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Joseph Irish

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  1. 1.  Joseph IrishJoseph Irish was born on 20 Apr 1724 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 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 Martha Ward on 7 Jan 1778. Martha was born in 1726; died in 1804. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Joseph married Sarah Anthony on 7 Feb 1754. Sarah was born about 1724 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Dorcas Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1755 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    2. 3. Asa Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1755 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died on 20 Nov 1826 in Pawling, Dutchess, New York, USA.
    3. 4. Amos Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1757 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died on 26 Apr 1832 in Pawling, Dutchess, New York, USA.
    4. 5. Abigail Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1759; died on 28 Jan 1841.
    5. 6. Cynthia Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1760 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    6. 7. David Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1765 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died in 1796.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 8. Benjamin Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Mar 1750 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.
    2. 9. Mary Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jun 1751 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Dorcas IrishDorcas Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Jul 1755 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2707


  2. 3.  Asa IrishAsa Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Jul 1755 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died on 20 Nov 1826 in Pawling, Dutchess, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2739


  3. 4.  Amos IrishAmos Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 20 May 1757 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died on 26 Apr 1832 in Pawling, Dutchess, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2734


  4. 5.  Abigail IrishAbigail Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 11 Feb 1759; died on 28 Jan 1841.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2819


  5. 6.  Cynthia IrishCynthia Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 25 Jun 1760 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2805


  6. 7.  David IrishDavid Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born in 1765 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA; died in 1796.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 3


  7. 8.  Benjamin IrishBenjamin Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Mar 1750 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 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.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. David Irish  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    2. 11. Andrew Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1784.
    3. 12. Amos Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1786 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA; died on 15 Jun 1867 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    4. 13. Jonathon Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1789 in New York, USA; died on 20 Oct 1870 in Belmont, Allegany, New York, USA.

  8. 9.  Mary IrishMary Irish Descendancy chart to this point (1.Joseph1) was born on 24 Jun 1751 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 3789



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  David IrishDavid Irish Descendancy chart to this point (8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 6393
    • Residence: 1810, Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1820, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1825, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1835, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • Probate: 2 Oct 1855, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA

    Notes:

    From: W. L. Irish - David Irish and family settled in Groveland Twp. Oakland County, Michigan in 1837. He purchased 80 acres for each of his 8 sons and 40 acres for each of his 2 daughters. One of his sons, Norman, brought a wife and three children with him to Michigan, and was killed a number of years later by a kick of a horse. Two of his sons, Damon and George, were living in the same neighborhood in 1877. Damon Irish of Groveland Twp., paid a bounty of $14 for a volunteer to serve in the Civil War in 1864. (Note: The book is in error on the relationship of George and Damon. George and Damon were his grand children, sons of Norman.)
    Oakland County real estate records show an entry for David Irish of Washington County, New York purchasing land dated 13 June 1836.
    David died intestate (with no will) in Brandon, Oakland, Michigan on 8 Jan 1855. His probate paperwork stated there were 8 heirs, although only Manley and Liberty were specifically mentioned. The probate petition ended up being dismissed when the heirs agreed among themselves on a settlement.


    Birth:
    from gravestone inscription

    Buried:
    Ortonville Cemetery, Ortonville, Michigan, USA

    Died:
    per gravestone inscription

    David married Sally Phelps in 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA, and was divorced on 15 Nov 1847 in Oakland, Michigan, USA. Sally (daughter of Norman Phelps and Sarah Cole) was born on 31 Jul 1785 in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, USA; died on 17 Feb 1879; was buried after 17 Feb 1879 in St Charles, Saginaw, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Quintuplet B Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    2. 15. Quintuplet C Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    3. 16. Quintuplet D Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    4. 17. Quintuplet E Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    5. 18. Quintuplet A Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    6. 19. Norman Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1806; died on 25 Jun 1846 in Ortonville, Oakland, Michigan, USA; was buried after 25 Jun 1846 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    7. 20. Sarah Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1809; died on 8 May 1863.
    8. 21. Polly Malinda Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1812; died between 1870 and 1880.
    9. 22. Liberty B Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 16 Sep 1899 in Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    10. 23. Percy Amanda Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1814 in New York, USA; died on 18 Jul 1901 in Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
    11. 24. Susan B Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1817; died on 18 Feb 1833 in New York, USA; was buried after 18 Feb 1833 in Lake George, Warren, New York, USA.
    12. 25. Manley Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1819 in New York, USA; died on 21 Sep 1903 in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
    13. 26. Emma Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1823; died on 31 Jan 1906; was buried after 31 Jan 1906 in Ortonville, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    14. 27. Miranda Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1824 in New York, USA; died on 13 Jul 1903 in Brant, Saginaw, Michigan, USA.
    15. 28. Aaron Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1826 in New York, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Delilah Unknown. Delilah was born in 1800 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Andrew IrishAndrew Irish Descendancy chart to this point (8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1784.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2808


  3. 12.  Amos IrishAmos Irish Descendancy chart to this point (8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1786 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA; died on 15 Jun 1867 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • 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 Rhoda Mattison on 22 Jul 1859 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA. Rhoda was born in 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    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]

    Children:
    1. 29. Hepsibah Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1807; died on 22 Aug 1898.
    2. 30. Polly Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1809 in New York, USA.
    3. 31. Priscilla Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1810.
    4. 32. Sally Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Washington, New York, USA.
    5. 33. Laura Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1815 in New York, USA.
    6. 34. Dorothy Dolly Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1817 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    7. 35. Barzilla Streeter Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1818 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA.
    8. 36. Uriah S Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1819; died on 18 Jul 1901 in Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    9. 37. Rebecca Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1820 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    10. 38. Sidney B Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died in 1912 in Catskill, Greene, New York, USA.
    11. 39. William W Irish  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  4. 13.  Jonathon IrishJonathon Irish Descendancy chart to this point (8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 27 Jul 1789 in New York, USA; died on 20 Oct 1870 in Belmont, Allegany, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2834



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Quintuplet B IrishQuintuplet B Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2752


  2. 15.  Quintuplet C IrishQuintuplet C Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2755


  3. 16.  Quintuplet D IrishQuintuplet D Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2757


  4. 17.  Quintuplet E IrishQuintuplet E Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2760


  5. 18.  Quintuplet A IrishQuintuplet A Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 2 Mar 1805 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 3398


  6. 19.  Norman IrishNorman Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 16 Jan 1806; died on 25 Jun 1846 in Ortonville, Oakland, Michigan, USA; was buried after 25 Jun 1846 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Norman Irish
    • Reference Number: 4304

    Notes:

    Brought a wife & 3 children with him to Michigan, a couple of years later he was killed by a kick of a horse.---Descendants of John Irish the Immigrant
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96700122/norman-irish

    Buried:
    Ortonville, Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Judith Jenkins. Judith was born on 22 Jun 1814 in New York, USA; died on 19 Mar 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Delia Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1832 in New York, USA; died on 24 Jun 1914 in Ingersoll, Midland, Michigan, USA.
    2. 41. Damon Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1835 in Lake George, Warren, New York, USA; died on 15 Aug 1877 in Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    3. 42. Caroline Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1836 in New York, USA; died on 9 Apr 1907 in Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    4. 43. George Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1840 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA; died on 20 May 1891 in Oakland, Michigan, USA; was buried in May 1891 in Ortonville, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    5. 44. Mariah {Maria} Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845 in Michigan, USA; died on 1 Mar 1916 in Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

  7. 20.  Sarah IrishSarah Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 5 May 1809; died on 8 May 1863.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 3982

    Notes:

    The name Sarah Irish appears on death certificate of two of her children, Hiram and Edna and also appears on Marriage Record of Edna. Hiram's brother also married an Irish female.

    In 1855 Oakland County land records show that Sarah Maxfield transferred land to Liberty Irish (son of David). The document is in the name of Sarah Maxfield, but also has Hiram Maxfields signature and the signature of Polly Malinda Irish (apparently daughter of David) Book 55 page 338-9. This is the entry right after book 55 page 337-8 dated 10 June 1855 whereby Varnis Maxfield quit claimed to Manly Irish (son of David). Book 55 page 339-40 involves Liberty and Damon Irish transferring to Manly Irish. As David died 8 Jan 1855 these transfers may have had something to do with the settling of David's estate. Which could imply that Sarah Maxfield is an heir to David Irish.

    The 1820 cenus shows David Irish with one female in the household under the age of 10. The 1820 census shows 1 female in the household between the age of 10 and 15. We do not know of any female children in that age range other than Sarah.

    On the 1840 Federal Census the household next to David Irish is Hiram Maxfield and Sarah Irish, which suggests a relation between David and Sarah.


    Birth:
    gravestone inscription

    Died:
    gravestone inscription

    Sarah married Hiram Maxfield before 1830. Hiram (son of Joshua Maxfield, Jr and Acenath Young) was born on 15 Jun 1806 in New Hampshire, USA; died on 20 Jan 1885 in Genesee, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Louisa Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1831 in New York, USA.
    2. 46. Hiram Daniel Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1833 in New York, USA; died on 21 Jun 1913 in Hadley, Lapeer, Michigan, USA.
    3. 47. Josephine Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 May 1840 in Michigan, USA; died on 10 Nov 1931 in Hadley, Lapeer, Michigan, USA.
    4. 48. Gertrude Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1844 in Michigan, USA; died on 21 Sep 1921 in Goodar, Ogemaw, Michigan, USA; was buried in Au Gres, Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America.
    5. 49. Edna Adele Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1853 in Michigan, USA; died on 18 Jun 1916 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.

  8. 21.  Polly Malinda IrishPolly Malinda Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1812; died between 1870 and 1880.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Polly Irish
    • Reference Number: 3985

    Notes:

    In 1850 a Polly is in Fort Ann in the household of Amos Irish, brother to David. According to the Irish book she is a son of David, however David's line already contains several errors. Perhaps there are two Pollys.

    Polly married Jacob Erwin on 13 Jan 1863 in Oakland, Michigan, USA. Jacob was born in 1821 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Susan Delia Erwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1865 in Michigan, USA.
    2. 51. Harvey R Erwin  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1869 in Michigan, USA.

  9. 22.  Liberty B IrishLiberty B Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1813 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 16 Sep 1899 in Oakland, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Liberty Irish
    • Reference Number: 5171
    • Birth: Abt 1813, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA

    Liberty married Sarah Jane Orton in 1833. Sarah (daughter of Amos Orton and Lovisa Williams) was born in 1813; died after 1862. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Elma Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1833 in New York, USA; died on 1 Nov 1902 in Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan, USA.
    2. 53. Susan Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836.
    3. 54. Zylphia Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837; died on 14 Jun 1870 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    4. 55. Amanda Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1840; died on 7 Jun 1870.
    5. 56. Job M Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1843; died on 19 Jan 1871 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    6. 57. Norman P Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1846; died on 9 Sep 1856; was buried after 9 Sep 1856 in Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
    7. 58. Clarence Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849.

    Liberty married Judith Jenkins after 1850. Judith was born on 22 Jun 1814 in New York, USA; died on 19 Mar 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Eve Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1850 in Michigan, USA; died on 22 Apr 1919 in New Haven, Shiawassee, Michigan, USA.

  10. 23.  Percy Amanda IrishPercy Amanda Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 20 Aug 1814 in New York, USA; died on 18 Jul 1901 in Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Percy Maxfield
    • Name: Persy Maxfield
    • Reference Number: 2841
    • Birth: 1814, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1815, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA

    Percy married Varnis Maxfield before 1831 in New York, USA. Varnis (son of Joshua Maxfield, Jr and Acenath Young) was born on 26 Jan 1808 in New Hampshire, USA; died on 2 Aug 1896 in Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Caroline B Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1831 in New York, USA; died on 22 Apr 1853 in Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
    2. 61. Elhanan Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834 in New York, USA; died on 3 Feb 1884 in Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
    3. 62. Sally Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836 in New York, USA.
    4. 63. Acenith Ann Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1838 in Michigan, USA; died on 1 Jun 1913 in Richfield, Genesee, Michigan, USA.
    5. 64. Siloba Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Michigan, USA.
    6. 65. Adelaide Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Michigan, USA.
    7. 66. Marydelight Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1847 in Michigan, USA.
    8. 67. Rebecca Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in Michigan, USA.
    9. 68. Helen Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Michigan, USA.
    10. 69. Linus Dorr Maxfield  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Michigan, USA; died on 5 Feb 1918 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA.

  11. 24.  Susan B IrishSusan B Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1817; died on 18 Feb 1833 in New York, USA; was buried after 18 Feb 1833 in Lake George, Warren, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 4000

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Harris Cemetery


  12. 25.  Manley IrishManley Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in Jun 1819 in New York, USA; died on 21 Sep 1903 in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Manly Irish
    • Reference Number: 4971
    • Birth: 1821, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Atlas, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Groveland, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Bingham, Clinton, Michigan, USA

    Notes:

    death record date of birth is about 7 years off from DOB on all 4 census records.

    Family/Spouse: Isabelle Britten. Isabelle was born in 1821 in New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 70. Mary E Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842.
    2. 71. Amanda Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1845.
    3. 72. Lucy A Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jun 1847 in Oakland, Michigan, USA; died on 23 Jan 1916 in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA.
    4. 73. Cynthia Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850.
    5. 74. William D Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852.
    6. 75. Delos Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854.
    7. 76. Sarah Margaret Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1855 in Oakland, Michigan, USA; died on 16 May 1907 in St Johns, Clinton, Michigan, USA.

    Manley married Adelaide Usher on 2 Dec 1869. Adelaide was born on 22 Jan 1852 in Linn, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 26.  Emma IrishEmma Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Dec 1823; died on 31 Jan 1906; was buried after 31 Jan 1906 in Ortonville, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 3956

    Notes:

    The W.L. Irish book gives exact birth and death dates and lists the cemetery. However I have been unable to find independent confirmation of any of these items. For the time being this person's record has to remain questionable.


    Buried:
    Ortonville Cemetery


  14. 27.  Miranda IrishMiranda Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 11 Aug 1824 in New York, USA; died on 13 Jul 1903 in Brant, Saginaw, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: White
    • Name: Miranda V Harris
    • Reference Number: 6626
    • Birth: 1824, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Taymouth, Saginaw, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Brant, Saginaw, Michigan, USA; Age: 75; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

    Miranda married Francis Harris in 1844. Francis (son of Elisha Harris) was born on 1 Oct 1821 in Vermont, USA; died on 16 Jun 1900 in Brant, Saginaw, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Harvey Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1839 in Michigan, USA.
    2. 78. John Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Michigan, USA.

  15. 28.  Aaron IrishAaron Irish Descendancy chart to this point (10.David3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1826 in New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 4955
    • Residence: Wilton, Saratoga, New York, USA
    • _MILT: Wilton, Saratoga, New York, USA
    • _MILT: New York 77th Infantry
    • Birth: 1828, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1828, Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1828
    • Residence: 1850, Queensbury, Warren, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Wilton, Saratoga, New York, USA
    • Other: 1861, Wilton, Saratoga, New York, USA
    • _MILT: 24 Sep 1861, Wilton, Saratoga, New York, USA

    Family/Spouse: Lucina Unknown. Lucina was born about 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 79. Albert Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in New York, USA; died in 1929 in New York, USA.
    2. 80. Susan Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854 in New York, USA.

  16. 29.  Hepsibah IrishHepsibah Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 17 Nov 1807; died on 22 Aug 1898.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 200


  17. 30.  Polly IrishPolly Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1809 in New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2931
    • Birth: Abt 1809, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, USA


  18. 31.  Priscilla IrishPriscilla Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1810.

    Other Events:

    • 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:
    1. 81. Seneca Sheldon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Mar 1832 in Warren, New York, USA.

  19. 32.  Sally IrishSally Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1813 in Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 990


  20. 33.  Laura IrishLaura Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1815 in New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 6117

    Notes:

    The will and probate file of Amos Irish identify Laura Stiles of Potsdam, NY as his daughter.

    The will and probate file of Amos Irish identify Laura Stiles of Potsdam, NY as his daughter.

    Family/Spouse: Aaron Stiles. Aaron was born in 1804. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 34.  Dorothy Dolly IrishDorothy Dolly Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1817 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 5926
    • Residence: 1850, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA


  22. 35.  Barzilla Streeter IrishBarzilla Streeter Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 22 Mar 1818 in Amenia, Dutchess, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 132
    • Residence: 1870, Hague, Warren, New York, USA


  23. 36.  Uriah S IrishUriah S Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 3 Feb 1819; died on 18 Jul 1901 in Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Uriah Irish
    • Name: Uriah Irish
    • Name: Uriah Irish
    • Reference Number: 2920
    • Residence: Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • Birth: 1820
    • Birth: Feb 1820, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1822
    • Birth: 1822, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Granville, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • _MILT: 10 Feb 1864, Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • _MILT: 2 Oct 1864, Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Brandon, Oakland, Michigan, USA

    Notes:

    American Civil War Soldiers
    about Uriah Irish
    Name: Uriah Irish ,
    Residence: Brandon, Michigan
    Enlistment Date: 10 Feb 1864
    Enlistment Place: Brandon, Michigan
    Side Served: Union
    State Served: Michigan
    Death Date: 18 Jul 1901
    Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 February 1864 at the age of 44.
    Enlisted in Company D, 22nd Infantry Regiment Michigan on 10 Feb 1864.
    Transferred out of Company D, 22nd Infantry Regiment Michigan on 26 Jun 1865.
    Transferred into Company D, 29th Infantry Regiment Michigan on 26 Jun 1865.
    Mustered Out Company D, 29th Infantry Regiment Michigan on 6 Sep 1865 at Murfreesboro, TN.

    Sources: 10

    Source Citation: Side served: Union; State served: Michigan; Enlistment date: 10 Feb 1864..

    Family/Spouse: Jemima Brown. Jemima (daughter of Jonathon Brown and Barbara Unknown) was born on 14 Dec 1827; died on 31 Jan 1906 in Arbela, Tuscola, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Mary Jane Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1850 in New York, USA; died on 24 Feb 1909 in Juniata, Tuscola, Michigan, USA.
    2. 83. James A Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855; died in 1934.
    3. 84. Orville Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856.
    4. 85. Emma Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858.
    5. 86. Davis Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1865.
    6. 87. Jannetta Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867.

  24. 37.  Rebecca IrishRebecca Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1820 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 5178
    • Residence: 1850, Tinmouth, Rutland, Vermont, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA

    Family/Spouse: Herrick Ripley. Herrick was born in 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 38.  Sidney B IrishSidney B Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) was born in 1830 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died in 1912 in Catskill, Greene, New York, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 2272


  26. 39.  William W IrishWilliam W Irish Descendancy chart to this point (12.Amos3, 8.Benjamin2, 1.Joseph1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Name: William Irish
    • Reference Number: 5901
    • Birth: 1830, New York, USA
    • Birth: 12 May 1830, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1831, New York, USA
    • Birth: May 1831, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1832, New York, USA
    • Birth: 1834, New York, USA
    • Birth: 14 May 1834, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1850, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1855, Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Davison, Genesee, Michigan, USA
    • _MILT: Between 22 Aug 1864 and 6 Sep 1865, Cowan, Franklin, Tennessee, USA; Civil War-A Co 29th Mi Inf
    • Residence: 1870, Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ellington, Tuscola, Michigan, USA
    • Residence: 1910; Almer, Tuscola, Michigan
    • Probate: 14 Aug 1914, Caro, Tuscola, Michigan, USA; see notes for probate news

    Notes:

    Born May 14, 1834 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York to Amos Irish and Vina Harris of Fort Ann. His parentage is confirmed by a Marriage Record filed in Lapeer County on 10 Aug 1901 where he lists the names of his parents. (The book, Descendants of John Irish, The Immigrant, lists his parents as David Irish and Sally Phelps, but we now know that is incorrect)

    He married Henrietta Phelps, daughter of Reuben Gibson Phelps and Mary Crossett of Fort Ann in Kingsbury, Washington, New York by 1857. On his military pension application paperwork he listed this date as 1842, which is obviously incorrect, as he would have been only 8 at the time. In the 1850 Census he was living with Amos and Vina Irish without a wife. So perhaps he meant 1852. His first child was born abt May 1855. (Albert on the 6/13/1855 New York State Census for Fort Ann as 1 month old; apparently died young, does not appear on any future census)

    On the 1855 New York State Census for Fort Ann he and Henrietta are living with his parents, Amos and Vina.

    By the 1860 census he and Henrietta are living within a few households of his in-laws, Reuben G and Mary Phelps in Davison, Genesee, Michigan.

    On 12/14/1861 he is living in Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan where is listed on the Tuscola County marriage record of Henrietta’s aunt Sarah Rebecca Phelps; “I do hereby certify that on the fifteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty one at the house of William Irish in the Township of Fairgrove Joseph O. Shultz aged twenty three and Sarah R Phelps aged sixteen years both of the Township of Fairgrove”

    On 22 Aug 1864 William Irish joined the 29th Michigan Infantry to serve in the War of the Rebellion. He was a private stationed in Cowan, Tennessee. After prolonged exposure to an ice storm, while guarding a railroad bridge, he fell ill and spent the rest of his life with lung and digestive problems. He was discharged from the Army for medical reasons on 06 Sep 1865.

    On the 1870 and 1880 census he is still living in Fairgrove with Henrietta.

    His wife, Henrietta died, 5 Oct 1887. Her gravestone which is next to Williams in Moreland Cemetery in Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan says; “Henriette Wife of Wm. Irish Jan 28, 1835-Oct 5 1887”.

    On the 1900 Census he is living in Ellington, Tuscola, Michigan with his daughter Sophronia.

    William remarried 10 Aug 1901 to Laura Murna, daughter of Julius Balwin and Lucinda Pierce, both of NY . She died about 1906-1907. We know no more about her. It is on this Lapeer County Marriage record where we find our only known record of his parents names.

    On the 1910 census he is living in Almer, Tuscola, Michigan with his daughter Sophronia.

    He died on 14 July 1913 in Caro where he was living with his daughter Ida. His gravestone in Moreland Cemetery, Fairgrove reads; “William Irish Pvt 29th Mich Inf July 14, 1915”. The year on the gravestone is obviously incorrect as his military pension records clearly show he died 7/14/1913, the Tuscola County death ledger shows 7/14/1913 and a probate file was opened in Tuscola County on 8/14/1914.

    Willis Irish in his book has William married to Polly by 1855 and only marrying Henrietta, his housekeeper after Polly dies. That is incorrect. His military pension file shows he married Henrietta Phelps in Kingsbury, New York. We have Tuscola County birth records for two of their children, Mary and Ida which both show Henrietta as the mother. We have the marriage record for his son Alfred which also shows Henrietta as the mother. A form to obtain burial reimbursement from the bureau of pensions filed by his son-in-law after his death lists Henrietta as his first wife and Mrs. Murna as his second wife. The wives are numbered first and second and Polly is not mentioned. The 1855 New York state census lists Polly as a child of Amos. It is obvious that Polly is a sister to William.

    William’s date of birth varies from 1830 to 1834 on the census records. He also supplied at least 3 different years of birth during his pension application process. The bureau of pensions finally accepted 1832 as correct. This would conflict with the 1850 census by two years, which is the earliest census record where his age is listed.

    (P130) Civil War Pension File- NARA
    2/15/1909 affidavit of William Irish-

    I make the following declaration, to correct a statement made by me on March 3, 1907 in which I stated I was 77 years of age born May 14, 1829. That was an error. I was born May 14, 1832 and am past 76 years of age. There is no record public or private of my (birth). (Ever) since I could remember I knew my birthday was May 14 and that I was born in 1832. My memory is not as good as when I was younger and when making the statement called on gave 1829 when I should have said 1832 which I am positive is the correct date.

    Signed with his mark (Note: we know from census info that neither William or Henrietta could read or write)

    Witnessed by
    N E Tallmadge
    John Abell

    Notes:(Nathaniel E Tallmadge is the husband of his daughter Sophronia Irish)
    (John Abell is the husband of his daughter Ida Irish)

    It should be noted that age has a bearing on the amount of pension paid. At age 62, age 70 and age 75 the rates go up. So there is an incentive for the pensioner to pad his age. William Irish’s earliest age record would be the Oct 1850 census where he was listed as 16. That would translate to a year of birth of 1834, which would make him younger and pay him less pension money. The book “The Descendants of John Irish” lists him at 1834. A listing of census dates, ages and translated years of birth recorded before the pension application is as follows:

    Oct 1850 Census 16 1834
    August 1860 Census 28 1832
    June 1870 Census 39 1831
    June 1880 Census 50 1830

    So it would seem that every 10 years he aged 11 or 12 years! I would say that as the years went by he probably forgot his year of birth and the earlier entries listed are more likely to be correct. 1834, which was the earliest entry used would probably have the most likelihood of being correct.

    The Tuscola County Birth Ledger entry for his daughter Mary Udora Irish lists William and Henrietta as both being born in Fort Ann, New York. The other birth, death and marriage records only list New York. William’s military pension application lists Washington County, New York as his place of birth.

    Children of William Irish and Henrietta Phelps:

    Albert b abt May 1855 apparently died young

    Vermilla b.1857-58 New York

    Alfred b. Feb 1860 Michigan m. Mary T Gelisse 19 Apr 1892 Reese, Tuscola, Michigan

    Julius b. 23 Apr 1861 Fairgrove d. 11 Feb 1940 Sandusky, Sanilac, Michigan
    m. Mary McCarthy 26 Feb 1884 Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan

    Sophronia b. Mar 1868 d. 1937 m. Elias Bills 4 Jul 1883 Flint, Genesee, Michigan m. Nathaniel Eugene Tallmadge 10 Dec 1892 Lapeer, Lapeer, Michigan

    Mary Udora b. 19 May 1870 Fairgrove m. Alfred Ralston 4 Oct 1886 Caro, Tuscola, Michigan m. Samuel Wedge 22 Feb 1905 Bay City, Bay, Michigan

    Nellie (Nettie) b. Jun 1872 Fairgrove m. William E Gillett 3 Jun 1894 Grand Blanc, Genesee, Michigan

    Ida b. 14 Aug 1876 Fairgrove m. John Abell

    Sources:

    Tuscola County Birth Records: Ida Irish, Mary Irish

    Tuscola County Death Records: William Irish, Henrietta Irish

    Tuscola County Marriage Records: Alfred Irish, Ida Irish, Mary Irish, Sarah R Phelps

    Genesee County Marriage Records: Sophronia Irish, Nellie Irish

    Lapeer County Marriage records: Sophronia Irish, William Irish

    Bay County Marriage Records: Mary Irish

    Military Pension Records File (NARA): William Irish

    US Census Records: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 and 1910
    Descendants of John Irish The Immigrant 1629-1963 and Families by Willis Luther Irish And Stella Bertha (Putnam) Irish 1964
    Some notes on his Civil War Pension file from NARA: Verifies most of the info we already knew about William. The major exception is that nothing about his parents is stated. Added info about a 2nd wife later in life. As part of the pension process the government asked for statements from people who knew him and served with him in the army. There are 21 handwritten statements, some 3-4 pages long. The only name we have heard before is Samuel Fairbanks. Also statements from doctors paint a picture of a sickly man who had many difficulties as life went on. Amazing that he made it to 82 years of age. I find fascinating the statements from his fellow comrades in the military. In the winter of 1865 he was involved in guarding a railway bridge in Cowan, Tennessee. He was exposed to a violent sleet storm during a 6 hour guard shift. His corporeal who relieved him of guard duty said he was coated with ice. He got very sick, very bad cold, coughing and basically the rest of his life, slowly got worse. Coughing and lung problems never went away. Constant bouts of severe diarrhea throughout his life. Everyone who knew him stated that when he came back from the service he was constantly coughing. One said he came back half the man he once was. Medical conditions are catarrh and catarrah of the head, lung problems, kidney problems, partial deafness, intestinal problems. Some of the forms say 5'10" some 5'7". Weight from 115 lbs to 125 lbs. A doctor who examined him in 1885 (note-this was before Henrietta had died) stated emaciated, unable to walk around but for short distances, unable to work.

    More Notes:
    (P117-118) William Irish died July 14, 1913 per John Abell, his son-in-law, with whom he was living at the time at 214 E Goarty St (on numerous bureau records) (John Abell wrote in hand 214 E Grant St)(P99) in Caro, Mi. Buried in Moreland Cemetery. (in 1900 and 1910 he was staying with Sophronia, but in 1913 when he died he was staying with Ida).

    (P128, P123) (William Irish stated he was born in Washington County, New York.)

    (P117) 1st wife was Henrietta Phelps who died about 10/5/1888 (note: we show 10/5/1887 per cemetery record) 2nd wife was Mrs Neuezna (Neuersna?Neuerna?Neuerma?) first name unknown died about 1906 (this was per John Abell on Application for Reimbursement Form on April 18,1914)(must have been married after 1900, cause not show up on any census) (Unusual that the children did not know her first name)

    (P106) Married 1842 in Kingsbury, Washington County, New York. He stated never previously married. Per Pension form filled out June 4, 1898 by William Irish. Note:(obviously incorrect date, he would have been 8 at the time. Another reason why we have problems with dates) (we know from the census it would be after 1850. 1st child born 1857) (Kingsbury is just south of Fort Ann on the map)

    (P137) Original pension application filed May 16, 1888. (This would have been after Henrietta had died) (this appears to be the earliest form)

    (P6) Sept 10, 1890-pension application form-not the first application.

    (P12) July 27, 1888 bureau of pensions requests records from war dept

    (P37) Nov 27,1890-deposition of Wm Irish explaining his illness. Witness Miss Nettie Irish and James E. Hoye (James E Hoye was an employee of the Bureau of Pensions in East Saginaw.)

    (P97) Another document witnessed by Miss Nettie Irish.

    This shows us that Nettie is the going name for his daughter Nellie (who would have been 18 at the time) The two references I had earlier come up with for Nettie Irish who I believed could be William’s daughter, now I am sure that they are his daughter.

    (P111) casket receipt $91


    Birth:
    pension records, dau mary birth record,1850 census

    Birth:
    date not given

    Birth:
    from death cert--this is probably incorrect date

    Birth:
    from military pension paperwork

    Buried:
    Moreland Cemetery

    Died:
    Buried Moreland Cemetery, Tuscola, Michigan, USA

    William married Henrietta Phelps between 1850 and 1855 in Kingsbury, Washington, New York, USA. Henrietta (daughter of Reuben Gibson Phelps and Mary Crossett) was born on 28 Jan 1835 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA; died on 5 Oct 1887 in Tuscola, Michigan, USA; was buried after 5 Oct 1887 in Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 88. Albert Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born about May 1855 in Fort Ann, Washington, New York, USA.
    2. 89. Vermilla Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1857 and 1858 in New York, USA.
    3. 90. Julius Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1860 and 1863 in Michigan, USA; died on 11 Feb 1940 in Sandusky, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
    4. 91. Alfred Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born about Feb 1860 in Michigan, USA.
    5. 92. Sophronia Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1868 in Tuscola, Michigan, USA; died in 1937.
    6. 93. Mary Udora Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1870 in Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, USA; was buried in Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, United States of America.
    7. 94. Nellie Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1872 in Michigan, USA.
    8. 95. Ida Irish  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1876 in Fairgrove, Tuscola, Michigan, USA; died after 1913.

    William married Laura Baldwin on 10 Aug 1901 in Goodland, Lapeer, Michigan, USA. Laura (daughter of Julius Baldwin and Lucinda Pierce) was born on 17 Aug 1826 in New York, USA; died on 26 Oct 1907 in Goodland, Lapeer, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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