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Hello Joyce,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the fabulous job you
have done in making the Tri-County website available to all. I work in
genealogy and can honestly say that I have never found any website as comprehensive
and well organized. If it had not been for this I would never have located
the death notice & bu. site of the last member of my husband's
family, Erastus Fitch, M.D... For five years I have searched, to no avail.
I couldn't believe it when at last I found him under deaths listed in the
City of Elmira. I hope that the info below can be posted somewhere on your
site in hopes of finding his descendants. My best thanks to you and your
staff.
Alberta Fitch
I would also like to post a querie requesting knowledge from anyone
knowing the whereabouts & descendants of Erastus Fitch, M.D.,
b. Sep. 13, 1805, Burlington Flats, Otsego Co., NY., d. Nov. 5, 1878, Southport,
Chemung Co., NY. He was the s/o Erastus & Claracy (Andrus) Fitch..
He married first, in 1834, Bradford Co., PA., Lydia Minerva Long, 1815-1844,
d/o Ezra & Lydia (Alvord) Long of Troy, Bradford Co., PA... They had
two children, Ezra Fitch, who d. at age six, and Lydia Fitch, b. ca.1839.
Erastus, first wife, Lydia and son, Ezra, are buried in Glenwood Cem.,
Troy, PA..
Erastus Fitch was m. second, in 1847, Syracuse, NY., to Cornelia Lundegreen,
by whom he had two children, Edward, b. 1850, Lee, Oneida Co., NY and
Emma C. Fitch, b. Sep.1853, prob. Lee, Oneida Co., NY, who m. ca. 1870,
Frederick J. Ward, b. Apr. 2, 1848, E. Troy, Bradford Co., PA., s/o
Henry & Laura (Calkins) Ward. They had at least 7 children: Clarence
E., b. ca. 1875; Frederick J., Jr., b. ca. 1878; Howard E., b. 1879; Alice
E., b. Nov. 1882; Robert M., b. Oct 1884; Arthur F., b. Apr. 1892 &
Leo Irving, b. Sep. 1899., all b. prob. in Chemung Co., NY.. On the 1880
Census were residing in Southport, Chemung Co., & in 1900, Elmira,
Chemung Co., NY..
Any information regarding the above will be greatly appreciated. I
will be most happy to share any and all info. gleaned..
Alberta Fitch,
Email: afitch@ucnsb.net
Here is the info. for posting on the Tri-County website:
Descendants of Erastus Fitch, Jr., M.D.
Generation No. 1
1. ERASTUS13 FITCH, JR., M.D. (ERASTUS12, DANIEL11, BENJAMIN10, BENJAMIN9, SAMUEL8, JAMES7, THOMAS6, GEORGE5 FYTCH(E), FITCHE, FITCH, YEOMAN, ROGER4 FYTCHE, FYC(C)HE, FICHE, FITCHE, YEOMAN, THOMAS3 FITCHE, FYTCHE, FITCHE, JOHN2 FYCH, FYCCHE, FYTCHE, FITCHE, WILLIAM1 FE(I)CCHE,FYC(C)H, FICHE, FYTCHE, FITCHE) was born Sep 13, 1805 in Burlington Flats,Otsego Co.,NY, and died Nov 05, 1878 in Southport (Elmira),Chemung Co.,NY. He married (1) LYDIA MINERVA LONG Jul 17, 1834 in Troy,Bradford Co.,PA, daughter of EZRA LONG and LYDIA ALVORD. She was born Dec 05, 1815 in Troy,Bradford Co.,PA, and died Jul 12, 1844 in Prob. Troy,Bradford Co.,PA. He married (2) CORNELIA LUNDEGREEN Feb 10, 1847 in Syracuse,Onondaga Co.,NY, daughter of J. G. ? LUNDEGREEN. She was born 1825 in Prob. Utica,Oneida Co.,NY, and died Aft. 1880.
Notes for ERASTUS FITCH, JR., M.D.:
Marriage notice states: "July 17, Troy, Pennsylvania, Dr. Erastus Fitch
of Canton to "Lidia" M. Long, Daughter of Ezra Long of Troy, by Rev. Mr.
Shepard."
The 1840 Census, Troy, Bradford Co., PA, mentions Erastus Fitch. Residing in the household is 1 male, 5-10 yrs; 1 male, 30-40 years; 1 female, under 5 yrs; 1 female, 10-15 yrs., and 1 female, age 20-30 yrs.
Erastus and Lydia had one daughter, Lydia M., born in abt. 1839. To date I have not been able to locate the whereabouts of this daughter, Lydia. They also had a son, Ezra E., who died at age six. Lydia, wife of Erastus, died on 12 July 1844. Dr. Erastus Fitch married second, Cornelia Lundegreen.
Marriage notice dated Feb 24, 1847 states: "Married in Syracuse on the 10th instant by Rev. Henry Gregory, Dr. Erastus Fitch of Lee Center, Oneida Co. to Miss Cornelia Lundegreen of former place." She is probably the daughter of J.G. Lundegreen listed on 1830 census residing in Utica, Oneida Co., NY..
The 1850 Census, Lee, Oneida Co., NY lists Erastus, age 44, b. NY.. His occupation is listed as that of a physician. Enumerated with him is wife, Cornelia, age 25, Lydia, age 11 and Edward, age 5 mo..
The 1860 Census, West Turin, Lewis Co., NY., pg. 208, #1619/1611, mentions Erastus Fitch, age 54, physician, b. NY., with wife, Cornelia, age 35, b. NY.. Enumerated with them is Edward E., age 10, and Emma C., age 8, both b. NY..
In September of 1864 Dr. Erastus Fitch removed to Kossuth Co., IA.. "History of Kossuth Co., Iowa, Vol. 1, by B.F. Reed," states that Dr. Fitch came to Plumcreek Twshp. in 1864 in search of land. Several doctors came with the rush of land seekers and after taking homesteads practiced in connection with their farming operations. Dr. Erastus Fitch followed that plan in Plumcreek Twshp.. In 1865, Dr. Fitch and, brother, John, settled on Section 8, Portland Twshp., Kossuth Co.. By 1870, he was back in PA..
The 1870 Census, Burlington Twsp., Bradford Co., PA., pg. 124a, #21/24 mentions Erastus Fitch, age 62, physician, b. NY., with wife, Cornelia, age 44, b. NY.. With them is Emma C., age 17, b. NY..
Erastus died in Southport (Elmira), Chemung Co., NY on Nov. 5, 1878, at age 73 yrs. 1 mo. 22 days. Elmira death record states he was a physician, b. Otsego Co., NY., and buried in Troy, PA.. Residence at time of death, 207 South St., Southport, NY.. In checking the Glenwood Cem. inscriptions, it is noted that Erastus, his first wife, Lydia, and a son, Ezra E. are all buried there.
Obit. for Erastus reads in part: "On Tuesday forenoon, last, Dr. Erastus
Fitch, who lives on W. South Avenue, near the Northern Central Car Shops,
after having voted, came over to town, and having transacted business,
was returning over the Main Street Bridge, when he fell, insensible. He
was taken home, and shortly after arriving there he died. The cause of
death was apoplexy. His age was 73. Some time ago he was struck by a railroad
train and severely injured about the head, but he was frequently heard
to remark, of late that he "never felt so well in his life." He was a man
much esteemed by his neighbors and acquaintances."
Death notice reads: "FITCH-- In Southport, of apoplexy, Nov. 5th, 1878,
Erastus Fitch, M.D., aged 73 yrs."
The 1880 Census, Dist. 1, Southport, Chemung Co., NY., pg. 529b, #192/199, lists Cornelia Fitch, age 52, b. NY., parents b. NY., residing with head of household, Frederick J. Ward, age 33, fireman for railroad, b. PA, parents b. PA., and wife, Emma C., b. NY., parents b. NY.. Cornelia is listed as a mother-in-law to Frederick. Enumerated also are the following sons of Frederick & Emma, namely, Clarence E., age 5; Frederick, Jr., age 2, and Howard E.?, age 1. States children all b. NY., father b. PA.; mother b. NY..
In 1889-1890, Cornelia was living at 213 Hudson St., Elmira, NY., and in 1891 at 202 Harmon St..
Note: From the Otho Cemetery records, Otho, IA is noted that Laura Reed Fitch, w/o of Erastus' brother, John, was first interred on the "Lundgren Lot." The whereabouts of their son, Edward, can not be accounted for at this time, but he may be the Edward "Fritsch," age 21, b. NY.,a wagon maker, listed on the 1870 Census, Amana Twshp., Iowa Co., IA residing with the family of Christian Elzer and wife, Teresa.
Source: "Otsego Herald," Aug. 11, 1834 issue (m. notice, Erastus &
Lydia)
Manuscript, Asa Fitch, M.D.
"Alvord Genealogy," pg. 198
"Otsego Herald," Feb. 24, 1847 issue (m. notice, Erastus & Cornelia)
Census Records, Utica, Oneida Co., NY., 1830, parents of Cornelia
Elmira, Chemung Co., NY death records, 1867-1881 (d. of Erastus)
Glenwood Cem. records, Troy, PA (d. date; age at death for Erastus, wife,
Lydia, & son,
Ezra E.)
"History of Kossuth Co., IA," by B. F. Reed
Elmira City Directories, Elmira, NY (place of res., 1889-1891, Cornelia)
"Elmira Weekly Advisor," Nov. 7, 1878, pg. 4 (obit. & d. notice, Erastus)
More About ERASTUS FITCH, JR., M.D.:
Burial: Glenwood Cem.,Troy Twsp.,Bradford Co.,PA
Occupation: Farmer, Physician
Residence: Sep 1850, Lee, Oneida Co., NY
Residence (2): 1860, West Turin, Lewis Co., NY
Residence (3): 1864, Portland Tswp., IA
Residence (4): 1870, Burlington Twsp., Bradford Co., PA; 1878, Elmira,
Chemung Co., NY
Residence (5): 1878, 207 South Ave., Elmira, Chemung Co., NY
More About LYDIA MINERVA LONG:
Burial: Glenwood Cem.,Troy Twsp.,Bradford Co.,PA
Children of ERASTUS FITCH and LYDIA LONG are:
i. EZRA E.14 FITCH, b. Jun 18, 1835, Troy,Bradford Co.,PA; d.
Mar 24, 1841, Troy,Bradford Co.,PA.
More About EZRA E. FITCH:
Burial: Glenwood Cem.,Troy Twsp.,Bradford Co.,PA
Comment: d. age 5 yrs. 9 mo., 7 days
ii. LYDIA M. FITCH, b. Abt. 1839, Troy,Bradford Co.,PA.
Notes for LYDIA M. FITCH:
I have not been able to find the whereabouts of Lydia Fitch, d/o Erastus
Fitch, Jr., MD.. Will forward any info found at a later date. Other researcher
have name of spouse as John Burritt?? My research did not confirm this.
Children of ERASTUS FITCH and CORNELIA LUNDEGREEN are:
iii. EDWARD14 FITCH, b. Apr 1850, Prob. Lee,Oneida Co.,NY.
Notes for EDWARD FITCH:
Edward may be the son of Dr. Erastus Fitch listed on the the Aug. 18,
1870 Census residing with the family of Christian Elzer and wife, Teresa,
in Amana Twshp., Iowa Co., IA. At this time Edward "Fritsch" is listed
as age 21, b. NY.. His occupation is listed as that of a wagon maker.
However, I could not find him listed in subsequent census records in
Iowa
Other possibilties, if living, may be:
The 1880 Census, Pittsgrove, Salem Co., NJ., pg. 115b, #347/355, mentions Edward E. Fitch, age 30, sawyer, b. NY., parents b. NY., with wife Sarah J., age 22, and son Edward A., age 4/12, both b. NY., parents b. NY..
The 1900 Census, Hamilton Twsp., Atlantic Co., NJ., pg. 183, #408/410, again mentions Edward Fitch, a sawyer in son's mill, age 47, b. Dec. 1852, NY., with sons, Edward, age 20, machinest, sawmill, b. Jan. 1880, NJ & Irving, age 13, b. Nov. 1886, NJ. All parents b. NY.. States Edward is now married, times 21yrs., however wife is not listed. (b. date probably not correct ? for s/o Erastus)
The 1900 Census, Dist. 1, Marbletown, Ulster Co., NY., pg. 89, #60/79,
lists Edward Fitch, age 50, day laborer, b. Mar. 1850, NY., with wife,
Cassie, age 44, b. Feb. 1866, NY.. Enumerated with them are children, Jesse,
(m) age 15, b. Feb. 1885; Amy, age 12, b. Oct. 1887; Ralph, age 8, b. Jan.
1892; Florence M., age 5, b. Feb. 1895, and Arthur S., age 2, b. Mar. 1898.
All children and parents b. NY..
States Edward & Carrie have been m. x 25 yrs., and that Carrie
is the mother of 6 children; 6 living.
Note: Have checked the 1880 census (all states per LDS) for Edward,
& the 1900 census records in the
following states; IA., NJ.,
MI., & NY..
2. iv. EMMA C. FITCH, b. Sep 1853, Prob. Lee,Oneida Co.,NY.
Generation No. 2
2. EMMA C.14 FITCH (ERASTUS13, ERASTUS12, DANIEL11, BENJAMIN10, BENJAMIN9, SAMUEL8, JAMES7, THOMAS6, GEORGE5 FYTCH(E), FITCHE, FITCH, YEOMAN, ROGER4 FYTCHE, FYC(C)HE, FICHE, FITCHE, YEOMAN, THOMAS3 FITCHE, FYTCHE, FITCHE, JOHN2 FYCH, FYCCHE, FYTCHE, FITCHE, WILLIAM1 FE(I)CCHE,FYC(C)H, FICHE, FYTCHE, FITCHE) was born Sep 1853 in Prob. Lee,Oneida Co.,NY. She married FREDERICK J. WARD Abt. 1870, son of HENRY WARD and LAURA CALKINS. He was born Apr 02, 1848 in E. Troy,Bradford Co.,PA.
Notes for EMMA C. FITCH:
The 1880 Census, Dist. 1, Southport, Chemung Co., NY., pg. 529b, #192/199,
lists Frederick J. Ward, age 33, fireman for railroad, b. PA, parents b.
PA., and wife, Emma C., age 28, b. NY., parents b. NY.. Enumerated with
them are sons, Clarence E., age 5; Frederick, Jr., age 2, and Howard E.?,
age 1. States all children b. NY., father b. PA.; mother b. NY.. Residing
with them is Cornelia Fitch, age 52, mother-in-law, widow, b. NY., parents
b. NY..
The 1900 Census, 5th Ward, Elmira, Chemung Co., NY., pg. 241, #247/270,
mentions Fredk J. Ward, age 52, Com. T. Real Est., b. PA., Apr. 1848, parents
b. PA., with wife, Emma C., age 46, b. NY., Sep. 1853, parents b. NY..
Listed with them are children, Alice E., age 17, b. Nov. 1882; Robert M.,
age 16, b. Oct. 1884; Leo Irving, age 10, b. Sep. 1889, and Arthur F.,
age 8, b. Apr. 1892. All children b. NY., father b. PA; mother, b. NY..
States Fredk and Emma have been m. x 30 yrs., and that Emma is the mother
of 7 children; 7 living. At this time the family is residing at 446 West
Clinton St., Elmira.
Note: Children's b. dates calculated from census records.
Sources: IGI, N. America, film, Batch #7628106, sheet 12, source call
#1058762 (b. date, location &
parents, Frederick)
More About EMMA C. FITCH:
Residence: 1880, Southport, Chemung Co., NY
Residence (2): 1900, 446 West Clinton St., Elmira, NY
Children of EMMA FITCH and FREDERICK WARD are:
i. CLARENCE E.15 WARD, b. 1875, Chemung Co.,NY.
ii. FREDERICK J. WARD, JR., b. Abt. 1878, Prob. Chemung Co.,NY.
iii. HOWARD E. WARD, b. 1879, Prob. Chemung Co.,NY.
iv. ALICE E. WARD, b. Nov 1882, Chemung Co.,NY.
v. ROBERT M. WARD, b. Oct 1884, Chemung Co.,NY.
vi. ARTHUR F. WARD, b. Apr 1892, Chemung Co.,NY.
vii. LEO IRVING WARD, b. Sep 1899, Chemung Co.,NY.
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