WESTFALL GENEALOGY Related Families-Page 8a Simon Westfall Simon Westfall was born bef. 02 Dec. 1733 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. He died abt. 1778 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. He was the son of Gysbert Westfall born abt. 1698 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York and Annetjen Van Etten born Jan. 1710/11 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. He married Johanna Van Steenburg (or Johanna Van Steenbergen) born 1736 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. --------------- Simon Westfall was the son of Gysbert and Annetjen (Van Etten) Westfall Westfall. His grandparents were Symen and Neeltje (Quackenbosch) Westfall, and Simon's great grandfather was the original Westfall immigrant to America who came to America in 1642 from Holland, Jurian Westfall who married Maritje Hansen. ---------------- Children of Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall were-Benjamin Westfall born 29 May 1763 in Rhinebeck, New York; Hannah Westfall born 18 Sept. 1759 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Simon Westfall born 31 Mar. 1765; Peter Westfall born Abt. 1768; John Westfall born abt. 1771; and Catherine Westfall born abt. 1775 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. (1) Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son Benjamin Westfall was born 29 May 1763 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 19 May 1838 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. His burial: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York. His burial was in the churchyard of the Reformed (Dutch) Church, village of Rhinebeck. Benjamin was a farmer and a man of some means, with large land holdings in the county where he lived. He married Susan Snyder born 17 June 1766 in New York. They were married 30 Mar. 1784 in Rhinebeck Reformed Church, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. Benjamin Westfall and Susan Snyder had 13 children. I only know the names of 8 of their children. Children of Benjamin Westfall and Susan Snyder were-Simon Westfall born 10 June 1785 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Manassas Westfall born 25 Dec. 1794 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Benjamin Westfall born 24 Jan. 1796; William M. Westfall born 31 May 1799 in Rock City, New York; Hannah Westfall born 24 July 1802 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Eli Westfall born 22 May 1805 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; Susan Elenor Westfall born 25 Feb. 1808 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York; and Jesse Westfall born 08 Feb. 1810. ********************** (1a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Simon Westfall was born 10 June 1785 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 26 Aug. 1807 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York. ********************** (2a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's daughter Manassas Westfall was born 25 Dec. 1784 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York. ********************** (3a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Benjamin Westfall was born 24 Jan. 1796 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York. He married Laura Parsons. ********************** (4a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son William M. Westfall was born 31 May 1799 in Rock City, New York, and died 25 May 1883 in Red Hook, Dutchess Co., New York. Burial: Red Hook, Dutchess, New York. He married Margaret Hicks 15 Jan. 1818 in New York. She was born 27 Oct. 1800 in New York. William Westfall and Margaret Hicks had six children. In writing of his children, William said "If there was a child in this world I thought most of it is Alfred. He is my pet boy." Children of William Westfall and Margaret Hicks were-Simon Westfall born 24 Mar. 1820; Alfred Rensselaer Westfall born 01 Nov. 1821 in Rock City, New York; Rosilla Westfall born 08 July 1824; Eliza Ann Westfall born 16 May 1827; Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall born 09 May 1829; Amanda Walter Westfall born 21 Mar. 1835, married Catherine E. Tipple born 18 Aug. 1816. They were married 30 Nov. 1862 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. ------------------- (1aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Simon Westfall was born 24 Mar. 1820, and died 04 May 1894. He married Ann Story and the had a daughter Ester Westfall. ------------------ (2aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Alfred Rensselaer Westfall was born 01 Nov. 1821 in Rock City, New York, and died 29 Apr. 1904 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. He lived in Red Hook, Dutchess Co., New York. His occupation was a Farmer Between 1840 And 1900 in Dutchess Co., New York. His religion: Dutch Reformed Church. He also lived in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. He married Mary Feller born 23 Mar. 1827 in Clermont, Columbia Co., New York. They were married 19 Oct. 1842 in New York. Note: Mary and Alfred had had six children. The fourth child and third son was named George Rensselaer Westfall. Census: 25 Aug. 1860 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. Note: Alfred R. Westfall's real estate was valued at $15,500, and his personal property was valued at $1,200. Children of Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary Feller were-William F. Westfall born 16 Sept. 1844; Catherine Ann Westfall born 23 Mar. 1846; Oliver Alfred Westfall born 19 Mar. 1848 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York; George Rensselaer Westfall born 27 Sept. 1849 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York; Eliza M. Westfall born 10 Oct. 1861 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York; Frank L. Westfall born 04 Oct. 1864 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. (1aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son William F. Westfall was born 16 Sept. 1844, and died 31 Aug. 1863 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. (2aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's daughter Catherine Ann Westfall was born 23 Mar. 1846, and died 16 Mar. 1937. She married Frank Philips 22 June 1892. (3aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son Oliver Alfred Westfall was born 19 Mar. 1848 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York. He died 01 June 1899 in Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., New York. He married Josephine Vail Barringer born 12 Aug. 1847 in Hudson, Columbia Co., New York. They were married 21 Dec. 1870 in Green St., Hudson, Columbia Co., New York. Children of Oliver Alfred Westfall and Josephine Vail Barringer were-Floyd Westfall born 28 Nov. 1871 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York; George Westfall born 06 Jan. 1874 in New York City, New York; William Feller Westfall born 06 Jan. 1874 in New York City, New York; Louisa Westfall born 06 June 1875; Oliver Alfred Westfall II born 13 Aug. 1877 in New York City, New York; John L. Westfall born 01 Oct. 1879 in New York City, New York; Mabel Josephine Westfall born 10 Oct. 1881 in New York City, New York; Blanche Amy Westfall born 29 Sept. 1885; and Florence Westfall born 09 July 1889 in Mt. Vernon, Westchester Co., New York. (4aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall was born 27 Sept. 1849 in Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., New York. He died 02 Feb. 1907 in El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma. Note: Cause of death: Pernicious Anemia. The vigorous life of the resident physician took a heavy tool of his health and the doctor resigned because of ill health in August of 1906. The family moved to El Reno where a house was built on a downtown street . Dr. Westfall probably hoped to maintain his practice because there was space for an office. Burial: Aft. 02 Feb. 1907 El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma Occupation: Medical Doctor. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on the Cheyenne-Arapahoe indian reservation near El Reno, Oklahoma. When making his rounds, he communicated with his indian patients in plains indian sign language. They understood little English and he was equally versed in their language. Bet. 1880 and 1907. He graduated 1880 from New York College of Physician and Surgeons (Columbia U.), New York, New York. Note: Degree in Medicine. Religion: Dutch Reform, Presbyterian. He married Albertine Melissa Maxwell born 01 Mar. 1858 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois. Note: Event: Anecdote Bet. 1888 and 1906 in Cheyenne-Arapaho Indian Agency, El Reno, Canadian Co., Oklahoma - Note: Many writers and artists visited the Indian School as well as the Army Post, and in writing of their visits, they spoke of the young doctor and his wife, and of her discomfiture at living on the Indian Reservation. As is usually the case near an Army Post, there was a very active social life, with dances, cards, and other social activities. The doctor was an avid hunter and his skill provided bountiful food for the table. Albertine was a special cook and plump quail and other denizens of the prairie were often served. Each fall several barrels of apples arrived from the Westfall farm in New York State. Albertine was a beautiful seamstress and her needlework made the home attractive. There were many books and a piano in the home, though lacking in electricity, refrigeration, and in-door plumbing. A loving home life was provided with children gathered around the dining room table studying by the coal-oil lamp, the mother sewing, and the father reciting his favorite poetry, "Abou Ben Adhem, may his tribe increase." -------- Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa Maxwell were married 17 Jan. 1885 in Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas Note: Wedding certificate is in the posession of Phyllis S. Turner, 6005 Morni ngmist Dr., Richmond, VA 23234. It reads as follows: This certifies that George R. Westfall and Albertine Maxwell were by me united in marriage According to the Ordinance of God and the Laws of the State of Kansas at Arkansas City on the 17th day of January in the Year of our Lord On e Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty Five. S. B. Fleming Clergyman. --------- Children of Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa Maxwell were-Willard Parker Westfall born 13 Oct. 1885 in Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas; Alfred Rensselaer Westfall born 25 June 1889 in Darlington, Oklahoma; Fessenden Otis Westfall born 09 Mar. 1894 in Darlington, Oklahoma; Mary Albertine Westfall born 12 Oct. 1896 in Ft Reno, Oklahoma; Frank Philip Westfall born 15 Oct 1903 in Darlington, Oklahoma.----(1aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Willard Parker Westfall was born 13 Oct. 1885 in Arkansas City, Cowley Co., Kansas. He died in 1963 in Hayward, California. Occupation: After the birth of his first child, Willard worked for the Southern Pacific R.R. Company. His special task was to provide cars to move the fruit from the valley farms to the eastern markets. In 1912 he lived in Sacramento, California. His residence after 1923 was Hayward, California. Note: After the birth of Thomas and Willard, Jr., the family settled in Hayward, CA. He married Genevieve Goos in 1911 in Willows, Glenn Co., California. She was born in Canadian Co., Oklahoma Children of Willard Parker Westfall and Genevieve Goos were-Ruth Mary Westfall born 26 Aug. 1912 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California; Thomas Marion Westfall born 13 Aug. 1915 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California; and Willard Parker Westfall Jr. born 11 Feb. 1923 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.----(2aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Alfred Rensselaer Westfall was born 25 June 1889 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He died 12 Apr. 1953 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. He graduated 1930 from University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Note: Ph.D. in English. His doctoral thesis was on "American Shakespearean Criticism." Occupation: Professor of English, Colorado State University Chairman of the English Department from 1926-1953. Alfred served on the University first as an instructor in the English Department. After 1926, he was the head of the department. Bet. 1926 and 1953 Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado. He married Dollie Mae Towne born 25 Apr. 1888. They were married 18 Aug. 1914 in Parkville, Missouri. Children of Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Dollie Mae Towne were-Alfred Rensselaer Westfall Jr. born 26 Oct. 1915 in Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado; Ralph Libby Westfall; Eleanor Wardwell Westfall born 19 Jan. 1922 in Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado; and Richard Samuel Westfall born 22 Apr 1924 in Ft. Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado, died Aug 21, 1996 in Bloomington, Indiana. He was an American academic, biographer and historian of science, best known for his biography of Isaac Newton and his work on the scientific revolution of the 17th century. He was one of the foremost Newton scholars of his generation, and was Professor of History and of History and Philosophy of Science at Indiana University. His publications included: Science and Religion in Seventeenth-Century England (1958, 1973), The Construction of Modern Science: Mechanism and Mechanics (1971), Force in Newton's Physics: the Science of Dynamics in the Seventeenth Century (1971), Never at Rest: A Biography of Isaac Newton (1980), Essays on the Trial of Galileo (1989), and The Life of Isaac Newton (1993), and in 1983 the History of Science Society (which he served as president in 1977 and 1978), honored him with its Pfizer Award for Never at Rest, which will be the standard biography of Isaac Newton for many years. Richard Samuel Westfall graduated from Yale University in 1948, after time out for military service during World War II. He also received master's and doctoral degrees from Yale. He taught at the State University of Iowa and at Grinnell College before joining the Indiana University faculty in 1963. He became an emeritus professor in 1989. Dr. Westfall wrote several other books, including ''Force in Newton's Physics,'' a detailed study of how Newton had rethought the notion of force from the earlier ideas of Galileo, Descartes and others. Richard S. Westfall married Gloria Marilyn Dunn. He and his wife Gloria Marilyn (Dunn) Westfall were the parents of two daughters, Jennifer (Westfall) McGrail of Arlington, Va., and Kristin Westfall of Stamford, Conn., and a son, Alfred Westfall, of Mishawaka, Ind.----(3aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Dr. Fessenden "Fess" Otis Westfall was born 09 Mar. 1894 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He died 29 Apr. 1964 in Madrid, Spain. Note: He died while on a post-retirement year of travel with his wife. He graduated 1924 from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois as Doctor of Medicine. He was a Medical Doctor Bet. 1924 and 1960 in Los Angeles, California. He was a WWI Veteran and served in the US Army, 1917-1920. Fess was a medic stationed on board a troop ship that traveled between New York and Le Harve, France. He married Fairy Cunningham born 25 Jan. 1897 in Carroll Co., Arkansas. They were married June 1923 in Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho. Children of Dr. Fessenden Otis Westfall and Fairy Cunningham were-George Rensselaer Westfall born 13 Jan. 1927 in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California; and Fessenden Otis Westfall born 29 Mar. 1928 in San Pedro, California.----(4aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's daughter Mary Albertine Westfall was born 12 Oct. 1896 at Ft. Reno, Oklahoma. She died 08 Aug. 1991 Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland. Her burial was 13 Aug. 1991 at National Cemetery, Arlington, Maryland. She married Forrest Thomas Turner born 29 Aug. 1898 Carrollton, Carroll Co., Kentucky. Child of Forrest Thomas Turner and Mary Albertine Westfall was George Turner born abt. 1930.----(5aaaa)----Dr. George Rensselaer Westfall and Albertine Melissa (Maxwell) Westfall's son Frank Philip Westfall was born 15 Oct. 1903 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He died 12 May 1989 in Carson City, Nevada. His residence Bet. 1966 and 1989 was South Lake Tahoe, California. He graduated 1921 from Bartlesville High School, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1925 from Park College, Kansas City, Missouri. Note: A memorial service will be conducted for longtime South Lake Tahoe resident Frank Phillip Westfall, who died Friday at Carson-Tahoe Hospital in Carson City. He was 85. Westfall was born in Darlington, Okla., on Oct. 15, 1903. He was a 23-year resident of South Lake Tahoe. He retired as an executive from Pacific Telephone, where he had also been a founder, director and trustee of the company's credit union. He was a distinguished alumnus of Park College in Missouri, a volunteer for the local Meals on Wheels program and a budget committee member of Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. He was described as an avid fisherman and backpacker. Survivors include his wife, Anne Westfall, of Gardnerville; two daughters, Jane Westfall of Manhatten, Kan., and Mary Westfall Rosen of Bethesda, Md.; and sister Mary Westfall Turner, of Bethesda. The memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. Inurment will be at Happy Homestead Cemetery under the direction of McFarlane Mortuary. The family suggests donations in Westfall's name to Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. His burial was 16 May 1989 South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado, California Note: Obituary Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church May 16, 1989 Frank P. Westfall was born October 15, 1903 in Darlington, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Park College, Parkville, Missouri, where he receive d a Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was a Teaching Fellow in physics for the University of California for two years, then served Pacific Telephone and Telegraph for thirty-nine years, before retiring and moving to Lake Tahoe. He has been a member of this church for over 20 years, durin g which time he served as an Elder for three years, and was active on th e budget committee. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church. A reception is being held in the church Fireside Room after the services. His residence Bet. 1927 and 1966 was Lafayette, California. He married Anne Newman born 13 Sept. 1898. They were married 13 June 1927 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California. Chlid of Frank Philip Westfall and Anne Newman was-Jane Anne Westfall. (5aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's Eliza M. "Lida" Westfall was born 10 Oct. 1861 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, and died 05 Sept. 1943. (6aaa) Alfred Rensselaer Westfall and Mary (Feller) Westfall's son Frank L. Westfall was born 04 Oct. 1864 in Claverack, Columbia Co., New York, and died 13 Jan. 1956. ------------------ (3aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's daughter Rosilla Westfall was born 08 July 1824, and died 14 Dec. 1846. She married Launt Lattin and the had a daughter Rosilla Lattin. ------------------ (4aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's daughter Eliza Ann Westfall was born 16 May 1827, and died 05 Aug. 1898. She married Jeremiah Sherrill. ------------------ (5aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall was born 09 May 1829 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died Mar. 23, 1906 in Ancram, Columbia County. New York. Burial: Ancram Union Cemetery, Ancram, Columbia County, New York. He married Hannah M. Matthews (1832 - 1901). Children of Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall and Hannah M. (Matthews) Westfall were-A. B. Westfall born 1857; Ida Westfall born 1862; William H. Westfall (1863 - 1935), married Nellie E. Fonda; Carrie R. Westfall Smith born 1866; Mary E. Westfall born 1869; Oliver H. Westfall (1871-1920); and Estella Westfall (1875-1878). ---------------- (1aaa) Hiram Vespasian Washington Westfall and Hannah M. (Matthews) Westfall's son Oliver H. Westfall was born Jun. 14, 1871, and died in 1920. Burial: Ancram Union Cemetery, Ancram, Columbia County, New York. He married Mary Chenchik. Children of Oliver H. Westfall and Mary (Chenchik) Westfall were-Mary Caroline Westfall Honour (1917 - 2007); and Nellie E Westfall Card (1918 - 2008); Oliver A. Westfall; Benjamen Westfall; William Westfall; and Marjorie Westfall Proper. ---------- (1aaaa) Oliver H. Westfall and Mary (Chenchik) Westfall's daughter Mary Caroline Westfall Honour was born May 3, 1917, and died Feb. 15, 2007. Burial: Ancram Union Cemetery, Ancram, Columbia County, New York. She married Henderson Honour (1909 - 1978), and they had these children-Dorcas Honour (1949 - 1955); Melanie Honour Vladick; Donald Honour; Alan Honour; Henderson Honour Jr; Dale Honour; Doris Honour; and Danne Honour. ------- Mary Caroline (Westfall) Honour's obituary - Mary C. Honour, 89, Millerton, died on February 15, 2007 at Vassar Brother's Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY. She was born on May 3, 1917 in Ancram, NY the daughter of the late Oliver H. and Mary (Chenchik) Westfall. Survivors include a daughter, Melanie Vladick of Clinton Corners, NY; three sons, Donald Honour, Alan Honour of Millerton, NY; Danne Honour of Millerton, NY; two sisters, Nellie Card of Glenmont, NY; Marjorie Proper of Copake, NY; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Henderson Honour, two sons, Henderson Jr. and Dale Honour, two daughters, Doris and Dorcas Honour, four brothers, Oliver A., Benjamen, William Westfall and Leslie Zamoroeze. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery in Ancram, NY --------- (2aaaa) Oliver H. Westfall and Mary (Chenchik) Westfall's daughter Nellie E. Westfall Card was born Jul. 19, 1918 in Ancramdale, Columbia County, New York, and died Apr. 5, 2008 in Glenmont, Albany County, New York. Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Pine Plains, Dutchess County, New York. She married Edward M. Card (1902 - 1987), and they these children-Carol Card; Joan Card; Linda Card; and Terry Card Robinson. --------- Nellie E. Westfall Card's obituary - Daughter of the late Oliver H. and Mary (Fenchik) Westfall. Survivors include her four daughters: Carol, Joan and Linda Card; and Terry and her husband David Robinson of Claverack, NY; four granddaughters: Gina Clavel, Bridget Bloete, Tara Fernandez, and Laura Card; and three great grandsons: Jaden Fernandez, James Bloete and Logan Clavel. She is also survived by her sister Marjorie Proper of Copake, NY and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Card was also predeceased by a sister, Mary Honour, and four brothers, Leslie Zamoroeze, Benjamen Westfall, William Westfall, and Oliver A. Westfall. ------------------- (6aa) William and Margaret (Hicks) Westfall's son Amanda Walter Westfall was born 21 Mar. 1835 He married Catherine E. Tipple born 18 Aug. 1816. They were married 30 Nov. 1862 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., New York. ********************** (5a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's daughter Hannah Westfall was born 24 July 1802 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York. She married Henry Cotting. ********************** (6a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Eli Westfall was born 22 May 1805 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 29 Aug. 1856 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York. He married Eliza Ann Cookingham 24 Nov. 1824 at St. Peters Luthern Church, Rhineland, Duchess Co., NY. She was born 15 Nov. 1806. Eli Westfall and Eliza Ann Cookingham had a son Peter B. G. Westfall. ********************** (7a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's daughter Susan Elenor Westfall was born 25 Feb. 1808 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 16 Feb. 1809 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York. ********************** (8a) Benjamin and Susan (Snyder) Westfall's son Jesse Westfall was born 8 Feb. 1810 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., New York, and died 08 Sept. 1863 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co. New York. He married Louisa Travers 23 July 1829 at St. Paul's Luthern Church in Rhinrbeck, Duchess Co., NY. Jesse Westfall and Louisa Travers had a daughter Almira Westfall born 19 July 1830. (2) Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's daughter Hannah Westfall was born 18 Sept. 1759 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. She died in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. (3) Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son Simon Westfall was born 31 Mar. 1765 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died Jul. 23, 1832 in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Simon married 03 June 1787 Eleanor Weaver (1767 - 1849). She Was Born the Seventh of November 1767. They lived in Rhinebeck, Dutches County, New York. Children of Simon Westfall and Eleanor Weaver were-Cornelia Westfall born 08 Mar. 1794, baptised by Sebriska at Wynantskill, Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., NY, and Cornelia Westfall died September 11, 1871 age 77 years six month and three days; Lydia Westfall was born 1790 August the thirteenth and baptised by Devitt at Rhinebeck flats, NY, married a man with a surname of Lappies; Adam Westfall was born June 12th 1795, baptised by minister Romaine at Wynantskill, Greenbush, Rensselaer Co,, NY, and Adam Westfall died Nov 20th 1882 aged 88 years 3 months, married Cornelia DeFreest; John Westfall was born 13 Aug. 1797 and baptised by Romaine at Wynantskill, NY; Anna Westfall was born 17 Mar. 1800 and baptised by Wigtaman in Greenbush, NY, married William Mott; and Elizabeth Westfall was born 02 Oct. 1802 and baptised of Sobrisky at Wynantskill, NY, married Bernard Karner; Lucinda Westfall born 1811, married a man with a surname of Cipperly; Christopher Westfall; and Ebenezer Westfall. (Note: The will of Simon Westfall of Sand Lake, Rensselaer Co NY was dated 14 February 1832 and was probated 29 October 1832 (Rensselaer Co NY Surrogate Court Will Book 12 page 269). This will names the testator's wife, Lany; his sons Adam, John, Christopher and Ebenezer Westfall; his daughters Anna Mott, Elizabeth Karner, Lucinda Cipperly and Lydia Lappies; and executors Bernard Karner and John Westfall. Witnesses were Nicholas B. Harris, Jacob T. Fellers and William P. Fellers. Alas, the dates cannot be for Simon's wife Lany, either; her death in Sept 1849 is recorded in the 1850 US Census Mortality Schedule.] -------------- (1a) Simon Westfall and Eleanor (Weaver) Westfall's son Adam Westfall was born June 12th 1795, baptised by minister Romaine at Wynantskill, Greenbush, Rensselaer Co., NY, and died Nov 20th 1882. He married Cornelia DeFreest 4 Feb 1826 at Wynantskill Reformed Church, Wynantskill, Rensselaer County, NY. She was a daughter of David J. DeFreest (1758-1834) and Susannah Fonda (1762-1836). Children of Simon and Cornelia (DeFreest) Westfall were-Elizabeth Maria Westfall born 1827, and David Westfall born 1828. ------------- (1aa) Simon and Cornelia (DeFreest) Westfall's son David Westfall was born in 1828. He married Cordelia Shaver. Children of David and Cordelia (Shaver) Westfall were-Juliana Westfall born abt. 1873 at West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, married Earl Austin; and Elsie Westfall died abt. 1938. --------- (2a) Simon Westfall and Eleanor (Weaver) Westfall's son Ebenezer Westfall was born Aug. 6, 1807, and died Mar. 3, 1879. Burial: Hillside Cemetery, Burnt Hills, Saratoga County, New York. He married Challiat (1809 - 1879) (maiden name unknown), and they had a son-John D Westfall (1833 - 1863). --------- (1aa) Ebenezer and Challiat Westfall's son John D. Westfall was born in 1833, and died Dec. 29, 1863. Burial: Hillside Cemetery, Burnt Hills, Saratoga County, New York. He married Julia (1842 - 1870) (maiden name unknown), and they had a son-Wesley Westfall (1842 - 1862). --------- (3a) Simon Westfall and Eleanor (Weaver) Westfall's son Christopher Westfall was born in 1805 in Rensselaer County, New York, and died Aug. 25, 1880 in Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York. He wed Susan (1804 - 1872), surname unknown, in about 1828. They had these children: (1) Helen Ann Westfall born in 1830; (2) George R. Westfall born in 1835; (3) Sarah Moriah Westfall born in 1840; and (4) Jane Westfall born in 1843. Wife Susan died in 1872 and sometime between then and 1880, Christopher wed Margaret, surname unknown. (4) Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son Peter Westfall was born abt. 1768 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. (5) Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's son John Westfall was born abt. 1771 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. He married Catherine Pink 24 Feb. 1789 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. (6) Simon and Johanna (Van Steenburg) Westfall's daughter Catherine Westfall was born abt. 1775 in Rhinebeck, Duchess Co., NY. David Westfall David Westfall was born January 25, 1768 in Ulster Co., NY, and died March 25, 1854 in Matamoris, Pike Co., Pennsylvana. He married Jemima Cuddebeck (or Cuddeback) October 10, 1788 in Minisink, Orange Co., NY. Jemima Cuddebeck was born 4 Feb 1768 in Minisink, Orange Co., NY, and died May 16, 1852. She was a daughter of Abraham Cuddebeck and Esther Gumaer. Jemima's father Captain Abraham Cuddeback was a Revoltionary War Soldier. He Commanded At Fort Gumaer, and fought At The Battle Of Minisink. Children of David Westfall and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall were-Abraham Westfall born abt. 1789 in Matamoras, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married Anna Shepard; Simeon born 12 May 1792 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married Sarah Cuddebeck; Cornelius Westfall born 12 Feb 1794 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married Hulda Cuddebeck; Wilhelmus Westfall born 21 Jan 1796 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married Margery Cole; Esther Westfall born abt. 1800 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married William Vannoy; Jacob Westfall born abt. 1800 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married Mary Westfall; Sarah Westfall born 29 MAR 1802 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, married James Bennett; Solomon Westfall born abt. 1807 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA. David Westfall was a son of Simon and Sarah (Cole) Westfall, a grandson of Simon and Jannetje (Westbroeck) Westfall, and a great grandson of Jurian and Blandina (DeWitt) Westfall. David Westfall's great great grandfather was Symen Westfall a son of Jurian Westfall the original immigrant to America in 1642. (1) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Abraham WESTFALL was born abt. 1789 in Matamoras, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA. Christening: 1789 Minisink, Orange Co., NY. He died abt. 1865 in OH. He was killed by a falling tree. He was a Farmer in OH. He married Anna Shepard (or Sheppard/Sheperd/Shepherd) 2 Dec 1806 in Greenbrier Co., WVA. She was born abt. 1780. Children of Abraham Westfall and Anna (Shepard) Westfall were-Nancy Westfall born abt. 1807 in WVA; Eve Westfall born 15 Apr 1809 in Greenbrier Co., WVA; Abraham J. Westfall born abt. 1814 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WVA; Jonathan Westfall born abt. 1815 in WVA; Jacob J. Westfall born 19 MAY 1815 in Lewisburg, Greenbriar Co., WVA, died 22 Apr 1861 in Mutual, OH; and Jane Westfall born abt. 1817 in WVA. -------------- (1a) Abraham and Anna (Shepard) Westfall's daughter Nancy Westfall was born abt. 1807 in WVA, and died 17 Sep 1879 in Danville, IL. She married David Lafferty 12 Nov 1832 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH, He was born abt. 1812. Children of David Lafferty and Nancy (Westfall) Lafferty were-Sarah Lafferty born 1833 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; Eve Lafferty born 1835 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; Catherine Lafferty born 1837 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; Abraham Lafferty born 1839 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; William Lafferty born 1841 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; Martha Lafferty born 1843 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; Emily Lafferty born 1845 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaigne Co., OH; Amanda Lafferty born 1849 in Rock Creek Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; Robecca Lafferty born 1851 in Rock Creek Twp., Wells Co., Indiana; and Ellen Lafferty born 1853 in Rock Creek Twp., Wells Co., Indiana. --------------- (2a) Abraham and Anna (Shepard) Westfall's son Abraham J. Westfall was born abt. 1814 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WVA, and died abt. 1848 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH. He was Killed on his farm while clearing the land. He married Susanah Jones 20 Nov 1831. She was born 19 Apr 1813. Children of Abraham J. Westfall and Susanah (Jones) Westfall were-Zacharia Westfall born abt. 1837 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champagne Co., OH; Mary Jane Westfall born 1837 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champagne Co., OH; Jonathan Westfall born 1838; Minerva Westfall born 1840 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champagne Co., OH; Abigail Westfall born 26 Oct 1842 in Mutual, Champaign Co., OH; George Westfall born 1845 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; and Emalina Westfall born 1848 in Mutual, Union Twp., OH. --------------- (1aa) Abraham and Susanah (Jones) Westfall's son Zacharia Westfall was born 1837 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champagne Co., OH 1 He was a twin to Mary Jane. He married Mary Ann Hardest 1 Sep 1856. --------------- (3a) Abraham and Anna (Shepard) Westfall's son Jacob Jethro Westfall was born 19 May 1815 in Lewisburg, Greenbriar Co., WVA, and died 22 Apr 1861 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH. His burial was at Methodist Cemetery, Mutual, Champaign Co., OH. He married Amy Jones (1811 - 1873) 19 Feb 1835 in Urbana, Champaign Co., OH. She was born Oct 1811 in Pennsylvania. Children of Jacob J. Westfall and Amy (Jones) Westfall were-Clarissa J. Westfall Keim born 3 Jan 1837 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champagne Co., OH, died 1906; Michael Blue Westfall born 8 Mar 1839 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1914; Amos Morgan Westfall born 27 Nov 1841 in Mutual, Union Twp., OH, died 1899; Thomas G. Westfall born 1 JAN 1842 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH; Newton Crawford Westfall born 6 Mar 1844 in Mutual, OH, died 1927; Marion W. Westfall born 9 OCT 1847 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1930; and Jacob J. Westfall born 18 Sep 1850 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH. --------------- (1aa) Jacob Jethro Westfall and Amy (Jones) Westfall's son Michael Blue Westfall was born 8 MAR 1839 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, and died 21 Sep 1914 in Fairbury, Nebraska. He married Robecca Guyton (1841-1881) 31 Jan 1867 in Mutual, OH. She was born 15 Aug 1841 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH. (Note: Michael was a full time carpenter and wagon maker however in 1885 he too had the urge to go West. In Sep 1885 after selling his small farm, he and his small family took the train heading for Nebraska. They arrived Sep 19 1885 at Tracyville, NE, a small town some 7 miles north-west of Bertrand, and along with them came a carload of lumber to build their new house on the prairie. Where they were going only had sod for sod houses. They did live in a sod house while the wood house was being built. Michael served as a Private in the Civil War in Co. H. 45th. Regt. Ohio Volunteers, Infantry from August 9, 1862 To January 12, 1865. On August 19, 1862 he joined the Union Army and was in the 45th Infantry Company "H", along with his brother Newton Crawford Westfall. He mustered out in Camp Harker, Tennessee on June 12, 1865. After coming home he was united in marriage with Rebecca Jane Guyton in Union City, by 1866. To this union there are 6 known children, three sons and three daughters. He became a widower when Rebecca passed away February 27, 1881 and she is buried near her in-laws, with her daughter Annie beside her, who had died at the age of 10 from diphtheria. In September of 1885 he and two brothers with their families left the town they were born in and began their families in Ohio. They went by train, all arriving in Bertrand, Phillips, Nebraska on the 19th of that month. His brother Amos, who had moved before them picked them all up at the train. Which not long after brought lumber Michael had bought and had shipped. He and his children were in their new house on the prairie of their farm by the time winter had set in and he also made sure that his children went to the near by Tracyville school. 1892, after 11 years of being a widower, at the age of 53 he married the widow Nancy Jane (Hulit) Manies, in Nebraska. Town of their marriage is unknown. At age 61 in the 1900 census they are in Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, having left the Bertrand area. In 1914, Michael Blue passed away at the age of 75, leaving his children, Grandchildren, siblings and wife to go on in life without him. He and Rebecca's children are listed with Rebecca on her memorial. No children were born from 2nd marriage to Nancy, though he had 10 step-children, from her 2 other marriages that had left her widowed.) Children of Michael Blue Westfall and Robecca (Guyton) Westfall were-Charlotte Virginia Westfall born 11 Nov 1867 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1867; Della Anna Westfall born 1869 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1879; William H. Westfall born 27 Mar 1871 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1944; Fannie R. Westfall Greenlee born 1873 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1953; Edward Van Cleve Westfall born Apr 1875, died 1956; Mckendrie Hayes Westfall born 12 Dec 1876 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, died 1961, married Nancy Maines 2 Jul 1891 in Fairbury, NE, born Nov 1843. Michael Blue Westfall married 2nd Nancy Jane Hulit Westfall (1843 - 1934). They had no children together. Michael Blue Westfall was buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. --------------- (1aaa) Michael Blue Westfall and Robecca (Guyton) Westfall's son Edward Westfall was born Apr 1875. He married Orpha Leacock 8 May 1899. She was born in 1873. Child of Edward Westfall and Orpha (Leacock) Westfall was Ralph Lee Westfall. --------------- (2aaa) Michael Blue Westfall and Robecca (Guyton) Westfall's son Mckendrie Hayes Westfall was born 12 Dec 1876 in Mutual, Union Twp., Champaign Co., OH, and died 23 Nov 1961 in Lincoln, NE. He married Mabel E. Daily 9 Feb 1910 in Bertrand, NE. She was born 7 Oct 1886 in Milford, NE. Children of Mckendrie Hayes Westfall and Mabel E. (Daily) Westfall were-Robert Milton Westfall, and Virginia Maxine Westfall born 20 Apr 1919. ----------- (2aa) Jacob Jethro Westfall and Amy (Jones) Westfall's daughter Clarrissa J. "Clara/Jennie" Westfall Keim was born Jan. 3, 1836 in Champaign County, Ohio, and died Apr. 18, 1906 in Jefferson County, Nebraska. Daughter of Jacob J and Amy (Jones) Westfall. She was their first born child and only daughter of 7 children. Born in Union City, Champaign, Ohio. She married on March 8, 1854, Thomas G. Brown in Champaign County, Ohio, who was about 14 years older than her. In the 1860 census in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio, she is living with a family as a boarder, job is listed as seamstress. It does not list if she is widowed, married or single, but she is listed with her married name of Brown. Unknown if he died or what became of the marriage, and it is believed no children were born or survived. On Jan 2, 1880 she was united in marriage with Edward Aretus Keim in Abilene, Dickinson, Kansas. He was 15 years her junior. No children to this union. They farmed in Kansas for sometime, then returned to Nebraska to farm in Jefferson County. It is believed that they moved there because one of her brothers, Michael Blue Westfall was in the area. She was was buried in Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska. ---------- (3aa) Jacob Jethro Westfall and Amy (Jones) Westfall's son Amos Morgan Westfall was born Nov. 27, 1841 in Mutual, Champaign County, Ohio, and died Dec. 6, 1899 in Bertrand, Phelps County Nebraska. His burial: Highland Cemetery, Bertrand, Phelps County Nebraska. He was a Union Soldier in the Civil War.-- American Civil War Soldiers: Name: Amos Westfall - Enlistment Date: 10 Sep 1861 - Side Served: Union - State Served: Ohio - Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 September 1861 at the age of 19. Enlisted in Company D, 2nd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 10 Sep 1861. Mustered Out Company D, 2nd Infantry Regiment Ohio on 10 Oct 1864. Civil War Pension Index: Name: Amos Westfall - Service: D2 Ohio Inf. - Date filed: 21 Dec 1891 - App No: 1085191 - ert No: 856910 - State from which filed: Nebr. Spouse: Sarah Foster Westfall (1845 - 1896). Children: Lindley Ernest Westfall (1869 - 1933). ----------------- (1aaa) Amos Morgan Westfall and Sarah (Foster) Westfall's son Lindley Ernest Westfall was born Sep. 14, 1869 in Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois, and died Jan. 14, 1933 in Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska. Burial: Highland Cemetery, Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska. He married Martha Gertrude "Mattie" Wellons (1872 - 1944), and they had these children-Owen L. Westfall born 1895, and Eunice J. Westfall born in 1903. ------------ (1aaaa) Lindley Ernest Westfall and Martha Gertrude "Mattie" (Wellons) Westfall's son Owen L. Westfall was born in 1895 in Nebraska. Owen Westfall lived in Gosper County, Nebraska in 1940, which is also where he lived in 1935. He was the head of the household, 45 years old, and identified as white. Owen was born in Nebraska around 1895. Owen was married to Floy E. Westfall (maiden name unknown) born in 1897 in Nebraska, and they had one child-Wendell "Wes" Westfall who was born Jul. 4, 1935 in Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska. ------------ (1aaaaa) Owen L. and Floy E. Westfall's son Lt. Col. Wendell "Wes" Westfall was born Jul. 4, 1935 in Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska, and died Aug. 11, 2007 in Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado. Burial: Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado. Lt. Col. Wendell "Wes" Westfall's obituary - Publish date: 8/12/2007 - Lt. Col. Wendell (Wes) WESTFALL, USAF Retired was born in Bertrand, Neb., on July 4, 1935, to Floy E. and Owen L. Westfall. Wes passed away Aug. 11, 2007, in Loveland, Colo. Wes attended Bertrand Elementary and High School, graduating in 1953. He received his bachelor of arts degree and commission in the United States Air Force on June 14, 1957. In 1958 Wes was assigned to the 734th AC&W in Morocco. Upon completion of active duty in 1960, Wes joined the Air National Guard, where he was assigned to the 138th Tactical Control Flight. In August 1967, Wes was the first Air Force Weapons director to achieve the rating of 'Master of Aerospace Defense,' the highest skill rating possible in aerospace command. Lt. Col. Westfall also earned the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Expert Marksmanship Medal, and the Colorado Long Service Medal. Wes went on to work at Colorado State University from 1968 to 1995, first as an administrative officer and later as a program administrator for the CSU Police Department. After retirement, Wes continued serving others as a volunteer at Loveland Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, where he enjoyed working with good friends while giving back to the community. Wes is survived by his wife, Sallie M. Westfall; son, Scott Westfall and his wife Erika; daughter, Alisa Buer, her husband Douglas, their children Jared and Andrea; and son, Ward Westfall, his wife Dee Ann, and their children, Grace, Abigail and William. Wes was fond of saying, "Family is my first priority; always has been and always will be." He will be terribly missed. Services will be held at Good Shepherd Church in Loveland, Colo., at 10 a.m. on Friday. ------------ (4aa) Jacob Jethro Westfall and Amy (Jones) Westfall's son Newton Crawford Westfall was born Mar. 6, 1844 in Champaign County, Ohio, and died May, 1927 in Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska. His burial: Highland Cemetery, Bertrand, Phelps County Nebraska. Newton was born to Jacob and Amy Jones Westfall, being their 5th child (4th son) of 7 children (6 being boys). At age 18 he joined the Union Army to fight in the Civil War on 09 Aug 1862 and then managed to survive being captured by the Confederates and placed in ANERSONVILLE PRISON for nearly a year then on Nov 11, 1864 he was transferred to Camp Lawton in Millen, Georgia, which was built to take some of the over crowding from Andersonville. How he or anyone survived either prison is a miracle to say the least. Newton was musterd out 12 Jun 1865 and Honorably discharged 20 June 1865, after service of 2 years & 10 months. He married Mary Jane Redman 1 Apr 1868. To this union 7 children were born to them, with 5 surviving infancy. the 5 surviving children are all linked to them. In 1885 he, his wife and children, with two of his brothers and their families moved to Bertrand, Phelps, Nebraska from their home town, joining another brother who had gone on a head of them. By trade he was a Wagon Maker. At the time of Mary Jane's death in 1926, they had been married 58 years, with him following her the next year. Children of Newton Crawford Westfall and Mary Jane (Redman) Westfall (1845 - 1926) were-Anna Amy Westfall Chase (1870 - 1925); Walter Eugene Westfall (1872 - 1948); Bessie L. Westfall Cole (1878 - 1960); James Garfield Westfall (1881 - 1947); and Myra Kathryn Westfall Peterson Phillips (1886 - 1959). ------------ (1aaa) Newton Crawford Westfall and Mary Jane (Redman) Westfall's son Walter Eugene Westfall was born Mar. 15, 1872 in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, and died Jan. 22, 1948 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri. Burial: Miriam Cemetery, Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri. Walter was the 2nd child and first son of Newton and Mary Jane Redman Westfall. He was born in Ohio, but left there with his family as a child. On December 15, 1896 in Holdrege, Nebraska, he was united in marriage with Mary 'Mamie' Weaver Schullenberger. To this union 4 known children were born. Walter who was always a carpenter, working his own business, moved his family to Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri sometime before 1910, where they remained the rest of their lives, raised the children with their son Ralph becoming a Doctor. Walter Eugene Westfall and Mary Weaver (Shullenberger) Westfall (1878 - 1952) had 3 children-Beatrice Irene Westfall Strickler Blackmore (1897 - 1953); Bernice Lucille Westfall Helzer (1900 - 1936); and Ralph Newton Westfall (1913 - 1962). ------------ (1aaaa) Walter Eugene Westfall and Mary Weaver (Shullenberger) Westfall's son Dr. Ralph Newton Westfall was born Jul. 28, 1913 in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, and died Feb. 17, 1962 in Oregon. He attended school in Maryville, then after high school he began college at Northwest Missouri State University in pre-med. On Auguest 24, 1940 in Council Bluff, Iowa he married Marjorie Louise Goode (1917 - 1995), who he met at college. In The Maryville Daily Forum, Missouri newspaper on May 13, 1942 it talked of them visiting his parents after he finished Navy Aviation Medical School in Pensacola, FL and were on their way to visit her parents in Council Bluff. Then they would be making their home in Iowa City, Iowa. Saying he would be connected to the Pre-Flight Training School at Iowa University. He was in the U.S. Marines, from July 5, 1941 until September 8, 1947. During that time he had 3 tours over seas. December 5, 1943 to October 10 1944, December 25, 1945 to June 8, 1946 and June 29, 1946 to June 27, 1947, and had made rank of Commander. After getting out of the service even though an M.D., he returned to school to become a Specialist in Ear, Nose and Throat. On Nov. 13, 1951, a write up in local newspaper said his parents had been visiting Ralph and family in Iowa, as he and his family were all recovering from an Auto Accident. At some point after that they moved to Oregon where he worked at a VA hospital. Children of Dr. Ralph Newton Westfall and Marjorie Louise (Goode) Westfall were-Gary Westfall, Donald Westfall, Ralph L. Westfall (1951-2012), Bruce Westfall, Gail Westfall, and Beverly (Westfall) Betzer. ----------- (1aaaaa) Dr. Ralph Newton Westfall and Marjorie Louise (Goode) Westfall's son Ralph Lee "Toot" Westfall's obituary - Westfall, Ralph Lee 'Toot' 61 Jan. 31, 1951 Nov. 27, 2012 Born in Portland and a graduate of the Beaverton High School class of 1969, Toot died on Nov. 27 surrounded by his family. An all-around athlete, sports defined his life and, with his outgoing nature, he made friends easily. He is survived by his brothers, Gary, Don, Bruce and Gail; and his sister, Beverly Betzer; plus numerous nieces and nephews. An inurnment memorial service will be held at Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home. (Published in The Oregonian (Portland, OR) Sunday, December 2, 2012.) -------------- (2aaaaa) Dr. Ralph Newton Westfall and Marjorie Louise (Goode) Westfall's son Gary Norman Westfall was born 24 Apr 1942 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, and died 16 Jul 2015 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Burial: Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. ------ Gary Norman Westfall's obituary - Gary Norman Westfall, 73, passed away July 16, 2015 after a brief illness. Born April 24, 1942 in Omaha, Neb. to the late Dr. Ralph N. Westfall and Marjorie L. Westfall, Chief Petty Officer Gary was very proud of his 20-year Navy career. In addition to destroyer duty his service included stations at Pensacola; San Diego; Vallejo, Calif.; Adak, Alaska; Bremerhaven, Germany; and Guam. An avid ham radio operator, Gary was also handy with computers and had for several years worked as a PBX operator at St. Vincent's Hospital. In his younger days he was also active in folk dancing and had kept in touch with that community. Gary is survived by his daughter, Kerry Maroe, of Mesa, Ariz., his son Richard Westfall, brothers Donald, Bruce, Gail, and sister Beverly Betzer. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery Monday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. ---------- (5aa) Jacob Jethro Westfall and Amy (Jones) Westfall's son Marion W. Westfall was born in 1847, and died in 1930 in Washington, Hall County, Nebraska. His place of burial unknown. He married Martha Hodge, and they had a son-Walter Solomon Westfall (1975-1926). --------- (1aaa) Marion W. Westfall and Martha (Hodge) Westfall's son Walter Solomon Westfall was born Nov. 7, 1875 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio, and died Apr. 19, 1926 in Wallowa County, Oregon. Burial: Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon. He married Nettina Belle (Lamberson) McGarry (1882 - 1961). Walter Solomon Westfall was the father of Clarence L. "Rusty" Westfall (1902 - 1989) (who is buried behind him, with wife Lucille (Lewis) Westfall). ----------- (1aaaa) Walter Solomon Westfall and Nettina Belle (Lamberson) Westfall's son Clarence L "Rusty" Westfall was born Jul. 4, 1902 in Nebraska, and died Aug. 10, 1989 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Burial: Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon. He married Minnie Lucille Lewis (1904 - 1997). (2) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Simeon Westfall was born 12 May 1792 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died 22 Aug 1878 in Matamoras, Pike Co., PA. He was a farmer living along The Deleware River in PA. He married Sarah Cuddebeck 30 Oct 1819 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY. She was born 8 Jun 1800. Children of Simeon and Sarah (Cuddebeck) Westfall were-Eleanor Westfall born 11 Sep 1820, Christening 24 Dec 1820 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; Abraham Westfall born 29 Mar 1823, Christening 20 Jul 1823 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; Sarah Jane Westfall born 12 Apr 1831 in Pike Co., PA; Peter Gumaer Westfall born 27 Sep 1834 in Machackemeck, Orange Co., NY; Simeon Westfall born 15 Sep 1838 in , Pike Co., PA, Christening 11 Nov 1838 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY. ------------------ (1a) Simeon and Sarah (Cuddebeck) Wetfall's son Abraham Westfall was born 29 Mar 1823, Christening was 20 Jul 1823 Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY. His death was 3 Nov 1873. He married Hannah Smith Windfield in 1846. She was born 25 May 1820 in Matamoras, PA, Christening was 25 Jun 1820 in Machackemack Church, Orange Co., NY. Children of Abraham and Hannah Smith (Windfield) Westfall were-Estella Westfall born 28 Dec 1847, married Samuel Hunt, and they had a child Jefferson Dunning Hunt born 9 Nov 1865; John Westfall born 7 Sep 1849; George Westfall born May 1851; Samuel Westfall born May 1853; and William Westfall born May 1859. ------------------ (2a) Simeon and Sarah (Cuddebeck) Westfall's daughter Sarah Jane Westfall was born 12 Apr 1831 in Pike Co., PA. She married James W. Quick 16 Sep 1851 in Machackmeck, Orange Co., NY. He was born 5 Aug 1830 in Pennsylvania. Children of James W. Quick and Sarah Jane (Westfall) Quick were-Abrahm J. Quick born 8 Apr 1853 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, Christening 8 Nov 1853 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY; and Sarah Louisa Quick born 28 Sep 1855, Christening 2 Aug 1856 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY. ------------------- (1aa) James W. Quick and Sarah Jane (Westfall) Quick's son Abrahm J. Quick was born 8 Apr 1853 in Mlford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co, PA, Christening 8 Nov 1853 Machackemeck, Orange, NY. He married Sarah E. Bell 24 Apr 1879. She was born abt 1853 in PA. Children of Abrahm J. Quick and Sarah E. (Bell) Quick were-Anna Gertrude Quick born abt. 1881 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA; Ruth Bell Quick born abt. 1883 in Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY; and Edward Graham Quick born abt. 1887 in Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. ------------------ (3a) Simeon and Sarah (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Simeon Westfall Jr. was born 15 Sep 1838 in Pike Co., PA. His Christening was 11 Nov 1838 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY. He died 12 Jan 1912. His burial was at Laurel Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. He married Jemima Van Etten 13 Feb 1862. She was born 13 May 1839. Children of Simeon Westfall Jr. and Jemima (Van Etten) Westfall were-Eleanor Westfall; Edna Westfall; Elmer E. Westfall born 10 Dec 1862; Blanche Westfall born 16 Feb 1865; Maggie Westfall born 19 Sep 1867; Floyd Westfall born 19 Oct 1873; and Frank V. Westfall born 11 May 1876. ------------------ (1aa) Simeon and Jemima (Van Etten) Westfall's daughter Eleanor Westfall married Lester W. Woolsey 9 Sep 1903 in Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. Child of Lester W. Woolsey and Eleanor (Westfall) Woolsey was Edna Woolsey. ------------------ (2aa) Simeon and Jemima (Van Etten) Westfall's daughter Edna Westfall married Fred Harding. Children of Fred and Edna (Westfall) Harding were-Byron Harding and Raymond Harding. ------------------ (3aa) Simeon and Jemima (Van Etten) Westfall's daughter Blanche Westfall was born 16 Feb 1865, and died in 1942 Her burial was at Laurel Grove Cem, Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. She married Lewis McKeeby 10 Sep 1891. He was born 17 Apr 1862. Children of Lewis and Blanche (Westfall) McKeeby were-Florence McKeeby and Richard McKeeby. (3) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Cornelius Westfall was born 12 Feb 1794 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died 21 Apr 1871. His burial was at Laural Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. He married Hulda (or Huldah) Cuddebeck 14 Dec 1815. She was born 11 Dec 1796 in Deerpark, Orange Co., NY. Children of Cornelius and Hulda (Cuddebeck) Westfall were-Jemima Westfall born 21 Jun 1817 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, Christening 21 Jun 1818 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY; Katherine Westfall born 25 Dec 1819 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA; Jacob G. Westfall born 20 Jan 1821 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA; Elizabeth Westfall born 4 Sep 1823 in Milford, PA; Sarah Westfall born 1 NOV 1825 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA; and Dina Westfall born 3 Dec 1833, died in 1848. ------------------ (1a) Cornelius and Hulda (cuddebeck) Westfall's daughter Jemima Westfall was born 21 Jin 1817 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, Christening 21 Jun 1818 Machackemeck, Orange, NY. She died 30 Aug 1892 in Milford, PA. Her burial was at Milford Cemetery, PA. She married Rosencrance Chrisse Bull 2 JUL 1842 in at her home in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA. He was born 10 Jun 1816 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, Christening 15 Dec 1817 in Walpack, Sussex, NJ. Children of Rosencrance Chrisse Bull and Jemima (Westfall) Bull were-Henry Mott Bull born 30 Apr 1843 in Milford, PA, Christening Apr 1845 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY; Cornelius Westfall Bull born 5 Jan 1845 in Milford, PA, Christening Apr 1845 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY; Maria Bul born 27 Mar 1847 in Milford, PA, Christening abt. 1853 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY; Hulda Bull born 17 Apr 1850 in Milford, PA, Christening abt 1853 in Machackemeck, Orange, NY; Sarah Elizabeth Bull born 8 Jul 1856 in Milford, PA; and Jarvis Chrisse Bull born 15 Nov 1861 in Milford, PA. ----------------- (2a) Cornelius and Hulda (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Jacob G. Westfall was born 20 Jan 1821 in Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA. He died 2 Jul 1884. His burial was at Laural Grove Cemetery, Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. He was a farmer and Justice of the Peace. He married Elizabeth Vannoy 26 Jan 1853 in at her home in Montegue, Sussex Co., NY. She was born 14 Jul 1829 in Montague, NJ. Children of Jacob G. Westfall and Elizabeth (Vannoy) Westfall were-Henry Westfall born abt. 1859; Elizabeth J. Westfall born abt. 1862; and Mary P. Westfall born abt. 1863 in Pike Co., PA. ----------------- (1aa) Jacob G. Westfall and Elizabeth (Vannoy) Westfall's son Henry Westfall was born abt. 1859. He married Della Wells 27 Feb 1884. Children of Henry and Della (Wells) Westfall were-Charles Cleveland Westfall and Jacob Westfall. ----------------- (2aa) Jacob G. Westfall and Elizabeth (Vannoy) Westfall's daughter Elizabeth J. Westfall was born abt. 1862. She married George T. Sayre 20 Nov 1883. Child of George T. Sayre and Elizabeth J. (Westfall) Sayre was-Eva Sayre. ----------------- (3a) Cornelius and Hulda (Cuddebeck) Westfall's daughter Mary P. Westfall was born abt. 1863 in Pike Co., PA. (Note: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Volume 157, page 304 - [p304] Mrs Mary P. Westfall Wright - DAR ID Number: 156969 - Born in Pike Co., Pa. - Wife of Lansing B. Wright - Descendant of Capt Abraham Cuddeback, as follows: 1 Jacob C Westfall (1821-84) m 1853 Elizabeth Van Noy (1829-1912) 2 Cornelius Westfall (1794-1877) m 1815 Huldah Cuddeback (1796-188 3 David Westfall (1768-1854) m 1788 Jemima Cuddeback (1768-1852) 4 Abraham Cuddeback m 1759 Esther Gumaer (1730-1800) Abraham Cuddeback (1738-1817) served as lieutenant and captain of Ulster Co., New York militia. He was born in Peinpack; died in Deerpark, N Y.) Mary P. Westfall married Lansing B. Wright 11 OCT 1883. He was born abt. 1855. Child of Lansing B. Wright and Mary P. (Westfall) Wright was-Mildred E. Wright born in Pike Co., PA. (4) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Wilhelmus Westfall was born 21 Jan 1796 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died 23 Sep 1843. He was a Soldier in War of 1812. He was a farmer in NJ. He married Margery Cole 26 Jul 1817 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY. She was born 24 Oct 1797 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA. Children of Wilhelmus Westfall and Margery (Cole) Westfall were-Cornelius Westfall born 12 Jul 1818, Christening 27 Dec 1818 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; David Westfall born 16 Jan 1821, Christening 18 Feb 1821 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; Jacob Gumaer Westfall born 2 Feb 1824, Christening 4 Jul 1823 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; Charles Hardenburgh Westfall born 20 Jan 1826, Christening 11 Feb 1827 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; Julia Westfall born 23 Feb 1828; Sarah Owen Westfall born 19 Oct 1828; George Westfall born 24 Nov 1830; Hannah Jane Westfall born 24 Nov 1833; Lewis Westfall born 9 Jan 1836; and Ella H. Westfall. ---------------- (1a) Wilhelmus and Margery (Cole) Westfall's son Cornelius Westfall was born 12 Jul 1818. His Christening was 27 Dec 1818 at Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY. He died 14 Apr 1869. He married Nellie McCabe. Child of Cornelius and Nellie (McCabe) Westfall was-Charles Westfall. ---------------- (2a) (2a) Wilhelmus and Margery (Cole) Westfall's son David Westfall was born 16 Jan 1821. His Christening was 18 Feb 1821 at Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY in present Port Jervis, New York. He died 13 Jan 1916. In about 1827, his father sold their land in Port Jervis to the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company and bought a farm in Montague, New Jersey from Samuel Westfall. In 1846, David took over the operation of the farm. He wed Ann Jane Stewart at the Machackemech Church on April 20, 1848. She was born on December 17, 1829 to Horace K. Stewart and Emeline Youngs. They lived in Montague, New Jersey. David made his farm a successful business. He specialized in dairying and supplied large quantities of milk to the dealers in Port Jervis. Children of David and Ann J. (Stewart) Westfall were-Allen Westfall; Emma Westfall; Wilhelmus Westfall born 16 Feb 1849, died 8 Nov 1878; Emaline S. Westfall born 7 Sep 1850, died 2 Apr 1853; Sarah Edna Westfall born 15 Jan 1854, married Captain James Cole on December 23, 1880 and died on March 15, 1882; Anna J. Westfall born 31 Aug 1858; and Willard Westfall born in 1864, died bef. 1870. ---------------- (1aa) David and Ann J. (Stewart) Westfall's son Wilhelmus Westfall was born 16 Feb 1849, and died 8 Nov 1878. He married Hanna Jennie Everitt in 1876. She was born 5 Jan 1848. Children of Wilhelmus and Jennie (Everitt) Westfall were-Ellen Westfall born 18 Aug 1877; and Wilhelmus David Westfall. ---------------- (3a) Wilhelmus and Margery (Cole) Westfall's daughter Sarah Owen Westfall was born 19 Oct 1828, and 3 Jun 1859. She married Simon Swartwout. Children of Simon and Sarah Owen (Westfall) Swartwout were-Julia Swartwout, George Swartwout, and Mary Swartwout. ---------------- (4a) Wilhelmus and Margery (Cole) Westfall's daughter Hannah Jane Westfall was born 24 Nov 1833. She married Albert Westfall. Children of Albert Westfall and Hannah Jane Westfall were-George W. Westfall, Lewis W. Westfall, Clarence J. Westfall, and Mary Westfall. ---------------- (5a) Wilhelmus and Margery (Cole) Westfall's son Lewis Westfall was born 9 Jan 1836, and he died 22 Oct 1888 in Baltimore, MD. He married Donna Snow Woods in Jackson, MI. Child of Lewis and Donna Snow (Woods) Westfall was-Ella Westfall. (5) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's daughter Esther (or Hester) Westfall was born abt. 1800 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA. She married William Vannoy 4 Dec 1819 in Upper Smithfield, Pike Co., PA. He was born abt. 1796 in Alleghany, NY. Children of William and Esther (Westfall) Vannoy were-Sarah Vannoy born 5 Feb 1822 in Alleghany, NY, Christening 14 Apr 1822 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY; and George Vannoy born 22 May 1824 in Alleghany, NY, Christening 10 Oct 1824 in Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY. --------------- (1a) William and Esther (Westfall) Vannoy's son George Vannoy was born 22 May 1824 in Alleghany, NY. His Christening was 10 Oct 1824 at Machackemeck Church, Orange Co., NY. His wife's name is unknown. Children of George Vannoy were-Diotta Doll Vannoy, Sarah Vannoy, and Esther Vannoy. (6) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Jacob Westfall was born abt. 1800 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died 23 Jan 1899 in Lyons, Wayne County. New York. Burial: South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne County, New York. Jacob was married 10 July 1824, Montague, Sussex Co., NY, to his second cousin, Mary Westfall, who was a daughter of Samuel D. Westfall and Jane Westbrook. She was born abt. 1805 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died in 1840. Jacob had a farm in the Town of Lyons, NY. Children of Jacob Westfall and Mary Westfall were-Jane Westfall (1825 - 1847); Amanda Westfall born 19 Sep 1830; Jemima Westfall (1827 - 1876); Samuel Westfall; Esther Westfall; David Westfall (1838 - 1921); Mary Westfall; and John J. Westfall (1836 - 1871). --------------- (1a) Jacob and Mary Westfall's daughter Amanda Westfall was born 19 Sep 1830, and 4 Oct 1885. She married Peter David Swartwout 10 Nov 1853 in Lyons, NY. He was born 27 Apr 1830. Children of Peter David Swartwout and Amanda (Westfall) Swartwout were-Mary Swartwout born 26 Aug 1854; David Swartwout born 23 Jun 1856; Helen Swartwout born 3 Jan 1858; Albert B. Swartwout born 22 Oct 1864; Carrie Swartwout born 29 May 1868; and Samuel De Witt Swartwout born 19 Dec 1870, --------------- (2a) Jacob and Mary Westfall's son John J. Westfall born Jun. 25, 1836 in Matamoras, Pike County, Pennsylvania, and died Sep. 25, 1871 in Wayne County, New York. Burial: South Lyons Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne County, New York. They lived in Wayne County, New York. He married Mary Roy (1845 - 1906). Children of John G. Westfall and Mary (Roy) Westfall were-Isabella Westfall; Alice Westfall; and Edith Westfall born in 1863. -------- (3a) Jacob and Mary Westfall's son David Westfall was born in 1838 in Wayne County, New York, and died in 1921 in Wayne County, New York. Burial: Lyons Rural Cemetery, Lyons, Wayne County, New York. He was in the Civil War and served in company B of the 27th NY regiment. He wed Catherine Francisco (1843 - 1932) in about 1867 and they lived in Missouri and had these children: (1) Frederick Westfall born in 1868; (2) Isabelle Westfall born in 1873; and (3) Caroline Westfall born in 1876. (7) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's daughter Sarah Westfall was born 29 Mar 1802 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died 22 Feb 1895. She married Jacobus Bennett 17 May 1828. He was born 16 Apr 1804 in New York, Christening 13 Sep 1807 in Machackemech Church, Orange Co., NY. Children of Jacobus Bennett and Sarah (Westfall) Bennett were-David Bennett born 28 Oct 1829; Saffrein Bennett born 25 Aug 1831 in Montague, Sussex Co., NJ; Wilhelmus Westfall Bennett born 2 Oct 1833 in Montague, Sussex Co., NJ; Galen Bennett born 1 Mar 1838 in Montague, Sussex Co., NJ; Esther Bennett born 14 Sep 1840; Benjamin Bennett born 15 Jan 1841; Sarah Bennett born 24 Feb 1842; and James Bennett born 29 Jan 1845 in Port Jervis, Orange Co., NY. (8) David and Jemima (Cuddebeck) Westfall's son Solomon Westfall was born abt. 1807 in Milford, Westfall Twp., Pike Co., PA, and died 11 Jul 1885. Benjamin Westfall Gysbert and Annetjen (Van Etten) Westfall's son Benjamin Westfall was born in 1748 in NY, and died 27 Jul 1820 in Claverack, Columbia, Co., NY. He married Catrina Van Deusen born in 1758, and died in 1833. n 1789, Benjamin served as a deacon in the Rhinebeck Flatts Reformed Church. Rhinebeck Flatts Reformed Chuch changed its name to Rhinebeck Reformed when the village was incorporated as a city in 1834. In about 1792, Benjamin moved to Claverack Township in Columbia County, New York and shows there in the 1800 and 1810 census. Children of Benjamin and Catrina Van (Deusen) Westfall were-Jacob Westfall born 1772, died 1849, married Barbara B. Traver; Peter B. Westfall born 1785, died 1857, married Helen McGinnis; Anna Westfall born 1788; Jesse Westfall born 1790; Catherine Westfall born 1792; and Benjamin Westfall born 1798, died 1844, married Elizabeth Rhody. Benjamin Westfall was the son of Gysbert and Annetjen (Van Etten) Westfall Westfall. His grandparents were Symen and Neeltje (Quackenbosch) Westfall, and Simon's great grandfather was the original Westfall immigrant to America who came to America in 1642 from Holland, Jurian Westfall who married Maritje Hansen. (1) Benjamin and Catrina Van (Deusen) Westfall's son Jacob Westfall was born 2 Jul 1772 in NY, and died in NY. He married Barbara B. Traver born in 1786, died in 1850. Children of Jacob and Barbara B. (Traver) Westfall were-Hiram Westfall born 1810 Columbia Co., NY, died 2 Jul 1885 in Wayne Co., NY, married Catherine S. Van Ness; Uriah Westfall born 1812 in Columbia Co., NY, died 1840 in Wayne Co., NY; Edward Westfall born 1819 in NY, died 7 Oct 1845 in Wayne Co., NY, married Elizabeth (maiden name unknown); Sylvester Westfall born 29 April 1822 in Columbia Co., NY, baptised 9 June 1822 at the Dutch Reformed Church at Hillsdale, Columbia Co., NY, moved after 1850 to Niles, Berrien Co., MI, died 11 Oct 1904 in Niles without issue and unmarried, buried in East Palmyra Cemetery in Palmyra, Wayne Co., NY with his parents; and Elizabeth Westfall born 1825 Columbia Co., NY, died 23 Sep 1844 in NY, married Jacob Ackley, and they had a daughter Therese Ackley. ---------- (1a) Jacob and Barbara B. (Traver) Westfall's son Hiram Westfall was born Jan. 18, 1810 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, and died Jul. 28, 1885 in Wayne County, New York. Burial: Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, Wayne County, New York. Hiram was born to Jacob Westfall and Barbara Traver and was christened at the Claverack New York Church on March 25, 1810. He wed Catherine Van Ness (1813 - 1907) in Columbia County, New York on December 19, 1835 then moved to Palmyra in Wayne County, New York and there had these children: (1) Mary Adeline Westfall born in 1838; (2) Jacob B. Westfall born in 1840; (3) Hiram Oscar Westfall born in 1843; (4) Uriah Westfall born in 1844; (5) John Newton Westfall born in 1847; (6) Uretta Westfall born on 27 Aug 1849; (7) Helen E. Westfall born in 1851; and (8) Arthur S. Westfall born in 1857. --------- (1aa) Hiram Westfall and Catherine (Van Ness) Westfall's son Arthur S. Westfall was born in 1857 in Palmyra, Wayne County, New York, and died in 1924 inM onroe County, New York. Burial: Macedon Village Cemetery, Macedon, Wayne County, New York. He wed Adela Brown in about 1885 and they had these children: (1) Elizabeth M. Westfall born in Sep 1886; (2) Grace Westfall born in 1889, died 1893; (3) Edna C. Westfall born in Jun 1895; and (4) Carlton A. Westfall born in Jul 1899. (2) Benjamin and Catrina (Van Deusen) Westfall's son Peter B. Westfall was born in Jan. 10, 1784 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died Feb. 8, 1857 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York. Burial: Union Cemetery of Mellenville, Mellenville, Columbia County, New York. He married Helen McGinnis born in 1789, and died in 1855. Peter was born with name Petrus to Benjamin Westfall and Catrina Van Deusen and was christened (C:) on February 8, 1874 by the Rhinebeck Dutch Church. He wed Heletje (Helen) McGinnis at the Claverack Church on January 1, 1807. They lived in Claverack, New York. Children of Peter B. Westfall and Helen (McGinnis) Westfall were-Catherine Westfall Ackley born 12 Oct 1807 in Columbia Co., NY, died 1875; Gertrude Westfall born 20 May 1809 in Columbia Co., NY, died 1811; Anna Westfall born 26 Oct 1811 in Columbia Co., NY, died 1877; Priscilla Westfall born 20 Apr 1813 in Schoharie, NY, died 11 Apr 1885, married Samuel Hollister; Albert Westfall born 11 May 1815 in Columbia Co., NY, died 1874; Hezekiah Westfall born in 1817 in Columbia Co., NY, died in 1888; Harriet Westfall born in 1820 in Columbia Co., NY; Peter Westfall born 13 Dec 1821 in Columbia Co., NY, died 19 Jul 1891 in Florida; Louisa Westfall born in 1826 in Columbia Co., NY; Jacob E. Westfall born in 1827 in Columbia Co., NY, died in 1888; Sarah E. Westfall born in 18 Sep 1828 in Columbia Co., NY, died Mar 1883 in Collinsville, NY, married John H. Thompson; and James Miller Westfall born 2 Oct 1831 in Columbia Co., NY, died 1895. ---------------- (1a) Peter B. Westfall and Helen (McGinnis) Westfall's daughter Priscillia Westfall was born in 1812 in Schoharie Co., NY, and died 11 Apr 1885. She married Samuel Hollister. Children of Samuel Hollister and Priscilla (Westfall) Hollister were-Seth Uriah Hollister, Erastus Henry Hollister, and Elmer Peter Hollister. ---------------- (2a) Peter B. Westfall and Helen (McGinnis) Westfall's daughter Sarah Westfall was born in 1828 in Columbia Co., NY, and died Mar 1883 in Collinsville, NY. She married John H. Thompson. Children of John H. Thompson and Sarah (Westfall) Thompson were-Myron W. Thompson, Helen C. Thompson, and John H. Thompson. ----------- (3a) Peter B. Westfall and Helen (McGinnis) Westfall's son James Miller Westfall was born Oct. 2, 1831 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, and died Oct. 15, 1895 in Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. Burial: Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. He married Mary Jones (1833 - 1902), and they had these children: Elmer L. Westfall (1858 - 1931); Peter V. Westfall (1860 - 1899); Carrie F. Williams (1862 - 1940); James Franklin Westfall (1864 - 1925); Edson B. Westfall (1866 - 1867); and Lena May Westfall Williams (1871 - 1957). ----------- (1aa) James Miller Westfall and Mary (Jones) Westfall's son Elmer L. Westfall was born in 1858, and died in 1931 in Cass County, Michigan. Burial: Edwardsburg Cemetery, Edwardsburg, Cass County, Michigan. He married May, surname unknown (1867 - 1957), and they had these children: Howard Westfall; Ray O. Westfall (1890 - 1962); Carrol Westfall Hicks (1899 - 1993); Judith Westfall: Thelma Westfall; and Edith Ione Westfall Van Dusen (1888 - 1986). Elmer L. Westfall's obituary -- Niles Daily Star, Monday, May 11, 1931, page 4 - DEATH OF ELMER WESTFALL - Funeral services will be held in Edwardsburg tomorrow afternoon for Elmer Westfall, 73, a life-long resident of Cass county, who died on Saturday evening after 18 months of illness. He is survived by a widow and by the following children, Howard, who superintendent of the Berrien county infirmary; Ray, of Barron lake; Miss Judith, who teaches in the public schools in Jackson; Carol and Thelma at home. Mrs. E.L. Williams of Mishawaka and Mrs. Guy Williams of Woodward, Okla., are sister of the deceased. The funeral services will be held in the home at 3:30. Burial will be made in Edwardsburg. Mr. Westfall was a teacher in the rural schools of Cass county when a young man. ---------- (4a) Peter B. Westfall and Helen (McGinnis) Westfall's son Jacob E. Westfall was born in 1826 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, and died May 23, 1888 in New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan. Jacob was born to Petrus (Peter) Westfall and Heletje (Helen) McGinnis. He married 1st Mary Jane Horton in July 1853 and they had these children: (1) Magdelena H. Westfall born on 16 Jun 1854; and (2) Benjamin Franklin Westfall born in 1856 (C: 10/27/1856). In 1857, they moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and had these children: (3) Matilda Westfall born in 1857; and (4) Helen Westfall born in 1859. Helen died and Jacob married 2nd Alida Jane Church (1837 - 1927) in about 1867. They had these children: (1) Francis Alonzo Westfall (1869 - 1899); (2) Emma Westfall born in 1873; (3) William J. Westfall born in 1875, died 1930; and (4) Bessie A. Westfall born on 16 Nov 1879. -------------- (5a) Peter B. Westfall and Helen (McGinnis) Westfall's son Hezekiah Westfall was born 1 Mar 1817 in Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York, and died 6 Jun 1888 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He married Eliza Frances (maiden name unknown), and they had these children-Edwin D. Westfall (1838-1879), and Ella westfall born in 1855. ----------- (1aa) Hezekiah and Eliza Frances Westfall's son Capt. Edwin D. Westfall was born on the 31st of March, 1838, and died 1 Jul 1879 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was one of the editors at the Utica, New York Observer. He was formerly an army correspondent during the Civil War of the New York Herald. He died of consumption. At one time he was a correspondent from China. He was father of Edwin H. Westfall who became a printer in Utica. He was married to the daughter of John T Jones, who died in Utica in Sept of 1879. Her name may have been Minnie. His father was Hezekiah Westfall; Edwin died in his home. He may also have gone by "Edward." Burial in Utica, New York. ---------------- Capt. Edwin D. Westfall's obituary - Capt. Edwin D. Westfall - On Tuesday, July 1, 1879, in the presence of his faithful wife, of his bright and manly boy, and of his honored parents, he passed peacefully to his rest. The story of his life may be briefly told. He was born on the 31st of March, 1838. His boyhood was spent partly at Hudson, in this State, and partly at Bristol and Waterbury, Conn., where his father controlled important manufacturing interests. We think it was at Waterbury that Mr. Westfall first entered on his apprenticeship to the printing trade. He quietly developed unusual skill at his chosen calling. He was possessed then of a good academic education, and, desiring to pursue his studies further, he arranged to enter Madison University, to the neighborhood of which he had drifted as a compositor. He passed his preliminary examination creditably, but circumstances led him to change his plans, and he did not follow out his college course. About the year 1860 he came to Utica and found a place on the “Herald.” His ability as a writer soon attracted attention, and he was made city editor of that journal. During his two years' service there he made many friends and won honorable recognition in newspaper circles. He severed his relations here to accept a position as war correspondent of the New York “Herald.” In that position he gained the nearest approach to fame that fell to his share. He accompanied Sherman's army through its long marches and its flerce fights. He was at Lookout Mountain when the mythical battle above the clouds was fought, and long before the fact was accepted in military circles he used to say that the engagement was only a skirmish at Atlanta, and on the March to the Sea he wrote the best and most accurate accounts that appeared. He was repeatedly complimented by General Sherman, was detailed as volunteer, with the rank of captain on General Gordon Granger's staff, and to this day Generals Slocum and Palmer speak in warm praise of his services. After the war Mr. Westfall was connected with the New York “Herald,” and in 1868 came back to Utica and took Minnie (Lones) Westfall's son the place of news editor and general writer on the “Observer,” which position he occupied for eleven years. (Utica “Daily Observer,” of July 2, 1879) ------------ (1aaa) Edwin D. Westfall and Minnie (Jones) Westfall's son Edwin H. Westfall was born in 1865. He married Margaret L. Bannister 04 May 1910 in New York. She was born in 1876. She was the daughter of Hugh Bannister and Louise (Shippy) Bannister. (3) Benjamin and Catrina Van (Deusen) Westfall's son Rev. Benjamin B. Westfall was born Feb. 18, 1798 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, and died Apr. 27, 1844 in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York. Burial: Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery, Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York. He graduated from Union College in 1823 then went to the New Brunswick Seminary where he met and wed Elizabeth Rhody/Rhoda (1802 - 1878), at Muitzeskill Church in Schodack on August 13, 1825. In 1826, he became a licensed pastor and served at Sand Beach for two years. He was installed as pastor of Clove Church in High Falls, Ulster County, New York in July of 1828, where he served until 1834. Benjamin next was pastor of Rochester church in Ulster County until 1837. Benjamin then served as pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church in Stone Arabia, Montgomery County, New York from October 15, 1837 to his death on April 27, 1844. Benjamin and Elizabeth's known children were: (1) Peter Rhody Westfall born 20 Mar 1828 Claverack, died 1910, married Margaret M. Walter Apr 21, 1851; (2) James Van Deusen Westfall born 28 Oct 1832 New Paltz, died 1897 at Wolcott, New York, married Caroline P. Leavensworth; (3) Benjamin Barnabus Westfall born 1836 - 10/23/1838, died 1838: (4) Elizabeth Bevier Westfall born Feb 15, 1840, married Milton Eugene Mirick Oct 19, 1864; And (5) Solomon Westfall born 10 Nov 1842 Stone Arabia, died 1851. Per church records, when Benjamin died he left his wife and five children. His body was buried, per his wish, in front of the church pulpit. ----------- (1a) Benjamin Westfall and Elizabeth (Rhody) Westfall's son Peter Rhody Westfall was born Mar. 20, 1828 in Claverack, Columbia County, New York, and died Dec. 25, 1910 in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, in San Diego, San Diego County, California. Peter was the first child born to Benjamin Westfall and Elizabeth Rhody. His father died when he was age sixteen and the family moved to Sodus, Wayne County, New York. He wed Margaret Maria Walter on April 21, 1851. Their known children were: (1) Edward Walter Westfall born in 1855 Wayne Co NY, died 1892; and (2) Margaret Westfall born in Mar 1865 Chicago IL. ----------- (1aa) Peter Rhody Westfall and Margaret Maria (Walter) Westfall's son Edward Walter Westfall was born Dec. 19, 1854 in Lyons, Wayne County, New York, and died Dec. 31, 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Burial: Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin. He married Katherine D. Storey (1863 - 1939), and they had these children: Charles S. Westfall (1887 - 1942); and Mildred Westfall Freeze (1892 - 1970). ----------- (1aaa) Edward Walter Westfall and Katherine D. (Storey) Westfall's son Charles S. Westfall was born Aug. 15, 1887 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, and died May 20, 1942 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Burial: Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois. Charles S. Storey was married to Ann Blanch Werlik, March 31, 1913, Chicago, IL. She died after 1940, I have not found any burial record for her. They had a son: Charles Storey Westfall (1924 - 1924). ---------- (2a) Benjamin B. Westfall and Elizabeth (Rhody) Westfall's son James Van Deusen Westfall Oct. 28, 1832 in New Paltz, Ulster County, New York, and died Dec. 12, 1897 in Wolcott, Wayne County, New York. Burial: Glenside Cemetery, Wolcott, Wayne County, New York. He served in the Civil War as a first Lieutenant in Company C of the 160th New York Volunteer Infantry. He later wed Caroline Leavenworth (1846 - 1923). (4) Benjamin and Catrina Van (Deusen) Westfall's son Jesse Westfall was born Oct. 10, 1788 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died unknown, in Eaton, Madison County, New York. Burial: Eaton Village Cemetery, Eaton, Madison County, New York. esse was born to Benjamin Westfall and Catrina Van Deusen and was christened at the Rhinebeck Dutch Church on November 30, 1788. Between the 1790 and 1800 census, the family moved to Claverack, Columbia County He wed Lydia Dunham (1781 - 1856) in about 1811. Per census data, they had these children: (1) Esli Van Buren Westfall born on 11 Apr 1812; (2) female born in abt 1818; (3) Almira Westfall born in 1825; and (4) Stanley Westfall born in 1828. It is not known when the family moved to Madison County but wife Lydia is shown there as head of family in the 1840 census. Rachel Westfall Rachel Westfall was born bef. July 22, 1711 in Kingston, New York. Rachel Westfall was a daughter of Symen and Neeltje (Quackenbosch) Westfall, and Rachel's grandfather was the original Westfall immigrant to America who came to America in 1642 from Holland, Jurian Westfall who married Maritje Hansen. Rachel Westfall married Jan Van Etten, son of Jacobus Jacobszen Van Etten and Rebekka Jansze Roosa, before 1736. Jan Van Etten was born 29 Mar 1713. Children of Jan Van Etten and Rachel (Westfall) Van Etten were-Jacobus Van Etten born bef. 11 May 1735 Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married Elizabeth Osterhout; Neeltjen Van Etten born 09 Jan 1737, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY; Rebekka Van Etten, born 1747, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY; Symon Van Etten, born 1747, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY, married Elizabeth Kip; Matheus Van Etten, born bef. 23 May 1748, Red Hook, Dutchess Co., NY; Annatje Van Etten, born bef. 01 Aug 1749, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY, married Elias Baley; Lea Van Etten, born bef. 29 Aug 1750, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY; Jan Van Etten, born 14 Nov 1751, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY; and Petronella Nelly Van Etten, born Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY, married Henry David. ------------------ (1) Jan Van Etten and Rachel (Westfall) Van Etten's son Jacobus Van Etten was born bef. 11 May 1735 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. He married Elizabeth Osterhout on 12 June 1760 in Kingston, Ulster County, NY. Children of Jacobus Van Etten and Elizabeth (Osterhout) Van Etten were-Margaret Van Etten born 12 Jan 1764; Teunis Van Etten born 27 Oct 1766; Petrus Van Etten born 1769; Benjamin Van Etten born 3 May 1772, died 5 Feb 1851; Maria Van Etten born 1775; and Jacobus Van Etten born 1779. ----------------- (1a) Jacobus Van Etten and Elizabeth (Osterhout) Van Etten's son Benjamin Van Etten was born 3 May 1772 in Rochester, Ulster County, NY, and died 5 February 1851. His wife's name is unknown. Children of Benjamin Van Etten were-Catherine Van Etten born 29 May 1788?, died 7 Feb 1843; Petrus Van Etten born 9 Mar 1790; and Elizabeth Van Etten b. 20 May 1792. --------------- (1aa) Benjamin Van Etten's daughter Catherine Van Etten was born 29 May 1788?, died 7 February 1843. She married William Britt born bef. 1785. ---------------- (2) Jan Van Etten and Rachel (Westfall) Van Etten's son Symon Van Etten was born in 1747 Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY. He married Elizabeth Kip on 28 September 1767. She was born in 1750. Children of Symon Van Etten and Elizabeth (Kip) Van Eten were-Jacob Van Etten born 1774; Rachel Van Etten born 20 Oct 1776; Margaret Van Etten born 20 Oct 1776. ---------------- (3) Jan Van Etten and Rachel (Westfall) Van Etten's daughter Annatje Van Etten was born after 1748 Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. She married Elias Baley. Wouter Westfall Wouter "Walter" Westfall was born 1702 in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY, and died in 1754 in Ulster Co., NY. Wouter Westfall was a son of Symen and Neeltje (Quackenbosch) Westfall, and Wouter's grandfather was the original Westfall immigrant to America who came to America in 1642 from Holland, Jurian Westfall who married Maritje Hansen. Wouter Westfall married Jannetjen Pier in 1726 in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. She was born in 1704 in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. Wouter and Jannetjen (Pier) Westfall had these children-Margrietjen "Margaret" Westfall born bef. August 28, 1726, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married Matthew Vanvredenberg; Nelletjen "Cornelia" Westfall born bef. November 17, 1728, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married Edward Freeman; Leah Westfall born bef. November 4, 1733, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married Thomas Wilson; Marrietjen "Maria" Westfall born bef. June 12, 1737, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married John Ostrander; Jannetie Westfall born 1738 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married Sybout Cronkhite; Isaac Westfall born 1739 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; Peter Westfall born 1741 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York; Catrina Westfall born 1742 at Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married Philip Bovie; and Annetje "Anna" Westfall born bef. January 25, 1746/47, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married John Sales. ----------------- (1) Wouter and Jannetjen (Pier) Westfall's daughter Nelletjen "Cornelia" Westfall born bef. November 17, 1728, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. She married Edward Freeman. Children of Edward and Nelletjen "Cornelia" (Westfall) Greeman were-Annatje Freeman born 1767 in Hoosick, bap. St Pauls Lutheran Church, Schoharie Co., NY; and Edward Freeman born 1775 in rec Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church (near Hoosick). ----------------- (2) Wouter and Jannetjen (Pier) Westfall's daughter Marrietjen "Maria" Westfall born bef. June 12, 1737, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York, married John Ostrander in 1760 in Brunswick, Rensselaer Co., NY. He was born in 1738 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY. Children of John and Marrietjen "Maria" (Westfall) Ostrander were-Marya Ostrander born 1760; Johannes Ostrander born 1762; Peter Ostrander born 1763; Jannetje Ostrander born 1765 in Schoharie, Albany Co (now Schoharie) Co., NY; Walter Ostrander born 1768; Abraham Ostrander born 1770; Matthew Ostrander born 1772; Margaret Ostrander born 1775 in rec Schaghticoke DRC (near Hoosick); Alexander Ostrander born 1779 in bap. Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, NY; Alexander Ostrander born 1783; Catharina Ostrander born 1785 in bap. Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, NY. ----------------- (3) Wouter and Jannetjen (Pier) Westfall's daughter Jannetie Westfall was born 1738 in Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. She married Sybout Cronkhite. He was born abt. 1740. Children of Sybout and Jannetie (Westfall) Cronkhite were-Abram Cronkhite born 1764 in bap. Kinderhook; Margaret (Gritje) Cronkhite born 1765 in Schoharie Lutheran Church; Marytje Cronkhite born 1768 in bap. Kinderhook; Mary Cronkhite born 1774 in rec Schaghticoke DRC (near Hoosick); and Samuel Cronkhite born 1776 in rec Schaghticoke DRC (near Hoosick). ----------------- (4) Wouter and Jannetjen (Pier) Westfall's daughter Catrina Westfall was born 1742 at Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. She married Philip Bovie. Child of Philip and Catrina (Westfall) Bovie was-Elizabeth Bovie born 1782. ----------------- (5) Wouter and Jannetjen (Pier) Westfall's daughter Annetje (Anna or Hannah) Westfall was born bef. January 25, 1746/47, Kingston, Ulster Co., New York. Her death was probably 1831 in Victor, Ontario County, New York. She married John (Johan Seel) Sales. He was born 1751 in East Camp, Germantown, Albany/Columbia Co., NY, c: 22 Sep 1751 in rec Athens Zion ELC, Lunenburg, Albany/Greene County, NY. Children of John and Annetje (Westfall) Sales were-Elizabeth Sales born abt. 1771; Francis Sales born 1774 in Albany/Rensselaer Co., NY, c: 1775 in rec Schaghticoke DRC (near Hoosick); Jane Sales born 1777 in Hoosick, Albany/Rensselaer Co, c: 1777 in Schaghticoke DRC; Hannah Sales born 1779 in probably Hoosick, Albany/Rensselaer Co., NY; Peter Sales born 1780 in Albany/Rensselaer Co., NY, bap. rec Schaghticoke DRC (near Hoosick); John Sales born 1784 in bap Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick, NY; Sophia Sales born 1790 in Hoosick, Albany/Rensselaer Co., NY. ----------------- (1a) John and Annetje (Westfall) Sales's daughter Elizabeth Sales was born abt. 1771. Her death was in Victor, Ontario County, New York (presumed). She married Jacob Cronkhite (1791-abt.) in Montgomery Co., NY, presumably Minden or Charleston. He was born in 1771-Jun 11 in probably Claverack, Columbia Co., New York. (Note: Elizabeth's beginnings as the first child were during the "Lost Years" for Johan and Anna Sales. We don't know how they met or where they married. It could be Ulster or Dutchess County, or somewhere in Old Albany County (Greene, Columbia, or Rensselaer). All we know is they most likely lived along the Hudson River, somewhere between Kingston and Saratoga. The Cronkhites were moving around this same area -- Dutchess Co to Claverack to Hoosick, with Jacob's father and older brother fighting in the Indian Wars and then the Revolution. So far there has been no actual record found of either Jacob or Elizabeth's birth. Jacob's family left Hoosick by 1785. We pick up Elizabeth as a baby or little girl with her parents in Hoosick, when the family appears in records of Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church, the closest one around, in the early 1770's.) Children of Jacob and Elizabeth (Sales) Cronkhite were-Hanna (Anna) Cronkhite born 1792 in Montgomery Co., NY, bap. St Johns Reformed Church, Montgomery Co - Mar 11; Betsy Cronkhite born 2 Sep 1793; Polly Cronkhite born 2 Sep 1793; Aaron Aura Cronkhite born 1795; John Cronkhite born 1798 in Montgomery Co., NY, bap. RDC of Fonda; James Cronkhite born 1804 (May 17) in Charleston, Montgomery Co., New York; Malana Cronkhite born 1804 (May 17) in Charleston, Montgomery County, New York; Catherine Cronkhite born 1807 in Charleston, Montgomery County, New York--bap First RDC of Charleston (now Glen) Elsie Cronkhite; and Jacob Cronkhite born bet. 1792/1810. ----------------- (1aa) Jacob and Elizabeth (Sales) Cronkhite's daughter Hanna (Anna) Cronkhite was born in 1792 in Montgomery Co., NY, bap. St Johns Reformed Church, Montgomery Co., NY - Mar 11. Her death was 1866-Mar 3 in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, New York. She married Joel Scudder in 1814 in Victor, Ontario County, New York. He was born in 1791 in Victor, Ontario County, New York. He served in the War of 1812. His father Ezekiel Scudder was a Revolutionary soldier. (Note: From -- THE HISTORY OF CATTARAUGUS COUNTY,NEW YORK -- Randolph Township - Ezekiel Scudder, a Revolutionary soldier, came from Victor, Ontario Co., in 1827, and located on lot 14. He died in town. Joel Scudder, a son of the above, bought out the Ben Clark place in 1830. One of his sons, Samuel, is now a resident of lot 32. Marvin Scudder came in 1828, and settled in that part of the village now occupied by the business houses. He moved to Illinois. To the same State moved Freeman Scudder, who came, a single man with his father, in 1827, and afterwards married a Miss Sample. Another of Ezekiel's sons, Enos, settled in Cold Spring at an early day, and moved from there to Kentucky. The family is one of the oldest and best known in town. 1833-Joel Scudder Town Clerk of Randolph Benjamin Clark opened the first public-house near Dry Brook about 1825. In the fall of 1830, Joel Scudder moved in and kept the house until about 1838. It was soon afterwards abandoned as a tavern, but the building still stands, and is the second oldest frame in the town. Joel Scudder, son of Ezekiel, was born in Victor, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1793. He served in the War of 1812, married Hannah Cronk, and engaged in farming. In 1830 they moved to Randolph, where he bought the Benjamin Clark farm, which included the grounds occupied by the railroad depot, and about two years later opened his house as a tavern. About seven years later he removed to Carroll, Chautauqua county, where he resided ten years and kept hotel. Returning to Randolph he followed farming until his death March 3, 1866, his wife dying the same day, both being buried in the same coffin. Of their six sons and four daughters six are living: Polly, widow of Nathan L. Sears; Rumina (Mrs. Henry L. Berray); Joel, of Kiantone, N. Y.; Elizabeth, widow of Hon. Reuben E. Fenton, of Jamestown, N. Y.; Albert; and Lester. John Dempster Scudder, son of Joel, enlisted in the Civil war and was killed in battle in 1865. Lester Scudder, the youngest son of Joel, was born in Randolph, Sept. 21, 1833, and inherited the homestead, which he still owns. Feb. 15, 1866, he married Alida C., youngest daughter of Adam Dockstater, and has one son, Frank L. Randolph Cemetery Scudder, Joel Hannah Cranckheit Dec. 5, 1793 Mar 3, 1866 72y both being buried in the same coffin- Son of Ezekiel & Cynthia war of 1812.) Children of Joel and Hanna "Anna" (Cronkhite) Scudder were-Polly Scudder born 1815; Ezekial Scudder born 1817; Rosilla Scudder born 1819; Rumina Scudder born 1820; Amanda Scudder born bet. 1820/25; Joel Scudder born 1823; Albert Scudder born 1825; Elizabeth Scudder born 1825; John Dempster Scudder born 1828; Samuel Scudder born 1830; and Lester Scudder born 1833 in Randolph, Cattaraugus County, New York. Abraham Westfall Abraham Westfall was baptised on 19 October 1754 at the Reformed Church of Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY, son of Gysbert Westfall and Annetjen Van Etten. Abraham Westfall was a grandson of Symen and Neeltje (Quackenbosch) Westfall, and his great grandfather was Jurian Westfall the original Westfall emigrant to America in 1642. Abraham Westfall died 29 July 1793 intestate while still in his 30s in Dutchess Co NY. At the time of his death, he was of Rhinebeck. He was married, also at Rhinebeck Reformed Church, on 21 April 1782 to Johannah or Hannah Thiel (aka Teel or Diehl or Dill). Abraham Westfall and Johannah Thiel had five children of record, all baptised at Rhinebeck (4 at the Reformed Church, 1 at the Lutheran Church)-Gilbert Westfall born 11 Oct 1782, died in 1830s, married Mary (maiden name unknown), moved to Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY (9 children); Elizabeth Westfall born 10 Sept 1784, married Christian C. Becker, moved to Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY, and then to Saratoga Co., NY (5 children); William Westfall (1787-1851), remained in Dutchess Co., NY, resided in Poughkeepsie, bapt. at Rhinebeck Lutheran Church, 2 wives, 4 children of record; Annatje Westfall born 5 Aug 1789, married Cornelius Hermance, 4 kids bapt. 1808-1815 at Reformed Church, Nassau, Rensselaer Co., NY; George Westfall (aka Jurie Westfall) (1792-c1874), remained in Dutchess Co., NY, resided in Hyde Park and died in Poughkeepsie, no information about his wife or wives and children. ----------------- (1) Abraham and Johanna (Thiel) Westfall's son Gilbert A. Westfall was born 11 Oct 1782 in Dutchess Co., NY. He was baptised 24 Nov 1782 at the Reformed Church in Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., NY. He died during the 1830s in Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY. I don't know the maiden surname of Gilbert's wife Mary, but she was born in about 1785 in Columbia Co., NY and died after 1865, probably in Schodack, NY. Gilbert and Mary moved during the 1810s from Kinderhook to nearby Schodack, Rensselaer Co., NY. Their nine children were-John G. Westfall, Abraham Westfall, Eliza Westfall Morris, Sylvester Westfall, William Westfall, Hudson River boat Captain Lyman B. Westfall (1815-1902) married 10 Jan 1844 Catharine Hoyt, a daughter whom I haven't identified yet, George Westfall, and Angelica Westfall Smith. -------------- (1a) Gilbert Westfall and his wife Mary's son Sylvester Westfall was born in about 1813 in Kinderhook, Columbia Co., NY. He died 14 Dec 1894 in New York City. He married Margaret Dubois 10 Nov 1842 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY. They had five children. The children of Sylvester Westfall and Margaret Dubois were-Lillian Westfall born 10 June 1843 in Poughkeepsie, NY, never married, died 10 Dec 1922 in East Greenbush, Rensselaer Co NY, buried at East Greenbush Cemetery in East Greenbush in the same plot as her youngest brother Gilbert Westfall; Mary Matilda Westfall born 1845 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY, married ca 1866 to Hewlett G. Van Buren born 20 Oct 1846, died 16 Dec 1912), resided mostly in New York City, died 21 Dec 1908 in Chatham, Columbia Co., NY; Charles Westfall born c1848 in NY state, no further record after the 1860 US Census; Adelbert Westfall born abt Nov 1851 in NY state, died 20 April 1923 in Dickinson, Franklin Co., NY, married c1890 to Mary J. Pender, (5 children); Gilbert Westfall born 7 Sept 1854 in Sing Sing village, Ossining town, Westchester Co., NY, died 27 Sept 1931 in East Greenbush, married c1877 to Frances Boyce, (2 children). --------------- (1aa) Sylvester Westfall and Margaret (Dubois) Westfall's daughter Matilda Westfall was born 1845 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., NY. She died 21 Dec 1908 in Chatham, Columbia Co., NY. She married ca 1866 to Hewlett G. Van Buren born 20 Oct 1846, died 16 Dec 1912, resided mostly in New York City. Hewlett G. Van Buren and wife Mary Matilda Westfall had these two children-Charles Westfall Van Buren and Sylvester W. Van Buren. ---------------- (1aaa) Hewlett G. Van Buren and wife Mary Matilda (Westfall) Van Buren's son Charles Westfall Van Buren was born 15 Oct 1867 in Schodack. died 25 Aug 1918 in Palatine Bridge, Montgomery Co., NY. He married 15 April 1891 at East Greenbush Methodist Church to Jennie Augusta Traver. They had six children, of whom three died in infancy. Their only son was Ira Phillips Van Buren (1895-1977). Their daughters were Minnie Van Buren Rogers Stewart (1896-1985), and Flora Emma Van Buren (1897-1980), who never married. The Charles Westfall Van Buren family moved in July 1905 to Montreal. Their descendants are mostly Canadian. --------------- (2aaa) Hewlett G. Van Buren and wife Mary Matilda (Westfall) Van Buren's son Sylvester W. Van Buren was born c1869 in East Schodack, NY, and died 8 Feb 1934 in New York City. He married 1st 8 Nov 1894 in NYC to Martha Gramm, and they had 2 children. The marriage ended in divorce. He married 2nd c1901 to Helena/Lena Dinzler, and they had 1 son. ----------- (2a) Gilbert Westfall and his wife Mary's son John Westfall was born in 1803 in East Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York, and died May 22, 1849 in Manchester, Ontario County, New York. Burial: Manchester Village Cemetery, Ontario County, New York. John married Catherine Eliza Smith (1805 - 1874) in the Kinderhook Church on September 19, 1823. They lived in Kinderhook, New York and had these children: (1) Sherman S. Westfall born in 1824; and (2) Lorena Westfall born on 19 Jul 1828. In about 1832, they moved to Arcadia, Wayne County, New York and had these children: (3) John G. Westfall jr. born in 1833, died 1850; (4) Smith Westfall born in 1836; and (5) Gilbert P. Westfall born in 1837, died 1852. In about 1839, they moved to Manchester, New York and had thes children: (6) Mary C. Westfall born in 1841. In about, 1845, they moved to Manchester Village and John died there in 1849. --------- (3a) Gilbert Westfall and his wife Mary's son Abram Westfall was born in 1806 in Schodack Center, Rensselaer County, New York, and died Aug. 12, 1887 in Brighton, Monroe County, New York. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Abram was born to Gilbert Westfall and Mary, surname unknown. He married Helen Ann Easton (1812 - 1895) at Muitzeskill Church in Schodack, New York on July 7, 1830. They had these children: (1) Taylor H. Westfall born in 1832, died 1899; (2) Charles L. Westfall born on 19 Mar 1834; (3) John H. Westfall born in 1836; (4) Mary E. Westfall born in Oct 1838, died 1914; (5) Norman Westfall born on 21 Nov 1840, died 1901; (6) Gilbert Westfall born in 1844, died 1921; (7) George G. Westfall born in 1846, died 1910; (8) Ella E. Westfall born in 1854; and (9) Lyman D. Westfall born in 1856. In the 1840 census, they were in Montgomery County, New York and in the 1850 census they were in Brighton, Monroe County. -------- (1aa) Abram Westfall and Helen Ann (Easton) Westfall's son Norman Westfall was born Nov. 21, 1840 in New York, and died Mar. 18, 1901 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Norman Westfall was the son of Abraham Westfall and his wife, Helen. Norman was a farmer in Brighton, Monroe Co., NY. At age, 21 years, Norman enlisted July 23, 1862, at Rochester, NY to serve three years in the Civil War in the 108 Infantry Regiment, New York Volunteers; mustered in as private, Co. H, August 18, 1862; promoted to corporal, prior to August 31, 1862; promoted to sergeant, prior to July, 1863; wounded in action, May 6, 1864, at The Wilderness, Virginia; promoted to first sergeant, September 1, 1864; mustered out with his company, May 28,1865, at Baileys Cross Boads, Virginia. In the 1880 U.S. Census, he was the head of the household and living with him were his father, Abraham Westfall, age 74; his mother, Helen Westfall, age 68; and his sisters, Mary Westfall, age 38; Ella Westfall, age 28. Norman died of pneumonia and was living on Peck St., Rochester, NY, at the time of his death. His parents had preceded him in death. Abraham Westfall died 12 Aug. 1887 in Brighton, NY of cerebral hemmorhage, age 81, and Helen A. Westfall died 20 Feb. 1895, Rochester, NY of a stroke, age 82. They were buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, NY. ------------ (2aa) Abram Westfall and Helen Ann (Easton) Westfall's son Gilbert Westfall was born in 1844 in New York, and died 1921 in Monroe County, New York. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He married Emma (1849 - 1927), surname unknown, and they had these children: George A. Westfall (1879 - 1928). ------------- (3aa) Abram Westfall and Helen Ann (Easton) Westfall's son Charles L. Westfall was born 19 Mar 1834 in New York, and died 29 Apr 1911 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Charles Westfall was married to Dorcas A. Cole (1846–1907). They had a farm in Brighton, Monroe Co., NY, before retiring and living in Rochester, NY. Charles was listed as a farmer, age 48, in the 1880 U.S. Census for Brighton, Monroe Co., NY. Listed with him were his wife, Dorcas, 34, and children: Elmer Westfall, 13; Alice Westfall, 11; Anna Westfall, 9; Norman Westfall, 2; and they had another child not listed in the 1880 census-William Charles Westfall (1883–1974). Both Charles and his wife Dorcas died of cirrhosis of the liver. ------------- (1aaa) Charles L. Westfall and Dorcas A. (Cole) Westfall's son William Charles Westfall was born 30 Aug 1883 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, and died Jan 1974 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He married Grace A. Short (1885–1962) in 1904, and they had these children-Helen M. Westfall (1908–1984); Ruth Westfall Gaenzler; Norman C. Westfall.and Charles William Westfall (1921–2011). -------------- (1aaaa) William C. Westfall and Grace (Short) Westfall's son Charles William “Charlie” Westfall was born 9 Mar 1921 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, and died 6 Nov 2011 in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He married Emily Ann Adlam (1924–2017) in 1942, and they had these children-Linda J. Westfall; Cynthia (Westfall) Foisset; Deborah (Westfall) Hannon; and Neva-Grace (Westfall) Lamberson. Charles William “Charlie” Westfall's obituary - Charles Westfall passed away on November 6, 2011 at age 90. He is preceeded in death by his parents, William C. and Grace (Short) Westfall; sisters, Helene Westfall, Ruth Gaenzler; brother, Norman C. Westfall. Charles is survived by his wife Emily (Adlam) Westfall; daughters, Linda J. Westfall of Rochester; Cynthia (Joseph) Foisset of TN; Deborah (Robert) Hannon of UT, Neva-Grace (Andrew) Lamberson of MN; grandchildren, Emily (Mark) Hirschfeld of UT, Charles Westfall (Sandy) Oughton of TX, Mallory Lamberson of MN, Andrew (Shanelle) Lamberson of WI; great grandson Benjamin David Hirschfeld. Charles spent his long and productive life in the City of Rochester. He was born March 9, 1921 and graduated from Monroe High School with the class of 1939. In 1942 he married his sweetheart, Emily, thus beginning a marriage which would span almost 70 years. During WW II he was called to duty and served proudly with the 25th Infantry Division from 1942 - 1945 in the Pacific Theater. Upon returning home from the war, he, along with his brother Norman, ran the family business, Westfall Florists - a fixture in Rochester since 1932. Along with raising four lovely daughters, Charles served his community in many capacities. He was active in the Republican Party, and elected to the Monroe County Legislature from 1962 - 1975. He is especially remembered for his work on behalf of the Monroe County Parks Committee, where he was instrumental in securing land to be put aside for the enjoyment of future generations. Charles was also active, for many years, on the Selective Service Board; serving under four U.S. Presidents. He was a 50 year member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Lodge Union Star #320, a 32 degree Mason and a member of the Damascus Shrine. He also enjoyed a membership with the VFW and the American Legion. Charles was a founding member of the Associated Florists of Greater Rochester and the Rochester Cooperative Delivery Pool. A board member (now emeritus) of the Upstate New York Teleflora. Charles was a man of great honor and integrity. He thought first of his family, friends and community, putting himself second. He was generous and had a kind word about everyone he met. Charles will be greatly missed and remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather. His customers at the floral shop will surely miss his welcoming smile, beaming out from behind his desk at the window. Family and friends are invited to call at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc. on WEDNESDAY from 1:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 PM. His funeral service will be celebrated in the Interfaith Chapel at Miller Funeral Homes on THURSDAY at 11:30 AM. ----------- (4a) Gilbert Westfall and his wife Mary's son William Westfall was born Dec. 14, 1814 in Rensselaer County, New York, and died Sep. 7, 1896 in East Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, East Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York. William was born to Gilbert Westfall and Mary, surname unknown. He wed Mary "Jane" Kells (1822 - 1864) at Nassau Church in Rensselaer County, New York on March 24, 1838. They had these children: (1) Mary E. Westfall born in 1840; and (2) Georgianna Westfall born in 1844. Mary died in 1864 and in the 1870 census, William was living with Sarah, surname unknown. William married Mrs. Martha A [Cryne] Lewis in Rensselaer County on December 3, 1874. ----------- (1aa) William Westfall and Mary "Jane" (Kells) Westfall's daughter Mary E. Westfall Poyneer was born in 1840, and died in 1924 in East Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery, East Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York. Plot: Poyneer lot is located just inside the cemetery on the East Schodack side of the West Drive and in the front section. She was the wife of Johm M. Poyneer (1835 - 1897), and they had a son: Jessie Poyneer (1872 - 1912). ---------- (5a) Gilbert Westfall and his wife Mary's son Lyman Westfall was born in 1815 in New York, and died May 4, 1902 in New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. Lyman was born to Gilbert Westfall and Mary, surname unknown. He married Catherine Hoyt (1822 - 1903) at the Nassau Church in Rensselaer County, New York on January 10, 1844. Lyman was a riverboat captain on the Hudson River. They lived in Rensselaer County, New York and had these children: (1) Alice Augusta Westfall born on 25 Feb 1846, died 1848; and (2) Samuel DeWitt Westfall born on 11 Mar 1849 in Brooklyn, NY, died 1856. ---------- (6a) Gilbert Westfall and his wife Mary's son George Westfall was born Jun. 5, 1821 in Rensselaer County, New York, and died Jul. 28, 1879 in Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Mountain View Cemetery, Castleton-on-Hudson, Rensselaer County, New York. George was born to Gilbert Westfall and Mary, surname unknown. He wed Mary Cryne (____ - 1903) in about 1853. They moved to Cleveland, Ohio and had these children: (1) George Westfall born in 1854; (2) Mary Westfall born in 1856; and (3) Martha Westfall Traver born on 1 Feb 1863, died 1937. They later returned to Rensselear County, New York, where George died in 1879. Jacobus Westfall Gysbert and Annetjen (Van Etten) Westfall's son Jacobus Westfall was born in 1738 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died (date unknown) in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Burial: Rhinebeck Reformed Dutch Church Cemetery, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Jacobus (James) was born to Gysbert Westfall and Annetje Van Etten and was christened at the German Reformed Church on May 11, 1738. He married Annetje (Anna) Weaver (or weber) (1740 - ____) at the Rhinebeck Flatts Reformed Church (RRC) in October 1760. They had these children: (1) Gysbert Gilbert) Westfall C: 14 Jun 1761 RRC, died 1835; (2) Johannes (John) Westfall C: 1763 St Peter Luth Ch; (3) Catherina Westfall C: 9 Mar 1766 RRC; (4) Abraham Westfall C: 15 May 1767 German Ref. Ch; (5) Catherina Westfall (#2) C: 15 Oct 1770 RRC; (6) Jacobus (James) Westfall C: 1773 St Paul's Ch, died 1843; and (7) Annetje Westfall C: 15 Oct 1775 Schenectady Ch. In 1768, Jacobus served as a deacon in the Rhinebeck Flatts Church. Wife Annetje died in about 1779 and Jacobus married Rachel Hoff at the Rhinebeck Flatts Reformed Church on June 24, 1781. They had these children: (1) Simon Westfall C: 31 Mar 1782 RRC; and (2) Leah Westfall C: 12 Dec 1784 RRC In 1794, Jacobus served as an elder in the Rhinebeck Flatts Church. Rhinebeck Flatts Reformed Chuch changed its name to Rhinebeck Reformed when the village was incorporated as a city in 1834. ----------- (1) Jacobus Westfall and Annetje "Anna" (Weaver) Westfall's son Gysbert H. Westfall was born May 28, 1761 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died Mar. 10, 1835 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Gysbert was born to Jacobus(James) Westfall and Annetje (Anna) Weaver and was christened(C:) on June 14, 1761. He married Joannah Snyder (1765 - ____) in about 1786. They lived in Rhinebeck, New York and had these children: (1) Hannah Westfall born in 1788; (2) Leah Westfall, C: 9 Jan 1791; (3) Jacobus (James) Westfall, C: 23 Jun 1793, died 1845; (4) Male, name unknown, in 1797. ------------ (1a) Gysbert H. Westfall and Joannah (Snyder) Westfall's son James Westfall was born Jun. 10, 1793 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, and died May 9, 1845 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. James was born as Jacobus to Gysbert Westfall and Joannah Snyder. He married Gertrude "Gitty" Snyder (1794 - 1878) in about 1813. They lived in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York and had these children: (1) Harmon Westfall born on 25 Nov 1813, died 1867. They moved to nearby Wynantskill and there had these children: (2) Joannah Westfall born on 4 Aug 1815; (3) Margaret Maria Westfall born on 1 May 1817; (4) Gilbert Westfall born on 30 Oct 1818; (5) Elizabeth Westfall born on 4 Jan 1822; (6) James J. Westfall born on 24 Mar 1823, died 1865; (7) Christina Westfall born on 28 Jan 1826; and (8) Gertrude A. Westfall Holdridge born Maria in 1830, died 1883. ------------- (1aa) Jacobus (James) Westfall and Gertrude "Gitty" (Snyder) Westfall's son Harmon Westfall was born Nov. 25, 1813 in New York, and died Dec. 25, 1867 in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Harmon was born to Jacobus Westfall and Gertrude Snyder. He married Margaret Louise Cipperly (1815 - 1864) at Greenbush Church in Rensselaer County, New York on May 24, 1837. They had these children: (1) Lavina E. Westfall Hidley, C: 18 Jul 1841, died 1921; (2) George Westfall born in Feb 1843, died 1912; and (3) Gilbert H. Westfall born in 1852, died 1942. After wife Margaret died in 1864, Harmon married Becky Smith at Wynantskill Church on August 5, 1865. --------- (1aaa) Harmon Westfall and Margaret (Cipperly) Westfall's son George Westfall was born Feb., 1842 in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, and died in 1912 in Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: West Hoosick Rural Cemetery, West Hoosick, Rensselaer County, New York. George was born to Harmon Westfall and Margaret Cipperly. He married Jennie Potts (1855 - 1926) in about 1876 and they had these children: (1) Arthur George Westfall born on 12 Oct 1877, died 1961. In 1878, they moved to Racine, Wisconsin and had: (2) Maude C. Westfall born in Jan 1879, died 1968. They show in Racine during the 1880 census and in the 1900 census were in Troy, New York. ------------ (1aaaa) George Westfall and Jennie (Potts) Westfall's son Arthur G. Westfall was born in 12 Oct 1877 in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, and died in 1961 in Syracuse, New York. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. He married Theresa With, and they had these children: Mildred F. Westfall Brick; and Mrs. Harry Whalen. ----------- (2aaa) Harmon Westfall and Margaret (Cipperly) Westfall's son Gilbert H. Westfall was born in 1852 in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York, and died in 1942 in Columbia County, New York. Gilbert was born to Harmon Westfall and Margaret Cipperly. He wed Elizabeth, surname unknown, in about 1882 and they had these children: Elbridge Westfall born in 1884; Earl G. Westfall (1885 - 1913); and Ivan Westfall (1891 - 1955). ----------- (2aa) Jacobus (James) Westfall and Gertrude "Gitty" (Snyder) Westfall's son James Westfall was born Mar. 24, 1823 in Rensselaer County, New York, and died in 1865 in West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, West Sand Lake, Rensselaer County, New York. James was born to Jacobus (James) Westfall and Gertrude Snyder and was christened at Wynantskill Church on July 29, 1823. He married Charity Ann Vosburgh (1823 - 1874) at Wynantskill Church in Rensselaer County, New York on February 11, 1847. They had these children: Sarah Adeline Westfall born in 1848; Robenia Westfall born in 1852, died 1932; Frances C. Westfall born on 27 May 1854, died 1859; Philo J. Westfall born in 1856. died 1907; and Harriet Westfall born in 1863. ----------- (2) Jacobus Westfall and Annetje "Anna" (Weaver) Westfall's son James Westfall was born Mar. 30, 1773 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died Aug. 13, 1843 in Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. James was born to Jacobus Westfall and Annetje Weaver. He married Rachael Van Etten (1776 - 1861) in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York in about 1798. They had these children: (1) Jacob H. Westfall born on 18 May 1799, died; (2) John Westfall born on 28 Mar 1801, died 1885; (3) Simon Van Etten Westfall born on 30 Nov 1802, died 1856; (4) James J. Westfall born on 1 Oct 1804, died 1886; (5) Nehemiah Westfall born on 20 Jan 1807, died 1838; (6) Hiram Westfall born on 27 Feb 1809; (7) Ann Westfall born on 1 May 1812; (8) Eliza Westfall born on 23 Aug 1813; and (9) Pamela Westfall born on 18 May 1816, died 1861. In about 1817, they moved to Nassau Township in Rensselaer County, New York and there they had: (10) Gilbert Westfall born on 12 Apr 1818, died 1880. ----------- (1a) James Westfall and Rachel (Van Etten) Westfall's son Jacob H. Westfall was born May 10, 1799 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died Mar. 7, 1870 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Burial: Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Jacob was born to James Westfall and Rachel Van Etten and was christened at the Rhineback Church in Dutchess County, New York on August 11, 1799. He married Maria St. John (1802 - 1854) in about 1821. They lived in Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York and there had these children: (1) Hiram Westfall born on 27 Apr 1822, died 1857; (2) Eliza Jane Westfall Davis born on 17 Mar 1824, died 1889; (3) Rachael Ann Westfall born on 23 Sep 1828, died 1849; (4) Caroline Maria Westfall Myers born in 1832, died 1901; (5) Eleanor Westfall Cookingham born on 22 Jun 1834, died 1894; (6) Emily Westfall Cookingham born in 1840, died 1905; and (7) Franklin Westfall born in 1845, died 1922. Wife Maria died on April 25, 1854 and Jacob married Catherine Drury (1810 - 1861) at Rhinebeck Dutch Church on November 18, 1856. She died on October 19, 1861 and Jacob married Maria Helms (1796 - 1890) in Nassau Church in Rensselaer County on March 15, 1864. ---------- (1aa) Jacob H. Westfall and Maria (St John) Westfall's son Hiram Westfall was born Apr. 27, 1822 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York,and died in 1857 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Burial: Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Hiram was born to Jacob Westfall and Maria St. John and christened at Nassau New York Church on September 4, 1830. He married Jane Maria Drury (1820 - 1898) in Rhinebeck, New York on June 6, 1844. They lived in Rhinebeck and had these children: Wilson D. Westfall born on 27 Dec 1845; Allena Westfall born on 29 Sep 1847; Caroline Westfall born in 1850; Anna Eliza Westfall born on 29 Oct 1851; and Catherine Drury Westfall born on 27 Dec 1858. ------------ (2aa) Jacob H. Westfall and Maria (St John) Westfall's son Franklin "Frank" Westfall was born in 1848 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York,and died Oct. 29, 1922 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Burial: Rhinebeck Cemetery, Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Frank was born to Jacob Westfall and Maria St. John. He married Sarah Traver on February 22, 1871 and they had no children. After Sarah died, he married Mary Moore in 1891 and they had no children. ---------- (2a) James Westfall and Rachel (Van Etten) Westfall's son John Westfall was born Mar. 28, 1801 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died in 1885 in Columbia County, New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. John was born to James Westfall and Rachel Van Etten and christened in The Rhinebeck Church at Rhinebeck, New York on May 31, 1801. He married Joannah Hoag (1801 - 1875) on November 27, 1833 at the Nassau Church in Rensselaer County, New York and they had these children: (1) Mary Westfall born in 1836; and (2) George R. Westfall born on 26 Jan 1838, died 1874. John's wife died between 1870 and 1880 and John was living with his daughter Mary Harris in the 1880 census. He died in "about" 1885. Cemetery records do not state a date. --------- (3a) James Westfall and Rachel (Van Etten) Westfall's son Rev. Simon Van Etten Westfall was born Nov. 30, 1802 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York,and died Apr. 27, 1856 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. Simon was born to James Westfall and Rachel Van Etten and christened at the Rhinebeck Church in Dutchess County, New York on April 4, 1803. He married Eleanor Van Derveer (1806 - 1860) in about 1824 and had these children: (1) male born in about 1825; (2) female born in about 1827; (3) male born in about 1830; (4) Eleanor Van De Vere Westfall Clark born on 4 Dec 1836, died 1910; (5) Henry V. D, Westfall born in Sep 1838, died 1908; (6) Hannah E. Westfall born in 1840; (7) Joannah Westfall born in 1842; and (8) Mary G. Westfall born in 1844. Simon was a preacher and in the 1850 census was noted in Tazewell County, Illinois. ----------- (4a) James Westfall and Rachel (Van Etten) Westfall's son James J. Westfall was born Oct. 1, 1804 in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, and died in 1886 in East Schodack, Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. James was born to James Westfall and Rachel Van Etten. He married Amelia Caroline Van Ness (____ - 1842) in Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York on November 12, 1832 and there had these children; (1) Catherine Westfall Payne born on 3 Oct 1833, died 1918; (2) Mary Ann Westfall born on 1 May 1835; (3) Edward Westfall born on 7 May 1837; (4) Emma M. Westfall Krum born on 27 Jul 1839, died 1918; and (5) Ermina Westfall born on 1 Oct 1840. Amelia died on February 25, 1842 and James married Maria Van Valkenburgh (1816 - ____) in Columbia County, New York in September 1843. They had these children: (1) Amelia Westfall born in 1844, died 1932; (2) Alfred Westfall born in 1849; (3) Stephen Westfall born in 1851; and (4) Ellen Westfall born in 1859. ------------ (5a) James Westfall and Rachel (Van Etten) Westfall's son Nehemiah Westfall was born Jan. 20, 1807 in Dutchess County, New York, and died Feb. 14, 1838 in Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. Nehemiah was born to James Westfall and Rachel Van Etten and christened at the Rhinebeck Church in Dutchess County on July 12, 1807. He married Jane (Ostrander) Gilbert (1814 - 1880) at the Nassau Church in Rensselaer County, New York on September 6, 1834. They had these children: John N. Westfall born on 2 Aug 1837. Nehemiah died in 1838 and was buried on Jane's parents Ostrrander farm family plot which no longer is extant. The headstones of many were moved moved to the South Schodack Cemetery. ------------- (6a) James Westfall and Rachel (Van Etten) Westfall's son Gilbert Westfall was born Apr. 12, 1818 in Rensselaer County, New York, and died Feb. 12, 1880 in Rensselaer County, New York. Burial: Nassau-Schodack Cemetery, Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York. Gilbert was born to James Westfall and Rachel Van Etten. He married Magdalene Helms (1821 - 1906) in about 1846. They lived in Rensselaer County, New York and had these children: (1) James Henry Westfall born in Feb 1847, died 1908; and (2) Rachel Lena Westfall born in Aug 1859, died 1932. Here is some information about the history of Westfall Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania from this website - http://www.pa-roots.com/pike/history/chapter6.html History of Pike County - Chapter VI - (Westfall Township) WESTFALL TOWNSHIP WESTFALL TOWNSHIP was set off from Mil­ford January 31, 1839. It is named in honor of the Westfall family, who were among the pioneer settlers within its limits. Westfall is the eastern township of Pike County, and is inclosed on the northeast and southeast by the Delaware River, which makes a decided bend at Carpenter's Point, changing its general course from southeast to southwest. New York State lies northeast across the Delaware, and New Jersey bounds it on the southeast, Milford township borders it on the southwest and Sho­hola on the northwest. Across the Delaware, below Port Jervis, stands the Tri-States Rock, at the point of a rocky peninsula, lying between the Delaware and the Neversink. This rock is the corner of the three States, New York, Penn­sylvania and New Jersey. The distance from Matamoras, situated on the Delaware just across from Port Jervis, to Milford, is seven miles, which is traveled by stage-coaches. The valley from Matamoras varies from a mile to one-fourth of a mile in width, having a high bluff on the right, over which the little Butter­milk Falls descends during a part of the year. The valley up the Delaware from Matamoras is narrow, and traversed by the Erie Railway from Saw-Mill Rift to Pond Eddy. The in­terior of the township is a rocky pine barren and generally uncultivated. The pioneer history of Westfall township dates from the Revolution, and like most of the old settlements along the Delaware, is largely lost or preserved only as a tradition. The Quicks, De Witts, Westfalls, Van Akens and Rosecrances were the pioneers of Westfall town­ship and the Middaghs and Carpenters were there at an early day. According to ex-Lieu­tenant-Governor Bross, who is a descendant of the Quicks, on his mother's side, Thomas Quick came from Holland and settled near Mil­ford, Pa., in 1730-35. He was the father of Tom Quick, the Indian killer, and James Quick. Thomas Quick had a grist-mill on the Vande­mark before the Revolution, in Milford town­ship. Peter Quick, probably a brother of his, located in Westfall township and built a grist-­mill and saw-mill either just before or after the Revolution.* He took up a large tract of land in the vicinity of Quicktown. His children were Jacob; John; Margaret, wife of Dr. Fran­cis Al. Smith, who lived for some time on part of the old Quick property; Elias Quick, who emigrated to the West; Cornelius, who lived in Milford; and Roger, who resided in New Jer­sey; Jane married Cyrus Jackson and Maria became Mrs. Cornelius Cox. Of these sons, Jacob Quick, Esq., an enter­prising man, had a grist-mill and saw-mill on Quick Creek, at Quicktown, a blacksmith shop and lived in a large house. Of his children, John married Maria Middagh and resided on part of his father's property. His widow, aged eighty-eight years, still lives on the property with her son, Charles Quick. She is a lifetime resident in this vicinity and remembers many anecdotes of the pioneers. She says her step­father related that on one occasion eighteen persons were in a flat-boat and the Indians shot every one that handled the oars. Finally a negress took the oars and was likewise shot in the mouth and killed. All were slain with the exception of one child, who was taken prisoner and did not escape until he was nineteen years of age. (This same story has come to the writer in a little different form from other sources.) This happened down on the Delaware, opposite Lehman. "Sally Decker was taken prisoner by the Indians on the place now occupied by Soferyne Vannoy, where the old orchard was located. She came over with her brother to milk a cow, bearing with her a gun, for she could shoot. The Indians secured her, however, and en­camped near by for the night. Her Indian captor was very unkind, but soon sold her to an old Indian, who was good to her. He one day asked her if she would like to return home. She said she would, but she did not expect to find any of her family alive. He took her to Philadelphia and sold her to a person who pur­chased her ransom. He dispatched a man on horseback to her father to inform him of his daughter's liberation. He sent a span of horses to bring her back, and, on her arrival, all the neighbors gathered to see her. They call the locality Saunches Clofee or Sally's Hollow, to this day. It is just below Quicktown." Mrs. Quick says "it was a very common thing to see people dressed in buckskin clothes. They used wooden trenchers, and later pewter plates." Gen. Samuel Seely had a store many years ago near the present Klaer mill. Mrs. Quick remarks, "I have heard my grandmother tell about buying coarse earthenware dishes there. His store and the one Benjamin Carpenter started at Carpenter's Point were the first stores in all this region of country, as I have heard from my grandmother. I never saw but one light wagon in my life when I was young, and that was owned by Dick Westbrook. He was lame, and, being wealthy, he had a two-wheeled light wagon and a negro to wait on him. About sixty years ago Courtright Middagh bought a light wagon with wooden springs. His lines were ropes." John B. Quick, the second son of Peter Quick, married one of Jacobus Rosecrans' daughters, and remained on the homestead. He was a farmer, lumberman, and first started the "Half-Way House," and lived to be eighty-five years of age. He was an enterprising man. In 1824 he purchased twelve hundred acres of anthracite coal lands at Hyde Park, in Luzerne County, Pa. He and others got a charter for a railroad from Milford to the Lackawanna Valley, but the representative from Pike wished the road to go lower down, and, by inserting words to that effect in the charter, killed the road.** "He burned the first anthracite coal used in New York, at the Orange County Hotel, on Cortlandt Street." He took Gilbert L. Thompson into partnership with him in the coal business, afterward sold a three-fourths interest to other patties, and a company was formed which undertook to mine coal, but they did not, however, succeed. The company agreed to give Quick fifteen thousand dollars for the three-fourths interest, but only paid him six thousand dollars. Quick held possession until 1841, when an ejectment suit was brought against Jacob R. Quick, one of John B. Quick's sons. Peter A.L. Quick, another son, who also had an interest, was not notified, and the project failed. Peter A.L. Quick took up the matter, which had been pending in the courts for thirty years. On carrying it to the Supreme Court, Judge Alfred Hand, attorney for the Susquehanna and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company, settled with him for forty thousand dollars. This arrangement left Quick's lawyers unpaid, as they were to have a certain amount providing they were successful with the suit. Quick claimed that he took ten thousand dollars less than he otherwise should have done, with the understanding that Hand should pay them. His attorneys brought suit against him, and after three years' litigation, Quick com­promised the matter. John B. Quick's sons are Martin C. Quick, James R. Quick and Peter A.L. Quick, who now owns the Newman property in Delaware township. Jacob De Witt before the Revolution owned the land along the Delaware River from below Milford to the Half-Way House. He had a log fort on the Simeon Cuddeback farm, and remained there during the conflict, until taken prisoner by the Indians and carried to Canada. He was kept there for three years. Cornelius, his son, settled near the Half-Way House, where he cultivated a large farm. He dressed in buckskin throughout, and was dubbed "Buckeyhout," which means "buckskin" in Dutch. The De Witts were friendly with the Indians and great hunters. His son, Lodowick De Witt, owned about one thousand acres of land. Cornelius, one of his sons, lives on the hills in Westfall, and Jacob P. De Witt resides near the "Half-Way House." Jacobus Van Aken and Herman Rosen Krantz,*** father of Jacobus Rosencrans, settled before the Revolution where Rosetown now is, then known as Upper Smithfield. Jacobus Van Aken owned a good farm on the Delaware flats. His son, Garret Van Aken, was born there in 1770. He was a militia captain and generally called Captain Van Aken. John Van Aken, another son, moved to Ontario, N.Y. Of Garret's children, Margaret was the wife of Levi Middagh, and Sally married John W. Middagh. Benjamin Cole Van Aken lived on part of the homestead and Frederick A. Rose purchased a portion of it. Benja­min C. had a family of nine children, of whom William B. Van Aken was track supervisor on the Erie Railroad for twelve years, when he removed to Wisconsin and died there. John M. Van Aken lives at Matamoras. He has been treasurer of Pike County, and is now col­lector of internal revenue for Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties. Herman Rosen Kranz's name appears on a petition for a township in what afterwards became Upper Smithfield in 1750. His son, Jacobus Rosencrans, was probably born in what is now Westfall township, and lived neighbor to old Jacobus Van Aken, Esq., and his son Garret. He owned a large farm near the Delaware, now the property of the Roses. His farm was divided among his five daughters, reserving a piece in the centre for himself. His daughters were Betsey, who married Manual Brink and lived at Chocopee; Lena, married Matyne Cole, who resided in the Clove, N.J. (Judge Martin V. Cole, of Montague, is a grandson); Catharine, married to Daniel Decker, her first husband, who reared a family of children. Crissie Bull, her second husband, lived on part of the Rosencrans farm. They had two sons and two daughters. The first son was named James, in honor of his grandfather, and in accordance with the plan of all the sisters to name one child James. As a result, they were each presented with a yoke of oxen. James Bull died in youth, and the next son, who was named Rosencrans Bull, married Jennie Westfall. They resided on a farm in Milford township until recently, when, on leaving it in charge of his son, he moved to Milford, his present residence. Hannah Bull was the wife of Colonel Henry S. Mott, of Milford, and Maria Bull, another daughter of Crissie Bull's, married Eli Van Inwegen, of Port Jervis. Annchy Rosencrans was the wife of Saunders Ennis, of New Jersey, and Polly was the wife of John B. Quick. Simon Westfall located at Carpenter's Point in 1755, and was among the first settlers. He built a stone house or fort, and had also a grist­-mill on the Clove Brook. It was an import­ant position and the Indians tried many times to surprise the place. This family were first attacked by Brandt in 1779. Simon Westfall moved his household back farther in New Jersey and laid up on the hills with three loaded guns to watch his buildings. He saw the Indians firing his barn. Firing his guns at them, he fled, but they succeeded in burning all his buildings. His marriage is kept in the records of the old Dutch Reformed Church, among those whose banns had been published, as follows: "1743, March 13. Simon Westfael,(4*) young man, born in Dutchess County, dwelling in Smithfield in Bucks County, to Jannete West­broeck, young woman, born at Mormel, dwelling at Menissinck, married the 17th day of April, by Peter Kuyckendal, justice of the peace." This shows that he was a resident of Penn­sylvania in 1743, but he appears to have built across the river at Carpenter's Point in 1755. He died 1805, aged eighty-seven. He had five children, of whom Simeon was the only one who settled in Pike County. He built a stone house after the Revolution on the Delaware River at a point called Sims Clip, where there was formerly a reef of rocks in the river at that place, about opposite the Tri-States Rock. He was a farmer and also kept a public-house. His wife, Sally Cole, was a daughter of Benja­min Cole, of Deckertown. She buried her work-basket in the corn-field when the Westfall family left their homes on account of the Indians. After they returned she dug up the basket, which contained, among other things, a pair of shears that were in great demand in the neighborhood, as they were the only pair in the vicinity. She lived to be ninety-five years old, and often talked with her descendants about the Indian depredations. Their children were Simon, who settled in Deerpark (now Port Jervis), and kept a tavern, and David Westfall, who owned a farm of about two hundred acres where Matarnoras now stands. His house stood on a knoll in "Old Matamoras," back from the Delaware about three hundred and fifty yards. He was a farmer and lumberman. He married Jemima, a daughter of Captain Cuddeback, of Deerpark. His children were Abram, Simeon, Cornelius, Wilhelmus and Jacob, sons, and the daughters Esther, who moved West, and Sally, wife of James Bennet, of Carpenter's Point. She is now eighty-four years of age, a clear-headed, well-preserved old lady, who is familiar with the Westfall pedigree from old Simon Westfall to the present generation. Simon Westfall (2d) was a farmer and blacksmith. He lived and died at Matamoras, August 22, 1878, aged eighty-six. His wife was Sarah, daughter of Jacob Cuddeback. Their children were Abram, Sarah J. (wife. of James W. Quick), Peter G. (who was killed in Canada while serv­ing as fireman). Simeon C. Westfall inherited the property where the village of Matamoras now stands, and where he at present resides. Cornelius Westfall married Huldah Cudde­back, and lived on the Delaware River in Westfall township. He was justice of the peace, and died at the age of eighty-three. His children were Jemima (wife of R.C. Bull, of Milford), Elizabeth (wife of P.G. Canfield, who lives in Sullivan County), Sarah (unmarried). Jacob C. Westfall, the only son, lived on the homestead and took his father's place as justice of the peace. George Westfall, a son of old Simeon, Sr., lived on the home­stead for many years, and later sold to Jacob Cuddeback, when he removed to the West. Go To Related Families-Page 9 Back To Related Families-Page 8 Return To Homepage