Updyke - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Any Comments?

GypsieHill — 2009-02-24 18:30:12Z

Where in wyoming is this oil company located?

My Updike line comes from Charles and Rosetta Updike.
They had Richard m. Eva Emily Walters.
They had Evelyn m. Robert Townsend.
They had my mom.

Gypsie

Re: Frederick Updyke

morandonald — 2008-08-27 00:18:45Z

my gg rrandfather was frederick owen updyke who i think was born in the earyly 1820's in new york but moved to clarion county, pa and married there about 1850. this is all the info i have on him and was just wondering if he might be in this family tree. thank you

Re: Lawrence Updyke married Edna Evans

Sandyz528 — 2008-07-20 13:40:43Z

My grandmother was Eltha Vera Evans.
My mother, Nancy, was her daughter.
Her oldest son, Harold, just passed away.
Two of her other sons, Richard & Carl, passed away since 2005.

Lawrence & Edna's son, Bradley, passed away about a year ago.

Re: Junius Updyke or Updike

bshaver128 — 2008-06-09 19:34:15Z

Hello - I don't know if you are still looking for this information or not, but I just ran across your posting. I, too, was doing some research on Ada Lee Updyke and that got linked with your message. Anyway, in response, yes, Ethel Updyke Shaver (daughter of Junius Updyke) did marry Rex Shaver. Just thought I would pass this along.

Re: 80th Reunion

dougstv — 2008-06-03 00:19:17Z

I am a Updyke wheres the reunion?

Obit: Bessie Milburn (Updyke) VanHousen b. Aug 1886 d. circa 1954

2006-03-29 16:07:14Z

Re: 80th Reunion

2006-01-18 15:26:07Z

I am sorry I missed your posting on the reunion.
It is held every first saturday in August. No cost
Dish to pass. Email me at rupdyke.rr.com for more information.

Frederick Updyke

2005-12-26 18:13:01Z

My grandfather was Robert Updyke, born in 1875 in Romulus, Seneca,N.Y. and he had a brother named Frederick, born in 1872 in Hoyts Corners, Seneca, N.Y.. Their father was William Updike born in 1843. I am trying to find out any info that I can .

Updyke: Nellie, Maria, Charles, Charity, Eleanor- Seneca Co, NY

mwoznick — 2005-09-30 12:50:22Z

Researching the Updyke/Updike/Opdyke line from Seneca County, New York:

Charity (Updike) Pearl (181-1916) married John Pearl (1825-1858) in Seneca County, New York and had 3 girls: Elenora, Fanny and Cora Pearl. Two daughters married into the Pontius family while Fanny/Fannie married Abner Stahl.

Charity 68, is listed with siblings Maria 65 and Charles H. 66 in the 1900 Seneca County, Fayette census; Another Charles H. Updyke, age 38, is listed living next door with his family.

In the 1880 census she was with mother Nellie Updike 73 and sister Elearta (?) 44;

and in 1860, Charity was living with Eleanora Opdyke age 52 (unk relation), Maria Opdyke 25, Nathan N. Opdyke 23, and Charity 29 is there with her 3 daughters.

I'm trying to find additional relatives & determine the relationship between Charity Updyke and Eleanora - who is the age to reasonably be a mother or aunt...and if this is her mother, then who is Nellie? I have no real proof of her parents other than the census info above, though I'm still looking.

Would love to share info & photos with anyone researching this line. Mwoz_gen@msn.com

o.O?

theheavymetalmilitia — 2005-09-12 15:12:30Z

this looks funn, i guess, what is thing really bout o.O?

Re: Any Comments?

JLHDU — 2005-09-01 16:07:55Z

Charles,

I'm new to this and it seems no one in the family knows anything beyond my grandfather (Harry John Updyke of Johnstown, PA). I know his father was Harry Calvin Updyke of Johnstown (married Hubertine Matilda Burkhart) and his father was John Calvin Updyke of Johnstown, PA. But thats it....the branch stops there...is there a link from your Updykes to John Calvin Updyke somewhere?

John Calvin Updyke's son Harry Calvin Updyke was born August 25, 1907. And Harry John Updyke was born 1934.

John Calvin Updyke
Born abt: – 1881? in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA
Died: ?
Occupation: Steelmill
His Wife was Mary Elizabeth Skutchall
She was born abt. – 1887 ( not sure) or Dec 14, 1886
Died – May 6 1962 Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA

My grandfather Harry John Updyke said that Harry Calvin had another family somewhere in PA and that Hubertine and Harry Calvin divorced in 1945.

I don't know if any of this makes any sense....thanks in advance.

-Jason Updyke
jstlky@hotmail.com
Odenton, Maryland

Re: Any Comments?

2005-08-06 11:23:03Z

Hi!

I am 1/2 Updike. I have an Updike Family History book published in the 1880's when my grandfather (Kansas branch) was a young boy. This book goes back to the 12th century to Weasel, Germany. As reformists, they fled the Catholics to Holland. Some went on to the Americas (New York). One married John Smith's (Pocahontas) brother. We are also suposedly related to Robert E. Lee and Mary Custis (George Washington's step daughter).

Emerson Opdyke (another spelling) was a Major General in the Union Army during the civil war. The book is large and has trees from all the clans.

My grandfather went to Wyoming where he started Updike Brother's Oil Company - still operational. My mother and her brother moved to Carmel, California. Most recently my cousin, Robert Updike, was the Fire Chief of Carmel.

The book shows, no matter the spelling, that we are all related. This is a copy of the original owned by my uncle, Claude Updike. My mother's cousin, Lee Updike, has an original. He lives in Yucaipa, CA.

In the 1880's we had two rich cousins who took the time and money to put it all together. I have uploaded alot of the information to sites on the net. Would take some time to upload it all.

Any questions, let me know. Please be patient with me though.

Thanks, Charlie Davis (note that Charles is popular)

Lawrence Updyke married Edna Evans

Mikeala_Padgett — 2005-07-24 18:05:52Z

I am looking for information on these people. Edna was my grandmothers sister. Edna and Lawrence had at least two children; Bradley and Bonnie. Edna was born April 02, 1915, died December 1979. Would love to talk to anyone who may have information. Thank You

Harley Lee Grace (Davis) Updyke

lotame1234 — 2005-07-20 19:52:34Z

Grace (Davis) Updyke. Married to Harley Lee Updyke. Both deceased. Both from Michigan.
looking for info on both people.
Any info would help. Thank you, Phyllis

Updyke/Updike

lotame1234 — 2005-07-20 19:52:34Z

Does anyone have a Harley Lee Updyke/Updike
in their history ? Please help.......
thanks. Phyllis

Montgomery County, MO Updykes

Russell_Brunet — 2005-05-20 14:06:09Z

Does anyone have any information on the Montgomery county, MO Updykes? My wife is a descendant of this family. The patriarch of this line is James Edward Updyke (Updike) born in PA in about 1839. He moved to MO after the civil war and for some reason changed the spelling of his name. I'm interested in researching all of the lines that descended from James.

Junius Updyke or Updike

pantsnacher — 2005-05-17 21:46:02Z

HI i'm doing some research on the Shavers of Tn and I'm Looking for a Ethel Shaver. I was looking through some Virgina Death records and found a Albert Gilmer Updyke and in his obit it mentioned a Ethel Shaver as being his sister. I'm trying to find a connection and see if this it the Ethel that married my Great Uncle. Junius is the father and Ada Lee Davis is the mother. Any info would be great. Thanks

Clifford Updyke of Elmira, NY

kalotac — 2005-05-14 21:18:56Z

4 January 1968 Tonawanda News
2 Persons Killed, 2 Others Injured In Collision
Bath, N.Y. (UPI) – Two persons were killed and two others seriously injured when a car and a pick-up truck collided head-on late Wednesday in nearby Kanona.
Killed were Warren Porter, 44, of Gillett, Pa., and his uncle, Clifford Updyke, 70, of Elmira. Authorities said both were passengers in an auto driven by Melvin Porter, 19, of the Buffalo suburb of Cheektowaga.
The teen-age Porter, also a nephew of Updyke and a Navy seaman stationed at Charleston, S. C., was transferred to the Veterans Hospital in Syracuse early today, and was in poor condition.
The driver of the truck, Arland Hoad, 44, of Bath, was listed in critical condition at Ira Davenport Hospital here.
Troopers said the Porter vehicle crossed the center line on Route 15, near the Route 53 intersection, and struck the pickup truck head-on on a bridge over the Cohocton River, troopers said.

Re: 80th Reunion

2005-05-01 19:48:22Z

Can you please provide more information about this reunion.
Where is it held and any fees required?

Paul Updyke

80th Reunion

2005-03-01 16:16:34Z

The 80th reunion of the Opdyke, Updyke, Updike and Opdycke.
All are invited to attend, 1st Saturday in Aug. Contact for more information.

Re: Updyke/Updike

2004-12-19 09:32:07Z

My father's name was Harley Wesley Updyke.

Harold Updyke and wife (nee: DODDS) North Chili, NY c.1942

2004-03-15 03:08:20Z

Looking for information about Harold Updyke and his wife whos maiden name was Dodds. They lived in North Chili, NY in 1942. Mrs. Updyke was a daughter of Edwin and Mary Jane (Valentine) Dodds of Rich Twp., Lapeer County, MI. She had 9 siblings (one had died young prior to 1942).

A sister, Mrs.Bertha Kenworthy, is found on this photo.
http://hometown.aol.com/deemachester/page9.html
Please contact me.

Re: Updyke/Updike

2004-01-28 03:30:00Z

hi! thanks for getting ahold of me on this, you must of looked back aways to find my message in here.... are you talking about your father (my uncle) who lives or lived down in s. carolina or somewhere? bud? who passed on in january? please get ahold of me at phyllis49444@yahoo.com. i would really like to know you. our family for some reason are very distant from one another. if the man who died was you father or bud updyke, i called him a few summers ago and we had a wonderful chat! he is my fathers brother, as we say up here long lost uncle. we never knew him, i met him once as far as i can remember...... please email at the address above.... thanks so much again for replying!!!!
phyllis

Re: Updyke/Updike

2004-01-27 10:06:54Z

Harley Lee and Grace Davis Updyke are my grandparents. My father was Harley Wesley Updyke, the last of their children, passed away January 23, 04. He was 76 years old.

3rd son of Johannes

2002-12-17 17:50:43Z

I am in contact with a lady, who is decended from John Updike b 1718 d 1802. She states that his father was also (John Updike) and the 3rd son of Johannes. If interested contact me and I will give more info.

Boyden/Updyke

2002-06-16 11:22:29Z

Seeking info on Hattie Boyden, married Charles Updyke or Peter Charles Holmes Updyke. He helped finance the candidacy of William Jennings Bryan. I know this is sketchy, but this is from notes that I got from my father when I was young. I hope someone might have some info that would help me.

Re: Robert Stephen Updyke

2002-05-04 01:42:53Z

My mother Barb said you had talked to Cathy, She doesnt even know I wrote so... What are expecting her to say? Shes my best Sis!

OPDYCKE Family Webring

2002-03-06 19:19:04Z

I have established the "OPDYCKE Family Webring" for pages about Opdycke/Updyke family genealogy and family history. If you have a webpage with Opdycke/Updyke family genealogical information or family history, you are invited to join. Surnames spelled Op Den Dyck, Opdyck, Opdyke, and Updike are also welcome. Go here to join and view ring members: http://H.webring.com/hub?ring=opdyckefamilyweb&id=2&...

- Jack Mount
mountj@u.library.arizona.edu

Re: Montgomery Updyke

2001-11-11 21:29:08Z

Thank you for the information.

Volner Updyke was my grandfather, who passed away in April, 1947. He is buried in Prairie Hill Cemetary, Fulda, Minn., along with his wife Mary Eliza Updyke (nee Rice).

Her parents were Oliver and Anna (nee Goldtrap) Rice.

I thought the name Goldtrap was familiar, but had to get the connection from my mother.

If you are interested I have some copies of paperwork filed with the War Department by Anna (Goldtrap) Rice seeking pension benefits for Oliver Rice's service in the Civil War.

I still haven't found Montgomery Updyke's burial site, but thanks for the information.

Opdyke/Updyke Who was William

2001-08-31 02:31:58Z

The Opdyke American Descendents of Wesl and Holland by Charles Wilson Opdyke A family genealogy states that Unknown Peacock married Elinor Opdyke daughter of William and Mary Lasher Opdyke.
That work gives the children as Helen b 1848 d 1875, MaryE. 1843 d 1878, and Susan Amelia b 1840. married Lealand Bartlettt
Desc of Robert Burdick of Rhode Island by Nellie Johnson says that William Updyke married Mary Elizabeth Lisbee and has Susan Amelia who married Lealand Bartlett, Mary Elizabeth who maried in NEw York Ambrose Peacock and Elinor who married Elmer Wand
The death certificate of Harvey Peacock supports the Burdick marriage of Ambrose ot Mary Updyke. Can any one tell me who was the mother of Susan, Mary and Elinor?? or any more information relating to this family and how did William spell his name?Thanks Hattie

Montgomery Updyke

2001-06-09 06:10:43Z

Does anyone have information about Montgomery Updyke.
He was a nurse in the Civil War.
I've heard he might have migrated to Michigan City, Ind.
He might have died in 1928.

Robert Stephen Updyke

2001-05-12 20:46:58Z

My daughter I have reunited-
now it's time for us-dad.
Still looking

UPDYKE/PAUL/ LASSO

2001-03-15 18:43:22Z

Today is the first time I have seen the name Updyke associated with my family.
I have a Birth Record for Stephen E. LASSO born January 31, 1890, white, male, to Mary and Joseph Lasso, Buffalo, New York.
Under Maiden name is UPDYKE. As far as I know Mary Lasso was Mary PAUL. Mary Paul maried Joseph LASSO in 1883 and she says she was not married before. I wonder if there was a mistake and Updyke was actually the maiden name of her mother?
Hoping to hear from someone.
Sincerely,
Nancy
great granddaughter of Mary Paul Lasso.
Mary Paul was born September 21, 1851 in West Galway. Saratoga County, New York.

Hope this helps

2000-11-25 09:31:06Z

I know a Robert C.Updyke and his mother lives in CA if that helps you any. He dosn't have any sisters but he has 2 Brothers.

Robert S. Updyke

2000-09-05 17:05:55Z

I am the daughter of Robert S. Updyke. Am looking for any information on him or his family. Belive he is from Illinois and is living in Ca. and has 2 sisters there also

Emmett Updyke

1999-05-31 11:14:33Z

I am Emmett's daughter. I am looking for any information on him or his family. He is passed on now. I have some information, but would like more. If you have any information please email me at : tanyce@hotmail.com

Updyke, Emmett

1999-05-31 11:04:28Z

I am Emmett Updyke's daughter.Iam tring to find any information about him or his family tree. He is passed away now. I have some information, but would like more. Any one with any information on him or his family can email me at tanyce@hotmail.com

William Uriah Updyke

CStill5986 — 2001-08-10 03:24:33Z

Need information on William. He died ca 1912 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri. He married Virginia Johannsen (Johnson). Date unknown. Two daughters born: Olva and Bessie. Bessie was born 29 Feb 1877 in Kirksville, Missouri. Married Herman Taylor Still 3 Oct 1893 in Kirksville. Any info on William and his family will be most helpful. You can email me at: jesco@oregontrail.net.

Dora L. RHODES - UPDYKE/MO/OK

RitaDonCarlos987 — 2005-02-01 02:38:10Z

Seeking information on the family of Dora L. RHODES UPDYKE. Born ca. 1883 in MO. Father may have been Henry W. RHODES and mother Nancy Matilda OSBORN.
Dora had a son, Floyd LONG b.ca. 1903 in OK. Don't know who the father was or if she was married to him. Married Virgil H. UPDYKE and had following children:
John C. (b. ca.1908 OK)
William B. (b. ca.1910 OK)
Mary E. (b. ca.1912 OK)
James V. (b. ca. 1914 OK)
Dorothy L. (b. 1920 OK)
The family is on the OK census in OK Co. in 1920 and Dora's sister, Hazel D. is listed with them b. in 1903.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Rita
r.doncarlos@att.net

Re: Montgomery Updyke

sgoldtrap — 2001-11-12 20:26:05Z

This might be a lead for you. I found a Samuel M. Updyke who died on a Hospital Boat May 15, 1863, he was a member of the 134th Illinois Infantry Co.B. this same Samuel M. Updyke's wife Marietta Updyke applied for a widows pension Feb. 4, 1864 Application #46316 Certificate #17981, then there was the name of Charles Atwood named in the pension application on September 13, 1866 Application #133581 Certificate #97128. I have the pension and civil war file for Oliver Rice too. What I would like if you have it is any information that you would have on Mary Elizabeth (Rice) Upkykes, siblings, William, George Milton, and Ora Oliver. I am also looking for information on a few of the children of Volner and Mary's, Paul R., Orie V. Ralph Elmo and Oliver Herbert. Please email me direct so that if I have any further questions we do not have to go through the forum. email shonneen@fuse.net

Re: Montgomery Updyke

sgoldtrap — 2001-11-11 03:45:49Z

I do not know if this is a connection for you or not. I have an obituary for a Volner Updyke that says his fathers and mothers name was Montgomery Updyke and Marietta (Bebee)Updyke. In the article is gives the following information about Montgomery. Montgomery was called for military service in the Civil War, and at the close of the war he stayed on to help nurse sick soldiers back to health. Hecontracted an illness himself and himself and died. Later Volners mother remarried a man by the name of Charles Atwood. Volner was born in 1860 in Dekalb, Illinois. Like I said I am not sure this is a connection or not.

Doris Ann (UPDYKE) JACKSON (1931-2002)

PStreeter1966 — 2003-01-16 17:35:03Z

DORIS ANN JACKSON
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ANDOVER [Allegany Co., NY] - Doris A. Jackson, 70, of 3508 Jackson Rd., Andover, died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2002) at home.

She was born Jan. 5, 1931 in Canisteo [Steuben Co., NY], the daughter of Waldo and Helen Goodridge Updyke. On Nov. 21, 1955, in Genesee, Pa., she married James H. Jackson, who survives her.

She attended Greenwood School [Greenwood, NY] and had been a former employee of Alfred University, Niagara Electronics of Andover and for over ten years worked at the Andover Trading Post. She attended the Andover Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, was a member of the Andover Fire Department Auxiliary, the Andover Rod and Gun Club, and the Andover 4th of July Parade committee.

Surviving besides her husband, James, are daughters, Kimberly (Dan) Haswell of Andover, Brenda Jackson of Anna Maria Island, Fla., Betty (Tom) Matson of Andover; sons, James C. (Debra) Jackson of Andover, Del W. Jackson of Wellsville and L. Jay Jackson of Andover; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard (Dick) Updyke of Hornell, Boyce Updyke of Greenwood and Jerry (Joanne) Updyke of Greenwood; and several nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Andover C & MA Church, Pastor Bill Anderson officiating. Friends are invited to attend an informal get together Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Andover Fire Hall.

The family request no flowers. Memorials in Doris' name may be made to ARC, Comstock Home care network, Andover Fire Department and Auxiliary or a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are by the Mulholland-Swan Funeral Home, Inc., Andover.

Source = Hornell Evening Tribune

Updykes from Eastern KY

leerider — 2001-06-28 16:15:09Z

I am in search of my fathers' grandfather-James Updyke from Heidelburg, Lee, KY. He was born around 1878. Looking for family ties.

Re: OPDYCKE Family Webring

RJGaboury1 — 2003-01-04 21:04:29Z

Hi Jack, are you the John Mount who submitted information to the Mormon site on Minnie A. Updike of Grass Lake, Michigan? I am looking for information about Minnie Lee Updyke Schimerhorn who married William F. McVay 30December1885 in Jackson, Michigan. I was wondering whether you might have Minnie Lee in your database? Grass Lake I believe is in Jackson Co. Michigan. I would appreciate any help that you might be able to give me. Thank you ever so much! Ruth Gaboury

Looking For Willard Updyke

etexaspinballman — 2005-01-23 01:43:23Z

Looking for a Willard Updyke grandson of William Updyke in PA. Was born around 1918 was living with William and May Updyke in 1930 Census in Philadelphia. Also looking for information on Elsie Updyke who was married to a George Fish.

Updyke, Blair Co, PA

countrygal5943 — 2002-03-23 06:07:09Z

Searching for info on the parents & siblings of Agnes Wolf Updyke b. 11 Apr 1960 Blair Co, PA, d. 9 Apr 1932 Cambria Co, PA. She was the d/o George & Jane (Nash) Updyke. She had the following known siblings, George, Tyrone, PA and John, Thirteenth Ward (possibly Cambria Co. Agnes was married twice: first to Charles Martin Deffenbaugh who died 2 Aug 1921 then to Noah Marsh who died 26 Feb 1923.
I have lots of info on the Deffenbaugh family but nothing on Updyke except what I have listed here. Any help appreciated. I also placed photo's on the Blair Co website in their photo album that is very likely photos of Charles & Agnes.

Any Comments?

nbraches — 2001-09-07 22:47:42Z

I have listed my line and would appreciate any imput, corrections or suggestions. I've only been working on this for 3 weeks but feel this is pretty accurate. All comments are appreciated :)

Father,Charles Updike,1934 – 1998 Wife Gertrude Warfle

Grandfather, David Hiles Updike,1910 – 1977 Luella Unknown

Great Grandfather, Edgar Emmet Updike,1875 – 1922, Lena Baker

2G Grandfather,George Emmet Updike,1849 - ????Gertrude Predmore

3Gt Grandfather, Almon Updyke, 1825 - ????, Polly Ann Dimmick

4G Grandfather, Abraham Updyke, Jr. 1782 – 1846, Anna Wortman

5G Grandfather,Abraham Updyke, Sr.,1752 – 1827, Jane Vandervort

6G Grandfather, John Updike,1708 – 1790 Mary Bagraw

7G Grandfather, Lawrence Opdyck, 1675 – 1742 Unknown

8G Grandfather, Johannes Lourensen Opdyck, 1650 – 1728/29 Unknown

9G Grandfather, Louris Jansen Opdyck. 1606 – 1659 Christina Pieters

10G Grandfather, Jan Dericsen OpDijk 1590 – 1652 Unknown

11G Grandfather, Deric Jansen Op Dijk 1565 – 1651 Elsken Mensen

12G Grandfather, Jan Op Dijk 1540 - ???? Unknown

Re: Robert Stephen Updyke

bobupd — 2002-06-24 02:11:24Z

Contact me

Re: Robert Stephen Updyke

bobupd — 2002-06-24 02:11:24Z

Mac I know that Cathy loves you very much, and you mean a lot to her. I don't know what your mother said, but Cathy and I had it hard for awhile (and it was my fault), but we are talking and getting along now. I will not tell Cathy that you wrote, I will let you do that, if you want to. Bill, Cathy is my daughter, and I love her very much. For reasons that I will not go into, I had lost her for a very long time, and I don't want to lose her again. I would be pleased if you would write bobupd@pacbell.net Bob

Re: Any Comments?

bobupd — 2002-06-24 02:11:24Z

Your number 7 was a brother to my Albert Opdyck