Sperry - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

P. Everett Sperry, Kansas Legislator

vestacious — 2009-11-06 15:25:34Z

Hi all,

P Everett Sperry married into my family (through Olleva Fink) in 1914. He later, in 1970, self-published a book called "Sod to Sodom". Part autobiography, part folk history of rural Kansas in the early 20th century, part political commentary. I've read through the book and gleaned anything I need, and would like to pass this on to anyone else who might be interested. Please contact me if you're interested.

Vesta

Re: Elizabeth SPERRY in PA

ranselm0940 — 2009-10-30 20:18:44Z

They could very well be connected. Did you read the post above my last one, from Eileen Howard? Sounds like the same family. Have you checked the Norristown censuses? I have plenty of Edwards information but I cannot get anywhere with the Landises or Sperrys.

Re: Elizabeth SPERRY in PA

akapam12 — 2009-10-29 23:23:56Z

My great grand father was a Jacob F. Sperry in Norristown. Married to a Mary McCord in 1902. Born in 1878, died in 1950. Could this be a relative?

Ellen (Sperry) Rush/Peck obituary

dmyers491 — 2009-08-07 12:35:02Z

From "Urbana Daily Courier", Urbana, Illinois,
dated April 23, 1932:

Ogden, Ill., April 23. - (Special) -
The funeral services for Mrs. Ellen
Rush Peck were held at the Christian
church this afternoon, Rev. M. E.
Lee, the pastor, was in charge.
Mrs. Peck was born in Joplin, Mo.,
78 years ago. She was the daughter
of Elias and Surrena Sperry. She
came here when a child and had spent
most of her life in this vicinity. Her
first husband was Kirk Hill Rush. To
this union three children were born,
all being deceased. In later years she
was united in marriage to Charles
Peck, also now deceased.
She leaves to mourn her two broth-
ers, James Sperry of Ogden and El-
mer Sperry, of St. Joseph.
Her, parents, one brother and one
sister are also deceased.
Mrs. Peck was a member of the
Christian church here.
Burial was made in the G. A. R.
cemetery at Homer.

Hope this helps someone,
David M. Myers

Re: Moses Sperry

amcmechan — 2009-07-30 08:24:05Z

I just happened across this.

My mother's name was Alice Sperry. She was the oldest daughter of Holland Sperry, who was brother to Jim Sperry. This, I believe, would make me yr husband's 2nd or 3rd cousin.

If you are still online, pls contact me by reply

SPERRY Lellia May 1881-1977

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-22 23:56:11Z

SPERRY Lellia May 1881-1977

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 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.

SPERRY Ruth Eloise 1910-1983

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-22 23:55:58Z

SPERRY Ruth Eloise 1910-1983

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 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.

SPERRY Clarence Herbert 1884-1974

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-22 23:54:47Z

SPERRY Clarence Herbert 1884-1974

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,884 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.

Re: John "Palmer"Sperry/PA&Michigan

kjsperry — 2009-06-14 18:29:02Z

Still no reply from any distant Sperry's in Michigan. Should I not renew my Ancestry subscription, my home address is:

Kevin Sperry
20452 Camille Dr
Springfield, Louisiana 70462

Frances E. Sperry 1899-1998

brianfutrel — 2009-06-11 19:25:07Z

Frances E. Sperry was born 1899. She passed away in Dallas,Texas, on 16 March, 1998. She is buried in Springfield, Missouri, beside her husband. There is no obit for her in Springfield, MO. Could someone help me find an obit in Dallas? All I need is an email copy. Any help would be appreciated. thank you so much. Brian

Re: Moses Sperry

herner64 — 2009-05-11 19:01:25Z

My Grandfather, son of Minnie Mae Sperry who was the daughter of George Gillian Sperry and Sarah Jane (Dean) Sperry, George Clifford Henwood, used to tell me about a cousin of his that was captured by the Indians and her name was Oatman..he said she was tatooed all over. He used to attempt to say she worked with Buffalo Bill in his show...He was born in 1893 and died in 1962.

Re: Sperry's of Iowa

herner64 — 2009-05-11 18:53:54Z

Edward Sperry was the son of George Gillian Sperry and Sarah Jane Sperry (Dean)..was also brother to Minnie Sperry who later married Charles Butler Henwood and then Charles McKinney.

Re: Need Look up or information on Sperry Louise, Arthur, Blanche? Pa, Washington,D.C, OH. or IA?

TheTimeAngel — 2009-05-11 01:38:12Z

LANSDALE - Detective J. B. Stevenson of Lansdale employed by District attorney's office, yesterday arrested Arthur Sperry about a mile from Quaker town and he is held at Norristown on suspicion of knowing something of the murder of old Tom BARRETT at Souderton.
State News Notes
Date: February 04, 1916
Location: Pennsylvania
Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer

Special to the Inquirer
SOUNDERTON, Pa Feb 6, Three well known residents of Sounderton identified a pocketbook found on Arthur (Piggy) Sperry, a hobo, arrested Thursday near Quakertown, as one carried by Tom Barnett was the aged.........snip.
Hold Barrett Murder Suspect
Date: February 07, 1916
Location: Pennsylvania
Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer

In other news and a different Arthur Sperry.......

Foolish and Culpable a Bohemian Confesses to Mailing The Waite Bogus Bomb
Date: November 05, 1987
Location: Pennsylvania
Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
Chief Justice Waite?, made a confession this afternoon to inspectors, Raff and Horne, in which he admitted that the scheme was invented by himself and Arthur B. Sperry a reporter on the Critic a local paper here. for the purpose of creating a sensation ....Snip.

Actually someone else confessed to the incident with Sperry

Re: Uncles named Jack and Denver Sperry

dennysperry1 — 2009-04-02 03:39:03Z

Denver Sperry is my father and Jack is my uncle. Email me at dennysperry@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Elizabeth Montfort Sperry early 18002

msmith9470 — 2009-02-25 00:20:03Z

I have a letter written to Susan Montfort Angevine in 1828, and signed your sister Elizabeth Spery. Would anyone know of Elizabeth or her husband? At the writing of the letter, Elizabeth is living in NY.

SPERRY Howard R 1937-2002 section 11

t42DFWNat — 2009-02-19 22:16:28Z

SPERRY Howard R 1937-2002 section 11

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 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.

SPERRY Rose Marie 1919-1999

t42CrownHill — 2009-02-09 03:41:44Z

SPERRY Rose Marie 1919-1999

I photographed this gravestone in the Crown Hill Memorial Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 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.

Re: Sperry Names Listed in Family Bible-OH

stevehartig — 2008-11-22 11:15:26Z

They are my ggggg grandparents via their son Harvey Sperry then Curtland Hall Sperry, Harvey Coe Sperry and then Josephine Sperry. I do not have much on them but on a few generations down.

Re: Alexander Ives

Candi88 — 2007-04-14 19:23:43Z

Correction, Allen Ives and not Alexander or Allender. My email has changed for anyone wanting to contact me. It is now cives001@yahoo.com

Re: SPERRY FAMILY FREDERICK CO., VA

WITCH1 — 2007-01-19 01:23:11Z

Linda,

I have gone through the Spiry/Sperry book. I have found reference to Wolfersheim in the European reference section but not to their source. Have you checked with the LDS center in your area. They have a great deal of information and maybe you can get your answer from their records.

I'm sorry I can't be of help to you in your search.

Does your search include a Dr. Andreas Friedly listed in "Some Worthy Lives" Mini-biographies Winchester and Frederick County by Garland R. Quarles book, Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society, Winchester, Virginia 1988........

Eleanor

Re: SPERRY, WILLIAM J.; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Civil War

jasche — 2007-01-15 00:35:18Z

William Joseph Sperry

BURIAL INFORMATION

Location: Cavendish, Vermont

Cemetery: Mounth Union Cemetery

Born: 1840 Cavendish, VT

Died: 1914

Source, additional information and cemetery monument photo:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_pz/sperr...

Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

* Feel free to pass this on to other appropriate resources.

John A Sperry, Death 1860 CA, b.VT

Fireskye1 — 2006-12-21 02:14:00Z

Stockton Daily Argus
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
10-15 December 1860
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>>Monday, 10 Dec 1860<<

DIED -- in this city, on Sunday, 8th inst., Mr. John A. SPERRY, aged 32. [Funeral will take place at the Weber House this day (Monday) at 2 o'clock p.m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.]

SUDDEN DEATH -- We are pained to announce the death of Mr. John A. SPERRY, one of the proprietors of the Weber House, which took place in this city yesterday morning at 2 o'clock after an illness of but a few days duration. Mr. SPERRY was a native of Claremont, N.H., and came to California in 1852, since which time he resided in Sierra county, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits. In April last, he assumed part proprietorship of the Weber House, and by his excellence of life and character acquired the respect and esteem of all with whom he came into business or social relation. His funeral will take place today from the Weber House, under the direction of the Odd Fellows, of which Order he was a member. He also formerly held the position of Master of Windsor Lodge, No. 116, F.&A.M. The entire community will regret the loss of an estimable citizen and sympathise with the relatives of the deceased in their bereavement.

>>Tuesday, 11 Dec 1860<<

OBSEQUIES -- The funeral of the late John A. SPERRY, whose death occurred in this city on Sunday morning last, took place yesterday afternoon from the Weber House. The procession was unusually large and indicated the esteem in which the public held the deceased while living. It was preceded by a large delegation from the I.O.O.F., each of whom wore the badge of mourning and the emblematic sprig of evergreen. A long train of carriages followed the body to the Odd Fellows' Cemetery, where it was deposited. The service peculiar to the Order was read by Rev. Mr. KING, chaplain to Charity Lodge No. 6, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a member at the time of his death.

NOTE: John A Sperry is noted in the 1860 Census as 28 yo, Born in Vermont.

Re: SPERRY FAMILY FREDERICK CO., VA

mko456 — 2008-11-10 15:17:27Z

Peter Sperry Is my
GGG GrandFather. If you are looking for Sperrys from //gernany I may be some help. My e-mail is e_caudill@hughes.net. I would glad to hear from you.
Bettie Sperry Caudill

Re: SPERRY FAMILY FREDERICK CO., VA

mko456 — 2008-11-02 23:56:58Z

I have information on Peter Sperry who is my GG GrandFather.
as well as his father and his great grand father.

Re: SPERRY FAMILY FREDERICK CO., VA

mko456 — 2008-02-17 19:59:24Z

My G G GRANDFATHER WAS Peter Sperry. His Father was Thomas Sperry who was born in Wolfersheim, Germany and died in Ger.
Thomas Speri had three sons who came to Amrica.

Re: SPERRY FAMILY FREDERICK CO., VA

mko456 — 2007-12-13 12:43:07Z

Peter Sperry is My Great Great Grand Father
I can help you.
Bettie

Re: Sperry's New Haven-1620

kannd — 2007-07-12 13:43:02Z

Hi:
I have a family tree with loads of info of the Sperry's. My grandmother was Lelia Sperry, daughter of Calvin from here in New Haven county. Richard Sperry fed the and hid the regicides in his home on the lower road in Woodbridge, CT. He was my (10th) great grandfather. I would love to hear from anyone that knows more on our family. The family tree was done back in the 50's by my great aunt. It is so interesting.

Re: Sperry's of Iowa

stefskntry — 2008-01-28 04:33:44Z

Most of the Sperry's in my family came from Iowa, but not sure if ours are related. They probably are, but not sure which ancestors we may have in common. I have quite a bit of information stored in an excel file as a family tree. Goes all the way back to John Sperry of Bedfordshire, England. I do show an Edward Sperry in my file with a birth date of about 1847. Please let me know if you would like a copy of this file.

Arthur Sperry b.abt 1865 m. Dau. of Famous McCREERY Census look up please, Ohio PA or Washington D.C.

K_McCrary — 2006-12-27 21:22:49Z

I am looking for information on the following family would like to connect with other lines of this family and or have a Census Look up for Arthur SPERRY b.abt 1865 who m. Julia (Lulu E.) MC CREERY b.in abt 1869

This is what I know.
Famous John McCreery b. 1835 and Lorreta W.b. 1832 NY (Father b NY mother b. RI) had two children and raised them in Dubuque,IA and Washington D.C.

1)Flora MC CREERY b. in abt 1860 in IA
2)Julia (Lulu E.) MC CREERY b.in abt 1869 in IA. m. Arthur B. Sperry lived together in Pittsburgh, PA in 1905-1906

I suspect Arthur B. Sperry was probably highly educated or and was successful. May have also lived Chicago, or Washington and Possibly IA.

Possible Census look up please?

Name: Arthur Sperry
Birth: abt 1865 - location
Residence: 1930 - city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Arthur B Sperry
Birth: abt 1867 - location
Residence: 1920 - city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Name: Arthur B Sperry
Spouse: Lula E
Birth: abt 1868 - location
Residence: 1900 - city, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Sperry Newspaper Gleanings

K_McCrary — 2007-01-12 01:18:06Z

Ohio | Newark | Newark Advocate, The | 1911-06-19

During Sunday there was a large
force of men engaged m locating trouble, seven of them being experts
sent by the Automatic Electric company of Chicago, clearing out grounds and faulty insulation. This company had charge of the installation of the new plant in New
ark, and has at present over 22,000
of their phones in use in the city o
Chicago. The work in this city was
under the direction of Mr. Arthur
Sperry, of Chicago, who came here
last December, but was taken ill recently
with typhoid fever, and is in
the hospital, his place being taken by
being taken by Mr. W. E. Lamb, also
of Chicago, both men being expert
telephone construction engineers.
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Not sure if this is the Engineer or the Preacher?
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Ohio | Newark | Newark Advocate, The | 1922-01-27
Arthur Sperry is ill at his home
In Utica, suffering from pneumonia.
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Iowa | Humeston | New Era, The | 1887-11-10
It was announced on the, 4th that the
sending of the bomb to Chief Justice Waite's
residence in Washington was a cruel hoax
and wa.stlie work of Sherburne G.. Hopkins,
who makes a precarious living by selling
sensational news to newspaper correspondents,
and Arthur D?. Sperry, a reporter.
Both men had have been arrested.
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Ohio | Newark | Newark Advocate, The | 1929-01-10
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz. Hurlinger have rented the G. W. Sperry home at North Central avenue. Mr. Hurlinger is a chemist at the Ohio Fuel Gas company pump station in Homer.
Arthur Sperry has left for Detroit after being called here by the death of his father, G. W. Sperry.
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California | Long Beach | Press-Telegram | 1966-01-17

REICH-Mary M., 78, of 842 Elm Ave., died Saturday, Surviving are husband, Louis; brother, Arthur Sperry; sisters,
Mrs. Eva Flanders, Mrs. Bessie F r e e m a n . Service Wednesday, 2 p.m., Dilday Family Funeral Directors.
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District Of Columbia | Washington | Washington Post, The | 1914-01-01

' Arthur B. Sperry has been appointed
manager of a branch municipal bond
department to be established here tomorrow
by the banking house of Holmes.
Wardrop & Co.. of Pittsburgh. Mr. Sperry
is a former resident of this city.

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District Of Columbia | Washington | Washington Post, The | 1914-06-17

Mrs. Arthur B. Sperry reported that her
apartments in the Chesterfield. Mourn
Peasant and Irving streets, were entered
yesterday by a thief using a duplicate
key. Three watches of the total value of
$100. some jewelry worth about 140, and 30
in money were stolen.
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District Of Columbia | Washington | Washington Post, The | 1923-05-29

Mrs Hannah B Sperry. who died May 4, leaves her entire estate to her sons, Arthur B Sperry, of Pittsburgh and the Rev Paul Sperry, of this city according to the will filed yesterday, In probate court The son. Arthur is to have the property in Ashtabula County, Ohio and Rev Mr Sperry Is to have the home here at 1437 Q street northwest

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SIXTY DAYS FOR MINISTER
Rev. George Pleads Guilty to Living '•
With Spirit Wife
Cleveland. .March 9.—Rev. P. A.'
George, leader of the Kingdom of God sect, was fined $20 and costs and sentenced to the workhouse for sixty days by Judge McGahnoh when the minister pleaded guilty to living with Mrs. Louise Sperry as his spirit wife, She and her husband are members of the sect. The minister claims that God told him that Mrs. Sperry was his wife before heaven. Mrs. Sperry also declares that she was told by God to leave the home of her earthly husband and two children and live with Rev. Mr. George as his spirit wife.
The woman's earthly husband. Sperry. says he thought the change was right if God said so. The minister was arrested 01. a warrant sworn out by Mrs Sperry's sister, Mrs.Carrie Smith, of Conneaut, O.

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Ohio | Sandusky | Sandusky Star Journal, The | 1911-03-11
Two more in Jail

George 10 foster daughter of Rev
Kingdom of God cult came to grief in
juvenile court, Shorn of the leadership of the Rev P A George organizer of the cult and self styled God annointed at present serving a term in the workhouse three other members of the faith attempted to make a
defense to practices which they claim
re Inspired by orders from on high
and two spent the night in Jail
Mrs Louis D Sperry 32 heaven ordained wife of Rev Mr George
is locked up on a charge of contributing to the negligence of Olive George 10 foster daughter of Rev Mr George Sperry her earthly husband was locked up on an insanity warrant
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Indiana | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News, The | 1911-09-26

CLEVELAND, 0.Edna B. Perry
spirit bride" of Rev. P, A. George,
founder of the "Kingdom of God" cult
here, is being sued for divorce by her
husband, Louis Perry, who says he has
lost faith In the spirit bride business.
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Ohio | Elyria | Elyria Evening Telegram | 1915-03-26
Alliance. O.. Mar. 26.—With Rev. P.
A. George, formerly head of the Kingdom of God" cult in Cleveland, held
here in connection with. the death of
Miss Amy Tanner. 23, an Alliance
young woman who had lived in his religious
home. 221 Harrishorn ave. since
January. George's friends are rallying
to his support.
George, who expects his immediate
release on a habeas corpus writ, insistently
claims that the girl's death is
due entirely to natural causes.
"SNIP"
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Indiana | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne News, The | 1911-03-06
Hero's a brand-new cult, the Kingdom
of God Society, that has just
come- to light In Cleveland. The
members are few so far, and Rev, P.
A. George Is nt their head.
RCT. George's first wife, divorced,
Is now the "spirit wife" of Benjamin
Fogg, a member. Rev. George has
for a "spirit bride" the former wife
of Sperry, and Sperry now has no wife at all.
All these ex-wives and "spirit
wives" and husbands live together,
and Wllllnm B. Phlpps lives with
tuera. The latter has no wife of any
kind.
Olive, an adopted daughter of ReT.
• George, and Sperry 's two .children
also live In the same house,
Tho cult believes that laughter 13
tho manifestation of spiritual grace.
"The Lord told me ., to give up
Brother George and ' marry Mr.
Fogg," «ald Mrs. Fogg. "It was the
,»mo »hen Mrs Sperry, bececame Brother Georges spirt Bride.
(Article has Pictures)
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Re: Arthur Sperry b.abt 1865 m. Dau. of Famous McCREERY Census look up please, Ohio PA or Washington D.C.

K_McCrary — 2007-01-11 22:54:32Z

I just posted a new message to the Sperry board maybe someone can connect the Sperry's. Posibly your arthur is the son of or Nephew of Arthur Basset SPERRY?
Does anyone have children for them?
Thanks Kurt
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Need Look up or information on Sperry Louise, Arthur, Blanche? Pa, Washington,D.C, OH. or IA?

Need Look up or information on Sperry Louise, Arthur, Blanche? Pa, Washington,D.C, OH. or IA?

K_McCrary — 2007-01-11 22:28:05Z

Hello Board,
I was wondering if anyone cant do a look up on ancestry.com or do you have information on The Sperry Family of Pittsburgh or Washington DC. When and where they died. I would alsolike to know if they had any children, where they got married or what is there relationship to Blanch McCREEY? SPERRY? b. 1896.

Thank You
Kurt in Michigan

In:

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Arthur B Sperry
Spouse: Lula E
Birth: abt 1868
Residence: 1900 - city, Cuyahoga, Ohio

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Arthur B Sperry
Birth: abt 1867 - location
Residence: 1920, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

1920 United States Federal Census
Name:Louise Sperry
Birth: abt 1878
Residence: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name:Arthur Sperry
Birth: abt 1865,
Residence:1930, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C. City Directory, 1890 Directories
Name: Arthur B Sperry
Residence:, DC

North Carolina Death Collection, 1908-1996
Birth, Marriage, & Death
Name: Arthur Bassett Sperry SR.
Death: 1982, Wake, North Carolina
Residence:, Wake, North Carolina

U.S. Public Records Index
Directories

Name: Arthur B Sperry
Residence:, Wake, North Carolina

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What I know................
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John and Loretta (Knapp) McCREERY, had two children:
(One of his daughters is a stenographer to Congressman D.B. HENDERSON of Iowa in 1893, but we don't know if it was Flora or Lulu?)

1)Flora MC CREERY b. in abt 1860 in IA., d. died Apr 5, 1924 in Washington DC. Flora was very active in Society groups. Including The Columbia Heights Art Club and was President of the Excelsior Literary Club. In Washington D.C.

Had probably had at least one child
(or is this LuLu SPERRY's)
1)Blanche L. McCREERY m. Charles H. Moore.?)

2)Julia (Lulu E. /Louise?) MC CREERY b. in abt 1869 in IA. m. May 1891 in Baltimore, Maryland Arthur B. SPERRY b. abt 1865. Believed lived in Pittsburgh in 1905 and at 1255 New Hampshire Ave, Washington D.C. in about 1924.
1255 New Hampshire Ave seems to be the address of and apartment building called the "Hamilton House". near George Washington University and Dupont Circle. Arthur's parent were, Publisher, Andrew Fuller SPERRY b: in Knoxville, Iowa Mother: Hannah Lavilla BASSETT b: 11 Apr 1841 in Plymouth, Ohio

LuLu McCREERY SPERRY was a literary woman of high talent and was identified with the staff of the Pittsburgh Sun. Her attainments as a writer has won her some recognition from the leading magazines in which articles from her facile pen have frequently appeared.

Arthur was Vice Consul for USA, Journalist and a Broker. a representative of the Washington Investment Company, Both Lulu and Arthur died Aft. 1915 or 1925 in probably in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? or Washington D.C unless they retired to IA. I suspect Lulu died in D.C. or Pittsburgh after 1924.in the same year "1924" Washington Post, 1924-08-08 In equity court: No. 10460. Lun In re Loretta ~W. McCREERY; Louise E. Sperry appointed committee; bond, $5.000.
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1880 Census
Andrew F. SPERRY 41 NY Publisher --- NH
Hannah SPERRY Wife 39 OH Keeping House VT PA
Arthur B. SPERRY Son 13 IA At School NY OH
Vinnie A. SPERRY Dau 3 OH NY OH
Hall A. SPERRY Son 1 OH NY OH
Amber B. PLATT Niece 14 OH At Home OH OH

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Who is this? Was Blanche a dau or a niece?
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche Sperry
Birth: abt 1896 - location
Residence: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia
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Arthur's brother Rev. Paul Andrew SPERRY after his graduation from the New Church Theological school at Cambridge, Mass, he was was appointed in 1905 to church called "New Church" Church of the New Jerusalem,in Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine He was with his wife Josephine SHALLENBURGER b. Washington, DC., by 1910 he was in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Back in Washington DC by 1916, In Washington DC. Census in 1930. He was the Pastor of the Washington Society, of the Church of the New Jerusalem. May have been in WW1 in 1920? Mother died in 1923.Maine Rev Paul Sperry who died September 3, 1954. Had a wife named Josephine and he was the father of a Arthur B. Sperry.

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Also Need help with Charles H.? Moore and or Blanche SPERRY? McCREERY? MOORE of Washington D.C. or Pittsburgh?, Allegheny, PA.

I am also looking for any information on Charles H.? Moore. b. Probably around 1995. m. a Blanche L.? McCREERY in Washington D.C.. or Pittsburgh, PA. was the Daughter of either Flora McCREERY of Washington D.C.or Lulu McCREERY SPEERY of Pitsburgh, PA. WHo they and did they have children?

Need look up in the 1920-1930 Census?

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche Moore
Birth: abt 1896
Residence: 1930, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
and
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles Moore
Birth:abt 1891 -
Residence:1930, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
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or:
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche M Moore
Birth: abt 1896
Residence:1930, Baltimore (Independent City), Maryland
and
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche M Moore
Birth: abt 1895 - location
Residence:1920, Washington, Maryland
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FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IS, Blanche is living with Flora, however I haven't seen the Census for 1910. Does it say Flora was her mother?

1910 United States Federal Census
Census
Name: Blanche L McCreery
Birth: abt 1896
Residence: 1910 Washington, District of Columbia

Is Living with Flora McCREERY who's her father?

1910 United States Federal Census
Census
View Image
Name: Flora J McCreery
Birth: abt 1875 - location
Residence:1910, Washington, District of Columbia
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Or could one of these guys be the Moore I am looking for?

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles B Moore
Birth:abt 1890
Residence: 1930, Washington, District of Columbia

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles J Moore
Spouse: Anna L
Birth: abt 1890
Residence: 1930, Washington, District of Columbia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Charles J Moore
Birth: abt 1890 -
Residence: 1920, Washington, District of Columbia

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Also possible:
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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Eliza B Moore
Birth: abt 1891
Residence:1920, Washington, District of Columbia
a daughter?

1930 United States Federal
Name: Charles B Moore
Birth: abt 1890?
Residence:1930, Washington, District of Columbia

a son?

Anna Maria SPERRY m. Abraham LAUCK - 1794 - Frederick Co., VA

parkerde912 — 2007-06-19 23:36:25Z

Looking for information regarding Anna Maria SPERRY (b. abt. 1774, d. before 1860) who married Abraham LAUCK 21 December 1794 in Frederick Co., VA.

Abraham served as Executor in Jacob SPERRY's will dated 5 Nov 1807 and recorded 4 July 1808.

Abraham also served as Administrator for Nicholas SPERRY's Inventory & Appraisal, 4 December 1815. John SPERRY is listed as an appraiser.

Does anyone know where Anna Maria (Mary A. in 1850 census) SPERRY fits into the SPERRY family?

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

D. Parker

Re: SPERRY FAMILY FREDERICK CO., VA

LindaBMorin — 2007-01-18 05:11:04Z

Eleanor

I have tried to contact Elizabeth Thornburgh and her E-mail address @tds.net is no longer active. Would you please E-mail me at LinLB5@msn.com. I am researching my FRIEDLE/FRIDLEY family in Frederick Co.,VA. The witnesses for the baptisms for two of their children were Peter and Catharina Elisabeth SPERI. I would like to know if there is a source for the Wolfersheim parish records in the SPIRY book that you have. Thank you for your time and help.

Linda B. Morin
LinLB5@msn.com

Re: Frederick Sperry - IL

JLSPER — 2007-06-12 02:47:08Z

I am sorry, I do not understand your message, where do I go to check these ID's? Thanks!

Re: Merritt Sperry and Emily Sparks

JCrouch94 — 2008-03-07 09:50:36Z

Hi Jacquelyn,

I just found your posted message; hope you get this after being so long since you posted your notes stating you are looking for ancestory of "Merritt SPERRY".

I have a "Merritt Sperry" in my Sperry family lines; would love to talk to you and see IF we can determine connections.

Please contact me at my address below:

JCrouch94@sbcglobal.net

Hopefully, we can help each other on these lines. Thank you for your reply.

Re: Moses Sperry

JCrouch94 — 2008-03-07 08:13:54Z

Hi R. J.,

Just found your posting on SPERRY families; I would love to talk to you, as the 'Sperry lines you listed as being your lines' are in fact 'my Sperry lines as well'. I descend from "Richard Sperry", born Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England, died 1698, New Haven, CT; his son Richard Sperry, born New Haven, CT, died 1734, New Haven, CT; his son Moses Sperry #1 born 1681, New Haven, CT, died 1754 New Haven, CT; his son Moses Sperry #2 born 1708, New Haven, CT, died ?; his son Moses Sperry #3 born 1744, New Haven, CT, died 1812, VT; his son Abel Sperry born 1771, Stratford, CT. A son of Abel Sperry was, "Ira Sperry #1", and a son of 'Ira Sperry #1' was, "Rufus Alvin Sperry, born PA, died 1921, MO/AR (buried Eureka Springs, Carroll County, ARK), and a son of 'Rufus Alvin Sperry' was, "William Rice Sperry" born St. Claire County, MO, died April 1942 ARK (buried Eureka Springs, Carroll County, ARK) who was my Gr. Grandfather - "Will" Sperry, as he was known to family & friends, married 'Frances Rosa (Martin) Sperry, Feb. 1896, Eureka Springs, Carroll County, ARK'. "Will & Rosie (Martin) Sperry" raised my Mother from infancy until she married.

I have a large amount of Sperry family information on my "William Rice Sperry" lines; however, from reading your posted message, it appears that you would have far more extensive records, materials, etc., than what I've been able to locate or obtain -- I would greatly appreciate your sharing any Sperry family information with me; such items as old photos, records, etc., should you be willing? I have a few old photos of some Sperry family members; and family information I have that I am willing to share with other Sperry family researchers. Some of my Sperry lines also wound up in Utah and other western states too.

I found it interesting that you listed Surnames of 'Sperry and Thomas' in your posted message; 'Thomas' is my maiden name. Could there possibly be a connection between our families by 'both Surnames'?? L O L !!

You mentioned a C/D in your possession that contains a great deal of infor. on the extended Sperry families with roots going back to time of Jesus; and to royal houses of England and Europe -- can you tell me "if or where that C/D might still be available" - the 'Name Listing of C/D' or if it's still available on market for sale? If not, I'd be willing to pay for a copy of C/D.

Please contact me regarding these SPERRY families! I may be reached directly at address below.

JCrouch94@sbcglobal.net

Thanks so much for any help, information, records, etc., that you have available!

Re: James W. Sperry and Nancy Louise family

cupton3 — 2007-12-13 20:17:58Z

Dear Message Board
My grandfather was a brother to James W. Sperry. I beleive he was just older. I have some more information about my great grandfather and three more back to Germany. What do you have. Please let me know.

Re: Sperry Family History Book

paulhammond138 — 2007-02-21 14:29:41Z

James

I recently found your post on this. You mentioned Kandiyohi Co, MN in your reply. My grandfather was an Orlando Ellsworth Sperry born in Kandiyohi Co in 1896.
I have some information on him and his family which I would be pleased to share if you are interested. Similarly I would be interested in any information you may have about Sperrys living there around that time.

Thanks
Paul Hammond

email:- pdh29@admin.cam.ac.uk

Sperry's of Iowa

tcoffey143 — 2007-09-21 12:16:54Z

I am trying to find out more information on my grandmother, Hazel Sperry Baird. She was born 4/17/1889 in Osceola, Iowa and died 1/20/1958 in San Diego, CA. She married Frank Chapman Baird in 1907 in Osceola, Iowa. All I know is that she was a daughter of Edward Sperry and Cara Adelle Williams. Both of her parents died when she was young and she was raised by her grandparents. Please if anyone has more information on the Sperry and/or Williams family lines I would greatly appreciate it.

Re: Sperry's of Iowa

tcoffey143 — 2008-01-29 13:22:35Z

I don't think our Edwards are the same. My Edward Sperry was born in 1861 Des Moines, Iowa and living with his wife, Cara Adelle "Della" in 1885 Osceola, Clarke, Iowa with Della's family. I believe they were just married then.
Do you have a Edward born abt. 1861 in Des Moines? I have been unable to find his parents.
If not, it probably wouldn't do me any good to have your report being that I don't have his parentage.
Thanks for the offer anyway.

Re: Frederick Sperry - IL

spe123 — 2007-06-10 19:35:11Z

ck ID I610225909. fathers ID I610219821.

Re: Moses Sperry

mmifflin119 — 2007-02-16 13:26:10Z

Hi, your post is perfectly timed: in four years of research, I've just this week arrived at Moses Sperry in my writing. But what I really need is information on him in regard to Olive Oatman: she and Lorenzo stayed with him in the summer of 1858, he presumably took her to have her photo taken at Powelson Studio in Rochester that summer,she visited other relatives in the area, one of whom offered to pay for her to go to Bloomfield Academy (she didn't go, but she did, I think, lecture there). If you have anything from this period, I'd appreciate knowing (as would, I believe, the East Bloomfield Historical society, which has been helping me). I'm at mmifflin@optonline.net. Thanks!
Margot Mifflin

Sp4 William Sperry

Candacejane — 2008-01-29 07:15:43Z

I am looking for family or friends of Sp4. William Sperry, who died in Nov. 1966 in Vietnam. He was a soldier of the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry. I think he was from Augusta, Ga. I am webmaster for the 1-14th website www.1-14th.com and am beginning memorial pages. I would love to find a picture of him and information on his gravesite. Also, any words by friends or family would be most welcome. Thank you, Candace

Re: mark allen sperry-montana

sperryhj — 2007-01-02 18:42:08Z

Mark,
Please contact me via regular email at sperryhj@hotmail.com, I have sent you an email to your AOL account as well.

Thanks,
Heather

Re: Sperry's, Clinton County, Michigan

ellenwease — 2007-01-07 02:49:15Z

What info do you need? I have back to 1600's or so now:) I still go visit some of the grave sites in Clinton County and have planted some flowers on a few. Lyman and his wife, Maria (pronounces Mariah), raised my great grandma after her mother passed away shortly after her birth. Lyman was her uncle.
ellen

Sperry Root

ecaudill_1 — 2008-09-14 22:05:18Z

any information would be apricated.

Re: Merritt Sperry and Emily Sparks

NavyHomer — 2008-03-12 21:08:30Z

Jacquelyn,
H/W is an extract from my database ref your query about your GGGGrandfather Merritt SPERRY. Hope this helps. Would appreceiate receiving any additional/unique SPERRY family info you may have. Other SPERRY family researchers have mentioned Milo as a brother, however, I have not isolated him.
Jim Wright
Huntington, WV
NavyHomer@aol.com

Direct Descendants of John Sperry, Sr. to Merritt

1 John SPERRY, Sr. b: Abt. 1538 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England d: Bef. 1613 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England
..+Agnes RAWLINS b: Abt. 1542 in England Married: May 19, 1562 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England d: January 18, 1612/13 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England Father: Roger RAWLINS Mother: Joan HUNT
.2 John SPERRY, Jr. b: Bef. January 18, 1566/67 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England d: 1615 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England
..... +Mary UNKNOWN b: Abt. 1569 in Bedfordshire, England Married: 1596 in Bedfordshire, England d: Aft. 1606 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England
.....3 Richard SPERRY, Sr. b: 1615 in Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England d: 1698 in Sperry's Farms, Bethany, New Haven CO, CT
.........+Dennis UNKNOWN b: May 09, 1624 in Monleigh, Devonshire, England Married: Abt. March 10, 1645/46 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT d: March 1706/07 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT
........4 Nathaniel SPERRY b: August 13, 1656 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT d: 1735 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT
............+Esther WINSTON b: November 11, 1662 in New Haven CO, CT Married: 1698 d: Aft. 1747
............5 Joshua SPERRY b: March 22, 1699/00 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT d: February 22, 1777 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT
................+Amy MUNSON b: September 18, 1704 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT Married: 1727 in First Congregational, New Haven, New Haven CO, CT d: Aft. 1790 Father: John "Captain" MUNSON Mother: Sarah COOPER
............... 6 Lent SPERRY b: March 16, 1742/43 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT d: November 23, 1823 in Woodbridge, New Haven CO, CT
...................+Rachel PECK b: June 10, 1748 in New Haven CO, CT Married: May 18, 1769 in Woodbridge, New Haven CO, CT d: October 24, 1823
................... 7 Joshua SPERRY b: Abt. 1774 in New Haven, New Haven CO, CT d: February 20, 1844 in Woodbridge, New Haven CO, CT
.......................+Mary HITCHCOCK b: Abt. 1780 in CT Married: November 1802 in Woodbridge, New Haven CO, CT
......................8 Merritt SPERRY b: 1819 in Wooddbridge, New Haven CO, CT d: April 1896 in Paradise, Humboldt CO, NV

Re: Sperry Family History Book

NavyHomer — 2007-02-21 22:36:23Z

Querry if you found a home for the book,"Our Sperry Family Line - 1586 - 1968" which you offered last March.

I'm still interested, if the book is available. I'll pay a reasonable price for the book and postage to mail.

Jim Wright (NavyHomer@aol.com)
Huntington, WV

Re: Moses Sperry

robnrj_1 — 2007-02-16 08:57:09Z

HI this is really late, but better late than never. I have records on the Sperry lineage that I've worked on for some 15 years now. While far from complete, this is my own lineage also. This family came from England , when Richard Sperry, of Thurleigh Parish, Bedfordshire, England, landed at Boston Colony on about the 26th of June,1637. He married Dennis (Denise) Goodyear of Monkleigh, Devon, England in 1644, after attaining his Freedmanship and acquiring some land, which was given him by Deputy Stephen Goodyear, Governor. This lineage goes down to each and every one of the SPERRY family members you see in the USA today.
As for Joy and Mary Ann's daughter Olivia, perhaps try the IOWA records to see if anything is there- after all, that family did travel to Utah with the Mormon movement. Several members of the family died en route.
I do have a CD that contains a great deal of info on the extended SPERRY family, with roots going back to the time of Jesus. This is one of the families connected to the royal houses of England and Europe. I also have a great deal of information on the SPERRY family that I have amassed thru the years, from Richard on down.
Take care and peace!!

RJ Lewis....SPERRY, THOMAS (Wales), KRAUSE, and RASSLER (vonRassler- Germany)