Congdon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Anna Congdon daughter of George

PDill5361 — 2009-10-28 00:14:02Z

Hello Luetta,
I noticed that you have some current requests (2009) to your offer for a copy of the Wedding Annoucement and article for the daughter of Geo. Condon.
I would appreciate it if you would add me to you list of interested persons.
Thank you.
Pat Dill

Re: Congdons of Chelsea, Michigan

wick52 — 2009-10-14 10:26:15Z

Is your father and Alfred still alive....It has been years since I talked to them....Alfred owes me information on your part of the family.....Maybe you can fill me in on any information that I am missing.....Elisha Congdon and Elouiza Standish are my great great grandparents.....Their son...Joseph Hopkins Congdon went to California in the 1870's and married Jemima Webster a girl from Aberdeen, Scotland......thus came our line of the family.....

Re: Congdons of Chelsea, Michigan

DonReynolds112 — 2009-10-14 06:57:53Z

I am a decendant of
"ix. ALFRED REYNOLDS Congdon, b. 26 Dec 1854, Norwich, New London, Connecticut; d. 12 Nov 1932; m. SUSAN PIERCE, 26 Nov 1876, Chelsea, Washtenaw County, Michigan; b. 18 Oct 1854, Washtenaw County, Michigan; d. 08 Apr 1940."
My father Donald Reynolds Congdon and uncle Alfred Reynolds Congdon owned the Congdon's Ace Hardware in Ypsilanti, until my father started a hardware in Milan Michigan.
My grandfather was Alfred Reynolds Congdon, son of Clair Congdon. The Church in Chelsea has stained glass that bears our family name. Most of our family is laid to rest in Chelsea and Ypsilanti. All of the men in my family have the Reynolds middle name (this is the name I go by)

Re: Anna Congdon daughter of George

LJayneking — 2009-09-19 00:31:12Z

Hi Tamera,

I cannot get the article to scan. Will need to send snail mail. The article is a description of the wedding. Looks like a lot of the folks who attended were prominent in the town. It is a short and sweet article. Will be happy to send on to you.
Contact me at trikings@earthlink.net. You might get a message from spaminator but I will watch for your reply.
Jayne

Re: Anna Congdon daughter of George

congdon14 — 2009-09-13 18:46:50Z

That would be much appreciated. I am at a total loss here for relatives. My mom had me convinced that my Dad was a terrible man and I never questioned her. Now it appears there is much more to the story and I want to find relative for any info on who I really am.

Again, Thank you.

Tamera Congdon Pagett

Re: Anna Congdon daughter of George

LJayneking — 2009-09-13 18:24:59Z

Hi Tamera,

I will be happy to go back through the scrapbook but may not be able to do until the end of the week.....will let you know.
Jayne

Re: Anna Congdon daughter of George

congdon14 — 2009-09-11 02:29:15Z

I know this is an older post, but I am looking for relatives of A george Congdon. Not sure if this is the correct family, but would appreciate any information and a copy of the invitation if you still have one.

Tamera Congdon Pagett

Re: William Congdon/father of Milton

coachpete544 — 2009-08-25 12:41:39Z

Joan,
I have new information on William S Congdon and his descendants. If you are still on, email me at pscarborough@rochester.rr.com. We are hoping to fill some more of the gaps in our research.
Peter

Re: native peoplez

gosborne173 — 2009-07-06 20:23:46Z

HELLO, I HAVEN'T LOOKED AT THIS MESSAGE BOARD IN QUITE SOMETIME, WELL I CAN TELL YOU AVALDO GARDINER WAS MY GRANDMOTHERS GRANDFATHER SO HE WOULD HAVE BEEN MY GREAT GREAT GRAND FATHER SO WERE DISTANT COUSINS WOW I DON'T MIND KEEPING IN CONTACT WITH YOU AND SHAREING INFORMATION.HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET THE CHANCE TO MEET SOME DAY I LIVE IN CT. MAY I ASK WHAT CHILD DO YOU DECEND FROM OF AVALDO AND ELLA THEY HAD SEVERAL AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW? I DECEND DIRECTLY FROM AVALDOS DAUGHTER GEORGIA GARDINER ELEAZER SHE WAS MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER.MY E-MAIL IS gosborne173@yahoo.com

Re: native peoplez

gosborne173 — 2009-07-06 20:21:49Z

HELLO, I HAVEN'T LOOKED AT THIS MESSAGE BOARD I QUITE SOMETIME, WELL I CAN TELL YOU AVALDO GARDINER WAS MY GRANDMOTHERS GRANDFATHER SO HE WOUL HAVE BEEN MY GREAT GREAT GRAND FATHER SO WERE DISTAN COUSINS WOW I DON'T MIND KEEPING IN CONTACT WITH YOU AND SHAREING INFORMATION.HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET THE CHANCE TO MEET SOME DAY I LIVE IN CT. MAY I ASK WHAT CHILD DO YOU DECEND FROM OF AVALDO AND ELLA THEY HAD SEVERAL AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW? I DECEND DIRECTLY FROM AVALDOS DAUGHTER GEORGIA GARDINER ELEAZER SHE WAS MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER.MY E-MAIL IS gosborne173@yahoo.com

Re: Congdons

UnetteL — 2009-06-22 21:45:59Z

Hi Nancy,
We have James CONGDON, son of Isaac and Eliza (WOODRUFF) CONGDON, b. approx. 1844 - 1845 timeframe, probably Welch (or Welch's) Hollow, Fort Ann (Westfield), Washington Co. NY. Is this the first James you mention below?
This family moved to Jefferson Co. Wisconsin (Palmyra) around this same time.
If this is the James you have in your DB, please let me know. I have a litte info going back to share.
I recall communicating some time back, but not about this.
Thanks,
Unette
unette@aol.com
262-534-2144
262-593-8225

Re: native peoplez

cnelson166 — 2009-06-15 23:30:45Z

I know you posted this about six months ago, but my grandfather (he passed 10 years ago) is Avaldo's grandson. My mother has done extensive research on our family (the Gardiners and Ammonses). I would love to know who you are and what you have managed to learn.

Rev. Lafayette Congdon (1845-1927)

KingCongdon — 2009-06-04 16:08:27Z

I am always looking for more information. THe following is from my blog at: http://congdonfamilies.blogspot.com/2009/03/rev-lafayette-co...

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LaFayette5 Congdon (Phineas4 - Thomas3 - John2 - Joseph1)

Father: Congdon, Phineas Spring
Mother: Thatcher, Julia Ette

I have not even scratched the surface on LaFayette so far. I have over a hundred source-citations for him that will take me awhile to fully vet. The short of it is described well in this obituary from the Batavia Daily (2/23/1927 p.1):

FORMER SEMINARY PRESIDENT IS DEAD AT THE AGE Of 81

The Rev. La Fayette Congdon, D.D., Ph. D., Suffered Uremic Poisoning

CLERGYMAN MANY YEARS.

Served Eleven Methodist Episcopal Pastorates Between 1867 and 1903.

The Rev. La Fayette Congdon, D.D., Ph.D., formerly president of Genesee Wesleyan Seminary at Lima, died at 7 o’clock last evening at the hoe of his daughter, Mrs. Charles B. Peck, No. 31 Ellicott avenue, with whom he had made his home for the past two years. He had been in failing health for several years and was confined to his bed for the past three weeks. Death was due to uremic poisoning.
Dr. Congdon was well known throughout Western New York and had served in 11 pastorates in the Genesee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. He retired from active life in 1914 and had resided in Batavia since that time.
Dr. Congdon was born at Ellington, Chautauqua county, on October 21, 1845, being the only child of the late Phineas T. and Julia Thatcher Congdon. He prepared for college at the East avenue, collegiate institute in Rochester and at the age of 14 years passed his entrance examinations for the University of Rochester. Because of his age he was not permitted to enter the university for two years, during which he taught district schools.

Served in the Civil War.
At the end of his sophomore year in the University of Rochester, Dr. Congdon enlisted in the Union army. He served through the last year of the Civil war, being sent for a few weeks to a clerkship at an Elmira prison camp where 2,000 Confederate prisoners were held. He was then transferred to Sheridan’s troopers, 21st New York cavalry.
At the close of the war Dr. Congdon went to Cincinnati, O., where he taught for a year in a public school. The next year he attended Genesee Wesleyan college, which later became Syracuse university and was moved to that city. He was graduated with the class of 1867 and received his Ph.D. degree. He later received an honorary D.D. degree from Syracuse university. He joined the Genesee conference immediately after his graduation and was called to his first pastorate at Pittsford.
On September 20, 1871, Dr. Congdon married Miss Frances Kingsley, daughter of the late Daniel Kingsley
of Pittsford. He went to the Pittsford church in the fall of 1867. In the following years he served at Walworth, Geneseo, Lima, Newark, Geneseo, Wolcott, Towanda, Pa., University avenue in Syracuse, Penn Yan, the First church of Bradford, Pa., and in Batavia. He came to Batavia in 1900 and was pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church here until 1903, when he was elected to the presidency of the Lima seminary. He held that position for 11 years and retired in 1914. He had done little active work since his retirement. Three times he was a delegate to the general conference, in 1900, 1904 and 1908. he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of the American Revolution.

Two sons in the Orient.
Besides his wife and his daughter, Mrs. Peck, Dr. Congdon leaves four sons, Fayette K. Congdon of Northampton, Mass., Dr. Randolph T. Congdon of Potsdam, Dr. Edgar D. Congdon of Bangkok, Siam, and Wray H. Congdon of Tientsin, China, and eight grandchildren, four in this country and four in the Orient.
Funeral services for Dr. Congdon will be held from No. 81 Ellicott avenue Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. J.H. Olmsted of Niagara Falls officiating, assisted by the Rev. E.P. Hubbell, D.D., of Rochester and the Rev. Ernest W. Collings of Batavia. The bearers will be men who were closely associated with Dr. Congdon at Lima seminary. The body will be placed in the Elmwood cemetery vault and burial will be made later at Pittsford. Flowers are gratefully declined.

Individual Facts:

Name: Congdon, LaFayette [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Title: Rev.
Sex: Male
Birth: 21 Oct 1845 in Ellington, Chautauqua, New York, USA [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Census: 1850 in Marion, Wayne, New York, USA [4]
Occupation: 1859 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; taught in district schools [10]
Education: 1860 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; Univ. of Rochester (interupted, civil war) [10]
Census: 1860 in Springwater, Livingston, New York, USA [3]
Military Service: 31 Aug 1864; Entered Service (21st NY Cavalry, Sheridan's Command) [10]
Military Service: 31 May 1865; Mustered out
Occupation: 1866 in Cincinnati, Madison, Ohio, USA; Taught at the city schools for one year [10]
Graduation: 1867 in Genesee, New York, USA; Genesee Wesleyan College, A.B.(became Syracuse University) [10]
Census: 1870 in Pittsford, Monroe, New York, USA; first pastorship [1, 10]
Occupation: 1871 in Walworth, Wayne, New York, USA; Reverend [12, 13]
Census: 1880 in Newark, Wayne, New York, USA [5]
Graduation: 1883 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA; Syracuse University, PHD
Graduation: 1885 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA; Syracuse University, Honorary DD
Fact 1: 06 Dec 1886 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA; Gave lecture on Rome and the Vatican at the Brown Memorial church [18]
Residence: Aug 1890 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA; term of pastorshipending within a few weeks [19]
Census: 1900 in Hornellsville, Steuben, New York, USA [6]
Destination: 1900 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA; Member of the General Conference ME in Chicago
Occupation: Bet. 1902–1903 in Niagara, New York, USA; Presiding Elder of the Niagara District Methodist Episcopal Church
Destination: 1904 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA; Member of the General Conference ME in Los Angeles
Occupation: Bet. 1904–1914 in Lima, Livingston, New York, USA; President of Genesee Wesleyan Seminary [10, 14, 15, 16, 17]
Property: 12 Jul 1912 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, USA; Transfered (sold?) "Durston Tract" to Augustus Doyle [20]
Census: 1920 in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA; 30 Park Avenue [2, 11]
Residence: Bet. 1925–1927 in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA; home of daughter Edna Emily Congdon Peck (31 Ellicott Ave.) [10]
Death: 22 Feb 1927 in Batavia, Genesee, New York, USA; Died from Uremic Poisoning [10, 21]
Burial: Aft. 23 Feb 1927 in Pittsford, Monroe, New York, USA; Pittsford Cemetery, Lot 151 [10, 21]

Shared Facts:

Kingsley, Frances Anna
Marriage: 20 Sep 1871 in Pittsford, Monroe, New York, USA [8, 10]

Children:

1 Congdon, Fayette Kingsley (b. 1872, Walworth NY, m. Mildred A. Ingraham, Superintendent of Public Schools in Northampton MA)
2 Congdon, Daniel Edgar (b. 1874, Geneseo NY, died at 1 year old)
3 Congdon, Edna Emily (b. 1875, Lima NY, educated at Syracuse, m. Charles B. Peck)
4 Congdon, Randolph Thatcher (b. 1877, Newark NY, educated at Harvard and Syracuse, m. Marion Diefendorf, Vice Principal and Principal of Schools in Potsdam NY)
5 Congdon, Edgar Davidson (b. 1879, Walworth NY, educated Syracuse, Harvard, and Vienna, m. Edith Dana Jones, Professor at Stanford, in China and Thailand, and then Long Island College of Medicine)
6 Congdon, Wesley Benton (b. 1880, Newark NY, died at 1 year old)
7 Congdon, Clarice (b. 1887, Syracuse NY, died at 1 year old)
8 Congdon, Wray Hollowell (b. 1892, Bradford PA, educated Syracuse, m. Anna Mae Stuart, Missionary in China and Dean of Lehigh University in Bethlehem PA)

Re: Last grandchild John Congdon and Emma Uglow dies

FAY_MARSH — 2009-04-25 08:44:34Z

Lesley, Hullo from Fay nee Congdon from Christchurch! NZ. I have just read your mess re Aunt Dolly and thankyou for your dedication to her love of the "Family" ! Our branch of Congdon came from Devon on the 'Adamant' 1874. My gr/grandparents being George & Emma! Related?? Maybe....but isn't family just the best? Cheers, Fay. Faymiss@hotmail.com

Re: John Richard Congdon in New Zealand

PeteCongdon31 — 2009-04-25 04:55:45Z

Hi Fay, thank you so much for getting back to me with that info it does seem like we have a match.
Please if you would email me at wheeliesmurf@hotmail.com and put family tree in the subject line i would really like to talk to you more.
Cheers
Pete

Re: John Richard Congdon in New Zealand

FAY_MARSH — 2009-04-17 09:55:31Z

Hi Pete! My name is Fay and my maiden name was Congdon..I may be able to help re your Great Grandfather. I had an Uncle Jack {John Richard) born in Havelock Marlborough, one of eight boys and one girl. Lived in Dunedin, married twice with I understand one son to each wife! does any of this fit? He died in 1965. Happy to add to this if it would help!

Re: Catherine Congdon

abaldwin60 — 2009-04-09 19:25:15Z

What details do you have of Catherine Congdon and her family. As previously stated my relations are based in Dublin and have some sort of connection to Cork.

Re: Catherine Congdon

abaldwin60 — 2009-04-08 20:16:35Z

I just noticed your message. I am related to Congdon's from Dublin. Please contact me to discuss

Re: Congdons

Revae — 2007-09-08 15:15:35Z

I realize your posts have been in answer to others questions, however, I would like to know if you have pictures of James Lyman Congdon and wife, Mary Ann Bodwell.
I lost track of James and wife after the 1880 census. Did they have other children besides Clara?

I am specifically interested in their dau., Clara b. 1867 who married Ira KIRK. Would you happen to have pictures of Clara and Ira?

Thanks for your help,

Revae

Re: Congdons

Revae — 2007-09-07 22:19:39Z

Thanks for looking. My Minerva CONGDON was born Indiana ca 1863. Have absolutely no data on husband. Believe first name might be a misspelling.

Thanks,

Revae

Re: Congdons

Revae — 2007-09-07 19:51:32Z

I've been reading the posts on this site. I, too, am interested in the Congdens.

Mary had following siblings:
1. James Lyman married Mary Ann BODWELL. He lived in Elkhart co. 1850s, 1860s, 1870s. In 1880 he was living in Riverside, Cook Co., IL.
2. George G. married Mary A. BICKEL. George died 17 Nov. 1927, Bristol, Elkhart, IN.
3. John L. b. ca 1848 IN. Lost him in IN after the 1870 census.
4. Loren A. b. Sept. 15, 1850 IN, d. 22 Aug. 1928 Elkhart Co., IN. He married a Myra J. b. 1860 OH
5. Ira F. b. 1853 IN mar. Sarah A. CRUNBAKER (sp). He died Jan. 10, 1936 Elkart Co.
6. Minerva b. ca 1863 IN mar. Datus A. WILBUR (this came from IN marriage records.) Never could find them in any census.

You may have all this data, but if not, hope this helps to fill in your genealogy. I also have names of children of Mary's siblings.

Revae

Clara CONGDON b. Jul. 1867 to James Lyman & Mary A. (BODWELL) CONGDON

Revae — 2007-09-05 23:06:13Z

I am seeking information regarding Cora B. CONGDON born July 1867 IN, died aft. 1930. Parents of Cora were James Lyman CONGDON, son of James & Clarissa, and Mary Ann BODWELL, dau. of Zadack BODWELL.

Cora married Ira L. KIRK ca 1891, he born Nov. 5, 1855 OH, died Jun. 24, 1931 Bath, Summit, OH.

Now my reason for seeking more information. Ira's parents were George KIRK and Eliza SHESLER. George KIRK's parents were William KIRK and Maria (Mary) MILLER. This is my direct line.

I realize this is a rather convoluted message, but hope you can wend your way through it and you might just have some information for me.

Many thanks,

Revae

Re: Congdons

lrae0523 — 2007-09-05 19:02:30Z

Hi Deb,
Just now found your posting. The dates on your Mary Irene Congdon match the dates that I have on my grandmother - b. 1/26/1840 d. 12/20/1910. I really hope that this is the same one. Does your info state where she died? My grandmother died in Pawnee County Kansas. In searching, I have also found an Ira Congdon on the 1880 Iuka, Pratt County, Kansas census. States that he was 27 years old, born in Indiana, with wife Sarah A. age 26, and children Minna, Maud, Julia and Grace. Pratt County is directly south of Pawnee County in Kansas. Suppose that this is the same one?
Sorry for my delay in replying. I have changed my email to rlblevins9255@att.net.
I'm really looking forward to hearing from you.

Lynette Blevins

Re: Congdons

lrae0523 — 2007-09-07 19:36:19Z

Hi again, Deb!
A million thanks! I have been trying for 10 years to find out if this was my family. I thought that it was, but just couldn't find any proof. And yes, Mary Congdon did marry William T. Keller, my g-g-grandparents. I did try to find a Loren Congdon in the Kansas census - 1870-1910 - but didn't have any luck. I'll almost bet that the Ira Congdon is Mary's brother, with the counties being so close to each other. If I might ask, did you run into anything about the Keller family in the history book? Can't find anything about this family either. I take it that you live in Elkhart County.

Thanks again!
Lynette Blevins

Re: Congdons

lrae0523 — 2007-09-07 20:54:37Z

Hi Revae,
Believe that I've been in contact with you before. Thank you too for all the info!! I didn't have any of it. I just did a census search for a Minerva Wilbur. Found one in the 1900 Ohio census. Info as follows: Minerva Wilbur, b. October, 1822, age 78, Cuyahoga County, Location, 37-WD, Cleveland. The age works out with your Minerva's birthdate. Maybe???
Lynette Blevins
rlblevins9255@att.net

Re: Congdons

lrae0523 — 2007-09-11 17:26:07Z

Hi Deb,
I would love to have copies of whatever you would care to send to me. Let me know if you would like any info on the descendants of Mary Congdon and William Keller. What I do have is somewhat limited, but would be glad to share anything.
Thanks again,
Lynette Blevins

Re: Congdons

lrae0523 — 2007-09-10 16:50:17Z

Hello again,
I would love to have any and all info, including pictures, regarding the Congdon family. I have a bunch of old pictures, but have no idea who they might be. I do believe that they are related somehow to the Keller family. Perhaps some Congdons, don't know. My mother is 83 years old and is really enjoying finding out about her family history. I did some more census searching and found a Datus A. Wilbur, age 47, in the 1910 St. Joseph County, Sturgis, Michigan with wife Minerva b. Indiana, also age 47. Children Hazel and Grace. Then in the 1920 census, same location, I found a Datus A. Wilber,age 57, (last named spelled different) living with a Charles Walton and his wife, Bessie. Relationship to Charles Walton was listed as father-in-law. As always, hope that this helps someone, somehow. Please keep in touch.
Lynette Blevins

Re: Congdons

lrae0523 — 2007-09-24 16:52:48Z

Thanks, Deb! No hurry.

Lynette Blevins

Children of James Congdon 3, (John 2, Benjamin1)

Joan Betts — 2008-04-13 20:32:31Z

James Congdon's (John 2, Benjamin 1)will of January 9, 1794 gives his residence as the Town of Montville in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut. He refers to his wife Mary and lists the 10 children named below. The will was probated in 1797.
CAN ANYONE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HIS CHILDREN? I'M PARTICULARILY INTERESTED IN WILLIAM AND HAVE SOME IDEAS BUT NO FACTS ABOUT HIM AND SOME OF HIS SIBLINGS.
1 Sarah (In father's will "loving daughters" Sarah and Fanny got the farm, house and all else minus 5 shillings for each of the others.)
2 Fanny October 19, 1819 Fanny "Quit Claims" her land in Montville to son Sanford Congdon saying it is the same land given to her by her father James Congdon.
3 William (Maybe the William who married Martha Chapel)
4 Jonathan; married Mary Sanford
5 Daniel; perhaps married Hannah Grene
6 James
7 Anna; (Actual will says Anne followed by Congdon which has then been crossed out which could mean she had married by then.)
8 Mary;
9 Amy
10 Rebecca
Any help most appreciated. Joan Congdon Betts

William Congdon, Herkimer Co., NY

Nan_Lambert — 2008-08-16 23:30:04Z

Congdon, William E., Litchfield, was born in this town October 8, 1838. He has been assessor and inspector of election, and is a farmer, owning a dairy, grain, and fruit farm, and makes both butter and cheese. He married Sarah, daughter of Isaac Stedman, and they have two children: Merrit J., of Utica, and Jessie M. Rider, of Michigan. William E. Congdon is a son of Thomas J. Congdon, who was born in this town, and he was a son of James Congdon, who came from Rhode Island, and was one of the first settlers of the town.

source:
History of Herkimer County, New York : illustrated with portraits of many of its citizens
edited by George A. Hardin ; assisted by Frank H. Willard
Syracuse, New York : D. Mason, 1893
550 p., 276 p. : ill., maps, ports.

Gilbert CONGDON Biography, b. 1822 VT to NY to CAN to IL to WI

RMunns7272 — 2007-06-04 21:25:38Z

From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 850.

Town of Farmington

GILBERT CONGDON, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Stevenstown; born in Vermont, April, 1822; removed to the State of New York when he was a child; thence, with his parents, to Canada West; thence to the State of Illinois; came with his father's family to La Crosse Co. about 1850; was married to Jane Alexander; have three children - Maggie M., Maud and Grace. His farm contains 115 acres. Mr. Congdon enlisted in the 2d W. V. C. in September, 1864, and served till the close of the war.

[I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

Horace Congdon

odyssey1313 — 2009-01-14 03:30:03Z

I've came across a photograph in an antique store of a man named Horace Congdon. The picture was taken in Scranton, Pa
There is no date but I'm guessing around 1900 - 1910
He's a young man- around 18 years old.

anyone interested can e-mail me at odyssey1313@hotmail.com

Re: inquiry on Lafayette Congdon

KingCongdon — 2008-11-04 23:17:45Z

My new contact info is Sean Ryan sean.rockwell@gmail.com

I am still loooking for info on my congdon line.

Lafayette - Phineas - Thomas - John - Joseph

Re: Phineas CONGDON m. Juliette (Julia) THATCHER, NY/CT Early 1800s

KingCongdon — 2008-11-04 23:03:08Z

updated again sean.rockwell@gmail.com

Re: origin of the name

annmariecrossley — 2008-04-15 19:49:04Z

I'm just starting out and read your CONGDON info. I have a John and Sarah(b abt1800) from Launceston Cornwall. One son, Samuel(b 1824) enlisted 1842 and was eventually posted to Dunbar Scotland. He had 15 children: Eleanor,Elizabeth,Harriet, Sara, Samuel,Fredrick, Alice, Robert, Henry, Isabella, Agnes, Charles, Emma, Daniel&Frank.
I am from the Henry line. He was killed in action in France in 1918. One of his daughters (my grandmother)was born in St Lucia West Indies 1900 when he was stationed out there. Any connections anyone?

Joshua E. or (Josuia) Congdon

wick52 — 2007-10-09 09:27:54Z

I am looking for information on a Joshua E. or (Josuia) Congdon b. 29 Aug 1825 or abt.1827 in Massachusetts m. to Johanna L TONSELEY b. abt 1840 in Indiana m. 30 Apr 1865 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana....Their children were; Abner B. CONGDON b. abt 1862, Horton E. CONGDON b. abt 1871, Bruce K. CONGDON b. abt 1875, Hattie CONGDON b. abt 1882, Nora E. CONGDON b. abt 1883...All children were born in Indiana, probably the Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana area ....Joshua's parents are listed in the 1850 census as both being born in Maine. I am wondering if he may have had a second or third wife. It appears that there might have been two Joshua E. Congdons from Massachusetts in this time period..... Any help would be appreciated......

Re: Gilbert CONGDON Biography, b. 1822 VT to NY to CAN to IL to WI

JackBoardman99 — 2007-06-04 21:28:36Z

I have this information already. Thank you for your message.

Josiah Congdon, Fulton County, NY

12con24 — 2007-10-24 12:39:42Z

Josiah Congdon (a/k/a Joseph Congdon), born ca. 1813 in Rhode Island, moved to the Oppenheim/Stratford area of Fulton County, NY. Married (1)Salomia (Salona?, Salome), (2) Esther Gridley. Children: Edwin, Eliza, Lyman, Melinda, Elmira, William, Henry, Dianna, Frances Congdon, possibly others. All born in Fulton or Herkimer County, NY. Josiah Congdon died sometime after 1880. Esther Gridley Congdon died in Dolgeville, Herkimer County, in 1924.
Looking to exchange information with anyone researching this family. Names marrying into this family include Johnson, Looman, Metz, Durand, Leach, Ash, Daley.

Re: Congdons

a4hmama1 — 2007-09-22 22:06:12Z

I am currently trying to update (long processe) the family tree for my Congdon connection with pictures. If there are any on there that will help, you are welcome to them. If you need a specific, let me know and I will check what I have left to add.
Deb

Re: Congdons

a4hmama1 — 2007-09-09 14:39:42Z

Unfortunately, no, I do not have any pictures or information
on that particular James Lyman Congdon or Clara. I have some
info and pictures from Loren Amerett Congdon, Ira Congdon and Sarah and a few others. Sorry.

Re: Congdons

a4hmama1 — 2007-09-08 03:04:45Z

Hi,
I don't know if you are interested or not but I have some
pictures of some of the people that you listed in the James Lyman Congdon family. I would be willing to share if they would help.

Let me know if I can help,
Deb H.

Re: Congdons

a4hmama1 — 2007-09-08 02:57:39Z

Hi again,

No, I don't live in Elkhart. I do live only about an hour away. It is a nice side trip place to spend a day looking
around. Bristol is near-by also.

I also found a listing from the health departments records
re marriages and births. As follows;

J.R. Congdon to Carrie E.Curtis 10/02/1866 (Bk2,pg18)
Bessie L. to Byron B. Ganger 05/31/1917 (Bk26-448)
Carrie to Harry Coe 02/10/1883 (6-202)
Cora E. to O.F. Hubbell 03/03/1886 (7-38)
Ira to Sarah Crunbaker 08/13/1874 (4-215)
Mary J. to William Keller 12/14/1865 (2-402)
Minerva H. to Datus A Wilbur 09/01/1881 (5-569)

some of it is iffy re sp. problems with handwriting but I
wrote the page listings also if needed.

Did not find any specific Keller references except for the
earlier one and above. Doesn't mean I won't find something
the next time I go searching.
P.S.
Sarah and Ira came back to Elkhart. They are in the
local cemetery listings.
Plus
I have in my collection a picture of "Uncle Ira and Sarah
Congdon" and "Bessie, Hazel and Grace Wilber-children of
Date and Minerva Wilber."

I'll keep trying,
Deb H.

Re: Congdons

a4hmama1 — 2007-09-07 04:06:13Z

I went to the Elkhart County Library today and found an interesting book on the History of Elkhart County. p.1160
reads:
James L. Congdon, a retired farmeer, was born in Vermont
Aug 9, 1816 and was brought up on a farm in Mew York State.
He came to Indiana and located on the Wabash, where he farmed for a few years; then retuning to New York he took a wife in 1839, whose maiden name was Clarissa Mather. She was born in 1818 and died Aug 6, 1876. They moved back to Indiana and located in Elkhart county, and there began farming, which occupation he followed up to late years, when he retired from labor. Their family consists of 2 girls and 5 boys, all living: Mary I., now Mrs. Wm T. Keller; James L,. George G., John L., Loran A., Ira F. and Minerva. He owns 200 acres of land, worth $10,000, besides his property in Bristol. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the Episcopal Church at Bristol and Mr. C. is a Republican.

I believe your Mary Irene's heritage is with the family that
started the Congdon Drug Company in Bristol,Elkhart,IN.

No, I did not find anything on her death. But, I did find
where her brother Loren Amerett Congdon (our branch) had returned in the early 1880's from Kansas, where he had been a school teacher and decided instead to found the Congdon
Drug Company. Maybe that was part of the Kansas connection
they were the family he went to be with???????

Will let you know if I find anymore,
Deb H.

Re: Joseph Congdon / Eliza Tourgee, Upstate New York

BLACPA89 — 2007-11-06 20:06:53Z

I have an ancestor, Polly (or Mary) Congdon (b. 8/21/1807, Stonington, CT) m. (1/7/1827, Linklaen, Chenango Co, NY) to Zebulon C Randall (b. 6/18/1805, Pharsalia, Chenango Co, NY). Are these people related to your people? Do you know Polly's parents? and other ancestors? I know quite a few of their descendants.

Re: Alberta - California Congdon

gracecongdon — 2008-02-09 06:41:08Z

Hi Tina,

I realize it has been a lot of years since you wrote this message and I hope you see this. My name is Grace Congdon and I am married to your cousin Bertrand (Randy)Congdon. He is the son of your Grandfather Roy's brother Arthur Congdon.
Art and Venera whom you met when you were very young are still alive and living in Calgary Alberta.
I am not sure how much Venera knows about your sister but if you see this message you can email me at randyc@telus.net and I will give you the number to get in touch with her.
Your Great Grandfather was Bertrand Congdon and he was married to three different wives. The first two died and both of them had two boy's. Roy and his brother Robert's mothers name was Lula Chloe Jones and she died in Medicine Hat Alberta. She was Bert's first wife. Bert was a locomotive engineer for CP Rail.
I have lots of information on your family and I do know a little about you and your sister from Venera. My husband Randy remembers you from a trip he took with his Mom and Dad to Roy and Vi's house in the 60's.

I do hope you read this post and get in touch.

Grace Congdon

any help please

PeteCongdon31 — 2008-10-06 09:43:25Z

Hi my name is Peter John Congdon, Im doing my family tree and have got back as far as my Arthur Cecil Congdon (b June 4 1922 d 1969) was my Grand Father and his Father was John Richard Congdon (b july 14 1906 and d July 19 1966) and his Father was John Edward Congdon. I know that when John Edward Congdon come over here to New Zealand he was an infant but I am having trouble finding a birth date for him.
If anyone can help me I would love the help please feel free to email me at wheeliesmurf@hotmail.com an put Family tree in the subject line so I know what its about, thanks.
Pete

John Richard Congdon in New Zealand

PeteCongdon31 — 2008-11-05 21:17:01Z

Hi im just starting out with my family tree and am trying to trace my great grand father John Richard Congdon any help would be great, please email me at wheeliesmurf@hotmail.com and put family tree in subject line, cheers

Re: Alberta - California Congdon

JoanneJones36 — 2008-06-29 20:28:23Z

My Congdon family is through New England to Nova Scotia.
My Grandmother was Harriett (nee Congdon) Packham , b. NS. 1871, my father was born in Calgary, his name was Arthur Congdon Packham.
Do you have any ancestors from Nova Scotia?? I have lots of information on my line.
Always searching for connections.
Joanne

native peoplez

narraggansett68 — 2008-09-27 16:45:53Z

HELLO PEOPLE WELL I AM WRITING TO SEE IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY HELP ME FILL IN A COUPLE EMPTY BLANKS I HAVE ALWAYS GROWN UP KNOWING MY HERITAGE AND THE PEOPLE I DECEND FROM GOING BACK AT LEAST 6-7 GENERATION THE ONE PERSON THAT I AM HAVING A LITTLE TROUBLE ON WOULD BE MY 4TH GREAT-GRANDMOTHER HER NAME WAS HANNAH CONGDON SHE WAS BORN IN NORWHICH CT ABOUT 1802 SHE WAS LISTED AS MOHEGAN-PEQUOT INDIAN WHAT I CAN TELL U ABOUT HER IS SHE MARRIED A MAN FROM WEATHERSFIELD CT BY THE NAME OF RICHARD SMART IN NORWHICH CT IN MARCH OF 1823. THEY HAD A COUPLE OF CHILDREN, SHE LEFT HIM MR SMART AN RAN OFF WITH AARON SEKATER A NARRAGANSETT,BROTHERTON INDIAN FROM RI THEY WERE MARRIED AND HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN IN CHARLESTOWN RI SOME OF THE NAMES WERE JOHN, DESIRE, WILLIAM, DANIEL,HANNAH, HANNAH SEKATER WOULD BE MY THIRD GREAT GRANDMOTHER SHE MARRIED A BENJAMIN C GARDNER FROM NORTH KINGSTON RI THEY HAD A SON AVALDO GARDNER,HER 2ND HUSBAND WAS A MR WILLIAMS THEY HAD A DAUGHTER NAME MARY.AVALDO GARDINER WOULD HAVE BEEN MY GREAT GREAT GRAND FATHER. SO IF ANYONE KNOWS THE LINE OF THIS HANNAH CONGDON SEKATER PLZZ FILL IN THE BLANKS HER MOTHERS NAME WAS SUPPOSE TO BE DESIRE.

Rhoda Elvira Congdon b. 1850

azbirdgirl — 2009-02-16 17:44:00Z

I recently found two photographs of RHODA ELVIRA CONGDON. On the back of one is written "12 years old 1863 born in 1850".

I would like to find the nearest living relative of Rhoda's and return the pictures to the family.

Anyone with information, please contact me!