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Wilber/Wilbur NY > Lapeer County Michigan > South Dakota

AGA2428 — 2009-10-19 18:05:15Z

Looking for descendants of Wilber or Wilbur in Lapeer County, Michigan. Ira Wilber b. 1798 Massachusetts > Levi Wilber b. 1830 New York. Both died in Michigan.

Levi's daughter, Lavina C. Wilber married Hiatt Wilbur, s/o Caleb Wilbur, in 1874. Eventually, they moved with other cousins to Brown County, South Dakota. Among those who moved to South Dakota were Henry and Ira Wilber, both sons of Joel Wilber and nephews of above mentioned Levi Wilber.

Re: Wilber

kaznic — 2009-09-21 03:37:31Z

I came across an old photo of an Ira Wilber with a young female (name unknown). The picture was taken at a studio in Saginaw, Michigan. Would this be something you are interested in?

Re: Wilber family New York

Skye_ — 2009-08-17 20:51:18Z

Have you tried Morey's Attic:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~reinwald/p...

Re: Wilber family New York

Skye_ — 2009-08-17 19:58:47Z

Any luck in finding Samuel's parents? The 1790 census for Dutchess Co. shows the name as Willbour. That census is pretty worthless as far as deriving much information from it since it only lists heads of households and the number of males over 16, under 16 and number of females.

The first names of Willbour head of households in Dutchess Co. in 1790 are: Brownell, Carr, Clark, Christopher, David(2), Eseck, Gideon, Ichabod, Jeptha, John, Joseph, Merriby, Samuel(2), and Thomas(2).

I know that Jeptha had 13 children but I only found 1 (Elizabeth) and possibly a son, Henry. Jeptha and 3 of his sons moved to Avon, NY. He died there in 1843 at the age of 84.

I am trying to find the parents of Benjamin Wilber/Wilbur, b. abt 1775 in NY, married Elizabeth Love at the First Stanford Baptist Church in Bangall, Dutchess Co. in 1797, lived in Tioga & Potter Counties, PA from at least 1820 on, and I assume he died there, since I cannot find him again in NY.

I am also interested in finding the parents of Randall Clark Wilber, b. 1819 in Rhode Island, m. Mary Perry of Washington, Co. NY, had 4 children (Catherine, Perry, Adeline and Gardner). Randall died in 1855 and is buried in Andover, NY.

Good luck and happy hunting!!

Solomon Wilber

JudithZervas — 2009-07-02 23:16:33Z

Looking for ancestry of Sarah daughter of Solomon Wilber. She m. Reuben Wilbur, prob. in PA she d. there in 1920. She was supposedly b. in NY and Solomon was supposedly b. in VT. I have a photo of Solomon at "age 66", but it is not dated. I think he may have been b. in the 1770's. Thanks

Re: wildbores

lhmatthews — 2009-06-25 17:50:58Z

Lisa, If you are still interested in sharing information about Edward Lafferty Wilber's siblings who were in Knox County, Illinois, please reply or contact me directly. Thanks.

Re: Lyman S. Wilber in Michigan

emerson40 — 2009-06-19 18:34:34Z

My GG grand father married a Eveline Wilber Daughter of Lyman S Wilber & Sarah Foster
You may call me collect at 1-517-546-5519
Emerson

Re: wilbers in Mi

harleydavidson10 — 2009-05-20 23:23:54Z

I am searching for Rube Abraham or Ruby Abraham Wilber in MI. Born 1875, died 1925. His children are Jane and Louis George Wilber. If you can help me at all it would be appreciated. I can't find Rube or Ruby anywhere.

Re: Adopted out Wilber children

silverstreek93 — 2009-05-08 00:28:12Z

I know of this family. I live in Dixon, Illinois where Ralph Johnson married Cleo Fay Wilber. They had 3 daughters. One of them was my mother. I will share what I have.

Mary B Wilber

artie76 — 2009-04-21 13:27:47Z

I have some documents that belonged to Mary B Wilber, apparently the daughter of Bernard and Rosa Wilber of St Johnsville NY, born July 15, 1886 in St Johnsville, and later ID as Mary Caldwell of Erie St, Utica, NY in 1917. She appears to have lived until at least 1949 - that's the date on the reissued birth certificate.

I have Bernard amd family in the 1900 NY Fed census, age 47, born in NY to German parents, wife Rosa, 46, b NY to German parents, son Peter b 1885 NY , Mary B, dau Magdalena, b 1891 NY, son James b 1893 NY, and stepson William Spring, b 1882 NY.

Any relatives out there?

Wilber/ Wilber of New York ( possibly sartoga) and Williams County Ohio.

chpsbby — 2009-04-05 22:33:59Z

I am looking for information on William Wilber/Wilbur born around 1801 in New York (possibly saratoga). He married a Matilda (last name unknown) They moved to the Williams County Ohio area before 1847. He had at least 4 children, Sarah June born 1825 ( married William Bancroft 1845 Albany New York) Mary Ann born 1826 ( married a Joseph Mills) Rachel dates unknown and William Wilber Jr born between 1832-1834 in New York. William Wilber possibly had 2 brothers named Henry and Hiram. Any information would be greatly appreciated..

Re: Abraham M Wilber of Hyde Park NY

KarenYel — 2009-02-26 04:37:53Z

Abraham & Rufus's parents are James Wilbour & Abigail Manning. I would love to give you both more info , however I will be typing forever. I have the line back to mid 1500's in England. Most of the Info is listed in a 5 volume set Wildbores in America ( I believe) I have copies of the pages from Abraham & Rufus back. I would love to share them with you & also share my family info with you. Please email me @ KarenYel@aol.com

Re: WILLIAM D. & JAMES F. WILBER

kjtrcedj — 2009-02-11 20:14:11Z

I'm searching for a connection for James Fones Gardner to the Gardiner's of Narragansett.
I believe it's possible that this James Fones Gardner was the son of John Gardiner, Jr., brother of Diadama Gardiner who married Benjamin Perry and resided in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York.
A recent y-DNA test shows this James Fones Gardner is a 36 out of 37 marker match to a descendant of George Gardiner of Narragansett.
The one marker that is not a match is one which mutates easily.
Also, in the will of Fones Gardiner (Susannah Collins) in Easton, Washington County, New York, he names his nephew, J. Fones Gardner. Fones Gardiner was a brother to Diadama.
Any leads appreciated.
Judy

Re: Abraham M Wilber of Hyde Park NY

maydiggs922 — 2009-01-15 03:02:58Z

Great to hear from you! Try this link for the Wilber family:

http://www.flowersforeverbylinda.com/Family%20Files/Friends%...

I hope it works. The site is still up. I have it book marked and still use it on occasion.

My great grandfather was Vernon Wilber. When I was young, I would constantly ask him to tell me stories about the "olden days" I never forgot the story he told me about his grandfather Rufus, and how he ran away to fight in the union army. ..When I started doing my family tree I remembered that story so I looked into it further. The Wilber site has copies of his pension records. His affidavit explaining his alias name is included. It's really interesting. Samuel's records are also on that site!

I do have the info you described about Abraham and his wife and kids, but thanks. It's his father that is my dead end.

If I come up with any questions I will ask you. Feel free to do the same. Also I have family pics of the Wilber sawmills that Rufus and Samuel owned in Woodstock as well as other things and people. Let me know if interested!

Thanks. Hope to hear from you again and good luck!

Re: Abraham M Wilber of Hyde Park NY

emeraldflowers — 2009-01-14 22:45:55Z

Hi Maydiggs922, I am working on part of the same family tree...well trying anyway. I haven't been successful on finding much for the father you're talking about either. I didn't even know that he could have possibly been from Rhode Island. I'm working on the Wilber and Boice side, my father's maternal side of the family. His mother was June M. Wilber of Stone Ridge. Her parents were Edna C. Boice and Abram W. Wilber. Abram was the son of Samuel G. Wilber b. 1844.

I have some info on Abraham Wilber b. 1806: wife's name, thier birth and death dates, and children's names, that I found from other family trees on this site and possibly other places. I can't be absolutely positive that it's accurate, but let me know if you're interested, or if you want to compare. I'm totally interested in learning anything I can!

Oh, and thanks for that tid bit about Rufus' alias. I've been trying to find out more about his service in the Civil War but nothing ever came up using the name Rufus. How did you come across this? I'm definitely going to try this.

I also tried that website you provided but it didn't work...would like to see it if it's still up.

Well, happy hunting and hope to hear back from you!

SMT

Adopted out Wilber children

lialith — 2008-11-25 18:33:09Z

Looking for information about Charles E. Wilber and his family.
1907 - married Emma May Shue
1907 - Cleo Fay Wilber born
1910 - William Franlin Wilber born
1913 - Richard Wilber born
1916 - Ora Gilbert Wilber born
1917 - Emma M. Wilber died.
1918 - Cleo placed in an IL orphanage
- Richard and Willie possibly placed in an IL boarding school
- Ora Gilbert possibly placed in KS State Orphanage
- documents place family in Atchison, KS at this time.
1922 - Charles E. Wilber died
1926 - Cleo Fay Wilber m. Ralph Johnson in Nachusa, IL
1930 - Cleo and Ralph Johnson living in Nachusa, IL

Re: Wilbers in Ohio/Missouri

soonerskate — 2008-11-11 23:05:20Z

I don't think this Sylvester Wilbur is related to my family, but do send me pics and I'll follow the lead. I don't live in that area, but I might be able to pursuade my aunt who does live there to follow up for me.

Please email the pics to soonerskate@yahoo.com.

Thanks!
Juli

Re: Wilbers in Ohio/Missouri

lialith — 2008-11-10 17:44:46Z

In Fasken Cemetery (pretty sure it is Jasper County, if not it is real close), I found Sylvester T. Wilbur 1846-1926. Also there were Gabriella Wilbur 1847-1925 and Joseph H. Wilbur 1902-1934. The grave markers were also imprinted with "Ulmer Service" which I believe was a local funeral home which might have some more information.

In looking at your dates I am thinking that Sylvester T and Gabriella were likely his parents even though they spelled their name with "u"r.

I took snapshots while there several years ago thinking they might be related to me but I haven't found the connection. My g-gma was from Avilla. She was Alice Kollenburn and she married Albert Wilber there in Jasper County. If you would like an digital copy of the grave markers and Cemetery front gates just let me know.

Re: WILLIAM D. & JAMES F. WILBER

BWalsh3369 — 2007-10-24 19:14:34Z

Thanks for the reply. I am confused as to how Diadama Perry's parents can be named Gardiner, since Diadama's maiden name is Perry. Although my Wilbers do go back to RI, my James Wilber was born in 1860 NY, Allegany Co. Town of Hornell. There is a listing on Ancestry.com entitled Births Rhode Island 1636-1930 which shows a William Wilbur born on 09 Jul 1768 to Jonathan Wilbur and Sarah Fones. Maybe this is where the name Fones originated.

Wilber, Thomas of NY

sleuthd — 2008-05-22 15:38:47Z

I am searching for information on Thomas Wilber , my ggrandfather. He was born in Saratoga County in 1819. He married Eliza Ketchum NY around 1838 probably in Glenville.
I found them in the 1850 census living in Weedsport NY in Cayuga county. Also found them in 1855 census. He no longer appeared in the census after that time. I cannot seemt find a date of death anywhere. No cemetery in the area although Eliza is buried in Weedsport . 1870 census says she is a widow.

Re: Wilber family New York

nemeses24 — 2007-08-06 23:43:00Z

Do you know if your Christopher Wilber had two brothers named Isaac and David? I have a Christopher Wilber born about that time, from NY, who left NY between 1825-1835ish, and headed east. David and Isaac settled in Lawrence Co., IL, and Christopher supposedly stopped in Indiana, probably not far from Vigo Co., or perhaps even in Vigo County. Christopher is a mystery link in my ancestral research. This Christopher, if he is the brother of Isaac and David (above), would have been my 3rd great-granduncle, as Isaac was my 3rd great-grandfather.

Does this sound like your Christopher? If so, I'll be happy to share what info I have on the brothers, and if he is the same as mine, I have an almost-certain identification of who their Wilber grandfather is, but am not yet certain which of grandpa Wilber's sons is Isaac, David, and Christopher's father. It's something I'm working on as we speak, in fact, since I only got this clue a couple of days ago. But if it sounds like your Christopher and family, I'm happy to share what I have, and would love to know what you have.

Wilber and Mount

MsEshea101 — 2007-11-21 01:49:34Z

I'm searching for information on Aaron Wilber b. ca1818 who married Hannah Ann Mount b. ca1825. They were married in Monmouth County in 1844 and then living in Monmouth County, NJ . They had 5 children that I know of...Sophia Wilber, Elizabeth Wilber, Joseph Wilber, David Wilber and Maria Wilber.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Liz Shea

Wilber, Mount, Bishop

MsEshea101 — 2007-11-21 01:42:28Z

Re: Chas. Wilber, wife Carrie Champlin of Detroit, Mi. area

jackzw — 2007-06-23 17:56:35Z

My great grandfather's brother was William Henry wilber, b. 1842 in NY and lived in Detroit in 1900. He died in 1914, but I don't know where he was living at the time of his death.

Re: Wilber, Thomas of NY

ismithrice1 — 2008-05-22 18:44:26Z

1860 NY, Cayuga, Brutus township (not Weedsport as stated in your email - Weedsport is the Post Office).

Henry Strickles, 38 (transcribed as Stickles on Ancestry)
Sarah Strickles, 34
Wm. 7
Chauncey Ketcham, 63
Mary Ketcham, 60
Eliza Wilbur, 41
Mary Wilbur, 21
Caroline Wilbur, 10
Judson Wilbur, 8
all born NY

There is a Wilbur whose initials could be T.D. but Ancestry shows as F.D.... same town as Eliza and family.

Good Luck

Re: Elgin C. Wilber WW2 merit award

momwithabat — 2008-10-18 00:50:45Z

message sent. Let me know if you do not get it.

Lyman S. Wilber in Michigan

chryred — 2007-08-30 16:09:44Z

I am look for information on Lyman S. Wilber b. Abt. 1805 in NY He married Martha Sarah Fester about 1832. Some Wilbers may have went to Jacksonville, Morgan, Illinois. My gg-grandpa was Jared b. 1852. He married Melissa Waite Apr 15, 1874 in Midland, MI. Their daughter Bessie Mae married Andrew Kennedy in Bay City, MI.

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1910 census Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

loyhistory2 — 2007-01-10 04:52:41Z

This has to be the same Harry Wilbur. Someone found the Kalamazoo Telephone Directories for me with their listings. These were from 1920, 1927, 1931, and 1935 under H. L. Wilbur. Then in the 1942 and 1943 Kalamazoo City Directories was listed Elizabeth Wilber, widow of Harry L. Wilber. [Note wrong surname spelling.] Elizabeth was matron at the Civic League Home at that time. Unless Harry's body was shipped back to NY, it would appear he died in MI. He had no other relatives in NY that I know of, just in IL and his immediate family in MI.

I am curious if their daughter Marion died in childhood or was living at someone else to be missed in her parents' 1920 census, or possibly married young. Did your family have any record of Elizabeth having a daughter?

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1910 census Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

loyhistory2 — 2007-01-11 00:24:01Z

It's possible, then, that both Harry and Elizabeth Wilber died in MI but were buried in NY, especially if Marion did die young and was buried at Forest Lawn before their move to MI. They may have wanted to be buried near her, in addition to Elizabeth's folks being there. If you didn't remember seeing a marker for Marion, it could be an unmarked grave, who knows.

Thanks for the lead. At least I've found a little more about the family now.
Delores

Joshua M Wilber

barbmck63 — 2007-07-25 16:55:15Z

I'm looking for any information on Joshua M Wilber. He lived in Wilmot, Wisconsin from about 1850 til his death in 1901. He had three children, Florence, Bessie and Joshua A.
Any information on him and his family.

Re: WILLIAM D. & JAMES F. WILBER

shadykd — 2007-10-24 21:54:25Z

sorry for the confusion. Her father was benjamin perry and her mother was diadama (gardiner - maiden name). This is the same Jas. Wilber who married both Veronika Schriner and Rosetta O'Oneill. James father was william.

Re: WILLIAM D. & JAMES F. WILBER

shadykd — 2007-10-24 00:10:18Z

I have found that James' mother Diadama Perry was the daughter of Diadama Gardiner (1788- 1858) and John
Gardiner. Diadama Gardiner's mother was Elizabeth Fones who was married to Elder John Gardiner. Fones Was James' middle name, which I had been trying to find out where it came from since my brother also had it.

Re: Wilber

stein067 — 2007-02-17 01:29:13Z

Hello--

I believe this may be the Ira Wilber/Wilbur you are looking for.

http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=eli&...

Re: wilber family in connecticut

Birdie1919 — 2007-10-02 18:38:26Z

The best source of information on the Wilbur/Wildbore family tree is called "The Wildbores to America: A Family tree" by John Reid Wilbor printed 1941 in Baltimore (original edition by Benjamin Wilbour in 1907). See if you can get it through a local genealogical society or state archives. Or maybe your public library subscribes to HeritageQuest, where you can read and download pages of it.

It starts from the coming of the first Wildbores/Wilbors/Wilburs to America (and the change of the name) to the early 1900s. It's an absolute must for anyone researching their early American and Puritan roots.

Also USGENWEB.org has Rhode Island pages, which have lots of free information - marriages, cemeteries, censuses.

Happy Hunting!

Obit - 1872 - Betsy Wilbur

xd22577 — 2006-10-28 00:30:13Z

I bought obits on my Douglas line from The Fredonia Censor and these were on the same page – I hope it helps someone. If you want a scan of what I have just email me.

10 January 1872

Death
At her residence, in Portland, Dec. 13th. BETSY, widow of the late Dr. Aaron WILBUR, aged 82 years.

Re: Wilber, Thomas of NY

helendowd1 — 2008-08-21 14:56:51Z

That is Stickles. So Ancestry is correct on that one. One of the Ketchams married to Stickles. Thomas just disappeared after 1860. I thought perhaps it was the civil war or something. He was listed in the 1855 census as an engineer. I think it may have been on the RR or perhaps working on the canal. I simply cannot find any burial information or any sign in any other census. Census is no help going backward because they don't list anyone but head of family. Any suggestions? I am new at this and have found help on message boards with other family members.

Abraham M Wilber of Hyde Park NY

maydiggs922 — 2008-10-03 03:37:44Z

I am trying to get information possible on Abraham Wilber b. 1806 in Hyde Park NY. I believe his father was also Abraham and possibly from RI, but can not find any solid info. Does anyone have info on these wilbers? Where did they come from. Who came before Abraham...Thanks
PS the Wilbers of Woodstock NY web-site is:
www.foreverbylinda.com

Re: Wilber family New York

EndlessRiver — 2008-07-13 17:35:56Z

Linda - the link to your family files doesn't work.

Re: Wilber family New York

asdojke — 2008-08-17 22:58:56Z

I am trying to find the parents of Samuel J. Wilber, b August 2, 1812 also in Dutchess County, New York. His wife was Louisa A. Huggins of Auburn, New York. They lived and aare buried in Jacksonville Centery, Oswego County, New York.

I have searched all the cemetery records of Dutchess County for likely candidates. It's possible that his father's name was "James" as his son was named "James" and "Albert" for the maternal grandfather.

If you have discovered any good sources in Dutchess County, please let me know.

Thanks,
M. Wilber

Re: Wilber/Wilbur

Marinersknoll_Ward — 2007-01-18 07:26:18Z

I realize that your post is from 2001, but I just started researching the Wilber line. An aunt of mine, Alice Wilber shows in the 1930 census (Erie County, New York) with her siblings, Dorothy (B:1913), Claude (B:1915), Ruth (B:1917) and their mother Caroline nee EDLER. I talked to my aunt briefly and she confirmed that she was born in South Dakota and she literally came to Erie County, New York in her mother’s arms. I have learned her father’s name was Raymond and was a traveling salesman who was on the road most of the time.
Wondering if you can help me out, Please?

Re: Elgin C. Wilber WW2 merit award

hathughes0 — 2008-10-18 00:34:14Z

Tricia,
Elgin C Wilber was my grandfather. Please email me the information on his award, he refused to speak of his time in the service.
Thanks in advance,
Heather
hathughes0@hotmail.com

Re: Elgin C. Wilber WW2 merit award

hathughes0 — 2008-10-18 01:25:45Z

Thank you so much, this is great!

Re: Wilber family New York

Linda1v3vgnlsu7ovuc9u0v657ct18mfvb — 2008-07-07 04:32:51Z

My Mother was a Wilber..George Wilber born 1888..father was Samuel Wilber born in Ulster...his father was Abraham who was born 1806 in Hyde Park NY. We have a website if it helps at: http://www.flowersforeverbylinda.com/Family%20Files/Family_T...
Abraham%20W.%20Wilber's%20Descendants%20Tree/Wilber's_Family_Tree.htm
There is also a museum in Little Compton RI that is a house built by the Wilber's in 1673. The site for that is: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rinewpor/compton2.html Good luck with your search. If I can help more please contact me. Linda Jensen

Looking for parents of Stephen Wilber, b. 1807 Onondaga, NY

lynnhder — 2008-10-27 20:46:34Z

Hello - does anyone have a family tree that goes past Stephen Wilber, b. 30 jun 1807 Navarino, Onondaga, NY, m. Lucy Card, d. 22 Dec 1897 Otisco, NY:

children:
Alexander Wilber, b. 1834
Amos, b. 1829 (my ancestor; son Joshua, his daughter Ethel)
Lucelia, b. 1847

thank you so much
Lynn

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1910 census Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

mintonbea43 — 2007-01-12 14:01:57Z

hi delores

i don't know if Marion is there or not, i just remember seeing the Wilber name in the family plot, i can't remember if one or both are there. If you ever get to Buffalo, forest lawn would have a record of who is buried there, i'll see if my dad knows. Harry would have been his great uncle.

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1910 census Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

mintonbea43 — 2007-01-10 15:18:36Z

i asked my father, and he said he never heard of a daughter, perhaps she would have died or left home before my dad was born in 1929. He remembers travelling to michigan once as a child and visiting his uncle George Reader and his wife. it would have been in the mid 1930's because George had died in 1937 and i think harry passed before that because George's obituary mentions Mrs. Elizabeth Wilber, while his other sister was mentioned using her husbands name, mrs. william minton.

as i said i could be wrong but i remember when my brother and i looked up Minton graves in forest lawn, and either elizabeth, harry, or both are buried in the family plot.
i believe that harry and his brother in law George Reader must have been in business together, because George Reader had both a home in Grand Rapids and in Kalamazoo. George also owned a successful fish market.
sorry i don't have any concrete info for you.
b

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1910 census Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

mintonbea43 — 2007-01-09 17:40:05Z

Also, if i remember correctly, harry and his wife may be buried in Forest Lawn Cemetary, Buffalo, NY alongside my great grandparents (William Minton)

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1920-30 census Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Co., MI

mintonbea43 — 2007-01-09 17:32:03Z

i believe Harry's wife Eliazabeth was my great-great aunt. Her maiden name was Reader, probably born in the uk, but lived in Buffalo, NY.
In her brother George's obituary she is listed as Mrs. Elizabeth Wilber of Kalamazoo., so it seems like this is the same woman. Georges' death was in 1937. she had two sisters, Annie Reader Flickinger, and (ethel?) Reader Minton, who was my great grandmother. i think the wilburs and George Reader may have been business partners, because george owned a successful fishery/fish market also.

Thelene "Viena" Wilber

GregYancer — 2008-05-05 23:57:02Z

Looking for anything on Thelene Wilber who married Horace Yancer abt 1861. She was born abt 1842 in N.Y. and died in Michigan after 1882. I know her children were Frank, Lisabeth, Benjamin, Anna, Winter, Florence, Edward, John, Charles, and William. Need to find her parents.

Re: Harry L. Wilber 1910 census Buffalo, Erie Co., NY

themorethemerrier — 2007-05-28 12:03:19Z

there is a harry wilber buried at Forest Lawn in buffalo, ny 716 885 1600 hope this will help