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Prosser/Coon in Scriba, Oswego Co. NY

johnhorsfall — 2009-11-12 17:51:03Z

I'd like to put together some information in this thread and see if anyone can confirm or refute the conclusions.

Recently I was told by another researcher that Abram Coon who married Nancy Sprague was the brother of Joseph Coon, b, 1782, who lived in Dryden, Tompkins Co., NY at one point in his life.

This Joseph Coon married Polly Prosser, b. 1781, possible daughter of Ichabod Prosser and Abigail Coon, or alternatively, daughter of Jeremiah Prosser and an unknown woman.

Polly and Joseph went on to have children including Prosser Coon, Joseph Shearer Jr., and Warren. Joseph Shearer Coon m. Julia Ann, the daughter of Nathan Prosser.

Abram Coon went on to have a son who he named Joseph, b. 1812. This Joseph married Ruth Smith and they had children including the twins Myron and Byron.

All of this makes sense to me after analysis of Scriba censuses, which show names that do tend to fit this lineup.

What none of this answers is who the parents of Abram and Joseph might have been. Any theories out there? Any thoughts about how all these people connect to John MacCoone, b. 1666 in Scotland, and later removed to Rhode Island?

Thanks,
Kristin (Coon) Yates

Re: Capt. Prosser of the ASP

johnhorsfall — 2009-11-09 17:48:44Z

The Rebecca "Hase" cited below is actually Rebecca Hay(es). The Hay family traces back to Easton, NY and perhaps to Westerly, RI before that.

John Coon, b. 1756, appears to have married second one Bethany Satterlee Hay, widow of Conrad Hay. I'm not sure how Bethany and Rebecca might be related, but they probably are.

There was also a member of the Prosser family named Salmon. Now I am moved to wonder if this child was somehow connected to the Salmon River... will have to check it out.

Re: prosser tn. family

@@ccrowley2@earthlink.net — 2009-10-22 02:56:56Z

Charles,

I just found your 2001 query requesting information about the family of your father, Charles Wilson Prosser. I believe he was descended from Mark and Louisa Jane Prosser, whose oldest son was Thomas Wilson Prosser, born about 1860 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.

My records show that Thomas Wilson (called Wilse) married Cerina (Rena) Giles. They lived, I think, in Madison County, Alabama, and had a daughter named Sula.

Mark and Louisa Jane were my great-grandparents. Their daughter May Etta, sister of Wilse, was my grandmother. She married John Jay Whitaker, and their son Ross was my father.

I have more information about the Prosser family which I will be glad to share.

Carolyn Whitaker Crowley, Fort Worth, Texas

Jeffie Johnie Prosser

stehrhm — 2009-09-13 01:46:03Z

I have a picture that maybe that of Jeffie Prosser. The picture is with my grandmother and her brother.
The name is on the back of the picture. Grandmother lived in Childress,Texas when she was a young girl. Written on back is the word cousin. Family background is from these parts of Texas and Okla.
I thought this maybe of interest to other family members.

Re: Lemuel Cross, father of Nancy Eliza ?

rcross22 — 2009-08-25 12:16:38Z

John and Clarissa are not the parents of Nancy Eliza. They were parents to Adaline who died at age 13. She was born 1833, died 1847. Lemuel and his first wife (name unknown) were parents of John and his sister Nancy Eliza.
John (Sr) who married Clarissa Rundell had a brother Nathaniel who married Hannah Rundell. I suspect they were sisters although I have nothing on their parents.

Re: Lemuel Cross, father of Nancy Eliza ?

acharwint — 2009-08-25 02:49:01Z

I have a John Cross born 24 June 1802 [Bible Records from Lemuel Cross (1762-1850) Family Bible] died June 24, 1856 aged 54. He's buried in the same cemetery as Lemuel and Sarah (Dickson) Cross. His wife was Clarissa Rundell (1815-1885).

Do you think this John and Clarissa Cross are possible parent candidates of Nancy Eliza Cross?

Re: Lemuel Cross, father of Nancy Eliza ?

rcross22 — 2009-08-20 12:25:23Z

Hi
Yes. all of these individuals are part of my line. The Lemuel Cross b 1807 is the father of the second listed John Cross and Nancy Eliza Cross. There appears to be an error in John Cross's birthdate listed as 10 Jul 1820. His father was Lemuel born 1807, making him 13! I have his birth date as 30 Jul 1830 which would make more sense and bring his birth date in line with his sister Nancy born 1833

thanks for the info.

Re: Lemuel Cross, father of Nancy Eliza ?

acharwint — 2009-08-20 04:33:18Z

Hi Ron,

Just happened to find this online from Google Books:

Revolutionary War period: Bible, family & marriage records ..., Volumes 5-8 By Helen M. Lu, Gwen B. Neumann
p.119
John Cross born 24 June 1802
Lucy Cross born 4 Dec. 1804
Lemuel Cross b. 1 May 1807Sally Cross b. 29 Aug 1809
John Cross b. 10 july 1820
Nancy Eliza Cross born 23 aug 1833

This is all you are allowed to see online. I would love to see that book!

Is This helpful? Can you make any connections?

Prosser adopted by Scott family

TrishProsser — 2009-08-12 20:46:00Z

I have recently gotten information that a member of my family tree got adopted around 1880 by a family named Scott. the childs name was William Prosser born 1880 in Ontario to a George and Nancy Prosser he had a twin named Lila or lily and she was adopted by Nealy? William was taken by his adopted family to Oxford County in Ontario...anyone got any connetion?

Objet : Henry Prosser's Will - 1860 - Rensselaerville, Albany, NY

rcross22 — 2009-07-29 12:58:58Z

Your post asks who are the parents of Nancy Eliza, wife of Ransom Prosser. her surname was CROSS, and her parents were Lemuel Cross 1807-? and his wife was unknown.Their children were: Nancy Eliza and John. He married a second time to a Rosanna, and had 2 children: Jacob William and Lemuel Oscar. Have more on the Cross line if you need it.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

herbhicks1 — 2009-07-19 21:29:40Z

Solomon Prosser born 30 Nov 1823 was a double great great uncle of mine.
His brothers William and John were my great grandfathers.
I notice the Lounsbury genealogy lists Sarah Ann as marrying Jonh Gildard, but the Prosser genealogy says it is Daniel Vaughn Crandall born 7 Aug 1834.
Soloman Prosser's father's and grandfather's, William Lounsbury's, families were living in Maine in 1828.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

keena — 2009-07-19 21:28:59Z

Your msg was just delivered to my inbox. Sarah was my great grandaunt. Ira was my great grandfather. William O was my grandfather. Would love to share info.
Keena

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

keena — 2009-07-18 23:42:38Z

Was Emmerson's first name Henry. I find a Henry E and Sarah J Steeves in the 1930 Somerville, MA census with 2 daughters, Beaulah and Anita and a grandson, Clayton. Who does Clayton belong to? Sarah J would be my 1st cousin 2x removed.
Keena

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-17 00:12:40Z

This might add additional confusion to the mix~Sarah Ann Crandall's daughter~Sarah Jane who married Emmerson Steeves had 6 children~Here is the interesting line
Generation 1.Daniel Vaughan and Sarah Ann/
2. Sarah Jane
3. Earl C.
4. Clayton Earl
5. Priscilla~married Winston Payne

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-17 00:01:10Z

Welcome is the first name. The only direct Steeves in my line is Hannah Steeves~first wife of Solomon Berry~they were the parents of Mary Berry~Third wife of Daniel V. Crandall and parents of
Alfred~Minnie~Walter~Welcome~the only 4 children that survived~Always confusing...

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

herbhicks1 — 2009-07-16 20:29:32Z

Burakiew: I replied earlier today and started a new thread without trying to.

Your descent from Welcome is interesting. You are a multiple cousin of both my wife and me. We, three, all descend from the same Mayflower passenger, Thomas Rogers.

I see very few folk descended from Lewis Steeves and Elizabeth Porter have that line in their family trees.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-16 16:13:21Z

my e-mail is bur1@verizon.net. I'm in Greenfield, Ma.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

keena — 2009-07-16 15:51:23Z

No, it doesn't. I have 8 children from Sarah and Daniel and 3 from Daniel and Mary. I didn't know about the marriage with Martha. Maybe someone will update me.
Keena

Re: PROSSER United Empire Loyalist

rikki2u — 2008-10-20 16:00:24Z

I'm sorry, I took a quick look at what I have and I have found no Samuel Prosser. It seems we must be related in some way however since both of our families are from the same place and time.

Did your family have any stories about an "inheritance" when you were growing up? Mine did and I have much more information than is showing in either the message boards or in the mailing list. Would be willing to share.

rikki

Proper Prossers

alanjdavies — 2009-06-15 14:54:23Z

I have noticed in my own tree that, because of the 19th C habit of writing the name using the longform 's' so it looks like 'Profser', it is sometimes transcribed as 'Proper' (which is also a genuine surname). So if you can't find your Prosser in the indexes, try looking for a corresponding Proper instead.

Re: PROSSER United Empire Loyalist

bochert206 — 2008-10-19 01:02:16Z

Do you know anything about Samuel Prosser who married Dorothy(Daisy, Dolly) Reed, Children that I know of so far are George, Mary, Elizabeth, William and Isaac.South Gower/Mountain area. I have no baptisms for the children only marriage and no marriage for Samuel.Children born between 1826 and 1845.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

herbhicks1 — 2009-07-16 04:07:33Z

I just noticed that the Prosser book lists Sarah Ann Prosser's sister Rose Anna (called Roshannah in the Lounsbury book) as marrying Thomas Bannister and also John Geldart. I have seen the name Geldart spelled 3 different ways including Gildard.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

herbhicks1 — 2009-07-16 03:26:44Z

As a rule of thumb, when two sources disagree, I tend to trust the one with more detail. In this case the Prosser book wins. It also mentions Daniel Vaughn (Crandall, Jr) was also married to Martha Harrison and Mary L. Berry.

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

herbhicks1 — 2009-07-16 15:46:25Z

Neither book lists children of Sarah Ann Prosser and Daniel Vaughn Crandall, Jr. Sarah Ann had a sister Mary who married Abner Payne. Their great grandson made a family tree that might be the source of the "John Geldart (Gildard)" confusion. For the seventh child of Solomon, he lists:
"vii. Sarah Ann (Rosanna), m. John Gildard."
Thus, he made two daughters into one.
also:
"ix. Priscilla, possibly m. a Crandell(sic)."
The Lounsbury book repeats this item but corrects the spelling of Crandall.

PROSSERS of TALGARTH

fingertips62 — 2009-06-23 13:43:57Z

Is anyone out there related or interested in the Prossers who resided at Great House, Talgarth in the early/mid 19th century?

If so, I would like to make a connection to my 2 x great grandfather, Thomas Prosser, s/o Samuel Prosser

Many thanks
Rick

Re: Prosser's from Wales

fingertips62 — 2009-02-05 18:21:38Z

Should hmpick1 still visit these pages, I have Thomas Prosser & Rachel (nee Jenkins) on my tree; Thomas was my g-g-gf; their daughter Sarah Ann (b 1868) was two years earlier than your gf

If you're still out there, please get in touch

Rich
Blaenafon

Re: Otey Prosser

Elizabeth_Prosser — 2009-07-13 07:35:17Z

Do you know if anyone in the Otey Prosser family has participated in the Prosser DNA study? We have a VA Prosser line, but seem not to be connected to the Otey line- or anyone else in fact. But, we share some similar first names and so thought perhaps there might be a tie...
Elizabeth Prosser

texas prossers

tprosser120 — 2009-04-06 13:28:07Z

i am a member of the texas prosser family, my granfather, Howard Elmer Prosser moved here from central city iowa as a young man, am looking for family from there to add to our family tree i am trying to build.

Alice Amelia Prosser

MitzieGaul — 2009-03-12 03:10:06Z

I'm researching my husband's family and am trying to track down any information of his maternal grandmother's family. Her name was Alice Amelia Prosser and she was born on August 14, 1886 in Pennsylvania. Two of her siblings were twins. Apparently my husband's family had no contact with their grandmother's family and they were never talked about. My husband's parents are dead as are the few other relatives besides his siblings. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. Alice was married to Hugh McGee Speedy.

Prosser

hshlewis — 2009-03-24 15:37:58Z

I am looking for anyone that may be related to Wiliam WT Prosser (1870-1946) who married Marie Foulkes Hilton (1879 -1963) They had 2 Children - David Drewitt and Elizabeth.

Margaret Prosser

hshlewis — 2009-02-19 16:47:42Z

Looking for any relatives to Margaret Prosser (nee Hilton. B. 1879 and had a (twin??) sister emily. Please contact me.

Last known of living in Carmarthen, West Wales.

Re: Prosser/Holman

ma2ma2009 — 2009-06-05 04:37:39Z

My father's sister is a Prosser who married and later divorced a Holman. Resides in Missouri still.

PROSSER Dorothy Faye and Huey O Jr

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-15 11:41:52Z

PROSSER Dorothy Faye and Huey O Jr

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,355 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

KENNETH EDWARD PROSSER b.1904 Swindon d.1977 Brighton - lived in Coventry. Any info PLEASE!!!

nettieprosser — 2009-07-01 22:35:17Z

KENNETH EDWARD PROSSER
born 23 Sept 1904 in SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
(Although his family were living in catesby, Daventry, Northants at the time. So I have no idea why he was born in Swindon & can find no other links to that area).

Kenneths Parents:
JOHN PROSSER b.1875 - HEREFORD
MARY ANN WALTON b.1878 - CHARWELTON, DAVENTRY,NORTHANTS

Siblings:
HARRY, EDWIN (aka: JACK), FRED & THOMAS

First wife: ELLEN ANSELL b.1907 - HERTS
They both lived in COVENTRY & had 5 children:
DOREEN, KATHLEEN, KENNETH, DAVID, TERRENCE

Kenneth & Ellen divorced, he remarried and moved to BRIGHTON
I dont know his second wifes name but think he had a daughter called CYNTHIA & a son, but I don't know his name.

He DIED in BRIGHTON in 1977

Kenneth seems an elusive chap, apart from a birth cert' that I have he seems to have flown well under the radar at all times!!! I can find no other evidence of his existance.

Any help with info on Ken & where he managed to hide himself for 73 years!!! would be VERY much appreciated

Ann Prosser m William Harris

GowerAncestry — 2008-10-18 13:26:23Z

I am searching for the above. Apparently Ann (possibly Anne) was from a wealthy family. She was disinherited when she ran off with the groom William Harris. We know they had 2 daughters Alice c: 1876 & Annie c: 1881 (They possibly had another 3 children). the family is said to be from Wales.
I would appreciate ANY help at all

Thanks

Re: PROSSER

dw007g3794 — 2008-10-03 19:37:47Z

Kay,

In truth, I can't be sure myself (as yet) that Roger is the son of David & Magdelene, as I have yet to verify the apparent entry in the Aberedw records myself. I have some doubt as there is a 20 years difference in the apparent ages (with no other siblings evident as yet), but that could be accounted by a late baptism.
My information in respect of Roger has been taken from the earlier posting on this board by 'Radtaff' which indicates that Roger was baptised in Aberedw, and is the apparent son of David & Magdelene Prosser.
However, I can confirm that Thomas Prosser (alleged brother from whom I descended) was baptised in Gwenddwr on 6 Feb 1805, however, the entry (to my eyes) reads Thomas, son of Dd & Magalon Prosser. The assistant in the Records Office verified that 'Magalon' is an unusual but accepted name.
Geographically, Gwenddwr is a very short distance away from Llandielo (Llandilo) Graban on the opposite side of the Wye valley. Similarly, Aberedw is only a few miles further north of LG, so such things are possible.
Unfortunately, there is a 30+ year gap in the parish registers which might have taken David Prosser's family further back (see my note on the Church Wardens).
On the assumption that we are related I'd be happy to provide further details og my 'twigs'.
I'm hoping that 'Radtaff' will also respond, and perhaps we can sort this out with a greater degree of confidence between us.

Best wishes

David

Re: Ebenezer & Margaret Owens Prosser; Llangorse

dw007g3794 — 2009-04-20 15:28:49Z

Hugh,

Just discovered your posting in respect of Ebanezer Prosser ( m. Margaret Owen) of Llangorse. Not sure if we are related but I have an Ebanezer Prosser b. 1870 Llandeilo Graban, son of Thomas Prosser and Ann Jones (m.1863 Llandilo Graban) and brother to my grandfather William Prosser.
My Ebanezer d. about 1950 (in Llangorse?) and had 3 children (William Stanley, Elsie and Blodwin). William trained as a parson in Lampeter. Any connection?

Regards

David Woodman

Re: PROSSER

dw007g3794 — 2009-04-19 14:40:13Z

Kay,

Just a note to say that I visited Powys Record Office this Easter. While I was unable to pursue Roger Prosser for you (time limited and usual frustration of the absence of other records - there are no Baptism or burial records for Llandeilo Graben on microfilm, only marriages at the Record Office).
I can confirm a marriage (by banns) entry for David Prosser (his mark) and Magdalen Wathen (her mark) in (and both of the parish) Aberedw on 8 Dec 1804 performed by Thos Morgan Clk in the presence of David Powell and Jon Morgan (his mark).

I subsequently rechecked the Gwenddwr records for the possible baptism of David (his son Thomas was baptised there in 1805)- working on the principle that a David Prosser had been a church warden there in the 1770s - whilst I found no entry I did find one a banns entry (but no note of apparently being solemnized)for James Prosser (of Gwenddwr) and Mary Beavan (of Crickadarn)on 3, 10, and 17 May 1778. This would be about right for parents of David assuming he was in his early 20s when he got married. I checked Crickadarn records in the hope of him being baptised in his Mary's parish, but without luck (no marriage either).
I did discover that the original parish records for Brecon and Radnor have been / are being transferred to the Powys Record Office from the University in Aberystwyth but are not yet available to the public (and no forecast either). Sorry if this doesn't help much but hope it keeps you in the picture.

Regards

David

SC Prossers

khjeffords — 2009-06-19 20:55:19Z

Looking for info on Mary Elizabeth Prosser Hatfield's parents. Born in 1873 in Williamsburg Co, SC, married to Edward Franklin Hatfield, died in Sumter Co, SC 1920. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: PROSSER

brawlass — 2009-04-27 15:46:47Z

Hi David

Thank you so much for keeping my "search" in mind when you were at the Powys Record Office. It is proving very hard to absolutely confirm Roger Prosser's parentage!!!

The search continues.

Kay

Re: PROSSER

brawlass — 2008-10-04 22:22:11Z

Thanks David

I will try and verify Roger's parents and get back to you on that. As You say hopefully "Radtaff" is still reading the posts.

Kay

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-16 11:45:19Z

Thats correct~3 wives for Daniel V. Crandall~Sarah Ann was the second wife~Mary Berry the third~all totaled between the 3 marriages there were 21 children~my Grandfather (Welcome) being the last. I do not have access to the "Prosser" book. Does it list the children from the Crandall marriage?

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-15 14:06:52Z

It seems there are discrepancies~My Sarah Ann Prosser born 2 Sept 1844-died 21 Sept 1876...Is this the Sarah Ann you have? My main research is the Crandall line. Linda

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-15 01:03:13Z

My e-mail is bur1@verizon.net~Contact me and we will try to unite our families~Linda

Re: Sarah Prosser wife of Daniel V. Crandall Jr.

burakiew — 2009-07-15 00:29:08Z

Have extended my Prosser search to include these people
Sarah Ann Prosser~Father Solomon Prosser Mother~Elizabeth Geldart
Siblings of Sarah Ann~Rosannah Prosser, Mary Prosser, Ira Prosser, Susan M Prosser, John Prosser, Priscilla E Prosser, Gilbert E Prosser, George Emerson Prosser, William C Prosser.
Are these people part of your family???

Re: texas prossers

5792cwc — 2009-04-14 01:03:11Z

My wife's G-Grandfather was a Samuel Prosser whose family originally came from Ga. He lived in the Conroe area of Texas. He died in 1934.

Re: The PROSSER Family

5792cwc — 2009-02-07 16:16:45Z

My wife descends from the Samuel Cicero Prosser line from central Georgia.

Bob PROSSER WWII Vet

Link_Davis — 2009-06-11 16:11:18Z

I have a nice image of 13 men taken somewhere in the South Pacific on 6 January 1944. My father is one of the men and he was a CB in the US Navy. He was stationed in Guadalcanal, Vella LaVella, Solomon Islands and Bouganville. If you are interested I can send the image via email or snailmail.

Link Davis
Schwenksville, PA, USA

Bob PROSSER WWII Vet

Link_Davis — 2009-06-11 16:09:26Z

Re: genealogy

Terryacres — 2009-02-24 20:51:12Z

I found some information on Prosser family genealogy forum GenForum. You just have to check all of the Prossers. Lots of good information on this site.

Terryacres@aol.com