1709 - 1797 (87 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Ebenezer Couch, Sr. was born on 05 Apr 1709 in Fairfield Co, CT; was christened in Apr 1709 in Fairfield, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 23 Mar 1797 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. Notes:
Ebenezer Couch, Sr. is a D.A.R. certified veteran of the American Revolutionary War, serving for Connecticut: A026419
Ebenezer (Sr.) was also Chairman of the Observation Committee for Fairfield. In the Revolutionary War, that makes him the head of the Culpepper Spy ring in Fairfield, CT. The British became so angry over the success of spies in Fairfield as you may already know, they came w/Hessians across Long Island Sound in 1779 and burned Fairfield to the ground, house by house. That is why Captain Ebenezer and his younger brother, who was a private migrated together to Milton, NY, where they are buried, side by side. Later Sarah Kinney would be buried next to him. Many of the former residents of Fairfield, Ct migrated together to NY.
Ebenezer Couch was a member of the Safety Committee, his son who had several businesses in Fairfield, Conn., served as a Captain in the Revolutionary war, his son John, played the fife in his company and his son Ebenezer Jr., worked as a waiter for the company. One of their winter encampments in Connecticut is to this day undisturbed and military historians and archaeologists are trying to raise the funds to preserve the 50 plus acre site.
Captain Ebenezer Couch lost everything to include his wife, businesses, home, as a result of his service. The British wanted to teach the colonists a lesson and selected Fairfield, Connecticut as the place to demonstrate their brutality. The town was burned to the ground and innocent women and children were killed. George Washington addressed the sacrifice of the residents of Fairfield, Conn. Joel Bostwick who served under Captain Ebenezer Couch, died, and his wife, Sarah Kinney Bostwick, and Ebenezer would marry after the war. They would move the family to Saratoga, New York, and live on rented lands.
Christened:
History of Fairfield, V2, First Extant Parish Record of Christ's Church, Fairfield, p.479
Ebenezer married Ann CRANE on 18 May 1731 in Fairfield, Fairfield Co, CT. Ann was born on 24 May 1711 in Windham, Windham Co, CT. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Capt. Ebenezer Couch, Jr. was born on 20 Jan 1733 in Redding, Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 16 Oct 1800 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY.
- 3. Jonathan COUCH was born on 16 Jul 1736 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died before 3 Aug 1786.
- 4. Daniel Couch, Sr. was born on 27 Jul 1739 in Redding, Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 04 Apr 1818 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY.
- 5. Adrea COUCH was born on 12 Sep 1742 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died about 1830.
- 6. Martha COUCH was born on 25 Dec 1744 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT.
- 7. Elijah COUCH was born on 29 Jul 1747 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 19 Mar 1816 in Sullivan Co, NY.
- 8. Theoda COUCH was born on 24 Jan 1755 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 08 Sep 1841 in New Milford, Litchfield Co, CT.
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Generation: 2
2. | Capt. Ebenezer Couch, Jr. (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 20 Jan 1733 in Redding, Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 16 Oct 1800 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. Notes:
John Wood, Jr. is a D.A.R. certified veteran of the American Revolutionary War, serving for Connecticut: A026420
Boyce Cemetery Information
COUCH LOT Click Image for Full Boyce Cemetery Listing
Capt. Ebenezer Couch, also Ebenezer Couch, Jr.
Military Service: Captain Revolutionary War
Burial: North Milton Cemetery, Saratoga County, NY
Will Records of Saratoga County, New York 1796-1805
Will Records of Saratoga County, New York
OSPage: 82
Name: Ebenezer Couch
My wife, Sarah My oldest son, John My sons: Ebenezer, Aaron, Joel Bostwick, and John My daughters: Anne Whitlock, wife of Henry; and Elizabeth Benedict, wife of Benjamin My daughter, Sarah My son, Ebenezer and wife, Sarah, Exe. Probated: 17 August 1800
Article Title: Ebenezer Couch (Capt.), B.1733, Connecticut Periodical: American Monthly Magazine
Darren Couch of Girard, KS said he paid to have Ebenezer Couch, Jr's grave stone set upright again after it fell over...set in gravel rather than on base.
Ebenezer married Elizabeth MCCARTY on 29 Jul 1761 in Greenfield, Fairfield Co, CT. Elizabeth was born before 8 Aug 1742 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. John COUCH was born on 05 May 1762 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 12 Jun 1812.
- 10. Levi COUCH was born on 25 Aug 1763.
- 11. Anna COUCH was born on 28 Apr 1765.
- 12. Ebenezer Couch, III was born on 26 Mar 1768 in CT; died on 20 Aug 1853 in Pompey, Onondaga Co, NY.
- 13. Abner COUCH was born on 24 Mar 1770.
- 14. Aaron COUCH was born on 17 Jun 1772.
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Ebenezer married Sarah KINNEY on 04 Nov 1777 in New Preston Congregational Church, New Preston, CT. Sarah (daughter of Jacob KINNEY) was born on 27 Mar 1750 in New Milford, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 09 Nov 1822 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Elizabeth COUCH was born on 15 Apr 1781.
- 16. Joel Bostwick COUCH was born on 15 Apr 1781 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 10 Oct 1842; was buried in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Sempronius, Cayuga Co, NY.
- 17. Levi Couch was born on 22 Jun 1783 in New Preston, Litchfield Co, CT; died in 1875 in CT.
- 18. Caswell COUCH was born on 14 Oct 1785.
- 19. Electra COUCH was born on 15 Jun 1788; died on 12 Jul 1799 in Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY.
- 20. Sarah Kinney COUCH was born in 1789 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY.
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3. | Jonathan COUCH (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 16 Jul 1736 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died before 3 Aug 1786. Notes:
From "The Revolutionary Soldiers of Redding, Ct" by William Edgar Gruman, pg. 131 ...
Couch, Jonathan, April 2, 1777, he was appointed on a committee of nine to take care of the families of soldiers in
the service of the country.
Another accounting of Jonathan's ancestry is listed in a "Transcription of Frost/Couch genealogy" (The link to
Oliver Couch needs to be investigated. Is this the same family? )
Oliver Couch History_1 gen. - Oliver Couch - a native of Wolverton, Lincolnshire, England, whose father kept a
hotel then called Lincoln's Inn, came to America in the ship Live Oak, Nov. 16, 1636.__In 1640 he settled in
Saybrook or Lyme, Connecticut. He had two brothers, Henry and John, who came with him. Oliver, our ancestor,
had a son named:__2d gen. Henry, who had a son_3d " Oliver - Oliver's son_4th " Johnathan had six children
(his wife was Eunice) who were:_5th gen. Joseph_Eli_Lucy (underscored in text)_Eunice_Hildah_Mary__Eli
married Edna Parsons. They had seven children.__Lucy married Joseph Frost 4th September 19, 1781. The
names of their 10 children are given in the Frost History.
Jonathan married Eunice GRIFFIN on 15 Aug 1759 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT. Eunice (daughter of John Griffin and Sarah Nash) was christened on 22 Oct 1738. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Lucy COUCH was born in 1761 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 8 Apr 1843.
- 22. Anna COUCH was born about 1764.
- 23. Joseph COUCH was born about 1769; died on 16 Dec 1841.
- 24. Eli COUCH was born on 11 Jun 1773; died on 6 May 1832.
- 25. Eunice COUCH was born about 1774; died on 23 Jul 1856.
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4. | Daniel Couch, Sr. (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 27 Jul 1739 in Redding, Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 04 Apr 1818 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. Notes:
COUCH LOT Click Image for Full Boyce Cemetery Listing
Burial: North Milton Cemetery, Saratoga County, NY
Daniel married Sarah Howes on 23 Feb 1863 in New Canaan, Fairfield Co, CT. Sarah was born in 1745; died on 03 Jun 1821; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 26. Daniel Couch, Jr. was born on 02 Apr 1764 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in Jan 1841 in Hillsdale Co, MI.
- 27. Ira Howes Couch was born on 29 Sep 1766 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1842.
- 28. Sally COUCH was born on 4 Feb 1770 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 11 May 1772 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT.
- 29. Mary COUCH was born about 1772 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 11 May 1772 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT.
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7. | Elijah COUCH (1.Ebenezer1) was born on 29 Jul 1747 in Fairfield Township, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 19 Mar 1816 in Sullivan Co, NY. Notes:
From the Barbour Index - microfilm roll 002905.....
Couch, Elijah of Redding, m. Eunice Coply, of Woodbury, July 20, 1777 by, Jeremiah Day. Witnesses were Daniel Couch and Lucy Couch. Redding Vital records, Vol 1, page 49."
Elijah married Mary BOSWORTH on 05 Nov 1772 in New Preston, Litchfield Co, CT. Mary was born in 1748 in New Milford, Litchfield Co, CT. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. William COUCH was born on 18 Feb 1774 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1852.
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Elijah married Eunice COPLEY on 20 Jul 1777 in New Preston, Fairfield Co, CT. Eunice was born on 7 Dec 1754 in Norwalk, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 8 May 1845. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Samuel COUCH was born on 29 Jan 1778 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1862.
- 32. Jonathan COUCH was born on 15 Jan 1780 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 22 Apr 1853 in Bethel, Fairfield Co, CT.
- 33. Elijah COUCH was born on 14 Mar 1782 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1873.
- 34. Mary COUCH was born on 20 Jul 1784 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1874.
- 35. Silas Crane COUCH was born on 8 Jun 1786 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 8 Mar 1876 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY.
- 36. Calvin COUCH was born on 14 Aug 1788 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 12 Feb 1870 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co, CT.
- 37. Daniel COUCH was born on 15 Dec 1790 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1877.
- 38. Ebenezer COUCH was born on 23 Mar 1793 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1863.
- 39. Stephen T. COUCH was born on 28 Oct 1797 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 23 Nov 1841.
- 40. Harvey COUCH was born on 1 Jun 1800 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT.
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Generation: 3
16. | Joel Bostwick COUCH (2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 15 Apr 1781 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 10 Oct 1842; was buried in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Sempronius, Cayuga Co, NY. Notes:
The descendants of Joel Bostwick Couch through James Ladow Couch was received from Darren Couch at COUCH@CKT.NET of Girard, KS, in 2005.
Birth:
Name: Joel Bostwick Couch
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date:
Baptism/Christening Place:
Birth Date: 15 Apr 1781
Birthplace: WASHINGTON TWP,LITCHFIELD,CONNETICUT
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Ebenezer Couch
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: 7450318
System Origin: Connecticut-ODM
Source Film Number: unknown
Reference Number:
Collection: Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906
Joel married Phoebe LADOW. Phoebe was born in 1783 in Half Moon, Saratoga Co, NY; died on 10 Oct 1859; was buried in Kelloggsville Cemetery, Sempronius, Cayuga Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
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17. | Levi Couch (2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 22 Jun 1783 in New Preston, Litchfield Co, CT; died in 1875 in CT. Notes:
death also listed as aft 1838 in Timberville, Wabash Co., IL
"Combined history of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash counties, Illinois. With illustrations ... and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers "
In 1816, quite a little colony left Alleghany county, New York, to make their homes upon the wild frontiers. Among these with their families, were George W. Higgins, John Higgios, Willis Higgins, Edward Brines, Henry Utter, Lemuel Haskins, David Moss, John Harrison, Benjamin Smith, and Levi Couch. They secured boats at the Alleghany river and floated down to the Ohio, and thence to Evansville. Here they procured keel-boats and came up the Wabash, landing at Old Palmyra. Of this little band of emigrants, five families settled in Lancaster precinct, John Higgins, Couch, Moss, Harrison and Smith. The others located in Friendsville. Others of an early date who located in Lancaster precinct were, Isaac Harues, Henry Cusick, James McMullen, George and David Pugh, George and Andrew Knight, James Rollins, Jessie Jones, Geo. Glick Elias Baily, Rozander Smith, Samuel Fisher and others.
Doug's Note: Levi's son Hiram and grandson Levi, both came from Allegheny, NY.
Died:
alt death year "aft 1838, Timberville, Wabash Co, IL (Higgins-Mapes Family Association)
Levi married Cynthia HIGGINS in 1804. Cynthia (daughter of George W. Higgins and Patience Mapes) was born in 1785; died on 4 Feb 1828 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried on 18 Feb 1828 in Couch-Higgins Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 54. Ebenezer J. Couch, Sr. was born on 23 Dec 1805 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 18 Dec 1883 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 55. Lora Sophia COUCH was born on 10 Feb 1808 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1877.
- 56. Hiram Ransom Couch was born on 21 Aug 1809 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 26 Oct 1874 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 57. Mary Diantha COUCH was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 12 Mar 1855 in IL.
- 58. Mary Samantha COUCH was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 01 Oct 1858 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 59. Sarah K. COUCH was born in 1814 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1850.
- 60. Cynthia COUCH was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1874.
- 61. Eunice COUCH was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1878.
- 62. Elizabeth COUCH was born on 05 Jul 1818 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 27 Mar 1877; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
- 63. Levi Couch was born in 1821 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 08 May 1871 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 64. Patience M. Couch was born in 1823 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 02 Feb 1912 in Sonoma Co, California; was buried in Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co, CA.
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Levi married MARY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 65. Lafayette COUCH was born after 14 Jan 1826 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 15 Aug 1901.
- 66. Margaret Jane COUCH was born on 31 Mar 1830 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 1 Aug 1911 in Bridgeport, Lawrence Co, IL.
- 67. Malinda COUCH was born on 20 Jul 1834 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 8 Apr 1913; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co, IL.
- 68. Minerva COUCH was born on 31 Oct 1836 in Allendale, Wabash Co, IL; died on 16 Sep 1914 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 69. Maryetta COUCH was born on 7 Dec 1838 in Wabash Co, IL; died after 1880.
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19. | Electra COUCH (2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 15 Jun 1788; died on 12 Jul 1799 in Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. Notes:
COUCH LOT Click Image for Full North Milton / Boyce Cemetery listing
Electra possibly named after a couch relative (below)?
North Milton Cemetery
1850 United States Census
Electa Couch
Cayuga, New York
Age: 41 years
Estimated birth year: 1809
Birth place: New York
Gender: Female
Film number: 17059
Image number: 00267
Reference number: 24
Dwelling: 41
Household id: 43
1880 United States Census
Electa Couch
Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Birth date: 1809
Birth place: New York, United States
Father birth place: Connecticut, United States
Mother birth place: New York, United States
Race or color (expanded): White
Ethnicity: American
Gender: Female
Marital status: Single
Age: 71 years
Occupation: Keeping House
NARA film number: T9-0813
Page: 254
Page letter: A
Entry number: 5506
Film number: 1254813
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21. | Lucy COUCH (3.Jonathan2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in 1761 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 8 Apr 1843. Notes:
Burial: Lyon's burial ground at Catherine, N.Y.
Christening: 8 APR 1761
Lucy married Joseph FROST on 19 Sep 1781. Joseph was born on 22 May 1754; died on 29 May 1844. [Group Sheet]
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24. | Eli COUCH (3.Jonathan2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 11 Jun 1773; died on 6 May 1832. Notes:
Christening: 2 AUG 1772 (per birth date, must have been 1773...or birth date is wrong)
Eli married Eleanor PARSONS. Eleanor was born on 22 Jul 1775; died on 24 Oct 1836. [Group Sheet]
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26. | Daniel Couch, Jr. (4.Daniel2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 02 Apr 1764 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in Jan 1841 in Hillsdale Co, MI. Notes:
Daniel Couch, Jr.
Daniel Couch was a justice of the peace. Originally from Redding, Connecticut, Couch served in
the Revolutionary War in the CT Line. He came to Saratoga County (NY) in 1792 and ultimately
moved west with his family to Scipio, Hillsdale County, Michigan, where he made application for
a veteran?s pension in 1835.
Daniel married Susannah __onson. Susannah died on 28 Nov 1799; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
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27. | Ira Howes Couch (4.Daniel2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 29 Sep 1766 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died in 1842. Notes:
Name:
Name also given (on joint gravestone) as Ira House Couch.
Ira married Mehitable MAGEE in 1794 in Fort Edward, Washington Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 76. George W. COUCH
- 77. Rachel COUCH
- 78. James Couch was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fort Edward, Washington Co, NY; died on 10 Feb 1892 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL; was buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co, IL.
- 79. Ira Couch was born on 11 Nov 1806 in Saratoga Co, NY; died on 28 Feb 1857 in Havana, Cuba; was buried in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Cook Co, IL.
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28. | Sally COUCH (4.Daniel2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 4 Feb 1770 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 11 May 1772 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT. |
29. | Mary COUCH (4.Daniel2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born about 1772 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 11 May 1772 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT. Notes:
Christening: 2 MAY 1772
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32. | Jonathan COUCH (7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 15 Jan 1780 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 22 Apr 1853 in Bethel, Fairfield Co, CT. |
35. | Silas Crane COUCH (7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 8 Jun 1786 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 8 Mar 1876 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. Notes:
The US Census of 1820 and 1830 places Silas' family in Mamakating, Sullivan County, NY
from Town of Montgomery, Crawford Township, Orange County, Ny 1850 Federal Census (pg 229) ...
Dwelling 506, Family 564 ...
Couch, Silas C., age 64, laborer, born Connecticut
Hannah, age 62, born Connecticut
Dwelling 506, Family 565 ...
Couch, James, age 31, laborer, born Ny
Susan, age 29, born Ny
Henrietta, age 4, born Ny
Hester A, age 2, born Ny
Hannah L., age 6/12, born Ny
Dwelling 507, Family 566 ...
William Hammond, age 40, Mason, Born Ny
Hannah A., age 37, Born Connecticut
Mary J., age 7, Born Ny
Charles S., age 5, Born Ny
John, age 1, Born Ny
from Crawford Township, Orange County, Ny 1860 Federal Census ...
dwelling 238, family 245
Silas C. Couch, age 74, Gate Keeper, born Connecticut
Hannah, age 71, born Connecticut
Silas is living with son-in-law, William Hammond and Daughter Hannah in the 1870 Montgomery, Orange County,
Ny census.
18 January 1848: William Couch, Samuel Couch, Silas C. Couch, Daniel Couch and Ebenezer Couch convey
land in Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, to Friend S. Couch (Sullivan Co. Deeds, Liber 25, Pg. 655).
"Mr. Silas Couch is 89 years old" (Republican & Standard & Wallkill Valley Times, Montgomery NY, 23 July
1875 Pg. 3; Microfilm at NY Historical Society, NYC).
Silas married Hannah PEET on 11 Nov 1808 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT. Hannah was born on 5 Mar 1788 in CT; died on 18 Aug 1861 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 80. Sally Maria COUCH was born on 22 Aug 1809 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 2 Nov 1878 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY.
- 81. Silas Murwin COUCH was born on 4 Apr 1811 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 8 Jul 1894 in Canandaigua, Ontario, NY.
- 82. Hannah Amanda COUCH was born on 7 Jul 1813 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 11 Jul 1889 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY.
- 83. Calvin P. COUCH was born on 29 Jul 1816 in CT; died on 31 Aug 1852 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY.
- 84. James D. COUCH was born on 31 Jul 1819 in Ulster Co, NY; died in 1898 in Hammersley Fork, Clinton Co, PA.
- 85. George Washington COUCH was born on 19 Jul 1821 in Burlingham, Sullivan Co, NY; died on 12 Dec 1885 in Haverstraw, Rockland Co, NY.
- 86. Willison S. COUCH was born on 28 May 1829 in Sullivan Co, NY; died on 27 Jan 1896 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY.
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36. | Calvin COUCH (7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 14 Aug 1788 in Redding, Fairfield Co, CT; died on 12 Feb 1870 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co, CT. Notes:
Burial: Beaver Bog Cemetery, New Fairfield, Fairfield Co, Ct.
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Generation: 4
49. | Caroline COUCH (16.Joel3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 03 Dec 1818 in Cayuga Co, NY; died on 23 Aug 1856; was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Phelps Village, Ontario Co, NY. Caroline married Henry Shear. Henry (son of William C. Shear and Sarah) was born about 1812 in NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 89. William Shear was born about 1838.
- 90. Electa Araminta Shear was born on 21 Jul 1840 in Allegany Co, NY; died on 19 May 1914 in Washington DC; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co, VA.
- 91. Sarah J. Shear was born about 1844 in NY.
- 92. Phebe Shear was born about 1851 in NY.
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54. | Ebenezer J. Couch, Sr. (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 23 Dec 1805 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 18 Dec 1883 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. Ebenezer married Esther S. PROUT. Esther was born on 30 Apr 1808 in IL; died on 5 Apr 1847 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Couch-Higgins Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 94. Acenith Elizabeth COUCH was born on 18 May 1833 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 3 Oct 1898 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 95. Hiram Ransom Couch was born on 01 Nov 1835 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 01 Apr 1890 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 96. Infant COUCH was born in 1838.
- 97. Ebenezer J. Couch, Jr. was born on 28 Apr 1845 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 10 Apr 1922 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
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Ebenezer married Mary Louisa Runyon in 1848. Mary (daughter of David Runyon and Phoebe) was born on 27 Nov 1818 in New Brunswick, Middlesex Co, NJ; died on 17 Feb 1901; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 98. David Cyrus COUCH was born on 28 Aug 1850 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 18 Apr 1928 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 99. George Clinton COUCH was born on 21 Mar 1852 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 16 Apr 1931 in Sebring, Highlands Co, FL.
- 100. Amanda Caroline COUCH was born on 7 Apr 1854 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 10 Nov 1947 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 101. Simeon Carlyle Couch was born on 1 Nov 1855 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 8 Jul 1947 in Vincennes, Knox Co, IN; was buried on 10 Jul 1947 in Allendale Cemetery, Allendale, Wabash Co, IL.
- 102. Sarah E. COUCH was born on 20 Oct 1859 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 16 Apr 1869 in Wabash Co, IL.
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55. | Lora Sophia COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 10 Feb 1808 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1877. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Lora married Samuel HAZELTON. Samuel was born on 21 Jan 1813 in NY; died on 16 May 1881 in Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 103. Samuel HAZELTON was born in 31 Aug.
- 104. Joel B. COUCH was born in Oct 1830 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 10 Mar 1901 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 105. Mary A. HAZELTON was born on 22 Dec 1844 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 31 Aug 1881 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 106. Levi C. HAZELTON was born on 30 Oct 1846 in IL; died on 13 Sep 1847 in IL.
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56. | Hiram Ransom Couch (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 21 Aug 1809 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 26 Oct 1874 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. Notes:
birth also given as 1810 (Frost Gen.), buried Friendsville Cemetery, Wabash Co., IL. Sergeant in BlackHawk Indian War.
Hiram married Sarah Mary Starkey about 1825 in Allegany Co, NY. Sarah (daughter of John STARKEY) was born on 11 Nov 1809 in OH; died on 6 Dec 1880 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 107. Sarah K. Couch was born on 8 Sep 1831 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 9 Sep 1889 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 108. William Couch was born on 21 Jun 1832 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 22 Jun 1832 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 109. Levi D. Couch was born on 17 Aug 1835 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 25 Sep 1912 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
- 110. Esther Cynthia Couch was born on 4 May 1837 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 18 Dec 1923 in Sumner, Richland Co, IL; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
- 111. Elder Walter Ransom Couch was born on 14 Sep 1839 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 22 Nov 1917 in Golden, Jefferson Co, CO; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 112. Ebenezer Bostwick Couch was born on 19 Jan 1842 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died in Jan 1925.
- 113. Bradley S. Couch was born on 1 Feb 1844 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 21 Jun 1930 in West Salem, Edwards Co, IL; was buried in Moravian Cemetery, West Salem, Edwards Co, IL.
- 114. Charles Eastman Couch was born on 6 May 1846 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 23 Jul 1850 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 115. Susan Fordyce Couch was born on 28 Jun 1848 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died on 28 Jan 1928 in Beaver City, Furnas Co, NE; was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Beaver City, Furnas Co, NE.
- 116. Harriet Eliza Couch was born on 3 Jan 1851 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; died after 1885 in IL.
- 117. Lewis Albert Couch was born on 2 Sep 1853 in Wabash Co, IL; died in Jun 1854 in Wabash Co, IL.
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57. | Mary Diantha COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 12 Mar 1855 in IL. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Mary married Mathew LITHERLAND before 1835. Mathew (son of George O. LITHERLAND and Catherine COURTER) was born in 1811 in Jefferson Co, KY; died on 18 Dec 1864 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 118. Ebenezer Couch LITHERLAND was born on 11 Apr 1835 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL; died on 24 Mar 1900 in St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO.
- 119. John Wesley LITHERLAND was born on 05 Apr 1837 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL; died on 23 Feb 1903 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; was buried on 25 Feb 1903 in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
- 120. George W. LITHERLAND was born in 1841 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
- 121. William J. LITHERLAND was born in 1843 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL; died on 19 Jun 1872.
- 122. James Alexander LITHERLAND was born on 23 Jun 1845 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
- 123. Mathew D. LITHERLAND was born in Jun 1847 in IL; died on 13 Feb 1903 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.
- 124. Mary L. LITHERLAND was born in 1850 in Lawrenceville, Lawrence Co, IL.
- 125. Sarah LITHERLAND was born in 1850.
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58. | Mary Samantha COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 01 Oct 1858 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL. Notes:
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Mary married Dr. William Henry THOMPSON. William was born on 09 Jan 1815 in Wilson Co, TN; died on 05 Apr 1896 in Orio, Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 126. Cynhia Mariah THOMPSON was born on 25 Dec 1836; died on 05 Apr 1915; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 127. Elizabeth I. THOMPSON was born on 23 Jun 1838; died on 21 Aug 1911; was buried in Friendsville Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL.
- 128. William Henry THOMPSON was born on 26 Dec 1839; died on 06 Oct 1861; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 129. Delia Bliss THOMPSON was born on 13 Jan 1841; died on 07 Nov 1911.
- 130. Stephen Bliss THOMPSON was born on 23 Mar 1843; died on 24 Jan 1865; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 131. Hiram Couch Thompson was born on 13 Jan 1845; died on 31 Jan 1864 in Camp Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Jackson Co, AL; was buried in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, TN.
- 132. John Dodds THOMPSON was born on 17 Oct 1846; died on 17 Apr 1921; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 133. Mary Diantha THOMPSON was born on 28 Jan 1849; died on 16 Jun 1874; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 134. Isaac Bennet THOMPSON was born on 31 Jan 1850; died on 29 Mar 1920; was buried in Wabash Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Orio, Wabash Co, IL.
- 135. Lora Sophia THOMPSON was born on 24 Nov 1852; died on 03 Aug 1935; was buried in Albion Cemetery, Albion, Edwards Co, IL.
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59. | Sarah K. COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in 1814 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1850. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Sarah married John T. PROUT. John (son of Sherman Prout and Asenath Scofield) was born in 1812 in Otsego, Otsego Co, NY; died on 05 Dec 1878 in Lukin Township, Lawrence Co, IL; was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
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60. | Cynthia COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1874. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Cynthia married John RUARK. John was born about 1813 in OH; and died. [Group Sheet]
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61. | Eunice COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 1 Jun 1816 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died in 1878. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Eunice married Henry GERRISH on 21 Oct 1841. Henry was born on 30 May 1809 in Boscawen, Merrimack Co, NH; died on 19 Feb 1875 in Patoka, Marion Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
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62. | Elizabeth COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 05 Jul 1818 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 27 Mar 1877; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL. Notes:
birth also given as 07/18/1818
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Elizabeth married Joshua WOOD on 27 Sep 1836 in Wabash Co, IL. Joshua (son of Joseph WOOD and Leah GREATHOUSE) was born on 30 Nov 1817 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 16 May 1872 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 152. Francis WOOD was born on 10 Jun 1837; died on 22 Jul 1864; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
- 153. Jane WOOD was born in 1839; died in 1904.
- 154. Catherine WOOD was born on 6 May 1841 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 1 Jul 1880 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 155. Sarah WOOD was born on 2 Apr 1843 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 20 Sep 1917 in Wabash Co, IL.
- 156. Eliza WOOD was born on 18 Jan 1845; died on 19 Oct 1954; was buried in Adams Corner Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co, IL.
- 157. Elizabeth WOOD was born on 21 Mar 1847.
- 158. Leah WOOD was born on 31 Oct 1850.
- 159. Mary WOOD was born on 8 Apr 1854.
- 160. William Alexander WOOD was born on 29 Jun 1860; died on 24 Jan 1939.
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63. | Levi Couch (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in 1821 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 08 May 1871 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Levi married Siddy C. Ruark on 20 Mar 1842 in Lawrence Co, IL. Siddy was born about 1817 in IN. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 161. Nancy Maria Couch was born about 1851 in IL.
- 162. Levi Andrew Couch was born on 15 May 1853 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 18 Apr 1916 in Lala Fork, Logan Co, IL; was buried in Two Mile Grove Cemetery, Latham, Logan Co, IL.
- 163. James M. Couch was born about 1857 in Wabash Co, IL.
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64. | Patience M. Couch (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born in 1823 in Edwards Co, IL; died on 02 Feb 1912 in Sonoma Co, California; was buried in Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co, CA. Notes:
Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association
Buried:
Moke (no plot listed)
Patience married Robert Martin Ruark on 31 Dec 1845 in Lawrence Co, IL. Robert was born on 24 Dec 1823 in IL; died on 20 Nov 1853 in Lawrence Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 164. Nancy Adeline RUARK was born on 03 Dec 1846 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 18 Aug 1911 in Napa Co, CA; was buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Calistoga, Napa Co, CA.
- 165. Henrietta RUARK was born on 01 Aug 1848 in Lawrence Co, IL; died on 30 Sep 1910 in Jasper Co, IA; was buried in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Jasper Co, IA.
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Patience married John Showalter on 4 Apr 1861. John was born on 15 May 1819 in PA; died on 7 Jun 1891 in Jasper Co, IA; was buried in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Jasper Co, IA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 166. Martin M. Showalter was born on 19 Oct 1865 in Jasper Co, IA; died on 19 Mar 1867 in Jasper Co, IA; was buried in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Jasper Co, IA.
- 167. Samuel L. Showalter was born on 28 May 1866 in Jasper Co, IA; died on 2 Feb 1870 in Jasper Co, IA; was buried in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Jasper Co, IA.
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65. | Lafayette COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born after 14 Jan 1826 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 15 Aug 1901. Notes:
birth given as after 01-14-1826 & 1831
Birth: BET 14 JAN 1826 AND 1831 in Wabash Co., IL
Death: 15 AUG 1901
Military Service: 10 JUL 1863 Enlisted as a private Company D, 108th Infantry Regiment Indiana
Military Service: 17 JUL 1863 Mustered Out in Indianapolis Indiana
Note:
July 10, 1863: Enlisted as a private Company D, 108th Infantry Regiment Indiana
July 17, 1863: Mustered Out in Indianapolis Indiana
Lafayette married Mary Jane MCKINNEY on 12 Apr 1852 in Carroll Co, IN. Mary (daughter of William MCKINNEY and Margaret) was born on 8 Apr 1831 in TN; died on 2 May 1880 in Jewell Co., KS. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 168. Minerva COUCH was born on 16 Jan 1854 in IN; died on 20 Oct 1854.
- 169. Elizabeth COUCH was born on 16 Jan 1856 in IN; died on 22 Aug 1861.
- 170. Maryetta COUCH was born on 23 Jan 1858 in IN; died on 26 Aug 1861.
- 171. George COUCH was born on 29 Aug 1860 in IN; died on 22 Aug 1861.
- 172. Charlie COUCH was born on 15 Dec 1862 in IN.
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67. | Malinda COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 20 Jul 1834 in Wabash Co, IL; died on 8 Apr 1913; was buried in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair Co, IL. Notes:
Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, St. Clair County, IL
Buried:
Original Lot 760N
Malinda married Jacques LEGROS on 3 Nov 1868 in Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 180. Alice LEGROS was born about 1869 in IL.
- 181. Lafayette LEGROS was born on 3 Mar 1872 in Allendale, Wabash Co, IL; died on 11 May 1958 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Vincennes, Knox Co, IN.
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68. | Minerva COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 31 Oct 1836 in Allendale, Wabash Co, IL; died on 16 Sep 1914 in Wabash Co, IL. Notes:
Buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Wabash, IL
d. 16-sep-1914, a. 77y 10m 15d, h. noah vories
Minerva married Noah VORIES. Noah was born about 1829 in IL. [Group Sheet]
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69. | Maryetta COUCH (17.Levi3, 2.Ebenezer2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 7 Dec 1838 in Wabash Co, IL; died after 1880. Maryetta married Joshua POTTS on 25 Aug 1863 in Wabash Co, IL. Joshua (son of Joshua POTTS) was born on 27 Mar 1814 in Hayesville, Richland Co, OH; died on 11 Mar 1876 in Lawrence Co, IL. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 182. Joshua Clinton POTTS was born in 1865 in Denison Township, Lawrence Co, IL; died on 22 Sep 1940.
- 183. Amor D. POTTS was born in 1868 in Denison Township, Lawrence Co, IL.
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72. | Larry COUCH (24.Eli3, 3.Jonathan2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 9 Jun 1796; died on 11 Jan 1802. Notes:
Burial: North Milton Cemetery, Saratoga County, NY
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78. | James Couch (27.Ira3, 4.Daniel2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 31 Aug 1800 in Fort Edward, Washington Co, NY; died on 10 Feb 1892 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL; was buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. Notes:
In the Order of Exercises and Corrected Lists, Twelfth Annual Reception tendered by The Calumet Club to the Old Settlers of Chicago, May 15, 1890, James Couch is listed on page 2 of 12, as residing at Tremont House, Chicago (where he had become the proprietor upon the death of his brother, Ira).
Died:
Death Index Errata
Although it has been reasonably documented that James died in 1892, the Illinois Statewide Death Certificates Index, Pre-1916 database shows his death on February 10, 1891. This is a correct transcription of the microfiche that database is based upon and cannot be changed by database maintenance staff unless a death certificate is found and produced giving a corrected date in 1892. 1892 is given here based on the predominance of evidence.
James married Elizabeth C. WELLS on 30 Mar 1847 in Cook Co, IL. Elizabeth was born in in Stratford, CT. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 188. Ira COUCH was born on 10 Jan 1848 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL; died on 22 Aug 1922 in Tampa, Hilllsborough Co, FL; was buried on 24 Aug 1922 in Staten Island, Richmond Co, NY.
- 189. COUCH was born about 1851; died in 1853.
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79. | Ira Couch (27.Ira3, 4.Daniel2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 11 Nov 1806 in Saratoga Co, NY; died on 28 Feb 1857 in Havana, Cuba; was buried in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Cook Co, IL. Notes:
Birth:
(also given as 22 Nov 1806)
Died:
IRA COUCH WILL
"First. I do hereby give, bequeath, and devise unto my beloved wife, Caroline Elizabeth Couch, and my brother, James Couch, and my brother-in-law, William H. Wood, whom I hereby constitute, make, and appoint to be my executrix, executors, and trustees of this my last will and testament, and the survivors of them, and, in the event of the death of either of them, the successor appointed by the surviving trustee or trustees, all my estate, both real and personal, of every nature and description, for the term of twenty years, in trust, and for the uses and objects and purposes hereinafter mentioned and expressed, and for the purpose of enabling them more fully to carry into effect the provisions of this will, and for no other use, purpose, or object, hereby giving and granting unto my said executors and trustees full power and lawful authority to lease my real estate at such time or times, and in such parcels, and in such way and manner, and upon such terms and conditions as to my said executors and trustees, or the survivors or successors of them, in their sound discretion, shall be deemed most advantageous and for the true interest of my estate, but no lease shall be granted of any building for a longer term than five years, and all leases shall expire at the end of twenty years from the time of my death. And I do also hereby authorize and empower my said executors and trustees, and the survivor or survivors of them, and their successors, from time to time, as they, in the exercise of a sound discretion, shall deem for the true interest of the estate, to purchase with the surplus funds belonging to my estate such real estate as they may deem proper and expedient, and take and hold the same, as such executors and trustees as aforesaid, upon the same trusts, and for the same uses and purposes, as the other real estate now owned by me, and more especially to purchase for the benefit and use of my estate, when they, my said executors and trustees, or the survivors and survivor of them, or successors, shall think it expedient so to do, any real estate which is or may be subject to any such judgment, decree, or mortgage as is or at any time hereafter may become a lien, charge, or encumbrance for my benefit, or for the benefit of my heirs or executors, upon the same, and, again, that my said executors and trustees have the like discretion to lease the same. And I do hereby authorize my said executors and trustees, if they shall think proper so to do, to loan on real estate situate in the City of Chicago any of the surplus moneys arising from my said estate, as aforesaid, on bond and mortgage: provided always that such real estate shall be worth double the amount so loaned thereon, over and above any other liens and encumbrances existing against the same, and that such moneys shall not be loaned for a longer period than twenty years from my decease." "And, generally, I do hereby fully authorize and empower my said executors and trustees, from time to time, to improve my real estate, and invest all surplus moneys belonging to my estate, arising from any source whatever, and not wanted immediately, or required to meet the payments and advances, legacies, annuities, and charges required to be made under this, my said will, in such way and manner as to them, my said executors and trustees, or the survivor or successors of them, in the exercise of a sound discretion, shall be deemed most safe and productive; but no moneys are to be invested except in improving my real estate, or in the purchase of other real estate, or on bond and mortgage as aforesaid. And I direct that my executors or trustees, or their successors, shall not purchase or improve by building upon any real estate after the expiration of sixteen years from my decease." "Relying on the fidelity and prudence of my said executors and trustees in executing the various trusts to them given and confided in and by this, my last will and testament, my executors are authorized to mortgage my real estate to improve by building on the same only in the event of the destruction of some of my buildings by the elements, and then only to supply other buildings in the place of those destroyed." "It is my will that all my just debts and the charges of funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my executors, as hereinafter named and appointed, out of my estate, as soon as conveniently may be after my decease, and the said debts become due, and I leave the charge of my funeral expenses to the discretion of my said executors." "Second. I give, devise, and bequeath to my beloved wife, Caroline Elizabeth Couch, after the expiration of the trust estate vested in my executors and trustees for the term of twenty years after my decease, one-fourth part of all my estate, both real and personal, after the payment of all my debts, funeral expenses and the legacies in this will mentioned, which are hereby made a charge on said real estate, which part is to be accepted by my said wife and received by her in lieu of dower." "Third. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my beloved daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Couch, after the expiration of the trust estate so vested as aforesaid, one-fourth part of all my estate, both real and personal, after the payment of all my debts, funeral expenses, and the legacies in this will mentioned." "Fourth. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my brother, James Couch, after the expiration of the trust estate so vested as aforesaid, one-fourth part of all my estate, both real and personal, after the payment of all my debts, funeral expenses, and the legacies in this will mentioned." "Fifth. I give, devise, and bequeath unto my nephew, Ira Couch, son of my brother, James, after the expiration of the trust estate so vested as aforesaid, the remaining one-fourth part of all my estate, both real and personal, after the payment of all my just debts, funeral expenses, and the legacies in this will mentioned." "Sixth. I hereby will and direct that the said legacies hereinafter mentioned shall be charged on my real estate, to be paid out of the rents and profits thereof as hereinafter directed." (from an 1891 Supreme Court document (141 U.S. 296), "By the seventh and eighth clauses, the testator gave annuities for life to his sister Rachel and to his mother-in-law; and by the ninth clause an annuity to a brother-in-law who died before him.") "Tenth. I give and bequeath to my wife, Caroline Elizabeth Couch, for the support of herself and daughter, from the rents of my real estate, the sum of ten thousand dollars a year until all the debts due by me are paid by my executors, and after my executors have paid such debts I give and bequeath to her for the same purpose fifteen thousand dollars a year, to be paid quarterly to her until my daughter becomes of age or is married, when my daughter may draw one-fourth of all the net rents and profits, after payment of all expenses, taxes, repairs, legacies, annuities, and other charges on my said estate, and my wife may draw ten thousand dollars a year until my nephew, Ira Couch, attains his majority, when she shall draw one-fourth of all the net rents and profits, after paying all expenses, taxes, repairs, legacies, annuities, and other charges as aforesaid." "Eleventh. I give and bequeath to my brother, James Couch, for the support of himself and family, from the rents of my real estate, the sum of ten thousand dollars a year, to be paid quarterly until all the debts due by me are paid by my executors, and after such debts due by me are paid, I give to him for the same purpose fifteen thousand dollars a year, to be paid quarterly to him until my nephew, Ira Couch, attains his majority, after which time I give to my brother, James Couch, one-fourth part of all the net rents, income, and profits of my estate, to be paid him by my executors quarterly until the final division of my estate, which shall take place at the end of twenty years after my decease, and not sooner." (from an 1891 Supreme Court document (141 U.S. 296), "By the twelfth and thirteenth clauses, he gave legacies to children of a deceased brother, and of his sister Rachel.") "Sixteenth. I will and direct that no part of my estate, neither the real nor the personal, shall be sold, mortgaged (except for building), or in any manner encumbered until the end of twenty years from and after my decease, when it may be divided or sold for the purposes of making a division between my devisees as herein directed." "Seventeenth. It is my will that any and all real estate which may hereafter be purchased by me shall be disposed of, and is hereby devised, in the same manner and to the same persons as if owned by me at the time of making this, my last will and testament." "Eighteenth. In the event of any of the legatees or annuitants being alive at the end of twenty years after my decease, it is my will, and I hereby direct, that there shall be a division of all my estate, both real and personal at the end of said twenty years, anything herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding, and in such case my executors, in making division of the said estate, shall apportion each legacy or annuity on the estate assigned to my devisees, who are hereby charged with the payment of the same according to the apportionment of my said executors." "Nineteenth. It is my will that my trustees aforesaid shall pay the several gifts, legacies, annuities, and charges herein to the persons named in this will, and that no creditors or assignees or purchasers shall be entitled to any part of the bounty or bounties intended to be given by me herein for the personal advantage of the persons named, and therefore it is my will that if either of the devisees or legatees named in my will shall in any way or manner cease to be personally entitled to the legacy or devise made by me for his or her benefit, the share intended for such devisee or legatee shall go to his or her children in the same manner as if such child or children had actually inherited the same, and in the event of such person or persons having no children, then to my daughter and her heirs." "Twentieth. It is my will that the estate, both real and personal, hereby devised and bequeathed to my daughter, Caroline Elizabeth, shall be vested in trustees, to be chosen by herself and my trustees herein named, before her marriage, and said trustees shall be three in number, to whom all her estate, both real and personal, shall be conveyed at the expiration of twenty years, the time hereinbefore specified for the termination of the estate of my trustees herein, to such trustees so to be appointed as aforesaid, and it is my will that the estate, both real and personal, herein devised and bequeathed for the benefit of my daughter shall be held by such trustees for the sole and only use and benefit, and that the same shall not in any manner be subject to the marital rights of any future husband my daughter may have, and that all moneys shall be paid by such trustees to my daughter personally, and to no other person for her except upon her written order or assent, and it is my will that her said trustees pay to her during her life the entire net income of the estate, both real and personal, herein devised and bequeathed to my daughter, after the same shall have been conveyed to her trustees by my executors and trustees or their successors, and after the death of my said daughter I direct that the said estate, both real and personal, shall be conveyed to the children of my daughter, and, in the event of her having no children, to such person as my daughter may direct by her last will and testament." "Twenty-First. It is my wish also that William H. Wood, my executor and trustee, shall be charged with, and take upon himself, the collection of all rents accruing to my estate, and that he shall continue to perform the same during the period of twenty years after my decease, and for the performance of this service and other services, and for his general care and supervision of the affairs of my estate, I hereby direct that the sum of two thousand dollars per annum shall be paid to him; but in the event of his decease before entering upon said duties, or before the twenty years aforesaid shall expire, or shall decline to act as in this section provided, I hereby authorize and direct my said trustees to appoint some other person to act in his stead in collecting said rents and performing the other duties as above specified, and to pay him the same compensation therefor which said Wood would have had." "Twenty-Second. And in the event of the marriage of my said wife after my decease, it is my will and I hereby authorize and direct my said trustees and executors to pay over to my said wife, and to no other person, the rents, annuities, legacies, and other income herein bequeathed to my said wife, and to take her separate receipts therefor, and it is my will that my said trustees and their successors in such case hold the same, subject to her order, in trust for my said wife, so that said property so devised and bequeathed to her as aforesaid can in no event be subject to the marital rights of such husband." |
COUCH TOMB INFORMATION VIEW IN NEW WINDOW
Ira married Caroline Elizabeth Gregory in 1833 in Ellicottville, Cattaraugus Co., NY. Caroline was born on 14 Apr 1814. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 190. Caroline Elizabeth Couch was born on 10 Dec 1845 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL; died on 03 Jul 1885 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL; was buried in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Cook Co, IL.
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80. | Sally Maria COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 22 Aug 1809 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 2 Nov 1878 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. Notes:
Notes for Sally Maria Couch provided by Chris Barry:
Sally is listed as Sarah beginning with the 1855 NY State Census. Her will and that of her brother Silas Murwin
Couch confirm Sally and Sarah are the same individual.
In the 1865 NY State Census, under "Of how many children the parent," "2" is listed for Henry C. Koon.
Sarah M. Koon is listed as a "Cripple" in the 1875 NY State Census.
The will of Sarah M. Koon, dated 25 Sep. 1875, bequeaths all to "my beloved husband" Henry C. Koon, with
any left in trust after his death to be divided among her heirs. Will presented 7 Dec. 1878, proved 23 Dec. 1878.
In Probate box file, the Citation & Proof of Service, filed 23 Dec. 1878, lists Silas M. Couch, Hannah
[Hammond], Mary J. Forbes, Isaiah W. Couch, A. Couch [?], William [sic] S. Couch, all of Orange County; also
James D. Couch of Milan, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, and George W. Couch of Haverstraw, NY. In Decree
box file, petition says will was annexed 24 Apr. 1882, husband "now deceased." A publication notice, dated 25
Sep. 1888, says notice was posted in Republican & Standard newspaper (Montgomery, NY) each week for 38
weeks commencing 21 July 1882. Citation & Proof of Service for Wilson Couch and Hannah Hammond was
dated 29 Sep. 1888. Decree filed 15 Oct. 1888.
(Will liber 41, pg. 204; Letter of Testimentary liber J, pg. 115; Will annexed liber A, pg. 106; inventory filed 13
Jan. 1879; Decree liber O, pg. 526, from Orange County Surrogate's Court, Goshen, NY.)
Census references:
1850 U.S. Census, Montgomery, Orange County NY, dwelling 505, family 563, enum. 28 Sept. 1850.
1855 NY State Census, Montgomery, 1st Election District, dwelling 335, family 372, enum. 29 June 1855.
1860 U.S. Census, Montgomery, Orange County NY, M653, roll 834, pg. 1068, enum. 25 July 1860.
1865 NY State Census, Montgomery, 1st Election District, pg. 51, dwelling 333, family 368, enum. 30 June
1865.
1870 U.S. Census, Montgomery, Orange County NY, M593, roll 1068, pg. 157, enum. 28 July 1870.
1875 NY State Census, Montgomery, 1st Election District, pg. 22, dwelling 226, family 230, enum. 1 June 1875.
1880 U.S. Census, Montgomery, Orange County NY, T9, roll 910, book 1, pg. 420A, enum. 3 June 1880 (Only
Henry listed here, as a widower).
Sally married Henry C. KOON. Henry was born about 1808; died about 1882. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 191. Hannah Elizabeth KOON was born about 1844 in Orange Co, NY; died on 25 Sep 1873 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY.
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81. | Silas Murwin COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 4 Apr 1811 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 8 Jul 1894 in Canandaigua, Ontario, NY. Notes:
From Jerusalem, Yates County, Ny, 1850 federal census (Pg. 73) ...
Dwelling 441, Family 456
Silas M. Couch, age 40, farmer, born Ny
Margaret, age 55, born Ny
Mary A, age 11, born Ny
Daniel, age 9, born Ny
Joseph, age 6, born Ny
Silas, age 2, born Ny
Susan C Couch, age 1, born Ny
Sussanna Milspaugh, age 65, born Ny
Elizabeth, age 27, born Ny
Jerusalem, Yates County, Ny, 1855 state census
Couch Daniel 2/212
Couch Dewit S 2/212
Couch Hannah E 2/212
Couch Joseph 2/212
Couch Margrett 2/212
Couch Mary A 2/212
Couch Silas M 2/212
Couch Susan C 2/212
From Town of Jerusalem, Yates County, Ny, 1860 federal census (Pg. 639) ...
Dwelling 4, Family 4
Silas M. Couch, age 49, farmer, born Conn
Margaret, age 45, Domestic, born Ny
Mary A, age 18, Domestic, born Ny
Daniel R, age 19, Farm laborer, born Ny
Joseph, age 17, Farm laborer, born Ny
Silas D, age 14, born Ny
Susan C, age 11, born Ny
Elizabeth, age 9, born Ny
Susana Milspaugh, age 76, Domestic, born Ny
Eliza, age 39, Domestic, born Ny
Yates County Court Records Indictments 1823-1899
11-37-1851 People Vs Couch, Silas M, Common nuisance: sowing foul seed on public lands
Notes provided by Chris Barry:
In April 1851, a Yates County, New York grand jury indicted Silas M. Couch on a charge of creating a common
nuisance. The petition alleges he "did maliciously, wickedly, unlawfully & wilfully plant, sow, scutter and
spread" the seeds of "certain noxious and hurtful plants, weeds and vegetables" on public lands, making the land
"entirely useless and valueless to the good and honest citizens." District Attorney D.I. Sunderlin is unsparing in
his description of the alleged offender: "Silas M. Couch, late of the town of Jerusalem in the said County of
Yates, yeoman, being an evil dispised [sic] person and of a wicked and malicious disposition and unlawfully and
wilfully contriving how to harass and injure the good citizens..." (From Yates County Court Records, Indictments
1823-1899, locator 11-37, photocopies courtesy Yates County Historian). The outcome of the case is not clear
from the record at hand, but it is hoped that Silas' only offense was planting the seeds of legal hyperbole.
Silas M. Couch, 59, farmer, appears in the 1870 U.S. Census of Tyrone, Schuyler County NY, pg. 6, dwelling
45, family 48 (enum. 27 July 1870). Listed with him are Margaret, 54, Mary, 31, Daniel, 29, Joseph, 25, Susan,
20 and Elizabeth, 18. The 1875 NY State Census lists Silas and Margaret, along with children Mary A., Daniel
R., Susan C. and Elizabeth in Canandaigua, Ontario County (Election District 1, pg. 14, family 119, enum. 8 June
1875). Silas is not enumerated with his wife and family in the 1880 U.S. Census (see notes for Margaret).
His will, dated 15 Jan. 1891, says he is of Jerusalem, Yates County, NY. William T. Hurd is named executor.
Bequests to: "Wilson S. Couch One hundred and fifty dollars."
"Second...The remainder of my estate I bequeath to the Presbyterian Church for the education of poor children."
"Before the above legacies are paid my executor shall procure a suitable tombstone and pay all my funeral
expenses."
"The amount given by me to my brother Wilson S. Couch is the legacy received by me from my sister Sally M.
Coon."
The 1892 NY State Census of Jerusalem, Yates County, lists Silas M. Crouch [sic], 80, after the family of
Benjamin Egleston. (1st Election District, pg. 11). The family of J. Stephen Raymond follows.
Petition for proof of will, dated 12 Oct. 1894, says the estate is worth $900 and lists heirs Daniel R. Couch, son,
Susan Brown, daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Emerson, daughter, all of Canandaigua. (From Yates County Office of
Public History, will file 129C).
Silas married Margaret MILLSPAUGH on 29 Nov 1837 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. Margaret was born about 1815 in Orange Co, NY; died on 29 Sep 1890 in Canandaigua, Ontario, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 192. Mary Anne COUCH was born in 1838 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY; died on 22 Dec 1877.
- 193. Daniel Row COUCH was born in 1841 in Orange Co, NY; died on 19 Oct 1908 in Canandaigua, Ontario, NY.
- 194. Joseph Tuthill COUCH was born in 1844 in Orange Co, NY; died on 4 Nov 1873.
- 195. Silas Dewit COUCH was born about 1848 in Yates Co, NY; died on 28 Oct 1871.
- 196. Susan C. COUCH was born about 1849 in Yates Co, NY.
- 197. Hannah Elizabeth COUCH was born about 1851 in Jerusalem, Yates Co, NY.
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82. | Hannah Amanda COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 7 Jul 1813 in Washington, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 11 Jul 1889 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY. Notes:
Burial: Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery, Orange County, Ny
Note:
Notes provided by Chris Barry:
From the Newburgh Daily Journal, Friday evening, 12 July 1889, Pg. 1, under "Deaths":
"Hammond - In this city, July 11, 1889, of dropsy, Hannah A., widow of William Hammond, late of Montgomery, N.
Y."Funeral private, at the residence of her son-in-law, W.H. Van Steenburgh, 2 High st. Interment at Montgomery,
N.Y."
Hannah Hammond's will dated 18 March 1889, names her daughter Mary Jane executrix, and includes the
following:
"Whereas on the 1st day of May AD 1882, I did give to my said daughter then Mary Morris the sum of $300 upon
the understanding that I was to have my home with her during my life and she was to pay me the annual interest
thereon at the rate of 5% while I live and whereas I have had my home with my said daughter and received said
interest regularly and promptly now I do hereby ratify said gift and said sum of three hundred dollars to my said
daughter Mary Morris now Mary J. Van Steenburgh and hereby relieve and discharge her from all liability in
accountability therefore to me and my estate." Hannah left her son John W. Hammond ten dollars, and the
remainder of her estate to her daughter Mary Jane. On file at Orange County Surrogate's Court, Goshen, NY,
Liber 53, page 55; Letters of Testimentary liber M, pg. 406.
Cause of Death: Dropsy
Hannah married William E. HAMMOND on 23 Jun 1842. William was born on 11 Feb 1810 in Schenectady Co, NY; died on 13 Dec 1880 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 198. Mary Jane HAMMOND was born on 16 Apr 1843 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY; died on 27 Dec 1911 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY.
- 199. Charles Silas HAMMOND was born on 18 May 1845 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY; died on 31 Mar 1874 in Dover, Morris Co, NJ.
- 200. William E. HAMMOND was born on 3 May 1847; died on 11 May 1847.
- 201. John Wilson HAMMOND was born on 26 Feb 1849 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY; died on 13 Dec 1912 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY.
- 202. Julia R. Annabiah Stout HAMMOND was born on 26 Feb 1855 in Orange Co, NY; died on 23 Aug 1855.
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83. | Calvin P. COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 29 Jul 1816 in CT; died on 31 Aug 1852 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. Notes:
Calvin was a farmer. He was burned by a camphene lamp explosion on 28 Aug 1852.
from Town of Montgomery, Orange County, Ny, 1850 federal census (Pg 217)
Dwelling 346, Family 374
Calvin Couch, age 33, Farmer, born Connecticut
Margaret, age 33, born Ny
Mary J, age 10, born Ny
Robert A, age 7, born Ny
Isaiah W, age 1, born Ny
Jane Alexander, age 58, born Ireland
Lavinia Wackman, age 22, born Ny
Notes from Chris Barry
From the Independent Republican, Goshen, Orange County NY, Fri. Sept. 10, 1852, Vol. XL No. 8, pg. 2, col. 3:
"On Saturday evening some three weeks since, just before engaging in family worship, Mr. Calvin Couch, of
Montgomery, sat down on the floor to fill a camphene lamp - the lamp stood on the floor beside him, and the
wicks were ignorantly or carelessly left burning. The lamp exploded, the burning camphene flew over him, and
his clothes being of cotton material, were instantly on fire, and he was soon enveloped by the flames. In agony or
in fright, he ran out in the open air, and before the flames could be extinguished, he was burned in a shocking
manner. He died on Tuesday of last week. He was a good citizen, and an industrious and enterprising farmer.
Yours & c., B."
Calvin married Margaret ALEXANDER on 18 Oct 1838 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY. Margaret was born about 1817 in New York, New York Co, NY; died before 15 Oct 1878 in Wallkill, Orange Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
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84. | James D. COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 31 Jul 1819 in Ulster Co, NY; died in 1898 in Hammersley Fork, Clinton Co, PA. Notes:
From "Genealogy an Personal History of Northern Pennsylvania" by John W. Jordan, Lewis Historical
Publishing Co., NYC, 1913, reprint by Heritage Books
James Couch, the first member of this family of whom we have definite information, was born in New York state in
1823, and died at HammersIey Fork, Pennsylvania, in 1898. He learned the trade of milling in New York State,
and then removed first to Milan, Pennsylvania, and later, a short time before his death, to Hammersley Fork. He
was a Republican in politics and a Methodist in religion and very active in church work. He married Susan A. Hults,
who was born in New York State in 1825, and is now living in Milan, Pennsylvania, Children: 1. Annie, married
Servillon Kitchen, of Milan; child, Elizabeth, married Herbert Sampson, a railroad carpenter. 2. Henrietta, married
John Vanatta, a civil war veteran and pensioner, of Claremont, Virginia; children: Burt and others. 3. Harriet,
married Jules Sexton, of Bradford County, Pennsylvania; child, Belle. 4. John Corwin. 5. Antoinette, died in
Binghamton, New York; married Orville Newell. 6. James, married Myra Walters, of Hammersley Fork; children:
Laura, married Richard Powers; Nettie, married Edward Ressler; Lottie; Jennie; Carman. 7. Phebe, died in Athens,
Pennsylvania, married Edward Hoyt, child, Louis. 8. Charles, living at Punxsutawny, Pennsylvania, married
Margaret _____. 9. William, living at Punxsutawny, Pennsylvania, married Sarah, sister to his brother Charles' wife.
10. Kate, died in Waverly, New York, in 1900, married George Babcock.
See 1850 Montgomery, Orange County, Ny, Federal Census, Dwelling 506, Family 564, for Silas C. Couch
From 1860 Barton, Tioga County, Ny Federal Census ....
Dwelling 166, Family 162 ...
Couch, James, age 41, born NY
Susan, age 34, born NY
Henrietta, age 14, born NY
Hannah, age 12, born NY
Hester, age 10, born NY
John, age 8, born NY
Antinette, age 7, born NY
Phebe, age 5, born NY
James S, age 2, born NY
From 1865 Barton, Tioga County, Ny, State Census ....
Dwelling 69, Family 79
Couch, James, age 45, born Ulster Co.
Susan A., age 39, born Orange Co.
Hester, age 17, born Orange Co.
Hannah L., age 15, born Orange Co.
John C., age 13, born Orange Co.
Antoinetta, age 11, born Orange Co.
Phobe A., age 9, born Orange Co.
James S., age 7, born Tioga Co.
Charles L., age 2, born Tioga Co.
From Sheshequin Township, Bradford County, PA, 1870 Census .....
Dwelling 130, Family 130 ......
Hults, Samuel, age 69, m, farmer, 1500, 300, born NY
Eliza, age 60, f, keeping house, born PA
Dwelling 131, Family 131 ......
Couch, James, age 51, m, miller, 500, 150, born NY
Suson (sic), age 45, f, keeping house, born NY
John age 18, m, born NY
Phebe, age 15, f, born NY
Charles, age 8, m, born NY
Marshall W., age 5, m, born NY
Suson (sic), age 2, f, born PA
From Ulster Township, Bradford County, PA 1880 Census ...
Dwelling 67, Family 67 ........
Couch, James, age 60, M, hus, laborer, born NY, father born CT
Susan, age 54, F, wife, housekeeper, born NY, father born, NY, mother born NY
Marshel, age 14, M, son, born NY, father born NY, mother born NY
Katie, age 12, F, dau, born PA, father born NY, mother born NY
Dwelling 167, Family 170
Hults Eliza, 70 F boarder (at K. Abajina French house), widow, born PA, father born PA, mother born PA
James married Sarah A. HULTS. Sarah was born in Jul 1825 in Orange Co, NY; died before 1920 in Bradford Co, PA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 206. Henrietta Copley COUCH was born on 6 Dec 1845; died on 9 Jan 1932.
- 207. Hester A. COUCH was born in Feb 1848.
- 208. Hannah Lisa COUCH was born about 1850.
- 209. John Corwin COUCH was born on 2 Sep 1851.
- 210. Antoinette COUCH was born about 1854 in Montgomery, Orange Co, NY; died in in Binghamton, Broome Co, NY.
- 211. Phobe A. Couch was born est 1856.
- 212. James S. COUCH was born about 1858.
- 213. Charles L. COUCH was born about 1863 in Barton, Tioga Co, NY.
- 214. Marshall William COUCH was born about 1865.
- 215. Susan COUCH was born about 1868 in Sheshequin Township, Bradford Co, PA; died in 1900 in Waverly, Tioga Co, NY.
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85. | George Washington COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 19 Jul 1821 in Burlingham, Sullivan Co, NY; died on 12 Dec 1885 in Haverstraw, Rockland Co, NY. Notes:
Burial: Mount Repose Cemetery, Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York
Note:
Notes from Chris Barry
Death record lists George's birthplace as Burlingham, Sullivan County NY.
Burial: December 16, 1885, Mount Repose Cemetery, Haverstraw, Rockland County, New York
Cause of Death: Pneumonia. Duration 7 days.
Medical Information: Sanitary observations: Bad, dirty.
George W. Couch's work and residences, from city directories of Newburgh NY unless noted:
1850: mariner (1850 U.S. Census)
1855: boatman (1855 NY State Census)
1860-61: carman, home south side Washington about Liberty.
1862-63: carman, home south side Washington near Liberty.
1864-65: carman, home Washington near Liberty.
1865-66: carman, home 50 Washington.
1867-68: carman, home Washington near Federal.
1868-69: no George W. Couch listed in Newburgh directory.
1870: Segar maker, Clarkstown NY (1870 U.S. Census).
1875: farmer, Clarkstown NY (1875 NY State Census).
1880: laborer, Haverstraw NY (1880 U.S. Census).
It should be stressed that apart from census records no documentation has been found on George's marriage(s).
From Newburg, Orange County, NY 1850 Federal Census ...
Dwelling 819, Family 881
George Couch, age 30, Mariner(?), born Ny
Mary, age 27, born Ny
Mary, age 6, born Ny
Betsy, age 1, born Ny
Thomas Van Booris(?), age 35, shoemaker, born Ny
Amelia, age 46, born Ny
From Newburg, Orange County, Ny 1860 federal census (pg 306) ...
Dwelling 1778, Family 2402
George W. Couch, age 40, Laborer, born Ny
Mary, age 36, born Ny
Mary G, age 15, born Ny
Geo. W, age 11, born Ny
Luther S., age 8, born Ny
Orlando W., age 3, born Ny
Silas A, age 10/12, born Ny
From Clarkson, Rockland County, Ny 1870 federal census (pg 454)
Dwelling 620, Family 640
George W. Couch, age 48, Segar(?) Maker, born. Ny
Emma S., age 28, Keeping house, born Ny
Silas A. age 12, born Ny
Minnie, age 3, born Ny
Darwin E., age 6/12, born Ny
Samuel Davey, age 14, born Ny
Charles E, age 13, born Ny
Clara, age 9, born Ny
George married Mary. [Group Sheet]
George married Emma Louise ROSE about 1866 in Rockland Co, NY. Emma was born in 1842; died in 1934. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 222. Minnie COUCH was born on 9 Mar 1867; died in Jun 1951 in Rye, Westchester Co, NY.
- 223. John E. COUCH was born on 18 Dec 1868; died in 1959.
- 224. Darwin Esman COUCH was born in Dec 1869 in Rockland Co, NY.
- 225. Anna Louisa COUCH was born in 1872 in Rockland Co, NY; died on 28 Jan 1963.
- 226. Emma Rose COUCH was born in 1882 in Haverstraw, Rockland Co, NY; died on 28 Jan 1963 in Amenia, Duchess Co, NY.
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86. | Willison S. COUCH (35.Silas3, 7.Elijah2, 1.Ebenezer1) was born on 28 May 1829 in Sullivan Co, NY; died on 27 Jan 1896 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY. Notes:
Burial: St George's Cemetery, Newburg, Ny
Note:
Worked as a farmer, blacksmith, and carpenter.
From Town of Montgomery, Orange County, Ny, 1860 Federal census (Pg 158) ...
Dwelling 1104, Family 1145
Wilson Couch, age 40, Day laborer, born Ny
Rebecca, age 38, Born Ny
Charles, age 11, born Ny
From Baptism Records Methodist-Episcopal Circuit
Couch, Willson S. m. on the 27th instant by Rev. James Scott, to Phoebe T. Lineburgh all of this village._April 3,
1850.
Newburgh City Directory ....
Name Occupation Location City State Year
Charles H. Couch carpenter 53 William Newburgh NY 1889
Wilson S. Couch blacksmith 67 William Newburgh NY 1889
Charles H. Couch carpenter 53 William Newburgh NY 1890
Wilson S. Couch blacksmith 156 Washington Newburgh NY 1890
Charles H. Couch carpenter Newburgh NY 1891
Mrs. Libbie L. Couch boarding house 70 Lander Newburgh NY 1891
Wilson S. Couch blacksmith 247 Broadway Newburgh NY 1891
Mrs. Libbie L. Couch boarding house 70 Lander Newburgh NY 1892
Wilson S. Couch carpenter 53 William Newburgh NY 1892
Willison married Phebe LINEBURGH on 27 Mar 1850 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY. Phebe was born about Jun 1820 in Dutchess Co, NY; died on 3 Apr 1900 in Newburgh, Orange Co, NY. [Group Sheet]
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