plains, Union Co., NJ at age 81.

General Notes:
Jane Ross

PROBATE: Mentioned in the will of her grandfather, John Conger.

Jane married Enoch MORGAN Sr., son of James MORGAN and Rachel Mc_READEN, in Dec 1826. Enoch was born about 1760.

+ 934 M i. Enoch MORGAN Jr. was born on 19 Jun 1792 in Cabarrus Co., NC, died on 3 Sep 1840 in Dallas Co., AL at age 48, and was buried in Sep 1840 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL, Valley Creek Cemetery.

936 M iii. Nicholson Ross MORGAN was born on 10 Aug 1789 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died on 7 Mar 1887 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL at age 97.

General Notes:
Hannah Ross

DEATH: According to daughter, Hannah's death was in 1845 at the age of 102.
Birth date calculated, Abt. 1743.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 409 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Hannah married Matthew HARRIS, son of Samuel HARRIS and Martha LAIRD, in 1784. Matthew was born in 1754 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died in 1845 at age 91.

+ 947 F iv. Elizabeth HARRIS was born about 8 Jan 1793 in Greene Co., GA, died on 10 Nov 1859 in Henderson Co., TN about age 66, and was buried in Nov 1859 in Lake Cemetery.

+ 948 M v. James HARRIS was born on 28 Sep 1795 in Greene Co., GA and died on 7 Oct 1869 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 74.

405. Isaac CONGER was born about 1759 and died in 1842 in Mc Lean Co., IL about age 83.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Euphemia Ross

BIRTH: Probably Rowan Co., NC (CFA I, p. 240)

RESIDENCES: Isaac Conger settled near Bowling Green, KY; moved then to Missouri; a few years later moved to Springfield, IL; and then to McLean county, IL, about 1830. (CFA I, p. 240)

BIOGRAPHY:
The history of McLean county, Illinois has a feature of the Conger family that was written by Miss Emma Conger (b. 1841), daughter of Robert [Barrett] Conger, one of the earliest settlers of Stout's Grove. As is usually the case, "family tradition" will vary from statistical facts. Emma's story is as follows:

"Isaac Conger, an only son, was born in England, emigrated to America when young and settled near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. (He was the son of Jonathan Conger, b. 1732, descendant of John Belconger.) He married Susan Barnett (Barrett) and they had four sons, Jonathan, Robert, Benjamin and Nicholas.

"In 1829 the family emigrated to Illinois and settled at Stout's Grove, in what is now McLean county. Isaac Conger and his wife died soon after coming here, at the age of eighty-three (in 1842).

"Jonathan, Robert and Nicholas Conger made farms adjoining each other.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

+ 954 M i. Jonathan CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1802 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY, died on 23 Jan 1857 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 55, and was buried in Jan 1857 in Ellsworth Cemetery.

+ 955 M ii. Robert Barnett CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1804 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY and died on 21 Aug 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 56.

956 M iii. Nicholas CONGER was born in 1808 and died about 1840 in Mc Lean Co., IL about age 32.

+ 957 M iv. Benjamin CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1809 in Bowling Green, Warren Co., KY and died on 9 May 1881 in Coffey Co., KS at age 71.

Jean married Daniel BILES, son of Thomas BILES and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 30 Dec 1775 in Rowan Co., NC. Daniel was born about 1749 in New Jersey and died about 1835 about age 86.

+ 959 M i. Thomas BILES was born about Jun 1775 and died on 8 Mar 1882 about age 106.

960 M ii. Jonathan BILES was born on 26 Jan 1780 and died on 1 Jul 1861 at age 81.

Elizabeth married Joseph NICHOLS on 16 Sep 1784 in Rowan Co., NC. Joseph died in Rutherford Co., TN.

408. Zipporah CONGER was born on 11 Jan 1761 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 23 Nov 1833 in Madison Co., KY at age 72.

General Notes:
Zipporah Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Euphemia Ross

COMMENT: Listed in CFA II, p. 719; Zipporah, b. 11 Jan 1761 Rowan Co., NC, d. 23 Nov 1823 Madison Co., KY, md. Isaac Todd.

COMMENT: Missing from CFA I, but was confirmed by Paula Van Winkle of El Dorado, KS for DAR record.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 441 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Zipporah married Isaac TODD on 12 Feb 1781 in Rowan Co., NC. Isaac was born on 3 Jun 1761 in Easton Co., PA and died on 5 Apr 1843 in Lawrence, Marion Co., IN at age 81.

978 F ii. Jane TODD was born on 24 Aug 1784 in Madison Co., NC and died on 24 Feb 1871 in Indiana at age 86.

+ 979 M iii. Jonathan TODD was born on 22 Sep 1786 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 May 1865 in Lawrence Co., IN at age 78.

980 F iv. Hannah TODD was born on 23 Oct 1788 in Madison Co., NC and died on 1 Mar 1868 in Indiana at age 79.

Daniel married Lucy JOHNSON, daughter of John JOHNSON and Unknown, about 17 Apr 1817 in Madison Co., KY.

984 M viii. Thomas TODD was born on 19 Dec 1799 in Kentucky and died on 28 Dec 1873 at age 74.

987 F xi. Sally TODD was born on 21 Jul 1805 in Kentucky and died on 10 May 1880 at age 74.

410. Jonathan CONGER was born about 1770 in Rowan Co., NC and died after Mar 1823 in Claiborne Co., MS.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Claiborne Co., MS

LAND: A deed from Jonathan Conger to Leonard Smith, 3 Feb 1796, registered 12 Apr 1796, Book No. 14, page 261, says that this tract of land was obtained by John Conger, Sr., and has Jonathan and Margaret Conger's names signed to it.

This, and other deeds, indicate that the Congers owned near, or over, one thousand acres of land in this vicinity, now Davidson county, [NC], on both sides of Abbott's Creek.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 284 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: A note on this family says, "Jonathan and his family went to Mississippi from St. Louis, MO, on a flat boat about the year 1800 and settled near Natches, MS. He was a captain of the Claiborne Rifles under Andrew Jackson at the battle of New Orleans in 1812." Another note says he settled at Vicksburg or Port Gibson, MS.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p 332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN. I, Jonathan Conger of the state of Mississippi and county of Warren, being of advanced age and under bodily affliction, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God, calling into mind, the mentality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament, Viz, principally and first of all I give and bequeath my soul to God.

Secondly, after my just debts are paid I wish my property to descend as follows, to my oldest daughter Elizabeth I have given in my lifetime stock money and a negro girl, Hetta, which is all that I alot her.

Thirdly, to John Labdelle, my son-in-law stock money and a negro boy named Prince and girl Maria to his part. (Mary's husband)

Fourthly, to Pheobe Sims, I have given stock and a horse, and a negro to the amount of what I intend to give her.

Fifthly, to William my son I give a negro girl named Belinda and a horse and one hundred dollars to his part.

Sixthly, I give my son Martin one hundred acres of land layed off south east end of my tract, and a negro boy Nelson to his part.

Seventhly, to Sally Thompson a negro girl named Rachel stock and two horses to her part.

Eigthly, to Jane I have given a negro girl named Elsy a mare and stock to her part.

Ninthly, to my son Wilson I give one hundred and twenty-five acres of land off the north end of my tract and negroes named Solomon, Jack and Cluney, to his part.

Tenthly, to my son Jonathan Lee I give the balance of aforesaid tract of land, the waggon and team together with all my farming utinsels, shop tools and negroes names Sam, Patsy, John, and a sorrel mare to his part.

Eleventhly, to my daughter Margaret I give certain negroes named Alford, Amos and Jack and Charlotte and a horse and her saddle, nmaed Toney together with a secretary, and case for to her part.

Twelfthly, I give to Jonathan Lee, Wilson, Martin and Margaret twenty head of cattle to be equally divided, and two steers apiece besides.

Thirteently, the balance of my horses and cattle are being sold whenever the crop shall be gathered with Matilda, Violet and Sall. Now when the estate is settled if any remnant, Margaret is to have four hundred dollars more, and the balance if any to be equally divided between the rest of my heirs.

As given under my hand this 14th day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty-three.
/s/J. Conger (seal)
I appoint Foster Cook, Jacob Hyland and Isaac Rapalge my executors and Foster Cook guardian for my son Jonathan Lee. Mr. Benjamin Smith I wish to be guardian for my daughter Margaret.

Attested by: Charles Lee, S.F. Fratwood, Allen Sharkey.
(No. 96 File #9, Probate Docket Pg 11, April Term 1823, Warren County, MS.
Proved in open court 14th April 1823, recorded in Book A, page 240.)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 147-148 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 989 M ii. William CONGER was born about 1790 in Rowan Co., NC and died in Warren Co., MS.

+ 991 F iv. Mary CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1792 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 6 Jan 1855 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS about age 62.

+ 993 F vi. Sally CONGER was born about 1796 in Rowan Co., NC and died in Mississippi.

+ 994 M vii. Martin CONGER was born on 7 Jul 1797 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 13 Dec 1833 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS at age 36.

+ 995 M viii. Jonathan Lee CONGER was born in 1806 in Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., MS and died in 1848 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS at age 42.

411. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1771 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 15 Sep 1842 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 70.

Elizabeth married Stephen COLE, son of William COLE and Unknown, about 19 Nov 1789. Stephen was born on 25 Apr 1768 and died on 14 Apr 1841 in Lincoln Co., TN at age 72.

1001 M v. Hiram COLE was born on 20 Jan 1802 and died on 7 Sep 1814 at age 12.

412. Joshua CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1773 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Aug 1829 in Smith Co., TN at age 55, and was buried in Aug 1829 in Mt. Holley Cemetery.

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

CONFLICT-DEATH: 28 Aug 1799 on page 285 of CFA I. 28 Aug 1829 at Smith Co., TN
on p. 345 of CFA I. Aug 1829, p. 345a of CFA I.

RESIDENCES: someplace in the area where Carthage, TN is located

CENSUS: Joshua Conger had four slaves in 1820. His son, Eli and John, appeared in this census as heads of their own homes. [Note: no place name cited.] (CFA I, p. 345)

RECOLLECTIONS: According to the Charles L. Conger records, J.E. Conger wrote: "We have in our family two hammers that belonged to Joshua Conger and wife, one of them marked N.C. and the other S.C. I think Joshua Conger came to Tennessee and settled in Smith county, in the year 1800.

"He died August 28, 1829, in what was known as the Conger Bottom, on Caney Fork River, near the mouth of Smith Fork Creek, and was buried on the south side of Hickman Creek, about one mile above the bridge.

"Lucinda, his wife, was born March 15, 1775 and died about 1856, after being insane for several years, and was buried in what is known as the Conger Graveyard in DeKalb county on Caney Fork River, about one mile above the mouth of Holmes Creek.

"Lucinda was living in the home of Andrew Wallace in 1850 in DeKalb county.

"All the above mentioned graves were move to Mt. Holley Cemetery when Center Hill Dam was built near Smithville.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: In Jan 1832 Eli Conger filed a case in Chancery Court to sell some land as administrator of Joshua Conger and states that Joshua Conger died August 1829, leaving a widow, Lucy, Joshua, John, Elizabeth m/Obediah Lack, Elijah, William, Polly m/William Coffee, Delilah, Nancy, Isaac (deceased) with Jane, Elizabeth, William, Ira. The last four living in Jackson county, with Malinda, general guardian. [Note: Carthage, TN Chancery Records.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 345a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joshua married Lucinda ROUNSAVAL. Lucinda was born on 15 Mar 1775 in South Carolina, died about 1856 in De Kalb Co., TN about age 81, and was buried about 1856 in Mt. Holley Cemetery.

1007 M i. Eli CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1795 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 1834 about age 39.

+ 1008 M ii. John CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1798 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1843 in Smith Co., TN at age 45.

+ 1012 M vi. Elisha CONGER was born about 2 Nov 1805 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 12 Mar 1895 in De Kalb Co., TN about age 89, and was buried in Mar 1895 in De Kalb Co., TN, Homestead Cemetery.

+ 1013 M vii. William CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1808 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 22 Apr 1854 at age 45.

+ 1016 F x. Delilah CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1814 in Smith Co., TN and died about 1845 about age 31.

1018 F xii. Nancy CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1818 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1863 at age 45.

413. Eli CONGER was born about 1776 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 16 Jul 1851 in Butts Co., GA about age 75.

General Notes:
Eli Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

RESIDENCES: 1810 in Mecklenburg, NC; 1840 in Houston Co., GA. He may have been the Eli Conger who was J.I.C. of Butts Co., GA, 19 Jan 1826.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 138 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Eli married Mary ALEXANDER, daughter of Amos ALEXANDER and Mary JOHNSTON. Mary was born between 1780 and 1784 and died before 1820.

+ 1019 F i. Mary Ross CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1806 in North Carolina and died on 3 Sep 1871 in Tippah Co., MS at age 65.

+ 1024 M vi. Eli Martin CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1815 in North Carolina, died on 14 Mar 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 63, and was buried in Mar 1879 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

414. Jean CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1777 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 8 Nov 1846 at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1846 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jean Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

NAME-CONFLICT: Jane (Jean) Conger in CFA II, p. 709

Jean married John MOORES, son of Henry MOORES and ROSS, on 30 Aug 1797 in Madison Co., KY. John was born on 9 Oct 1777, died on 29 Oct 1844 at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1844 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

1025 F i. Mary Ross MOORES was born on 25 Feb 1801 and died in 1858 at age 57.

415. Isaac CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1779 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 4 Mar 1857 at age 77.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 241

RESIDENCES: Isaac Conger, 1779, obtained a government grant for about 2,000 acres near Fayetteville, TN. He built a brick home about 1810 which later was occupied by his son, Sion Illif Conger, 1810, grandson, Dixie Lamar Conger, 1864. The widow of Dixie Lamar died there in 1969. It is believed to be the oldest house in Lincoln county, TN. Isaac's great-grandson, John Beall Conger, 1905, later owned and lived in the house.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 40-41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-QUESTION: Did he die on the same date as his wife, 4 Mar 1857? (CFA I, p. 241)

RELATIONSHIP: Isaac Conger and his wife, Mary Moores were 1st cousins. (CFA I, p. 241)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

RESIDENCES: Isaac Conger lived on "Beachlawn," farm which he established about 1815, near Fayetteville, TN (CFA I, p. 472)

BIOGRAPHY:
Isaac Conger left his home in Rowan Co., NC after the death of his mother and lived for a short time with his uncle and aunt (Henry Moores and Jane (Ross)). He married Mary [Moores], his cousin, and went to Tennessee. There they settled in Lincoln county, which was a cane-break wilderness.

Isaac and Mary were both deeply religious and members of the Methodist church. Their home was about seven miles from Fayetteville [TN] and their nearest neighbor was four miles away. Jane Brown Moores (Mary's youngest sister, b. 1800) lived with them and died a spinster in 1858.

Isaac became convinced that he must preach the Gospel, and so decided. He made preparation and was licensed by the ELK Conference in 1811. The diaries kept while at this work indicate that his wife strongly opposed his missionary work, which greatly depressed him. He was deeply impressed with responsibility of saving sinners and persisted in the work while his health would permit -- preaching and teaching whereever he went. He preached three or four sermons a day, often two or three hours long -- all interspersed with taking in new converts, excommunicating reprobates and riding horseback fifteen or twenty miles. His usual circuit covered the territory now occupied by eight or more counties, but he preahed at times in almost every settlement in the state. It took thirty days to ride the circuit.

After a year of riding circuit, Isaac turned again to his farm. The last notation in the diary: "Nov 19 -- started to Georgia for my workman to finish the buildings. Got there in 10 days and returned in a few days over a month. I lost a __ hundred dollar mare and my wagon had liked to run over me but got but little hurt. Landed safe home the 22nd of December; find my family in health." This trip must have been made to his brother's home in Cobb county, Georgia.

Though deeply fond of his homestead, Isaac seemed to have had an inquiring mind and enjoyed travel. He also took occasional trips on horseback through Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois and back through Kentucky and Tennessee. One interesting trip he undoubtedly made was to his brother, John B. Conger, at Grand Gulf, Mississippi. This particular brother was the owner of 10,000 acres of rich delta land with not a hill on it. His land was worked by a thousand slaves. To house them, there was a mile-long stretch of cabins on the plantation.

Isaac obtained a government grant for about 2,000 acres of land. There is a family tradition that Isaac and Mary journeyed to Tennessee with little else besides a "Pigin,' a pot, and a johnny cake board." They lived in a log cabin until about 1808 when he had a brick house built for his growing family. This house is in use and has been extended -- and is probably the oldest house in Lincoln county, TN (by Mrs. Iliff Conger, Rt. 2, Louisville, TN, July 1967 -- filed with a diary by Isaac Conger in the State Archives at Nashville, TN)

Isaac employed a brick mason and together they built the house, using clay from the front yard to mold the oversize bricks for the structure. The two big second floor bedrooms were not connected by a door. One was for boys and the other for girls -- and they had separate stairways. Now (1965), with the addition of extra rooms over the years, it is a 14-room house, but all the woodwork, even the windowsills (made of black locust) of the original house is still intact. With 12-foot-high ceilings and foot thick walls, the house is still in a state of perfect preservation. There is no need for air conditioning. (Feature story on his great grandson, Dixie Lamar Conger, is in "The Chattanooga Times," 2 Aug 1965).

"The original house consisted of four rooms of the two-story brick part (still in use). The one story frame was added before the Civil War. It contained two rooms and an entrance hall, and I assume the porches were added at the same time, because the ornamental appointments seem to be in keeping. Also I assume that the original kitchen was still in use. According to the customs of the day, the kitchen was separate, and to the rear of the new addition. Some time after the Civil War the old kitchen was removed and a new kitchen, dining room, butler's pantry, etc. was added behind the new frame building.

"The bricks for the two story and full basement were burnt at the site, and I presume the dirt from the basement (rock lined) was used for the brick. The old lime kiln was discovered a few years ago about a quarter mile S.E. of the building. The sand had to be hauled in from Elk River some 8 miles away.

"Over the years, little changes have been made in the original brick portion, except large glass panes were substituted for the 8" x 10" glass sashes, and the floors were covered with hardwood flooring. Most of the window frames and doors and door frames are still sound. They are carved out of solid black locust." (John B. Conger, 1970 occupant of the house.)

A paper called, "Tempo" ran a feature story in October 1967, in which John B. Conger was interviewed about the house. He explained that "pingin'" was a leather bucket and the pail referred to by Mrs. Iliff Conger, above, was probably made of either wood or brass.

Isaac first built a lean-to on the creek, now called Hamestring Creek, which meanders through the farm. The area was mostly wooded then and extremely rugged. The stone and log house which the young Isaac built for his family stands directly behind the comfortable home constructed later. The rocks which line the ground floor of that first house are cut identically, inside and out. Rubble was used to fill between them. Walls of the house are two feet thick.

Forming the one room second floor are hand-hewn logs 40 feet long, 15 to 18 inches wide and about 8 inches thick. They are carefully notched and placed. The house itself measures 20 feet by 40 feet. On the lower floor is a large open fireplace in which Mrs. Conger did the cooking. The floor was dirt and small windows were placed in the stone portion of the walls.

Isaac Conger evidently had his mind set on making housekeeping as easy as possible for his wife. He installed "running water." Taking two-by-fours, the young settler cut a one-half by one-inch groove on one side. He did the same to another piece of wood, put them together and water flowed from a nearby spring through a one-inch pipe into the house.

Building the new house was a slow process, taking time out to make crops, to locate stones for the basement, and assemble crews of workmen. In 1813, according to Isaac's diary, he went to Georgia in search of more workmen. The house was finally finished in 1815. It had two rooms downstairs and two bedrooms upstairs, as mentioned, for the boys on one side and the girls on the other. The kitchen, added a little later was to one side of the main house. Walls of the house are 14 inches thick. Hugh fireplaces with fancy mantles were put in both rooms downstairs. The front door, still in its original state, has fancy woodworking and a glass pane.

After the main house was finished, the kitchen was added and a brick smokehouse was constructed. The smokehouse is now used as a refrigerated vault to hold cured hams which John B. Conger sells.

Two more wings have been added to the house and it how has 10 rooms and 2 baths. The Conger house has had running water throughout the house since 1901. Several pieces of furniture have been retained by family members over the years, and the Congers have added other antiques to keep the house as authentic as possible.

During the Civil War, Union soldiers "stripped the farm bare." However, the farm houses weren't burned. Before the war Sion Conger was quite a wealthy man. Property evaluation records showed Sion had nine slaves valued at $1,000 each and property valued at $14,000 with between 1,000 and 1,200 acres.

But things changed. After the Civil War, Sion's wife developed poor eyesight. She went to Dresden for treatments and letters found in the house, written to her by Sion, promised he would send her $10 "if he could get it together."

Four generations of Congers have owned the property. After Sion died, the farm was owned by his son, Dixie Lamar Conger. Dixie's son, John Beall Conger, is the present owner, and he has promised to sell part of it to his son, John Beal Conger, Jr.

The house is located on Route 5, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 242-243 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Isaac married Mary MOORES, daughter of Henry MOORES and Jane ROSS. Mary was born on 15 Nov 1782 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Mar 1857 in Tennessee at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1857 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN.

1028 F iii. Matilda CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1807 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Oct 1812 at age 5.

1029 F iv. Delilah CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1808 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 14 Oct 1837 at age 29.

+ 1030 M v. Sion Moores CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1810 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Jan 1874 at age 63.

1031 M vi. Felix B. CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1812 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 4 Dec 1834 at age 21.

416. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1780 in Rowan Co., NC and died about 8 May 1846 in Preble Co., OH about age 65.

General Notes:
Josiah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

MARRIAGE: Josiah Conger, 1780 and Catherine Runyon eloped on horseback when she was 14 years old.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Josiah Conger was a hunting companion of Daniel Boone in Kentucky, whom he claimed as close kin - probably on his mother's side.
[Note: no source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Kentucky; Rowan Co., NC; Preble Co., OH

BIOGRAPHY:
Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon eloped on horseback, she being only 14 years old. She had hidden her clothes behind a log, tied in a bundle, and these she carried on horseback behind her intended husband. In later years she often related the incident with pleasure, and said she had never regretted it.

They emigrated to Preble county, Ohio in 1812, and located near Sugar Valley, where they died. The trip from Tennessee to Ohio was made in a wagon, drawn by four hourses, and required about six weeks.

Josiah Conger owned some fine real estate and a very large and imposing residence for the times, where a cordial welcome awaited the travelers throughout that country.

Josiah Conger was a preacher of the Christian Church.

He was a fine marksman. While in Kentucty he was a hunting companion of Daniel Boone, and it is said that he claimed kin with him. His death was caused by the accidental discharge of a gun on 8 Nov 1846.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 346 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CONFLICT-DEATH: The date of death listed in the family group sheet date, 8 May 1846 (CFA I, p. 346) is in conflict with the date of death information listed in the biographical sketch, 8 Nov 1846 (CFA I, p. 346).

Josiah married Catherine RUNYON in 1802 in Barren Co., KY. Catherine was born on 3 Jan 1788 in North Carolina and died on 3 Mar 1870 in Preble Co., OH at age 82.

+ 1032 F i. Nancy CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1804 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 May 1877 at age 72.

+ 1033 M ii. Aaron Ross CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1805 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Sep 1896 in Preble Co., OH at age 90.

+ 1034 M iii. Moses CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1807 in Preble Co., OH and died on 22 Aug 1901 in Preble Co., OH at age 94.

+ 1035 F iv. Anna CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1809 and died on 3 Aug 1877 in Camden, Preble Co., OH at age 67.

+ 1036 F v. Sarah CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1811 in Barren Co., KY and died on 9 Sep 1877 in Jackson, Preble Co., OH at age 65.

1037 M vi. John Newton CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1814 in Preble Co., OH and died on 6 Aug 1841 at age 27.

John married Rachel MARSHALL. Rachel was born on 11 Jan 1817 in Preble Co., OH and died on 26 Aug 1840 in Preble Co., OH at age 23.

+ 1038 F vii. Mary Ross CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1816 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Jun 1875 at age 58.

+ 1039 M viii. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1819 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Mar 1901 in Preble Co., OH at age 81.

+ 1040 F ix. Elizabeth M. CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1823 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Jan 1845 at age 21.

+ 1041 M x. William Alexander CONGER was born about 26 Sep 1825 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Feb 1915 in Bundette, Pawnee Co., KS about age 89.

+ 1042 F xi. Eveline CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1831 in Preble Co., OH and died on 2 Dec 1906 at age 75.

417. Mary CONGER was born between 1782 and 1786 in Rowan Co., NC, died in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, and was buried in 1852 in Madison Co., TN, Shady Grove Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

PROBATE: Not mentioned in the Will of her father.

Mary married Jesse C. ELSTON, son of William ELSTON and Mary Elizabeth UNKNOWN, about 1803 in Tennessee. Jesse was born in 1784 in Elizabeth, Sussex Co., NJ, died on 28 Jan 1855 in Denmark, Madison Co., TN at age 71, and was buried in Jan 1855 in Madison Co., TN, Shady Grove Cemetery.

1043 M i. Eliel ELSTON was born on 5 Dec 1805 in Smith Co., TN and died on 18 Aug 1860 at age 54.

1047 F v. Matilda ELSTON was born on 5 Jan 1814 in Smith Co., TN and died on 7 Jan 1873 at age 59.

+ 1049 M vii. Jesse John Conger ELSTON was born on 28 Oct 1819 in Smith Co., TN and died in Kaufman Co., TX.

1052 M x. David Elias ELSTON was born on 19 Jun 1825 in Smith Co., TN and died on 14 Feb 1896 at age 70.

418. John B. CONGER was born about 1784 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1853 about age 69.

General Notes:
John B. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

PROBATE: Not mentioned in the Will of his father.

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION: John B. Conger, 1784, wrote in 1839 that he owned 20,000 acres of river bottom land in Mississippi with over 300 Negroes, and had an annual income of over $120,000.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 37a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Grand Gulf, Mississippi (CFA I, p. 242); Grand Gulch,
TX (?)

RECOLLECTIONS:
John B. Conger moved to Mississippi with the other families of our ancestors about 1808. His marriage probably occurred in Mississippi. He patented large tracts of land where he resided until 1845, when he sold out and moved to Grand Gulch, Texas.

In a letter, dated 27 Jan 1839, he said that he had 20,000 acres of river bottom land, over 300 negroes, and an annual income of from $120,000 to $130,000. It is said that he married a young lady whose father had been an officer in the Revolution, and as a reward for his service had some large land grants.

On 16 Apr 1843, he wrote that he had taken one of the granddaughters of his brother, Jonathan, to be a companion for his daughter, Martha. She was about 15 and the daughter of Sally Conger who married Felix Thompson.

He planned a journey for the summer of 1843 for himself and daughter by way of Mobile, and through the states of Alabama, Georgia and to his brother, Eli; South Carolina, Columbia, Canden to Salisbury, NC, Virginia, Maryland and up to Montreal, Canada and back.

In one of his letters, John said, "With all this a man is not entirely happy." It appears that his wife was dead at the time. His son, Fielding, died young of blood poisoning, after being cut by a cotton gin. His son, Isaac W., grew to manhood, was educated at home and abroad, and planned to live in Washington, DC. On a visit home he undertook to cross to an island farm with a slave in a skiff, when they were upset by driftwood and drowned. His daughter, Martha, died without issue in 1857, shortly after he left for Texas. We have no record of his activities in Texas. He was about 65 when he moved, so if he did re-marry he probably did not have another family. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 298 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Extraction from a letter written by Sion Iliff Conger, son of Sion Moores Conger and grandson of Isaac Conger, b. 1779 and Mary Moores, dated 26 Jun 1904. He wrote, "I have two letters written by John B. Conger, dated in 1839 and 1843. The first is signed, 'John B. & Elizabeth Conger,' and the second is signed, 'John B. Conger,' his wife having probably died in the meantime. I will make a few quotations from them."

"In 1839 he mentions that his daughter, Martha Archer Conger, is a very pretty young woman, about 15 years old, and now at school at Donaldsonville, LA, near New Orleans, and learning music and French, as well as other studies in literature and politeness. He wrote, 'Isaac W. (His son, who later drowned in the Mississippi River.) is a fine looking young man, about 6 feet tall, weight about 1655. Has been home some time. Has been traveling in the Eastern states. Was in Washington at the sitting of Congress, and had an interview with the President.'

"'Brother Jonathan's children are about all dead. Phoebe Jane and Jonathan Lee are about all that remain. Uncle Isaac Ross's family are all no more, pretty much, and the Wade children are taking steps to keep all the negroes in slavery. Also the same with Margaret A. Reed's estate (the daughter of Uncle Isaac, formerly Mrs. Archer.) She had about 130 slaves and willed them to Dr. Stephen Duncan and Zubulan Butler, with a view to having them sent to Liberia.'

"'Eli K. Ross is living in Louisiana, on the Ouchita River, and doing no good.'

"'I am building a fine house on my plantation on the Mississippi River, where I expect to spend the remainder of my days. I have 14,000 acres of rich bottom land and 6,000 acres equally as rich above. More than 300 negroes, as likely as I ever saw. Will make probably 2,000 bales of cotton, which, together with sales of cord-wood to steamboats, should make an income this year of about $130,000. With all this a man is not entirely happy.'"

"In 1843 he mentions a visit just paid by his sister, Hannah, and husband John Railsback, and their appreciation of his magnificent estate."

Sion Iliff Conger goes on to say, "I have heard my father (Sion Moores Conger) speak of the visits of himself and his father (Isaac Conger) to John B.'s and of a visit that he and his daughter made to my grandfather's, and my father's overseer says he remembers when they drove from Memphis, he thinks, and Martha caused her father to remain in the carriage while she ran in the house, and covering grandmother's eyes with her hands, made her guess who the visitor was. This was some time in the [18]40's."

Sion Iliff continues, "My grandfather (Isaac) was a Methodist minister and used to make journeys throughout the South and visit his relatives in Mississippi, Georgia and South Carolina. In some of his journals he would make reference to these occasions. I have none of them at hand at this time to refer to."

Returning to the letters he continues, "John B. Conger also mentions, in a letter to my grandfather, Isaac Conger, that he had one of his brother Jonathan's grand-daughters with him for company for Martha Archer [Conger, his daughter], 'a daughter of Sally Conger, who married Felix Thompson.'" [Probably Mary Thompson.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 285 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1054 M i. Isaac W. CONGER was born about 1808 and died in Mississippi River, , MS.

Elizabeth married George WOODS, son of Joseph WOODS and Sarah VAUSE, on 27 Mar 1827 in Fayette, Jefferson Co., MS. George was born about 1808 in Red Lick, Jefferson Co., MS and died on 27 Feb 1878 in Moss Bluff, Liberty Co., TX about age 70.

1057 F iv. Martha Archer CONGER was born about 1812 and died on 8 Sep 1857 about age 45.

419. Hannah CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1787 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Mar 1851 in Sugar Valley, Preble Co., OH at age 63.

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Ross

AKA: Rosa Railsback in the Will of her father.

Hannah married John C. RAILSBACK on 3 Apr 1805 in Kentucky. John was born on 5 Dec 1785 in Kentucky and died on 7 Aug 1856 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH at age 70.

+ 1058 M i. Isaac C. RAILSBACK was born on 13 Sep 1806 in Kentucky and died on 4 Mar 1873 at age 66.

420. Benjamin ROUNSAVALL was born in 1755 in Rowan Co., NC and died in 1787 in Rowan Co., NC at age 32.

423. Ely Kershaw ROSS was born on 6 Oct 1773 in Kershaw Co., SC and died in Jan 1843 in Ouachita Parish, LA at age 69.

Ely married Elizabeth HILL, daughter of Robert HILL and Margarite ALLISON, on 26 Jul 1791. Elizabeth was born on 30 Sep 1774 and died on 20 Jan 1812 in Jefferson Co., MS at age 37.

1064 M iv. Arthur Brown ROSS was born on 14 Apr 1801 in Newport, Cocke Co., TN.

1065 M v. Isaac Brown ROSS was born on 9 Jan 1804 and died in Jun 1834 at age 30.

1066 M vi. Ely Kershaw Wiles ROSS was born on 26 Aug 1805 in Jefferson Co., MS.

1067 F vii. Jane Oliphant ROSS was born on 15 Feb 1803 and died in 1880 at age 77.

Ely next married Sarah UNKNOWN on 17 Dec 1816 in Ely, Jefferson Co., MS. Sarah died on 25 Dec 1817 in Ely, Jefferson Co., MS.

Ely next married Elizabeth BARLOW, daughter of James BARLOW and Lucy EDWARDS, on 1 Nov 1818. Elizabeth was born about 1785 and died after 1860.

+ 1069 M i. John Rankin ROSS was born on 1 Jan 1820 in Ouachita Parish, LA and died about 1874 in Cooke Co., TX about age 54.

428. Elias Darby CONGER Sr. was born on 8 Jun 1763 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 13 Sep 1843 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH about age 80.

General Notes:
Elias Darby Conger Sr.

PARENTS: David Conger, Sr. and Mary Darby

BIRTH: 8 Jun 1763, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ
DEATH: Abt. 13 Sep 1843 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Darby Conger enlisted in the Revolutionary War but was too young to fight, so he "ran bullets." His granddaughter, Elizabeth Conger Henkle, remembered him as a good sized man, sitting in his arm chair reading, and that he had quite a library.

Elias and wife, Mary Goble, accompanied his brother, David, and wife, Sarah, from New Jersey to Western Pennsylvania in 1791. After Mary's death, in 1804, Elias married Mary Gregory and they moved on into Monroe county, Ohio, where they both died. Family tradition says that Mary Darby Conger, mother of David and Elias, went with them to Pennsylvania.

To prove that you can't believe everything you read in print or what family traditions says, the following article from the "Centerville Iowian," 10 January 1934, is given in full.

The following Conger family data is furnished by J.C. Harvey of Seymour: "Appanoose county's history may not be complete without the mention of the name Conger. This family dates its beginning in America in the year 1669, landing at Plymouth Rock. They were of French-Hugenot descent. Hence in years each generation emigrated westward until you find the name Conger in all parts of the United States. They are all related, as the original name, was Koniger, and was changed to Conger by John Conger, the first. (This has not been proved nor disproved.)

The Congers were first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of their countrymen. They furnished soldiers in every war from Colonial wars down to the World War. The first death recorded at Camp Dodge in Des Moines was Conger from Appanoose county.

John Conger, III, was a captain in the Revolutionary War. His son, Gershom, was George Washington's orderly at Valley Forge, and he became the grandfatheer of the sons and daughters of the Congers who emigrated to Appanoose county in pioneer days. (There is no record of a John Conger having a son named, Gershom, other than John Belconger. Capt. David Conger of the Pennsylvania Militia had a son, Gershom born 1792, after Valley Forge. A Gershom, born about 1763 in N.J., son of Enoch and Berzillah, might possibly have been an orderly to George Washington, but no Gershom in this line could have been.)

Gershom resided and ended his days in Green county, PA. (Son of Elias Darby Conger) His descendants moved over into Monroe county, Ohio, and his grandchildren moved on into Iowa later (this Gershom evidently confused with his father, Elias Darby). Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Charlton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early 50's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.

At one time, prior to the Civil War, all these Conger families resided in Appanoose county, Iowa, and Putnam county, MO, and each of these families furnished soldiers in the Civil War -- they were abolitionists and were interested in the underground route in getting slaves north to freedom.

John Conger (John B. 1808) was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville and built one of the first brick residences in the town. He helped to organize the first bank in Appanoose county, and later was among the founders of Seymour, Iowa. In the early days he owned and operated one of the first tread-powered threshing machines ever run in this section of the state, This was an advancement over the old chaff-piler and flailing system.

Benoni took to growing blooded cattle, and at one time had one of the best herds of Shorthorns (Durhams) in the state.

Elias (Elias Gregory 1806) drifted into growing blooded horses, and Enos was noted in the county as a horticulturist and farmer. All the other Conger boys became thrifty farmers, and their children likewise took up agricultural pursuits, at which most of them were successul.

Many of the Conger descendants moved westward and became great benefactors in building up the great west. However, at this time possibly over 500 of the Conger descendants live in Appanoose and adjoining counties."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 142-143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard).

EMIGRATION: The Conger family left Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ in 1790, moving to Washington Co., PA. In the party were: 1) Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and his wife, Mary Goble and their five children (Sarah, Mary, Ruth, Hannah and David); 2) David Conger Jr., and his wife, Sara (Welch) and son (Elias); 3) the mother of Elias and David Conger, Mary Darby (Green) Conger and their sister, Mary E. Conger.

CENSUS: 1800, in Greene Co., PA, Morris Twp., page 87
Elias Congar [Conger]; Males: 3 - - 1 -; Females 2 1 1 1 -
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1801, in Morris Twp. Greene Co., PA; Elias Conger. Page 258 of Mrs. Hennen's Cemetery Record Book.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 6 Sep 1806
Deed: William Rogers and Cartrey, wife, to Elias Conger, all of Greene Co. [PA]
Dated Sep. 6, 1806; Deed Book 2, p. 409; $300.00; 102 acres
Part of "Rogers Fancy," Morris Twp., on Bates Fork of Tenmile. Patented to said William Rogers Nov. 27, 1805. Adjoins Frederick Lughman, Grantee, Wm. Green and Reuben Wright.
(Received from: Greene County Historical Society; R.D. #2, P.O. Box 127; Waynesburg, PA 15370 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1810, in Greene Co., PA, Morris Twp.
Elias Conger, males 3,0,0,1,0; females 2,1,1,1,0
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 8 Apr 1812
Deed: Elias Conger and Mary, wife, to Benjamin Lyons of Greene Co. [PA]
Dated Apr. 8, 1812; Deed Book 2, p. 649; $628, 102 acres
Part of "ROGERS FANCY" in Morris Twp. patented by Wm. Rogers, Nov. 27, 1805.
Witnesses: John Han, J.P; Richard R. Iiams.

EMIGRATION: According to Joyce Posey and Bob Guilinger: Elias Darby Conger Sr. and his family later left Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA removing to Monroe Co., OH about 1812/1813, probably about the time of the 8 Apr 1812 land sale in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA. According to Maxine Crowell Leonard this was after Elias had remarried in 1804/1805.

Early Records of an Elias Conger in Monroe Co., OH

CHURCH_AFFILIATION:
Baptists organized in 1813, the first ministers were Rev. Phillip Skinner and Elias Conger.
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio, 1813, page 16)

COMMENT:
19 Dec 1815: Road from Woodsfield, [OH] to Elias Conger's viewed: The Commissioners have entered into bond with James Henthorn and Phillip Nolan to pay the expenses of the cost should fall upon petitioners. Mitchel Atkinson surveyor. The road beginning at Woodsfield and ending near or at Elias Conger in Center township.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio: The First Twenty Years, Commissioners Journal 1815-1835, Transcribed by Carolyn Zogg Wolf for the Monroe Co., OH Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
4 Sep 1816: Road from Woodsfield to Elias Congers. Commissioners viewed where line crosses the road that runs from Woodsfield to Sunfish Creek and proceed to view the ground for a road from thence on eastward course to intersect a road near H. Jackson's leading from Woodsfield to Elias Conger's. Mitchel Atkinson, surveyor.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio: The First Twenty Years, Commissioners Journal 1815-1835, Transcribed by Carolyn Zogg Wolf for the Monroe Co., OH Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST:
Monroe Co., Ohio Tax List, 1816, page 55; Elias Conger, R4, T3, S24

COMMENT:
Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH was organized on 6 Mar 1826. Elias Conger Sr. was among the early settlers.
[Note: Elias Conger's land was in Center Twp., Monroe Co., OH until the formation of Adams Twp. after which it was in the new township.]
(Source: History of Monroe Co., Ohio, 1813, page 22)

COMMENT:
17 Mar 1817: Road from Woodsfield to Elias Conger's established: Commissioners agreed an order to view a road beginning at Woodsfield, thence to Elias Conger's. Commissioners consider the road to be of Public Utility and recorded the same a Public Highway.
(Source: Monroe Co., Ohio: The First Twenty Years, Commissioners Journal 1815-1835, Transcribed by Carolyn Zogg Wolf for the Monroe Co., OH Historical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: A Brief History of Adams Township, Monroe Co., OH
Adams Township was organized on 6 Mar 1826. Sunfish Creek flows through the middle of Adams Twp. Piney Forks is a tributary of Sunfish Creek. The township is bordered by Sunsbury, Switzerland, Salem, Green and Center townships.

Early settlers of Adams township were Charles and James Atkinson, Gilbert and Mitchell McCoy, Elias Conger, Christian Hartline, Phillip Noland, Robert Norris, Samuel Bracey and the families of Mellott and Powell.

The village of Cameron was established in 1837 by James and Mary (Brown) Atkinson. James was an early settler and a Revolutionary War veteran. Cameron was originally named Jamestown.

The first church in Adams Twp. was built near Cameron in 1825. Other churches: Mt. Zion Church of Christ (formerly known as the Bracey Church), Goudy Church of Christ, Mellott Ridge Church of Christ, Pleasant Grove Methodist Church, Cameron Church of Christ.
(Source: The Navigator, Monroe County Chapter OGS, June 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1820, in Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp, #17
Elias Conger, agriculture (living next to Abner Powell)
3 males under 10; 2 males between 10-16; 1 male between 16-26;
1 male over 45; 1 female under 10; 1 female between 16-21; 1 female
over 45
(Early records furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Elias D. Congar (sic)
Males:
00-05, 0; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 1; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 1; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 1; 30-40, 0;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 1; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society)

CONFLICT-DEATH: Was the date of death, 3 Sep 1845 or 13 Sep 1845 or 13 Sep 1843? Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, 3 Sep 1845. Robert Guilinger believes the date should be 13 Sep 1845. Joyce Posey obtained two records from Page 485-486 of the Tuesday, 26 Sep 1843 Journal of the Monroe County, Ohio Common Pleas Court which indicate that the death probably occurred in 1843, Abt. 13 Sep 1843. The Ancestral File lists, 3 Sep 1845 in Adams Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

PROBATE: Elias D. Conger Will Recorded
Common Pleas Court Record, Journal 3, p. 485
Monroe County, Ohio
September Term A.D. 1843
Tuesday September 26, 1843
The last will and testament of Elias D. Conger late of the county of Monroe, deceased, was this day presented in court for probate.

Whereupon John M. Boughner and Benjamin Trimbly the two subscribing witnesses to said will being severally duly sworn, the said John M. Boughner deposeth and saidth that he saw the testator sign and seal said will as and for his Last Will and Testament, that he was at the time of signing and sealing of the same, of sound mind and memory of full age & under no restraint and that he, said Boughner, signed the same as a witness in the presence of said testator and at his request and the said Benjamin Timly saith taht he heard the said testator acknowledge the signing and sealing said will as and for his Last Will and testament that he was at the time of sound and disposeing mind and memory of full age and under no restraint and that he in the presence of said testator and at his request signed the same as a witness thereto which testamony the court order to be reduced to writing which is done and the same ordered to be certified and the same together with said will ordered to be recorded.

Common Pleas Court Record, Journal 3, p. 486
Monroe County, Ohio
September Term A.D. 1843
Tuesday September 26, 1843
Stephen Conger, Elias Conger and Benoni Conger the executors named in the Last Will and Testament of Elias D. Conger Late of Monroe County deceased, appeared in open court, accepted said trust and gave Bond in the sum of six thousand dollars conditioned according to Law with which the Court accept. The Court appoint John D. Glenn, William Alexander and Stephen Atkinson appraisors of the personal property of said testator.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey from copy of the record in her possession, obtained for her by Shirley Neiswonger, researcher of Monroe Co., OH, Oct 1996)

PROBATE: 17 Jul 1847, Stephen, Benoni, Elias Conger Executors of the Estate of Elias Conger, deceased.
[Note: Joyce Posey reports that Catherine Fedorchak wrote, "a general rule of thumb seems to have been that a person's estate notice was carried (in the newspaper) about a month after the death, it was customary for such notices to be carried for several successive weeks and sometimes months." Since the estate notice was found in the July 17, 1847 issue of "The Spirit of Democracy" it appears that the settlement..."]

Elias married Mary GOBLE, daughter of Stephen GOBLE and Rhoda COREY, in 1783 in New Jersey. Mary was born about May 1764 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about 1804 in Greene Co., PA about age 40.

1072 F i. Sarah CONGER was born on 29 Feb 1784 in New Jersey. Ancestral File Number: HRML-CF.

1073 F ii. Mary CONGER was born in Oct 1785 in New Jersey. Ancestral File Number: HRML-MS.

1074 F iii. Ruth CONGER was born in 1786 in New Jersey. Ancestral File Number: HRML-N0.

+ 1075 F iv. Hannah J. CONGER was born about 1790 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ, died on 4 Aug 1868 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH about age 78, and was buried in Aug 1868 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

+ 1076 M v. David S. CONGER was born between 1789 and 1791 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died in Mar 1872 in Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA, and was buried in Mar 1872 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

1077 F vi. Rhoda CONGER was born between 1791 and 1794 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRML-ZJ.

Rhoda married James ATKINSON, son of Charles ATKINSON and Elizabeth STEPHENS, about 1811 in Monroe Co., OH. James was born in 1791 in Dauphin Co., PA, died in Indiana, and was buried in Indiana.

1078 F vii. Susan CONGER was born in 1795 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-1T.

+ 1079 M viii. Stephen Elijah CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1796 in Greene Co., PA, died on 12 May 1859 in Conner Ridge, Monroe Co., OH at age 62, and was buried in May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH, Conner Ridge Cemetery.

+ 1080 M ix. Gershom CONGER was born in 1798 in Greene Co., PA and died in Ohio.

1082 F xi. Mollie CONGER was born in 1804 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-7V.

Elias next married Mary GREGORY about May 1804 in Greene Co., PA. Mary was born in Ireland and died on 19 Mar 1842 in Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1083 M i. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1806 in Greene Co., PA, died on 18 Aug 1895 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA at age 89, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 1084 M ii. John B. CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1808 in Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Aug 1883 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1883 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

+ 1085 F iii. Rebecca CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1810 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, died on 26 Apr 1890 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1890 in Litchfield, Sherman Co., NE, Litchfield Cemetery.

+ 1086 M iv. Benoni CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1812 in Greene Co., PA, died on 25 Sep 1890 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1890 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 1087 M v. Enos CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 2 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati(near), Appanoose, IA at age 89, and was buried on 3 Apr 1903 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

1088 M vi. William Green CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1816 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 16 Jul 1822 at age 5.

429. David CONGER Jr. was born in 1767 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 14 Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1833 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, Bates Fork Cemetery.

General Notes:
David Conger Jr.

PARENTS: David Conger, Sr. and Mary Darby

EMIGRATION: Elias Darby Conger Sr. and his first wife, Mary Goble were in the party with David and Sarah (Welch) Conger that came from Middlesex Co., NJ to Greene Co., PA in 1790.

RESIDENCES: For many years David Conger, husband of Adeline Cook and David Conger, husband of Hannah Crumrine lived on the farm place of David and Sarah (Welch) Conger.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
It is of interest to note that there is a Morris Twp. in Greene Co., PA and that Mary Darby Green Conger died there. There is also a Morris Twp., in Washington Co., PA and her son David Conger Jr. died there.

LAND: It has been reported that David Conger built or rebuilt Lindley's Fort in 1790, which earned him a 500 acre land grant in the area around his homestead. Very little information has been found to substantiate this report.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: 20 Jan 1820 David Conger of Green Co., PA and Sara, his wife, to their son, Greshoren (sic) Conger, R4, T4, S25
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Records, Deed Book C, p. 96 - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1820, in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
David Conger, males 2 1 - 1 - 1; females 1 1 - - 1
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: David Conger Estate, Ca 1833, Greene Co., PA Will Book, William Lindley Admr. - Iams Collection - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER: 1833, David Conger's children
Elias; Gersham; Aaron; Modis; David; Sarah married to William Day; Ephraim; Larina married to Stephen McCloud; Harrison; Mary married to John Fonner with the following children: Sarah Fonner married to Joshua R. Paudale; William; Experience married to Adam Sirfees.
(Source: Orphan Court, November Term, 1833, Book 2 - Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA - Iams Collection - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER: Orphan's Court Record, Sept. Term 1836, Book 2, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA - Iams Collection - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Ethel C. Heagler in her Conger History 1664-1941 stated that David and Sarah Conger were people of faith. For a time he was the minister of the Ten Mile Valley Presbyterian Church. When they passed away they were taken down the valley a few miles and buried in Bates Fork Cemetery. [Note: She did not indicate an exact location. Joyce Posey suggests it was probably in Washington Co., PA. JoNelle Linnaus has been there and says it is in northern Greene Co., PA]

QUESTION-CEMETERY: Can anyone prove that both David and Sarah Conger are buried at Bates Fork Cemetery in Washinton Co., PA?. JoNelle Linnaus says they are buried at the Old Bates Fork Cemetery, Morris Twp. Greene Co., PA, with stones on the site. Robert Guilinger writes, "I have been in the Bates Fork Cemetery near Prosperity, Washington County, PA and did not find the graves of David and Sara Conger. JoNelle Linnaus showed me photos she took of the two graves; if she said "Old" Bates Fork Cemetery was in Greene Co. (Morris Twp.) then that could explain it, "two" different cemeteries."

CEMETERY: Capt. David Conger; 1767-1833 and Sarah, his wife; 1769-1844 are buried in the Old Bates Fork Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA. The cemetery is located above Swarts, on Fonner Run, former location of the Bates Fork Baptist Church.
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, page 267 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

COMMENT: JoNelle Linnaus writes: The Bates Fork Cemetery site in Greene Co., PA
is the site of the graves of David and Sarah Welch Conger. Morris Township of Greene Co., PA lies next to Morris Township of Washington Co., PA. The David Congers and their sons, David, Ephraim and William Henry Harrison lived in this Ten Mile Country in the two counties.

PROBATE: According to JoNelle Linnaus the will of David Conger, Jr. was probated in Greene Co., PA.

BIOGRAPHY:
David Conger, 1767, and wife, Sarah and baby Elias, came from New Jersey to western Pennsylvania in 1791. They were accompanied by his brother, Elias Darby Conger, his wife, Mary Goble, and their five children. Tradition says that David and Elias' mother came with them, but this has not been proven.

David and Sarah took up their home in the hills and valleys of Washington county on the extreme southern edge. He cut down the trees and built their home and hewed the logs and made all their furniture on a hillside overlooking a beautiful valley and stream. He was an Indian fighter and was a captain of a company for the protection of the settlers.

David and Sarah were people of faith and he supplied for a time the Ten Mile Valley Presbyterian Church as its minister. This was the first church in the valley. Their children, with the exception of the last one, all had Bible names.

On this farm of 500 acres, [later called "Conger Station," now called "Plumbsock,"] the family grew to maturity -- seven boys and three girls. The mother and father passed away here and were taken down the valley a few miles and laid away in Bates Fork Cemetery.

The son, David, stayed on the old farm and raised a family, and then his son David and wife, Hannah, raised their family; their son David and wife, Adeline, are now living on the old homestead (1940). This old home is beautifully located on a bluff over [Conger] road, and the view from the veranda across the stream to the wooded hills beyond is charming. (Ethel Conger Heagler, 1941)

The tax list for George's Twp., Fayette Co, PA recorded an assessment for David Conger for the first time in 1799, taken for the year 1798. He was a farmer with 1 cow and a cabin; in 1801 he had 3 cows and 1 horse. In the year of 1806 the record stated "David Conger moved out." He was dismissed from Great Bethel Baptist Church of Union Town, PA on 9 Feb 1805. David Conger was also a school teacher.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 102-103 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)
[Note: There seems to be some confusing and contradictory information in this account. Information in [] added by Robert Guilinger. REH]

David married Sarah WELCH in Sep 1788 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. Sarah was born in 1769 in New Jersey, died in 1844 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 75, and was buried in 1844 in Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA, Bates Fork Cemetery.

+ 1089 M i. Elias CONGER was born about 4 Oct 1789 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 17 Nov 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 80, and was buried in Nov 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Atkinson Cemetery.

+ 1091 M iii. Aaron CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1795 in Washington Co., PA, died on 6 Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH at age 81, and was buried in Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

+ 1094 M vi. Moses CONGER was born between 1802 and 1806 in Washington Co., PA and died between 1877 and 1881.

+ 1095 M vii. David CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1804 in Ten Mile Valley, Washington Co., PA, died on 30 Jun 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 88, and was buried in Jul 1892 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 1096 F viii. Sarah CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1806 in Washington Co., PA and died on 14 Aug 1880 in Union Co., IA at age 73.

+ 1097 M ix. Ephraim CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1809 in Washington Co., PA, died about 20 Nov 1893 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA about age 84, and was buried in Nov 1893 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 1098 M x. William Henry Harrison CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1813 in Washington Co., PA, died on 31 Mar 1852 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA at age 38, and was buried in Apr 1852 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

430. Mary E. CONGER was born about 11 Oct 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died about Feb 1831 in Monroe Co., OH about age 61.

General Notes:
Mary E. Conger

PARENTS: David Conger Sr. and Mary Darby

PROBLEM-BIRTH: Ancestral File lists her birth twice as, Abt. 1765. CFA II, p. 459 lists the date as, 11 Oct 1769, NJ. Others have listed 10 Nov 1769.

Mary married Reuben WRIGHT, son of Reuben WRIGHT and Hannah GRAVES, about 1791 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA. Reuben was born about 1765 in Northfield, , MD and died about 1827 in Monroe Co., OH about age 62.

+ 1099 F i. Elizabeth WRIGHT was born on 18 Dec 1799 in Virginia and was buried in Homer, Champaign Co., IL, Old Homer Cemetery.

+ 1105 F vii. Hannah Jane WRIGHT was born between 1804 and 1807 in Pennsylvania and died after 1880 in Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH.

+ 1107 M ix. John Conger WRIGHT was born on 16 May 1811 in Greene Co., PA, died on 14 Jul 1890 in Sharron Twp., Appanoose Co., IA at age 79, and was buried in Jul 1898 in Appanoose Co., IA, Wright Cemetery.

432. Azariah CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1770 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 9 Jan 1813 in Hamondsport, Steuben Co., NY at age 42, and was buried in Jan 1813 in Urbana, Steuben Co., NY, Pleasant Valley.

General Notes:
Azariah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

RECOLLECTIONS: Azariah Conger died with the soldiers of 1812 during an epidemic, leaving a family of nine children (only seven listed) on the Hill Farm in the woods north of Hammondsport, NY. He was buried in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Steuben county, NY.

His widow, Polly, later married Thomas Auls, of Wheeler, NY, whose wife had died leaving him with nine children, mostly boys. Some of the Conger girls were taken into the Auls family and some lived with relatives.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 33 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Azariah married Polly YOUNGLOVE, daughter of Joseph YOUNGLOVE and Azubah SKINNER, in Apr 1793 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY. Polly was born on 11 Jul 1774 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY, died on 11 Sep 1853 at age 79, and was buried in Sep 1853 in Urbana, Steuben Co., NY, Pleasant Valley.

+ 1108 F i. Eunice CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1794 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 13 Nov 1881 at age 87.

1109 F ii. Azubah CONGER was born on 28 May 1796 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 1110 F iii. Rachel CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1798 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

1111 F iv. Hannah CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1800 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

1112 F v. Betsy CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1802 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 1113 M vi. John Baker CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1806 in Hammondsport, Steuben Co., NY and died in 1871 in Wyandot Co., OH at age 65.

1114 F vii. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 26 May 1813 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

436. Jonathan CONGER was born on 4 Jun 1779 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in New York.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

DEATH: Jonathan Conger sickened and died while visiting his sister, Nancy Younglove in the northern part of New York.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 332 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonathan married Mary Duell SHAYLOR. Mary was born about 1783 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 1115 M i. Aaron CONGER was born about 1812 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 22 Aug 1843 in Washington Co., IA about age 31.

+ 1116 M ii. William Dennis CONGER was born on 10 May 1814 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1866 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 51.

1117 M iii. Cornelius CONGER was born about 1816 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

1118 M iv. John CONGER was born about 1818 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

+ 1119 M v. Jonathan Clark CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1819 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 2 Nov 1904 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 85.

+ 1120 F vi. Clarissa CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1820 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 16 May 1887 at age 66.

+ 1121 M vii. Allen Fish CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1822 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died in 1899 in Kansas at age 77.

439. David CONGER was born about 25 Feb 1785 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 24 Sep 1862 in Au Sable Forks, Essex/Clinton Co., NY about age 77.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Mary Dunham

Problem: Was the date of birth, 25 Feb 1785 or as listed in CFA II, p. 75, 25 Feb 1784? 25 Feb 1785 in Ancestral File.

1124 M ii. William CONGER was born on 31 May 1815 and died in 1858 at age 43.

+ 1125 M iii. Henry Reuben CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1818 in New York and died in 1899 at age 81.

1126 M iv. Edward CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1820 and died in 1865 at age 45.

1127 F i. Ann Eliza CONGER was born about 27 Nov 1828 and died in 1877 about age 49.

441. Sebastian CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1790 in Knox Co., IN, died on 13 Sep 1845 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN at age 54, and was buried in Sep 1845 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Old Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Sebastian Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 459

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Sebastian and Elizabeth Conger married siblings Matilda and Joseph Davidson, respectively.

CEMETERY:
Sebastian Conger
Birth: Oct. 1, 1790
Death: Sep. 13, 1845

Family links:
Spouse:
Matilda Davidson Conger (1796 - 1870)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Conger One Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Created by: susan clemons, Record added: Jun 25, 2010
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 54094238)

Sebastian married Matilda DAVIDSON, daughter of John DAVIDSON and Unknown, on 14 Oct 1816 in Gibson Co., IN. Matilda was born on 4 Dec 1796 in Virginia, died on 2 Nov 1870 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Nov 1870 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hill Cemetery.

+ 1128 M i. Jonathan CONGER was born about Aug 1817 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 May 1859 in Klamath Lake, Klamath Co., OR about age 41.

+ 1129 M ii. William Jay CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1822 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, died on 20 Jul 1900 in Pike Co., IN at age 78, and was buried in Jul 1900 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

1130 M iii. John D. CONGER was born on 20 Nov 1823 in Pike Co., IN and died on 28 May 1847 at age 23.

1131 F iv. Matilda CONGER was born in Nov 1825 in Pike Co., IN and died on 23 Jul 1881 at age 55.

1132 F v. Mary CONGER was born in 1827 in Pike Co., IN and died about 1880 about age 53.

1133 F vi. Margaret CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1829 in Pike Co., IN and died on 1 Dec 1865 at age 36.

1134 F vii. Melvina CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1830 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Aug 1851 at age 20.

+ 1136 F ix. Indiana CONGER was born between 1836 and 1838 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1911.

1138 M xi. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1841 in Pike Co., IN and died on 20 Nov 1857 at age 16.

442. Sebra Ann CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1792 in Knox Co., IN and died on 25 Sep 1875 in Gibson Co., IN at age 83.

Sebra married Sebastian CATT on 10 Jan 1814. Sebastian died in 1820 in Wayne Co., IL.

+ 1139 F i. Electra Ann CATT was born on 22 Nov 1814 in Knox Co., IN and died on 9 May 1856 in Cynthiana, Posey Co., IN at age 41.

443. Levi CONGER was born about Apr 1793 in Knox Co., IN, died about 1839 about age 46, and was buried about 1839 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN, Conger Cemetery.

General Notes:
Levi Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

PROBATE: W/P 6 Dec 1839 (CFA I, p. 360)

Levi married Juniah SMALL on 15 Jun 1827. Juniah died about 1847 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN.

1143 M i. Joseph CONGER was born about 1832 and died on 1 Feb 1908 about age 76.

+ 1144 M ii. Richard W. CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1833 in Knox Co., IN, died on 23 Mar 1893 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL at age 59, and was buried in Mar 1893 in Mason City, Mason Co., IL.

+ 1147 F v. Keturah CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1838 in Pike Co., IN and died on 24 Dec 1905 in Knox Co., IN at age 67.

+ 1148 M vi. Commodore Perry CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1839 in Gibson Co., IN, died about 11 Aug 1911 in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN about age 71, and was buried about Aug 1911 in Gibson Co., IN, Old Phillips Cemetery.

444. Hulda CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1795 in Knox Co., IN and died on 31 Aug 1843 in Knox Co., IN at age 48.

General Notes:
Hulda Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

Problem: Was she born in Knox Co., IN (CFA I, p. 730) or Pike Co., IN (CFA II, p. 300)?

NAME-CONFLICT: Huldah Conger (CFA I, p. 730)

Hulda married James S. EDWARDS on 19 Dec 1816 in Princeton, Knox Co., IN. James was born on 14 Feb 1789 in Tennessee and died on 27 Jan 1856 in Knox Co., IN at age 66.

1149 F i. Betsy Ann EDWARDS was born in 1818 in Knox Co., IN and died on 8 Dec 1852 at age 34.

1150 F ii. Amanda Melvina EDWARDS was born about 1820 in Knox Co., IN and died in 1846 about age 26.

+ 1153 M v. John M. EDWARDS was born on 2 Jul 1831 in Knox Co., IN and died on 28 Jan 1862 at age 30.

General Notes:
Matilda Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Abt. 1797 (CFA I, p. 331); Abt. 1807 (CFA I, p. 767)

Matilda married St._Clair MINOR, son of Isaac MINOR and Unknown, on 9 Sep 1825. St._Clair was born about 1807 in Knox Co., IN.

1158 F ii. Hulda MINOR was born about 9 Jan 1839 in Knox Co., IN and died on 20 Mar 1863 about age 24.

446. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1800 in Knox Co., IN, died on 2 Sep 1872 in Gibson Co., IN at age 72, and was buried in Sep 1872 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

RELATIONSHIP: Siblings Sebastian and Elizabeth Conger married siblings Matilda and Joseph Davidson, respectively.

CEMETERY:
Elizabeth Conger Davidson
Birth: Jan. 15, 1800, Knox County, Indiana, USA
Death: Sep. 2, 1872, Gibson County, Indiana, USA

Spouse:
Wife of Joseph Davidson

Burial:
Davidson Cemetery, Union, Pike County, Indiana, USA

Created by: Jon Rice
Record added: Mar 05, 2008
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 25085484)

Elizabeth married Joseph DAVIDSON, son of John DAVIDSON and Unknown, on 17 Feb 1824. Joseph was born on 23 Jan 1798 in Virginia, died on 8 Apr 1871 in Pike Co., IN at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1871 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

1161 F i. Thirzah DAVIDSON was born on 3 Jan 1826 in Pike Co., IN and died on 12 Nov 1849 at age 23.

+ 1162 M ii. James Edward DAVIDSON was born on 7 Oct 1827 in Pike Co., IN and died on 27 Feb 1895 in Pike Co., IN at age 67.

+ 1163 F iii. Jane M. DAVIDSON was born on 8 Jan 1831 in Pike Co., IN and died in Aug 1912 at age 81.

1164 F iv. Harriet DAVIDSON was born on 6 Jan 1833 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Aug 1897 at age 64.

+ 1165 M v. Joseph DAVIDSON was born on 5 Apr 1835 in Pike Co., IN and died on 3 May 1871 at age 36.

+ 1166 M vi. Daniel Boone DAVIDSON was born on 16 Nov 1836 in Pike Co., IN, died on 21 Jul 1899 in Pike Co., IN at age 62, and was buried in Jul 1899 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 1167 M vii. Jasper Newton DAVIDSON was born on 13 Oct 1839 in Pike Co., IN, died on 4 Sep 1925 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1925 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

1168 M viii. Newton DAVIDSON was born on 6 Jun 1840 in Pike Co., IN and died on 6 May 1864 at age 23.

447. Keturah CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1803 in Knox Co., IN, died on 31 Dec 1854 in Clay Co., IL at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1854 in Clay Co., IL, Mount Zion Cemetery.

General Notes:
Keturah Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Mary Frederick

NAME-CONFLICT: Ketoreah Congor in WFT, Vol. 4

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 28 Oct 1802, WFT, Vol. 4.

Keturah married Seth EVANS, son of Seth EVANS and Unknown, on 30 Jun 1825 in Clay Co., IL. Seth was born on 22 Feb 1800 in Maryland, died on 31 Aug 1874 in Clay City, Clay Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Sep 1874 in Clay Co., IL, Mount Zion Cemetery.

+ 1169 F i. Mary Ann EVANS was born on 5 Oct 1827 in Clay Co., IL and died in Mar 1866 in Clay Co., IL at age 38.

+ 1170 F ii. Matilda EVANS was born on 12 Nov 1829 in Clay Co., IL, died on 26 Dec 1922 in Stanford, Clay Co., IL at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1922 in Foster Hill Cemetery.

456. John SUTTON was born in 1738 in Peapack, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 21 Nov 1822 in Tewksbury Twp., Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 84.

General Notes:
John Sutton

BIRTH-CHILDREN: Fairmont (Foxhill) NJ, CFA II, p. 436

John married Elizabeth ABEL, daughter of Andrew ABEL and Hannah UNKNOWN. Elizabeth was born in 1743 in Hacklebarney, , NJ and died on 15 Nov 1825 at age 82.

+ 1172 F ii. Rachel SUTTON was born in 1764 in Fairmount, Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in Sep 1808 in Mountainville, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 44.

+ 1173 F iii. Charity SUTTON was born in 1768 and died on 20 Feb 1845 at age 77.

1176 M vi. Aaron SUTTON was born on 1 Jan 1774 and died on 1 Jul 1860 at age 86.

1177 F vii. Susannah SUTTON was born on 24 Feb 1776 and died on 24 Sep 1842 at age 66.

1178 M viii. Peter SUTTON was born on 12 Jan 1777 and died on 18 Jan 1853 at age 76.

461. James Harvey SUTTON was born in 1805 in New Jersey and died in 1884 in Richmond, Macomb Co., MI at age 79.

General Notes:
James Harvey Sutton

RESIDENCES: James and his wife lived in New Jersey. Then they moved to Batavia, NY. About 1837-1838 he moved to Macomb Co., MI with his brothers.

James married Adelia DOWD about 1825. Adelia was born in 1806 in Connecticut and died in 1853 in Macomb Co., MI at age 47.

+ 1184 M i. William Riley SUTTON was born on 28 Jan 1827 in Batavia, Genesee Co., NY and died on 24 Dec 1902 in Memphis, Macomb Co., MI at age 75.

+ 1188 M v. Charles H. SUTTON was born on 13 Apr 1835 in Batavia, Genesee Co., NY.

464. Christopher HAYDEN was born on 1 Mar 1756 in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., NJ and died on 22 Aug 1818 in Montgomery, Hamilton Co., OH at age 62.

General Notes:
Christopher Hayden

MILITARY: Frontier Rangers from Westmoreland Co., PA during the Revolution, 1778-83

EMIGRATION: Moved by flatboat on the Ohio River from Pittsburgh, PA to Cincinnati, OH, arriving 13 Apr 1805.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 329 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Christopher married Agnes TOMSON, daughter of John TOMSON and Agnes BAKER, on 9 Jun 1780 in Allentown, Monmouth Co., NJ. Agnes was born on 17 Apr 1752 in Allentown, Monmouth Co., NJ and died on 19 Oct 1828 in Elizabeth Twp., Allegheny Co., PA at age 76.

1193 M i. Daniel HAYDEN was born on 9 Apr 1781 in Redstone, Fayette Co., PA and died on 27 Aug 1835 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 54.

1194 F ii. Elizabeth HAYDEN was born on 20 Sep 1782 in Allegheny Co., PA and died on 6 Apr 1851 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 68.

1195 F iii. Anna HAYDEN was born on 11 Dec 1784 and died on 22 May 1827 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 42.

1196 F iv. Agnes (Nancy) HAYDEN was born on 5 Sep 1786 and died in 1843 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 57.

1197 M v. John HAYDEN was born on 17 Oct 1788 and died in Aug 1847 in Hamilton Co., OH at age 58.

+ 1198 M vi. William HAYDEN was born on 16 Jul 1790 in Allegheny Co., PA and died on 10 Oct 1829 in Springfield Twp., , OH at age 39.

1199 M vii. James HAYDEN was born on 18 Sep 1792 and died on 8 Jul 1823 in Rising Sun, Ohio Co., IN at age 30.

1200 F viii. Mary (Polly) HAYDEN was born on 29 Sep 1794 and died on 27 Dec 1877 in Avondala, , OH at age 83.

473. Philip COX was born about 1763 and died on 29 Oct 1854 in Ritchie Co., VA about age 91.

Philip married Christiana STELLE, daughter of John STELLE and Hannah DE_BON_REPOS, in 1786. Christiana was born in Feb 1771 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 6 Mar 1856 in Ritchie Co., VA at age 85.

+ 1201 F i. Sarah COX was born on 18 Dec 1805 in Harrison Co., VA and died on 6 Sep 1884 in Auburn, Ritchie Co., WV at age 78.

475. John Benjamin SUTTON was born on 10 Dec 1769 in New Jersey, died on 23 Aug 1854 in Linn, Osage Co., MO at age 84, and was buried in Aug 1854 in Linn, Osage Co., MO, Cadet Grave Yard.

General Notes:
John Benjamin Sutton

CEMETERY: Cadet Grave Yard, west of Linn, Osage Co., MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 436 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mercy Ann CUTLER, daughter of Benjamin CUTLER and Mary COZAD, on 15 Sep 1802 in Hamilton Co., OH. Mercy was born on 14 Oct 1786 in Somerset Co., NJ, died on 4 Jun 1876 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS at age 89, and was buried in Jun 1876 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS, Sutton Valley Cemetery.

1202 F i. Patsy SUTTON was born about 1804 in Ohio and died in Jun 1860 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS about age 56.

1203 M ii. James SUTTON was born about 1806 in Ohio and died in Sep 1867 about age 61.

1204 M iii. Benjamin SUTTON was born on 18 Feb 1811 in Ohio and died on 3 Mar 1894 at age 83.

1205 M iv. Jesse SUTTON was born on 27 Mar 1815 in Scott Co., IN and died on 9 Mar 1899 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS at age 83.

1206 M v. John SUTTON was born in 1818 in Scott Co., IN and died on 29 Mar 1899 at age 81.

1207 M vi. Jacob SUTTON was born in 1820 in Indiana and died on 29 Mar 1899 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS at age 79.

+ 1208 M vii. Silas Francis SUTTON was born in Jan 1823 in Indiana, died on 23 Jul 1865 in Greeley, Anderson Co., KS at age 42, and was buried in Jul 1865 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS, Sutton Valley Cemetery.

1209 M viii. Isco SUTTON was born on 31 Jul 1828 in Shelbyville, Shelby Co., IL.

491. Joseph CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1761 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died about 17 Jul 1820 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ about age 59.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Mary Ellison

Problem: Was the date of death, 6 Jul 1820 or as listed in CFA I, p. 337, 17 Jul 1820 at Newark, NJ?

MARRIAGE-RELATIONSHIP-QUESTION: Joseph Conger married Hannah Van Riper. His brother, Obediah Conger, married Mary Van Riper. Were the women sisters or related in some other way?
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 13 Sep 2014)

OCCUPATION: Merchant and "tallow chandler" (soap maker) (CFA I, p. 338)

BIOGRAPHY:
Joseph Conger bought land at Newark, [NJ] from Nehemiah Lindsley on 24 Dec 1793.

Mrs. Joseph Conger (presumably Hannah) ran a school in Newark in 1784 -- still in existence in 1800. She was founder and manager of the Newark Female Charitable Society in 1803 -- which is probably the reason Joseph left her only $500.00.

The family residence was on the south side of Market Street and east of Broad Street, and was torn down in 1906.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 337 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE:
Joseph Conger's will, dated at Newark, [NJ], 23 Feb 1816 and probated 24 July 1820, leaves wife, Hannah, $500.00, etc. To daughters, Abby Conger and Deborah, wife of Abner Campbell, he left suits of mourning, and to Abby, $1,000, he having already given that amount to Deborah.

Son-in-law, Abner Campbell, was to have the mortgage against his property then held by J.C. cancelled.

Codicil, dated 27 Sep 1819 left to parents David and Mary Conger, $40.00 annually. To Rev. James Richards, in trust for the Education Society of the Presbyterian Church in U.S.A., formed at New Brunswick in Nov., $250.00.

Executors, brother Obediah and friend Aaron Nichols. Witnesses, Ellison Conger, Moses Munn and Apphia Pierson.

The estate was inventoried at, $4,834.50 by Isaac Nichols and Moses Smith on 4 Nov 1820.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 337 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joseph married Hannah VAN_RIPER. Hannah was born in 1764 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 4 Oct 1848 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 84.

1211 F i. Abby Halstead CONGER was born in Nov 1786 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 29 Oct 1787 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, and was buried in Oct 1787 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, Newark Cemetery.

1212 M ii. Lewis Le_Count CONGER was born in 1788 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 6 Jan 1810 in Andover at age 22.

+ 1213 F iii. Abby Halstead CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1789 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 22 Sep 1873 in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN at age 83.

+ 1214 F iv. Deborah CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1791 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 13 May 1867 at age 75.

492. Josiah CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1763 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 4 Jun 1832 at age 68.

General Notes:
Joshiah Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Mary Ellison

OCCUPATION: Businessman

PROBATE: Will of Josiah Conger
I, Josiah Conger of Newark, to son Ira Conger and his wife, house and lot they now live in for life, and then to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.

Daughters: Nancy, wife of Elias Crane; Sarah, wife of Alexander N. Dougherty; Eliza, wife of Charles T. Day; Mary, wife of Abraham Miller; Catherine, wife of William Lloyd.

Third Presbyterian Church of Newark.
Executors: Ellison Conger "My Nephew" and Abraham Miller "my son-in-law."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 346 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Josiah married Elizabeth CANFIELD, daughter of Thomas CANFIELD and Elizabeth BALDWIN. Elizabeth was born in 1760 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 15 Mar 1829 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 69.

1215 M i. Ira CONGER was born between 1790 and 1792 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

1217 F iii. Mary CONGER was born in Dec 1795 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 10 Sep 1833 at age 37.

Mary married Abraham MILLER, son of Hugh MILLER and Maria BANCKER. Abraham was born in 1789 and died on 29 Feb 1844 at age 55.

1219 F v. Sarah CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1800 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 19 Sep 1879 at age 79.

495. Stephen Meeker CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1770 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 3 Oct 1837 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 67, and was buried in Oct 1837 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, 1st Presbyterian.

General Notes:
Stephen Meeker Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Mary Ellison

RESIDENCES: Once lived in Orange Co., NY

Stephen married Sarah CROCKER, daughter of Samuel CROCKER and Unknown. Sarah was born in 1770, died on 11 Sep 1805 at age 35, and was buried in Sep 1805 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, 1st Presbyterian.

+ 1221 M i. Ellison CONGER was born about Mar 1792 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died ABT 21 NOV 1864–65 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ about age 72, and was buried ABT NOV 1864–65 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

496. Margaret CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1782 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 28 Mar 1851 in Wells Hollow, Bradford Co., PA at age 69, and was buried on 2 Apr 1851 in New Providence, Essex Co., NJ, Presbyterian Church.

Margaret married David HUDSON, son of David HUDSON and Unknown, before 1808.

Margaret next married Elias RIGGS Rev., son of Preserve RIGGS and Puah HUDSON, on 14 Jun 1808 in Essex, , NJ. Elias was born on 1 Apr 1770 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 25 Feb 1825 in New Providence, Essex Co., NJ at age 54, and was buried in Feb 1825 in New Providence, Essex Co., NJ, Presbyterian Church.

+ 1226 M i. Joseph Lewis RIGGS Rev. was born on 19 Mar 1809 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 20 Aug 1855 at age 46.

+ 1227 M ii. Elias R. RIGGS Rev. was born on 19 Nov 1810 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1901 at age 91.

+ 1229 F iv. Margaret RIGGS was born on 11 Jul 1813 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 1230 F v. Hannah RIGGS was born on 16 Aug 1815 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 24 May 1897 at age 81.

+ 1231 F vi. Phoebe RIGGS was born on 17 Jul 1817 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 26 Apr 1900 at age 82.

+ 1233 F viii. Elizabeth RIGGS was born on 28 Dec 1820 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 7 Sep 1848 at age 27.

500. Samuel CONGER was born about 1773 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ and died on 5 May 1819 in Conn. Farms, , NJ about age 46.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

OCCUPATION: Shoemaker

MILITARY: 15th Reg of USA Inf in War of 1812
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 455 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Abigail KELLY on 15 Feb 1795 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ. Abigail was born in 1772 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ, died on 7 Feb 1816 at age 44, and was buried in Feb 1816 in Conn. Farms, , NJ.

501. Joanna CONGER was born about 1775 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1844 about age 69.

Joanna married Isaac ALLING in 1796. Isaac was born about 1770 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

1238 F iii. Patty ALLING was born on 9 Apr 1800 and died on 3 Feb 1806 at age 5.

502. Obediah CONGAR was born in Jul 1779 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 31 Dec 1824 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada at age 45.

General Notes:
Obediah Congar (AKA Conger)

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Sarah Meeker

Problem: Was the place of birth, Newark, Essex Co., NJ or Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ?

AKA: Obediah Conger spelled his surname, Congar and his descendants did also until about 1887.
[No source citation. Listed as Conger on p. 408 of CFA I. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 408 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 408

Obediah next married Betsy Strong REMINGTON on 8 Jul 1810 in West Hartford, Washington Co., NY. Betsy was born on 31 Dec 1790 in West Hartford, Washington Co., NY and died on 2 Oct 1871 at age 80.

1242 M i. Charles CONGAR was born in 1812 in West Hartford, Washington Co., NY.

1243 M ii. George Hague CONGAR was born in May 1813 in West Hartford, Washington Co., NY and died in 1815 at age 2.

1244 F iii. Mary Hulburt CONGAR was born on 24 Dec 1815 in West Hartford, Washington Co., NY and died on 4 Aug 1910 at age 94.

+ 1245 M iv. George Hague CONGAR was born on 24 May 1818 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada and died on 19 Jul 1892 at age 74.

1246 F v. Caroline Remington CONGAR was born on 1 May 1825 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada and died on 29 Jun 1907 at age 82.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Sally

OCCUPATION: Weaver (CFA II, p. 75)

CENSUS: 1850, Newark NJ, age 75; had 3 children. Stephen, James B. and Horance N. were living with Mary Plum age 72. (CFA II, p. 75).

BIRTH-CONFLICT: David Conger, b. 1764 (CFA I, p. 234)

+ 1249 M iii. Horace Newton CONGER was born on 31 Jul 1817 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 25 Jan 1893 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 75.

Elizabeth married Timothy CRANE, son of Benjamin CRANE and Rebecca BALL, on 26 Oct 1793 in Lyons Farm, Essex Co., NJ. Timothy was born on 9 Sep 1711 and died on 31 Jan 1859 at age 147.

1250 F i. Phoebe Conger CRANE was born on 19 Oct 1795 and died on 11 Jul 1829 at age 33.

1251 M ii. Silas CRANE was born on 9 Jan 1797 and died on 29 Jul 1823 at age 26.

1252 F iii. Lydia CRANE was born on 3 May 1798 and died in Jan 1815 at age 16.

1253 F iv. Martha CRANE was born on 8 Aug 1799 and died in Jan 1890 at age 90.

1254 M v. Isaac W. CRANE was born on 10 Jan 1801 and died in Apr 1856 at age 55.

1255 M vi. Stephen R. CRANE was born on 1 Jul 1803 and died on 7 Mar 1884 at age 80.

1256 M vii. David CRANE was born on 1 Sep 1805 and died on 24 May 1872 at age 66.

1257 F viii. Rachel CRANE was born on 11 Feb 1807 and died on 7 Oct 1871 at age 64.

1258 F ix. Elizabeth A. CRANE was born on 7 Nov 1814 and died on 12 Feb 1832 at age 17.

1259 M x. Benjamin Franklin CRANE was born on 28 Mar 1816 and died on 10 Jan 1888 at age 71.

1260 F xi. Emily J. CRANE was born on 1 Mar 1820 and died on 6 Jun 1877 at age 57.

General Notes:
Joel Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Sally

EMIGRATION: The family moved to Philadelphia, PA after the children were born in New Jersey.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 281 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

512. Samuel Hays CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1796 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 29 Jun 1872 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 75.

General Notes:
Samuel Hays Conger

PARENTS: Samuel Conger and Hannah Hays

NAME-CONFLICT: Samuel Hayes Conger also listed in CFA I, p. 1a and elsewhere. Was his mother's maiden name, Hays or Hayes?

BIOGRAPHY: Samuel Hays Conger was the Newark, [NJ] antiquarian who was for so long the librarian of the New Jersey Historical Society, and wrote many genealogical articles in the "Newark Daily Advertiser." He died in the house in which he was born.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 456 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Samuel Hays and Bruen Hays Conger were twins. In CFA I, it states that they spelled their surname, Congar, and then lists all entries as Conger.

RECOLLECTIONS: Samuel Hays Conger died in the same house in which he was born, at the age of 76 years. As the Newark antiquarian for the New Jersey Historical Society he was the first of his family to collect Conger family records.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESEARCHER: Earliest Conger Researcher
It appears that the first Conger family genealogist was Samuel Hayes Conger, born on 10 Dec 1796 at Newark, NJ. Records reveal, "An attempt being made in 1845 to utilize the old burying ground in Newark, by appropriating it to other purposes, Mr. Conger's interest in the remains of his ancestors therein deposited, led him to take an active part in the opposition to the so-called improvements; and extended researches into the genealogies of the families interested were the result.

"He became a member of the New Jersey Historical Society in May 1848, and was appointed librarian in 1852, an office for which his tastes rendered him particularly well qualified. The genealogies which he contributed to the volume issued by that society in 1866, in commemoration of the bi-centennial celebration of the settlement of Newark, added material to its interest; and he also took an active part in editing the town records published by that society in 1864." He wrote many articles in the "Newark Daily Advertiser."

Although Samuel Conger spent a good deal of time recording his ancestry, there is no record of posterity. There is no record in the Conger files of his son, Henry, born 15 Aug 1835 and died 21 Feb 1904.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 1a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

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Samuel married Hannah PARKHURST, daughter of Caleb PARKHURST and Unknown. Hannah was born on 10 Feb 1799 and died on 14 Feb 1879 at age 80.

1267 M i. Horace Parkhurst CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1830 and died on 30 Sep 1849 at age 19.

1268 M ii. Henry CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1835 and died on 21 Feb 1904 at age 68.

513. Bruen Hays CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1796 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 2 Mar 1868 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 71.

General Notes:
Bruen Hays Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Samuel Hays and Bruen Hays Conger were twins. In CFA I, it states that they spelled their surname, Congar, and then lists all entries as Conger.

Bruen married Elizabeth TICHENOR, daughter of James TICHENOR and Abigail HEDDEN, on 24 Mar 1822 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Elizabeth was born on 6 Feb 1799 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 18 Nov 1888 at age 89.

1269 F i. Phoebe Ann Pierson CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1828 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1836 at age 7.

1270 F ii. Anna Elizabeth CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1838 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 17 Dec 1931 at age 93.

Sabra married Richard GARDNER on 30 Jun 1773 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ. Richard was born in 1751 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1271 M i. Richard GARDNER was born on 26 Mar 1776 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 20 Apr 1849 at age 73.

515. Ascenath CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1756 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

General Notes:
Ascenath Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Rachel Willson

NAME-CONFLICT: Asentah Conger, CFA II, p. 314

Ascenath married Captain Thomas GOLDSMITH, son of Thomas GOLDSMITH and Phoebe GILBERT. Thomas was born on 7 Mar 1756 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

1274 M i. Stephen GOLDSMITH was born on 23 Jun 1780 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1275 M ii. Thomas GOLDSMITH was born on 11 Jan 1782 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

+ 1276 F iii. Rachel Ladner GOLDSMITH was born on 30 Nov 1784 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 17 Oct 1861 at age 76.

1277 F iv. Phoebe S. GOLDSMITH was born on 28 Oct 1788 and died on 14 Feb 1858 at age 69.

1279 F vi. Sabra Ann Gardiner GOLDSMITH was born on 8 May 1794 and died on 28 Mar 1873 at age 78.

+ 1280 M vii. John GOLDSMITH was born about 21 Jan 1796 in Sophiasburg, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 16 May 1863 in Portland Twp., Midland, Ontario, Canada about age 67.

516. John CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1758 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 18 Nov 1825 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NJ at age 67.

John married Phoebe SMITH about 1778. Phoebe was born in 1769 and died on 12 Apr 1821 at age 52.

1282 M i. David CONGER was born between 1780 and 1782 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 6 Oct 1809 in Orange Co., NY.

+ 1284 M iii. John Smith CONGER was born on 8 May 1785 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died about 30 Sep 1880 about age 95.

1285 F iv. Phoebe Smith CONGER was born on 8 May 1785 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ.

+ 1286 M v. Joshua CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1789 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 21 Nov 1840 at age 51.

+ 1287 M vi. James CONGER was born about 1790 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

+ 1290 F ix. Hannah CONGER was born about 1796 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died in 1832 about age 36.

+ 1291 M x. Hiram Elliott CONGER was born about 6 Dec 1797 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 9 Jul 1873 about age 75.

517. David CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1760 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 9 Jan 1816 at age 55.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Rachel Willson

Problem: Was he born at Piscataway, Union Co., NY or in Middlesex Co., NJ? Both listed in CFA I.

CEMETERY: "Here lies the body of David Conger junr. Born in Piscataqua State of New Jersey February 23d 1760 and Deceased Jany 9th 1816. Affliction sore long time I bore Physicians were in vain Till God did please and Death did seize and ease me of my pain." (CFA I, p. 97)

David married Julia OWENS on 29 Nov 1790. Julia was born on 25 Oct 1771 in Goshen, Orange Co., NY and died on 18 Feb 1859 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 87.

1293 F i. Rachel CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1791 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 12 Jun 1796 at age 4.

+ 1294 M ii. John Owens CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1796 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 17 Nov 1874 at age 78.

1295 M iii. Robert Willson CONGER was born on 22 Jun 1798 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 3 May 1829 at age 30.

1296 F iv. Anna Sears CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1801 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 21 Jan 1801 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada.

1297 F v. Dorcas Smith CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1802 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada.

+ 1298 M vi. Nathan Bangs CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1804 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada.

1299 F vii. Sarah Spencer CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1807 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 7 May 1835 at age 27.

Rachel married George WILKINS. George was born on 7 Mar 1763 in Rhode Island and died on 29 Oct 1805 in East Lake, , NY at age 42.

520. Dorcas CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1767 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 25 May 1846 at age 78.

Dorcas married Daniel YOUNG on 2 Mar 1790. Daniel was born on 25 Nov 1762 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., NY and died on 30 Sep 1848 in East Lake, , NY at age 85.

1308 M i. Guy Henry YOUNG was born on 23 Apr 1791 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1309 M ii. David Conger YOUNG was born on 13 Aug 1794 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 10 Jul 1828 at age 33.

1310 M iii. William YOUNG was born on 17 Jan 1796 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died in 1849 at age 53.

1311 F iv. Rachel Wilson YOUNG was born on 13 May 1798 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1312 M v. John Conger YOUNG was born on 22 Jan 1800 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1313 F vi. Glorianna YOUNG was born on 7 May 1802 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1314 F vii. Rosanna YOUNG was born on 28 Oct 1804 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1315 M viii. Daniel YOUNG was born on 14 May 1807 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

1316 F ix. Dorcas YOUNG was born on 10 Jul 1810 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ.

521. Peter De_Signey CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1770 in Piscataway, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1828 at age 58.

+ 1319 M iii. David CONGER was born in 1805 in Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died before 15 Apr 1887.

522. Stephen CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1773 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 27 Apr 1826 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 53.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Rachel Willson

LAND: Extracts from the Stephen Conger papers in the Public Archives of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, [Canada]:
"Be it remembered that on the Sixteenth day of May eighteen hundred and twenty three 1823 Stephen Conger and John Conger oldest son of David Conger junr (my brother) did agree both of them and did actually plant a red cedar post marked 7 & 8 as a monument or landmark between Lots 7 & 8, first concession North, of the Carrying (Carrion) place in Hallowell the ancient post being down but the place ascertained to our mutual satisfaction.

"Present when said post was planted, Steph [sic] Conger, John Conger, David S. Conger, Benjamin Bristol, William Black (Blaik?) and Wilmet Conger."

"To be also remembered on the Nineteenth day of May 1823 a post was planted on the North side of Number 8 a red cedar post marked 8 & 9 by mutual consent of Stephen Conger and Thomas Goldsmith the then owners of Said Lots 1st concession North of the Carrying Place Hallowell, in presence of David Conger Goldsmith and David Stoddard Conger."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 474 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: From the "Aylsworth Family," p. 177: "Deborah Aylsworth was reared in the family of Stephen Conger of Hallowell, married Abraham Warren and dwelt near Picton."
(CFA I, p. 474)

Stephen married Mary BATES, daughter of Roger BATES and Hulda STODDARD, on 15 Oct 1801. Mary was born on 7 Feb 1779 in Springfield, , Windsor, Canada and died on 15 Jul 1854 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 75.

+ 1320 F i. Nancy Langhorn CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1803 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

+ 1321 M ii. David Stoddard CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1804 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died about 16 Jun 1879 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada about age 74, and was buried about 16 Jun 1879 in Glenwood Cemetery.

+ 1322 M iii. Roger Bates CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1806 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died in Aug 1897 at age 90.

1323 F iv. Rachel Furness CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1809 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 20 Jul 1828 at age 19.

+ 1324 F v. Hulda Seldon CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1811 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died in Jul 1896 at age 85.

1325 F vi. Eliza Barrett CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1814 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 17 Jul 1898 at age 83.

1326 M vii. Stephen CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1818 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 29 Aug 1818 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

1327 F viii. Nancy Gill CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1818 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 14 Mar 1846 at age 27.

523. Mary CONGER was born on 24 May 1775 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died on 20 Apr 1865 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 89.

Mary married Elijah CARLEY on 10 Jan 1810. Elijah was born on 26 Oct 1767 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

1328 M i. Edwin Fletcher CARLEY was born on 4 Mar 1812 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

524. Wilson Seymour CONGER was born on 2 Jan 1778 in Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 12 Aug 1843 at age 65.

General Notes:
Wilson Seymour Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Rachel Willson

NAME-CONFLICT: Wilson Seymour Conger, CFA I, p. 554; Willson Weymour Conger (CFA II, p. 722 [page number seems to be in error])

OCCUPATION-PUBLIC_SERVICE: Wilson Seymour Conger was sheriff of Peterborough and a Representative in Parliament. His name may have been spelled with two "ll"s, as his mother was a Willson.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 554 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Wilson married Sarah OSBORNE on 15 Mar 1804. Sarah was born about 1780 in Piscataway, Union Co., NJ and died in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

1329 F i. Rachel Alice CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1805 and died in May 1832 at age 26.

1331 F iii. Lavina CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1808 and died on 31 Oct 1888 at age 80.

528. David CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1776 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 30 May 1848 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH at age 72.

General Notes:
David Conger

MARRIAGE: Marriage to Eve Troutman listed as, Abt. 1797, of Fayette Co., PA in Ancestral File.

David married Eva TROUTMAN, daughter of George TROUTMAN and Margaret UNKNOWN, about 1797. Eva was born on 16 Dec 1777 in New Jersey and died on 21 May 1824 in Butler Co., OH at age 46.

1337 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1798 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

1338 F ii. Sarah CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1801 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 7 Feb 1825 at age 24.

1339 F iii. Anna CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1804 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 29 Jul 1815 at age 11.

+ 1340 M iv. George CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1806 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 30 Apr 1863 in Casey, Clark Co., IL at age 56.

+ 1341 M v. De_Signey CONGER was born on 9 Nov 1810 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Jul 1894 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 83.

+ 1342 M vi. David Jefferson CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1813 in Ohio, died on 6 Oct 1893 in Noble Twp., Shelby Co., IN at age 80, and was buried in Oct 1893 in Noble Twp., Shelby Co., IN, Grove Cemetery.

+ 1343 M vii. John Troutman CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1815 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 14 Feb 1905 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN at age 89.

+ 1344 M viii. William Allen CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1818 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 16 Apr 1893 in Adams Co., MO at age 74, and was buried in Apr 1893 in Fowler, Adams Co., IL.

1345 U ix. Rachel Gordon CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1818 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 11 Aug 1819 at age 1.

1346 F x. Margaret Eve CONGER was born on 20 May 1824 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 22 Jun 1825 at age 1.

David next married Mary TANNER on 15 Sep 1825 in Butler Co., OH. Mary was born about 1780 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH and died on 9 May 1873 in Princeton, Butler Co., OH about age 93.

542. Jane CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1782 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 8 Mar 1817 in Knox Co., OH at age 34.

General Notes:
Jane Conger

Problem: CFA I, p. 761 lists the birth place as, Hanover, NJ

Jane married Abraham LYON on 19 Sep 1799. Abraham was born about 1780 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1843 in Knox Co., OH about age 63.

543. Hannah CONGER was born in 1785 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Jan 1851 in Knox Co., OH at age 66.

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

Problem: Where was she born? CFA I, p. 759, lists Hanover, Morris, NJ

Hannah married John LEWIS. John was born about 1783 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in Knox Co., OH.

544. Daniel CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1787 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Nov 1845 in Knox Co., OH at age 57.

Daniel married Betsy ROBERTS. Betsy was born in Knox Co., OH and died on 6 Dec 1823 in Knox Co., OH.

1359 F i. Anne CONGER was born on 1 May 1815 in Knox Co., OH and died on 27 Sep 1855 at age 40.

1360 F ii. Sarah CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1817 in Knox Co., OH and died on 17 Feb 1817.

1361 M iii. David CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1817 in Knox Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1817.

1362 F iv. Amy CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1818 in Knox Co., OH and died on 12 Jun 1899 at age 80.

+ 1363 M v. Joseph CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1821 in Knox Co., OH and died in 1902 at age 81.

Daniel next married Mary BURTCH. Mary was born on 18 May 1802 in Knox Co., OH and died on 28 Feb.

+ 1364 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1826 in Knox Co., OH and died in 1905 at age 79.

1365 F ii. Catherine CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1828 in Knox Co., OH and died on 20 Sep 1835 at age 7.

1366 F iii. Jane CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1829 in Knox Co., OH and died on 17 Jul 1901 at age 71.

+ 1368 M v. Daniel Lampson CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1833 in Knox Co., OH and died after 30 Jun 1914 in Mills Co., IA.

1369 F vi. Hannah CONGER was born on 27 Dec 1835 in Knox Co., OH and died on 28 Feb 1894 at age 58.

545. Charlotte CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1790 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 29 May 1865 at age 74.

General Notes:
Charlotte Conger

Problem: Where was she born, CFA I, p. 759 lists, Hanover, Morris, NJ.

Charlotte married Eliphalet LEWIS. Eliphalet was born about 1788 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in Knox Co., OH.

546. Thomas CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1794 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ and died on 13 Jul 1849 in Morrow Co., OH at age 54.

Thomas married Sarah ROBERTS in 1820 in Knox Co., OH. Sarah was born about 1796 in Knox Co., OH and died in Knox Co., OH.

+ 1378 F i. Sarah CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1822 in Knox Co., OH and died on 8 Jul 1849 in Morrow Co., OH at age 26.

Thomas next married Dorcas BUSBY. Dorcas was born on 20 Apr 1809 in Baltimore Co., MD and died on 27 Jun 1878 in Morrow Co., OH at age 69.

1383 F iv. Anne CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1833 in Knox Co., OH and died on 21 Jan 1834.

+ 1385 M vi. John CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1836 in Morrow Co., OH and died on 26 Mar 1893 in Cardington, Morrow Co., OH at age 56.

547. James Bowers CONGER was born on 23 May 1792 in North Carolina and died on 7 Nov 1871 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 79.

General Notes:
James Bowers Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Pimina Bowers

COMMENT: It is said that James Bowers Conger invented the turbine water wheel.
[Note: No source citation quoted. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a & 254 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

James married Elizabeth FLETCHER in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. Elizabeth was born on 8 Apr 1799 in North Carolina and died on 26 Mar 1879 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 79.

+ 1390 M i. Philander Drew Whitehall CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1819 in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN and died on 6 Aug 1902 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 82.

John married Harriet Caroline HAMPTON on 20 May 1861 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

+ 1396 F vii. Rowena CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1831 in North Carolina and died on 20 Nov 1908 in Germantown, Shelby Co., TN at age 77.

548. John CONGER Dr. was born on 15 Nov 1780 in New Jersey, died on 21 May 1865 in Callaway Co., MO at age 84, and was buried in May 1865 in Callaway Co., MO, Epperson Cemetery.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Pimina Bowers

EMIGRATION: With wife, Sally Dorris he went to Callaway Co., MO.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 722 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

TAX_LIST: John Conger first appears on record as a resident of Callaway Co., MO in 1823 when he is listed on the Tax Roll for that year.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PUBLIC_SERVICE: John Conger ran for Representative for Callaway Co., MO in 1828 and 1830 but lost both times. He ran for the Senate in 1834 and was defeated, then for County Court Judge and defeated. He was county judge in 1824 through 1834.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 132 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: The name of John Conger appears many times in the "History of Callaway County, MO," with the title "Dr." preceding his name. CFA II, p. 132.

LAND-RELATIONSHIP: In the land records of Callaway Co., MO there is one entry of a transfer from John Conger to John King, on 21 Jun 1862, SE end E2 NE lot 20 blk 46 range 10, 60 acres. Narcissus Conger, d/o John Conger, was married to John King on 29 Oct 1835. They had sons: George, John and Jesse King, who were living in the household of John Conger in 1850. In 1860, John King, 23, farmer, b. MO and Emma King, 20, b. MO were listed with John and Sally Conger, but there was no mention of his two brothers. [Question: Was Emma King a child of Narcissus and John King or the wife of John King? REH]

CEMETERY: Epperson Cemetery, Callaway County, MO by Noel William Conger
Like many private cemeteries this is on exception. It seems to be unknown to even close inhabitants of the area around Wainwright. One may find the cemetery by going east from Highway 54 on 94 just past the entry road of Wainwright about 1/2 mile to the first gravel road with a sign pointing left indicating "Kar-tel-Hills," keep left when one reaches a fork in the road and go past a few houses, and the fifth house is where Roy Gordon lives on the left side of the road. "Don't know if his family had any connections to Lucy Jane Conger Gordon or not."

Just beyond this house about 200 yards and just at the left turn in this road is an older house on the right and a fence going around a small hill. There is a gate in this fence by the house but one had to get permission from these people to go in. The son of Roy Gordon lives in this older place. Proceeding up the hill a short way one must walk further to the top of the hill through tall grass, weeds and sunflower stalks, maybe snakes for all one knows.

Here is the Epperson Cemetery with about four gravestones still standing -- the rest are broken off their bases or just broken to pieces and lying under many years of grass and dirt. Not having a shovel along but luckily wearing heavy shoes, I was able to scracth around deep enough to unearth gravestones of all the Congers buried there.

The stones were not of the modern granite by sort of a limestone about four feet high, 1 1/2 feet wide and about two inches thick. Surprisingly enough the inscriptions were still very plain after one had gotten the dirt scraped off.

This researcher picked one of the hottest days in July 1977 to find this place. It was 95 degrees and humid and sweat ran off in quarts -- this was just plain sweat, soaking clothing and running onto the paper for taking notes. Going back to the Gordon place to beg a drink of water I was given two glasses of iced tea. The Gordons informed me that the man who bought the property from Epperson many years ago had offered to furnish the posts if any of the descendants of the people buried there wanted to fence in the cemetery but no one seemed interested enough to do so. Therefore, another abandoned cemetery.

[Note: Noel William Conger lives in South Dakota and has no interest in this line. He read CFA throughly, looking for loose ends, and has traveled to many places to try to solve the missing links in the Conger chains. But soon after these ventures, he became housebound with emphysema. Maxine Leonard]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 133, Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Sally DORRIS. Sally was born in 1786, died on 8 Oct 1868 in Callaway Co., MO at age 82, and was buried in Oct 1868 in Callaway Co., MO, Epperson Cemetery.

+ 1400 M i. Thomas Dorris CONGER Dr. was born between 1803 and 1805 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died about 1868.

+ 1403 M iv. Stephen Dorris CONGER was born in Oct 1811 in Tennessee, died on 12 Sep 1885 in Callaway Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in Sep 1885 in Wainwright, Callaway Co., MO, Epperson Cemetery.

+ 1405 F vi. Narcissus CONGER was born about 1817 and died between 1840 and 1850.

551. Nancy CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1773 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 27 Apr 1861 at age 87.

Nancy married Dan HURD, son of Josiah HURD and Hannah BROWN. Dan was born on 24 Feb 1760 in Sparta, Sussex Co., NJ and died on 29 Mar 1835 at age 75.

1407 F ii. Elizabeth HURD was born in 1785 and died on 6 Dec 1857 at age 72.

+ 1409 M iv. Stephen HURD was born on 17 Jul 1790 in Dover, Morris Co., NY and died on 27 Nov 1822 at age 32.

552. Phoebe CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1776 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died between 11 Sep 1858 and 1868 in Yates Center, Erie Co., NY.

General Notes:
Phoebe Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 11 Sep 1858 (CFA I, p. 288) or 11 Sep 1868 (CFA I, p. 751)?

Phoebe married Isaac HURD, son of Josiah HURD and Hannah BROWN, on 19 Nov 1796 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ. Isaac was born on 29 Sep 1774 in New Jersey and died on 12 Aug 1848 in Yates Center, Erie Co., NY at age 73.

1410 M i. Josiah HURD was born on 13 Jan 1789 in Sparta, Sussex Co., NJ and died on 30 Dec 1883 at age 94.

1416 F vii. Ann Eliza HURD was born on 5 Jan 1808 in Sparta, Sussex Co., NJ.

553. Electa CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1779 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 28 May 1853 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY at age 74.

General Notes:
Electa Conger

AKA: Lecta Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Electa Conger was first married to Pierson Morehouse. She later married his brother, Gideon Morehouse.

Electa married Pierson MOREHOUSE, son of Unknown MOREHOUSE and Unknown, on 14 Apr 1797. Pierson was born on 16 Feb 1776 in New Jersey and died on 28 May 1853 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY at age 77.

1422 M i. John Conger MOREHOUSE was born on 26 Jun 1799 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 30 Mar 1842 at age 42.

1423 U ii. Content Garrison MOREHOUSE was born on 5 Feb 1801 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Sep 1841 at age 40.

1424 M iii. Stephen Pierson MOREHOUSE was born on 12 Apr 1803 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 11 Sep 1882 at age 79.

1425 F iv. Susan Ross MOREHOUSE was born on 18 May 1805 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 15 Apr 1849 at age 43.

1426 F v. Betsey Ann MOREHOUSE was born on 1 Jun 1807 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

1427 F vi. Electa Jane MOREHOUSE was born on 1 Apr 1809 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

1428 F vii. Sally Dickenson MOREHOUSE was born on 21 Jul 1811 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

Electa next married Gideon MOREHOUSE, son of Unknown MOREHOUSE and Unknown, on 31 Mar 1813. Gideon was born on 30 Aug 1770 and died on 8 Mar 1842 at age 71.

1429 F i. Hannah Ludlow MOREHOUSE was born on 8 Jan 1814 and died on 16 Jan 1818 at age 4.

1430 F ii. Malinda MOREHOUSE was born on 18 Jan 1819 and died on 18 Jan 1819.

1432 M iv. Gideon Howell MOREHOUSE was born on 9 Jan 1823 and died in 1874 at age 51.

556. Elijah CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1786 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 18 Apr 1851 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH at age 64, and was buried in Apr 1851 in Milan, Erie Co., OH.

General Notes:
Elijah Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
On 8 Jul 1819, Elijah Conger was appointed a quarter master of the 88th Reg of Inf, Tompkins county [New York] Militia, vice, Lewis Tocker, promoted adjutant of the same regiment. This appointment was made by the Council of Appointment of the State of New York. It is not known how long he held this office.

Elijah was a carpenter in New York City and then removed to Tompkins county where he went into partnership with his father-in-law, Thomas Ludlow. They built a mill at Ludlowville and established a store, and lived on a farm until 1833.

He traveled by Erie Canal and Lake to Huron, Ohio and thence to Milan where he engaged in the mercantile business. Later he started a branch in Macksville in Peru Township, and about 1836 sold his interest in Milan and took residence in Macksville.

Elijah Conger and his entire family removed to Greenfield Township, Huron county, Ohio about 1840, where his descendants are now living. The names and dates of birth and death of his children were obtained from his grandson, Lewis L. Conger of Milan, Ohio.

In 1840, he erected a mill in Greenfield Township, sold the Macksville (now Peru) store and for ten years devoted his attention to the milling industry.

In 1850, he sold the mill and lands in Greenfield Township and returned to Milan where he led a retired life until his death.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 146 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elijah married Hannah LUDLOW, daughter of Thomas LUDLOW Maj. and Unknown, on 24 Oct 1809 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY. Hannah was born on 19 Sep 1791 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY, died on 18 Oct 1844 in Milan, Huron Co., OH at age 53, and was buried in Oct 1844 in Milan, Erie Co., OH.

1433 M i. Lorenzo CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1810 and died on 18 Sep 1847 at age 37.

1434 F ii. Maria CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1812 and died on 21 Feb 1840 at age 27.

+ 1435 F iii. Delia CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1815 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 9 Jul 1840 in Peru, Huron Co., OH at age 25.

+ 1436 F iv. Clarissa CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1817 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY and died in Apr 1893 in North Fairfield, Huron Co., OH at age 75.

1437 M v. Charles CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1820 and died on 8 Nov 1834 at age 14.

1438 F vi. Cornelia CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1822 and died on 3 Oct 1873 at age 51.

+ 1439 M vii. Lewis CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1824 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 11 Nov 1899 in Greenfield, Highland Co., OH at age 75.

1440 M viii. Elijah CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1827 and died on 20 Dec 1834 at age 7.

+ 1441 F ix. Julia L. CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1830 and died on 2 May 1858 at age 28.

557. David Beeman CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1779 in Morris Co., NJ and died about 1839 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI about age 60.

General Notes:
David Beeman Conger

Problem: Was his middle name, Beaman or Beeman, CFA I uses both?

RESIDENCES: As a young man, Morris county, NJ; central New York near Phelps and Ontario counties, New York; Lake Co., OH; Cleveland, OH; Mt. Clemmens, MI

RELATIONSHIP: Mrs. H.D. Lough was the granddaughter of David Conger. She provided information to Maxine Leonard. It appears that Mrs. Lough's lineage cannot be determined from the information contained in CFA I.

RECOLLECTIONS: A letter written by David Conger's granddaughter, Mrs. H.D. Lough from Grand Rapids, MI, dtd 13 Dec 1900 states:

"David Conger is thought to have been one of the children of the first marriage of Thomas Conger. In the event this is true, then his mother would have been Lydia Beeman, daughter of David and Mary Beeman, of Morris county, New Jersey. In the subsequent naming of his own children, there seems to be sufficient indication that Lydia Beeman was his mother.

"It is also quite evident that David Conger had two sisters, namely: Diadema and Charity Conger. Diadema married Joel Brown in Rockaway Presbyterian Church on 6 Jan 1810, and Charity married James Lockwood. Our reason for this assumption lies in the fact that David B. Conger subsequently named his youngest daughter, Diadema; he named another daughter 'Charity,' and gave his son James the middle name of 'Lockwood.' These are the only two instances where the names Diadema and Charity were ever used in any Conger family, that we have any knowledge of."

We find in Morris County Deed Records that David Conger and wife, Hannah, owned land in Pequanack Twp., Morris County, NJ, which they sold to George Stickle in the year 1805. The name of David B. Conger appears quite frequently in the Deed Records for a number of years. In 1807, he sold to Trustum Harriman some land in Randolph and Hanover Townships.

According to Mrs. Lough's letter, she states, "My grandfather, David B. Conger, lived as a young man in Morris County, New Jersey. I do not know where he was born. He married Hannah Lockwood about 1800 and moved to central New York near Phelps and Ontario counties, New York. He went from there to Lake county, Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio and from there to Mt. Clemmens, Michigan, where he died about 1839."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 112 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Hannah Ferrin LOCKWOOD in 1800. Hannah died in Bellevue, Eaton Co., MI.

+ 1443 M i. Thomas CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1802 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 11 Feb 1880 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 77.

+ 1444 M ii. James Lockwood CONGER was born on 18 Feb 1805 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 10 Apr 1876 in St. Clair, St. Clair Co., MI at age 71, and was buried in Apr 1876 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Green Lawn Cemetery.

+ 1445 M iii. David B. CONGER was born in Jan 1814 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY and died on 22 Sep 1882 in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI at age 68.

+ 1446 F iv. Lydia CONGER was born about 1811 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.

+ 1447 F v. Phoebe CONGER was born about 1813 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.

1448 F vi. Charity CONGER was born about 1815 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.

1449 F vii. Hannah CONGER was born about 1817 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.

+ 1450 F viii. Sarah CONGER was born about 1819 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY.

+ 1451 F ix. Diadema CONGER was born about 1821 in Canandaigua, Ontario Co., NY and died about 1839 about age 18.

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

COMMENT: The Sarah Conger who married Abraham Teachman is believed to be the daughter of Thomas Conger and Lydia Beaman.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 438, Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Abt 1809, Sarah Conger died on the birth of her last child, Merina.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 438, Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Sarah married Abraham TEACHMAN. Abraham was born on 24 Jan 1773 in Long Pond, Greenwood Lake Co., NJ and died on 18 Sep 1871 in Bath, Steuben Co., NY at age 98.

561. Diadema CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1787 in Morris Co., NJ and died about 1861 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI about age 74.

General Notes:
Diadema Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Diademia Conger (CFA I, p. 486); Diadema Conger (CFA II, p. 267)?

Diadema married Joel BROWN on 6 Jan 1810 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ. Joel was born about 1785 and died about 1839 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI about age 54.

+ 1456 M i. Joseph Conger BROWN Dr. was born on 22 Oct 1810 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 23 Nov 1883 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI at age 73.

General Notes:
John Pierson Conger

OCCUPATION: Edge tool maker

CENSUS: 1850, in Essex Co., NJ, Newark. Also in the household were: David Pierson, 30; Phebe, 26; Sarah, 3; Catherine 4/12; and Mary Felton, 25.

ERROR-MOTHER: The mother of John Pierson Conger is correctly listed as, Phebe Pierson, on p. 486 of CFA I. The mother, Lydia Beeman, listed on p. 314 of CFA I, is in error. Lydia was the first wife of John's father.

PROBATE-LAND-RESIDENCES: John P. Conger was mentioned in the will of his father, being named as one of the executors. On 24 Mar 1832 his mother, Phebe, signed a release to her son, John P. Conger, for lands in Morris county, [NJ]. Some of these lands had been purchased by Thomas Conger from George Stickle in April 1789. The original deed was not recorded until 1832, afther the death of Thomas Conger, grantee. In a deed from Samuel Hicks, Jr. to John P. Conger dated in 1832 for land in Morris county, John P. Conger is referred to as of Elizabeth, NJ and from this reference, it it thought that he resided there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 314 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

565. William CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1802 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died about 15 Feb 1879 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ about age 77.

General Notes:
William Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 5 Feb 1879 (CFA I, p. 507) or 15 Feb 1879? CFA I, lists both dates.

BIOGRAPHY: The first structure (hotel) stood on the site of the present hotel and was commenced by William Conger, son of Thomas Conger, who, with his three sons was a manufacturer of edge tools at Rockaway, [NJ]. (CFA I, p. 284)

PROBATE: William Conger was named in the will of his father, Thomas Conger, being nameed one of the executors. (CFA I, p. 507)

LAND-EMIGRATION: In 1827 he and his wife deeded land in Pequanack Twp. to his brother, John P. Conger, and proably removed to Newark, NJ, about this time.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-EMIGRATION: The Rockaway Presbyterian Church records show that he removed from Rockaway, [NJ] before 1832 without taking regular letters of dismissal. (CFA I, p. 507)

William married Mary Ann BAXTER, daughter of John BAXTER and Jean Mc_KETHNEY, in 1827. Mary was born on 1 Apr 1807 in Glasgow, Scotland and died on 28 Jul 1872 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 65.

1468 F i. Frances Amelia CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1827 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 1471 M iv. John Baxter CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1834 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 13 Dec 1835 at age 1.

+ 1473 M vi. Joseph CONGER was born on 10 Apr 1839 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 27 Apr 1905 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 66, and was buried in Apr 1905 in Fairmont Cemetery.

+ 1474 M vii. Hiram Coleman CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1842 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 26 May 1874 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 31.

1475 M viii. Robert Bawlder CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1844 and died on 3 Sep 1845.

+ 1476 M ix. George CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1846 and died on 15 Dec 1886 at age 40.

+ 1477 M x. Theodore CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1848 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died about 26 Aug 1907 about age 58.

568. Abijah CONGER was born on 4 May 1782 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 4 Feb 1866 at age 83.

General Notes:
Abijah Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Ayres

RESIDENCES: New Jersey; Blount County, TN; Athens, GA

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: strong Presbyterian

OCCUPATION-RESIDENCES: Abijah Conger, 1782, and his family, along with his sister, Emily (Conger) Talmadge and her family, settled at the Brainard Mission Station for Cherokee Indians, now the site of Chattanooga, TN. They were Presbyterian Missionaries.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Miss Mary E. Woods was a great great granddaughter of Abijah Conger. (CFA I, p. 8)

RECOLLECTIONS: A letter written by J.E. Brown of Los Angeles, California on 6 Oct 1905 states that he was a grandson of Abijah Conger, late of Athens, GA; that Abijah Conger was born in New Jersey about 1780. He also stated that his information concerning Abijah was quite meager, and entirely verbal and traditional.

He stated that Abijah Conger was said to have ten brothers and sister, but that the only one of whom he heard were Emily Conger, who married a Talmadge, and a brother, John, who lost an eye as a youth, learned the blacksmith's trade and settled in New York City; that his grandfather, Abijah, emigrated to the South long before the Civil War, going first to Blount County, Tennessee, where some of his children were born, and thence to Athens, GA, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Mr. Brown further stated that Abijah was a strong Presbyterian. He claimed that all of the Congers descended from three brothers who came from England; that "his" grandfather, Abijah, was one of the three, and that they were of Irish and Italian descent.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 8 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: The History of Morris County, New Jersey, mentions that Abijah Conger was a Trustee of the Rockaway Church in 1818-1819 (p. 340). On page 355, it mentions that in 1820 Abijah Conger built a cider mill on the north side of the road from Dover to Franklin, and on the same page mention is made of his teaching school at Rockaway, in the absense of the regular teacher, or when no teacher had been engaged.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 8 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Miss Mary E. Woods, great great granddaughter of Abijah Conger, gives information through newspaper clippings of the "Athens Advertiser, 9 Sep 1964 and "The Athens Daily News (Banner-Hearld) 12 Jun 1966, p. 9.

Abijah Conger grew to manhood in Rockaway, [NJ] and served in the War of 1812. He married his neighbor, Phoebe Tappan, and they began their family. At this time Abijah was teaching in the academies of New Jersey.

From 1808 to 1820 his name frequently appears in land records of Morris County, [NJ]. On 14 Sep 1819 he appointed his brother, Judge Stephen Conger, to be his attorney, with full power to take care of and dispose of his land, and after this date there is only reference of his disposing of any land himself, and that was on 5 Jun 1821, when he sold some lands in Hanover to his brother, Stephen.

On 1 Apr 1814, Abijah Conger bought some land in Newark, Essex, NJ, from Moses Rolf and wife Mary, of Hanover (Essex County Deeds C 2:96). He sold this on 4 Jan 1828 through his attorney Stephen Conger, to William Jackson of Pequanock Twp., Morris County. The deed recites the power of attorney, issued to Stephen Conger (Essex County Deeds Y 2:422).

These records state that Abijah Conger was the son of David Conger and Elizabeth Ayres, grandson of John Conger and Sarah Tuttle, great grandson of Joseph Conger and Mary Marsh, and 2nd great grandson of John Conger and Sarah Cawood -- which seems to contradict the foregoing statement about his grandfather being named Abijah also.

The Conger family were strong Presbyterians, and when the call went out for missionaries to preach to and teach the Cherokee Indians, both Abijah and his sister and brother-in-law, John and Emily Talmadge, responded. Both families left prosperous New Jersey to take up life at the mission at Brainard Station, now the site of Chattanooga, Tennessee. While the fathers taught and preached to the Indians, the young Conger and Talmadge children grew up with Indian playmates, speaking several Cherokee dialects.

The Federal government began in 1831 the mass removal of all Indians from the region east of the Mississippi River, and the Cherokee tribes were among those to be resettled in Oklahoma. The missionaries at Brainard Station divided; part went west with their Indian charges, while other families sought to begin life again in the "White Man's World." The Conger and the Talmadges went to Athens, Georgia to settle.

Abijah Conger, with typical vigor, began to build houses for himself and others. He purchased land in the vicinity of Baldwin Street, now on the university campus, and erected a story-and-a-half dwelling for himself, wife and unmarried children, and built the house still lived in by his descendant, Mr. A.Y. Woods Sr. on the Danielsville Road, for son David and his family.

Abijah lived to see his children and grandchildren go off to war, and died shortly before the final surrender of the Confederacy. His contribution to mankind -- faith, and hard work, a heritage of which his descendants can be justly proud. His granddaughter remembered him as an old man, wrapped in a cloak from shoulders to shoes in cold weather, always present in his pew on Sunday.

Mrs. W.B. Brook, great great granddaughter of Abijah's sister, Emily Conger Talmadge, found an article about the Brainard Mission in "Torchlights to the Cherokees." This includes a sketch, made by Thomas E. Paine in 1821, which shows locations of the boy's school house, boy's cabin, Mission House, Girl's House, Girl's school house, barn, Farmer's house, Carpenter's house, sawmill, garden and graveyard.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 8-9 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Abijah married Phoebe TAPPAN on 20 Oct 1803 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ. Phoebe was born on 27 Mar 1781 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Apr 1852 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA at age 71.

+ 1480 M ii. David CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1808 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 26 Sep 1890 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA at age 82.

+ 1482 F iv. Sophia Pierson CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1815 in Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Jan 1909 at age 93.

+ 1483 F v. Elizabeth Ayres CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1817 in Georgia and died on 29 Mar 1903 at age 85.

+ 1485 F vii. Cynthia CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1821 and died on 5 Feb 1883 at age 62.

569. Stephen CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1783 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 4 Apr 1853 in Dover, Morris Co., NJ at age 69, and was buried in Apr 1853 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Ayres

OCCUPATION: Referred to as, Judge Stephen Conger, attorney, in land documents of his brother, Abijah Conger. (CFA I, p. 8)

OCCUPATION: Stephen Conger was a judge of the Morris County Court [Morris Co., NJ].

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: He was also a trustee of the Presbyterian Church at Rockaway, [NJ] in the years 1814-1818; 1827-1829; 1837-1843.
(Source: Morris County [NJ] History, p. 340 - CFA I, p. 475)

RESIDENCES: Stephen Conger lived in the house of his grandfather's brother, Zena Conger, and died there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 475 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: The will of Judge Stephen Conger, dated at Randolph, Morris, NJ, on 5 Mar 1853 was probated 14 Apr 1853.

He named his wife Phoebe L. and six children; the executors were Henry H. Conger, his son, and Samuel R. Halsey. (Morris County, NJ Wills)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 475 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: Crayon's "Rockaway Records," states that Stephen Conger learned the trade of stone mason, but whether or not he refers to Judge Stephen Conger or his uncle, Stephen Conger, who removed from [sic] North Carolina about 1790 is a question.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 475 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIBLE:
The data comprising the names and births, deaths and marriages of the children of David and Elizabeth Ayres Conger was gathered from various sources in Morris county, New Jersey and elsewhere, but are fully corroberated by the family Bible of Judge Stephen Conger, purchased at Morristown, New Jersey in 1806 for $8.00.

Photostatic copies of the Bible pages were sent by Stephen H. Conger, 509 Sycamore Street, Weldon, NC 27890.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 475 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BURIAL: The earthly remains of Judge Stephen Conger, together with those of his two wives, Mary Halsey and Phoebe Lewis, are interred in the old church yard of the Presbyterian Church, as well as those of his parents, David, b. 1760 and Elizabeth Ayres Conger, and his grandparents, John, b. 1724, and Sarah Tuttle Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 475 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Stephen married Mary HALSEY, daughter of David Halsey HALSEY and Unknown HAINES, on 18 Jan 1806. Mary was born on 9 Dec 1787 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY, died on 15 Aug 1826 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 38, and was buried in Aug 1826 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

1489 F i. Elvira CONGER was born on 20 Nov 1808 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 6 Nov 1811 at age 2.

1490 M ii. Anson CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1810 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 28 Sep 1811.

+ 1491 F iii. Phoebe Halsey CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1813 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 12 Jan 1863 at age 49.

1492 F iv. Eliza CONGER was born on 14 May 1815 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 27 Jul 1834 at age 19.

+ 1493 M v. Henry Halsey CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1817 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 10 Feb 1899 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 81, and was buried in Feb 1899 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 1494 F vi. Mary Frost CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1819 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 29 Jan 1854 at age 34.

1495 M vii. John Frost CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1822 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 5 Jun 1873 at age 51.

1496 F viii. Clarissa Halsey CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1824 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 17 May.

Stephen next married Phoebe Lewis DAYTON on 3 May 1828. Phoebe was born on 28 Aug 1791 in Dover, Morris Co., NJ, died in Feb 1872 at age 80, and was buried in Feb 1872 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

1497 F i. Ann Elizabeth CONGER was born on 16 Jan 1829 in Dover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 2 Apr 1833 at age 4.

+ 1498 M ii. Samuel Lewis Southard CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1830 in Dover, Morris Co., NJ and died about 29 Apr 1866 about age 35.

570. John CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1785 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1862 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 77.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Ayres

BIOGRAPHY: John Conger lost an eye as a youth, learned the blacksmith's trade and settled in New York City. (CFA I, p. 8)

RESIDENCES: Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ; he removed to New York City as a young man and at the time of death lived at 435 Grand Street, New York, NY.

PROBATE:
His will in the Surrogate's Office in New York City is an unusually long one, comprising some fifteen or more closely written pages. The will is dated 19 January 1858, with a codicil dated 12 Sep 1861, and was probated 18 Mar 1862. The testator speaks of himself as "John Conger, gentleman" of 435 Grand Street, New York City. The will disposes of several lots on Grand Street, as well as property in Clinton county, Michigan and Morris county, New Jersey. His wife, Mary (Frost) Conger, was given the home on Grand Street.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 289 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mary FROST, daughter of Wright FROST and Martha SMITH, on 1 Jul 1809 in New York, , NY. Mary was born on 9 Jul 1792 and died on 27 Nov 1879 at age 87.

1501 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1810 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 14 Sep 1811 at age 1.

+ 1502 M ii. Wright Frost CONGER was born on 7 Jul 1812 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 10 Apr 1880 in Bloomfield, Essex Co., NJ at age 67.

+ 1503 F iii. Ann CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1814 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 15 Apr 1891 at age 76.

+ 1504 M iv. David CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1816 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 6 Feb 1873 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI at age 56.

+ 1505 M v. John CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1819 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 20 Nov 1881 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., IN at age 62.

+ 1506 M vi. Stephen Halsey CONGER Dr. was born on 20 Oct 1821 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 24 Dec 1897 in Summit, Union Co., NJ at age 76.

1507 F vii. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1824 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 14 Jul 1846 at age 22.

573. Anna CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1788 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 Feb 1877 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 88.

Anna married George STICKLE Jr., son of George STICKLE and Sarah BEAMAN, on 16 Mar 1809. George was born on 11 Mar 1786 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 21 Sep 1828 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ at age 42.

1508 F i. Anna Elizabeth STICKLE was born on 4 Mar 1810 and died on 28 Feb 1837 at age 26.

+ 1509 M ii. John Edward STICKLE was born on 26 Nov 1814 in White Meadow, Morris Co., NJ, died on 8 May 1895 in Newfoundland, Passaic Co., NJ at age 80, and was buried in May 1895 in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

1510 F iii. Sarah Beaman STICKLE was born on 11 Jan 1813 and died on 4 Jan 1892 at age 78.

1511 M iv. John E. STICKLE was born on 26 Nov 1814 and died on 8 May 1895 at age 80.

1513 M vi. Cyrus Hartwall STICKLE was born on 27 Sep 1817 and died on 10 Nov 1830 at age 13.

1514 F vii. Emily Conger STICKLE was born on 4 Jan 1821 and died on 5 Jan 1892 at age 71.

1517 U x. Electa King STICKLE was born on 15 Jun 1829 and died on 19 Aug 1833 at age 4.

579. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1799 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ and died on 23 May 1882 at age 82.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Ayres

AKA: Betsey Conger

Elizabeth married Abijah ABBOTT on 1 Apr 1819. Abijah was born in 1793 in England.

1518 F i. Eliza ABBOTT was born on 10 Sep 1829 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 10 May 1911 in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN at age 81.

1519 M ii. Barnabas ABBOTT was born about 1832 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

1520 M iii. William ABBOTT was born about 1834 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 1521 M iv. David Conger ABBOTT was born on 9 Jun 1836 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 6 Jul 1907 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA at age 71.

580. Emily CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1801 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, died on 14 Mar 1882 in Monticello, Richmond Co., GA at age 80, and was buried in Mar 1882 in Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery.

General Notes:
Emily Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Ayres

CEMETERY: Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery

EMIGRATION: The Congers went to Brainerd Mission Station in 1829
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 797 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION-RESIDENCES: Abijah Conger, 1782, and his family, along with his sister, Emily (Conger) Talmadge and her family, settled at the Brainard Mission Station for Cherokee Indians, now the site of Chattanooga, TN. They were Presbyterian Missionaries.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39 a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Emily married John H. TALMADGE on 14 Jun 1818. John was born on 18 Apr 1795 and died in Jun 1849 at age 54.

585. William CONGER was born in May 1783 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died in 1844 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT at age 61.

General Notes:
William Conger

MILITARY: Regular Army from Conneticut in the War of 1812.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 506 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Sarah NICHOLS in New Milford, Litchfield Co., CT. Sarah died in Danbury, Fairfield Co., CT.

+ 1532 M iv. Horace CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1809 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT.

+ 1533 M v. Nichols CONGER was born about 1811 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT and died in Bloomfield, Essex Co., NJ.

588. Joel CONGER was born about 1788 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died in Origonia, Warren Co., IL.

+ 1534 M i. Bradley CONGER was born in 1819 in Connecticut and died on 14 Jan 1890 in Gurneyville, Clinton Co., OH at age 71.

+ 1537 M iv. Gideon CONGER was born between 1823 and 1827 and died in Clinton Co., OH.

589. Rebecca CONGER was born about 2 Apr 1790 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died about 1882 in Clinton Co., OH about age 92.

General Notes:
Rebecca Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: A birth date of 1785 has also been listed; 2 Apr 1790,
Fairfield, CT (CFA II, p. 330); 4 Feb 1790 (CFA II, p. 722)

DEATH: At Clinton Co., OH at the age of 92. Death date calculated, Abt. 1882.

Rebecca married John HAZARD in Clinton Co., OH. John was born about 1778 in Dutchess Co., NY and died about 1855 about age 77.

1542 M iii. Allen HAZARD was born on 14 Dec 1814 and died on 24 Mar 1864 at age 49.

+ 1547 M viii. Zebulon HAZARD was born in 1826 and died on 4 Jan 1857 in Clinton Co., OH at age 31.

590. Francis J. DURGY was born about 1784 and died on 9 Aug 1867 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT about age 83.

General Notes:
Francis J. Durgy

CENSUS: 1820, in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT, listed as head of household.

Francis married Hannah WANZER. Hannah was born on 22 Sep 1794 and died on 29 Jul 1842 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT at age 47.

+ 1549 F i. Abby DURGY was born about 1816 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

591. Joel J. DURGY was born about Mar 1790 and died on 11 Feb 1864 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT about age 73.

Joel married Olive WANZER, daughter of Eliud WANZER and Lucy LEACH. Olive was born on 31 Dec 1793 and died on 15 Jul 1865 at age 71.

+ 1550 M i. James L. DURGY was born on 12 Apr 1833 and died on 24 Jun 1909 at age 76.

+ 1551 F ii. Susan A. DURGY was born on 25 Aug 1821 and died on 27 Apr 1917 at age 95.

592. John DURGY was born in 1791 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 20 Dec 1881 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT at age 90.

John next married Maria MONROE. Maria was born in 1810 in Woodbury, Litchfield Co., CT and died on 10 Jun 1876 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT at age 66.

593. Jesse CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1784 in Dutchess Co., NY and died on 10 Apr 1866 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 81.

Jesse married Delight BENEDICT. Delight was born on 20 Nov 1788 in Springfield, Otsego Co., NY and died on 6 Dec 1865 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 77.

1554 F i. Phoebe Jane CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1807 in New York and died on 20 Aug 1883 in Allenton, St. Clair Co., MI at age 75.

Phoebe married Douglass ALLEN on 19 Oct 1829. Douglass was born on 5 Apr 1807 in New York and died on 3 Sep 1850 in Armada Twp., Macomb Co., MI at age 43.

+ 1555 M ii. Alpheus CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1812 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 20 Jul 1879 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 67.

+ 1556 F iii. Mary L. CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1814 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 31 May 1879 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 64.

+ 1558 M v. Clark CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1821 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 28 Sep 1896 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 75.

1561 M viii. Roswell CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1829 and died on 5 Oct 1864 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 35.

+ 1563 M x. Aaron CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1835 in Rome, Oneida Co., NY and died on 27 Dec 1894 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 59.

594. Abel CONGER was born on 8 May 1786 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY and died on 27 Dec 1872 at age 86.

Abel married Jerusha T. PECK on 8 May 1808. Jerusha was born on 4 Dec 1789 in North Brookfield, Madison Co., NY, died on 2 Apr 1853 in Brookfield, Madison Co., NY at age 63, and was buried in Apr 1853 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY, Stockwell Cemetery.

+ 1564 M i. Charles Peck CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1809 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died about 12 Sep 1874 about age 65.

+ 1566 M iii. William E. CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1816 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 20 May 1893 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 76.

+ 1567 M iv. Tracy W. CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1819 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY and died on 17 Feb 1899 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 79.

+ 1568 M v. Lorenzo Dyer CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1823 in North Brookfield, Madison Co., NY and died on 1 Nov 1889 in Ilion, Herkimer Co., NY at age 66.

+ 1569 M vi. Abel CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1824 in Brookfield, Madison Co., NY and died on 14 Feb 1863 in Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY at age 38.

1570 F vii. Eunice C. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1827 in New York and died on 18 Sep 1883 at age 56.

1571 M viii. Ephraim CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1829 in New York and died on 23 Aug 1893 at age 64.

Abel next married Harriet KEITH on 24 May 1854. Harriet was born on 8 Jan 1809 and died on 20 Sep 1884 at age 75.

595. Parley CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1788 in North East, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 6 May 1865 in Oneida Valley, , NY at age 76.

Parley married Polly LOGGINS. Polly was born in 1789 and died on 13 Apr 1865 in Whitelaw, Madison Co., NY at age 76.

1572 M i. Orrin CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1812 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 6 Jan 1899 at age 86.

+ 1573 F ii. Orrinda CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1812 in New York and died in Whitelaw, Madison Co., NY.

+ 1574 F iii. Elmira CONGER was born in 1813 in New York and died in 1858 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY at age 45.

+ 1576 F v. Sophia CONGER was born in May 1824 in New York and died in 1898 at age 74.

+ 1577 M vi. William CONGER was born on 19 Jun 1825 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 1 Jan 1903 in Vienna, Oneida Co., NY at age 77.

+ 1578 F vii. Levina CONGER was born about 1826 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY.

1579 M viii. Daniel CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1827 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY.

1581 M x. Hiram CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1829 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY.

+ 1583 F xii. Eunice CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1834 in Vienna, Oneida Co., NY.

599. Roswell CONGER was born on 21 Sep 1793 in Columbia Co., NY and died on 29 Dec 1865 in Oneida Co., NY at age 72.

General Notes:
Roswell Conger

REFERENCE: Researcher Ivan A. Conger and his wife, Dorothy, of Owosso, MI frequented garage sales and auctions. In 1970, while they were attending a sale in Owosso someone noticed a black leather case with letters in it written by various members of the Roswell Conger family, b. 21 Sep 1793. The finder called Ivan's attention to the item and he bought it for 25 cents. The mystery remains as to who preserved the letters for over 100 years and how they happened to be in the sale attended by Ivan Conger. The Congers living in the area of the sale were from another branch, Job Conger, 1819.

The Roswell Conger family letters frequently mention activities in Waterville, NY, which is just a short distance north of Sangerfield. Hops seem to have been their main harvest. It is not known if Elijah Conger, brother of Roswell, was engaged in this business, but his son, Daniel, b. 1828, and grandson, DeWitt, b. 1854, apparently had a thriving business, according to the letterhead.

The letters can be found in CFA II, p. 199-2065.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 199-205 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Roswell Conger was a descendant of Joseph Conger and Mary Marsh. Joseph Conger was the son of John Belconger and Sarah Cawood.

Roswell married Eunice GILBERT on 28 Feb 1815. Eunice was born on 28 May 1794 and died on 10 Dec 1841 in Oneida Co., NY at age 47.

+ 1584 F i. Jerusha CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1815 and died in 1878 at age 63.

+ 1585 M ii. Roswell CONGER was born on 28 May 1817 in Oneida Co., NY and died on 11 Oct 1869 in Oriskany Falls, Oneida Co., NY at age 52.

+ 1586 M iii. John E. CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1820 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 22 Jun 1890 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 69.

1587 M iv. William E. CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1822 and died on 8 Nov 1822.

+ 1588 F v. Jane Eliza CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1823 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY and died on 31 Aug 1855 at age 31.

1589 M vi. Jerome CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1826 and died on 9 Nov 1827 at age 1.

1590 F vii. Julia Marie CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1828 and died in Sep 1885 at age 56.

Roswell next married Elmina Frisbie BURLINGAME on 2 Jun 1842. Elmina was born on 6 Sep 1806.

601. Elijah CONGER was born on 11 May 1798 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY, died on 18 Jun 1871 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1871 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Elijah Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Conger and Phoebe Eggleston.

NO_ISSUE: Elijah Conger and his 2nd wife, Sarah Seabury, had no issue.

REFERENCE: See Conger Confab, Sep 2000 for information shared by Sheila Morgan.

DEATH-CEMETERY: 18 Jun 1871 at the age of 73 years, 1 month, 7 days. Buried at
the Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, NY.
(Furnished by Sheila Morgan)

CEMETERY: Certificate that reads at the top:
"Name: [handwritten] Elijah, Mortimer S. & Daniel Conger Section 4, no Certifcate No. or Date. Lot No. 306.307.308.335.336.337

Transferred to [handwritten] Endowed Daniel Conger June 13, 1906 $190.

Included on the certificate is a partial illustration of a roughly drawn plot 36 x 45 feet with what appeared numbered grave sites. Listed beside the plot are the following, listed first by:

Burial No. Grave No. Interments
638 1 Melinda Conger
726 2 Elijah Conger
987 3 Cornelia M. Conger
1163 4 Polly Conger
1734 5 Melissa Conger
1863 6 Mortimer S. [sic] Conger
1979 7 Daniel Conger
2197 8 De Witt Conger [different handwriting]
2236 9 Keokee family Conger
3510 10 Howard J. Vallete (cremation) [different handwriting]
3812 11 Daniel B. Conger (Cremation) [printed line]
(Source: microfiche - furnished by Sheila Morgan)

Elijah married Melinda LIVERMORE on 13 May 1821 in Oneida Co., NY. Melinda was born on 18 Oct 1795 in Oneida Co., NY, died on 12 Mar 1854 at age 58, and was buried in Mar 1854 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

+ 1592 M i. Mortimer Livermore CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1824 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 17 Oct 1901 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 76.

+ 1593 M ii. Daniel CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1828 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY, died on 9 Mar 1905 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 76, and was buried in Mar 1905 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

Elijah next married Sarah SEABURY on 13 Feb 1855. Sarah was born on 17 Feb 1806.

602. Cynthia CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1800 in Claverack, Columbia Co., NY and died on 7 Sep 1876 in Oneida Co., NY at age 76.

Cynthia married Abner STOCKWELL, son of Asa STOCKWELL and Sally TUTTLE, on 12 Mar 1818. Abner was born on 6 Dec 1795 in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., NY and died on 10 Apr 1875 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 79.

1594 M i. Abner STOCKWELL was born on 23 Feb 1820 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 20 Feb 1851 at age 30.

1595 F ii. Harriet M. STOCKWELL was born on 2 Mar 1822 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 26 Feb 1888 at age 65.

1596 M iii. Clement STOCKWELL was born on 5 Oct 1825 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 24 Jun 1827 at age 1.

1597 F iv. Phoebe STOCKWELL was born on 13 Jun 1828 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY.

1598 M v. Alexander STOCKWELL was born on 22 Oct 1831 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 10 Feb 1896 at age 64.

1599 F vi. Melinda Delight STOCKWELL was born on 18 Jun 1838 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died on 17 Sep 1919 at age 81.

Melinda married David Booth MOSES on 31 May 1877. David was born on 2 Apr 1824 in Lima, Livingston Co., NY and died on 16 Aug 1909 in Marshall, Calhoun Co., MI at age 85.

605. Hanford CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1787 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 28 Nov 1875 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 87.

General Notes:
Hanford Conger

RESIDENCES: Cleveland, OH (CFA I, p. 487)

EMIGRATION: Hanford Conger removed, with his parents, from New Fairfield, CT to the town of Paris, Oneide county, NY about the year 1800. About 1810 he removed again, with his parents to Attica, Genesee, NY where it is said he ran a tavern and was engaged in the canal boat business. Between 1830 and 1835 he removed to East Rockport, near Cleveland, Ohio, and remained in that vicinity until his death. (CFA I, p. 216)

MILITARY: 4 Mar 1817 he was appointed Lieutenant in Captain Charles Shafer's Company, in the 99th Reg. of Infantry in New York (Genesee county). Length of service is unknown. (CFA I, p. 217)

Hanford married Abigail MELLEN on 10 Jul 1808 in Oneida Co., NY. Abigail was born about 1789 in Oneida Co., NY and died on 9 Sep 1850 in Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., OH about age 61.

1600 M i. Horace M. CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1809 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 9 Jul 1881 in Rockport, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 72.

+ 1601 M ii. Alvin CONGER was born on 18 May 1811 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 10 Aug 1847 at age 36.

1602 M iii. Danford CONGER was born on 15 May 1813 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 14 Jul 1814 at age 1.

+ 1603 F iv. Eliza CONGER was born on 16 May 1815 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 28 Aug 1856 in Strongville, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 41.

+ 1604 F v. Mary Louise CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1817 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 13 Jul 1899 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 81.

1605 M vi. Hanford CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1819 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 25 Sep 1819 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY.

+ 1606 F vii. Juliette CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1820 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 24 Jun 1886 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 65.

606. Ephraim CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1797 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 8 Aug 1847 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI at age 49.

Ephraim married Marcia UNKNOWN in 1818. Marcia was born on 30 Jun 1797 and died in 1820 at age 23.

Ephraim next married Almira ABBOTT on 26 Nov 1820. Almira was born on 13 Sep 1799 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT and died on 26 May 1873 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA at age 73.

+ 1608 M i. Hanford Adelbert CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1821 in Attica, Genesee Co., NY and died on 4 Jul 1893 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI at age 71.

+ 1609 F ii. Laura Adelia CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1824 in Attica, Genesee Co., NY and died on 1 Sep 1883 in Medical Lake, Spokane Co., WA at age 59.

+ 1610 M iii. Marvin Ephraim CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1825 in Attica, Genesee Co., NY and died on 24 Feb 1905 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 79.

+ 1611 M iv. Orville H. CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1827 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 2 Apr 1892 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 64.

1612 F v. Almira Janette CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1829 in Attica, Genesee Co., NY and died on 12 Dec 1901 at age 72.

Almira married Oscar F. WEED on 10 Nov 1886. Oscar was born on 26 Nov 1824 in Evans Mills, Jefferson Co., NY.

+ 1613 M vi. Henry M. CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1832 in Attica, Genesee/Wyoming Co., NY and died on 15 Apr 1903 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71.

+ 1614 M vii. Erotas R. CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1835 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 29 Dec 1920 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 85.

+ 1615 M viii. Edwin Jerome CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1841 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY, died on 25 Oct 1907 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Oct 1907 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, Oakland Cemetery.

607. Amaziah CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1792 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT, died on 5 Jun 1868 at age 76, and was buried in Jun 1868 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI, Greenbush Cemetery.

+ 1616 M i. Richmond CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1820 in Attica, Genesee/Wyoming Co., NY and died on 14 Jan 1899 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 78.

+ 1620 M v. Ephraim CONGER was born on 10 Apr 1834 in New York, died in Forrest, Fond du Lac Co., WI, and was buried in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

628. Lydia CONGER was born about 2 Nov 1782 in Canada and died on 3 Mar 1868 about age 85.

General Notes:
Lydia Conger

Problem: Was she born 2 Nov 1782 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 22 Oct 1782?

Lydia married William LAWRENCE in 1800. William was born on 3 Oct 1779 in Canada and died on 2 Nov 1875 at age 96.

+ 1625 M i. Reuben LAWRENCE was born about 25 Jul 1802 and died on 3 Mar 1892 about age 89.

+ 1627 F iii. Letta LAWRENCE was born on 23 Oct 1804 in Canada and died between 13 Mar 1893 and 1898.

+ 1628 M iv. Morgan LAWRENCE was born on 4 Dec 1805 and died on 3 Aug 1890 at age 84.

+ 1629 M v. Albert LAWRENCE was born on 17 Jun 1807 and died in 1899 at age 92.

+ 1630 F vi. Almira LAWRENCE was born on 1 Feb 1809 and died on 1 Feb 1868 at age 59.

+ 1631 F vii. Julia LAWRENCE was born on 23 Oct 1813 and died on 9 May 1873 at age 59.

+ 1632 F viii. Caroline LAWRENCE was born on 29 Sep 1815 and died on 26 Sep 1855 at age 39.

+ 1633 F ix. Emeline LAWRENCE was born on 28 May 1821 and died on 15 Nov 1859 at age 38.

629. Job CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1785 in New York, died on 2 Aug 1854 in Ira, Cayuga Co., NY at age 68, and was buried in Aug 1854 in Union Hill Cemetery.

General Notes:
Job Conger

OCCUPATION: Farmer

PROBATE: Children were established from a will settled on 3 May 1858. Witnessed by William R. Conger of Sterling and Benjamin Conger, 1787 (brother) of Ira [, Cayuga Co., NY].

Five grandchildren were mentioned: Margaret H. Boyd, Harriet J. Crook, Levina E. Martin, Maria A. Preble, Ind, Leonard H. Conger of California and wife, Betsey, also Uncle Benjamin Conger and Friend Moore. Executores Moore Conger (s/o Benjamin, 1787) and son Levi Conger of Ira [, Cayuga Co., NY]. (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 130 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: A date of death of 3 Mar 1868 was reported by Charles G.B. Conger.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Job Conger, b. 1780, returned to America and became a deacon in the same Presbyterian Church where his cousin Job, b. 1785, son of Reuben, b. 1756, was a deacon. It is said that the confusion arising caused the two deacons to toss a penny to decide which should change his name. The lot fell on Job, b. 1780, who was called "Canada Job," so he added the initial "C." and called himself "Job C." thenceforth.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 494 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Job married Margaret BRADT on 24 Jul 1808. Margaret was born on 22 Nov 1789 in New York and died on 19 Apr 1855 in Ira, Cayuga Co., NY at age 65.

+ 1635 F i. Laverna Rosa CONGER was born on 12 May 1816 in Cayuga Co., NY, died in Aug 1892 in Gratiot Co., MI at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1892 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI, Sumner Cemetery.

+ 1638 M iv. Lewis B. CONGER was born about 1821 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 29 Jul 1863 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY about age 42.

1640 F vi. Lucretia E. CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1823 and died on 22 Apr 1856 at age 32.

630. Benjamin CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1787 and died on 16 Apr 1865 in Albany Co., NY at age 78.

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

ERROR: Born 17 Feb 1787, not 28 Feb 1787, per records of Union Hill Cemetery, Cato, NY.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 713 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LEGAL_MATTER: Witness of the Will of his brother, Job Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 130 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Benjamin married Margaret CARR on 24 Jul 1808. Margaret was born on 30 Apr 1788 and died on 8 Oct 1868 at age 80.

+ 1642 F ii. Lucinda CONGER was born on 9 Mar 1812 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 1 Mar 1850 at age 37.

+ 1643 M iii. David Reynolds CONGER was born on 4 Jun 1814 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 15 Jan 1887 at age 72.

1644 M iv. Reuben Pearsall CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1816 and died on 23 Sep 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 68.

Reuben married Maria WAGER on 16 Jun 1837. Maria was born on 26 Jul 1817 and died on 26 Sep 1860 at age 43.

Reuben next married Lida TARR. Lida was born on 24 Sep 1842 and died on 14 Jun 1928 at age 85.

+ 1645 M v. Moore CONGER was born on 21 May 1819 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 8 Nov 1890 at age 71.

+ 1646 M vi. Washington CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1823 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 30 Apr 1896 at age 73.

1647 M vii. Wallis CONGER was born about 24 Jan 1832 and died on 15 Apr 1852 about age 20.

1648 F viii. Laura CONGER was born about 5 Nov 1829 and died on 10 Apr 1841 about age 11.

631. David CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1790 in Berne Twp., Albany Co., NY and died on 24 Feb 1880 at age 89.

General Notes:
David Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth, 28 Aug 1790 or 8 Aug 1790?

PARENTS: Reuben Conger and Magdaline DeVoe

BIOGRAPHY: David Conger was born August 8,1790 in Berne Township, Albany County, New York; Sally Parker, his wife was born in Scipio, Cayuga County, New York. April 1 1795. They settled on the south part of lot 18, section 3, July 7,1819, where they now reside (1859). Mr Conger was solider in the war of 1812, a milita man, was taken prisoner by the British in the battle of Queenstown - was released on parole.
(Source The Fire Lands Pioneer - Memoirs of Townships- Bronson (Huron Co.,
Ohio) page 9 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

David married Sarah PARKER on 25 Dec 1814. Sarah was born on 1 Apr 1795 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 12 Mar 1876 at age 80.

1650 F i. Kate CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1818 and died on 13 Sep 1890 at age 72.

Kate married Perry GRIBBINS on 1 Feb 1838. Perry was born on 31 Oct 1816 and died on 29 Jan 1879 at age 62.

1651 M ii. George Reuben CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1820 and died on 15 Feb 1856 at age 35.

1652 M iii. Edward CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1823 and died on 23 Mar 1898 at age 74.

Edward married Elizabeth PILGAM on 11 Jan 1848. Elizabeth was born on 22 Sep 1827 in Dutchess Co., NY and died on 9 Feb 1894 at age 66.

Delilah married Perry DEMMINGS on 22 Apr 1848. Perry was born in 1825 and died in 1897 at age 72.

632. Esther CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1792 in Canada and died on 23 Dec 1838 at age 46.

Esther married David REYNOLDS in 1810. David was born on 13 May 1790 in North Fairfield, Huron Co., OH and died on 3 Feb 1813 at age 22.

+ 1654 F i. Sabrina REYNOLDS was born on 3 Mar 1811 in Dutchess Co., NY, died about 17 Feb 1892 about age 80, and was buried about Feb 1892 in Eaton Co., MI, Needmore Cemetery.

+ 1655 F ii. Sabria REYNOLDS was born on 3 Dec 1812 in Dutchess Co., NY, died on 7 Jul 1897 at age 84, and was buried in Jul 1897 in Mulliken, Eaton Co., MI, Moyer Cemetery.

Esther next married Nathaniel CARR in 1816. Nathaniel was born on 20 Dec 1785 and died in Nov 1865 at age 79.

+ 1656 F i. Desire CARR was born on 25 Jun 1817 and died on 25 Jul 1894 at age 77.

+ 1659 M iv. David Omer CARR was born on 29 May 1824 and died on 14 Apr 1867 at age 42.

+ 1661 F vi. Magdalen CARR was born on 17 Mar 1829 and died on 14 Dec 1876 at age 47.

1663 M viii. Nathaniel CARR Jr. was born on 6 Jun 1836 and died on 29 Apr 1862 at age 25.

633. John CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1794 in Canada and died on 16 Aug 1872 at age 77.

John married Mary SNYDER in 1815. Mary was born on 22 Oct 1796 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 22 May 1870 at age 73.

+ 1664 M i. William CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1817 in North Fairfield, Huron Co., OH and died on 23 Apr 1892 at age 75.

634. Paulina CONGER was born on 4 May 1798 in Canada and died on 11 Mar 1876 at age 77.

Paulina married Thomas BODLEY on 9 Jul 1815. Thomas was born on 5 Nov 1792 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 30 Apr 1879 at age 86.

+ 1665 F i. Louisa Adaline BODLEY was born on 22 Feb 1817 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 2 Aug 1863 at age 46.

+ 1666 F ii. Mary Elizabeth BODLEY was born on 4 Jul 1819 in Albany, Albany Co., NY.

+ 1667 M iii. Josiah De_Voe BODLEY was born on 15 Mar 1821 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 26 Mar 1891 at age 70.

+ 1668 F iv. Martha Jane BODLEY was born on 6 Apr 1823 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 9 Nov 1886 at age 63.

+ 1669 M v. Addison Rutter BODLEY was born on 3 Mar 1825 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1902 at age 77.

+ 1670 F vi. Ellen White BODLEY was born on 16 Apr 1829 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 24 Feb 1870 at age 40.

1671 F vii. Ann Eliza BODLEY was born on 26 Dec 1831 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 19 Mar 1840 at age 8.

+ 1672 F viii. Esther Amelia BODLEY was born on 18 Apr 1833 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 1673 M ix. Oliver Judson BODLEY was born on 26 May 1836 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

1674 F x. Flavia E. BODLEY was born on 19 Dec 1839 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 30 Jun 1842 at age 2.

635. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1800 in Canada and died about 25 Apr 1877 about age 77.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 25 Apr 1877 or 26 Apr 1877? Charles G.B. Conger lists, 26 Apr 1877.

AKA: Betsy

Elizabeth married Jacob Denton SMITH, son of Abel Gale SMITH and Mary (Polly) SMITH. Jacob was born on 7 Apr 1799 in Orange Co., NY and died on 20 Jul 1849 at age 50.

+ 1676 F ii. Priscilla Barker SMITH was born on 26 Feb 1828 and died on 9 Apr 1899 at age 71.

Theodocia married William SMITH on 7 May 1898. William was born on 4 May 1846.

+ 1680 M vi. Squire Rutter SMITH was born on 9 Nov 1845 and died on 19 Feb 1902 at age 56.

637. Job C. CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1780 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 15 Jun 1845 at age 64.

General Notes:
Job C. Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Listed as: Job C. Conger in CFA I, p. 280; others may have listed his name as, Job Clifton Conger

NAME: According to his granddaughter, Gertrude M. Conger of Phoenix, NY, "Job Conger assumed the initial "C." to distinguish himself from his cousin, Job, son of Reuben Conger, as both lived in the same town and were deacons in the same church. It is said to mean "Canada," he being called "Canada Job," from the fact that he was at one time a miller in Canada, residing near Queenstown, at the time of the battle in which his younger brother, Enoch, was captured.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 280 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION:
On June 10th, 1825, a number of persons met at the schoolhouse in District No. 3, Hannibal (Oswego Co., [NY]) for the purpose of forming a religious society -- by the name of CONGREGRATIONAL SOCIETY OF HANNIBAL -- of the six trustees in the second class was JOB C. CONGER. He was also one of the two presiding officers at the meeting. This organization was required by law before they could proceed with building a meeting house.

They evidently had been meeting as a group for several years previous to this for the records show that Job C. Conger was elected Deacon on Feb. 20, 1822. He was a trustee from 1825 to 1830.

When the seats of their new church were put up for bids Nov. 26, 1826, Job C. Conger bid in seat No. 2 for $70.00. On April 8th, 1828 Seat No. 30 was sold to Davis Lyon, SILAS CONGER, Abner Hollister and Augustus Ferris. Ferris was a resident of Cato and Hollister a resident of Meridaian. It seems as if the church solicted funds from prominent business men of the neighboring towns.

On a church list dated, June 12, 1826, Job C. Conger, was recorded as one of the members but after his name was the notation that he left the Society in 1831. Silas Conger was the brother of Job C. Conger.
(Source: History of Hannibal, NY - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 131 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Job Conger returned to America and became a deacon in the same Presbyterian Church where his cousin Job, b. 1785, son of Reuben, b. 1756, was a deacon. It is said that the confusion arising caused the two deacons to toss a penny to decide which should change his name. The lot fell on Job, b. 1780, who was called "Canada Job," so he added the initial "C." and called himself "Job C." thenceforth.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 494 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Job married Hannah DAVIS, daughter of William DAVIS and Unknown, on 22 Sep 1804. Hannah was born on 13 Nov 1785 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 21 Sep 1862 at age 76.

+ 1681 F i. Mary CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1805 and died on 22 Jan 1838 at age 32.

1682 M ii. Israel CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1807 and died on 1 Aug 1808 at age 1.

+ 1683 M iii. William CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1808 in Albany Co., NY and died on 8 Dec 1890 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO at age 82.

+ 1684 F iv. Lucy CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1811 and died on 6 Mar 1890 at age 79.

+ 1685 F v. Jane CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1812 and died between 1840 and 1842.

1686 F vi. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1814 and died on 3 Oct 1815 at age 1.

+ 1687 M vii. Uzziah CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1816 and died in 1902 at age 86.

+ 1688 M viii. Davis CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1817 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 2 Jun 1899 at age 81.

1691 U xi. Arden CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1822 and died on 30 Apr 1833 at age 10.

+ 1693 M xiii. Pliny Fisk CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1826 in New York and died on 30 Mar 1898 at age 71.

+ 1694 M xiv. Enoch CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1828 and died on 29 Jun 1898 at age 69.

639. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1786 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 7 Feb 1870 at age 83.

Nancy married Albert BRADT on 3 Mar 1802. Albert was born on 22 May 1783 and died on 5 Aug 1824 at age 41.

1695 F i. Catherine BRADT was born on 3 Jun 1804 and died on 30 Dec 1831 at age 27.

1696 M ii. Storm Van_Buren BRADT was born on 14 Sep 1805 and died on 29 Dec 1832 at age 27.

+ 1697 M iii. James Conger BRADT was born on 11 Sep 1807 and died about Jan 1847 about age 39.

1698 F iv. Mary Ann BRADT was born on 30 Sep 1809 and died on 25 Jun 1873 at age 63.

1700 M vi. John Taylor BRADT was born on 9 Sep 1813 and died on 14 Jul 1814.

641. Enoch CONGER Rev. was born on 15 Feb 1792 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 17 Apr 1872 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 80.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

RESIDENCES: Albany Co., NY; Richland Co., OH; Carmi, IL

OCCUPATION: Minister

BIOGRAPHY: Enoch Conger (1792 - 1872) and his Family
Enoch Conger was descended from Job Conger (1694 - 1758), the 5th born son of John Belconger (1633 - 1712), the Conger progenitor in North America. Enoch was born 15 Feb 1792 in Albany County, NY and his parents were Uzziah Conger (1758 - 1834) and Mary Hungerford. He was described as a self-made man, working on his father's farm until he served in the War of 1812 where he was taken prisoner by the British at the Battle of Queenstown, Ontario, Canada on 15 Oct 1812. He served as a Private in Capt. Henry R. Brinkerhoff's company of New York Militia.

After the war, he went back to school and studied under two prominent ministers. A Congregational Association licensed him to preach in 1819 and he moved west from New York state top Ohio in 1824. His family at the time of his move consisted of his wife, Ester West, whom he had married after his return from the war, and four children: Flavia Alsina (b. 1815), Omar Dwight (b. 1815), Wealthy Theresa (b. 1818), and Williston Kingsburg (b. 1821).

He served as minister in several localities in the so-called, "Firelands" area of north-central Ohio, encompassing the six-county area of Erie, Sandusky, Seneca, Huron, Crawford and Richland. He was listed as a M.G. (Minister of the Gospel) in Crawford County in 1827 but spent most of his Ohio church service at the Lyme Church in the village of Lyme in Erie County.

His six other children: Seymour Beach (b. 1825), Enoch Greenwood (b. 1827), Mary Ester (b. 1830), Everton Judson (b. 1834), Mary Frances (b. 1836) and Chauncey Stewart (b. 1838), were all born in Ohio.

Enoch retired to Carmi, White County, Illinois in the 1860s.
[Note: The material in this article was obtained from sources that include "Conger Family of America, Vol II," 1992 and "Conger Confab" newsletters, 1975-1994, both written and compiled by Helen Maxine Crowell Leonard (b. 1919). Robert R. Guilinger, the author of this piece about Enoch Conger, is a grandson of Margaret E. (Conger) Guilinger (1863 - 1927).]
(Source: Conger Confab, September 1997, p. 6 - written by Robert R. Guilinger)

MILITARY: Enoch Conger served in the War of 1812-1814, participating in the Battle of Queenstown, where he was captured by the British, but made his escape the same night and recrossed the Niagara River. A curious circumstance of this battle was the pressing into service of the country people by the British. Among others, Enoch's older brother, Job, who had a mill on the battle field, was pressed. As the sympathies of most of them were with the Americans, they resolved to "fire high." As it happened, they did not fire at all, but heroically broke and fled at the first attack. The two brothers, thus opposed, did not meet until after Enoch's capture, and as the pressed men were set to guard the prisoners, it may explain why Enoch made his escape.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 493-494 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Enoch Conger was a Presbyterian Missionary and had charge of several churches in the Western Reserve, so he had no fixed abiding place. His first child, Flavia Alsina was born in Auburn, Cayuga, New York. From there he went to Hartwick, Ostego, NY, a few miles south of Cooperstown.

His [Enoch Conger's] fourth child [assumed to be Williston Kingsbury Conger] was born in Montrose, Susquehanna, PA and constituted the family of Enoch Conger when, in 1824, they moved by the way of Buffalo, N-Yr across Lake Erie, through Sandusky, Erie, Ohio to Strong Ridge, located in the extreme north-west corner of Huron county, Ohio, about a dozen miles south of Sandusky.

Here lived the Strong and Cook families. Elutheros Cook was born at Granville, Washington county, NY in 1787 -- the same town that Esther (West) Conger [wife of Enoch Conger] was born in. Jay Cook, the well known financier and his brother, Henry D. Cook, once governor of the District of Columbia, during the administration of President U.S. Grant, were both descendants of Elutheros Cook.

Enoch Conger served in the War of 1812 as a Chaplain of a Cayuga County company, of the New York State Militia, and was captured by the British at the Battle of Queenston, but he escaped by crossing the Niagara River to New York State where he rejoined his company.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 161 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Enoch married Esther WEST, daughter of John WEST and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 20 Mar 1814 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY. Esther was born on 4 Sep 1796 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 4 Apr 1882 in Illinois at age 85.

+ 1701 F i. Flavia Alsina CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1815 in Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 8 Aug 1869 at age 54.

+ 1702 M ii. Omar Dwight CONGER I was born about 1 Apr 1818 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY, died on 11 Jul 1898 in Ocean City, Worcester Co., MD about age 80, and was buried in Jul 1898 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 1703 F iii. Weltha Theresa CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1819 in Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY and died on 2 Nov 1859 at age 40.

+ 1704 M iv. Williston Kingsburg CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1821 in Montrose, Susquehanna Co., PA and died on 22 Jul 1900 at age 78.

+ 1705 M v. Seymour Beach CONGER was born about 27 Sep 1825 in Plymouth, Huron Co., OH, died on 7 Aug 1864 in Moorefield, Hardy Co., WV about age 38, and was buried about Aug 1864 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

1706 M vi. Enoch Greenwood CONGER was born on 25 May 1827 in Ohio and died on 31 May 1840 at age 13.

1707 F vii. Mary Ester CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1830 in Ohio and died on 28 Jul 1831 at age 1.

+ 1708 M viii. Everton Judson CONGER Col. was born on 25 Apr 1834 in Cook's Corner, Huron Co., OH, died on 12 Jul 1918 in Honolulu, Oahu, HI at age 84, and was buried in 1919 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT, Mountain View Cemetery.

1709 F ix. Mary Frances CONGER was born about 28 Apr 1835 in Ohio, died about 17 Jan 1845 in Plymouth, Huron Co., OH about age 9, and was buried about Jan 1845 in Plymouth, Huron Co., OH, Plymouth Cemetery.

+ 1710 M x. Chauncey Stewart CONGER was born on 14 Jan 1838 in Strong Ridge, Wood Co., OH.

642. Sabrina CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1794 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 2 Sep 1875 at age 81.

General Notes:
Sabrina Conger

Problem: Listed as Sabria in CFA I and Sabrina in CFA II, p. 173 & 221.

NAME-CONFLICT: Sabria Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

Sabrina married Daniel COGSWELL on 15 Feb 1815. Daniel was born on 20 Feb 1788 and died on 29 Aug 1875 at age 87.

1711 M i. Leander Bowers COGSWELL was born on 21 Jun 1816 and died on 5 Apr 1864 at age 47.

+ 1712 M ii. Don Alvarez COGSWELL was born on 6 Dec 1817 and died on 25 Aug 1897 at age 79.

+ 1714 M iv. Oscar Fitzland COGSWELL was born on 14 Oct 1820 and died on 6 Dec 1855 at age 35.

+ 1716 F vi. Clarissa Harlow COGSWELL was born on 29 May 1824 and died on 28 Dec 1883 at age 59.

1718 F viii. Catherine Elizabeth COGSWELL was born on 18 Dec 1827 and died on 27 Jul 1862 at age 34.

+ 1720 F x. Mary Esther COGSWELL was born on 17 May 1832 and died between 19 Feb 1895 and 1898.

643. Lucy CONGER was born on 20 Oct 1796 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 7 Nov 1847 at age 51.

Lucy married Jonas TITUS on 1 Dec 1816. Jonas was born on 9 Jul 1797 and died in 1871 at age 74.

+ 1722 F i. Marion TITUS was born on 26 Aug 1817 and died on 7 May 1886 at age 68.

1723 U ii. Platt S. TITUS was born on 13 Feb 1819 and died on 4 Sep 1888 at age 69.

+ 1724 F iii. Malvina TITUS was born on 23 Mar 1821 and died on 8 May 1894 at age 73.

Hazen married Sarah SPRINGSTED on 10 Oct 1860. Sarah was born on 15 Mar 1824.

+ 1726 M v. De_Witt TITUS was born on 7 Jan 1828 and died on 29 Dec 1892 at age 64.

+ 1727 M vi. Jonas Hawkins TITUS was born on 14 Feb 1831 and died on 5 Apr 1895 at age 64.

644. Mary CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1797 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died about 3 Jul 1878 about age 80.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

Problem: Did she die, 25 Nov 1869 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 3 Jul 1878 who also lists, 31 Jul 1878?

AKA: Mary (Polly) Conger by Charles G.B. Conger.

Mary married Jesse ELWELL on 5 Dec 1816. Jesse was born on 23 Aug 1793 and died on 28 Jan 1876 at age 82.

1729 M i. Carrington Smith ELWELL was born on 19 Nov 1817 and died on 10 Jan 1843 at age 25.

Squire married Sarah SMITH on 23 Jan 1847. Sarah was born on 1 Apr 1822 and died in Mar 1896 at age 73.

+ 1731 M iii. Volney Clark ELWELL was born on 12 Aug 1821 and died on 3 Feb 1885 at age 63.

+ 1732 M iv. Hector Yates ELWELL was born on 14 May 1824 and died on 18 Feb 1872 at age 47.

+ 1734 F vi. Mary Elizabeth ELWELL was born on 16 Sep 1830 and died on 18 Mar 1887 at age 56.

1736 F viii. Adaline Turell ELWELL was born on 14 Nov 1836 and died on 4 Jun 1839 at age 2.

645. Silas CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1800 in Bethlehem, Albany Co., NY, died on 25 Nov 1869 at age 69, and was buried in Nov 1869 in Plymouth, , OH, Old Cemetery.

General Notes:
Silas Conger

DIVORCE-NO_ISSUE: Silas Conger and Susannah Wilson divorced. No issue.

BURIAL-QUESTION: In what county did the burial take place?

Silas married Hannah TITUS on 30 Sep 1821. Hannah was born on 30 Oct 1803 in New York, died on 30 Sep 1843 at age 39, and was buried in Sep 1843 in Plymouth, , OH.

+ 1737 F i. Nancy Ottiline CONGER was born on 20 Nov 1822 and died on 19 Apr 1901 at age 78.

1739 F iii. Clarissa Cyllene CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1825 and died on 19 Sep 1826 at age 1.

+ 1740 M iv. Casper Karliniski CONGER was born on 9 May 1827 in Hannibal, Oswego Co., NY, died on 14 Sep 1923 in Valentine, Cherry Co., NE at age 96, and was buried on 17 Sep 1923 in Valentine, Cherry Co., NE.

1741 M v. Myron Pembroke CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1830 and died on 10 May 1832 at age 2.

1743 F vii. Mary Cecelia CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1835 and died on 17 Jan 1845 at age 9.

+ 1744 F viii. Albina Leslie CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1837 in Groton, Erie Co., OH, died on 3 Aug 1916 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN at age 79, and was buried on 7 Aug 1916 in Steuben Co., IN, Block Cemetery.

+ 1745 M ix. Pembroke Sommerset CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1839 in Erie Co., OH and died on 6 Aug 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO at age 78.

+ 1746 M x. Selwyn Le_Roy CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1841 in Richmond Co., OH and died on 29 Dec 1909 in Nebraska at age 68.

Silas next married Lucy Swallow DUDLEY on 24 Apr 1854. Lucy was born on 11 Jan 1803 and died on 23 Aug 1863 at age 60.

+ 1747 M i. Silas Delmar CONGER Rev. was born on 23 Nov 1855 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 23 Dec 1924 in Clyde, Sandusky Co., OH at age 69.

646. Lydia CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1802 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1848 at age 46.

Lydia married Henry VAN_WIE on 2 Jul 1820. Henry was born on 26 Nov 1797 and died on 2 Apr 1876 at age 78.

+ 1748 F i. Rosina Imogene VAN_WIE was born on 4 Jun 1821 and died on 19 Jun 1888 at age 67.

1749 U ii. Blendon Morandi VAN_WIE was born on 12 Mar 1824 and died on 9 Nov 1844 at age 20.

Vrooman married Marcia Luvan HARRIS on 1 Jan 1861. Marcia died on 13 Jul 1889.

1754 M vii. Benedict Greenwood VAN_WIE was born on 16 Apr 1841 and died on 3 Aug 1844 at age 3.

General Notes:
Margaret Conger

PARENTS: James Conger and Elizabeth McNab

AKA: Peggy

Margaret married Ovid CHESEBROUGH in 1803. Ovid was born on 2 Feb 1783 and died in 1861 at age 78.

+ 1755 F i. Elizabeth CHESEBROUGH was born on 12 May 1804 and died on 2 Mar 1869 at age 64.

+ 1757 F iii. Mercy Ann CHESEBROUGH was born in 1810 and died on 18 Dec 1847 at age 37.

+ 1764 F x. Lucy CHESEBROUGH was born on 21 Mar 1824 and died on 18 Apr 1895 at age 71.

648. William CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1788 and died on 30 Sep 1871 at age 83.

+ 1765 F i. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1808 and died in Sep 1849 at age 41.

+ 1766 M ii. David CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1810 and died on 9 Nov 1899 at age 89.

+ 1767 M iii. James CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1811 and died on 2 Feb 1901 at age 89.

+ 1770 F vi. Margaret CONGER was born in 1818 and died on 21 May 1860 at age 42.

+ 1771 F vii. Charlotte CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1820 and died on 15 Jan 1879 at age 58.

+ 1773 M ix. William Hays CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1825 and died in Nov 1859 at age 34.

1774 F x. Lydia Catherine CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1827 and died on 11 Apr 1912 at age 85.

1775 F xi. Almina CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1830 and died in 1852 at age 22.

649. Uzziah CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1789 in Heidleburg, Albany Co., NY, died on 13 Mar 1864 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1864 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, Hope Cemetery.

General Notes:
Uzziah Conger

PARENTS: James Conger and Elizabeth McNab

CEMETERY:
Uzziah Conger
Birth: Aug. 22, 1789, Helderberg, Albany County, New York, USA
Death: Mar. 13, 1864, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA

Burial:
Hope Cemetery, Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois, USA

Created by: Christine Bouley, Record added: Sep 27, 2011
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 77185366)

Uzziah married Hannah WEST on 14 Feb 1813. Hannah was born on 31 Dec 1794 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 26 May 1880 at age 85.

+ 1776 M i. Lorentus Everett CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1814 and died on 13 May 1873 at age 58.

+ 1777 M ii. Genet CONGER Dr. was born on 28 Oct 1816 and died on 25 Mar 1884 at age 67.

+ 1778 M iii. Lauren Clark CONGER was born on 13 Jan 1819 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 3 May 1893 in Tina, Carroll Co., MO at age 74.

1779 F iv. Lenora E. CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1821 and died on 2 Jul 1823 at age 2.

+ 1780 M v. Lucien West CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1823 in Genesee Co., NY, died on 9 Oct 1902 in Putnam Co., MO at age 79, and was buried in Oct 1902 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 1781 M vi. Crayton Hall CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1825 in Albany Co., NY and died on 22 May 1880 at age 55.

+ 1782 M vii. Norman Hurd CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1826 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 15 Dec 1876 at age 50.

+ 1783 M viii. John Newton CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1830 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 16 Mar 1903 at age 72.

+ 1785 M x. Edward Dun Allen CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1835 and died on 14 Sep 1890 at age 55.

+ 1787 M xii. Harvey Eugene CONGER was born on 20 Oct 1841 and died on 5 May 1901 at age 59.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: James Conger and Elizabeth McNab

RESIDENCES: 1850 in Clarence Twp., Calhoun Co., MI

651. Hugh CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1796 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY and died on 31 Mar 1848 at age 52.

Hugh married Eliza WEST on 10 Sep 1817. Eliza was born on 16 Jul 1798 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died in Apr 1867 at age 68.

+ 1789 F i. Angeline Hoyt CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1818 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died in Feb 1871 at age 52.

1790 F ii. Laura Brainerd CONGER was born on 30 Jun 1820 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 3 Feb 1890 at age 69.

+ 1791 F iii. Cordelia Sonneton CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1822 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 1 Mar 1874 at age 51.

1792 M iv. Charles Norton CONGER was born on 26 Jun 1825 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 5 Feb 1842 at age 16.

+ 1793 F v. Deborah Lathrop CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1828 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 25 Oct 1865 at age 37.

1795 M vii. Carlos Woodcock CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1832 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 28 May 1900 at age 67.

Carlos married Annie Elizabeth WARD on 25 Nov 1869. Annie was born about 31 Oct 1844.

+ 1797 M ii. William Harrison CULVER was born on 15 Sep 1818 and died on 21 Apr 1897 at age 78.

+ 1798 M iii. John Conger CULVER was born on 10 Dec 1819 and died on 8 Jan 1900 at age 80.

Christian married Lydia WESTFALL on 7 Jan 1830. Lydia was born on 11 Jul 1809 and died on 14 Nov 1866 at age 57.

+ 1800 M i. Dr. James Westfall CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1830, died on 26 Jan 1916 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE at age 85, and was buried in Jan 1916 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE.

1808 M vii. Roger SHERMAN was born in 1838 and died on 25 Aug 1886 at age 48.

665. Nancy CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1796 and died on 11 Apr 1868 at age 72.

Nancy married Russell MILLER in Mar 1816. Russell was born on 10 Sep 1792 and died on 6 Jul 1830 at age 37.

+ 1815 M i. David Palmer MILLER was born on 19 Mar 1818 in Berne, Albany Co., NY and died on 27 Feb 1866 at age 47.

+ 1816 F ii. Margaret MILLER was born on 18 Aug 1819 and died on 8 Mar 1880 at age 60.

+ 1817 M iii. Eli MILLER was born on 14 Jul 1820 and died in Dec 1866 at age 46.

Emeline married George LAWSON on 27 Dec 1846. George was born on 26 Oct 1820 and died on 1 May 1892 at age 71.

666. William CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1798 and died on 5 Oct 1869 at age 71.

General Notes:
William Conger

REFERENCE: This family is written [about] in "Hudson and Mohawk Valleys, New
York," Vol. IV, p. 1674. This William is listed in error as the son of Gershom Conger and Frances Ballard. The family Bible records are in the possession of Rev. Alexander M. Conger, 96 S. Hamilton, Poughkeepsie, NY.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 507 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Hannah BABCOCK on 4 Jun 1820. Hannah was born on 11 Feb 1799 and died on 14 Sep 1879 at age 80.

+ 1820 F i. Catherine Ann CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1822 and died on 18 Sep 1849 at age 27.

+ 1821 M ii. William Henry CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1824 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 7 Sep 1910 in Union Church, , NY at age 86.

+ 1823 F iv. Hannah Marie CONGER was born about 13 Apr 1828 and died on 7 Jul 1900 about age 72.

1824 M v. James Enos CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1830 and died on 9 Jan 1876 at age 45.

+ 1825 F vi. Josephine Amelia CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1839 in Berne, Albany Co., NY and died on 28 Apr 1904 at age 65.

General Notes:
James Conger

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of James and Charity Ann Conger.

James married Eliza Ann SNYDER in 1825. Eliza was born on 6 Aug 1806 and died on 3 Apr 1828 at age 21.

1826 F i. Angeline CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1826 and died on 17 Sep 1849 at age 22.

James next married Charity Ann SNYDER. Charity was born on 4 Dec 1811 and died on 11 Apr 1845 at age 33.

669. Hugh CONGER was born between 30 Mar 1802 and 1804 and died on 29 Nov 1869.

General Notes:
Hugh Conger

Problem: Was he born on 30 Mar 1802 or 30 Mar 1804? Both listed in CFA I. Charles G.B. Conger lists, 30 Mar 1804.

Hugh married Hannah WARD on 1 Jul 1829. Hannah was born on 29 Mar 1809 and died on 20 Feb 1865 at age 55.

1827 F i. Cordelia CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1830 and died on 15 Sep 1874 at age 44.

Cordelia married John Tappen TOWNSHEND on 15 Sep 1874. John was born on 29 Mar 1811 and died on 25 May 1885 at age 74.

+ 1829 F iii. Mariette CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1834 and died on 19 Dec 1874 at age 40.

1830 F iv. Eunice CONGER was born on 5 May 1836 and died on 9 Sep 1866 at age 30.

Manley married Camilla GARDNER on 13 Jan 1872. Camilla was born on 27 Nov 1852.

John married Eliza Ann WILSEY. Eliza was born on 11 Jan 1804 and died on 13 Sep 1891 at age 87.

+ 1835 F ii. Caroline CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1832 and died on 11 Mar 1892 at age 59.

+ 1837 M iv. Jefferson CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1836 in Reedsville, Albany Co., NY.

+ 1839 F vi. Almina CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1841 and died on 3 Jan 1883 at age 41.

+ 1842 M ix. Herod CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1849 in Reidsville, Albany Co., NY.

David married Sarah Ann JONES on 10 Nov 1838. Sarah was born on 30 Nov 1814 and died on 9 Jul 1887 at age 72.

+ 1843 M i. William James CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1839 and died on 19 Dec 1889 at age 50.

Alfred married Charity Ann SNYDER. Charity was born on 4 Dec 1811 and died on 11 Apr 1845 at age 33.

1846 F ii. Margaret Adelia CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1838 and died on 16 Oct 1843 at age 4.

Alfred next married Mahala Jane HUNGERFORD. Mahala was born on 9 Feb 1828 and died on 18 May 1877 at age 49.

1848 M i. Melville CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1847 and died on 29 Mar 1863 at age 15.

1849 F ii. Cecelia CONGER was born in Nov 1848 and died on 17 Aug 1870 at age 21.

1851 M iv. Charles CONGER was born on 14 May 1858 and died on 11 Feb 1896 at age 37.

673. Katherine CONGER was born about 27 Apr 1813 and died on 21 Jan 1882 about age 68.

General Notes:
Katherine Conger

NAME-KATHERINE: Catherine by Charles G.B. Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 27 Apr 1813 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 20 Apr 1814?

Katherine married Hiram WILSEY on 1 Jan 1838. Hiram was born on 18 Jan 1807 and died on 4 Apr 1864 at age 57.

1852 M i. William Henry WILSEY was born on 16 Dec 1838 and died on 7 Apr 1879 at age 40.

+ 1853 F ii. Adeline Jane WILSEY was born on 3 May 1843 and died on 25 Nov 1887 at age 44.

677. Potter CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1777 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 7 Jul 1820 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 43.

Potter married Lucy SACKETT, daughter of Richard SACKETT and Martha BENEDICT. Lucy was born in 1779 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 12 Apr 1836 at age 57, and was buried in Apr 1836 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 1854 M i. John CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1803 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died about 30 Nov 1853 in Boston, Summit Co., OH about age 50.

1855 F ii. Harriet CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1805 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

1856 M iii. George CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1807 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 10 Aug 1810 at age 3.

+ 1857 M iv. Jason Kellogg CONGER was born on 20 Nov 1808 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 8 Nov 1840 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 31, and was buried in Nov 1840 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

1858 M v. Job CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1810 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 4 Sep 1823 at age 13.

+ 1859 M vi. Nelson Potter CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1812 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 11 Aug 1883 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI at age 70.

+ 1860 F vii. Lucia Ann CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1815 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 24 Feb 1870 at age 55.

1861 F viii. Laura Amelia CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1816 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 8 May 1881 at age 65.

1862 F ix. Hester Lucretia CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1819 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 13 Dec 1834 at age 15.

678. Noel CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1780 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 13 Sep 1833 in Morristown, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 53.

General Notes:
Noel Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

BIOGRAPHY: The first settlers in Malone, NY were Enos, John and Nathan Wood in 1802, with Noel Conger accompanying them or following very soon afterward. Enos Wood and Noel Conger had assisted Joseph Beeman of Georgia, VT in surveying the township for Richard Harrison in 1801. It was said that Noel took 200 acres of land facing Main and Fort Covington Streets in the western part of the village, in payment for his surveying services. He was also said to have been the first man to cross Salmon River at the chasm where the stone bridge now is (Main Street Bridge), making the crossing on a hemlock log which he felled for the purpose. He remained at Malone for about 20 years, then removed to St. Lawrence county.
(Source: Historical Sketches of Franklin County, by Frederick J. Seaver, 1918 - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 721 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION-RESIDENCES:
Noel removed to Malone, Franklin County, NY and in 1822 to Morristown, St. Lawrence County, NY which took 7 days and settled on Black Lake, 1 mile above Edwardsville. (CFA I, p. 384)
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)

BIOGRAPHY:
From "The History of St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties" [New York] by Franklin B. Hough, Page 507 it states for Malone: "Settlements were begun in 1802, by Enos, Nathan and John Wood, from St. Albans, the town having been visited one or two years previous by the former. Noel Conger and many others came in 1803, or before. Since Noel married in 1805 he probably returned to Milton, VT for that occasion but I doubt if their children were born there since Colvin 1807 is recorded as being born at Malone it follows that all the rest were also with the possible exception of Lorinda who may have been born at Morristown.
(Furnished by Harold Murton Hyde)

Noel married Susannah IRISH, daughter of Unknown and Unknown, on 3 Mar 1805 in Milton, Chittenden Co., VT. Susannah was born on 20 Aug 1784 in Kinder Forks, , VT and died in Sep 1860 in Morristown, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 76.

1863 F i. Robah CONGER was born on 20 Dec 1805 in Milton, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 6 Aug 1865 at age 59.

1864 M ii. Colvin CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1807 in Malone, Franklin Co., VT, died on 6 Feb 1902 in Hammond, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 94, and was buried in Feb 1902 in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

680. Abel CONGER was born on 10 May 1783 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 5 Jul 1852 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 69.

General Notes:
Abel Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

BIBLE: Some of the data for this family from a Bible record submitted by, Kenneth L. Conger 1903.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 6 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of 14 Feb 1929, Bangor, Franklin Co. NY when he signed a quite claim deed after his father Job's death.

DEATH-CONFLICT: 10 May 1852, by Harold Murton Hyde.

Abel married Phoebe Doris STRATTON, daughter of Unknown STRATTON and Unknown, on 25 Dec 1805 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Phoebe was born on 9 May 1787 and died on 1 May 1879 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 91.

1872 F ii. Harriet CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1809 and died on 20 Apr 1898 at age 88.

1874 F iv. Polly CONGER was born on 23 May 1812 and died on 25 Jul 1817 at age 5.

+ 1875 M v. Abel Potter CONGER was born on 14 Feb 1821 and died on 24 Mar 1895 at age 74.

+ 1876 M vi. Job CONGER was born about 8 Mar 1817 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY, died on 23 May 1898 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI about age 81, and was buried in May 1898 in Davison Twp., Genesee Co., MI, Pine Grove Cemetery.

1877 M vii. David CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1819 and died on 2 Jan 1850 at age 30.

+ 1878 M viii. Harrison Gershom CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1814 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 21 May 1898 at age 83.

681. Susan CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1784 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in Sep 1860 at age 76.

General Notes:
Susan Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

Problem: Who was the wife of William Hulburd? Was it Mary Conger or Susan Conger? Both listed in CFA I.

Problem: What were the dates of birth and death of Susan Conger?

COMMENT: Susan Conger was not listed with this family in the records of Charles L. Conger, but the information given about her was found in the Hulburd family records, stating she was the daughter of Job and Robah [Conger]. If such is the case, Mary Conger, born 5 May 1785, must have been born prematurely.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 277 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Susan married William HULBURD in 1802. William was born in 1774 and died on 18 Jun 1846 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 72.

1885 M vi. George Washington HULBURD was born in 1817 in Milton, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 3 Dec 1889 at age 72.

682. Mary CONGER was born on 5 May 1785 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 30 Jul 1828 at age 43, and was buried in Jul 1828 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT, Barnamtown Cemetery.

General Notes:
Mary (Polly) Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

CEMETERY: Buried at Barnamtown Cemetery in the plot with Robah Conger with Sophia Webb's family. [Sophia was sister of Mary Conger. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 733 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1889 M ii. Daniel W. FERRIS was born on 17 Oct 1816 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT.

1890 M iii. Henry L. FERRIS was born on 9 Feb 1821 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT.

683. Oliver CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1789 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 18 Aug 1849 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 60.

General Notes:
Oliver Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

MILITARY: Listed as Sergeant of Militia in Capt. Rufus Tilden's Co., of Franklin Co., Militia in War of 1812, with service from 11 Sep 1814 to 21 Sep 1814. Place of service not stated but doubtless on march to (Battle of ) Platsburgh, NY.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 721, Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION-LAND:
Oliver Conger removed to Bangor, New York from where, on 24 Dec 1828, he returned to Danby, [VT] to sign a quit claim deed to his one-twelfth share of his father's estate.

"... of which Job Conger died seised and possessed which is my share of said estate by law which I do hereby and forever release and forever quit claim unto the said John Conger his heirs executors, administrators and assigns all my rights title and interest which I have or may hereafter be entitled to as my share of the division of the widow Robah Conger's dower out of Job Conger's estate as her dueage ..." 24th day of December A.D. 1828 (signed) Oliver Conger, In presence of William Bridges and Newell Mason.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 408-409 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of 24 Dec 1828, Bangor, Franklin Co., NY when he signed a quit claim deed after his father Job's death.

1891 F i. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1807 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 1892 F ii. Olive E. CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1809 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 4 May 1877 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 68.

+ 1893 F iii. Asceneth CONGER was born about 7 Mar 1811 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 9 Dec 1876 in North Lawrence, St. Lawrence Co., NY about age 65.

+ 1894 F iv. Sarah Louisa CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1815 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 20 Mar 1892 in Shepton, Richmond, , Canada at age 77.

1895 F v. Betsy Jane CONGER was born on 1 Mar 1817 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died in 1863 at age 46.

1896 M vi. William CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1819 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 30 Apr 1845 at age 25.

1897 F vii. Charlotte CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1821 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 1898 M viii. Noel Horatio CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1825 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died about 4 Mar 1884 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY about age 59.

1899 F ix. Levina CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1827 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died in 1892 at age 65.

1900 M x. Ambrose CONGER was born on 12 May 1830 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

1901 F xi. Cordelia H. CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1833 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 11 Dec 1891 at age 58.

684. Reuben CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1790 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 3 Oct 1837 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 47, and was buried in Oct 1837 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Reuben Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

CEMETERY: Reuben Conger is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, St. Albans, [VT].
There is a stone slab with a Tree of Life on the top, with the inscription:
"Sacred to the memory of Reuben Conger who died Oct 3, 1827 in the 38th year of his age. 'Behold and see as you pass by, As you are now so once was I. As I am NOW so must you be.'"
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 434 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Reuben married Sarah NEAL. Sarah was born on 1 Apr 1789 in New Hampshire, died on 7 Aug 1866 at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1866 in Greenwood Cemetery.

1902 M i. Rufus CONGER was born in Dec 1812 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died in Dec 1844 at age 32.

1903 M ii. Anson N. CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1813 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 13 Jan 1865 in St. Albans Bay, Franklin Co., VT at age 51, and was buried in Jan 1865 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

Anson married Candice PERRIGO, daughter of Rufus PERRIGO and Prudence UNKNOWN, on 22 Sep 1839 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Candice was born on 28 May 1818 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 23 Dec 1889 in St. Albans Bay, Franklin Co., VT at age 71, and was buried in Dec 1889 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 1904 M iii. George Parker CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1815 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 7 Apr 1895 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT at age 79, and was buried in Apr 1895 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 1905 M iv. Noel Potter CONGER was born on 14 May 1817 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died in Nov 1888 at age 71, and was buried on 5 Nov 1888 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

+ 1906 M v. William Ray CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1821 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 22 Feb 1898 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 76, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, Elmwood Cemetery.

+ 1907 M vi. Charles CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1819 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 30 Jul 1865 at age 46.

1908 F vii. Sarah Ann CONGER was born about 1822 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 15 Aug 1845 about age 23.

1909 F viii. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1828 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 3 Aug 1904 at age 76.

1910 F ix. Roby Ann CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1827 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 2 Jun 1851 at age 23.

685. Louisa CONGER was born on 25 May 1792 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 30 Sep 1832 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 40, and was buried in Sep 1832 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Bay Cemetery.

Louisa married Pierpont BRIGHAM, son of Paul BRIGHAM Deacon and Fanny UNKNOWN. Pierpont was born on 2 Aug 1785.

1911 F i. Louisa Jane BRIGHAM was born on 18 Jan 1812 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

1912 F ii. Harriet Newell BRIGHAM was born on 23 Jun 1817 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

1913 U iii. Lavendar Stratton BRIGHAM was born on 5 Jun 1819 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

1914 M iv. John Stratton BRIGHAM was born on 9 Jun 1821 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

1915 F v. Sophia Wells BRIGHAM was born on 14 Aug 1823 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

1916 F vi. Lavinia BRIGHAM was born on 5 May 1827 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 22 Jan 1829 at age 1.

1917 F vii. Elizabeth BRIGHAM was born on 29 Sep 1830 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT.

688. Phoebe CONGER was born between 9 Jul 1789 and 1798 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 9 Dec 1828, and was buried in Dec 1828 in Greenwood Cemetery.

General Notes:
Phoebe Conger

PARENTS: Job Conger and Robah Potter

BIRTH: 9 Jul 1798 by Harold Murton Hyde.

1918 F i. Jane Hickok ALFORD was born on 8 Feb 1816 and died on 1 Jun 1843 at age 27.

689. Sophia CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1800 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 13 Mar 1887 at age 86.

Sophia married Daniel C. WEBB on 14 May 1821 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Daniel was born in 1807, died on 25 Aug 1888 at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1888 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT, Barnamtown Cemetery.

1924 F i. Fidelia C. WEBB was born on 30 Mar 1824 in Monkton, Addison Co., VT and died on 7 Sep 1828 at age 4.

690. David CONGER was born about 1778 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Ruth Irish

RECOLLECTIONS-RESIDENCES:
David and Rachel Wilbur Conger and their family of 8 children went to North Collins, NY in June 1817, making the trip in 21 days. They rode a wagon drawn by a span of horses and brought with them a yoke of oxen and 2 cows. The distance traveled was about 400 miles. David bought 100 acres of land in North Collins. Since they had now furniture, David made what they needed with an axe and auger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 160 & 562 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 1926 M ii. Noel CONGER was born about 30 Jun 1802 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in North Collins, Erie Co., NY.

1928 M iv. Moses CONGER was born in 1806 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in 1818 at age 12.

+ 1931 M vii. Abram Ford CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1811 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in Jan 1887 at age 75.

+ 1932 M viii. Stephen CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1814 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 25 Jan 1877 at age 63.

692. Noah CONGER was born about 4 Apr 1790 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 13 Jul 1832 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT about age 42.

General Notes:
Noah Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Ruth Irish

BIRTH-DEATH-CONFLICT: According to the Charles L. Conger records, he was born 5 Apr 1780 at Danby, Rutland, VT and died there 13 Jul 1832. However, the grave stone reads: b. 4 Apr 1790, d. 13 May 1832, age 42 years, 3 months, 9 days.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 383 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Problem: Was the birth date, 4 Apr 1790 or as listed by Charles L. Conger and in CFA I, p. 383, 5 Apr 1780?

MARRIAGE: 16 Oct 1811 by Gideon Tabor, J.P.

CEMETERY: Gravestone reads: b. 4 Apr 1790, d. 13 May 1832, age 42 years, 3 months, 9 days.

Noah married Hannah GRIFFEN, daughter of David GRIFFEN and Unknown, on 16 Oct 1811. Hannah was born on 7 Sep 1792 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 4 Mar 1842 at age 49, and was buried in Mar 1842 in Nichols Farm Cemetery.

+ 1933 M i. Anson C. CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1812 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 12 Feb 1880 in Collins Center, Erie Co., NY at age 67.

+ 1934 M ii. Almon D. CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1815 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 14 Sep 1888 in Springville, , NY at age 73.

+ 1935 M iii. Enoch CONGER was born on 14 May 1817 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 8 Jul 1854 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI at age 37.

1936 F iv. Ruth M. CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1819 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 23 Jan 1837 at age 17.

+ 1937 M v. Allen Taylor CONGER was born on 10 May 1821 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 8 May 1898 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI at age 76.

1938 M vi. David N. CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1825 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 21 Jul 1904 in Moberly, Randolph Co., MO at age 78.

1939 F vii. Lydia CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1828 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 14 Mar 1897 at age 68.

693. Hiram CONGER was born in Apr 1793 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 14 Nov 1861 at age 68, and was buried in Nov 1861 in Quaker Nichols Cemetery.

Hiram next married Theda GRANGER on 28 Dec 1826. Theda was born in 1792, died on 30 Jul 1862 at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1862 in Quaker Nichols Cemetery.

694. John CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1779 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 13 Jun 1836 in Freetown, Courtland Co., NY at age 56.

John married Hannah CHANDLER on 13 Nov 1803. Hannah was born in 1784 and died on 13 Nov 1865 at age 81.

+ 1944 M i. Joseph CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1805 in Grandville, , NY and died on 18 Feb 1874 in Cortland, Cortland Co., NY at age 68.

+ 1945 M ii. Samuel CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1807 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 9 Dec 1890 in Cortland, Cortland Co., NY at age 83.

+ 1946 F iii. Melissa CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1809 in Granville, Washington Co., NY, died on 9 Aug 1869 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS at age 60, and was buried in Aug 1869 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 1948 F v. Esther C. CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1818 in Free Town, Cortland Co., NY and died on 14 Dec 1901 at age 83.

+ 1949 M vi. Harmon Sweetland CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1816 in Freeport, Cortland Co., NY, died on 22 Oct 1882 in Janesville, Rock Co., WI at age 66, and was buried in Oct 1882 in Oak Hill Cemetery.

1950 M vii. Beeman S. CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1820 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 18 Jul 1904 in Cortland Co., NY at age 83.

Beeman married Fannie SEXTON. Fannie was born about 1822 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 4 Apr 1909 in Cortland Co., NY about age 87.

1952 F ix. Rhoda CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1825 and died on 6 Dec 1892 at age 67.

695. Benjamin CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1785 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 16 Feb 1843 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY at age 57.

Benjamin married Susannah HALL on 10 Jul 1809 in Granville, Washington Co., NY. Susannah was born on 9 Sep 1791 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died in 1848 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL at age 57.

+ 1953 M i. Calvin CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1810 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 5 Aug 1890 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL at age 80.

+ 1954 M ii. Carter CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1812 in Granville, Washington Co., NY.

+ 1955 M iii. Joseph P. CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1813 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 17 May 1906 in Kenesaw, Adams Co., NE at age 92.

+ 1956 M iv. Mason M. CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1815 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 28 Oct 1887 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 71.

1957 F v. Fidelia CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1817 in Granville, Washington Co., NY.

1958 M vi. John H. CONGER was born on 6 Nov 1818 in Granville, Washington Co., NY.

1959 M vii. Washington H. CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1823 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 17 Mar 1825 at age 2.

1960 M viii. David H. CONGER was born on 12 May 1826 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 22 Sep 1844 at age 18.

696. Samuel CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1785 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 24 Feb 1816 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 30, and was buried in Feb 1816 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT, Northeast Cemetery.

Samuel married Elizabeth UNKNOWN. Elizabeth was born in 1791, died on 4 Feb 1813 at age 22, and was buried in Feb 1813 in Ferrisburg, Addison Co., VT, Northeast Cemetery.

1962 M ii. John CONGER was born about 1808 and died on 15 Sep 1809 about age 1.

1965 F i. Maria V. CONGER was born about 1815 and died on 1 Sep 1876 about age 61.

697. Joseph CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1787 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1861 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 74.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

COMMENT: A Joseph Conger was married by a J.P. to, Martha Nichols, 22 Feb 1807 in Huntingdon. Was this person the man who also was married to Patty Hull?
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 338 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Joseph married Patty BULL. Patty was born in 1783 and died on 14 Dec 1851 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 68.

1966 F i. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 19 Dec 1807 and died on 23 Oct 1893 at age 85.

+ 1968 M iii. Asher CONGER was born on 16 Aug 1816 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 9 Jul 1892 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 75.

698. Patty CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1788 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 13 Dec 1874 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 86, and was buried in Dec 1874 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY, Evergreen Cemetery.

General Notes:
Patty Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

Problem: Was the date of death, 13 Dec 1874 or as listed on p. 732 of CFA I, 13 Dec 1874?

COMMENT: Brocton was the Salem crossroads. Widow Patty [Farnham] and 3 sons traveled via oxcart, the Erie Canal and stagecoach from Vermont in 1835 to join her brother Dan and his family. [Note: CFA I, does not list a brother, Dan. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 732 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Patty married Gaius Varius FARNHAM. Gaius was born in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1832.

+ 1971 M i. Jonas FARNHAM was born on 30 Mar 1816 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 26 Jul 1905 in Houghton, Houghton Co., MI at age 89, and was buried in Jul 1905 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY.

+ 1972 M ii. Joel FARNHAM was born in 1817 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 20 May 1858 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 41, and was buried in May 1858 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY.

+ 1973 M iii. Varius Gaius FARNHAM was born on 15 Sep 1818 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 14 Jan 1899 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 80, and was buried in Jan 1899 in Portland, Chautauqua Co., NY.

700. Nathan CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1792 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 24 Feb 1842 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1842 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Norton Cemetery.

General Notes:
Nathan Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

DEATH-CEMETERY: Cemetery record, Norton Cemetery, Canton, NY: d. 24 Feb 1842, age 52, so would have been, b. 1790, not 1792. (CFA II, p. 721)

Nathan married Betsy NARAMORE on 31 Mar 1814. Betsy was born in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in Charlotte.

Nathan next married Lydia GOTT. Lydia was born in 1802 in Fort Covington, Franklin Co., NY and died on 7 Jul 1870 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 68.

+ 1975 M i. George W. CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1821 in Westville, Otsego Co., NY, died on 23 Jun 1900 in Morley, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 78, and was buried in Jun 1900 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Norton Cemetery.

1976 M ii. Samuel G. CONGER was born in 1822 in Westville, Otsego Co., NY, died on 9 Aug 1857 at age 35, and was buried in Aug 1857 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Norton Cemetery.

1977 M iii. Horace CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1824 in Westville, Otsego Co., NY and died on 5 Nov 1889 at age 65.

1979 F v. Betsey E. CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1826 in Westville, Otsego Co., NY, died on 12 Feb 1842 at age 15, and was buried in Feb 1842 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Norton Cemetery.

1980 M vi. Alvia J. CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1829 in Westville, Otsego Co., NY.

Alvia married Katherine RANDALL in 1852 in Elgin, Kane/Cook Co., IL. Katherine was born in Huntley, Mc Henry Co., IL and died in May 1854 in Huntley, Mc Henry Co., IL.

Alvia next married Charlotte PENINGTON on 8 Jan 1861 in Hudson, St. Croix Co., WI. Charlotte was born in 1832 in Bolton, , MN and died on 19 Dec 1892 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN at age 60.

Alvia next married Lizzie GOVES on 17 Nov 1896 in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Lizzie was born in 1867 in Wellington, Shropshire, England.

1981 F vii. Sarah M. CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1833 in Westville, Otsego Co., NY.

+ 1982 M viii. Martin V. CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1838 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 14 Aug 1874 in Cornwell, , Ontario, Canada at age 36.

701. Joel CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1794 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1878 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co., NY at age 84.

General Notes:
Joel Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

LEGAL_MATTER: In the Vermont Records of Deeds, Vol. 9, p. 118, there is a deed to John Allen from Joel Conger for the sum of $25.00 assigned forever one equal half of a certain Piew No 37 Situate in the Congregational Meeting House in the town of Hinesburg, in the county of Chittenden and State of Vermont, April 1831.

And at the auction of land, Patience Conger bought some property on which she paid back taxes.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 282 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of Apr 1831, Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT

Joel married Nancy PRENTIS in 1820 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT. Nancy was born in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1840 in Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co., NY.

1992 M x. Jonas CONGER was born in 1840 and died on 10 Sep 1864 in Andersonville, Sumter Co., GA at age 24.

702. Gershom CONGER was born on 22 Mar 1796 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 29 May 1859 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 63, and was buried in May 1859 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Olin Cemetery.

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

Problem: Was the date of birth, 22 Mar 1796 or 21 Mar 1796?

PROBLEM-DEATH: Death date of 1856 had been listed. Olin Cemetery at Canton, NY lists the death date as, 29 May 1859 at the age of 62.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 716 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Gershom married Lydia SANFORD. Lydia was born about 1800 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 18 Nov 1843 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY about age 43.

+ 1993 M i. Patrick Henry CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1819 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 19 Jun 1903 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 83.

1994 M ii. Horace CONGER was born about 1821 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 10 Jun 1850 about age 29.

1995 F iii. Jane CONGER was born about 1825 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 17 Jan 1831 about age 6.

+ 1996 M iv. Hiram May CONGER was born on 16 Dec 1827 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 10 Dec 1899 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 71.

1997 M v. Gary CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1830 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 19 Dec 1916 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 86.

Gary married Maria J. BROOKS in 1855. Maria was born on 18 Nov 1824 in Mill Roches, , Ontario, Canada.

1998 M vi. Lorenzo Dow CONGER was born about 1834 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 13 Jan 1835 about age 1.

1999 U vii. Anletus CONGER was born about 1839 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 13 Mar 1842 about age 3.

705. Asher CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1803 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 25 Sep 1881 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 78.

General Notes:
Asher Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

ERROR: He died on 25 Sep 1881, not 28 Sep 1881.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 713 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Asher married Polly WHEATON on 19 Sep 1823. Polly was born on 7 Nov 1807 and died on 13 Feb 1902 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 94.

+ 2000 M i. Eli B. CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1825 in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 8 Aug 1888 in Earlville, Delaware Co., IA at age 62.

+ 2001 F ii. Amy CONGER was born on 29 Feb 1828 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT.

2002 F iii. Rachel CONGER was born on 29 May 1830 and died in Feb 1902 at age 71.

2003 F iv. Julia CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1832 and died on 20 May 1841 at age 8.

+ 2004 M v. Ira Asher CONGER was born about 22 Sep 1834 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

+ 2005 F vi. Mary J. CONGER was born on 8 May 1837 in St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 21 Nov 1895 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 58, and was buried on 22 Nov 1895.

2008 F ix. Charlotte CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1845 and died in 1914 at age 69.

707. Emily CONGER was born about 25 May 1807 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 5 May 1889 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY about age 81.

General Notes:
Emily Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

Problem: Was the date of birth, 25 May 1807 or as listed on page 710 of CFA I, 12 Aug 1809?

Emily married Lloyd BURR on 24 Sep 1826. Lloyd was born about 1807 in Vermont and died in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY.

2010 F i. Laura BURR was born on 8 Sep 1827 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 8 Dec 1867 at age 40.

2011 M ii. Horace BURR was born in Dec 1828 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 5 Sep 1851 at age 22.

2012 F iii. Lucy BURR was born in Mar 1830 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 30 Mar 1858 at age 28.

2013 F iv. Ellen BURR was born on 4 Jun 1832 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 21 Aug 1864 at age 32.

2014 F v. Patty BURR was born on 5 Sep 1834 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 19 Dec 1871 at age 37.

2015 M vi. Homer BURR was born on 2 Sep 1836 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY.

2016 F vii. Olive BURR was born on 10 Aug 1838 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 26 Oct 1863 at age 25.

2017 F viii. Antoniette BURR was born on 25 Feb 1840 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 31 Oct 1855 at age 15.

2018 M ix. Henry BURR was born on 24 Apr 1843 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 15 Jun 1856 at age 13.

2019 M x. Herman BURR was born on 24 Aug 1846 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 31 Aug 1847 at age 1.

2020 F xi. Gertrude BURR was born on 3 Aug 1849 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY.

2021 M xii. Don BURR was born on 18 Jan 1852 in Brocton, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 29 Jul 1870 at age 18.

708. Huldah CONGER was born about 20 Jul 1809 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 19 Mar 1894 in Irasburg, Orleans, VT about age 84.

General Notes:
Huldah Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Mary Ann Stafford

Problem: Was the date of birth, 20 Jul 1809 or 12 May 1807? Both listed, in CFA I.

Huldah married Alanson POWELL on 25 Dec 1823 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT. Alanson was born in 1798 in Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., MA.

2023 M ii. Samuel POWELL was born in 1825 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1885 at age 60.

2025 F iv. Amanda POWELL was born in 1829 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1839 at age 10.

2026 F v. Katherine POWELL was born in 1831 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1841 at age 10.

2027 F vi. Lucy A. POWELL was born on 4 Feb 1835 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1885 at age 50.

2028 M vii. Reuben POWELL was born in 1840 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1865 at age 25.

711. Enoch CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1779 in Milan, Dutchess Co., NY, died on 10 Sep 1841 in Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY at age 61, and was buried in Sep 1841 in Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY, Baptist Cemetery.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 162

RESIDENCES: Milan, NY

LAND: Enoch Conger, son of Benjamin Conger Sr. lived at Milan, NY. He is mentioned in several deeds, one of which dated 31 May 1837, shows that Enoch Conger and wife, Lydia, of Milan, deeded to William Brewer and Burnett M. Carroll fo $1228. Perhaps at this time he was selling out, and leaving, as there is no further record.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 162-163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2029 M i. Clinton William CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1812 in New Jersey and died about 1870 in New Jersey about age 58.

719. Benjamin CONGER was born on 1 May 1796 in Milan, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 21 Jun 1869 in Stanfordville, Dutchess Co., NY at age 73.

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

QUESTION-CHILDREN: A grandchild, Susan Palmer, was mentioned in the will of Benjamin Conger. Who were her parents?

PROBATE: The will of Benjamin Conger provided that his widow, Gertrude Lemmerman Conger have the income of $3,000 and at her death the priciple was to go to his four grandchildren: Jefferson Davis, Emma Davis, Susan Palmer and Ida Shultz. To the wife of his son, Moses, he left the income of $1,000. The residue of the estate was given to his daughters, Louisa Shultz and Caroline Davis. The executor of the will was his son, William H. Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 38 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Benjamin married Emelia DOWN about 1816. Emelia was born on 10 May 1796 in Columbia Co., NY and died on 12 Mar 1860 in Milan at age 63.

+ 2037 M i. Moses CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1818 in Milan, Dutchess Co., NY and died in Mar 1893 in Stissing, Dutchess Co., NY at age 75.

+ 2038 M ii. William H. CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1820 in Milan, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 2 Feb 1895 in Wisconsin at age 74.

+ 2039 F iii. Louisa CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1823 and died on 13 Mar 1904 at age 80.

2040 F iv. Maria CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1826 and died on 2 Oct 1848 at age 22.

Benjamin next married Gertrude LEMMERMAN on 11 Mar 1869 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY.

721. Clarinda CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1791 and died on 13 Aug 1866 in Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA at age 75.

Clarinda married Rufus Clark SANFORD. Rufus was born in 1785 in Connecticut and died on 8 Aug 1861 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT at age 76.

+ 2042 F i. Marietta SANFORD was born on 9 Sep 1824 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 13 May 1907 in Lawrence Co., IL at age 82.

727. Perlina CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1800 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 18 Aug 1823 at age 23.

General Notes:
Perlina Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Perlina (Pauline?) Conger in CFA II, p. 395. Pauline Conger in CFA I.

Perlina married Chauncey W. PIERCE, son of Luther PIERCE and Lucy WELLS, about 19 Sep 1820. Chauncey was born on 9 Aug 1795 and died on 15 Nov 1856 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 61.

2043 F i. Emerette Helen PIERCE was born on 15 Jun 1821 and died on 28 Oct 1823 at age 2.

728. Mahala CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1805 and died on 27 Jun 1884 at age 78.

Mahala married Chauncey W. PIERCE, son of Luther PIERCE and Lucy WELLS, on 17 Nov 1823. Chauncey was born on 9 Aug 1795 and died on 15 Nov 1856 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT at age 61.

2045 F i. Mary PIERCE was born on 15 Mar 1825 and died on 19 Jan 1858 at age 32.

+ 2047 M iii. Anson PIERCE was born on 6 May 1828 and died on 30 Aug 1915 in Lake City, Wabasha/Goodhue Co., MN at age 87.

2048 F iv. Lucy Patience PIERCE was born about 15 Sep 1830 and died on 10 Jan 1899 about age 68.

2049 M v. Alfred Wilmot PIERCE was born on 29 Apr 1833 and died on 19 Mar 1927 at age 93.

2050 F vi. Helen Louise PIERCE was born on 31 Oct 1835 and died on 5 Apr 1858 at age 22.

+ 2051 M vii. Harrison W. PIERCE was born on 25 Apr 1838 and died on 24 Aug 1916 at age 78.

2052 M viii. Daniel Madison PIERCE was born on 11 Apr 1845 and died on 31 Aug 1862 at age 17.

729. Isaac CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1785 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 24 Mar 1854 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 68.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Frances Ballard

MILITARY: Private during War of 1812. (CFA II, p. 717)

CEMETERY-CHILDREN: The names, Rilda (Marilda) and Lura (Lurena) Conger appear on the gravestones; bd with their husbands in Riverside Cem, Hannawa Falls, NY. [QUESTION: What does this mean? REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 717 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Isaac married Martha BALLARD. Martha was born on 6 Mar 1777 in Rhode Island, , CT and died on 12 May 1853 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 76.

2054 M ii. John CONGER was born on 17 May 1806 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in May 1806.

2055 F iii. Martha CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1808 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 10 Dec 1878 at age 70.

+ 2056 F iv. Matilda CONGER was born about 27 Nov 1811 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 16 Aug 1882 in St. Lawrence Co., NY about age 70, and was buried in Aug 1882 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

+ 2057 F v. Lucinda L. CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1814 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 3 Aug 1878 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 64, and was buried in Aug 1878 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Riverside Cemetery.

+ 2058 M vi. Ezra CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1817 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 22 Jun 1885 in Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA at age 67.

+ 2059 M vii. Samuel CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1819 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 19 Jun 1887 in Pepin, Pepin Co., WI at age 68, and was buried in Jun 1887 in Durand, Pepin Co., WI.

732. Enoch CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1791 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 20 Nov 1873 in Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 82.

Enoch married Ann SCOTT, daughter of Justin SCOTT and Eda UNKNOWN. Ann was born on 4 May 1790 in Connecticut and died on 4 Aug 1872 in Huntington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 82.

+ 2063 M iv. Gershom CONGER was born in 1826 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 28 Aug 1902 in Woodbury, Washington Co., VT at age 76.

733. William CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1795 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 24 Mar 1871 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY at age 75.

William married Abigail PERRIGO on 23 Jan 1817. Abigail was born on 11 Mar 1800 and died on 11 Mar 1890 in Joliet, Will Co., IL at age 90.

2065 F i. Clarissa CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1818 and died on 15 Dec 1864 at age 46.

+ 2066 M ii. Caleb CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 4 Aug 1892 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY at age 71.

2067 M iii. Henry CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1822 and died on 6 May 1827 at age 4.

+ 2069 M v. William Henry CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1840 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 3 Jun 1906 in Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada at age 65.

734. Asher CONGER was born on 21 May 1799 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, died on 24 Mar 1852 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT at age 52, and was buried in Mar 1853 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, Scottsville Cemetery.

General Notes:
Asher Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Frances Ballard

Problem: Was the date of birth 21 May 1799 or 21 May 1798? CFA I, lists both.

Asher married Chloe GILMORE. Chloe died about 1871 in Phillipsburg, , Quebec, Canada.

+ 2070 M i. William CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1819 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 16 Aug 1898 in Northwood, Worth Co., IA at age 78.

+ 2071 M ii. John M. CONGER was born about 1821 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 23 Feb 1879 about age 58.

735. Gershom CONGER was born in 1803 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 28 Mar 1860 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT at age 57.

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Frances Ballard

HEALTH_HISTORY-DEATH: Died of heart disease
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 210 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Gershom married Rhoda PHILLIPS, daughter of Seth PHILLIPS and Phillips UNKNOWN, about 1825. Rhoda was born about 4 Sep 1803, died on 23 Apr 1859 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT about age 55, and was buried in Apr 1859 in Quaker Nichols Cemetery.

737. Aaron CONGER was born between 1790 and 1798 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died in 1840 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 2080 M ii. Sidney C. CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1834 in Brandon, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 2081 M iii. Reuben CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1836 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 15 Apr 1884 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY at age 47.

+ 2082 M iv. Rufus Whitney CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1838 in Franklin Co., NY, died on 25 Jan 1902 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA at age 63, and was buried in Jan 1902 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA, Gilman Cemetery.

739. Alpheus CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1802 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died about 5 Sep 1885 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY about age 82.

General Notes:
Alpheus Conger

Problem: Did he died on 7 Jun 1889 or 5 Sep 1885, both listed in CFA I, p. 19 & 379? It appears that 7 Jun 1889 was the date of death of his wife, see CFA I, p. 19. Janet Lu (Conger) Parsons lists the date as, 9 May 1885.

Alpheus married Louisa BIBBINS, daughter of Israel BIBBINS and Mary ROBINSON, on 20 Feb 1826. Louisa was born on 20 Oct 1803 and died on 7 Jun 1889 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY at age 85.

+ 2083 F i. Lucy Maria CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1827 and died on 30 Jul 1892 at age 65.

+ 2084 M ii. Henry William CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1831 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY and died on 29 Oct 1895 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY at age 64.

740. Colonel Burton CONGER was born in 1804 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 27 Apr 1845 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY at age 41.

Colonel married Adelia HOSFORD on 25 May 1828. Adelia was born about 1806 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 20 Sep 1847 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY about age 41.

2085 F i. Amanda CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1829 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY and died on 1 Dec 1848 at age 19.

2086 U ii. Orrin CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1831 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY and died on 30 Jul 1845 at age 14.

2087 M iii. Charles CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1833 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY and died on 6 Apr 1854 at age 20.

+ 2088 F iv. Charlotte CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1836 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY, died on 2 Jun 1892 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 55, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

+ 2089 M v. Herman CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1837 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY.

741. John CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1807 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 8 Nov 1865 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY at age 58.

John married Harriet HOSFORD on 15 Dec 1831 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Harriet was born on 22 Aug 1813 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 5 Nov 1885 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 72.

2090 F i. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1832 and died on 19 Sep 1850 at age 17.

2091 F ii. Hulda M. CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1833 and died on 12 Jul 1862 at age 28.

2093 U iv. Jerediah CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1840 and died on 11 Oct 1841 at age 1.

+ 2094 M v. Noble Hosford CONGER was born about 13 Oct 1843 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY and died on 12 Dec 1918 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN about age 75.

2095 F vi. Juanette CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1847 and died on 15 Jul 1852 at age 4.

+ 2096 F vii. Ida M. CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1853 in Dickinson, , NY and died in Oct 1896 at age 43.

+ 2097 F viii. Emma Ladena CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1860 in East Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY, died on 22 Aug 1936 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL at age 76, and was buried in Aug 1936 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Lakewood Cemetery.

744. Levi CONGER was born about 1795 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in East Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 2098 F i. Elvira CONGER was born in Apr 1823 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 28 Jan 1888 in Corinna Twp., Wright Co., MN at age 64.

2099 U ii. Persis CONGER was born about 1825 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 7 Jan 1830 about age 5.

+ 2100 M iii. William Wallace CONGER was born in 1827 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 9 Sep 1896 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY at age 69.

750. John CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1806 in Moncton, , NY and died on 30 Oct 1877 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 71.

General Notes:
John Conger

Problem: Was he born at Danby, Rutland Co., VT or Moncton, NY? CFA I, lists both.

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

John married Anna CHAFFEE on 2 Feb 1828 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY. Anna was born on 3 Jul 1806 in Littlefield, , VT and died on 16 Feb 1881 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 74.

2101 F i. Berzillah A. CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1828 and died on 9 Jul 1908 at age 79.

+ 2103 M iii. William Wallace CONGER was born on 13 Nov 1830 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died about 10 Jun 1863 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY about age 32.

2104 F iv. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1832 and died on 7 Oct 1905 at age 73.

+ 2106 F vi. Helen Delaney CONGER was born on 1 May 1837 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 30 Aug 1914 in Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA at age 77.

2107 F vii. Louisa Marie CONGER was born on 15 May 1841 and died on 9 Jun 1849 at age 8.

+ 2108 M viii. John Remember Daniel CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1843 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY and died in 1912 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA at age 69.

751. James Madison CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1812 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 30 Mar 1852 in Portage Co., OH at age 40.

+ 2110 M i. James Madison CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1839 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

James next married Ellen C. SPRAGUE on 28 Mar 1849 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY. Ellen was born on 14 Aug 1827 in Claremont, Sullivan Co., NH and died on 30 Aug 1871 in Portage Co., OH at age 44.

+ 2112 M i. Charles L. CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1852 in Porter, Delaware Co., OH.

752. William Jackson CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1815 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 10 Aug 1867 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY at age 52.

General Notes:
William Jackson Conger

Problem: Was he born at Danby, Rutland Co., VT or Bangor, NY? CFA I, lists both.

William married Maryetta LAWRENCE. Maryetta died on 13 May 1851 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY.

2114 M ii. William H. H. CONGER was born on 4 May 1840 and died on 17 Jul 1864 at age 24.

753. Daniel Coddington CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1819 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 23 Apr 1893 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY at age 74.

General Notes:
Daniel Coddington Conger

Problem: Was he born in Danby, Rutland, VT or Bangor, Franklin, NY? Both listed in CFA I.

Problem: Did he die at Evans Center, NY or Buffalo, NY? Both listed in CFA I, p. 94.

BIOGRAPHY:
Daniel Coddington Conger ran away from his home when 18 years of age and taught singing school on the Canadian Frontier. Later he shipped from a seaport in Maine and went on a four year whaling voyage.

The next he was heard from he was in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Everglades of Florida. He was not heard from again until after the close of the Mexican War, in which he was severely wounded. He went to New York City where he was cared for by the Ladies Aid Society. Normally he was a large man, but at that time he weighed about 90 pounds. He had wounds from a lance in his face and a gunshot wound in his leg.

When the Civil War broke out he had recovered from his wounds sufficiently so he enrolled in a New York Regiment from Buffalo. The exact length of time of this service is not known. He was wounded in one foot at Fort Hudson on the Mississippi River. He was honorably discharged from this service. He died in Buffalo.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 94 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Daniel married Cherry Ann MALTBIE, daughter of Samuel MALTBIE and Phoebe BARTHOLOMEW, in 1855. Cherry was born on 29 Sep 1831 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY and died on 20 Sep 1907 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY at age 75.

2119 F i. Louisa Carmalotta CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1856 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY.

2120 F ii. Helen Jane CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1858 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY.

2121 F iii. Zillah Adelia CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1860 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY.

2122 M iv. George James CONGER was born on 30 May 1862 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY.

2123 F v. Laura Ada CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1864 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY and died on 12 Dec 1866 at age 2.

2124 F vi. Hattie Ann CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1868 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY.

2125 F vii. Julia Lee CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1869 in Evans Center, Erie Co., NY.

754. Moses CONGER was born about 1795 in Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1841 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ about age 46.

+ 2126 M i. Craig Moore CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1821 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 16 May 1879 at age 57.

2127 M ii. William CONGER was born in 1823 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 14 Mar 1844 at age 21.

2128 M iii. David CONGER was born in 1825 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1855 at age 30.

2129 F iv. Elizabeth CONGER was born in 1827 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1857 at age 30.

759. Ara CONGER was born in 1813, died on 12 Jul 1850 at age 37, and was buried in Jul 1850 in Banos Graveyard.

768. Samuel CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1818 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 26 Nov 1897 in Williamsport, Warren Co., IN at age 79.

769. Jeremiah CONGER was born from about 1819 to 1820 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

General Notes:
Jeremiah Conger

CENSUS: 1850, in Hamilton Co., OH, Cincinnati. There was a William Conger, age 35 living with them.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 267 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

771. Henry CONGER was born on 16 May 1824 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died in 1843 at age 19.

General Notes:
Herny Conger

CENSUS: 1850, in Cinncinnati, OH, Green Twp.

OCCUPATION: Cooper

774. Hugh Goudy CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1832 in White Oak, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 17 Jan 1908 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH at age 75.

General Notes:
Hugh Goudy Conger

Problem: Was he born at Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH or, as listed in CFA I, p. 237, White Oak, Hamilton Co., OH?

Hugh married Helen Jane TAYLOR on 12 Jan 1853. Helen was born on 14 Oct 1833 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH and died on 27 Jan 1923 at age 89.

+ 2138 M i. John Taylor CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1854 and died on 22 Nov 1936 in Bevis, Hamilton Co., OH at age 82.

2139 F ii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1856 and died on 28 Jul 1927 at age 71.

2140 M iii. Robert Reed CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1859 and died on 20 Sep 1941 at age 82.

2141 M iv. Samuel Francis CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1863 and died on 22 Jan 1864.

2142 F v. Maggie Belle CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1867 and died on 7 Jan 1883 at age 15.

+ 2143 M vi. Milton Grant CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 19 May 1920 at age 51.

+ 2144 M vii. Hugh Elmer CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1873 in Hamilton Co., OH and died on 23 Jun 1944 at age 70.

775. Robert CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1836 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 2 Jul 1902 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH at age 65.

Robert married Martha DUSTIN on 1 Jun 1856 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH. Martha was born on 9 Jun 1836 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH.

2145 F i. Mary CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1857 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 26 Dec 1859 at age 2.

2146 M ii. Daniel CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1859 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 19 Jan 1860.

2147 F iii. Lizzie CONGER was born on 5 May 1862 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 5 May 1862 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

2148 F iv. Emma CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1864 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

2149 F v. Jennie CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1867 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

2150 F vi. Bertie CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1869 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

2151 F vii. Flora CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1872 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 2152 M viii. Hugh D. CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1876 in Barnsburgh, Hamilton Co., OH.

+ 2153 M i. Jonathan LIVINGSTON was born on 4 Sep 1837 in Hamilton, , OH and died on 14 Mar 1908 at age 70.

811. Rachel FORD was born on 15 Dec 1769 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, died on 1 Apr 1856 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 86, and was buried in Apr 1856 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick.

Rachel married George Webb PRICE, daughter of Unknown PRICE and Unknown, on 1 Aug 1786 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ. George was born on 7 Jul 1761 in New Canaan, Queens, New Brunswick, Canada, died on 17 Jul 1845 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada at age 84, and was buried in Jul 1845 in Havelock, Kings, New Brunswick.

820. Simeon CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1789 in North Carolina and died after 1851.

General Notes:
Simeon Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Rachel

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Baptist

Simeon married Mary Jane VOWELL on 17 Sep 1812 in Pendleton, Anderson Co., SC. Mary was born on 22 May 1794 in South Carolina.

+ 2160 M iii. Harte CONGER was born on 24 May 1818 in South Carolina and died on 7 Jul 1881 in Upshur Co., TX at age 63.

821. Jonas CONGER was born about 1794 in Pendelton Dist., Anderson Co., SC and died on 29 Nov 1836 in Gwinnett Co., GA about age 42.

General Notes:
Jonas Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Rachel

MARRIAGE: Jonas Conger and Parthena Pelfry were married by a Methodist preacher, named Richard Burdyne, 24 Dec 1816 in Pendleton District, South Carolina.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 470 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Pendleton District, SC; 1832, Braker's District, Gwinett Co. GA

MILITARY:
In 1836, the Creek Indians had an uprising near Columbus, Georgia. Jonas Conger volunteered for [service with the] Georgia Volunteer Militia about 1 May 1836. He served two months during which time this particular regiment from Gwinnett county was in at least one major battle with the Creeks. Jonas was discharged in July.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 470 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY:
Jonas Conger served in Capt. Reid's Regiment of the Georgia Volunteer Militia from 1 May 1836 to 23 Jul 1836. He was mustered out of the service at Columbus, Georgia and apparently returned immediately to Gwinnet Co., [GA] where he died 29 Nov 1936, leaving his wife, Parthena, to care for the family.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 327 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: The cause of his death is not given, but coming closely after his discharge it may have been as a result of a wound received in the war. He died on 29 Nov 1936 in Gwinnett county.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 470 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Researcher Connie (Frehner) Money writes the following: "Very little is known about Jonas Conger. It seems likely that he was born in [either] Rockingham county, North Carolina or Pendleton District, South Carolina, about 1794 ([some] Census says the latter). He was the son of Benjamin Conger, b. 1757.

"Family records have always said that Jonas had two wives [name of only one revealed in CFA I. REH]. I think this is probably in error and became confused with his father, Benjamin, who probably had two wives [name of only one revealed in CFA I. REH]. Jonas appears to have been approximately the same age as Parthena and it seems likely that she was his only wife. Parthena was born in 1794 and married at the age of 22.

"Family records also state that Jonas had a son named, John, by a 2d wife. Parthena out-lived Jonas by a good many years and they did not have a son named, John, who was younger than Simeon Washington. Both of the children living with them in 1820 were born after 1815. They were married in 1816, so it seems likely that the two children were both children of Jonas and Parthena. (Compiler's note [Maxine Leonard?]: The John Conger born about 1806 in North Carolina, living in Cherokee county, Georgia in 1860, was probably the brother of Jonas [Conger].]

"Jonas and Parthena left South Carolina prior to 1830. He was not located on a census record in 1830. In 1832, Jonas was living in Braker's District, Gwinnet county, Georgia. He drew land in the 1832 Cherokee Land and Gold Lottery. The land drawn was lot #15, 6th District, 3rd Section and consisted of 160 acres located in Cass county. The grand was taken up 20 Dec 1837 in the name of Jonas Conger, Sr. He also drew lot #1277-15th District, 2nd Section. This consisted of 40 acres and was located in Cherokee county. This land was taken up 2 Mar 1838.

"We visited Suwannee Old Baptist Church in Gwinet county on our trip through the South. It is known that Jonas' brother, Simeon, was a member of this church and it is possible that Jonas was also. He might very well be buried in the graveyard behind the church but here again we most likely will never know. There are many old unmarked graves which cannot divulge the names of those who lie beneath their ground.

"[Son] Benjamin fought with the South. After the war, [sons] Benjamin and Zachariah visited their brother Simeon's place. They, with some other young men, were organizing a posse to call on some of the Northern carpet-baggers, including their negro friends.

"Simeon informed them the war was over and they had better go back home and go to work. The boys remarked, 'Over -- like Hell it is! So far as we are concerned the war has just begun. We don intend to let no damned Yank with a bunch of Negroes rule over us!'."
[Note: While this account is quite interesting the reader should keep in mind that there are no source citations and many uses of the word, "likely." REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 326-327 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT:
Connie Money and her mother, Beulah (Conger) Frehner, did a lot of researching to establish the parents of Simeon Washington Conger. The summation was substantiated by some family notes found by Willa Dean (Beall) Eaves, [grand]daughter of Maude Conger, b. 1890, who is a descendant of Zachariah Conger, [son of Jonas Conger]. One fragment of paper stated, "Anna (sister) married Bill Finley." On the same paper was the notation, "Simeon Washington Conger, War 1861. Benjamin Conger, Indian War." (CFA I, p. 327)

The greatest mystery of this family is, "Benjamin Simeon," age 26, who appears with Parthena [Conger] on the 1850 census, along with Anna, 23, and Zachariah, 21. Willa Dean (Beall) Eaves has interviewed many of the descendants and done a lot of research, but cannot find any trace of such a person. Perhaps Parthena was telling the census reporter about her family, that she had a son, Benjamin, and a son, Simeon, and the reporter understood this to be one person. Benjamin had his own household at this time, so "Benjamin Simeon" must have been "Simeon Washington," who cannot be found in the census.

While Mrs. Money did not have Benjamin listed with the family, Mrs. Eaves has proved that Benjamin F. Conger in the 1850 census was the brother of Zachariah and Simeon Washington Conger. Evidence indicates that Benjamin F., 1828 (referred to as "Junior") was the son of Zachariah, nephew of Benjamin F. [Conger] (Senior).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 327 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jonas married Parthena PELFREY on 24 Dec 1816 in Pendelton Dist., Anderson Co., SC. Parthena was born about Apr 1793 in Virginia and died after 1850 in Cobb Co., GA.

+ 2168 M ii. Simeon Washington CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1820 in Pendelton Dist., Anderson Co., SC and died on 8 Feb 1872 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, LA at age 51.

+ 2170 M iv. Zachariah CONGER was born about 12 Mar 1829 in Georgia, died on 11 Nov 1901 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA about age 72, and was buried in Nov 1901 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA.

822. Zachariah CONGER was born between 1802 and 1804 in Pendleton Dist., Anderson Co., SC and died about 1848 in Cobb Co., GA.

General Notes:
Zachariah Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Rachel

NAME-CONFLICT: Zacharia Conger, CFA I, p. 555

Zachariah married Mary UNKNOWN about 1824. Mary was born between 1803 and 1805 in North Carolina and died before 5 Jan 1874.

+ 2171 M i. John M. CONGER was born about Jul 1826, died on 21 Feb 1864 about age 37, and was buried in Feb 1864 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA, Confederate Cemetery.

+ 2174 M iv. George Buchannan CONGER was born in 1833 in Cobb Co., GA and died about 1906 about age 73.

826. Daniel CONGER was born in 1788 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1818 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY at age 30.

+ 2182 M iii. John CONGER was born on 29 Jun 1817 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY, died on 14 Jan 1872 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS at age 54, and was buried in Jan 1872 in Eudora, Douglas Co., KS.

829. Simeon CONGER was born about 1793 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 5 Jan 1822 about age 29.

General Notes:
Simeon Conger

PARENTS: Jacob Conger and Phoebe Johnson

CONFLICT: Has been listed as, Unmarried. CFA I, p. 39, in the record of his son, Benjamin states, "Simeon died 5 Jan 1822 when Benjamin was two years old. There is no record of his wife or other issue.

+ 2183 M i. Benjamin CONGER was born in 1820 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY and died in 1869 in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI at age 49.

831. Phoebe CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1795 in Essex Co., NJ and died on 22 Dec 1873 in Geneva, Kane Co., IL at age 78.

Phoebe married Josiah CASS, son of Nathan CASS and Tirzah BARRUS, on 4 Mar 1817 in Locke Co., NY. Josiah was born on 20 Mar 1798 and died on 16 Jan 1875 in Geneva, Kane Co., IL at age 76.

2185 F ii. Tirzah CASS was born on 1 Feb 1820 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 14 Feb 1897 at age 77.

832. Jacob CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1798 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1895 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 96.

General Notes:
Jacob Conger

PARENTS: Jacob Conger and Phoebe Johnson

Problem: Where was he born? CFA I, lists Morristown, NY and Binghampton, NY on page 249.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

Jacob married Maria JOHNSON on 1 Feb 1827 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY. Maria was born on 12 Mar 1804 in Orange, , NY, died on 14 Feb 1891 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1891 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI.

2193 F i. Adeline S. CONGER was born on 26 Feb 1828 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 1 Jan 1891 at age 62.

+ 2194 M ii. Albert Gatilien CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1830 in Bristol, Ontario Co., NY and died in Feb 1909 at age 79.

+ 2195 F iii. Amanda CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1832 in Bethany, Genesee Co., NY and died on 3 Jul 1903 in Eaton Co., MI at age 70.

2196 F iv. Eliza Maria CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1834 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 27 Feb 1852 at age 17.

+ 2197 M v. Daniel Jacob CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1836 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY and died in Nov 1901 in Jonesville, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 65.

2198 F vi. Phoebe A. CONGER was born on 3 Nov 1838 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY.

2199 M vii. Henry J. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1840 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 14 Mar 1861 at age 20.

2200 F viii. Helen (Ellen) CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1843 in Scipio, Cayuga Co., NY.

833. Jonathan CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1801 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY and died in Jul 1867 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 66.

Jonathan married Thankful GUTHRIE, daughter of John GUTHRIE Capt. and Unknown, on 12 Jun 1823 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY. Thankful was born in Apr 1803 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died in Nov 1894 at age 91.

+ 2201 M i. Simeon G. CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1824 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 9 Aug 1866 at age 42.

+ 2202 M ii. Corydon W. CONGER was born on 19 May 1826 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 26 Nov 1901 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 75.

+ 2203 F iii. Laura CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1828 and died on 10 Jul 1894 at age 65.

2204 F iv. Saphronia CONGER was born on 8 May 1833 and died on 6 Feb 1853 at age 19.

2205 M v. Alson J. CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1837 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 26 Dec 1911 at age 74.

General Notes:
David Conger Guerin

NAME-CONFLICT: David Conger Guerin (Geurin) in CFA II, p. 316.

CHRISTENING: near Morristown, NJ on 24 Dec 1776

CENSUS: He and wife, Polly, counted in the 1850 census. No place name given. She is listed as, age 56, born in VA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 316 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Polly UNKNOWN. Polly was born about 1794 in Virginia and died before 1858.

+ 2208 M ii. John B. GUERIN was born about 1812 in Rockingham, Richmond Co., NC, died on 17 Jul 1883 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR about age 71, and was buried in Jul 1883 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR, Geurin Cemetery.

2213 M vii. Archibald GUERIN was born on 19 May 1824 and died on 1 Feb 1881 in Saline Co., AR at age 56.

843. Jane GUERIN was born between 1794 and 1796 in Rockingham Co., NC and died in 1835 in Stewart Co., TN.

General Notes:
Jane Guerin

CONFLICT-BIRTH: Was she born in Rowan Co., NC, as listed in CFA or as listed by Ginny Manning, Rockingham Co., NC? Can anyone cite a source for the place of birth?

Jane married John STOKES, son of Edward G. STOKES and Celia CHILCUTT, on 20 Dec 1814. John was born about 1793 in Guilford Co., NC.

2214 F i. Phoebe STOKES was born about 1815 in Rockingham Co., NC and died about 1900 in Franklin Co., AR about age 85.

2217 M iv. Uriah George STOKES was born on 5 Apr 1823 in Rockingham Co., NC and died on 5 Mar 1905 in Franklin Co., AR at age 81.

+ 2218 F v. Mary Jane STOKES was born on 8 Jun 1830 in Rockingham Co., TN and died on 25 Mar 1897 in Franklin Co., AR at age 66.

845. Peter B. CONGER was born between 1782 and 1790 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 17 Feb 1852 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada.

General Notes:
Peter B. Conger

OCCUPATION: Mason

QUESTION: Who was the mother of the children of Peter B. Conger.

Problem: Was the date of marriage, to Abigail Mitchell, 5 Nov 1815 as listed in Ancestral File or 15 Nov 1815 as listed elsewhere? CFA II, p. 183 lists, 5 Nov 1815. Was she first or second wife of Peter B. Conger?

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Peter Conger, born about 1790, was 6' tall, weighted 190 pounds. He was born in Morris county, NJ. He was an officer in the War of 1812; a first lieutenant and served as Aide-de-Camp under Gen. Jackson in the battle of New Orleans. About the close of the war he went to Canada and married a Miss Williams. He lived to be old and died of cancer. He was said to be one of the finest looking of men, having a magnificient physique. Peter witnessed a deed executed by his grandfather, Enoch, to his father, David, on 4 Nov 1801.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE:
I, Peter B. Conger of the township of Richmond in the Midland District and Canada West, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind, blessed be Almighty God, for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, (that is to say),

First, I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Deborah, the northwest room of my dwelling, now standing on part of the broken front on Lot No. 17 in the first concession of the aforesaid township, while she remains my widow, likewise the use of a cow. I also give her the furniture which is now in said room, to be at her disposal.

I also give to my eldest son Belyat, a Bible, worth one pound.

I also give to my second son John a Bible worth one pound, which gifts will and order shall be paid within six months after my decease.

I further give and bequeath to my eldest daughter Anarchy the feather bed she now claims and bedding, and also a fall leaf table now standing in the southwest room, with a Bible worth ten shillings.

I also give and bequeath to my third son Peter W. my house and the lot situated lying and being in the above mentioned place, together with all the stock on said premises. I further request that he shall support his mother in sickness and in health, so long as she shall remain my widow, likewise all my children that as yet under age shall be under his control and have support until they become of age. And that he shall pay all legacies.

I also give and bequeath to my two youngest sons Harris and Enoch, on Bible each worth one pound each, when they become of age.

I also bequeath to my youngest daughter Elisabeth Annah, a Bible worth ten shillings when she becomes of age.

I further give and bequeath my claim on the American Government for military services, to my children, to be equally divided.

I appoint my son Peter W., my wife Deborah, and the Rev. Saltern Giverns, to be executors of this my last will and testament, hereby working all former wills by me made, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the twenty second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
WIT: Phillip Embony & John B. Dunham /s/ Peter B. Conger
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 183 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2222 M i. Billiat CONGER was born between 1814 and 1820 in Haileyburg, , Ontario, Canada and died in 1905.

Peter next married Deborah C. WILLIAMS. Deborah was born in 1802 in Canada, died in Canada, and was buried in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Riverview Cemetery.

+ 2224 M i. John CONGER was born between 1814 and 1821, died on 31 Oct 1897 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Oct 1897 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Riverview Cemetery.

2225 M ii. Peter Washington CONGER was born about 1828 and died about 1872 about age 44.

846. Zacharia S. CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1792 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 20 Sep 1845 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 53, and was buried on 26 Dec 1881 in Des Moines Twp., , IA, Dunn Cemetery.

General Notes:
Zacharia S. Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Elizabeth Blue

NAME-CONFLICT: Zacharia in CFA I, p. 99, Zachariah in CFA II, p. 238.

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Zacharia Conger was born about 1794 in Morris county, NJ. He was 5'11" and weighed 200 pounds. He was a lieutenant in the War of 1812; was wounded and pensioned. He married Tacy Barr at Philadelphia, PA. They lived in Dearborn county, IN until about 1840 and then settled in Iowa, south of Ottumwa, where he died of fever about the age of 60. He was a man of splendid and powerful physique, tall and strong.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Zacharia Conger enlisted in the 15th Regt. of Inf; was promoted to Ensign on 17 Mar 1814, and was promoted to 3rd Lt. of Capt. Joseph L. Barton's company. He was discharged 15 Jun 1815 at the close of the war.

This 15th Regt. was known as the "New Jersey Regiment," and was organized under an Act of Congress on 23 Jun 1815. Its officers and privates were almost entirely New Jerseymen. This is the same regiment in which Moses Conger of Woodbridge or Elizabeth enlisted.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 555 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: In 1856 a Thomas Sage, 18, and William Sage, 13, were living in the household. Zacharia Conger, age 34, was a cripple. It would seem that Henry, Frances, and John may have been sons of Benjamin Conger, for whom there is no record. (CFA I, p. 555)

DEATH-CONFLICT: CFA II, p. 238 states that, he died of wounds sustained from the War of 1812. This is in conflict with the information supplied by Omer T. Conger.

BURIAL:
The funeral of Tacy (Barr) Conger occurred December 26th, when her husband's remains were disinterred from the pioneer's grave where they had rested for thirty-six years, and the remains of both were interred in the Dunn graveyard, in Des Moines township, where lie their sons and other members of the family.
[Note: It is not clear if Des Moines Twp. is in Wapello Co., or Jefferson Co., IA. REH]

Zacharia married Tacy BARR on 3 Jul 1816 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA. Tacy was born about 11 Aug 1797 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, died on 25 Dec 1881 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA about age 84, and was buried on 26 Dec 1881 in Des Moines Twp., , IA, Dunn Cemetery.

+ 2230 M i. Benjamin P. CONGER was born about 24 May 1817 in Dearborn Co., IN and died on 27 Aug 1893 in Franklin Twp., Monroe Co., IA about age 76.

+ 2231 M ii. Enoch CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1819 in Dearborn Co., IN and died on 6 Aug 1894 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR at age 75.

+ 2232 M iii. John Barr CONGER was born on 3 Aug 1821 in Dearborn Co., IN, died about 1861 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA about age 40, and was buried about 1861 in Jefferson Co., IA, County Line Cemetery.

2235 M vi. Henry CONGER was born in 1841 in Dearborn Co., IN and died in 1860 at age 19.

2236 U vii. Frances A. CONGER was born in 1845 in Dearborn Co., IN and died in 1860 at age 15.

2237 M viii. John CONGER was born in 1847 in Dearborn Co., IN and died in 1860 at age 13.

850. Enoch CONGER was born about 1799 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died about 1851 in Oquawka, Henderson Co., IL about age 52.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Enoch Conger was 6' and weighed 175 pounds. He was very straight and had black hair. He was 14 years old when his father moved to Indiana. He was a famous wood chopper and a desparate worker. He was said to have been his parent's favorite. They lived with him until the father died of old age. He was a farmer, a trader, and owned a mill. He moved to Illinois in 1844 and became a hotel keeper at Oquawka, where he died at 52 years of age, worn out.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: According to Omer T. Conger, Enoch Conger was six feet tall, weight 175 pounds, born in Morris county, New Jersey in 1799. When he was 14 years old his father moved to Indiana. He was very straight, with black hair, weighing at best 199 pounds [not clear why two weights are listed]. He grew thinner as he grew older. He was a famous wood-chopper and a very hard worker. It was said he was his parent's favorite. They lived with him until his father died of old age and debility. He was a farmer and trader and owned a mill. He moved to Illinois in 1844, became a hotel keeper at Oquawka, where he died at 52 years of age, worn out.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Enoch married Eunice BEACH on 14 Oct 1822 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN. Eunice was born on 7 Apr 1803 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 5 Feb 1864 in Oquawka, Henderson Co., IL at age 60.

2238 M i. Alamson CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1823 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 28 Jul 1824.

2239 F ii. Susanna CONGER was born in Aug 1825 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died in 1846 at age 21.

2240 F iii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1828 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died in 1893 in Ault, Weld Co., CO at age 65.

+ 2241 F iv. Tacy CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1830 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 30 Jun 1906 in Monmouth, Warren Co., IL at age 75.

+ 2242 M v. Omer T. CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1835 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 14 Sep 1903 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN at age 68.

2243 F vi. Frances E. CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1839 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

2244 F vii. Martha CONGER was born about 1840 and died in 1857 in Oquawka, Henderson Co., IL about age 17.

851. Nancy CONGER was born in 1801 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ, died on 19 Nov 1886 at age 85, and was buried in Nov 1886 in Rosetta, , IL, Campbellite Cemetery.

Nancy married Cyrus MILLS about 26 Jun 1810. Cyrus was born on 1 Nov 1787, died on 24 Aug 1849 at age 61, and was buried in Aug 1849 in Rosetta, , IL, Campbellite Cemetery.

2246 M ii. Mahlon H. MILLS was born on 1 Jan 1813 and died on 8 Aug 1822 at age 9.

2248 M iv. William Henry MILLS was born on 10 Nov 1817 and died on 4 Jan 1889 at age 71.

2250 F vi. Amelia C. MILLS was born on 25 Jul 1822 and died on 3 Nov 1850 at age 28.

2251 F vii. Nancy J. MILLS was born on 25 Oct 1825 and died on 15 May 1847 at age 21.

852. Elizabeth CONGER was born between 1801 and 1803 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1889.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Conger

AKA: Eliza Conger

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Eliza Conger was a very pretty woman of medium size. She married Benjamin Powell. They lived and died near Winterset, Iowa. Her children were: David, Elihu and others -- all farmers.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elizabeth married Benjamin POWELL about 1825. Benjamin was born between 1796 and 1799 in Brown, , PA and died in 1868.

853. Lewis B. CONGER was born on 18 Apr 1803 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died after 1845 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN.

General Notes:
Lewis B. Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: Omer T. Conger reportedly made the following statement about Lewis Conger: "He was five feet five inches tall, weighing 135 pounds, born in 1803. He was the shortest man in the family. He was the family hunter, was a farmer, a business man, politician and school teacher. He was once the assessor for the county. In 1845, he moved to Rochester, Indiana, where he lived until his death." Lewis was elected in 1841 assessor of real estate for the entire county under the new law.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 362 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Lewis Conger was the shortest of the family, only 5'5" and weighed 135. He was the family hunter, farmer, business man, politician and school teacher; also a county assessor. He moved to Rochester, Fulton, IN in 1845 and died there an old man.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Lewis married Hannah MORRIS, daughter of Amos MORRIS and Rebecca TYLER, about 1820 in Dearborn Co., IN. Hannah was born on 1 Dec 1801.

+ 2260 M iii. Samuel M. CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1835 and died on 25 May 1901 at age 65.

854. Samuel Whitehead CONGER was born on 12 Apr 1808 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Oct 1890 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN at age 82.

General Notes:
Samuel Whitehead Conger

BIOGRAPHY: By Omer T. Conger
Samuel Conger was 5'10" and weighed 145 pounds. He became a tanner and worked at Elizabethtown, near Cincinnati, Ohio. By honesty, industry, economy and careful management he became a man of wealth. He died at Manchester, Dearborn county, IN at age 78 years. The last half of his life he was a Methodist.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 100 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Samuel married Ann HAYNES on 26 Feb 1846. Ann was born on 9 Dec 1825 in Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY and died on 10 Nov 1850 at age 24.

2261 F i. Harriet A. CONGER was born on 21 Feb 1847 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

2262 M ii. Samuel Henry CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1850 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

Samuel next married Mabel Gregory GARRIGUS, daughter of James Edward GARRIGUS and Elizabeth GODDEN, on 15 Sep 1852. Mabel was born on 8 Jul 1812 in Morris Plains, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Mar 1896 in Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO at age 83.

+ 2263 M i. Arthur CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1854 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 17 Jan 1934 at age 79.

2264 F ii. Sarah May (Mary) CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1857 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 26 Oct 1891 at age 34.

856. Ephraim FAIRCHILD was born on 23 Sep 1783 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ, died on 15 Feb 1870 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ at age 86, and was buried in Feb 1870 in Methodist Cemetery.

Ephraim married Girtrude OLIVER, daughter of John OLIVER Captain and Sarah PRUDEN, on 5 Feb 1807. Girtrude was born on 5 Jul 1789 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ and died on 28 Mar 1878 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ at age 88.

+ 2265 M i. John O. FAIRCHILD was born on 30 Oct 1807 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ and died on 11 Apr 1892 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ at age 84.

Judith married Peter WYCKOFF, son of Cornelious WYCKOFF and Elizabeth NERVIUS, on 5 Nov 1812. Peter was born on 25 Dec 1792 and died on 10 Jan 1864 at age 71.

2266 M i. Cornelius WYCKOFF was born on 2 Jan 1814 and died on 13 Sep 1877 at age 63.

2267 M ii. Joseph WYCKOFF was born on 30 Jan 1818 and died on 24 Aug 1822 at age 4.

+ 2268 F iii. Catherine WYCKOFF was born on 1 Sep 1819 and died on 25 Mar 1862 at age 42.

2271 F vi. Ann WYCKOFF was born on 22 Oct 1825 and died on 27 Nov 1826 at age 1.

2272 F vii. Phebe WYCKOFF was born on 3 Jan 1828 and died on 24 Apr 1901 at age 73.

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