Tilley Pearsall Genealogy Database

Orrin Erastus Tilley

M, #10776

Parents

Father	Porter Tilley (b. 19 July 1796, d. 18 May 1865)
Mother	Asenath Buckland

Biography

Newspaper Mention

4 March 1871

The 4 March 1871 edition of the Springfield Republican, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, reported "The Goff brothers, who have been in strait quarters since being burned out, last May, will, in about a year from that time, move their grocery trade into the west store of the $13,000 brick block, which they, with Dr. Barstow and O. E. Tilley, are building on Main street. Thence they will send their carts throughout the village and the country for 10 miles around. There will be two other stores in the block, each of them with 20 feet front and 40 feet depth. The central one will be occupied by Dr. Barstow's drug business, and O.E. Tilley, the newsdealer, will supply his customers in the store on the east end, and live above it. A hall of considerable size will be fitted up in the second story over the drug store."

Last Edited

21 December 2020

Census	1860	Franklin P. Tilley appeared in the census 1860 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Franklin is listed as: Franklin P. Tilley (age 34, Farmer, real estate $3000, personal $2000, b. Mass.) Susan A. (age 36, b. Vt.) Hiram F. (age 14) Luthera (age 10, female) Finnullo B. (age 8, male) Otis E. (age 3) Living next to his parents.
Death	3 April 1903	He died on 3 April 1903 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Death Register reads "3 Apr 1903, Franklin P. Tilley, Male, married, age 77y, 0 m, 27d, Apoplexy with Senile Decay, Residence and Place of Death: Ludlow, Burial: Ludlow Center. Farmer, born in Granby, Father Porter Tilley born in Granby, mother Aseneth Buckland born in Vermont."¹

Father	Leonard Tilley (b. 28 December 1786, d. 4 October 1861)
Mother	Anna Little

Birth	10 April 1813	Adaline Tilley was born on 10 April 1813 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Birth year based on 1850 census.^1,2
Death	25 March 1887	She died on 25 March 1887 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts,²

Birth	1819	Ruth Tilley was born in 1819 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹
Marriage	24 October 1838	Aaron G. Wright and she were married on 24 October 1838 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts,^1,2
Census	1850	She appeared in the household of Aaron G. Wright in the census 1850 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Aaron is listed as
Death	23 November 1873	She died on 23 November 1873 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts,¹

Note		Not sure if Snow is middle name or previous marriage.
Birth	1839	Jerusha Snow Tilley was born in 1839.
Marriage	25 December 1867	George W. Fellows and she were married on 25 December 1867 in Boyston, Worcester County, Massachusetts,

Son	Lucian Bonaparte Tilley+ (b. 29 April 1840)
Son	David O. Tilley (b. about 1842)
Daughter	Ellen T. Tilley (b. 16 July 1844)
Son	Frank Tilley (b. 1850)

Father	Orrin Tilley (b. 1 January 1801, d. 8 February 1886)
Mother	Almira A. Rogers

Father	Zebina Bartlett (d. 23 August 1830)
Mother	Ruth Tilley (b. 2 April 1789, d. 16 February 1872)

Son	Clarence Jerome Tilley+
Daughter	Lugene Tilley (d. 1924)
Son	James L. Tilley+ (b. 5 January 1830, d. 2 April 1898)
Son	Norris Tilley (b. 3 December 1831, d. 29 January 1913)
Son	John Tilley+ (b. 13 February 1834, d. 1912)
Daughter	Eunice M. Tilley (b. 18 August 1836)
Son	Benjamin Tilley (b. 1839, d. 24 July 1854)

Marriage Bann	2 November 1828	Marriage banns for Hannah Sheldon and George Tilley were published on 2 November 1828 "Mr. George Tilly entered his name in this office with his intention of marrying Miss Hannah Sheldon of Ludlow. They have been published as the law directs. G. Moody, T. Clerk."¹
Marriage	22 November 1829	George Tilley and she were married on 22 November 1829 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts, George of Granby, Hannah of Ludlow. By Josiah Simms, Justice of the Peace.²

Father	George Tilley (b. 15 January 1804, d. 6 June 1874)
Mother	Hannah Sheldon

Birth	5 January 1830	James L. Tilley was born on 5 January 1830 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹
Death	2 April 1898	He died on 2 April 1898
Burial	4 April 1898	He was buried on 4 April 1898 at Evergreen Cemetery in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Birth	3 December 1831	Norris Tilley was born on 3 December 1831 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹
Marriage	1868	He and Susan Clarke were married in 1868 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts,
Death	29 January 1913	He died on 29 January 1913 in South Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts,
Obituary	30 January 1913	30 January 1913, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Springfield Republican Obituary:. Death of South Hadley Man Norris Tilley, 81, died yesterday morning at his home, 17 Woodbridge street, South Hadley Center. Mr. Tilley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tilley and was born in Ludlow, December 3, 1831. When four years old, he moved with the family to Granby, where he attended the public schools until he was 18 years old. He learned the business of reed-making in Chicopee and in 1868 went into the business for himself, with a factory at Springfield, and conducted the business with success. In 1868 Mr. Tilley married Miss Susan Clarke, who died nine years ago. The couple had several children, none of whom are now living. He is survivied by a grandchild, Miss Grace Aldrich of Springfield; a brother, Clarence Tilley of Ludlow, and a sister, Mrs. E. W. Preston of South Hadley Center, with whom he lived. Mr. Tilley was a brother of the late John Tilley of Holyoke. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of his daughter. The burial will be in Chicopee.

Son	Clifton F. Tilley (b. 2 October 1861, d. 15 January 1963)
Son	Trenor P. Tilley (b. 8 December 1875)

Birth	13 February 1834	John Tilley was born on 13 February 1834 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹
Marriage	27 November 1860	He and Mary A. Preston were married on 27 November 1860 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts,²
Biography	1903	In 1903: Elbert Taylor in his "History of John Taylor of Hadley" writes of John: "John Tilley has been an esteemed citizen and successful business man wherever he has lived. While a resident of Granby, he held the office of selectman and assessor for a number of years. In 1882 he was chosen to represent his district in the legislature. He is now president of the People's Savings Bank of Holyoke. He was a soldier in the Civil War, serving one year in the 52d Mass. Vol. Inft., in the same regiment with Sylvester H. Taylor."²
Death	1912	He died in 1912 in Holyoke, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Relatives on the Tilley side receiving bequests under his will: Clarence Tilley, brother Lugene Preston, sister George Tilley, nephew Jessie Tilley, niece Sadie Tilley, niece Annie L. Robinson, niece John Melvin Tilley, grandson Clifton F. Tilley, son Trenor P. Tilley, son

Marriage Bann	30 May 1810	Marriage banns for Charles C. Gillet and Lodensy Tilley were published on 30 May 1810 "Charles C. Gillet of Glastonbury & Lodensy Tilley of Granby entered their names with their intention of marriage with the T. Clerk, May 30th, 1810 & public notice was then given thereof."¹
Marriage	4 July 1810	He and Lodensy Tilley were married on 4 July 1810 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, "Charles C. Gillet of Glastenbury (Connecticut) to Lodensy Tilly of Granby." by Rev. Elijah Gridley.²

Daughter	Adaline Tilley (b. 10 April 1813, d. 25 March 1887)
Daughter	Ruth Tilley (b. 1819, d. 23 November 1873)
Daughter	Jerusha Snow Tilley (b. 1839)

Father	Oliver Butterfield
Mother	Lodensy Tilley (b. 12 October 1793)

Birth	14 July 1834	Mina Cordelia Butterfield was born on 14 July 1834 in Friendship, Allegany County, New York.¹
Death	24 January 1913	She died on 24 January 1913 at 108 Byers St. in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, Death Certificate information: Widowed, age 78y, 6m, 10d. Occupation: At home. Birthplace Friendship N.Y., Father: Oliver Butterfield, b. Granby Mass. Mother: Lordensia Tilley, b. Bennington, Vt. Informant, C. H. Hall, 224 Pearl St., Springfield. Cause of death, Intestinal obstruction. Cremation, Springfield Cemetery.¹

Birth	14 November 1836	Lorenzo Byron Tilley was born on 14 November 1836 in Granby, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.¹
Census	1860	He appeared in the census 1860 in Ludlow, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Lorenzo is listed as: in the household of Jame M. Kendall, Farmer and family. Lorenzo is age 25, Farm Laborer, born in Mass.
Death	5 July 1869	He died on 5 July 1869 in Harrisburgh, New York, As noted in the Springfield Republican of 23 Jul, 1869.