Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

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Charles G. Anthony

M, #10301

Parents

Last Edited11 June 2019

James Carr Congdon

M, #10302

Parents

FatherWilliam Prior Congdon (b. 12 March 1807, d. 7 October 1880)
MotherNancy Tilley (b. 20 July 1808, d. 4 July 1889)
Last Edited11 June 2019

Clarence Ircel Carter

M, #10303, b. 1897, d. 1962

Family: Ethel E. Brown (b. 8 October 1892, d. 27 January 1979)

SonIrcel Lee Carter (d. 2007)
SonGerald Reed Carter (d. 2010)

Biography

Birth1897Clarence Ircel Carter was born in 1897.
MarriageHe and Ethel E. Brown were married, date unknown
Death1962He died in 1962
Last Edited12 June 2019

John C. Tyler

M, #10304, d. 1952

Family: Ethel E. Brown (b. 8 October 1892, d. 27 January 1979)

Biography

Marriage1936John C. Tyler and Ethel E. Brown were married in 1936 in Elko, Nevada,
Death1952He died in 1952
Last Edited12 June 2019

Ircel Lee Carter

M, #10305, d. 2007

Parents

FatherClarence Ircel Carter (b. 1897, d. 1962)
MotherEthel E. Brown (b. 8 October 1892, d. 27 January 1979)

Biography

Death2007Ircel Lee Carter died in 2007
Last Edited12 June 2019

Gerald Reed Carter

M, #10306, d. 2010

Parents

FatherClarence Ircel Carter (b. 1897, d. 1962)
MotherEthel E. Brown (b. 8 October 1892, d. 27 January 1979)

Biography

Death2010Gerald Reed Carter died in 2010
Last Edited12 June 2019

John Arnold Sanford

M, #10307, b. 1843, d. 12 March 1916

Family: Lydia Briggs Brown (b. 16 December 1839, d. 6 January 1874)

SonJohn Tyler Sanford (b. 6 January 1874)

Biography

Birth1843John Arnold Sanford was born in 1843 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
MarriageHe and Lydia Briggs Brown were married, date unknown
Death12 March 1916He died on 12 March 1916 in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey,
Obituary20 March 191620 March 1916, Brattleboro, Vermont, Brattleboro Reformer Obituary:. Putney News:

John A. Sanford, 73, a former highly-respected resident of this place, died Sunday, March 12, in his home on the Vineland pike, Millville, N.J. He was a native of Fall River, Mass., where he was engaged in the cotten manufacturing business during his early life. After leaving that city he lived a number of years in Putney on the old Samuel Knight farm, half a mile from the Houghton farm. He sold the place to E.E. Blood and went from here to Millville about four years ago. He leaves a wife, eight sons and one daughter. The funeral was held in the home, Tuesday evening and the burial took place in Fall River, Mass. The Millville daily newspaper said of Mr. Sanford: Mr. Sanford had a large acquaintance among the mill men of the New England and Middle states, and was everywhere held in the highest esteem for his sturdy and upright character.
Last Edited13 June 2019

John Tyler Sanford

M, #10308, b. 6 January 1874

Parents

FatherJohn Arnold Sanford (b. 1843, d. 12 March 1916)
MotherLydia Briggs Brown (b. 16 December 1839, d. 6 January 1874)

Biography

Birth6 January 1874John Tyler Sanford was born on 6 January 1874 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. John T. was the 4th child and 4th son of John A. and Lydia (Brown) Sanford. His mother died in childbirth when he was born.1
Last Edited14 June 2019

Citations

  1. [S682] Massachusetts, Town of Medway Births Register, 1874: p. 288; familysearch.org

Arthur Philo Bliss, Jr.

M, #10309, b. 1925, d. 17 November 1977

Family: Pearl Garnsey (b. 1927)

DaughterConnie Bliss
DaughterApril Bliss
SonGordon Gene Bliss (b. 1952, d. 2007)

Biography

Birth1925Arthur Philo Bliss, Jr., was born in 1925.
Marriage9 October 1948He and Pearl Garnsey were married on 9 October 19481
Death17 November 1977He died on 17 November 1977 in Shortsville, Ontario County, New York,
Obituary21 November 197721 November 1977, Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York, Daily Messenger Obituary:. Shortsville: Funeral services were held this afternoon in Marion for Arthur P. Bliss, Jr., 52, of Route 21 North, who died Thursday. Mr. Bliss was employed at Mobil Chemical Company, Macedon.

He is survived by his wife, Pearl Garnsey Bliss; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Connie) Taylor of Rochester and April, at home; one son, Gordon G. of Canandaigua; two grandsons; three brothers, H. James, Ronald and Donald, all of Marion; two aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Burial was in Marion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shortsville Ambulance Fund.
Last Edited14 June 2019

Citations

  1. [S905] Ancestry Tree of DNA Match, not yet researched., Bliss Family Tree, username April Bliss

Gordon Gene Bliss

M, #10310, b. 1952, d. 2007

Parents

FatherArthur Philo Bliss, Jr. (b. 1925, d. 17 November 1977)
MotherPearl Garnsey (b. 1927)

Biography

Birth1952Gordon Gene Bliss was born in 1952.
Death2007He died in 2007
Last Edited14 June 2019

Connie Bliss

F, #10311

Parents

FatherArthur Philo Bliss, Jr. (b. 1925, d. 17 November 1977)
MotherPearl Garnsey (b. 1927)

Family: Taylor

Last Edited14 June 2019

Taylor

M, #10312

Family: Connie Bliss

Last Edited14 June 2019

April Bliss

F, #10313

Parents

FatherArthur Philo Bliss, Jr. (b. 1925, d. 17 November 1977)
MotherPearl Garnsey (b. 1927)
Last Edited14 June 2019

John Tefft

M, #10314, b. about 1614, d. about 1676

Family: Mary

SonSamuel Tefft+ (b. about 1644, d. 1725)

Biography

Birthabout 1614John Tefft was born about 1614 in England.
MarriageHe and Mary were married, date unknown John Tefft and Mary had 4 known children: Mary, who married Samuel Wilson; Tabith, who married George Gardiner of Pettaquanscutt; Joshua, and Samuel, who became a wealthy landowner in Kingstown.
Immigrationabout 1638He immigrated about 1638 to Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, from England. His immigration date is not known but his brother William immigrated in the late 1630's. By 1655, John appeared on the list of freemen in Portsmouth.1
Deathabout 1676He died about 1676 His death is uncertain. He may have been killed by Indians. His will was dated 20 Nov 1674 and was probated in 1679, perhaps due to the troubles of King Philip's War.
Last Edited16 June 2019

Citations

  1. [S927] Linda L. Mathew, "John Tefft and his Children: A Colonial Generation Gap?", Rhode Island Roots, 18 (1992) ()

Mary

F, #10315

Family: John Tefft (b. about 1614, d. about 1676)

SonSamuel Tefft+ (b. about 1644, d. 1725)

Biography

MarriageJohn Tefft and Mary were married, date unknown John Tefft and Mary had 4 known children: Mary, who married Samuel Wilson; Tabith, who married George Gardiner of Pettaquanscutt; Joshua, and Samuel, who became a wealthy landowner in Kingstown.
Last Edited16 June 2019

Samuel Tefft

M, #10316, b. about 1644, d. 1725

Parents

FatherJohn Tefft (b. about 1614, d. about 1676)
MotherMary

Family: Elizabeth Jenckes (b. 1658, d. 1740)

SonJohn Tefft+

Biography

Birthabout 1644Samuel Tefft was born about 1644 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island.
Marriageabout 1675He and Elizabeth Jenckes were married about 1675 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Samuel and Elizabeth had:
i.John Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island; d. 1760, South Kingstown, Rhode Island
ii.Samuel Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
iii.Peter Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
iv.Sarah Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
v.Elizabeth Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
vi.Esther Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
vii.Mary Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
viii.Tabitha Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
ix.Mercy Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
x.Susannah Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
Death1725He died in 1725 in Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island,
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Elizabeth Jenckes

F, #10317, b. 1658, d. 1740

Parents

Family: Samuel Tefft (b. about 1644, d. 1725)

SonJohn Tefft+

Biography

Birth1658Elizabeth Jenckes was born in 1658.
Marriageabout 1675Samuel Tefft and she were married about 1675 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, Samuel and Elizabeth had:
i.John Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island; d. 1760, South Kingstown, Rhode Island
ii.Samuel Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
iii.Peter Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
iv.Sarah Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
v.Elizabeth Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
vi.Esther Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
vii.Mary Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
viii.Tabitha Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
ix.Mercy Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
x.Susannah Tefft, b. Kingstown, Rhode Island
Death1740She died in 1740 in Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island,
Last Edited16 June 2019

John Tefft

M, #10318

Parents

FatherSamuel Tefft (b. about 1644, d. 1725)
MotherElizabeth Jenckes (b. 1658, d. 1740)

Family: Joanna Sprague

SonJames Tefft+ (b. 21 April 1715, d. May 1758)

Biography

MarriageJohn Tefft and Joanna Sprague were married, date unknown John and Joanna had at least 12 children:
John Jr., married Mary Reynolds, and had 12 children
Joanna, m. John Webb, had 6 children
Samuel, m. Marcy Barber and had at least 2 children
Mary, m. Benjamin Barber (sister of Marcy), had 6 children
Mercy, m. James Rogers, 3 children
Joseph, m. Esther Brownell, had 8 children
James, m. Martha Sheffield, dau. of Joseph Sheffield and Mary Earle, had 8 children. Their daughter Martha married Thomas Armstrong and was a great-grandmother of Joshua Coggeshall Brown.
Nathan m. Isabella Stanton and had 7 children
Mehitable married John Rogers and had 8 children.
Tabitha m. Tennant Tefft (her 1st cousin) and had at least 2 children.
Sarah m.Hezekiah Brown and 2nd Mr. Cottrell, but no known children.
Elizabeth married a Mr. Sheblin and had at least a daughter Elizabeth.
Last Edited16 June 2019

John Jenckes

M, #10319

Family:

DaughterElizabeth Jenckes+ (b. 1658, d. 1740)
Last Edited16 June 2019

Joanna Sprague

F, #10320

Family: John Tefft

SonJames Tefft+ (b. 21 April 1715, d. May 1758)

Biography

MarriageJohn Tefft and Joanna Sprague were married, date unknown John and Joanna had at least 12 children:
John Jr., married Mary Reynolds, and had 12 children
Joanna, m. John Webb, had 6 children
Samuel, m. Marcy Barber and had at least 2 children
Mary, m. Benjamin Barber (sister of Marcy), had 6 children
Mercy, m. James Rogers, 3 children
Joseph, m. Esther Brownell, had 8 children
James, m. Martha Sheffield, dau. of Joseph Sheffield and Mary Earle, had 8 children. Their daughter Martha married Thomas Armstrong and was a great-grandmother of Joshua Coggeshall Brown.
Nathan m. Isabella Stanton and had 7 children
Mehitable married John Rogers and had 8 children.
Tabitha m. Tennant Tefft (her 1st cousin) and had at least 2 children.
Sarah m.Hezekiah Brown and 2nd Mr. Cottrell, but no known children.
Elizabeth married a Mr. Sheblin and had at least a daughter Elizabeth.
Last Edited16 June 2019

James Tefft

M, #10321, b. 21 April 1715, d. May 1758

Parents

Family: Martha Sheffield (b. 29 September 1719)

DaughterMartha Tefft+

Biography

Birth21 April 1715James Tefft was born on 21 April 1715.
MarriageHe and Martha Sheffield were married, date unknown James and Martha had:

James
Gideon
George
Edmund
Rufus
Martha
Mary
Patience
DeathMay 1758He died in May 1758
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Martha Sheffield

F, #10322, b. 29 September 1719

Family: James Tefft (b. 21 April 1715, d. May 1758)

DaughterMartha Tefft+

Biography

Birth29 September 1719Martha Sheffield was born on 29 September 1719 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island.
MarriageJames Tefft and she were married, date unknown James and Martha had:

James
Gideon
George
Edmund
Rufus
Martha
Mary
Patience
Last Edited16 June 2019

Joseph Almansa Smith

M, #10323, b. 30 June 1876, d. 19 September 1956

Parents

FatherCharles L. Smith (b. 1850, d. 30 March 1889)
MotherEmma Jane Peck (b. 28 December 1854, d. 11 July 1935)

Family: Louisa Pultz (b. 1873, d. 1957)

SonWalter Dudley Smith+ (b. 24 November 1904, d. February 1985)

Biography

Birth30 June 1876Joseph Almansa Smith was born on 30 June 1876 in Poplar, New Jersey. Poplar listed as his birthplace on his Social Security application. Seems to be part of Oakhurst.1
Marriage24 October 1900He and Louisa Pultz were married on 24 October 1900 in New York City, New York County, New York, In Manhattan. His parents Chas. L. Smith and Emma J. Peck, her parents: Geo. W. Pultz and Louise Cannon.2,3
Census1910He appeared in the census 1910 at 39 Wheaton Place in Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey. Joseph is listed as: Smith, Joseph A. (Head, age 33, first marriage, married 7 years, b. New Jersey, father b. New Jersey, mother Connecticut. Painter, Railroad)
Louisa (Wife, age 36, first marriage, married 7 years, 1 child, living, b. New York, father b. New York, mother England.)
Walter D. (Son, age 5)
Pultz, Louisa (Mother-in-law, age 65, widowed, born in England and parents also.)
Tucker, Isabella (Great Aunt, age 61, single, born in New Jersey and parents also.)

Living nearby William A. Little and family (his brother-in-law) at 11 Wheaton.)
Draft Registration12 September 1918Joseph registered for the draft on 12 September 1918, East Rutherford, Bergen County, New Jersey. Name: Joseph Almansa Smith, 39 Wheaton Pl., Rutherford, Bergen, NJ. Age 42, born June 30, 1976. White, Native born, Occupation: Sign Painter, Self-employed. Nearest relative: Louise Smith, same adress. Height Medium, Build Slender, Eyes Grey, Hair Black. No obvious physical disqualifications.4
Death19 September 1956He died on 19 September 1956 at 851 Arnold Avenue in Point Pleasant, Monmouth County, New Jersey,
Obituary20 September 195620 September 1956, Passaic, New Jersey, The Herald-News Obituary:. Joseph A. Smith, 80, Bowling, Bicycle Champ

Point Pleasant: Joseph A. Smith, 80, of 851 Arnold Avenue, died yesterday in his home after a long illness. Born in New York City, he had lived most of his life in Rutherford, moving here nine years ago after retirement. He was a commercial artist, and trade-mark designer with offices at 39 Wheaton Place, Rutherford. With his son, W. Dudley Smith, he operated the Rutherford Recreation Bowling Alley, and two others in Newark, from 1929 to 1942. He was a member of BPOE, 547, Rutherford; the Union Club of Rutherford; the Oritani Field Club of Hackensack, and the National Wheelman's Club of Hackensack. In 1900, it was said, he was hundred-mile bicycle champion, and in 1912, he was a national bowling doubles champion.

He is survived by his wife, the former Louise Tultz [sic]; one son, W. Dudley, of Bayhead Shore, N.J.; five grandchildren, and a brother, Royal S., of Tucson, Ariz.
Burial21 September 1956He was buried on 21 September 1956 at White Lawn Cemetery in Point Pleasant, Monmouth County, New Jersey.5
Last Edited28 February 2022

Citations

  1. [S170] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918, NARA; M1509, 20; (Washington, DC: National Archives & Records Administration), 243 rolls, SN 3152, 12 Sep 1918, East Rutherford, NJ.
  2. [S844] New York; familysearch.org database
  3. [S792] United Methodist Church (New York City, New York and Vicinity), Image 233/406 on ancestry.com; updated, collection name changed to new york, new jersey and connecticut, u.s., united methodist church records, 1775-1949, Ancestry.com ().
  4. [S170] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918, 243 rolls.
  5. [S287] Find a Grave Website, online www.findagrave.com, Memorial ID 21857286

Louisa Pultz

F, #10324, b. 1873, d. 1957

Family: Joseph Almansa Smith (b. 30 June 1876, d. 19 September 1956)

SonWalter Dudley Smith+ (b. 24 November 1904, d. February 1985)

Biography

Birth1873Louisa Pultz was born in 1873.
Marriage24 October 1900Joseph Almansa Smith and she were married on 24 October 1900 in New York City, New York County, New York, In Manhattan. His parents Chas. L. Smith and Emma J. Peck, her parents: Geo. W. Pultz and Louise Cannon.1,2
Death1957She died in 1957
Last Edited28 February 2022

Citations

  1. [S844] New York; familysearch.org database
  2. [S792] United Methodist Church (New York City, New York and Vicinity), Image 233/406 on ancestry.com; updated, collection name changed to new york, new jersey and connecticut, u.s., united methodist church records, 1775-1949, Ancestry.com ().

Walter Dudley Smith

M, #10325, b. 24 November 1904, d. February 1985

Parents

FatherJoseph Almansa Smith (b. 30 June 1876, d. 19 September 1956)
MotherLouisa Pultz (b. 1873, d. 1957)

Family: Anne Marie Zior (b. 13 August 1906, d. 12 January 1989)

DaughterDaughter Smith+

Biography

Birth24 November 1904Walter Dudley Smith was born on 24 November 1904 in New Jersey.1
Marriage1926He and Anne Marie Zior were married in 1926
DeathFebruary 1985He died in February 1985 in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida,1
Last Edited17 June 2019

Citations

  1. [S27] , Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (: Social Security Administration, As updated.)