Priscilla Irish

Generation: 1

Priscilla Irish was born in 1810 (daughter of Amos Irish and Lovina Harris).

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Reference Number: 334
Residence: 1850, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA

Notes:

from: 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties, Chapman Bros.

Pages 237 - 240

SENECA SHELDON, a representative farmer and stock-raiser of section 36, Atlas Township, Genesee County, was born March 9, 1832 in Warren County, N.Y. He is a son of Allen and Priscilla (Irish) Sheldon, both of whom were born in New York, and of their family this son was the eldest, and in his native county he had his early training and education. From youth he has been engaged in farming and has pursued this calling with the exception of four winters when he aided his father in getting out logs from the woods. He received a common-school education, and has been an extensive and judicious reader.

The marriage of Seneca Sheldon and Servilla Babcock took place, February 28, 1854. This lady was born in Washington County, N.Y., and is a daughter of John and Ruth Babcock, of Washington County, N.Y. In the spring of 1854 he came too Genesee County, and established himself on the farm where he now lives, which was then practically unbroken and uncultivated and contained no buildings.

Upon settling here Mr. Sheldon at first built a board house and in that resided until 1876, when he erected the home in which his family now resides. He owns one hundred and five acres of land and is practically a self-made man as he and his faithful helpmate have gained their property by their determination and unflagging industry. He is a democrat in his political views but cooperates with any of his neighbors in efforts too secure the best of the community.

Mr. Sheldon raises a fine grade of American-Merinoes and Stropshire sheep and ahs made for himself a splendid reputation in this department of stock-raising. Mr. Sheldon and his wife aaaee active members in society and have seen this locality grow from a wilderness too its present prosperous conditions. They endured and encountered the usual self denials and hardships and carried through a vast amount of hard work during pioneer times. They are highly esteemed and have a large circle of friends.

Family/Spouse: Allen Sheldon. Allen was born in 1808 in Dutchess, New York, USA; died on 7 Apr 1879 in East Lake George, Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Seneca Sheldon was born on 9 Mar 1832 in Warren, New York, USA.

Generation: 2

Amos Irish was born in 1786 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA (son of Benjamin Irish); died on 15 Jun 1867 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

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Reference Number: 6086
Residence: 1825, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Residence: 1835, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
Residence: 1850, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA

Notes:

http://lthome.com/john-irish/war_heros_and_vetrans.htm

Page 136

3458. Amos Irish b. in 1786 at Amenia, Dutchess County, N.Y. d. 6-15-1867, age 81 years. His Will was dated June 28, 1864. On his application #3682 for a pension for service in the War of 1812, he was granted a pension of $13.50.

Probate packet # 687 Warren County, New York (accessible on familysearch.org img 617) lists heirs:
Rhoda Irish-his widow-Queensbury, NY
children:
Priscilla Sheldon-Queensbury
Hepsibeth Rich-Fort Ann
Rebecca Ripley-Fort Ann
Sidney B Irish-Fort Ann
Dorothy Irish-Fort Ann
Brazilla Irish-Hague, NY
Laura Stiles- Potsdam, New york
Uriah Irish-Ortonville, MI
Polly Irish-Fairgrove, MI
William W Irish-Fairgrove, MI

Amos married Lovina Harris on 21 Sep 1806 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA. Lovina (daughter of Moses Harris and Grace Unknown) was born on 5 Jan 1788 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA; died on 20 Mar 1859 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lovina Harris was born on 5 Jan 1788 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA (daughter of Moses Harris and Grace Unknown); died on 20 Mar 1859 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

Other Events:

Reference Number: 5831
Residence: 1850, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA

Children:

Hepsibah Irish was born on 17 Nov 1807; died on 22 Aug 1898.
Polly Irish was born in 1809 in New York, USA.
1. Priscilla Irish was born in 1810.
Sally Irish was born in 1813 in Washington, New York, USA.
Laura Irish was born in 1815 in New York, USA.
Dorothy Dolly Irish was born in 1817 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
Barzilla Streeter Irish was born on 22 Mar 1818 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA.
Uriah S Irish was born on 3 Feb 1819; died on 18 Jul 1901 in Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
Rebecca Irish was born in 1820 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
Sidney B Irish was born in 1830 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died in 1912 in Catskill, Greene, New York, USA.
William W Irish was born on 14 May 1834 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 14 Jul 1913 in Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, USA; was buried after 14 Jul 1913 in Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.

Generation: 3

Benjamin Irish was born on 16 Mar 1750 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (son of Joseph Irish and Dorcas Helme).

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Reference Number: 3784

Notes:

I am unable to find a spouses name for Benjamin. Some of the online genealogies are mixed up with other Benjamins. In particular, Anna Merwin and Naomi Palmer are spouses to other Benjamin Irishs.

Per "The Settlers of the Beekman Patent Vol 7 P148" Benjamin does not appear on the 1790 Census and there are no probate records for him in Washington County, New York.

Children:

David Irish was born on 23 Jan 1783 in Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA; died on 8 Jan 1855 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA; was buried after 8 Jan 1855 in Ortonville, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
Andrew Irish was born in 1784.
2. Amos Irish was born in 1786 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA; died on 15 Jun 1867 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
Jonathon Irish was born on 27 Jul 1789 in New York, USA; died on 20 Oct 1870 in Belmont, Allegany, New York, USA.

6.	Moses Harris was born before 1770. Other Events: Reference Number: 489 Notes: Birth: based on child's birth Moses married Grace Unknown. Grace was born before 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grace Unknown was born before 1770.

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Reference Number: 1944

Notes:

Birth:
based on child's birth

Children:

3. Lovina Harris was born on 5 Jan 1788 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA; died on 20 Mar 1859 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

Generation: 4

Joseph Irish was born on 20 Apr 1724 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (son of Jedediah Irish and Mary Unknown).

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Reference Number: 2838

Notes:

The following has been copied from Irish website at http://lthome.com/genealogy/browsemedia.php?mediatypeID=histories
Whereas Joseph Irish Son of Jedediah IRISH of Stoning Town in Connecticut and Sarah ANTHONY Daughter of Samuel ANTHONY of South Kingstown in Kings County and Colony of Rhode Island & having Declared their Intention of taking each other in Marriage before Several publick meetings of the people Called Quakers in the colony of Rhode Island according to the Good order used among them whose proceedings therein after Deliberate Consideration thereof with Regard to the Righteous Law of God and example of his people Recorded in the Scriptures of Truth in that Case were approved by the Sd. meetings they appearing Clear of all others and having Concent of parents and all others concerned Now these are to certifie all whom it may concern that for the full accomplishing of their said Intention this Seventh Day of the Second Month in the year according to the English account, one Thousand Seven Hundred and fifty four they the sd. Joseph IRISH and Sarah ANTHONY appeared in a publick assembly of the aforesd. People and others met together for that purpose at a meeting house of the sd. people, in said Kingstown and in a Solemn manner he the Joseph IRISH taking the sd. Sarah ANTHONY by the Hand did openly Declare as followeth Friends I Desire you to be my witness, that I take this my friend Sarah ANTHONEY to be my wife promising through the Lords assistance to be unto her a true and Loving Husband Untill it Shall please God by Death to Seperate us and then and there in the Said assembly the sd. Sarah ANTHONEY Did in like manner Declare as followeth friends I desire you to be my witness that I take this my friend Joseph IRISH to be my Husband promising through the Lords assistance to be unto him a true and loving wife untill it Shall please God by Death to Seperate us and the sd. Joseph IRISH & Sarah according to the Custom of marriage now Sarah Irish as a further Confirmation thereof Did then and there to these presents Set their hands

Joseph IRISH
Sarah IRISH

And we whose names are hereunto Subscribed being present with others at the Solomnizing of their Said marriage and Subscription in manner as Witnesses hereunto have also to these presents Subscribed our names, the day and year above written

Peter DAVIS
John ROBINSON
Saml. ANTHONEY
James SCRIVEN
William GIFFORD
Joseph CONGDON
Thos. RODMAN
Hannah IRISH
John IRISH
Robert KNOWLES
Mary IRISH
Job IRISH
John HOXSIE Jnr.
Wm. ROBINSON
George IRISH
Jos. HULL Jur.
Thos HAZARD son of Robt
Saml. CONGDON
John ROSS
David GREENE
John KNOWLES
Solomon HOXSIE

Joseph married Dorcas Helme on 1 Oct 1748. Dorcas (daughter of Samuel Helme and Dorcas Unknown) was born on 14 Jun 1710 in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died on 24 Jul 1752. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorcas Helme was born on 14 Jun 1710 in South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA (daughter of Samuel Helme and Dorcas Unknown); died on 24 Jul 1752.

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Reference Number: 2848

Notes:

Widow of Nathan Sheffield per Settlers of the Beekman Patent Vol 7 p 129

Children:

4. Benjamin Irish was born on 16 Mar 1750 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
Mary Irish was born on 24 Jun 1751 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.