1798 Tax Assessment for northern New York edited by David Kendall Martin, M. A., F. A. S. G

Particular list or description of all Lands, Lots, buildings and Wharves owned possessed or occupied on the first Day of October 1798 in the town of Peru being within the Seventh Assessment District in the Sixth Division in the State of New York, excepting only such dwelling houses as with the outhouses apurtenant thereto and the lots on which they were erected not exceeding two acres in any case [as] are above the value of one hundred Dollars.

Simeon Eells (heirs of Zacheous Newcomb, owners, 210 acres on Rogers road joining Elisha Arnold. One log house ($18). $975.

Waterman Eells (heirs of Zacheous Newcomb, owners), 160 acres of from any road joining Joseph Everest. One log house ($20). One log barn 26 x 20. Eells Family History 1633-1952 by Rev. Earnest Edward Eells Pg 105

May 2, 1796 District 17; Simeon Eells, overseer, From the History of Clinton & Franklin Co., 1880, Pg 342.

The first settler of what was formerly called Bartonville, on the Little Ausable River, and now know as Lapham's Mill, was Simeon Eells. The tract was included in the Bell Patent, and it is reported that on one occasion the proprietor William Bell, while looking over his land discovered that someone had been cutting timber on various parts of his 4000 acre lot, where upon he began making inquiries among the early settlers of Peru (Clinton Co. NY) with a view of discovering the offenders and bringing them to justice.

He called upon several persons living near the outskirts of his big forest tract, but the only information he could elicit from the honest pioneers (Family tradition relates that "shiftless neighbors stole the timber and laid it to Uncle Simeon) was that Uncle Sim Eells was the only man who had trespassed upon the forbidden ground. At last Bell, worried by his unsuccess, lost all patience, and recognized Eells to be the only "working" man in the locality by his successful raid on his timber, presented him with a 100 acre lot as a reward for his industry.

Uncle Sim's lot, on which he soon erected a log hut, was about half a mile southeast of the railroad bridge, and his industrious habits formed such a striking feature of his character that the old inhabitants still remember how he used to amuse himself by moving his garden fence one day and back the next, when he could find nothing else to do. He built the first sawmill at this point about 1810, the dam of which was very near where the railroad bridge now is. Subsequently another sawmill was built about 100 rods above the first, and afterward several other sawmills were built below.

He left Peru NY about 1833 for the Holland Purchase with his wife, Abigail Berry. He built the first sawmill at Bartonville about 1810. A Capt Wright who lived two miles south of Birmingham Falls (Ausable Chasm) a long time before Keesville was settled says in the "Pictorial Review of Clinton and Essex Co's " that when the first bridge was built across the Ausable Chasm, about 1802, he, Capt Wright, Mr. Manchester, and Mr Warden helped in the work of getting the string pieces across. The string pieces were six in number and were Norway pine hewed on the upper side and averaging about 20 inches in diameter. There never was any railing on the bridge and it was about 13 feet wide. About 1806, or 07 one pitch dark night it was raining very hard, and although there was a ford down the river at Bagg's the river was very high. That night a man stopped at Capt. Wright's and the Captain asked him which way he was travelling and he said he was from Peru. "How did you get across the river?" he was asked and he replied, "On the bridge, of course". "Good gracious, the bridge is gone," said the Captain in great astonishment. The planking had been removed in fear that the timbers were too weak to be safe. "Nevertheless, I crossed on it just the same." Next day Capt. Wright and others traced the horses caulk marks all the way across the stringer over the chasm. Mrs. Eells told her grandchildren that this was her husband, Simeon Eells, and the heading of this article is "Simeon Eells Rode a Horse across Ausable Chasm on a Stringer."

Simeon Eells removed from Peru (Clinton Co. NY) to the Holland Land Company Purchase, Perrysburg NY and surrounding towns, and died there.

Note a cousin Mary Eells Candee married John Cande. In 1803 they moved to the town of Holland Patent NY having purchased for $2,163.37 a plot of 312 acres of land in that town in Oneida Co. NY which was originally granted to Right Honorable Henry Lord Holland. This may be why the family went to the Holland Purchase area?

Also Rev. James Eells of East Glastonbury CT traveled in the fall of 1788 for the New Haven East Association of Congregational Churches sent him and his brother Samuel, on a mission to the "New Settlement in Central , NY. This was Whitestown, Hartford, and Clinton. (Presbyterianism in Central , NY by Fowler, Pg 48).

More About Simeon EELLS: Baptism: 28 Jul 1765 Fact: 1810, Built sawmill in Bartonville NY Residence: Bartonville (now Lapham's Mill) Clinton Co. NY

Particular list or description of all Lands, Lots, buildings and Wharves owned possessed or Occupied on the first Day of October 1798 in the town of Peru being within the Seventh Assessment District in the Sixth Division in the State of New York, excepting only such dwelling houses as with the outhouses apurtenant thereto and the lots on which they were erected not exceeding two acres in any case [as] are above the value of one hundred Dollars.

Jessie Irish, (Nathaniel Platt, owner), 70 acres, back road, joining John Keese. One log house ($20). $355.

Johnathan Irish (Nathaniel Platt, owner), 100 acres of from any road, joining David Fish. $392.

Pardon Irish (Nathaniel Platt, owner), 50 acres back road, joining Samuel Irish. $392.

Samuel Irish, (Nathaniel Platt, owner), 50 acres, back road joining Elihu Allen. One log house ($20) . $220

Robert Moore, 100 acres on a public road, joining Reuben Arthur. One log house ($20). $800.

Marriage Notes for Simeon EELLS and Abiah Berry: This date is an estimate. Abiah Berry moved with Simeon to Perrysburg, NY in 1834 so was his last wife.

Child of Simeon EELLS and Hannah Irish is:
+ 2 i. James9 Eells, born 1795 in Peru, Clinton Co. NY; died 25 Sep 1851 in Winslow, Stephenson Co. IL.

Children of Simeon EELLS and Maria MOORE are:
3 i. Huldah9 Eells, died in Perrysburg, Cattarauqus Co. NY. Never Married
4 ii. Simeon Eells.
+ 5 iii. Waterman Eells, born in Peru, Clinton Co. NY; died 1832 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co. NY.
+ 6 iv. William Eells, born in Peru, Clinton Co. NY; died 1855 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co., NY.
+ 7 v. Lodemia EELLS, born 1809 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co. NY; died 29 Jan 1885 in Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL.
+ 8 vi. Edward Eells, born 24 May 1814 in Perrysburg, Cattarauqus Co. NY; died 11 Dec 1875 in Hooks Point, Hamilton Co., IA.

Generation No. 2

2. James9 Eells (Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) (Source: Nancy King Bohrer, DAR Papers for Annabel Eells King, (She died before submission), States mother of James Eells to be Hannah Irish.) was born 1795 in Peru, Clinton Co. NY (Source: (1) Nancy King Bohrer, DAR Papers for Annabel Eells King, (She died before submission)., (2) To Nancy Bohrer, Letter Stella H Eells 1.), and died 25 Sep 1851 in Winslow, Stephenson Co. IL. He married (1) Harriet Gaylord 1819 in Peru, Clinton Co. NY, daughter of Amon Gaylord and Eunice Barber. She was born 1803 in Oneida Co. NY, and died 1831 in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co. NY (age 28). He married (2) Maria Tull Abt. 1832 in Peru, Clinton Co., NY. She died 1860 in Spring Valley, MN. Pg 166, James Eells was born in Peru NY, and settled first in Hanover NY then Perrysburg from which place in the spring of 1834, he decided to seek his fortune in the West. He started overland to Buffalo, accompanied by his wife and children, and then proceeded by Lake Erie to Detroit, then to IL with teams. Their outfit consisted of two horses and a wagon and they carried their provisions with them, camping and cooking by the wayside and sleeping in the wagon by night. They first halted on the line of LaSalle and Putnam counties. After a few months, accompanied by Hubbard Graves, James Eells came to Stephenson Co. He returned for his family and arrived with them in April 1835. He entered a claim in what is now Winslow Twp. He kept the first hotel in Stephenson Co., which was a log cabin, and in it was held the first election in the Co.. His first wife was Harriet Gaylord, who died in Perrysburg NY at the age of 28, and his second wife was Maria Tull, who died in Spring Valley, MN, in 1860.

IL Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database

EELLS JAMES FD NWSW 35 29N 06E 4 40.00 1.25 50.00 MALE 01/26/1844 UNKNOWN 712 071 STEPHENSON

EELLS JAMES E FD WPTNWFRWPR 36 29N 06E 4 34.89 1.25 43.61 MALE 09/01/1845 UNKNOWN 712 071 STEPHENSON

EELLS JAMES E FD SENEFR 35 29N 06E 4 35.14 1.25 43.92 MALE 09/01/1845 UNKNOWN 712 071 STEPHENSON

More About James Eells: Burial: Winslow, Stephenson Co., IL

Children of James Eells and Harriet Gaylord are:
9 i. William Henry Eells, born 01 Jan 1820 in Hanover, Chautauqua Co. NY, married Sophia Bushnell 18 Jul 1841 in Winslow, Stephenson Co., IL born 29 Nov 1826 in Kirtland, Geauga Co., Ohio.

10 ii. Marinda Eells, born 1821. She married Silas Gage.
+ 11 iii. James Edward Eells, born 14 Apr 1823; died Abt. 1857 in WI.
+ 12 iv. Amos Gaylord Eells, born 23 Feb 1826; died in IA.
13 v. Charles Darwin Eells, born 05 Sep 1829; died in Washington Territory.

Children of James Eells and Maria Tull are:
14 i. Lansing10 Eells, born Abt. 1833 in Cattaraugus Co. NY (Source: WL Baran file from Nat. Archives, "Military Records 15th IL Inf Co. G," Mustered in roll states Freeport, IL May 24, 1861 age 28 born in Cattaraugus State of , NY, 6' 2" high, light complexion, blue eyes dark hair and a sailor prior to enlistment as a Sgt. in Capt Burnside's Co.); died 14 May 1864 in Vaughn Station, MS (Source: Col. Benjamin Dornblaster, 46th IL Inf. Commanding Brigade, Report Brig. Gen. John McArthur USA Vicksburg to Yazoo City, MS July 4-21, 1864, (HdQts 1st Brigade, Yazoo Expedition, Vicksburg, MS May 22, 1864), Pg 85, The only casualty I have to report in my command is that of Sergeant (Lancing) Eells, Co. D Forty-sixth IL Infantry, who was killed on the morning of the 14th,(May 1864) while acting as a scout, for which he was well suited, and in which capacity he had rendered much valuable service. (note: this file is under Lansing Eells, he had enlisted twice before being discharged for disabilities with the 15th IL Inf. Co. G, 17 Oct. 1861 and 93rd IL Co. D. May 31, 1863. Enlisted 22 Dec 1863 at Dixon, IL. and mustered in as a private 12 Jan. 1864 with Co., D 46th IL Inf.).). He married Lucy A Forbes 23 Feb 1864 in Monroe, WS (Source: WL Baran file from Nat. Archives, Widows Pension Lucy A Eells, Certificate 39275 pension number 53623.); born 1848.

May we remember his supreme sacrifice ? It appears the Eells family lost another member on the same day. He was a cousin and a son of James Eells and Maria Tull who had settled in Stephenson Co. IL in 1832. Lansing Eells was a Sgt with the IL 46th Inf. Co. D and died of wounds on May 14th 1864. Lansing was from Winslow IL. And had enlisted three times. May 24 1861 disability discharge Oct. 17, 1861, Enlisted 13 Oct 1862, discharged disability 31 May 1863 Co. D 93rd IL Inf. Enlisted as a private under the name of Lancing Eells 30 Jan 1864 new Co D 46th IL Inf. He was made a Sgt. and died of wounds 14 May 1864 as a scout in the Yazoo Expedition and was mentioned in the report of the action as the only casualty. ( Report of Col. Benjamin Dornblaser, Forty-sixth IL Infantry, commanding brigade HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, YAZOO EXPEDITION, Vicksburg, MS., May 22, 1864.)

Another was Waterman Eells who survived the war as a 1st Lt. and mustered out 30th May 1865 only to die on his way home to N.Y. New information from his war record files indicate he was promoted to a 2nd and 1st Lt Co. B 15th IL Vet. Vol on July 20, 1864. He was captured at Big Shanty (Kennisaw Mt. GA) on Oct 3, 1864. Confined at Andersonville prison GA. Transferred to Millen, GA and exchanged April 1-5, 1865.

More About Lansing Eells: Cause of Death: Gunshot wound in Civil War Medical Information: light complexion, blue eyes, dark hair. Military service: Bet. 1860 - 1864, See notes and source. (Source: ILL Genweb , Illinois Civil War Project Rosters, Company "G" 15th Illinois Infantry (Lena Rifles), EELLS, Lansing Sergeant Winslow May 24, 1861 Disch, Oct 17, 1861; disabil. .)

15 ii. Lucinda Eells.
16 iii. Marion Eells.

5. Waterman9 Eells (Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born in Peru, Clinton Co. NY, and died 1832 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co. NY. Died of Cholera. Children of Waterman Eells are:

+ 17 i. Simeon Levi10 Eells, born 15 May 1824 in Perrysburg, Cattarauqus Co. NY; died 26 Jul 1917 in Old Soldiers Home Hosp. Milwaukee, WI.
18 ii. George Waterman Eells, born Jul 1829 in Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co. NY (Source: File obtained from Military archives by WLB, Enlistment papers Geo Waterman Eells, George W Eells.); died 22 May 1864 in Chattanooga, TN Military Hospital, wounds from battle.

Notes for George Waterman Eells: IL Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database

EELLS GEORGE FD NWNE 17 30N 12W 2 40.00 000.00 WARRANT MALE 02/26/1850 UNKNOWN 229 046 KANKAKEE

EELLS GEORGE FD SWNW 17 30N 12W 2 40.00 000.00 WARRANT MALE 02/26/1850 UNKNOWN 229 046 KANKAKEE

EELLS GEORGE FD E2NW 17 30N 12W 2 80.00 000.00 WARRANT MALE 02/26/1850 UNKNOWN 229 046 KANKAKEE

Information on George Waterman Eells
A photograph was found in the Cary Family Bible in 1999. Initially it was though to be of Simeon Levi Eells who was married to Cornelia Cary. However, with the inscription on the back and the location of the photographer being in Kankakee, IL., it was identified as George Waterman Eells. He was a brother of Simeon Levi Eells and a nephew of Lodemia (Eells) Cary wife of William Dennison Cary. The town of Cary, IL is named after this family. The family of William Dennison and Lodemia (Eells) Cary was formed by events of the civil war and will be discussed under Henry Lindsey a private with the 95th IL Inf Co.I.

George Waterman Eells was born 1827, in Perrysburg NY. His father was Waterman Eells. The family genealogy is presented in the Eells Family History 1633-1952. George is number 8.639.1

Both George and his brother Simeon Levi Eells served in the Mexican war. This experience and older age made them both candidates for rank. Both served as Sgts. More information will be found under Simeon Levi Eells 15th IL Inf. Co. E and F, and 147th IL Inf. Co I.

I did not receive information on George's service in the Mexican War. His brother was a private Co. B 1st Regt, IL Volunteers. They may have been together? Simeon's file has a story of his service written by him for pension application.

George enlisted 3rd August 1861 in Kankakee, IL for three years. He was placed in the 42 IL Inf. Co. D. 1 Reg't Douglas Brigade, IL Volunteers as a Sgt. He was promoted to 1st Sgt April 1st 1863. He was sick and absent in Chattanooga TN. in Nov and Dec. 1863 and was mustered out and discharged Dec 31st 1863 by reason of reenlistment as Veteran Volunteers. This occurred at Stones Mill, TN.

He was wounded in the battle of Resaca, GA and placed in the hospital at Chattanooga TN on May 14th 1864. He died May 22nd 1864 from gangrene. His body was returned to his home in Aroma, IL. for burial. He was 37 years old and had a wife. There were no personal effects received. He was 5 ft 11 in tall, light complexion blue eyes and brown hair. His occupation was farmer.

May we remember his supreme sacrifice ? It appears the Eells family lost another member on the same day. He was a cousin and a son of James Eells and Maria Tull who had settled in Stephenson Co. IL in 1832. Lansing Eells was a Sgt with the IL 46th Inf. Co and died of wounds on May 14th 1864. Lansing was from Winslow IL. and had enlisted three times: May 24 1861 disability discharge Oct. 17, 1861, Enlisted 13 Oct 1862, discharged disability 31 May 1863 Co. D 93rd IL Inf. Enlisted as a private 30 Jan 1864 new Co D 46th IL Inf. He was made a Sgt.and died of wounds 14 May 1864 as a scout in the Yazoo Expedition and was mentioned in the report of the action as the only casualty. ( Report of Col. Benjamin Dornblaser, Forty-sixth IL Infantry, commanding brigade HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, YAZOO EXPEDITION, Vicksburg, MS., May 22, 1864.)

Another was Waterman Eells who survived the war as a 1st Lt. and mustered out 30th May 1865 only to die on his way home to N.Y. New information from his war record files indicate he was promoted to a 2nd and 1st Lt Co. B 15th IL Vet. Vol. On July 20, 1864. He was captured at Big Shanty (Kennisaw Mt. GA) on Oct 3, 1864. Confined at Andersonville prison GA. Transferred to Millen, GA and exchanged April 1-5, 1865.

More About George Waterman Eells: Burial: 28 May 1864, Aroma, Kankakee Co. IL Fact: 1850, Purchaced land in IL Military service: 22 May 1864, Co. D 42 IL Inf 1st Sgt. Died of wounds in hospital Chattanooga, TN body sent home.

6. William9 Eells (Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born in Peru, Clinton Co. NY, and died 1855 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co., NY. He married Charlotte Blodgett. Resided: 1833, moved with father to Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co. NY

Children of William Eells and Charlotte Blodgett are:
19 i. Rufus10 Eells, died in on way to CA.
20 ii. Waterman Eells, born Abt. 1842 in Cattaraugus Co. NY; died Aft. 21 Jun 1865 in on way back to , NY.

More About Waterman Eells: Military service: Bet. 21 May 1861 - 1865, Co. G and Co B 15th IL Inf. 1st Lt. see notes (Source: ILL Genweb , Illinois Civil War Project Rosters, Company "G" 15th Illinois Infantry (Lena Rifles), EELLS, Waterman Veteran --- Jan 1, 1864 Tr. to Co. B, Vet. Battalion EELLS, Waterman Sergeant Winslow May 24, 1861 Re-enlisted as Veteran .)
21 iii. Lester Eells. Resided: Waukon, IA
22 iv. Charles Eells.
23 v. Maryette Eells.
24 vi. William Henry Eells.
+ 25 vii. Edwin Ruthburn Eells, born 29 Mar 1843 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co. NY; died 26 Apr 1925.

7. Lodemia9 EELLS (Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 1809 in Plattsburgh, Clinton Co. NY (Source: US Government, Death Certificate McHenry Co. IL, # 784, date of birth 1809, Plattsburgh, Clinton Co. NY.), and died 29 Jan 1885 in Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: (1) US Government, Death Certificate McHenry Co. IL, # 784., (2) Affidavit 929.273-Ee5le McHenry Co. IL, By Susan Sophronia Lindsey 13 Nov. 1914.). She married William Dennison CARY (Source: (1) Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Land Grant to William Dennison Cary, # 110015 Land Grant Sec 8 29 Oct 1842, States full name as William Dennison Cary Dennison maybe a family name and may be spelled Denison. Great aunt Ann Cary married a Nathan Denison., (2) Wm Dennison Cary Will McHenry Co. IL, Will estate 405.) 1830 in Chautaugua Co. NY, son of John CARY and Esther STANTON. He was born 07 Sep 1807 in Sandy Creek, Onondaga Co. NY (Source: (1) Seth Cary, John Cary the Plymouth Pilgrim, (1911), Section 60 Pg 103, John F Cary, son of William, Sec 25, b.Lempster, Cheshire Co. NH, Oct 14, 1777; gradu. at Dartmouth; engaged in teaching for a number of years, then removed to Alexamdria NY; married Esther Stanton, 1804, and removed to Meadville PA, and finally settled on a farn in Chautauqua Co. NY; d. suddenly, Sept 28, 1828. Children: Ferdinand F, b. Nov 9, 1805; William D., b. Sept 7, 1807, Daniel H., b Aug 13, 1809 These sons with their families lived in Chautauqua Co. NY. Esther D b 1811; m Mr. Fowler, and had two sons and a daughter; the sons d. in the Union Army, and the mother moved to Warrensville, IL., (2) Rev. Myron Eells; Rev William W Eells; Rev Edward Eells, Rev. Earnest Edward Eells and Walter Gibbs Eells, Eells Family History 1633-1952, (1985), Pg 168 #7.309A.7 Mrs. Lodema Eells Carey, Carey Station IL, Lodema Eells born in Perrysburg in 1810, married William Carey. They founded Carey Station, IL, which was named after him. He died before the Civil War, and she died January 1885, aged 75. Children: Cornelia Carey, md. S.L.Eells(8.639A.2) Huldah A Carey, born July 7, 1833 md Rev Schuyler, lived at Woodstock, IL. There children Sarah Schuyler, md F.A. Abbott; Frank Schuyler, killed in a railroad accident; H.P. Schuyler, Jr. lived at Woodstock, IL., A.B. Schuyler, md Wager, no children; John Carey, Sophonia Carey, Mary Carey, Jane Cary md. H. P. Schuyler, the brother of her sisters husband; William Carey.

The seventh generation we reach the place where many now living can remember the persons whom we record. They were living through the period of the Civil War, and were instrumental in it as well as in the reconstruction after that war. The following members of this generation served as soldiers in the War of 1812: Benjamin Beard Eells, Mead Eells, Samuel Eells, Benjamin Marvin Eells, Nathaniel Gray Eells, Jairus Palmer, husband of an Eells, Nathan Eells, Pitkin Eells,

In the War with Mexico the following served: Mead Eells, George Waterman Eells, John Lewis Eells, Simeon Levi Eells, (George and Simeon are brothers)

The following sons of the Seventh Generation served in the Civil War: John Eells, Capt. Arthur D. Eells, Joseph Eells Nash, Waterman Eells (1st Lt Co. B 15th IL Vet Vol Inf. captured at Big Santy (Kennesaw Mt. GA and spent time in Andersonville prison and Millan Prison. Paroled from Jacksonville FL and died on way home to , NY.) George Waterman Eells (1st Sgt 42nd IL Inf died of wounds at Reseca, GA,) and Lancing Eells 1st Sgt. enlisted three times 15th IL Inf Co. G, 92 IL Inf., and last Co. D 46th IL Inf. He was acting as a scout and was shot by Rebels 14 May 1864 this was reported by Capt Dornblaster in his report of the Yazoo Expedition. He makes a comment of how valuable Sgt Eells service had been to the success of the Expedition. He was the only casualty. It should be noted that his uncle George Waterman Eells 1st Sgt of 42nd IL was wounded on the same day 14 May 1864. He died of wounds in the Chattanooga Hospital on 22 May 1864.

More About Lodemia EELLS: Burial: Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL

Notes for William Dennison CARY:

1840 IL census lists brother Daniel living in McHenry Co., with one male 0-5, im 30-40, 1 female 0-5, 1 female 30-40. In 1850 a daughter Mary listed as age 11. May have been dau of Daniel. She was not listed with Wm D. Family in 1840

1850 IL Census is key and lists William Cary and family, Simeon Eells and family, and Daniel Stanton and family. Daniel Stanton Sr. listed as 68 is probably related to Esther Stanton the wife of John Flavel Cary and William Dennison Cary's father. Those listed on page 388 are:

1850 IL Census Pg 385 Algonquin, Twp. McHenry Co. Family 44
Daniel Stanton 30 Farmer, born Ohio
Nancy Stanton 26, born Canada/ Martha Stanton 6, born New York/ Ira Stanton 5, Born IL/ George Stanton 3, Born IL

Pg 386 Family 45 Daniel Stanton 68 Farmer born VT
Eldridge Stanton 26 farmer born OH/ John Stanton 16 farmer born OH

Family 46 William Carey (sic) 42 Farmer born , NY
Lodema Carey (Eells) 41 born , NY
Cornelia Carey 18 born , NY/Huldah Carey 16 born , NY/John Carey 13 born IL/Mary Carey 11 born IL (may be a daughter of Daniel Cary Brother of William)/Jane Carey 8 born IL/William Cary 6 born IL (later went by Daniel William Cary)/Susan Carey 4 born IL

Family 47 Simeon Els (sic) 29 born , NY Lucy Eals (sic) 44 born , NY/ George Eals (sic) 28 born , NY

More About William Dennison CARY: Burial: Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL Residence: 1810, Sandy Creek, Onondaga Co. NY

Children of Lodemia EELLS and William CARY are:
+ 26 i. Cornelia10 Cary, born 17 Jan 1832 in Cattaraugus Co. NY; died 17 Sep 1853 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL.
+ 27 ii. Huldah Ann Cary, born 15 Jul 1834 in Cattaraugus Co. NY; died 15 Mar 1908 in Woodstock, McHenry Co. IL.
28 iii. John F Cary (Source: Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions, Military record of John F Cary, Co I 95th IL Inf Muster Roll, Pvt. John F Cary discharged for disability at Camp Fuller Rockford, IL on 31 Oct 1862, final statement given. Disease contracted prior to enlistment. Enlistment was Rockford, IL Sept. 4, 1862. Joined Aug 9, 1862 at Algonquin, McHenry Co. IL.), born 1837 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died 11 Sep 1866 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL. More About John F Cary: Burial: Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL Illinois Military Census: Bet. 1861 - 1863, 95th ILL Reg Infantry (Source: taken by John Brink. , Illinois Military Census 1861-1863, ( In pursuance of General Orders, No 99, of the War Department,and instructions of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois. ), #57, #57 John F Cary age26 born ILL occ Farmer In 95th ILL .) Military service: Bet. 1861 - 1863, 95th ILL Reg Infantry Namesake: The F probably stands for Flavel which was his grandfathers middle name.

29 iv. Mary Cary, born 1839 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died Abt. 1850 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL. Burial: Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL

30 v. Jane Esther Cary, born 1842 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died 1865 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL. She married Hezekiah Pierpont Schuyler; born 1838 in NY; died 1923.Burial: Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL

31 vi. Daniel William Cary, born 11 Aug 1844 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died 07 Dec 1911. He married Almira Halstead (Source: US Government, Pension and War Record Daniel William Cary, SC 567.678 Co. A,E,F, 14th/15th IL Inf Vol., Daniel William Cary enlisted 5 March 1862; discharged 26 March 1865; Goldsboro, NC.) 30 Aug 1885 in Greene, Butler Co., IA; born 27 Aug 1848 in MI; died 26 Jan 1912. Almira Halstead: Burial: Cary Cem., Cary, McHenry Co. IL

+ 32 vii. Susan Sophronia CARY, born 20 May 1847 in 9 E. Main St. Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died 29 Nov 1934 in 36 E. Main St. Cary, Algonquin Twp., McHenry Co. IL.

8. Edward9 Eells (Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 24 May 1814 in Perrysburg, Cattarauqus Co. NY, and died 11 Dec 1875 in Hooks Point, Hamilton Co., IA. He married Phebe Irish (Source: Rev. Myron Eells; Rev William W Eells; Rev Edward Eells, Rev. Earnest Edward Eells and Walter Gibbs Eells, Eells Family History 1633-1952, (1985), Pg 167, Edward Eells, born MAy 24, 1814 at Perrysburg, NY, married Phebe Irish, born April 11, 1819, and died Dec. 26, 1889 near Colfax, Washington.). She was born 11 Apr 1819 in Peru, Clinton Co. NY, and died 26 Dec 1889 in Colfax, WA.

Children of Edward Eells and Phebe Irish are: Emeline10 Eells, ii. James Eells, born 11 Mar 1841, iii. Levi I Eells, born 20 Dec 1843; died 05 Jul 1863 in Gettysburg PA. Notes for Levi I Eells: ARMY OF THE POTOMAC FIFTH CORPS SECOND DIVISION FIRST BRIGADE TWELFTH U. S. INFANTRY Eight Companies Captain Thomas S. Dunn Commanding July 2. Arrived in the morning and took position with the Brigade and Division near the Twelfth Corps on the right. Moved with the Division from the right to the left of the line and at 5 P. M. with the Brigade moved across Plum Run near Little Round Top and supported the Second Brigade in its advance to the crest of the rocky wooded hill in front and facing left engaged the Confederates but retired under a heavy fire on both flanks and from the rear after the Confederates had obtained possession of the Wheatfield in the rear of the Brigade and went into position on Little Round Top. July 3. Remained in same position. July 4. Regiment with the 14th supported the 3D 4th and 6th U. S. Infantry in a reconnaissance and developed a force of Confederate infantry and artillery in front. Casualties Killed 1 Officer and 7 Men Wounded 4 Officers and 87 Men Missing 13 Men

36 iv. Hannah Eells, born 09 Feb 1845.
37 v. Harriet Eells, born 07 Apr 1847.
38 vi. Sophronia Eells.
39 vii. William Cary Eells, born 06 Dec 1850 in Winslow, Stephenson Co. IL; died 29 Apr 1873 in Hooks Point, Hamilton Co., IA.
40 viii. Dora Eells, born 30 Dec 1854.
+ 41 ix. Geralda Lodemia Eells, born 07 Dec 1860 in Winslow, Stephenson Co. IL.

Generation No. 3

11. James Edward10 Eells (James9, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 14 Apr 1823, and died Abt. 1857 in WI. He married Elizabeth Raymond 29 Apr 1849 in Winslow, Stephenson Co. IL (Source: Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, EELLS, JAMES E RAYMOND, ELIZABETH 04/29/1849 / 520 STEPHENSON .). She was born Oct 1832, and died Aft. Jun 1900 in MN.

Child of James Eells and Elizabeth Raymond is:
42 i. Melissa Lucinda11 Eells, born 21 Sep 1855 in Green Co., WI; died 16 Aug 1948 in Minneapolis, Hennipen Co., MN. She married John Christopher Heath 24 Jul 1872; born 09 Mar 1851 in PA; died 02 Jul 1913.

12. Amos Gaylord10 Eells (James9, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 23 Feb 1826, and died in IA.

Child of Amos Gaylord Eells is:
43 i. Netti11 Eells, died Aft. 1925 in Ida Grove, IA. First DAR member for the Eells family in west.

17. Simeon Levi10 Eells (Waterman9, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) (Source: Rev. Myron Eells; Rev William W Eells; Rev Edward Eells, Rev. Earnest Edward Eells and Walter Gibbs Eells, Eells Family History 1633-1952, (1985), Pg 267 The Family of Waterman Eells, Perrysburg NY, 8.639A.2 Simeon L. Eells, Perrysburg NY and Elgin, IL.; Simeon was born at Perrysburg , NY in 1824, married March 4, 1848, Cornelia Carey, a cousin (7.309.7) He served in the War with Mexico and for four years in the Civil War. He was a farmer and lived at Carey Station, IL. Children: Helen H. Eells born Nov 2, 1850; George Eells born March 11, 1853, died Sept 2, 1861; Levi L Eells born Feb 22, 1857 and Jennette E. Eells born Sept 16, 1860, died Jan 3, 1886.) was born 15 May 1824 in Perrysburg, Cattarauqus Co. NY, and died 26 Jul 1917 in Old Soldiers Home Hosp. Milwaukee, WI. He married (1) Maria Durant. He married (2) Cornelia Cary 04 Mar 1848 in Cary Station, McHenry Co. IL (Source: Rev. Myron Eells; Rev William W Eells; Rev Edward Eells, Rev. Earnest Edward Eells and Walter Gibbs Eells, Eells Family History 1633-1952, (1985), Pg 267.), daughter of William CARY and Lodemia EELLS. She was born 17 Jan 1832 in Cattaraugus Co. NY, and died 17 Sep 1853 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: "Obituary Simeon Levi Eells," Wife died in 1853.).

Notes for Simeon Levi Eells: IL Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database

EELLS SIMEON S FD SWNE 17 43N 09E 3 33.14 1.25 41.42 MALE 06/11/1846 UNKNOWN 685 235 MCHENRY

EELLS SIMEON S FD NWNE 17 43N 09E 3 40.05 1.25 50.06 MALE 01/21/1846 UNKNOWN 685 235 MCHENRY

EELLS SIMEON S FD S2LOT1SW 07 43N 09E 3 40.00 1.25 50.00 MALE 12/16/1848 UNKNOWN 685 233 MCHENRY Simeon Levi Eells - Born: May 15th, 1824 in Perrysburg, N.Y. Died: July 26th, 1917 National Home Milwaukee WS. 93 yrs old.

A soldier in both the Mexican War and Civil War. There is a letter written by him probably for his pension describing his Mexican War experiences. He was married to a Cornelia Cary who died in 1852. He was related to her mother Lodemia (Eells) also from Perrysburg, , NY. He was given the rank of Sgt in the 15th IL Inf Co. E. He was promoted to the rank of 1st Lt. He also reenlisted into the 147th IL Inf Co. I toward the end of the War. He had a brother George Waterman Eells that served with him in the Mexican War and was wounded at the Battle of Resaca, GA and died of wounds May 22, 1864 while serving with the 42nd IL Inf Co. D.

In his document he mentions going to Chicago with a man named Cary to deliver products in June 1846. He joined the army and went on to Mexico. He got sick with fever and was being buried when his two comrades noticed he was still breathing. They sent him back to New Orleans to be brought back to health. A brunet tried to make him stay but he caught a steamer for St. Louis and said he would never forget her.

Children of Simeon Eells and Maria Durant are:
44 i. Levi L11 Eells, born 22 Feb 1857; died 1886. He married Mary Susan Henry; died 1922 in Phillipsburg, KS. More About Mary Susan Henry: Church Membership: Christian Church Phillipsburg, KS
45 ii. Jenette E. Eells, born 16 Sep 1860; died 03 Jan 1886.

Children of Simeon Eells and Cornelia Cary are:
46 i. Helen H11 Eells, born 02 Nov 1850 in Cary Station, McHenry Co. IL; died 1917 in Elgin, Kane Co. IL. She married Henry Sprague; died Abt. 1896 in Elgin, Kane Co. IL.
47 ii. William George Eells, born 11 Mar 1853 in Cary Station, McHenry Co. IL; died 22 Sep 1861 in Cary Station, McHenry Co. IL. Burial: Cary Cemetery Cary Station, McHenry Co. IL

25. Edwin Ruthburn10 Eells (William9, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 29 Mar 1843 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co. NY, and died 26 Apr 1925. He married Elizabeth Coley.

Children of Edwin Eells and Elizabeth Coley are:
48 i. Lester James11 Eells, born 07 Aug 1884 in Perrysburg, Chattaraugus Co. NY. He married Lillie E Wolter 07 May 1913 in Buffalo NY.
49 ii. Bessie Elizabeth Eells.
50 iii. William Eells.
51 iv. Edna Eells. Opera Singer - one performance Cleveland OH - Died of Pneumonia

26. Cornelia10 Cary (Lodemia9 EELLS, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 17 Jan 1832 in Cattaraugus Co. NY, and died 17 Sep 1853 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: "Obituary Simeon Levi Eells," Wife died in 1853.). She married Simeon Levi Eells (Source: Rev. Myron Eells; Rev William W Eells; Rev Edward Eells, Rev. Earnest Edward Eells and Walter Gibbs Eells, Eells Family History 1633-1952, (1985), Pg 267 The Family of Waterman Eells, Perrysburg NY, 8.639A.2 Simeon L. Eells, Perrysburg NY and Elgin, IL.; Simeon was born at Perrysburg , NY in 1824, married March 4, 1848, Cornelia Carey, a cousin (7.309.7) He served in the War with Mexico and for four years in the Civil War. He was a farmer and lived at Carey Station, IL. Children: Helen H. Eells born Nov 2, 1850; George Eells born March 11, 1853, died Sept 2, 1861; Levi L Eells born Feb 22, 1857 and Jennette E. Eells born Sept 16, 1860, died Jan 3, 1886.) 04 Mar 1848 in Cary Station, McHenry Co. IL (Source: Rev. Myron Eells; Rev William W Eells; Rev Edward Eells, Rev. Earnest Edward Eells and Walter Gibbs Eells, Eells Family History 1633-1952, (1985), Pg 267.), son of Waterman Eells. He was born 15 May 1824 in Perrysburg, Cattarauqus Co. NY, and died 26 Jul 1917 in Old Soldiers Home Hosp. Milwaukee, WI. Burial: Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL

Notes for Simeon Levi Eells: IL Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database

EELLS SIMEON S FD SWNE 17 43N 09E 3 33.14 1.25 41.42 MALE 06/11/1846 UNKNOWN 685 235 MCHENRY

EELLS SIMEON S FD NWNE 17 43N 09E 3 40.05 1.25 50.06 MALE 01/21/1846 UNKNOWN 685 235 MCHENRY

EELLS SIMEON S FD S2LOT1SW 07 43N 09E 3 40.00 1.25 50.00 MALE 12/16/1848 UNKNOWN 685 233 MCHENRY

Simeon Levi Eells - Born: May 15th, 1824 in Perrysburg, N.Y. Died: July 26th, 1917 National Home Milwaukee WS. 93 yrs old.

A soldier in both the Mexican War and Civil War. There is a letter written by him probably for his pension describing his Mexican War experiences. He was married to a Cornelia Cary who died in 1852. He was related to her mother Lodemia (Eells) also from Perrysburg, , NY. He was given the rank of Sgt in the 15th IL Inf Co. E. He was promoted to the rank of 1st Lt. He also reenlisted into the 147th IL Inf Co. I toward the end of the War. He had a brother George Waterman Eells that served with him in the Mexican War and was wounded at the Battle of Resaca, GA and died of wounds May 22, 1864 while serving with the 42nd IL Inf Co. D.

In his document he mentions going to Chicago with a man named Cary to deliver products in June 1846. He joined the army and went on to Mexico. He got sick with fever and was being buried when his two comrades noticed he was still breathing. They sent him back to New Orleans to be brought back to health. A brunet tried to make him stay but he caught a steamer for St. Louis and said he would never forget her.

Database of Illinois Mexican War Veterans NAME OF VETERAN RANK COMPANY REGIMENT PLACE OF ENLISTMENT ELLS, SIMEON L (sic EELLS) PVT B 1 IL INF ALTON

Written by: Dr. William Lee Baran (husband of Lesley Ann (Mentch) who is related to William D. Cary. April 7, 2000

Children are listed above under (17) Simeon Levi Eells.
27. Huldah Ann10 Cary (Lodemia9 EELLS, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 15 Jul 1834 in Cattaraugus Co. NY, and died 15 Mar 1908 in Woodstock, McHenry Co. IL. She married (1) Chauncey C Farr 20 Nov 1851 in Mc Henry Co., IL (Source: Illinois Marriages, 1763-1900, FARR, CHAUNCEY C CARY, HULDA A (REGISTER ONLY) 11/20/1851 A/ 25 1016 MC HENRY .). She married (2) John J. Schuyler (Source: D W Cary, Affidavit 890 McHenry Co. IL.) 22 Mar 1853 in Mc Henry Co., IL (Source: Illinois Marriages, 1763-1900, SCHYLER, JOHN CARY, HULDAH/HULDA ANN 03/22/1853 A/ 30 1157 MC HENRY .), son of John Schuyler and Hannah. He was born 1833 in NY, and died 05 Nov 1893. Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL Residence: Woodstock, McHenry Co. IL

Children of Huldah Cary and John Schuyler are:
52 i. Sarah11 Schuyler. She married F.A. Abbott.
53 ii. Frank Schuyler, died in Killed in railroad accident.
54 iii. H.P Schuyler.
55 iv. A.B. Schuyler. He married Wager.

32. Susan Sophronia10 CARY (Lodemia9 EELLS, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) was born 20 May 1847 in 9 E. Main St. Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Death Certificate Susan Sophronia Cary Lindsey, Birth, death, father and mother, etc.), and died 29 Nov 1934 in 36 E. Main St. Cary, Algonquin Twp., McHenry Co. IL (Source: Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Death Certificate Susan Sophronia Cary Lindsey.). She married Henry LINDSEY 11 Jan 1866 in Cary Methodist Church, Cary, McHenry Co. IL (Source: (1) Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Marriage Certificate SSC/H Lindsey, 11 Jan 1866, after return from Civil War., (2) US Government, Henry Lindsey Discharge papers, (Original papers 1865), Gives marriage and children information.). He was born 15 Jun 1847 in Ellisburg, Jefferson Co. NY (Source: (1) US Government, Henry Lindsey Discharge papers, (Original papers 1865), Stated born in Ellisburg NY and 18 yrs of age (1865)., (2) Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Death Certificate Henry Lindsey.), and died 30 Dec 1927 in 36 E. Main St. Cary, McHenry Co. IL (Source: (1) Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Death Certificate Henry Lindsey., (2) US Government, Henry Lindsey Discharge papers, (Original papers 1865).). More About Susan Sophronia CARY: Baptism: Free Methodist Church dress made by Lodemia Cary still in family. Burial: 02 Dec 1934, Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: Mc Henry Co, IL / WlBaran, Death Certificate Susan Sophronia Cary Lindsey.) Residence: 1847, 9 East Main St. Cary

Notes for Henry LINDSEY: His birth date changed from 1847 to 1844. He was under aged and only 15 when he entered the service. This is theory but Susan Sophronia Cary met Henry Lindsey probably through her brother John Flavel Cary and possibly the two brother-in laws J.J. Schuyler and Hezekiah Pierpont Schuyler. They were all in the same unit and company. Burial: 03 Jan 1928, Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: (1) Oskaloosa Newspaper, Obituary Death notice John Oliver Silverthorn, (Feb 28, 1889)., (2) William L. Baran, "Obituary Death notice Henry Lindsey," Elgin Courier Jan 16, 1928.) Illinois Military Census: Bet. 1861 - 1863, 252 Henry Lindsey 19 NY Farmer In 95th ILL (age misquoted) (Source: taken by John Brink. , Illinois Military Census 1861-1863, ( In pursuance of General Orders, No 99, of the War Department,and instructions of the Adjutant General of the State of Illinois. ), 252 Henry Lindsey 19 NY Farmer In 95th ILL Age misquoted.) Medical Information: Light complexion, light eyes and hair. Military service: Bet. 1862 - 1865, Priv. Co. I 95th IL Inf. enlisted 14 Aug 1862, discharged 25 May 1865 (Source: (1) Wales W. Wood, Esq. Former Adjuvant of Regiment, History of Ninety-fifth Regiment IL Inf Vol., (1865 Chicago, Tribune Co. Book and Job Printing Office.), Pg 229, Co. I names all participants., (2) US Government, Henry Lindsey Discharge papers, (Original papers 1865).) Occupation: Farmer Residence: Bet. 1866 - 1928, 36 E. Main St (Rt 14)

Children of Susan CARY and Henry LINDSEY are:
56 i. William Henry11 LINDSEY, born 12 Apr 1867 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died 27 Aug 1931 in Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL (Source: Mc Henry Co/WLBaran, Death Certificate William Henry Lindsey, 682-5018-48, Informant Foy Luna Mentch.). He married Selma NELSON 16 Jun 1886 in Cary Methodist Church, Cary, McHenry Co. IL; born 18 Nov 1866 in Smoaland, Sweden; died 08 Feb 1946 in 304 South St. Wells Rest Home Elgin, Kane Co. IL (Source: Mc Henry Co/WLBaran, Death Certificate Selma Nelson Lindsey, # 452-3316-72, informant Pearl Violet Lindsey Mentch daughter.). More About William Henry LINDSEY: Burial: 30 Aug 1931, Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL Cause of Death: Injuries from run away horses Namesake: William Henry Sargent killed in Civil War 16 Dec. 1864 Occupation: Farming Residence: Bet. 1867 - 1886, Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL More About Selma NELSON: Burial: 10 Feb 1946, Cary Cem. Cary, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL Cause of Death: Bronocho Pneumonia; Parkinsons; old age Residence: 1910, 1534 20th Ave. Rockford, Winnebago Co. IL

57 ii. Mary Garnett Lindsey, born 13 Jan 1871 in Cary Station, Algonquin Twp. McHenry Co. IL; died 1939. She married William A Trout. More About William A Trout: Burial: Barranquilla, Columbia, South America (Source: Lois Roberts Donaldson, Donaldson Letter, (March 1, 1980).) Residence: Santa Marta, Columbia South America

58 iii. Earl Austin Lindsey, born 29 Dec 1873.

41. Geralda Lodemia10 Eells (Edward9, Simeon8, Waterman7, John6, Nathaniel5, Samuel4, John3, Philip2 EALES, Peter1) () was born 07 Dec 1860 in Winslow, Stephenson Co. IL. She married J W Adams 1876.

Children of Geralda Eells and J Adams are:
59 i. Laura Carrol11 Adams (), born 06 Apr 1880; died 10 Apr 1880.
60 ii. Ethel Lee Adams (), born 29 Jun 1881.
61 iii. Ralph A. Lagar Adams (), born 08 Nov 1885.
62 iv. Flora M. Adams (), born 12 Dec 1887 in Minneapolis, MN.
63 v. Harry Adams (), born 19 Dec 1891 in Colfax, WA.
64 vi. Goldeen Weaver Adams (), born 26 Mar 1896 in Moro, OR.