Descendants of

General Notes:
Elizabeth Lawrence

SPOUSE: Elizabeth Lawrence was the 2nd wife of William Devinney.

Elizabeth married William DEVINNEY Lt., son of Aaron DEVINNEY and Margaret UNKNOWN, in 1793. William was born on 21 Aug 1808.

+ 2274 M ii. Elisha Lawrence DEVINNEY was born on 7 Feb 1796 and died on 14 Apr 1853 at age 57.

891. 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.

General Notes:
James Manning

ADOPTION: Adopted by his uncle, Dr. James Manning, the founder of Brown University.

EDUCATION: Salutatorian of his class at Brown University, 2nd honor mn

OCCUPATION: Merchant in New York City

James married Elizabeth STORM, daughter of Thomas STORM II and Elizabeth GRAHAM, on 26 Jul 1795 in New York, , NY. Elizabeth was born on 13 Jan 1771 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 1 Apr 1851 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 80.

2275 M i. Eliza Ann MANNING was born on 3 Jul 1796 and died on 10 Aug 1816 at age 20.

+ 2276 M ii. Charles J. MANNING was born on 19 Oct 1798 and died in Jul 1846 in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN at age 47.

+ 2277 M iii. Thomas Storm MANNING was born on 17 Feb 1800 and died on 14 Aug 1835 at age 35.

2278 M iv. James MANNING V was born on 21 Oct 1801 and died on 23 Jul 1815 at age 13.

+ 2279 M v. John Augustus MANNING was born on 30 Jan 1804 and died on 18 Apr 1838 at age 34.

+ 2280 M vi. William Henry MANNING was born on 1 Feb 1807 and died on 12 Oct 1854 in Monroe, Monroe Co., MI at age 47.

+ 2281 F vii. Catherine Matilda MANNING was born on 18 Jan 1809 and died on 7 Apr 1886 at age 77.

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

+ 2298 M i. Joseph FITZ_RANDOLPH was born on 8 Dec 1842 and died on 4 Aug 1895 at age 52.

904. 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.

Christiana married Philip COX, son of Isaac COX and Sarah SUTTON, in 1786. Philip was born about 1763 and died on 29 Oct 1854 in Ritchie Co., VA about age 91.

905. 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.

Elizabeth married Isaac GLENN, son of William GLENN and Alice EVANS, on 18 Apr 1804 in Mason Co., KY. Isaac was born in 1781 in Berkeley Co., WV and died in 1837 in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA at age 56.

+ 2299 M i. Edmond Randolph GLENN was born in Dec 1805 in Mason Co., KY, died on 13 Feb 1871 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH at age 65, and was buried in Feb 1871 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, Oakdale Cemetery.

911. 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.

General Notes:
David Stout Randolph

RESIDENCES: David and Mary Randolph first lived in Union Twp., Warren Co., OH until the early 1840's. Then they moved to Elizabeth Twp., Miami Co., OH.

MARRIAGE: David and Mary Randolph's marriage was in Warren Co. OH., license # 2118.
(Source: Sue Reddell, Harrison, AR. descendant of John Randolph, brother of David)

BIOGRAPHY:
In November of 1852, David Stout and Mary Randolph, moved to Macomb Twp. McDonough Co., IL., and purchased a farm there at Twp 6 N, R 2 W, E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of Sec 21, and W 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec 22, 2 miles North and 3 miles East of Macomb, 1/2 mile South of what was then known as Crooked Creek, and is now known as the Lemoine River.

His son, David Leroy, and family also moved with them. David, lived in Macomb for a couple of years and then purchased a farm, two miles North of David Stout's farm, on the other side of the river.

David Stout Randolph, passed the rest of his life on his farm. He died on 29 Jan 1875, and was buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Mary, his wife, and their son, John, continued to live on the farm until they passed away. Mary, died on 4 July 1891, and is buried at his side. John died three years later.
(Source: Adrian "Barney" Cook. 90 E. Bonita Ave., Sierra Madre, CA. 91024-2507)

David married Mary COVERT, daughter of John COVERT and Mary UNKNOWN, on 11 Mar 1824 in Warren Co., IL. Mary was born on 21 May 1805 in Warren Co., IL, died on 4 Jul 1891 in Macomb Twp., Mc Donough Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Jul 1891 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 2300 M i. David Leroy RANDOLPH was born on 20 Feb 1825 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 28 Aug 1911 in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL at age 86, and was buried in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

2301 M ii. John W. RANDOLPH was born on 3 Mar 1827 in Warren Co., IL and died on 19 Jan 1894 in Macomb Twp., Mc Donough Co., IL at age 66.

John married Marie Louisa BROOKING on 8 Aug 1852 in Macomb Twp., Mc Donough Co., IL.

2302 F iii. Harriet RANDOLPH was born on 28 Sep 1829 in Warren Co., IL, died on 7 Jul 1831 in Ohio at age 1, and was buried in Jul 1831 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

2303 F iv. Nellie A. RANDOLPH was born on 18 Jan 1854 in Illinois, died on 27 Jul 1890 in Illinois at age 36, and was buried in Jul 1890 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

912. 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.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Randolph

BURIAL:
Elizabeth Hampton was removed from an unknown burial ground to Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb, McDonough Co., IL., in Block 3, Lot 21. Her name is on the FOWLER family stone. She died 29 Nov. 1847, and was buried 30 Nov. 1847. She was age 46 years when she died.

In the same cemetery, the book lists a Benjamine Randolph, Page 138, Block 3, Lot 8, as her sibling. Van Culen Hampton is listed as her spouse.
(Source: Ann Horne to Karen Martin, as of Oct. 1996, Oakwood Cem. Book)

Elizabeth married Van Culen HAMPTON Jr., son of Van Culen HAMPTON Sr. and Leticia UNKNOWN, on 27 Feb 1820 in Warren Co., IL. Van was born on 25 Mar 1798 in Salem, Salem Co., NJ and died on 25 May 1869 at age 71.

+ 2305 F ii. Elizabeth Jane HAMPTON was born on 19 May 1835 in Miami Co., OH and died on 5 Jan 1909 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 73.

+ 2307 M iv. Benjamine R. HAMPTON was born on 12 Apr 1821 in Warren Co., IL, died about 28 Mar 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL about age 64, and was buried on 28 Mar 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 2308 M v. David S. HAMPTON was born on 14 Mar 1823 in Warren Co., IL, died on 30 Jun 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 63, and was buried on 1 Jul 1886 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

2309 F vi. Rachel Ann HAMPTON was born about 1824 in Warren Co., IL, died on 23 Dec 1876 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL about age 52, and was buried on 27 Dec 1876.

+ 2310 M vii. John HAMPTON was born about 1827 in Ohio, died about 18 Apr 1919 about age 92, and was buried on 20 Apr 1919 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Oakwood Cemetery.

+ 2311 F viii. Rebecca E. HAMPTON was born in 1829 in Warren Co., IL, died on 12 Jun 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 31, and was buried in Jun 1860 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL, Good Hope Cemetery.

+ 2312 M ix. William L. HAMPTON was born in 1833 in Miami Co., OH and died on 4 Feb 1884 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 51.

+ 2313 M x. Van Culen HAMPTON III was born about 1838 in Miami Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1887 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL about age 49.

Mary married Theodore BONHAM, son of Robert M. HAMPTON and Lucinda CRAIN, on 9 May 1867 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL.

2315 M xii. Comodore Perry HAMPTON was born in 1843 in Ohio and died in 1844 in Ohio at age 1.

914. 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.

General Notes:
John Randolph

BIRTH: 22 Dec 1804, near Lebanon, Union Twp., Warren Co., OH

BIOGRAPHY:
John Randolph was a farmer and owned a farm in the SW 1/4 of SEC 8, just South of the farm of his father, David, and caty-corner across Columbia Road from the Fellow- ship Church and cemetery. In Beer's History of Warren Co., OH it mentions that John once dug into one of the ancient mounds nearby and found some pottery and other ancient arfifacts. These mounds were believed by the settlers to be fortifications. The largest of these, located across the Little Miami River, to the East of Lebanon, is named Ft. Ancient, and is now a state park.

On the 12th of Aug. 1889, John sold his farm and wrote his will. Eleanor had died the previous year and he knew the end was near for him, also. His daughter, Rebecca Osborn was living with him and taking care of him. John died 5 Sept. 1889. He and his wife are buried in the Fellowship Church Cemetery in South Lebanon.

John married Eleanor M. WEAVER, daughter of Jacob WEAVER and Alivia STERN, on 16 Mar 1829 in Mason, Warren Co., IL. Eleanor was born in 1812 in Virginia, died on 23 Jun 1888 in Nr.South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL at age 76, and was buried in Jun 1888 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

+ 2316 F i. Mary E. RANDOLPH was born on 22 May 1830 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 20 Aug 1866 in Ohio at age 36, and was buried in Aug 1966 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

2317 F ii. Celia RANDOLPH was born on 8 Oct 1831 in Ohio and died on 29 Oct 1831 in Ohio.

2318 F iii. Rebecca A. RANDOLPH was born in 1832 in Ohio, died on 19 Dec 1900 in Ohio at age 68, and was buried in Dec 1900 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

Rebecca married Parker B. OSBORN on 31 May 1865 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL. Parker was born on 14 Oct 1821 in Wayne Co., IN and died after 1882 in Clinton Co., OH.

+ 2319 M iv. Jacob RANDOLPH was born in 1835 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 4 Jan 1900 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 65, and was buried in Jan 1900 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Woodland Cemetery.

2321 F vi. Alivia RANDOLPH was born on 3 May 1839 and died on 24 Oct 1841 in Warren Co., IL at age 2.

+ 2323 M viii. John RANDOLPH was born on 16 Jul 1845 in Nr. Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, died on 26 Nov 1919 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1919 in Dawson, Dallas Co., IA, Dawson Cemetery.

+ 2324 M ix. James Stern RANDOLPH was born on 25 May 1848 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL, died on 26 Mar 1887 in Union Twp., Warren Co., IL at age 38, and was buried in Mar 1887 in South Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Fellowship Cemetery.

+ 2325 F x. Alivia RANDOLPH was born on 2 May 1851 in Warren Co., IL, died on 28 Mar 1885 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL at age 33, and was buried in Mar 1885 in Lebanon, Warren Co., IL, Lebanon Cemetery.

934. 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.

General Notes:
Enoch Morgan, Jr.

CEMETERY: Buried at the Valley Creek Presbyterian Church in Selma, AL. He was a founding member in 1816/1817.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 381 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Enoch married Elizabeth Mc_LARTY, daughter of Archibald Mc_LARTY and Agnes WHITE, on 3 Mar 1815. Elizabeth was born in Cabarrus Co., NC, died on 14 Feb 1868 in Dallas Co., AL, and was buried in Feb 1868 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL, Valley Creek Cemetery.

+ 2326 F i. Rachel Lavina MORGAN was born on 16 Jun 1816 in Cabarrus Co., NC and died on 20 May 1887 in Lowndes Co., AL at age 70.

2327 F ii. Nancy Caroline MORGAN was born on 18 Feb 1818 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 31 Jan 1901 in Dallas Co., AL at age 82.

2328 M iii. Archibald Mc_Larty MORGAN was born on 20 May 1820 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 18 Nov 1858 in Washington, Hempstead Co., AR at age 38.

2329 M iv. John Mc_Camo MORGAN was born on 10 Oct 1823 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 19 Nov 1858 at age 35.

2330 F v. Jane Elizabeth MORGAN was born on 21 Dec 1828 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 19 Oct 1913 in Dallas Co., AL at age 84.

2331 F vi. Mary Catherine MORGAN was born on 31 Dec 1831 in Dallas Co., AL and died on 25 Jun 1887 in Dallas Co., AL at age 55.

947. 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.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Harris

BIRTH: 8 Jan Abt. 1793 (CFA II, p. 328); 8 Jan 1793 (CFA II, p. 356)

Elizabeth married Justis Early LAKE, son of Richard LAKE and Elizabeth LANNING, about 1817. Justis was born on 13 Feb 1792 in Orange Co., NC, died on 22 May 1850 in Henderson Co., TN at age 58, and was buried in May 1850 in Lake Cemetery.

2332 M i. Joseph Early LAKE was born on 2 Oct 1817 in Greene Co., GA and died on 20 Mar 1863 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 45.

+ 2333 F ii. Martha Wylie LAKE was born about 20 May 1819 in Greene Co., GA and died on 27 Apr 1871 in Hickory Valley, Hardeman Co., TN about age 51.

2334 M iii. Richard L. LAKE was born on 12 Jan 1821 in Greene Co., GA and died on 8 Feb 1859 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 38.

2335 F iv. Mary Rose LAKE was born on 27 Nov 1822 in Greene Co., GA and died on 28 May 1879 at age 56.

2336 M v. Matthew Harris LAKE was born on 20 Oct 1827 in Greene Co., GA and died on 16 Mar 1864 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 36.

2337 F vi. Sarah Jane LAKE was born on 2 Mar 1830 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 7 Dec 1869 at age 39.

2338 F vii. Margaret Ann LAKE was born on 4 Apr 1833 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 15 Sep 1910 at age 77.

2339 F viii. Marian Hannah LAKE was born on 11 Mar 1835 in Henderson Co., TN and died on 6 Jan 1894 in Hardeman Co., TN at age 58.

948. 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.

General Notes:
James Harris

DEATH-CONFLICT: 7 Oct 1869 (CFA II, p. 327); 7 Oct 1868 (CFA II, p. 328)

MILITARY: Served in the War of 1812, Pvt. 2nd Regt. Ga. Militia

James married Lucretia JONES, daughter of Zacharia JONES and Unknown, on 10 Nov 1817. Lucretia was born on 22 Apr 1795 in Delaware and died on 21 Aug 1878 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 83.

+ 2351 F x. Elizabeth Baxter HARRIS was born on 24 Jul 1832 in Greene Co., GA, died on 15 Jun 1906 in Mount Pleasant, Titus Co., TX at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1906 in Green Hill Cemetery.

954. 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.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

RESIDENCES: Jonathan and Lydia (Howell) Conger lived at Stout's Grove, McLean Co., IL until 1848 when they went to Iowa. (CFA I, p. 241)

PROBATE: The Will of Jonathan Conger, dated 22 Jan 1857, mentions his wife, Lydia; children: Nancy Ellen Parker, John B. Conger, Charles H. Conger, Eliza Jane Conger, Lucy Ann Conger, the four children of my daughter Mary Susan Blair, now deceased. Witnesses, J.R. Lawrence and Henry Buchner. Executor, wife, Lydia.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 333 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
"Jonathan married Lydia Howell and they lived at Stout's Grove [in McLean Co., IL] until the year 1848. Then they went to Iowa, again to endure the hardships of a frontier life.

"His neighbors in McLean county tell a story of him, which shows the condition of things in the early days. He went on horseback to Bowling Green after a sack of salt. The wolves chased him and he made as good time as some of the brave soldiers in the Black Hawk War. When he had nearly reached home, he said to one of his neighbors, "I'll tell you, they were coming, and oh! They looked so savage -- I barely escaped with my life!" His fright was the subject of much merriment, for the old settlers did not fear the wolves and were anxious only to catch them.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

Jonathan married Lydia HOWELL, daughter of Samuel HOWELL and Mary HOWELL, in Mc Lean Co., IL. Lydia was born in Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 23 Aug 1874 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA, and was buried in Aug 1874 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

+ 2352 F i. Nancy Ellen CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1834 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 3 Apr 1923 in Butte, Jackson Co., OR at age 88.

+ 2353 M ii. John D. CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1836 in Springfield, Mc Lean Co., IL, died on 31 Jul 1924 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 88, and was buried in Aug 1924 in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

+ 2357 F vi. Mary Susan CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1830 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL and died on 22 Oct 1856 in Eldora, Hardin Co., IA at age 26.

955. 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.

General Notes:
Robert Barrett Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Listed as Robert Barrett and Robert Barnett in CFA I. Robert Barrett Conger, p. 42a of CFA I.

RECOLLECTIONS: Robert B. Conger attended school with Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky and Robert's wife, Nancy Howell, was Lincoln's school mate in Springfield, IL. [Note: No source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN: 9 children; three sons and six daughters (CFA I, p. 241)

BIOGRAPHY:
"Robert Conger, my father, lived for thirty years on the farm, which he first improved in Stout's Grove. He died in the year 1860 at the age of fifty-six, leaving a wife and nine children, three sons and six daughters.

My father was an old school-mate of Abraham Lincoln in Kentucky, and my mother also attended school with Lincoln near Springfield, Illinois. When I was quite a little girl I was with father in Bloomington when he met Mr. Lincoln. The latter said, "Howd you do, Bob?" Father then told me that Lincoln was a lawyer in Springfield and that he was a good man.

Father once told me of Ephraim Stout, the man from whom Stout's Grove took it's name. Shortly after father's arrival in the country he happened to be at Mr. Stout's cabin in the evening at supper time. Their table had no cloth on it, only the pewter plates and some mush and milk, which the family were eating. The old gentleman was at the hearth eating with a large spoon out of a kettle.

After the death of my father our family continued to live at the home place. Five years after his death my mother and one of my sisters died. The family remained together two years longer. Then our house caught fire and burned to the ground and the family separated.

The associations of our early home in McLean county have made it very dear to us all. It was there we listened to our parents as they told us the hardships of their early lives. I have often heard my mother speak of her fear of the Indians but she would add, that notwithstanding all her trials, those early days were full of happiness. It was great sport for her to go to the sugar camp and help make maple sugar, and eat it too, I suppose. She would tell how she spun her dozen cuts of yarn in one day and did her housework besides. Some young ladies would blush to tell this of their mothers, but I refer to it with pride, for labor was no disgrace in those days and ought not to be now."
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

Robert married Nancy HOWELL on 27 Oct 1836 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Nancy was born on 4 Jun 1817 and died on 14 Jun 1866 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 49.

+ 2358 M i. Samuel Oscar CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1837 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died after 1911.

2359 F ii. Susan J. CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1839 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 29 Mar 1905 at age 65.

2360 F iii. Emma C. CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1841 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in 1911 at age 70.

2361 F iv. Mary A. CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1843 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 16 Aug 1865 at age 21.

+ 2363 M vi. Benjamin Franklin CONGER was born on 8 Sep 1848 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died in Sep 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA at age 68.

2365 M viii. Robert Lee CONGER was born on 12 Jan 1860 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 7 Feb 1887 at age 27.

957. 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.

General Notes:
Benjamin Conger

MILITARY: Served in the Black Hawk Indian War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 38 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
Benjamin Conger was a great hunter. One day while out in the grove he saw several deer coming towards him. As he had no gun with him he concealed himself behind a tree. When they passed him he three his knife with all force and killed one of them instantly.
(Source: Account of Miss Emma Conger in History of McLean County, IL - found in CFA I, p. 241)

Benjamin married Nancy Devenna WARWICK on 17 Nov 1836 in Mc Lean Co., IL. Nancy was born on 1 Nov 1810 in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY and died in 1883 in Mc Lean Co., IL at age 73.

2366 M i. Isaac CONGER was born in 1838 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 2 Jun 1863 at age 25.

+ 2368 M iii. Robert M. CONGER was born on 14 May 1843 in Mc Lean Co., IL and died on 25 Sep 1911 in Waverly, Coffey Co., KS at age 68.

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

Thomas married Jane DAVIS, daughter of William DAVIS and Unknown, on 18 Feb 1800. Jane was born between 1774 and 1780 and died on 15 Mar 1849.

2370 M i. Daniel R. BILES was born on 18 May 1802 in Wilson Co., TN and died on 12 Apr 1844 at age 41.

2372 M iii. John S. BILES was born about 1813 in Wilson Co., TN and died in Nov 1866 about age 53.

+ 2373 M iv. Thomas A. BILES was born on 4 Oct 1818 in Wilson Co., TN and died on 15 Sep 1888 in Mantura, , TX at age 69.

John married Catherine WALTON, daughter of Daniel WALTON and Margaret YOST, on 28 Dec 1810. Catherine was born in 1798.

2376 M iii. William Smith BILES was born on 13 Apr 1822 and died in 1899 at age 77.

2377 M i. Daniel Walton BILES was born on 29 Jul 1826 and died on 12 Dec 1909 at age 83.

+ 2378 M ii. John Condra BILES was born on 8 Mar 1830 and died on 12 Oct 1902 at age 72.

2379 M iii. Charles BILES was born on 12 Aug 1834 and died on 5 May 1911 at age 76.

979. 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.

Jonathan married Jane DODDS, daughter of John DODDS and Polly Mc_CLURG, on 2 Dec 1813 in Lincoln, Madison Co., KY. Jane was born on 14 Feb 1794 in Pennsylvania and died on 10 Apr 1863 in Lawrence Co., IN at age 69.

2380 F i. Eliza Ann TODD was born on 9 Nov 1814 in Madison Co., KY and died on 7 Dec 1871 at age 57.

2381 F ii. Polly TODD was born on 25 Jan 1816 in Madison Co., KY and died on 26 Feb 1886 at age 70.

2382 M iii. Samuel D. TODD was born on 22 May 1817 in Madison Co., KY and died on 21 Feb 1894 at age 76.

+ 2383 M iv. Jonathan Conger TODD was born on 7 Jan 1820 in Madison Co., KY, died on 12 Feb 1892 in Grant Twp., Ottawa Co., KS at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1892 in Minneapolis, Ottawa Co., KS, Highland Cemetery.

2384 M v. John D. TODD was born on 9 Apr 1824 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 24 Jan 1894 at age 69.

2385 M vi. Thomas TODD was born on 28 Jan 1830 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 29 May 1892 at age 62.

2386 F vii. Jane TODD was born on 27 May 1832 in Lawrence Co., IN and died on 29 Mar 1887 at age 54.

+ 2387 M viii. Andrew D. TODD was born on 21 Apr 1834 in Lawrence Co., IN, died on 19 Sep 1874 at age 40, and was buried in Sep 1874 in Heltonville, Lawrence Co., IN, Gilgal Cemetery.

Elizabeth married James SIMS on 16 Feb 1808. James was born on 30 Nov 1783 and died on 7 Mar 1827 at age 43.

2388 M i. David Griffin SIMS was born on 10 Mar 1809 and died on 10 Sep 1831 at age 22.

2392 F ii. Letitia Ann VENABLE was born on 25 Dec 1826 and died on 16 Jan 1908 at age 81.

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

General Notes:
William Willson Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

CHILDREN-BIRTH: Children were born in Paytonville Co., AR or Hinds Co., MS. William and his wife died when the children were young and they were raised by William's brother, Martin Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 535 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: Both William and Wilson are mentioned in the will of Jonathan Conger. Could there have been two sons?

AKA: William Wilson Conger, CFA I, p. 464; William (or) Willson Conger, CFA I, p. 535.

+ 2393 M i. Jeptha CONGER was born about 26 Oct 1819 in Mississippi, died on 5 Jun 1896 in Pattonville, Independence Co., AR about age 76, and was buried in Jun 1896 in Ashdown, Little River Co., AR, Paytonville Cemetery.

+ 2394 M ii. Sidney CONGER was born in 1825 in Mississippi and died in Mar 1857 in Warren Co., MS at age 32.

991. 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.

General Notes:
Mary Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

Problem: Was the date of death, 6 Jan 1855 or 6 Mar 1835? Both listed in CFA I.

Mary married John LOBDELL on 15 Sep 1808 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS. John was born on 16 May 1782 in Rensselaer Co., NY and died on 10 Sep 1827 in Vicksburg, Warren Co., MS at age 45.

2397 M ii. Joshua LOBDELL was born on 3 Jul 1815 and died on 15 Dec 1816 at age 1.

2398 M iii. Isaac Elum LOBDELL was born on 8 Apr 1817 and died on 3 May 1831 at age 14.

2399 F iv. Martha Margaret LOBDELL was born on 8 Oct 1820 and died on 30 Oct 1836 at age 16.

2400 F v. Eliza Mary LOBDELL was born on 30 Mar 1822 and died on 2 Sep 1822.

2401 M vi. John Venable LOBDELL was born on 12 Jan 1824 and died on 13 Aug 1850 at age 26.

General Notes:
Jane Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

SPOUSE: Jane Conger was the 3rd spouse of Wilson T. Cummings.

COMMENT: It seems highly unlikely that 10 years would pass between the marriage of Jane Conger and Wilson T. Cummings before the first child was born. Especially in light of the fact that CFA II, p. 287 says she was the 3rd wife.

Jane married Wilson T. CUMMINGS, son of John CUMMINGS and Helen UNKNOWN, about 8 Mar 1817 in Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., MS. Wilson was born in 1790 in South Carolina.

+ 2404 M i. David CUMMINGS was born in Aug 1827 in Carroll Co., MS and died on 30 Aug 1862 in Camp Hope, , AR at age 35.

2407 M iv. H. Frank CUMMINGS was born in 1838 and died about 1884 about age 46.

+ 2408 F v. Frances Amanda CUMMINGS was born on 22 Sep 1839 in Desoto Co., MS and died on 3 Jun 1904 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 64.

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

994. 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.

General Notes:
Martin Conger

PARENTS: Johnathan Conger and Margaret Elston

BIOGRAPHY:
Martin Conger was born in Rowan county, NC and removed to Mississippi with his father, about 1806, and settled in Claiborne county, where his father was a planter.

About 1830, Martin and his family removed from near Vicksburg, Warren county, [MS], to Clinton, MS. He was one of the pioneer settlers of this region. The road that he traveled to Clinton was, in many places, prepared by him before his wagons could travel. In many places he hd to cut trees down to clear a road.

He was a staunch Methodist.

According to Mrs. E.F. Gill, Martin Conger did not leave any will. His estate was administered by Eli Garner. Each of his four children obtained from two to five slaves apiece, according to the valuation of their pro rata of 160 acres of land. Martin had left $4,000 in cash, which Mr. Garner had squandered in some wild speculations or security debts.

Mrs. Gill states that there was a family joke about Martin having red hair. Martin and his brother, Jonathan Lee [Conger], both married women called, Sally. So Jonathan's wife was called, "Sally Lee." Martin's wife was teased at marrying a red head and told that she would have all read-headed daughters. It turned out that their girls had black hair, and Jonathan and Sally Lee had two girls with blazing red hair.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 370-371 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Martin married Susan GARNER, daughter of Eli GARNER and Mary PEPPER, on 30 Jan 1827 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS. Susan was born on 7 Jul 1804 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS and died on 12 Oct 1862 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS at age 58.

+ 2411 M i. Asbury Bernard CONGER was born in Jan 1828 in Monticello, Lawrence Co., MS and died on 5 Jan 1862 in Oak Ridge, Morehouse Parish, LA at age 34.

+ 2413 F iii. Susan Margaret CONGER was born in 1832 in Clinton, Hinds Co., MS and died in May 1898 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 66.

995. 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.

General Notes:
Jonathan Lee Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Margaret Elston

Jonathan married Sara FAULKNER in 1825 in Carroll Co., MS. Sara died on 7 Oct 1840 in Carroll Co., MS.

+ 2415 M i. William Wilson CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1833 in Chocot Co., AR and died on 20 Nov 1888 in Vaiden, Carroll Co., MS at age 55.

+ 2416 M ii. John Lane CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1835 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS and died on 27 Sep 1893 in Rison, Cleveland Co., AR at age 58.

2417 M iii. Jonathan CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1835 and died in 1864 at age 29.

+ 2418 F iv. Sara Lucinda CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1838 in Carroll Co., MS.

Jonathan next married Susan Daveney NEAL on 7 Oct 1845 in Black Hawk, Carroll Co., MS. Susan was born on 22 Apr 1813 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1852 at age 39.

2420 M ii. Benjamin Neal CONGER was born in 1848 in Carroll Co., MS and died in 1863 at age 15.

Mary married Lewis SHIPP, son of Daniel SHIPP and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 30 Jan 1837. Lewis was born on 2 Nov 1798 in Barren Co., KY and died on 30 Jan 1837 at age 38.

+ 2421 F i. Louisa Jane SHIPP was born in 1821 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN and died on 10 Mar 1890 in Knox Co., TN at age 69.

2422 F ii. Nancy Caroline SHIPP was born on 20 Jan 1823 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 18 Jul 1852 at age 29.

2423 F iii. Sarah A. SHIPP was born on 23 Oct 1823 in Lincoln Co., TN and died on 29 May 1900 at age 76.

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

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

NAME-CONFLICT-QUESTION: John Congo in his Last Will and Testament. (CFA I, p. 290). If he signed his name, John Congo, in his will what proof is there that he was really, John Conger?

RESIDENCES: Rowan Co., NC; Smith Co., TN; also owned property in Pike Co., GA

MILITARY: Supposedly was in the War of 1812, if so, he was only 14 years old. (CFA I, p. 290)

PROBATE: Will of John Congo, July Term 1842, Smith Co. TN Will Book 3, p. 286-287
I John Congo of the State of Tennessee and county of Smith, being weak in body, but of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertaintly of life and certainty of death, do make and say this is my last Will and Testament, and I do hereby make bond and disannull all former wills and testaments by me at any time heretofore made by me.

And first of all I give my soul to God who gave it.

Secondly, I direct that my body be buried in a decent Christian like manner.

Thirdly, as to such wordly goods as it has pleased God to give me, I give and bequeath all slaves (to wit), I want that my funeral expenses be paid, as soon after my demise as profitable out of any money that I may be possessed of or that may first come into the hands of my Executor.

Fourthly, I direct that all my just debts be paid as soon after my death as possible.

Fifthly, I direct that all my personal property be sold and the proceeds be appropriated first to the payment of my just debts, secondly the balance I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo.

Sixthly, I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo also the tract of land whereon I may live, to have and to hold unto her for and during the being of her natural life.

Seventhly, I give and bequeath to each of my children (to wit): Joshua Congo, Elisha Congo, John P. Congo, Lemuel Congo, Mary Jane Congo, William D. Congo, Miles W. Congo, Isaac R. Congo and Josiah Congo, the sum of one dollar each.

Eighthly, I direct that my tract of land whereon Sidney Smith now lives, be sold on a credit of one and two years, and also I direct that my tract of land in the state of Georgia, containing two hundred and sixty acres in Pike county, be sold and I do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas C. Brice, my agent in the State of Georgia, to sell and dispose of said tract of land in any way that he may think best. I also appoint him my agent to collect all debts that is due and owing to me or that may be due and owing to me in the State of Georgia. Also I direct that the mules that may be have on hand, be sent to said Thomas C. Brice and that he is hereby authorized to sell them and collect the money and pay over the same and all other money to one of my sons and I direct that all the proceeds of the aforementioned property be paid over by him to my Executor and that he pay the same to my wife, Jincey, for her use during her life.

Ninthly, I give and bequeath to my wife Jincey Congo my negro girl, Isabella, for the term of her life.

Tenthly, I direct that after the death of my wife, that all the property and effects of every description whatever sold, and that it be disposed of as follows: to wit I direct that each of my younger children, to wit: Lemeul Congo, Mary Jane Congo, William D. Congo, Miles W. Congo, Isaac R. Congo and Josiah Congo be paid each the sum of one hundred dollars and the balance be equally divided between all my children.

Eleventhly, I do hereby nominate and appoint Henry W. McDonald, Executor to this, my last Will and Testament, witness whereof, I, John Congo set my hand and seal this my last Will and Testament, written on one sheet of paper, this 14th day of April A.D. 1842.
(Signed) John Congo (Seal)

(Microfilm on file in Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN)
[Note: The phrase in the third paragraph about "and bequeath all slaves (to wit)," seems to be either incomplete or out of context. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 290 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 2426 M i. Joshua CONGER was born about 1818 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1846 about age 28.

2427 F ii. Isabelle CONGER was born about 1819 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 May 1821 about age 2.

+ 2428 M iii. Elisha CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Apr 1885 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 64.

+ 2429 M iv. John P. CONGER was born about Jan 1820 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1861 in Clarksville, Johnson Co., AR about age 41.

2430 F v. Lucinda CONGER was born about 1823 in Smith Co., TN and died on 17 Oct 1826 about age 3.

2431 M vi. Nathaniel CONGER was born about 1825 in Smith Co., TN and died on 4 Sep 1831 about age 6.

+ 2432 M vii. Lemuel CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1827 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1865 in Illinois at age 38.

2433 F viii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 18 May 1828 in Smith Co., TN and died in Johnson Co., AR.

+ 2434 M ix. William D. CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 21 Oct 1870 in Crittenden Co., KY at age 37.

2435 M x. Miles W. CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1835 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1852 in Johnson Co., AR at age 17.

+ 2436 M xi. Isaac R. CONGER was born on 28 Feb 1837 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jun 1875 in Johnson Co., AR at age 38.

+ 2437 M xii. Josiah CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Smith Co., TN and died on 20 Jan 1924 in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN at age 83.

General Notes:
Isaac Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

RESIDENCES: Smith and DeKalb counties, TN

+ 2438 F i. Jane R. CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1824 in Tennessee and died on 19 Apr 1898 at age 74.

+ 2439 M ii. William J. CONGER was born in 1826 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1884 in Marion, Crittenden Co., KY at age 58.

+ 2440 M iii. Ira Charles CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1827 in Tennessee, died on 7 Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA at age 80, and was buried in Aug 1908 in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

1012. 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.

General Notes:
Elisha Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

Problem: Was the birth date, 2 Jan 1805 in Smithville, DeKalb, TN as listed on p. 150 of CFA I? Or was the date of birth, 2 Nov 1805 in Rowan Co., NC as listed on page 345 of CFA I?

DEATH: Elisha and Nancy Conger died in DeKalb Co., TN, not Smithville.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 715 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
The Elisha Conger family was living in DeKalb Co., TN in 1850 and 1860. In 1860, Isaac J. Conger, age 18, was living with them, whereas in 1850 only children Eli and Martha were in the household. Elisha's nephew, Joshua, b. 1818, had a son, Isaac J., who was born in 1842. Perhaps it was this Isaac [who was] living with them to help with the farming. The 1860 census shows Martha Cheatam and daughter, Martha, living with them also. They lived near the river, nine miles north of Smithville. Elisha and Nancy are buried on the homestead.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 150 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Excerpt of a 6 May 1905, letter from granddaughter, Martha J. (Cheatman) Corley.
"I want to write more to your about Grandpa Elisha Conger. He was a farmer, very ingenius, could make anything out of wood or iron. He made nearly everything he used, also always had boutiful of all good things. He owned a good farm, scarecely ever was in debt. He was honest and religious. He could quote nearly the whole scripture without the Bible. He was so good.

"I was born in his house. He raised me. I think he was the best man I ever saw. He was very industrious. After Grandma died he lived with me most of the time, until he died here with me. He was nearly 90 years old. He was blind and deaf, and nearly helpless the last year or so. We had to feed him and lead him about. He bore it all so good, was always pleasant before he died. He said he believed he knew the way to Heaven as well as he knew the way back to his home. I think he was as spotless as a human being could be on earth. I hope to meet good Granpa and the rest of them, all my good folks in a better land. I shall be glad to be of some help in the Conger Union if I can, in the future."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 150 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Elisha married Nancy TITTSWORTH on 27 Sep 1828. Nancy was born on 15 Feb 1810 in Sullivan Co., TN, died on 10 Jan 1892 in De Kalb Co., TN at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1892 in De Kalb Co., TN, Homestead Cemetery.

2442 M i. Joshua CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1830 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1846 at age 16.

+ 2443 M ii. Eli CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1832 in Smith Co., TN and died on 18 Aug 1886 at age 54.

+ 2444 F iii. Martha CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1834 in Smith Co., TN and died on 24 Aug 1885 at age 51.

2445 M iv. William CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1839 in Smith Co., TN and died in 1841 at age 2.

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

General Notes:
William Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Rowan Co., NC or Smith Co., TN? Both listed in CFA I.

CENSUS-NAME-CONFLICT: Family name was, Congo, in 1850 census. Place not given.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 508 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Mary NEWELL on 9 Apr 1829. Mary was born on 12 May 1810 and died on 22 Apr 1852 at age 41.

2447 F i. Martha CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1830 in Tennessee and died on 18 Mar 1894 at age 64.

+ 2448 M ii. Isaac Ross CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1832 in De Kalb Co., TN and died in 1904 in Texas at age 72.

+ 2449 M iii. Wiley CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1836 in Tennessee, died about 1919 about age 83, and was buried about 1919 in Wesley, Atoka Co., OK.

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

General Notes:
Delilah Conger

PARENTS: Joshua Conger and Lucinda Rounsaval

Problem: Was she born in Rowan Co., NC or as listed in CFA II, p. 281, Smith Co., TN?

Delilah married Joshua COFFEE, son of David COFFEE and Sytha MEADOWS, about 1831. Joshua was born in Feb 1810 in Smith Co., TN and died on 17 Dec 1890 in Stanislous Co., CA at age 80.

+ 2452 M i. John James COFFEE was born on 9 Jan 1833 in Smith Co., TN and died on 27 May 1927 in Lubbock, Lubbock Co., TX at age 94.

+ 2454 M iii. Joshua David COFFEE was born in 1839 and died in 1915 in Brown Co., TX at age 76.

1019. 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.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Mary Ross and Susannah Conger married brothers, Ezekiel
and Samuel Walker, respectively.

Mary married Ezekiel WALKER, son of Thomas WALKER and Mary BLYTHE, on 11 Jan 1821 in Jasper Co., GA. Ezekiel was born on 24 Oct 1796 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died on 5 Mar 1873 in Tippah Co., MS at age 76.

2456 M i. Joseph Alston WALKER was born on 26 Aug 1821 in Butts Co., GA and died on 13 Sep 1898 in Tippah Co., MS at age 77.

Joseph married Sarah T. UNKNOWN. Sarah was born on 15 Sep 1830 in South Carolina and died on 13 Sep 1898 in Tippah Co., MS at age 67.

2457 F ii. Cynthia Susan WALKER was born on 12 Feb 1826 in Butts Co., GA and died on 20 Sep 1901 in Lee Co., MS at age 75.

2458 M iii. Thomas Ezekiel WALKER was born on 25 Mar 1828 in Butts Co., GA and died on 12 Feb 1905 in Collingsworth Co., TX at age 76.

Thomas married Narcissa W. WIGINGTON, daughter of Henry WIGINGTON and Arrena REED, on 17 Feb 1856 in Tippah Co., MS. Narcissa was born on 22 Nov 1833 in Tippah Co., MS and died on 30 Mar 1916 in Montague Co., TX at age 82.

2459 M iv. John Smith WALKER was born on 26 Jun 1830 in Butts Co., GA and died on 25 Nov 1912 in Shamrock, Wheeler Co., TX at age 82.

John married Teresa Lucinda Mc_ELROY. Teresa was born on 12 Feb 1825 in South Carolina and died on 4 Dec 1872 in Tippah Co., MS at age 47.

2460 F v. Emily WALKER was born in Sep 1840 in Butts Co., GA and died on 17 Jul 1902 in Lee Co., MS at age 61.

Emily married John B. CARDER about 1856. John was born on 25 Dec 1830 and died on 16 Sep 1916 in Lee Co., MS at age 85.

General Notes:
Amos Alexander Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth as, Abt. 1810 in Butts Co., GA. Robert Mark Conger lists the birth as, Abt. 1810 in Mecklenburg, NC.

NAME: Amos Conger, CFA I, p. 22

Amos married Rosanna JENKS on 22 Dec 1828 in Butts Co., GA. Rosanna was born about 1810 in North Carolina.

General Notes:
Susana Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Susana and Susannah

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth as, Abt. 1812 in Butts Co., GA. Robert Mark Conger lists the birth as, Abt. 1800 in North Carolina.

RELATIONSHIP: Sisters, Mary Ross and Susannah Conger married brothers, Ezekiel and Samuel Walker, respectively.

Susana married Samuel WALKER, son of Thomas WALKER and Mary BLYTHE, in Mecklenburg Co., NC. Samuel was born about 1793 in Mecklenburg Co., NC and died in May 1863 in Lavaca Co., TX about age 70.

1024. 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.

General Notes:
Eli Martin Conger

AKA: Probably called, Martin.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA lists the birth place as, Butts Co., GA. CFA I, p. 139 lists, NC. Robert Mark Conger lists, North Carolina.

PROBATE: He was the executor of his father's estate.

CENSUS: 1840, in Houston Co, GA, per CFA I, p. 140.

RESIDENCES-CENSUS-OCCUPATION: Apparently he moved to Butts Co., GA, married Judith Burford and started a family. Some census indicated that he was a farmer and merchant. The 1850 census of Henry County, GA lists his occupation as a silversmith.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

EMIGRATION: In 1855 he moved his family to Wood Co., TX where they settled near Quitman.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

EMIGRATION: Eli Martin Conger emigrated from Georgia to Quitman, TX in November 1857.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 139 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: At Quitman he opened the first mercantile business, Conger & Giles. The partners hauled goods from Brazoria Crossing on the Sabine River by mule along the Hainesville highway into Wood County, Texas. He owned many slaves and was a highly respected and wealthy citizen of Wood Co., TX. After the Civil War he lost his business.
(Furnished by Robert Mark Conger)

BIOGRAPHY: Eli Martin Conger was a very wealthy planter and after the Civil War went into the mercantile business and was very prosperous. He was a devout Christian, being a member of the Baptist Church. At the time of his death he was retired.

CENSUS: 1860, in Wood Co., TX; $7940/$4500; farmer

Eli married Judith BURFORD, daughter of Thomas B. BURFORD and Judith HARRIS, on 7 Feb 1840 in Macon, Butts Co., GA. Judith was born in 1820 in Butts Co., GA, died on 22 Sep 1872 in Wood Co., TX at age 52, and was buried in Sep 1872 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

2464 M i. John CONGER was born in 1840 in Butts Co., GA and died in 1856 in Texas at age 16.

+ 2465 M ii. Thomas Eli CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1843 in Butts Co., GA, died on 31 Oct 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX about age 42, and was buried in Nov 1885 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

2466 M iii. William Martin CONGER was born in Nov 1845 in Butts Co., GA and died in 1863 at age 18.

+ 2468 M v. Andrew Jackson CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1849 in Butts Co., GA, died on 16 Dec 1925 in Kerrville, Kerr Co., TX at age 76, and was buried in Dec 1925 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX, Quitman Cemetery.

2469 F vi. Martha Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 May 1852 in Butts Co., GA and died in 1877 at age 25.

+ 2472 M ix. Henry Amos CONGER Dr. was born on 8 Apr 1860 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 26 Mar 1928 in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK at age 67.

+ 2473 M x. Dr. Jefferson Davis CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1864 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX and died on 14 Jul 1936 in Quitman, Wood Co., TX at age 72.

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

Sion married Rebecca Cordelia Clemantha_Beall NORTON on 23 Nov 1859. Rebecca was born on 26 Jul 1836 and died on 26 May 1911 at age 74.

2476 F i. Mary Genelia Montene CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1860 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Sep 1862 at age 1.

+ 2477 M ii. Sion Iliff CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1861 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 27 Dec 1933 at age 72.

+ 2478 M iii. Dixie Lamar CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1864 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 4 Apr 1952 in Mimosa, Lincoln Co., TN at age 88, and was buried on 5 Apr 1952 in Fayettville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

2479 M iv. Charles Henry CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1866 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 30 Nov 1911 at age 45.

+ 2480 M v. Robert Alonzo CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1869 in Rowan Co., NC, died on 28 Feb 1951 at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., TN, Rose Hill Cemetery.

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

Nancy married Thomas Murray MARSHALL on 5 Feb 1827. Thomas was born about 1802 and died on 23 Jan 1873 in Preble Co., OH about age 71.

+ 2481 M i. Josiah Conger MARSHALL was born on 31 Aug 1830 in Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Jan 1902 at age 71.

+ 2482 M ii. Jacob Murray MARSHALL was born on 23 Aug 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 21 Mar 1886 at age 53.

2483 M iii. William MARSHALL was born on 2 Aug 1838 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Aug 1838 in Preble Co., OH.

1033. 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.

Aaron married Ruth MARSHALL, daughter of Jacob MARSHALL and Rebecca UNKNOWN, on 22 Feb 1827. Ruth was born on 6 Jul 1807 in Preble Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1847 in Preble Co., OH at age 40.

2484 M i. Marshall A. CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1828 and died on 11 Oct 1848 at age 20.

+ 2486 M iii. John Newton CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 6 Nov 1904 in Preble Co., OH at age 72.

+ 2487 M iv. Wheeler M. CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Sep 1911 at age 77.

2488 F v. Rachel CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1836 and died on 24 Dec 1896 at age 60.

1034. 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.

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Preble Co., OH (CFA I, p. 346) or Barren Co., KY (CFA I, p. 379)?

Moses married Phoebe PRICE on 13 Nov 1828 in Preble Co., OH. Phoebe was born on 13 Aug 1807 in Butler Co., OH and died in Jun 1880 in Preble Co., OH at age 72.

2490 M i. Isaac Ross CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1829 in Preble Co., OH and died on 5 May 1832 at age 2.

+ 2491 F ii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1832 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Mar 1881 in Preble Co., OH at age 49.

+ 2492 F iii. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1834 in Preble Co., OH and died on 20 Jul 1902 at age 67.

2493 M iv. Eli Moore CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1838 in Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Aug 1846 at age 8.

2494 F v. Mary Katherine CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1836 in Preble Co., OH and died on 14 Apr 1841 at age 4.

+ 2495 M vi. William Wims CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1841 in Preble Co., OH and died on 9 Oct 1882 at age 40.

+ 2496 M vii. John Armour CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1847 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH and died on 12 Aug 1927 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 80.

+ 2497 M viii. Henry Clayton CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1849 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1908 in Preble Co., OH at age 59.

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

General Notes:
Anna Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was she born in Preble Co., OH or Barren Co., KY? Listed as Barren Co., KY on p. 750 of CFA I.

Anna married Thomas HUFFMAN on 8 Mar 1831. Thomas was born on 30 Jan 1808 in Camden, Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Nov 1893 in Camden, Preble Co., OH at age 85.

1036. 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.

General Notes:
Sarah Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was she born in Preble Co., OH or Barron Co., KY? CFA I lists both. CFA II, p. 403 lists, 20 Nov 1811, Barron Co., KY.

Problem: Was the date of death, 8 Sep 1877 or 9 Sep 1877? CFA II, p. 403 lists, 9 Sep 1877 at Jackson, Preble, OH.

Sarah married Alexander RHEA on 18 Feb 1834. Alexander was born on 14 Jan 1813 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 16 Dec 1881 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH at age 68.

2502 M iv. William Leander RHEA was born on 11 Nov 1840 and died on 7 Jul 1854 at age 13.

2503 F v. Sarah Elizabeth RHEA was born on 26 Mar 1843 and died on 13 Mar 1866 at age 22.

+ 2504 M vi. Robert Milton RHEA was born about 22 Apr 1848 in Dixon, Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Oct 1919 in Galveston, Galveston Co., TX about age 71.

2505 F vii. Mary Evaline RHEA was born on 4 Jul 1851 and died on 12 Aug 1875 at age 24.

2506 F viii. Samantha Caroline RHEA was born on 14 Jan 1854 and died on 27 Jun 1877 at age 23.

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

General Notes:
Mary Ross Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was the birth, 5 Aug 1816 or 6 Aug 1816?

Mary married Thomas Mc_WHINNEY. Thomas was born about 1813 in Preble Co., OH and died on 25 Feb 1876 about age 63.

2507 M i. Leander Andrew Mc_WHINNEY was born in Feb 1840 and died on 24 Nov 1864 at age 24.

+ 2508 F ii. Sarah Ellen Mc_WHINNEY was born in Jan 1838 and died on 7 Feb 1871 at age 33.

+ 2509 M iii. Issac Newton Mc_WHINNEY was born on 16 Jun 1845 and died on 10 Nov 1904 at age 59.

1039. 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.

Eli married Lucinda Mc_WHINNEY on 1 Nov 1853. Lucinda was born on 27 Oct 1821 in Preble Co., OH and died on 4 Oct 1887 at age 65.

+ 2511 F i. Caroline CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1840 in Preble Co., OH and died on 30 Sep 1922 at age 82.

+ 2514 F iv. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1847 in Preble Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1896 at age 48.

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

Elizabeth married Henry OVERHOLSER on 27 Feb 1840 in Preble Co., OH. Henry was born on 28 Jan 1822 and died on 30 Jan 1905 at age 83.

+ 2515 F i. Sarah Jane OVERHOLSER was born on 9 Jun 1842 and died on 6 Feb 1874 at age 31.

2517 M iii. Samuel Jacob OVERHOLSER was born on 10 Oct 1863 and died on 9 Aug 1865 at age 1.

1041. 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.

General Notes:
William Alexander Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was the date of birth, 26 Sep 1825 or 26 Sep 1826 (CFA I, p. 511)?

RESIDENCES: Last residence, Burdette, KS

BIOGRAPHY: William Alexander Conger was the last survivor of the children of Josiah Conger. He enjoyed playing his own accompaniments on the organ and singing the hymns he loved. Although he had been blind for many years, his affliction only strengthened his character. He was a member of the Christian Church since the age of 27.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a & 512 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Sarah PADDOCK on 2 Dec 1847. Sarah was born on 17 Dec 1830 in Wayne Co., IN.

+ 2518 M i. Eli CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1848 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

+ 2519 F ii. Mary Catherine CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1850 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN and died on 2 Mar 1885 at age 35.

2520 F iii. Eveline CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1851 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN.

2522 U v. Merriam CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1855 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL.

+ 2523 F vi. Samantha Jane CONGER was born on 6 Jul 1857 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL and died on 1 Aug 1925 in Baca Co., CO at age 68.

2524 M vii. William R. CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1854 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL and died in 1859 at age 5.

2525 U viii. Oneta CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1861 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died in 1862 at age 1.

+ 2526 F ix. Sarah Etta CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1863 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL.

2527 F x. Emma Frances CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 4 Oct 1886 at age 20.

2528 M xi. Oscar CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1869 in Thawville, Iroquois Co., IL.

2529 M xii. John Harvey CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1872 in Everett, Cass Co., MO and died on 13 Feb 1888 at age 15.

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

General Notes:
Eveline Conger

PARENTS: Josiah Conger and Catherine Runyon

Problem: Was her first name, Eveline or Evaline?

Problem: Was the date of death 1 Dec 1906 or 2 Dec 1906?

Eveline married Jacob MARSHALL on 19 Aug 1851 in Preble Co., OH. Jacob was born on 24 Dec 1822 in Preble Co., OH and died on 8 Jul 1889 at age 66.

+ 2530 M i. John MARSHALL was born on 13 Aug 1852 and died on 6 Feb 1892 at age 39.

+ 2532 F iii. Mary Ann MARSHALL was born on 26 Oct 1856 and died on 25 Oct 1880 at age 23.

2533 M iv. Martha Rachel MARSHALL was born about 1858 and died in 1860 about age 2.

+ 2536 F i. Mary Elizabeth ELSTON was born on 14 Mar 1837 in Bolivar, Hardemon Co., TN and died in Henderson Co., TX.

2539 F iv. Sarah Alice ELSTON was born on 5 Jun 1842 in Madison Co., TN and died on 9 Feb 1908 in Oklahoma at age 65.

+ 2540 M v. David Elias ELSTON was born on 18 Sep 1843 in Madison Co., TN, died on 6 Dec 1893 in Kaufman Co., TX at age 50, and was buried in Dec 1893 in Peel Cemetery.

2543 F viii. Eunice May ELSTON was born on 14 Feb 1853 in Madison Co., TN and died on 13 Apr 1904 in Texas at age 51.

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

Isaac married Elizabeth RUNYON on 6 Feb 1834. Elizabeth was born on 14 Dec 1814 and died on 26 Jun 1878 at age 63.

+ 2544 F i. Juliette A. RAILSBACK was born on 6 Feb 1835 and died on 27 Feb 1886 at age 51.

2545 M ii. William M. RAILSBACK was born on 23 Apr 1845 and died on 23 Aug 1868 at age 23.

2546 F iii. Sarah J. RAILSBACK was born on 23 Apr 1845 and died on 23 Aug 1868 at age 23.

+ 2547 F iv. Martha A. RAILSBACK was born on 19 Feb 1850 in Eaton, Preble Co., OH.

2548 M v. Thomas C. RAILSBACK was born on 25 Jan 1863 and died about 11 Aug 1865 about age 2.

2549 F i. Jane ROUNSAVALL was born in 1775 in Rowan Co., NC and died on 2 Nov 1845 in Beldsoe Co., TN at age 70.

Jane married Phillip Gysberti HOODENPYLE. Phillip was born in 1756 in Amsterdam, Holland and died on 25 Aug 1833 in Pikeville, Bledsoe Co., TN at age 77.

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

John married Mary J. FORD, daughter of Noah FORD and Mary UNKNOWN. Mary was born about 1830 in Troup Co., GA and died between 1861 and 1864 in Gainesville, Cooke Co., TX.

+ 2551 M ii. John Overton ROSS was born on 9 Sep 1849 in Morehouse Parish, LA and died on 22 Jun 1940 in Rusk, Cherokee Co., TX at age 90.

1075. 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. Ancestral File Number: HRML-RH.

General Notes:
Hannah J. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger and Mary Goble

BIRTH-CONFLICT: John Knisely lists the birth date as, Abt. 1794; birth year calculated from the tombstone is, Abt. 1790

CEMETERY:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer
Birth: 1790, Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Death: Aug. 4, 1868, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Spouse-Parents:
Hannah J. Conger Hafer was the wife of Israel Hafer and the daughter of Elias Darby and Mary Goble Conger.

Family links:
Spouse:
Israel Hafer (1781 - 1865)*

Children:
Joseph Hafer (1814 - 1892)*
Elias Elihugh Hafer (1819 - 1870)*
John Hafer (1824 - 1898)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Senecaville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA

Created by: Ken Childers, Record added: Jul 09, 2004
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 9073985)

Hannah married Israel HAFER about 1807. Israel was born between 1781 and 1784, died on 7 Oct 1865 in Guernsey Co., OH, and was buried in Oct 1865 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

2554 M ii. Joseph HAFER was born on 22 Nov 1814 in Pennsylvania, died on 18 Aug 1892 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1892 in Senecaville, Guernsey Co., OH, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

+ 2555 M iii. Elias Elihugh HAFER was born between 1817 and 1819 in Pennsylvania, died on 10 Aug 1870 in Bebee, Wetzel Co., WV, and was buried in Aug 1870 in Wetzel Co., WV, Highland Cemetery.

+ 2556 M iv. John HAFER was born on 19 Aug 1824 in Washington Co., PA, died on 13 Feb 1898 in Wetzel Co., WV at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1898 in Peabody, Wetzel Co., WV, Antioch Christian Church Cemetery.

2557 F v. Sarah Jane HAFER was born on 2 Sep 1826 in Pennsylvania and died on 25 Dec 1863 in Greene Co., PA at age 37.

1076. 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. Ancestral File Number: HRML-CXNB-WD.

General Notes:
David S. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble

BIRTH-PROBLEM: Ancestral File lists the birth as, 1789, Greene, PA

MARRIAGE: The information about the marriage of David Conger and Rebecca Sharp is confusing.

Apparently most records, none cited, say that David Conger and Rebeccas Sharp were married Abt. 1814 in Greene Co., PA.

In the book, "Ten Mile Country and it's Pioneers," by Howard L. Lecky, historian, on page 456 there are two contradictory entries.
Rachel Sharp, b. 1788, married David Conger
Rebecca Sharp, b. 1794, married Ephraim Corwin.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Dearborn, Dearborn Co., IN and Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA

CENSUS: 1856, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp.
David Conger, 66, b. NJ, widowed, in state 2 years
Only person in the household
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1860, in Monroe Co., IA, Bluff Creek Twp., 592
David Conger, 69, [sic, 71], farmer, NJ
Elias, 47, farmer, PA
Mary J., 26, domestic, IN
Jacob, 3, IA; Amanda, 1, IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Robert O. Conger, son of John Spencer Conger, wrote the following on 4 May 1911: "Our great grandfather (Elias Darby Conger) was a hard-shell Baptist preacher during the War of Revolution of Long Island. He came from Essex county, NJ.

David married into a family of Pennsylvannia Moonshiners. Father told me all this. He says he remembers folks used to gather at his father's home. They were all raw-boned fellows, wore red shirts, broad hats, with their pants in the tops of their boots. I don't know when they left Pennsylvania or Peach Creek."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
David and Rebecca Conger left Manchester, IN in 1854 and settled at Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe County, Iowa. They had just moved into their new house when Rebecca died of the Spotted Fever. She and David and son, Elias, were buried on the homestead, on Section 10, owned by Frank Durbala in 1961. Years later, after a cemetery was established in the area, relatives tried to remove the bodies but nothing was left. They built a stone wall around and area 10' x 16' and deeded it to the county as a cemetery. A tree grows in the middle of the graves, as of 1965.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 118 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: As of the 1870 census he was living with his son, Elias Milton Conger and family.

DEATH: David Conger, of this county, died a short time ago while on a visit to one of his daughters near Albia [Iowa]. He was about 80 years old.
(Source: Centerville Citizen, Centerville, Iowa, Saturday, 13 Apr 1872, Vol. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

David married Rebecca SHARP, daughter of Isaac SHARP and Mary WOLVERTON, between 1810 and 1814 in Greene Co., PA. Rebecca was born between 1786 and 1788 in Greene Co., PA, died in Aug 1854 in Bluff Creek Twp., Monroe Co., IA, and was buried in Aug 1854 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

+ 2563 M i. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1812 in Pennsylvania, died before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, and was buried before 1880 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA, Farm Cemetery.

+ 2564 M ii. Isaac W. CONGER was born about 1818 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., OH.

+ 2565 F iii. Mary CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1814 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 May 1884 in Monroe Co., IA at age 69, and was buried in May 1884 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

+ 2567 M v. John Spencer CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 19 Jul 1907 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 87.

+ 2569 F vii. Rachel H. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1824 in Dearborn Co., IN, died on 31 Mar 1899 in Bluff Creek, Monroe Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1899 in Eddyville, Monroe Co., IA, Hayden Chapel.

2570 M viii. David CONGER was born in 1825 and died on 24 Sep 1946 at age 121.

+ 2571 F ix. Sophia Rebecca CONGER was born in 1829 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN.

2572 F x. Hannah Jane CONGER was born about 1831 and died in 1854 about age 23.

+ 2573 F xi. Sabrina M. CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1833 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN, died in Feb 1911 in Rush Co., KS at age 77, and was buried in Feb 1911 in Nichol.

+ 2574 M xii. Edward Arington CONGER was born between 1835 and 1837 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died between 1868 and 1870.

1079. 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. Ancestral File Number: 41CP-53.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Goble

ERROR: Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists the date of marriage as 12 May 1859 in Monroe Co., OH. Where did this date come from? The marriage year is definitely in error. This is the date of his death.

LAND: Stephen Conger, R4, T3, S20; date of entry 19 Jan 1818
[Note: Joyce Posey states: He only paid taxes on his animals. Possibly he pre-empted his land and was not subject to land taxes.]
(Source: Tract Book, Vol. 2, from State Auditor and Early Purchases of Land - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1826 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 2 cattle, value 16.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1827 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 1 horse, 1 cattle, value 48.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1828 tax records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 1 horse, 2 cattle, value 56.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1829 Tax Records, Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Stephen Conger taxed for 4 cattle, value 32.00
(Source: Monroe Co., OH Tax Records, Compiled by Rita Bone Kopp - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH, Center Twp.
Stephen Conger:
1 m 0-5; 1 m 5-10; 1 m 10-16; 1 m 3-40
1 f 0-5; 1 f 20-30
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp.
Stephen Conger:
2 m 0-5; 2 m 5-10; 3 m 10-15; 1 m 15-20; 1 m 4-50
1 f 5-10; 2 f 10-15; 1 f 30-40
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp., 86/86, 25 Sep 1850
Stephen Conger, 54, m. farmer, $1200, PA; Mary, 48, f. OH
Benoni, 19, m. farmer, OH; Stephen, 17, m. farmer, OH;
Eliza, 16, f. OH; John, 14, m. OH; Elias, 13, m. OH; Enos, 12, m. OH;
David, 9, m. OH; Joseph, 7, m. OH; Pluma, 4, f. OH; Juliette, 4, f. OH
[Note: First 4 children were not in the 1850 census. REH]

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Stephen and Gershom Conger married sisters, Mary and Hannah Piatt, respectively.

RECOLLECTIONS: Conner's Ridge Cemetery Holds Stephen Conger - b. 23 Oct 1796; d. 12 May 1859 by Willis and Dorothy Hollingsworth

On August 4, 1997 we turned off I-77 at Caldwell, OH to drive 30 miles east to Woodsfield, OH. We were only 25 miles from Marietta, OH.

Our first stop in Woodsfield was the Monroe Co. court house. The recorder's office had no records; they had been destroyed by fire many yearss ago. They recommended the library where we did find info on the cemetery. We also stopped at the county engineer's office and he gave us a county road map. A county worker gave us detailed instructions how to get to Wayne Twp. The library info verified that Stephen Conger and Mary (Piatt) Conger were buried there.

It was very hot that day, but Dorothy finally found Stephen Conger's marker. We never found a marker for Mary. It wasn't here Stephen's. We should have searched more. In the row directly in front of Stephen's marker were Isaac and Mary Lowe's markers. They were the parents of Elizabeth Lowe, wife of James Conger, son of Stephen (two more of Willis' g.g.grandparents). We were very lucky to have found them.

Stephen and Mary (Piatt) died 21 years apart. This may be the reason her marker was not near her husband's. The markers are in the center of the old cemetery, west of the Conner Ridge Methodist Church. The cemetery is in the Wayne National Forest. We were driving our 1960 Edsel.

[Note: Two photographs accompanied the article. One showed a view of several stones, with that of Stephen Conger indicated. The other was a close up of the stone of Stephen Conger which read: STEPHEN CONGER; DIED; MAY 12, 1859; AGED 62 Yrs. 6; Mo. & 22 Days. Under a line there is a verse inscribed which can't be read in the photograph. REH]
(Source: Conger Confab, March 1998, p. 7)

Problem: What was the birth date of Stephen Conger? The birthdate calculated from the information on his tombstone is 20 Oct 1796. Others have listed 22 Oct 1796 and the Hollingsworths listed 23 Oct 1796.

Stephen married Mary Jane PIATT, daughter of James PIATT Sr. and Nancy COLEMAN, on 16 May 1819 in Monroe Co., OH. Mary was born on 5 Oct 1803 in Belmont Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1881 in Monroe Co., OH at age 78.

+ 2575 M i. James M. CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS at age 90, and was buried in Jan 1911 in Codell, Rooks Co., KS, East Paradise.

+ 2576 M ii. William CONGER was born about Jun 1825 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 1 Mar 1896 in Nr. Hillsdale, Miami Co., KS about age 70.

+ 2577 F iii. Sarah CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1827 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Apr 1899 at age 71.

+ 2578 F iv. Mary CONGER was born in Oct 1830 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1904 in Morgan Co., OH at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Center Twp., Morgan Co., OH, Cross Roads Cemetery.

+ 2579 M v. Benoni G. CONGER was born about Feb 1831 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died in 1918 about age 87, and was buried in 1918 in Reinersville, Morgan Co., OH, Reinersville Cemetery.

+ 2580 M vi. Stephen Jackson CONGER was born in 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 10 Apr 1862 in Beverly, , VA at age 29, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Marietta, Washington Co., OH.

+ 2581 F vii. Eliza Jane CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1834 in Ohio and died on 27 Sep 1915 at age 81.

+ 2582 M viii. John CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1836 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Oct 1909 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH at age 73.

+ 2583 M ix. Elias Darby CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 5 Mar 1913 in Sandyville, Jackson Co., WV at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1913 in Drift Run Cemetery.

+ 2584 M x. Enos CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1838 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1905 in Palco, Rooks Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1905 in Marcotte Cemetery.

+ 2585 M xi. David CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 21 Jul 1926 in Friendly, Tyler Co., WV at age 85, and was buried in Jul 1926 in Sistersville, Tyler Co., WV, Locust Grove Cemetery.

+ 2586 M xii. Joseph Morris CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1843 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Oct 1896 in Howland, Putnam Co., MO at age 53, and was buried on 20 Oct 1896 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

+ 2587 F xiii. Pluma CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1917 in Monroe Co., OH at age 70.

+ 2588 F xiv. Juliette CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1846 in Ohio and died on 3 Aug 1915 at age 69.

1080. Gershom CONGER was born in 1798 in Greene Co., PA and died in Ohio. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-36.

General Notes:
Gershom Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger was the son of Elias Darby Conger and Mary Goble.

TAX_LIST: 1826 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gershom Conger; 3 horses, 2 cattle, no property
(Furnish by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1827 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gershum Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1828 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Centre Twp.
Gersham Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1829 Tax List, Monroe Co., OH, Adama Twp.
Gershum Conger, 1 horse, 2 cattle, no land
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

TAX_LIST: 1839 Tax List, not found

Census: 1840, in Monore Co., OH, Adams Twp.
Gershom Conger
2 m. 5-10; 1 m. 10-15; 1 m. 15-20; 1 m. 40-50
2 f. 0-5; 1 f. 10-15; 1 f. 30-40
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 40/40, 18 Jul 1850
Gershorn Conger, 52, m. farmer, $800, PA; Hannah, 49, f. OH
John, 18, m. farmer, OH; Nelson, 16, m. farmer, OH; Hannah, 14, f. OH;
Mary, 12, f. OH
Frettle Fallwell, 22, m. laborer, PA
[Note: The first 3 children were not in the 1850 census. REH]
ERROR: Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger state: His first name, was Gershom, not Gershorn as shown in the 1850 census extraction of Wilma Davis.

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 507/507, p. 75, 6 Jul 1860
Gresham Conger, 61, m. farmer, 3000/500, PA; Hannah, 59, f. domestic, VA
Mary, 21, f. domestic, OH
(Census furnished by REH)

RELATIONSHIP: Brothers, Stephen and Gershom Conger married sisters, Mary and Hannah Piatt, respectively.

Problem: Did he die in OH, IN, or IA?

Gershom married Hannah PIATT, daughter of James PIATT Sr. and Nancy COLEMAN, on 13 Aug 1822 in Ohio. Hannah was born on 8 Aug 1800 in Washington, , OH.

+ 2589 M i. David CONGER was born about Apr 1823 in Green, Monroe Co., OH, died about Jul 1905 about age 82, and was buried about Jul 1905 in Monroe Co., OH, Otts Chapel Cemetery.

+ 2590 F ii. Julia Ann CONGER was born about 1828 in Ohio and died about 1865 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH about age 37.

+ 2591 M iii. Daniel CONGER was born between 1828 and 1831 in Ohio and died in Feb 1901 in Monroe Co., OH.

2592 M iv. John CONGER was born between 1832 and 1836 in Ohio and died on 15 Jan 1865 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH.

+ 2593 M v. Nelson CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1834 in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH and died on 27 Dec 1892 in Jackson Co., WV at age 58.

1081. Dorcas CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1802 in Greene Co., PA. Ancestral File Number: HRMM-5J.

Dorcas married Paul RUSH about 1822. Paul was born on 5 May 1803 in Pennsylvania and died in Brown, , IN.

1083. 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.

General Notes:
Elias Gregory Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregrory

MARRIAGE: Marriage to Rebecca Patterson in 1825 at Guernsey, OH is listed in Ancestral File.

COMMENT: Appanoose County Iowa was created, 17 Feb 1843 by the laws of the Territory of Iowa. It was named for Chief Appanoose of the Sauk Indian tribes. It was first administered by Van Buren County and later Davis County.

BIOGRAPHY:
From the County History, Appanoose County, Iowa, Pleasant Township, pp 531-593, William Russell Conger of Dallas found the following pertaining to Elias Gregory Conger.

E.G. Conger, Farmer, Sec 33: O.O. Cincinnati; born in Greene county, Penn. in 1806; in 1812 his father Elias D., removed to Monroe county, Ohio; engaged in farming until his death in 1845; at the age of 16, E.G. ran away from home, having no advantages of schooling; went to the Ohio River and engaged to push on a keel-boat; there he saw the first steamboat on the Ohio River. At the age of 20 he returned to his native county in Penn., married Miss Rebecca Patterson, with whom he lived fifty years; she was born in Green county, PA, in 1806, died 25 Nov 1876, leaving seven children: Mary A., Mark, John, Elias, Enos, Martha J., Sam. (Thomas died in 1858, Benoni married and Robinson must have died young before Rebecca's death.)

After their marriage they settled in Monroe county, Ohio, remained until 1848; came to this county where he now resides, owning 170 acres of land valued at $25.00 per acre. He first settled in Caldwell Twp. and for a time lived near Centerville; part of the town is built on land previously owned by him, thence to Walnut Twp; thence to Pleasant; when he came, no settlement between Centerville and the Missouri line; volves numerous.

Mr. Conger is a Republican; always helped fugitive slaves when an opportunity occurred. A member of the ME Church; his wife also. His son William enlisted in 36th Infantry in 1863. At Pittsburg landing missing and was not heard from afterward."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 143 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Elias G. Conger - Range 4, Township 3, Section 30, Part of Section: Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 29.69 ACres, Date of Entry: January 14, 1834. Land Office Where Sold: Marietta. Residence at the time of Entry: Monroe County, Ohio (Located now (1990) in Monroe County, Adams Township, Ohio River Survey) Page 21.
(Source: Tract Book - Entries - Congress Lands - 22 Ranges & U.S. Military Survey - Volume 2 - Auditor of State of Ohio. - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. 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.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION:
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.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 35/35, 23 Nov 1850
Elias Conger, 46, farmer, PA; Rebecca, 46, PA
Thomas, 22, farmer, OH; Benoni, 21, farmer, PA; Mary A., 18, OH;
Mark, 17, farmer, OH; John, 15, farmer, OH; William, 13, OH;
Robinson, 11, OH; Elias, 9, OH; Amos, 7, OH; Martha J., 4, OH;
Samuel, 1, IA
(1850 census furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

LAND: First purchasers of land in Appanoose Co., IA, prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton; Sept. 1, 1852; Warrant #69124, 160 acres;
Filed in Appanoose Co., IA, Feb. 1, 1934, to clear up boundary line or title dispute.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 98
Elias Gregory Conger, 49, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Rebecca, 51, PA
John, 20, OH; William, 18, OH; Robinson, 16, OH; Elias, 14, OH
Enos, 12, OH; M.J., 10, OH; Samuel, 7, IA
William Patterson, 18, OH, in state less than 1 year
[Note: William Patterson was probably a relative of Mrs. Rebecca (Patterson) Conger.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: Oct. 1, 1856; Warrant #1631, 80 acres
Filed in Appanoose Co., IA, Apr. 25, 1940, to clear up boundary line or title dispute.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 996/947
Elias Conger, 54, PA, farmer; Rebecca, 56, PA
Benono, 30, PA; Mary A., 29, OH; Mark, 27, OH; John, 25, OH
Robinson, 19, OH; Elias, 17, OH; Enos, 15, OH; Martha J., 13, OH
Samuel, 11, IA
Fidelia, 21, OH; Adder A., 4 mo, f. IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: The 1870 census for Elias Gregory Conger shows a, David, age 22 (born Abt. 1848) in the home. Was he a son of Elias Gregory Conger?
(Source: CFA Vol. II, p. 715 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Elias G. Conger and Ellen Delay, 70, were married on 21 Oct 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Book 6, page 635 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

RESIDENCES: Elias G. Conger farmed 170 acres in Section 13; P.O. Box Cincinnati, Iowa (Pleasant Twp.).
(Source: Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA History Book, p. 269 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
Patent Record, Appanoose County, Iowa
United States to Elias Conger
Filed from record the 1 day of Feby A.D. 1934 at 10:00 a.m.
Alva Ratliff Recorder
#338
Recording Fee 50 cents

The United States of America
To all to Whom these Presents shall come, Greeting:
KNOW YE, That in pursuance of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to raise for a limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes," approved February 11, 1847, Martin Holmes Private in Captain Eustace Company First Regiment United States Dragoons having deposited in the General Land Office a warrant in his favor numbered 69124

There is Therefore Granted by the United States unto Elias Conger, assignee of Said Martin Holmes, and to his heirs the West half of the North West quarter of Section Twenty nine and the East half of the North East quarter of Section Thirty in Township Sixty-eight North of Range Seventeen West, in the District of Lands Subject to Sale at Fairfield, Iowa. Containing One hundred and ...

according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said Land returned to the General Land Office, by the Surveyor General, which said tracts have been located in satisfaction of the above mentioned warrant, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above mentioned, approved February 11, 1847.

To Have and to Hold the said parts of said sections of Land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Elias Conger and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In Testimony Whereof, I, Millard Fillmore President of the United States of America, have caused these Letters of be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.

Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the First day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty one and of the Independence of the United States the seventy-sixth.
By the President: Millard Fillmore
By Alex McCormick asst. Sec'y
E.S. Terry Recorder of General Land Office.
1527066 L.S. Seal

Department of the Interior, General Land Office
Washington, D.C. Jan 27 1934
I hereby certify that this photograph is a true copy of the patent record which is in my custody in this office.
Ruth Lockett Recorder
Seal
[Note: It is not certain which Elias Conger of Iowa this document pertains to. REH]
(Source: furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
UNITED STATES to ELIAS CONGER
#2206 FILED APR. 25, 1940 at 3:15 PM
FEE $0.50, J.R. SMITH RECORDER

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, To all to whom these presents shall come,
Greeting: Whereas, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, approved march 22d, 1852, entitled "An Act to make Bounty Land Warrants assignable, and for other purposes," Warrant No. 16, 31 for 80 acres, issued in favor of James Hammett, private in Captain Lumpkin's Company, Georgia Volunteer's, Cherokee Indian War, has been returned to the GENERAL LAND OFFICE, with evidence that the same has been duly located upon the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter: and the South east Quarter of the North west Quarter of Section thirty, in Township Sixty eight, North of Range Seventeen, West, in the District of Lands formerly subject to sale at Fairfield, now Chariton Iowa, containing Eighty acres, according to the Official Plat of the Survey of the said Land returned to the General Land Office, by the SURVEYOR GENERAL: which has been assigned to Elias Conger. NOW KNOW YE, That ther is therefore granted by the United States unto the said Elias Conger the tract of Land above described: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract of Land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said Elias Conger and to his heirs and assigns forever. In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I Franklin Pierce PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, have caused these letters to be made Patent and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed.
GIVEN under my hand at the CITY OF WASHINGTON, the first day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six and of the
Independence of the United States the Eighty first. BY THE PRESIDENT: Franklin Pierce
SEAL. E. By G.H. Jones, Asst Sec'y
J.N. Granger, Recorder of the General Land Office.
Act. March 22d, 1852, Military Grants Vol. 21 Page 462
[Note: It is not certain which Elias Conger of Iowa this document pertains to. REH]
(Source: furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY:
E.G. Conger ran away from home at age 16, taking a job as a Push on a keel boat on the Ohio River. He saw the first steamboat on the Ohio.

He returned to Greene Co., PA and married Rebecca Patterson, ca 1829. They moved to Monroe Co., OH and settled there until about 1848, when they migrated to Appanoose Co., Iowa, with other family members.

E.G. lived in Caldwell, Walnut and Pleasant Twps. He farmed 170 acres, valued at $25.00 an acre, in Section 13. At the time of his death, his address was P.O. Cincinnati, Iowa.

His wife, Rebecca, died 25 Nov 1876. She was born 1806 in Greene Co., PA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: E.G. Conger, d. 18 Aug 1895; 89 yr, 1 mo; Evergreen Cemetery, Row 7 Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE: Will of Elias Gregory Conger
I Elias G. Conger, farmer, of the County of Appanoose, State of Iowa, being of lawful age, and of sound mind and memory, do herby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, herby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.

First: I direct that after my death, all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my estate.

Second: I give and bequeth to my daughter Mary Ann Scott the sum of Five hundred dollars.

Third: I direct that after the payments of the above named bequest that all the remainder of my estate both real and personal, be equally divided between all my children, including my said daughter Mary Ann Scott and Elias Conger, my son, hereby revoking the clause in a certain deed by me made to my said son.

Fourth: I direct that my grandchildren shall take the share of their deceased parents, in making the distribution named in paragraph third.

Fifth: I direct, that in the event of any dissatisfaction or litigation on the part of any one or more of my children or grandchildren as to the provisions of this instrument, then and in that event, such child, children or grandchildren, shall have no interest, right or share in my estate and the share that would otherwise have gone to such child or grandchild, who shall cause trouble in the distribution of my estate, shall go to the other children equally as aforesaid.

Executed at Centerville, Iowa this 23rd day of June AD 1892.
his
Elias G. Conger
mark
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Elias married Rebecca PATTERSON in 1825 in Guernsey Co., OH. Rebecca was born about 5 Jul 1804 in Greene Co., PA, died on 27 Nov 1876 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA about age 72, and was buried in Nov 1876 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

2604 M i. Thomas CONGER was born in 1826 in Guernsey Co., OH, died in 1858 at age 32, and was buried in 1858 in SacramentoValley.

+ 2605 M ii. Benoni CONGER was born about 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1862 about age 32.

+ 2607 M iv. Mark E. CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR at age 52, and was buried in Jul 1886 in Phoenix, Jackson Co., OR, Phoenix Cemetery.

+ 2608 M v. John CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1835 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 Dec 1904 at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1904 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2609 M vi. William CONGER was born in 1837 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 6 Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN about age 25, and was buried in Apr 1862 in Pittsburg Landing, Hardin Co., TN, Military Grave.

+ 2611 M viii. Elias CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1842 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jun 1903 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1903 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2612 M ix. Enos CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1844 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 4 Sep 1928 at age 84.

+ 2613 F x. Martha Jane CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1845 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 15 Aug 1885 in St. Charles, Winona Co., MN at age 39.

+ 2614 M xi. Samuel CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1849 in Iowa and died on 30 Jun 1926 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA at age 76.

Elias next married Ellen DELAY on 21 Oct 1877 in Appanoose Co., IA. Ellen was born between 1807 and 1810.

1084. 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.

General Notes:
John B. Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

RELATIONSHIP: Ethel Atkinson stated: John B. Conger was half-brother of Rhoda Conger, who married Elizabeth Atkinson's brother, James Atkinson. John B. Conger was also cousin of Elias Conger.

REFERENCE: John and Elizabeth Conger lived in Adams Twp, Monroe Co., OH on what was known, as of 1882, as the Pfalzgraf farm. [The Congers,] after selling this farm [in 1849] moved to Iowa where they were living in 1882.
(Source: Hardesty - Historical Hand Atlas)

LAND: John Conger and Elizabeth his wife of Monroe Co., OH sold land to John and Alexander Sinclair. Attested to: 29 Dec 1837
(Source: Burned Deed Records C & E in "Gateway to the West," page 219 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. 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.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: The John B. Conger family left Monroe Co., OH in 1849 for Appanoose Co., IA where they are listed in the 1860 census.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: Joyce Posey reports that they later settled at Seymour, Wayne Co., Iowa.

LAND: First purchasers of land prior to 1856: Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton.
(Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Book #1 of Land Patents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. 37/37, 23 Nov 1850
John Conger, 41, farmer, $1600 R/E, PA; Elizabeth, 40, OH
Mary, 18, OH; Elizabeth, 16, OH; Charles A. 14, OH; Nancy Jane, 12, OH;
William, 9, OH; Lydia A., 5, OH
(1850 Census furnished by Joyce Posey and Robert Guilinger)

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: A Christian church was organized in 1855 in the area of where Exline, IA is not located. Among the members were John Conger and wife. About 1864 a church was erected.
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 99/99
John B. Conger, 47, PA, farmer, in state 7 years; Elizabeth, 48, OH
Charles, 21, OH; Nancy J., 18, OH; William, 16, OH; Lyda A., 10, OH
[Note: Everyone in Iowa 7 years.]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

CENSUS: 1860, Appanoose Co., IA

Census: 1870, in Wayne Co., IA, Genoa, #3
Newton C. Michael, 27, clerk in store, IN; Lydia, 23, keeping house, OH
Elizabeth, f. 11/12, IA born in March
John Conger, 62, merchant, PA; Elizabeth Conger, 63, keeping house, OH
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY: Carried Gold In False Bottom of Their Tool Chest
Among the early settlers of Caldwell township, [Appanoose Co., IA], was John Conger, born in Green county, Pennsylvania in 1808. His wife, Elizabeth Atkinson Conger, was born in Ohio. She was the daughter and granddaughter of Revolutionary war soldiers and a half-sister of General Atkinson, prominent in the Black Hawk war.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger and their six children came from Ohio by flat-boat down the Ohio river to St. Louis where they transferred their belongings to a Mississippi river boat bound for Keokuk. They landed in Keokuk in the spring of 1849. The family remained in Lee county, while Mr. Conger looked for a location. In the fall of 1849 they came by covered wagons to Appanoose county, [IA], and paid $500 dollars in gold for an improved claim five miles south of Centerville. The gold was carried from Ohio in a double bottom tool chest. Many beautiful pieces of furniture, china and quilts were brought to the new home in the west. Soon after their arrival the house and contents were destroyed by fire. The family lived in the "claim house" a log house containing one room and a loft, until the new log house was built, a part of which is now standing. The improvements on the claim were some rail fences, small barn or shed, made of logs and a splendid deep well of water. A little girl who came to play with the Conger children told them her, "Granny Van Dike said the Mormons dug the well." When asked if her Granny was a Mormon, she replied, "Oh, no, she is just Granny."

Mr. and Mrs. Conger were charter members of the Christian church of Exline, [IA], which was organized in 1855. The Conger family moved to Centerville in 1864 and to Wayne county in 1869.

When the call came for volunteers in the Civil War, William Conger enlisted in Co., I, 36th Iowa, under Captain J.B. Gedney. He died at Benton Barracks in Dec. 1862. Charles Conger enlisted in Co. B, 6th Kansas Cavalry under Captain E.E. Harvey.

Nancy J. Conger married Wallace M. Harvey in Feb. 1861. In August of the same year he enlisted in Capt. Edwards state militia, traveling through Missouri to St. Joe, Mo., where they disbanded. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. I, 36th Iowa under Capt. J.B. Gedney and served until 1865 when he was mustered out of the service.

Lydia A. Conger married Newton C. Michael, Civil War soldier serving in the 17th Ia. under Capt. J.F. Walden.
[Note: The statement that Elizabeth Atkinson was a half-sister of General Aktinson, prominent in the Black Hawk War is incorrect, according to researchers working on the Atkinson family in 1996. There were two Atkinsons with the same name and no one has ever offered proof that there is any connection between General Aktinson and the Atkisons of Monroe Co., Ohio. REH]
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, p. 37, published by Appanoose County, Iowa Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BIOGRAPHY:
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.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

ERROR: Ulysses Grant Ross reported that John Conger died about 1878/1879. According to Robert Guilinger, the date of death is 8 Aug 1883 and he believes Mr. Ross was in error. Joyce Posey also lists the date of death as, 1883.

CEMETERY: South Lawn Cemetery; Seymour, Wayne Co., IA;
John Conger, Died Aug. 8, 1883, Age 75 yr., 2 m; Elizabeth A., Apr. 16, 1807 - Dec. 1, 1895
[Note: John Conger calculated birth date, 8 Jun 1808. REH]
(Source: Wayne Co., Iowa Cemeteries Book 1846-1978 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

John married Elizabeth ATKINSON, daughter of Charles ATKINSON and Elizabeth STEPHENS, on 5 Mar 1831 in Monroe Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 16 Apr 1807 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 1 Dec 1895 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in Dec 1895 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

2615 F i. Mary CONGER was born about Nov 1832 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 1 Nov 1855 in Iowa about age 23, and was buried in Nov 1855 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Hism Cemetery.

+ 2617 M iii. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1922 at age 86, and was buried in 1922 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

+ 2618 F iv. Nancy Jane CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA at age 92, and was buried in 1930 in Seymour, Wayne Co., IA, South Lawn Cemetery.

2619 F v. Julia CONGER was born in 1840 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1850.

2620 M vi. William J. CONGER was born about 6 Jun 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 12 Dec 1862 in Benton Barracks, St. Louis Co., MO about age 21, and was buried after 12 Dec 1862 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Hism Cemetery.

2622 M viii. Abel CONGER was born in 1848 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1849 at age 1.

1085. 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.

General Notes:
Rebecca Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

PARENTS: According to Joyce E. Posey, it is known that Rebecca was the daughter of Elias Darby Conger Sr., born 8 Jun 1763 in New Jersey, an early settler of Monroe County, Ohio. This information is from Heagler and Leonard Conger histories. No official record has been cited.

PROBATE: Estate records, Putnam Co., MO 1845-1909, pg 97, filed 17 Mar 1876, #692, pg 97.
Ryals, Minors
Children of Sallie Ryals, dec'd and John Ryals.
Daniel, Miriam, Samuel and Rebecca Ryals. All under 18 years old. Heirs of Charles Powell, dec'd. Signed by Rebecca Powell.
[Note: This Probate record was filed by Rebecca Powell on behalf of the children of her daughter, Sallie (Powell) Ryals. REH]
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Estate Records - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1880, in Putnam Co., MO, Union Twp., #186, page 530A
Rebecca Powell, 60, farming, widow, PA NJ Ire
William G. 46, son, OH OH PA
Nacis, 46, daughter-in-law, MO Tenn Tenn
Charles, 21, grandson, MO OH MO
Rob Lee, 16, grandson, MO OH MO
Alexander, 14, grandson, MO OH MO
Daniel Ryals, 18, grandson, MO AL OH
Rebecca Ryals, 12, granddaughter, IA AL OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Warranty Deed, dated 30 Oct 1882
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of Putnam Co., MO., to William Powell, in the consideration of $300.00. THE SE 1/4 of the NW quarter of Section 15 in Township 66, of Range 19 containing 40 acres more or less. This deed is further made for the consideration and understanding between the parties hereto, that after the death of the grantor herein, the said grantee shall and agrees to care for support and maintain one Daniel Ryals a minor and cripple so long as he shall live. It is further the intention of the grantor herein that at my death no part of the consideration or this conveyance shall be chargeable to the said Wm. G. Powell out of my estate but that he shall share equally with the rest in my estate left at my death.

Signed sealed and delivered Signed
H.D. Marshall Notary Public Rebecca Powell
T.E. Marshall x her mark
Filed 30 Oct 1892 - 10:45 AM - Peter Greggers - recorder
[Note: Daniel Ryals was the grandson of Rebecca Powell. Sarah (Powell) Ryals, the mother of Daniel had died in 1876. William G. Powell was the son of Rebecca Powell. REH]
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 22, page 553 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Quit Claim Deed, dated 25 May 1883
Rebecca Powell, widow of Charles Powell, deceased of the County of Putnam, State of Missouri. For the sum of one dollar, sold to Asa Hall of Putnam Co., MO., the SE quarter of the NW quarter in Section 15, Township 66, of Range 19.
(Source: Unionville, Putnam Co., MO records, Vol. 2, page 115 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

EMIGRATION: After the death of Charles Powell on 2 Sep 1874, in Putnam Co., MO, Rebecca and her sons, William and Samuel and their families, moved to Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska. They homesteaded land in the village known as Cedarville, which is now known as Litchfield.

CENSUS: 1885, in Sherman Co., NE, Clear Creek District, #721, page 15, #119-124
Rebeca [sic] Powell, 74, housekeeping, b. PA, 1811, f. NJ, m.?
Daniel Ryals, 23, grandson, MO NC OH
(Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: In the Clear Creek District, Sherman County, Nebraska, Rebecca homesteaded 160 acres she acquired for $1.25 an acre. Purchased 2 Jul 1883. The land was located at the NE Section 28, Township 14, Range 16.
(Source: Sherman Co., NE Homestead Deeds, Certificate #13067, page 273 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: 1885 Production of Agriculture Schedule, Sherman Co., Nebraska, p. 114
Rebecca Powell, filled 25 acres, had 95 acres unimproved; value of farm $1,600; value of livestock $100; farm production $250; mowed 15 acres; 30 acres in grain seed; no horses.
(Source: LDS Record, Order # 271132, Film # 0499580 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: In Jun 1886, the 240 acre town site of Litchfield, NE was platted from land owned by John Kisling, Rebecca Powell and L.D. Engleman.
(Source: A Centennial History of Litchfield, Neb. 1886-1986, p. 8 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OBITUARY: "Unionville Republican," Putnam Co., MO, 7 May 1890. We are informed that Mrs. Rebecca Powell, formerly of this township, but of late, Litchefield, Neb., died on the 26th ult. She was about 80 years old.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: No newspaper obituary found for Litchfield, NE. Old newspapers not kept in area.

BURIAL: Died 26 Apr 1890, buried in Lot #410, plot 1, Litchfield Cemetery,
Litchfield, NE, no headstone.

Rebecca married Charles POWELL, son of William POWELL and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, between 1831 and 1833 in Monroe Co., OH. Charles was born about 1813 in Center Twp., Monroe Co., OH and died on 2 Sep 1874 in Union Twp., Putnam Co., MO about age 61.

+ 2623 M i. William G. POWELL was born on 25 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 20 Dec 1901 in Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK at age 67, and was buried in Dec 1901 in Nr. Lydia, Lincoln Co., OK, Bethel Grove Cemetery.

Elias married Susan E. HARWICK on 25 Jun 1865 in Carroll Co., MO. Susan was born about 1844 in Missouri.

+ 2625 M iii. Isaac POWELL was born on 17 Jun 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 18 Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Jul 1908 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 2626 F iv. Sarah Jane POWELL was born about Jan 1840 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1870.

+ 2627 M v. Alexander POWELL was born on 19 Feb 1843 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Jan 1922 in Plattsville, Mills Co., IA at age 78, and was buried on 30 Jan 1922 in Haxtun, Phillips Co., CO, Haxtun Cemetery.

+ 2629 F vii. Orphya Jane POWELL was born about 8 Nov 1847 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, died on 1 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO about age 78, and was buried on 2 Jan 1926 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

+ 2630 M viii. Samuel B. POWELL was born on 28 Mar 1852 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 23 Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1926 in Minatare, Scotts Bluff Co., NE, East Lawn Cemetery.

1086. 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.

General Notes:
Benoni Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

Problem: Was he born in OH or PA? 1850 and 1860 census says, PA. Joyce Posey says: a possible place of birth is, Morris Twp., Green Co., PA. She says it is possible that his father went to Monroe Co., OH to secure land and then returned to Pennsylvania to move his family.

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., page 39
(1840 Census furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 107/107, 21 Aug 1850
Benonia Conger, 38, m. farmer, $4000, PA; Catharine, 39, f. PA;
Samuel, 15, m. farmer, OH; Enos, 14, m. OH; Mary, 12, f. OH;
Nancy, 10, f. OH; Elizabeth, 8, f. OH; Catharine, 6, f. OH;
John, 3, m., OH; Rebecca, 1, f, OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp., 232/232, pg 34, 20 June 1860
Benoni, Conger, 47, m. farmer, 5000/1000, PA; Catherine, 50, f. PA
Samuel, 24, m. farmer, OH; Enos, 23, m. farmer, OH; Nancy, 19, f. OH;
Elizabeth, 17, f. OH; Catherine, 15, f. OH; John W., 12, m. OH;
Rebecca J., 10, f. OH; Noble, 8, m. OH
[Note: The daughter, Mary did not appear on this census.]
(1860 Census furnished by Joyce Posey, with additions by REH)

EMIGRATION: The family moved by wagon train from Monroe Co., OH to Appanoose Co., IA about 1862-1863

OCCUPATION:
Benoni took to growing blooded cattle, and at one time had one of the best herds of Shorthorns (Durhams) in the state.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: Benonia Conger came to this county [Appanoose Co., IA] in an early day and built a large frame barn. It was the first in this section [Caldwell, Twp.].
(Source: Early Pioneer Stories, published by the Appanoose Iowa Genealogical Society, p. 87, column 1 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp
Benonia Conger, 58, farmer, 9000/2700, PA; Catherine, 59, PA
Nancy 26, OH; Betsy, 24, OH; Noble, 17, OH
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., #156/162
Benoni Conger, 68, farmer, PA NY Ireland
Catherine, 70, PA Ireland Ireland
blank, 28, son, OH, PA PA
Elizabeth, 29, dau, OH PA PA
[Note: The unnamed son probably was Noble Conger, b. 1852 in Ohio. Elizabeth, dau, 29 might have been the wife of Noble, rather than a daughter. They did have a daughter named Elizabeth, who appeared on the 1860 census in Monroe Co., OH. She would have been 37 at the time of the 1880 census. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Catherine Conger, wife of B., d. 7 Jan 1882, 74 yr, 10m (birth date of Abt. 7 Mar 1807 calculated); Benoni Conger, d. 25 Sep 1890, 79 yr, 5m, 28 d.; Evergreen Cemetery, Cincinnati, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Benoni married Catherine PATTERSON on 14 Jul 1834 in Guernsey Co., OH. Catherine was born about 7 Mar 1807 in Pennsylvania, died on 7 Jan 1882 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 74, and was buried in Jan 1882 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Evergreen Cemetery.

2631 M i. Samuel Patterson CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Oct 1925 in Denver, Denver Co., CO at age 92, and was buried in Oct 1925 in Denver, Denver Co., CO, Riverside Cemetery.

Samuel next married Sarah Spoor WEBSTER on 2 Feb 1903 in Golden, Jefferson Co., CO.

2632 M ii. Enos CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1837 in Guernsey Co., OH, died on 18 Jan 1862 at age 25, and was buried in Jan 1862 in Fletcher's Chapel.

2633 F iii. Mary CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1839 in Guernsey Co., OH, died on 23 Oct 1859 at age 19, and was buried in Oct 1859 in Fletcher's Chapel.

2638 F viii. Rebecca Jane CONGER was born in Jul 1850 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 20 Jan 1902 at age 51.

2639 M ix. Noble CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1852 in Guernsey Co., OH and died on 23 Dec 1904 at age 52.

1087. 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.

General Notes:
Enos Conger

PARENTS: Elias Darby Conger, Sr. and Mary Gregory

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was he born in Greene Co., PA as Maxine Crowell Leonard lists or in Monroe Co., OH as others list? 1850, 1856, 1870 and 1880 census records of Appanoose Co., IA lists OH. We know the Conger family lived in Monroe Co., OH. The father of Enos Conger, Elias Darby Conger sold land in Greene Co., PA and the first record found for him is in Monroe Co., OH, dated 1813.

MARRIAGE: Enos Conger and Jane Strayer were married on 30 Aug 1838 in Marshall
Co., VA.
[Note, on the cover of the source document: These marriages were taken from the WPA records that are located in the State Archives at Charleston, West Virginia. These records were sometimes copied by people who could not read the writing very well. If you have any questions about any marriage we would suggest you write directly to the Marshall County Court House.]
(Source: Marshall County, WV Marriages 1835-1889 by Wes Cochran, Martha Metz, Linda Camp - furnished by Joyce Posey to Robert R. Guilinger)

LAND: Monroe Co., OH Deed Book 1, page 229. Gilbert McCoy and others to Enos Conger - 11 Oct 1839. Gilbert McCoy and Sarah, his wife; Joseph Seals and Sarah, his wife; Thomas McCoy and Maria, his wife; Mitchell McCoy and Mary, his wife, to Enos Conger - for $59.00 in Green Township NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of S.34, T3, R.4, Marietta lands, which the parties of the first part became heirs by the deceased of William McCoy, their brother: Witnesses: James Seals and John (or Jehu) Mills
(Source: Fedorchak, Vol. X, page 177 - furnished by Betty Cronin)

TAX_LIST: 1841, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00

TAX_LIST: 1842, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00

TAX_LIST: 1843, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00

TAX_LIST: 1844, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, SW SW, 40 acres, Value $47.00
Taxable property: 1 horse, value $40.00; 2 cattle, value $16.00
Paid $7.00 state tax; $1.12 road tax

TAX_LIST: 1845, no record found

TAX_LIST: 1846, Green Twp., Monroe Co., OH
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, W 1/2 SW, 80 acres, Value $302.00
and
Enos Conger, R4, T3, S34, NE, SW, 40 acres, Value $157.00; under the heading of
Remarks: Pennell, Wm. A., transferred to ...
[Note: Joyce Posey writes: Apparently Enos Conger completed the improvements on the land he had purchased from the McCoys and lived on the property. By 1846 he had acquired another 80 acres and there was a huge increase in the value of the property and the taxes, at which point he sold the land and migrated to Iowa.
(Source: Tax records obtained for Joyce Posey by Shirley Neiswonger)

EMIGRATION: Conger families came west to Iowa over time. Enos and Jane Strayer Conger came first, in 1845 (brother and wife) and homesteaded on the Chariton River. Then came Elias [G.] and John [B.] in 1849 (brothers) and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the 50's and 60's by Benoni, James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen (brothers and nephews), with cousins Charles, Elias and William.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: According to Keith Conger, Enos Conger did not own land when he first arrived in Iowa. He and his family lived and worked on the land owned by John Conger, until he purchased land at Pleasant Township, sometime after 1860 and before 1870.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: Enos and Ann Conger first settled on land northwest of Exline, in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA .
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1984-1985, page 60 - furnished by Dortha Walters; Also found on page 593 of History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878)

RESIDENCES: From a Directory in the History of Appanoose Co., IA, 1878, page 593; Pleasant Twp., Enos Conger, farmer, Section 14, P.O. Box Cincinnati, Iowa.
[Note: Enos did not pay to include a biographical sketch, therefore he is only listed, as above.]
(Source: furnished by Dortha Walters and Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
The village of Cincinnati, Iowa lies in Sections 3 and 4, Township 67, Range 18 (Pleasant Twp.). The plat was surveyed on Jan. 5, 1855, acknowledged on Mar. 7, 1855.

The village of Exline, Iowa was surveyed in Mar 1873, then named "Caldwell City." It lies in Section 32, Township 68, Range 17. (Caldwell Twp.) "Caldwell" is now (1996) located two miles east of Exline.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Appanoose Co., [IA] history may not be complete without the mention of the name Conger. This family dates its beginning in America in the year of 1669, landing at Plymouth Rock. They were of French Huguenot 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. 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 on down to the World War. The first [WWI] death recorded at Camp Dodge in Des Moines was [a] Conger from Appanoose Co.

John Conger III was a captain in the Revolutionary war. His son, Gershom, was Geo. Washington's orderly at Valley Forge, and he being the grandfather of the sons and daughters -- the Congers who emigrated to Appanoose Co., in pioneer days. Gershom resided and ended his days in Green[e] county, Pa. His descendants moved over into Monroe county, Ohio, and his grandchildren moved on to Iowa later.
[Note: Joyce Posey points out that Gershom Conger was not the antecendent of the Appanoose Co., Iowa Congers.]

Enos and Jane Strair [Note: Her surname is usually listed as Strayer. REH] Conger came first in 1846 and they homesteaded on the Chariton River. Then came Elias and John in 1849 and they homesteaded claims in Caldwell township. They were followed in the early '50's by Benoni [sic, still in Monroe Co., OH in 1860 census], James, Morris, Moses, Max, Mark and Stephen and with Cousins Charles, Elias and William.

[Note: Joyce Posey states that the cousins were probably the Powell family. Charles Powell married Rebecca Conger and they had sons, William and Elias. Benoni Conger and his family did not migrate to Appanoose Co., IA until about 1862-63. He was still in Monroe Co., OH at the time of the 1860 census.]

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 [B.] Conger was progressive in the early day movements. At one time he lived in Centerville, [Iowa] 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 [G.] drifted into growing blooded horses, and Enos was noted in the county as a horticulturist and farmer. All the other Conger boys became farmers, and their children likewise took up agricultural pursuits at which most of them were successful.

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: "Early Pioneer Stories" in 1934 "Centerville Iowegian." The information in the article was furnished by J.C. Harvey of Seymour, Iowa; reprinted in "Early Pioneer Stories," published by the Appanoose County Iowa Genealogical Society, p. 38 - Dortha Walters; Route 1; Mystic, IA shared the article and other data on the families of Enos Conger with Joyce Posey)

[Note: The text of the article as furnished by Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Posey was not the exact text of the article. Robert Guilinger subsequently furnished a copy of the article which is used here. The information in this article must be taken with a grain of salt as much of what is reported has not been supported with verifiable facts. J.C. Harvey, the author of this piece was, John Columbus Harvey, of Seymour, Iowa, and son of Nancy Jane Conger and Wallace McVey Harvey. REH]

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 34/34
Enos Conger, 36, Farmer, b. OH; Jane, 37, b. OH
Margaret, 11, OH; Mary, 9, OH; Elias, 7, OH; Darcus, f. 5, OH;
Emma J., 1, IA

COMMENT: At the time of the 1850 census of Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa there were three Conger and one Powell families living close together.
Enos and Jane (Strayer) Conger were Family #34
Elias Gregory and Rebecca (Patterson) Conger were Family #35
James B. and Hannah Powell were Family #36 with George Conger, 21, b. OH
John B. and Elizabeth (Atkinson) Conger were Family #37
Enos, Elias Gregory, John B. Conger and Rebecca (Conger) Powell were siblings. George Washington Conger was the 1st cousin, 1 generation removed of these Conger siblings. As of January 1996 it is not known whether James B. and Hannah Powell were related to their 3 Conger neighbors or to Charles and Rebecca (Conger) Powell who were Family #15 in Center Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., family 12/12
() = years in state
Enos Conger, 42, OH farmer, (7); Jane, 42, OH, (7)
Margaret, 16, OH, (7); Mary, 15, OH, (7); Elias G., 13, OH, (7);
Dorcus, 10, OH, (7); Ema J., 6, OH, (6); Caroline, 4, IA, (4);
Sarah E., 2, IA, (2)
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., 999/950
Enos Conger, 47, OH, farmer
Margaret, 20, OH; Elias, 17, OH; Darcus, 14, OH; Emma J., 11, IA
Caroline, 9, IA; Sarah J., 6, IA
[Note: At the time of the 1860 census no wife was listed in the household of Enos Conger. REH]
(Source Appanoose Co., IA Genealogical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: Enos Conger and Mary Lang(e) were married on 2 Mar 1862 in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records, 1847-1900, Book 2, p. 104 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 56, farmer, 2500/204, OH; Mary, 48, keeps house, OH
Sarah E., 16, IA; Wallace, 6, IA; Fanny, 4, Iowa
Caroline, 19, Domestic Servant, IA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp., 63/63
Enos Conger, 66, farmer, OH, Father b. NY, Mother b. Ireland
Mary, 57, OH, Father b. PA, Mother b. PA
Wallace, 19, farmer, IA OH OH; Francis, 14, dau. IA OH OH
(Source Appanoose Co., IA Genealogical Society - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1885, in Appanoose Co. IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 70, OH
Mary, 62, OH
Francis E., 19, b. Appanoose Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1900, in Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Twp.
Enos Conger, 86, b. Jan 1814 OH
Mary, 77, b. Dec 1822 OH
Marilla Smith, 13, b. 6/1886 [sic], IA, granddaughter
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY: Bozwell Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA. It is located on the Bozwell homestead. Large rocks mark the burial site in the neglected cemetery. This is in Section 23, SE corner of township. The surname is found spelled: Bozwell, Boswell, Bozel, Bozzel, Bosell
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Enos Conger was my great-grandpa. His farm is a short distance west of me and I see the buildings everyday.

I have stood by his grave many times and am enclosing a picture which I want returned as I have only this one.

He was born 1/1/1814 and died 4/1/1903. He was married in 1838 to Ann Strayer, b. 1818, in Marshall Co., WV. She died and was buried in Monroe Co., OH. I don't know where. There were seven children: Margaret, Mary, Elias, Dorcus, Emma Jane, Caroline and Sarah.
[Note: Joyce Posey writes: Much of Keith Conger's information was already known. I disagree with his statement that Ann Strayer died in Monroe Co., OH. If she did, Enos must have remarried a "Jane" before coming to Iowa. The Appanoose Co., IA census of 1850 lists "Jane" age 37, b. OH and 1856 census of the same county lists "Jane" age 42, b. Ohio, as wife of Enos.]

After her death he and some, or perhaps all, of the kids came to Iowa. He then married a widow whose name was, Mary Jane Ireland (Lang). They were parents of Joseph Wallace, b. 12/22/1863, d. 4/20/1937 (my grandpa) and Fanny, who married Asa Smith.

Enos and Mary Jane Conger are buried in the Bozwell Cemetery. Many times before his death, grandpa, Wallace, would come to our place, a few days before Memorial Day, and he, Dad and I would walk through the fields and meadows to clean up their graves.

I write poetry and am having a book made up. Write again.
LKC
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(Source: Letter from L. Keith Conger to Joyce Posey, dated 28 June 1996)

OBITUARY: Cincinnati Review
Enos Conger, one of the oldest residents of the county and one of the oldest men in the county, died at his home about four miles southeast of Cincinnati [,IA] about noon yesterday at the advanced age of 89 years. He had been confined to his bed for a long time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Conger was a pioneer settler in the county. Funeral at 3:00 p.m. today after which interment will be made at the Bozwell Cemetery.
[Note: Apparently there was no headstone. REH]
(Source: Centerville, Iowa "Daily Citizen," Vol. IX, No. 88, p. 3, Friday, 3 April 1903 - furnished by Joyce Posey to Robert Guilinger)

Enos married Jane STRAYER, daughter of John STRAYER and Unknown, on 30 Aug 1838 in Marshall Co., VA. Jane was born about Apr 1813 in Marshall Co., VA and died between 1856 and 1860 in Appanoose Co., IA.

+ 2640 F i. Margaret CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1839 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 15 Nov 1911 in Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Nov 1911 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA, Exline Cemetery.

+ 2641 F ii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1841 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 6 Jan 1887 in Plainville, Rooks Co., KS at age 45.

+ 2642 M iii. Elias Gregory CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1843 in Senecaville, Monroe Co., OH, died on 4 Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE at age 76, and was buried in Sep 1919 in Oakdale, Antelope Co., NE, Oakdale Cemetery.

2643 F iv. Darcus CONGER was born about Jun 1845 in Monroe Co., OH and died before 1903 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK.

+ 2644 F v. Emma Jane CONGER was born about 8 Jun 1849 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 19 Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK about age 73, and was buried in Feb 1923 in Perkins, Payne Co., OK, Perkins Cemetery.

+ 2645 F vi. Caroline CONGER was born about Feb 1851 in Appanoose Co., IA and died about 1926 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA about age 75.

+ 2646 F vii. Sarah E. CONGER was born on 27 Nov 1854 in Iowa, died in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1928 in Ottumwa, Wapello Co., IA, Shaul Cemetery.

Enos next married Mary Jane IRELAND, daughter of William Linn IRELAND and Biademia SHAKLEE, on 2 Mar 1862 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born about Mar 1822 in Morgan Co., OH, died on 6 Feb 1908 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO about age 85, and was buried on 7 Feb 1908 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

+ 2647 M i. Joseph Wallace CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1863 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, died on 20 Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1937 in Mendota, Putnam Co., MO, Friendship Cemetery.

+ 2648 F ii. Francis E. CONGER was born about 26 Feb 1866 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 9 Sep 1887 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 21, and was buried in Sep 1887 in Cincinnati, Appanoose Co., IA, Bozwell Cemetery.

1089. 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.

General Notes:
Elias Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

RELATIONSHIP: According to Joyce Posey this Elias Conger was the nephew of Elias Darby Conger Sr., born 8 June 1763 in New Jersey. The younger was sometimes called Elias, Jr. to differeniate. Can it be proved that he was called Junior?

Problem: Joyce Posey lists his middle initial as, "D.". Can it be proved that his middle initial was, "D."?

AKA-BIRTH-DEATH: Ancestral File of Jan 1996 lists him as: Elias Darby Conger, Jr.; born 4 Oct 1790 in Middlesex, NJ; died 17 Nov 1869 in Monroe Co., OH; buried at Old Cameron Cem., Jamestown, Monroe, OH.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Robert Guilinger lists the following dates: b. 4 Oct 1789, Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ, d. 17 Nov 1869, Cameron, Monroe Co., OH. He has the estate record, dated Dec 1869. Clyde Decker lists the following dates: b. 3 Oct 1789, d. 17 Nov 1869. Others have listed a birth date of 16 Oct 1788. Maxine Crowell Leonard lists, b. 6 Sep 1789, Woodbridge, Middlesex, NJ, d. 17 Nov 1869, Cameron, Monroe, OH (CFA I, p. 140), then corrects the birth date to, 6 Apr 1790 (CFA II, p. 715)

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Some say he was married in Green Co., PA and others in Monroe Co., OH. Ethel Conger Heagler listed, Green Co., PA. [Note: Robert Guilinger thinks that Mrs. Heagler was in error. He states, "No source quote for location of marriage, however Margaret moved as a young child with her father, Charles Atkinson, to Monroe Co., OH around 1799. Elias moved to Monroe Co. in the 1813 time period. There is no reason to believe they were not married in 1815 in Monroe County, OH."]
QUESTION: Who can cite a source for the marriage information?

TAX_LIST: 1820 Tax List of Monroe Co., OH
Gershom Conger, R4, T4, S25 SW, 80 acres
Elias Conger, Jr., R4, T4, S25, SW, 80 acres
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Julianna Conger Walton wrote that her father, Elias, and Uncle Gershom entered land together in Monroe county, Ohio. They built their houses and improved the land by clearing it. Elias bought out Gershom a few years later. Gershom went west, but spent the winter of 1847 with relatives in Ohio.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: Elias Conger, Jr. - Range 4, Township 4, Section 25, Part of Section: East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 79.96 Acres. Date of Entry: December 6, 1830. Land Office Where Sold: Marietta. Residence at the time of Entry: Monroe County, Ohio. (Located now (1990) in Monroe County, Switzerland Township, Ohio River Survey) Page 21.
(Source: Tract Book - Entries - Congress Lands - 22 Ranges & U.S. Military Survey - Volume 2 - Auditor of State of Ohio. - Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COURT: Records of Clerk of Common Pleas. Elias Conger - Grand Jury for this term Sept. 1834, page 72, Journal 2.
(Source: History of Monroe County, OH, by Catherine Fedorchak, page 42 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COURT: Records of Clerk of Common Pleas. Elias Conger, appointed appraiser of personal estate of William Lippencott, dec'd. Journal 2, page 2.
(Source: History of Monroe County, OH, by Catherine Fedorchak, page 41 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LEGAL_MATTER:
Journal 2, June term, 1835 (Court of Common Pleas) indicates that Elias Conger and wife sued Elizabeth Atkinson, Elijah Atkinson, Abel Atkinson et. al. The Elizabeth in this record is the widow of Charles, and her maiden name was Stephens. Elias Conger was married to Margaret Atkinson, a dau. of Charles. The suit was brought to prove whether the purported will of Charles Atkinson was true. Page 131 of the same Journal 2 indicates that the court found the will to be valid. The court records also show that Elizabeth, the widow, had declined to act as executor of the will, and the court appointed John Watson. He was married to Rebecca, another dau. of Charles and Elizabeth Atkinson. Perhaps he was a brother of David Watson who was possibly married to a Duvall - see the column on Conrad Duvall.
(Source: Court of Common Pleas, June term 1835, Journal 2, p. 123-124, 131)

LEGAL_MATTER:
Also at the June term of court, 1835, Elizabeth Atkinson appeared and proved to the satisfaction of the court that Charles Atkinson, late a Revolutionary pensioner, had died 25 April 1834, leaving her, the said Elizabeth, his widow.
(Source: Court of Common Pleas, June term 1835, Journal 2, p. 119) (Fedorchak column, The Spirit of Democracy, 2 Mar 1972)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 124/124, 23 Jul 1850
Elias Conger, 59, m. farmer, $2000, NJ; Margaret, 56, f. PA
Julia, 17, f., OH; Laven, 11, m., OH

Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., OH, Adams Twp., 515/515, p. 76, 6 Jul 1860
Elias Conger, 69, m. farmer, 600/350, NJ; Margaret, 66, f. domestic, PA
Stephen L., 21, m. farm laborer, /100, OH
Mary E. Ferry, 14, f. OH
(Census furnished by REH)

CEMETERY: "ELIAS CONGER; DIED; Nov. 17, 1869 AGED; 80 Ys. 1 Mo. 14 Ds" - 1812 soldier (Fedorchak comment - married Margaret Atkinson - B. 6-17-1793, died June 20, 1872, also supposed to be buried at this Cameron cemetery, but I didn't find a stone for her)
[Note: The information in quotes was verified by a photograph taken by Robert Guilinger in 1987. The only part that was unclear was the number of days. Birth date calculated from this data is: 3 Oct 1789. JoNelle Linnaus lists the number of days as, 11. REH]
(Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Old Cameron/Atkinson Cemetery survey conducted in Aug 1961, unknown volume - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BURIAL: Elias Conger who is buried at the Old Cameron Cemetery has a veteran's marker on his grave, although I could not find a pension application for him. He was born about 1789, as the inscription on his marker reads: "Died Nov. 17, 1869, 80 years, 1 mon., 13 days." He was married to Margaret Atkinson (sister of Mrs. Gilbert McCoy, (above). Margaret Atkinson Conger was born June 17, 1793 and died June 20, 1872. She is also supposed to be buried at Cameron, but I did not find a marker for her.
[Note: Calculated birth date, 4 Oct 1789. REH]
(Source: Catherine Fedorchak, Vol. 5, 1967, page ? - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

BURIAL: Elias Conger, d. 17 Nov 1869, 80 y, 1 mo, 19 da., Old Cameron Cemetery
[Note: Others have read the number of days as, 14. REH]
(Source: Monroe County Navigator, June 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2, page 32 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

BURIAL: Cemetery notes from Atkinson Burying Ground (Jamestown) Cameron, OH;
Elias Conger, died 17 Nov 1868 at the age of 80 years, 1 month, 1 day.
[Note: This extraction of what the tombstones says does not agree with what several others report. It seems to have an error in the year of death, which probably reads 1869, and the number of days he lived, which probably reads, 13. or 14. REH]
(Furnished by: Delbert Henthorn)

COURT: Legal Notice
David A. Conger of Washington Co., Ohio; Charles A. Conger, Lavinia Dougherty, wife of Joshua Dougherty, and Aaron A. Conger, all of the State of Illinois, Elijah A. Conger of the State of Kansas, Mary Purtlebaugh, wife of George of the State of Indiana, Stephen L. Conger, whose place of residence is unknown, Julia K. (sic) Walton, wife of Richard K. Walton, James M. Boughner, John M. Boughner, Margaret Boughner, Mary Boughner, Julia A. Boughner, Thomas J. Boughner, Mazy Boughner, Lavinai Boughner, Michael Boughner, and Margaret Conger all of the State of Ohio, Monroe Co. will take notice that a petition was filed against them on the 2nd day of Dec. in the court of Common Pleas by Michael Boughner for partition of N 1/2 of NE 1/4 S.12, T.3, R.4 - 80 acres.
(Source: Spirit of Democracy, 21 Dec 1869, found in Fedorchak, unknown volume - furnished by Robert Guiliinger)

BIOGRAPHY:
Elias Conger (1789-1869), the great-great grandfather of researcher, Robert Guilinger, apparently left Washington Co., PA about 1813 and moved to Monroe Co., OH. There he resided and worked on the farm of his uncle, Elias Darby Conger (1763-1843). It is my opinion that Elias Conger left Pennsylvania in 1813 to avoid being drafted to serve in the War of 1812. Elias, being the oldest son of David Conger (1767-1833), was the first in line to inherit the family farm. I think his father gave Elias his inheritance as a lump sum when he left home.

Elias married a few months after the end of the War of 1812 on 17 Jun 1815 and bought a farm in Monroe Co., OH. He and his wife, Margaret Atkinson, had 10 children, all born in Monroe Co., OH.

I am descended from David A. Conger (1818-1895), the oldest son of Elias and Margaret.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Elias married Margaret ATKINSON, daughter of Charles ATKINSON and Elizabeth STEPHENS, on 17 Jun 1815 in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret was born on 17 Jun 1793 in Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA, died on 20 Jun 1872 in Clarington, Monroe Co., OH at age 79, and was buried in Jun 1872 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, Atkinson Cemetery.

+ 2649 M i. David Atkinson CONGER was born on 25 May 1818 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 27 Aug 1895 in Newport Twp., Washington Co., OH at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1895 in Reno, Washington Co., OH, Yankeeburg Cemetery.

+ 2650 M ii. Charles Atkinson CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1820 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1894 in Eustis, Frontier Co., NE, Older Cemetery.

+ 2652 F iv. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1824 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 11 May 1869 in Monroe Co., OH at age 45, and was buried in May 1869 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, New Cameron Cemetery.

+ 2653 M v. Aaron A. CONGER was born on 1 Dec 1825 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 9 Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE at age 66, and was buried in Jun 1892 in Clarkson, Colfax Co., NE, Bohemian National.

+ 2654 M vi. Elijah Atkinson CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1828 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 26 Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS at age 73, and was buried in Jun 1901 in Harlan Twp., Decatur Co., KS, Vallonia Cemetery.

+ 2655 F vii. Mary CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1830 in Monroe Co., OH and died in Bartholomew Co., IN.

+ 2657 M ix. Stephen Laven CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1838 in Cameron, Monroe Co., OH, died on 30 May 1895 in Stanton Co., NE at age 56, and was buried in Jun 1895 in Stanton Co., NE, Stanton Cemetery.

2658 F x. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1841 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 31 Jul 1849 at age 7, and was buried in Aug 1849 in Monroe Co., OH, Old Cameron Cemetery.

1091. 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.

General Notes:
Aaron Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

Problem: Was the date of death, 1867 as listed by Ethel Conger Heagler or 6 Jul 1876 in Licking Co., OH as listed by others?

BIOGRAPHY:
In 1824, Aaron and Mary McVey Conger left Pennsylvania and purchased a new home in Licking county, Ohio, near the north county line. Here the remainder of their family was born and they lived until their death. They never went back to the home in Pennsylvania or saw their parents again. When Ethel Conger Heagler visited the family in 1938 she was told she was the first of any of the descendants ever to go back in 115 years.

Aaron and Mary are buried in the beautiful Bell Cemetery, located by the church where they were members. This church is a landmark in that community. It sets on a hill overlooking a panoramic view of the country. It is 12 miles north of Newark, [OH]. This is pictured on page 15 of Ethel Heagler's booklet, "Conger History 1664-1941."

The following story is taken from Ethel Heagler's booklet, written by Clara A. Watson:

Aaron Conger and his blue-eyed wife, Mary McVey, who was of Scotch ancestry, moved from Pennsyvlania to Licking county, Ohio, in the 1820's. This woman was very energetic and ambitious in a material way, but found little time for study or reading in the hard life of pioneer days.

The couple bought a tract of hilly, stony, timberland for a home. The young man had been a school teacher in Pennsylvania, but fount all the work he could do in making a home on the new land.

The first work necessary was to provide shelter. Felling trees and hewing of logs provided the material for house and out-buildings. After this was done, the stones with which the land abounded were carefully gathered and used for building fences - a back breaking task.

A wonderful spring in a shallow ravine was an outstanding feature of the homesite. A spring house was built over it, and to this day, more than one hundred years later, a spring furnishes all the water needed for this farmhouse.

Within twenty-five years following this marriage, twelve children were born. As they grew up each child assumed certain responsibilities. The sons all learned to chop down trees and hew them into logs; clear timberland, and split rails for fencing the farmland. They learned to build fences that were, "horse-high, hog-tight, and bull-strong."

The oldest daughter learned the milliner trade and carried on a business in the home, which was far from a town of any size. The oldest son learned to repair boots and shoes. He provided a cobbler's bench and tools which he used to keep the family and neighbors in comfortable footwear. The third son learned to weave when he was 13 years old. From that time until he was 21 he did most of the weaving of the materials for the family clothing, including linen, woolen and linsey--woolsey, a cloth made of both flax and wool.

Aaron and Mary were members of the Christian Church, having been Presbyterian who embraced the faith of Alexander Campbell, and who insisted on being called, "Campellites."

Aaron Conger was a invalid during the latter part of his 72 years. He suffered from a form of rheumatism which made him an almost helpless cripple. No doubt this was brought on by exposure and hard work.

Aaron and Mary are buried in a picturesque spot in Licking county, [Ohio]. Bell Church stands on a steep hill commanding an entrancing view in all directions. Winding roads from three sides lead to this beautiful, "God's Acre."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 1-3 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Aaron married Mary Mc_VEY, daughter of Jacob E. Mc_VEY and Unknown, in 1819 in Greene Co., PA. Mary was born on 11 Jun 1799 in Washington Co., PA, died on 12 May 1878 in Licking Co., OH at age 78, and was buried in May 1878 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

+ 2659 F i. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1820 in Greene Co., PA and died about 1874 in Mount Vernon, Knox Co., OH about age 54.

+ 2660 M ii. Jacob Ervin CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1821 in Washington Co., PA, died on 4 Mar 1886 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1886 in Lindley Twp., Mercer Co., MO, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

+ 2661 M iii. David Washington CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1824 in Greene Co., PA, died in 1874 in Marshall Co., KS at age 50, and was buried in 1874 in Kansas, Morrison Cemetery.

+ 2662 M iv. Cary Mc_Vey CONGER was born on 24 May 1826 in Licking Co., OH and died on 14 Mar 1898 in Gibson, Ford Co., IL at age 71.

+ 2663 M v. Elias Jackson CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1828 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Oct 1871 in Newark, Licking Co., OH at age 43, and was buried in Oct 1871 in Licking Co., OH, Bell Cemetery.

+ 2664 M vi. Aaron Harvey CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1830 in Licking Co., OH, died on 8 Apr 1910 in Bloomington, Mc Lean Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1910 in Towanda, Mc Lean Co., IL, Smith Grove Cemetery.

2665 F vii. Mary Ellen CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1832 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1844 at age 12.

+ 2666 F viii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1834 in Licking Co., OH and died on 16 Aug 1914 in Burr Oak, Jewell Co., KS at age 79.

2667 M ix. Edmond Mc_Vey CONGER was born in 1837 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1841 at age 4.

+ 2668 M x. James Madison CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1839 in Newark, Licking Co., OH and died on 24 May 1901 in Macomb, Mc Donough Co., IL at age 61.

+ 2669 F xi. Martha W. CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1841 in Licking Co., OH and died on 31 Aug 1922 in Mitchell, Wheeler Co., OR at age 81.

2670 F xii. Harriet Ann CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1844 in Licking Co., OH and died in 1848 at age 4.

General Notes:
Martha Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

NAME-CONFLICT: Martha Conger; Mary Conger

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

General Notes:
Moses Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Maxine Crowell Leonard lists a birth date of 1797 which does not agree with the information in the various census records which calculate to Abt. 1800-1810, Abt. 1791, Abt. 1802, Abt. 1804 and Abt. 1806.

BIRTH-CONFLICT: The 1870 census of Appanoose Co., IA lists the birth place as New Jersey. Joyce Posey thinks he was born in Pennsylvania.

NAME-CONFLICT: Modis Conger in Orphan Court record (probably Monroe Co., OH).

RESIDENCES: According to Robert Guilinger, Moses and Elizabeth Conger resided in Monroe Co., OH in the 1830's.

LAND: Moses Conger acquired land in Monroe Co., OH
31 Nov 1833, Range 4, Township 3, Section 30
14 Nov 1834, Range 4, Township 3, Section 30
8 Oct 1836, Range 6, Township 5, Section 8
(Source: Early Ohio Settlers - Southeastern Ohio 1800-1840, Purchasers of Land, Marietta Land Records, Marietta, Ohio by Ellen and David Stanley Berry; Lits B, p. 41, 1831-1836 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND:
"Moses Conger was the first to own the east one-half of the southwest quarter of Adams Township's section # 30. He purchased the land Nov. 21, 1833, and received his deed from the U.S. goverment with the date, July 1, 1934."
(SOURCE:Family Research in Monroe Co., Ohio; by Catharine Foreaker Ferdorchak; Vol. 5, page. Spirit of Democracy. Woosfield, Ohio; 9 Oct 1981. Historical Sites & Structures, by Clyde Decker)

RESIDENCES: Cameron, OH
(Source: "Conger History 1664-1941," by Ethel Conger Heagler - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

LAND: Moses Conger, Range 4, Township 3, Section 30, part section, E 1/3 of the southwest 1/4 of section. 79.37 acres. Date of Entry: Nov. 21, 1838.
Land Office where sold: Marietta
Residence at time of entry: Monroe County, Ohio, Adams Twp.
(Source: Ohio River Survey, page 21 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1840, in Monroe Co., OH, Wayne Twp.
Moses Congar
Males:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 0; 10-15, 1; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 1;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
Females:
00-05, 1; 05-10, 3; 10-15, 0; 15-20, 0; 20-30, 0; 30-40, 1;
40-50, 0; 50-60, 0; 60-70, 0; 70-80, 0; 80-90, 0; 90-100, 0; 100&up, 0
[Note: Using this information we know that Moses Conger was born between, 1800
and 1810. The 1791 date listed by Maxine Leonard is in error. REH]
(Source: The Federal Census Monroe County, Ohio 1820-1830-1840 - Monroe County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., OH., Wayne Twp., 51/51, 24 Sep 1850
Moses Conger, 59, m. farmer, $375, PA; Elizabeth, 40, f. OH
Sarah, 17, f. OH; Levina, 15, f. OH; Harrison, 13, m. OH;
Elizabeth, 11, f. OH; Margaret, 9, f. OH; Rhoda, 7, OH
Moses, 1, m. OH
[Note: Is it possible that Moses, age 1, was the person later known as, Elias Milton, and that his age in the census really was "4" rather than "1"? Birth date calculated for the senior Moses, Abt. 1791, indicates there could have been an error in extracting his age. From later census data it seems more likely that he was 48-49 years old at the time of this census. REH] . MARRIAGE: 27 Mar 1854, Moses Conger, 53, married Mary Kitchen, 45, in Appanoose Co., IA. Birth dates calculated: Abt. 1801 & Abt. 1809, respectively.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records, Book 1, p. 119 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp. Dwelling 14/Family 14
Note: Years in state shown in ()
Moses Conger, 54, b. PA, farmer, (5)
Lavina, 21, b. OH (5); Margaret E., 14, b. OH (5); Rhoda, 12, b. OH (5)
Elias G., 10, OH (5)
[Note: If his age was listed as 54 in this census, his calculated birth year would be Abt. 1802. This is not consistent with other available data. It is more likely that the age 64 is recorded on the census, which calculates to a birth year of Abt. 1792. Also, it is not known who the parents of Elias G. Conger, age 10 might have been. He was not shown in the 1850 Monroe Co., OH census record of Moses Conger. If he married Mary Kitchen [sic Ketchum] on 27 Mar 1854 where was she at the time of this census? REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

DEATH-CONFLICT: It has been reported that he died in 1850 in Appanoose Co., IA. No proof was given. Did he die in 1850 in Appanoose Co., IA or Aft. 1860? He was living in Monroe Co., OH, 3 houses from his daughter, Mary (Conger) Early, in 1850.

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, p. 226
Moses Conger, 56, PA
Margaret, 19, dau, OH; Elias J. (M), 14, son, OH
[Note: Birth date of Moses calculated: Abt. 1804]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

MARRIAGE: On 7 Jan 1863, Moses Conger (no age listed) married Lucinda [sic] Powell in Appanoose Co., IA.
(Source: Appanoose Co., IA Marriage Records Book 2, p. 111 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1870 Census, Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., Iowa; dwelling # 159; family # 152. Census record page # 21.
Conger, Moses, age 64; farmer; b. New Jersey
Lorinda, age 48, keepshouse, b. KY
Powell, Arimenda, age 14, b.Iowa.
Powell, Michael, age 13, b. Missouri
Conger, Moses, age 6, b. Iowa
[Note: The Powell children are from Lorinda's first marriage to Abram Powell.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION-DEATH: When and where did Moses Conger die? The Biographical sketch of his son, E.M. Conger states he died at the age of 75 years. If the date of birth was, Abt. 1791, the date of death would be, Abt. 1866. If the date of birth was Abt. 1801 the date of death would be Abt. 1876.

BIOGRAPHY:
The Moses Conger family was in Wayne Twp., Monroe Co., OH in 1850. They removed to Appanoose Co., Iowa, where most of the family died.

Moses is probably the Moses Conger who married Mary Ketchum on 27 Mar 1852 [sic] in Appanoose county, which would indicated that Elizabeth died shortly after the 1850 census. The first 3 children were listed in Mrs. Heagler's record, whereas she did not have some of those listed in the 1850 census. It appears that Moses did not marry until he was in his middle 30's. Had issue, some born in VA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT:
In 1852, or thereabouts, "Mose" Conger, bought a barrel of whiskey, and began business at his cabin. One Sunday, two men approached "Mose" for a pint. "Mose" refused, replying, "I was raised a Presbyterian and some of the old faith sticks to me yet!"
(Source: The History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1886, p. 730 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT:
In 1852 or thereabouts, "Mose" Conger bought a barrel of whiskey and began business in a cabin.

One Sunday, two residents of the town called on Mose for a pint of the article, and found him on his chair so inebriated that he could not rise. The visitors asked him to furnish them, but he refused pointblank, saying he would not sell on Sunday.

He explained, "I was raised a Presbyterian and some old faith sticks to me yet."

But, so good a customer was Mose to himself that when his barrel became empty, his circumstance did not admit of his obtaining a fresh supply. [Note: These two items about Moses Conger and the whiskey point out vividly how difficult it is to obtain exact quotes from other documents unless the extractor can view the original. REH]
(Source: The History of Appanoose Co., Iowa, 1886, p. 435 - found in Conger Confab, Vol. XX, No. 4, Dec 1994)

EMIGRATION-CHILDREN: We know that, as adults, at least four of the children of Moses Conger and Elizabeth Powell lived in Chariton Co., MO.
George Washington Conger
Sarah Jane (Conger) Stevens
Rhoda (Conger) Potter
Elias Milton Conger
[Note: As of Sep 2000 no record has been found that would indicate that Moses Conger ever lived in Missouri. Joyce Posey checked with the State Archives at Jefferson, MO and with the Chariton County Historical Society.]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

COMMENT: How Many Moses Congers Were There in Appanoose Co., IA?
One or more men named Moses Conger lived in Appanoose Co., Iowa. Three women married a man named Moses Conger. The research challenge is to determine whether all three of these women married the same Moses Conger? Can it be proven using the available information that the three women married the same man? If so, in what year was he born? In what state was he born? What was the date of death?

Here's a summary of census information, with birth dates calculated, which will then be discussed in more detail.
1840, age 30-40, b. Abt. 1800 to Abt. 1810
1850, birth state of PA, age 59, b. Abt. 1791
1856, birth state of PA, age 54, b. Abt. 1802
1860, birth state of PA, age 56, b. Abt. 1804
1870, birth state of NJ, age 64, b. Abt. 1806

It is troubling that the birth state listed in the 1870 census is NJ, and not PA.

In the 1840 Monroe Co., Ohio census Moses Conger was between 30 and 40 years old. Using those two ages we can calculate an earliest and a latest possible birth date . If he was 30, he would be born Abt. 1810 (This is not likely in light of information we have from later census records.). If he was 40, he would be born, Abt. 1800. This gives us a range for the birth date, Abt. 1800 to Abt. 1810.

Based on the 1850 Monroe Co., OH census record it appears that Moses Conger, was born Abt. 1791 in Washington Co., PA. Maxine Leonard in "The Conger Family of America" lists the date of birth as Abt. 1797 with no source citation. Maybe the age, 59, listed in the 1850 census, was in error, either when recorded or when extracted. Perhaps his age was actually, 49, rather than 59. If so, the calculated birthdate would be, Abt. 1801, which would be more consistent with the ages listed in the other four census records.

Using the birth dates calculated from the other censuses we have: Abt. 1802 (1856 census), Abt. 1804 (1860 census), Abt. 1806 (1870 census), thus narrowing the birth date down to a period of 5 years 1802-1806. That's probably what should be entered in his record, born Abt. 1802/1806, although Abt. 1801 also should be considered as a possibilty for the first date in the range.

We know from a biographical sketch of his son, Elias Milton Conger, that his father lived to be 75 years old. Adding 75 to the birth range of Abt. 1802/1806 we arrive at Abt. 1877/1881 for the date of death.

What do we know about the marriages?

Abt. 1828, in an unknown place, he married Elizabeth Powell, born Abt 1810 in OH. Source: No citations for either date.

On 27 Mar 1854, at age 53 (b. Abt. 1801), he married, in Appanoose Co., IA, to Mary Kitchen, age 45, who was born Abt. 1809. Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Marriage Records, Book 1, page 119.

On 7 Jan 1863 (no age listed) he married, in Appanoose Co., IA, to Lucinda [sic, Lorinda] (Dale) Powell, who was born, Abt. 1822/1826 in Madison Co., KY. Source: Appanoose Co., Iowa Marriage Records, Book 2, page 111.

Moses and Lorinda Conger have an 1870 census record which says he was 64 and born in New Jersey which would make his birth year, Abt. 1806. Why does the 1870 census record give the birthplace as New Jersey?

Moses and Lorinda Conger had a child, Moses D. Conger born on 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA. Based on the 1870 census data, the father would have been 58 years old when Moses D. Conger was born.

If the women didn't all marry the same man this would create another research problem. For example, the Moses Conger who married Lorinda (Dale) Powell, didn't just drop out of the sky at the time of the 1870 census. If there was another Moses Conger why haven't other records of his existence been found?

In this genealogy file the Appanoose Co., Iowa, Moses Conger, is entered as one person with three marriages. His birth date is entered as, Abt. 1802/1806 and the death date, Abt. 1877/1881. If, and when, additional information becomes available this is subject to change.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 5 May 2004)

Moses married Elizabeth POWELL about 1828. Elizabeth was born about 1810 in Ohio.

+ 2674 M i. George Washington CONGER was born on 23 May 1829 in Greene Co., PA, died on 28 Feb 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 85, and was buried on 1 Mar 1915 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 2675 F ii. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died in Adams Twp., Dallas Co., IA, and was buried in Dallas Co., IA, Earlham Cemetery.

+ 2677 F iv. Sarah Anne CONGER was born on 17 Feb 1833 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Feb 1913 in Cunningham Twp., Chariton Co., MO at age 80, and was buried in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO.

+ 2678 F v. Lovina CONGER was born about 12 Feb 1835 in Ohio, died about 28 Nov 1879 in Appanoose Co., IA about age 44, and was buried about Nov 1879 in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Livingston Cemetery.

2682 F ix. Rhoda CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1843 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 25 Apr 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 88, and was buried on 27 Apr 1931 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

+ 2683 M x. Elias Milton CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1846 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 19 Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO at age 83, and was buried in Feb 1929 in Sumner, Chariton Co., MO, Lakeside Cemetery.

Moses next married Mary KITCHEN on 27 Mar 1854 in Appanoose Co., IA. Mary was born about 1809.

Moses next married Lorinda DALE on 7 Jan 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA. Lorinda was born between 1822 and 1826 in Madison Co., KY, died on 19 Mar 1909 in Appanoose Co., IA, and was buried in Mar 1909 in Putnam Co., MO, Mendota Cemetery.

+ 2685 M i. Moses D. CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1864 in Appanoose Co., IA, died on 13 Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN at age 83, and was buried in Jul 1947 in Hammond, Lake Co., IN.

1095. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 68/68, (9 Jun 1870), p. 226
David Conger, 66, farmer, $8000/2000, PA
Mary, 56, keeps house, PA
Oliver, 27, farmer, $5000, PA
David A., 16, PA
[Note: Oliver is listed as age 27 (dob, Abt. 1843) in this census. In the 1880 census he is listed as age 33 (dob Abt. 1847).]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 18, 158/171
David Conger, m. 76, farmer, PA, NJ, NJ, Catarrah
Mary, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Oliver, m. 33, son, single, farmer,PA, PA, PA
Nancy Bell, f. 25, niece, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
[Note: Nancy Bell was probably related to Mary (Bell) Conger the 3rd wife of David Conger.]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

PROBATE: Will at Washington Co., PA; copy in possession of JoNelle Linnaus.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Presbyterian (CFA I, p. 200)

David married Nancy MATTOX, daughter of John MATTOX and Unknown, about 1825. Nancy was born in 1806 and died in 1826 at age 20.

+ 2686 M i. Elias CONGER was born in 1826 in Pennsylvania, died on 9 Aug 1865 in Pennsylvania at age 39, and was buried in Aug 1865 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA, Upper Ten Mile Cemetery.

David next married Maria PALMER about 1829. Maria was born in 1807 and died in 1832 at age 25.

+ 2687 F i. Maria CONGER was born about 1830 in Greene Co., PA, died on 17 Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV about age 74, and was buried in Oct 1904 in Gilmer Co., WV, Pisgah Church Cemetery.

David next married Mary BELL on 30 Aug 1834. Mary was born on 9 May 1811 in Pennsylvania, died on 6 Sep 1889 at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1889 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA, Amity Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 2688 M i. Henry Herschel CONGER was born between 25 Sep 1835 and 1840 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died about 23 Mar 1912 in Hackney Station, Washington Co., PA.

2689 M ii. George W. CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1840 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Apr 1863 at age 22.

2690 M iii. Oliver CONGER was born between Jan 1843 and 1847 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died in 1913.

+ 2691 M iv. David Allison CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1853 in Conger, Washington Co., PA and died on 6 Jan 1903 in Conger, Washington Co., PA at age 49.

1096. 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.

Sarah married William DAY in 1830. William was born on 18 Dec 1810 in Allegheny Co., PA.

2692 F i. Emily DAY was born in 1834 in Pennsylvania, died in Nov 1896 at age 62, and was buried in Nov 1896 in Benton Twp., Union Co., IA, Shaw Cemetery.

2697 M vi. Charles DAY was born in 1845 in Indiana and died on 10 Jul 1903 in New Hope Twp., Decatur Co., IN at age 58.

+ 2700 M ix. Silas Henry DAY was born on 16 Jul 1851 in De Kalb Co., IN and died on 18 Jun 1933 in Bellwood, Butler Co., NE at age 81.

1097. 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.

General Notes:
Ephraim Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

CONFLICT: Records [Not cited. REH] stated that Ephraim Conger married, Eleanor Parns. In 1968, Lillian Conger Minor of Prosperity, PA said he married, Mary Ellen Iams in 1835 [Source not cited. REH] Ethel Conger Heagler said he married Eleanor Panis and had 12 children. Maxine Leonard listed both ladies as his wives. As of Aug 1999 it appears to researchers that the surnames, Parns and Panis are in error. The best guess as to the name of the wife of Ephraim Conger is, Eleanor Iams.
QUESTION: Who can prove the spouse or spouses of Ephraim Conger?
(Source: The Conger Family of America - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Census: 1870, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., 78/78 (11 Jun 1870), p. 226
Ephraim Conger, 61, farmer, $10000/1500, PA
Ellen, 54, keeping house, PA
Martha, 17, attended school, PA; Hannah, 15, attended school, PA
Albert, 13, attended school, PA;
Hiram, 22, farmer, PA
Belle, 8, attended school, PA
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Census: 1880, in Washington Co., PA, Morris Twp., p. 21, 188/205
Eph. Conger, m. 71, retired farmer, PA, PA, PA
Elen, f. 68, wife, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Hiram, m. 32, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Albert, m. 24, son, at home, PA, PA, PA
Belle, f. 19, granddaughter, at home, PA, PA, PA
Martha Bruse, f. 28, dau. widowed, housekeeping, PA, PA, PA
Willie, m. 5, grandson
[Note: The surname of Martha Bruse has been listed as Breeze by researchers. Researcher Robert Guilinger believes that Belle Conger was the grand niece of Ephraim Conger, she being the daughter of, Elias Conger, who was a nephew of Ephraim Conger.]
(Furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

QUESTION-CENSUS: Who were the parents of, Belle Conger, age 19, shown as a granddaughter of Ephraim and Eleanor Conger in the 1880 census? Could this have been Elizabeth B. Conger, daughter of Elias and Hannah (Dunn) Conger? If so, she was listed in two 1880 census records.

CHILDREN: As of 1904, 12 children with 8 living, 21 great-grandchildren

CEMETERY: West Union Cemetery is located several miles south of Prosperity, Washington Co., PA. According to JoNelle Linnaus it is located at West Union, Greene Co., PA

CEMETERY: Ephraim Conger; b. 1/8/1809, d. 11/20/1893; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

PROBATE: Will of Ephraim Conger is in Vol. 14, pg 302, Washington, Washington Co., PA, probated 20 Nov 1893.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 166 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Ephraim married Eleanor IAMS, daughter of Reason IAMS and Phoebe CLARK, on 25 Feb 1835 in Pennsylvania. Eleanor was born on 2 Apr 1815 in Cranes Creek, Greene Co., PA, died on 24 Feb 1907 in Morris Twp., Washington Co., PA at age 91, and was buried in Feb 1907 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 2701 F i. Emeline CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1836 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

+ 2702 F ii. Mary CONGER was born on 3 Dec 1838 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

2703 F iii. Debora CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1840 in West Union, Greene Co., PA and died before 1904.

+ 2704 M iv. Elias CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1842 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 24 Jan 1912 at age 69, and was buried in Jan 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 2705 M v. John Calvin CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1844 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 27 May 1892 at age 48, and was buried in May 1892 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 2706 M vi. B. Frank CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1846 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 8 Apr 1885 at age 39, and was buried in Apr 1885 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 2707 M vii. Hiram CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1848 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died in 1912 at age 64, and was buried in 1912 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

+ 2708 F viii. Phoebe Jane CONGER was born on 23 May 1850 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

2709 F ix. Sarah Anne CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1852 and died in 1855 in West Union, Greene Co., PA at age 3.

+ 2710 F x. Martha E. CONGER was born about 6 Aug 1852 in Prosperity, Washington Co., PA.

+ 2711 F xi. Hannah CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1854 in West Union, Greene Co., PA.

+ 2712 M xii. Albert Benton CONGER was born about 31 Jul 1856 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, died on 11 Feb 1920 about age 63, and was buried in Feb 1920 in West Union, Greene Co., PA, West Union Cemetery.

1098. 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.

General Notes:
William Henry Harrison Conger

PARENTS: David Conger, Jr. and Sarah Welch

AKA: Harrison Conger

Film #: 170878, Page #: 427, Ordinance #: 20712
25 Oct 1813, William Henry Harrison Cogner, Washington Co., Pennsylvania

MARRIAGE: William Henry Harrison Conger was married twice. His 1st wife was Martha Auld and his 2nd wife was Eliabeth Longdon.

CEMETERY: William Henry Harrison, Conger, d. 3/31/1852, aged 33yr, 5mo, 7da; West Union Cemetery, Morris Twp., Greene Co., PA
(Source: Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania, compiled by Dorothy T. Hennen, Vol. 5, 1976, Franklin and Morris Townships, p. 298 - furnished by JoNelle Linnaus)

William married Martha AULD in Feb 1841. Martha was born in Jun 1818 in Washington Co., PA and died on 28 Oct 1846 in Washington Co., PA at age 28.

+ 2713 F i. Caroline CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1842 and died after 1934 in Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA.

+ 2714 F ii. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1843 in Washington Co., PA and died on 19 Aug 1891 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA at age 48.

William next married Elizabeth LONGDON, daughter of John LONGDON and Mary MILLER, in 1848. Elizabeth was born on 2 May 1826 and died in 1914 at age 88.

2716 F i. Mary Anne CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1848 and died on 13 Jul 1883 at age 34.

+ 2717 F ii. Harriet N. CONGER was born on 6 May 1851 in Washington Co., PA.

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

General Notes:
Elizabeth Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

AKA: Mary Reedman on headstone.

BIRTH: Birth also listed as, Abt. 1793

BIRTH: In the biographical sketch of Thomas and Nancy (Redman) Freeman, the birth place of Elizabeth Wright is said to be Virginia. This remains to be proven.

BIRTH-MOTHER: Death Certificate of Ruben Redman, LDS Film #0196553, Grays Harbor, Record 132. Apparently lists the birth place of his mother, Elizabeth Wright, as, New Jersey.

CENSUS-BIRTH: 1850, in Vermilion Co., IL, p. 260, lines 23-28, listed as "head of the house." Apparently this record lists: b. Abt. 1813, Pennsylvania.

Elizabeth married John REDMAN. John was born on 17 Jun 1792 in Virginia, died after 8 Jun 1846, and was buried after 8 Jun 1846 in Homer, Champaign Co., IL, Old Homer Cemetery.

+ 2718 M i. Reuben REDMAN was born about 10 Feb 1820 in Ohio, died on 18 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA about age 97, and was buried on 20 Apr 1917 in Melbourne, Grays Harbor Co., WA, Melbourne Cemetery.

+ 2723 F vi. Rachel REDMAN was born on 27 Nov 1828 and died on 16 Jan 1850 at age 21.

+ 2724 F vii. Ruth REDMAN was born on 27 Nov 1828 and died on 3 Jun 1851 at age 22.

2726 F ix. Martha REDMAN was born on 4 Mar 1833 in Illinois and died on 29 Nov 1898 at age 65.

Martha married Benjamin H. TOWNER on 13 May 1852 in Vermilion Co., IL. Benjamin was born on 19 Oct 1826 in Vigo Co., IL and died on 28 Sep 1903 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN at age 76.

2728 M xi. Isaac REDMAN was born on 22 Jul 1837 in Illinois and died before 1887.

2729 F xii. Rebecca REDMAN was born on 4 Jul 1840 in Illinois and died on 21 Aug 1846 in Illinois at age 6.

2730 F xiii. Clarinda REDMAN was born on 4 Jan 1844 in Illinois and died on 8 Jun 1846 in Illinois at age 2.

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

General Notes:
Hannah Jane Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

ERROR: The 1870 Monroe Co., OH census lists, OH as the place of birth. She was born in PA.

BIRTH-MARRIAGE According to Robert Guilinger, Hannah Jane Wright, b. 1804, married Jesse Henthorn.

Census: 1880, in Monroe Co., OH, Green Twp. 141.

Hannah married Jesse HENTHORN, son of William HENTHORN Jr. and Margaret UNKNOWN, about 1828. Jesse was born on 15 Jan 1803 in Virginia and died on 29 May 1878 at age 75.

+ 2732 M ii. Andrew Jackson HENTHORN was born about Oct 1832 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 18 Oct 1910 in Jerusalem, Monroe Co., OH about age 78.

+ 2735 F v. Nancy HENTHORN was born between 1840 and 1843 in Monroe Co., OH and died about 1921.

+ 2736 F vi. Julia Anne HENTHORN was born on 8 Apr 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 30 May 1877 at age 31.

1107. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger Wright

PARENTS: Reuben Wright and Mary E. Conger

AKA: John C. Wright

RELATIONSHIP: John C. Wright was the great-great grandfather of Charles Thomas "Tom" Stevens who researched the John Conger Wright family.

RELATIONSHIP: John Conger Wright married McElroy sisters, Margaret and Lucinda who were daughters of Jesse and Sarah McElroy.

RESEARCHER: Charles T. (Tom) Stevens; 1203 Fairview Road; Columbia, MO 65203-0809 (as of July 1995)

Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., OH
John Conger was living in the home of Jesse McElroy, his future, father-in-law.
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

BIOGRAPHY:
John C. Wright married Margaret McElroy in 1833 and lived in Adams Township, [Monroe Co., OH] for at least twelve years. We presume her to be buried in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret's youngest daughter, Mary Ann also died in Monroe Co. as did Margaret's uncle and aunt, John and Nancy McElroy.
(Source: Monroe County Ohio Families, p. 238 - written by Eric A. Stevens)

EMIGRATION: In 1847 John Conger Wright and his family left Monroe Co., OH. They traveled via the Ohio River and the Mississipi River to Keokuk, Iowa. From there they went overland by covered wagon to Appanoose Co., IA. With him was his 2nd wife and 4 children from his first marriage and 1 from his second marriage.

OCCUPATION: He was a cooper and could make good oak barrels to sell for $1 each. CFA II, p. 458, farmer.

RESIDENCES: Upon arrival in Appanoose Co., IA he first settled about six miles west of Moulton, near the old Goose Lake.

Census: 1850, in Appanoose Co., IA, Center Twp., 3/3
John C. Wright, 39, farmer, PA; Lucinda, 23, OH
Melissa, 16, OH; William, 14, OH; Reuben, 12, OH; Jesse, 11, OH
Isaiah, 4, OH; Margaret, 1, IA
[Note: In the next residence, 4/4, on the census Sarah McElroy, age 55 was listed. This was probably the mother of Lucinda McElroy Wright. REH]
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: The Appanoose Agricultural Society held a County Fair on 5 Oct 1855. J.C. Wright took 2nd place prize for best mare colt.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

LAND: John C. Wright acquired land in Township 68, Range 17, District of Chariton.
(Source: Land Patent Book 1, Purchasers of Land Before 1856 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1856, in Appanoose Co., IA, Caldwell Twp., #155/155
Note: () = years in state
John C. Wright, 49, PA (8); Lucinda, 28, OH (8)
Malissa, 22, OH (8); William, 20, OH (8); Reuben, 18, OH, (8)
Jesse, 16, OH (8); Isaiah, 10, OH (8); Milton, 5, IA (5)
Sarah, 2, IA (2); Elizabeth, 0, IA (0)
Note: The Gilbert McCoy family was recorded just prior to this entry.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1860, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 650/621
John C. Wright, 48, OH, farmer, $1800, $600; Lucinda, 32, wife, OH;
Melissa, 25, OH; Reuben, 21, OH; Jesse, 19, OH; Isaiah, 14, OH;
Milton, 9, IA; Sarah, 6, IA; Elizabeth, 4, IA
[Note: Some say that this census shows the state of birth of John C. Wright as PA. A photocopy of the census page, 637 clearly indicates everyone in this household through Isiah, age 14 was born in Ohio, with the word written out. REH]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

MARRIAGE: John C. Wright to Elizabeth Cochran, 8 Mar 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA; Book 2, p. 13 [Note: This is Mrs. Thomas Cochran. REH]
(Source: "Index to Grooms, Early Marriage Records, 1847-1900" published by Appanoose County Genealogical Society, Centerville, IA 52544, 1986 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Census: 1870, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 96/98
John C. Wright, 59, PA, farmer, $3200, $1288; Elizabeth, 53, OH, keephouse
Milton, 19, IA, at home; Sarah, 16, IA, at home; Elizabeth, 14, IA, at
home; Issac Cochran, 22, farmer, $130, IA; Samantha Cochran, 14, IA
[Note: Issac Cochran and Samantha Cochran were probably children of
Elizabeth Cochran from an earlier marriage.]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

Census: 1880, in Appanoose Co., IA, Sharon Twp., 408/425
[Note: father and mother's birth place listed with each person, father first]
John C. Wright, 69, PA, farmer, MD, NJ; Elizabeth, 63, OH, wife, keeps
house, PA, PA; Milton, 29, IA, farm hand, PA, OH;
Ellis, 10, IA, granddaughter?, at school, IA, IA (marked Maimed,
Crippled, Bedridden or other)
[Note: The name of the last person listed might have read, Ellis, Samantha. REH]
(Furnished by Tom Stevens)

BIOGRAPHY:
John C. Wright, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Centerville, [IA]; born 16 May 1811, in Greene Co., Pa. When an infant, came to Monroe Co., Ohio, with his parents; in 1847, came to Appanoose Co., Iowa, he being one of the oldest settlers of this county; owns 124 acres of land, valued at $25.00 per acre.

Married Margaret McElroy in 1833, she was born in 1816, in Ohio, died in 1845; they had five children, three living; Melissa, William and Reuben.

Second marriage to Lucinda McElroy [first wife's sister] in 1845; she was born 9 Jul 1827, died 24 July 1862, in Iowa; they had four children: Isaiah, Milton, Sarah and Elizabeth.

Third marriage to, Mrs. Elizabeth Cochran, 8 March 1863, she was born 9 Sep 1816 in Hamilton Co., Ohio; she came to this county with her husband [John Wesley Cochran,] in 1845, he died 30 Sep 1855, in this township. [Elizabeth Cochran Wright died on 23 Mar 1902, age 85 years, 6 months, 14 days. She was buried in New Salem Cemetery, Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA.] Democrat. (Sharon Township)
[Note: Text in [] added by Robert Guilinger and Joyce Posey. REH]
(Source: History of Appanoose Co., Iowa 1878, page 544 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

QUESTION: Delm Bayley reported that he died on 14 Jul 1890 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA. Can anyone cite a source for Centerville as the place of death?

CONFLICT-CEMETERY: Some say she was buried at the Wright Cemetery. Duane L. Jones thinks that the cemetery is Brannon Cemetery. He writes, From the book, Appanoose Co., IA Cemeteries of Sharon Township that I found at the courthouse, there is a picture of the tombstone of, Martha A., wife of William Wright, with the death date of March 28, 1871, age 32y, 2m, 10d. Another picture on the same page #1 is that of J. Wright's tombstone, stating that he died July 14, 1890, age 79y, 1m, 28d.

CEMETERY: The Old Wright Cemetery became the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA

John married Margaret Mc_ELROY, daughter of Jesse Mc_ELROY and Sarah UNKNOWN, about 1833 in Monroe Co., OH. Margaret was born on 23 Feb 1816 in Ohio and died about May 1844 in Monroe Co., OH about age 28.

+ 2737 F i. Melissa WRIGHT was born on 8 Apr 1834 in Monroe Co., OH, died in 1881 in Henry Co., MO at age 47, and was buried in 1881 in Henry Co., MO, Norris Cemetery.

+ 2738 M ii. William M. WRIGHT was born on 11 May 1836 in Monroe Co., OH, died about 8 Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS about age 84, and was buried in Mar 1921 in Dodge City, Ford Co., KS, Maple Grove Cemetery.

+ 2739 M iii. Reuben WRIGHT was born on 14 May 1838 in Monroe Co., OH, died on 23 Aug 1919 in Exline, Appanoose Co., IA at age 81, and was buried in Aug 1919 in Pleasant Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

2741 F v. Mary Anne WRIGHT was born on 31 May 1843 in Monroe Co., OH and died in 1843 in Monroe Co., OH.

John next married Lucinda Mc_ELROY, daughter of Jesse Mc_ELROY and Sarah UNKNOWN, about 1845 in Ohio. Lucinda was born on 9 Jul 1827 in Ohio and died on 24 Jul 1862 in Appanoose Co., IA at age 35.

+ 2742 M i. Isaiah M. WRIGHT was born on 21 Aug 1846 in Monroe Co., OH and died on 19 Dec 1923 at age 77.

2743 F ii. Margaret WRIGHT was born on 15 Jan 1849 in Appanoose Co., IA and died in 1850 at age 1.

+ 2745 F iv. Sarah E. WRIGHT was born on 28 Dec 1853 in Appanoose Co., IA and was buried in Kay Co., OK, Mt. Olive Cemetery.

John next married Elizabeth RICHARDS on 8 Mar 1863 in Appanoose Co., IA. Elizabeth was born about 9 Sep 1816 in Hamilton Co., OH, died on 23 Mar 1902 in Centerville, Appanoose Co., IA about age 85, and was buried in Mar 1902 in Caldwell Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, New Salem Cemetery.

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

Eunice married William BAKER on 19 Oct 1815. William was born about 1790 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2747 F i. Elizabeth BAKER was born about 1816 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2748 F ii. Fanny BAKER was born about 1817 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2749 M iii. Azariah BAKER was born about 1819 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2750 M iv. Thomas BAKER was born on 23 Dec 1821 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2751 M v. Benjamin Franklin BAKER was born on 8 Aug 1823 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2752 M vi. Aaron Younglove BAKER was born in 1827 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

2753 F vii. Mary BAKER was born in 1831 in Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co., NY.

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

Rachel married James TELFORD on 14 Nov 1821. James was born about 1790 in Washington Co., NY and died in 1846 in Crawford Co., OH about age 56.

+ 2757 M iv. John Conger TELFORD was born on 13 Mar 1829 in Seneca Co., OH, died on 28 Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS at age 67, and was buried in Mar 1896 in Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

1113. 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.

General Notes:
John Baker Conger

Problem: Where was he born, Cambridge, Washington Co., NY or Hammondsport,
Steuben Co., NY, as listed in CFA II, p. 138?

CENSUS: 1850, in Wyandot Co., OH

John married Beulah CARSON in 1830 in Bath, Steuben Co., NY. Beulah was born about 3 Sep 1806 in New York, died on 7 Mar 1881 in Ohio about age 74, and was buried in Mar 1881 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH, Pleasant View Cemetery.

2761 M i. Azariah Winfield CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1831 in Penn Yan, Yates Co., NY and died on 20 Apr 1905 at age 73.

+ 2763 M iii. Abraham CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1836 in Seneca Co., OH and died on 31 May 1905 in Lewis Center, Delaware Co., OH at age 68.

+ 2765 M v. Myron B. CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1843 in New York, died on 24 Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH at age 61, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Sycamore, Wyandot Co., OH, Pleasant View Cemetery.

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

+ 2768 M i. William J. CONGER was born about 1834 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY and died on 31 Jul 1887 in Ludington, Mason Co., MI about age 53.

+ 2769 F ii. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1839 in Ohio and died on 20 Apr 1914 in Sibley, Osceola Co., IA at age 74.

1116. 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.

William married Araminta BISHOP in 1840. Araminta was born in 1819 in Washington.

+ 2771 M i. Dennis CONGER was born on 9 May 1842 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 9 Nov 1914 in Hazelton, Barber Co., KS at age 72.

+ 2772 F i. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1845 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 21 Apr 1878 at age 32.

+ 2774 F iii. Clarissa CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1849 and died on 17 Feb 1869 at age 19.

+ 2775 F iv. Rose Anna CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1851 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 30 Jun 1895 at age 44.

+ 2776 F v. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 12 May 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2777 M vi. William Buchanan CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1856 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 23 Apr 1934 in Okaton, Jones Co., SD at age 77.

+ 2778 F vii. Arena CONGER was born on 16 Apr 1859 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 31 Jan 1884 at age 24.

1119. 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.

General Notes:
Jonathan Clark Conger

AKA: Listed as Clark Conger in wedding record of daughter, Marietta.

RECOLLECTIONS: Jonathan Clark Conger House - Washington, Iowa
Ella Conger Hartmann of Davenport, Iowa sent a note card to Job C. Conger. On the front was a very nice drawing labeled, "Home of Washington County Historical Society - Since 1848."

On the backside is printed the following, "Jonathan Clark Conger, an early pioneer in Washington County became wealthy buying and selling land. He died in 1904 and bequeated the house to his daughter, Clara (Mrs. C.J. Wilson).

For many years this house was the center of Washington's social life. It is being restored to its former splendor and is considered a showplace of 19th Century living.

The original brick farm house built in 1848, was enlarged after the Civil War by Conger and is not the Museum and headquarters for Washington County Iowa Historical Society.
(Source: Conger Confab, March 2000, p. 11)

Jonathan married Jane SLOAN on 30 Dec 1840. Jane was born in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

2781 M i. Oliver CONGER was born on 5 Apr 1842 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 5 Sep 1845 at age 3.

+ 2782 F ii. Marietta Elizabeth CONGER was born on 31 Mar 1844 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2783 F iii. Florence Clarinda CONGER was born on 25 Sep 1847 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

2784 U iv. Orvan CONGER was born on 22 Jan 1850 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 19 Jun 1853 at age 3.

+ 2785 F v. Clara CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1852 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 24 Mar 1930 in Washington, Washington Co., IA at age 77.

2786 F vi. Medora CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died on 4 May 1881 at age 27.

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

Clarissa married Harrison R. STRATTON on 2 Jun 1841. Harrison was born in 1818 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

2787 F i. Mary STRATTON was born on 6 Mar 1842 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

2788 F ii. Eunice A. STRATTON was born on 4 Feb 1844 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

2789 M iii. David W. STRATTON was born on 18 Feb 1845 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

2790 M iv. John C. STRATTON was born on 18 Feb 1854 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

2791 F v. Alice C. STRATTON was born on 17 Mar 1858 in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.

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

General Notes:
Allen Fish Conger

CENSUS: Family data in CFA II, p. 54 from 1880 census.

+ 2792 M i. Elmer Elsworth CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1854 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died about 1947 in Kent, King Co., WA about age 93.

+ 2793 M ii. Charles Fish CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1856 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2794 M iii. Allen Alonzo CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1857 in Washington, Washington Co., IA and died in 1927 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 70.

+ 2795 M iv. William Henry CONGER was born on 8 Apr 1859 in Washington, Washington Co., IA.

+ 2798 M vii. Julius Albert CONGER was born on 23 Dec 1869 in Kansas and died in Sep 1969 at age 99.

Henry married Orre M. LEWIS on 23 Sep 1847. Orre was born on 30 Aug 1818 and died on 13 Feb 1885 at age 66.

+ 2805 M v. Earl Allan CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1858 and died on 18 Feb 1926 at age 67.

2806 F vi. Orre Elizabeth CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1863 and died on 9 May 1953 at age 90.

1128. 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.

General Notes:
Jonathan Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

LAND-RESIDENCES: Jonathan Conger took a donation land clain in Lane county, Oregon in what is now Eugene, OR. He was killed by Indians in S. Oregon. Hannah (Crow) Conger sold out and moved to Eastern Washington, near her brothers. When son, John, was old enough he returned and bought part of the land, now owned by his granddaughter, Louise Nickels.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 334 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIRTH-CHILDREN: First 6 children born in Pike Co., IN, others probably Lane Co., OR (CFA II, p. 148)

Jonathan married Hannah CROWE, daughter of John CROW and Elizabeth HOWELL, on 23 Feb 1840 in Pike Co., IN. Hannah was born in 1821 in Gibson Co., IN.

2807 M i. Columbus Clayborne CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1842 in Pike Co., IN and died on 23 Dec 1917 at age 75.

+ 2809 F iii. Isabelle CONGER was born on 2 Dec 1846 in Pike Co., IN and died on 16 Sep 1935 in Duncan, Greenlee Co., AZ at age 88.

+ 2811 F v. Charlotte CONGER was born in Mar 1850 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1916 in Oregon at age 66.

2815 M ix. James CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1854 in Pike Co., IN and died on 12 Mar 1863 at age 9.

+ 2816 M x. John S. CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1855 in Lane Co., OR, died on 6 May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR at age 65, and was buried in May 1921 in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

1129. 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.

General Notes:
William Jay Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

RESIDENCES: According to Mrs. Jack Kinn, 640 Glenview Ave., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, "My mother said the Conger homestead was in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN between Princeton and Hazelton. There was a creek running through the property known as 'Conger Creek' and a Methodist Church near the farm was called, 'Conger Chapel.' There was also a large farm in Madison Twp. which Alice inherited from her parents, and is presently owned by her grandson." Mrs. Kinn's mother was Florence V. Robling Shake, daughter of William Sherman Robling and Essie Patterson.

COMMENT: Daniel Lockwood points out that both Princeton and Hazelton are towns in Gibson county, Indiana and no point between them lies close to Pike Co., IN, the next county to the east. There is a Clay Twp. in Pike Co., IN. There isn't a Clay Twp. in Gibson Co., IN. The homestead was in Clay Twp., Pike Co., IN between Princeton and Petersburg.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 523 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Frances STUCKEY on 17 Oct 1848. Frances was born in 1828 and died on 27 Sep 1856 at age 28.

+ 2818 F i. Alice CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1849 in Indiana, died on 29 Apr 1925 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 75, and was buried in Apr 1925 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, Walnut Hills Cemetery.

2820 M iii. John CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1853 and died on 27 Feb 1876 at age 22.

William next married Mary Frances MARTIN on 1 Mar 1858. Mary died on 10 Oct 1876.

+ 2822 F i. Francis E. CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1861 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN, died on 5 May 1928 in Petersburg, Pike Co., IN at age 67, and was buried in May 1928 in Walnut Hills Cemetery.

2823 M ii. William J. CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1861 and died on 8 Feb 1862.

William next married Rachel RITTER. Rachel was buried in Bowman, White River Chapel.

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

General Notes:
Indiana Conger

PARENTS: Sebastian Conger and Matilda Davidson

BIRTH-CONFLICT: 1838 (CFA I, p. 459); 1836 (CFA I, p. 770)

Indiana married William NIXON, son of Abraham NIXON and Eliza WHIPPS, about 4 Nov 1855 in Pike Co., IN. William was born in 1832 and died in 1901 in Pike Co., IN at age 69.

2825 M ii. Otis J. NIXON was born in 1857 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1925 at age 68.

1139. 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.

Electra married William POLLARD, son of Joseph POLLARD and Elizabeth THORNTON, on 2 Aug 1831 in Carmi, White Co., IL. William was born on 25 May 1799 and died on 25 Aug 1872 in Cynthiana, Posey Co., IN at age 73.

2829 M i. Joseph POLLARD was born in Jun 1832 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in Jul 1832.

2830 F ii. Pauline POLLARD was born in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in Posey Co., IN.

2831 F iii. Emma Jane POLLARD was born on 11 Jun 1836 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died on 13 Mar 1904 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 67.

2832 U iv. Sebra POLLARD was born about 1841 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died on 15 Aug 1856 about age 15.

2834 M vi. Almanzar Cola POLLARD was born about 1848 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in 1913 about age 65.

2835 F vii. Mary Elizabeth POLLARD was born in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., IN and died in Hot Springs, Garland Co., AR.

1144. 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.

General Notes:
Richard W. Conger

AKA: Richard W. (Patrick) Conger, CFA I, p. 360

EMIGRATION: Richard and Martha Conger left Indiana in the spring of 1838 with their children, James, b. Abt. 1859; Sarah Jane, 1863,; and Harriet, b. Abt. 1865. They moved to the Clay City area of Clay county, Illinois and then lived in the area of Florina, Xenia and Oskaloosa, all in Clay county, before moving to Mason City, in Mason county, IL, where he was employed in a flour mill. He died and was buried there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 188 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BURIAL-CONFLICT: Mason City, IA (CFA II, p. 703)

Richard married Martha DAVENPORT on 14 Mar 1858 in Knox Co., IN. Martha was born on 19 Jun 1840 in Kentucky, died on 23 Mar 1923 in Jonathan Creek Twp., Moultrie Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Mar 1923 in Oskaloosa, Clay Co., IL, Oskaloosa Cemetery.

+ 2839 F iv. Sarah Jane CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Knox Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1944 in Decatur, Macon Co., IL at age 81.

+ 2840 F v. Harriet CONGER was born in Nov 1865 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN and died in 1903 in Missouri at age 38.

Harriet married Harrison RODERICK, son of Francis RODERICK and Eleanor JOHNSON, on 1 Oct 1855. Harrison was born on 27 Dec 1829 in Knox Co., IN and died on 19 Jan 1863 in Knox Co., IN at age 33.

2842 M ii. Levi RODERICK was born on 21 Jan 1859 in Knox Co., IN and died on 21 Feb 1864 at age 5.

1147. 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.

General Notes:
Keturah Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Keturah (Catherine) Conger, CFA I, p. 701

Keturah married Thomas L. BECKES, son of William P. BECKES and Margaret JORDAN, on 1 Dec 1864 in Knox Co., IN. Thomas was born on 18 Nov 1823 in Knox Co., IN and died in Knox Co., IN.

1148. 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.

General Notes:
Commodore Perry Conger

AKA: Probably called, Perry

DEATH-CONFLICT: 11 Aug 1911 (CFA I, p. 424); 11 Aug 1900 (CFA I, p. 361)

RESIDENCES: Couple lived in Illinois and Arkansas

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

BIBLE: Data from the family Bible in the possession of Leona Hoover Robertson.

Commodore married Lucinda PHILLIPS, daughter of John PHILLIPS and Sarah GARDNER, on 18 Nov 1861 in Gibson Co., IN. Lucinda was born on 12 Mar 1843 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 8 Nov 1924 in Washington, Daviess Co., IN at age 81, and was buried in Nov 1924 in Gibson Co., IN, Old Phillips Cemetery.

+ 2849 F i. Sarah Ellen CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1862 in Washington Twp., Gibson Co., IN and died on 2 Jun 1939 in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN at age 76.

2850 F ii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1865 and died on 23 Jul 1866.

+ 2851 M iii. Joseph Clinton CONGER was born on 24 May 1868 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 17 Mar 1935 in Marmaduke, Greene Co., AR at age 66.

2852 F iv. Dora Elizabeth CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1870 and died on 17 Aug 1885 at age 15.

2853 M v. Robert Willis CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1872 and died on 20 Aug 1872.

2854 M vi. Levi Crawford CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1874 and died on 6 Feb 1877 at age 2.

2855 M vii. Charley Homer CONGER was born on 4 Jan 1879 and died about 1930 about age 51.

2856 M viii. Thomas Perry CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1881 and died on 2 Oct 1885 at age 4.

General Notes:
Napoleon Bonapart Edwards

OCCUPATION: Wagon and carriage maker, like his father; as of 1875 he was postmaster of Redcloud, Knox Co., IN.

RESIDENCES: Still living in Knox Co., IN as of 1880-1881

AKA: Called, N.B.

Napoleon married Sally ALMY, daughter of Seneca ALMY and Elizabeth TICE, on 26 Oct 1848. Sally died on 15 Feb 1861 in Knox Co., IN.

2858 U ii. Seneca EDWARDS was born about 1852 and died on 23 May 1875 about age 23.

+ 2859 F iii. Misouria Elizabeth EDWARDS was born on 31 Aug 1858 in Knox Co., IN, died on 19 Feb 1904 in Nr. Francisco, Gibson Co., IN at age 45, and was buried in Feb 1904 in Gibson Co., IN, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Napoleon next married Nancy WALKER on 3 Aug 1861. Nancy was born about 1838 and died on 29 Apr 1867 about age 29.

Napoleon next married Nancy P. CROW. Nancy was born about 1830 and died on 7 Feb 1876 about age 46.

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

John married Mary Jane ZIMMERMAN, daughter of John ZIMMERMAN and Elizabeth UNKNOWN, on 1 Jul 1858. Mary was born on 29 Apr 1838.

2867 M i. Bill EDWARDS was born on 8 Jun 1859 and died on 4 May 1914 at age 54.

General Notes: COMMENT-DEATH: There was a William Edwards who died of disease during the Civil
War, in 1862, at Helena, AR.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 730 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

2870 F ii. Anna M. EDWARDS was born in 1862 and died on 14 Jul 1919 at age 57.

1162. 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.

James married Elizabeth ADAMS on 31 Jan 1853 in Pike Co., IN. Elizabeth was born on 7 Feb 1829 in Pike Co., IN and died on 17 Nov 1905 in Vincennes, Knox Co., IN at age 76.

2874 F i. Mary Jane DAVIDSON was born on 6 Jan 1854 in Pike Co., IN and died on 2 Sep 1870 at age 16.

2877 F iv. Thirza E. DAVIDSON was born on 9 Jan 1861 in Pike Co., IN and died on 16 Nov 1879 at age 18.

+ 2881 M viii. Joseph Adams DAVIDSON was born on 1 Dec 1871 in Pike Co., IN and died in 1939 at age 68.

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

Jane married Robert W. PHILLIPS Dr., son of William PHILLIPS and Elizabeth HARVEY, on 19 Dec 1847 in Pike Co., IN. Robert was born about 1822 in Gibson Co., IN and died in 1885 in Pike Co., IN about age 63.

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

Joseph married Mary Jane PHILLIPS, daughter of John PHILLIPS and Sally GARDNER, on 15 Sep 1859. Mary was born on 29 Sep 1837 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 6 Oct 1901 in Gibson Co., IN at age 64.

2888 M ii. John DAVIDSON was born about 1868 in Gibson Co., IN and died on 20 Oct 1886 about age 18.

2889 F iii. Mary Belle DAVIDSON was born in Gibson Co., IN and died in Gibson Co., IN.

2890 F iv. Flora DAVIDSON was born in Gibson Co., IN and died in Gibson Co., IN.

1166. 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.

Daniel married Susanna ADAMS on 8 Oct 1860 in Pike Co., IN. Susanna was born on 11 Mar 1833 in Indiana, died on 27 Aug 1910 in Pike Co., IN at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1910 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 2891 M i. George Culmer DAVIDSON was born on 26 Oct 1870 in Pike Co., IN and died on 11 May 1931 at age 60.

2892 F ii. Minnie DAVIDSON was born on 26 Jul 1860 in Pike Co., IN, died on 2 Jan 1942 in Pike Co., IN at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1942 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

Kate married Unknown LOCKWOOD, son of James LOCKWOOD and Unknown. Unknown was born in 1866.

2894 F iv. Elizabeth DAVIDSON was born on 30 Mar 1864 in Pike Co., IN and died on 31 May 1934 at age 70.

1167. 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.

Jasper married Phavilla CUNNINGHAM, daughter of John B. CUNNINGHAM and Phoebe Ann KEY, on 31 Dec 1860 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN. Phavilla was born on 13 Dec 1842 in Gibson Co., IN, died on 17 Oct 1898 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN at age 55, and was buried in Oct 1898 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

+ 2895 F i. Hope DAVIDSON was born on 29 Aug 1862 in Pike Co., IN, died on 17 Feb 1913 at age 50, and was buried in Feb 1913 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

+ 2897 F iii. Florence DAVIDSON was born on 25 Dec 1865 in Pike Co., IN, died on 9 Jan 1947 at age 81, and was buried in Jan 1947 in Princeton, Gibson Co., IN, Princeton IOOF.

2898 M iv. Charles Luther DAVIDSON was born on 22 Nov 1867 in Pike Co., IN and died on 6 Jul 1953 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 85.

Charles married Augusta WINKLEMAN. Augusta was born on 1 Apr 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL and died on 15 Jun 1960 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 75.

+ 2899 M v. Clarence Yancey DAVIDSON was born on 15 Dec 1869 in Pike Co., IN, died on 29 Dec 1956 at age 87, and was buried in Dec 1956 in Pike Co., IN, Davidson Cemetery.

+ 2900 F vi. Phoebe Ann DAVIDSON was born on 21 Dec 1873 in Pike Co., IN, died on 6 Aug 1949 in Pike Co., IN at age 75, and was buried in Aug 1949 in Union, Pike Co., IN, Union IOOF Cemetery.

2901 F vii. Octavia DAVIDSON was born on 2 Feb 1877 in Pike Co., IN and died on 10 Oct 1901 at age 24.

2902 F viii. Mary Adna DAVIDSON was born on 20 Dec 1878 in Pike Co., IN and died on 22 Feb 1915 at age 36.

+ 2903 F ix. Gertrude DAVIDSON was born on 9 Mar 1833 in Pike Co., IN and died in Jan 1968 at age 134.

1169. 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.

Mary married Walter GILL on 15 Mar 1855. Walter was born about 1828 in England.

1170. 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.

Matilda married Jeremiah DEVORE, son of John DEVORE and Unknown, on 8 Jul 1850 in Clay Co., IL. Jeremiah was born on 21 Jan 1826 in Clay Co., IL, died on 21 Mar 1867 in Clay Co., IL at age 41, and was buried in Mar 1867 in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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

General Notes:
Rachel Sutton

BIRTH: 1764 at Fairmont (Foxhill), Hunterdon Co., NJ. CFA II, p. 393

Rachel married John PHILHOWER, son of Philip PHILHOWER and Mary UNKNOWN, about 1791. John was born in 1760 in Hunterdon Co., NJ and died in Sep 1820 in Mountainville, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 60.

2911 M i. Jacob J. PHILHOWER was born on 7 Jul 1792 and died on 4 Jun 1880 at age 87.

Jacob married Elizabeth APGAR, daughter of Conrad APGAR and Charity SUTTON, on 2 Feb 1814.

2912 M ii. Philip PHILHOWER was born on 22 Oct 1796 and died on 26 Apr 1879 at age 82.

+ 2913 M iii. Peter J. PHILHOWER was born on 23 Dec 1799 in Mountainville, Hunterdon Co., NJ, died on 24 Apr 1890 in Cokesbury, Hunterdon Co., NJ at age 90, and was buried in Apr 1890 in Methodist Church.

2914 F iv. Mary PHILHOWER was born on 6 May 1803 and died on 6 Mar 1879 in Indiana Co., PA at age 75.

2915 F v. Elizabeth PHILHOWER was born on 13 Oct 1793 and died on 24 May 1872 at age 78.

2916 M vi. John J. PHILHOWER was born on 21 Mar 1798 and died on 30 Jan 1884 at age 85.

2917 M vii. William J. PHILHOWER was born on 25 Apr 1801 and died on 22 Aug 1856 at age 55.

2918 M viii. Richard J. PHILHOWER was born on 15 Oct 1804 and died on 19 May 1892 at age 87.

2919 F ix. Susannah PHILHOWER was born on 23 Feb 1795 and died on 25 Jul 1862 at age 67.

2920 M x. Aaron PHILHOWER was born on 10 Oct 1806 and died on 23 Mar 1887 at age 80.

Elizabeth married Jacob J. PHILHOWER, son of John PHILHOWER and Rachel SUTTON, on 2 Feb 1814. Jacob was born on 7 Jul 1792 and died on 4 Jun 1880 at age 87.

1184. 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.

William married Fidelia EATON. Fidelia was born in 1827 in New York and died in 1850 at age 23.

William next married Charlotte Lovicy BUMP on 16 Mar 1856 in Michigan. Charlotte was born in 1830 in Genesee Co., NY and died in 1899 in Macomb Co., MI at age 69.

Daniel married Laura M. DUSETT on 16 Mar 1864 in Lenox Twp., Macomb Co., MI.

1198. 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.

General Notes:
William Hayden

CONFLICT-DEATH: Jan or Feb 1829, Butler Co., OH, CFA II, p. 330; 10 Oct 1829 Springfield Twp., OH also listed on p. 330, CFA II.

MILITARY: Served in Capt. Samuel Dunnavan's company, 1st Regiment, 31 Jul - 5 Sep 1813, War of 1812, contracted pneumonia in rendezvous in courthouse in Cincinnati, OH. [No source citation.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 330 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Martha Ann GASTON, daughter of Joseph GASTON and Martha HUTTON, on 10 Oct 1816. Martha was born in Feb 1799 in Abbeville Co., SC and died on 25 Dec 1826 in Hamilton, Butler Co., OH at age 27.

2946 F i. Rebecca HAYDEN was born about 1817 in Butler Co., OH and died about 1849 about age 32.

+ 2947 F ii. Martha Caroline HAYDEN was born on 5 Oct 1823 in Butler Co., OH, died on 3 Oct 1859 in Crawfordsville, Fountain Co., IN at age 35, and was buried in Oct 1859 in Oak Hill Cemetery.

1201. 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.

Sarah married Timothy THARPE, son of Benjamin THARPE and Elizabeth MAXSON, on 25 Dec 1824 in Lewis Co., VA. Timothy was born on 25 Jul 1802 in Harrison Co., VA and died on 12 Jul 1881 in Auburn, Ritchie Co., WV at age 78.

+ 2948 F i. Elizabeth Ann THARPE was born on 17 Aug 1834 in Virginia and died on 6 Dec 1913 in Auburn, Ritchie Co., WV at age 79.

1208. 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.

General Notes:
Silas Francis Sutton

Problem: Was the year of marriage 1846 or 1847? Both listed in CFA II, p. 436.

Silas married Elizabeth Merilda BOLES on 10 Sep 1847 in Osage Co., MO. Elizabeth was born on 17 Dec 1829 in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, died on 3 May 1911 at age 81, and was buried in May 1911 in Garnett, Anderson Co., KS, Sutton Valley Cemetery.

+ 2949 F i. Mercy Elizabeth SUTTON was born on 15 Aug 1847 in Osage Co., MO and died about 1 Jun 1924 in Des Moines, Union Co., NM about age 76.

2953 U v. J. I. SUTTON was born in 1856 in Greeley, Anderson Co., KS and died on 18 Jun 1859 at age 3.

2955 U vii. C. A. SUTTON was born in 1862 and died on 4 Mar 1862 in Greeley, Anderson Co., KS.

1213. 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.

General Notes:
Abby Halstead Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Conger and Hannah Van Riper

Abby married Richard BUTLER on 29 Sep 1818 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Richard was born on 12 Dec 1788 in Hartford, Hartford Co., CT and died on 15 Jun 1827 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY at age 38.

2959 F i. Lucy Ranney BUTLER was born on 12 Nov 1819 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1872 at age 53.

2960 M ii. Richard Lewis BUTLER was born on 28 Jan 1822 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 19 Mar 1893 at age 71.

2961 F iii. Anna H. BUTLER was born in 1824 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1835 at age 11.

2962 M iv. Joseph Conger BUTLER was born on 3 Jan 1827 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 13 Jan 1893 at age 66.

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

General Notes:
Deborah Conger

PARENTS: Joseph Conger and Hannah Van Riper

RELATIONSHIP-COMMENT: Two women were mentioned in the Will of Obediah Conger,
1) Deborah, wife of Abner Campbell and 2) Rachel, widow of his late brother, Stephen Conger.
Deborah (Conger) was a niece of Obediah Conger and the daughter of Joseph Conger and Hannah Van Riper, Joseph being the brother of Obediah.
Rachel (Hitchcock) Conger was a sister-in-law of Obediah Conger and the wife of Stephen Meeker Conger, Stephen being the brother of Obediah.
(Written by Richard E. Henthorn, 13 Sep 2014)

Deborah married Abner CAMPBELL on 1 Sep 1810. Abner was born on 18 Apr 1788 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 8 Apr 1859 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 70.

2963 M i. Lewis Le_Count CAMPBELL was born on 15 Jun 1811 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 27 Oct 1842 at age 31.

2964 F ii. Mary C. CAMPBELL was born on 12 Oct 1813 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

2965 U iii. Abby H. CAMPBELL was born on 1 Oct 1815 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1904 at age 89.

2967 M v. Joseph Obediah CAMPBELL was born on 22 Oct 1821 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

2968 F vi. Catherine Smith CAMPBELL was born on 7 Sep 1823 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ, died on 9 Oct 1897 at age 74, and was buried in Oct 1897 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Evergreen Cemetery.

Catherine married Ossian Bingley HART, son of Isaiah David HART and Unknown, on 3 Oct 1843 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Ossian was born on 17 Jan 1821 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, died on 18 Mar 1874 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL at age 53, and was buried in Mar 1874 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL, Evergreen Cemetery.

2969 M vii. Charles G. CAMPBELL was born on 8 Feb 1825 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

2970 F viii. Anna Beach CAMPBELL was born in 1827 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in 1849 at age 22.

2973 F xi. Charlotte CAMPBELL was born on 2 Sep 1835 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

Nancy married Elias B. CRANE, son of Aaron CRANE and Tabitha BALDWIN, on 18 Dec 1811. Elias was born on 17 Dec 1789.

2976 M iii. George Augustus CRANE was born in 1819 and died in 1891 at age 72.

1221. 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.

General Notes:
Ellison Conger

OCCUPATION: Chandler--maker of soap and candles

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Member of the school committee of Newark, about 1830

LEGAL_MATTER: From the New Jersey Historical Society Collections, Vol. 6, p. 244: Town Meeting, Newark, held in the Session House of the First Presbyterian Church Mon. Apr 14, 1838, 1:00 p.m. -- "The street commissioner made a report stating that they had entered into an agreement with Ellison Conger, and had received the sum of $50 from him as acknowledgment for having violated the law in building beyond the line of the street on Market Street, and stipulating to remove encroachment at a future day, which was accepted and ordered to be filed."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 153 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: 1850, in Essex Co., NJ, Newark, at 100 Market

COMMENT: Prominent in anti-slavery, used his home to smuggle slaves to Canada
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 90 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE:
Ellison Conger bought out the interest of his sisters in the estate of his grandfather, Samuel Crocker, as follows: 7 Sep 1822, the interest of his sister, Mary M. Conger; 16 Sep 1822, the interest of his sister, Priscilla Elvira Conger Willson; on 6 Dec 1832, the interest of Elmira Conger Jewell.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 481 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: On 1 Mar 1839, he and his wife, Mary P., deeded property to his sister, Mary M. Conger, of Newark, "from natural love and affection and because of favors from his sisters, Mary M. Conger and Priscilla E. Willson."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 481 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LAND: In 1845, Ellison Conger deeded property to Judson Conger.

LAND: In 1846, Judson and Alfred Conger deeded property to Ellison.

Ellison married Lucy UNKNOWN about 1815. Lucy was born in 1796 and died on 30 Jun 1835 at age 39.

+ 2983 M iv. Alfred CONGER was born in 1824 in New Jersey and died on 25 Nov 1902 in Elizabeth, Union Co., NJ at age 78.

2984 M v. Henry Martyn CONGER was born in 1826 and died on 5 Sep 1836 at age 10.

Ellison next married Mary P. PRATT, daughter of Enoch PRATT Rev. and Mercy SNOW, before 1850. Mary was born in 1816 in Massachusetts.

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

Joseph married Elizabeth Ann ROOSA, daughter of Egbert ROOSA and Unknown, on 1 May 1844 in Wells, Indiana Co., PA.

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

Elias married Martha Jane DALZEL on 18 Sep 1832 in Mendham, Morris Co., NJ. Martha was born on 3 Jul 1810 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ, died on 15 Nov 1887 at age 77, and was buried on 16 Nov 1887 in Aintab, Turkey.

2994 F i. Elizabeth RIGGS was born on 12 Mar 1839 and died on 29 Nov 1859 at age 20.

2997 F iv. Emma Louisa RIGGS was born on 25 Mar 1847 and died on 2 Jul 1865 at age 18.

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

Hannah married Joseph G. MONTFORT Rev., son of Francis MONTFORT Rev. and Unknown.

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

Phoebe married Samuel Sanford POTTER Rev., son of Isaac POTTER and Abigail SWAIN, on 8 Sep 1845.

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

Elizabeth married Antrim Robbins FORSYTH, son of John FORSYTH and Unknown, on 25 Aug 1842.

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

General Notes:
Geroge Hague Congar

Problem: Was the date of death, 19 Jul 1899 or 22 Jul 1899? CFA I, lists both.

MILITARY: Veteran of Civil War

OCCUPATION: Lawyer

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Served 8 years as Justice of Peace in Utica, NY

George married Abigail Mehitable DUNHAM, daughter of Hazael DUNHAM and Unknown. Abigail was born on 16 Dec 1820 in Hamilton, Madison Co., NY and died on 13 Aug 1908 at age 87.

+ 3010 M i. Richard Stephen CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1847 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 21 Oct 1938 at age 91.

3011 M ii. Henry Dunham CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1849 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 6 May 1854 at age 4.

+ 3012 F iii. Caroline Hopkins CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1852 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 22 Sep 1940 at age 88.

+ 3013 M iv. George Henry CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1854 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 10 Dec 1941 at age 87.

+ 3014 M v. Remington CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1856 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 16 Nov 1942 at age 86.

3015 M vi. Arthur Morseman CONGER was born on 9 Dec 1861 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 30 Jul 1948 at age 86.

General Notes:
Stephen Conger

OCCUPATION: Physician

EMIGRATION: Removed to Michigan (CFA II, p. 75)

REFERENCE: CFA II, p. 213

CENSUS: 1870 in Oakland, MI; wife, Lizzie was 53. (CFA II, p. 213)

1249. 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.

General Notes:
Horace Newton Conger

FATHER: Probably the son of David Conger, 1764, who was probably son of Stephen Conger, 1744, & Sally. (CFA I, p. 234)

BIOGRAPHY: Horace Newton Conger was Secretary of State of New Jersey in 1868; Editor of the "Newark Daily Mercury," and U.S. Consul in Hong Kong.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 234 & 40a- Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Horace married Isabella H. REEVES, daughter of Benjamin REEVES and Sarah UNKNOWN, about 1844. Isabella was born about 1826 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 6 Mar 1905 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ about age 79.

3018 F ii. Ella Charlotte CONGER was born about 1850 and died on 17 Jan 1928 about age 78.

3021 M v. Stephen CONGER was born on 8 Oct 1856 and died on 13 Apr 1858 at age 1.

William married Ann MORRIS on 1 Jan 1819. Ann was born about 1 Jan 1780 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 12 Feb 1862 about age 82.

3024 F i. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1819 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

+ 3025 M ii. William Morris CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1821 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 10 Apr 1877 at age 55.

3026 M iii. John A. CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1823 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

3027 F iv. Susan CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1825 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 6 May 1905 at age 79.

3028 F v. Cecelia CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1829 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

3029 M vi. Benjamin M. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1831 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

+ 3030 F vii. Sarah M. CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1833 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

3031 M viii. Sidney Brewer CONGER was born on 30 May 1835 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA and died on 15 Jun 1909 at age 74.

3032 F ix. Elizabeth Y. CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1837 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

3033 F x. Carolina CONGER was born in 1839 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

3034 F xi. Catherine G. CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1842 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.

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

Rachel married David GARDINER on 28 Apr 1800. David was born on 5 Sep 1777 and died on 21 Jun 1848 at age 70.

3040 M vi. David GARDINER was born on 1 Feb 1815 and died on 21 Apr 1847 at age 32.

+ 3042 M viii. James Jackson GARDINER was born about 15 May 1818 and died on 25 Feb 1870 about age 51.

1280. 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.

General Notes:
John Goldsmith

PARENTS: Thomas Goldsmith and Ascenath Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 8 Apr 1799 in Piscataway, NJ or as listed in CFA II, p. 320, 21 Jan 1795? Or 21 Jan 1796, in Sophiasburgh, per the death notice and Becker?

BIRTH-CONFLICT: According to Valerie L. Talsma he couldn't have been born in New Jersey. His family moved to Ontario, Canada in 1786. He was probably born in Hallowell Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada.

CHRISTENING: Baptism on 17 Feb 1796 at Fredericksburg, Lennox and Addington Co. - per LDS database. (Furnished by Valerie L. Talsma)

CHILDREN: Reportedly had 8 children, 1 son, William, and 7 daughters. The youngest child was named, Charlotte Goldsmith.

DEATH: May 16, 1863 Portland Twp., Midland Dist. Ont. [Canada]
Death Notice from the Christian Advocate 1858-1872 by Rev. Donald A. McKenzie. John Goldsmith was born in Sophiasburgh [Canada] Jan. 21, 1796, was converted in Portland Twp. in 1820 and died of erysipelas in the same place May 16, 1863; predeceased by a son and two daughters; survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Phoebe Orser, also 5 daughters. The name of the youngest is Charlotte.
(Furnished by Valerie L. Talsma from the Becker manuscript and the Orser Family Forum)

John married Phoebe ORSER, daughter of Gilbert ORSER and Sarah UNKNOWN, on 19 Jun 1818. Phoebe was born in 1799 and died on 15 Feb 1867 in Harrowsmith, , Ontario, Canada at age 68.

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

General Notes:
John Smith Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Phoebe Smith

Problem: Was he born in Rahway, Union Co., NJ as listed on p. 288 of CFA I or Montgomery, Orange Co., NY as listed on p. 317 of CFA I?

Problem: Was the date of death, Jan 1860 as listed on p. 317 of CFA I or 30 Sep 1880 as listed on p. 288 of CFA I?

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: On 7 Sep 1814, John S. Conger joined the church by certificate from Presbyterian Church at Rutgers Street, membership list of the Dutch Reformed Church in NYC, Vol. 62, p. 197. On 5 Jun 1817, Sarah Bogart, wife of John S. Conger, joined the church.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 317 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Sarah BOGART, daughter of Abraham BOGART and Nelly HOOGLAND, on 16 Sep 1813. Sarah was born on 8 Oct 1789 in Cedar Swamp, Queens Co., NY and died on 24 Feb 1858 at age 68.

+ 3052 M i. Abraham Bogart CONGER was born on 5 Jul 1814 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 24 May 1887 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 72.

3053 M ii. Dr. John Bogart CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1816 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 25 Mar 1861 at age 44.

3054 F iii. Sarah Bogart CONGER was born on 22 Jun 1819 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 24 Dec 1819 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

+ 3055 F iv. Sarah Bogart CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1820 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 26 Aug 1899 in Orange, Essex Co., NJ at age 78.

+ 3056 F v. Mary Bogart CONGER was born on 17 May 1824 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

+ 3057 M vi. Wilhelmus Bogart CONGER was born on 22 Apr 1827 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 17 May 1887 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA at age 60.

+ 3058 F vii. Katherine Rutgers CONGER was born on 31 May 1830 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 6 Aug 1868 at age 38.

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

General Notes:
Joshua Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Phoebe Smith

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: The Presbyterian Church at Good Will, Orange Co., [no state listed], admitted "to the Lord's table," Febe Conger (Joshua Conger's mother?) in 1804 and Joshus Conger in 1810.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 345 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: On 13 Feb 1815, appointed Ensign in Capt. Charles Borland's Co., 146th Regt. Inf, Orange Co., Militia; 1821 became Vice Lt. in same company.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 719 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

LEGAL_MATTER: On 7 Jul 1832, he signed the certificate of incorporation for the Presby Church of Montgomery.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 719 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3059 F i. Margaret Elsworth CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1808 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 13 Dec 1863 at age 55.

+ 3060 M ii. John Smith CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1812 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died about 30 Sep 1860 about age 47.

3061 F iii. Mary CONGER was born on 14 Oct 1815 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 15 Apr 1833 at age 17.

+ 3062 M iv. Andrew CONGER was born on 23 May 1817 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died in Mar 1859 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY at age 41.

3063 F v. Katherine Ann CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1820 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died in 1888 at age 68.

+ 3064 F vi. Eliza Reeves CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1826 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 7 Sep 1872 in Newark at age 46.

+ 3065 F vii. Anna Pamela CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1830 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 11 Feb 1923 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY at age 92.

James married Eliza ROBINSON in 1815. Eliza was born on 18 Oct 1797 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died in Aug 1878 in Harris Co., TX at age 80.

+ 3066 M i. John Peter CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1816 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 20 Feb 1849 in Houston, Harris Co., TX at age 32.

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

General Notes:
Hannah Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Phoebe Smith

Problem: CFA I, p. 786 lists the date of birth as, 1785 Montgomery

Hannah married William SEARS in 1805. William was born in 1783 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3067 F i. Margaret SEARS was born about 1806 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 28 Oct 1874 about age 68.

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

General Notes:
Hiram Elliott Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Phoebe Smith

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 232 lists the birth as, "b. 8 Dec 1801 (or 6 Dec 1797?) at Montgomery, Orange, N-Yr,"

Hiram married Sally Ann CRIST. Sally was born on 8 Mar 1800 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 14 Mar 1878 at age 78.

3077 F i. Pamela Ann CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1820 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 3 Sep 1888 at age 68.

+ 3078 M ii. Henry Elliott CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1821 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

+ 3079 M iii. John Nelson CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1823 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3080 F iv. Maria Elizabeth CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1825 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 22 Oct 1826 at age 1.

3081 F v. Margaret Clinton CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1827 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 13 Feb 1832 at age 4.

+ 3082 F vi. Caroline Matilda CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1829 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3083 F vii. Susan CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1831 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

+ 3084 F viii. Phoebe Catherine CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1832 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3085 M ix. Sheridan Guiteau CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 30 Jun 1838 at age 2.

+ 3086 M x. Hiram James CONGER was born on 14 May 1839 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY.

3087 M xi. William Newell CONGER was born on 11 May 1842 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 1 Jul 1843 at age 1.

3088 F xii. Zelpha King CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1844 in Montgomery, Orange Co., NY and died on 26 Jul 1877 at age 33.

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

General Notes:
John Owens Conger

PARENTS: David Conger and Julia Owens

OCCUPATION: Licensed surveyor in Upper Canada

MILITARY: Captain in the 4th Bn Prince Edward Militia, and was on duty during the War of 1812.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 313 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Marie WILSON, daughter of James WILSON Rev. and Unknown, on 2 Jul 1822 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada. Marie was born on 4 Apr 1799 in Ireland.

3089 M i. David Anson CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1823 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 8 May 1825 at age 2.

3090 F ii. Elizabeth Reed CONGER was born on 24 Jan 1825 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

3091 M iii. James Wilson CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1827 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 9 Mar 1827.

3092 F iv. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1828 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 26 Oct 1868 at age 40.

3093 F v. Angelina Caroline CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1830 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 2 Apr 1864 at age 33.

3094 F vi. Almira Melissa CONGER was born on 25 Feb 1833 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

+ 3095 M vii. Stephen Marshall CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1835 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 10 Feb 1909 at age 73.

3096 M viii. John William CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1838 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died in 1911 at age 73.

3097 F ix. Anna Ada CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1840 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 16 Aug 1841.

3098 F x. Margaret Rebecca CONGER was born on 31 Oct 1843 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

Nathan married Margaret SPENCER on 11 Jul 1826 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born on 15 Feb 1800 in Kingston, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada and died on 10 Apr 1877 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 77.

3099 F i. Juliana Margaret CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1830 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 9 Jul 1872 at age 41.

3100 M ii. David Hazelton CONGER was born on 2 Aug 1834 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 17 Aug 1890 at age 56.

3101 F iii. Sarah Spencer CONGER was born on 7 May 1836 in Fredricksburg, , Ontario, Canada and died on 5 Mar 1848 at age 11.

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

General Notes:
David Conger

PARENTS: Peter DeSigney Conger and Mrs. Elizabeth S. Seymour

RESIDENCES: 1851 Prince Edward Co., Ontario, Canada

PROBATE: CFA I, p. 76 notation, "wp 15 Apr 1887"

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 104, dates listed here don't agree with information from other sources.

Nancy married John PLATT on 7 Feb 1822 in Roblin, , Ontario, Canada. John was born about 1801 in Roblin, , Ontario, Canada.

1321. 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.

General Notes:
David Stoddard Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Mary Bates

Problem: Death date listed as, 16 June 1897 in CFA I, p. 119 and 16 Jun 1879, Picton in CFA II, p. 78.

OCCUPATION: Farmer, miller

ORGANIZATIONS: Mason

David married Elizabeth BENSON, daughter of Jacob BENSON and Abigail OSBORN, on 30 Nov 1830 in Sophiasburg, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born on 28 Apr 1802 in Sophiasburg, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 14 May 1886 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 84, and was buried in May 1886 in Glenwood Cemetery.

3114 F i. Hester Ann CONGER was born on 8 Jan 1832 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 8 Apr 1873 at age 41.

+ 3115 M ii. Stephen Benson CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1833 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 18 Jul 1868 at age 34, and was buried in Jul 1868 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada.

+ 3116 M iii. Nelson Bates CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1836 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 20 Mar 1896 in Canada at age 60.

+ 3117 M iv. Roger David CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1838 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada and died on 9 Dec 1905 at age 67.

3118 M v. William Manley CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1840 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 13 Sep 1909 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 69, and was buried in Sep 1909 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Glenwood Cemetery.

William married Eliza Hanley BOLTON on 22 Sep 1879 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada. Eliza was born on 26 Sep 1835 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 20 Sep 1921 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada at age 85, and was buried in Sep 1921 in Picton, Prince Edward, Ontario, Glenwood Cemetery.

+ 3119 M vi. James Adna CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1841 in Hallowell, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada, died on 28 Aug 1921 in Ottawa, Carleton, Ontario, Canada at age 79, and was buried in Aug 1921 in Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Belleville Cemetery.

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

General Notes:
Roger Bates Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Mary Bates

OCCUPATION: Miller

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Represented the county of Prince Edward in Parliament.

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

General Notes:
Hulda Seldon Conger

PARENTS: Stephen Conger and Mary Bates

NAME-CONFLICT: Huldah Seldon Conger (CFA II, p. 722)

General Notes:
Samuel Wilmet Conger

PARENTS: Wilsom Seymour Conger and Sarah Osborne

AKA: Might have been called Wilmet.

NAME-CONFLICT: Samuel Wilmot Conger (CFA II, p. 722)

+ 3122 F i. Phoebe Ann CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1825 in Canada and died on 14 Jul 1903 in Vinton, Benton Co., IA at age 78.

1340. 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.

General Notes:
George Conger

CHILDREN: One informant says the children were born in Morristown, Shelby Co., IN and another says in Ohio.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 188 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Mary Jannett BLACKLEACH on 14 Feb 1826 in Butler Co., OH. Mary was born on 26 May 1808 in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Co., NY, died on 3 Dec 1888 in Eureka, Greenwood Co., KS at age 80, and was buried in Dec 1888 in Casey, Clark Co., IL, Baptist Cemetery.

+ 3124 M i. David CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1826 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN and died on 6 Feb 1887 at age 60.

+ 3125 F ii. Elizabeth B. CONGER was born on 5 Feb 1828 in Union Twp., Butler Co., OH, died on 23 Mar 1909 in Clark Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Mar 1909 in Martinsville, Clark Co., IL, Rupp Cemetery.

3126 F iii. Margaret CONGER was born on 21 Mar 1831 and died on 1 Sep 1854 at age 23.

3127 F iv. A. Marie CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1833 and died on 8 Mar 1834 at age 1.

3128 M v. Joseph CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1834 and died on 13 Nov 1853 at age 18.

+ 3129 M vi. Hudson B. CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1836 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN.

+ 3130 M vii. George William CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1839 and died on 1 Oct 1887 at age 48.

3134 F xi. Lucinda M. CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1848 and died on 3 May 1853 at age 5.

+ 3135 M xii. Walter CONGER was born on 29 Apr 1851 in Morristown, Shelby Co., IN.

1341. 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.

General Notes:
De Signey Conger

Problem: Was the place of birth, Morristown, Morris Co., NJ or as listed in the biographical piece, Butler Co., OH?

CHILDREN: Eight children, 4 died in infancy.

BIOGRAPHY:
D.S. Conger, a former well known resident and pioneer settler of North township, now retired, was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Novermber 9th 1810, the son of David and Eve (Troutman) Conger, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively.

The family moved to Butler Co., Ohio in an early day, and the father served in the War of 1812.

D.S. Conger grew to manhood in Butler Co., Ohio, remained with his parents until twenty-one years of age, at which time he started life for himself as a farmer. He was married in 1831 to Sarah, d/o Jacob and Nancy (Linn) Powers, who was born in Butler County, Ohio, February 7th 1810. Two years after his marriage Mr. Conger came to Indiana and located near Logansport, Cass County, settling upon land which he had previously purchased and upon which he resided until his removal to Marshall County [IN] in 1836.

On coming to this county he located a farm in what is now North Township in which part of the county his father-in-law also moved, the two families having been among the pioneer settlers.

Mr. Conger's life was that of nearly all early settlers in a new country, and he experienced in full measure the many hardships and trials incident to clearing and developing homes in the forest. He cleared three farms in Indiana and still owns a fine place in North township, from which he retired in 1878, moving to Plymouth, [IN], where he [is] now passing his reclining years in retirement.

Mr. Conger filled several official positions, having been trustee of North township for fifteen years and also commissioner of the county for one term. He is a Republican in politics, voted in 1836 or Gen. Harrison and also cast his ballot for him in 1840.

Of Mr. Conger's children, three are living at this time: David, of New Albany; William, on the homestead; and Mary Jane, wife of John H. Chase of Plymouth.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger are members of the Baptist and Methodist churches, respectively.
(Source: History of Indiana: A Special Edition for Marshall County, Indiana, Vol. II, page 375, 1890 - reprinted in Conger Confab, Vol. II, No. 3, Sep 1990)

De_Signey married Sarah POWERS, daughter of Jacob POWERS and Nancy LINN, on 15 Dec 1831. Sarah was born on 7 Feb 1810 in Butler Co., OH and died on 29 Apr 1893 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 83.

+ 3136 F i. Nancy Ann CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1833 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 9 May 1888 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 55.

+ 3137 F ii. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1834 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 15 May 1918 at age 83.

+ 3138 M iii. David Jefferson CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1838 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 12 Oct 1922 at age 84.

+ 3139 M iv. William Henry CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1842 in North Twp., Marshall Co., IN and died on 18 Dec 1910 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN at age 68.

3140 M v. Jacob Powers CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1845 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 21 Jun 1847 at age 2.

3141 M vi. Sidney D. CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1848 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 29 Nov 1850 at age 2.

3142 U vii. Marion CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1851 in Plymouth, Marshall Co., IN and died on 17 Mar 1858 at age 7.

1342. 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.

General Notes:
David Jefferson Conger

ORGANIZATIONS: He organized Farmers Lodge F&AM, at Norristown
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 77 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION: Did they have a daughter, Sarah, who married Samuel Maze on 6 Oct 1858?
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 77 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Delilah JEFFERS on 16 Jan 1838. Delilah was born on 18 Mar 1818 in Ohio and died on 31 Mar 1895 at age 77.

+ 3144 M ii. Thomas J. CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1842 in Shelby Co., IN and died on 30 Aug 1912 at age 70.

+ 3145 M iii. John Troutman CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1847 in Indiana and died in 1917 at age 70.

1343. 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.

General Notes:
John Troutman Conger

CONFLICT-MARRIAGE: Marriage date listed as 10 May 1838 in CFA I, p. 325. Listed as 14 Jan 1836 in CFA II, p. 144. What was the marriage date of this couple?

John married Emily POUGH about 14 Jan 1836. Emily was born on 26 Dec 1817 in Ohio and died on 10 Jan 1898 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN at age 80.

+ 3149 F i. Sarepta CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1841 in Butler Co., OH, died on 3 Dec 1913 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN at age 72, and was buried in Dec 1913 in Norristown, Shelby Co., IN, Norristown Cemetery.

+ 3151 M iii. John Allen CONGER was born about 19 Mar 1848 in Shelby Co., IN and died about 2 Jan 1927 in Flat Rock, Shelby Co., IN about age 78.

3152 M iv. Franklin P. CONGER was born in 1852 in Shelby Co., IN and died in 1923 at age 71.

1344. 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.

General Notes:
William Allen Conger

Problem: Was he born in Morristown, NJ or Butler Co., OH?

HOBBIES: William Allen Conger, 1818, knitted socks for his entire family of nine children. CFA I, p. 43a & 512.

HEALTH_HISTORY: Suffered from asthma. (CFA I, p. 512)

William married Julia Ann SEWARD on 10 May 1838 in Butler Co., OH. Julia was born in 1820 in Butler Co., OH and died on 20 Feb 1890 in Adams Co., MO at age 70.

3154 M i. Calvin CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1839 and died on 18 Oct 1862 at age 22.

+ 3155 M ii. Levi CONGER was born on 4 Jul 1840 and died on 21 Mar 1892 at age 51.

+ 3156 M iii. Wilson Thomas CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1842 in Butler Co., OH, died on 10 Sep 1915 at age 73, and was buried in Sep 1915 in Chetopa, Labette Co., KS.

3157 M iv. Stephen CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1845 and died on 20 Oct 1882 at age 37.

3158 F v. Lucy Ann CONGER was born on 19 Apr 1847 and died on 12 Aug 1866 at age 19.

3159 M vi. Jasper CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1849 and died on 25 Jan 1890 at age 40.

+ 3160 M vii. Freeman CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1852 and died in 1923 at age 71.

+ 3161 M viii. Amos CONGER was born on 16 Mar 1857 in Butler, Richland Co., OH and died in May 1939 at age 82.

3162 M ix. Carmel Parker CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1862, died on 25 Sep 1898 at age 36, and was buried in Sep 1898 in Quincy, Adams Co., IL, Soldier's Cemetery.

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

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

MARRIAGE: Joseph Conger, b. 10 Dec 1821 in Knox Co., OH, lumber dealer, married Harriet Wilkinson of Cuyahoga Co., OH on Aug. 22, 1848 in Glenwood Twp., Mills Co., IA.
(Source: 1881 Mills County, Iowa History, Glenwood Twp., p. 674 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

OCCUPATION: Lumberman; lumber dealer

RESIDENCES: 1880 he lived in Glenwood Mills, IA with granddaughter, Josephine, 5, in the household.

Joseph married Harriett WILKINSON on 22 Aug 1848 in Glenwood Twp., Mills Co., IA.

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

Elizabeth married C. P. SHUR on 15 Mar 1853. C. was born about 1824 in Knox Co., OH.

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

General Notes:
Daniel Lampson Conger

AKA: D.L. Conger in his Will.

BIRTH: He is listed as, 61 years of age on an 1895 Iowa census extraction, which would give a calculated birth date of Abt. 1834.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Universalist

RESIDENCES: Born in Ohio; lived in Mills Co., Iowa. Will was signed at Glenwood, IA.

CENSUS: 1895, in Mills Co., Iowa, Center Twp., 31/28, page 49
Daniel L. Conger, 61, farmer, OH, Universalist
Nancy, 46, OH
Charles, 25, Mills Co., IA
John L., 18, MIlls Co., IA
Amy, 11, Mills Co., IA
(Furnished by Joyce Posey - typed by REH)

RESIDENCES: D.L. Conger - Malvern, was listed in the 1910 Mills County, Iowa Leading Farmer's Index.
(Furnished by Joyce Posey)

PROBATE:
I, D. L. Conger of Mills County, [Iowa] being of sound mind, and while in the full possession of all my mental faculties, and being desirous of seeing that my beloved wife have a sufficiency (to) properly care for and support her during the remainder of her natural life, I do make publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking and canceling all former wills by me made.

That is to say after my death and respectable burial, and the full and final payment of all my debts, I give and wil to my said beloved wife, Nancy C. Conger the following described property, for the full period of her life only, as follows.

The West Half of the East Half, of the South East Quarter of Section 2, and the East Half of the North East Quarter, of Section 2, and the West Half of the West Half of the North West quarter of Section 1, all in Township 72, Range 42, in Mills County Iowa, and my said wife is to have all of the rentals, as well as profits arising from said lands absolutely in her own right, for her own use, as she may from time to time elect. The intention as well as purpose on my part, being to fully invest her, with the income from said lands absolutely for her own use, and support as long as she shall live, and at her death said lands to go to my surviving children, share and share alike.

I give and will to my said wife all of my Household goods of every description as her sole property.

I nominate and appoint my wife as my sole Executrix, of this my last will without bond. Dated at Glenwood, Iowa, this 30th day of June A.D. 1914. Signed D. L. Conger

The foregoing will was by the Testator, signed in our presence, and we at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other have signed our names thereto as witnesses, and have caused to be written our respective places of residence.
Witnesses
Jno. A. McClusky, Glenwood, Iowa
W. S. Lewis, Glenwood, Iowa
Will Book 5 (dated 1860-1922), page 127-1914
(Source: Mills County, Iowa Documents maintained by Cay Merryman on
http://iagenweb.org/boards/mills/documents - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Daniel married Nancy Caroline WILKINSON in 1868. Nancy was born about 1839 in Ohio and died about 1928 in Mills Co., IA about age 89.

+ 3167 M i. Charles CONGER was born on 3 Jan 1870 in Glenwood, Mills Co., IA, died on 15 May 1945 in Strahan, Mills Co., IA at age 75, and was buried in May 1945 in Malvern, Mills Co., IA, East Liberty Cemetery.

+ 3168 M ii. John Leonard CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1878 in Mills Co., IA and died on 1 Jun 1955 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL at age 76.

3169 F iii. Amy CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1883 in Mills Co., IA and died in 1952 at age 69.

Martha married William SMITH on 1 Oct 1873. William was born in 1837 in Knox Co., OH.

1378. 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.

Sarah married Benjamin PIERCE. Benjamin was born about 1820 in Knox Co., OH.

James married Susan BALES on 17 Oct 1848. Susan died in Jul 1850 in Chesterville, Morrow Co., OH.

3178 M ii. William North CONGER was born on 19 Jun 1856 and died on 22 Aug 1876 at age 20.

3181 M v. Charles D. CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1865 and died on 30 Sep 1865.

General Notes:
Abigail Conger

Problem: Was she born in Knox Co., OH or Morrow Co., OH, CFA I lists both?

Abigail married J. PIERCE on 13 Dec 1849 in Morrow Co., OH. J. was born about 1828 in Morrow Co., OH and died in Fairport, De Kalb Co., MO.

General Notes:
Charlotte Conger

Problem: Was she born in Morrow Co., OH or Knox Co., OH, both listed in CFA I?

Charlotte married R. STOCKDALE on 27 Dec 1849 in Morrow Co., OH. R. was born in 1830 in Morrow Co., OH and died in Fulton Co., MO.

1385. 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.

William married Nancy M. RIDER on 22 Sep 1872 in Bates Co., MO. Nancy was born in Bates Co., MO.

3194 M i. William E. CONGER was born in Nov 1874 in Bates Co., MO and died on 1 Jun 1906 at age 31.

3195 F ii. Viola CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1876 in Bates Co., MO and died on 22 Jun 1878 at age 1.

Mary married George D. BROWNLIE on 28 Jul 1858 in Logansport, Cass Co., IN. George was born about 1842 in Morrow Co., OH.

3199 M i. Thomas A. BROWNLIE was born on 9 Jul 1870 in Winamac, Pulaski Co., IN.

General Notes:
Daniel W. Conger

RELATIONSHIP: Mary M. and Daniel W. Conger were twins.

Daniel married Isabell WATSON on 30 Apr 1866. Isabell was born on 8 Oct 1840 in Shelby, Richland Co., OH.

3203 M i. Infant CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1867 in Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH and died on 16 Sep 1867 in Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH.

3204 F ii. Mary B. CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1869 in Mount Gilead, Morrow Co., OH and died after 1903.

3205 M iii. William Watson CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1872 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

3206 M iv. Ray Thomas CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1874 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

+ 3207 M v. Roy Everett CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1874 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

1390. 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.

Philander married Eliza Jane CHAMBERS on 15 Dec 1842 in Madison Co., TN. Eliza was born on 26 May 1826 and died on 1 Mar 1898 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN at age 71.

3208 F i. Martha Cora CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1844 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 25 Apr 1883 at age 38.

+ 3209 F ii. Rowena Jane CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1848 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

3210 F iii. Sarah Elizabeth CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1846 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died in Oct 1863 at age 17.

+ 3211 M iv. James Bowers CONGER was born on 8 May 1850 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 20 Sep 1912 at age 62.

+ 3212 M v. Stephen Robert CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1852 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 13 Oct 1918 at age 66.

3213 M vi. Charles Chambers CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1855 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

+ 3214 M vii. John William CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1857 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN and died on 7 Apr 1924 at age 67.

3215 F viii. Annie Eliza CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1860 in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

1396. 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.

Rowena married G. D. KING in 1860. G. was born on 15 Oct 1836 in North Carolina and died on 9 Apr 1904 in Germantown, Shelby Co., TN at age 67.

General Notes:
Thomas Dorris Conger

COMMENT: At the time CFA I, was published, Thomas Dorris Conger had not been linked to the family tree of John Belconger. (CFA I, p. 489)

MARRIAGE: Thomas D. Conger and Moniza McCampbell were married on 18 Oct 1827 at Callaway Co., MO.
(Source: Missouri Marriages before 1840, compiled by Susan Ormasher - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CENSUS: 1850 census reading lists his age as, 47. (b. Abt. 1803)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 723 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: "The History of Callaway County, MO" gave a list of emigrants who had signed up to form a group to go to California in 1850. The Congers on this list were: S.D. Conger; Thomas D. Conger; James and Stephen D. Conger, Jr.. This did not mean that all who signed up made the journey, however in the 1860 census none of the Congers appear.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 133 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MARRIAGE: On page 489 of CFA I, Thomas Dorris Conger, b. Abt. 1805 is listed as married to Sarah (Sallie) Amyra McCampbell. However, Callaway Co., MO marriage records state that Thomas Dorris Conger married Moniza Campbell. The 1860 census shows Moniza Conger living in Boydsville alone. It was later determined that he and sons, James Bowers and Stephen Dorris, 1833, were doctors and perhaps he was involved in the early stages of the Civil War. There is a marriage record of a Thomas Conger to Josephine MacCroy on 18 Nov 1871, but his must have been the s/o Stephen Dorris Conger, 1833, whose birth year is approximated at Abt. 1853.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 133 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Physician

RECOLLECTIONS: From Lorraine Smith, 355 W. Kern, Bakersfield, CA 93250, dtd 25 Nov 1981

I might tell you one thing -- a tradegy that happened to Dr. Thomas Dorris Conger. You know in those days the doctors filled all their prescriptions themselves. Well, Dr. Thomas had a considerable amount of money on his person -- some his, some of his sons, Dr. James Bowers [Conger] and Dr. Stephen Dorris [Conger]. He went to Shreveport and took a riverboat to Baton Rouge to take another riverboat on to St. Louis to buy drugs for the three doctors. But he was never heard of again. He took an occasional "toddy," so the family always felt that some rogues had drugged his drink, robbed him and threw him overboard.

Six weeks later, when he hadn't been heard from, Dr. James, when on horseback to Shreveport and found that he had taken the riverboat on that day on schedule but had not arrived at Baton Rouge. Dr. James then went to Missouri in and spring wagon and brought his mother and her things back to Red Oak, TX to live with him. She never could accept her husband's death. She seldom ever smiled after that, and when in a crowd, she was always looking around, hoping to see him. They had always been very close.

I got this information from a 92 year-old cousin in New Mexico whom I didn't know existed until I wrote to the Red Oak Cemetery Assn. and a woman in town remembered my Nellie as the first "hello" girl when the telephone lines were first installed in Red Oak. She sent me Nellie's address and other materials. Nellie has a clear mind and steady hand -- a good memory too.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 219 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Thomas married Sarah Amira Maniza Mc_CAMPBELL on 18 Oct 1827 in Callaway Co., MO. Sarah was born in 1808, died in 1881 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX at age 73, and was buried in 1881 in Bell's Chapel.

+ 3218 M i. Ulysses Alpheus CONGER was born on 15 Sep 1829 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO and died about 1880 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO about age 51.

+ 3219 M ii. Dr. James Bowers CONGER was born on 15 Oct 1831 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO, died on 4 Mar 1889 in Red Oak, Ellis Co., TX at age 57, and was buried in Mar 1889 in Bells Chapel.

+ 3220 M iii. Stephen Dorris CONGER Dr. was born on 22 Jan 1833 in Fulton, Callaway Co., MO and died on 31 Aug 1886 in Cedar Hill, , TX at age 53.

Caroline married Ewell RAMSEY, son of Jonathan RAMSEY and Hannah LAMPKIN, on 31 Jan 1828. Ewell was born about 1805 in Kentucky.

+ 3223 M ii. Ewell RAMSEY was born on 13 Apr 1834 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 29 Sep 1903 in Muse, Indian Territory, OK at age 69.

3224 M iii. John RAMSEY was born in 1836 and died between 1861 and 1865 in Mississippi.

1403. 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.

General Notes:
Stephen Dorris Conger

MARRIAGE: Stephen Conger and Lucy J. Gordon were married on 8 Mar 1835 at Callaway Co., MO.
(Source: 1820-1840 Missouri Marriage Records, compiled by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Stephen married Lucy Jane GORDON on 8 Mar 1835 in Callaway Co., MO. Lucy was born on 1 Apr 1819 in Missouri, died on 10 Feb 1868 in Callaway Co., MO at age 48, and was buried in Feb 1868 in Wainwright, Callaway Co., MO, Epperson Cemetery.

+ 3232 M ii. John G. CONGER was born in 1838 in Callaway Co., MO and died in Jun 1864 in Kennesaw Mountain, Cobb Co., GA at age 26.

+ 3235 F v. Nancy Carolina CONGER was born on 10 Nov 1844 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 21 Sep 1908 at age 63.

3236 F vi. Lucinda CONGER was born on 12 May 1847 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 14 Sep 1861 at age 14.

+ 3237 F vii. Elizabeth Allen CONGER was born on 12 May 1847 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 21 Jul 1896 at age 49.

3239 F ix. Lucy A. CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1852 in Callaway Co., MO and died on 17 Sep 1886 at age 34.

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

General Notes:
Stephen Hurd

RESIDENCES-EMIGRATION: Resided at Sparta, NJ he removed to Lafayette, IL

REFERENCE: Listed in Hurd Genealogy, #1278

Stephen married Nancy HINCHMAN, daughter of James HINCHMAN and Diademia READING, on 20 May 1813 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Nancy was born on 2 Jan 1795 and died on 24 Sep 1872 at age 77.

3244 M i. Theodore Frelinghoysen HURD was born on 22 Jul 1814 and died on 2 Jan 1899 at age 84.

3245 F ii. Louisa Elizabeth HURD was born on 2 Nov 1815 and died on 6 Aug 1817 at age 1.

3246 F iii. Nancy Elizabeth HURD was born on 28 May 1817 and died on 3 Aug 1832 at age 15.

3247 F iv. Phoebe Louisa HURD was born on 29 Dec 1818 and died on 21 Jan 1900 at age 81.

3248 M v. Dan Joseph HURD was born on 13 Nov 1820 and died in Sheboygan, Sheboygan Co., WI.

+ 3249 F vi. Susan Caroline HURD was born on 27 Oct 1822 in Sparta, Sussex Co., NJ and died on 18 Sep 1857 at age 34.

1435. 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.

Delia married Harry CHASE on 4 Sep 1833. Harry was born about 1813 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY.

1436. 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.

Clarissa married Samuel ATHERTON on 31 Dec 1837. Samuel was born in 1815 in Ludlowville, Tompkins Co., NY.

1439. 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.

General Notes:
Lewis Conger

OCCUPATION: From boyhood until 1850 he assisted his father in the mill and store and to him must be given some of the credit for the success of the enterprise.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 361 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Lewis married Isabella LOWTHER, daughter of E. H. LOWTHER and Unknown, on 10 Feb 1853 in Greenfield, Highland Co., OH. Isabella was born on 25 Jun 1831.

+ 3255 M i. Edward Lowther CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1854 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH, died on 19 Dec 1928 at age 74, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH, Steuben Cemetery.

3256 M ii. Halsey Lewis CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1856 and died on 27 Sep 1856.

3257 F iii. Julia Ludlow CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1858 and died on 15 Dec 1894 at age 36.

+ 3258 M iv. Lewis Lovell CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1869 in Greenfield Twp., Huron Co., OH.

Julia married Asahel J. MOWREY on 23 Mar 1852. Asahel died on 14 Jul 1897 in Milan, Huron Co., OH.

1443. 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.

General Notes:
Thomas Conger

PROBLEM-BIRTH: A birth date of Feb 1803, Rockaway, NJ has been listed. CFA II, p. 218 lists, 18 Dec 1802, Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ.

EMIGRATION: It is thought that he left Ontario county, New York between 1820 and 1830, removing first to Willoughby, Lake, Ohio, and from there to Cleveland, Ohio where his brother, James Lockwood Conger, was practicing law, and also where Hanford Conger, a second cousin (son of Ephraim, 1760, and Experience (Eastman) Conger) was living. It is thought that at this time he received his education in law.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 487 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: The couple lived in Michigan until 1849.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 218 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

EMIGRATION: By Mrs. H.D. Lough
Thomas Conger and his wife went to California about 1842 in a prairie schooner. He died in Painesville, Nevada County.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 112 & 487 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: It is said that he was a Judge. (CFA I, p. 487)

PROBLEM-DEATH: A death place of Painsville, Nevada Co., CA has also been listed. CFA II, p. 218 lists, 11 Feb 1880, Sacramento, CA.

Thomas married Sarah Maria MORTON on 13 May 1832 in Medina, Medina Co., OH. Sarah was born on 30 Dec 1813 in Alexandria, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 9 Aug 1850 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA at age 36.

3262 F i. Marie Antoninette CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1833 in Medina, Medina Co., OH.

3263 F ii. Hannah Cornelia CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1836 in St. Joseph, Berrien Co., MI and died on 19 Feb 1871 at age 34.

Hannah next married John Percival JONES on 7 Feb 1861. John was born on 27 Jan 1829 in "The Hay", , Herefordshire, England, died on 27 Nov 1912 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 83, and was buried in Nov 1912 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Laurel Hill Cemetery.

3264 M iii. Charles Cuthbert CONGER was born on 7 Apr 1840 and died on 6 Jul 1888 at age 48.

3265 F iv. Mary Morton CONGER was born on 3 Oct 1842 and died on 24 Sep 1846 at age 3.

3266 F v. Joanna Diadema CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1844 and died on 12 Mar 1849 at age 4.

3267 M vi. David Cotton CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1846 and died on 24 Jun 1846.

3268 M vii. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1848 and died on 1 Aug 1850 at age 1.

1444. 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.

General Notes:
James Lockwood Conger

PARENTS: David Beeman Conger and Hannah Ferrin Lockwood

BIOGRAPHY: CONGER, James Lockwood, 1805-1876
CONGER, James Lockwood, a Representative from Michigan; born in Trenton, N.J., February 18, 1805; moved to New York in 1809 with his parents, who settled in Canandaigua, Ontario County; attended the district schools and Canandaigua Academy; studied medicine; moved to Lancaster, Ohio, in 1822; taught school for several years; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1825 and commenced practice in Lancaster, Ohio; moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and continued the practice of law from 1826 to 1837, when he moved to Macomb County, Mich., and laid out the town of Belvidere; engaged in banking and mercantile pursuits until 1850; moved to Mount Clemens, Mich.; elected as a Whig to the Thirty-second Congress (March 4, 1851-March 3, 1853); declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1852; resumed his former business pursuits; owing to ill health retired from active business pursuits; died in St. Clair, St. Clair County, Mich., April 10, 1876; interment in Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.
(Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present)

RESIDENCES-BIOGRAPHY:
It has not been determined when James Lockwood Conger left New Jersey. He practiced law in Cleveland and later removed to Michigan where he also practiced law. In 1852, he was elected and served as a member of the 32nd U.S. Congress, as a Free Soil Whig. The Congressional Biographical Record, page 467, also confirms this with the following notice, "James L. Conger, of Mount Clemens, Michigan, said to have been born in New Jersey, was a representative in the 32nd Congress as a Free Soil Whig."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 259-260 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIBLE:
I recently (prior to March 2001) purchased two Family Bibles at an estate sale in South Carolina in hopes of finding an interested descendant of the family. I was told the woman of the estate inherited them and other family heirlooms from her aunt in Alabama several years ago.

The first Bible was published in 1822 and is in fairly good shape and bound together. The oldest entry in this Bible is that of Ezra Clark b. May 27, 1766. Ezra was originally of Vermont and moved to Ohio in the early 1800s. His daughter, Paulina B. Clark married James Lockwood Conger.

The second Bible was published in 1842 and inside the front cover is inscribed "Presented to Helen E. Conger Dec. 25, 1843 By her affectionate father James L. Conger of Belvidere Mich". This Bible is not in the best condition but is full of newspaper clippings dating to 1842. There are also some lose hand written documents relating to the family history. The recorded family record is also full of information. Other surnames that are in this Bible include Lough and Waggoner. All of these familes were in Michigan and Ohio.

I believe both Bibles were passed down through the Waggoner family who moved to Alabama. [Note: The Bibles probably belonged to Mary Louise (Lough) Waggoner a granddaughter of James Lockwood Conger. Richard E. Henthorn]

If any one can prove they are a descendant of these familes and is intersted in obtaining the Bibles please contact me at my e-mail address.
(Written by: Charles R. Robbins; chrobbins@infoave.net)

James married Pauline Belvidue CLARK, daughter of Ezra CLARK and Unknown, on 23 Dec 1824. Pauline was born on 22 Feb 1806 in Middleton, Rutland Co., VT and died on 28 Mar 1847 in Belvidue, , MI at age 41.

+ 3269 F i. Helen E. CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1827 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH and died about Feb 1911 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH about age 84.

+ 3270 M ii. William James CONGER was born on 30 Sep 1829 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH and died on 8 Mar 1882 in Columbus, Franklin Co., OH at age 52.

1445. 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.

General Notes:
David B. Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
David B. Conger removed from Canadaigua, Ontario, New York to Willoughbe, Lake, Ohio, where his brother, Thomas, was known to have been living. Then he also went to Cleveland, Ohio where his brother, James Lockwood Conger, was practicing law, and then he and his parents and brother, Thomas, moved to Mount Clemens, [Michigan] where his father died about 1839. Not much is known of his further movements or the place of his marriage.

In 1848, he was living at Sheboygan, Wisconsin. From here he apparently moved to Janesville, Wis., where we find that one 1 June 1861, at the age of 47, he enrolled and was assigned to Co. B, 8th Wis Inf of which he was elected Captain. This regiment was known as the Eagle Regiment. He served a little more than one year, and on 23 June 1862 he resigned as Captain.

It is not known when David Sr. went to Grand Haven, Michigan, where his son, Charles Eugene, was living.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 112 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3271 M i. David CONGER was born about 1842 in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI and died in Janesville, Rock Co., WI.

3272 M ii. Charles Eugene CONGER was born on 30 Oct 1848 in Grand Haven, Ottawa Co., MI.

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

1456. 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.

Joseph married Harriet Eliza MITCHELL, daughter of Joseph MITCHELL Jr. and Emily PAINE, on 16 Aug 1855 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI. Harriet was born on 26 Aug 1840 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI and died on 28 Jul 1868 in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI at age 27.

+ 3281 F iv. Mary Emily BROWN was born on 22 Aug 1862 in Clinton, Macomb Co., MI and died on 2 Nov 1929 in Coleman, MIdland Co., MI at age 67.

General Notes:
Francis D. A. Conger

CENSUS: 1880, in Essex Co., NJ, Newark at 31 Rolland

OCCUPATION: 1880, Cement roofer

RESIDENCES: As of 1908, 31 Rowland Street; Newark, NJ

NAME-CONFLICT: Frank D.A. Conger; Francis D.A. Conger (CFA II, p. 143)

Francis next married Ellen E. CLUTE on 20 Sep 1858 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ. Ellen was born in 1842 in New Jersey.

General Notes:
Thomas B. Conger

CENSUS: 1850, at Essex Co., NJ, Newark at 11 Roland
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 218 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT: He could be the Thomas B. Conger 1837-1909, of Co. C 26th Conn Inf, bd Scotch Plains Baptist Church, Union Co., NJ.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 218 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Charles H. Conger

Problem: Was the birth date really, 1823? Listed with this birth date and as the 7th child in CFA II, p. 143. Maybe the birth date was Abt. 1843?

BIRTH: 1823, according to the 1850 census of Newark, NJ, CFA II, p. 65

RESIDENCES: 11 Broad

OCCUPATION: Blacksmith in 1848, later an edge tool maker

PARENTS: Parents were probably, John Pierson Conger and Catherine Hicks.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 65 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

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

+ 3297 M i. Edward John CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1872 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

1473. 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.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

OCCUPATION: Salesman; butcher

QUESTION: Who was the mother of the children of Joseph Conger?

+ 3299 M i. William Edward CONGER was born about 1868 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in Apr 1939 in New Jersey about age 71.

3301 F iii. Elizabeth Ann CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1872 and died on 15 Jan 1887 at age 14.

3306 F viii. Laura CONGER was born on 14 Sep 1883 and died in 1917 at age 34.

3308 F x. Josephine CONGER was born on 9 Feb 1887 and died in 1964 at age 77.

+ 3309 M xi. John Herbert CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1891 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 23 Jun 1967 at age 75.

1474. 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.

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

General Notes:
George Conger

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 189 & CFA II, p. 716

RESIDENCES: "of Newark, NJ"

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

General Notes:
Theodore Conger

DEATH-PROBLEM: The biographical sketch of his son, Jesse Lyman Conger lists the date of death as, 17 Sep 1909. (See below)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 273 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
The father [Theodore Conger] was born in Newark and there grew to maturity and engaged in business. He was given a good education at the grade schools and later at the more advanced educational institutions, and was thus fitted for the obligations of citizenship. Upon completing his education he first engaged in the butcher business and through industry and economy was enabled to acquire something more than a mere living. He became noted for his upright and reputable conduct and the interest he revealed in the welfare of the community and the advancement of municipal and civic prosperity.

He was the founder or originator of the Roseville Riding Academy, in the success of which he took a deep and abiding interest. He passed away on September 17 1909, leaving behind him a splendid fulfilment of life's duties and a reputation of superior renown.

His wife was born in Newark and was there reared and educated. As a child she vastly enjoyed the hours spent at study and play and was a life enthusiast, inspired by the highest ideals and influenced by the obligations of life. She is yet living, at an advanced age, and is much concerned in the progress of social advancement. Both were citizens of high character and repute.
(Source: Essex County, New Jersey History, 1666 to 1924 - found in CFA I, p. 273)

Theodore married Mary Elizabeth SIMONSON, daughter of John William SIMONSON and Elizabeth GODDARD, on 14 May 1871. Mary was born on 12 Nov 1848 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 11 Oct 1932 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ at age 83.

+ 3314 M i. Theodore CONGER was born in 1860 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died on 28 Mar 1962 at age 102.

3316 F iii. Clara Baxter CONGER was born about Nov 1873 and died on 14 Jun 1902 about age 28.

+ 3318 M v. Jesse Lyman CONGER was born about 23 Sep 1877 in Roseville, Essex Co., NJ and died on 9 Jan 1957 about age 79.

3319 M vi. Frank S. CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1879 and died in 1968 at age 89.

3320 F vii. Theodora CONGER was born about Dec 1882 and died on 28 Mar 1962 about age 79.

+ 3322 M ix. Hiram Grant CONGER Rev. was born on 27 Nov 1885 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ and died in Jun 1971 at age 85.

3323 F x. Mary Edna CONGER was born in 1887 and died on 16 Dec 1888 at age 1.

1480. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

HEALTH_HISTORY: David Conger was nearly 84 years old when he died. For several years prior to his death he was almost deaf and blind, but he still would hum tunes and hymns which had gladdened his heart in former years.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 104 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: His house, built about 1832, still stands at the junction of highways 29 and 72 in Athens, GA. The home was later owned by A.Y. Woods, Jr.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 104 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

David married Elizabeth YOUNG, daughter of Robert R. YOUNG Dr. and Mary ALEXANDER, on 12 Mar 1831. Elizabeth was born on 6 Feb 1811 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN and died on 5 Dec 1890 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA at age 79.

3325 F i. Anne Jackson CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1832 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 24 Jun 1847 at age 15.

+ 3326 F ii. Mary Tappan CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1834 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 2 Jan 1895 at age 60.

+ 3327 F iii. Frances America CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1836 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 11 Aug 1925 at age 88.

+ 3328 M iv. Hedges Abijah CONGER was born on 15 Feb 1842 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 1 Nov 1906 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA at age 64.

3329 F v. Anne Elizabeth CONGER was born on 23 May 1849 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 13 Jul 1852 at age 3.

+ 3330 F vi. Emma Ellice CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1852 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA and died on 25 Nov 1935 at age 82.

Sophia married Washington C. YOAKUM, son of George YOAKUM and Polly MADDY, on 20 Apr 1846 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA. Washington was born on 6 Oct 1814 in Madisonville, Monroe Co., TN and died on 20 Jan 1869 in Fairmont, Riley Co., KS at age 54.

3332 M ii. Stephen T. YOAKUM was born on 6 Sep 1850 and died on 6 Nov 1936 at age 86.

+ 3333 M iii. George Washington YOAKUM was born on 18 Dec 1851 in Athens, Clarke Co., GA, died about 23 Feb 1939 about age 87, and was buried in Feb 1939 in Mt. Washington Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Lewis Meyers FOWLER on 20 Dec 1837. Lewis was born on 6 May 1815.

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

Cynthia married Stephen Conger TALMADGE, son of John H. TALMADGE and Emily CONGER. Stephen was born in 1820 and died on 12 Jul 1878 at age 58.

3345 F ii. Harriet TALMADGE was born on 12 Jan 1850 and died on 29 Apr 1918 at age 68.

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

Phoebe married Edward Lewis DAYTON, son of Robert DAYTON and Sarah LEWIS, on 17 Oct 1833. Edward was born on 15 Apr 1811.

3353 F ii. Anna Augusta DAYTON was born on 16 Aug 1837 and died on 9 Apr 1867 at age 29.

1493. 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.

General Notes:
Henry Halsey Conger

Problem: Was he born at Pleasant Valley, NJ (CFA I, p. 227) or Rockaway NJ? Both listed in CFA I.

PROBATE: The will of Henry Halsey Conger, dated 17 December 1895 and proved 6 Apr 1899, mentions a son, Hal Conger, to whom he leaves land in Neosho Township, Newton county, Missouri, and also a son, Chillion D. and a son, Stephen, to whom he leaves $100 and divides the residue of the estate among "my seven children," Maria Louise, Clara O., Robert, Adeline M., and Charles D.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 227 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CEMETERY: Both Henry and his wife, Jane, are buried in the old church yard of the Presbyterian Church at Rockaway, NJ.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 227 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Henry married Jane Tuttle DE_CAMP, daughter of Chillion Ford DE_CAMP and Lucy ALLEN, on 25 Dec 1838 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ. Jane was born on 9 Sep 1819 in Pleasant Valley, Warren Co., NJ, died on 1 Jul 1895 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO at age 75, and was buried in Jul 1895 in Rockaway, Morris Co., NJ, Presbyterian Cemetery.

+ 3356 M i. Chillion De_Camp CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1840 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ, died on 21 Feb 1914 in Brown's Valley, Yuba Co., CA at age 73, and was buried in Feb 1914 in Dobbins, Yuba Co., CA, Keystone Cemetery.

3357 F ii. Mary Lucy CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1841 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Dec 1941 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ at age 100.

+ 3358 F iii. Maria Louise CONGER was born on 23 Oct 1842 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ and died on 1 Sep 1906 at age 63.

3359 F iv. Alice Green CONGER was born on 15 Mar 1844 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ and died on 5 Feb 1920 at age 75.

3360 M v. Edward De_Camp CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1845 in Longwood, Morris Co., NJ and died on 29 Apr 1847 at age 1.

+ 3361 M vi. John Henry CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1847 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ and died on 15 Jan 1935 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 87.

3362 F vii. Clara Orgon CONGER was born on 20 Feb 1849 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ.

+ 3363 M viii. Stephen Raymond CONGER was born on 27 Jul 1850 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ and died in 1917 at age 67.

3364 M ix. Robert Dodd CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1857 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ.

3365 M x. Henry Halsey CONGER was born on 23 Jun 1859 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ and died on 14 Dec 1922 at age 63.

+ 3366 F xi. Adaline Margaret CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1863 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ, died on 1 Jul 1937 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO at age 73, and was buried on 2 Jul 1937 in Neosho, Newton Co., MO, I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

3367 M xii. Charles De_Camp CONGER was born on 28 May 1865 in Charlottesburg, Passaic Co., NJ.

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

Mary married Luther Thompson STOWELL on 20 Jun 1839. Luther was born on 30 Oct 1815 in Peru, Berkshire Co., MA and died on 6 Nov 1897 in Orange, Orange Co., NJ at age 82.

General Notes:
Samuel Lewis Southard Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 20 Apr 1866 or 29 Apr 1866?

Samuel married Cornelia Maria KERN on 24 Mar 1861. Cornelia was born on 22 Jun 1842.

3374 M i. Edward Lewis CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1862 and died on 3 Feb 1865 at age 2.

3375 F ii. Stella Leona CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1865 and died on 11 Jun 1866.

1502. 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. Ann CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1814 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 15 Apr 1891 at age 76.

Ann married William PALMER on 28 Aug 1833 in New York, , NY. William was born about 1808 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

1504. 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.

General Notes:
David Conger

MARRIAGE: New York City, NY or Bloomfield, NJ, CFA I, p. 105

EDUCATION: The Princeton General Catalog for 1896 shows that David Conger graduated from the institution with a B.A. in 1837.

EMIGRATION: He left New York City at an early date and settled in Prairie du Sac, WI.

David married Adeline Margaret SEABURY, daughter of David SEABURY and Ann LYONS, on 11 Jul 1939. Adeline was born on 31 Jan 1919 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.

3379 F i. Ann Palmer CONGER was born on 11 May 1840 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 18 May 1842 at age 2.

+ 3380 M ii. David Seabury CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1842 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 5 Apr 1899 at age 57.

+ 3381 M iii. William Frame CONGER was born on 5 Mar 1844 in Albany, Albany Co., NY, died on 17 Nov 1918 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1918 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI.

+ 3382 M iv. John Sidney CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1846 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 18 Sep 1920 in Hopewell, Washington Co., PA at age 73.

+ 3383 M v. Dr. Frederick Halsey CONGER was born on 17 Oct 1849 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 7 Apr 1896 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI at age 46.

3384 F vi. Margaret Volloten CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1852 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 28 Feb 1857 at age 5.

+ 3385 F vii. Mary Stowell CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1854 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 29 Jul 1913 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI at age 59.

+ 3386 M viii. George Duffield CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1857 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 7 Jun 1923 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 65.

3387 M ix. Stephen Halsey CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1861 in Prairie du Sac, Sauk Co., WI and died on 11 Oct 1889 at age 28.

1505. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger

EDUCATION: Princeton catalog 1896 shows that he graduated in 1840, B.A. and in 1843, A.M.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 294 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: John Conger was mentioned in his father's will, dated 1858, as owning land in Fort Wayne, IN, upon which his father held a mortgage.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 294 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Mary O. SEABURY, daughter of David SEABURY and Ann LYONS, on 1 Sep 1847 in New York, , NY. Mary was born on 17 Feb 1822 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY.

1506. 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.

General Notes:
Stephen Halsey Conger

EDUCATION-RESIDENCES: Stephen Halsey Conger, according to the Princeton catalog for 1907, was graduated in 1839, B.A. and from the College of Physicians of New York City in 1843, M.D. This last degree was also listed in Columbia College Catalog.

Dr. Conger practiced medicine in New York City until about 1875 and then removed to Summit, NJ, where he resided until his death.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 478 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Stephen married Jane Amelia SEABURY, daughter of David SEABURY and Ann LYONS, on 10 Apr 1850. Jane was born on 21 Feb 1830 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 27 Dec 1900 in Summit, Union Co., NJ at age 70.

+ 3391 M iii. Sidney Seabury CONGER was born on 17 Dec 1867 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 5 May 1920 in Bloomfield, Essex Co., NJ at age 52.

1509. 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.

General Notes:
John Edward Stickle

BIRTH-DEATH: 2 Sep 1811 - 21 May 1812 in CFA I, p. 791. CFA II, p. 433 lists, 26 Nov 1814 - 8 May 1895.

OCCUPATION: Farmer

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-CEMETERY: Staunch Presbyterian, active in the Oak Ridge Church, where he is buried.

John married Louisa KIMBLE, daughter of William KIMBLE and Catherine SMITH, on 7 Jan 1841. Louisa was born on 12 Jun 1819 in West Milford, Passaic Co., NJ, died on 22 Oct 1874 in Pellettown, Sussex Co., NJ at age 55, and was buried in Oct 1874 in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

3393 M i. Cyrus Hartwell STICKLE was born on 3 Jan 1842 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ and died on 8 Apr 1875 in Indiana at age 33.

3394 F ii. Susan STICKLE was born on 22 Jul 1843 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

3395 M iii. Lewis STICKLE was born on 5 Jun 1845 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

3396 M iv. William STICKLE was born on 2 Mar 1848 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

3397 M v. John STICKLE was born on 13 Nov 1849 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

3398 F vi. Mary A. STICKLE was born on 7 Nov 1851 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ and died on 4 Jan 1854 at age 2.

3399 F vii. Emily STICKLE was born about 1853 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

+ 3400 F viii. Harriet STICKLE was born on 23 Nov 1855 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ and died on 25 Nov 1938 in Stelton, Middlesex Co., NJ at age 83.

3401 F ix. Sarah Ann STICKLE was born on 22 May 1858 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

3402 M x. Theodore STICKLE was born on 1 Apr 1861 in Newfoundland, Morris/Passaic Co., NJ.

1521. 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.

David married Mary ESCUDARO, daughter of Unknown ESCUDARO Dr. and Unknown, on 8 May 1861 in Oroville, Butte Co., CA. Mary was born in 1844 in Jalisco, Mexico and died in 1878 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA at age 34.

+ 3406 F iv. Minnie Thomasine ABBOTT was born on 4 Aug 1868 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, died on 25 Dec 1908 at age 40, and was buried in Dec 1908 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Stephen Conger Talmadge and his wife, Cynthia Conger were
cousins. Their common ancestor was David Conger.

Stephen married Cynthia CONGER, daughter of Abijah CONGER and Phoebe TAPPAN. Cynthia was born on 5 Feb 1821 and died on 5 Feb 1883 at age 62.

General Notes:
Horace Conger

COMMENT-DEATH: The date of death of Horace Conger is not known. He disappeared from his home and was never heard of again.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 233 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Horace married Mary DAVENPORT about 1829. Mary was born in Milton, Morris Co., NJ and died on 15 Jul 1876 in Newark, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 3410 F i. Lucy A. CONGER was born on 11 Feb 1830 and died on 9 Mar 1901 at age 71.

3411 F ii. Julia L. CONGER was born on 15 May 1831 and died on 13 Apr 1895 at age 63.

1533. Nichols CONGER was born about 1811 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT and died in Bloomfield, Essex Co., NJ.

+ 3413 M i. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 13 Sep 1840 in New York, Kings/Queens Co., NY and died on 16 Mar 1926 in Statenville, Echols Co., GA at age 85.

1534. Bradley CONGER was born in 1819 in Connecticut and died on 14 Jan 1890 in Gurneyville, Clinton Co., OH at age 71.

Bradley married Sarah Mary Elizabeth KIRK. Sarah was born on 20 Dec 1815 in Clinton Co., OH and died in 1879 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH at age 64.

3416 M i. Morris CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1840 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH and died in 1883 at age 43.

+ 3420 M v. Ira CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1846 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH and died in 1909 at age 63.

3421 M vi. Joseph CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1849 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH and died in 1861 at age 12.

+ 3422 M vii. George Foxx CONGER was born about 7 Apr 1851 in Gurneyville, Clinton Co., OH, died on 23 Dec 1932 in East Chicago, Lake Co., IN about age 81, and was buried in Dec 1932 in Pennville, , IN.

3423 M viii. Eri CONGER was born on 14 Nov 1852 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH.

3426 F xi. Sarah E. CONGER was born in Jul 1860 in Oakland, Clinton Co., OH.

General Notes:
Edward Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Abt. 1825 (CFA I, p. 281); Abt. 1820 in OH (CFA II, p. 85)

OCCUPATION: Carpenter

RESIDENCES-RELATIONSHIP: In 1850 at Warren Co., OH an Amy Conger, b. 1787 in CT
was in the household. Possibly Edward's mother, Amry Bradley. In 1860 the
family was in Clinton Co., OH.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 85 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1537. Gideon CONGER was born between 1823 and 1827 and died in Clinton Co., OH.

General Notes:
Gideon Conger

CENSUS: 1850, in Clinton Co., OH working for Daniel H. Collett. Nearby was a
female, N.A. Conger, b. 1824 and children. This was probably his wife, but not
verified.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 105 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

CENSUS: 1860, at New Burlington, in the Harley household were: Isaac L. Conger,
14, and Mary A. Conger, 10.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 105 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

1547. Zebulon HAZARD was born in 1826 and died on 4 Jan 1857 in Clinton Co., OH at age 31.

Zebulon married Martha DWIGGINS, daughter of Robert DWIGGINS and Sarah DILLON, on 22 May 1845. Martha was born on 10 Jan 1825 in Clinton Co., OH and died on 20 Mar 1857 at age 32.

+ 3432 F i. Rebecca Mary HAZARD was born on 26 Feb 1890 in Clinton Co., OH and died on 20 Feb 1890 in Clinton Co., OH.

3434 M iii. Charles B. HAZARD was born in 1851 in Clinton Co., OH and died on 26 May 1865 at age 14.

Abby married Eliakim Nash BARNUM, son of Ebenezer BARNUM and Elizabeth NASH. Eliakim was born in 1812 and died about 1862 in New York about age 50.

1550. James L. DURGY was born on 12 Apr 1833 and died on 24 Jun 1909 at age 76.

James married Mary E. SMITH on 5 Apr 1864. Mary was born on 18 Dec 1838 in Ridgefield, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 6 Jul 1913 at age 74.

3437 M i. Otis W. DURGY was born on 5 Nov 1865 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 18 Apr 1947 at age 81.

Otis married Minnie BARNUM, daughter of George W. BARNUM and Susan A. DURGY, on 4 Nov 1889. Minnie was born on 23 Jan 1861 and died in 1943 at age 82.

3438 M ii. Lucius Lee DURGY was born in 1872 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 9 Apr 1882 at age 10.

1551. Susan A. DURGY was born on 25 Aug 1821 and died on 27 Apr 1917 at age 95.

Susan married George W. BARNUM, son of Ebenezer BARNUM and Rebecca MEADE, on 27 Dec 1843 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT. George was born on 23 Jun 1818 and died on 2 Jul 1882 at age 64.

3439 M i. Eliod D. BARNUM was born on 14 Aug 1847, died on 23 Oct 1849 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT at age 2, and was buried in Oct 1849 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT, Beaver Bog Cemetery.

3441 U iii. Unknown BARNUM was born on 10 Mar 1860 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT.

3443 M v. Buckley BARNUM was born on 19 Jun 1851 and died on 6 Nov 1881 at age 30.

3445 M vii. George W. BARNUM was born on 23 Jan 1861 and died on 27 Jan 1861 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co., CT.

3446 F viii. Minnie BARNUM was born on 23 Jan 1861 and died in 1943 at age 82.

Minnie married Otis W. DURGY, son of James L. DURGY and Mary E. SMITH, on 4 Nov 1889. Otis was born on 5 Nov 1865 in Sherman, Fairfield Co., CT and died on 18 Apr 1947 at age 81.

1555. 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.

Alpheus married Harriet HOLMES on 19 Oct 1834 in Genesee Co., NY. Harriet was born on 29 Mar 1812 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 11 Sep 1894 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 82.

+ 3447 F i. Miranda A. CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1840 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 19 Sep 1899 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 58.

3448 F ii. Mandana CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1843 and died on 20 Jan 1926 at age 82.

+ 3449 M iii. Porter CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1845 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 24 Feb 1900 in Almont, Lapeer Co., MI at age 54.

+ 3450 M iv. Proctor CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1847 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 8 Feb 1914 in Memphis, Macomb/St. Clair Co., MI at age 66.

+ 3453 M vii. Oscar CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1854 and died on 29 Apr 1935 in Wisconsin at age 80.

+ 3454 M viii. Austin CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1857 in St. Clair, St. Clair Co., MI and died on 6 Jun 1909 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 52.

3455 F ix. Ada CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1859 and died on 21 Oct 1863 at age 3.

1556. 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.

Mary married Bethuel DAVIS on 1 Jan 1831 in Ball Hill, , NY. Bethuel was born on 22 Jun 1806 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 31 Aug 1863 at age 57.

3456 M i. Albert DAVIS was born on 8 Oct 1832 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 29 Jun 1863 at age 30.

3462 F vii. Mary L. DAVIS was born on 23 Mar 1846 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 12 Aug 1863 at age 17.

3463 U viii. Francis A. DAVIS was born on 13 Sep 1849 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

3464 F ix. Roxy S. DAVIS was born on 1 Jan 1852 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 3 Nov 1864 at age 12.

3466 M xi. Norman J. DAVIS was born on 20 Dec 1858 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

3467 M xii. Joseph M. DAVIS was born on 23 Apr 1861 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

1558. 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.

Clark married Clarissa RUSSELL on 6 Mar 1854 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI. Clarissa was born on 18 Apr 1838 in Gainesville, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 28 Apr 1906 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI at age 68.

3468 M i. John CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1855 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died on 13 Sep 1863 at age 7.

General Notes:
Jeremiah Conger

RESIDENCES-MARRIAGE: Lived at North Brookfield, Madison, NY at the time he married, Marian A. Marsh, of the same place. They married at the hotel of H.M. Torrey in Vernon Center, Madison Co., [NY], by Rev. Bonney
(Source: Utica Weekly Herald, 22 Dec 1863)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Jeremiah married Marian A. MARCH on 17 Dec 1863 in Vernon Center, Madison Co., NY. Marian was born on 2 Nov 1842 in North Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

3473 F i. Carrie M. CONGER was born on 26 May 1864 in Brookfield, Madison Co., NY and died on 4 Aug 1865 at age 1.

3475 F iii. Effie M. CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1869 in Higginsville, Oneida Co., NY.

3476 F iv. Myrtle E. CONGER was born on 12 Oct 1870 in Higginsville, Oneida Co., NY.

3477 F v. Emily M. CONGER was born on 14 May 1875 in Higginsville, Oneida Co., NY.

1563. 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.

General Notes:
Aaron Conger

COMMENT: Aaron and Roswell Conger are mentioned in letters written by their uncle, Roswell Conger's family, 1793.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 272 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: In 1850, Aaron Conger was in Armada, MI and his brother, Roswell, age 20, was living with him. The family was in Rome, Oneida Co., NY in 1880 where Aaron Conger was a hotel keeper. The family went back to Armada where Aaron died. [Note: No source citation. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 51 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 3480 M iii. Aaron Luther CONGER was born in 1859 in Armada, Macomb Co., MI and died in Armada, Macomb Co., MI.

1564. Charles Peck CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1809 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died about 12 Sep 1874 about age 65.

General Notes:
Charles Peck Conger

Problem: What was the date of death, 12 Sep 1874, CFA I, p. 7? Or, 24 Sep 1874, CFA I, p. 68?

Charles married Susan WILCOX on 3 Jul 1834. Susan was born on 24 Mar 1811 and died on 16 Jan 1855 at age 43.

3485 F ii. Eunice C. CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1838 in Oneida Co., NY, died on 24 Dec 1838, and was buried in Dec 1838 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY, Stockwell Cemetery.

3486 M iii. Hobart P. CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1841 in Oneida Co., NY and died on 24 Jul 1864 in Winchester, Winchester Co., VA at age 22.

+ 3487 M iv. Abel Barton CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1849 in Deansville, Oneida Co., NY.

Charles next married Elizabeth GOZLAY on 13 May 1856. Elizabeth was born on 7 Nov 1831 and died on 23 Feb 1871 at age 39.

Charles next married Mary Catherine GOZLAY on 29 Oct 1871. Mary was born on 22 Oct 1823.

General Notes:
Caroline Conger

CONFLICT: Listed with a date of birth, 19 Apr 1875 (CFA I, p. 709 & 710)

3488 M i. Lewis BURDICK was born on 29 Sep 1829 and died on 25 Oct 1877 at age 48.

1566. 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.

William married Fanny Fidelia TAYLOR on 1 Feb 1839. Fanny was born on 15 Sep 1818 in New Haven, Oswego Co., NY and died on 13 Dec 1901 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 83.

+ 3494 F i. Jerusha Fanny CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1840 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 26 Jul 1903 at age 63.

3495 F ii. Rosalie Asentha CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1845 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 2 Nov 1900 at age 54.

1567. 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.

General Notes:
Tracy W. Conger

COMMENT: "dtr Blanche d. 28 Apr 1872, age 2 yr 3 mo, not in CFA." [The age of this child doesn't agree with the age of Tracy W. Conger. There must be an error. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 723 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Probably in the hop business.
In Conger Confab, Sep 2000, p. 269 there is a copy of a letterhead which might have been from the business of T.W. Conger. Dated 17 Sep 1882 it reads over a picture of a hop house, "Hanover Farm." Under the oval picture there is a caption, "View of Hanover Farm Hop House." Below the picture, at the left are two lines of cursive typeface which read, "T.W. Conger & Co. Proprietors." To the right of this, also in a cursive typeface it reads, "Waterville, N.Y." And, to the right of this the date, "17 Sept 1882." is handwritten.
(Furnished by Sheila Morgan)

Tracy married Susan GOODRICH on 1 Jan 1843 in North Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

3496 F i. Cordelia CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1844 and died on 5 May 1933 at age 89.

Cordelia married Almon EASTMAN on 5 Sep 1866. Almon was born on 27 Jul 1841 in North Sheffield, , OH.

1568. 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.

Lorenzo married Velonia BACON on 14 Feb 1847 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY. Velonia was born on 27 Nov 1826 in Otselic, Chenango Co., NY.

3497 F i. Lillian A. CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1849 in North Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

Lillian married Henry ROWLAND on 13 Feb 1889. Henry was born on 26 Aug 1857 in Herkimer, Herkimer Co., NY.

+ 3498 M ii. L. Dwight CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1851 in North Brookfield, Madison Co., NY.

1569. 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.

Abel married Elizabeth COY, daughter of David C. COY and Roby FRANKLIN, on 18 Dec 1853 in Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY. Elizabeth was born on 1 Nov 1834 in Smyrna, Chenango Co., NY, died on 8 Jun 1881 in West Smyrna, Chenango Co., NY at age 46, and was buried in Jun 1881 in West Smyrna, Chenango Co., NY, Bonney Cemetery.

+ 3499 M i. Herman CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1855 in Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY.

+ 3500 F ii. Alice CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1859 in Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY.

1573. Orrinda CONGER was born on 18 Oct 1812 in New York and died in Whitelaw, Madison Co., NY.

General Notes: RELATIONSHIP: Orrin and Orrinda Conger were twins.

Problem: Where was she born, Sangerfield, NY as listed on p. 416 of CFA I or Genesse Co., NY as listed on p. 781 of CFA I?

Orrinda married Loyal QUINBY on 29 Feb 1832. Loyal was born about 1810 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY.

1574. Elmira CONGER was born in 1813 in New York and died in 1858 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY at age 45.

General Notes:
Elmira Conger

Problem: Was she born in Sangerfield, NY or Genesee Co., NY? Both listed in CFA I.

Elmira married Thomas PHILLIPS. Thomas was born in 1816 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY and died on 6 May 1886 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY at age 70.

3506 M i. Calvin PHILLIPS was born on 2 Aug 1836 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY and died in 1884 at age 48.

3507 M ii. Joseph PHILLIPS was born on 8 Feb 1840 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY and died in 1840.

3508 M iii. James PHILLIPS was born on 20 Mar 1844 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY and died on 20 Dec 1862 at age 18.

3509 F iv. Phoebe PHILLIPS was born on 25 Jul 1845 in Verona, Oneida Co., NY.

1576. Sophia CONGER was born in May 1824 in New York and died in 1898 at age 74.

General Notes:
Sophia Conger

Problem: Was she born in Sangerfield, NY or Genesee Co., NY? Both listed in CFA I.

Sophia married Goodwin WHEELER. Goodwin was born in 1822 in Genesee Co., NY.

3510 M i. Sylvester WHEELER was born in 1842 in Genesee Co., NY and died on 10 Dec 1902 at age 60.

1577. 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.

William married Fanny AUSTIN in 1850. Fanny was born on 1 Jan 1826 in Amsterdam, Montgomery Co., NY and died on 19 Oct 1864 in Jordan, Onondaga Co., NY at age 38.

Levina married George W. POWERS. George was born in 1807 in Sangerfield, Oneida Co., NY and died in 1882 in Jordan, Onondaga Co., NY at age 75.

Eunice married Jay BAILEY on 24 Mar 1853. Jay was born on 3 Dec 1824 in Wellington, Lorain Co. OH.

Jerusha married George HILL on 24 Aug 1837. George was born in 1810 and died on 25 Aug 1847 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 37.

1585. 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.

Roswell married Mary Ann WATERMAN on 15 Jul 1837 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY. Mary was born on 15 Feb 1819 in New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY and died on 12 Feb 1887 in Oriskany Falls, Oneida Co., NY at age 67.

3531 M i. Edwin Jerome CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1838 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 26 Apr 1904 at age 65.

Edwin married Charlotte Ann ROBERTS on 5 Oct 1869. Charlotte was born on 17 Dec 1850 in Fredericktown, , OH and died on 17 Dec 1884 in Morrison, Whiteside Co., IL at age 34.

+ 3532 M ii. George W. CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1840 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 24 Oct 1916 at age 76.

1586. 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.

John married Jerusha WILLIAMS on 25 Jan 1843. Jerusha was born on 14 Oct 1823 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY and died on 19 Sep 1896 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY at age 72.

+ 3533 F i. Eunice A. CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1844 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY.

+ 3534 M ii. Orlo Roswell CONGER was born on 12 Apr 1846 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY.

+ 3537 F v. Jennie Eliza CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1856 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, died on 13 Jan 1901 at age 44, and was buried in Jan 1901 in Willard Cemetery.

1588. Jane Eliza CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1823 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY and died on 31 Aug 1855 at age 31.

Jane married William HOLT on 1 May 1845. William was born on 4 Aug 1820 in Stockwell, Oneida Co., NY and died on 2 Aug 1893 at age 72.

+ 3538 F i. Alice HOLT was born on 26 Dec 1846 and died on 26 Nov 1900 at age 53.

1592. 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.

Mortimer married Melissa MARSH on 23 Apr 1848. Melissa was born on 13 Oct 1828 and died on 11 Jan 1898 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY at age 69.

+ 3539 F i. Zayda CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1849 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY and died on 27 Mar 1879 at age 30.

1593. 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.

General Notes:
Daniel Conger

PARENTS: Elijah Conger and Melinda Livermore.

NO_ISSUE: Daniel Conger and Keoka Smith had no issue.

OCCUPATION: Owner, with his son, Dewitt Conger, of Danl. Conger & Son. Hops, Waterville, NY, established 1849, Hanover Farm Hop House. Their New York Office was at 49 Broadway, New York, NY.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 206 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: There is a book on the History of Oneida, NY, dated 1896, in the library at Waterville, NY. One page 269 under the heading, "Conger Family," there is an account written by a man with the last name, Wager.

"Conger, Daniel, was born in the town of Sangerfield, and has been a resident of Sangerfield and the village of Waterville all his life. He is and has been for forty-eith [sic] years a dealer in hops. He was connected with the promotion and building of the Utica and Chanango railroad, and is at present one of its directors. He has been a director of the National Bank for thirty years, of which he has been vice-president since 1884. In 1851 he married Polly Janes by whom he had one son, De Witt, who is a resident of Waterville. She died in 1884, and Mr. Conger married his present wife, Keokee Smith, in 1892."
(Furnished by Sheila Morgan)

DEATH-CEMETERY: Born 29 Sep 1828 and died 9 Mar 1905. He is buried at the Waterville Cemetery, Waterville, NY.
(Furnished by Sheila Morgan)

Daniel married Polly JAYNES on 12 Nov 1851. Polly was born about 13 Apr 1833, died on 8 Sep 1884 about age 51, and was buried in Sep 1884 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

+ 3540 M i. Dewitt CONGER was born on 31 Jan 1854 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, died on 22 Apr 1911 at age 57, and was buried in Apr 1911 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

Daniel next married Keoka SMITH on 8 Jul 1891. Keoka was born on 21 Dec 1856, died on 17 Jun 1912 at age 55, and was buried in Jun 1912 in Waterville, Oneida Co., NY, Waterville Cemetery.

1601. Alvin CONGER was born on 18 May 1811 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 10 Aug 1847 at age 36.

General Notes:
Alvin Conger

MARRIAGE-PROBLEM: CFA I, p. 21 lists the date of marriage as, 27 Jan 1831. CFA I, p. 216 lists the date of marriage as, 3 Mar 1831.

RESIDENCES-OCCUPATION-APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Alvin Conger practiced law at Elyria, OH and was said to have been a brillant man.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 21 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1603. 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.

Eliza married H. W. L. LEONARD on 4 Mar 1835 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY. H. was born about 1813 in Strongville, Cuyahoga Co., OH and died in Dec 1873 in Strongville, Cuyahoga Co., OH about age 60.

3542 F i. Juliette Estella LEONARD was born on 8 May 1843 and died on 4 Oct 1849 at age 6.

1604. 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.

General Notes: RESIDENCES: Mary Louise (Conger) Smith of Rockport, OH. (CFA I, p. 233)

Mary married William B. SMITH on 10 Nov 1835 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY. William was born in 1815 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 7 Nov 1880 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 65.

3545 F i. Martha Antoniette SMITH was born on 1 May 1851 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY.

3546 M ii. Howard Luther SMITH was born on 20 Dec 1855 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY.

3547 M iii. Horace Plynn SMITH was born on 13 Dec 1837 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 13 Oct 1894 at age 56.

3548 F iv. Juliette Louisa SMITH was born on 8 May 1843 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 4 Oct 1849 at age 6.

3549 F v. Abigail SMITH was born on 9 Apr 1858 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 3 Feb 1898 at age 39.

1606. 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.

Juliette married Jonathan BERRY on 21 Aug 1837 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY. Jonathan was born about 1818 in Attica, Wyoming Co., NY and died on 15 Sep 1839 about age 21.

1608. 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.

General Notes:
Hanford Adelbert Conger

BIRTH: 23 Sep 1821, Attica, Wyoming, NY (CFA I, p. 217)

Hanford married Lorena DEMARY on 15 Mar 1843 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI. Lorena was born about 1823 in Attica, Genesee Co., NY.

+ 3551 M i. Eugene M. CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1844 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI and died on 10 Jan 1890 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI at age 45.

3552 F ii. Juliette A. CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1851 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI and died in Oct 1890 at age 39.

1609. 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.

Laura married Oscar F. WEED in 1845 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI. Oscar was born on 26 Nov 1824 in Evans Mills, Jefferson Co., NY.

3553 M i. Alfred WEED was born on 5 Aug 1850 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI.

3554 M ii. Fred WEED was born on 1 Apr 1854 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI.

3555 F iii. Della WEED was born on 16 Apr 1856 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI.

1610. 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.

General Notes:
Marvin Ephraim Conger

Problem: Was he Ephraim Marvin or Marvin Ephraim? Listed as Marvin Ephraim Conger on p. 372 of CFA I, with indication that he was called, Ephraim.

Marvin married Mary BARNES on 2 Nov 1848 in Lisbon, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Mary was born on 12 Dec 1827 in Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY.

+ 3556 M i. Revillo Spencer CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1849 in Palmyra, Jefferson Co., WI.

3559 F iv. Addie M. CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1855 in Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI.

1611. 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.

Orville next married Louise WHITTIER. Louise was born on 17 Apr 1833 in Brighton, Cumberland Co., MA.

3565 F i. Flora CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1871 in Niagara City, Niagara Co., NY.

3566 F ii. Louise CONGER was born on 4 Aug 1875 in Niagara City, Niagara Co., NY.

1613. 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.

Henry married Cynthia LEFFINGWELL, daughter of Erastus LEFFINGWELL and Sybil FREEMAN, on 9 Sep 1857 in Westfield, Chautauqua Co., NY. Cynthia was born on 25 Jun 1832 in Westfield, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 10 Aug 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 89.

+ 3567 M i. Arthur Henry CONGER was born on 18 Jun 1858 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

+ 3569 M iii. Ernest Claire CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1867 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died on 28 Feb 1953 at age 86.

1614. 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.

General Notes:
Erotas R. Conger

BIOGRAPHY:
Erotas ("Rote") Conger together with his brother, Edwin Jerome Conger, removed from Whitewater, WI to Manchester, Delaware Co., IA about 1860. There they engaged in the banking business and continued for many years. The married and raised their families there. Upon retiring from business, Erotas, removed to Los Angeles, CA about 1905 and died there at 146 Witmer Street.

This branch of the family at one time changed the spelling of the name to "Congar" and continued to spell it that way until January 1890 when, by common consent, they changed the spelling back to "Conger" because they were commonly called, "Conjer."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 170 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Erotas married Charlotte A. BABCOCK, daughter of Hiram BABCOCK and Olive WETMORE, on 13 Jan 1862 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA. Charlotte was born on 19 Mar 1835 in Tioga, Tioga Co., PA.

3570 F i. Carrie Belle CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1864 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA.

3571 F ii. Nettie May CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1867 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died in 1936 at age 69.

3572 M iii. Charles Lincoln CONGER was born in Dec 1862 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died on 29 Jun 1864 at age 1.

1615. 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.

General Notes:
Edwin Jerome Conger

PARENTS: Ephraim Conger and Almira Abbott

NO_ISSUE: Edwin Jerome Conger and Melissa Whitlock had no issue.

MARRIAGE: 6 Sep 1869 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA
(Source: Delaware Co., IA Marriages - furnished by Jan Sharp)

OCCUPATION: Druggist; banker

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Very prominent in civic affairs

RECOLLECTIONS: He built the Central Opera House in Manchester, Iowa, which was
later used as a skating rink. He took up a collection for the town's
courthouse clock, which began ticking time on 4 May 1896. CFA I, p. 136

BIOGRAPHY:
Erotas ("Rote") Conger together with his brother, Edwin Jerome Conger, removed from Whitewater, WI to Manchester, Delaware Co., IA about 1860. There they engaged in the banking business and continued for many years. The married and raised their families there. Upon retiring from business, Erotas, removed to Los Angeles, CA about 1905 and died there at 146 Witmer Street.

This branch of the family at one time changed the spelling of the name to "Congar" and continued to spell it that way until January 1890 when, by common consent, they changed the spelling back to "Conger" because they were commonly called, "Conjer." (Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 170 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CREMATION: Cremated with the remains buried at Oakland Cemetery, Manchester, Delaware Co., IA. There is a book, "Tombstone Records of Delaware County, Iowa," which lists burials in this county.

Edwin married Melissa WHITLOCK on 9 Sep 1867. Melissa was born about 26 Aug 1846, died on 17 May 1868 about age 21, and was buried in May 1868 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, Oakland Cemetery.

Edwin next married Elma Rowena ANNIS, daughter of Thomas Jason ANNIS and Chloe Caroline ARNOLD, on 6 Sep 1869 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA. Elma was born on 20 Feb 1845 in Erie Co., NY, died in 1932 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA at age 87, and was buried in 1932 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, Oakland Cemetery.

3573 F i. Gertrude A. CONGER was born on 8 Dec 1870 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died on 25 Jul 1952 at age 81.

+ 3574 M ii. Ralph W. CONGER was born on 12 Nov 1872 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA and died on 19 Sep 1947 at age 74.

+ 3575 M iii. Horace Glenn CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1876 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, died on 14 May 1965 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 88, and was buried in May 1965 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Masonic Cemetery.

+ 3576 M iv. Edwin Jerome CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1879 in Manchester, Delaware Co., IA, died on 6 Apr 1911 at age 32, and was buried in Apr 1911 in California, Oakland Cemetery.

1616. 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.

Richmond married Harriet PORTER. Harriet was born on 15 Mar 1826 and died on 2 Jan 1893 at age 66.

+ 3577 M i. Eugene CONGER was born on 9 Jun 1851 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI and died about 20 Aug 1914 about age 63.

+ 3579 M iii. Christopher Columbus CONGER was born on 30 May 1860 in Wisconsin, died on 29 Jan 1923 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 62, and was buried in Jan 1923 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, Greenbush Cemetery.

3582 F vi. Sarah CONGER was born on 2 Apr 1847 and died on 9 Jan 1915 at age 67.

1620. 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.

General Notes:
Ephraim Conger

MILITARY: Co. H of 14th Wisconsin Inf; enlisted as a Corporal, 17 Sep 1861;
Wounded at Vicksburg, 22 May 1863; MO (Mustered Outs?) Oct 1865

RESIDENCES: Greenbush, Sheboygan, WI

Ephraim married Miriam BRATT. Miriam was born on 30 Mar 1839, died in 1912 in Forrest, Fond du Lac Co., WI at age 73, and was buried in 1912 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3583 F i. Amelia B. CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1858 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3584 F ii. Gussie B. CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1862 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3585 F iii. Alice M. CONGER was born on 4 Apr 1865 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

+ 3586 M iv. Marvin Colonel CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1866 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI, died on 29 Jun 1944 in Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., WI at age 77, and was buried in Jul 1944 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3587 U v. Addie S. CONGER was born on 23 Aug 1870 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3588 F vi. Hattie G. CONGER was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

3589 M vii. Willie D. CONGER was born on 20 May 1874 in Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., WI.

General Notes:
Herman Conger

BIRTH: In NY, probably in the area of Attica, NY where his sister, Maryetta (Conger) Carter lived.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 170 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Served during the Civil War from New York; Pvt. in Co. M 8th New York Heavy Artillery.

MARRIAGE: Married and had two sons.

RESIDENCES: As of 1912 he was a guest at the Soldier's Home in Los Angeles, CA.
On 24 Feb 1932 he requested to be discharged from the home. He left no address.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 22 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1625. Reuben LAWRENCE was born about 25 Jul 1802 and died on 3 Mar 1892 about age 89.

General Notes:
Reuben Lawrence

Problem: Was he born 5 Jul 1802 or 25 Jul 1802, both dates listed on same page by Charles G.B. Conger.

Reuben married Ann VAN_LEUVEN on 10 Mar 1827. Ann was born on 15 Aug 1807 and died on 30 Jun 1892 at age 84.

1627. Letta LAWRENCE was born on 23 Oct 1804 in Canada and died between 13 Mar 1893 and 1898.

General Notes:
Letta Lawrence

Problem: Was the date of death, 13 Mar 1893, as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, or 13 Mar 1898?

Letta married Peter FLAGLER on 19 Feb 1823. Peter was born on 13 Apr 1798 in Canada and died on 15 Jun 1864 at age 66.

3597 F i. Lydia FLAGLER was born on 16 Dec 1823 and died on 23 Aug 1826 at age 2.

+ 3598 M ii. Chester FLAGLER was born on 7 Nov 1825 and died on 9 Sep 1851 at age 25.

3601 M v. William Lawrence FLAGLER was born on 2 May 1833 and died on 15 Nov 1895 at age 62.

Morgan married Elizabeth Ann HUTCHINS on 23 Jan 1829. Elizabeth was born on 10 Sep 1809 and died on 18 Mar 1855 at age 45.

3605 M i. Horace LAWRENCE was born on 12 Aug 1830 and died on 1 Jul 1900 at age 69.

Albert married Frances Louisa SLADE on 17 Sep 1828. Frances was born on 15 Jul 1810 and died on 14 Apr 1865 at age 54.

3613 M vii. Calvin A. LAWRENCE was born on 9 May 1845 and died on 14 Aug 1859 at age 14.

Almira married George H. BENTLEY on 30 Jan 1828. George was born on 1 Mar 1806 and died on 16 Jul 1863 at age 57.

3614 M i. Charles BENTLEY was born on 22 Aug 1831 and died on 28 Jul 1899 at age 67.

1631. Julia LAWRENCE was born on 23 Oct 1813 and died on 9 May 1873 at age 59.

Julia married Gilbert ANDERSON on 9 Oct 1833. Gilbert was born on 26 Sep 1807 and died on 27 Dec 1846 at age 39.

3615 F i. Maryette ANDERSON was born on 2 Dec 1834 and died on 17 Nov 1881 at age 46.

Caroline married Calvin ANDERSON on 20 Apr 1836. Calvin was born on 30 May 1815 and died on 15 Aug 1897 at age 82.

Emeline married Reed HYNDMAN on 16 Oct 1844. Reed was born on 27 Sep 1824 and died on 30 Mar 1881 at age 56.

Dewitt married Cornelia WEEKS on 27 Sep 1848. Cornelia was born on 30 Jun 1829 and died on 26 Aug 1895 at age 66.

3628 M v. Oliver LAWRENCE was born on 2 Jun 1862 and died on 18 Sep 1867 at age 5.

1635. 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.

Laverna married David WOLFORD. David was born on 5 Jan in Schoharie Co., NY and died on 10 Nov in Gratiot Co., MI.

+ 3631 M ii. Job Conger WOLFORD was born on 19 Sep 1843 in Cayuga Co., NY, died on 2 Nov 1906 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI at age 63, and was buried in Nov 1906 in Sumner, Gratiot Co., MI, Sumner Cemetery.

1638. 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.

General Notes:
Lewis B. Conger

MARRIAGE: Marriage was witnessed by Clarissa Conger and John Hopkins who lived at Ridgeville, Monroe Co., WI.

MILITARY-DEATH: Served during the Civil War. Enlisted on 12 Aug 1862 at Ridgeville, WI in Co. D, 25th Regt of WI; mustered in as a Pvt at LaCrosse, WI; died of chronic diarreha on board a hospital boat near Helena, AR. His son, Job B. Conger was also a casualty of the Civil War.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 161 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

3635 M i. Job B. CONGER was born on 21 Jun 1858 in New York and died on 13 Jan 1865 in Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC at age 6.

3638 M ii. David Wallace DARATT was born on 7 Dec 1836 and died on 2 Aug 1898 at age 61.

1642. Lucinda CONGER was born on 9 Mar 1812 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 1 Mar 1850 at age 37.

Lucinda married O. D. FURMAN on 24 Nov 1828. O. was born about 1809 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

1643. David Reynolds CONGER was born on 4 Jun 1814 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 15 Jan 1887 at age 72.

General Notes:
David Reynolds Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Margaret Carr

David married Maryette FERRIS on 30 Aug 1836. Maryette was born on 8 Jul 1820 in Canada and died in 1915 at age 95.

+ 3642 F i. Celia Louisa CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1839 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1922 at age 83.

+ 3643 F ii. Lauraette CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1841 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1918 at age 77.

3644 F iii. Margarette CONGER was born on 21 Jul 1844 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 26 Nov 1852 at age 8.

+ 3645 F iv. Mary Augusta CONGER was born on 6 Dec 1846 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ.

3646 F v. Edith Rosette CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1850 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1942 at age 92.

Edith married Simon R. ROHRER on 27 Oct 1886. Simon was born on 8 Jun 1846 and died in 1930 at age 84.

3647 F vi. Martha Alice CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1852 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1932 at age 80.

Martha married Addison B. GETTY on 6 Oct 1875. Addison was born on 9 Feb 1852.

3648 M vii. George CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1857 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 7 Nov 1862 at age 5.

1645. Moore CONGER was born on 21 May 1819 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 8 Nov 1890 at age 71.

Moore married Jane WAGER on 23 Jun 1838. Jane was born on 2 Mar 1820 in Canada.

+ 3649 M i. Silas Wright CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1840 in Canada and died on 10 May 1895 at age 55.

1646. Washington CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1823 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 30 Apr 1896 at age 73.

Washington married Eliza Ann DE_FOREST on 1 May 1844. Eliza was born on 1 May 1824 and died on 1 Apr 1859 at age 34.

3650 M i. Benjamin CONGER was born on 28 Jan 1840 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 8 Mar 1855 at age 15.

+ 3651 F ii. Sarah Margaret CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1848 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died in 1926 at age 78.

3652 U iii. Francis Ardives CONGER was born on 17 Apr 1850 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 1 Feb 1888 at age 37.

Washington next married Emeline COMBS on 12 Mar 1862. Emeline was born on 30 Jan 1822 in Canada and died about 15 Sep 1894 about age 72.

+ 3653 M i. David Wallace CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1865 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 6 May 1941 in Queens Village, Long Island Co., NY at age 76.

Melissa married Edwin L. FULLER in 1851. Edwin was born in 1819 and died on 2 Aug 1866 at age 47.

Melissa next married Moses Clark CLEMENT in Sep 1867. Moses was born in 1841 and died on 3 Feb 1881 at age 40.

1654. 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.

General Notes:
Sabrina Reynolds

Problem: What was the date of death, 11 Feb 1892 or 17 Feb 1892? Charles G.B. Conger lists both.

Sabrina married Ambrose PRESTON in 1831. Ambrose was born on 16 Aug 1810, died on 17 Apr 1896 at age 85, and was buried in Apr 1896 in Eaton Co., MI, Needmore Cemetery.

+ 3655 F i. Esther Larissa PRESTON was born on 4 Nov 1832 and died on 15 Mar 1894 at age 61.

+ 3657 M iii. Miletus PRESTON was born on 29 May 1837 and died on 6 Feb 1891 at age 53.

+ 3659 F v. Sabria PRESTON was born on 25 Dec 1841 and died on 25 Sep 1889 at age 47.

1655. 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.

General Notes:
Sabria Reynolds

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist E. Church from her obituary

SPOUSE-AKA: Married second to Rev. Jonathan Rider, no issue.

Sabria married Henry Abram MOYER, son of Jacob MOYER and Unknown, about 10 Jan 1833 in Ira, Cayuga Co., NY. Henry was born on 12 Feb 1812 in Herkimer Co., NY, died on 17 Jul 1856 at age 44, and was buried in Jul 1856 in Roxand Twp., Eaton Co., MI, Moyer Cemetery.

3664 F i. Mary Diadima MOYER was born on 4 Nov 1833 in Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 3 Sep 1846 at age 12.

+ 3665 M ii. William Irvin MOYER was born on 26 Jan 1836 in Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 26 Mar 1909 at age 73.

+ 3666 M iii. Theron Eugene MOYER was born on 21 Aug 1838 in Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 4 Apr 1918 at age 79.

3667 M iv. James Mason MOYER was born about 4 Jun 1843 in Eaton Co., MI and died about 20 Jun 1844 about age 1.

3668 M v. Henry Abraham MOYER was born on 4 Jul 1845 in Roxand Twp., Eaton Co., MI and died on 30 Mar 1908 at age 62.

Henry married Amelia PUGH, daughter of Unknown PUGH and Unknown, on 1 Jun 1904.

+ 3669 M vi. Cleon Arcanius MOYER was born about 13 Oct 1849 in Eaton Co., MI and died on 25 Feb 1929 about age 79.

3670 M vii. Carson Herbert MOYER was born on 6 Apr 1853 in Eaton Co., MI and died on 20 Mar 1870 at age 16.

3671 F viii. Sabria Zuilla MOYER was born about 13 Nov 1854 in Eaton Co., MI and died on 26 Jan 1909 about age 54.

1656. Desire CARR was born on 25 Jun 1817 and died on 25 Jul 1894 at age 77.

Desire married Orin MOODY on 21 Nov 1836. Orin was born on 22 Jul 1816 and died on 20 Mar 1898 at age 81.

+ 3674 M iii. Edward Wallace MOODY was born on 14 Jul 1843 and died on 2 Dec 1882 at age 39.

3676 M v. Israel Wellington MOODY was born on 14 Mar 1848 and died on 21 Dec 1891 at age 43.

Augusta married Henry Alphonso BELLINGER on 7 Mar 1888. Henry was born on 15 May 1856.

3680 F ix. Ellen Jane MOODY was born on 27 May 1858 and died on 21 Nov 1858.

General Notes:
Lovina Carr

NAME-CONFLICT: Lorina and Lovina Carr are both listed by Charles G.B. Conger.

David married Chloe M. GRANGER on 15 Nov 1846. Chloe was born on 14 Mar 1830 and died on 29 Dec 1873 at age 43.

+ 3685 M i. Fordyce Waltware CARR was born on 15 Jun 1848 in Prairieville, Barry Co., MI.

1661. Magdalen CARR was born on 17 Mar 1829 and died on 14 Dec 1876 at age 47.

General Notes:
Julia Evelyn Carr

Problem: Was her middle name, Evelyn or Evalyn? Charles G.B. Conger lists both. He states in Errata that it should be Evelyn.

Julia married Samuel G. STOW on 24 Apr 1853. Samuel was born on 3 Oct 1822 and died on 12 May 1883 at age 60.

1664. William CONGER was born on 20 Apr 1817 in North Fairfield, Huron Co., OH and died on 23 Apr 1892 at age 75.

William married Clarissa BRINKERHOFF. Clarissa was born on 5 Aug 1822 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 3 Jan 1891 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ at age 68.

+ 3694 M i. Francis Kyle CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1852 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 25 Sep 1887 at age 35.

1665. Louisa Adaline BODLEY was born on 22 Feb 1817 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 2 Aug 1863 at age 46.

General Notes:
Louisa Adaline Bodley

Problem: Was she born in Albany, NY or Plymouth, MA? CFA I, lists both.

Louisa married Edmund CASE on 29 Mar 1838. Edmund was born on 29 Mar 1815 and died on 7 Jan 1892 at age 76.

3695 F i. Mary Paulina CASE was born on 21 Feb 1839 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 29 Mar 1869 at age 30.

3696 F ii. Ann Eliza CASE was born on 10 Feb 1841 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 31 May 1874 at age 33.

+ 3697 M iii. Oliver Webster CASE was born on 6 Dec 1843 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1902 at age 59.

3698 M iv. Omar Thomas CASE was born on 28 Oct 1845 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 26 Oct 1897 at age 51.

3699 M v. Addison Russell CASE was born on 12 Oct 1847 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died about 12 Aug 1883 about age 35.

+ 3700 M vi. Horace Austin CASE was born on 3 Jul 1850 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 3701 F vii. Laura Ellen CASE was born on 7 Jul 1858 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ.

General Notes:
Mary Elizabeth Bodley

Problem: Was she born in Albany, NY or Plymouth, MA. Plymouth, MA listed on page 806 of CFA I?

Mary married Hiram WILSON on 18 Oct 1844. Hiram was born on 5 Dec 1814 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 5 Aug 1893 at age 78.

+ 3702 F i. Emma Gertrude WILSON was born on 3 Sep 1845 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA.

+ 3703 F ii. Ida Rosella WILSON was born on 4 May 1848 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 11 Jun 1880 at age 32.

+ 3704 F iii. Harriet Ellen WILSON was born on 19 Oct 1849 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA.

3705 F iv. Clara WILSON was born on 23 Jan 1853 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 15 Mar 1853.

3706 F v. Lily WILSON was born on 23 Jan 1853 in Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA and died on 15 Mar 1853.

1667. Josiah De_Voe BODLEY was born on 15 Mar 1821 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 26 Mar 1891 at age 70.

Josiah married Huldah BLAIR on 11 Nov 1846. Huldah was born on 19 Sep 1828 and died on 8 Jan 1856 at age 27.

3707 M i. George Albert BODLEY was born on 5 Sep 1847 and died on 24 Jan 1856 at age 8.

3710 M iv. Thomas E. BODLEY was born on 10 Apr 1853 and died on 8 Oct 1854 at age 1.

Josiah next married Cynthia GAMBEL on 15 Feb 1857. Cynthia died on 20 Feb 1892.

3713 F ii. Loda Ann BODLEY was born on 25 Aug 1860 and died on 31 Oct 1861 at age 1.

3714 M iii. Owen Lincoln BODLEY was born on 19 Nov 1861 and died on 28 Sep 1865 at age 3.

1668. Martha Jane BODLEY was born on 6 Apr 1823 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 9 Nov 1886 at age 63.

General Notes:
Martha Jane Bodley

Problem: Charles G.B. Conger lists the date of death as, Aug 1886.

Martha married John Alexander MANN on 19 Nov 1845. John was born on 22 Jul 1817 and died on 9 Sep 1875 at age 58.

3715 M i. Francis Eugene MANN was born on 1 Dec 1846 and died on 25 Jun 1850 at age 3.

3716 F ii. Josephine Amelia MANN was born on 24 Oct 1848 and died on 24 Jun 1850 at age 1.

Almeda married Edwin Charles GETCHELL on 25 Jul 1872. Edwin was born on 3 Oct 1850.

3720 M vi. James Eugene MANN was born on 24 Jan 1857 and died on 17 Jul 1887 at age 30.

+ 3722 F viii. Mabelle Gertrude MANN was born on 14 Feb 1861 and died on 20 Jul 1895 at age 34.

1669. Addison Rutter BODLEY was born on 3 Mar 1825 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died in 1902 at age 77.

Addison married Martha Anna COOK on 2 Oct 1850. Martha was born on 8 Apr 1830.

1670. Ellen White BODLEY was born on 16 Apr 1829 in Hanover, Morris Co., NJ and died on 24 Feb 1870 at age 40.

Ellen married Jeremiah BONHAM on 5 Feb 1850. Jeremiah was born on 27 Feb 1818 and died on 1 Jun 1895 at age 77.

3732 M iii. Frank J. BONHAM was born on 5 Oct 1855 and died on 10 Oct 1857 at age 2.

3737 M viii. Frederick J. BONHAM was born on 13 Aug 1868 and died on 8 May 1891 at age 22.

Esther married Clayton Mason BONHAM on 21 Oct 1852. Clayton was born in 1824 and died on 1 May 1872 at age 48.

Esther next married William Berthnait SMITH on 13 Sep 1877. William was born on 30 May 1816.

Oliver married Susan Amelia UHLER on 3 Dec 1856. Susan was born on 12 Dec 1839.

Cordelia married Harrison MICKEY on 19 Nov 1845. Harrison was born on 1 Dec 1819 and died on 30 May 1897 at age 77.

3750 M iii. Robert Elihu MICKEY was born on 7 Dec 1850 and died on 6 May 1852 at age 1.

General Notes:
Priscilla Barker Smith

AKA: Middle name may have also been listed as, Braker.

Priscilla married Robert Alexander SMITH on 18 Oct 1849. Robert was born on 4 Oct 1827 and died on 25 Apr 1892 at age 64.

General Notes:
Abel Gale Smith

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

Abel married Sarah Delia HORTON on 6 Jan 1858. Sarah was born on 15 Jul 1832 and died on 15 Jul 1860 at age 28.

3756 M i. Dudley Horton SMITH was born on 15 Oct 1858 and died on 2 Sep 1896 at age 37.

Abel next married Margaret Amelia GARDNER on 2 May 1865. Margaret was born on 24 Feb 1844 in Woodbridge, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 24 Feb 1866 at age 22.

Abel next married Charlotte Bosmer PAIGE on 15 Sep 1874. Charlotte was born on 4 Oct 1840.

Weltha married Silas Alexander ABBOTT on 7 Jan 1866. Silas was born on 1 May 1843 and died on 14 Dec 1896 at age 53.

+ 3761 F i. Elizabeth Conger ABBOTT was born on 9 Jan 1867 and died on 14 Aug 1897 at age 30.

+ 3762 F ii. Loulie ABBOTT was born on 28 Jan 1869 and died on 14 Feb 1895 at age 26.

3763 F iii. Hinda Ellen ABBOTT was born on 15 Jan 1871 and died on 2 Nov 1894 at age 23.

1681. Mary CONGER was born on 19 Jul 1805 and died on 22 Jan 1838 at age 32.

Mary married Hosea PECK on 25 Dec 1823. Hosea was born on 19 Feb 1793 and died on 10 Apr 1825 at age 32.

3769 M i. Hosea PECK was born on 2 Oct 1824 and died on 14 Oct 1845 at age 21.

Mary next married John SCOTT on 27 Sep 1827. John was born on 26 Sep 1801 and died on 24 Jun 1868 at age 66.

John married Olive Lucinda LITTLEFIELD on 16 Dec 1852. Olive was born on 12 Jun 1933.

+ 3771 F ii. Mary Margaret SCOTT was born on 12 Feb 1830 and died on 15 Mar 1851 at age 21.

3772 M iii. George William SCOTT was born on 19 Dec 1831 and died on 29 Aug 1846 at age 14.

1683. 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.

General Notes:
William Conger

EMIGRATION: Moved to Centralia, Audrain Co., MO in 1858. Note that Centralia also lies in Boone Co., MO.

RESIDENCES: Living in Mexico, MO in 1870

William married Ann Barbara SCOTT on 18 Feb 1833. Ann was born on 3 Mar 1815 in Canada and died on 17 Oct 1894 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO at age 79.

+ 3774 F ii. Margaret Eliza CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1836 in Oswego Co., NY and died on 13 Apr 1913 at age 76.

+ 3775 M iii. William Wallace CONGER was born on 7 Jan 1840 in Albany, Albany Co., NY, died on 13 Apr 1913 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 73, and was buried in Apr 1913 in Arlington, Arlington Co., VA, Arlington National Cemetery.

+ 3776 F iv. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1842 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, died in 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 94, and was buried in 1936 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

+ 3777 M v. Job Clifton CONGER I was born on 3 Sep 1845 in Phoenix, Oswego Co., NY and died on 30 Jun 1939 in San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX at age 93.

3779 M vii. Delevan Davis CONGER was born on 2 Jul 1852 in Oswego Co., NY and died on 4 Jul 1884 in Centralia, Boone Co., MO at age 32.

+ 3780 F viii. Cora Caroline CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1855 in Oswego Co., NY.

Lucy married William W. ANDREWS on 3 Jan 1833. William was born on 5 Jan 1805 and died on 30 Mar 1838 at age 33.

+ 3781 F i. Helen Imogene ANDREWS was born on 26 Mar 1834 and died on 3 May 1865 at age 31.

3782 M ii. William Rosinski ANDREWS was born on 7 May 1836 and died on 28 Dec 1857 at age 21.

Lucy next married Dyer PUTNAM on 4 Dec 1839. Dyer was born on 22 Jul 1800 and died on 16 Dec 1851 at age 51.

+ 3784 M ii. Dyer Conger PUTNAM was born on 20 Dec 1843 and died on 6 Nov 1894 at age 50.

+ 3785 F iii. Mary Therissa PUTNAM was born on 25 Mar 1848 and died on 12 Apr 1870 at age 22.

General Notes:
Jane Conger

ERROR: Jane Conger didn't die on 6 Mar 1890. This is the death date of the 2nd wife of Archibald Cooper.

DEATH: 12 May 1842 or 17 Apr 1840, not 6 Mar 1890
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 718 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: 17 Apr 1840 by Charles G.B. Conger

Jane married Archibald COOPER on 1 Jan 1832. Archibald was born on 10 Nov 1809 and died on 10 Aug 1876 at age 66.

+ 3786 M i. Hamilton Job COOPER was born on 12 Mar 1835 and died on 22 Jun 1892 at age 57.

General Notes:
Uzziah Conger

DIVORCE: Uzziah Conger and Harriet Lonsberry were divorced on 18 May 1868.

NO_ISSUE: No issue with 2nd and 3rd wives.

Uzziah married Wealthy Ann SPENCER on 13 Sep 1842. Wealthy was born on 3 Nov 1825 and died on 22 Nov 1859 at age 34.

Frederick married Maria Teresa SNOWDEN on 16 Jan 1878. Maria was born on 10 Jun 1859.

Frederick next married Ada Josephine WILLIAMS on 23 Feb 1885. Ada was born on 2 Aug 1856.

+ 3793 M vi. Charles Lee CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1857 in South Haven, Van Buren/Allegan Co., MI and died on 28 Apr 1922 in Buffalo Gap, Custer Co., SD at age 64.

3794 F vii. Wealthy Ann CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1859 and died on 20 Sep 1860.

Uzziah next married Mary Jane DAVIS on 23 Feb 1870. Mary was born on 13 Nov 1826 and died on 13 Dec 1896 at age 70.

1688. Davis CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1817 in Cato, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 2 Jun 1899 at age 81.

General Notes:
Davis Conger

OCCUPATION: Physican and drugstore owner

RESIDENCES: Cato, NY; Hannibal, NY; Chicago, IL; Alabama; Albany, NY; Phoenix, NY; Welland Canal at Allensburg; California

BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Davis Conger was born at Cato, Cayuga county, New York. While he was very young his parents removed to Hannibal, New York, on a farm where his father had built a grist mill. He worked with his father until about 1834, attending the common school and for [sic] terms at the academy at Hannibalville, New York. In the fall of 1834, he began to study medicine with Dr. Alexander Proudfit, remaining with him until 1 Apr 1836, when he went to Chicago, which at that time had about 1,000 inhabitants.

In the fall of 1837, he removed to Alabama and read medicine with Dr. Pierson, until June 1839, when he went to Albany, New York, and that fall attended a course of medical lectures there. In the following spring he began studying with Dr. Pardee of Volney, New York, and remained with him until he graduated.

In June 1841 he began the practice of medicine in Phoenix, New York, but sonn went as a physician on the Welland Canal, at Allensburg. Shortly after this he removed to Cato, New York and practiced until April 1850, when he went west to California, and remained there until 10 Dec 1854.

On 1 Apr 1855, together with Dr. C.M. Lee, he started the first drugstore in Phoenix [NY]. Four years later he bought out Dr. Lee's interest and continued in the drug business there until his death. (Van Doren Genealogy)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 120 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Davis married Maria Lansing VAN_DOREN, daughter of Isaac VAN_DOREN and Gertrude LANSING, on 26 Feb 1845. Maria was born on 24 Oct 1824 and died on 18 Dec 1892 at age 68.

General Notes:
Harriet Newall Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Harriet Newell Conger by Charles G.B. Conger

Harriet married Reuben Wright WASHBURN on 10 Jan 1848. Reuben was born on 22 Sep 1819 and died on 30 Mar 1855 at age 35.

3797 M i. Theodore Wright WASHBURN was born on 9 Dec 1850 and died on 18 May 1860 at age 9.

Harriet next married Ezra WAIT on 14 Jan 1857. Ezra was born on 9 Jan 1816 and died on 17 Jun 1872 at age 56.

William married Ruby Maud PHILLIPS on 1 Sep 1897. Ruby was born on 26 Mar 1873.

Caroline married Hiram Wheeler CARPENTER on 5 Oct 1842. Hiram was born on 22 Dec 1819 and died on 1 Oct 1896 at age 76.

3802 F iii. Lucy Louise CARPENTER was born on 6 Aug 1849 and died on 16 Jan 1850.

+ 3803 F iv. Alida Ann CARPENTER was born on 6 Mar 1851 and died on 18 Feb 1888 at age 36.

3804 F v. Emma Emorette CARPENTER was born on 21 Mar 1854 and died on 18 Feb 1874 at age 19.

3805 F vi. Leuella Lorina CARPENTER was born on 9 Dec 1856 and died on 25 Aug 1866 at age 9.

1693. Pliny Fisk CONGER was born on 28 Jun 1826 in New York and died on 30 Mar 1898 at age 71.

General Notes:
Pliny Fisk Conger

BIRTH: 28 Jun 1826 by Charles G.B. Conger

OCCUPATION: Pliny Fisk Conger ran away from home at the age of 13 to sign on a whaling vessel for five years. He returned home just one week after his father was buried. Pliny recorded his adventures, which were published by Larry and Maxine Leonard, under the title of "Whaling at 13." Out of print.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 131 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Pliny married Candace Maria BREED on 2 Jan 1850. Candace was born on 15 Dec 1828 and died on 3 Dec 1882 at age 53.

3806 M i. Frank Enoch CONGER was born on 19 Nov 1854 and died on 18 Dec 1854.

3807 F ii. Inez Maria CONGER was born on 16 Nov 1855 and died on 22 Oct 1892 at age 36.

+ 3809 M iv. Oliver Pliny CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1859 and died in 1926 at age 67.

1694. Enoch CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1828 and died on 29 Jun 1898 at age 69.

Enoch married Julia Fay MERRY on 23 Jan 1856. Julia was born on 23 Nov 1828.

3810 F i. Martha Hannah CONGER was born on 28 Apr 1857 and died on 3 Nov 1857.

3811 F ii. Wealthy Adell CONGER was born on 2 Sep 1859 and died on 21 Sep 1859.

General Notes:
James Conger Bradt

Problem: Did he die in 1841 or in Jan 1847? Charles G.B. Conger lists both.

James married Sarah Ann GARDINER on 1 Jan 1834. Sarah was born on 11 May 1818 and died on 30 Mar 1869 at age 50.

David married Mary Ann VAN_WIE on 13 Jan 1836. Mary was born on 30 Nov 1815 and died on 25 May 1888 at age 72.

+ 3813 M i. Albert Newton BRADT was born on 3 Jan 1837 and died on 2 Oct 1898 at age 61.

+ 3815 M iii. Edgar Hiram BRADT was born on 31 Jul 1842 and died on 19 May 1872 at age 29.

+ 3816 F iv. Emma Lorinda BRADT was born on 6 Sep 1847 and died on 2 Mar 1898 at age 50.

3817 F v. Mary Isabella BRADT was born on 5 Jan 1849 and died on 25 Aug 1851 at age 2.

Alfred married Phebe Augusta COX on 8 Aug 1872. Phebe was born on 7 Dec 1857.

3819 F vii. Jane Phelps BRADT was born on 23 May 1851 and died on 25 Sep 1853 at age 2.

David next married Elizabeth FOWLER on 12 Jan 1892. Elizabeth was born on 3 Mar 1822.

1701. Flavia Alsina CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1815 in Auburn, Cayuga Co., NY and died on 8 Aug 1869 at age 54.

Flavia married Horace Smith AUSTIN on 25 Nov 1840. Horace was born on 16 Jul 1804 and died on 27 Apr 1865 at age 60.

3821 M ii. Frank Greenwood AUSTIN was born on 1 Aug 1843 and died on 6 Aug 1844 at age 1.

3822 F iii. Emily Amanda AUSTIN was born on 27 May 1845 and died on 5 Jul 1850 at age 5.

3823 F iv. Florence Hoyt AUSTIN was born on 9 Aug 1847 and died on 30 Sep 1852 at age 5.

3825 M vi. William Timothy AUSTIN was born on 23 Jan 1852 and died on 1 Oct 1852.

1702. 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.

General Notes:
Omar Dwight Conger

RESIDENCES: Port Huron, MI; Washington, DC

LEGAL_MATTER: Omar Dwight Conger and his uncle, Jonas Titus, incorporated the Minnesota Mining Company. CFA I, p. 38a.

BIOGRAPHY:
Omar Dwight Conger was, born 1 Apr 1818 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, NY. He graduated from Western Reserve College near Cleveland, OH in 1842. Then he studied law for three years. In 1845, he joined Douglas Houghton's geologic survey of the Lake Superior copper and iron ore deposits. Omar spent the next three years at Copper Harbor, MI assisting in the exploration of the copper reserves of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

In 1848, he moved to the Port Huron area, St. Clair County, MI, adjacent to Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.

He resumed law studies and became a county judge in 1850 and was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1852. He also married Emily Jane Barker in 1850 and they had a son: Franklin Barker Conger, born in 1851.

Omar joined the law firm of Judge Edward W. Harris in Port Huron in 1855. The firm was renamed Harris & Conger, and Omar stayed there until 1868 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served six terms in the House until elected to the U.S. Senate in 1880. Omar was an early champion of human rights of Indians and Blacks. He was defeated for re-election in 1886 and faded from the national scene. By the time of his death at age 80 in 1898, he was Michigan's "forgotten man."
[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)

BIOGRAPHY: Omar D. Conger - Michigan's Forgotten Favorite Son by Bruce A. Rubenstein.

Omar Dwight Conger, born 1 April 1818 in Cooperstown, New York, was the second of the ten children of the Reverend and Mrs. Enoch Conger. In 1824 the family moved to Huron County, Ohio. Young Conger attended the common schools, continued his education at the Huron Institute in Milan, Ohio, and in 1842 graduated from Western Reserve College, then considered one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the West.(1)

For the three years following his graduation, Conger studied law. In 1845 he joined Douglass Houghton's geological survey of the Lake Superior copper and iron country. During his three years in the Keweenaw, he was in charge of the supply depot at Copper Harbor. His duties included distributing necessities to exploration parties and recording barometric and temperature readings five times a day. His most noteworthy contribution occured in July 1846, when Henry Rowe Schoolcraft's brother was slain and Conger "exercised his engineering skill by making a diagram of the scene of the murder."(2)

Leaving the Upper Peninsula in 1848, Conger moved to Lakeport, near Port Huron, where he worked in a sawmill. During this period, he renewed his legal studies. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in March 1852, two years after he had been elected St. Clair County judge. In 1855 he became a law partner of Judge Edward Harris. He remained a member of the firm of Harris & Conger until 1869, when he went to Washington, DC to take his seat in Congress.(3)

In 1850, Conger married Emily Barker. The couple had five children, three of whom -- Franklin, Chilion and Florence -- lived to maturity. Emily died in 1866, and Conger remained a widower until 1874, when he remarried amid what newspaper reporters called a "storybook romance."

While attending college, Conger had fallen in love with Stella Humphrey, whose father was a prominent justice of the Ohio State Supreme Court. They became engaged, but when Conger reproached her for being a flirt, she broke off the relationship. She later married Jeremiah W. Sibley, a land speculator who became one of the wealthiest men in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following Sibley's death, his widow traveled for several years and, in 1874, visited Washington, DC. According to one version of the story, while viewing a session of Congress she recognized her old beau and sent him her card. After a brief meeting, their romance bloomed anew and within months they were married. While the Congers appeared physically mismatched, with the groom a wiry skeleton and the bride a robust, formidable two hundred pound figure, it was said that there was not a "happier and more loving couple in Washington, DC."(4)

Conger's physical appearance always attracted attention. He was small boned, of medium height and blue eyed. His head and face were small. His sharp, hawk-like nose fell to meet a protuding chin and dwarfed his mouth. His complexion was jaundiced, giving him a perpetual dirty color, and his voice was harsh and shrill. During his years in Washington, DC, his jet black hair and beard turned to bristling iron grey. He always wore a swallowtail coat, and at meetings he sat impassively with a grave, melancholy countenance that led observers to remark that he could pass for an old school Presbyterian decaon. To look at Conger, no one would have guessed that he possessed, as the Washington correspondent of the "New York Herald" wrote in 1872, "a poet's soul, and artist's eye, and a lover's heart." He was called a "precious little bundle of a man" and was a charming, delightful addition to the capital's social scene because of his wit and stories.(5)

Conger's political career began in 1855 when he entered the Michigan Senate. He was reelected and served as president pro tempore during his final year in office. A colleague recalled that during his terms in the legislature, Conger ranked "among the most active and able of the Republican Senators."(6) In 1862, Conger was appointed to the State Military Board, which was in charge of furnishing Michigan's quota of soldiers and supplies to the Union war effort. Two years later, he was a Lincoln delegate to the Republican National Convention. He also made unsuccessful attempts to gain the Fifth District Republican congressional nomination in 1860, 1864 and 1866.

Conger's political star began to rise in 1867 when, as a member of the convention elected to revise the state constitution, he emerged as the leading radical champion of human rights. When opponents of American Indian suffrage claimed that drunken, ignorant "savages" should no longer be allowed to retain the right to cast ballots, a right granted them in the 1850 State Constitution, Conger rose in defense of the Indians. He related that during his years in the Upper Peninsula he had "never found the majority of them were drunken and ignorant." He acknowledged that politicians used whiskey to influence Indians to vote for their party, but added:

"They love whiskey and drink it. But shall we condemn them because politicians bribe them. ... Let us be manly and honorable to this class. They are not all barbarians and murderers of the plains; they are as harmless as any in the State of Michigan. You do not find their names on the records of our courts, they are not prosecuted therefore with a few exceptions they are not drunken, as I know to be a fact. They are an industrious, labourious set of people, dying out from the land. Let us give them this last boon of civilization."(7)

Conger saved his most telling efforts for black suffrage. In an impassioned speech, he told his colleagues that it was his earnest desire to "extend the right of suffrage to the African race, ... boldly and manfully, without a slur and without a reproach." If that could not be done, he prefered to "withhold the right from them altogether." He added that if, as alleged, there were Republicans who opposed black voting, they should withdraw themselves quietly and unobtrusively from the party. ... they have no place in the ranks of that large army of Republicans who have marched along to the tune of progress for so many years; and they had better go where they belong. ... I say it is a slur upon any Republican, standing by the great national party which enforces impartial suffrage, to say nothing of granting it, when you say that he will oppose Negro suffrage in the Constitution of Michigan."(8)

Conger proved to be the best debater at the convention, and his positions triumphed. In 1868, using his newly acquired reputation as a champion of radicalism, he defeated incumbent Republican Rowland E. Trowbridge for his party's congressional nomination. The campaign was based almost entirely upon racial prejudice, with Conger's opponent, Byron G. Stout of Pontiac, warning voters of the dire consequences of black suffrage. The Democratic "Detroit Free Press" characterized Conger as the African's "friend and protector," while the "Mt. Clemens Press" labeled him "The Negro Suffrage Candidate." The "Free Press" went so far as to state, "Every opponent of negro equality and suffrage in the Fifth District can only maintain his honor and self-respect by casting his vote against the election of O.D. Conger to the Congress of the United States."(9) Despite such appeals, Conger easily triumphed, defeating Stout by nearly 2,000 votes.

In Washington, Conger quickly earned a reputation as a skilled debater, an eloquent spokesman for the lumber and shipping industries, an ardent foe of southern Democrats, and a brilliant parlimentarian. It was his ability to block legislation through adroit use of the rules that gained him the title of "The Great Objector" among Democrats. Among Republicans, however, he was affectionately refered to as "The Great Commoner" because of his close ties to the people.

Conger was reelected to Congress six times, becoming the most influential and popular member of the Michigan congressional delegation, "recognized all over the country as one of the leaders of the House."(10) His base of strength was St. Clair County and Port Huron, where many Democrats voted for him in appreciation of his tireless labors on behalf of the city that Conger proudly called one of "the most beautiful places, ... on God's footstool."(11) During the twelve years in the House of Representatives, he obtained for Port Huron a post office, a customs house, the land for Lakeside Cemetery and Pine Grove Park, and all but fifteen acres of the Fort Gratiot Military Reserve. He was also responsible for the erection of a harbor of refuge at Sand Beach and for the dredging of the St. Clair River Flats to facilitate shipping.

Jealous Michigan politicians, especially from Detroit, derided Conger for having such a limited vision that it "was never known to extend beyond the city limits of Port Huron and the lake shore towns."(12) On the national level members of Congress bemoaned that Conger's role in the Committee on Commerce was so great that "every saw-log stream over Michigan" received large sums in the River and Harbor Appropriation Bill, while waterways in the interior of the country received little, if any, support from the Michigan representative.(13)

Such criticism notwithstanding Conger's constant efforts to improve the state's rivers and harbors won him the repect of Great Lakes shippers. In May 1882, the Port Huron Ferry Company christened its newest excursion ship the "Omar D. Conger" to pay "a just compliment to the most intelligent and truest friend of our American commerce we have in our Senate."(14) William Bancroft, a prominent local Democrat and Conger's brother-in-law, spoke for most Port Huron Democrats when he praised the congressman for leaving "the imprint of his clear, sound, and liberal views upon the commercial interests of the whole country" and assured him that local Democrats would willingly continue to "swallow their friend and townsman Judge Conger."(15)

The Congressman's fidelity to the state's lumber interests was best demonstrated following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. When an amended bill was introduced to aid fire victims, Conger strongly urged that it be recommitted to the Ways and Means Committee unless a provision that would allow Canadian lumber to enter the United States duty free was deleted. He claimed that as written, the bill would be "injurious to the lumbermen of Michigan and the laboring people of Michigan," and that the fire damaged pine from Michigan, which would be worthless if not used within a year, should be used to rebuild Chicago. The offensive section was removed and the measure passed.(16) Acts such as this earned Conger the political support of lumbermen's associations across the state.

Conger rapidly advanced in party leadership and became House Republican whip. His duty was to maintain party discipline, and one associate recalled, "No man ever cracked it [the whip] louder than Mr. Conger did." Conger was a fighter and a resourceful leader who always kept his wits. His audacity and courage when dealing with matters within his expertise were limitless. His knowledge of parliamentary procedures enabled him to obstruct efforts by Democrats to pass legislation aimed at reconstructing the war-torn South.(17) For his efforts, Conger became recognized as the "watchdog of the Treasury," and Speaker of the House James G. Blaine admiringly said that Conger "illustrated the virtue of persistence in its highest degree, and had the art of annoying his opponent in discussion to the point of torture." When the Republicans regained control of the House in 1880, Conger was a leading candidate for Speaker and possibly would have obtained the coveted position had he not been elected to the U.S. Senate.(18)

Much of Conger's national prominence was a result of his famed ability to ridicule Democrats. He was a fierce partisan and attacked the opposition party on every issue. Yet, his jibes were always confined to politics, and outside the halls of Congress, he numbered many of his political enemies as personal friends. His methods were legendary. The Washington correspondent of the "Cinncinnati Commercial" wrote:

"Other Republicans shirk, sleep, grow listless at times; Conger never. He watches a Democrat, out of his deep set eyes, as long as he can see him. With his head on his breast, his beak-like nose reaching nearly to his chin, his shoulders elevated, he has reminded me of a stork dozing by the waterside, motionless as if painted on the glassy wavelets. A fish -- a Democrat -- one dart, and he has himself one gulp, and he is gone."

In like fashion, the Washington correspondent of the "Detroit Evening News" noted Conger had been assigned, by unanimous consent, the duty of "stirring the Democratic animal up with a long pole" and that "as a stirrer up with a long pole Conger is a success. He can cause a Democrat to get mad and make a fool of himself quicker than any other man in the business."(19)

Democrats admitted that Conger was a thorn in their sides, and they responded by making personal slanders against him. Typical of this tactic was a diatribe in the "Philadelphia Times" in which Conger was described as having an acrid voice, atrabilious face, harlequin form and dirty brown fingers. He was said to be a "testy truculent inveterate mischief-maker" who was a beady-eyed "backwood Cato." To the "Times" Conger "was born sour, achieved sourness, and then thrust it, as a snake does venom, upon all who were unfortunate to come within reach of its spitle."(20)

Conger's political career, however, would have never reached such a pinnacle had it not been for the efforts of John P. Sanborn, collector of customs at Port Huron since 1867. As holder of the major federal appointment in the district, "King John," as he was known by friend and foe alike, doled out patronage with a deft touch and created a coterie of loyal followers who gained renown as the "Port Huron Custom House Ring." Sanborn's machine was reputed to be as strong as that of Senator Zachariah Chandler in Detroit, and in every election he used his influence to support his protege, Omar D. Conger. Potential opponents were silenced, either by bribery or threats, in order to maintain Conger and his growing influence in office. Sanborn was Conger's political father -- he sired, nutured and demanded absolute loyalty from his creation. Conger, who neither liked or understood the intricacies of political dealings, was entirely willingly to allow Sanborn to run his campaigns. As long as Conger toed "King John's" line his success was assured.(21)

In late 1880 the Sanborn machine put in motion a scheme to elevate Conger to the United States Senate. Sanborn's strategy was to cause a deadlock between the two main contenders, incumbent Henry P. Baldwin and former Governor John J. Bagley, and then to have the legislative caucus turn to Conger as a compromise candidate. Sanborn and the Baldwin managers allegedly struck a deal by which the candidate who trailed after the first ballot would withdraw and support the other in order to stop Bagley.(22) Baldwin lost, and the overwhelming majority of his followers joined Conger's forces.

Democrats rejoiced to see their nemesis leave the House and go to the Senate, where his raucous style would not be tolerated. The "Washington Post" predicted that Conger's "House manners and his raspy roar will be as much out of place as a clown in a graveyard. He will be refrigerated." The "Genesee Democrat" expressed pleasure in getting "a bull-dog out of the House and a rat-terrier in the Senate."(23)

Republicans greeted Conger's promotion with mixed feelings. Statewide, most party leaders believed Conger to be a worthy successor to Zachariah Chandler, but worried that his loss to the House might more than offset his potential value in the Senate. Local Republicans feared that without Conger as the nominee, Democrats would capture his seat in Congress. Even Conger seemed to be uncertain about his new position. Addressing a gathering at his home in Port Huron, he told his listeners:

"There is no post held out to the ambition of men greater than that of a senator of the United States, and it is only the sense of its great responsibility and of the possibility that I might fail that has almost made me shrink and withdraw from the contest. ... should I fail, ... what a sad ending to the hopes and confidence which you have placed in me. But I shall go with your assurances, trusting to a heartfelt desire to perform to the best of my ability the duties and trust imposed upon me."(24)

Conger's fears were well founded: his senatorial career was a personal and political disaster. His style was not suited to the Senate, and he was ostracized by his colleagues whenever he broke the decorum of the "American House of Lords." A "Chicago Times" reporter wrote that Conger sat "as subdued and silent as the grave." Another correspondent said, "Conger, dear old Conger, is here, cooled down to the polite frigidity which constantly pervades the Senate.(25)

During his first year in office, the sole contribution of the new senator was to speak in favor of the American Red Cross. Clara Barton, founder of that organization, was a personal friend of Mrs. Conger's, but the senator initially seemed cold and aloof to the Red Cross. However, when Barton informed him that she had nursed his wounded brother after the Battle of Spottsylvania, he became, in her words, the "first official advocate and tireless friend" of the organization. In early May 1881, an organizational meeting for the Red Cross was held in Conger's Washington home.(26)

When fire ravaged Michigan's Thumb that summer, Conger urged Barton to prove the worth of her organization by aiding the victims of the tragedy. The success of the Red Cross in distributing more than $80,000 in food, clothing, and medicine made it a fixture among American charities. Its first annual report noted, "Our cases [in Michigan] were all marked with the Red Cross and consigned to Senator Omar D. Conger, of Port Huron, who led the call of the Michigan committee and to whom, as well as to his kindhearted and practical wife, we are indebted for many timely suggestions and words of grateful appreciation.(27)

Conger's senatorial career might utimately have blossomed had he not tried, for the first time in his life, to assert his political power. In 1883, under pressure from the civil service reformers urging "rotation of office," Conger rejected John Sanborn's application for a fourth term as collector and named his own protege, Port Huron Postmaster William Hartsuff, as Sanborn's successor. This infuriated Sanborn and split the local Republican party. Sanborn's supporters called the senator a liar, while the collector pledged to destroy both Conger and Hartsuff and "follow them to their political graves."(28)

By mid-1884 the Conger-Sanborn feud was at it height. Conger was "swearing mad" at his one time benefactor and Sanborn was systematically outwitting the senator at every turn. Finally, at the Republican National Convention, Conger met his old friend, extended his hand in a gesture of reconciliation, and said, "How are you, Sanborn?" The ex-collector paled, kept his hands in his pockets, and loudly proclaimed, "Don't want to have anything to do with you sir!"(29) This snub became common gossip and obviously embarrassed Conger.

Conger's chagrin was no doubt heightened in 1886 when, in response to pleas by Michigan Republicans for party unity, he and Hartsuff agreed to campaign for Sanborn in his bid for Congress.(30)

Sanborn lost, but he gained the satisfaction of publicity trimphing over his intraparty foes.

The feud was all the more humiliating to Conger because in 1883 he had been mentioned as a possible presidential contender. In March, Judge Jeremiah Black, a prominent Pennsylvania Democrat boosted Conger for the presidency saying, "he has the elements of a leader. He is not an elegant or brilliant man, but, ... Conger has no enemies."(31) Conger's chances for the presidency or vice-presidency were enhanced because Michigan, a doubtful state, might be carried by the Republicans if he were their candidate. In July 1883 Conger's name was among those listed in a "New York Times" presidential poll, but he lagged far behind the favorites.(32)

The "Conger boom" was soon over as the race narrowed to the incumbent, Chester Alan Arthur, and Secretary of State James G. Blaine. In the late summer 1883 a weak attempt was made to boost Conger as Arthur's running mate, but neither the senator nor his friends supported the effort.(33)

By late 1886 it was obvious that Conger's chances of re-election were dim. With the election of Thomas W. Palmer of Detroit in 1883, both of Michigan senators were from the eastern half of the state. Western members of the state legislature rallied behind Francis B. Stockbridge, a millionaire lumber baron from Kalamazoo. Stockbridge's biggest advocate was another millionaire, James McMillan of Detroit, who wanted a westerner in the Senate so that he could succeed Palmer. Accusations of buying the Senate seat arose. A writer to the "Detroit Free Press" summed up the question well by saying that Conger was not "immensely rich" and that in choosing a senator, "Ability is nothing. Geography is everything. Conger -- rude as he is -- is the ablest Senator in debate since the days of Jacob M. Howard, but he must go."(34) Stockbridge, according to the "Port Huron Tribune," spent more than $30,000 to assure the election of legislators favorable to his candidacy. Because Conger could, and would, not compete with the "boodle" used against him, he was defeated, even though he was still immensely popular among the citizens of the state.(35)

Though deeply disappointed Conger took his first political defeat in twenty years philosophically, opening a Washington law office with two former Michiganians, Rufus Thayer and Fred Coldren. Friends urged him to return to Port Huron and reclaim his congressional seat, but he refused, primarily because his wife disliked the city.(36)

Although Conger's apolitical wife loved him, she seriously hurt his career. She refused to allow his lifelong Port Huron friends to stay in her house in Washington because they talked politics, smoked cigars and drank whiskey, which offended her sense of social amenities. This, coupled with her refusal to visit Port Huron, removed Conger from his once solid political base. The former senator was mentioned as a possible member of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the cabinet when his old friend Benjamin Harrison became president, but no offers were made.(37)

When Conger's wife died in 1889, she left her entire fortune to her brother, and provided only a $100 per month allowance to her husband. Friends of the couple said that this was done because she disliked her step-children and did not wish them to ever receive her estate. Unfortunately, her brother often refused to give Conger his money, and the former senator was forced to spend many painful hours in court trying to collect his meager income.

Conger became extremely lonely, as few of his old friends visited him. Members of the Michigan delegation ignored him and did not seek his advice. On his eightieth birthday, when the Michigan delegation called upon him, he broke down and "cried like a child" at finally being remembered by his political friends of the past.(38)

On 11 July 1898, Conger died. Perhaps "Port Huron Times" editor Loren Sherman best characterized the tragedy of the senator:

"Fifteen years ago the death of Omar D. Conger would have brought public mourning to Port Huron. Today it arouses only indifferent interest. ... If his ability as a politician had been greater he would have avoided many mistakes which weakened him with his party and prevented his re-election to the Senate in 1887. Thereafter his personal supporters made no further efforts in his behalf, and as he did not return to his former home he soon fell into obscurity at Washington. The latter years of his life were saddened and embittered by neglect and financial troubles, and his old friends in Port Huron were given no opportunity to show him sympathy or favor."(39)

Omar D. Conger, once Michigan's most noted politician, had become a forgotten man.

Footnotes:
1 P.C. Headley, "Public Men of Today" (Techumseh: A.W. Mills, 1882), p. 119.

2 George W. Thayer, "From Vermont to Lake Superior in 1845," "Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections 30 (1905): 563 (hereafter referred to as MPHC); Joseph H. Steere, "Sketch of John Tanner, Known as the 'White Indian,'" ibid. 22 (1893): 248-49.

3 "History of St. Clair County, Michigan" (Chicago: A.T. Andreas & Co., 1883), pp. 409, 565; Jane M. Kinney, "Pioneers of St. Clair County," MPHC 29 (1899-1900): 171; J.M. Robertson, "Michigan in the War" (Lansing: W.S. George & Co., 1880), p. 5.

4 "Cincinnati Commercial" in "Port Huron Daily Times" (hereafter referred to as PHDT), 27 May 1874; "St. Paul Dispatch" in PHDT, 28 May 1874; "Cleveland Leader" in PHDT, 23 July 1884.

5 "Boston Globe" in PHDT, 12 April 1872; "New York Herald" in PHDT, 19 April 1872; "Washington Republic" in PHDT, 4 January 1879; "Detroit Evening News" in PHDT, 20 March 1884 and 6 July 1886.

6 E. Lakin Brown, "Autobiographical Notes," MPHC 30 (1905): 483.

7-8 Proceedings of the Constitutional Convention of the State of Michigan," 1867 (Lansing: W.S. George, 1868), pp. 265-66, 78 and 788-89)

9 "Detroit Free Press, 4, 11, 23 August 1868.

10 "Detroit Evening Telegraph" in PHDT, 14 February 1878.

11 PHDT, 14 June 1872.

12 "Detroit Free Press, 10 January 1881.

13 "Congressional Globe, " 42nd Congress, 2nd Session, 15 Apr 1872, p. 2445, "Congressional Record," 43rd Congress, 1st Session, 6 June 1874, pp. 4648-49.

14 PHDT, 8 May 1882.

15 Ibid., 14 June 1872.

16 "Congressional Globe," 42nd Congress, 2nd Session, 21 March 1872, pp. 1868, 1873.

17 David S. Barry, "Forty Years in Washington" (Boston: Little Brown, and Co., 1924), pp. 110-1, 117.

18 "Detroit Post and Tribune" in PHDT, 21 January 1879; James G. Blaine, "Twenty Years of Congress from Lincoln to Garfield," vol. 2 (Norwich: The Henry Bell Publishing Co., 1886), p. 433; "New York Times," 11 December 1880.

19 "Detroit Evening News" in PHDT, 26 October 1877; "Cincinnati Commercial" in PHDT, 1 March 1881; "Detroit Evening News," in PHDT, 1 May 1879.

20 "Philadelphia Times," in "Detroit Free Press," 10 January 1881.

21 PHDT, 9 October 1872; "Port Huron Commercial," in PHDT 6 September 1872; PHDT, 19 September 1884.

22 "Detroit Free Press," 12 and 20 January 1881; William Stocking, ed. "Under the Oaks," (Detroit: Detroit Tribune Co., 1904), pp. 126-27; PHDT, 7 January 1881.

23 "Washington Post" in "Detroit Free Press," 12 January 1881; "Genesee Democrat," 9 January 1881.

24 PHDT, 8 January 1881.

25 "Chicago Times" in "Detroit Free Press, 2 April 1881.

26 Percy H. Epler, "The Life of Clar Barton (New York: MacMillan, 1915), p. 232; Foster Rhea Dulles, "The American Red Cross" (New York: Harper & Row, 1950), p. 15.

27 Daniel Griesemer, "American Red Cross in Michigan," "Michigan History 22 (1938): 7.

28 "Washington Evening News" and "Detroit Free Press" in PHDT, 1 Mar 1883; PHDT, 3 and 4 June 1884.

29 "Detroit Journal" and "Detroit Evening News" in PHDT, 4 June 1884; PHDT, 7 June 1884; "Port Huron Sunday Tribune," 7 Jun 1884.

30 "Detroit Tribune," 24 September 1886; "Port Huron Tribune," 24 September and 15 October 1886; PHDT, 22 October 1886.

31 PHDT, 22 March 1883; "Lansing Republican," 28 March 1883.

32 "Port Huron Sunday Commercial," 9 Apr 1883; PHDT, 17 Jul 1883.

33 "Port Huron Sunday Commercial," 20 August and 24 September 1883.

34 "Detroit Free Press," 15 November 1886.

35 "Port Huron Tribune," 21 January 1887; "Detroit Free Press, 20 January 1887.

36 PHDT, 11 January 1887; "Detroit Free Press," 13 January 1887; Omar D. Conger to Benjamin Harrison, 26 Jun 1888, Presidential Papers of Benjamin Harrison, MSU Library; "Kalamazoo Gazette," 8 January 1887; "Detroit Tribune," in PHDT, 21 January 1887; "Lansing Republican," 8 January 1887.

37 "Port Huron Weekly Times," 21 March 1889; "Detroit Journal," in "Port Huron Weekly Times," 29 November 1888; PHDT, 24 January, 10 February, 24 March 1887; "Detroit Free Press, 10 February 1887; "Mt. Clemens Press," 27 January 1887; "Lansing Republican," 22 January 1887.

38 PHDT, 12 Jul 1898

39 Ibid., 14 July 1898

(Source: Author, Bruce A. Rubenstein was a professor of history at the University of Michigan - Flint, he is co-author of "A History of the Great Lakes State" 1981 and is working on a book on Republican machine politics in Michigan during the Gilded Age. - The piece appeared in the September/October issue of "Michigan History," p. 33-39 and was republished in CFA II, p. 173. No date of the issue listed in CFA II.)

COMMENT:
Just by chance, Ivan A. Conger of Owosso, MI learned about a meeting to be held in Port Huron, MI on 12 Apr 1980 by the Lake Huron Lore Marine Society. Although a two hour drive, he and wife, Dorothy, went to the meeting held at the Museum of Arts and History.

The speaker was Dr. Bruce A. Rubenstein, a former resident of Port Huron and a student of the life of the late senator, Omar D. Conger. The program focused on the accomplishments of senator Conger for whom a steamship was named.

A scale model of the St. Clair River excursion steamer and ferry, Omar D. Conger, built by Harvey Nissley of Grosse Isle, was presented to the museum. Four crewmen died aboard the steamship when it blew up at it's Black River berth 58 years ago. Frank Crevier, Algonac, who helped organize the program was pictured with the model in the "Times Hearld." Over 200 people were present.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

COMMENT:
In a letter dated, 1 January 1981, Dr. Rubenstein gave his permission to use the text of his speech in "The Conger Family of America, Volume II."

He also wrote:

"My interest in Omar began when I realized that he was the only United States Senator ever to come from Port Huron. So, while working on my doctorate at Michigan State University, I 'relaxed' by indulging in my hobby of collecting information on my hometown hero.

As my interest became known, several of my professors kindly began to jot down bits on Conger which they happened to find during their research on other topics. Soon by files were bursting on Omar (40 to 45,000 different items) and I realized that my hobby had become an obsession.

I do intend to write a book on Omar, using his career as an example of Republican politics and politicians during the so-called 'Gilded-Age.'

You might be interested to know that after six years of struggle, I, along with others in Port Huron, have convinced the city to erect a monument to Omar, which will be placed in his beloved Pine Grove Park. I will keep you posted on the details.

Also, it may please you to know that Omar, his first wife, Emily, sons Franklin and Chillion, and daughter Florence and daughter-in-law Susan are all buried in Port Huron, and for the past ten years I have planted flowers on their graves -- Port Huron's 'most favorite son' is therefore never completely forgotten.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY:
CONGER, Omar Dwight, 1818-1898
Years of Service: 1881-1887
Party: Republican

CONGER, Omar Dwight, a Representative and a Senator from Michigan; born in Cooperstown, Otsego County, N.Y., April 1, 1818; moved with his father to Huron County, Ohio, in 1824; pursued academic studies at Huron Institute, Milan, Ohio, and was graduated from Western Reserve College, Hudson, Ohio, in 1841; engaged in mineral explorations of the Lake Superior copper and iron regions in connection with the Michigan State Geological Survey 1845-1847; engaged in the practice of law in Port Huron, Mich., in 1848; elected judge of the St. Clair county court in 1850; member, State senate 1855-1859, and served as President pro tempore in 1859; member of the State military board during the Civil War, holding the rank of colonel; member of the State constitutional convention in 1866; elected as a Republican to the Forty-first and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1869, until March 3, 1881, when he resigned to become Senator; chairman, Committee on Expenditures in the Department of State (Forty-second Congress), Committee on Patents (Forty-third Congress); elected in 1881 as a Republican to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1887; unsuccessful candidate for renomination; chairman, Committee on Manufactures (Forty-seventh Congress), Committee on Revision of the Laws (Forty-eighth Congress), Committee on Post Office and Post Roads (Forty-ninth Congress); engaged in the practice of law in Washington, D.C.; died in Ocean City, Worcester County, Md., July 11, 1898; interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, Mich.

Bibliography
Rubenstein, Bruce A. Omar D. Conger: Michigans Forgotten Favorite Son. Michigan History 66 (September/October 1982): 32-39.
(Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present)

Omar married Emily Jane BARKER, daughter of Messer BARKER and Eliza Ann BODLEY, on 5 Nov 1849 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI. Emily was born on 11 May 1824 in New York, died on 21 May 1866 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI at age 42, and was buried in May 1866 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

+ 3826 M i. Franklin Barker CONGER was born on 11 May 1851 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, died in 1934 in Washington, DC at age 83, and was buried in 1934 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

+ 3827 M ii. Chilton Paul CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1852 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, died in 1925 in New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY at age 73, and was buried in 1925 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Lakeside Cemetery.

3828 F iii. Florence West CONGER was born on 25 Aug 1856, died in 1945 at age 89, and was buried in 1945 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI, Lakeside Cemetery.

3830 F v. Mary Hungerford CONGER was born in Sep 1860 and died on 9 Nov 1861 at age 1.

1703. Weltha Theresa CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1819 in Hartwick, Otsego Co., NY and died on 2 Nov 1859 at age 40.

General Notes:
Weltha Theresa Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Wealthy Theresa Conger in CFA; Weltha Theresa Conger by Charles G.B. Conger.

Weltha married James PARLIN on 4 Nov 1841. James was born on 1 Aug 1816 and died on 17 Jun 1876 at age 59.

3831 F i. Mary Esther PARLIN was born on 21 Aug 1842 and died on 15 Feb 1898 at age 55.

3833 F iii. Flavia PARLIN was born on 24 Apr 1847 and died on 12 Feb 1899 at age 51.

3834 F iv. Martha PARLIN was born on 20 Nov 1857 and died on 4 Dec 1859 at age 2.

General Notes:
Williston Kingsbury Conger

BIRTH: 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.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 162 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY: Served as an officer during the Civil War. He was wounded at the Battle of Spottsylvania, and was nursed by Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross.
[Note: The article from which this information was extracted was written by Robert Guilinger. The information 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)

BIOGRAPHY: Williston Kinsbury (Kingsbury?) Conger, as early as 1847, was engaged in operating a water power saw mill on Milwaukee Creek, about a mile north of the villiage of Lakeport, St. Clair, MI, near the shore of Lake Huron. Lakeport was about 12 miles north of Port Huron.

The California gold rush caused Williston to leave his bride one day after their marriage and hike to California. About a year later he sent for her. She went to California where they both resided until they died.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 553 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Williston married Mary Rebecca PETTIS, daughter of Joseph PETTIS and Unknown, on 6 Oct 1849. Mary was born on 4 Jul 1831.

Florence married John Sargant DOLLIVER on 17 Jul 1894. John was born on 29 Jun 1840.

3840 M vi. Frank Alton CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1876 and died on 25 Feb 1876.

1705. 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.

General Notes:
Seymour Beach Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 27 Sep 1825 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 25 Sep 1825?

RESIDENCES: Large farm about 10 miles south of Mansfield, Troy Twp., Richland Co., OH.

MILITARY:
> Served during the Civil War as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 7th Ohio Calvary;
> 1st Lieutenant with Co. A, 3rd Regt, West Virginia Cavalry
[June 1862 (Co. A. 3 Regt. Va Cav) Present - Signs Return as Comdg Co.]
[Sept 1862 Present in command of Co]
[Memorandum From Prisoner of War Records. Conger, Seymour B.; Rank 1 Lt; 3
Reg't; State of VA; Arm of Service, C; Co., A; Records of Mis, Vol. 59,
page 93; Records of Ere, Vol. 3, Page 53; Vol. 2, Page 84;
Captured at Catletts Sta Oct 24, 1862, confined at Richmond, VA., Oct 27,
1862. Paroled at Aikens Landing VA. Sept 24, 62 (< This date, written above,
this date >) Oct 30 1862; No later record.]

[S.B. Conger, 1st Lt. Co.; 3 Regt Va Cav.; List of Lieutenants, C.S.A.
delivered at Aiken's Landing, Va., and exchanged for Lieutenants, Federal
Army. When delivered Oct 30, 1862.].
> Captain with Co. C, 3rd Regt, West Virginia Cavalry.
[Oct 1863 (Co C. 3 W Va Cav) Present]
> Major with the 3rd Regt West Virginia Cavalry, commanded by General
Averell.
[Oct 1963 (Major) Present Promoted from Capt July 18/63]
[Nov & Dec 1863 - Present]
[Feb 1864 - Present Comdg Regt]
[Mar 1864 Absent on leave of absent until Apr 15, 64 By order Maj. Genl
Sigel Special Order No 52]
[Apr 1864 Present Comdg Regt]
[May 1864 - Absent Staff of Genl Duffee since May - June & July 1864 -
Present]
[Aug 1864 - Loss. Killed in action Moorfield VA Aug 7. 64]

He was one of nine men killed on 7 August 1864 at Moorefield, West Virginia during a charge against the Confederate Cavalry under the command of General John McCausland. He was interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
[Note: Information in square brackets [] is quoted extraction from the military records. REH]
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger from war records of Seymour B. Conger and other sources.)

BIOGRAPHY: Seymour Beach Conger was a watchmaker in his younger days. The California gold fever got him. It is thought that he went to California with his brother, Williston, but did not remain long, bringing home a few small gold nuggets.

Soon after his return he and his family moved from the village of Plymouth, Ohio to a large farm located about ten miles south of Mansfield, Richland county, Ohio. At the commencement of the Civil War he recruited a Cavalry Company, of which he was made an officer. The quota of Ohio being exceeded, a large number of Ohio volunteers were assigned to West Virginia. He made a brilliant record as Commanding Officer, until his sudden death while leading a charge against the enemy near Moorfield, West Virginia, in August 1864 when he was killed. His remains were interred in Arlington National Cemetery. He was 2nd Lieutenant in the 7th Ohio Cavalry; a 1st Lieutenant in Co., A; a Captain in Co. C; and Major in the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 460 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Seymour married Mary Abigail BARKER, daughter of Messer BARKER and Eliza Ann BODLEY, on 3 Jun 1846. Mary was born on 17 Nov 1828 and died on 5 Dec 1913 at age 85.

+ 3841 M i. Clinton Barker CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1847 in Plymouth, Richland Co., OH, died on 29 Oct 1912 at age 65, and was buried in Oct 1912 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., MI.

3842 M ii. Charles Greenwood Barker CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1849 and died on 22 Aug 1906 at age 57.

+ 3843 F iii. Caroline Eliza CONGER was born on 23 Mar 1852 and died on 6 Apr 1891 at age 39.

+ 3844 M iv. Edmond De_Ruyter CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1857 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH and died on 16 Jan 1943 in Edenton, Chowan Co., NC at age 85.

+ 3845 M v. Norman Beach CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1859 in Mansfield, Richland Co., OH.

1708. 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.

General Notes:
Everton Judson Conger

PARENTS: Enoch Conger and Esther West

OCCUPATION: Dentist; soldier; lawyer; Judge

MILITARY: Served during the Civil War
2nd Lieutenant, Co. F, 8th Ohio Infantry (3 months service); 2nd Lieutenant,
7th Co. Ohio Cavalry; Capt. Co. A and Major 3rd West Virginia Cavalry;
Lieutenant Colonel, 1st D.C. Cavalry.
(Furnished by Charles G.B. Conger)

MARRIAGE: 16 Oct 1861 at Troy Twp., Richland Co., OH by Rev. Enoch Conger.
Probably at the farm of Seymour Beach Conger, according to Robert Guilinger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 173 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH at the beginning of the Civil War.

BIOGRAPHY:
Everton Judson Conger was a practicing dentist in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio at the beginning of the Civil War. He enlisted, raised a company and was commissioned as a Captain and attached to the West Virginia Cavalry. He saw extensive fighting around Petersburg, VA in the Richmond Campaign and was wounded several times, almost losing an arm from a sword blow.

He was honorably mustered out of the First Regt., of the District of Columbia Cavalry on 8 Feb 1865, due mainly to complications from a gunshot wound in his hip, received on 28 Jun 1864.

He was residing at the farm of his deceased brother, Seymour Beach Conger, near Lexington, in Troy Twp., Richland Co., OH when President Abraham Lincoln was shot and died on 15 Apr 1865. Col. Lafayette C. Baker, his old commanding officer, called him back to Washington, DC, via telegraph, to assist in the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth. Col. Baker offered Everton Conger a Colonel's rank in the Secret Service and a share in the posted reward. Conger accepted Baker's offer and was tasked to track down Booth and his associates. He was successful in tracking and finding Booth and a companion near Port Royal, VA, but Booth was killed in the attempted capture on 26 April 1865. Conger later received a reward of $15,000 for his role in the assassin's capture.

He moved to Carmi, White County, IL in 1869, at age 34, with his wife Emma Kate Boren and son, Charles West Conger (b. 1862).

Everton studied law at the law office of his brother, Chauncy Stewart Conger, and was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1871.

He also built a home in Carmi with part of his reward money and practiced law there until 1880 when he was appointed a federal judge in the Montana Territory by President Rutherford B. Hayes.

Judge Conger became a legal advisor to Queen Liliokalani in the 1890s. She had ascended the throne in the Hawaiian Islands to become the last independent ruler. He remained in the islands until his death on 12 Jul 1918 at age 84, in Honolulu. After World War I, his body was returned for burial in Dillon, Beaverhead County, Montana in 1919.
[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).]

RELATIONSHIP: A descendant of Job Conger, Col. Everton J. Conger, was a Detective and Aide to Lafayette C. Baker. Lafayette C. Baker was the Chief of the National Detective Police (NDP, i.e., Secret Service) at the time of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, in April 1865.

RECOLLECTIONS: Everton Judson Conger (1834-1918) and the Capture of John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth (1838 - 1865)
When the fall of Richmond aborted his plan to kidnap Abraham Lincoln and take him to the Confederate capital for a prisoner exchange, noted actor John Wilkes Booth changed his plot to murder.

Born into a Maryland stage family that included his father, Junius Brutus Booth, and his brother, Edwin Booth, he did not achieve the acting success that he thought he deserved.

Although his family tended to support the Union, his sympathies were entirely with the South and, while he didn't enter the military service, he wanted to strike a blow for his "country." He apparently planned to kidnap the president-elect before the 1861 inauguration but failed when the travel plans were altered secretly. Late in the war he plotted with several others to capture Lincoln and spirit him off to Richmond. Several times the band went into action but for one reason or another never succeeded. With the collapse of the Confederacy, Booth realized that the kidnapping would serve no purpose. His new scheme called for simultaneous attacks on Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, cabinet members, and General Grant.

On the night of April 14, 1865, Booth, having made arrangements earlier, entered the President's box at Ford's Theater and shot Lincoln in the back of the head. Major Henry Rathbone, who was a guest of the president, was wounded with a knife by the actor/assassin. Booth then jumped from the box but caught his leg in the decorative flags draped around the ledge and broke his leg landing on the stage. Despite attempts to stop him, notably that of Joseph B. Stewart, he managed to escape the theater.

He crossed the Navy yard Bridge after informing Sergeant Silas Cobb, the guard, who he was and that he had been unavoidably detained in the city. He met up with fellow conspirator, David E. Herold, who escorted him through his flight. He stopped at the farm of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd to have his leg set and then with the help of numerous people along the way, he made it to Virginia and across the Rappahannock River. But here his luck ran out and he was cornered at the farm of Richard H. Garrett near Port Royal. Trapped in a tobacco shed by a cavalry detachment under the direction of detectives Everton J. Conger and Luther B. Baker, he refused to surrender. The troopers were under the direct command of Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty. Herold surrendered but Booth remained stubborn. After the shed had been torched, a shot rang out and Booth fell mortally wounded. Whether it was suicide or a shot from Sergeant Boston Corbett has never been determined. The only other part of the conspiracy that was carried out was the attack on Secretary of State William H. Seward by Lewis T. Powell.

Lafayette Curry Baker (1826 - 1868)
A thoroughly unsavory character before the Civil War, Lafayette C. Baker remained that way for the duration and after.

Born in New York, he appears to have lived in Michigan, New York, Philadephia and San Francisco during his prewar years. Some of his occupations included claim jumping and vigilantism.

During the first months of the Civil War he served as a special agent for Commander-in-Chief Winfield Scott. Through connections with the secretaries of state and war, William H. Seward and Edwin M. Stanton, Baker became special agent of the Provost's branch in the War Department. Charged with rooting out corruption in the war effort, he was not of strong enough character to refrain from engaging in it himself.

In order to give him the appropriate authority, he was granted military rank and his assignments included: Colonel, 1st District of Columbia Cavalry (May 5, 1863); and Brigadier General, USV (April 26, 1865).

He rarely, if ever, actually commanded the regiment that had been raised for special service in and around Washington, although it did see some action under others against Mosby and near Richmond and Petersburg.

Following the assassination of Lincoln his detectives fanned out across the countryside after the culprits. Two agents, his cousin Luther B. Baker and Everton J. Conger, brought back David Herold and the body of John Wilkes Booth with a cavalry detachment. For this Colonel Baker received $3,750 of the reward money. He was promoted to Brigadier General from the date of capture, and was mustered out on January 15, 1866.

His working methods had been questionable to say the least. Arbitrary arrests were commonplace and charges were made without evidence, as happened when he was a witness in the impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson. His "History of the United States Secret Service" is of interest mainly for insights into his personality; otherwise it is highly unreliable.

Over the years, alleged coded messages from Baker have surfaced indicating that the assassination was masterminded by Stanton and others. Even if they actually are Baker's work, one must still question the message's veracity.

Baker died (some say he was murdered to keep him quiet) in Philadelphia in 1868. (Mogelever, Jacob, "Death to Traitors: The Story of General Lafayette C. Baker, Lincoln's Forgotten Secret Service Chief")

Luther B. Baker
Luther B. Baker was the junior detective supervising the cavalry detachment under Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty in the search for John Wilkes Booth and David Herold. He was a Lieutenant in the War Department's Secret Service, headed by his cousin, Lafayette C. Baker.

Under the direction of Colonel Everton J. Conger, he helped follow the trail of the assassins across the Rappahannock River at Port Conway. They finally caught up with their quarry at Richard H. Garrett's farm and captured Herold, but Booth either committed suicide or was killed by a soldier named Boston Corbett.

Baker recrossed the river and headed off for Washington without waiting for the rest. He took Booth's body and two prisoners but managed to lose one, Willie Jett.

All sorts of stories entwine the younger Baker with the activities of his cousin in some kind of coverup, but nothing has ever been conclusively proven.

Everton Judson Conger (1834 - 1918)
Having served through much of the Civil War in the area of northern Virginia through which John Wilkes Booth and David Herold fled from their crimes, Everton J. Conger was a good choice to lead one of the most promising pursuit efforts.

His earlier assignments had included: [2nd Lt., 8th Regt., Ohio Vol. Inf, Apr 1861]; Captain, 3rd (West) Virginia Cavalry (ca. December 1861); Major, 1st District of Columbia Cavalry (1863); and Lieutenant Colonel, 1st District of Columbia Cavalry (1864).

Under John C. Fremont, he had commanded a cavalry squadron at Cross Keys and elsewhere in the Shenandoah Valley. Made a field officer in a regiment raised for special service in and around Washington, he frequently operated against John S. Mosby. He commanded the regiment in Butler's operations along the James River and the subsequent seige operations against Richmond and Petersburg.

Called back to Washington, [after his discharge in Feb. 1865,] he became a Colonel in the Secret Service of the War Department, in which position he was given this assignment. Along with a detective Lieutenant, Luther B. Baker, he supervised one of the many detachments of cavalry scouring the countryside for the Lincoln assassin. The actual cavalry detachment comprised 26 men from the 16th New York Cavalry and was under the immediate command of Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty. Picking up the trail, the 29-member detachment crossed the Rappahannock at Port Conway and caught up with a Confederate Captain, Wilie Jett, who had briefly accompanied Booth and Herold, in Bowling Green. Jett revealed to Conger that Booth was at the Richard H. Garrett farm. Returning the way they had come, the party caught Herold, but Booth was either shot by Boston Corbett or committed suicide, [on 26 Apr 1865]. Conger's share of the reward money came to $15,000.
(Source: Who Was Who in the Union, Vol. I, by Stewart Sifakis, copyright 1988 by Facts on File, New York, NY. - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION:
Claim of Officer or Soldier for Invalid Pension.
The State of Ohio, County of Richland, SS.
On this 9th day of May A.D. 1867 personally appeared before me ... ... [Joul Myers ?] Judge of a Court of Record within and for said county, Everton J. Conger, aged 33 years, a resident of Lexington, in the county of Richland, and State of Ohio, who, being first duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Everton J. Conger who was mustered into the service of the United States at Washington City, D.C. in the county of --, and State of -- on the 24 day of February, in the year of 1864 as Lieut Colonel, in the First Regiment of District of Columbia Cavalry, commanded by Colonel L.C. Baker, in the war of 1861, and was honorably mustered out on the Eight day of February A.D. 1865, as will appear by his certificate of discharge herewith presented.

That while in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, and engaged in the Battle of Roanoke Station on the Danville Rail Road Va and during Wilson Raid he was wounded by gun-shot in the right hip & back by reason of which said wound he disabled so much that he was conveyed by ambulance to City Point opposite Petersburg Va at which place he received a leave of absence for 30 days and returned to his home in Ohio. And further that being so completely disabled by said wound his leave of absence was extended thirty days more at the expiration of which said extended leave he reported at Washington DC in person and being unfit by reason of said wound for duty in the field was placed on special duty with Genl L.C. Baker Prov Mar. War Dept. and never did any duty with his said Regt thereafter. He received said wound on or about the 28th day of June 1864.

That since leaving the service he has resided at Washington DC and since Lexington in the State of Ohio, and has been unable to perform labor of any kind. He makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the Invalid Pension Roll of the United States, on account of the disability above stated.
/s E.J.Conger
Also, on the same day, personally appeared T.E. Tracey [?] and H.O. March [?], residents of said County of Richland, Ohio persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly...
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

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Everton married Emma Kate BOREN, daughter of Levi BOREN and Unknown, on 16 Oct 1861 in Troy Twp., Richland Co., OH. Emma was born on 23 Mar 1845 and died in 1905 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 60.

+ 3846 M i. Charles West CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1862 in Fremont, Sandusky Co., OH, died in Jul 1917 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 54, and was buried in Jul 1917 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT, Mountain View Cemetery.

+ 3847 F ii. Margaret Daisy CONGER was born about 15 Nov 1868 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died on 22 Mar 1918 in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI about age 49.

3848 M iii. Thomas CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1870 in Illinois and died in May 1872 in Illinois at age 1.

+ 3849 M iv. Raymond Stuart CONGER was born on 31 Aug 1873 in Carmi, White Co., IL, died in Dec 1953 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA at age 80, and was buried in Dec 1953 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Liberty Cemetery.

3850 M v. Earl Judson CONGER was born on 7 Feb 1876 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died about 1898 about age 22.

3851 M vi. Omar Dwight CONGER was born on 26 May 1878 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died in 1935 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA at age 57.

General Notes:
Chauncey Stewart Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Chauncy and Chauncey, CFA I, p. 71

OCCUPATION: lawyer; Circuit Judge

RESIDENCES: Carmi, IL

BIOGRAPHY:
Chauncey Stewart Conger lived in Carmi, IL where he practiced law and later became a circuit judge.
[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).]

BIOGRAPHY: Early Judge
Judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of Illinois, is the youngest of five sons, namely; Hon. Omar D. Conger, United States Senator from Michigan, and a resident of Port Huron, Williston K. of Calif., Seymore B. who was killed in the Civil War, in West Va., Everton J., who's sketch appears later, and Chauncey S. Their father was Rev. Enoch Conger, a Presbyterian minister and native of New York State, who emigrated to Ohio in 1824 where ... he had charge of several churches in the Western Reserve. There mother's maiden name was Esther West, a native of New York State.

The subject of this sketch was born in Plymouth, O., on Jan. 14, 1838. After obtaining a common school education, wherein he exhibited special talent for mathematical studies, he, in 1857, entered the service of Port Huron ... as a civil engineer, and in Nov., 1858, he accepted a similar position on the Ill. Southern railroad, since known as the Cairo & Vincennes Road and Wabash Railway. In 1860 he accepted as civil engineer for surveying the level from Carmi to New Haven, and for the construction of the lock and dam at the latter place. In the spring of 1860 he commenced the study of law in Carmi, and in June 1861, was admitted to the bar, since which date he engaged in law most of the time in partnership with Colonel J.M. Crebs.

In the fall of 1860, Mr. Conger was also elected County Superintendent of Schools, and in Nov. 1862, a Representative to the Legislature of Illinois, by a majority of 872 over Hon. S.H. Martin, independent Democrat. Mr. Conger was the youngset member of that General Assembly. In June, 1879, he was elected one of the judges of the Second Judicial Circuit, by a majority of 3,287 over Benson Wood the Republican nominee, and of 5,615 over James C. Allen, and 7,326 over W.G. Bowman, independent Democrat candidates.

Mr. Conger was comfortably situated in the city of Carmi, where his influence was sought for every local enterprise inauguarated. Of local organizations in which he took any interest at all, he was generally made president. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, a member of the Masonic order, in which he was a Master several years, has been High Priest of the chapter, and is alos a member of the A.O.U.W.

Nov. 28, 1861, Mr. Conger was married to Miss Ellen Stewart, a daughter of Dr. Josiah Stewart, and their children are -- Maude E., Annie S., Margaret L., Nellie S., and Chauncey S. Jr., and Helen, wife of E.W. Haas.
[Note: There must be something wrong with the date of the history listed below, 1883. Helen (Conger) Haas, the last person mentioned in the above paragraph, was born in Sep of 1884 and she is listed as married in the piece. REH]
(Source: Newspaper clipping, with photograph, with caption "Taken from White County History 1883 Pages 314-315 - found in CFA I on an unnumbered page)

BIOGRAPHY:
Chauncey Stewart Conger was a Civil Engineer on a projected railroad in 1857, which was contemplated to run from Port Huron, Michigan to Lake Michigan. The panic of 1857 caused the suspension of work and he soon after was engaged in construction work on a railroad running from Cairo, Illinois to Vincennes, Indiana. The line of this railroad was through Carmi, Illinois, the place where he met and married Ellen Stewart.

In 1860, he acted as civil engineer for surveying the level from Carmi to New Haven and for the construction of the lock and dam at the latter place. In the sprint of 1860 he commenced the study of law in Carmi, and in June 1861 was admitted to the bar. He engaged in law, most of the time in partnership with Colonel J.M. Crebs.

In the fall of 1860, Mr. Conger was also elected County Superintendent of Schools, and in Nov 1862, a Representative to the Legislature of Illinois, by a majority of 872 over Hon. S.H. Martin, independent Democrat. Mr. Conger was the youngest member of the General Assembly.

In June 1879 he was elected one of the judges of the Second Judicial Circuit, by a majority of 3,287 over Benson Wood, the Republican nominee.

Mr. Conger was comfortably situated in the city of Carmi, where his influence was sought for every local enterprise inaugurated. Of local organizations in which he took any interest at all, he was generally made president. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, a member of the Masonic Order, in which he was a Master several years, has been High Priest of the chapter, and is also a member of the A.O.U.W.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 71-72 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Chauncey married Eleanor STEWART, daughter of Josiah STEWART Dr. and Unknown, on 28 Nov 1861 in Carmi, White Co., IL. Eleanor was born on 21 Aug 1840 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

3852 M i. Infant CONGER was born about 1862 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died about 1862 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

3853 M ii. Infant CONGER was born about 1862 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died about 1862 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

3854 U iii. Jessie CONGER was born about 19 Apr 1864 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died on 14 Aug 1864 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

+ 3855 F iv. Maude Esther CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1866 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

3856 F v. Annie Emiline CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1868 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

3857 M vi. Paul CONGER was born on 11 Dec 1870 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died on 28 Jun 1872 at age 1.

3858 F vii. Margaret Latimer CONGER was born on 28 Sep 1872 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

+ 3859 F viii. Eleanor Stewart CONGER was born on 22 Jul 1875 in Carmi, White Co., IL.

3860 M ix. John CONGER was born on 15 Nov 1878 in Carmi, White Co., IL and died on 26 Jun 1880 at age 1.

+ 3861 M x. Chauncey Stewart CONGER Jr. was born on 1 Oct 1882 in Carmi, White Co., IL, died on 16 Apr 1963 in Carmi, White Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Apr 1963 in Maple Ridge Cemetery.

3862 F xi. Helen Hungerford CONGER was born on 23 Sep 1884 in White Co., IL.

+ 3863 F i. Mary Ellis COGSWELL was born on 18 Jun 1846 and died on 10 Feb 1887 at age 40.

3865 F iii. Clara Elizabeth COGSWELL was born on 11 Aug 1850 and died in Dec 1850.

+ 3867 F v. Caroline Mack COGSWELL was born on 24 Mar 1856 and died on 4 Dec 1894 at age 38.

3870 F viii. Zulieka Ruby COGSWELL was born on 12 Apr 1873 and died on 10 Apr 1874.

Selim married Margaret Lydia GARDNER on 20 Feb 1853. Margaret was born on 3 Apr 1836.

3874 M iv. Frank Herbert COGSWELL was born on 3 Sep 1860 and died on 5 Dec 1860.

3875 F v. Mary Edith COGSWELL was born on 24 Mar 1862 and died on 13 Oct 1870 at age 8.

Oscar married Harriet Mason HEDGER on 14 Oct 1853. Harriet was born on 15 Jan 1828.

3879 M i. William Oscar COGSWELL was born on 21 May 1855 and died on 24 Mar 1879 at age 23.

Atlanta married Charles BELL on 18 Mar 1850. Charles was born on 22 Aug 1815.

Clarissa married Corydon Homer HOLLISTER on 18 Feb 1846. Corydon was born on 13 Nov 1816.

3881 F i. Mary Woodbridge HOLLISTER was born on 13 Oct 1849 and died on 17 Apr 1850.

3883 M iii. Charles Homer HOLLISTER was born on 6 Oct 1857 and died on 31 Dec 1891 at age 34.

Jerome married Marilla KITTS on 30 Mar 1870. Marilla was born on 21 Apr 1841.

Reuben married Lucy Brown KENYON on 4 Apr 1860. Lucy was born on 3 Jan 1839.

General Notes:
Mary Esther Cogswell

Problem: Did she died on 19 Feb 1895 or 19 Feb 1898, both listed by Charles G.B. Conger?

Mary married Luther Smith WOOLSEY on 6 Sep 1852. Luther was born on 13 Feb 1839.

3888 F ii. May Hollister WOOLSEY was born on 13 Nov 1866 and died on 21 Sep 1879 at age 12.

1722. Marion TITUS was born on 26 Aug 1817 and died on 7 May 1886 at age 68.

Marion married Jacob BRINKERHOFF on 6 Jan 1841. Jacob was born on 31 Aug 1810 and died on 19 Jul 1880 at age 69.

3889 M i. Henry BRINKERHOFF was born on 20 Oct 1841 and died on 11 Apr 1847 at age 5.

3890 F ii. Caroline Elizabeth BRINKERHOFF was born on 17 May 1843 and died on 19 Feb 1844.

3892 M iv. John Pembroke BRINKERHOFF was born on 18 Jun 1847 and died on 17 Sep 1848 at age 1.

3893 F v. Octavia BRINKERHOFF was born on 3 Aug 1849 and died on 13 Aug 1850 at age 1.

3896 M viii. Louis BRINKERHOFF was born on 29 Nov 1854 and died on 28 May 1856 at age 1.

3897 F ix. Gertrude BRINKERHOFF was born on 27 Mar 1856 and died on 1 Jun 1882 at age 26.

1724. Malvina TITUS was born on 23 Mar 1821 and died on 8 May 1894 at age 73.

Malvina married Henry Osterhaut MACK on 12 Oct 1847. Henry was born on 16 Sep 1820 and died on 14 Mar 1896 at age 75.

+ 3898 F i. Kittie Jones MACK was born on 12 Jun 1849 and died on 3 Jan 1882 at age 32.

1726. De_Witt TITUS was born on 7 Jan 1828 and died on 29 Dec 1892 at age 64.

De_Witt married Margaret Mc_NAMARA on 17 Sep 1872. Margaret was born on 29 Jun 1836.

Jonas married Mary Gertrude WALSH on 30 May 1864. Mary was born on 15 Aug 1841.

3906 F ii. Lucy Conger TITUS was born on 18 Jun 1867 and died on 6 Jul 1867.

3907 F iii. Mary Caroline TITUS was born on 8 Oct 1870 and died on 14 Mar 1871.

Volney married Louisa Ann HAGAMAN on 25 Jan 1860. Louisa was born on 11 Aug 1839.

3911 M ii. Bert Hagaman ELWELL was born on 1 Nov 1864 and died on 24 Feb 1866 at age 1.

3912 F iii. Myra Conger ELWELL was born on 31 Mar 1867 and died on 30 Mar 1873 at age 5.

3913 M iv. Grant Carrington ELWELL was born on 20 Nov 1869 and died on 17 Mar 1870.

Grace married Albert Clarence RIBBLE on 28 Nov 1898. Albert was born on 7 Apr 1867.

Hector married Sarah Catherine STODDARD on 4 May 1852. Sarah was born on 27 May 1829 and died on 9 Jul 1878 at age 49.

Frank married Margaret Emma RICHEY on 29 Aug 1877. Margaret was born on 12 Apr 1851.

3919 F iv. Josephine ELWELL was born on 8 Jan 1867 and died on 17 Jul 1868 at age 1.

3920 F v. Emma ELWELL was born on 11 Sep 1869 and died on 8 Oct 1891 at age 22.

3921 M vi. Emmett ELWELL was born on 11 Sep 1869 and died on 18 Jan 1871 at age 1.

Augusta married Horatio Nelson LAWRENCE on 6 Aug 1847. Horatio was born on 8 Dec 1808 and died on 18 Apr 1866 at age 57.

3922 F i. Florence Antoinette LAWRENCE was born on 28 Jul 1850 and died on 5 Sep 1852 at age 2.

3923 F ii. Lomira Adeline LAWRENCE was born on 23 Mar 1852 and died on 28 Jun 1852.

3927 M vi. Althurburt Horatio LAWRENCE was born on 22 Jan 1861 and died on 9 Nov 1882 at age 21.

Mary married Thomas D. BROWNE on 16 Jun 1856. Thomas was born on 26 Jan 1834.

3928 F i. Mary Ellen BROWNE was born on 3 May 1858 and died on 24 Mar 1869 at age 10.

Dollie married Edward Stone BUTTOLPH on 4 Nov 1896. Edward was born on 9 May 1868.

General Notes:
Addison Manchester Elwell

Problem: Was the date of death, 20 Jan 1883 or 29 Dec 1883, both reported by Charles G.B. Conger?

Addison married Sarah Jane SCHOOLEY on 1 Oct 1856. Sarah was born on 27 Apr 1840.

3932 F i. Agnes ELWELL was born on 29 Apr 1858 and died on 3 Sep 1860 at age 2.

Nancy married John Conklin BODLEY on 25 Dec 1844. John was born on 6 Oct 1821 and died on 25 Aug 1879 at age 57.

3935 F i. Alice Hannah BODLEY was born on 2 Feb 1846 and died on 17 Mar 1851 at age 5.

+ 3936 M ii. Silas William BODLEY was born on 26 Jul 1848 and died on 28 Dec 1887 at age 39.

3937 M iii. Loando Emerson BODLEY was born on 9 Feb 1851 and died on 25 Aug 1866 at age 15.

3939 F v. Myra Cooke BODLEY was born on 26 Feb 1856 and died on 16 Jan 1871 at age 14.

1740. 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.

General Notes:
Casper Karlinski Conger

PARENTS: Silas Conger and Hannah Titus

RESIDENCES: Moved in the 1850s to Salem, IN; then to South Bend, IN; in 1869 to Tehamah, Burt Co., NE; then in 1883 to a farm near Valentine, Cherry Co., NE.

RESIDENCES: As of 5 Apr 1896, Norden, Keya Paha Co., NE

COMMENT: As of Nov 1998, Robert Guilinger was unable to find any military record for Casper K. Conger at the National Archives.

RECOLLECTIONS:
This letter was written by Casper Karlinski Conger, dated April 5, 1896, Norden, Keya Paha Co., NE. State names that were spelled out in the letter have been abbreviated.

"My Dear Daughter Mary S. Sutherland:
I should have written before this but we have been very much afflicted with sickness as June had pneumonia... In regard to your ancestors, I will tell you what I can.

About the year 1700 Benjamin Conger came from England to America and settled in NJ. He is the father of all the Congers in this country. He had one daughter, her name was Thea and he had three sons, one of them was named, Job, and from this Job Conger our family comes. This Job Conger settled in Albany County, NY where my father was born in the town of Bethlehem in 1800.

[Note: Readers of this letter should keep in mind that the information is based on the recollection and understanding of the writer. It does not necessarily accurately describe the family structure as genealogy researchers have come to understand it. The ancestral line for Casper, with birth dates, was: Caspar Karlinski Conger, 9 May 1827; Silas Conger, 7 Jan 1800; Uzziah Conger, 14 Jan 1758; Job Conger, Abt. 1725/1728; Job Conger, 9 Jun 1694; John Belconger, 8 Sep 1833. REH]

In the year 1700 Jonathan Hungerford came from Scotland to America, he also settled in Albany County, NY. He was the father of all the Hungerfords in this country.

In the year 1780, January 19th, Uzziah Conger and Mary Hungerford were married. They were my grandparents. So my father was Scotch-English and my mother was Hanna Titus, who I think was of English blood.

Your mother, Marietta Conklin, was English-Irish. Her father was born in CT of English blood. Her mother was of Irish blood and her maiden name was Kirkpatrick. You have no French blood in your veins, no hunuenot [sic] blood, as far as I know. That is about the way it is. You are Scotch-English on your father's side and on your mother's side Irish-English and still there is a small percent of Holland Dutch and a "very very" small part of gypsy blood in our family.

I hope you will understand just about how the matter is and if you want any further information about our family, the only one that can tell you anything more, so far as I know is Omar D. Conger of Washington, DC...he said his father, Silas Conger was born in Bethlehem, NY in 1800 and your mother's father, Charles K. Conklin, was born in Owasco County, NY, July 14, 1807. Died January 28, 1892 at Plymouth, OH."
(Source: Conger Confab, Vol. III, No. 11, Issue 149, September 1998 - it was not known who shared the letter with Editor Job Conger)

OBITUARY: Aged Pioneer Passes Away
C.K. Conger Prominent When Tekamah Was Young Dies at 96

Casper K. Conger, who was an early pioneer in Tekamah, died at his home near Valentine, Nebraska, September 14, 1923, aged 96 years, 4 months and 5 days.

Mr. Conger's ancestors were among the Pilgrim fathers, a record of which he had in his family Bible dating back to 1700. He was of Scotch-English parents, born in Hannibal, Oswego County, New York, May 9, 1827.

In his school days he began to prepare himself for the ministry, but had to abandon his chosen profession owing to the death of his mother and engaged in farming. His uncle, Rev. Enoch Conger and brother, Rev. Delmar Conger, became prominent as Presbyterian ministers. The Conger family moved to Plymouth, Ohio, where on May 2, 1850 he was united in marriage to Marietta Conklin of English-Irish decent, as her forefathers came over on the Mayflower. Mr. Conger in the early fifties moved to Salem, Indiana and later to South Bend, Ind., where he engaged in business, also in farming.

Four daughters and two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Conger: Mrs. Mary Sutherland, Tekamah, Nebr.; Mrs. Carolyn Hawks, Chloride, Ariz.; Mrs. Evelyn Ludwick, and Mrs. Florence Caister in Los Angeles, Calif.; Chas. M. Conger, Cody, Wyo. and Chester W. Conger, Riverside, Calif., all of whom are left to mourn the passing of a loving and devoted father.

Mr. Conger came to Nebraska with his family from South Bend, Ind. locating in Tekamah, May 6, 1869, and engaged in the hotel business in the old block house, where for a time it was the stage station on the Omaha - Sioux City route, and he was the express agent and postmaster. Later he sold the hotel and bought a farm northwest of Tekamah where Mrs. Conger passed away September 17, 1879, which caused Mr. Conger to sell his farm and return to Tekamah. In the spring of 1883 he was married to Miss Maria Norris of Flint, Michigan and later in that year he moved to a farm near Valentine, Nebraska. Two daughters were born to this second union, Mrs. Jane Weich and Mrs. Margaret McCormick, both whom survive their father and were with him during his last illness their mother having passed away November 9, 1913.

The burial of Mr. Conger was made at Valentine much to the disappointment of his many old time friends in Tekamah, where his activity and wholesome influence for the uplift of humanity left monuments to his memory. He was the founder of the Presbyterian church in this city in 1869 and contributed a good share of the funds to erect the first church building in Tekamah.

Mr. Conger was also an active factor in organizing the Masonic lodge in Tekamah in November 1869 and was its first worshipful master. He was a Knights Templar Mason before he left South Bend, Ind., and became a charter member in organizing Mount Calvary commandry in Omaha, the first in Nebraska.

Mr. Conger was the first chairman of the town board of trustees in its re-organization after the Civil War, which had caused the little hamlet to become almost de-populated and had let its municipal charter lapse which was granted in 1855 by the territoral legislature.

He was also an active factor in organizing Techamah's Cemetery in 1874 which has since become such a beauty spot. He had frequently expressed his desire to be laid to rest there beside his two wives and many friends.

The Masonic lodge in Tekamah had expected to confer special honor at the burial of its first master, but since interment occurred in Valentine, Monday, floral offerings were sent to that city for the funeral as silent tributes of respects
for the worthy old pioneer.
(Source: undated obituary clipping, p. 692, Conger Confab - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Casper married Marietta CONKLIN, daughter of Charles K. CONKLIN and Unknown KIRKPATRICK, on 2 May 1850 in Plymouth, Huron Co., OH. Marietta was born on 10 Sep 1830, died on 17 Sep 1879 in Tekamah, Burt Co., NE at age 49, and was buried in Sep 1879 in Tekamah, Burt Co., NE, Tekamah Cemetery.

+ 3942 F i. Mary Stewart CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1851 in Salem, Washington Co., IN.

+ 3943 F ii. Caroline Ross CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1853 in Salem, Washington Co., IN.

+ 3944 F iii. Jessie Evelyn CONGER was born on 20 May 1856 in Salem, Washington Co., IN.

+ 3945 M iv. Charles Mason CONGER was born on 7 Oct 1859 in Salem, , IN, died on 18 Nov 1930 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 71, and was buried in Nov 1930 in Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

3946 F v. Florence CONGER was born on 9 May 1864 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN.

Florence married Israel Harington CAISTER on 13 Sep 1887. Israel was born on 30 Sep 1854.

+ 3947 M vi. Chester W. CONGER was born on 8 May 1867 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, died on 26 May 1955 in Colton, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 88, and was buried in May 1955 in Beaumont, Riverside Co., CA.

Casper next married Maria Louisa NORRIS on 11 Apr 1883 in Tekamah, Burt Co., NE. Maria was born on 24 Feb 1846, died on 9 Nov 1913 in Valentine, Cherry Co., NE at age 67, and was buried in Nov 1913 in Tekamah, Burt Co., NE, Tekamah Cemetery.

Sabria married Murray Charles MARKLE on 15 Apr 1850. Murray was born on 27 Jan 1820 and died on 17 Apr 1897 at age 77.

Albert married Mary Alice ZIMMERMAN on 12 Jan 1891. Mary was born on 25 Feb 1869.

3955 F vi. Sarah Eliza MARKLE was born on 18 Sep 1862 and died on 7 Aug 1865 at age 2.

1744. 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.

General Notes:
Albina Leslie Conger

AKA: Called, Bina

DEATH: 3 Aug 1916, as listed in CFA II, p. 271.

RECOLLECTIONS: Albina Leslie Conger Butler wrote daily in her diary from 1891 until her death in 1916.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 271 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Albina Leslie Conger
The family of Silas Conger, 1800, moved to Steuben county, Indiana and settled on a farm near Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN.

Albina Leslie Conger, a daughter of Silas, was born on 27 Mar 1837 at Groton, Erie Co., OH. She married Seymour Stevens Butler on 25 Nov 1858. He was the son of Jesse and Fannie Stevens Butler, who came to Steuben county, Indiana from North Hero, VT in 1849.

Albina and Seymour Butler lived on the Butler homestead with Seymour's parents until 1867 when they bought their own place close to Salem Center. Seymour was drafted and served as a Private in Co. K, of the 29th Indiana Regiment of the Union Army in 1864. He served 8 months until a substitute was found to take his place. He returned to his farm and his growing family.

The couple had eight children, 4 of whom survived childhood: Roelif (Ruly), b. 7 Jun 1860; Loren, b. 2 Mar 1869; Silas Ora, b. 9 Sep 1871 and Fred H. Butler, b. 15 Sep 1873.

Seymour Stevens Butler died on 19 April 1882 at the age of 50.

Albina continued the farm with the aid of her sons.

Ruly married, Dora Spears, and their eight children were born in Albina's home before they purchased another place nearby. Loren, never married and Ora married Lou Stoddard after Albina's death. Fred H. became a telegrapher with the railroad and married (1) Blanche Woodford. They were the parents of Mildred and Don Butler (the father of my husband, Fred A. Butler). When Blanche died, 28 May 1907, Grandmother Albina opened her home and Mildred and Don lived on the farm until Fred H. married (2) Mae McClellan on 4 Oct 1910. There was no issue.

In 1891, Albina (Conger) Butler began her 25 years of daily diary entries to record the comings and goings of her family and her neighbors. The diaries sketch a picture of a small town in northeast Indiana at the turn of the century. Albina (Bina) recorded births, marriages and social activities of a farm community, "the Burg," as she called Salem Center, Indiana. Someone wrote in the diary everyday even if "Grandma" was ill. The diary continued until 4 days before her death on 3 Aug 1916 at the age of 79 years.

A copy of the earliest diary, 1891, is at the Fort Wayne, IN library. The rest of them, 1892-1916 were loaned to her grandson, Don Butler, in Riverside, CA while copies were typed and indexed. They were returned to her namesake granddaughter, Emily Albina (Bina) Butler Cool, born on 31 Jan 1891, who lived in Salem Center, Indiana. The diaries were later given to Emily's son, Kay Cool, and then to his daughter, Janet (Mrs. James Persey). Her last known address in 1979 was: 1620 Cresent Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Another descendant is: Kathleen Conger Petty: P.O. Box 56, Toledo, WA 98591. She is a descendant of Albina's brother, Pembroke Conger.

Don Woodford Butler, born 3 Mar 1902, lived at: 3477 Sunnyside Drive; Riverside, CA. He had many happy memories of Grandma Butler and the farm. He was 89 years old at the time this was written.
(Written by: Betsy A. Butler; 6240 Riverside Ave.; Riverside, CA 92506 - p. 677-678 of Conger Confab - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

RECOLLECTIONS: Some Diary Entries
The following excerpts from the diary of Albina (Conger) Butler pertain to her brothers, Casper Karlinski, 1827; Pembroke Sommerset, 1839; Selwyn LeRoy, 1841 and (Silas) Delmar, 1855. Mentioned often were her sisters: Nancy Bodley and Marissa Markle.

20 Apr 1891, It has been a nice warm day. Vina and I have done a large washing. Vina and I went over to see Lige tonight after supper. He says he feels the best that he has since he has been sick. Cal Myers came today, to help build slat and wire fence. Loren got done plowing, down on the Marsh tonight. Ruly has gone to Turkey Creek to Regulators meeting. It is nine years today since Seymour (husband) died. Oh how long the time seems since he went away. I don't think, or when I do think of that day -- I can't think of it as I do of the other days of my life that are passed but "that" day seems like a horrid nightmare. I can't describe it.

13 Jul 1891, Toledo, OH, Here at Delmar's. Nancy and I came over here this morning. It has been a splendid day, just warm enough to be comfortable in the house but the sun was hot. I am getting my share of strawberries, I think, for we have them every meal. We had the "best" potatoes for supper. Delmar went calling this afternoon, had a business meeting this evening but we put in a good long evening of visiting when he got home. He showed us some relics that he got in different places when he went to Europe.

13 Aug 1891, Today it looked some like rain. It is getting so dry they can hardly plow. Vina and I picked 22 quarts of blackberries today. When we got back to the Burg I got a letter from Selwyn and he has got his pension. Gets $12 a month, drew pay from June 4, 1890, and he just got a letter from Pembroke and he has got his pension too. I am so glad. Selwyn needs it so bad I expect he nees it worse than Pembroke.

13 Nov 1891, Ruly packed a barrel to send to Neb to Selwyn - we put in a large candy pail of Apple Butter and a small candy pail of Sweet Apple Jell, a bushel of walnuts and about three pecks of Hickory nuts - a few dried apples - a few dried peaches - and then all the green apples he could get in. I am going to send some Apple Butter to Delmar and Nancy (Bodley) tomorrow.

12 Jul 1904, (Was the first time Bina mentioned her brother, Casper (C.K.). It seems he never wrote, but later his two younger daughters did. Bina wrote, "Pembroke is going to start for CK's tonight. Selwyn is going to take him to Inman, (Neb).

17 Jul 1904, Selwyn went to Inman this morning and got Pembroke, he found CK quite well and he does considerable work too, does all his chores with his wives [sic] help. His two girls (Jane and Margaret) was away to school.
(Source: Conger Confab, p. 678 - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Albina married Seymour Stevens BUTLER, son of Jesse BUTLER and Fannie STEVENS, on 25 Nov 1858 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN. Seymour was born on 24 Jan 1832 in Grand Isle, Franklin Co., VT, died on 20 Apr 1882 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN at age 50, and was buried in Apr 1882 in Steuben Co., IN, Block Cemetery.

3959 U i. Infant BUTLER was born on 5 Jul 1859 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 5 Jul 1859 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN.

+ 3960 M ii. Roelif Edson BUTLER was born on 7 Jun 1860 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died about 1 Jun 1956 about age 95.

3961 M iii. Selwyn Leroy BUTLER was born on 28 Sep 1866 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 6 Mar 1867.

3962 M iv. Omer Conger BUTLER was born on 27 Jan 1868 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 22 Mar 1868.

3963 M v. Loren Weaver BUTLER was born on 2 Mar 1869 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 15 Mar 1956 at age 87.

3964 M vi. Silas Ora BUTLER was born on 9 Sep 1871 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 18 May 1958 at age 86.

+ 3965 M vii. Fred Harwood BUTLER was born on 15 Feb 1873 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died on 13 Jul 1947 at age 74.

3966 M viii. Sidney Marissa BUTLER was born on 16 Aug 1877 in Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN and died about 28 Jun 1878.

1745. 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.

General Notes:
Pembroke Sommerset Conger

MILITARY: Served at a Private in Co. A, Ind. Hvy. Artillery, 16 Mar 1863 to 10 Jan 1866, during the Civil War. Received a pension in 1890.

ERROR: CFA I lists the date of death as 1913 and 1918. The 1913 date is in error. He died on 6 Aug 1918 according to pension records.

PENSION: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR; BUREAU OF PENSIONS; WASHINGTON, D.C. January 2, 1915

Sir: Please answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below. The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your widow or children. Use the inclosed envelope, which requires no stamp. Very respectfully, s/ G.M. Saltzgaberg, Commissioner

[There is a circular date stamp: U.S. Pension Office; L; APR 3 1915]

PEMBROKE S CONGER
KANSAS CITY MO
583641 ACT MAY
414 OLIVE

No. 1. Date and place of birth? Answer. Oct. 8, 1839 Erie Co. Ohio
The name of organizations in which you served? Answer. A. 1st Ind. Heavy Artillery

No. 2. What was your post office at enlistment? Answer. Salem Center Steubenal Co. Ind.

No. 3. State your wife's full name and her maiden name. Answer. Susan Elizibeth (Zimmerman) Conger

No. 4. When, where and by whom were you married? Answer. Sept 12, 1867,
Edwardsburg, Mich. Reverent Edward Allen

No. 5. Is there any official or church record of your marriage: Yes
If so, where? Answer. With above named Minister

No. 6. Were you previously married? If so, state the ... Answer. No

No. 7. If your present wife was married before her marriage to you state the name of her former husband, the date of such marriage ... Answer. No

No. 8. Are you now living with your wife, or has there been a separation?
Answer. Wife dead

No. 9. ... name and date of birth of all your children, living or dead.
Answer.
Elma A Conger (illegible single word) 1868
(illegible single name) Conger Feb 1 1871
Elsie Conger June 26, 1876
Mary Conger Mar 27, 1878
Edna Conger Dec. 8 1879
Floyd Conger Nov. 17 1883

Date (blank) (Signature) Pembroke S Conger
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION: 3-1081; PENSIONER DROPPPED; DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR; BUREAU OF PENSIONS
[Handwritten in upper left corner: P./40 8/4/19; In Finance files]

AUG 24, 1918
Certificate No.: 583641
Class: ACT OF MAY 11, 1912
Pensioner: (blank)
Soldier: Pembroke S. Conger.
Service: A India. H.A.

The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I have the honor to report that the name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at $30, to May 4 1918, has this day been dropped from the roll because of death Aug. 6, 1918.
Very respectively, s/ illegible; Chief Finance Division.
(Furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Pembroke married Susan Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN on 12 Sep 1867 in Edwardsburg, Cass Co., MI. Susan was born on 14 Jun 1848 in Indiana and died on 13 Feb 1913 in Clinton, Henry Co., MO at age 64.

+ 3967 F i. Elma Anne CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1868 and died about 1930 about age 62.

+ 3968 F ii. Myrtle Ottoline CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1871 and died in Apr 1953 at age 82.

3969 F iii. Elsie May CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1876 and died in 1927 at age 51.

Elsie married Matthew Byrd FORD on 25 Oct 1897. Matthew was born on 14 Sep 1875.

3970 F iv. Mary CONGER was born on 27 Mar 1878 and died about 1964 about age 86.

+ 3972 M vi. Floyd John CONGER was born on 17 Nov 1883 in Laredo, Grundy Co., MO and died in Oct 1974 at age 90.

1746. 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.

General Notes:
Selywn LeRoy Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Selwin L. Conger on marriage record.

BIRTH-QUESTION: 19 Nov 1841, Richmond Co., Ohio, per CFA I, p. 459. It is possible that he was born in Richmond, Wayne Co., IN since he was in an Indiana outfit during the Civil War and his wife was born in Indiana.

MILITARY: Served as a Private in Co. A, Ind. Hvy. Artillery, from 24 Oct 1862 to 24 Oct 1865, during the Civil War. Received a pension in 1890.

ERROR-MARRIAGE: A marriage date of 5 Dec 1856 has been listed. This is in error. The marriage record clearly reads, "Sixth day of December 1866." at Steuben County, IN.

MARRIAGE: Selwin L. Conger to Laura H. Cutler
Be it remembered that heretofore, to-wit: on the 5th day of December A.D., 1866, the following Marriage License was issued, to-wit:

Indiana, to-wit: Steuben County, ss:
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:
Know Ye, That any person legally authorized by law to solemnize Matrimony is hereby licensed to join together as Husband and Wife Selwin L. Conger and Laura H. Cutler and for so doing this shall be his sufficient authority.

IN TESTIMONY WHEROF, I Henry Linder Clerk of the Steuben Circuit Court, hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the seal of said Court at Angola, Indiana, this fifth day of December 1866.
s/Henry Linder, Clerk.
by C.F. Kinney Depty.
Be it further remembered, that afterwards, to-wit: on the 24th day of January 1867, the following Certificate of Marriage was filed in my office, to-wit: Indiana, to-wit: Steuben County, ss:
This certifies that I joined in marriage, as Husband and Wife, Selwin L. Conger and Laura H. Cutler on the Sixth day of December 1866.
s/Rev. A. Kellogg.
State of Indiana, Steuben County, ss:
I John B. Parsall, Clerk of the Circuit Court within and for the County of Steuben, and State of Indiana, do hereby certify the foregoing to be true and correct copies of the Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage of Selwin L. Conger to Laura H. Cutler as the same now appears upon the Marriage Record now on file in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto subscribed my nmae and affixed the Seal of said Court, at Angola, Indiana, this 25th day of March 1898.
s/John B. Parsall
Clerk Steuben Circuit Court.
(Source: Pension records of Selwyn LeRoy Conger - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION: Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, DC March 12, 1898.

[Note: Upper left corner below was hard to read. REH]
West Div.
?, No 6 ?-052
Selwyn L. Conger
Co. A ? Reg't Ind. H.A.

SIR: Will you kindly answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated below? The information is requested for future use, and it may be of great value to your family. Very respectfully, /s illegible
Commissioner.
Mr. Selwyn L. Conger
Inman,
Neb.

No. 1. Are you a married man? If so, please state your wife's full name, and her maiden name. Answer: Yes. Laura Helen Conger - Laura Helen Cutler

No. 2. When, where, and by whom were you married? Answer: Dec 6th 1866 - at Orland Steuben Co. Indiana. by Rev. A. Kellogg

No. 3, What record of marriage exists? Answer: A Marriage License and certificate of marriage on record in office of clerk of Steuben Circuit Court - in Angola Steube Co Indiana.

No. 4, Were you previously married? If so, please state the name of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce. Answer: No

No. 5, Have you any children living? If so, please state their names and the dates of their birth. Answer: Yes -
Laura Ethel Conger Born Feb 6th 1868
Clarence Payson Conger " May 28th 1869
Grace Albina Conger " Jun 10th 1875
Emery Lee Conger " Sept 18th 1876

Date of reply, March 29th, 1898.
s/ Selwyn L. Conger
(Signature)
(Source: Pension Records of Selwyn L. Conger - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

PENSION: 3-1018; Act February 6, 1907; PENSIONER DROPPED; United State Pension
Agency; Des Moines, IA;
West Feb 23/10

FEB 10 1910
Certificate No. 617052
Class INVALID
Pensioner Selwyn L Conger
Soldier (blank)
Service A 1 Ind H A

The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I have the honor to report that the name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at $12, to 4 Oct, 1909 has been dropped because of death Dec. 29, 1909.
Very respectfully,
s/W.V Will???
United States Pension Agent.
(Source: Pension Record of Selwyn L. Conger - furnished by Robert Guilinger)

Selwyn married Laura Helen CUTLER on 6 Dec 1866 in Orland, Steuben Co., IN. Laura was born on 26 Mar 1844 in Steuben Co., IN and died on 16 Apr 1917 in Inman, Holt Co., NE at age 73.

+ 3974 M ii. Clarence Payson CONGER was born on 28 May 1869 in South Bend, St. Joseph Co., IN, died on 26 Dec 1946 in Elgin, Antelope Co., NE at age 77, and was buried in Dec 1946 in Inman, Holt Co., NE.

+ 3976 M iv. Emery Le_Roy CONGER was born on 18 Sep 1876 in Tekamah, Burt Co., NE, died on 25 Feb 1959 in O'Neill, Holt Co., NE at age 82, and was buried in Feb 1959 in Inman, Holt Co., NE, Inman Cemetery.

1747. 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.

General Notes:
Silas Delmar Conger

AKA: Called Delmar in obituary of his brother, Casper.

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-OCCUPATION: Presbyterian minister. Son, Ledlie wrote,
"Father's first church, Presbyterian, Holdredge, Neb. -- two churches in Toledo, Ohio, where I was born, then Columbus Grove, Ohio and last, except for several mission churches, Portsmouth, Ohio. Am enclosing the program of the "One Hundredth Anniversary" of his church there.

"My father 'built' two churches in Toledo after the one he had in Columbus Grove. Wound up living in Mother's old family home at Clyde, Ohio, preaching in several mission churches nearby. He died in his study with pen in hand, writing a sermon."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 468 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Toledo, OH on 13 Jun 1891 when his sister, Albina, was visiting and wrote in her diary.

DEATH: Silas Delmar Conger died in his study with pen in hand, writing a sermon.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 42a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Ledlie William Conger sent a letter written by his father, Silas Delmar Conger, to his wife, Mary, dated 5 Aug 1916, in which he recounts the events that took place at the time of the funeral of his sister, Albina (Bina) at Salem Center, Steuben Co., IN. Apparently he conducted the funeral services. Excerpts of the letter:

"Helmer, Ind. (Steuben county) -- Just think -- Ora drove to Angola and back this forenoon, to Ruby's and back this afternoon, and now he starts for Angola the second time -- over 80 miles in just a few hours. I tell you, an auto is a wonder. Ora is a slow driver, too -- safe. (Ora Butler, his sister's son?)

"This forenoon I walked over an old familiar road on which I had not been since I was a boy here, 53 years ago. Mary, every foot of it brought up something or other in connection with my youth.

"I saw the place where we stripped sugar cane. Where I laid down flat on my stomach to get a drink of water at a spring and Greenwood (?) jumped into the sand close to the spring and splattered me from head to foot, and I jumped up and said, 'I'll kill you with my fist!'

"I stood at the gate where Ma bade goodby to three of my brothers as they started for war. Stepped inside of the old school house which I attended 55 or 56 years ago. Saw the place in the school house where I was made to sit with a girl for mis-conduct, and it almost killed me. Saw the corner, where, on a last day, I made a boat (?) of green limbs. Saw the square hole in the ceiling when one time the girl teacher and we little children imagined we saw a war.

"Went to the old swimming hole. Went to the little lake in which brother Casper lost a son -- an adopted son. Went to the hill where we used to slide down hill more than half a hundred years ago and where the farmers forbade us telling us that we were making the hill too slippery. Etc., etc., etc. I have lived fifty years today. The above places are where I have never been since I was here.

"I went into the house (now abandoned) where Ma died. Went up the old cave. Looked over into the field where Pa buried a bit stove (stone?). Last night at dusk I strolled over the fields. Before I knew it I had gotten over to Conk (Conklin) Bodley's old house.

"In the house - Bina's - are Bina (Ruby's girl), and Mary, a neighbor girl. They had just finished washing the dishes. I am sitting out here in front writing. Mary, Loren is as good a pure gold. I never saw a more faithful man. I don't see one mean thing in him."

"Monday morning, August 7. [1916] The funeral is over. Bina is gone. It is lonesome here, O, so lonesome! Saw many people at the funeral yesterdasy whom I used to know. Came from everywhere. I wrote and read the obituary. Jessie Mansfield Emmerson was there and inquired about you. One of her daughters did all the singing at the funeral, it was beautiful. She is a great singer. Kate and Florence did not get here until just before the funeral.

"I never saw such a funeral as yesterday -- everyone had an automobile. I had been thinking that we would start about 12 noon so we could get to the church in good time for the funeral at 2:30, but we did not start until about 2:15. You know we are several miles from the church but we got there in ample time. I wish that you, Ledlie and Ruth could have been here. Many invited you.

"Mary, I once used to dispise Salem Center. I tell you, all in all, it is one of the finest counties in this world. It is "wonderful" here. "Everybody" is "rich". The soil is exceedingly productive. I wish I owned Pa's old farm her. I'd be rich. There isn't a farm in Northern Indiana finer."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 468 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS:
On 1 Jun 1971, Ledlie Conger wrote to your compiler [Maxine Leonard], addressing her as follows:
"Dear Coputorized Cousin, Half-fifth three times removed: Indeed you may use my father's letter to my mother of which you write, or parts of it that you feel would be proper to print or publish.

"My father, by the way, had 13 years of college and seminary training and read in the original text Greek, Latin and Hebrew. He spoke Latin fluently and taught me the trick, as well as to read Cesar, Cicero and Virgil scanning like we all read an English newspaper. I had the fun of utterly confunding my various instructors. At 81 I have completely forgotten 'the trick' as well as Frence, but remember a bit of German so that I could, on need, get along, just a bit. Dad should have been a Roman Catholic but it was Presbyterianism he chose as a medium to expound.

"As for my health, only yesterday my heart specialist, Dr. Hooten, after a thorough annual examination, cardiograph, x-rays, gives me complete assurance that I'm equal to a 20 year old youngster and can go to Mexico City, altitude 7500, and right now, or soon, to Yugoslavia and the Greek Isles."

Ledile Conger at this time was illustrating Ante-Bellum Georgia mansions for a publication.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 355-356 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Silas married Mary Louise BARDSHAW, daughter of William BARDSHAW and Ruth Orelia PECK, on 18 Sep 1888. Mary was born on 2 Apr 1857 in Castalia, Erie Co., OH, died on 24 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH at age 61, and was buried in Sep 1918 in Clyde, Sandusky Co., OH.

+ 3977 M i. Ledlie William CONGER Sr. was born on 27 Jun 1890 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 22 Jan 1984 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 93.

3978 F ii. Ruth Opal CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1894 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 7 Dec 1959 at age 65.

Rosina married Benjamin HOYT on 1 Jun 1843. Benjamin was born on 11 May 1817 and died on 4 Sep 1896 at age 79.

3979 F i. Emily Marian HOYT was born on 28 Aug 1844 and died on 15 Jan 1845.

Sabria married Jonathan HOYT on 25 Jul 1844. Jonathan was born on 16 May 1822 and died on 29 Oct 1892 at age 70.

Mary married Thatcher Ferris BARNES on 27 May 1851. Thatcher was born on 17 Apr 1828 and died on 28 Sep 1897 at age 69.

Eudora married Edward Truman CROSSETTE on 31 Dec 1879. Edward was born in Oct 1857.

Eudora next married Charles MARCENE on 19 Dec 1891. Charles was born on 13 Apr 1852.

Lionel married Anna Maria MORGAN on 21 Oct 1868. Anna was born on 15 Jan 1853.

Elizabeth married Barnabas FULLER on 7 Dec 1823. Barnabas was born on 13 Oct 1797 and died on 1 May 1884 at age 86.

Caroline married Richard Derrick HILTON on 8 Mar 1828. Richard was born on 14 Jan 1804 and died on 5 Sep 1883 at age 79.

+ 3997 F i. Arvill Emira HILTON was born on 24 Aug 1830 and died on 11 Feb 1899 at age 68.

+ 3998 F ii. Judith Ann HILTON was born on 27 Feb 1832 and died on 15 Jul 1900 at age 68.

3999 F iii. Margaret Elizabeth HILTON was born on 16 Aug 1833 and died in 1836 at age 3.

+ 4000 M iv. William James HILTON was born on 12 Jul 1835 and died on 15 Jul 1864 at age 29.

4001 M v. Peter Van_Deusen HILTON was born on 7 Apr 1838 and died on 9 Jan 1852 at age 13.

Mercy married John BROWN on 9 Mar 1831. John was born on 12 Jul 1809 and died on 9 Oct 1871 at age 62.

+ 4003 M i. John Loren BROWN was born on 21 Dec 1831 and died on 23 Dec 1899 at age 68.

+ 4004 M ii. James Chesebrough BROWN was born on 16 Feb 1833 and died on 7 Jan 1899 at age 65.

4005 F iii. Mary Hill BROWN was born on 2 Apr 1835 and died on 18 Aug 1854 at age 19.

Esther married Benjamin Franklin SANBORN on 19 Sep 1869. Benjamin was born on 16 Jun.

4009 M vii. David Jackson BROWN was born on 5 Oct 1843 and died on 29 Mar 1894 at age 50.

4010 F viii. Helen Pratt BROWN was born on 1 Sep 1844 and died on 15 Oct 1845 at age 1.

+ 4012 M ii. Robert Falkner TODD was born on 7 Mar 1838 and died on 22 Apr 1893 at age 55.

+ 4013 M iii. Ebenezer Chesebrough TODD was born on 3 Oct 1845 and died on 28 Apr 1885 at age 39.

+ 4015 M i. Ovid CHESEBROUGH was born on 13 Oct 1836 and died on 3 May 1895 at age 58.

Esther married Moses B. STEPHENS on 15 May 1839. Moses was born on 28 Feb 1814 and died on 29 Dec 1874 at age 60.

4018 M ii. Ebenezer Chesebrough STEPHENS was born on 21 Jun 1842 and died on 14 Mar 1843.

4019 F iii. Lucy Clare STEPHENS was born on 10 Sep 1844 and died on 14 Sep 1865 at age 21.

Esther next married Jacob JACKSON on 8 Aug 1886. Jacob was born on 26 Jul 1812 and died on 17 Apr 1887 at age 74.

Margaretta married Reuben Arnold GOODRICH on 1 Dec 1843. Reuben was born in 1816 and died on 30 Oct 1862 at age 46.

4023 F iii. Ida Estella GOODRICH was born on 7 Feb 1851 and died on 7 Mar 1882 at age 31.

Ida married Frederick Morse ADAMS on 1 Sep 1869. Frederick was born in 1841.

Nicholas married Elizabeth ABELL on 3 Nov 1844. Elizabeth was born on 1 Oct 1824.

Ella married Jerit Wickwire HOPKINS on 24 Sep 1883. Jerit was born on 2 May 1826.

Lucy married Amos FLINT on 11 Mar 1846. Amos was born on 5 May 1818 and died on 1 Nov 1898 at age 80.

4027 M ii. Phineas FLINT was born on 16 Aug 1859 and died on 15 May 1873 at age 13.

Elizabeth married Peter CLAY on 13 Feb 1808. Peter was born on 28 Nov 1809 and died on 13 Jul 1880 at age 70.

1766. David CONGER was born on 26 Jan 1810 and died on 9 Nov 1899 at age 89.

David married Samantha ARMSTRONG, daughter of Thomas ARMSTRONG and Samantha BIBBINS, on 11 Oct 1837. Samantha was born on 3 May 1821 and died on 23 Jun 1898 at age 77.

4030 M i. Charles Ira CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1838 and died on 18 Oct 1864 in Nr. Atlanta, Fulton/De Kalb Co., GA at age 25.

4031 F ii. Visa CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1841 and died on 11 Feb 1930 at age 89.

Visa married John MORRILL on 27 Sep 1869. John was born on 3 Jun 1827 and died on 28 Jul 1893 at age 66.

4034 M v. Corydon Wright CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1851 and died on 21 May 1854 at age 2.

4035 M vi. Thomas CONGER was born on 13 Mar 1857 and died on 2 Nov 1862 at age 5.

+ 4036 M vii. William Hayes CONGER was born about 3 Jun 1858 in Prairie Center, La Salle Co., IL and died on 9 Mar 1935 in Prairie Center, La Salle Co., IL about age 76.

1767. James CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1811 and died on 2 Feb 1901 at age 89.

James married Sarah JOHNSON on 7 Feb 1838. Sarah was born on 17 Feb 1818 and died on 3 Jul 1906 at age 88.

+ 4037 F i. Mary CONGER was born on 1 Feb 1839 in Butler, Wayne Co., NY, died on 26 Jun 1903 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Jun 1903 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, Cedar Bluff Cemetery.

4038 U ii. Gilson CONGER was born on 31 May 1841 and died on 15 Jan 1865 at age 23.

4039 M iii. Charles CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1843 and died on 4 Oct 1868 at age 25.

4040 F iv. Jay CONGER was born on 25 Mar 1845 and died on 27 May 1847 at age 2.

+ 4043 M vii. Frank Gilbert CONGER was born on 4 Sep 1854 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY and died on 19 Dec 1942 in Seward, Winnebago Co., IL at age 88.

4044 F viii. Kate CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1857 and died about 5 Feb 1882 about age 24.

4045 F ix. Margaret CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1859 and died on 19 Oct 1870 at age 10.

+ 4046 M x. Ira James CONGER was born on 30 Jul 1862, died on 19 Dec in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, and was buried in Galva, Ida Co., IA.

John married Louisa PECK, daughter of Jeremiah PECK and Sally HOUGHTALIN, on 9 Feb 1839. Louisa was born on 19 Apr 1821.

+ 4049 M iii. Clarence Glyndon CONGER was born about 1847 and died about 1887 about age 40.

Margaret married Benjamin Franklin PECK in 1842. Benjamin was born on 28 Dec 1817 and died in May 1892 at age 74.

Charlotte married Joseph BELL on 6 Jun 1841. Joseph was born on 24 Jun 1812 and died on 5 Apr 1874 at age 61.

4054 F i. Mary Ann BELL was born on 7 Feb 1844 and died on 17 Apr 1900 at age 56.

4055 M ii. Joseph Edward BELL was born on 14 Apr 1846 and died on 25 Aug 1847 at age 1.

4057 F iv. Elizabeth Almina BELL was born on 6 Jul 1853 and died on 20 Sep 1857 at age 4.

Fidelia married Edward LEGG on 17 Sep 1845. Edward was born in May 1815 and died on 5 Aug 1875 at age 60.

+ 4060 M iii. William Henry LEGG was born on 25 May 1854 and died on 21 Mar 1883 at age 28.

William married Mahala COOPER in Sep 1846. Mahala was born on 4 Mar 1827 and died on 2 Nov 1898 at age 71.

4063 M i. Allen CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1847 and died in May 1875 at age 27.

Lorentus married Mary W. HURD on 1 Oct 1835. Mary was born on 12 Jan 1816 and died on 17 May 1888 at age 72.

+ 4066 F ii. Harriet Hurd CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1838 and died on 12 May 1877 at age 39.

+ 4067 M iii. Everett Lorentus CONGER Rev. was born on 23 Dec 1839 in Cherry Grove, Carroll Co., IL, died on 17 Nov 1914 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 74, and was buried in Nov 1914 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 4068 F iv. Hannah West CONGER was born on 7 Aug 1841 and died on 17 Feb 1873 at age 31.

+ 4069 M v. Edwin Hurd CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1843 in Knox Co., IL, died on 18 May 1907 in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 64, and was buried in May 1907 in Los Angeles Co., CA, Mountain View Cemetery.

+ 4070 F vi. Helen Amanda CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1845 and died on 3 Jan 1894 at age 48.

4073 M ix. Frederick CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1850 and died about 2 Mar 1850.

4075 F xi. Lenore CONGER was born on 11 Oct 1852 and died on 11 Mar 1855 at age 2.

+ 4076 M xii. Willard Beach CONGER was born on 27 Apr 1855 and died on 24 Feb 1888 at age 32.

+ 4077 F xiii. Mary Lucinda CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1857, died on 9 Mar 1922 in Washington, DC at age 64, and was buried in Mar 1922 in Washington, DC.

General Notes:
Genet Conger

PARENTS: Uzziah Conger and Hannah West

COMMENT-CHILDREN: Katherine was considered a fine Shakespearian scholar. Edward, William and George went to Hobart College, NY. Edward went to Cleveland with the Nickel Plate RR. He was a bachelor until a few weeks before he died. He was also 60 when he married a lady in his apartment building who had been kind to him in his illness.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 188 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

QUESTION: Who is the George, mentioned in the paragraph about the children?

OCCUPATION: Physician in private practice and associated with Hobart College in Geneva, NY.

Genet married Elizabeth Mary FIELD on 16 Jun 1841. Elizabeth was born on 13 May 1819 and died on 6 May 1888 at age 68.

4078 M i. Edward Allis CONGER was born on 18 Jan 1843 and died in 1902 at age 59.

4080 M iii. Frederick Field CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1848 and died on 1 May 1850 at age 2.

+ 4081 M iv. William Perez CONGER was born on 1 Aug 1851 and died on 24 Feb 1887 at age 35.

4082 F v. Katherine CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1854 and died on 5 Dec 1883 at age 29.

4083 F vi. Sarah Electa CONGER was born on 14 Mar 1857 and died before 1937.

Sarah married Ira Worthington BELLOWS on 6 Apr 1893. Ira was born on 11 Jan 1857.

4084 M vii. George Field CONGER was born on 20 Jul 1859 and died on 13 Oct 1891 at age 32.

1778. 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.

General Notes:
Lauren Clark Conger

PARENTS: Uzziah Conger and Hannah West

DEATH: L.C. Conger, Bro. of L.W. Conger, published 10 May 1893, died 3 May 1893 at Tina, MO.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Lauren married Amanda HASBROOK on 12 Jul 1841. Amanda was born on 2 Jul 1823, died on 27 Aug 1888 at age 65, and was buried in Aug 1888 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, Hope Cemetery.

4085 M i. Charles CONGER was born on 1 Nov 1842 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 12 Jan 1845 at age 2.

+ 4086 M ii. Seth Barnes CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1845 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 3 May 1910 in Bradenton, Manatee Co., FL at age 64.

4087 M iii. Frank CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1856 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 22 Mar 1862 at age 6.

+ 4088 M iv. Frederick Hasbrook CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1859 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 10 May 1909 at age 50.

4089 F v. Lois Minerva CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1861 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL and died on 21 May 1861.

1780. 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.

General Notes:
Lucien West Conger

PARENTS: Uzziah Conger and Hannah West

EMIGRATION: There is probably a newspaper article in a Putnam Co., MO newpaper of 16 Oct 1873 announcing the arrival of the New Banker from Illinois.

RESIDENCES: Genesse Co., NY; Galesburg, IL; Putnam Co., MO

DEATH: 9 Oct 1902, not 2 Aug, CFA II, p. 720

Problem: Was the date of death, 9 Oct 1902 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 2 Oct 1902? 9 Oct 1902 in Putnam Co., MO Newsprint Death Index.

DEATH: Lucien W. Conger, Obit, published 15 Oct 1902, born 23 Jul 1823 in Genesee Co., NY, died 9 Oct 1902, buried Unionville, son of Uziah & Hannah Conger, 1839 to Galesburg, Ill., married Miss Elizabeth Brown 1845, in 1873 to Unionville to establish the 1st bank.
(Source: Putnam Co., MO, Newsprint Death Index - furnished by Joyce Posey)

CEMETERY:
Lucien Conger
Birth: Jul. 23, 1823
Death: Oct. 9, 1902

Family links:
Spouse:
Elizabeth Brown Conger (1826 - 1897)*
*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Unionville Cemetery, Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri, USA

Created by: Joanne Scobee Morgan, Record added: Apr 02, 2013
(Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 107731036)

Lucien married Elizabeth Everett BROWN on 1 Sep 1845. Elizabeth was born on 12 Feb 1826 in Rhode Island, died on 29 Jan 1897 in Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Jan 1897 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

4091 F ii. Cora Elizabeth CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1849 and died on 29 Dec 1851 at age 2.

+ 4093 M iv. Clarence La_Forest CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1855 in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL, died in Oct 1925 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1925 in Unionville, Putnam Co., MO, Unionville Cemetery.

1781. Crayton Hall CONGER was born on 24 Apr 1825 in Albany Co., NY and died on 22 May 1880 at age 55.

Crayton married Elizabeth HASBROOK on 31 Oct 1849. Elizabeth was born on 11 Jul 1834 and died on 10 Jul 1864 at age 29.

4094 M i. Arthur Willis CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1851 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 12 Dec 1882 at age 31.

+ 4095 F ii. Irene Amanda CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1853 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 23 Feb 1890 at age 36.

4096 F iii. Lillian Amanda CONGER was born on 23 Jul 1855 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 19 Jun 1877 at age 21.

Crayton next married Louisa Agnes SHOVE on 2 May 1866. Louisa was born on 24 Jun 1841 in Albany, Albany Co., NY.

+ 4097 F i. Alice Shove CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1870 and died on 3 May 1959 at age 88.

+ 4100 F iv. Hazel CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1877 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL, died on 13 Jun 1929 in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY at age 51, and was buried in Jun 1929 in Broadus, Powder Co., MT.

1782. Norman Hurd CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1826 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 15 Dec 1876 at age 50.

General Notes:
Norman Hurd Conger

PARENTS: Uzziah Conger and Hannah West

OCCUPATION: Norman Hurd Conger, 1826, and his brothers, Edward Dun Allen Conger, 1835, and Harvey Eugene Conger, 1841, had a foundry and machine shop in Waco, TX. They manufactured the first artificial ice making machinery in Texas. The Conger windmills won first place at the 1874 Texas State Fair at Houston, TX.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 38a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

REFERENCE: See CFA I, p. 401 for "The Emigration of N.H. Conger Family from Oneida, Illinois to Waco, rt Huron Sunday Tribune," 7 Jun 1884.

30 "Detroit Tribune," 24 September 1886; "Port Huron Tribune,"

Norman married Mary Angeline WHEELER, daughter of Alvah WHEELER and Jerusha STEVENS, on 12 Mar 1850 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL. Mary was born on 13 Jul 1833 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 8 Nov 1916 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 83.

+ 4102 M i. Charles Curtis CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1851 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 15 Feb 1934 in Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX at age 83.

+ 4103 F ii. Clara Elizabeth CONGER was born on 13 Jun 1853 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 13 Dec 1879 at age 26.

+ 4104 M iii. Newton Alvah CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1861 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL, died on 12 Jan 1948 in Topanga, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 86, and was buried in Jan 1948 in San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., CA.

+ 4105 M iv. Ralph Edward CONGER Dr. was born on 14 Oct 1862 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 1 Mar 1922 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 59.

4106 F v. Nina CONGER was born on 27 Jun 1869 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL and died on 27 Sep 1869.

1783. John Newton CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1830 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 16 Mar 1903 at age 72.

John married Ann Elizabeth WHEELER on 12 Mar 1850. Ann was born on 7 Mar 1831 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 7 May 1868 at age 37.

4107 M i. Ella Amelia CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1851 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 23 Sep 1851.

+ 4108 F ii. Ida May CONGER was born on 7 May 1954 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ.

4109 F iii. Eva Helen CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1861 in Rahway, Union Co., NJ and died on 7 May 1884 at age 23.

John next married Martha CORTRIGHT on 4 Mar 1869. Martha was born on 18 Aug 1834 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY.

+ 4110 F i. Maude CONGER was born on 10 Feb 1871 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY.

4111 M ii. John Newton CONGER was born on 27 May 1873 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY.

4112 M iii. Lew Case CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1879 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 30 Dec 1879.

General Notes:
Edward Dun Allen Conger

PARENTS: Uzziah Conger and Hannah West

MILITARY: Edward Dun Allen Conger enrolled at Galesburg, IL for service in the Civil War on 5 Sep 1861, as 1st Sgt., Co. G, 52nd Reg. He mustered out on 12 Jul 1865.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 133 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Norman Hurd Conger, 1826, and his brothers, Edward Dun Allen Conger, 1835, and Harvey Eugene Conger, 1841, had a foundry and machine shop in Waco, TX. They manufactured the first artificial ice making machinery in Texas. The Conger windmills won first place at the 1874 Texas State Fair at Houston, TX.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 38a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: He might have died in Waco, TX. CFA I, p. 133.

Edward married Helen Augusta WHEELER on 10 Dec 1862 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL. Helen was born on 7 Aug 1842.

4113 M i. Ernest Norman CONGER was born on 1 Apr 1864 and died about 13 Apr 1883 about age 19.

4115 F iii. Mary Elizabeth CONGER was born on 17 Jun 1868 and died on 26 Aug 1874 at age 6.

Mabel married Albert Waite PEARSALL on 12 Sep 1898. Albert was born on 14 Nov 1874.

Lois married John Schuler WILCOX on 3 Sep 1856. John was born on 18 Mar 1833.

+ 4122 M ii. John Hill WILCOX was born on 4 Oct 1859 and died on 3 Aug 1892 at age 32.

4123 F iii. Hannah Gertrude WILCOX was born on 21 Dec 1864 and died on 19 Oct 1865.

Marie married Robert Fuller FITZ on 16 Mar 1892. Robert was born on 26 Nov 1866.

4125 M v. Frank Conger WILCOX was born on 28 Jun 1872 and died on 7 Apr 1873.

General Notes:
Harvery Eugene Conger

PARENTS: Uzziah Conger and Hannah West

OCCUPATION: Norman Hurd Conger, 1826, and his brothers, Edward Dun Allen Conger, 1835, and Harvey Eugene Conger, 1841, had a foundry and machine shop in Waco, TX. They manufactured the first artificial ice making machinery in Texas. The Conger windmills won first place at the 1874 Texas State Fair at Houston, TX.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 38a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Harvey married Phoebe Lavantia WHEELER on 14 Feb 1866 in Knoxville, Knox Co., IL. Phoebe was born on 6 Nov 1885.

Vera married William Henry ROLLINS on 12 Nov 1902. William was born on 10 Nov 1869.

+ 4128 M ii. Jay Dee CONGER was born on 18 May 1872 in Oneida, Knox Co., IL, died on 30 May 1957 in China Spring, Mc Lennan Co., TX at age 85, and was buried in May 1957 in Waco, Mc Lennan Co., TX, Oakwood Cemetery.

1789. Angeline Hoyt CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1818 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died in Feb 1871 at age 52.

Angeline married Abram TYLER on 3 Jan 1839. Abram was born on 3 Jun 1812 and died in 1896 at age 84.

1791. Cordelia Sonneton CONGER was born on 20 Sep 1822 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 1 Mar 1874 at age 51.

4134 F i. Sarah Louise COLEMAN was born on 26 Jul 1846 and died in Aug 1874 at age 28.

4135 M ii. Willard Henry COLEMAN was born on 11 Sep 1848 and died in 1849 at age 1.

1793. Deborah Lathrop CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1828 in Long Island, Queens Co., NY and died on 25 Oct 1865 at age 37.

Deborah married Diogenes WETMORE on 30 Jun 1846. Diogenes was born on 17 Jun 1814 and died on 18 Mar 1900 at age 85.

4139 M iii. Carlos Percy WETMORE was born on 25 Dec 1853 and died on 4 Sep 1854.

Caroline married Thaddeus WETMORE on 11 Apr 1850. Thaddeus was born on 15 Jul 1815.

4140 M i. Charles Leonidas WETMORE was born on 26 Feb 1851 and died on 1 Jan 1852.

4141 M ii. Frank WETMORE was born on 29 Mar 1853 and died on 20 Aug 1875 at age 22.

William married Lamira Marsh MAY on 9 Aug 1843. Lamira was born on 7 Apr 1824 and died on 9 Aug 1881 at age 57.

4144 F ii. Antoinette CULVER was born on 3 Sep 1849 and died on 26 Aug 1853 at age 3.

General Notes: NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of John Conger Culver and Clarissa
Shafer.

John married Clarissa SHAFER on 4 Nov 1846. Clarissa was born on 20 Nov 1825 and died on 19 Mar 1860 at age 34.

John next married Harriett Maria MESSER on 1 Jan 1861. Harriett was born on 1 Dec 1825.

Clara married Frank Amber HUNGERFORD on 17 Oct 1883. Frank was born on 3 Dec 1855 and died on 19 Sep 1885 at age 29.

Clara next married Henry Leslie HARMOUNT on 1 Aug 1887. Henry was born on 28 Feb 1859.

4152 F ii. Nettie May CULVER was born on 18 Jul 1864 and died on 12 Feb 1881 at age 16.

4154 M iv. Bertram Whiteside CULVER was born on 10 Jan 1869 and died on 20 Jul 1899 at age 30.

1800. 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.

General Notes:
James Westfall Conger

PARENTS: Christian Conger and Lydia Westfall

OCCUPATION: Doctor he practiced in Nebraska

James married Mary BENNETT on 25 Dec 1851. Mary was born on 10 Mar 1833 and died on 10 May 1865 at age 32.

+ 4155 M i. Selover Isaac CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Talmage, Otoe Co., NE and died on 18 May 1937 at age 84.

+ 4156 M ii. Ira Frank CONGER was born on 18 Feb 1854 in Norwalk, Huron Co., OH, died on 12 Nov 1929 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1929 in Ionia, Jewell Co., KS, Ionia Cemetery.

4157 F iii. Lydia Abigail CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1862 in Norwalk, Huron Co., OH and died on 18 Jan 1864 at age 1.

James next married Celestia Harriet VANDEBERGH on 16 Apr 1871. Celestia was born on 17 Apr 1841.

+ 4158 F i. Louise Edna CONGER was born on 10 Apr 1872 in Nebraska and died before 1920.

4159 M ii. Edwin Newton CONGER was born on 3 Feb 1875 and died on 1 Sep 1875.

4160 M iii. James Gilbert CONGER was born on 11 May 1877 and died on 20 Mar 1879 at age 1.

Ira married Henrietta PLACE on 20 Nov 1859. Henrietta was born on 31 Dec 1839.

4161 M i. Solomon Christian CONGER was born on 16 Feb 1870 and died on 18 Aug 1870.

1815. David Palmer MILLER was born on 19 Mar 1818 in Berne, Albany Co., NY and died on 27 Feb 1866 at age 47.

David married Catherine Ann FISHER on 21 Oct 1837. Catherine was born on 12 Aug 1820.

+ 4163 M i. Russell MILLER was born on 11 Oct 1839 and died on 8 Nov 1892 at age 53.

Margaret married Ambrose David LAMB on 20 Oct 1847. Ambrose was born on 25 May 1823.

James married Julia Ann ADRIANCE on 4 Jul 1842. Julia was born on 4 Sep 1825.

Catherine married Elias Snyder REYNOLDS on 13 Apr 1842. Elias was born in 1816.

+ 4171 M i. William Eugene REYNOLDS was born on 19 Apr 1849 and died on 2 Jun 1891 at age 42.

1821. 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.

General Notes:
William Henry Conger

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the union of William Henry Conger and Hannah Hotaling.

OCCUPATION-RESIDENCES-CEMETERY: William Henry Conger was a farmer in Berne until 1850 when he bought 200 acres in New Scotland, near the village of Unionville. Two granite shafts mark the burial plot of the family on this farm.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 520 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH-QUESTION: In what county did the death occur?

William married Louisa HOTALING, daughter of Aaron HOTALING and Mary ROGERS, on 19 Jan 1848 in Albany, Albany Co., NY. Louisa was born on 29 Aug 1829 and died on 9 May 1872 at age 42.

Emerett married Mathias Taylor Mc_MILLIAN, son of Henry Mc_MILLIAN and Mary Jane TAYLOR, on 26 Feb 1873. Mathias was born on 7 Mar 1849.

+ 4174 M iii. William Aaron CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1853 in Union Church, , NY and died on 28 Jan 1911 in Albany, Albany Co., NY at age 57.

William next married Hannah Eliza HOTALING on 5 Mar 1874. Hannah was born on 9 Jan 1832.

Almira married Oliver Morgan HUNGERFORD on 25 Nov 1851. Oliver was born on 2 Jan 1827 and died on 15 Jun 1888 at age 61.

Hannah married Chester FLAGLER, son of Peter FLAGLER and Letta LAWRENCE, on 2 Jun 1847. Chester was born on 7 Nov 1825 and died on 9 Sep 1851 at age 25.

Hannah next married William WILSON on 27 Nov 1855. William was born on 26 Jan 1813 and died on 3 Jul 1884 at age 71.

General Notes:
Josephine Amelia Conger

EDUCATION: Educated at the Female Academy in Albany, NY

Josephine married William MORGAN Dr. on 24 May 1871. William was born on 16 Sep 1842 in Albany, Albany Co., NY and died on 7 Nov 1898 at age 56.

Jane married Miner GALLUP on 19 Jan 1858. Miner was born on 6 Mar 1830 and died on 19 Aug 1889 at age 59.

4185 M iii. Hugh Conger GALLUP was born on 22 Mar 1863 and died on 30 Sep 1865 at age 2.

Eunice married Bennett Tuttle BRIGGS on 8 Feb 1893. Bennett was born on 10 Dec 1865.

Mariette married Samuel Philip YOUNG on 10 Nov 1858. Samuel was born on 27 Jan 1833 and died on 15 Nov 1874 at age 41.

General Notes:
Frederick Ward Conger

Problem: Was he born on 16 Jun 1838 or as listed by Charles G.B. Conger, 16 Jul 1838?

Frederick married Orsaville COLE on 7 Apr 1869. Orsaville was born on 2 Jan 1847.

+ 4189 M i. Hugh Harold CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1871 in Albany Co., NY and died on 19 Dec 1947 in Berne, Albany Co., NY at age 76.

Frances married Elias Samuel YOUNG on 27 Jan 1869. Elias was born on 22 Jun 1844 and died on 3 Oct 1898 at age 54.

Philip married Sylvia Elizabeth WALRATH on 7 Jun 1899. Sylvia was born on 23 Jun 1876.

1839. Almina CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1841 and died on 3 Jan 1883 at age 41.

General Notes:
Herod Conger

QUESTION-BIRTH: Could the place of birth have been, Reidsville, Albany, NY? Rather than, Reedsville Co.,NY.

William married Loduska DUNBAR on 1 Dec 1858. Loduska was born on 9 Feb 1841.

4210 M i. David Albert CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1863 and died on 2 Dec 1895 at age 32.

David married Caroline Ethel ZIELMAN on 29 Dec 1886. Caroline was born on 21 Nov 1866.

General Notes:
Elizabeth Ann Conger

QUESTION-PARENTS: Who were the parents of this person?

Elizabeth married Charles MILLER, son of James MILLER and Julia Ann ADRIANCE, on 4 Jul 1866. Charles was born on 12 Jul 1844.

Ellen married John Franklin CHESEBROUGH on 15 Jan 1873. John was born on 26 Jul 1845 and died on 17 Oct 1890 at age 45.

Lewis married Ann Louisa SAUERBREI on 14 Feb 1899. Ann was born on 25 May 1875.

Adeline married Andrew Jackson SMITH on 25 Sep 1864. Andrew was born on 13 Dec 1844 and died on 4 Apr 1889 at age 44.

Carlene married William Leonard STONEBURNER on 25 Sep 1887. William was born on 16 May 1865.

1854. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger

PARENTS: Potter Conger and Lucy Sackett

Problem: Was the date of death, 30 May 1853 or 30 Nov 1853? Both listed, in CFA I.

RESIDENCES: St. Albans, VT; Cleveland, OH; Boston, OH

RESIDENCES: John Conger, 1803, built a brick home in 1844 at Peninsula, OH. It was restored in 1969 by his great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Laura (Conger) Bender and her husband, who subsequently lived there.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

BIOGRAPHY: John Conger, father of John C. [Conger], was born in September 1805 at St. Albans, VT and learned to work on the farm and the trade of making brick. He married Hannah Beals, who was a daughter of Enoch and Hannah (Hulburt) Beals, and was born in Massachusetts in 1805 on a farm, but was reared one and a half miles from St. Albans whither her parents had removed and there lived [and] died.

John Conger and wife lived in St. Albans five years, where he was employed on the farm and brickmaking. In 1833, he came to Ohio and clerked in Cleveland for Ira Jewell, where he was joined by his family, which then consisted of his wife and two children, Sidney P. and George S. the latter an infant who died at three years of age.

In 1834 he moved to Boston, Ohio and went into partnership with Silas Eaton and established a yard for the manufacturing of brick. In 1844, and for several years thereafter, he was also in company with Erastus Jackson in the manufacture of brick in the same town.

Mr. and Mrs. Conger were the parents of: Sidney P.; Sandford L.; George S.; John C.; Arthur; and Lucy.

Mr. Conger was postmaster of Boston under Polk and Pierce; also was constable and trustee. He was frequently administrator of estates, and called upon to arbitrate differences between disagreeing neighbors. He had been a captain of artillery in Vermont, was much interested in the military service in Ohio, and was one time captain of a company in this state. Politically he was a man of marked influence, was a well known pioneer, and much respected for his sterling integrity.

He died, aged forty-eight years, in 1853.
(Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Portage and Summit Counties, [Ohio], p. 725-727 - The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 134 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: From the Akron, Ohio "Beacon Journal," 22 Aug 1969 - "125 Years Old but Restored ... Historic Conger Home Even Better Than New"

Brickmaker John Conger's 125-year-old red brick house overlooking the Cuyahoga Valley is getting an elegant new lease on life.

For a year and a half restoration of Conger's house atop a hill at 6376 Riverview Road has been a labor of love for his great-grandaugther, Elizabeth (Conger) Bender. Renovation of the 1844 landmark house has also brought together a lot of modern day craftsmen.

Results of the project, as meticulously executed as a Williamsburg, VA, restoration, will be shown Sunday evening at a party given by Mrs. Bender and her husband, Henry G.

There is much to see, both old and new, in the neat red brick house with white painted wooden trim. The floors are eye-cathchers. Original oak and ash wood are in the front rooms. An upstairs bedroom has a refurbished poplar floor with various shades of green. New walnut flooring and wainscotting decorate a ground level family room where a second John Conger once hung wild animal pelts. The wood came from trees on the Bender's property next door.

Workmen reglazed every window in the house. Three old fireplaces were unbricked and a fourth new one built.

"We didn't change a single wall in the house," recalls Mrs. Bender. "New walls were put in, but none taken out."

A kitchen-garage annex was built on the north side, nestled behind a gnarled arborvitae and looking as if old John Conger had made it with his own bricks. Ceilings were lowered to conceal the pipes for new plumbing and heating. On the second floor, a minitub was installed by changing a doorway, and a big clothes closet became a bathroom with shower.

Outside, near a giant catalpa tree is a stone water trough that once sat on the McDevitt property at Ohio 303 and Riverview Road in downtown, Penisula. Inside shutters in the family room came from a Center Street house once owned by Peninsula's storekeeping family, the Woods.

Mrs. Bender is quick to credit many persons for helping with the restoration project. Planning started with Robert Hunker, North Summitt environmental design consultant and Charles Willits, Hudson architect who specializes in heritage projects. Richfieldite Buel Davidson's carpenters handled the woodwork while Elmer Luther, also of Richfield, did some brickwork.

It was a brickmaking business that John Conger started when he came from St. Albans, Vermont. He was postmaster, constable and trustee before his death at age 48 in 1853.

The next year his widow, Hannah, married his brickmaker partner, Erastus Jackson.

The last Conger to live in the house was Nellie, widow of the namesake son of the original John Conger (grandson, John Croghan Conger, 1883). The house and adjoining land were purchased by a lawyer, neighbor, Ernest Genovese, from her heirs. The Benders bought the house and grounds from Genovese two years ago after he boarded it up to protect a landmark in his hometown.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 291-292 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Conger Home
Other notes about the house state that John Conger's son, John Croghan Conger, 1835, lived in the house and his son, John Croghan Conger, 1883, was born and died in the house. The latter's daughters, Eunice (Halls) and Charlotte (Arnold) were also born there. Nine Conger children were born there between 1868 and 1923.

Stone was used from the local quarry. Irregular fitted stones are in the foundation and there are brick pillar supports ... blue glass in trefoil of Gothic window; all glass original but one pane (where a courting cat jumped through).

Description of the front hallway: Greek Pediments, Tuscan arches over colored glass front doorway ... woodwork handcarved (not plaster cast). Doors taper as do all in house (as Greek Parthenon columns do) ... corner piece ornaments like on the Parthenon.

Exterior American Gothic; not railroad Gothic or Gingerbread. A picture of the house was in the Summit County Atlas of 1874, listed as the home of Erastus Jackson -- 2nd husband of Hannah Beals Conger.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 292 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Hannah BEALS, daughter of Enoch BEALS and Hannah HULBURT, on 13 Feb 1828 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Hannah was born on 1 Nov 1802 in Goshen, Hampshire Co., MA, died on 23 Dec 1893 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH at age 91, and was buried in Dec 1893 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

+ 4216 M i. Sidney Potter CONGER was born on 17 Sep 1829 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 20 Aug 1874 in Boston, Summit Co., OH at age 44.

+ 4219 M iv. John Croghan CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1835 in Boston, Summit Co., OH, died in 1913 at age 78, and was buried in 1913 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH.

+ 4220 M v. Arthur Latham CONGER was born on 19 Feb 1838 in Boston, Summit Co., OH, died on 25 Feb 1899 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 61, and was buried in Feb 1899 in Summit Co., OH, Glendale Cemetery.

+ 4221 F vi. Lucy Jannette CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1848 in Boston, Summit Co., OH, died on 16 May 1924 in Akron, Summit Co., OH at age 76, and was buried in May 1924 in Peninsula, Summit Co., OH, Cedar Grove Cemetery.

1857. 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.

+ 4222 F i. Helen L. CONGER was born in 1840 and died on 13 Sep 1876 at age 36.

1859. 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.

Nelson married Lucy BURNS. Lucy was born on 4 Dec 1824 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 18 Jun 1846 at age 21.

4223 F i. Lucy Lucretia CONGER was born on 18 Mar 1842 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI.

4224 M ii. Blakely Potter CONGER was born on 6 Jan 1844 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI and died on 18 Jul 1845 at age 1.

4225 F iii. Laura CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1846 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI and died on 20 Jun 1847 at age 1.

Nelson next married Eliza Lyle CRANE on 10 Apr 1847 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI. Eliza was born on 23 Feb 1822 in Devonshire, England and died on 26 Nov 1903 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 81.

+ 4226 M i. Franklin Potter CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1848 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI and died in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.

4227 M ii. Charles Arthur CONGER was born on 18 Aug 1854 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI and died on 12 Dec 1854 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI.

4228 M iii. Louis Nelson CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1856 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI and died on 28 Jun 1870 at age 13.

+ 4229 F iv. Harriet E. CONGER was born on 19 Mar 1858 in Paw Paw, Van Buren Co., MI.

1860. Lucia Ann CONGER was born on 4 Feb 1815 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 24 Feb 1870 at age 55.

Lucia married Henry BEALS, son of Wheat BEALS and Jerusha UNKNOWN, on 3 Apr 1837 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Henry was born in 1812 and died on 24 Mar 1880 at age 68.

General Notes:
Abel Potter Conger

PARENTS: Abel Conger and Phoebe Doris Stratton

REFERENCE: CFA I, p. 427, not in alpahbetic order.

AKA: Probably called, Potter.

BIOGRAPHY: On page 3 of the booklet printed by Ivan A. Conger, 1969, we are told.
"Abel Potter Conger moved to Dickinson when twelve years old and lived there the remainder of his life. He was baptized by Rev. Benjamin Bundy and united with the Freewill Baptist Church at Dickinson in 1854. About three years later he married Trephene Winslow, who died in 1859. He later married Claria Wilson. He was the father of two sons and two daughters.

"He was noted as a home man, endeavoring to make his family happy and their surroundings pleasant. He was seldom absent from the home circle. He was a faithful attendant at religious worship until compelled by a painful disease to deprive himself of these means of grace. As far as his means would allow he dispensed with a cheerful hand for the relief of the poor and suffering. He, with his companion, was a great lover of company, which they entertained liberally. His last sickness was protracted and exceedingtly painful, yet he enduring all with Christian meekness and fortitude. Just before he expired he requested his companion to read to him once more the word of God. After the reading a short prayer was offered, in which he joined and he soon after passed to the spirit land. Rev. R. Parks officiated at the funeral, assisted by Rev. Nelson Ramsdell." (From the obituary in the family Bible.) [Note: Some of the dates listed do not match the full, day, month, and year as listed in CFA I.]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 427-428 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES-QUESTION: It is said that he lived in Dickinson from the age of 12 and spent the rest of his life there. Where is Dickinson located? Was this Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY?

Abel married Mary I. JEWELL on 5 Apr 1846. Mary was born on 29 Dec 1823 and died on 26 Sep 1853 at age 29.

+ 4232 M i. William Potter CONGER was born on 5 Oct 1847 in Massena Springs, Dutchess Co., NY, died in Aug 1921 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY at age 73, and was buried in Aug 1921 in Martinsburg, Lewis Co., NY.

Abel next married Trephene WINSLOW. Trephene was born about 1827 and died on 3 Dec 1856 about age 29.

Abel next married Claria WILSON on 25 Dec 1857. Claria was born on 21 Feb 1827.

4235 F iii. Nettie Diana CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1861, died on 1 Jun 1862, and was buried in Jan 1862 in St. Regis Falls, Franklin Co., NY, Old Cemetery.

1876. 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.

General Notes:
Job Conger

PARENTS: Abel Conger and Phoebe Doris Stratton

NAME-CONFLICT: Job A. Conger (CFA II, p. 718)

Problem: What was the birth date of Job Conger. Page 6 of CFA I, lists 8 Mar 1817. Page 279 of CFA I, lists 9 Oct 1819 at Dickinson, NY and then goes on to state, "The Bible records of Kenneth L. Conger give Job's birth date as, 8 Mar 1817. Job Conger, b. 1817, not 1819 (CFA II, p. 718)

Problem: Was the date of death, 20 May 1898 as listed on p. 6 of CFA I, or 23 May 1898 as listed on p. 279 of CFA I? "d. 23 May 1898, not 20 May," CFA II, p. 713.

RESIDENCES: Franklin Co., New York; Davison, MI

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Member of Freewill Baptist Chruch

RECOLLECTIONS: Ivan Albert Conger, 1929, compiled data on the descendants of Job Conger.

According to his booklet, the first three children of Job and Harriet Conger were born in Franklin county, New York. In 1847, they moved to a little settlement in Michigan's forest, known as Davison Station, locating on Section 14. "Here this courageous young couple, enduring the hardships and privations of those early pioneers, carved a home for themselves and all their children in this sparsely settled community.

"Many are the stories that have been told of their early experiences. For instance, there was the twice a year trip with ox-team to Pontiac to have wheat ground into flour. This long, tedious journey of approximately 35 miles one way took four or five days to complete.

"While on one of these trips Job Conger was thrown from his wagon and his right arm was broken, leaving him a cripple the rest of his life. Returning home from this trip, he found a pair of twin babies had been born to them.

"Hard work was no stranger in this household. Flax was grown and then followed the processing of it into linen thread from which cloth was woven. Specimens of flax and cloth are now in existence. From the cloth, Harriet Conger made clothing for her family, doing all of the sewing by hand. Sheep were also raised and their fleece of wool were cleaned, carded, etc., and finally spun into yarn from which socks and mittens were knitted for the entire family. It was from his own forge and anvil that Job shod his horses and did other blacksmithing jobs around the farm.

"Small groups of Indians often paid a friendly visit to this pioneer home, trading baskets in exchange for something the Conger household had to offer. Stories are told of the Indian women comparing their little papooses with Harriet's white papooses.

"As the years passed by, prosperity crowned the efforts of this worthy couple. The log buildings gave place to frame structures. About 1873, a beautiful new house was built and "The Old Conger Homestead" stood as a landmark until destroyed by fire in November 1928.

"Job and Harriet Conger celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary May 29, 1892, at which time all of their seven children and their families were present.

"Job and his wife were leaders of the community in which they lived. They were charter members of the Freewill Baptist Church, helping to build the first Baptist Church in Davison [, WI], where they were very active members as long as health permitted. He was one of a group of men who organized the first school district in that community."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 279 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Job married Harriet Jane JEWELL on 29 May 1842 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY. Harriet was born on 25 Oct 1821 in Essex Co., VT, died on 13 Feb 1914 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 92, and was buried in Feb 1914 in Davison Twp., Genesee Co., MI, Pine Grove Cemetery.

+ 4237 F i. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 8 Jul 1843 in Brandon, Franklin Co., NY and died on 10 Dec 1923 at age 80.

+ 4238 M ii. Abel Adoniram CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1845 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY and died on 23 Jun 1910 in Owosso, Shiawassee Co., MI at age 64.

+ 4239 F iii. Phoebe Adelaide CONGER was born on 7 Jun 1847 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY and died about 12 Aug 1890 about age 43.

+ 4240 F iv. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1852 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 13 May 1927 at age 74.

+ 4241 F v. Alice CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1856 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 23 Apr 1936 in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI at age 80.

+ 4242 M vi. Albert G. CONGER was born on 23 Apr 1856 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 21 Aug 1898 in Byron, Shiawassee Co., MI at age 42.

+ 4243 F vii. Harriet Alderetta CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1858 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI, died on 17 Sep 1937 in Holt, Ingham Co., MI at age 78, and was buried in Sep 1937 in Chesaning.

1878. Harrison Gershom CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1814 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 21 May 1898 at age 83.

General Notes:
Harrison Gershom Conger

PARENTS: Abel Conger and Phoebe Doris Stratton

DEATH: 22 May 1898 (CFA I, p. 6); "d. 21 May 1898 -- 48 hours earlier than his brother Job." (CFA II, p. 713)

Harrison married Deniza Anne SEELEY. Deniza was born on 3 Apr 1820 in Rutland, Meigs Co., OH and died on 23 May 1893 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 73.

4244 F i. Mary Jane CONGER was born on 28 Nov 1842 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 16 Jul 1846 at age 3.

4245 M ii. Pierce A. CONGER was born on 5 Sep 1844 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 23 Jan 1847 at age 2.

+ 4246 M iii. Mark D. CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1846 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 27 Jun 1895 at age 48.

+ 4247 F iv. Andelia CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1848 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI and died on 11 Oct 1896 in Otisville, Genesee Co., MI at age 47.

+ 4248 F v. Fidelia CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1851 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI and died on 3 Sep 1890 at age 39.

+ 4249 F vi. Ida Almira CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1857 in Flint, Genesee Co., MI, died on 20 Sep 1926 in Davison, Genesee Co., MI at age 69, and was buried in Sep 1926 in Union Cemetery.

1892. 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.

Olive married Manus Morse HARVEY, son of David HARVEY and Mary THOMAS. Manus was born about 25 Feb 1801 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 11 Apr 1832 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY about age 31.

4250 M i. Washington HARVEY was born on 8 May 1827 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 13 Apr 1853 at age 25.

4251 M ii. Hosea HARVEY was born on 19 Apr 1829 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 10 Oct 1902 at age 73.

4252 M iii. Rufus T. HARVEY was born on 8 Dec 1831 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died about 16 Jun 1864 about age 32.

Olive next married Hiram WILLEY on 2 Jan 1834. Hiram was born about 1805 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 23 Aug 1856 about age 51.

4253 F i. Cornelia WILLEY was born on 4 Jan 1835 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

4254 F ii. Elizabeth WILLEY was born on 3 Apr 1837 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 25 Dec 1877 at age 40.

4255 M iii. Hiram WILLEY Jr. was born on 8 Aug 1839 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 4 Oct 1873 at age 34.

4256 M iv. Franklin WILLEY was born on 29 Mar 1841 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 12 Nov 1860 at age 19.

4257 U v. Putaski WILLEY was born on 17 Aug 1847 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 25 Mar 1848.

1893. 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.

General Notes:
Asceneth Conger

PARENTS: Oliver Conger and Hannah Wood

Problem: Was the date of birth, 7 Mar 1811 or as listed in CFA I, p. 749, 1 Mar 1810?

Asceneth married Ambrose HORSFORD on 16 Jan 1831 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY. Ambrose was born on 13 Sep 1805 in New Haven, New Haven Co., CT and died on 7 Dec 1896 in South Haven, Van Buren Co., MI at age 91.

4258 F i. Mary A. HORSFORD was born on 17 Mar 1832 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 28 Nov 1853 at age 21.

4259 M ii. Clark A. HORSFORD was born on 8 May 1853 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

1894. 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.

General Notes:
Sarah Louisa Conger

PARENTS: Oliver Conger and Hannah Wood

AKA: Sallie

Sarah married Hiram PHILLBRICK, son of John PHILLBRICK and Sarah ROBERTSON, on 16 Dec 1835 in Danville, , Quebec, Canada. Hiram was born on 23 Oct 1807 in Shepton, Richmond, , Canada and died on 12 Mar 1893 in Danville, , Quebec, Canada at age 85.

4260 F i. Corilla A. PHILLBRICK was born on 8 Sep 1837 and died on 27 Feb 1873 at age 35.

4261 M ii. Joseph D. PHILLBRICK was born on 9 Oct 1842 and died on 22 Mar 1859 at age 16.

+ 4262 M iii. William H. PHILLBRICK was born on 22 Jan 1846 and died on 29 Jun 1927 at age 81.

4264 F v. Sarah A. PHILLBRICK was born on 19 Nov 1850 and died in 1856 at age 6.

1898. 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.

General Notes:
Noel Horatio Conger

PARENTS: Oliver Conger and Hannah Wood

Problem: CFA I, p. 408, b. 19 Jan 1824, d. 4 Sep 1884. CFA I, p. 385, b. 19
Jan 1825, d. 4 Mar 1884.

RESIDENCES: 136 North Clinton Street; Poughkeepsie, NY

OBITUARY:
The deceased, Noel H. Conger, well known member of the 19th Separate Company,
belonged to Poughkeepsie Guards, as early as 1846, and then joined Scott Guards
then known as the Citizen's Corps. Altogether, he had 17 years in military
service. The funeral was attended by the 19th Separate Company in a body, with
full military honors.

Now his son, Sergeant Oliver N. Conger of I Co., 21st Regiment, took place from
his [sic] residence of his father, 136 North Clinton Street. I Co., with Capt.
M.D. Benvery, turned out in large numbers, headed by the 21st Regiment Band and
escorted the remains to the cemetery with full military honors.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 385 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Noel married Jane Ann BRIGGS on 20 Nov 1824 in Clinton, Oneida Co., NY. Jane was born on 9 Mar 1825 in Clinton Hollow, Dutchess Co., NY and died in Nov 1917 at age 92.

4265 F i. Sarah Louise CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1846 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY.

+ 4266 M ii. Oliver Noel CONGER was born on 16 Jun 1849 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 26 Aug 1878 at age 29.

+ 4267 M iii. Charles Edward CONGER was born on 16 Jul 1854 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 15 Jan 1917 at age 62.

4268 F iv. Ann Elizabeth CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1857 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 22 Dec 1857.

4269 F v. Emma Jane CONGER was born on 30 Nov 1860 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY and died on 18 Apr 1861.

1904. 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.

General Notes:
George Parker Conger

EMIGRATION-MILITARY: Charles Conger, 1819, went south and married there. He was living in the south when the Civil War broke out. He was taken prisoner while in the Confederate Army. His brother, Capt. George Parker Conger, 1815, and with the Union Army, refused to see him.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 391 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PUBLIC_SERVICE: Captain George Parker Conger lead the posse in capturing the raiders of St. Albans, Vermont in 1864. (CFA I, p. 40a)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Capt. George P. Conger, 1st Vermont Cavalry, of St. Albans, [VT] received no little notoriety at the time of the famous St. Albans raid of Oct. 19, 1864. Capt. Conger was home on furlough at the time and when news spread around the town that the St. Albans Bank and First National Bank had been raided and the town terrorized by a group of Confederate agents, [he] dashed into the melee and attempted to shoot the leader. Failing in his efforts, he organized a group of citizens and hastily set out in pursuit. Arriving at the Canadian border, only two of his companions would follow him on to foreign soil, but with these two, he crossed the line and continued his search all night, finally capturing the leader, Lt. Young, the next morning, and turned him over to Canadian authorities.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 500-501 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Marion (Conger) Barton wrote the following: "Family recollections and a few remaining visual evidences help give us a thumbnail sketch of Captain George Parker Conger. [Marion Grace (Conger) Barton was the great-granddaughter of George Parker Conger. REH]

George Parker Conger "had a deep and genuine concern for his country, his family, and for future generations. He gave generously of his time to church and patriotic duties, having the courage of his convictions. Feeling very strongly about the quality of man, he brought his negro horse-boy home and raised and educated him as a member of the family.

"A very religious man, he was outspoken in his beliefs, at one time standing up in church and taking exception to a statement made by the minister. A fearless man, while in the Civil War, he was ready to do battle with a much larger force but was -- perhaps fortunately -- circumvented when nephew, Warren Conger, hit his horse, forcing it over a bank into the river with everyone following -- and from which there was no return.

"The inscription on the sword given him by his men in Co. B bespeak of the esteem in which he was held, by those who worked and fought with him.

"Captain Conger left many good books dealing with the 1800's to his descendants, as well as having bought for his son's family many books he felt would be of help to them in they way of life. His will gave his son a life-lease on the home farm which was then to be divided among his grandchildren. He did his best to provide for the security of this family's future."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 196 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION:
George P. Conger made his livlihood as a wagon maker, freight agent, farmer and speculator.

CENSUS:
The 1880 census of Georgia, VT lists his estate as 75 acres tilled, 30 acres permanent meadows, orchards, etc., 25 unimproved (old lands) not wood growing farm $6,000 (land, fences, buildings), $150 farm implements and machinery, $538 livestock, estimated value of all farm products (sold, consumed, on hand for 1879) was $1115, 40 acres mown, 40 acres not mown, 50 tons hay, 2 horses, 10 milch cows and 1 other, 1 calf dropped, 15 calves purchased, 15 calves sold living, 1 slaughtered, 1500# butter made on farm, 5 swine, 20 barnyard poultry, 300 eggs, 3 acres barley (56 bu produced), 1 acre buckwheat (19 bu), 5 acres Indian corn (250 bu), 2 acres wheat (36 bu), 5 bushels beans and 2 acres potatoes (150 bu prod.). (CFA I, p. 197)

BIOGRAPHY: The Day Morgan's Raiders Came to Vermont
A publication entitled, "Yankee," Oct. 1966, featured a story entitled, "The Day Morgan's Raiders Came to Vermont." On 17 Oct 1864, a handsome well-dressed young man mounted the steps of the American House in St. Albans, VT. Drawing a big Navy Colt revolver from beneath his coat, he shouted: "This city is now in the possession of the Confederate States of America!"

Lt. Bennett H. Young was the man on the steps. Fourteen others participated in the raid. They had raided in Kentucky and Ohio, and their objective was to give the North a taste of what Sherman and Sheridan were giving the South. The town was thrown into panic, and two people were killed.

The real hero of the St. Albans Raid was 49 year old Capt. George Conger of the First Vermont Cavalry. As soon as he sensed trouble, he mounted his horse and galloped through the village shouting, "We have a lot of rebel raiders here! Let's catch them. Get your guns!"

His courage was contagious. In twos and threes the villagers joined him, sniping away at the raiders from windows, trees and corners of buildings. As their numbers increased, so did their bravery. They formed lines across Main Street. Morgan's Raiders knew what to do under such circumstances. Knee to knee, revolvers blazing, roaring rebel yells, they charged the lines and broke them. But, under Conger's cool leadership they reformed. Young realized the time had come to go.

Outside Sheldon, the raiders broke up into small bands and reached the border. Conger and his men crossed but captured none of them. The next day at Montreal, Young heard a rumor that seven of his men had been captured. Taking two Navy Colts, he rode back toward the border to rescue them. That evening he was captured by Captain Conger at a Canadian farm house near the border.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 197 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: Letter Testamentary of Captain George Parker Conger
I, George P. Conger of Georgia in the county of Franklin and state of Vermont, being in my own apprehension of sound and disposing mind and memory do hereby make, publish and declare the following to be my last will and testament that is to say:

It is my will that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid and discharged by my executor herein named and appointed out of my Estate as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.

The rest and residue and remainder of my Estate after the payment of all my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of administration, both real and personal I give devise and dispose of in the following manner:

The use, income, and profits, management and control of all my Estate remaining as aforesaid both real and personal I give devise and bequeath to my only son, Stephen Conger, and to his wife, Lottie Conger, for and during his and her natural life or the natural life of the survivor of them subject to the conditions, restrictions and reservations herein after expressed.

The foregoing is made to provide a home and support for my said son Stephen and his wife Lottie during their, and each of their natural lives, but in case Lottie Conger should survive her husband Stephen and should remarry then and in that case upon her remarriage (the said Lottie) all her interest in said real and personal Estate shall cease, and all of said real and personal Estate shall descend to and become property of the children of said Stephen and Lottie Conger and to their heirs, said children to share and share alike in said real and personal Estate and further that Stephen Conger and said Lottie Conger shall keep all of said Estate in good and comfortable repair, neither comit or allow waste to be committed; and shall keep all of the personal estate in as good condition, as when received.

And upon the death of said Stephen Conger and his wife or the survivor of them or upon the remarriage of said Lottie as stated then all of said Estate both real and personal that remains at the death of Stephen or Lottie or the survivor of them; or the marriage of said Lottie after the death of Stephen shall descend to and become the property in full of the children of said Stephen Conger and Lottie Conger in equal shares and proportions to each and so to their heirs and assigns forever.

I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my son Stephen Conger sole Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made.

I wish to change the foregoing in the following particular: I give and bequeath to my granddaughter Genevieve L. Conger the organ I now own in case she survives me, and so to her heirs forever; but in case she should not survive me I give and devise the same organ to her sister, Florence G. Conger, and her heirs forever.

In witness, whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal and publish the foregoing to be my last will and testament this 18th day of September A.D. 1894. (George P. Conger)
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 197-198 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Dorothy L. BASFORD, daughter of Benjamin BASFORD and Sarah PERRIGO, on 22 Dec 1840 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT. Dorothy was born on 7 May 1816 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, died on 24 Mar 1867 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT at age 50, and was buried in Mar 1867 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

+ 4270 M i. George Stephen CONGER was born on 22 Aug 1847 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 26 Dec 1926 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT at age 79, and was buried in Dec 1926 in Georgia, Franklin Co., VT, Hope Cemetery.

George next married Catherine DUNHAM, daughter of J. W. DUNHAM and Sophronia MERRICK.

1905. 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.

Noel married Elizabeth WOOLEY on 20 Sep 1842 in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Elizabeth was born on 8 Feb 1825 in Worcester, Worcester, England and died on 23 Dec 1894 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH at age 69.

4271 M i. Charles H. CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1843 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH.

4272 M ii. Horace R. CONGER was born on 21 Nov 1844 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 15 May 1874 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 29.

4273 F iii. Mary P. CONGER was born on 9 Jul 1849 in Toledo, Lucas Co., OH and died on 4 Mar 1901 at age 51.

1906. 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.

General Notes:
William Ray Conger

DEATH: Menigitis (CFA I, p. 533)

OBITUARY:
William R. Conger, father of the late H.R. Conger, died at his residence on Maple Street yesterday morning after a four week's painful illness which was a complication of diseases. He deceased was 77 years old, having lived in Burlington, [VT] since 1892. He was born in St. Albans in 1821 and was an old employee of the Central Vermont Railroad, having had charge of their bridges for 35 years.

The loss comes as a severe blow to the family, his death being the third in the family within nine months.

He leaves three children: W.P. Conger, Mrs. F.B. Houston and Miss Jennie Conger.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at his late residence. The remains will be laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery.
(Source: Burlington Free Press, 23 Feb 1898 - republished in CFA I, p. 533)

William married Almira A. FULLER, daughter of Joshua FULLER and Fannie UNKNOWN, on 2 Apr 1846. Almira was born on 25 Nov 1820 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 13 Jul 1897 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 76.

+ 4274 M i. Henry Rufus CONGER was born on 15 May 1847 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 15 May 1897 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 50, and was buried in May 1897 in Vermont, Lake View Cemetery.

4275 M ii. William Horace CONGER was born on 26 Oct 1848 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 26 Aug 1849, and was buried in Aug 1849 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, Elmwood Cemetery.

4276 F iii. Roby Ann CONGER was born on 11 Apr 1851 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 24 Nov 1854 at age 3, and was buried in Nov 1854 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

4277 M iv. William Pierce CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1853 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, died on 3 Nov 1916 in Crescent Beach, , VT at age 63, and was buried on 5 Nov 1916 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, Elmwood Cemetery.

4278 M v. Charles Safford CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1855 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 14 Aug 1857 at age 2, and was buried in Aug 1857 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

4279 F vi. Fanny Ida CONGER was born on 9 Sep 1857 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 20 Nov 1862 at age 5, and was buried in Nov 1862 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

4280 F vii. Caroline Almira CONGER was born on 23 Jan 1860 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 13 Jul 1927 at age 67, and was buried in Jul 1927 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT, Elmwood Cemetery.

Caroline married Frank B. HOUSTON, son of Thomas J. HOUSTON and Matilda PARSONS, on 26 Nov 1884. Frank was born on 9 Nov 1856 in Northfield, Washington Co., VT and died on 13 Dec 1930 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT at age 74.

4281 F viii. Jennie Lizzie CONGER was born on 26 May 1863 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, died on 11 Aug 1919 at age 56, and was buried in Aug 1919 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT, Greenwood Cemetery.

1907. Charles CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1819 in St. Albans, Franklin Co., VT and died on 30 Jul 1865 at age 46.

General Notes:
Charles Conger

MILITARY: Roll Call of Swanton, Vermont Company, 11th Regt., Vermont Militia in service on the northern frontier, Apr 1839, for 13 days (Private in Green Mountain Guards). (CFA I, p. 53)

EMIGRATION-MILITARY: Charles Conger, 1819, went south and married there. He was living in the south when the Civil War broke out. He was taken prisoner while in the Confederate Army. His brother, Capt. George Parker Conger, 1815 and with the Union Army, refused to see him.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 39a & 434 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OCCUPATION: Carpenter (CFA II, p. 63)

RESIDENCES: 1850, South Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, his age was given as 38 (1812) (CFA II, p. 63)

RECOLLECTIONS: From family recollections: During the Civil Way, Charles Conger was taken prisoner in Virginia near where his brother, Captain George P. Conger, of Co. B, First Vermont Cavalry was stationed. George was so incensed to think his brother would fight on the side of the South he refused to go see him. However, nephew Warren Conger, also in Co. B, did go to see him. When Charles heard how George felt he took the Oath of Allegiance to the U.S. and was paroled.

So far as we know, nothing was heard from him since that time. (by Marion Barton)

Charles, while on his way south, saved a plantation owner's daughter from drowning when she fell overboard. He later married her and settled somewhere in the South. He was probably the Charles H. Conger who died 30 Jul 1865, age 47, and was buried in the Nashville City Cemetery.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 53 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

1926. Noel CONGER was born about 30 Jun 1802 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in North Collins, Erie Co., NY.

General Notes:
Noel Conger

BIRTH: "30 Jan 1802 or 6 June at Danby, Rutland, VT" CFA I, p. 385

BIRTH-CHILDREN-BIBLE: The birthdates of the children as listed in CFA I, p. 385 are from the Family Bible of Henry and Rachel Curtis. The June 6th birth date for Noel Conger, listed in the records of Charles L. Conger was probably for his daughter, Rachel.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 385 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: In 1819, Noel Conger, left North Collins, NY on foot and walked back to Danby, VT. The journey took 12 days in rain and snow. He returned the following February in 10 days, carrying a pack of cloth weighing 43 1/2 pounds. He spent only $3.50 on the entire trip.

He was a farmer all his life and lived in North Collins until his death.

Physically he was a large powerful, athletic man.

His second wife was undoubtedly a widow, as her will mentions a daughter, Leola Ogden, and a daughter, Helen Myers.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 562 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Noel married Betsy SHERMAN. Betsy was born on 28 Apr 1800 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT.

4283 F i. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1825 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

+ 4284 M ii. Moses P. CONGER was born on 12 Feb 1826 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

+ 4286 F iv. Rachel W. CONGER was born on 6 Jun 1829 in Collins, Erie Co., NY, died on 26 Jan 1898 at age 68, and was buried in Jan 1898 in Montour, Tama Co., IA, Maple Hill Cemetery.

+ 4287 M v. Joseph Hiram CONGER was born on 20 Aug 1830 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 23 Feb 1913 in Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 82.

+ 4288 M vi. Ansel Ford CONGER was born on 13 Feb 1834 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

+ 4289 M vii. Noel CONGER Jr. was born on 19 Mar 1836 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 13 Apr 1897 in Michigan at age 61.

+ 4290 F viii. Betsy Caroline CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1840 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 24 Dec 1909 at age 69.

+ 4291 M ix. David B. CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1844 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

4292 F i. Helen CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1864 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 15 Sep 1955 at age 91.

1931. Abram Ford CONGER was born on 25 Oct 1811 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died in Jan 1887 at age 75.

Abram married Anna HUNT in Jun 1830. Anna was born on 16 Mar 1812 and died on 26 Jun 1897 at age 85.

+ 4300 M vii. George Densmore CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1842 and died on 26 Oct 1908 at age 65.

+ 4302 M ix. Abram Ford CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1850 in Erie Co., NY and died in 1911 in North Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 61.

1932. Stephen CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1814 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 25 Jan 1877 at age 63.

1933. 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.

General Notes:
Anson C. Conger

PARENTS: Noah Conger and Hannah Griffen

OCCUPATION: Supervisor of Collins in 1859, 1860 and 1878; Anson C. Conger entered the business of buying and selling lands and negotiating loans. He soon succeeded in accumulating a handsome fortune.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 24 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PUBLIC_SERVICE: 1862, represented his district in the Legislature.

Anson married Portia WHITE, daughter of Isaac WHITE and Unknown, in Sep 1845 in Collins Center, Erie Co., NY. Portia was born in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 4 Dec 1905 in Collins Center, Erie Co., NY.

+ 4308 F ii. Ella Portia CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1853 in Collins Center, Erie Co., NY, died on 29 Sep 1940 at age 87, and was buried in Sep 1940 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY, Forest Lawn Cemetery.

1934. 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.

General Notes:
Almon D. Conger

PARENTS: Noah Conger and Hannah Griffen

NAME-CONFLICT: Almon N. Conger, p. 384 of CFA I.

DEATH-QUESTION: In what county did the death occur?

Almon married Saphronia POTTER, daughter of Peter POTTER and Unknown, on 21 Apr 1829 in Granville, Washington Co., NY. Saphronia was born on 2 Apr 1820 in Granville, Washington Co., NY and died on 7 Mar 1891 in Springville, , NY at age 70.

+ 4310 M i. Noah CONGER was born on 26 Apr 1841 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 27 Apr 1873 in Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 32.

4311 F ii. Hannah M. CONGER was born on 4 Mar 1844 and died on 14 Oct 1888 at age 44.

+ 4312 M iii. Andrew W. CONGER was born on 5 Jun 1850 in Collins, Erie Co., NY and died on 14 May 1884 in Collins, Erie Co., NY at age 33.

+ 4313 M iv. Albert E. CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1857 in Collins, Erie Co., NY.

4315 F vi. Lydia E. CONGER was born on 7 Nov 1847 and died on 8 Jul 1868 at age 20.

1935. 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.

Enoch married Mary Ann FORD. Mary was born on 24 May 1823 in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 24 Sep 1887 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI at age 64.

4316 F i. Esther A. CONGER was born on 27 Aug 1840 in Saline, Washtenaw Co., MI.

+ 4317 M ii. George F. CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1843 in Saline, Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 27 Apr 1895 in Coldwater, Branch Co., MI at age 51.

4318 F iii. Lydia M. CONGER was born on 14 Aug 1849 in Saline, Washtenaw Co., MI and died on 13 Nov 1851 at age 2.

1937. 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.

General Notes:
Allen Taylor Conger

PARENTS: Noah Conger and Hannah Griffen

NAME-CONFLICT: Allen P. Conger, CFA I, p. 383; Allen T. Conger, CFA I, p. 18; Allen Taylor Conger, CFA I, 224.

Allen married Jane GORDON on 10 Oct 1841 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT. Jane was born on 29 Jan 1823 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., VT.

+ 4319 M i. Henry A. CONGER was born on 24 Jul 1842 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 2 Apr 1905 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI at age 62.

4320 F ii. Rhoda Lydia CONGER was born on 3 Jun 1844 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT.

4321 M iii. David N. CONGER was born on 21 Apr 1850 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 4 Oct 1890 at age 40.

4322 M iv. Allen Lincoln CONGER was born on 6 Oct 1860 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI.

4323 M v. Elmer W. CONGER was born on 12 Sep 1853 in Oxford, Marquette Co., WI and died on 7 Sep 1854.

1944. 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.

General Notes:
Joseph Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Chandler

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Deacon in the Cortland Baptist Church. Probably in Cortly Co., NY.

BIRTH-QUESTION: Was the birthplace, Granville, NY, rather than Grandville, NY?

Joseph married Electa HAMMOND on 3 Dec 1829 in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY. Electa was born on 10 Mar 1806 in Marathon, Cortland Co., NY and died on 14 Mar 1866 in Cortland, Cortland Co., NY at age 60.

+ 4324 M i. John Sidney CONGER was born on 1 Sep 1830 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 22 May 1907 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL at age 76.

+ 4325 M ii. David CONGER was born on 26 Sep 1833 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY and died on 17 Apr 1899 in Wakefield, Middlesex Co., MA at age 65.

+ 4326 M iii. Harmon CONGER was born on 10 Dec 1835 in Freetown, Suffolk Co., NY and died in Arizona.

4327 M iv. Daniel Bordman CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1838 and died on 13 Jun 1883 at age 45.

Daniel married Lydia J. RUSSELL. Lydia was born in Freetown, Suffolk Co., NY and died on 13 Jan 1888.

1945. 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.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Chandler

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Deacon in the Cortland Baptist Church. Probably in Cortland Co., NY.

MARRIAGE: Celebrated 50th wedding anniversary.

+ 4328 M i. Melvin W. CONGER was born on 24 Mar 1833 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY.

1946. 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.

General Notes:
Melissa Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Chandler

CEMETERY: First person buried in Evergreen Cemetery at Fort Scott, KS. (CFA II, p. 720)

NAME-CONFLICT: Melissa Conger in CFA I, p. 291; Malina Conger in CFA II, p. 314; Melissa Conger (CFA II, p. 720).

Melissa married David GARDNER, son of Henry GARDNER and Experience PEASE, on 25 Dec 1828 in Freetown, Cortland Co., NY. David was born about 5 Jan 1806 in Cortland Co., NY and died on 4 Aug 1892 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS about age 86.

4329 F i. Hannah Louise GARDNER was born on 21 Aug 1830 and died on 25 Aug 1830.

4330 F ii. Mary Helen GARDNER was born on 18 Jan 1833 and died on 25 May 1857 at age 24.

4331 F iii. Esther Malina GARDNER was born on 23 Feb 1836 in Hanover, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 8 Feb 1905 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS at age 68.

+ 4332 F iv. Adelia Marie GARDNER was born about 21 Sep 1838 in Irving, Chautauqua Co., NY and died on 7 Oct 1926 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA about age 88.

4333 M v. John Henry GARDNER was born on 16 Nov 1841 and died in 1924 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS at age 83.

4334 F vi. Fanny Marett GARDNER was born on 2 May 1844 in New York and died on 16 Feb 1846 in New York at age 1.

4335 M vii. Allison GARDNER was born on 30 Mar 1847 in New York and died in 1910 in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS at age 63.

1948. Esther C. CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1818 in Free Town, Cortland Co., NY and died on 14 Dec 1901 at age 83.

General Notes:
Esther C. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Chandler

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Methodist

Esther married Raynesford PALMER on 20 Mar 1838. Raynesford was born about 1815.

+ 4336 M i. Earlman PALMER was born on 22 Jan 1839 and died on 26 Jan 1887 at age 48.

4340 M v. Randolph PALMER was born on 2 Feb 1856 and died in 1875 at age 19.

1949. 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.

General Notes:
Harmon Sweetland Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Chandler

OCCUPATION: Judge; U.S. Congressman

RESIDENCES: Cortland, NY; Washington, DC; Janesville, WI

NO_ISSUE: There was no issue of the marriage of Harmon Sweetland Conger and Lucy Canfield.

BIOGRAPHY: CONGER, Harmon Sweatland, 1816-1882

CONGER, Harmon Sweatland, a Representative from New York; born in Freeport, Cortland County, N.Y., April 9, 1816; attended the local academy at Cortland in 1833; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1844 and commenced practice in Cortland, N.Y.; editor and owner of the Cortland County Whig 1840-1845; elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses (March 4, 1847-March 3, 1851); resumed the practice of law in Cortland, N.Y.; moved to Janesville, Wis., in 1855 and continued the practice of law; elected judge of the circuit court in 1870; reelected in 1877 and served until his death in Janesville, Rock County, Wis., October 22, 1882; interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
(Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present)

BIOGRAPHY:
At the age of 19, Harmon Sweetland Conger engaged in the study of law, in Cortland county, New York. While occupied with this study he purchased the Cortland County Whig and edited it for five years. At that time the period of study before being admitted to the bar was seven years. Three years of actual practice was required before one could be admitted as counselor at law, and then only upon another examination. In 1846, he was nominated by the Whig Party and elected to Congress as a Whig.

He was a member of the House of Representatives at Washington, DC, during the 30th and 31st terms of Congress, representing Cortland County, New York.

In 1854, he retired from political life, and practiced law for a time in Cortland, New York.

In 1855, he moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, where he also practiced law. In 1870, he was nominated and elected Judge of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, and re-elected in 1876.

He died in 1882 while discharging his official duties.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 218 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
Damon I. Conger

PARENTS: John Conger and Hannah Chandler

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: Congregationalist

MARRIAGE: Celebrated 50th wedding anniversary.

4342 M i. Unknown CONGER was born on 24 Jun 1848 in Freetown, Courtland Co., NY.

1953. 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.

Calvin married Amanda P. HORTON. Amanda was born on 30 Aug 1816 in Sullivan Co., NY and died on 13 Nov 1890 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL at age 74.

4343 F i. Mary Ann CONGER was born on 13 Aug 1833 in Luzerne Co., PA and died on 19 Jun 1897 at age 63.

+ 4344 M ii. Washington Perry CONGER was born on 30 Aug 1834 in Luzerne Co., PA, died on 28 Dec 1933 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 99, and was buried in Dec 1933 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, Riverside Cemetery.

4345 F iii. Helen Isabel CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1840 in Luzerne Co., PA and died on 25 Dec 1928 at age 88.

+ 4346 M iv. Benjamin Cortis CONGER was born on 17 Mar 1840 in Wilkes-Barr, Luzerne Co., PA, died on 25 Dec 1928 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE at age 88, and was buried on 27 Dec 1928 in Beatrice, Gage Co., NE, Evergreen Home.

+ 4347 F v. Susan M. CONGER was born on 23 Feb 1843 in Luzerne Co., PA, died on 10 Jun 1932 in Princeton, Bureau Co., IL at age 89, and was buried in Jun 1932 in Oaklawn Cemetery.

4348 M vi. David H. CONGER was born in 1844 in Luzerne Co., PA and died on 28 Nov 1867 at age 23.

4349 F vii. Adelia CONGER was born in 1845 in Luzerne Co., PA and died in Aug 1883 at age 38.

+ 4351 F ix. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 10 Aug 1850 in Luzerne Co., PA and died on 7 Nov 1886 at age 36.

+ 4352 F x. Martha Caroline CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1856 in Wyanet, Bureau Co., IL and died on 19 Jul 1945 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA at age 89.

4353 M xi. William Harrison CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1857 in Luzerne Co., PA.

4354 F xii. Fannie CONGER was born in 1860 in Luzerne Co., PA and died on 9 Sep 1892 at age 32.

1954. Carter CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1812 in Granville, Washington Co., NY.

General Notes:
Carter Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Susannah Hall

RESIDENCES: Bureau Co., IL

NAME-CONFLICT: Carter (Cortis ?) Conger, CFA I, p. 37; Cortis Conger, p. 89, CFA I.

EMIGRATION: Removed to Bureau Co., IL about 1840 with his brothers, Calvin, Jonas P., Mason M. and David H. Conger.

1955. 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.

General Notes:
Joseph P. Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Susannah Hall

NAME-CONFLICT: Also listed as Jonas P. Conger. See CFA I, p. 343. This is the name found in the Charles L. Conger records.

Problem: Was he born in Cortland Co., NY (CFA I, p. 343) or Granville, Washington Co., NY? Both listed in CFA I.

BIOGRAPHY:
Joseph P. Conger removed from Bureau county, Illinois to some place in Nebraska; from there to Colorado and later back to Adams county, Nebraska, where he died at the home of his son, Damon, at Kenesaw.

Iva (Conger) Wessman recalled that her grandfather, Joseph, lived with her parents in Prosser, Nebraska and died at the age of 94. The family travelled from Illinois to Nebraska in a covered wagon. Joseph was employed as a mechanic at the round house for the railroad before moving to Colorado in 1906, where he became a rancher.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 344 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

AKA: The Charles L. Conger records have Joseph listed as, Jonas. (CFA I, p. 344)

+ 4360 M iii. Damon Hamlin CONGER was born on 28 Mar 1855 in Wyette, , IL, died on 17 Aug 1946 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO at age 91, and was buried in Aug 1946 in Greeley, Weld Co., CO, Linn Grove Cemetery.

+ 4362 F v. Meleina CONGER was born about 1860 and died on 3 Sep 1927 in Hood River, Hood River Co., OR about age 67.

1956. 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.

General Notes:
Mason M. Conger

PARENTS: Benjamin Conger and Susannah Hall

RESIDENCES: Adel, IA

Problem: Was he born in Cortland Co., NY or Granville, Washington Co., NY? CFA I, lists both.

Mason married Catherine MURPHY on 9 Jan 1851. Catherine was born on 18 Sep 1829 in Knox Co., OH and died on 20 Aug 1905 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 75.

+ 4363 M i. Edward Cox CONGER was born on 27 Sep 1848 in St. Johns, Newfoundland and died on 30 Mar 1930 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 81.

4364 U ii. Delora A. CONGER was born on 25 May 1854 and died on 26 Sep 1854.

4365 M iii. Robert E. CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1856 and died on 13 Oct 1857 at age 1.

+ 4366 M iv. Cyrus Mason CONGER was born on 28 Jul 1858 and died on 21 Feb 1933 in Adel, Dallas Co., IA at age 74.

4367 M v. Lewis E. CONGER was born on 3 Apr 1863 and died on 27 Aug 1869 at age 6.

4368 M vi. Emmett N. CONGER was born on 15 Jan 1869 and died in 1890 at age 21.

1968. 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.

Asher married Abigail BAKER about 1850. Abigail was born on 26 Nov 1826 and died on 4 Apr 1901 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 74.

4369 M i. Henry CONGER was born on 3 Jul 1851 and died on 9 Jun 1870 at age 18.

+ 4370 M ii. H. Greeley CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1858 in West Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

+ 4371 M iii. Hiram CONGER was born on 4 Dec 1865 in West Bangor, Lawrence Co., NY.

1971. 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. 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. 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.

1975. 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.

George married Hannah PRESCOTT in 1876. Hannah was born about 1840, died on 18 Oct 1907 about age 67, and was buried in Oct 1907 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Norton Cemetery.

1982. 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.

General Notes:
Martin V. Conger

DEATH: According to the biographical sketch of his son, Horace S. Conger, his father Martin V. Conger drowned in the St. Lawrence River.

Martin married Theresa STOWELL in 1858. Theresa was born in 1838 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 8 Dec 1874 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 36.

+ 4397 M i. Horace Samuel CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1863 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 17 Jan 1941 at age 77.

+ 4398 M ii. Leonard E. CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1865 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

4399 F iii. Winnie CONGER was born in 1859 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 17 Jan 1881 at age 22.

1993. 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.

General Notes:
Patrick Henry Conger

PARENTS: Gershom Conger and Lydia Sanford

RELATIONSHIP: Patrick Henry Conger and his second wife, Amy Conger, were 1st cousins. Their common ancestor was Asher Conger.

RECOLLECTIONS: Conger Street in Waterloo, Iowa is named for Patrick Henry Conger, 1819, and runs alongside the property he sold in 1875 for $100.00 -- the land upon which now sits the vast John Deere factory.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 43a- Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS:
Patrick Henry Conger was superintendent of the Yellowstone National Park. [No source citation]

He served in the Civil War, enlisting at Dubuque, Iowa on 14 May 1864, Co. A, 47th Iowa Inf.

Patrick Henry Conger's great grand-daughter, Eva J. (Conger) Nichols of Rapid City, SD, claims that he was a Colonel in the Civil War.

Besides his position with Yellowstone Park, he was sent as an Indian Agent to the Yankton Sioux Tribe, now at Wagner, SD.

She wrote, "At the time of the Minnesota uprising, runners were sent to Chief War Eagle who was then living where Sioux City is today. He was told to kill all white settlers in that area, but he refused this request because his own grandchildren were part white. His daughter Dawn (Anpao) had married Theophile Brugier, a French trapper and trader, [the] parents of my grandmother, Julia Brugier.

"When Cassisus M. Conger met my grandmother and became interested in her, his father quit the service to return to Dubuque, but my grandfather ran away from him at Sioux City and returned to the Yankton Indian Agency and married Julia.

"He did have a brother who died quite young and only had a sister, Mrs. Reicker of Dubuque who was a very wealthy woman. She also had tremondous holdings in Waterloo, Iowa where I believe she is buried in a Conger vault. I also seem to remember that there was some part in Waterloo named the "Conger Park" she had given it to the city."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 417 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Patrick married Sarah BRASHER in Jun 1846 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. Sarah was born in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA and died on 26 Jan 1853 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

4400 F i. Iona Jane CONGER was born on 12 Dec 1848 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

+ 4401 M ii. Cassius M. CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1851 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

4402 M iii. Horace G. CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1853 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.

Patrick next married Amy CONGER, daughter of Asher CONGER and Polly WHEATON. Amy was born on 29 Feb 1828 in Hinesburg, Chittenden Co., VT.

4403 M i. Percival CONGER was born in 1856 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA and died in 1857 at age 1.

4404 M ii. Hiram CONGER was born about 1858 in Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA and died in 1860 about age 2.

1996. 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.

General Notes:
Hiram May Conger

MILITARY: Enrolled 23 Apr 1861 in Co. I, 1st Iowa Inf; mustered out 21 Aug 1861.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 232 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Hiram married Mary Amanda LATRACE on 1 Nov 1870 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Mary was born on 25 Feb 1846 in Mille Roche, , Ontario, Canada.

+ 4405 F i. Lucy Lydia CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1871 in Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA, died on 14 Mar 1960 in Fort Collins, Larimer Co., CO at age 88, and was buried in Mar 1960 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

2000. 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.

Eli married Sarah M. HARRIMAN. Sarah was born about 1827 in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 6 Mar 1859 in St. Lawrence Co., NY about age 32.

+ 4408 M i. Arthur Leland CONGER was born on 7 Dec 1857 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

+ 4409 M ii. Joseph Jackson CONGER was born on 6 Mar 1859 in Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

General Notes:
Amy Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Polly Wheaton

SPOUSE: Amy Conger was the 2nd wife of Patrick Henry Conger.

RESIDENCES: As of Nov 1895, Mrs. P.H. Conger of Waterloo, IA

Amy married Patrick Henry CONGER, son of Gershom CONGER and Lydia SANFORD. Patrick 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.

General Notes:
Ira Asher Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 22 Sep 1834 or 27 Sep 1834? Both listed, in CFA I.

NAME-CONFLICT: Ira Conger in CFA; Ira Asher Conger on website of Timothy MacLaine, Merrifield, VA.

Ira married Leora BUNKER about 1865 in Cambridge, Isanti Co., MN. Leora was born in 1842 in Charleston, Penobscot Co., ME.

+ 4410 M i. Clarence CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Cambridge, Isanti Co., MN and died in 1935 in Braham, Isanti/Kanabec Co., MN at age 69.

4415 M vi. Horace CONGER was born on 12 Aug 1877 and died on 11 Jul 1949 at age 71.

+ 4416 F vii. Jessie CONGER was born on 20 Jun 1880 in Cambridge, Isanti Co., MN and died about 15 Jan 1971 in Mora, Kanabec Co., MN about age 90.

2005. 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.

General Notes:
Mary J. Conger

PARENTS: Asher Conger and Polly Wheaton

OBITUARY: MRS. C.R. MORSE
The long illness from which Mrs. Charles R. Morse suffered ended in death on Wednesday evening [21 Nov 1895] at 6:30 o'clock, five months, to a day, from the beginning of her attack. During this period she frequently rallied and seemed to take a new hold on life, giving rise to hopes that she would soon recover, but for weeks before her death her physicians had no expectation that she would survive. Her suffering was very great during much of this time, and through it all she was patient and hopeful, and when she was told several weeks ago that she could not live long she calmly disposed of various objects that she had prized to different members of the family and friends.

Mary J. Conger was born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., in the year 1837, and was a daughter of the late Mr. Asher Conger of that county, where she grew up to womanhood. In 1861 she came to Dubuque, Iowa, where one of her sisters, Mrs. Conger, resided. Here she became acquainted with Mr. Morse and they were married in 1863, Mr. Morse being then on a furlough from service in the Twenty-first Iowa Reg. Soon after their marriage Mr. Morse returned to his regiment in Louisiana. At the close of the war Mr. and Mrs. Morse went to reside in Chicago, remaining there three years. They then came to Iowa, and lived in Waterloo until 1873 when they came to Grinnell, where their home has been since. Mrs. Morse was fully devoted to her family and to the home life, and made that the center of attraction for her husband and two daughters. In November, 1894, the family moved from their handsome home in south Grinnell into the beautiful mansion built by Mr. Morse at High Street and Fourth Avenue. The poor lady was not long to enjoy this new home in the building of which she took so much interest, for her illness began June 20th, when she took to her bed and was not again able to be about.

Mrs. Morse leaves, besides her husband, her two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Morse Clark and Miss Helen C. Morse, five sisters--Mrs. Jackman of Laurel, Mrs. P.H. Conger of Waterloo, Mrs. Elisha Wilson and Miss Charlotte Conger of St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., and Mrs. H.B. Gifford of this city--and two brothers, one in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., and one in Minnesota.

The funeral took place at 2:30 p.m. to-day, Rev. Prof. Parker and Rev. G.H. White officiating. A quartette consisting of Mrs. Christian, Mrs. Holyoke, Mr. E.B. Brande and Mr. James Allison sang the hymns selected for the occasion. The pallbearers were Messrs. R.M. Haines, R. MacDonald, E.A. Marsh, W.J. Rapson, H.H. Robbins and J.A. Stone.

Among the relatives and friends here from abroad were Mrs. Conger and daughter of Waterloo and Mr. Rugee of Milwaukee.
(Source: The Grinnell (IA) Herald, Nov. 22, 1895, posted on the Internet by Marilyn Holmes)

Mary married Charles R. MORSE in 1863 in Iowa. Charles was born on 14 Oct 1837 in Randolph, Portage Co., OH, died on 9 Apr 1905 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA at age 67, and was buried in Apr 1905 in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA, Hazelwood Cemetery.

2029. Clinton William CONGER was born on 21 Jan 1812 in New Jersey and died about 1870 in New Jersey about age 58.

General Notes:
Clinton William Conger

COMMENT-CEMETERY: Clinton William Conger may have been married before marrying Mina when he was 50 years old. From tombstone inscriptions in the Baptist Cemetery, Bangall, Dutchess Co., NY, Vol. 40, pb 46: "July 3, 1851, Ezra B. Conger, son of Clinton W. and Angeline Conger, died age 11 yrs, 11 months, 3 days (b. 1 Aug 1840?)". Clinton's father is buried in this cemetery.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 82 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RESIDENCES: Milan, NY (CFA I, p. 163)

OCCUPATION: As of 1838, farmer, age 24, Milan, NY (CFA I, p. 163)

Clinton married Nancy Mina SWEET, daughter of Lansing SWEET and Jane A. JONES, about 2 Dec 1862 in New Jersey. Nancy was born on 18 May 1839 in New Jersey and died about 1887 in New Jersey about age 48.

+ 4419 F i. Elsie CONGER was born on 28 Aug 1863 in Westfield, Essex Co., NJ, died on 31 Dec 1904 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ at age 41, and was buried in Jan 1904 in Fairview, Monmouth Co., NJ.

4420 M ii. Clinton William CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1865 and died on 4 Nov 1865.

+ 4421 M iii. William Baker CONGER was born on 24 Dec 1866 in Cranford, Union Co., NJ and died on 19 Jan 1951 in Pomona, San Bernardino Co., CA at age 84.

4422 F iv. Gussie CONGER was born on 4 Oct 1869 and died on 4 Dec 1873 at age 4.

2037. 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. 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.

General Notes:
William H. Conger

CHILD-ADOPTION: His second wife is unknown, with whom he adopted a daughter, Cora Conger. (CFA I, p. 38)

2039. Louisa CONGER was born on 13 Jul 1823 and died on 13 Mar 1904 at age 80.

2042. 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.

General Notes:
Marietta Sanford

Problem: What was her first name, Mariette or Marietta? CFA II, p. 334 lists both.

Marietta married Alonzo E. HICKOK on 28 Jun 1844. Alonzo was born on 14 Aug 1822 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 4 Jul 1886 at age 63.

4430 F i. Clarinda Lucy HICKOK was born on 29 Aug 1847 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 14 Jan 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH at age 71.

Clarinda married Edwin A. ELLIOTT on 27 Mar 1865 in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT. Edwin was born in Nov 1833 and died on 28 Feb 1915 at age 81.

+ 4432 M iii. Henry Madison HICKOK was born on 21 Jul 1853 in Charlotte, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 12 Aug 1926 in Marysville, Snohomish Co., WA at age 73.

4434 M v. Rufus Martin HICKOK was born on 17 Dec 1859 and died on 15 Jan 1920 at age 60.

4435 F vi. Emma Julie HICKOK was born on 29 Apr 1862 in Shelburne, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 7 Sep 1903 in Lawrence Co., IL at age 41.

4436 F vii. Flora Alice HICKOK was born on 3 Jan 1868 in Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., MA and died on 14 May 1895 in Malden, Middlesex Co., MA at age 27.

2047. Anson PIERCE was born on 6 May 1828 and died on 30 Aug 1915 in Lake City, Wabasha/Goodhue Co., MN at age 87.

Anson married Lavina E. LYON on 15 Apr 1852. Lavina was born on 21 Jan 1829.

4438 M ii. George PIERCE was born on 22 Jul 1855 and died on 9 Oct 1871 at age 16.

General Notes:
Harrison W. Pierce

QUESTION: Who was the first wife of Harrison W. Pierce?

2056. 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.

General Notes:
Matilda Conger

RELATIONSHIP-PARENTS: Siblings, Matilda, Lucinda and Samuel Conger married siblings, Seneca, Jonas, and Ruth Bancroft, respectively. Their parents were: Isaac Conger and Martha Ballard and Samuel Bancroft and Sally Bancroft.

NAME-BIRTH-CONFLICT: Marilda Conger by Gene Lewis; Marilla Conger, b. 1 Jan 1812, by Rea Merchant.

Matilda married Seneca BANCROFT, son of Samuel BANCROFT and Sally BANCROFT, about 1825. Seneca was born on 1 Jan 1801 in Rutland, Rutland Co., VT, died on 8 Nov 1885 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 84, and was buried in Nov 1885 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

+ 4444 F i. Leonora BANCROFT was born on 1 Oct 1843 in New York, died on 12 Nov 1911 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 68, and was buried in Nov 1911 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Riverside Cemetery.

4445 M ii. John Berton BANCROFT was born on 18 Jan 1849 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

+ 4446 M iii. Burton A. BANCROFT was born in 1852, died on 31 Jan 1883 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 31, and was buried in Jan 1883 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

2057. 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.

General Notes:
Lucinda L. Conger

RELATIONSHIP-PARENTS: Siblings, Matilda, Lucinda and Samuel Conger married siblings, Seneca, Jonas, and Ruth Bancroft, respectively. Their parents were: Isaac Conger and Martha Ballard and Samuel Bancroft and Sally Bancroft.

NAME-CONFLICT: Lurenda Conger by Gene Lewis.

RECOLLECTIONS:
Perrpoint, April 17th 1863
Dear Nephew Lemule,

You may think we have forgotten you but have not. We was out to Mr. Sepher's not long since Mrs. Sepher showed me your letter. We would like to have you come and make us [a] visit. Your relatives would like to see you very much. Your Aunt Diantha is living with your Uncle Samule Conger in the northern part of Wisconsin, Duran town, Pipin County, Wisconsin. They wrote to know where you and your sister Angline was and wanted you to write them. Your Uncle Seneca lives near us.

I would like very much to see [you]. I think you would like to come and see [the] place of your Mother's nativity in childhood and make us a good long visit. Work is not hard to be got. Your Uncle Sephes folks only 6 miles from us. You can come and make them a visit and make us one also.

I have four children, thre[e] boys and one girl. The oldest boys are married. Spencer was married in May, Henry in December, so I am left quite along [sic]. The boy that is left at home is 16 years of age. Mahala is 14 years of age. Your Uncle Jonas often talks of you and would like to see you. Jonas resembles your mother in looks. If you should see him you would know how she looked. I am going to write Angline. I want you to write back as soon as you get this letter so we will know where you are getting along. The times are very hard at present time, but am in hopes it will [be] better soon. Grain is very high, prudence is dear and most every thing.

I do not know exactly where Angline is. Mrs. Sepher told me she was in the Town of Granville, Kent Cko., Michigan. If she lives there now, I would like [to] have you write and let me know where she is now. Direct your letter to Ellsworth, St. Lawrence Co., N. York.

[Note:
Letter written by Lurenda [Lucinda] (Conger), wife of Jonas Bancroft, to Lemuel Lewis, b. 18 Sep 1840 in New York state. Lemuel was son of Sara (Bancroft) Lewis, the sister of Jonas Bancroft. Angline was Angeline Lewis, sister of Lemuel Lewis, the recipient of the letter.

Aunt Diantha was, Diantha Bancroft, sister of Jonas Bancroft. She was living with her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth (Bancroft) and Samuel Conger in Duran, Pipin Co., WI.

Uncle Seneca Bancroft was living near Jonas Bancroft in the area of Pierrepont, NY.

She mentions three of her four children by name: Spencer, married in May; Henry, married in December; boy left at home, age 16; Mahala, age 14.]
(Source: The letter was found after the death of one of Lemuel Lewis' granddaughters, in a wooden box in her home. A copy was provided to researcher, Gene Lewis, by Michael Cronk.)

Lucinda married Jonas BANCROFT, son of Samuel BANCROFT and Sally BANCROFT, about 1835. Jonas was born in 1812 in Vermont, died on 24 Feb 1875 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 63, and was buried in Feb 1875 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Riverside Cemetery.

+ 4449 M iii. Samuel Wesley BANCROFT was born on 28 Mar 1847 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 23 Jun 1908 in St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 61, and was buried in Jun 1908 in Hannawa, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Hannawa Cemetery.

4450 F iv. Sally Mahala BANCROFT was born on 16 Jan 1949 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

2058. 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.

General Notes:
Ezra Conger

DEATH-CONFLICT: 22 Jul 1888 (CFA II, p. 244)

RESIDENCES: Hubbardton, VT when his son John died in 1864. (CFA I, p. 175)

Ezra married Sarah CADY in 1841 in Piermont, Rockland Co., NY. Sarah was born on 2 Jun 1824 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY and died on 9 Jun 1877 in Lima, , WI at age 53.

+ 4451 M i. Harrison M. CONGER was born on 9 Aug 1842 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 18 Jun 1877 in Lima, Rock Co., WI at age 34.

4452 M ii. Seymour CONGER was born on 22 Oct 1844 and died on 26 Aug 1924 at age 79.

4453 M iii. Jonas CONGER was born on 2 Oct 1846 and died on 9 Jan 1862 in Menden at age 15.

4455 M v. Alfred CONGER was born on 7 May 1852 and died on 11 Jul 1857 at age 5.

+ 4456 M vi. Theodore Don CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1854 in Hubbardton, Rutland Co., VT and died on 16 Aug 1933 in N. Vancouver, , British Columbia at age 79.

4457 F vii. Sarah CONGER was born on 7 Sep 1857 and died on 18 Jan 1864 at age 6.

4458 M viii. John H. CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1860 and died on 18 Jan 1864 in Hubbardton, Rutland Co., VT at age 3.

2059. 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.

General Notes:
Samuel Conger

RELATIONSHIP-PARENTS: Siblings, Matilda, Lucinda and Samuel Conger married siblings, Seneca, Jonas, and Ruth Bancroft, respectively. Their parents were: Isaac Conger and Martha Ballard and Samuel Bancroft and Sally Bancroft.

CENSUS: As of 1850, Samuel Conger and Ruth [sic] were living in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY

LAND: 1 Jul 1859, Samuel Conger of St. Lawrence Co., NY bought 40 acres in Pepin Co., WI

RELATIONSHIP: Diantha (or Danvath) Bancroft, apparently a maiden sister of Ruth [sic] Conger, was living with them on 17 Apr 1863 when Lurenda [sic] Bancroft wrote her letter to Lemuel Lewis, Jr.
(Michael Cronk in 15 Sep 2000 email to Gene Lewis)

DEATH-CONFLICT: 19 Jun 1897 (CFA I, p. 244)

Samuel married Ruth BANCROFT, daughter of Samuel BANCROFT and Sally BANCROFT, about 1836. Ruth was born on 10 Feb 1816 in Chittenden Twp., Rutland Co., VT and died on 2 May 1899 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MI at age 83.

4460 F i. Clarissa CONGER was born on 10 May 1838 in Pierrepont, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 9 Aug 1868 at age 30.

+ 4461 M ii. Aaron CONGER was born on 16 Sep 1839 in Pierrepont, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died in 1914 in Taunton, Lyon Co., MN at age 75, and was buried in 1914 in Marshall, Lyon Co., MN.

4462 F iii. Sarah Ann CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1842 in Durand, Pepin Co., WI and died on 23 Mar 1904 at age 61.

+ 4463 F iv. Charlotte Livonia CONGER was born on 21 Aug 1857 in Durand, Pepin Co., WI and died on 25 Oct 1931 in Nisland, Butte Co., SD at age 74.

2063. 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.

Gershom married Lydia Ann HARRINGTON, daughter of Enos HARRINGTON and Electa UNKNOWN, on 8 Oct 1846 in Wallingford. Lydia was born on 10 Dec 1830 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 6 Jan 1900 in Bristol, Addison Co., VT at age 69.

+ 4464 M i. Dyer A. CONGER was born on 24 May 1850 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 6 Oct 1915 in Woodbury, Washington Co., VT at age 65.

4465 M ii. George Enos CONGER was born on 6 Apr 1851 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 16 Jan 1934 at age 82.

George married Elvira Lucy BAKER on 6 Jan 1883. Elvira was born on 25 Dec 1862 and died on 11 Mar 1945 in Waterbury, Washington Co., VT at age 82.

4466 F iii. Ellen A. CONGER was born on 24 Sep 1853 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 31 Oct 1864 at age 11.

2066. 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.

General Notes:
Caleb Conger

PARENTS: William Conger and Abigail Perrigo

SPOUSE: Caleb Conger was also married to Mrs. O.P. Taylor

RECOLLECTIONS: Excerpts from a 1 Mar 1963 letter by Bessie (Conger) Johnson Ward, daughter of Albert Marcus Conger and Cyrene Annabel Lee.

My grandfather, Caleb Conger, was a fine Christian gentleman; in fact he was a CONGER, and that always stood for integrity and honor. He was a farmer and stock raiser, made a speciality of sheep and wool. My father told me of his taking a shipment of wool to a warehouse, and his insurance was $1.00 an hour, and when he went home he had $96,000 in a little black bag.

Their farm was some distance from the village of Willsboro, [NY], which used to be spelled, 'Willsborough.' They lived on what was called, 'The Point.' It extended to Lake Chaplaine.

My grandfather went every morning to the village and got the mail, and operated a little post office in his house. He was postmaster for years and years until he died.

My grandmother, Nancy Morehouse, came from Germany. Her folks settled in New York on what was known as the 'Dutch Patent,' which means 'land for public persual,' or a 'claim.' I believe this was in the Mohawk Valley. I never knew her, but from all I ever heard about her she must have been a wonderful kind, patient woman, and a wonderful person to the needy. When she was buried, people came from far and near to pay their respects and tell the family of her kindness to them.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 48 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Caleb married Nancy MOREHOUSE in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY. Nancy was born on 1 Mar 1822 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 17 Aug 1879 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY at age 57.

+ 4469 M i. Albert Marcus CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1843 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 13 Sep 1912 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS at age 68, and was buried in Sep 1912 in Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., KS.

4470 F ii. Saphrona Maria CONGER was born on 15 Dec 1849 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY.

4471 M iii. Arthur L. CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1853 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY.

4472 M iv. Emmet C. CONGER was born about 1855 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died in 1863 about age 8.

4473 F v. Emma CONGER was born about 1857 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 31 Aug 1864 about age 7.

Julia married Stephen P. MATHER, son of John Royce MATHER and Betsey POTTER, on 1 May 1859. Stephen was born on 4 Jul 1839.

+ 4474 F i. Elizabeth MATHER was born on 3 Feb 1862 in Wilton, Will Co., IL.

+ 4476 M iii. William J. MATHER was born on 27 Jan 1869 and died in 1906 at age 37.

2069. 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.

General Notes:
William Henry Conger

PARENTS: William Conger and Abigail Perrigo

MARRIAGE-CONFLICT: Elizabeth E. Lott, married March 1860 to W.H. Conger

BIOGRAPHY: From the Biographical Manual of the Twentieth Legislature of Nebraska, 10/11/1887.

"Hon. W.H. Conger, Loup City, Sherman county, [Nebraska], was born in Willsborough, Essex county, New York, June 12, [sic] 1840. He was educated at Fort Edward Collegiate Institute, New York.

"When the war began he went into service, enlisting in the 118th New York Volunteers, went south and served until his term expired. He subsequently carried on a transportation business on Lake Champlain, and was extensively engaged in the lumber business trade between the Lake and Montreal. He erected the first circular saw mill ever put in the Adirondacks, but a half mile from where unfortunate 'John Brown's body lies mouldering in the grave.'

"Senator Conger was married in the fall of 1863, and had seven childrn, all natives of the state of New York. In 1879, he buried his beloved wife. He then took his children and came west. They are still with him at his home in Sherman county. He settled in Loup City, March 1, 1883.

"Until the spring of 1885 he followed stock raising and then began the practice of law, real estate, and insurance. He had studied law in New York state, and was admitted in Loup City. In 1885, Senator Conger was a member of the House, representing the 50th district, including Custer and Sherman counties.

"In November 1885, he married his second [sic, third] wife, Mrs. Clemma Frock, of Carroll county, Missouri. She is a very estimable lady, and is connected with some of the best families of that state.

"His senatorial district is the 26th, and embraces Howard, Sherman and Buffalo counties. Senator Conger is a Republican in politics, an active member in his capacity and he will ably represent his district, and honor his position in this body. He was one of Senator Paddock's warmest and most indefatigable supporters, from first to last, in the great senatorial contest of last month."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 521 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

OBITUARY: Clippings from an Edmonton, Alberta, Canada newspaper, regarding the death of William Henry Conger, states in part:

"That his keen intellect, and versatile ability were recognized and appreciated by the people of Nebraska, was evidenced by the fact of his frequent election to the legislature of Nebraska. He was an enthusiastic G.A.R. man and exhibited this spirit in no small way, when he fathered and pressed through the legislature, the bill providing for the soldier's home in that state, one of the finest equipped and best managed soldiers' homes in the United States.

The late William Henry Conger was interested and influential in the admission of the Territory of Oklahoma to the Union as a state. He gave freely of his time and talent, both in Oklahoma and in Washington, D.C. He was a noted public speaker of rare ability. A first class entertainer, and one who could adapt himselt to any situation."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 521 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Elizabeth LOTT, daughter of Andrew W. LOTT and Mary ROYCE, on 25 Nov 1860 in Essex Co., NY. Elizabeth was born on 11 Jun 1844 in Whallonsburg, Essex Co., NY and died on 14 May 1862 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY at age 17.

William next married Elizabeth TURNBULL in 1863. Elizabeth was born in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 30 Sep 1879 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY.

+ 4477 M i. Henry Stewart CONGER was born on 24 Aug 1864 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 29 Jul 1946 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE at age 81, and was buried in Jul 1946 in Arcadia, Valley Co., NE, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 4478 M ii. Irwin Livingston CONGER was born on 28 Dec 1865 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY.

+ 4479 F iii. Julia Elizabeth CONGER was born on 24 Oct 1868 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 16 Oct 1902 at age 33.

4480 F iv. Henrietta CONGER was born on 27 Oct 1870 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 29 Feb 1872 at age 1.

+ 4481 M v. James William CONGER was born on 15 Apr 1873 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY, died on 2 Aug 1947 in Preston, Franklin Co., ID at age 74, and was buried in Aug 1947 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE, Evergreen Cemetery.

+ 4482 M vi. Thomas Ashley CONGER was born on 21 Dec 1874 in Port Henry, Essex Co., NY, died on 28 Aug 1958 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE at age 83, and was buried in Aug 1958 in Loup City, Sherman Co., NE.

+ 4483 M vii. Cassius Randolph CONGER was born on 29 Sep 1876 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY and died on 18 Oct 1952 in Paramount, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 76.

4484 F viii. Alma Abigail CONGER was born on 8 Jun 1879 in Willsboro, Essex Co., NY.

2070. 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.

General Notes:
William Conger

CHILDREN: William Conger and Julia Ann Coy had 6 children all of whom died in infancy.

DIVORCE: The marriage of William Conger and Julia Ann Coy ended in divorce.

MARRIAGE: After his divorce William went to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin and visited there for some time at the home of an uncle, Daniel Gilmore. It was there that he met, Mrs. Susan Wright Foote who became his 2nd wife. (CFA I, p. 509)

RECOLLECTIONS:
At an early age he shipped from Newbury Port, Massachusetts, on a whaling voyage which took him into the North Atlantic, into the Mediterranean Sea, around Cape Horn touching the Sandwich Islands, the North Pacific Ocean, Japan and back again by the way of the Cape of Good Hope off the south coast of Africa, thence north on the Atlantic to the home port. During this time he was the ship's carpenter, and about seven years was spent on the cruise. [Note: William Conger was married at age 19. If he spent 7 years at sea before then, he was only about 12 years old when he left on the voyage.]

After this he went into business developing old water power, grist mill properties, improving them, operating them for a while and then placing them upon the market.

In his younger days he was a very rugged and hearty man. He was a warm-hearted man, true to his friends, and generous to all.

Early in life William Conger became a licensed exhorter of the Troy, New York Methodist Conference. He was also noted as a baritone singer -- a gift that he retained all his life.

Shortly after marriage to Susan, they settled in the vicinity of Eau Claire, WI, where William owned a large tract of timber. In 1870, this tract was badly damaged by fire, so William decided not to wait until the wood could be cut for timber. In the spring of 1871 he removed to Wells, Minnesota and engaged in bridge building, carpenter work, etc. In the fall of the same year he removed to Northwood, Worth, Iowa, where he engaged in the same line of business and remained there until his death in 1898.

During his residence at Northwood, Iowa he filled many positions of trust and endeared himself to the people by his straight forward blunt and upright manner. No one had more friends and no one one's death was more deeply mourned.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 509 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Julia Ann COY, daughter of Mathew COY and Lucinda SHERMAN, on 13 Nov 1838. Julia was born in 1820 in Middletown, Windsor Co., VT.

4485 M i. Charles P. CONGER was born about 29 Sep 1848 and died on 5 Jun 1863 about age 14.

William next married Susan WRIGHT, daughter of Joseph WRIGHT and Mary HART, on 7 Apr 1867. Susan was born on 19 May 1835 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY and died on 9 Feb 1916 in Crookston, Polk Co., MN at age 80.

+ 4486 M i. Charles Leslie CONGER was born on 17 Jan 1869 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI and died on 2 Jun 1934 in Mc Intosh, Polk Co., MN at age 65.

2071. John M. CONGER was born about 1821 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 23 Feb 1879 about age 58.

General Notes:
John M. Conger

BIRTH: Birth year typo on p. 31 of CFA I, lists 1812, rather than 1821 which is lists on p. 311.

OCCUPATION: Tinker

John married Phoebe I. SAYLES in Danby, Rutland Co., VT. Phoebe was born on 7 Mar 1822 in Wallingford and died on 21 Jan 1897 in Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA at age 74.

4487 M i. Lewis Sayles CONGER was born about 1845 and died on 7 Mar 1864 in Richmond, , VA about age 19.

4488 F ii. Cornelia CONGER was born about 1847 and died in 1865 about age 18.

4489 F iii. Chloe Etta CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1846, died on 11 Mar 1848 at age 2, and was buried in Mar 1848 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT, Scottsville Cemetery.

Sidney married Melissa DODGE about 1858 in Malden, Bureau Co., IL. Melissa died on 5 Jan 1865 in Malden, Bureau Co., IL.

Sidney next married Lovilla Melora KINGSLEY, daughter of John Milton KINGSLEY and Annie AVERY, on 7 Feb 1866. Lovilla was born on 30 Sep 1839 in Big Rock, Kane Co., IL and died on 20 Feb 1910 at age 70.

4495 F i. Nora CONGER was born on 24 Nov 1867 and died on 5 Dec 1895 at age 28.

2081. 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.

Reuben married Lucinda H. BAKER on 31 Mar 1856 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY. Lucinda was born on 8 Jun 1836 in Paris Hill, Oneida Co., NY and died on 13 Sep 1906 in St. Regis Falls, Franklin Co., NY at age 70.

4502 M i. Willard Barker CONGER was born on 29 Dec 1856 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 2 Apr 1925 at age 68.

+ 4503 M ii. Reuben A. CONGER was born on 11 Jul 1859 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA.

4504 M iii. Rufus W. CONGER was born on 2 Mar 1862 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 18 Mar 1962 at age 100.

4505 F iv. Nina L. CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1863 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 6 Dec 1890 at age 27.

+ 4506 M v. Hubbard H. CONGER was born on 10 Jul 1866 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 27 May 1935 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY at age 68.

4507 F vi. Eva L. CONGER was born on 18 Jul 1868 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 14 Mar 1900 at age 31.

+ 4508 M vii. Myron Alonzo CONGER was born on 7 Jul 1870 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

4509 M viii. Herman T. CONGER was born on 8 Aug 1872 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 7 May 1937 at age 64.

+ 4510 M ix. Guy CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY, died on 4 Aug 1952 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY at age 77, and was buried in Aug 1952 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence Co., NY, Southville Cemetery.

+ 4511 M x. Ralph Day CONGER was born on 26 Mar 1878 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died in Franklin, Merrimack Co., NH.

2082. 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.

General Notes:
Rufus Whitney Conger

PARENTS: Aaron Conger and Diana Ovett

OCCUPATION: Farmer

EMIGRATION: Moved to Chillicothe, MO for 3 years, then returned to NY. He came to Iowa in 1869 to farm near Sheridan in Powesheik Co. He moved to Gilman, Marshall Co., IA, in 1896. (CFA II, p. 207)

PENSION: Application
Rufus Conger, a private of Company C, 5th Regiment Vermont Volunteers, was enrolled on the 16th day of September 1861 at St. Albans, Vermont for three years and is reported on the rolls dated October 31, 1861, without remark as to presence or absence; Return for Oct 1861 not on field; Returns for Nov & Dec 1861 do not report his absent; Roll Jan & Feb 1862, present; Mar & Apr 1862, absent, sick in Gen. Hosp. since Feb 1862; May and June 1862 absent - sick in Gen. Hosp since Mar 23, 1862; July & Aug 1862, discharged for disability.

"Certificate of Disability reports him discharged at U.S. Gen. Hosp. Alexandria, Va. July 16, 1862."

"The records of this office (Adjutant General) furnish no evidence of alleged disabilities. Company Morning Reports prior to 1863 & Regt. Hospital records are not on file."

The Certificate of Disability for Discharge, dated 12 Jul 1862, described Rufus as 23 years of age, 5'10" tall, light complexion, grey eyes, light hair, who had been a farmer. He was incapable of performing the duties of a soldier because of "chronic Penenmonia [sic] and Epilepsia, extending over four months, and totally incapacitating him for military duty.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 452 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Rufus married Nancy Florence GALE, daughter of Benjamin GALE and Sara Ann PEABODY, on 21 Aug 1864 in York, Franklin Co., NY. Nancy was born on 5 Nov 1845 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY and died on 8 Apr 1926 in Gilman, Marshall Co., IA at age 80.

4512 F i. Lillie E. CONGER was born on 26 Dec 1869 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 12 Jan 1941 at age 71.

4513 F ii. Rozemma CONGER was born on 11 Sep 1871 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 21 Jan 1952 at age 80.

4514 F iii. Viola M. CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1876 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 17 Oct 1954 at age 78.

+ 4515 M iv. Rolla P. CONGER was born on 11 Mar 1878 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 3 Oct 1931 at age 53.

+ 4516 F v. Minnie Florence CONGER was born on 19 Jan 1880 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 28 Jun 1964 in Northwood, Worth Co., IA at age 84.

+ 4517 M vi. Milo Rufus CONGER was born on 26 Aug 1882 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA.

4518 F vii. Isabell CONGER was born on 29 Aug 1884 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 23 Mar 1954 at age 69.

4519 M viii. Orrin W. CONGER was born on 25 Dec 1886 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 3 Feb 1908 at age 21.

4520 M ix. Byron CONGER was born in Jul 1873 in Sheridan, Poweshiek Co., IA and died on 4 Feb 1875 at age 1.

+ 4523 M iii. Gordon JONES was born on 28 Mar 1862 and died on 1 Apr 1887 at age 25.

2084. 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.

Henry married Ronda Lucretia BAKER, daughter of Jason BAKER and Rhoda ROSS, on 28 Nov 1852. Ronda was born on 29 Nov 1832 in Brandon, Franklin Co., NY and died on 2 Jun 1911 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY at age 78.

4524 F i. Rhoda L. CONGER was born on 3 Sep 1853 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY and died on 26 May 1870 at age 16.

+ 4525 M ii. George Henry CONGER was born on 26 Jul 1857 in Brandon, Franklin Co., NY and died on 16 Jan 1939 in Rutland, Worcester Co., MA at age 81.

+ 4526 M iii. Alpheus Baker CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1862 in Burrs Mills, Jefferson Co., NY and died on 21 Aug 1930 in Utica, Oneida Co., NY at age 68.

4527 F iv. Stella Lucretia CONGER was born on 10 Jun 1865 in Bangor, Franklin Co., NY.

2088. 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.

Charlotte married Erastus CHAFFEE, son of Warren Henry CHAFFEE and Mary WOODWARD, on 7 Mar 1855. Erastus was born on 23 Mar 1831 in Roxbury, Suffolk Co., MA, died on 10 Oct 1881 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 50, and was buried in Oct 1881 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

4528 F i. Ella Arnett CHAFFEE was born on 31 Jan 1856 and died on 13 Aug 1875 at age 19.

+ 4529 F ii. Adda Adelia CHAFFEE was born on 22 Apr 1857 in Hyde Park, Dutchess Co., NY, died on 22 Feb 1932 in Faulkton, Faulk Co., SD at age 74, and was buried in Feb 1932 in Faulkton, Faulk Co., SD.

4530 F iii. Ashley Allen CHAFFEE was born on 22 Aug 1857 and died on 8 Mar 1916 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA at age 58.

4531 M iv. Colonel C. Berton CHAFFEE was born on 31 Mar 1862 and died on 16 Dec 1883 at age 21.

4532 M v. Lyman S. CHAFFEE was born on 22 Oct 1864 and died on 8 Aug 1866 at age 1.

4534 M vii. Henry Warren CHAFFEE was born on 6 Mar 1874 and died on 20 Aug 1950 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 76.

Charlotte next married Henry STODDARD on 21 Apr 1882 in Goldfield, Wright Co., IA.

Herman married Cornelia HURLBURT on 12 Apr 1859. Cornelia was born on 11 Sep 1835 in Fort Jackson, St. Lawrence Co., NY.

+ 4535 M i. Charles Melvin CONGER was born on 2 Feb 1860 in Alburg, Franklin Co., NY.

2094. 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.

General Notes:
Noble Hosford Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: CFA I, p. 384 says he was born 13 Oct 1845 at Madrid, NY and CFA
II, p. 171 says, 13 Oct 1843 at Moira, Franklin, NY.

RECOLLECTIONS: Noble Conger and his brother-in-law, Willard Hoit, were early
itinerant photographers, removing from Malone, NY to Cherokee, IA; Fargo, ND;
Brainard and St. Paul, MN.

An 1885 post card from Rev. Henry G. Bilbei of Fargo was addressed to: "Noble
H. Conger, DDS, Corner 7th & Wasbash, St. Paul, MN."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 171 - Maxine Crowell
Leonard)

Noble married Sylvia Eveleen SOWLES on 3 Jul 1870 in Moira, Franklin Co., NY. Sylvia died on 18 Apr 1882 in Fargo, Cass Co., ND.

4536 M i. Stephen John CONGER was born on 2 Nov 1871 and died on 30 Dec 1872 at age 1.

4537 M ii. Arthur Noble CONGER was born on 6 May 1874 and died on 6 Sep 1874.

Noble next married Alice SOWLES on 13 Oct 1885 in Fargo. Alice was born on 25 May 1852 in Bombay, Franklin Co., NY and died about 1930 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN about age 78.

2096. Ida M. CONGER was born on 12 Jul 1853 in Dickinson, , NY and died in Oct 1896 at age 43.

General Notes:
Ida M. Conger

NAME: "middle initial "M", b. Dickinson NY" (CFA II, p. 718)

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

2097. 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.

General Notes:
Emma Ladena Conger

Problem: Was the middle name Ladena or Lodena? Both listed in CFA II. Lodema (CFA II, p. 718)

BIRTH-DEATH: b. 28 May, not 23rd, d. 22 Aug Evanston, IL (CFA II, p. 718)

SPOUSE-DIVORCE: Emma L. Conger was the 2nd wife of Orange D. Post. The marriage ended in divorce.

4547 F i. Harriet HOIT was born on 29 Jan 1880 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA and died in Nov 1965 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL at age 85.

4548 F ii. Ella HOIT was born on 15 Apr 1882 in Cherokee, Cherokee Co., IA and died on 3 Jul 1959 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL at age 77.

4549 M iii. Elmer Byron HOIT was born on 22 Feb 1883 and died on 25 Feb 1890 at age 7.

Emma next married Orange Dorman POST, son of Moses J. POST and Emily REGAN, on 12 Feb 1887 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Orange was born on 30 Sep 1845 in Nr. Fairfield, Iowa Territory and died about Apr 1933 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN about age 87.

+ 4550 M i. William Noble POST was born on 20 Sep 1887 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, died on 2 Oct 1957 at age 70, and was buried in Oct 1957 in Mendota, Dakota Co., MN, Acacia Park Cemetery.

4551 M ii. Frank Major POST was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN and died on 1 Dec 1891 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 1.

2098. 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.

Elvira married Westel Willoughby DAY, son of Lewis DAY and Betsey COLE, on 26 Sep 1843 in New York. Westel was born on 16 Oct 1832 in Milton, Chittenden Co., VT and died on 8 Aug 1879 in Corinna Twp., Wright Co., MN at age 46.

4558 M vii. Edwin C. DAY was born on 15 May 1856 in Excelsion, Hennepin Co., MN.

4560 F ix. Ida May DAY was born about 1861 in Minnesota and died between 1890 and 1895 in Motley, Morrison/Cass Co., MN.

2100. 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.

William married Isabella PIERCE. Isabella was born in Dec 1830 and died on 5 Sep 1882 in Brushton, Franklin Co., NY at age 51.

4563 M i. Adelbert L. CONGER was born in May 1852 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 24 Mar 1876 at age 23.

4564 M ii. George Clarence CONGER was born in 1856 in Danby, Rutland Co., VT and died on 17 Dec 1897 at age 41.

2103. 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.

General Notes:
William Wallace Conger

Problem: Was the date of death, 10 Jun 1863 or 3 Jun 1863? CFA I, lists both.

OCCUPATION: Blacksmith

MILITARY-DEATH: William Conger served as a Farrier of A Co. Regt. of Cavalry, New York Volunteers. He was shot and killed at the hands of a soldier in his own company. The question remains whether or not it was accidental.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 535 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHILDREN: It is believed that the children were born in Cadyville, Clinton Co., NY. Their birth years taken from their mother, Sarah's, application for widow's pension.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 535 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

William married Sarah Elizabeth PARRISH, daughter of Enoch PARRISH and Sarah BULLIS, on 20 Jan 1855 in Saranac, Clinton Co., NY. Sarah was born on 5 Dec 1836 in Cadyville, Clinton Co., NY, died on 17 Oct 1912 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL at age 75, and was buried in Oct 1912 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL.

4565 F i. Florence Lucretia CONGER was born on 13 Oct 1856 and died in 1928 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., FL at age 72.

4567 F iii. Carrie Elvira CONGER was born on 10 Jan 1859 and died on 22 Apr 1925 in Troy, Rensselaer Co., NY at age 66.

+ 4568 M iv. John Charles CONGER was born on 7 Mar 1860 in Peru, Clinton Co., NY and died about 1927 about age 67.

+ 4569 M v. Willis James CONGER was born on 22 Dec 1862 in West Plattsburgh, Clinton Co., NY, died on 24 Jan 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 73, and was buried in Jan 1936 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Greenwood Memorial Park.

2106. 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.

General Notes:
Helen Delaney Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Helen Delana Conger; Helen Delaney Conger in CFA II, p. 301

Helen married Robert ELLIOTT, son of John ELLIOTT and Sarah BARRAND, on 12 Oct 1856 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Robert was born on 27 Oct 1831 in Leicester, England, died on 28 Oct 1912 in Chico, Kitsap Co., WA at age 81, and was buried in Oct 1912 in Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA.

+ 4570 F i. Kate Isabel ELLIOTT was born on 7 Oct 1857 in Oakdale, Howard Co., IA and died on 25 Feb 1955 in Seattle, King Co., WA at age 97.

4571 F ii. Helen Mary ELLIOTT was born on 23 Feb 1859 in Howard Co., IA and died in 1956 in Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR at age 97.

4572 M iii. Charles William ELLIOTT was born on 20 Feb 1861 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 15 May 1908 in Yakima, Yakima Co., WA at age 47.

4573 M iv. Wallace Douglas ELLIOTT was born on 19 Jan 1863 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 15 Aug 1936 at age 73.

4574 F v. Ruth Anna ELLIOTT was born on 1 Apr 1865 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 29 Jun 1891 in Woonsocket, Sanborn Co., SD at age 26.

4575 M vi. Frank Conger ELLIOTT was born on 13 Mar 1867 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL and died on 22 Jun 1886 in Forestburg, Sanborn Co., SD at age 19.

4576 M vii. Grant Colfax ELLIOTT was born on 16 Feb 1869 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL and died in 1926 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY at age 57.

4577 F viii. Edna Zillah ELLIOTT was born on 23 Oct 1870 in Chester, Howard Co., IA and died in 1881 at age 11.

4578 M ix. Ralph Edward ELLIOTT was born on 25 Sep 1873 in Howard Co., IA and died in Seattle, King Co., WA.

4579 M x. George Emery ELLIOTT was born on 14 Jun 1875 in Howard Co., IA and died on 15 Oct 1877 in Howard Co., IA at age 2.

+ 4580 M xi. Julius Robert ELLIOTT was born on 30 Oct 1877 in Oakdale Twp., Howard Co., IA and died in 1959 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA at age 82.

4581 M xii. Eugene Woonusocket ELLIOTT was born on 21 Nov 1884 in Woonsocket, Sanborn Co., SD and died in San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA.

2108. 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.

General Notes:
John Remember Daniel Conger

MARRIAGE: John Conger and Elizabeth Calkins were married at her father's home in New Hartford, Oneida, NY, by Rev. Mathews (Rome Citizen, 22 Jan 1864).
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 719 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Oldest Painting of Tacoma Shown
John Remember Daniel Conger was the name of a man who often appears in the history books of Tacoma, Washington.

He was the deputy city comptroller and deputy city assessor. He was adjutant of the Soldier's Home at Orting. He was adjutant general of the Custer Post, Grand Army of the Republic.

Conger was a major in the Civil War. He lived to tell about some narrow escapes while on expeditions in the South.

The colorful person of Tacoma's past died many years ago at the age of 69. But, just last week, renewed interest in his life has occurred.

It has come to light that Maj. J.R.D. Conger was a painter in addition to all of his other activities which also included being a lime company superintendent and a Lewis County farmer. A painting by the major now hangs in the Washington State Historical Museum during the historical societies showing of the latest additions to its permanent collection.

Not only is the painting artistically appealing, it also happens to be the oldest known painting depicting any site in Tacoma.

Bruce LeRoy, director of the society and museum, said there are a number of sketches of Tacoma predating this painting but no paintings that he knows of that are this old.

The Conger painting depicts the DeLinn Mill in 1869. The mill, said LeRoy, was the first industrial structure in Tacoma. It was built in the 1850s. The present site of the painting is about East 28th Street at the Puyallup River, he said.

The painting was given to the museum by Mrs. Molly Conger, of Tacoma, the major's daughter-in-law.

LeRoy said there may be other Conger paintings that are earlier than this one. However, it might be difficult to tell that these paintings were by Conger. LeRoy said the DeLinn Mill picture was not signed by Conger and the others -- if there are any -- probably don't bear his name either.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, unnumbered page & p. 315 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

MILITARY:
John Remember Daniel Conger enrolled in Co. C, 15th Illinois Inf. at Rockford, Illinois on 24 May 1861 and was discharged for disability on 25 Nov 1861. He enrolled again as a recruit in Co. A, 12th Illinois Regt. and was transferred to Co. 8 [sic, B?], same regiment, 12 Dec 1863. He was wounded near Donaldsonville, Lsn, and was discharged for disability, 13 Apr 1865.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 315 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Elizabeth N. CALKINS on 14 Jan 1864 in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY.

John next married Elizabeth E. RIDDOCK on 1 Jul 1879 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Elizabeth was born on 4 Apr 1859.

+ 4583 M i. Royal Riddock CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1883 and died on 12 Jan 1950 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA at age 66.

+ 4585 M iii. George Alwyn CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1891 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA and died on 10 May 1953 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA at age 62.

General Notes:
James Madison Conger

Problem: Was the date of marriage, 1 Oct 1867 or 23 Oct 1867? Both dates listed, on page 260 of CFA I.

James married Rachel DOTY on 1 Oct 1867 in Pagetown, Morrow Co., OH. Rachel was born on 20 Oct 1828 in Knox Co., OH.

Charles married Eva M. PEAIRS on 17 Jul 1883 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH. Eva was born on 20 Oct 1854 in Duncan Falls, Muskingum Co., OH.

4587 M i. William Chauncey CONGER was born on 13 Apr 1885 and died on 3 Sep 1887 at age 2.

+ 4588 M ii. Allen Clifton CONGER was born about 3 Nov 1887 in Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH, died on 23 Jan 1974 in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara Co., CA about age 86, and was buried in Jan 1974 in Alta Mesa, Los Altos Co., CA.

2126. Craig Moore CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1821 in Metuchen, Middlesex Co., NJ and died on 16 May 1879 at age 57.

Craig married Jane Maria WARREN, daughter of Eli WARREN and Patty FORBES, on 31 Jul 1845 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA. Jane was born on 31 Mar 1823.

+ 4590 M i. James William CONGER was born on 1 Jul 1850 in Franklin, Norfolk Co., MA and died in 1923 in Norwood, Norfolk Co., MA at age 73.

4591 M ii. Frank E. CONGER was born about 1848 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA.

4592 F iii. Nellie CONGER was born about 1850 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA.

4593 F iv. Carrie CONGER was born about 1852 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA.

4596 M vii. Fred Warren CONGER was born about 1858 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA.

4597 M viii. Albert G. CONGER was born about 1860 in Westboro, Worcester Co., MA.

4598 F i. Maude CONGER was born on 15 Aug 1880 in Williamsport, Warren Co., IN.

4599 M ii. Earl J. CONGER was born on 27 Jan 1883 in Williamsport, Warren Co., IN.

4600 F iii. Elizabeth CONGER was born on 25 Apr 1885 in Williamsport, Warren Co., IN.

2138. John Taylor CONGER was born on 5 Jan 1854 and died on 22 Nov 1936 in Bevis, Hamilton Co., OH at age 82.

John married Anna Belle VAN_AUSDALL on 25 Dec 1878. Anna was born on 12 Sep 1943.

2143. Milton Grant CONGER was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH and died on 19 May 1920 at age 51.

Milton next married Emily THOMPSON in 1895 in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH. Emily died in Jun 1943.

2144. Hugh Elmer CONGER was born on 21 Oct 1873 in Hamilton Co., OH and died on 23 Jun 1944 at age 70.

Hugh married Minnie Belle FISHER on 22 Apr 1896. Minnie was born on 21 Jul 1874 and died on 16 Jan 1904 at age 29.

+ 4605 M i. Elwood Milton CONGER was born on 8 Feb 1897 in Hamilton Co., OH and died on 8 Nov 1955 at age 58.

+ 4606 M ii. Stanley Earl CONGER was born on 22 Sep 1899 in Hamilton Co., OH and died in Aug 1967 at age 67.

Hugh next married Maude L. MARTIN on 11 Mar 1908 in Bourbon, Marshall Co., IN. Maude died on 13 Jan 1967.

4608 M i. Clyde Elmer CONGER was born on 20 May 1909 and died in Dec 1967 at age 58.

2152. Hugh D. CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1876 in Barnsburgh, Hamilton Co., OH.

Hugh married Alice LINGO on 10 Jun 1903 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH. Alice was born on 21 Sep 1880 in Mt. Airy, Hamilton Co., OH.

4609 F i. Elsie Mae CONGER was born on 18 Nov 1904 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

4610 F ii. Miriam CONGER was born on 30 Jan 1908 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.

2153. Jonathan LIVINGSTON was born on 4 Sep 1837 in Hamilton, , OH and died on 14 Mar 1908 at age 70.

General Notes:
Jonathan Livingston

BIRTH-QUESTION: In what county did the birth occur?

Jonathan married Helen HART. Helen was born on 30 Jun 1839 and died on 1 May 1916 at age 76.

+ 4611 F i. Emmaline LIVINGSTON was born on 13 Jan 1873 and died on 11 Jul 1952 at age 79.

Isaac married Mary MAC_KENZIE in 1848. Mary was born in 1821 and died in 1918 at age 97.

2160. Harte CONGER was born on 24 May 1818 in South Carolina and died on 7 Jul 1881 in Upshur Co., TX at age 63.

General Notes:
Harte Conger

CENSUS: 1850, in Cobb Co., GA with wife, Mary

SPOUSE: Harte Conger was the 2nd spouse of Sophia Jane Phillips

CENSUS: 1870, in Upshur Co., TX, Calloway, with his 2nd family
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 112 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

APPEARANCE-TRAITS: Red hair

RELATIONSHIP: Harte Conger raised the Cope children of his second wife.

NAME-CONFLICT: Hart Conger, CFA II, p. 144

Problem: CFA I, p. 222 lists the birth place as, GA

+ 4619 M i. James C. CONGER was born on 6 Aug 1843 in Cobb Co., GA and died on 23 Jun 1907 at age 63.

Harte next married Sophia Jane PHILLIPS on 2 Jul 1864 in Upshur Co., TX. Sophia was born on 27 Nov 1837 in Georgia and died about 1913 in Texas about age 76.

+ 4624 M i. John Thomas CONGER was born on 11 Jun 1865 in Valdasta, Collin Co., TX and died in 1915 at age 50.

+ 4626 M iii. William Henry CONGER was born on 20 Mar 1870 in Pittsburg, Upshur Co., TX and died on 15 Nov 1948 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX at age 78.

4628 F v. Emma CONGER was born on 1 Oct 1875 and died on 22 Jan 1894 at age 18.

General Notes:
Benjamin F. Conger

PARENTS: Jonas Conger and Parthena Pelfrey

CENSUS: Age 33 in the 1850 census.

RESIDENCES: Living in Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA in 1850 and 1860; Fayette Co., GA in 1888.

NAME-CONFLICT: In some records the name was recorded as, Congo. (CFA I, p. 38)

RESEARCHER: Willa Dean Beall Eaves was able to establish this family through the help of Maggie Teate, daughter of Mary Conger Teate, along with census and court house records. (CFA I, p. 38)

+ 4633 M iv. Millard Filmore CONGER was born on 25 Nov 1856 in Randolph Co., AL and died on 27 Mar 1923 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA at age 66.

+ 4634 M v. Benjamin CONGER was born on 14 May 1859 in Cobb Co., GA, died on 11 Dec 1928 at age 69, and was buried in Dec 1928 in Palmetto Co., GA, Antioch Church.

+ 4635 M vi. Simeon Washington CONGER was born on 18 Dec 1861 in Fayette Co., GA and died on 16 Dec 1923 in Whitney, Bosque Co., TX at age 61.

+ 4637 M viii. Charles CONGER was born between 1867 and 1869 in Georgia and died in Apr 1892 in Fulton Co., GA.

+ 4639 F x. Cornelia CONGER was born between 16 Oct 1874 and 1876, died on 4 Dec 1937, and was buried in Dec 1937 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA, Ramah Baptist Cemetery.

2168. 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.

General Notes:
Simeon Washington Conger

PARENTS: Jonas Conger and Parthena Pelfrey

QUESTION: Were Simeon and his wife really both born on 12 September?

RECOLLECTIONS-RESEARCHER:
The following conclusions concerning the birth, parentage and life of Simeon Washington Conger are based upon the research and trip of my mother, Beulah (Conger) Frehner and myself (Connie (Frehner) Money) to the states of Alabama, Georgia and others.

Records handed down through the family have always shown Simeon Washington (S.W.) to have been born, 12 Sep 1832. His father is said to have been, Jonas; his mother's name was not known. He supposedly had two brothers, Benjamin and Zachariah, and a sister, Annie.

It is our conclusion that S.W. was not born in 1832, but about 1820 and was considerably older than his wife, Eliza Ann McKinney, who supposedly was born 12 Sep 1839. We base our conclusions on the following items of information, which are not actual proof, but we feel offer enough evidence to warrant our conclusions.

He is listed on the 1848, 1849, and 1851 tax digests for Cobb county, Georgia. We had this information for some time, but what we didn't know was that the tax digests were for a "poll" tax. The poll tax was paid when an individual voted and a man had to be 21 to vote in the state of Georgia. It wasn't until 1943 that 18 year olds were allowed to vote. If this was true, then S.W. had to have been born no later than 1827 if he paid a poll tax in 1848 and could as well have been born prior to 1827.

It disturbed us that Simeon Washington [Conger] was not found on the 1850 US Census of Cobb county, Georgia, but I personally feel he was somehow missed. His son, William Jonas, was born in Georgia in 1858 and S.W. enlisted in Alabama in 1861.

The official US Census record of Randolph county, Alabama, for the year 1870, which we examined in the National Archives in Washington, DC gave his age as 50. This would indicate he was born, about 1820.

We conclude that Simeon Washington (Conger) was born around 1820 in Pendleton District, South Carolina. Sometime between 1820 and 1824 his family moved to Georgia, presumably near an area called Suwanne. It's possible they were Methodist, because [the parents of Simeon] Jonas Conger and Parthena Pelfry were married by a Methodist preacher named Richard Burdyne, on 24 Dec 1816 in Pendleton District, South Carolina. However, other family members were Baptist.

Simeon left Georgia between 1858 and 1860. He most likely went to Randolph county, Alabama, because he enlisted as a Private in the 125th Alabama Volunteer Infantry, Co. F, on 19 Oct 1861, at Wesobulga, Randolph, Alabama. The name of the town, Wesobulga, has since been changed to Cragford, but the creek near there is still called, Wesobulga Creek and in elections the Cragford area is still called, Wesobulga Beat.

While Simeon was in the army he received $11 a month pay. He was sick a good deal of the time. He complained of rheumatism and was in the 1st Mississippi Confederate States Army Hospital at Oxford, Mississippi. He was there at least through April of 1862. In November 1862, he was sick at Saltillo, Miss. In Sep. and Oct. of 1863 he apparently went home because he is listed as a possible deserter from the hospital. However, he was back with the army on 24 Nov 1863 to pick up clothing.

All of the known papers available show him signing his name with an "X".

Family records say that Simeon Washington [Conger] died at Elaxander, Alabama, and was buried in Sandy Level Cemetery. We feel that Elaxander is in reality, "Alexander." We visted the "Sunny" Level Cemetery, near Alexander. There were no Conger headstones, but [there were] many many unmarked graves. There is another Alexandira, not far from Linesville.

Judging from the little bit of information we have concerning Simeon Washington Conger, I feel that he must have been very poor, most likely uneducated, but with a sense of responsibility to perform his duties as a good citizen by voting and by serving in the Confederate Army, although he was not a slave holder himself. [Note: These two researchers do not cite sources for their information. They reach a number of conclusions that may or may not be possible to prove. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 470-471 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RECOLLECTIONS: Another family notation says he was a carpenter and contractor, and painter. He was very quiet and reserved; seldom talked unless asked questions. He was well thought of by his neighbors. He was quite religious and tried to teach his children the same. He did this by example more than by precept.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 471 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Simeon married Eliza Ann Mc_KENNEY, daughter of William Mc_KENNEY and Adeline RICHARDS, in 1855. Eliza was born on 12 Sep 1839 in Georgia and died on 16 Mar 1910 at age 70.

+ 4641 M ii. William Jonas CONGER was born on 8 May 1858 in Delta, Randolph Co., AL, died on 14 Dec 1943 in St. George, Washington Co., UT at age 85, and was buried in Dec 1943 in Overton, Clark Co., NV, Overton Cemetery.

4642 F iii. Mary Etta CONGER was born on 5 Dec 1861 and died on 15 Dec 1916 at age 55.

4644 F v. Emma Fontana CONGER was born on 14 Jun 1865 and died on 11 May 1936 at age 70.

4645 M vi. John Miles CONGER was born about 1868 and died in 1870 about age 2.

2170. 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.

General Notes:
Zachariah Conger

PARENTS: Jonas Conger and Parthena Pelfrey

NAME-CONFLICT: Zacharia (CFA I, p. 556)

Problem: Was the date of birth, 12 Mar 1828 or 12 Mar 1829? Both dates listed in CFA I.

LAND: Zachariah Conger, 1828, once owned the land that is now the prime area of downtown Atlanta, GA where the Henry Grady Hospital sits.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 43a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

RELATIONSHIP: Zacharia Conger and Pamela Davenport were sweethearts, but they broke up and each married someone else. When Zacharia returned from the Civil War they were reconciled and married. No one seems to know what happened to their first mates. (CFA I, p. 556)

SPOUSE: Zachariah Conger was the 2nd spouse of Mrs. Pamela (Davenport) Parks.

DEATH: Died of cancer of the ear and face, at the home of his son, Joseph Jonas Conger. He had been hit with a mini-ball during the war, which probably caused the cancer. (CFA I, p. 556)

RECOLLECTIONS: Researcher Willa Dean (Beall) Eaves wrote, "From all the descendants of Zacharia Conger I have talked with, I keep hearing the story of how the Congers owned the land which is now the prime area of downtown Atlanta, [GA], on which the largest bank and the Henry Grady Hospital sit."

"The Gwinett county courthouse was burned in 1871 and through some sort of fraud and no records of proof, the Congers lost the land.

My great uncle says my grandfather, (Jonas Joseph Conger) was born on that very land. Boundaries have changed so much, and I believe that section has now become Fulton county."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 556 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Zachariah married Unknown FINLEY, daughter of Unknown FINLEY and Unknown.

Zachariah next married Pamela DAVENPORT on 4 Jul 1865. Pamela was born in 1830.

+ 4647 M i. Joseph Jonas CONGER was born on 19 Aug 1866 in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co., GA, died on 28 Dec 1959 in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA at age 93, and was buried in Dec 1959 in Palmetto, Fulton Co., GA.

+ 4648 F ii. Mary Emily CONGER was born on 24 Feb 1871 in Cass Co., GA, died on 2 Feb 1941 in Fairburn, Fulton Co., GA at age 69, and was buried in Feb 1941 in Palmetto, Fulton/Coweta Co., GA, Rammah Baptist.

2171. 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.

General Notes:
John M. Conger

Census: 1850, in Cobb Co., GA, Oregon District
John M. Conger, 23; Caroline, b. 1831 in GA
Zachariah, 7/12
[Note: This is not a verbatim extraction of the census data. It was reconstructed from information in CFA I, p. 311-312. REH]

General Notes:
Bird Conger

CENSUS: 1860, in Cobb Co., GA. Living with Bird and Rena was, F.A. Hannon, age 23 and Uriah Conger, 33, b. GA.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 44 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

TAX_LIST: Bird Conger was listed in the 1851 Tax Diges, 1017th Oregon Dist. of Cobb Co., [GA] with 380 acres owned and 1 slave. This could have been Uriah.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 44 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

PROBATE: The estate of Bird Conger was 7 slaves and 200 acres.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 44 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

General Notes:
George Buchannan Conger

MILITARY: Confederate soldier, enlisted in 1862 at Marietta, GA, in Phillips Legion, Co. C.

HEALTH_HISTORY: Suffered from diabetes and rheumatism.

CENSUS: In 1870 census in the same household were: Lija (Elijah) Conger, 27, wife Elizabeth, 25, and son, Franklin, 1, and his mother, Mary.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, 1919 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

George married Martha Frances CARLISLE. Martha was born about 1833 in South Carolina.

+ 4652 M i. James Benjamin CONGER was born on 2 Jun 1859 in Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA and died on 16 Jan 1925 in Powder Springs, Cobb Co., GA at age 65.

General Notes:
William Riley Conger

NOTE: This family group was not fully developed in CFA I, even though his name was underlined in the family group of his parents.

+ 4653 M i. Tandy Allen CONGER was born on 23 Nov 1859 in Cobb, Marietta Co., GA and died on 26 Mar 1920 at age 60.

2182. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger

RECOLLECTIONS: John Conger, 1817, living in Douglas county, Kansas, operated the first underground station for run-away slaves out of Missouri and missed being burned out by the Quntrill gang by a hair.
[Note: It is not certain that this note belongs with this John Conger. REH]
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 41a - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Eliza COLE on 12 Nov 1837. Eliza was born on 4 Aug 1821 in New York and died on 10 Oct 1897 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS at age 76.

4654 M i. George CONGER was born on 9 Jan 1840 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 16 Apr 1855 at age 15.

+ 4655 M ii. Theron Seymour CONGER was born on 19 Oct 1847 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY, died on 12 Nov 1922 in Fort Dodge, Ford Co., KS at age 75, and was buried in Nov 1922 in Rapid City, Pennington Co., SD.

4656 F iii. Mary Eliza CONGER was born on 28 Oct 1852 in Ithaca, Tompkins Co., NY and died in 1923 at age 71.

+ 4657 M iv. Charles Locke CONGER was born on 29 Mar 1862 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS, died on 2 Oct 1941 in Lawrence, Douglas Co., KS at age 79, and was buried in Oct 1941 in Hesper, Douglas Co., KS.

2183. Benjamin CONGER was born in 1820 in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY and died in 1869 in River Falls, Pierce Co., WI at age 49.

Benjamin married Hannah MOORE in 1840 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY. Hannah was born about 1822 in Broome and died in River Falls, Pierce/St. Croix Co., WI.

+ 4658 M i. Alexander Lotus CONGER was born about 1841 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY and died in 1874 about age 33.

4659 M ii. Charles Buckley CONGER was born about 1843 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY.

+ 4660 M iii. William Charles CONGER was born on 16 Oct 1845 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, died on 30 May 1908 in Marion, Linn Co., IA at age 62, and was buried in Jun 1908 in Oak Shade Cemetery.

2194. Albert Gatilien CONGER was born on 27 Feb 1830 in Bristol, Ontario Co., NY and died in Feb 1909 at age 79.

General Notes:
Albert Gatilien Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Albert Galatin Conger (CFA I, p. 775)

Albert married Mary Jane RIBLET on 23 Nov 1858 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI. Mary was born in 1832 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI and died in Feb 1909 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 77.

+ 4661 F i. Jennie May CONGER was born on 9 Apr 1860 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI and died on 25 Nov 1941 at age 81.

+ 4662 M ii. Eugene Daniel CONGER was born on 4 Nov 1862 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI and died on 3 Jun 1952 at age 89.

4663 M iii. Willard S. CONGER was born on 14 Apr 1867 and died on 2 May 1954 at age 87.

Willard married Ethel Eugenia BARNARD on 18 Mar 1906. Ethel was born on 27 Mar 1876 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.

4664 F iv. Minnie T. CONGER was born on 9 Oct 1868 and died on 5 Sep 1951 at age 82.

+ 4665 F v. Luella D. CONGER was born on 25 May 1876 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI, died on 16 Apr 1971 in Horner, , MI at age 94, and was buried in Apr 1971 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI.

2195. 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.

General Notes:
Amanda Conger

Problem: Was the date of birth, 10 Jul 1832 or 11 Jul 1832? CFA I, lists both.

Problem: Was she born in Scipio, Cayuga, NY or Bethany, Genesee, NY? CFA I, lists both.

EMIGRATION: Amanda Conger went to Litchfield, MI in 1856, was married and went back to NY state to live, but returned to Michigan in 1861. They lived in Saginaw, MI for several years. After helping to fight the Big Fire of Michigan forests in 1871 they returned to Litchfield, MI.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 787 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Amanda married Daniel F. SHEPARD on 18 Nov 1858 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI. Daniel was born on 22 Dec 1823 and died on 28 May 1898 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 74.

+ 4666 M i. George Henry SHEPARD was born on 9 Sep 1859 in Penn Yan, Yates Co., NY and died on 29 Dec 1932 in Dimondale, Eaton Co., MI at age 73.

4668 M iii. Arthur Garfield SHEPARD was born on 26 Sep 1873 and died on 29 Aug 1959 in Litchfield, Hillsdale Co., MI at age 85.

Arthur married Edith STOCKWELL. Edith was born on 16 Feb 1876 and died on 5 Feb 1935 at age 58.

2197. 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.

General Notes:
Daniel Jacob Conger

Problem: Where was he born? CFA I, p. 94, Bristol, Ontario, NY

Daniel married Eliza A. WADE on 10 Dec 1866. Eliza was born on 8 Nov 1834 in Down, Ireland.

4669 F i. Mary CONGER was born on 10 Oct 1867 in Hillsdale, Hillsdale Co., MI.

2201. Simeon G. CONGER was born on 12 Mar 1824 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 9 Aug 1866 at age 42.

General Notes:
Simeon G. Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Thankful Guthrie

OCCUPATION: Weaver and lay preacher, licensed, but not ordained. (CFA I, p. 536)

Simeon married Phoebe Frances BUCK, daughter of James BUCK and Unknown. Phoebe was born in 1824, died on 9 Aug 1918 at age 94, and was buried in Aug 1918 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY, Groton Cemetery.

+ 4671 F i. Emma Annette CONGER was born on 8 Mar 1848 and died on 25 May 1929 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 81.

4672 M ii. Edward CONGER was born about Jan 1850 in New York and died on 4 Mar 1861 about age 11.

+ 4673 M iii. Willis Nathaniel CONGER was born on 1 Jan 1858 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 6 Jun 1941 at age 83.

2202. 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.

General Notes:
Corydon W. Conger

PARENTS: Jonathan Conger and Thankful Guthrie

REFERENCE: See narrative account of the Willis Nathaniel Conger family for more about his branch. (CFA I, p. 536-552)

+ 4676 M i. Frank CONGER was born on 21 May 1849 in New York and died in Mar 1901 at age 51.

+ 4678 M iii. Benn CONGER was born on 29 Oct 1856 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY and died on 28 Feb 1922 in Groton, Tompkins Co., NY at age 65.

2203. Laura CONGER was born on 22 Nov 1828 and died on 10 Jul 1894 at age 65.

2208. 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.

General Notes:
John B. Guerin

CENSUS-RESIDENCES-PROBATE-AKA: John B. Guerin was found living next door to this father, David, in the 1850 Census of Rhea Co., TN. He was named executor of David's estate sale. The name was thereafter spelled with the "e" before the "u" -- Geurin.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 316 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Agnes STUDDARD. Agnes was born on 8 Dec 1816 in North Carolina, died on 7 Jun 1885 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR at age 68, and was buried in Jun 1885 in Mt. Valley, Garland Co., AR, Geurin Cemetery.

4687 M i. James Francis Marion GUERIN was born on 9 Jan 1837 and died on 7 Feb 1873 in Saline Co., AR at age 36.

4688 F ii. Mary Ann GUERIN was born about 1842 and died in 1864 about age 22.

+ 4689 M iii. Charles William Franklin GUERIN was born on 28 Feb 1852 in Rhea Co., TN, died about 14 Jul 1928 in Sheridan, Grant Co., AR about age 76, and was buried in Jul 1928 in Belfast, Grant Co., AR, Capes Cemetery.

2218. 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.

Mary married William WELTON, son of Bartley WELTON and Nancy Jane SHUSTIED, before Nov 1846. William was born on 29 Oct 1819 in Illinois.

+ 4690 F i. Martha WELTON was born in 1858 in Arkansas and died after 9 Jan 1899.

2222. Billiat CONGER was born between 1814 and 1820 in Haileyburg, , Ontario, Canada and died in 1905.

General Notes:
Billiat Conger

NAME-CONFLICT: Billyat Conger in CFA I, p. 43; Billiat Conger in CFA II, p. 59; Belyat A. Conger; Billyat Conger (CFA II, p. 713)

MOTHER: Deborah C. Williams according to CFA II, p. 59. Can this be proven?

CENSUS: 1871, Napanee, Ontario, Canada

OCCUPATION: Bricklayer, he built several buildings at Haileyburg, Canada which were still in use in 1970.

DEATH: 1805 [sic, 1905] at age, 91, CFA I, p. 43

BURIAL: with Masonic Rites, CFA I, p. 43

CHILDREN-PARENTS: Note that the birth information for his children, as given in CFA I was changed, by presumably more accurate information, in CFA II. Also, at the time CFA I was published the parents of Billyat Conger were unknown. They are listed in CFA II.

COMMENT: A letter from W.H. Wilkinson, Napanee, to R.J. Cartwright re a loan to Belyet Conger--must be the above. (CFA II, p. 713)

Billiat married Priscilla DAFOE. Priscilla was born about Mar 1812 and died in 1904 in Haileyburg, , Ontario, Canada about age 92.

+ 4695 M v. James Allen CONGER was born on 11 Aug 1852 in Ontario, Canada and died on 26 Oct 1947 in Dillon, Beaverhead Co., MT at age 95.

Cynthia married Charles WILLIAMS, son of Aisha A. WILLIAMS and Catherine Mc_DONALD, on 17 Apr 1874. Charles was born about 1851.

4700 F x. Sarah Melissa CONGER was born on 7 May 1863 and died on 15 Feb 1949 at age 85.

2224. 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.

General Notes:
John Conger

BIRTH: 1814, Canada, CFA I, p. 293; 1821, Atlas, NY in CFA II, p. 136

BIRTH-DEATH: 1821-1897

CENSUS: 1851 at Pelham, Canada

CHURCH_AFFILIATION: E. Methodist

MOTHER: Deborah Williams per CFA II, p. 136

OCCUPATION: Brick mason

John next married Ellen DAFOE. Ellen was born between 1824 and 1826 in Ontario, Canada.

+ 4709 M iv. John CONGER Jr. was born on 25 Sep 1850 in Richmond, Lennox, Ontario, Canada and died on 24 May 1871 in Napanee, Lennox, Ontario, Canada at age 20.

+ 4710 M v. Emanuel CONGER was born in 1854 and died on 12 May 1906 at age 52.

+ 4712 M vii. William Allen CONGER was born from 1859 to 1860 and died in 1944 at age 85.

2230. 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.

General Notes:
Benjamin P. Conger

BIRTH-CONFLICT: Was the date of birth, 24 May 1817 or as calculated from the Death Record data, Abt. 27 May 1817>

REFERENCE: "History of Jefferson County, Des Moines Twp."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. II, p. 59 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: The 1860 Iowa census shows Benjamin Conger, 43, born in Indiana, listed as a farm laborer in Jefferson county. Nearby is John B. Conger, 37, b. in Indiana, and wife, Martha, 29, with five children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 555 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

DEATH: Benjamin Conger, age 76 years, 3 months, farmer, b. Virginia, d. 27 Aug 1893, place: Franklin Twp., [Monroe Co., IA]. Birth date calculated: Abt. 27 May 1817.
(Source: Monroe Co., IA Death Records, 1880-1900 - furnished by Joyce Posey)

Benjamin married Rebecca BLANCHARD on 1 Aug 1872. Rebecca was born in Feb 1838 in Kentucky.

+ 4716 M i. Benjamin Franklin CONGER was born on 17 Aug 1874 in Batavia, Wapello Co., IA and died on 25 Nov 1952 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA at age 78.

+ 4717 M ii. Jacob Israel CONGER was born on 20 Jan 1876 in Batavia, Wapello Co., IA and died on 21 Sep 1956 at age 80.

4718 F iii. Drusilla F. CONGER was born about 1878 in Batavia, Wapello Co., IA.

2231. 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.

General Notes:
Enoch Conger

PARENTS: Zacharia S. Conger and Tacy Barr

RESIDENCES: Dec 1881, Oregon, per the obituary of his mother.

Enoch married Susan Parmellia HALL, daughter of Jesse HALL and Mary E. MASON, in May 1846 in Van Buren Co., IA. Susan was born on 11 Apr 1826 in Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN and died on 15 Jan 1915 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR at age 88.

4719 F i. Martha Elizabeth CONGER was born on 14 Dec 1844 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL and died on 25 Dec 1914 at age 70.

+ 4720 F ii. Mary Elmira CONGER was born on 3 Mar 1847 in Iowa and died on 18 Apr 1921 in Grant Co., OR at age 74.

4721 M iii. Jesse Martin CONGER was born on 11 Nov 1848 in Van Buren Co., IA.

+ 4722 F iv. Nancy Chioretta CONGER was born on 5 Aug 1850 in Iowa and died on 30 Mar 1894 in Myrtle Creek, Douglas Co., OR at age 43.

+ 4723 M v. Charles Washington CONGER was born on 13 Dec 1852 in Jefferson Co., IA and died on 15 Jan 1923 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR at age 70.

+ 4724 F vi. Tacy Anzenette CONGER was born on 30 Mar 1857 in Jacksonville, Jackson Co., OR and died on 20 Mar 1910 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA at age 52.

+ 4725 M vii. John William CONGER was born about 7 Mar 1861 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR, died on 10 Jun 1929 in Grant Co., OR about age 68, and was buried in Jun 1929 in Fox, Fox Cemetery.

4726 F viii. Salucia Caroline CONGER was born on 22 Feb 1861 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR and died on 27 Oct 1889 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR at age 28.

Salucia married Marshall Sherman KENNEY on 25 Dec 1882. Marshall was born on 1 Oct 1850 in Lawrence Co., MO.

4727 M ix. James Alpheus CONGER was born on 6 Sep 1863 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR and died on 12 Jul 1933 at age 69.

+ 4728 M x. Henry Harrison CONGER was born on 29 Jul 1865 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR, died on 11 Jun 1956 at age 90, and was buried in Jun 1956 in Long Creek, Grant Co., OR, Long Creek Cemetery.

+ 4729 M xi. Thomas Jefferson CONGER was born on 10 Mar 1867 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR, died on 22 Dec 1941 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR at age 74, and was buried in Dec 1941 in Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.

4730 M xii. Lineous Browning CONGER was born on 11 May 1870 in Pleasant Hill, Lane Co., OR and died in Toledo, Lincoln Co., OR.

2232. 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.

General Notes:
John Barr Conger

CENSUS: He and his wife were listed in the 1860 census of Jefferson Co., IA, Des Moines Twp., on 8 Jun 1860
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 299 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CENSUS: The 1860 Iowa census shows Benjamin Conger, 43, born in Indiana, listed as a farm laborer in Jefferson county. Nearby is John B. Conger, 37, b. in Indiana, and wife, Martha, 29, with five children.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 555 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

John married Martha Jane STANLEY. Martha died on 9 Mar 1861 and was buried in Mar 1861 in Jefferson Co., IA, County Line Cemetery.

+ 4733 M iii. James Marshall CONGER was born on 10 Sep 1854 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, died on 20 Mar 1930 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT at age 75, and was buried in Mar 1930 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., UT.

4734 F iv. Tacy CONGER was born in 1856 in Iowa and died on 17 Jul 1870 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA at age 14.

+ 4737 M vii. John Isaac CONGER was born on 29 Jan 1861 in Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA and died in 1933 in Salem, Marion Co., OR at age 72.

2241. 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.

General Notes:
Tacy Conger

BIOGRAPHY: Tacy Conger was tall. She married Spencer Records and spent nearly all of her married life near Rosetta, IL. One of her children was a merchant in Illinois; one a doctor in Kansas; one a banker and Mayor of Glenwood, Iowa; and one daughter was a teacher and lecturer.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 163 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

Tacy married Spencer Tulley RECORDS on 26 Oct 1848 in Henderson Co., IL. Spencer was born on 13 Dec 1822 in Bartholomew Co., IN and died on 16 Aug 1881 in Henderson Co., IL at age 58.

4739 F ii. Mabel RECORDS was born on 1 Sep 1851 and died on 25 Sep 1852 at age 1.

2242. 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.

General Notes:
Omer T. Conger

RESEARCHER: "Omer T. Conger 1835 of Indianapolis, Indn, grandson of David and Elizabeth, made quite an extensive study of the genealogy of the descendants of his grandparents. He spoke of them having 13 children, but only 11 are listed."
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 99 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

CHURCH_AFFILIATION-OCCUPATION: Methodist minister for 47 years

BIOGRAPHY:
Omer T. Conger was raised in Oquawka, Illinois. He married Elizabeth Butler, a third cousin to General Butler of New Orleans fame.

Omer learned blacksmithing when 21 years of age. He attended and graduated from Burlington University and became a Methodist minister. He lived and labored in ministerial positions in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, Des Moines, Decorah, Osage and numerous other points in Iowa, as well as Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Source: The Conger Family of America, Vol. I, p. 413 - Maxine Crowell Leonard)

+ 4743 M i. Julian Lonson CONGER was born on 8 Nov 1858 in Decorah, Winnesheik Co., IA, died on 6 Feb 1931 in Wayne, Wayne Co., NE at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1931 in Greenwood Cemetery.

4746 F iv. Ida Frances Verpe CONGER was born in 1867 in Rock Island Co., IL.

4747 M v. Charles Walter CONGER Dr. was born in 1871 in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

+ 4748 M i. John Tyler CONGER was born on 25 Jun 1859 in Rochester, Fulton Co., IN and died in Aug 1936 in Richmond, , VA at age 77.

4749 F ii. Mary Catherine CONGER was born on 1 Jun 1863 and died on 8 Aug 1863.

4750 F iii. Mary Isabel CONGER was born on 19 Sep 1865 and died on 17 Dec 1937 in Kokomo, Howard Co., IN at age 72.

+ 4754 M vii. Samuel Henry CONGER was born on 14 Jul 1876, died on 21 Mar 1951 in Peru, Miami Co., IN at age 74, and was buried in Mar 1951 in Peru, Miami Co., IN, Mount Hope Cemetery.

2263. Arthur CONGER was born on 12 Jun 1854 in Manchester, Dearborn Co., IN and died on 17 Jan 1934 at age 79.

Arthur married Ida B. WILSON on 20 Feb 1877 in Versailles, Ripley Co., IN. Ida died on 24 Dec 1897 in Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO.

4761 M vi. Arthur CONGER was born on 15 Jun 1892 in Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO and died on 28 Jan 1968 at age 75.

2265. 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.

John married Eliza STEVENS, daughter of Henry STEVENS and Sarah Elizabeth VANDERBILT, on 13 Jan 1829 in Morristown, Morris Co., NJ. Eliza was born on 15 Aug 1806 and died on 15 Feb 1870 at age 63.

4762 F i. Catherine Ann FAIRCHILD was born on 1 Jun 1830 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ.

+ 4763 F ii. Sarah Elizabeth FAIRCHILD was born on 31 Aug 1832 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ, died on 6 Oct 1908 in Berrien Springs, Berrien Co., MI at age 76, and was buried in Oct 1908 in Rose Hill Cemetery.

4764 F iii. Minerva C. FAIRCHILD was born on 21 Dec 1836 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ and died on 9 Dec 1926 at age 89.

4765 F iv. Theodocia FAIRCHILD was born on 7 Jun 1838 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ.

4766 M v. Richard Humbel FAIRCHILD was born on 28 Jan 1842 in New Vernon, Morris Co., NJ.

Catherine married Nicholas HUFF. Nicholas was born on 3 Sep 1813 and died on 3 Mar 1859 at age 45.

4767 F i. Thaddeus HUFF was born on 10 Jul 1837 and died on 21 Dec 1838 at age 1.

4768 M ii. Joseph Stull HUFF was born on 3 Apr 1839 and died on 3 Apr 1898 at age 59.

4769 M iii. Charles E. HUFF was born on 14 Feb 1841 in Savannah, Wayne Co., NY.

+ 4770 M iv. Peter Wicoff HUFF was born on 19 Sep 1843 in Durand, Shiawassee Co., MI and died on 18 Jan 1921 in Vernon, Shiawassee Co., MI at age 77.

4771 F v. Phebe Ann HUFF was born on 22 Nov 1845 and died on 2 Sep 1850 at age 4.

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