Descendants of Edward William (Rev.) Breckinridge
by Sheila Spencer Stover
aka Firehair Shining Spirit
copyright 1981, 2007, all rights reserved.Generation No. 1
1. REV EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5 BRECKINRIDGE (MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) born 20 Nov 1807Dover, Co. Kent, Eng, died 03 Apr 1885Binghamton, Broome Co., NY. He married (1) MARY ANN ADKINS 26 Apr 1831 in St. George's Episcopal Ch, Ramsgate, Kent, Eng, daughter of HENRY ADKINS and MARY HENCHSTEPPE. She was born 11 Apr 1802 in St. Lawrence, Kent Co., Eng, and died 18 Mar 1867 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY - bur Spring Forest Cem. He married (2) MRS. LUNA N. HALL 1871 in Broome Co., NY. She was born in Chenango Co., NY (was "of New Berlin"), and died 19 May 1895 in Burlington, NY - bur there.
Notes for REV EDWARD WILLIAM (REV) BRECKINRIDGE:
1850 United States Federal Census RecordName: Edward Breckenridge
Age: 42 -- Est birth year: abt 1808
Birth place: England Home in 1850 McDonough, Chenango, NY
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1855 NY State Census ists, Chenango, 1st Enumeration Dist.,
family # 109 lists Edward W., Mary A, 5 children at home.1860 United States Federal Census
Name: E W Breckenridge - - listed as Methodist minister
Age in 1860: 52 Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: England
Home in 1860: Springville, Susquehanna, PA
Post Office: MontroseHousehold Members: Name Age
E W Breckenridge 52
Mary A Breckenridge 58
Henry A Breckenridge 27
Edward H Breckenridge 25
John L Breckenridge 23
Charlotte E Breckenridge 21
Sarah J Breckenridge 19
Martha I Breckenridge 16
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Bapt 16 Dec 1807 Dover. According to Martha Isabella's letters, written late 1800s, Edward was named for an esteemed Admiral, Sir Edward Owen.
Md St. George's Episcopal Church, Ramsgate, Kent Co., by Rev Richard Harvey, Jr. (Church/Bible records) He emigrated with his wife, small son in 1833 to NY State. I've speculated Edward's mother may have remarried or died, releasing him - the youngest/ last born---from any obligation to her.He was a minister, active with the Methodist Wyoming Valley Conference, appearing in the large book of their clergy. Where he was educated is not known. His list of churches changed regularly, the children being born in varying spots in central, southern tier, NY.
He, his wife, much of the family, is buried Spring Forest Cem, Binghamton, NY.
Notes for MARY ANN ADKINS: Already a minister's wife when they left England, one can only speculate about her life, thoughts, habits. She basically left home, family, known surroundings to travel to Binghamton, NY. In later years, her sister, Martha Adkins , joined them, living in the house hold until her death.
Marriage Notes for EDWARD BRECKINRIDGE and MARY ADKINS: Marriage performed by Rev. Richard Harvey, Jr. (Bible record of Rev.Edw Wm Breckinridge.)
Children of EDWARD BRECKINRIDGE and MARY ADKINS are:2. i. HENRY ADKINS6 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 26 Feb 1832, Ramsgate, Kent Co., Eng; d. 23 Mar 1913, Binghamton, NY.
ii. EDWARD HILLER BRECKINRIDGE, b. 22 Aug 1833, Utica, Oneida Co., NY; d. 1833, NY State.
iii. EDWARD HILLER BRECKINRIDGE, b. 24 May 1835, NY Mills, Oneida Co., NY; d. 1901, Ossining, NY.Notes for EDWARD HILLER BRECKINRIDGE: Never married, worked for US Treasury Dept.(rec. of Martha Isabella, govt rec)
1880 United States CensusName Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Joseph W. BABE Self M Male W 58 NY Clerk Treas Dept ENG ENG
Mary A. BABE Wife M Female W 59 MA Keeping House MA MA
Lorenzo RICE Cousin W Male W 75 MA Carpet Renovator MA MA
Lorenzo RICE Cousin S Male W 38 MA Carpet Cleaner MA MA
Quartus RICE Cousin S Male W 59 MA Machinist MA MA
Edward H. BRECKINRIDGE Other S Male W 45 NY Clerk Treas Dept ENG ENGCensus Place Washington, Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
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******************************************3. iv. JOHN STORRY (REV/DDS) BRECKINRIDGE, b. 12 Jul 1837, Augusta, Oneida Co., NY; d. 1900, Delaware Co., NY - bur Old Brooklyn Cem-PA.
4. v. CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH BRECKINRIDGE, b. 19 Apr 1839, Winfield, Herkimer Co., NY; d. 1879, Broome Co., NY.5. vi. SARAH JANE BRECKINRIDGE, b. 20 May 1841, Ames, Montgomery Co., NY; d. 1898, Omaha, Neb.
vii. MARY ANNE BRECKINRIDGE, b. 27 Apr 1843, Springfield, Otsego Co., NY; d. May 1843, Otsego Co., NY.
viii. MARTHA ISABELLA BRECKINRIDGE, b. 16 Apr 1844, Deansville, Oneida Co., NY; d. 1919, Binghamton, Broome Co. , NY.Notes for MARTHA ISABELLA BRECKINRIDGE:
Listed in parents household early census--beginning 1850 when every name was listed on the US census. ---By 1880, is living/visiting with her sister, brother in law, Omaha, NE. Redhaired, beautiful, a talented pianist, she appears to have been the family historian and genealogist. Her letters were stted to have been voluminous, she corresponded both here and over seas with kin, supposed kin, statesmen, leaders and educators about the varying Breckinridge groups. She spent a lot of words and time explaining their history, migrations, the myths of some "tales"---the truth of others. She certainly had a tight grasp of who moved where with whom and when, usually why---
Clarence Breckinridge Odessa, NY visited with my Gt Uncle Bob in Binghamton, with me, my children, in Warners, NY--early 70s-we also went to his home. He showed me copies of her letters to Sen James Breckinridge of KY---the originals of which are housed at University of Virginia.
Supposedly her papers took up an entire room. In several instances of her writings, she refers to/ mentions her files, books, papers, etc. Would love to know what happened to them. I would have thought I'd died and gone to heaven to sit and visit with HER!
ix. ROBERT NEWTON BRECKINRIDGE, b. 02 Sep 1846, Brookfield, Madison Co., NY; d. 1847, Bainbridge, NY.
Notes for ROBERT NEWTON BRECKINRIDGE: Town of Bainbridge - DEATHS Reported in 1847
pg. 24 - BRECKENRIDGE, Robert; 1 yrs; Dec. 19; worms
Generation No. 2
2. HENRY ADKINS6 BRECKINRIDGE (EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 26 Feb 1832 Ramsgate, Kent Co., Eng, and died 23 Mar 1913 in Binghamton, NY. He married (1) LUCY ANN GATES 01 Aug 1862 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, daughter of STEPHEN GATES and SARAH DRAPER. She was born 23 Feb 1831 in Wayne Co., PA, and died 05 May 1878 in Binghamton, NY. He married (2) LYDIA JANE MAPLE(S) 21 Dec 1881 in Newark Valley, NY. She was born 13 Jan 1835 in Berkshire, Tioga Co., NY, and died 1917 in Broome Co., NY.
Notes for HENRY ADKINS BRECKINRIDGE:
The Breckinridge Bible, given Henry on his wedding day to Lucy Ann Gates, by his parents. - (NY American Bible Soc 1862) states marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. E./W..... Breckinridge at the residence of Rev. F.L. Hiller.Henry was a printer/engraver by trade, an educated man, little personal information has surfaced to date.
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1910 United States Federal CensusName: Henry A Breckinridge
Age in 1910: 78 Estimated birth year: abt 1832
Birthplace: England Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: England
Spouse's name: Lydia J
Home in 1910: Binghamton Ward 12, Broome, New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1832Household Members: Name Age
Henry A. Breckinridge 78
Lydia J. Breckinridge 75
Notes for LUCY ANN GATES: It dawned on me while working on the data input---Lucy didn't marry until she was 31---quite late for the era she lived in. She had her children beginning in/well into her 30s, early 40s--the last one born when she was 44.Nothing survived abt Lucy Ann--not even a photo, to my knowledge. I have her gold locket, there are faded tiny ovals inside that were Henry and Lucy---but not enough left for a restoration specialist to work with. Somewhere there are probably the large photos they were taken from, who has them isn't known.
Lisle (NY) Methodist Church records: 1856-1886''p. 70 Henry A., Lucy A. Breckinridge are both listed on the 1870 membership list--the remark states: "removed".
Bible pages of Edward William, son, Henry Adkins, give Lucy's birth yr. as 1833.
Notes for LYDIA JANE MAPLE(S): Marriage ceremony performed by Rev. E.W. Breckinridge, assisted by Rev. Jay Elizbee.
Children of HENRY BRECKINRIDGE and LUCY GATES are:
6. i. ARTHUR GATES7 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 06 Aug 1864, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. 10 May 1940, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
ii. MARY GRACE BRECKINRIDGE, b. 04 Jun 1867, Binghamton, Broome Co. , NY.Notes for MARY GRACE BRECKINRIDGE: Class of 1885
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GRACE BRECKINRIDGE
Pawling, New York.
Ph. D., Cornell, 1892. a year of study abroad. Teaching.
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Onondaga & Schenectady Co. New York, 1908-09 Yearbooks & Support ReportsName: Mary Grace Breckinridge
Report: Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction New York 1889
Residence: Broome
Comments: State Scholars Appointed at Cornell University 6/2/1888
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Traveled extensively, visted the family in England, toured numerous foreign countries with her sisters. Bible says she was born on a Tuesday.1930 United States Federal Census RecordName: Grace A Breckinridge
Age: 62 Est birth year: abt 1868
Relation to head-of-house: Sister
Home in 1930: Rochester, Monroe, New York (Fulton St, owned by her sister.)7. iii. LUCY EVA BRECKINRIDGE, b. 19 Jun 1869, Binghamton, Broome Co. , NY; d. 1935, Brooklyn, NY.
iv. CHARLOTTE (LOTTIE) SARABELLE BRECKINRIDGE, b. 26 Sep 1872, Binghamton, Broome Co. , NY; d. Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.Notes for CHARLOTTE (LOTTIE) SARABELLE BRECKINRIDGE: Born on Saturday. Aunt Lottie never md, was well educated, traveled as did her sisters. I corresponded with her when I was very young---beginning back in Binghamton, NY---have retained a few of her letters. She was very family minded, greatly interested in our history, extremely pleased I was interested, liked to hear about everyone. She spent her last years in a retirement home she described as being "very lovely, with many kind and interesting people." In tying down as many loose ends as possible, I learned she left me money/ jewelry in her will. It was distributed by the executor of the estate, to my mother, it appears, but I didn't know of it until lately (2006)
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1910 United States Federal CensusName: Charlotte S Breckinridge
Age in 1910: 32 Est birth year: abt 1878
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Lodger--occupation--nurse to prvt family
Father's Birth Place: England Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Marital Status: Single Race: White Gender: FemaleHousehold Members: Name Age
Martha E Wood 72
May S Cater 39
Ernest Bull 35
Charlotte S Breckinridge 32
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1930 United States Federal CensusName: Charlotta Breckinridge
Home in 1930: Rochester, Monroe, New York
Age: 57 Estimated birth year: abt 1873
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
Charlotta Breckinridge 57
Grace A Breckinridge 62
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v. LINCOLN HILLER BRECKINRIDGE, b. 1875, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. 1875, Binghamton - bur Spring Forest Cem..3. JOHN STORRY (REV/DDS)6 BRECKINRIDGE (EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 12 Jul 1837 in Augusta, Oneida Co., NY, and died 1900 in Delaware Co., NY - bur Old Brooklyn Cem-PA. He married MARY ADELINE ASHLEY 04 Jun 1863 in Susquehanna Co., PA, daughter of ROLLIN ASHLEY and ROSANNA BLACKMAN. She was born 28 May 1841 in Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., PA, and died 28 Feb 1913 in NY--bur Old Brooklyn Cem-PA.
Notes for JOHN STORRY (REV/DDS) BRECKINRIDGE: According to his desc, he was the first to receive a Doctor of Divinity degree from Syracuse University.
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Brooklyn, New York Directories, 1888-1890
Name: (Rev.) John S. Breckinridge
Location 2: 216 Garfield place
Year: 1889, 1890
City: Brooklyn State: NY
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Rev. John Storry Breckinridge D. D.
Born in Oneida Co., N. Y. 1838
Died in Stamford, N. Y. 1900Notes for MARY ADELINE ASHLEY:
Mary AshleyBreckinridge
Wife of John Storry Breckinridge
Died Feb. 28, 1913
( back)Children of JOHN BRECKINRIDGE and MARY ASHLEY are:
8. i. ROLLIN (ROLLISON?) ASHLEY7 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 01 Aug 1867, Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., PA; d. Bet. 1903 - 1908, NY.(suicide)
ii. FLORENCE ASHLEY BRECKINRIDGE, b. 30 Sep 1874, CT.4. CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH6 BRECKINRIDGE (EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 19 Apr 1839 in Winfield, Herkimer Co., NY, and died 1879 in Broome Co., NY. She married GEORGE MCCULLOUGH BRIGGS 05 Nov 1856 in Ashland, Wayne Co., NY, son of BENJAMIN BRIGGS and JOANNA UNKNOWN. He was born 11 Apr 1832 in Center Lisle, Broome Co., NY, and died 18 Jan 1902 in Nanticke, Broome Co., NY.
Notes for CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH BRECKINRIDGE:
1870 United States Federal CensusName: Charlotte E Briggs
Estimated birth year: abt 1839
Age in 1870: 31 -- Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: Lisle, Broome, New York
Race: White - Gender: Female
Post Office: Lisle Broome Co.
Via the internet, I discovered a direct descendant of this line, Jane Finch Quigley. We've become acquainted, visited each others homes- They came here in Jan of 2002, I stopped there in DC going/coming back thru---Sept/Oct 2004. They are GREAT folks.Not so oddly, Jane and I are also cousins via Finch and a couple other ancestral lines.
Notes for GEORGE MCCULLOUGH BRIGGS:
1850 United States Federal CensusName: George M Briggs
Age: 18 Est birth year: abt 1832
Birth Place: New York
Race: White Gender: Male
Home in 1850 Lisle, Broome, NY
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1860 United States Federal Census
Name: George M Briggs
Age in 1860: 29 Birth Year: abt 1831
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Lisle, Broome, NY
Gender: Male Post Office: KillawogHousehold Members: Name Age
George M Briggs 29
Charlotte E Briggs 21
Anna B Briggs 9.12
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Household Record 1880 United States CensusName Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
George M. BRIGGS Self W Male W 48 NY Carpenter NY NY (incorrect)
Alvah FINCH SonL M Male W 23 NY Printer NY NY
Anna FINCH Dau M Female W 20 NY Housekeeper NY NY
Ray FINCH GSon S Male W 7M NY NY NY
Benjamin BRIGGS Son S Male W 13 NY Attends School NY NY
Jennie HEATH Other S Female W 17 NY Domestic Servant NY NYCensus Place 4th Ward, District 2, Binghamton, Broome, New York
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1900 United States Federal CensusName: George M Briggs
Home in 1900: Nanticoke, Broome, New York
Age: 64 Est birth year: abt 1836
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-house: Partner
Race: White Occupation: FarmerHousehold Members: Name Age
Henry Elliott 59
Louisa M Elliott 77
Martin M Elliott 15
George M Briggs 64 --says he's a widower, b. April of 1834, in NY, both parents b. MassChildren of CHARLOTTE BRECKINRIDGE and GEORGE BRIGGS are:
9. i. ANNA BELLE (ANABEL) LOUISE7 BRIGGS, b. 29 Aug 1859, Manningville, Broome Co., NY; d. 07 Aug 1912, Northwood, Herkimer Co., NY.
10. ii. BENJAMIN CHASE BRIGGS, b. 06 Jul 1866, Yorkshire, Broome Co., NY.5. SARAH JANE6 BRECKINRIDGE (EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 20 May 1841 in Ames, Montgomery Co., NY,died 1898 in Omaha, Neb. She married WILLIAM H. T. MCDIARMID Oct 1865. He was born Jun 1848 in Scotland.
Notes for WILLIAM H. T. MCDIARMID:
1880, this family was living in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Family notes state they had 5 sons. Letters written in the 1920s say 2 were living at that time.1880 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Wm. Mcdiermid
Age: 31 Estimated birth year: abt 1849
Birthplace: SCOT
Occupation: Foreman - Herald Office
Relationship to head-of-household: Self
Home in 1880: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Marital status: Married
Race: White Gender: Male
Spouse's name: Sarha Mcdiermid
Father's birthplace: SCO
Mother's birthplace: SCOHousehold Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Wm. MCDIERMID Self M Male W 31 SCO Foreman Herald Office SCO SCO
Sarha MCDIERMID Wife M Female W 39 NY ENG ENG
Johanne MCDIERMID Son S Male W 12 ENG SCO NY
Robert MCDIERMID Son S Male W 6M NE SCO NY
Bell BIECKNITZTH (Breckinridge) SisterL S Female W 36 NY ENG ENGCensus Place Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
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According to the Omaha 1900 census, he emigrated 1873. He's a widower, says he has 6 children, 3 of whom are living that date. (2 are in the home , going to school)Children of SARAH BRECKINRIDGE and WILLIAM MCDIARMID are:
i. JOHANNE7 MACDIARMID, b. 1868, England.
ii. ROBERT MACDIARMID, b. 1879, Omaha,NebNotes for ROBERT MACDIARMID:
1880 United States Federal Census RecordName: Robert Mcdiermid
Age: 6M - -Est birth year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Nebraska
Relationship to head-of-household: Son
Home in 1880: Omaha, Douglas, Neb
Marital status: Single
Race: White - - Gender: Male
Father's name: Wm. Mcdiermid
Father's birthplace: SCOT
Mother's name: Sarah Mcdiermid
Mother's birthplace: NY
11. iii. STUART BRECKINRIDGE MACDIARMID, b. 05 Jun 1881, Omaha, Neb.
12. iv. LESLIE FREDERICK MACDIARMID, b. 25 Dec 1884, Omaha, Neb.
v. FIFTH SON MACDIARMID.Generation No. 3
6. ARTHUR GATES7 BRECKINRIDGE (HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 06 Aug 1864 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, and died 10 May 1940 in Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO. He married EFFIE EDITH NOXON 11 Feb 1889 in Berkshire, Tioga Co., NY, daughter of LAWEN NOXON and FRANCES HAIGHT. She was born 28 Aug 1867 in Speedsville, Tompkins Co., NY, and died 02 Aug 1945 in Austerlitz, Putnam Co., NY.
Notes for ARTHUR GATES BRECKINRIDGE: Reputedly one of the first Journalism graduates of Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. He was, for a time, according to the journal of his mother in law, a teacher. He worked for the Syracuse Herald - later the Syracuse Herald Journal - necessitating the family live in Syracuse.
On their return to Binghamton, Arthur worked for the old Binghamton Sun. That didn't work out well, he was, according to family lore, memory, considered "too liberal" and "socialist" in his views, writings, eventually moved to Staten Island, NY where he worked, wrote.He was courtly, a "perfect gentleman", great admirer of the ladies. He wrote essays, poetry for all occasions, some of which have survived til now, as have numerous letters he wrote varying family members. They show him to have been mannerly, complimentary, concerned, quick to give praise, gentle advice. Even his admonishments were couched in kind words, always supportive.
He obviously made excellent money--even during the 30s. It was his funds that supported/ helped support, his daughter, Margurite, her husband and daughters. He paid often for his other children, their famiies, also contributed greatly to the well being of his sisters, his nephew, Edward Graham. The house up on Ross Park Dr, referred to as "Airy acres" was purchased by him, put in the name of his wife,Effie.
When Arthur retired, he was not allowed to come home. (the exact circumstances have not surfaced - there was no scandal--the journal of Bertha Haight Noxen clearly shows it was a marraige performed instantly due to her "death bed wish" which may have had some bearing once the children were out and on their own? (Bertha actually lived into her 90s--however!) so, it remains somewhat of a mystery/matter of speculation..
Having read his letters, known how much he did for all his beloved family, the great joy he took in being with, socializing among--them, I , personally wonder at the isolation in which he spent the end of his life.
Arthur went to the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, where he died. His son, Bob, brought him home, and he is buried in Spring Forest Cemetery with the rest of the Breckinridges.
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Binghamton High School Class of 1884Valedictorian – Kittie V. Simmons
Salutatorian – Henry A. Stephens
Motto – Nulla dies sine lineaARTHUR G. BRECKENRIDGE 2215 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn, New York.
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Binghamton, New York Directories, 1888-90 Record
Name: Arthur G. Breckinridge
City: Binghamton State: NY
Occupation: reporter
Year: 1888 Business Name: Leader (lead type setter occupation)
Location 2: boards 7 Arthur
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Binghamton, New York Directories, 1888-90 RecordName: Arthur G. Breckinridge
City: Binghamton State: NY
Occupation: clerk Year: 1889
Location 2: boards 7 Arthur
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Binghamton, New York Directories, 1888-90 RecordName: Arthur G. Breckinridge
City: Binghamton State: NY
Occupation: editorial staff
Year: 1890 Business Name: Bing. Republican
Location 2: 84 Chapin
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1900 United States Federal CensusName: Arthur Breckinridge
Home in 1900: Syracuse Ward 5, Onondaga, New York
Age: 35 Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Effie E
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
Arthur Breckinridge 35
Effie E Breckinridge 33
Marguerite Breckinridge 9
Edith Breckinridge 7
Robert N Breckinridge 4
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1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Arthur G BreckinridgeAge: 55 years -- Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: New York Race: White
Home in 1920: Binghamton Ward 5, Broome, New York
Home owned: Own
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Father's Birth Place: England
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1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Arthur G BreckinridgeHome in 1920: Binghamton Ward 5, Broome, New York
Age: 55 years Estimated birth year: abt 1865
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Effie S
Father's Birth Place: England
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Image: 252
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur G Breckinridge 55
Effie S Breckinridge 55
Edith N Breckinridge 26
Robert N Breckinridge 23
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1930, living in Brooklyn with his nephew, Edward Graham, Arthur's occupation is listed as proof reader, New York Sun.Notes for EFFIE EDITH NOXON:
A tiny lady, with a lovely, but sad, face. According to her mother's journal, she was a school teacher, only friends with the often visiting "Mr. B"--whose sisters also visited at length in the Noxon home. It did appear "Mr B" was more interested in pretty Effie than the other way around.She was a talented artist-many of her hand painted china, collectibles in the hands of her gt. grand daughter.---she was an adept seamstress, making her own clothes, dresses for her much younger sister, May. She seemed to be active, out and about with, her friends, colleagues, and a caring daughter. sister. Her only granddaughters spent many summers, vacations with her in Binghamton, but I never heard anything about the relationship between Effie, her own daughters.
I remember the house up on the hill--the wide porch that overlooked a large portion of Binghamton NY. The yard was huge, dropped off sharply into a small ravine, where Effie (Gt. Grandma B)
1900 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Effie E Breckinridge
Home in 1900: Syracuse Ward 5, Onondaga, New York
Age: 33 --Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Relationship to head-of-house: Wife
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1930 United States Federal Census RecordName: Ellie (Effie) Breckinridge
Age: 63 -- Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Birthplace: New York
Relation to head-of-house: Head
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
Ellie (Effie) Breckinridge 63
Edith Breckinridge 37
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Children of ARTHUR BRECKINRIDGE and EFFIE NOXON are:i. EDITH HAZEL8 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 25 Dec 1893, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. Nov 1986, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY; m. CHESTER J. OSBORNE, 17 May 1939, Great Bend, PA; b. 30 Jul 1901, Albany, Albany Co., NY; d. Feb 1979, Austerlitz, NY.
Notes for EDITH HAZEL BRECKINRIDGE:
Edith OSBORN
Birth : 25 Dec 1892 Death : Nov 1986
SSN: 115-28-6401 State : New York
Death Residence Localities
Oneonta, Otsego, New York
West End, Otsego, New YorkNotes for CHESTER J. OSBORNE:
Chester OSBORN
Birth : 30 Jul 1901 Death : Feb 1979
SSN: 069-10-7491
State Issued: New York
Death Residence Localities Austerlitz, Columbia Co., New York13. ii. MARGURITE BRECKINRIDGE, b. 20 Sep 1890, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. 07 Mar 1939, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY.
14. iii. ROBERT NOXON BRECKINRIDGE, b. 25 Aug 1895, Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY; d. 02 Oct 1973, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY.7. LUCY EVA7 BRECKINRIDGE (HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 19 Jun 1869 in Binghamton, Broome Co. , NY, and died 1935 in Brooklyn, NY. She married CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GRAHAM 28 Dec 1892 in Binghamton, NY. He died Bef. 09 Jun 1910 in NYC.
Notes for LUCY EVA BRECKINRIDGE:
1910, residing in Richmond,NY on Richmond Turnpike,no occupation---states she is mother to one child,1living that time. Edward, 16,i swith her, a student.1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Eva B Graham
Home in 1920: Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York
Age: 49 years Est birth year: abt 1871
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Image: 34Household Members: Name Age
Edward B Graham 25
Eva B Graham 49
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1930 United States Federal CensusName: Eva Graham
Home in 1930: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Age: 61 Est birth year: abt 1869
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Eva Graham 61
Arthur Brankribridg 65 -brother
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md by Rev. William, record in the family Bible.
Child of LUCY BRECKINRIDGE and CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM is:
i. EDWARD BRECKINRIDGE8 GRAHAM, b. 04 Feb 1894, New Paltz, NY; d. May 1958; m. FLORENCE MARSHALL, 24 Jul 1926, Calif; b. Abt. 1904, NY.Notes for EDWARD BRECKINRIDGE GRAHAM:
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Graham
Age in 1910: 16 Estimated birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's name: Eva
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Home in 1910: Richmond Ward 3, Richmond, New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: White Gender: MaleHousehold Members: Name Age
Eva Graham 38
Edward Graham 16
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1917 Draft Registration says he is a dentist, self employed, single, his office is 3004 Clarendon Rd., Brooklyn. He is described as tall and blonde. He was listed has having served 2 yrs.,, was a Pvt. with the 12th Infantry. (WWI)World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Edward Breckinridge Graham
City: Manhattan
County: New York
State: New York
Birthplace: New York; United States of America
Birth Date: 4 Feb 1894
Race: White
Roll: 1786809
Draft Board: 149
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1920 United States Federal CensusName: Edward B Graham
Home in 1920: Brooklyn Assembly District 21, Kings, New York
Age: 25 years Est birth year: abt 1895
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's name: Eva B
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Single Race: White
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Image: 34Household Members: Name Age
Edward B Graham 25
Eva B Graham 49
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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Edward Graham
Home in 1930: Brooklyn, Kings, New York
Age: 36 Est birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Florence
Race: White Occupation: dentistHousehold Members: Name Age
Edward Graham 36
Florence Graham 28
Graham, Eva - wd - Mthr
Breckinridge, Arthur - brother (to Eva, obviously)
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Residing 276 East 23rd St, NYC 1920, occuation seems to be dentist8. ROLLIN (ROLLISON?) ASHLEY7 BRECKINRIDGE (JOHN STORRY (REV/DDS)6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 01 Aug 1867 in Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., PA, and died Bet. 1903 - 1908 in NY. He married MAUD S. SUMMERFIELD 1891 in NYC. She was born Jul 1869 in NY (fthr b Nova Scotia).
Notes for ROLLIN (ROLLISON?) ASHLEY BRECKINRIDGE:
Listed, 1900 census--as a lawyer---he, wife, dghtr, living with his parents in NJ
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1900 United States Federal CensusName: Rollinson A Breckenridge
Home in 1900: Millburn, Essex, New Jersey
Age: 30 Est birth year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's name: John B
Mother's name: Mary A
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
John B Breckenridge 60
Mary A Breckenridge 52
Florence A Breckenridge 23
Rollinson A Breckenridge 30
Maud S Breckenridge 30
Margery S Breckenridge 6
Catherine Mc Gee 22 - servant
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Rollin commited suicide.
Brooklyn, New York Directories, 1888-1890Name: Rolin A. Breckinridge
Location 2: 216 Garfield place
Year: 1889, 1890
City: Brooklyn
State: NY
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Resising Kings Co., NY 1920---remarried, new husband an attorney also.
Children of ROLLIN BRECKINRIDGE and MAUD SUMMERFIELD are:
i. MARGERY S.8 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 1894, NY.Notes for MARGERY S. BRECKINRIDGE:
1920 United States Federal CensusName: Margery S Breckenridge
Home in 1920: Brooklyn Assembly District 10, Kings, New York
Age: 26 years Est birth year: abt 1894
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's name: Maud S
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Image: 414Household Members: Name Age
Henry M Dater 50 -step father--
Maud S Dater 50
Margery S Breckenridge 26
John S Breckenridge 18
Henry M Dater 10
Florence Summerfield 4615. ii. JOHN S. BRECKINRIDGE, b. 21 Mar 1901, Queens, NY.
9. ANNA BELLE (ANABEL) LOUISE7 BRIGGS (CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH6 BRECKINRIDGE, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 29 Aug 1859 in Manningville, Broome Co., NY, and died 07 Aug 1912 in Northwood, Herkimer Co., NY. She married ALVAH FRANCIS FINCH 1878 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, son of DUDLEY FINCH and MARGARET SEVERSON. He was born 22 Jul 1858 in Conklin, Broome Co., NY, and died 13 Dec 1902 in Roscoe, Sullivan Co., NY.
Notes for ANNA BELLE (ANABEL) LOUISE BRIGGS:
1860 United States Federal CensusName: Anna B Briggs
Age in 1860: 9/12 -- Birth Year: abt 1859
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1860: Lisle, Broome, New York
Gender: Female
Post Office: Killawog
Household Members: Name Age
George M Briggs 29
Charlotte E Briggs 21
Anna B Briggs 9.12
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Notes for ALVAH FRANCIS FINCH:
Buried Spring Forest Cemetery with his wife.
Children of ANNA BRIGGS and ALVAH FINCH are:
16. i. RAY FREDERICK8 FINCH, b. 17 Oct 1879, Binghamton Broome Co., NY; d. 19 Apr 1963, Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Fl.
ii. WILLIAM EDWARD FINCH, b. 17 May 1884, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. 26 Apr 1948.
iii. MINOT D. FINCH, b. 31 Jan 1889, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. 31 May 1940.10. BENJAMIN CHASE7 BRIGGS (CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH6 BRECKINRIDGE, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 06 Jul 1866 in Yorkshire, Broome Co., NY. He married IDA M. UNKNOWN Abt. 1883. She was born Aug 1866 in Iowa.
Children of BENJAMIN BRIGGS and IDA UNKNOWN are:
i. CHARLOTTE (LOTTIE) MAY8 BRIGGS, b. 14 Feb 1884, NY State.
ii. GEORGE WILLIAM BRIGGS, b. 28 Sep 1886, NY State.
iii. ANNA ELIZABETH BRIGGS, b. Sep 1888, NY State.11. STUART BRECKINRIDGE7 MACDIARMID (SARAH JANE6 BRECKINRIDGE, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 05 Jun 1881 in Omaha, Neb. He married (1) FANNIE B. UNKNOWN 1905 in Douglas Co., NE. She was born Bet. 1880 - 1881 in Ill. He married (2) META UNKNOWN Bet. 1914 - 1915 in Douglas Co., NE. She was born 06 Dec 1887 in Neb, and died 22 Dec 1991 in Omaha, Neb.
Notes for STUART BRECKINRIDGE MACDIARMID:
1900 United States Federal Census RecordName: Stuart B Mcdiarmid
Home in 1900: Omaha Ward 2, Douglas, Nebraska
Age: 18 -- Est birth year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
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1910 United States Federal Census RecordName: Stuart B McDiarmid
Age in 1910: 28
Est birth year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Nebraska
Home in 1910: Omaha Ward 4, Douglas, Nebraska
Race: White -- Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Father's Birth Place: ScotlandHousehold Members: Name Age
Adelle Rice 68
Elizabeth E Conradt 36
Anna S Dakin 66
Stuart B McDiarmid 28
Fannie B McDiarmid 29
Howard G Bartling 30
Winifred Bartling 25
Katie Peterson 29
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 RecordName: Stuart Breckenridge Macdiarmid
City: Omaha
County: Douglas
State: Nebraska
Birth Date: 5 Jun 1881
Race: White
Roll: 1711763 DraftBoard: 5
States he is 37, a physician/surgeon (?), resides at 4202 Harvey, Omaha, his office/work place is 624 World Herald Bldg, Omaha. Person to notify is Meta MacDiarmid, the Harvey address.
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1920 United States Federal Census RecordName: Stuart Mcdearmid
Age: 38 years -- Estimated birth year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1920: Omaha Ward 9, Douglas, Nebraska
Home owned: Own
Sex: Male
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Able to read: Yes -- Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: New York Father's Birth Place: Scotland Image: 1103Living 4202 Harvey St, has remarried to the wife named on his WWI Draft Regis., has a child. Stuart is a physician in gen. practice.
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1930, same information, owns his residence, Dorothy is now 14.Notes for FANNIE B. UNKNOWN:
Fannie M. is a boarder, says she is single, boarding on Dodge St, in 1920.Notes for META UNKNOWN:
1930 United States Federal Census RecordName: Meta Macdiarmid
Age: 39 -- Estimated birth year: abt 1891
Relation to head-of-house: Wife
Spouse's Name: Stuart Macdiarmid
Home in 1930: Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska************************************************************
Meta MACDIARMID
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1887
Death Date: 22 Dec 1991
Social Security Number: 508-07-1612
State Number Was Issued: Nebraska
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i. DOROTHY8 MACDIARMID, b. Abt. 1916, Omaha, Neb.12. LESLIE FREDERICK7 MACDIARMID (SARAH JANE6 BRECKINRIDGE, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 25 Dec 1884 in Omaha, Neb. He married ANN E. UNKNOWN Bet. 1914 - 1915 in Cook Co., IL. She was born 1889 in Nebraska.
Notes for LESLIE FREDERICK MACDIARMID:
1900---at home with his widowed father.
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1910 United States Federal Census RecordName: Lester F McDiarmid
[Leslie F McDiarmid]
Age in 1910: 25 -- Est birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Nebraska
Home in 1910: Chicago Ward 20, Cook, Illinois
Race: White -- Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Father's Birth Place: ScotlandHousehold Members: Name Age
Edward T Harper 52
Susan A Harper 50
Katherine Rheinegans 40
Edward E Barnes 46
Lester F McDiarmid 25
Albert F Grove 25
William H Bradley 27
Wesher C Loomis 28
Walter C McKee 23
George H Merschman 27
Mary Hulka 18
Fanny Geller 19
Francis Horkas 19
Annie Bishop 22
Christine Gavae 19
Julia L Shea 22
Anna Norah 20
Anna Kosinsk 28
Roari Kudy 26
Nikolina Anderson 17
Larnetta Murray 49
Katherin Collins 26
Mary McGrath 35
Mary Neeland 23
Annie Oplalcky 20Leslie gives his occupation as of 26 April 1910 as that of physician, working at University Hospital. It seems most in the boarding house did the same---in one occupation or another.
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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 RecordName: Leslie Frederick Macdiarmid
City: Chicago -- County: Cook -- State: Illinois
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1884
Race: White
Roll: 1493583 DraftBoard: 31Dated April 1917---Md to Ann, office is at 25 E. Washington St, he is a physician/surgeon.
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Living at 2939 Jackson Blvd as of 6 Jan, 1920. Rents, is md with children, physician with his own practice.1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Leslie Mcdiarmid
Age: 35 years -- Est birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Nebraska
Race: White
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 13, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Home owned: Rent
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Able to read: Yes -- Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: New York Father's Birth Place: Scotland Image: 538
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Children of LESLIE MACDIARMID and ANN UNKNOWN are:
i. WILLIAM S.8 MACDIARMID, b. 15 Jul 1916, Cook Co., IL; d. 29 Sep 1987.Notes for WILLIAM S. MACDIARMID:
Social Security Death Index RecordName: W. S. Macdiarmid
SSN: 334-14-0010
Last Residence: 60640 Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Born: 15 Jul 1916
Died: 29 Sep 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois
**********************************************************ii. LESLIE F. (JR) MACDIARMID, b. 1917, Cook Co., IL.
Notes for LESLIE F. (JR) MACDIARMID:
NOT PROVEN--may be "our Leslie"U.S. Public Records Index Record
Name: Leslie F MacDiarmid
Birth Date: 2 Aug 1917
Street Address: 2445 North Pisgah Rd
City: Henderson
County: Chester
State: Tennessee
Zip Code: 38340
Phone Number: 731
Household Members: Name Est. Age Birth Year
Leslie F MacDiarmid 88 1917
Stuart B MacDiarmid 29 1977
iii. LEONORA BRECKINRIDGE MACDIARMID, b. Feb 1919, Cook Co., IL.Generation No. 4
13. MARGURITE8 BRECKINRIDGE (ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 20 Sep 1890 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, and died 07 Mar 1939 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY. She married RAY HOPKINS KELLAM 24 Mar 1910 in Ithaca Tompkins Co., NY, son of TIMOTHY KELLAM and CORA HOPKINS. He was born 02 Jan 1889 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, and died 27 May 1955 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY - bur Plains Cem, Ceperley Ave.
Notes for MARGURITE BRECKINRIDGE:
Marguerite was educated in Binghamton schools, attended College in Itha ca. She was a classically trained pianist, considered very talented from letters, notes written by others. How she met Ray Kellam has not been learned, perhaps at a college function. The families didn't know one another, moving in totally different circles. Diaries and letters, cards, in the possession of the family, now owned by the author, outline the "pinning" which occurred while Ray was at college- an accepted/ traditional practice. Pictures indicate they had a variety of friends, occasions to attend. Everything about the marriage was executed in secrecy by Margurite's maternal grandmother.(Bertha Haight Noxon) Their license, the ceremony, occurred under her direction, none of the family was aware, or present. Both were from relatively affluent families, educated-- what the problem might have been is speculation at this point. In that era, students couldn't be married, as I understand it. Why put anything in jeopardy?She was a phenomenal seamstress, artist, painted china, pretty and well dressed, brilliant, educated, beyond her time-- sadly, from photos, letters, she never appeared to be a happy woman. She's buried at Plains Cemetery.
Sources:
Family info, letters, cards, notes, news clippings, knowledge of older people who had not known me, my immediate family closely over years due to some of the above. I am especially grateful to Dr. Carl Spear, his wife,Tillie, who spent an entire day with me in Tulsa, Oklahoma--some 50 years after he had delivered me. They had known my family since they were all in their twenties, thirties---and very unexpectedly explained/ confirmed much of what I had come to believe/ know /find out. -- Burial: Plains Cemetery, Ceperley Ave.Notes for RAY HOPKINS KELLAM:
Ray attended Binghamton schools, graduating from Binghamton Central High in the class of 1908. He went on to Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, majoring in Architecture. At Colgate, he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and the Math Club. Both he, Margurite, were students at the time of their marriage, unusual, not allowed, in those days. Once Ray's parents learned of the marriage, they withdrew financial support. With the backing of the Breckinridge funds and contacts, Ray took his bride, moved to Spokane, Washington, where he did work as an architect.He moved his family back east in November of 1914, staying briefly in Binghamton, New York, before going to Oneonta. In later years he, his second wife, Helen, enjoyed traveling a great deal, entertaining quietly---visiting with friends. They went to most of the events at the Elks Club--had a circle of friends they "went out" with.
He died after an extended illness--cancer, which attacked pancreas, liver. It may well have been the toxins he worked with so closely in R & D --not even made, let alone allowed-- in today's work environment--they could have impacted on him. No one before or since, in the family- had these health problems. He's buried with his first wife in Plains Cem, Oneonta's West End.
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1900 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Ray H Kellam
Home in 1900: Binghamton Ward 3, Broome, New York
Age: 11 Est Birth Year: abt 1889 Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's name: Timothy Mother's name: Cora
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
Timothy Kellam 40
Cora Kellam 40
Ray H Kellam 11
Lawrence Kellam 6
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1910 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Ray H Kellum
Age in 1910: 21 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889 Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: Timothy Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's name: Cora F Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Home in 1910: Binghamton Ward 3, Broome, New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: White Gender: MaleHousehold Members: Name Age
Timothy Kellum 50
Cora F Kellum 49
Ray H Kellum 21
Lawrance J Kellum 15
Hazel Hopkin 20 -niece- (d/o Calrence Hopkins)
Mary E Hunt 45
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WW I 1917-1918 RegistrationName: Ray Hopkins Kellam
City: Not Stated County: Otsego State: New York
Birthplace: New York Birth Date: Jan 2 1889
Race: Caucasian
Roll: 1818708 Draft Board: 1Listed himself as living on 7 Draper St., Oneonta, NY---with wife, 2 children to be contacted---his occupation was traveling salesman for the Oneonta Groc. Co. June 5th, 1917.
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1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Ray Kellam
Home in 1920: Oneonta, Otsego, New York
Age: 30 years Est Birth Year: abt 1890
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Marguerite
Father's Birth Place: NY
Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Race: White Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Image: 1273Household Members: Name Age
Ray Kellam 30
Marguerite Kellam 29
Edith H Kellam 6
Roseanne V Kellam 4 8/12
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1930 United States Federal Census Record Name: Ray H Kellam
Home in 1930: Oneonta, Otsego, New York
Age: 41 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1889 Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Marguerite B
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
Ray H Kellam 41
Marguerite B Kellam 39
Edith H Kellam 16
Rosanne V Kellam 14
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Children of MARGURITE BRECKINRIDGE and RAY KELLAM are:
i. EDITH HAZEL9 KELLAM, b. 12 Jun 1913, Spokane, Washington; d. 09 Apr 1991, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY; m. (1) FRANKLIN REGINALD HILL, 06 Mar 1935, Albany, Albany Co., NY; b. Bet. 1908 - 1913, NY State; m. (2) NORMAN CHARLES SCHWORM, 26 Sep 1961, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY; b. 10 Jan 1910, Schohaire, Schoharie Co., NY; d. Apr 1997, Schenectady, Schenectady Co., NY.Notes for EDITH HAZEL KELLAM:
Edith was named for a Great Aunt on the Breckinridge side, was the 3rd generation to carry the name.
"Nanny" lived quietly at home on Curry Road, in Rotterdam. She collected family memorabilia, cameos, plates, purple daisy and button glass ware. She baked for her neighbor's children, and, until her breathing problems became more serious- enjoyed gardening. She was a member of the State Street Presbyterian Church, was a staunch DAR, belonged to National Society of Mayflower Descendants, and was a Life member , Society of Magna Carta Dames. She is buried at the Old Stone Fort, in Schoharie, New York.references:
Family knowledge, conversations with related members, birth records, announcements, clippings, papers and programs, year books, company certificates.
All in possession of the author.Notes for NORMAN CHARLES SCHWORM:
Norm had worked in Security and law enforcement all his life, retiring from General Electric after 44 years service. his Norm is buried at the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie also.17. ii. ROSANNE VIRGINIA KELLAM, b. 09 Apr 1915, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY; d. 26 Sep 1979, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY - bur Plains Cem..
14. ROBERT NOXON8 BRECKINRIDGE (ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 25 Aug 1895 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, and died 02 Oct 1973 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY. He married HELEN VIRGINIA BARRETT 02 Jun 1923 in Broome Co., NY, daughter of WILLIAM BARRETT and ALICE DUSENBURY. She was born 12 Nov 1896 in Windsor, Broome Co., NY, and died 06 Jun 1981 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY.
Notes for ROBERT NOXON BRECKINRIDGE:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Robert Noxon Breckinridge
City: Binghamton
County: Broome
State: New York
Birthplace: New York
Birth Date: 25 Aug 1895
Race: Caucasian (White)
Roll: 1712043
DraftBoard: 1states he is single, an assn't cashier at the Binghamton Gas Works, 40 Chenango st.
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1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Breckinridge
Home in 1930: Binghamton, Broome, New York
Age: 35 Estimated birth year: abt 1895
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Helen B
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Robert Breckinridge 35
Helen B Breckinridge 33
Robert B Breckinridge 4 2/12
Philip A Breckinridge 2 8/12
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Birth : 25 Aug 1895
Death : Oct 1973
SS N: 105-14-2987
State Issued: New YorkDeath Residence Localities ZIP Code: 13905
Binghamton, Broome, New YorkNotes for HELEN VIRGINIA BARRETT:
Helen BRECKINRIDGE
Birth: 12 Nov 1896
Death: Jun 1981
SSN: 057-38-2557
State Issued: New YorkDeath Residence Localities Binghamton, Broome, NY
Children of ROBERT BRECKINRIDGE and HELEN BARRETT are:
18. i. ROBERT BARRETT9 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 10 Feb 1926, Binghamton, NY.
19. ii. PHILIP ARTHUR BRECKINRIDGE, b. 17 Aug 1927, Binghamton, NY; d. Binghamton, NY - living 2007.
20. iii. JOHN EDWARD BRECKINRIDGE, b. 30 Aug 1932, Binghamton, NY.15. JOHN S.8 BRECKINRIDGE (ROLLIN (ROLLISON?) ASHLEY7, JOHN STORRY (REV/DDS)6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 21 Mar 1901 in Queens, NY. He married EMILY H.UNKNOWN. She was born 1904 in NY.
Notes for JOHN S. BRECKINRIDGE:
Ranked Search Results - New York City Births, 1891-1902Name Birth Date Certificate Number John S. Breckinridge 21 Mar 1901 741
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1930 United States Federal CensusName: John S Breckinridge
Home in 1930: Larchmont, Westchester, New York
Age: 29 Estimated birth year: abt 1901
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Emily H
Race: WhiteHousehold Members: Name Age
John S Breckinridge 29
Emily H Breckinridge 26
John S Breckinridge 4 5/12
Robert H Breckinridge 3/12John is a lawyer in general practice---following in the family footsteps, obviously.
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Children of JOHN BRECKINRIDGE and EMILY H.UNKNOWN are:
i. JOHN S. (JR)9 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 13 Oct 1925, Westchester Co., NY; d. 01 Feb 2007, Naples, FL.Notes for JOHN S. (JR) BRECKINRIDGE:
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: John S Breckinridge Jr
Birth Year: 1925
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: New York
State: New York
County or City: Westchester
Enlistment Date: 22 Nov 1943
Enlistment State: New Jersey
Enlistment City: Fort Dix
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source: Enlisted Reserve or Medical Administrative Corps (MAC) Officer
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Student Codes 0x, 2x, 4x and 6x as pertain to students will be converted, for machine records purposes, to the code number 992.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 00
Weight: 000
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Name: John S. Breckinridge
SSN: 117-20-5750
Last Residence: 34113 Naples, Collier, Florida
Born: 13 Oct 1925
Died: 1 Feb 2007
State (Year) SSN issued:
ii. ROBERT H. BRECKINRIDGE, b. NY.
16. RAY FREDERICK8 FINCH (ANNA BELLE (ANABEL) LOUISE7 BRIGGS, CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH6 BRECKINRIDGE, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 17 Oct 1879 in Binghamton Broome Co., NY, and died 19 Apr 1963 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Fl. He married LULU MAY BERINGER 07 Jan 1905 in Binghamton, Broome Co., NY, daughter of HENRY BERINGER and MARY STEWART. She was born 09 Feb 1884 in Roscoe, Sullivan Co., NY, and died 12 Oct 1973 in Daytona Beach, Volusia Co., Fl.
Child of RAY FINCH and LULU BERINGER is:
21. i. ALVAH HENRY9 FINCH, b. 07 Nov 1914, Roscoe, Sullivan Co., NY; d. 24 Mar 1990, Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., FL.Generation No. 5
17. ROSANNE VIRGINIA9 KELLAM (MARGURITE8 BRECKINRIDGE, ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 09 Apr 1915 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, and died 26 Sep 1979 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY - bur Plains Cem.. She married - JAMES WILLIAM (SR) SPENCER 03 Nov 1935 in Great Bend, Susquehanna Co., PA, son of MATTHEW SPENCER and ORA HASTINGS. He was born 03 Jul 1913 in River St., Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY, and died 22 Aug 1992 in Cooperstown, Otsego Co., NY - bur Plains Cem.
Notes for - JAMES WILLIAM (SR) SPENCER:
Raised by his father, Jim spent his childhood living in rooming houses. He attended Oneonta High School, until Judge Kellog scouted several of the guys for the school in Treadwell. He bought them a car, and they drove to school over there. The teams they played on, basketball, baseball, football, set records never broken in my memory. Among his group was Ken Chase, who went on to play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Kippy Lee, Louis Pondolfino, (Lou Pond--coached at Vestal, NY) . Jim played for the Farm teams, Yankees--was to be picked up--but--played football, broke his collarbone--badly-- as a pitcher and no sports medicine in those days, that was kind of -that.He worked for Cook Coffee Co., later went to work for the Delaware & Hudson RR, which took him to Binghamton, NY during WWII. Back in Oneonta by the late 1940s, he always played ball, bowled in championship leagues , was active with the Eagles Lodge, serving a couple terms as President. He kept up with the Yankee Farm team based in Oneonta, playing one of the Old Timer's games, hitting a 3 base hit off Bob Feller, former Cleveland Indians pitcher. The summer he died, he threw out their first ball in June. He was a life Member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (BRT) which saw it's inception/signing, at the caboose now in Neawha Park, Oneonta
Children of ROSANNE KELLAM and JAMES SPENCER are:
22. i. SHEILA MARY ANNE10 SPENCER, b. 20 May 1936, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY.
23. ii. JAMES WILLIAM (JR) SPENCER, b. 12 Jul 1938, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY.
iii. DOUGLAS MATTHEW SPENCER, b. 03 Feb 1945, Binghamton, Broome Co., NY; d. Jul 1953, Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY - bur Plains Cem.18. ROBERT BARRETT9 BRECKINRIDGE (ROBERT NOXON8, ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 10 Feb 1926 in Binghamton, NY. He married BEVERLY JEAN BARTLETT 13 Oct 1951 in Lowville, Lewis Co., NY, daughter of EDWARD BARTLETT and JEAN THOMAS. She was born 15 Sep 1930 in Adams, Jefferson Co., NY.
Children of ROBERT BRECKINRIDGE and BEVERLY BARTLETT are:
24. i. WILLIAM BARTLETT10 BRECKINRIDGE, b. 28 Jul 1952, Binghamton, NY.
25. ii. JOANNE RUTH BRECKINRIDGE, b. 01 Jan 1954, Binghamton, NY.
26. iii. BARBARA JEAN BRECKINRIDGE, b. 05 Oct 1955, Binghamton, NY.
27. iv. ROBERT EDWARD BRECKINRIDGE, b. 03 Apr 1962, Binghamton, NY.19. PHILIP ARTHUR9 BRECKINRIDGE (ROBERT NOXON8, ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 17 Aug 1927 in Binghamton, NY, and died in Binghamton, NY - living 2007. He married SHIRLEY K. CROSSLEY 29 Nov 1958 in Binghamton, NY, daughter of EDMUND CROSSLEY and KATHERINE COIT. She was born 01 Dec 1933 in Albany , NY.
Notes for PHILIP ARTHUR BRECKINRIDGE: Phil was in the US Navy March 1945 - Oct. 1947.,studied two summers at the National University of Mexico in Mexico City (1949, 1950) as an Undergraduate.
Phil graduated from SUNY- Harpur College - June of 1951, receiving a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a Spanish Major. Following a year of graduate work at Syracuse University, he taught Spanish for seven years, primarily private boarding,schools (6 yrs).
Phil received a master's degree in counseling from Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY June of 1967. His career in this field covered 26 yrs---3 in Ticonderoga, NY, and 23 yrs in the Albany, NY area---( One year at North Colonie, twenty two years at South Colonie, school system)
Retiring in July of 1986,he moved to Hermosa Beach, Calif, where he was active with the local Country Club, helping the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament in particular on an annual basis.
Phil's fluency in Spanish put him in demand at varying levels---and he was a regular /constant volunteer at the aids clinic, receiving numerous mayoral, county, and local awards for his time, help and dedication. He returned to Binghamton to live around family, volunteers at Lourdes Hospital, and on occasion, picks up his cue stick, keeps his pool skills current. dubbed "NY Slim" by his cousin, it has stuck, at least in part of the family.
He makes a great "Welsh Rabbit", and a snack mix our family calls "Slim Mix".
He enjoys travel---did Europe with brother, John, several sailing trips with very good friends. who, with Phil, came to Stony creek in their boat one time---had lunch at the Bed and Breakfast I ran for several years When we lived in Kansas, we had the great pleasure of having him with us during the holdidays one year. When i visited Schenectady back when my aunt wasliving--Phil always had something neat for us to do---my last visit--to his homein Binghamton---off to dinner with Bob and Bev---and a great movie (The Forgotten) that made us both jump out of our seats!
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Children of PHILIP BRECKINRIDGE and SHIRLEY CROSSLEY are:
i. LYNN KATHERINE10 BRECKINRIDGE,ii. BARRY EDMUND BRECKINRIDGE,
20. JOHN EDWARD9 BRECKINRIDGE (ROBERT NOXON8, ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 30 Aug 1932 in Binghamton, NY. He married ELIZABETH OLDHAM Bet. 1966 - 1967 in VA (divorced), daughter of ALMON OLDHAM and MARGARET UNKNOWN. She was born 01 Dec 1941 in High Point, NC.
Children of JOHN BRECKINRIDGE and ELIZABETH OLDHAM are:
i. ANNA HELEN10 BRECKINRIDGE, b
ii. JOHN PETER (PETE) BRECKINRIDGE,21. ALVAH HENRY9 FINCH (RAY FREDERICK8, ANNA BELLE (ANABEL) LOUISE7 BRIGGS, CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH6 BRECKINRIDGE, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 07 Nov 1914 in Roscoe, Sullivan Co., NY, died 24 Mar 1990 in Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., FL. He married CATHERINE ELIZABETH ROHR, daughter of BERNARD ROHR and MARY KING. She was born 26 Apr 1906 in Baltimore, MD.
Child of ALVAH FINCH and CATHERINE ROHR is:
i. JANE10 FINCH, m. PATRICK JOSEPH QUIGLEY; living, works in DC area, has children, grandchildren.Generation No. 6
22. SHEILA MARY ANNE10 SPENCER (ROSANNE VIRGINIA9 KELLAM, MARGURITE8 BRECKINRIDGE, ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 20 May 1936 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY.
She married (1) FREDERICK HAROLD ECKLER 05 Feb 1956 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY - Atonement Luth Ch, son of HARVEY EKLER and GLADYS EBERLE. He was born 02 Feb 1933 in Dolgeville, Herkimer Co., NY. (1 son)
She married (2) EDWIN RAYMOND LUIS 01 Nov 1958 in Arkville, NY - by Judge Benn Fuller, son of JOHN LUIS and MARIA NIEDWIECKA. He was born 28 Aug 1925 in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, and died 26 Apr 1999 in St. Petersburg, Pinalles Co., FL. (2 dghtrs)
She married (3) LT. COL. USAF (RET) JACK WENDELL STOVER 30 Dec 1973 in Hancock Field AFB, N. Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, son of WENDELL STOVER and LORA BOHLEY. He was born 24 Feb 1933 in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. (3 adptd ch 2 sns, 1 dghtr)
Living, 6 children, contact: Sheila Spencer Stover
23. JAMES WILLIAM (JR)10 SPENCER (ROSANNE VIRGINIA9 KELLAM, MARGURITE8 BRECKINRIDGE, ARTHUR GATES7, HENRY ADKINS6, EDWARD WILLIAM (REV)5, MICHAEL4, ROBERT3, ROBERT2, UNKNOWN FATHER1) was born 12 Jul 1938 in Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY. He married NOREEN ALICE RICHARDSON 31 Dec 1960 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY, daughter of ALEXANDER RICHARDSON and RUTH MERK. She was born 09 Feb 1939 in LaValle, Wisconsin, died 26 Oct 2004 in Rochester, Monroe Co., NY.
widower, 4 children, 3 living, 7 grandchildren, 2 gt grandchild.
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