The Humphreys family in America - citizen hylbom blog

39. XI. Alta,3 b. in Ripley, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1822; m. Horatio N. Tulshorn.
Resides in Rock Co., Wis. Child:
40. i. IdeH; m. Medbury. Resides at Elkhorn, Wis. Both .are music teachers.
41. XII. Harriet,' b. in Ripley, N. Y., in 1825; m. Andrew Kerch.* Res. in Minnesota.
FAMILY 4.
42. James Gorham^ Humphrey, [24] (Joseph:- Ebenezer^) was born in Marcellus,
Onondaga Co., N. Y., in Aug., 1806. He married Adeline Barber, born in Easton, Washington
Co., N. Y., 22 INIch., 1S02. He was a farmer, and a wealthy and influential citizen. He resided
and died in Richmond, Walworth Co., Wis., to which place he moved in 1837. He died 13
Apr., 1869, aged 62 years.
Children {the first three born in Minn, N. V.; the rest in Richmond, Wis.):
43. I. Abby J.',
b. 7 May, 1833; m. Joseph C. Richards. Removed to Iowa.
44. II. Betsey Ann,< b. 21 June, 1835; m. Roswell H. Gage. Res. in Richmond, Wis.;
no issue.
45. III. Candace,* b. 17 May, 1837; m. C. W. Ames.
46. IV. Thankful B.^, b. i Sept., 1840; unmarried (1869). Res. in Kansas.
47. V. West B.t, b. 13 Nov., 1843; d. during service in Union army, i Oct., 1865, ae. 22,
48. VI. Laura Ann,* b. 25 Sept., 1845; m. C. N. Richards.
49. VII. Francis N.4, d. 26 July, 1848, sp. two mos.
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V twins; b. 23 May, 1848;
50. \nL Franklin B.4,
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FAMILY 5.
51. Captain Jasper^ Humphrey, [26] (Joseph,- Ebenezer^) was born in Danville,
Steuben Co., N. Y., 15 Mch., 1812. He married 13 Feb., 1835, Sarah (dau. of Thomas) Bull,
of Pomfret, Chautauqua Co., N. Y., born 3 Aug., 181 1.
Mr. Humphrey was of a roving disposition; followed a sea-faring life for forty years, and
was a successful navigator. He commanded a number of ships at different times, both at sea
and on the lakes; was commander of three different steamers, at different times, in the passenger
trade between Milwaukee and Grand Haven. He has not sailed since 1869. He now lives in
Milwaukee, and is in his seventy-fifth year. He has held many civil offices since taking up his
abode on the land; has held the office of County Supervisor, Alderman three years, and member
of the State Legislature; was Vice-President of a Marine and Fire Insurance Company; was, for
about three years. Inspector of the Marine Board of Underwriters, for the inspection of vessels,
captains, and mates. The last office held was that of Harbor Master, at Milwaukee, for five
years. He has also been ISIaster of a Masonic lodge. To his interest we are especially indebted
for much of the history of this branch of the family. Res. at 292 Hanover St., ^lilwaukee, Wis.
Children:
52. I. Emma,'* b. 9 Feb., 1841; d. 4 Jan., 1847, a;. 6 years.
53. II. Emily, • b. at Milwaukee, Wis., i Sept., 1S48; in. Henry W. Thompson, of Amboy,
Ashtabula Co., Ohio, b. 9 May, 1837; is a sailor, commanding a steam vessel on
the Lakes. Children (born at Milwaukee, Wis. J:
54. i. Mary S.*, 1). 14 Apr., 1869.
55. ii. Emily, 5 b. in 1873.
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